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t is perfect—all of it. The cushy chocolate leather chairs in the main cabin. The working searchlight from an old ship artfully hung to illuminate the game table in the guest house. The white dinnerware meticulously arranged with votives and fresh flowers on the outdoor dining table. Exploring Monique Keegan’s weekend retreat (for the Décor feature in this issue) was like stepping into a picture book. There’s no question why the fashion-designer-turnedinterior-designer has made a name for herself not just in Central Ohio, but nationally as well. The charming getaway that she shares with her husband and 12-year-old son just outside of Granville is a sophisticated mix of simple elegance and intriguing surprise. Every last bit of anything is purposeful—no single vase, collected pinecone or pair of boots out of place. But any sense of pretense disappeared between the main cabin and guest house, as, while we walked and chatted, Keegan started bending over to grab pieces of blue latex. “Water balloon fight,” she said, smiling. The mental image of people launching water-filled balloons at each other in the middle this pristine-to-the-nth-degree property still makes me grin. It’s such a good reminder that in life—smack dab in the center of the perfection we are constantly striving to create—we need to occasionally stop and enjoy. Just like runners, women tend to strive for no wasted motion. Runners, you see, consistently refine their movements so as not to waste any. Don’t lift your knees too high; don’t swing your arms too far. No wasted motion—that’s the goal. Don’t we do that in life, too? Don’t we pride ourselves on figuring out how to find that 25th hour in the day? We grab lunch at 1 p.m. instead of noon to save the four minutes in line; continue conducting business on our cell phones while racing home from work; pick up dry cleaning; taxi kids;
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toss in laundry; change clothes; get to soccer game; check BlackBerry; start dinner; fold laundry; confirm Saturday’s plans; hop on computer; eat dinner; thank God for a husband who washes dishes; zip to the grocery; serve snacks; pack kids’ lunches; kiss everyone goodnight and—whew—start again. (We may also have watched Dancing with the Stars amid the chaos. And perhaps ogled over a pair of Stuart Weitzman shoes online. But that was for just a moment, right?) The point is, we sometimes get so caught up in orchestrating it all that we forget why we’re orchestrating it all. We need to remind ourselves to slow down. To have fun. (I also need to remind myself that nobody will ever hand me a golden trophy for never allowing a piece of clothing to be dirty for longer than 24 hours. But I digress.) Let’s face it: We can toil endlessly to make our own expanses in life picture-perfect, but if we can’t occasionally run around in our bare feet launching water balloons like giddy children, what’s the point? So, as you flip through these pages, be inspired by the beautiful photos of Monique Keegan’s home. But remember that the most important things are the broken pieces of latex you cannot see. And make time in your life—in the middle of everything beautiful you rightfully work so tirelessly to build—to stop, set down the BlackBerry, skip the laundry and throw some blue balloons.
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Nicolene Schwartz is a transplant from New York City who modeled for Elite before moving to Columbus. She’s a former state champion gymnast who has degrees in philosophy and creative writing and is fluent in Italian. She bartends at The Rossi in the Short North.
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Photo editor Will Shilling takes about 2,000 pictures during each fashion shoot.
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The Bowler hat was invented in 1850 as a type of hard hat for gamekeepers on large estates. By 1912, the bowler hat had been transformed into an essential element of dress for men from all walks of life. The felt bowler was one of the most fashionable styles then and has retained its popularity. This bowler bat was recovered in 1993.
A weighted pivot ensured that this silver lamp would remain upright in all weather. For those passengers who wished to red in bed, an eye cast into the base of the lamp allowed for convenient placement upon a hook on the wall. This gimbal lamp, recovered in 1987,
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Wall Telephone At 11:40pm, lookout Frederick Fleet strikes the Titanic’s bell three times and then calls the bridge. Office Moody answers the call asking, “Yes—what have you seen?” “Iceberg right ahead.” Moody simply says,“Thank you,” and hangs up.
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Without the aid of the Crow’s Nest binoculars, misplaced during the voyage, Titanic’s lookouts strained to see signs of danger in the moonless night. At 11:35pm, a slight haze creeps across the horizon. A few minutes later, lookout Fredrick Fleet sees a dark mass looming before the ship. A giant iceberg lies directly in Titanic’s path. This pair of binoculars,
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CHILDHOOD LEAGUE: MERRY GO ROUND Musical variety show featuring Dwight Lenox, dinner, raffle and live and silent auctions; begins at 5:30 p.m. Price: $75, $200 patron dinner tickets Location: Aladdin Shrine Center, 3850 Stelzer Rd., Easton Contact: 614-506-1153, www.childhoodleague.org May 8
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Champagne brunch and runway show featuring student designs; begins at 11 a.m. Price: $325 Location: CCAD Design Studios on Broad, 390 E. Broad St., Downtown Contact: 614-222-3268, www.ccad.edu
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton will deliver an inspirational address; begins at 5 p.m. Price: $50 Location: Ohio Theatre, 55 E. State St., Downtown Contact: 614-225-9926, www. womensfundcentralohio.org May 14
THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY: MAN & WOMAN OF THE YEAR GRAND FINALE GALA Dinner, live and silent auction. Candidates vie for the titles of Man and Woman of the Year in honor of the Boy and Girl of the Year, local heroes and patients; begins at 6:30 p.m. Price: $75 Location: The Westin Columbus, 310 S. High St., Downtown Contact: 614-476-7194, www.mwoy.org/coh May 15
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KOMEN COLUMBUS RACE FOR THE CURE 5K race to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer;
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JAMES CANCER HOSPITAL AND SOLOVE RESEARCH INSTITUTE: CELEBRATION FOR LIFE Dinner and fundraiser with proceeds used to purchase new technology and further research at Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center; begins at 6 p.m. Location: Smith & Wollensky, 4145 The Strand West, Easton Contact: 614-293-3632, www.jamesline.com May 18
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL OHIO: A NIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS New Orleans-style food, music and more, with silent auction and a cash bar; begins at 5:30 p.m. Price: $75, $1,000 table of 10 Location: COSI, 333 W. Broad St., Downtown Contact: 800-878-3226, www.epilepsy-ohio.org May 19
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Chef David Tetzloff of G. Michael’s Bistro will prepare an elegant meal while teaching you how to make the same feast at home; begins at 1 p.m. Price: $50 Location: Golf Club of Dublin, 5805 Eiterman Rd., Dublin Contact: 614-743-0104, www.buckeyeranch.org June 3
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An evening of fine spirits, cigars and hors d’oeuvres on the beautiful West Terrace; begins at 6:30 p.m. Price: $175 Location: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus Contact: 614-645-6402, www.fpconservatory.org June 17
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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF COLUMBUS: MOBSTERS AND MARTINIS: THE KELTON HOUSE MUSEUM AND GARDEN GALA A step back in time through Central Ohio history, this year’s 1920s theme features signature cocktails; begins at 6 p.m. Price: $100 Location: Kelton House Musuem and Garden, 586 E. Town St., Downtown Contact: 614-464-2022, www.jlcolumbus.org June 26
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Trendsetter Once ranked the 17th most powerful woman in the world, CHRISTINE POON has ditched retirement plans to run Ohio State’s business school Story by: KRISTY ECKERT I Photos by: WILL SHILLING
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he consistently earned her way onto the Forbes magazine list of 100 Most Powerful Women, heralded with the likes of Hillary Clinton and Sandra Day O’Connor—and at one point, well above Oprah and Queen Elizabeth II. Yet Christine Poon, the vice chairman and worldwide chairman of pharmaceuticals at Johnson & Johnson, would nonetheless sit and unassumingly read on the train ride into work. The world’s highest-ranking woman in the pharmaceutical industry parked her car at the station instead of in the company garage with the executives who worked under her. “No one would ever say, ‘OK, this is one of the most high-powered women executives in America, riding the train like everyone else,’ ” said Jose “Zito” Sartarelli, Johnson & Johnson’s company group chairman for pharmaceuticals in Asia-Pacific, Japan and Latin America. “Executives tend to congregate up. … She didn’t have a need for that. Very independent, very approachable, very special in
that respect. Very unique.” And now, she’s very uniquely Central Ohio’s. Ohio State University, and specifically President E. Gordon Gee, convinced Poon, 57, to forego her planned retirement and instead take the reins of the Fisher College of Business. Less than a year into her tenure, she’s already creating a one-of-a-kind collaboration program teaming Fisher with local businesses, and she’s dreaming up plans to seek technologies or inventions from other colleges at Ohio State that Fisher students could commercialize. As she recently sat in her sunny campus office, Poon, a minority woman who forged her way through a white man’s world during an era of smokefilled boardrooms, thoughtfully measured her comments, whether about her recent weekend getaway to Colorado or her venture into academia. It’s almost as if one can see her think, as if no word will be wasted. “For me, every day is sort of a thrill,” Poon said. “I never thought I could find something to do that was more rewarding than the first 30 years of my life. But I suspect this
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When Christine Poon’s career began, she was typically the only woman in business meetings—something she’s happy has changed. “I’ve gone from the time a meeting would be smoke-filled when you were done … to a place where it’s rare to be the only woman in the room,” she said. But why, she asked, does Forbes need a list naming the most powerful women? “We ought to hope for the time we don’t need a separate list for women,” she said. “Because that will mean it’s not just representation in numbers.”
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could rise to that magnitude.” Gee was delighted to score such a coup. Universities are littered with people from the business world who think they understand how to act in an educational institution, he said. But Poon—who introduces herself as Chris and offers to hang the coats of guests who enter her office—listens as she leads, and has earned respect for doing so. “She’s just not an ostentatious or a bloated person in any sense of the word,” Gee said. “She has the respect of her colleagues. She has the respect of our students. And she’s interacting very well with our external community.” Plus, he noted, there’s the fame factor: “She brings enormous experience and star power.” Poon worked her way to worldwide respect (she hit 17 on the Forbes list in 2004) using an arsenal of talents—raw smarts, an insatiable appetite for knowledge, a tireless work ethic and what longtime colleague Sartarelli calls “emotional intelligence.” She honed those skills from an early age growing up near Cincinnati, where her parents—both first-generation Chinese-Americans—had high expectations for Poon and her six siblings. Once, in elementary school, Poon brought home a report card with C’s, excitedly showing them off, thinking that average was exactly what one should aim to be. Her father, an Army veteran and ophthalmologist, reviewed her grades and made one simple statement. “B’s,” he said, “are
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better.” Average, a young Poon quickly realized, is never the goal. Poon was learning lessons in leadership and compassion, too. As the second oldest of seven, she embraced her role as a leader, said her youngest sister, Jeanette Caruso. And as a minority, she figured out how to find her spot among other children, while developing what has become a lifelong willingness to understand others’ points of view. “She grew up in a place where I think she was the only Chinese girl in her class in grade school, and that means you have to find a way to fit in,” said her husband, Michael Tweedle. “There’s a barrier for you to overcome so that people both like and respect you.” Following in her doctor father’s footsteps, Poon earned her degree in pre-med from Northwestern University. But instead of applying to medical schools (“Organic chemistry just mystified me,” she laughs), she enrolled in graduate school at Saint Louis University to study biology and biochemistry. Soon, with another degree in hand, she packed all she owned into a Toyota Corolla and drove to Boston to work as a lab researcher for New England Nuclear, a young biotech company. Never mentally satisfied— and without having taken a single business class for her first two degrees—Poon began MBA courses part-time at Boston University. She finished the program with a finance concentration, and her company transitioned her from the lab to the office. Poon also found more than a passion for business there— she found her husband. Tweedle, a coworker on his way to becoming a renowned scientist in his own right (see May/June 2010 CAPITAL-STYLE.COM
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The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business, Dean Johnson & Johnson, Vice Chairman and Worldwide Chairman of Pharmaceuticals Bristol-Myers Squibb, President of International Medicines Prudential Financial, Board of Directors Royal Philips Electronics, Board of Directors
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box), was clearly intrigued. Poon, he said, has an “extraordinary ability” to focus. But he echoed others’ sentiments that her emotional sensibilities are equally as stellar. “She’s very sensitive to other human beings, and she’s a good listener,” he said. Watch her at a dinner party, he suggested—she’ll be as comfortable talking with people at one end of the political spectrum as the other. “I think it’s just a matter of wanting to understand other people’s point of view,” he said. “She still has her own point of view, and it’s not likely to change unless she gets new data. But I think it comes from an openness and a desire to understand where other people are coming from and what’s important to them.” Poon’s rare knowledge of both science and business, paired with the other attributes she long cultivated, propelled her to a job with biopharmaceutical giant Bristol-Myers Squibb. She climbed until she was running all of the company’s international companies. Eventually, she was snagged by Johnson & Johnson, the world’s largest medical devices company, which runs more than 250 operating companies
WE’VE STRUCK GOLD
After Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee convinced Christine Poon to forgo her planned retirement and instead come to Ohio State, he discovered she had a husband who was also interested in a job at the university. According to Poon’s comical version of the story, Gee rolled his eyes and asked for a resume. Then, he realized her husband is Michael Tweedle—a rock star in the science world who, among many achievements, invented a product used in MRI imaging. “Now we have to find a job for Mike Tweedle’s wife!” Gee proclaimed. His version is a bit different. “As soon as I saw his name,” Gee recalled, “I said, ‘We have struck gold.’ ” Tweedle is now working as a professor teaching radiology, and he is the Stefanie Spielman Chair in Cancer Imaging for the Stefanie Spielman Fund for breast cancer research. Poon and Tweedle have been married 27 years (five if you count actual nights spent together, Poon jokes). The couple lives in Bexley.
