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full frontal “The human body is an incredible showcase of power and grace,” says photographer Ian Travis Barnard, who finds those qualities on display in Greater Boston’s boxing circles. here: MMA fighter Sean Soriano after defeating Lee Metcalf in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

the Fighting Spirit

In a world that seems increasingly sophisticated, in which the survivalist instincts of eons past is thought to have grown distant, Boston photographer Ian Travis Barnard can’t help but notice the fight that remains within us all. It’s a fighting spirit exemplified inside the boxing ring, says

Barnard, who has for a decade steadily documented the personalities, talent, and motivation driving New England’s pugilist scene. “People inspire me, but especially bodies in motion,” says Barnard. “The human body is an incredible showcase of power and grace.” This photograph captures

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the moment mixed martial arts fighter Sean Soriano defeated Lee Metcalf at the Twin River Casino in Lincoln, Rhode Island. “Soriano had just dropped his opponent with a monster haymaker, and a split second [later] he was launching himself onto the side of the cage. I did my

best to stick with the action. My dad [photographer Jeremy Barnard] always told me the key is just ‘F8 [a camera sensor] and be there.’” Though Barnard is entranced by athletes possessing powerful physical energy (he’s a cherished photographer at the Boston Ballet, as well),

our human instinct for battle does not escape his notice. “The battle to find a sense of self amongst the chaos is the true fight these days,” he says. “I view things like mixed martial arts as a more pure form of conflict. The fighting cage offers an answer every time.” iantravisbarnard.com

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14 // Full Frontal

Indulge in a booze-filled tour of Boston Harbor Distillery’s beautiful, 19th-century waterfront warehouse.

26 // letter From the editor-in-ChieF

30 // the list 35 // invited

scene 43 // First traCKs In a new book, writer Robert Cocuzzo follows the trail of the world’s greatest skier.

46 // amaZinG GraCe! From child prodigy to international virtuoso, jazz star Grace Kelly is on the rise.

48 // rare. raW. rad. Business means beef. Here is Boston’s boldest.

Kendall Jenner walks on water atop Rome’s Trevi Fountain for Fendi’s fantastical 90th anniversary collection.

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Harvard’s own Buddhist Lama shows you how to decompress with regular meditation.

50 // solo aCt A man needs his alone-time, too…

52 // straiGht shot After a harsh wake-up call, Alex Wayman tees off support.

54 // all the World’s a Fair Ab-fab global art fest Art Basel Miami Beach greets its 15-year anniversary bigger, better, and bolder than ever.

56 // members WelCome Boston’s old guard of private clubs opens up to millennials.

58 // suGar and sPiCe Sip, don’t shoot! The new batch of tequilas grows up.

60 // room to vroom! Drivers, take heart—you can speed in Boston.

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photography by bluerock Design, llc (boston harbor Distillery); venturelli/wireimage (jenner); Ditty about summer (lake) anD kieferpix (man), with photo illustration by jeremy DeveraturDa (meDitation)

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70 // MAN, OH MAN! When it comes to the city’s newest beauty treatments, Boston’s guys go toe-to-toe with the ladies.

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FeAtURes 78 // THE GAME CHANGER For more than two decades, Red Sox superslugger, philanthropist, and passionate Bostonian David Ortiz has defined what it means to be a winner—on and off the field.

In the not-so-gray area between tailoring and athleisure is where the wellsuited dudes hang. Skinnycut sport/street hybrids, collage print tops, and graphic jackets have found their footing in this season’s men’s collections.

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93 // THE HAPPINESS TOUR Events aficionado Billy Evers sets out solo to paint the town happy-red.

96 // A ROOM OF ONE’S OWN Working from home shouldn’t mean working without style.

98 // SKY SOLO Private Boston jet-setting has never been easier.

100 // DIY PLAYGROUND Building a home gym? No sweat.

102 // CRYSTAL CLEAR Atelier Swarovski collabs with the world’s leading design talents for its debut home collection.

104 // MEN-DITATION With a new book and a spate of retreats this fall, Harvard’s Lama Migmar Tseten shows Boston men how to breathe.

106 // LEAN, MEAN, GREEN MACHINE The 2016 BMW i8 is not your average hippy hybrid.

THe GUIDe 108 // BOSTON, A TO Z

paRTING sHOT 120 // SOCIAL INTEL on the cover: David Ortiz Photography by Kerry Brett

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LETTER From THE EDITor-IN-CHIEF

While Boston loves a Winner (who doesn’t?), we adore an underdog. red sox superstar David ortiz is both—a 10-time all-star and three-time World series champ who achieved such astronomical success by surpassing expectations. We are honored to showcase him as our cover star (page 78) for our annual men’s issue. Writer Michael hurley takes us inside the compelling, sometimes startling, story of his rise and impending retirement. his natural-born talents, charisma, generosity, and passion for Boston are qualities that have served him—and the city—well. Passion for our city makes up the core of our mission at Boston Common. We tend to focus on folks who excel in

their chosen paths, but we work hard to dig up and spotlight those movers and shakers who also give back and give a damn. sometimes that comes in the form of God-given gifts (as with jazz prodigy Grace Kelly, page 46) and the joy we derive from them. other times, it’s the inspiration from someone with a special strain of courage—like business tycoon alex Wayman, who spends his off-hours raising money to help cure kidney disease (page 52), or events planner Billy evers, who quit a high-profile job to embrace a different approach to life (page 93). these are our city’s fighters and champions. We hope you get to know them on our pages and in real, 3-D living. as for me, i’ve enjoyed a grand time getting to know

power couple Bill and Giuliana rancic, who will lend their support by hosting the UnMask Cancer gala on october 22 at the Mandarin oriental Boston alongside Jessica and sam slater (above right). this is the third annual bash, which is presented by the herb Chambers Companies. i also recently had the pleasure of catching the atlantic White shark Conservancy research team in action, tracking and protecting sharks (and us!) along the new england coast, thanks to a wonderful private, eco-tourist boat charter service created by the Chatham Bars inn. and of course, an enormous highlight of the season will be toasting David ortiz at our cover party. Baseball caps off, Mr. ortiz. thank you for giving a damn.