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in 57 countries and creates everything from drugs to lotions. She earned a reputation as an inspirational leader with a brilliant mind who genuinely cared for others, never losing herself in her role, Sartarelli said. She would engage in high-level strategy discussions about China, he noted, and then delve into the specifics of how the company was assuring that patients using their products were getting the support they needed. “The endearing side of success is when you get your hands dirty,” he said. “Then they embrace you as a leader.” Poon insists that being that high-level leader was not a goal she consistently worked toward. “For me, it was never about, ‘I have to be the CEO’ or ‘I have to be the vice president’,” she said. She aimed instead to be challenged, helpful, progressing. It’s not surprising, then, that when asked what she is most proud of in her career, she doesn’t talk about job titles or Forbes rankings. She talks about watching the success of employees she mentored. She talks about how 50-percent fewer people are dying of cardiovascular disease than when she first began in the industry. She talks about how she visited HIV clinics when there was no hope of survival and about how now, most people with the disease are living—and living well—for years. She talks about how products her companies have made have alleviated pain and allowed patients to see a child born or a daughter married. “If you can measure your success in millions of lives saved,” she said, “you should rest easy.” That is, if she ever lets herself rest. Since retirement has been put indefinitely on hold, Poon isn’t getting the relaxation she had at first envisioned. But this, she
believes, is better. She is just a drive away from egg roll Sunday with her sister, and close enough to retrieve her nephews for weekends of Buckeye football or Blue Jackets hockey. While she’s still working fulltime hours, she’s based at home, not globetrotting for significant stretches. And though it’s difficult squeezing it in, she and her husband are finding weekends to spend at their vacation home in Colorado, where they ski and golf. Next up? Poon hopes to take a few language courses at Ohio State so that she can converse with her parents in Cantonese. That certainly won’t surprise her youngest sister, who, despite a 15-year age gap, is particularly close with Poon. She’s proud of her sister’s achievements, sure. But it’s difficult for her to see Poon as anything but the older sister she admired—and the aunt her sons adore. She recalled once walking into her basement and finding Poon in a huge cardboard box with a gaggle of nieces and nephews running around her, laughing. “She’s almost like a kid to them. When I ask, ‘Who do you want to invite to your birthday party?’ She’s always one of them,” Caruso said. “Like she’s one of their friends.” So it goes that one of the world’s most powerful women, who is now training the next generation of business leaders, plays in discarded refrigerator boxes with the same self-assurance she had when unassumingly riding that train. And the best part might be that Christine Poon doesn’t care who knows. “The most important thing you can be in the work world is just to be yourself,” Poon said. “Celebrate the fact you are different—and make the difference count.”
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“Crystal is a very strong, very steady force for excellence. And excellence cannot be overrated.” WILLIAM CONNER, President of CAPA
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CRYSTAL BOYCE was told she would never be a dancer. Now she owns a successful studio and mentors the young women who adore her Story by: HOLLY ZACHARIAH Photos by: WILL SHILLING
hen she was just a little girl, Crystal Boyce wanted to be a ballerina. She twirled in her bedroom when no one was looking, she danced down the streets of her family’s Linden neighborhood while all the other kids played ball. She fantasized about the lights and dreamed of the stage. She wanted Broadway. But others told her it would never happen. Instructors said she was too tall, out of proportion, that her shape was all wrong. She simply didn’t fit the mold. “I was maybe 15, 16 years old, and to hear that was devastating,” Boyce said. “I was 5 foot 7 and 120 pounds, and they said I was too fat. I was trying not to eat and wearing plastic pants and running miles every day. I was killing myself. “I swore right then I would never tell another dancer that she didn’t have the look.” The criticism didn’t stop her. It drove her. Today, Boyce is a successful dancer, instructor and the owner of Leap of Faith dance studio in the King-Lincoln District and Leap of Faith Dancewear Boutique in the shops at the Lincoln Theatre. She’s also a community volunteer and runs the dance ministry at St. Paul A.M.E. Church. The role the 44-year-old treasures most, however, is that of wife and mother of two. And she pulls all this off with a natural grace under what can sometimes be the cold and unkind spotlight of politics: She is married to former Columbus City Councilman Kevin L. Boyce, who now is Ohio’s treasurer. Crystal Boyce and her two brothers May/June 2010 CAPITAL-STYLE.COM
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Leading Ladies WORDS TO LIVE BY CRYSTAL BOYCE’S BEST ADVICE ON BEING A WIFE: “You have to love all of your spouse, the good and the bad. And know it won’t always be 50/50. Sometimes it will 70/30, sometimes 80/20, and that’s just the way the cookie crumbles.”
ON BEING A MOTHER:
“Love your kids unconditionally and remember—they are just kids. We put so much pressure on them, expect so much. Mine? I want them to be kids as long as they can be.”
ON BEING A STRONG, SUCCESSFUL WOMAN:
“Have a passion for life, a passion for what’s important. There will always be mountains and valleys, but you have to know they are just mountains—that they just pop up, and with will and smarts and determination you can get over or around them.” spent the bulk of their childhoods on E. 25th Street. Peggy Porter took her children to plays, concerts and symphonies every chance she got, to expose them to what went on beyond the borders of a notalways-gentle neighborhood. And she did all this on a secretary’s wage. “We didn’t have a lot, but my mother found free things to take us to, or she volunteered for community theater just so we could all be a part of it,” Boyce said. “She wanted to open our eyes to opportunity.” After graduating from the Fort Hayes School of Performing Arts, studying at Ohio State and embarking on her own careers in both the political and corporate worlds, Boyce opened Leap of Faith on East Long Street in 2004. Then, last November, she added her dancewear boutique just up the street. Her ideas have been vital to the rebirth of the neighborhood and the renovation of the Lincoln Theatre, said William Conner,
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“There are a lot of circles now where people come up to me and say, ‘Aren’t you Crystal Boyce’s husband?’ I just couldn’t be more proud.” KEVIN BOYCE, Ohio treasurer and Crystal’s husband
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“Crystal is always the last one to sit down at the table... the last one to lay her head down in bed.”
The Boyces with their sons Kristopher, 7, and K.J., 11
KEVIN BOYCE, Crystal’s husband
SALAD DAYS Crystal and Kevin Boyce married in August 1997 after a courtship they managed to keep secret at the Statehouse. It was no easy task; their offices were next to one another when she worked for then Ohio Rep. Charleta Tavares and Kevin worked for then Ohio Rep. Jack Ford. Their first date was dinner at the now-defunct Christopher’s, located at the top of the Vern Riffe building. “It was fancy schmancy, and the salad tasted like weeds,” Crystal recalled. “We laughed and laughed. Something just connected for us, and we were inseparable from that moment on.” “I knew by the end of the meal we’d both rather be somewhere having chicken wings,” Kevin said. “There was nothing about her that wasn’t amazing.” 52
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president and CEO of the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts. CAPA and Leap of Faith have a longstanding partnership for public performances, and no one should ever doubt that Boyce runs the show, Conner said. “I do whatever she tells me,” he said with a laugh. But he wasn’t really joking. “That’s what happens. People see her ambition and her drive, and they just naturally want to do whatever they can to help her.” Publicly, he said, Boyce is the consummate professional. But there is a side she keeps very private. “I cannot count the dancers she had mentored. They can’t pay tuition? She takes them anyway. She pays to send them to workshops, she makes professional contacts and uses her own resources to build them a foundation and get them on their way,” Conner said. “Dance is critically important to our culture, and what she does is demonstrate that anyone,
no matter who they are or how they look, should be allowed to dance.” Boyce isn’t used to talking about herself and, between bites of an apple and sips of her protein water, it’s clear she’s quite uncomfortable with it; it’s her husband who is generally in the spotlight. The two are madly in love, their devotion to one another and to their family clear. Though she and Kevin live high-profile lives and keep demanding schedules, they work hard to keep 11-year-old Kevin Jr. (K.J.) and 7-year-old Kristopher grounded. K.J. takes out the trash, and Kristopher Swiffers the floor every night after dinner. Half of every bit of money the boys receive as gifts or earn—even if it’s just a dollar from a neighbor grateful for help with a chore—goes to Dad for the college fund. Sundays are devoted to family: church in the morning, then Mom’s big, home-cooked meal and an
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“A lot of my kids will never be professional dancers. But they will be women. Strong and confident women, I hope.” CRYSTAL BOYCE
them to be bold, to be strong and brave and courageous and to never let anything get the best of them.” The girls who take her classes are from a kaleidoscopic swath of society. She has doctors’ daughters and lawyers’ kids, girls hoping for Harvard and girls who may not make it through high school. She has students with parents in jail, students who will have nothing to eat when they go home and students who have no one but Boyce to ask them how they did on that science exam. “I’m not their parent, and I
don’t step over that line. But if the need is there, I make them accountable,” Boyce said. “If they’re having trouble in school, I say bring me your notes. If their grades are bad, I say bring me your tests. I know I can’t save them all. But I believe in the power of prayer. So even if I can’t save them alone, I pray and leave it in God’s hands.” Each class begins and ends with prayer and a time to share. “She gives us a safe environment,” said Kristiauna Trelay, a 26-year-old banker and a member of the The Crewzers,
the Columbus Crew’s dance team. She has taken classes at Leap of Faith over the years, and now teaches there. “We might start a class by talking about the world, like what happened in Haiti, and how we can help. Or we might start a class by talking about who got stood up on their date last night and how that made them feel,” she said. “With Miss Crystal, it’s like girl talk, you know. Nothing is off limits with her.” The students feed on Boyce’s stories, off her experiences. For she did indeed make it to New York. She made it to just
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“If I can give these girls an hour of fun and faith, then maybe they’ll turn that into a lifetime of the same.” CRYSTAL BOYCE
IN A MINUTE CRYSTAL BOYCE’S RINGTONE: “Never Can Say Goodbye” by The Jackson 5
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one dancers’ call. “I saw all of these people there, a thousand of them just like me, and they were clawing to get noticed and scraping to get by, and some of them had been doing that for years,” she recalled. “It wasn’t for me. I knew then I’d someday open a studio and give dancers some options.” She stayed about five weeks. When she returned to Columbus, her mother was waiting. It was Mrs. Porter, after all, who enrolled her daughter in ballet at the tender age of five. Back then, though, it had nothing to do with pursuing dreams. “Crystal is an awesome dancer, but she can’t walk. Never has been able to. She still today trips over her own feet. It’s the funniest thing,” said Porter, a secretary at University Hospital East. “I put her in dance because all the
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other little girls were doing it, and I thought maybe it would give her some coordination.” It didn’t take long for her daughter to blossom. But it wasn’t always easy, she knows. Boyce was often the only black girl in dance class, and she wondered why she had so few instructors who looked like her. And, her mother says, Crystal took the criticism of her dancer’s body to heart. “I told her not to mind what anybody said. I told her you can be anything you want to be, no matter what your size, no matter what your shape. You just use your mind and you’ll see.” When Boyce finally did get an African-American instructor, they instantly bonded. Gail White-Dixon choreographed Boyce as a teenager, and the two remain best friends. “I saw something special in
her,” said White-Dixon, a fourthgrade teacher at a Columbus charter school. “Now, I take classes from her. I love to be at the studio and watch her with her students. They just soak up the passion and power with which she dances, and I can see it—literally see it—changing their attitude. They watch her dance and think, ‘I can be like that, too.’ ” It is here, at Leap of Faith, where Boyce has found her purpose. Here, she doesn’t just encourage her students to try; she encourages them to try harder. She doesn’t just teach them to dance; she teaches them to live. She doesn’t just help them leap; she helps them soar. And sometimes, she still twirls in her living room when no one is looking. Sometimes she still dances down the street while the neighborhood kids play ball.
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Passion to Profits
Central Ohio woman leads weekend bus trips to the Big Apple Story by: ANDREA CAMBERN
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possible. Looking for some extra money, the 49-year-old Upper Arlington nurse started Tracy’s Trips, which whisks Central Ohioans off to the Big Apple for 36-hour weekend journeys jam-packed with fun. It all started with an obsession with Marlo Thomas—that girl. Even at age 6, McAllister didn’t miss the 1960s sitcom following the antics of a young, independent woman determined to make it in Manhattan. “I loved watching
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all she encountered,” McAllister said. “I longed to roam the streets of New York City.” Columbus would be as close to big city as the girl from Portsmouth would get to call home, but that didn’t keep her from visiting as often as she could. In 2008, though, McAllister’s husband was without a job, and her seasonal shopping trips stopped. Her nursing salary wasn’t enough, and she eventually found herself in need of extra cash. “Everyone said, ‘Do what you love,’ ” she remembered. “I thought, ‘I love nothing more than Manhattan.’ That’s how my business was born.” For the trips, which cost
$99 per person, McAllister’s customers board a big bus on Bethel Road at 8 p.m. on Friday. They arrive in New York City at 7 a.m. Saturday, explore at will and jump back on the bus—shopping bags in hand—at 10 p.m. They arrive back in Columbus on Sunday morning. “They are free to spend the day as they wish,” McAllister said. “I am there to provide as much or as little guidance as they like.” McAllister also works to make the journey part of the fun. The trip includes chick flicks, raffle prizes and games en route. Then it’s lights out, so travelers can conserve en-
ergy for their whirlwind day. Sue Kimble, a 46-year-old caregiver from Upper Arlington, was too excited to sleep. The fall bus trip she took with a group of girlfriends was her first to New York City. “It was a blast. We did so much sightseeing, shopping, eating,” she said. “I can’t wait to do it again.” McAllister prides herself on preparing clients and helping some put together a plan of action. “There’s nothing worse than a group getting off the bus and one person wants to go here, another wants to eat there,” she said. “I work with them months in advance to be sure they make the most of their time in the city.” McAllister also tailors the trips for special occasions. There’s a “Last Fling Before the Ring” trip. An “American Girl Doll Adventure” for mothers and daughters. Even a “Botox and the Bus” excursion. As Tracy’s Trips has taken off, McAllister now plans to expand her schedule and possibly add more cities. But none will replace the city she loves. Realize it or not, like Marlo Thomas, McAllister’s made it in Manhattan. If only for a couple of days at a time. Watch Andrea Cambern’s “Female Focus” at 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays on 10TV News HD. May/June 2010 CAPITAL-STYLE.COM
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Unsung Heroes
SHE TOOK WHAT SHE WAS DEALT AND MADE SOMETHING GOOD OF IT.
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SPARKING THE LIGHT When her sons fell ill, Mindy Atwood didn’t get down, she got active Story by: MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON
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hen Mindy Atwood organized a fundraiser 10 years ago to help families with sick children, she never dreamed she would find a calling. Atwood and her husband, Rodney, knew firsthand how devastating a child’s illness could be, so they wanted to reach out to other parents. But when she realized how many families needed help, the Hilliard resident knew she wanted to do more. Today, Atwood, 52, serves as chief executive officer of Patches of Light, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the parents of critically and terminally ill children. The Hilliard-based organization provides financial assistance to families who are struggling to make ends meet while caring for their kids. The agency pays household or medical expenses for families referred to it by hospital social workers. Atwood, a media assistant at Hilliard Station Sixth Grade School, runs the organization without pay. “Patches has saved patients from homelessness,” said Faye Bullio, a Nationwide Children’s Hospital social worker and Patches of Light board
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member. “Mindy has been tirelessly devoted to this effort. She is the spark.” Atwood understands how quickly medical bills and other expenses accumulate. Her son Jason is a cancer survivor and her other son, Michael, had open-heart surgery as a child. “People assume if you have insurance you’re going to be OK,” she said. The reality, though, is that debt mounts from missed work and uncovered expenses. “It’s just amazing what families are going through,” she said. “In the beginning, I was crying all the time.” The agency raises about $40,000 a year through various fundraisers, including a walk-a-thon, a volleyball tournament, a penny drive and a Ducky Derby. Amy Browning, whose son has leukemia, said Patches of Light has given her Hilliard family breathing room. She greatly admires Atwood’s dedication to the cause. “There’s no anger, no regret. She took what she was dealt and made something good of it,” Browning said. “That’s a hero.” But even a heroine has her limits. “We do just about anything,” Atwood said–with perhaps one exception. “I always say we don’t do windows.”
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AS MOBILE PHONE USE INCREASES, SO DOES THE RUDE BEHAVIOR THAT COMES WITH IT
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enise Pietzsch was in a public bathroom recently when she heard the woman in the next stall on the phone, breaking up with her boyfriend. “I should not be hearing this,” Pietzsch thought to herself. “You should not be doing this. Are you going to flush?” The rise in cell phone use has made such encounters increasingly common. In the rush to answer calls, texts or
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e-mails, many mobile phone users seem to forget where they are, who they’re with or what they’re doing. With mobiles to their lips, they yell at spouses in grocery stores, question coworkers while checking in at the doctor’s and chat up friends during movies. “We’re just getting ruder and ruder all the time,” said Pietzsch, executive director of Etiquette & Protocol Image Consultants in Worthington. Pietzsch, who politely scolded the woman in the
bathroom, encourages people to take others to task for rude behavior. It’s perfectly acceptable to ask people to take their cell phone conversations out of the room, turn off their phones during a meeting or meal or refrain from answering texts during a conversation, she said. The key is approaching them in a polite, calm manner, she added. “I don’t think it should be ignored,” she said. “We’re letting people get away with bad behavior.”
Tech Etiquette There are some clear do’s and don’ts when it comes to using cell phones and other mobile gadgets. DENISE PIETZSCH of Etiquette & Protocol Image Consultants, NANCY FLYNN of The ePolicy Institute and BETH MCGRATH, an associate professor and the business office applications coordinator at Columbus State Community College, shared these tips. Shut it off J Turn off your phone for
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meetings, job interviews, church, doctor visits, lunch dates and important dinners. Few matters can’t wait until you’ve eaten a meal or finished a meeting. Taking calls tells your companions they aren’t important, Flynn said. “You wouldn’t go to dinner and turn your chair around and talk to people at the next table and ignore [who] you’re with.”
Apologize in advance J If you absolutely must
take a call, apologize to your colleagues or friends at the beginning of the meeting, dinner or event. Acceptable excuses include an urgent business matter, a response to an offer to buy or sell a home
or an update on a critically ill family member. Flynn recommends saying this: “I want to apologize now. I’m expecting a critical call. When it comes, I absolutely have to take it. I’ll leave the room and handle it as quick as I can.”
Think before you speak J Don’t engage in personal
or important work-related conversations within earshot of others. “Never say anything out loud that you wouldn’t want to put on a billboard,” Pietzsch said. “Imagine that [the person you’re on the phone with] is right there.” If you need to discuss sensitive matters, move to an isolated location, she said. “Get up and get out.”
Part of the problem is that people feel as though a cell phone gives them some sort of anonymity to speak of personal situations or other private matters, added Nancy Flynn, executive director of The ePolicy Institute, a training and consulting firm in Columbus. “People will say things in public on a cell phone that they would never say if that person was standing right there,” she said. “There is a real disconnect.”
Hang up at checkout J A person waiting on you
deserves your attention, the experts said. “It’s especially rude if it slows you down or slows the people down behind you,” Pietzsch said.
Don’t text, either J Don’t convince yourself that
sending a quick e-mail or text during a meeting is less rude than answering your phone. “Your attention should be on the topic at hand,” McGrath said. It’s also wrong during movies or concerts, Pietzsch said. Other patrons will notice the tapping of the keys and lit screen. “It’s so rude,” she added.
Proofread your e-mails J Though sending an e-mail
from your BlackBerry is less formal than a letter, it’s still important to be professional. Abbreviations and other informal language are not acceptable in the business world, McGrath said. “It’s absolutely necessary to proofread and spell-check your e-mail before sending it out,” McGrath said. She recently received an e-mail with the salutation “Hell Beth,” instead of “Hello Beth.” May/June 2010 CAPITAL-STYLE.COM
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GOING UP(SCALE) Charles Chang-Lima dress, $1,330, and Malene Birger cardigan, $235, both at LĂŠal. Stella & Dot necklace, $118, and cuff, $118. May/June 2010 CAPITAL-STYLE.COM
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SITTING PRETTY 3.1 Phillip Lim dress, $426, and Kingsley bangles, $132 and $338, all at Jinny. Prada handbag, $1,395 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
WALL ART At right, Bordeaux tank, $55 at LĂŠal. Pavonine lace tank, $83 at Ladybird. Indigenous skirt, $54, and scarf, $28, both at Substance for Fashion Conscious People. Belle by Sigerson Morrison shoes, $225, and Lauren Merkin handbag, $195, both at Saks Fifth Avenue. Stella & Dot earrings, $54.
DOWNTOWN DNA Parker top, $250 at Rowe. Made & Crafted Levi’s, $154 at Ladybird. BCBG heels, $185 at Saks Fifth Avenue. Stella & Dot bracelet, $89.
GRAND ENTRANCE At right, Valentino Red top, $495 at Godfrys. Anna Scott trench, $240 at le Flair. J Brand jeans, $158 at Saks Fifth Avenue. Stella & Dot necklace, $138. ADA handbag, $350 at Rowe.
FASHION CLUB Frock! By Tracy Reese, $220 at Rowe. Necklaces, $98 and $118; bangle, $49, all from Stella & Dot. Elaine Turner handbag, $195 at LĂŠal.
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BE CHARMED IN GRANVILLE Story by: KRISTY ECKERT Illustration by: YOGESH CHAUDHARY Photos by: ERIC ALBRECHT
EVERESTGEAR.COM 117 N. PROSPECT ST. Outdoor wear and gear galore! NONA 128 E. BROADWAY Enjoy an intimate dinner Thursday through Sunday
GREEN VELVET 130 E. BROADWAY Don’t miss the stellar vintage and European jewelry collection in this gift store
WHIT’S FROZEN CUSTARD 138 E. BROADWAY The locals swear by it for a reason
READERS’ GARDEN 143 E. BROADWAY A new and used bookstore with personality and informed employees
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THE JAMES STORE 124 E. BROADWAY Mature boutique—and downtown mainstay— with women’s and children’s clothing and accessories
CROSSWALK CARDS & GIFTS 127 E. BROADWAY Nice selection of both sentimental and funny cards, plus traditional gifts
KUSSMAUL GALLERY 140 E. BROADWAY Fantastic array of art and artsy jewelry and gifts, from cool fabric bags to whimsical stationery
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DEL MAR 136 N. PROSPECT ST. Unexpectedly cool lunching spot (with fabulous homemade chips and dip)
ENJOY CO. 446 E. BROADWAY Ultra chic home decor
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PETALI TEAS 224 E. BROADWAY Delightful, locally made take-home teas and accessories
GOUMAS CONFECTIONS 224 E. BROADWAY Small shop, big taste
NOIR BOUTIQUE 226 E. BROADWAY Well-edited collection of hip, higher-end women’s clothing and jewelry
GOUMAS CANDYLAND 238 E. BROADWAY Yes, there are two Goumas candy stores … both tiny, both with tasty treats
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Its history is apparent, its atmosphere lovely. And Granville is probably closer than you think—an easy half-hour drive from Downtown Columbus. With a handful of unique stores and worthwhile eateries, the village makes for a nice Saturday trip. Here are the highlights. Spring 2009 CAPITAL-STYLE.COM
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From super-posh luggage to planetfriendly water bottles, our city’s shops continue stocking up on goodies we love. Here’s a look at our spring favorites.
Luxe Leather Whatever journey you’re embarking on—a trip to Europe, a new relationship or just life— recording it in this journal will make it all the more exciting. Available at: On Paper, 737 N. High St., Short North; $128
Hip Hydration You can save the planet while looking chic with a Klean Kanteen—now offered in an insulated version for your latte of choice. Available at: Generation Green, 6351 Sawmill Rd., Dublin; $17 to $26
Lovely Locket Double the fun: This sophisticated, statementmaking Journey Lockets necklace has slots for photos on both sides. Available at: No. 693 Antiques, Home & Garden, 693 N. High St., Worthington; $150
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Sweet Dreams Personalize a pillow by filling it with as much or little Hungarian goose down as you prefer and then choosing a monogrammed message—all on the spot. Available at: Found, 21 W. Olentangy St., Powell; $70 and up
Ultimate Tee Perhaps the greatest T-shirt ever created, this slimming, tri-blend American Apparel V-neck—50% polyester, 25% cotton and 25% rayon—gets better with each wash. Available at: American Apparel, 1221 N. High St., Short North; $22
Walking on Sunshine Travel in style with this super-fun Heys Britto Collection luggage, which includes smooth, 360-degree wheels. Available at: Etc. Boutique, 543 S. Drexel Ave., Bexley; $270 and $325 May/June 2010 CAPITAL-STYLE.COM
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Looking for the perfect present for Father’s Day? Here’s what we’re diggin’ for dads on June 20.