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photography by ryan Strand (pomponio); michael blanchard (SlaterS). makeup by tavi de la roSa. hair by louiSe ruSk/mizu and alexandra craig/bradley&diegel

from left: I kicked off the party season celebrating “French Art de Vivre” at Roche Bobois with two lovely ladies, showroom manager Paula Pomponio and Neiman Marcus PR director Emmanuelle Accad; feeling very stylish in Versace’s Fall ‘16 knitwear while toasting the Copley Place boutique opening with cohosts Jessica and Sam Slater.

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As New eNglANd’s lAte fAll weAther coNtiNues to light up the landscape, our social calendar is filled with many A-list events around the city. we kicked off the season with roche Bobois, and celebrated “french Art de Vivre” with fashion by Neiman Marcus and wines by gerard Bertrand. we cohosted a reception showcasing urban living and local cuisine with woodmeister Master Builders at their hip, cutting-edge location in the south end, and toasted the Boston design center on its 30th anniversary. Now, i’m looking forward to attending the unMask cancer gala at the Mandarin oriental and the ultimate tailgate party, which benefits lovin’ spoonfuls—this year, star chef Jamie Bissonnette will receive the thomas M. Menino Award for leadership. speaking of leadership, this issue celebrates Boston’s forefront men, and tracks the who, what, when, and where of their inspirations, achievements, passions, and lives. None more so than cover star david ortiz. few men can have an effect on a city the way Big papi has had on Boston over his past 14 seasons with the red sox. from the very beginning, he won fans all across the city, from little league players to top business leaders. You just can’t help it! everyone loves Big papi… And not just for his many on-field records and achievements—ortiz really has a way of connecting with people, and his passion for this city is infectious. so, on the eve of his retirement from professional baseball, a shout-out to one of Boston’s true heroes: david, from all of us at Boston Common and the city at large, thank you for all the unforgettable moments that will stay with us for a lifetime.

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photography by JULIE CorDEIro (ortIZ); MELISSa oStroW (CoMpaSS)

from left: David Ortiz, John Henry, and Robert Kraft at the fourth annual David Ortiz Children’s Fund Gala at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel; with David Snider, Robert Reffkin, and Rob Lehman of Compass, a technology-driven real estate firm, at the launch party for the company’s new three-story regional office on Newbury Street.

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The second annual Museum After Dark party, held at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, brought together the current and next generations of supporters for a night of celebration benefiting the Nantucket Historical Association. Guests indulged in local fare and cocktails made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka at the sold-out event, which was chaired by Marla Sanford and sponsored by Don Allen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Lemon & Line, and Nantucket Bank. As the sun set on the museum’s rooftop observation deck overlooking Nantucket harbor, revelers danced the night away indoors.

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Compass launched its new New England regional offices on Newbury Street in Boston’s Back Bay. Among the attendees were Compass CEO Robert Reffkin, COO David Snider, and head of sales, Rob Lehman, along with Boston Common Publisher Glen Kelley and leading real estate industry professionals, including brokers from numerous blue-chip Boston firms. Guests indulged in small bites catered by Max Ultimate Food and sweets by Georgetown Cupcakes, while DJ Rich DiMare kept the music spinning throughout the night.

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Robert Reffkin and Ricardo Rodriguez

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David Ortiz hosted the fourth annual David Ortiz Children’s Fund Gala at the Boston Park Plaza. The event was emceed by ESPN personalities Steve Levy and Jonathan Coachman, and guests included John Henry, Robert Kraft, Mayor Marty Walsh, Brock Holt, Dustin Pedroia, Dion Lewis, Nick Varano, Ming Tsai, Kevin Chapman, and Lenny Clarke. Nearly $500,000 was raised for the David Ortiz Children’s Fund, which, in partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital for Children and the World Pediatric Project, provides critical pediatric healthcare to children in New England and the Dominican Republic. The evening concluded with a live performance by Kat DeLuna.

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BERKSHIRE HILLS MUSIC ACADEMY CHANEL CELEBRATION Chanel Fine Jewelry hosted an elegant summer soirée with Ashley and Kay Bernon to benefit Berkshire Hills Music Academy and celebrate the 133rd anniversary of Coco Chanel’s birthday. Nearly 200 guests gathered at the seaside home of Kay and Peter Bernon on Nantucket to sip cocktails and enjoy a dazzling display of Chanel Fine Jewelry. Attendees were treated to a performance by students from Berkshire Hills, the South Hadley school which serves young adults with intellectual disabilities, and which the Bernon family helped found more than 15 years ago. Notable guests included Simone Winston, Courtney and Michael Forrester, Sara Underwood, Cindy Leach, Penny Fireman, Kyle and Bertha Gardner, David Long, Jack Manning, and Laura Reynolds.

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first tracks In a new book, wrIter robert cocuzzo follows the traIl of the world’s greatest skIer.

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Of all the praise lavished on late adventure-skier Doug Coombs in Robert Cocuzzo’s new book, one quote, from Jackson Hole ski authority Howie Henderson, stands out: “The fluidity, the grace, the style, the effortless route-finding, the incredible angles, the easy athleticism... Doug Coombs is simply so damn good that seeing him ski changes your whole life.” It’s an impression whose tone—of admiration, of awe, of privilege to have known the man and watched him ski—echoes in increasing pitch throughout Tracking the Wild Coomba: The Life of Legendary Skier Doug Coombs (Mountaineers Books), a biography-cum-adventure tale-cum-ode published earlier this year to coincide with the 10th anniversary of Coombs’s death, at the age of 48. As Cocuzzo, himself an avid skier, describes speaking to Coombs’s friends, family members, and acquaintances, the book unfolds as both a chronicle of Coombs’s on-mountain pursuits and an attempt to understand what drove the life of the globetrotting, slope-conquering man often called the greatest skier of all time. Cocuzzo, the 30-year-old editor of Nantucket’s N

“DOUG COOMBS IS SIMPLY SO DAMN GOOD THAT SEEING HIM SKI CHANGES YOUR WHOLE LIFE.” —howie henderson

The supernatural: Skier Doug Coombs’s talent was such that it was as if he had “developed a symbiotic relationship with the mountains,” says biographer Robert Cocuzzo, “that he was working in partnership with them.” A childhood friend remembers Coombs as seeming “like a natural mountain creature, like a bull elk, born to roam the mountain edges.”

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“DOUG COOMbS WAS A HUMbLE HERO. FROM HIM, I LEARNED AbOUT THE POWER OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT.” —robert cocuzzo

magazine (and a contributing writer to Boston Common), first came to Coombs in the ski movies he would watch with his friends in his parents’ basement growing up. Amazed at Coombs’s ability and ease on treacherous terrain—often, terrain that had never been skied before—Cocuzzo says he was also impressed with Coombs’s unassuming nature in interviews and videos. “I was drawn to the fact that he was a humble hero,” he says, that a man of such astronomical talent carried not a hint of ego. To find out what he did carry, the writer decided he needed to step into Coombs’s boots. The book recounts Cocuzzo’s journey to ski where Coombs had skied—Jackson Hole, Alaska’s backcountry, the French Alps—to the slopes, ridges, and gullies where Coombs claimed his first descents and made his name. At first, what he found were similarities to his own path: Cocuzzo grew up in Arlington, less than 10 miles from Coombs’s native Bedford; both learned to ski at Nashoba Valley, a 240-foot hill in Westford; both moved to, and ultimately away from, Jackson Hole. From there, says Cocuzzo, “His life became this roadmap for me to follow.” He followed Coombs’s trail all the way to its end, in La Grave, France, where, after more than three decades of frontier skiing, Coombs succumbed to the mountains in the shadow of La Meije, a peak 13,000 feet taller than Nashoba Valley. Following the path of the world’s finest skier, says Cocuzzo, taught him more than routes and angles. From Coombs, he says, “I learned about the power of the human spirit.” Cocuzzo speaks about Tracking the Wild Coomba at TEDxBeaconStreet on November 20 and the Harvard COOP on November 30. mountaineersbooks.org; robcocuzzo.com

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photography by ace Kvale (coombs); courtesy of robert cocuzzo (cocuzzo, booK, alasKa)

clockwise from here: Coombs (left) skis with his wife, Emily, and friend Mike Hattrup in Alaska; Cocuzzo on the trail; proceeds from the book’s sales will benefit the Doug Coombs Foundation, a nonprofit run by Emily that helps immigrant children in Jackson Hole learn to ski; Valdez, Alaska.

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amazing grace! from child prodigy to international virtuoso, jazz star grace elly is on the rise. by Mia Zarrella

Jazz saxophonist Grace Kelly’s meteoric rise is best told by the numbers. The Brookline native and Berklee College of Music graduate is only 24 years old, yet she excels in not one but five careers, as musician, singer, songwriter, arranger, and composer. She has headlined 700 concerts, including one with Wynton Marsalis and another at Carnegie Hall. She has played in 30 countries and recorded 10 albums. Her future? Endless—no number for that… You started performing at 10 years old? “I progressed really fast. Six weeks after I picked up my first saxophone, I was already learning jazz standards. I recorded my first album at 12.” What’s your musical style? “It’s the type of jazz that celebrates improvisation but also very much connects to the audience, even to the people who don’t like jazz.”

Tell us about your tenth album, Trying To Figure It Out. “There have been a lot of ups and downs the last couple of years in my musical career, so I decided to make an [album about] that journey. The beginning starts in much more of a dark place and every track grows more toward redemption and light.” Kelly will perform in Rockport on November 4 and in Natick on December 3. gracekellymusic.com

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Natural-born stunner: A Brookline native and Berklee graduate, sax prodigy Grace Kelly is propelling jazz into the mainstream—and how!

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How was your experience performing with Jon Batiste and Stay Human on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert? “I had two days to practice baritone and clarinet before I was on national TV. To say I was nervous would be an understatement.”

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RaRe. Raw. Rad. business means beef. here is boston’s boldest. By Samantha Grant

Tender, juicy, savory, spicy—steak and success both. It’s no wonder Boston business is driven from the steak house booth as well as the boardroom. Lucky for our movers and shakers, the city’s steak restaurants are more varied, outrageous, and plentiful than ever. Still, the king cuts reign supreme... Smith & WollenSky

Big contract on the line? Impress your insatiable peers with the 44-ounce, USDA Prime, dry-aged double-cut cowboy rib eye. “Served with duck fat–roasted root vegetables,” says Smith & Wollensky’s Danielle McNally, “it makes for a mighty dish for the best of Boston men.”101 Arlington St., 617423-1112; 294 Congress St., 617-7782200; smithandwollensky.com Grill 23

The John Wayne of Boston steaks—an 18-ounce, 100 day-aged prime rib eye— is the signature staple at Grill 23, and remains the most macho plate on the menu. Accompanying this classic is an array of sides, including jumbo roasted asparagus and shishito peppers with blistered herbed goat cheese. Don’t forget to head to the in-house humidor for a post-prandial cigar. 161 Berkeley St., 617-542-2255; grill23.com

A cut above: It’s the big, dry-aged rib eyes and strips (some of which weigh close to three pounds) that reign supreme at Boston’s signature steak houses.

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Show your many moods with the multi-flavored Gorgonzola and black truffle–crusted New York strip at The Capital Grille. “We start with an 18-ounce, dry-aged, bone-in strip, broiled to perfection,” says Executive Chef David Cox. “Then we top it with a combination of Gorgonzola, truffle shavings, and butter, and [finish it] with a red wine and cherry reduction.” Deal! 900 Boylston St., 617-262-8900; 250 Boylston St., 617-928-1400; thecapitalgrille.com

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Taste and tour at Boston Harbor Distillery, where a modern take on American spirits is housed in a Civil War–era waterfront warehouse. Indulge in a Saturday tour from 1 pm to 7 pm to sample a variety of local favorites, such as the distillery’s rye and malt whiskeys, and take a sip of Boston history. 12R Ericsson St., 617-5337001; bostonharbordistillery.com Play

Ring time: EveryBodyFights, from George Foreman III, the son of the two-time heavyweight champ, is a state-of-the-art boxing facility offering all levels of classes—or heavy bags for a solo punch-it-out workout.