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Sporty Scent Light but manly, Burberry Sport cologne is perfect for the young (or young at heart) dad. Available at: Burberry, Easton Town Center; $72
Man Up He’ll be the most envied guy in the board room with a Bosca briefcase and writing pad. Available at: Urban Baggerie, Worthington Square Mall; $565 and $160
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If this Patek Philippe annual calendar watch in 18K white gold doesn’t make you the favorite child, nothing will. (Plus, as the company’s saying goes, you don’t buy these for yourself—you buy them for future generations. Which means it’s really just on loan, right?) Available at: The Diamond Cellar, 6280 Sawmill Rd., Dublin; $57,200
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FABULOUS FINDS Twist Style Hand-Painted Flower Necklace & Ring ($48 & $28) This hand-painted flower ring and necklace with vintage beads and Czech crystal would make a beautiful gift for any occasion. Where to get it: Sobo Style 3282 N. High St., Clintonville 614-447-8880 www.sobostyle.com or www.sobostyle.blogspot.com
Bodhi Handbag ($448) Bodhi (Hindu for “enlightened”) is a newer, uniquely aesthetic line of handbags that has captured the heart of the fashion industry. With a mantra sewn inside each bag, Bodhi captures beauty and spirituality inside and out. The strapped carryall is shown here in linen and leather.
Where to get it: Etc Boutique 543 S. Drexel Ave., Bexley 614-235-6921
Pet Portraits (sessions starting at $125) Capture the funny and loveable expressions of your four-legged family member during your private, on-location session. Giftcards available. live. laugh. bark.
Bliss in a Bottle ($15 plus price of wine selection) Blissinabottle.com offers unique gifts of wine and chocolate to make any occasion special. Where to get it: Sher-Bliss Wine & Chocolates 1394 Cherry Bottom Rd., Gahanna 614-428-WINE (9463) www.blissinabottle.com
Where to get it: Paw Prints Photography Serving Central Ohio 614-862-8500 www.pawprintsphotography.us
Custom Mother’s Ring ($500 to $3,500) At Worthington Jewelers, we can custom design the perfect ring for the perfect mom! Genuine birthstones in attractive designs with or without diamond accents. Where to get it: Worthington Jewelers 692 High St., Worthington 614-430-8800 www.worthingtonjewelers.com
Bijou Bebe ($55 to $68) Ready for spring? Try on a one-of-a-kind bracelet designed by one of our many custom artists. Matching earrings available. Where to get it: Accent on Nature 1435 Grandview Ave., Grandview 614-486-7333 www.accentonnature.com
Bangles ($95) Pile them on! Beautiful European styling of 18k gold over sterling, bangles available in lapis turquoise, quartz, citrine, pearl, amethyst and more. Where to get it: Star Jewelers of Bexley 2260 E. Main St., Bexley 614-235-4333 www.starjewelersofbexley.com
Switch Flops ($32 to $54) Functional flip-flops with colorful, re-arrangeable straps. You can change from beachwear to a formal affair in seconds. A perfect Mother’s Day gift. Where to get it: Wren House Gifts 695 N. High St., Worthington 614-848-8442 www.wrenhousegifts.com
Handmade TREES Frame ($65) Fabric, wood veneer and stained glass combine to create an artful frame and memorable gift. Since 1938, Helen Winnemore Craft has celebrated usable, wearable art handcrafted by American artisans. Find special gifts here!
14k Yellow Gold, Ruby, Diamond, Emerald & Sapphire Butterfly Brooch ($35 to $4,000) Exquisitely detailed, custom-made natural ruby, diamond, emerald and sapphire butterfly brooch with moveable wings. Can be made into a pendant. We have one-ofa-kind Mother’s Day gifts for any budget.
Where to get it: Helen Winnemore Craft 150 E. Kossuth St., German Village 614-444-5850 www.helenwinnemores.com
Where to get it: The Village Jewel 4707 N. High St., Clintonville 614-648-8588 www.villagejewel.com
Tapestry Handbag “Opera” ($82) A bag fit for a queen! Made by Royal Tapisserie, the tapestry makers for the queens of France, the Opera handbag is imported by Caterina Ltd. Body Wellness Pamper yourself with a rejuvenating facial or relaxing massage. Ladies, now is the time to focus on your total body wellness. Now offering spa packages buy 4 get 1 free, including Botox treatment.
Teez-Hers ($28) Give your body a slimming appearance at a great price with Teez-Hers. Chic Bags & Shells is a fun girlie store with a lot of value. Most of our products are reversible, with multiple uses — and they would all make great Mother’s Day gifts. Where to get it: Chic Bags & Shells 255 Worthington Sq., Worthington Square Mall 614-985-3250 www.chicbagsandshells.com
Where to get it: Ageless Medical Spa & Laser Center 598-B Office Pkwy., Westerville www.agelessmslc.com 614-360-1464
Where to get it: Caterina Ltd., European Housewares, Art & Gifts 571 S. Third St., German Village 614-224-7224 www.caterinaltd.com
Daub & Bauble Hand Wash, Lotion & Sink Caddy (starting at $10) Naturally formulated and blended with the finest ingredients and fragrance oils, our tantalizing everydays are splendidly designed to bring delight straight to your everyday life. Where to get it: Petals & Leaves Gift Boutique 50 S. Liberty St. Ste. 112, Powell 614-785-9690 www.petalsandleaves.net
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Making a foot scrub using a few common kitchen ingredients can be faster and less expensive than buying something manufactured. We scoured the internet for a variety of homemade recipes, and then tried them ourselves. Here, we share our favorites. Story by: BRITTANY KRESS I Photo by: WILL SHILLING
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This recipe results in the most paste-like scrub, which means it’s the perfect balance of exfoliation and hydration. It’s also the most gender-neutral.
You might not be on the beach today, but you’ll be one step closer after using this foot scrub. A citrusy essential oil gives this one a bright, sunny scent, and you can even use sand from the kids’ sandbox to make it.
It’s a good thing this strawberry-based scrub is made with salt; otherwise, you’d be tempted to eat it.
Enjoy an indulgence for your feet. Sweet and sour scents combine in this brown-sugar-based scrub.
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2 T brown sugar 2 T ground oats 2 T aloe vera gel 1 T honey 1 t lemon juice 1 t olive oil
Pros: Despite its stickysweet ingredients, this one washes off smoothly and leaves skin feeling quite wellscrubbed. Cons: Don’t plan on saving the extras for later. Once the oats absorb the liquids, the scrubbing power will be greatly reduced.
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Pros: If you like the smell of coffee, you’ll have fun rubbing the grounds on your feet. And even if you don’t, coffee beans are sometimes used to remove foul odors. Surprisingly, the essential oil scent remained after the feet were rinsed. Cons: This scrub is on the dry side, and the coffee grounds can be quite messy.
Because these scrubs can be messy, use them while perched on the side of the bathtub. For the best results, soak your feet in warm water before using a scrub; afterward, rub in a layer of rich lotion. As a built-in bonus, after you exfoliate from heel to toe, your hands will emerge similarly smooth.
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suffer from the same self-diagnosed problem a lot of us women do: Vitamin Me Deficiency. My quest? To find a quick fix. In an effort to explore a possible remedy, then, I planned a one-night “Retreat in the City” getaway, bid my family goodbye and drove to the Short North on a Friday afternoon. I popped into ZenCha Tea Salon
for a late lunch, then blew the dust off my credit card and did my bit to boost the GNP before checking into the Victorian Village Guest House, an exquisitely appointed apartment I had all to myself for the next 24 hours. Lisa Craig Morton and her husband, Jeff, built the guest house behind their 115-year-old Queen Anne-style home and now rent it out. As Lisa handed over the key, she pointed out the amenities in the May/June 2010 CAPITAL-STYLE.COM
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Think of it as beauty for the inside as well as the outside. Holistic treatments get to the root of what ails you and, explains Inner Connections owner Suzi Wilkoff, unleash and flush out the metabolic waste within. But if you’ve never tried any of these treatments, what can you expect? I tried the Healthy Balance package ($225), which included three treatments spread out over five hours:
Hypnotherapy Don’t worry—this kind of hypnosis didn’t render me unconscious and prone to animal imitations. Rather, Chel Hamilton guided me into a deeply relaxed state where we focused on strategies that would help me get to sleep faster at night. It’s also considered an effective treatment for breaking bad habits like smoking or unhealthy eating. Postscript: I feel as if it’s been taking me less time to get to sleep at night.
Deep-tissue massage I’ve had deep-tissue massage before, but my session with Lonni Perry, a strong and jovial woman, was the first time I’ve had muscle knots worked on without being left in sharp pain. Better yet, afterward I felt energized, not wobbly, so I walked to High Street for a leisurely falafel and macchiato lunch at Impero Coffee Roasters before returning to Inner Connections.
Acupuncture For this treatment, the “problem” I presented to Deb Engelgau, a former chemical engineer, was a left foot with a lingering sports injury. We pinpointed the injured area, but Engelgau also mapped out related parts of my body that would benefit from having the tiny acupuncture needles inserted. If that last phrase gives you pause, it really shouldn’t. The dozen needles don’t go deep or draw blood, and I only felt pressure (not pain) when she tapped them into place. I even opted for the mild electrostimulation, and my foot felt better for days afterward.
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fully stocked kitchen (including bittersweet fudgie cookies from Pistacia Vera!) and the rubyred-walled bathroom (with fluffy towels and French toiletries). After she left, I ordered a take-out dinner of beet salad and mustard-crusted trout from nearby Basi Italia and settled in for a little alone time. The next morning, I ditched my breakfast plans (instead opting for the organic berry cheesecake I hadn’t eaten the night before … hey, this was all about me time, right?) and then strolled to Inner Connections Holistic Bodywork Center half a block away on Neil Avenue. Morton, the guest house owner, and Suzi Wilkoff, owner of Inner Connections, together dreamed up this “Retreat in the City” concept. After my night in the guest house, I was prepared for the bodywork portion of my retreat. Wilkoff greeted me with my itinerary of treatments and a tray of healthy snacks. The cen-
ter, in business for nearly 15 years, is home base for a variety of practitioners. I had opted in advance for the Healthy Balance package, which included hypnotherapy with Chel Hamilton, deep-tissue massage with Lonni Perry and acupuncture with Deb Engelgau. Though I would have loved to squeeze in some yoga, Wilkoff explained that this many treatments would be more than enough for my system, and she was right. The treatments were fantastic, but afterwards I was surprised to find I had zero impulse to head out for more shopping. Wilkoff confirmed that many holistic treatments leave you feeling “ready to hibernate,” which is why, if I were planning such a retreat again, I might opt to spend the night at the guest house after the visit to Inner Connections. As it was, I had to head back home—but I returned, at least, refreshed.
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surance maps from the 1920s and could see what used to be there,” Morton said. Using that footprint, they built a two-story structure with a three-car garage on the bottom and a 950-square-foot apartment above. “At the time, we didn’t know what we’d use it for,” Morton said. “And really for the first four years, it was just sitting there.” Then came the guest house idea. Morton decided to ease into the hospitality industry by opening a guest house rather than a more time-intensive bed and breakfast, because she wasn’t financially ready to quit banking just
yet. She formed her business in April 2008 and welcomed her first guests that July. In October, she found out she was being laid off the following year. “The economy tanked, but it was OK,” Morton said, “because by then I had pretty much decided I was done with banking.” She hasn’t looked back, investing her professional expertise and passion for the Victorian Village neighborhood into her business. She has filled the guest house with antiques and furniture picked up through years of travel in the U.S. and Canada, blending everything to create a
cozy yet sophisticated space. Morton, an active member of the Short North Business Association, seeks out resources available to women-owned businesses, and has been forging partnerships with other local businesses like Basi Italia restaurant. The Retreat in the City venture with Suzi Wilkoff’s Inner Connections Holistic Bodywork Center began nearly a year ago. “For me, the most rewarding thing in all this is that we just fell in love with this neighborhood,” Morton said. “Now I can be an ambassador for that.”