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Perfect your swing and improve your game at GolfTEC, where you’ll only compete with yourself to learn how to be the best golfer you can be. Coaches perform fact-based swing evaluations using motion measurement technology, fit golfers to clubs, and create practice game plans specific to the skills you want to achieve. 238 Highland Ave., Needham, 781-449-8222; golftec.com relax

To feel refreshed and rejuvenated, book one (or more!) of the for-men-only services at Bliss

photography by eric levin. opposite page: courtesy of audio visual intelligence (living room); liljam (spa); bluerock design, llc (distillery)

Everyone relishes time to themselves, but while women prefer to spend their R&R on productive pursuits—replenishing at the gym, reading, socializing—the Bureau of Labor Statistics states men are more likely to grab the remote and watch TV. Guys, if it’s alternative ideas you’re short of, Boston has the answers: here, six spots where you can detox, de-stress, and decompress. (And, if you still want to binge watch, there’s a luxury TV option, too...)

clockwise from left: Audio Visual Intelligence has the TVs, sound systems, and other electronics needed to turn your home into a zone-out sanctuary; treat yourself to a manly mani-pedi and massage from Bliss Spa; escape the rat race with a (boozy!) tour of beloved Boston Harbor Distillery.

Spa, located inside the W Hotel. Guys can select a deroughing pedicure or choose from the waxing and massage services tailored to men’s needs, such as a rubdown that assuages sports injuries and aches. 100 Stuart St., 617-2618747; blissworld.com Shop

It’s time for a luxurious investment: Treat yourself to a top-of-the-line timepiece from Royal Jewelers. David Yurman, Cartier, and Jacquet Droz are just a few of the world’s finest timepiece manufacturers whose collections are offered at the Andover boutique. Whether you’re a leather watchband guy, or prefer the opulence of pure gold, the Royal Jewelers staff will ensure the fit is just right. 58 Main St., Andover, 978-4753330; royaljewelers.com Sweat

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EveryBodyFights by George Foreman III. The state-of-the-art boxing gym offers a variety of classes for any fitness level. Whether you’re working on fighting techniques or training for a triathlon, hourly classes offer it all. If this is really your thing, the gym also provides a Boxfit certification program to help you become an instructor. 15 Channel Center St., 857-2504140; everybodyfights.com watch

Create an insta-man cave with one (big) home addition: a panoramic flat-screen TV. Audio Video Intelligence specializes in home theaters, lighting control systems, and audio systems. Their design consultants are on call to cater to a guy’s every sports game need and Netflix impulse. Don’t be surprised if the TV leads to your next purchase—a full on studio-ready stereo. 519 Foundry St., North Easton, 508-238-1930 ; av-intel.com

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STRAIGHT SHOT Alex Wayman had it all going on: sterling Georgetown senior, college baseball star… a recruiter’s dream. Then, one morning, he woke up unable to move. “I was so scared,” he says. Rightly so. Later that day, Wayman was diagnosed with a blockage in his kidney. It was clear to him then that he had to redesign his life—quit drinking, eat healthy, exercise, the works—in order to maintain his health. “I was a 22-year-old college student thinking about a career on Wall Street,” he says. “I thought I was invincible. This forced me to adjust my outlook.” Now the managing director of a Boston investment-banking firm, Wayman is also a passionate board member of the National Kidney Foundation. Eager to break fundraising records and raise awareness, he founded the first-of-its-kind National Kidney Foundation Golf Classic at the exclusive Boston Golf Club. “We keep the event small, with 23 or 24 foursomes, caddies, and great prizes,” he says. (The “prizes” he speaks of range from BMWs to jet cards, with the Grand Prize being a trip to the NKF Golf Classic National Finals, in Pebble Beach.) Though the tournament is not until spring, Wayman is pounding the pavement now, offering informational sessions on behalf of NKF. Expect to see him October 16 at the Boston Kidney Walk at Canal Park in Cambridge. “I will do whatever it takes,” he says, “to make a difference.” nkfgolfclassic.com

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“MY CONDITION FORCED ME TO ADJUST MY OUTLOOK. NOW, I WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR OTHERS.” —ALEX WAYMAN

Overdrive: At the Boston Golf Club, pros and amateurs alike swing for the cure during the National Kidney Foundation’s annual fundraiser.

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ALL THE WORLD’S A FAIR

Sweet Basel: Last year’s fair included artwork from Alighiero Boetti (HERE), Paul McCarthy (RIGHT), and Alexander Calder and Frank Stella (BOTTOM LEFT, FROM FOREGROUND).

The 2015 fair included a Pope.L performance (ABOVE LEFT) and film screenings (ABOVE)—not to mention gallery-going galore.

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As it moves into its middle teens, blue chip art fair Art Basel Miami Beach’s position in the global art world has never been higher. “Every show is marked by the high quality of galleries participating,” says Art Basel’s Director Americas, Noah Horowitz. “However, this year also affords an opportunity to look back at the show’s past 15 years and its tremendous impact on Miami and international engagement with the art scenes across the Americas.” Beginning with by-invitation-only VIP events on November 30—which bring out major-league collectors—and opening to the public on December 1, ABMB will bring together 270 galleries from 30 countries. The five-day fest also anticipates more than 77,000 visitors, including the usual boldfaced names (with bank accounts to match), such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Tommy Hilfiger, and Sean “Diddy” Combs. As the fair has grown so has its distinct sectors, which currently include Galleries, Nova, Positions, Survey, Edition, Film, Kabinett, and Public, featuring outdoor installations and larger-scale works. In addition to world-famous galleries like Gagosian and Marian Goodman, ABMB also welcomes 22 first-time exhibitors. “We have some very exciting galleries participating in the Miami Beach show for the first time,” says Horowitz, “from Gaga Fine Arts in Mexico and Leo Xu Projects in China to Galerie Greta Meert in Belgium and Galleria d’Arte Maggiore G.A.M in Italy, [as well as] Di Donna and Callicoon Fine Arts in New York and Marc Selwyn Fine Art and Various Small Fires in Los Angeles.” Better together—and in Miami! November 30 through December 4, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach, FL; artbasel.com/miami-beach

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BOSTON’S OLD GUARD OF PRIVATE CLUBS OPENS UP TO MILLENNIALS.

Much like its premier universities, Boston’s historic clubs maintain a highly competitive admissions process. Nominations, recommendations, interviews, even classes on club history can be part of the sometimes years-long vetting process. But as these clubs adapt to the times and begin opening their doors to new and younger members, application (and maybe even acceptance) has never been more accessible. Herein: The low-down on three of Boston’s most premier clubs.

The age of innocence: One of the oldest “gentlemen’s clubs” in the country, the old-guard Union Club now includes members as young as their late 20s (and, like the rest of Boston’s private clubs, is now coed.)

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ALGONQUIN CLUB

HARVARD CLUB

UNION CLUB

Founded: 1888 Membership: 450 Application: Member nomination required. Multiple classes on club history and guidelines await... Highlights: Events for members with children, especially on holidays such as Halloween and Easter. Special features: “Our popular news and history forums, author series, and monthly book and wine clubs in addition to cultural outings,” says GM Jodi Anderson. 217 Commonwealth Ave., 617-266-2400; algonquinclub.com

Founded: 1908 Membership: 5,000 Application: Online. (Membership is not restricted to alumni.) Highlights: Athletic events. “Our running club meets twice a month in the evenings. We also have a wellness and yoga event, plus our golf tournament,” says CMO Karen Galvin. Special features: “We have a [regular] lecture series featuring a Harvard faculty member [speaking to] current events,” says Galvin. 374 Commonwealth Ave., 617-536-1260; harvardclub.com

Founded: 1863 Membership: 480 Application: Members must propose any new applicant with letters of recommendation. Highlights: “We have an active group of members under 40, with some in their late 20s,” says secretary Adam Apt. “We are working to grow that segment of our membership.” Special features: A panoply of events that includes dinners with guest speakers, family events, and even travel. Eight Park St., 617-2270589; unionclub.org

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sugar and spice Sip, don’t Shoot! the new batch of tequilaS growS up.

The age of añejo: As master distillers begin aging tequila longer, the rise of extra-añejos is placing Mexico’s national spirit on the top shelf amongst whiskeys and Cognacs—and in rocks glasses as straight-nochaser sippers.

It’s no secret that spirits aficionados have long preferred premium whiskeys and Cognacs, but high-end labels are responding to rising demand for sip-worthy tequilas with tipples of astonishing depth and flavor. From artisanal new-crop distilleries to established, world-famous brands, master tequila distillers have begun barrel-aging the blue agave–based spirit for years, allowing the wood to layer rich notes of vanilla and caramel atop agave’s natural spice. But what exactly

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makes for a sipping tequila? “First and foremost, it cannot be fiery,” explains Tad Carducci, bar consultant and author of A Lime and a Shaker: Discovering MexicanInspired Cocktails. “But the tequila has to have an intensity of flavor. It should offer a long, lingering finish.” Consider, for example, Dulce Vida Extra Añejo ($160 for 750 ml), aged for five years in former Napa Valley red wine barrels, which impart juicy, round, fruity notes. Meanwhile, Herradura Selección

Suprema Extra Añejo ($350) offers soft, Cognaclike flavors of stone fruit and hazelnut. And Gran Patrón Piedra ($400), the luxury brand’s first-ever extraañejo, is a silky, rounded sipper with plenty of caramel and spice. Interest in premium tequilas is on the rise, says Chantal Martineau, tequila expert and author of How the Gringos Stole Tequila: The Modern Age of Mexico’s Most Traditional Spirit. Thanks in part to celebrity-backed brands, “people are

associating tequila with sophistication and style.” Furthering that association in Boston, she says, is the evolution of Mexican cuisine from street fare into more sophisticated dining. While these selections are delicious on their own, is it okay to mix a high-end tequila into a cocktail? “Of course!” Martineau affirms. However, for pricier bottles, skip the prickly pear margaritas, she suggests, and “make a stirred, spirit-forward cocktail that really lets the tequila shine.”

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private instruction and in-depth video analysis for all levels. As for the wheels—either BYO McLaren or choose from Apex’s exotic collection. “We have everything from vintage Porsche racecars to BMW M3s, Mercedes AMGs, Corvettes, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Aston

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Martins, and Vipers,” says founder Daniel Bloom. “Apex is like a car show in motion.” A customized curriculum focuses on throttle and braking techniques, corner speeds, and identifying brake points. And nary a tollbooth in sight… Apex has vamped up their

private racetrack experience to even include cocktails—after you drive, thank you. With three tracks, in Massachusetts and Connecticut, Apex teaches drivers to accelerate fast enough to melt a speed bump—the safe way. Beforehand, instructors

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STYLE OF THE CIT Y

VIVA ROMA! COUTURE KAISER ARL LAGERFELD MARSHALS THE ITALIAN CAPITAL’S HIGH FASHION TEMPLE INTO ITS TENTH DECADE.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY VENTURELLI/WIREIMAGE (MODELS, JENNER); VICTOR VIRGILE/GAMMA-RAPHO VIA GETTY IMAGES (STATUE, LAGERFELD); COURTESY OF FENDI (SKETCH)

BY KRISTIN YOUNG

“Fendi is Italian to its core,” says longtime creative director Karl Lagerfeld. “It’s not only Italian, it’s Roman.” The wonderfully prolific Lagerfeld, who has been at the helm of Fendi for longer than many of us have been alive— since 1965—claims it’s easy to differentiate the Italian collection from those of Chanel and his namesake label, the other two fashion houses under his direction. “I don’t have one personality, I have three,” the designer muses. “Fendi is my Italian version, Chanel my French version, and Lagerfeld is my own version. I never made something that looked like Chanel at Fendi and never made something that looked like Fendi at Chanel, because both have a [separate] identity.” There is perhaps no greater tribute to Fendi’s quintessential romanità than the staging of its 90th anniversary fashion show upon Rome’s Trevi fountain in July. Models literally walked on water—an illusion created by a clear platform placed over the newly-restored fountain and pool—revealing a collection inspired by illustrations of legends and fairy tales. “Very romantic, but modern at the same time,” says Lagerfeld of the collection, which comprised whimsical, flowing dresses, many with

Fountain of inspiration: Kendall Jenner (ABOVE RIGHT) was among the models who walked on water during Fendi’s Fall 2016 couture fashion show, which was staged on the Trevi Fountain in Rome. HERE: Silvia Venturini Fendi and Karl Lagerfeld, who oversee the brand’s designs, walk the runway. LEFT: Lagerfeld’s sketch of the fountain.

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The Fendi Five: The Fendi sisters took over the company from their parents, Adele and Edoardo, who founded it in 1926. right: The brand continues its handbag dominance with the Selleria Peekaboo bag, exclusive to the flagship boutique in Rome.

“fendi is italian to its core. it’s not only italian—it’s roman.” —karl lagerfeld

Ménage à duo: Fendi has two creative directors—Karl Lagerfeld for ready-to-wear and Silvia Venturini Fendi, the inventor of the gamechanging Baguette bag, for men’s and accessories. left: Bella Hadid in an elaborately embroidered cape.