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Good chemistry with their designer helped in crafting their ideal modern space, Cris and Beth Assif said
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The couple converted what was intended to be a sitting room into Beth’s open and spacious office. A guest bedroom doubles as an office for Cris, with a massive glass desk custom-built by a local craftsman. Having separate home offices was crucial for these “virtual workers”: Cris runs his own IT consulting business, while Beth works as a consultant in the technology sector. In the master bedroom, Behal opened things up with a three-quarter-height wall and doorway. Shortening that wall—and adding a transom window between the family room and Beth’s office—allowed in much-wanted light. All the while, they preserved space in the 2,800-square-foot unit by using frosted-glass pocket doors whenever possible. “Anyplace we could, we did a pocket door,” Cris said. The couple shaved the kitchen “You don’t appreciate
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Stacy McVey Keller Williams Classic Properties www.TheMcVeyTeam.com 614-324-2045
Nancy Poss Keller Williams Capital Partners www.PossTeam.com 614-431-0414
Jill Rudler Real Living HER www.AllAboutColumbusOhio.com 614-939-7400
Jeff Ruff Real Living HER realtors@vutech-ruff.com 614-255-0600
Marilyn Vutech Real Living HER realtors@vutech-ruff.com 614-255-0600
Charlotte Van Steyn ReMax Premier Choice www.HomesColumbusOhio.com 614-410-0900
Penny Smith ReMax Consultant Group pnnysmt@aol.com 614-805-9162
When the stakes are high-it’s important to know you have associated with the very best! Our team of certified luxury home specialists formed the Central Ohio Luxury Home Network to bring you the most qualified Realtors to serve you better. While we are competitors, we understand the importance of co-operation and with this in mind, we joined forces to bring the most exposure for your home to this elite group. Each month we tour our listings of luxury homes, share ideas on marketing and network our buyer leads to bring the most qualified prospects to your home! Call one of us and begin working with all of us-today!
Jean Ann & Amy Conley Real Living HER amy.conley@realliving.com 614-595-4712
Jan Benadum Coldwell Banker King Thompson JanBenadum.com 614-206-3373
HISTORICAL UPPER ARLINGTON HOME - $799,900
This gracious home, the third built in Upper Arlington, has been completely updated while retaining its original character and architectural integrity. Stunning huge gourmet kitchen with top-quality stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets and granite counters. Brazilian cherry floors throughout the 1st floor. Great room with arched stone firplace, banquet-sized dining room, delightful sunroom. 4 BR, 4 BR, finished third floor with loft and den. 3,600+ SF
DEEP RUN AT RIVER BEND - $1,899,500
On 1.6 wooded ravine acres, a new home is almost complete and awaiting you the new owner. A gated community in Southern Delaware County offers a stunning home with exquisite details. A ‘Paul Craver Housewright’ home with everything you would expect in an executive home from the breath-taking entry to the hearth room kitchen and beyond - it’s an amazing home!
Bruce Dooley, CRS Dooley & Company, Inc. DooleyCo.com 614-297-8600
ARENA DISTRICT - $629,000
Buggyworks - Cool loft condo. Wall of east facing windows, exposed beams, top-of-the-line fixtures and appliances, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, open floor plan, built-in speakers, spiral staircase to roof top deck w/great views of the city, garage - 1,896 SF.
Sarah Eagleson Keller Williams Classic Properties seagleson@kw.com 614-804-8470
UPPER ARLINGTON RENOVATION - $750,000
Spring has come! This wonderful 1-story Canterbury home features 5 BR, 4.5 BA and 3,600+ SF. A huge family room with a stone fireplace is open to the updated kitchen. The new master BR features a spa-like bath with 2 sinks, huge shower and skylight! You’ll love the outdoors this spring while relaxing on the private canopied porch with new landscaping. So much for $750,000 www.SearchColumbusProperties.com
Kathy Faust Keller Williams Capital Partners team@fausts.com 614-206-4881
ON THE COURSE IN DUBLIN - $779,000
Winner of the Parade of Homes ‘Best Kitchen’ vote. The best lot on the golf course (with a pond). All the amenities you would expect for an award winning parade home. See for yourself at www.6658Traquair.com 5 BR, 2.5 BA, 6,151 SF living area including finished LL, 3-car gar, and exciting outdoor living area facing the golf course.
Phil Giessler Cam Taylor Co. Ltd. philgiessler@camtaylor.com 614-888-0307
WINGATE FARMS - $1,590,000
Plantation style classic, Amazing detail, featured in Kitchen & Bath magazine, Viking, Sub-Zero, butler’s pantry, huge executive board room office w/1 of 4 FPs, conservatory, 5 BRs, 6 BAs, + carriage house apartment, 1.8 ac, private: golf, tennis, walking trail, plus pool and spa in secured yard, 5+ car garage, full finished LL w/gym, billiards, pub and more. www.camtaylor.com
Doug Green RE/MAX Consultant Group www.DougGreenRealtor.com 614-893-8772
NEW ALBANY COUNTRY CLUB - $739,000
Extraordinary golf course views from all three stories of this stately Tidewater Georgian residence. This classic home has exceptional exterior and interior details that rival many of its million dollar neighbors for a fraction of the cost. Over 4,900 SF of quality amenities like Brazilian cherry floors, exposed interior brick wall, and hand selected custom finishes complete this one of a kind home.
Mike Carruthers Coldwell Banker King Thompson Mike.Carruthers@KingThompson.com
614-324-4321
303 N. PARKVIEW AVENUE
Custom blt 93 for developer of the Walter Jeffrey addition-stone & stucco ext w/shake roof, 3-4 BR, 5.5 BA, 1st flr mstr BR suite, approx 6,982 SF incl sep office blt 2000, open flr plan, high ceiling, 2 stairways, Chef’s kit open to fam rm, 1.60 parklike aces abutting 30 acre Jeffrey Park - creek-forever trees-in ground pool. A + North Bexley location.
Marty Evans Huestis, Esq. Cam Taylor Realtors martyh@camtaylor.com 614-888-0307
NORTH BANK - $1,599,000
Stunning condo in Arena District provides sweeping views of downtown + river. Quietly elegant living w/in 4795 SF. Two master suites, private study and sitting room. Building amenities include 24/7 Concierge service, secured 3-car parking, guest suite, media room + work-out facilities. Tax abated through 2018.
Brian Kemp, Kemp & Co. Keller Williams Capital Partners www.relocatecolumbus.com 614-825-0288
EASY BOATING & SWIMMING ACCESS...
...because Alum Creek Reservoir is just across the street! 6 BR, 5.5 BA 2-story brick with close to 6,000 SF sits on beautiful wooded acre lot with stream. Quality construction, great layout for entertaining, granite everywhere, gourmet kitchen, decadent owners bath, sound system inside & out, multi-zone HVAC. 5544 Summerwood Crossing.
Kathy Greenwell Real Living HER Kathy.Greenwell@realliving.com 614-818-7210
Jane Kessler Lennox New Albany Realty www.NewAlbanyRealty.com 614-939-8938
BREATHTAKING SETTING FOR THIS TUCKERMAN NEW BUILD. On quiet street steps away from park, pond & playground. Enjoy private shady backyard with mature trees & stream. Unbelievable 2-story paneled study, wet bar, gourmet kitchen, 4-car gar. Finish to your own specifications. All BR suites have private baths. Finished LL w/ kitchenette, bar, & media room. $2,425,000
NEW LISTING IN MEDALLION ESTATES! - $599,900
STUNNING CUSTOM HOME BY HEARTHSTONE-McKINLEY. Private wooded lot backing up to a reserve Featuring Approx 4,600 sq. ft. Incredible LL w/wet bar, flex/5th BR, 4.5 BA, luxurious 1st flr master, Two Story Great Room overlooking deck, paver patio. Shows like a designer showplace!
Jon & Pam Kirk RE/MAX Premier Choice www.CALLTHEKIRKS.com 614-791-2011
TARTAN FIELDS - AMAZING MASTER SUITE - $975,000
Nestled on a quiet street & loaded w/architectural details. Huge kitchen w/commercial style appliances, two dishwashers, walk in pantry, hearth room & stone arched walls. Huge master suite w/built ins, fireplace, oversized shower & dressing room closet. Finished lower level w/full kitchen & daylight windows. Rear deck & patio w/ fire pit.
Stacy McVey
Keller Williams Classic Properties Realty themcveyteam@kw.com
614-324-2045
UPDATED IN UPPER ARLINGTON - $695,000
Gorgeously updated home with 4 bedrooms and 5 full baths. Gourmet kit has cherry cabinetry, SS appl’s, island and large eating area. Fin LL includes workout room/office, and two storage areas. Perfect for entertaining with resort style bkyd that includes deck, grill, in-ground pool, and cabana area.
Jill Rudler GRI, RRS, CLHMS Real Living HER www.allaboutcolumbusohio.com 614-895-7400
Nancy Poss Keller Williams Capital Partners www.PossTeam.com 614-431-0414
RAVINE LOT IN GATED COMMUNITY - $749,900
Stunning home situated on a ravine lot with views of stream and rolling hills. Open floor plan with 4 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen with hearth room, finished walk-out lower level, deluxe master suite and sunroom. Call Shelley 614-507-0050.
LAKESIDE LUXURY! - $850,000
Surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty, you’ll love the gorgeous views from this waterfront property on Hoover Reservoir from this fantastic home custom built by Giuliani & Son. From the gorgeous gourmet kit walk-out onto the large maintenance-free deck w/stairs that lead down to the stamped concrete patio and pathway with private boat dock. A boater’s dream come true!
Jeff Ruff Real Living HER Realtors@vutech-ruff.com 614-255-0600
Marilyn Vutech Real Living HER realtors@vutech-ruff.com 614-255-0600
117 DESHLER - $1,300,000
Exquisite Victorian overlooking pond of Schiller Park. Beautifully renovated w/great attention to detail. One-of-a-kind original Von Gerichten art glass door & windows, rich moldings, high ceilings, new custom kit w/tall cherry cabinetry, Viking 6 burner dual fuel, Viking SS refrig honed granite. All new BA w/cstm tile walls-classic design, fnshd 3rd flr w/study overlooking the park, lg billiard and/or media rm/guest ste-dbl wide lot is fully privacy fenced, professionally landscape and includes brick walkways, patio, covered porch, and deck.
133 DESHLER - $1,695,000
Featured on the 2008 Haus and Garten Tour, this stately brick 3-story home overlooking Schiller Park underwent one of the finest complete renovations executed with style and sophistication! Every detail shows the highest level of quality and craftsmanship while maintaining the home’s original architectural integrity. From the moment you step through the vestibule, luxury surrounds you! Highlights include a fabulous kitchen/family room with coffered ceilings, gorgeous raised fireplace with original mantle, great window placement for natural light, a chef’s kitchen with handcrafted Amish cabinetry and stone counters, 3 stunning master suites with fabulous baths and huge custom closets, multiple porches and terraces and more. Furniture & electronics available under separate agreement.
Penny Smith RE/MAX Consultant Group pnnysmt@aol.com 614-805-9162
Charlotte Van Steyn RE/MAX Premier Choice cvansteyn@premier-choice.com 614-410-0900
BUILDERS OWN HOME - $1,985,000
Sophisticated in style and design with a European flair and beautiful wood appointments throughout. 3 levels of living with walk-out lower level, seven bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths. Too many amenities to list! Located in Powell’s prestigious Woodland Hall within the award winning Olentangy School district.
RESORT LIVING - $699,900
Your personal retreat awaits....right here in Central Ohio. Over 5,000 SF of luxury living including a walk-out lower level, Master with private deck overlooking pond and swimming pool. Spectacular improvements including a brand new kitchen with top of the line appliances and custom cabinets, and exquisite master spa bath. All situated on a two acres minutes from everything! Agent owned. Call for more information.
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CLASSIC ARCHITECTURE & PRIME NORTH BEXLEY LOCATION!