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Botticelli-esque empire waists; white lace dresses buried in appliquéd flowers; and lavish fabrications such as lush layers of tulle and velvet—pieces that look like they hail from the enchanted forest. Part and parcel of the 90th-anniversary collection, Fendi has released a limitededition Selleria Peekaboo handbag, a one-of-a-kind accessory made entirely by hand in 60 pieces. The bag features punto baseball, or baseball stitching, a larger-form stitching technique handed down through the generations by Roman master saddlers. The Peekaboo bags are exclusively sold at the Palazzo Fendi boutique in Rome. And, if you happen to be in the Italian capital, head to the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, where you will find “Fendi Roma: The Artisans of Dreams” (through October 29), an exhibition that celebrates the maison’s nine decades of craftsmanship and creativity. For those who can’t make it to Rome, the short film Fendi: Hands Make Beauty highlights the brand’s evolution, and the coffee-table book Fendi Roma, a recent release from Assouline, explores Fendi’s connection with the Eternal City. Lagerfeld, now 83, says he’s still brimming with ideas and is given the freedom to create what he wants at Fendi. So expect plenty more from Italian Karl in years to come. It’s not work, he insists. “Work is when a person wakes up every morning and goes to do something they don’t like,” he says. “I have the chance of doing something I love and doing it [in] the best conditions... I’m interested in a lot of things, even more today than before. I like to change while the world is changing. That’s what fashion is all about!” Saks Fifth Avenue, Prudential Center, 617-937-5271; fendi.com

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Style accessories

king pins it’s the smallest pieces—what’s in a pocket, on a wrist, flicked between the fingers—that make the biggest impression. PhotograPhy by Jeff Crawford Styling by faye Power

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Wool blend overcoat ($4,545), silk pajama shirt ($1,145), and silk pajama pants ($1,095), Dolce & Gabbana. 11 Newbury St., 857-254-0669; dolce gabbana.com. 18k rose-gold and leather Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch, Cartier ($22,900). 40 Newbury St., 617-2623300; cartier.com

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Burlington washbag, Smythson ($675). Barneys New York, Copley Place, 617-3853300; barneys.com. Mousepad, Hermès ($1,050). Heritage On The Garden, 617482-8707; hermes.com. Aluminum grand scale jack, RH, Restoration Hardware ($129). The Gallery at the Historic Museum of Natural History, 234 Berkeley St., 857-239-7202; restoration hardware.com. 18k rose-gold, aventurine, and sapphire cufflinks, Van Cleef & Arpels ($8,450). vancleefarpels.com. 18k red-gold timepiece with blue-lacquered dial and rubber strap, Bovet ($189,000). bovet.com. Mahogany and rosewood chessboard, Hermès ($2,300). see above. Plateau desk, Ralph Lauren ($5,625). 93–95 Newbury St., 617-424-1124; ralphlaurenhome.com

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less comic-book reader, more comicbook hero! clark kent never looked so good.

metropolis man sleek lines, deco splendor and shine: the futurist future is now. Clermont automobile object, Ralph Lauren ($1,595). 93–95 Newbury St., 617-424-1124; ralph laurenhome.com. Crystal sphere, RH, Resotration Hardware ($129). The Gallery at the Historic Museum of Natural History, 234 Berkley St., 857-239-7202; restoration hardware.com. 9cm Castell Collection pocket pen, Graf von Faber-Castell ($150). Bromfield Pen Shop, 5 Bromfield St., 617482-9053; graf-von-faber-castell .us. Gucci Guilty Platinum Edition Pour Homme, Gucci ($88). Macy’s, 450 Washington St., 617-3573000; macys.com. 18k white-gold Pierre Arpels embossed honeycomb timepiece with sculpted gold Roman numerals, Van Cleef & Arpels ($38,900). vancleef arpels.com. Sunglasses, Emporio Armani (price on request). 86 Newbury St., 617-357-1049; sunglasshut.com. Money clip, Montblanc ($195). Copley Place, 617-267-8700; montblanc.com. Wood and leather ink blotter, Hermès ($710). Heritage On The Garden, 617-482-8707; hermes .com. Blackhawk desk, RH, Restoration Hardware ($2,395). see above

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STYLE GROOMING

MAN, OH MAN! WHEN IT COMES TO THE CITY’S NEWEST BEAUTY TREATMENTS, BOSTON’S GUYS GO TOE-TO-TOE WITH THE LADIES. BY TONYA MEZRICH

You know the latest and greatest in beauty treatments must be good if they attract as many men as women. In Boston, state-of-the-art technologies—as well as good oldfashioned makeup—are ﬁghting double chins, eye bags, and love handles in a very co-ed scene. SEE NO EVIL

Beacon Hill boutique veteran Amy Bailey’s newest venture is Townhouse Beauty Bar, where many a guy visits for pre-party primping in the form of Jouer under-eye concealer. Be sure to ask about tips on proper application. 28 Charles St., 857-250-4433; townhousebeautybar.com

IN BOSTON, STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGIES ARE DRIVING BEAUTY SERVICES IN A VERY CO-ED SCENE.

KYBELLA KA-POW!

THE BIG FREEZE

Dr. Daniela Winston has opened Boston’s ﬁrst-ever cryotherapy spa, Cryomed, where superfreezing liquid nitrogen treatments reduce inﬂammation, improve circulation, and boost fat-burning. Popular amongst Bruins and Red Sox players looking for faster muscle recovery and pain management. 252 Newbury St., 617247-2796; cryomedboston.com

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Freezer burn! Cryomed’s cryotherapy machine utilizes liquid nitrogen to surround the body in freezing temperatures (up to 250 degrees below 0!) to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and promote faster muscle recovery.

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Dreamspa Medical’s male clients utilize Kybella injections to kill fat cells, transforming double-trouble chins into single works of wonder, says Dreamspa founder Diana Brouillard. Platelet rich plasma also works as a nonsurgical treatment for hair loss and acne scarring. 1223 Beacon St., Brookline, 339502-4717; dreamspamedical.com

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Making the cut: Premium UK fabrics meet ever-classic patterns in English Cutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bespoke suits, which are meticulously measured and cut in any number of custom styles, such as a three-piece option (left, from $1,750), perfect for fighting the late fall chill.