Architectural integrity, executive lifestyle & dramatic open living spaces located on quiet drive! GR with soaring two-sided FP opens to DR, LR and courtyard. Amazing kitchen with professional appliances, sunny dining area and wooded views. Owners retreat with spa bath & steam shower. An entertaining home close to Tremont amenities! 2980 Linkbury Lane $599,000
Elegant home with welcoming center hall floor plan. Handsome living, dining & family rooms, warm cook’s kitchen with black granite. Gracious rooms, large closets, rich mouldings, dark wood floors, irrigation system, electric gate, slate roof & wonderful private courtyard. Well maintained. MINT! 76 Ashbourne Rd., $739,500
For more information: Jan Kanas 614-239-0808 jan.kanas@kingthompson.com
For more information: Jan Kanas 614-239-0808 jan.kanas@kingthompson.com
WATERFORD TOWER - 18TH FLOOR PENTHOUSE
THE RESIDENCES OF CREEKSIDE
18th Floor Penthouse with panoramic views of North, East, West and South. 2 large bedrooms, 2.5 baths, formal living/dining rooms, den, breakfast room, enclosed lani, fireplace, 2 indoor parking spaces, security system. $615,000
15-year 100% real estate tax abatement! These luxury condominiums redefine suburban living, offering spectacular views, gourmet kitchens, secured private parking, rooftop pool and fitness center. Starting in the $190’s
For more information: Carolyn Petree 614-221-2141 carolyn.petree@kingthompson.com
For more information: Adam Trautner, (614) 509-9009 www.residencesofcreekside.com
WATERFORD TOWER - 14TH FLOOR
FISCHER HOMES at OLENTANGY CROSSINGS
Prime location w/views of North, East, West & South of downtown Columbus. Light and bright 2 BR, 2 BA, 2 balcony, updated kitchen and baths, fire & security system. Amenities include 24 hr security, indoor pool, fitness center, guest suite, party room & indoor parking. $389,000
155 Coal Bend in Delaware/Olentangy Schools. 4,464 SF, 4 BR, 3.5 baths, 2-story foyer, 3-car garage, full poured basement foundation, gourmet kitchen w/quartz cntrtps & SS built-in appliances, owners retreat w/3-sided fireplace, 2 staircases. Located in private gated community off US 23 across from new Kroger Marketplace Plaza. $499,990
For more information: Carolyn Petree 614-221-2141 carolyn.petree@kingthompson.com
For more information: Tim Henn or Kevin Hart 740-548-6728 fischerhomes.com
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FISCHER HOMES at BALLANTRAE
Unique opportunity to purchase office condo on 1st floor of the Waterford Tower. 24 hr security, solid cherry paneled wood office, media room, conference room, wet bar, full kitchen with appl’s, 1 half bath, parking included. Amenities include fitness center, indoor pool, guest suite, party room. $220,000
5784 Bonaly Court in Dublin/Hilliard Schools. 5,800 SF, 4 BR, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, spacious first floor master suite with access to covered porch, gourmet kitchen and hearth room, 3 fireplaces, finished LL with theatre room and wet bar. $599,990
For more information: Carolyn Petree 614-221-2141 carolyn.petree@kingthompson.com
For more information: Jon Woehrmyer 614-717-9340 fischerhomes.com
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This wonderful home located on almost 1.5 acres in the pastoral community of Colt’s Neck offers you a fantastic opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful scenic neighborhoods around Columbus! Enjoy the lush vistas from every window in this 3,844 SF home built in 2003. 7977 Creek Hollow Rd. $649,000
Distinctive Setting with mature lush landscaping. Quality custom built Bob Webb design with extraordinary details like real Northshore stone, beautiful leaded glass entry and oversized windows for fantastic natural lighting. Generously sized rooms, large kitchen with gathering area, bedroom suites with individual baths, inviting 4 season’s room. First floor master. 5171 Reserve Drive. $545,000
For more information: Doug Green 614-893-8772 www.DougGreenRealtor.com
For more information: Doug Green 614-893-8772 www.DougGreenRealtor.com
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PRIVATE RETREAT 10 MINUTES FROM POLARIS! This truly is a slice of heaven you can enjoy every day! Beautifully paved and landscaped driveway leads to this fabulous custom built 2-story situated on 5 gorgeous acres with a 1/2 acre stocked pond, woods & stream! Awesome 32' x 38' barn built by Hostetler with cupola, loft & asphalt floor. Barn contains separate electric & has a utility door to a covered back porch. Great for future horse stalls. $499,900
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TROUVILLE EAST CONDO! 5771 BASTILLE PLACE
One of the finest condos in Trouville! Lovely 1st floor Owner’s suite/walk-in closet & bath/shower, den/built-ins & bath/tub & shower nearby in hall. Spacious kitchen/island & eating area overlooking lovely patio. Neutral décor, newer carpeting, some hardwood floors. 2,298 SF. Off Noe-Bixby, close to I-270, Mt. Carmel East, shopping & restaurants. $229,000
For more information: Jill Rudler, GRI, RRS, CLHMS 614-895-7400 www.allaboutcolumbusohio.com jill.rudler@realliving.com
For more information: Barbara Hoyer, CRS, GRI Call 614-258-1844 Ext. 102 bhoyer@wagenbrennerco.com
NEW HOME - UPPER ARLINGTON - 2012 FONTENAY
BUGGYWORKS CONDO
Michael Edwards Design to build European Country Design on last lot on Fontenay Pl. This ten lot friendly subdivision is conveniently located off Coach Rd. Featuring a first floor master suite w/gorgeous amenities. Chef’s kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances. Steep roof pitches, stucco, stone, and brick exterior. Anticipated Price: $998,000. Call for private tour.
Enjoy the thrill of Arena District living! Walk to concerts, dining, movies and athletic events. Great location that faces Firestone Alley. Two dedicated parking spaces! Exposed beam + brick provides that true urban living feel. Seller upgrades include granite counters, expanded closet and MBR, surround sound and much more.
For more information: Nancy Poss Call (614) 214-3114 possteam@mindspring.com
For more information: Marty Evans Huestis, Esq. Call 614-888-0307 martyh@camtaylor.com
VICTORIAN VILLAGE RENOVATION!
SPECTACULAR RAVINE SETTING! TWO HOMES! 5 PARCELS! UNIQUE OFFERING!
Completely renovated with green technology for utility cost savings. The charm of the large, high ceilinged Victorian Mansion remains with fine finishing touches throughout. Like a new home in a architecturally significant structure. See for yourself at www.205w4th.com. Four original fireplaces, a large master suite, and high end appliances. 205 W. 4th Ave. $549,000
For more information: Don & Kathy Faust 614-206-4881 www.fausts.com
Weeping Rock Farm @ Home Road Del.-18+ Ac. Stunning 4,037 SF 4 BR, 4.5 BA, stone/stucco home on wooded ravine on 6 ac. Gourmet kit -Thermadoor appl’s, Crystal custom hickory cabs. Hdwd & Italian Tile flrs. Entertaining, dining, & study areas w/ravine views. Limestone DBL-sided WBFP. Artist’s studio. 2-sty 1,300 SF barn/wrkshp. 2,160 SF split level guest/tenant home on 7.8 ac, 4 BR, 2 BA, views of ravine & 1/2 ac stocked pond. 3 bldg lots, 0.9-1.7 Ac. $1,900,000
For more information: Ron Beitzel (614) 898-5263 www.FourSeasonsLandCo.com
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Tranquil 1.5 acre country setting with mature trees in NA schools! Updated home features new luxurious 1st floor Owner’s suite addition with spa Bath. This 4 BR home features hardwood floors, white kitchen cabinetry, fireplace in family room, Screened porch, 1st floor den and huge laundry room. 2-car attached & 2-car heated detached garages! Must see! $399,900. Call Dena.
Stunning Truberry custom home in Stepping Stone. Pristine neutral condition. 2-story great room w/wall of windows overlooking private treed lot and wooded Reserve. Elegant kitchen with custom cabinets, granite and SS appl. Owner suite with Spa bath & FP in sitting room. Large loft/den-4th BR. $400’s. Call Dena.
Mara Ackermann
614.746.0304 Stately 8,500 SF home on 1.2 acres wooded ravine lot w/stream in gated community. 4-car garage, 10' ceilings on ML & LL. Extensive custom woodwork, gourmet kitchen with commercial Viking appliances. 5 large bedrooms with private baths and walk-in closets. 3 fireplaces designer bronze plumbing/lighting fixtures. $1,649,000. Call Mara.
Entertainer’s delight on an exceptional setting with pond, pool, tennis courts and over 3 acres of rolling hills w/ trees in Jefferson Township. Over 6,000 SF, exposed brick walls, hardwood flrs, newer roof, soaring exposed beam ceilings, and granite counters in the updated kitchen w/ stainless appls are featured in this ranch style home with a full, walk-out lower level. This “GREEN” house is environmentally friendly and energy efficient with no gas, propane, oil, or water bill- one monthly geothermal utility bill of $289/mo. $750,000. Call Mara/Matt.
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614.746.3666
Overlooking #3 on Tartan Fields Golf Club. Walk-out lower level with full kitchen, theatre area, work-out room, poker area, play area and finished crawl space. Great room on main floor with stag bar (2 ref drawers, ice maker, wine fridge, etc). Gathering room off of kitchen. Exceptional finishes. Agent owned. $950,000. Call Mara/Marty.
Buggyworks Condominiums enjoy Sports-Filled, Loft-Style Downtown Living Experience. Walk to Huntington Park for baseball games, Nationwide Arena for Hockey Games and Concerts, and Lifestyle Communities Pavilion for more concerts. Loft-style condominium renovated from original 1902 construction with exposed soaring ceilings, hardwood floors and over sized master suite/bath. Storage Unit and Parking Spot in Garage Included. Chef's kitchen with upgraded Stainless Steel Appliances. $294,900 Call Mara or Matt.
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A DESIGNER’S WEEKEND RETREAT MARRIES CHIC STYLE WITH RURAL COMFORT Story by: KRISTY ECKERT
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s she strolls across the heart of her family’s 58-acre retreat near Granville, Monique Keegan talks about comfort. That is, after all, what this rural paradise is all about. With a husband who commutes to Pittsburgh for work and a 12-year-old son with loads of energy, the heralded interior decorator wanted to create the perfect place to spend weekends together—without worrying about high-maintenance décor. “I am not spending my entire weekend vacuuming and Swiffering,” Keegan said. “This is a place for us to unwind and just have fun.” The pieces of blue balloons she picks up as she walks—remnants of a water balloon fight—prove that she’s not just talk. Though her client list is impressive, this isn’t a stuffy woman. She’s a mom who’s fun, and Summer Haven reflects it. Keegan, 43, and her husband, Keith, 45, spent years on the East Coast before moving to Central Ohio for work. They fell in love with Granville and have gutted, renovated and moved from five homes there. Now, they live in their sixth. Amidst the several moves, Keegan switched from clothing design to interior design and opened Enjoy Co., a decorating studio that recently expanded to include a retail store. When their son Maxfield was two or three, the couple started looking for property they could use as a weekend escape. It took years to find what they envisioned, but in 2006, they purchased Summer Haven, a spacious retreat 18 miles from Granville. The property included a main cabin, guest house, tack room, handful of barns and plenty of woods for hiking and ATV riding. It needed years of work, but Keegan and her husband, who grew up on a farm, were game. Though the land is vast, the main cabin is small, so making every inch usable was Keegan’s greatest challenge. Closet
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The mid-century Chevy pickup isn’t just for looks: Keegan sometimes drives it space, for example, is almost nonexistent. And the kitchen where Keegan enjoys experimenting with recipes is half the size of some master bathrooms. But she made it work—remembering always that the retreat isn’t even about the indoors. “You’re not really in the house. Even in the winter, you’re out hiking, sledding,” and, she said, laughing, “clearing all the trees that keep falling down with all these ice and wind storms!” Now, the family spends weekends there year-round, often hosting guests while hiking, gardening and roasting marshmallows around the fire pit. Because this, Keegan made sure, is not a house to admire—it’s a home to enjoy.
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THE STATUE
The 22-foot-tall statue that welcomes guests to Summer Haven is a representation of an unknown WWI soldier crafted by self-taught carver Brice Baughman. For years, it stood among statues of presidents at Baughman Park in Frazeysburg. Roughly 7,000 people attended its dedication in August 1921, and according to research Keegan has done, it was said to be the artist’s favorite statue. In 2008, when someone purchased the park and auctioned off the statues, Keegan wanted one to preserve herself. “We really felt that in order to keep some of the history of Frazeysburg, where Brice Baughman was from, we needed to buy a statue,” she said. George Washington was fabulous, she jokes, but perhaps a little highbrow for Summer Haven.
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The main cabin, built in the 1820s, includes a kitchen, family room, dining room, mud room and bathroom on the first floor, along with two bedrooms upstairs. Before Keegan got a hold of it, it offered all sorts of exciting details—like dowdy curtains, a room painted hot pink and woven-rag rugs inexplicably covered by layers of paper. Keegan originally envisioned chairs with white slipcovers downstairs, but after spending time in the home with trial furniture, she nixed that idea, opting instead for durable leather. She also decided to keep the original hardwood floors, but darkened them. And she updated a lot more than aesthetics: She added air conditioning and heat, installed electrical outlets to the family room and dining area, revamped the plumbing in the kitchen and built a bathroom upstairs.