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Bespoken For gentlemen, meet your perfect suit. By Miranda Mccrea

“Without customers knoWing the true value of a product you’ll never build anything special.” —thomas mahon

Fashion-forward men rejoice: No more flying to London for hand-cut suits—Savile Row is here, now, in Boston. Bespoke tailoring service English Cut, a Savile Row institution since its 2001 inception, has opened its second atelier not in Paris or Milan but in the Back Bay, at the Mandarin Oriental Boston. Its opening marks the arrival of hand-cut suits that are “soft tailored” (soft interlinings, felxible seams, stylish draping) in the traditional English manner, an artisanal process that’s a world away from pulling something off the rack. “We don’t want to just fill a person’s wardrobe with our products,” says founder Thomas Mahon. “We want to engage, guide, and inspire them so that we keep our key values of transparency and trust. Without customers knowing the true value of a product you’ll never build anything special.” Mahon, the former head cutter for legendary Savile Row tailors Anderson & Sheppard, opened English Cut to offer the very best of traditional craftsmanship but with a modern aesthetic. Top-tier English cloths and techniques marry with slimmer, shorter silhouettes to create a new era for bespoke suiting. And the city is taking notice. “We already have good friends in Boston,” says Mahon. “I really enjoy this beautiful city. I hope our straightforward approach to delivering quality and value will be much valued here.” 776 Boylston St., 617-603-2944; englishcut.com

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Style undercover

tied up dinner and a movie? next date night, try for something more intimate. By Mia Zarrella

Shopping just got a whole lot sexier. According to Tamar Rosenblatt, owner of Salem boutique A Beautiful Corset—the only US retailer to stock the full collection of the UK’s renowned and handmade Vollers corsets—an evening in the fitting room might just be the most romantic date night in town.

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“I find my most popular fitting appointments are made by couples. It’s a very sexy, intimate experience to be fitted into a corset. We run different date-night specials. Sometimes we like to accompany the fitting with a bottle of wine. Other times, we create a custom perfume blend for the couple.”

“I provide couples detailed lessons about corsets. What is a proper fit, self-lacing, and—most fun—partnered lacing.” intiMate details

“There are some corsets that are worn as intimatewear only. Others are actually used as outerwear, and some are best suited as foundation

garments hidden under daily clothing.” artisanal appeal

“Our corsets are individually handmade by a Vollers corsetière in the UK. It stays with one person from start to finish. Each takes about 48 hours to make.” By appointment only. 978-740-2922; abeautifulcorset.com

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Bound together: Play provocatrix during a private couples fitting at A Beautiful Corset, in Salem. Handmade corsets start from $250.

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The changer On the eve of retirement, Red Sox super-slugger, dedicated philanthropist, and passionate Bostonian david ortiz looks back on more than two decades of defining what it means to be a winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;on and off the field. By Michael hurley

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY KERRY BRETT

Before and after: “I don’t think anybody knew what he was, or what it was going to be,” says Boston sports radio host Tony Massarotti of David Ortiz’s arrival in town almost 14 years ago. What followed were incredible new records, three World Championships, and a restored city-wide mojo.

Tryout: Twentyyear-old David Ortiz (then known as David Arias) leads the minorleague Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in hits, runs, home runs, and RBIs.

Superstar status: At Fenway Park, Ortiz hits a walk-off home run in extra innings to win the 2004 ALDS for Boston against the Anaheim Angels. The Red Sox would go on to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals for their first World Series title since 1918.

2004

LOOK AT HIM NOW. Larger than life, the mayor of every room he enters. Everything about him—the swagger, that booming voice, the cars, diamonds, and endorsement deals—lets you know that David Ortiz is no ordinary man. Seeing him now, it’s difficult to believe where he came from, even knowing every detail of his journey—how a skinny Dominican kid named David Arias became a future Hall of Famer known the world over as Big Papi. Like many success stories, this one could have easily never happened. Growing up in Santo Domingo, the son of a baseball player and the eldest of four children, Ortiz was imbued with a love of sport from an early age. But in a place like the Dominican Republic, he was hardly alone. He managed to stand out from the thousands of Dominican teens who got a look from Major League Baseball scouts in the ’90s by possessing an alluring blend of size, power, and athleticism. It was enough to convince the Seattle Mariners that they had found a gem. Ortiz signed with the Mariners just days after his 17th birthday, in 1992. He experienced his ups and downs as a low-level minor leaguer, but in September 1996 he learned that he had been selected by the Minnesota Twins as the “player to be named later” in a trade that had been completed weeks earlier. He got a taste of the DAVID big leagues from 1997 to ’99 and was a part-time player for the three years that followed. But in 2002, instead of re-signing him for a meager $1 million, the Twins released Ortiz, leaving him on baseball’s scrap heap at 27. It seemed that his brief, relatively anonymous career was over. Ortiz recalls his mind-set after getting dumped by the Twins. “Just don’t give

up on your dreams,” he says. “You’re always going to face problems on the road that are going to try to tell you not to go. And it’s up to you if you want to let that happen.” Fortunately, Ortiz had the best pitchman possible on his side. Fellow Dominican Pedro Martinez owned the city of Boston as the ace starting pitcher for the Red Sox, and as someone who had known Ortiz for years and believed in his untapped ability as a ballplayer, he persuaded Boston’s front office that Ortiz was worthy of a contract. So the Red Sox took a flyer on him. It was soon clear why. October of 2003, Game 4 of the American League Division Series: Ortiz delivered a goahead double and sent a tense Fenway Park into a state of glorious delirium. It continued in 2004, when he delivered two walk-off hits on consecutive nights against the Yankees to spark the greatest comeback in sports history—the first a violent clobbering of a baseball in the wee hours of the morning, the next a less majestic but equally uplifting single delivered later that same calendar day. With those hits, he accomplished what few Boston baseball players have ever been able to: He made the fans believe. Put simply, Ortiz had a knack for coming through when needed the most. “I don’t think anybody knew what he was when he arrived, or what it ORTIZ was going to be,” says Tony Massarotti, the sports radio host and former baseball writer who cowrote Ortiz’s 2007 book, Big Papi: My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits. “There’s no way anybody could have possibly understood what was coming.” Anybody, that is, except Ortiz. “I knew I could do it. I just didn’t know how it was going to be,” he says. “I mean, I knew I had the talent to play the game.”