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KITCHEN Keegan revamped the tiny kitchen into a usable modern industrial space by trading out appliances and the sink, converting an old work table into an island, enlisting a local man to craft new cabinets and adding pretty-and-functional open shelving above the windows. “There was really no other way to do it,” she said. “I had to get creative.”
UPSTAIRS Keegan guesses that the previous owners stocked the home’s second level with bunk beds. For her family’s purposes, they converted it into two bedrooms and installed insulation and a bathroom. Maxfield’s room includes a circular bed in the middle, and the room Keegan shares with her husband boasts one of her favorite pieces in the home—the “cabins” sign.
DINING ROOM With a tall husband—Keith is sixfoot-five—and low ceilings, Keegan decided to convert this giant coffee table into a dining table, and use cushions as seats. To best use space, there are also tin boxes in the dining room that aren’t just decorative: they hold cooking utensils.
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Some of the décor, like the “under conservation” sign, are treasures Keegan found while cleaning out the space.
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THE GUEST HOUSE
When the family bought the property, this space— which sits about a football field away from the main cabin and was constructed in the 1940s—was rundown and filled with decades worth of trash. “It was really scary,” Keegan said. But once they cleared it out, they salvaged the original hardwood floors, replaced window panes, added two lofts and painted everything. They spent time in the space before deciding how to use it, and eventually settled on creating the ultimate kids’ hangout. To decorate in a campy theme, Keegan embarked on a long search for real wooden Army cots, which she finally found online—“And they’re actually comfortable!”—and dressed them in Swiss bedrolls from a vintage military dealer. The other decorations are also practical: The fireplace is functional—and the structure’s only heat source. The lockers are stuffed with extra sleeping bags. Glass jars hold goodies like nuts and pinecones that the children collect. And there are movie lights for skits the kids create, as well as a giant table for playing everything from card games to bingo.
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The pub’s original hardwood floors are still in place. And the wall décor reflects the pub’s history: A portrait of a family member who originally owned the house hangs near the bar, and a State of Ohio scroll Keegan found there has been framed and hung as well. 130
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THE PUB
Originally built as a tack house, likely in the 1950s, this structure once stored hay and other necessities for horses. (There are posts all over the property for tying up ponies.) By the time Keegan purchased the property, it had been converted into a party barn, complete with an antique bar that apparently came from somewhere in Newark. “And it was well-used, is the understanding we got,” Keegan said, smiling. Now, they enjoy toasting with friends in the pub and dining just outside of it when the weather’s nice.
Outside, Keegan and her husband installed a fire pit themselves. “We do have a lot of bonfires, a lot of s’mores,” Keegan said, “so that’s definitely a highlight.” Her husband also cleared out four ATV trails himself, and they had a basketball court installed for Maxfield. May/June 2010 CAPITAL-STYLE.COM
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C ROASTED RACKS OF SPRING LAMB, NORTHERN BEAN AND GREEN LENTIL MEDLEY, FRENCH BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS Suggested wine pairing: 2006 Stags’ Leap Petite Syrah; Napa Valley, California
C WARM CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY SALSA AND FIVE MINT ICE CREAM Suggested wine pairing: Pacific Rim Framboise Raspberry Dessert Wine; California
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ach spring is a time to celebrate the small pleasures in life, like the tender green peas that pop up as one of the earliest signs of warmer weather. The strawberries that begin to appear near the end of May. And the colorful flowers that brighten things up after months of bare branches. We asked renowned local chef Hartmut Handke of Culinary Fast-Trac catering to create a menu that stars his favorite flavors from the most fleeting of seasons. From a fresh-tasting chilled pea soup with just a hint of smoky bacon to striking and succulent lamb chops, the elegant dinner party Handke dreamed up is perfect for ushering in sunshine. We photographed this delicious soiree in the beautiful German Village home of Jim Ressa and Steve Zawada. For a chic dinner party, event planner Harry Baucom of Details and Florabunda Designs suggested table settings that match the elegance of the food but don’t take attention away from it. To accessorize the table, Baucom avoided flashy china and opted for a simple silver-rimmed pattern, matched with Mikasa’s unfussy Park Lane line of crystal. He picked a few bouquets in springy yellows, blues and lavenders, incorporating French tulips, white amaryllis, viburnum and Mokara orchids.“Everything is styled to be as asymmetrical as it could be,” Baucom said. “You never want to be too matchy-matchy.”
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Chilled Spring Pea Soup Ingredients l l l l l l l l l l l l
1 oz. slab bacon, cut in half, or 4 slices bacon 1 T extra virgin olive oil 2 celery stalks, peeled, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 small onion, peeled, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 leek, white part only, thinly sliced, washed and dried Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 5 cups chicken stock, unsalted 1 rosemary sprig 2 1/4 pounds petite peas 1/2 pound sugar snap peas, thinly sliced 1/2 pound snow peas, thinly sliced 1 bunch Italian parsley, leaves only
Heat a medium casserole dish over medium heat and toss in the bacon. Brown the bacon very well, then pour off the rendered fat. Add the olive oil to the pot and warm it. Add the celery, onion, leek and a little pepper. Lower the heat and cook the vegetables, stirring until they soften but don’t brown, about 15 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock and toss in the sprig of rosemary. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer the soup for 15 minutes. Spoon out and discard the bacon and rosemary. Pour the soup into the container of a blender and puree until smooth (you might have to do this in batches). Set the soup aside to cool. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Toss the sugar snap and snow peas into the pot and cook for 3 minutes. Add the petite peas and cook for another 3 minutes. Toss the parsley into the pot and cook everything a final minute. Pour peas into a strainer and run all of the ingredients under cold water to cool them down quickly and to set their
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colors; drain again. Put the peas, parsley and a little of the soup into the container of a blender and run until smooth. (You might have to add more of the soup to keep things moving in the container.) Add the remainder of the soup, in batches, and run until you have a smooth mixture. Push the soup through a fine mesh strainer to make certain it is smooth and free of small pieces of pea skin, then taste it and add salt and pepper accordingly. Pour the soup into a container and refrigerate until cold. C
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1 cup heavy cream 1 rosemary sprig 1 clove garlic, peeled, split and germ removed 5 strips of bacon, finely diced Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
Bring the cream, rosemary and garlic to a boil in a small pot, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, just until the cream thickens a little. Strain the cream, discarding the rosemary and garlic, season with salt and pepper and chill. While the cream is cooling, brown and lightly crisp the bacon in a pan over medium heat, then drain it well between several layers of paper towels. To serve, ladle the soup into cold bowls and drizzle a bit of rosemary cream over each portion. Top with a sprinkling of bacon.
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Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass on Shiitake and Tomato Ragout For the sea bass l6 3-oz
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Season the sea bass with lemon juice, white Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add oil. Sear sea bass on both sides, and finish cooking in oven (400 F) for 5 minutes.
For the ragout l 3 T olive oil l1 1/2 T finely diced
shallots l 1/2 T finely diced garlic l8 ozs shiitake
mushrooms, sliced l6 tomatoes, cut into
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stock 1 cup pearl pasta, cooked 1 1/2 T chives, short cut 1 T chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste
Sauté shallots and garlic with 3 tablespoons olive oil until translucent. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes. Deglaze with white wine. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add pearl pasta. Garnish with parsley and chives. Adjust seasoning. Ladle on plate, and set seared sea bass on top. Serve immediately.
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Herb-crusted Rack of Lamb, Northern Bean and Green Lentil Medley, French Beans with Caramelized Shallots For the lamb l l l l l
2 T olive oil 2 8-bone racks of lamb, frenched Salt and black pepper, to taste 3 T Grey Poupon mustard 2 cups herb crust (see recipe)
Heat olive oil in a heavy-duty skillet large enough to accommodate the 8-bone rack of lamb. Season lamb racks with salt and pepper and place in a hot skillet, sear all around. Remove racks from skillet, brush with Grey Poupon and coat with Herb Crust. Place racks back in skillet bones down and put in 400 F preheated oven for approximately 15-18 minutes (medium rare).
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1 1/2 cups bread crumbs 3 T fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped 1 T fresh rosemary, finely chopped 2 T fresh garlic, finely chopped 2 T fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
Mix all ingredients well.
For the Northern Bean and Green Lentil Medley 2 quarts water 1 bay leaf 2 T salt 1/2 small onion, peeled 2 cups northern beans, soaked in cold water overnight 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup onions, finely diced 1/2 cup celery, finely diced 1/2 cup carrots, finely diced C 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced Use rosemary 1 T garlic, minced as part of the 1 t fresh ginger, minced recipe, and White stock, as needed 1 sachet with some fresh then to garnish thyme, rosemary the dish once and parsley stems the food is l Salt and pepper, to taste plated l 1 cup green lentils, cooked l 2 T chives, short cut C l 2 T Italian parsley, chopped l l l l l l l l l l l l l l
Place water in a soup pot with bay leaf, salt, onion and northern beans and bring to a boil. When beans are soft, strain and discard cooking liquid. Wash pot. Put olive oil, onions, celery, carrots and jalapeno in pot and set on medium heat. Sauté until vegetables are translucent, not caramelized. Add garlic and ginger and cook a little more. Add beans, sachet with herbs and white stock just to cover the beans and vegetable mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and simmer over medium heat until vegetables are soft. Remove from heat. Remove sachet and discard. Stir in Italian parsley, chives and green lentils. Adjust seasoning and serve.
For the French Beans with Caramelized Shallots l 3 T butter l 2 shallot onions, fine diced l1 pound French beans, cleaned, blanched in very salty
water and chilled l Salt and pepper to taste
Melt butter in a skillet, add shallots and sauté until caramelized. Add blanched beans, season with salt and pepper and reheat. Serve immediately.
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Ladle about 3/4 cup of the Northern Bean and Green Lentil Medley into the well of a 10- to 12-inch plate. Put a pile of French beans on the same plate at the 12 o’clock position. Cut the lamb racks between the bones and put three chops of lamb on each plate, leaning the bones onto the pile of French beans. Serve immediately. May/June 2010 CAPITAL-STYLE.COM
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Warm Chocolate Truffle Cake with Strawberry Salsa Ingredients 12 ozs semisweet chocolate 4 ozs bitter chocolate 12 ozs butter 1 oz cake flour 6 T cornstarch 20 ozs sugar 8 large eggs 6 large yolks Zest of 1 orange Melt the chocolates and the butter together. Combine the sugar, flour and cornstarch. Fold dry ingredients into chocolate/butter mixture. Mix in the eggs, yolks and flavoring. If the eggs are cold, warm to room temperature (chocolate won’t set when mixed). Butter and flour 4-ounce foil cups. Do not use cooking spray, as the cakes will stick. Fill each cup with 3 ounces of batter. Place a #70 or #100 scoop of ganache in the center of the batter. Cover with a bit of batter. Bake in a convection oven at 375 F for 15 minutes.
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For the ganache 12 ozs semisweet chocolate, chopped fine 8 ozs cream Bring cream to a boil. Let cool down some, and pour cream over the chocolate while whipping. If all the chocolate doesn’t melt, warm over hot water. Let set up in the refrigerator for 3 hours, then scoop as described above.
For the Strawberry Salsa 1 lb strawberries, finely dice 2 T mint leaves, julienned 4 T confectioners sugar 4 ozs amaretto Combine all ingredients and let marinate for 4 hours before serving.
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SURE, THE SHOPPING IS GREAT. BUT THE FOOD AT EASTON TOWN CENTER IS EQUALLY STELLAR. IF YOU’RE PLANNING A DAY WITH THE GIRLS, OR LOOKING FOR A REASON TO LURE YOUR MAN THERE ON A WEEKEND AFTERNOON, HERE’S A TRIO OF LUNCH SPOTS TO TRY Story by: SHELLEY MANN I Photos by: WILL SHILLING
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Café Istanbul
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The atmosphere: You won’t believe the splendor that’s hidden behind the unassuming strip-mall-style facade. The Turkish spot boasts soaring ceilings, arched architecture, striking chandeliers and pretty stained-glass accents. It’s absolutely gorgeous, and a perfect retreat from the hubbub outside.
The food: The names might be slightly different, but Cafe Istanbul specializes in the kind of Mediterranean cuisine you know and love (think lots of fresh vegetables and herbs, plenty of lamb and eggplant, and everything drizzled in olive oil). This place offers a fantastic
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Ricotta Pizza—the chewy New York-style crust is topped with mozzarella, provolone, parmesan and ricotta. Shiitake, oyster and crimini mushrooms are cooked down until they’re nice and dark and earthy before being piled on top, along with a heap of caramelized onions, roasted garlic and some fresh basil strands.
The atmosphere: A nod back to the fancy department-store tea rooms of the 1950s and ’60s, Nordstrom’s elegant bistro is a hidden treasure tucked away in the second-floor women’s department. Several roomy round booths are perfect for big groups of girls-day-out shoppers; others provide a more intimate dining experience.
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t’s all about the presentation at Cantina Laredo. At most Mexican places, you can’t hope for more than a vaguely identifiable pile of rice, meat and cheese, smothered in enchilada sauce. Here, the guacamole is lovingly prepared—tableside! Glistening ceviche is nestled inside a curling leaf of lettuce. And desserts are served on a sizzling platter, fajita-style. That wow factor partly accounts for prices that are a little on the high end. But your payoff comes in more than just looks—you get fresh, high-end ingredients and outstanding made-from-scratch sauces. The Cantina boasts a soothing environment, with warm desert tones, blond wood walls and low lights. Plenty of high-backed booths make for intimate dining, even when the place is packed. (Note: I visited at 7:30 p.m. on a Saturday and 7:30 p.m. on a Sunday, and the difference was remarkable. On Saturday, the crowd spilled out of the spacious lobby, and the wait for our party of four was an hour and a half—a bearable wait, because you can duck out and hit a few stores at Polaris Fashion Place. On Sunday, we waltzed in and were seated immediately at our choice of tables in the mostly empty dining room.) A backlit bar features as fine a collection of tequilas as you’re likely to find in this city. You can sample the selection with $20 tequila flights (a choice of three anejo, reposado or plata tequilas).
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The gourmet ceviche is stunning, as are the carnitas (left), served with a complex chipotlewine sauce
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Or, they can be mixed with fresh-squeezed fruit juices to create some very tasty margaritas. I liked the signature Casa Rita ($8), with Sauza Blanco, Cointreau and lemon and lime juices, but even better is the Cabo Margarita ($12.50), made with super-smooth Cabo Wabo Reposado and Grand Marnier. Just talking about Mexican food makes me hungry for chips and salsa. So I was happy to be served a nice big bowl of warm tortilla chips with two dipping sauces, a traditional mild salsa and a hot version that was both spicy and warm. Warm salsa was a new and enjoyable experience, with the heat intensifying the flavors. Every meal here should start with the Top-Shelf Guacamole ($9.50). Our waiter brought out all the ingredients—whole avocados, chopped tomatoes, red onions, seeded (aka not-too-spicy) jalapenos, lime slices and a spice/salt mixture—in individual bowls on a serving tray. He mashed the
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The bar’s extensive tequila selection can be sampled with $20 tequila flights or made into cocktails
avocados in a molcajete, or the Mexican version of a mortar and pestle, then mixed in all the fixings. The result was the freshest and creamiest guac I’d had in quite a while. It kept getting better as the flavors melded together, so I’d suggest lingering over this dish if you have the time. As far as main courses go, the Cantina has standard fare like soft tacos and enchiladas (including a delicious-sounding avocado-and-artichoke variety topped with tomatillo sauce), but also a hefty number of more authentic dishes, like carne asada, carnitas and ceviche. In fact, the Ceviche ($9) is a perfect example of how this place does “gourmet Mexican food.” Along with the chunks of citrus-marinated shrimp, scallops and white fish was an unexpected surprise—a colorful melange of roasted red peppers, green olives and capers. Those salty flavors actually married quite well with the heavy hit of lime juice. Long strips of reddishorange tortillas fried to a crisp are provided for scooping up the ceviche. The Carnitas ($20) were similarly stunning. Rather than the typical chunks of pork, you get three tender braised shanks served on the bone, resting on top of rice and sautéed seasonal vegetables.
The backlit bar features as fine a collection of tequilas as you’ll likely find in Columbus. Mix them with juices for fabulous drinks.
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Doing Dinner All through our dinner, we smelled another fantastic sauce from an ice-creamtopped dessert. Spooned on top is a smoky and complex chipotle-wine sauce, an unusual flavor pairing that worked better than I expected. The Cantina folks are pretty proud of those sauces, all made in-house and featuring some innovative flavor combos. My favorite was an intensely green cilantro one spooned on the shrimp skewers from an otherwise unremarkable appetizer platter. All through our dinner, my pal and I had been catching intoxicating whiffs of caramelized sugar. We’d been smelling another fantastic sauce, this one a Mexican Brandy Butter served on either a brownie or a slice of apple pie ($6). You should go ahead and just order one of each. In a final bit of showmanship, our waiter brought out two cast-iron skillets topped with our desserts of choice and a scoop of ice cream (you can choose between vanilla and cinnamon; the cinnamon is better), then poured the Brandy Butter over the hot skillet and let it bubble into caramel-colored deliciousness. I’m pleased to report they both tasted just as good as they smelled.
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A Toast to Think you know wine? This store owner wants you to think again Story by: BRITTANY KRESS
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Region: Bordeaux, France Tasting notes: A lush, creamy mouthfeel dominated by grapefruit and kiwi flavors Pair with: Seafood, lemon chicken or a salad topped with vinaigrette dressing Why Liz likes it: “This winery is world-renowned for their Sauternes dessert wine, so they are considered premier cru, which is a first growth— the second-to-highest rung of the classification in Sauternes. But this is their little table wine sort of thing, so you’re getting really good grapes for not a lot of money.” Cost: $22
Region: California’s north coast Tasting notes: Light but rich, with dark cherry and blackberry fruits and the warmth of burnt brown sugar Pair with: Mexican cuisine, salmon dishes, anything prepared with Jamaican jerk seasoning Why Liz likes it: “It’s lighter bodied, but it still has a lot of very rich flavor. It’s definitely not watery or too delicate. Spicy foods have a hard time competing with red wine’s tannins, but pinot noir has less tannin by nature, so it goes well with Mexican. I’d put this with a black bean salad.” Cost: $21
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Books
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BY THE BOOK Most reliable author for a book club read: The group suggested asking librarians for ideas but also enjoys Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club, The Bonesetter’s Daughter and The Kitchen God’s Wife.
That little somethingEXTRA Story by: MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON
Book that no one liked: Three Junes by Julia Glass, which members said didn’t live up to its hype Book that no one finished: Galileo’s Daughter by Dava Sobel How do they choose their next book? Members take turns. The person who picks the book also arranges the meeting place. Is it better to meet at a house or restaurant? The group favors meeting at restaurants because they enjoy dining out and it’s easier for working members. Amount of time spent discussing the book: About 30 minutes Secret to success: Members have developed strong friendships that keep them coming back.
Bound Together book club looks beyond the pages of their novels for insights into the messages
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along a bit of history about Thanksgiving. It struck her as odd that the characters in the book, set in the late 1800s, never mentioned the holiday. She decided to find out why. Thanksgiving, she discovered, did not become an official holiday until 1863, during Abraham Lincoln’s presidency. Since the book was set 20 years later in frontier Arizona, Hall speculated that “word hadn’t spread that far west.” “I had to know so I looked it up,” the Columbus resident said. It’s that kind of curiosity that makes the book club so rewarding, said Pyle, the group’s founder. “It really does help [the discussion] when people look up a little extra fact,” she said. “Everyone appreciates it.”
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How old is the club? Six years How often do they meet? Every six weeks How did it start? Linda Pyle formed the club upon her retirement because she wanted to keep busy and stay in touch with former colleagues. Number of members: 12 Can members bring friends? Yes. Pyle even recruited her dental hygienist to join the group. Number of books discussed: 47
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THINGS TO DO WHAT: Fun With Herbs classes WHERE: Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St., Gahanna DESCRIPTION: Kids in grades K-8 can enjoy hands-on activities and demonstrations, including making potpourri and sampling herbal potato chips, cookies and iced tea. COST: Free FOR INFO: Call 614-342-4380 or visit www.OhioHerbCenter.org
WHAT: Rock climbing WHERE: Vertical Adventures, 6295 Busch Blvd., Columbus DESCRIPTION: The indoor climbing facility offers an introductory class in which parents can learn to belay their kids. Cost includes a day pass and all necessary equipment. COST: $25 FOR INFO: Visit www.Vertical AdventuresOhio.com
WHAT: Actors’ Theatre WHERE: Schiller Park Amphitheatre, German Village DESCRIPTION: The Actors’ Theatre troupe has been performing free outdoor plays since 1982. This summer’s lineup includes a mix of Shakespeare and classics like “Treasure Island,” opening on May 27. COST: Free FOR INFO: Call 614-444-6888 or visit www.TheActorsTheatre.org WHAT: Volkssporting DESCRIPTION: Volkssporting is a noncompetitive, family-friendly sport that people of all ages can enjoy. Clubs map out walking trails in urban and rural settings, ranging from 5K to 10K in length. Events often end with food and entertainment. COST: You don’t have to join a club to participate, but many request a $3 fee to cover insurance and other costs. FOR INFO: Visit www.AVA.org
PLACES TO GO WHAT: American Whistle Corporation WHERE: 6540 Huntley Rd., Worthington DESCRIPTION: This is the only factory in the U.S. that manufactures metal whistles. Each hourlong tour is geared toward the interests and ages of the group visiting. COST: $4 per person (includes a whistle) FOR INFO: Call 800-876-2918 to schedule a tour or visit www.AmericanWhistle.com WHAT: Anthony-Thomas Candy Company WHERE: 1777 Arlingate Ln., West Side DESCRIPTION: Every Tuesday and Thursday, you can tour Anthony-Thomas’ candy kitchen. In about an hour, you get to see chocolates being made from start to finish. COST: Free FOR INFO: Call 877-226-3921 to schedule a tour or visit www.Anthony-Thomas.com WHAT: Velvet Ice Cream WHERE: 11324 State Rte. 13, Utica DESCRIPTION: From May through October, you can take a half-hourlong tour of the familyowned ice cream plant, then visit the restaurant, museum and gift shop. COST: Free FOR INFO: Call 800-589-5000 or visit www.VelvetIceCream.com
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Hobbies
Outdoors
SPREADING YOUR
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Five tips for easy entry into the world of watching birds
Birding takes an hour to learn—and a lifetime to master
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t’s the rare hobby that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, regardless of location, fitness level or budget. It’s also one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the country: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that one in five Americans watch birds. And many stay right here in the Buckeye State to do it. “It’s amazing how good Ohio can be over the course of a year,” said Bill Heck, secretary of Columbus Audubon, the local chapter of the national conservation group. “You can see an awful lot of stuff, and you can do it relatively easy.”
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Birdwatching Havens SCIOTO AUDUBON METRO PARK 395 W. Whittier St., Brewery District www.MetroParks.net Home to the new Grange Insurance Audubon Center, the Whittier Peninsula is a hotspot for rare waterfowl, migrating songbirds and more than 200 total species.
GREEN LAWN CEMETERY 1000 Green Lawn Ave., South Side www.GreenLawnColumbus.org
HOOVER RESERVOIR PARK 7701 Sunbury Rd., Westerville www.Parks.Columbus.gov
More serene than spooky, Green Lawn’s grounds include an arboretum designated as an Important Bird Area by Audubon Ohio. Its botanical diversity welcomes a range of species, including warblers and owls.
This small park lies near the Big Walnut Important Bird Area, which is home to ducks, geese, herons, shorebirds and other species. It’s also one of the best places in Central Ohio to spot bald eagles.
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Sharon Houghton was on a business trip in 1998 when she got a call that her father had an aortic aneurysm. So the woman who had been raised Catholic but hadn’t truly practiced her religion in years stopped at a small-town shrine, lit a candle and said a prayer. “Let me know that my father will be OK,” she pleaded. That night, she says, she was granted a gift from God: She can see things—spirits, signs—that others can’t. At first, she was the biggest cynic of all, she says. But in the dozen years since that unusual day, Houghton, who considers herself a mystic (not a psychic), has been sought out by thousands of people—from surgeons to grieving families. She helps them through troubling times by telling them what she sees, which might be anything from a sickness inside someone’s body to a person standing beside them. Houghton, who works in sales and marketing, has never charged anyone for her guidance. “It’s a grace from God,” she said, “to spread the word of God.” Story by: KRISTY ECKERT
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My greatest passion is: Spreading the message of God through this grace My biggest annoyance is: When people have all the tools to help themselves and they don’t choose to I most admire: Mary Three things I hope people say I am: Kind, fun and I have integrity My favorite place to be is: Rome My ideal day includes: Going for a walk in the woods, then going to a spa, and then going out to dinner For my last supper, I would choose: Rigatoni with marinara sauce and a meatball When I want to truly treat myself I: Get a massage If I was given $500 and an hour to spend it, I would go to: Ann Taylor
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