“YOU’RE ALWAYS GOING TO FACE PROBLEMS ON THE ROAD TO YOUR DREAMS. JUST DON’T GIVE UP. IT’S UP TO YOU.” —

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PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE WISCONSIN TIMBER RATTLERS (1996); BY AL BELLO/GETTY IMAGES (2004); MICHAEL IVINS/BOSTON RED SOX/GETTY IMAGES (2013, 2016)

1996

The champion: Ortiz poses with his three World Series rings and 2013 World Series MVP ring prior to a game at Fenway Park.

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As Red Sox Nation discovered in 2004, number 34 also had the ability to deliver what was once thought an impossibility: a World Series title in Boston. Three years later, another one. And then, on October 13, 2013, Ortiz cemented his status as the greatest clutch hitter in Red Sox history. His team was an inch away from falling behind two games to none in the American League Championship Series—a deficit that would have put their World Series dreams on life support. With the bases loaded and his team trailing by four in the eighth inning, Ortiz stepped up to the plate. First pitch: grand slam. Pandemonium at Fenway Park. The radio call from broadcaster Dave O’Brien said it all: “David Ortiz! David Ortiz! David Ortiz!” Even at the age of 40, even in the midst of a begrudging farewell tour, the triumphant story continues for Ortiz, who has registered perhaps the single greatest season ever for a player of his age. With still a week and a half left to play in the season, he launched his 36th home run of the year—more than any player in MLB history has ever hit in his final season. He also owns the record for most homers by a player aged 40 or older. In turning back the clock, he’s put forth his best all-around season since 2007, when he was 31 years old. He’s the eldest player on the Red Sox roster, 11 years older than the average MLB player, but he still carries the most important bat in Boston’s explosive lineup. “To see a guy hit like he’s hit at 39 and 40 is just insane. You just don’t see it,” Massarotti says. “What you’re seeing is ridiculous. To say that it’s rare doesn’t do it justice.” This type of production at age 40 is significant on its own, but it has also created something never before thought possible: It’s brought about

Swan song: Ortiz hits a home run against the Houston Astros earlier this year. “To see a guy hit like he’s hit at his age is just insane. To say that it’s rare doesn’t do it justice,” says sports radio host Tony Massarotti.

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comparisons to Ted Williams. This may be Ortiz’s grandest accomplishment. Forget the actual debate; the mere suggestion is a remarkable feat. For 60 years, most of the baseball world has considered Williams to be The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived. Yet here is Ortiz, not long ago Jeremy Giambi’s backup at first base, vying to steal the crown. “There have been players who have been the face of their team,” says Larry Lucchino, the former Red Sox president and CEO, who played a major role in signing Ortiz back in January 2003. “But there’s been no one with the combination of presence and personality and performance, and just the powerful impact that David Ortiz is leaving behind.” His impact, however, is not restricted to the Red Sox. As Ortiz has aged, he has become the sport’s greatest ambassador, taking time before, during, and after games to embrace teammates and opponents alike. He is ensuring that the wisdom he has gained in 20-plus years of professional baseball will live on in the next generation. He has become, essentially, the resident dad in Major League Baseball. After all these years, he has grown into his nickname. “He’s got the biggest heart in baseball,” Lucchino says. “When you make somebody feel better about himself and you can be somebody who has advice [on how] to do things better and you can make a difference in somebody else’s life, I think that’s what to me matters the most,” Ortiz says. “I’m a friendly guy. I’m a person who wants everybody to be fine. So, really, I feel like that’s one of the things that I worry the most about. Because anybody can have an oh-for-four, anybody can have a bad season, anybody can have a

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slump. But making a difference in somebody else’s life, not everybody’s capable of. And that is important to me.” While Ortiz has spent the majority of 2016 tearing the covers off baseballs, this will be his final year. Sure, the sport thrived in Boston long before Ortiz arrived, and the Red Sox train will chug along for many years to come. But the Ortiz era—we’re unlikely to see anything like it again soon. The transformation of the franchise from perennial heartbreakers to regular champions cannot be overstated, and Ortiz was the central figure in all three World Series victories. “He just became this, dare I say, this Ruthian figure that was undaunted and undeterred by anything,” Massarotti says. “The guy was fearless, and downright bloodless in pressure situations. The Red Sox are not who they are today without this guy.” While his clutch hits in October of 2004 would have been enough to put Ortiz on track to one day get a statue outside Fenway Park, it was only the beginning of the city’s love affair with him. He won another World Series three years later; he celebrated becoming an American citizen; he established the David Ortiz Children’s Fund, helping kids receive medical treatment both in Boston and his native Dominican Republic; he broke a 68-year-old single-season franchise record for home runs; he provided a historically dominant performance in leading the Red Sox to a third title, in 2013; and he has delivered the finest swan song in the long and storied history of baseball. But in April 2013, Ortiz offered what will undoubtedly be remembered as his most profound contribution to Boston. It was on a baseball diamond, yes, but it had nothing to do with baseball. Five days prior, the finish line of the Boston Marathon had been bombed. The city had been shut down for a frightful manhunt for one of the culprits, forcing the Red Sox to postpone their first home game since the attack. Shaken, 35,000 people filed into Fenway on a Saturday afternoon, but it didn’t feel right to move on to something as trivial as sports. Certainly nobody knew what to say. Ortiz stepped onto david the field and raised his fist. “This is our fucking city!” he roared. “Nobody’s gonna dictate our freedom!” The crowd roared back. David Ortiz, as always, came through in the clutch. Ortiz’s only regret about the speech is that children heard him cursing. (“I was not aware that he was going to drop an F-bomb,” Lucchino laughs, “but it didn’t bother me when he did, because it seemed so completely sincere and appropriate.”) Beyond that, the moment remains a point of pride for the man whom Boston relied on in a time of need. “When you get angry and you get mad, that’s the first thing that you think of,” Ortiz explains. “And I was angry. I was mad. I was very emotional because of everything that was going down, as a citizen in Boston. The Marathon is part of what we are. Even if you’re not from Boston or you don’t live in Boston, the Marathon makes you a part of it.” “And then something like that goes down, you just—you feel it deeply,” he adds, taking a beat to step back out of that moment. “So [the speech] went down that way, and I’m happy and proud the way it went down, because it motivated a lot of people to get back together and go back to what we used to be before that.” Now, with the finishing touches placed on his final season and the farewell gifts handed out, Boston must prepare itself for life without him. Surely, life will go on, and so will baseball. But there will never be another David Ortiz. The man, like his journey and his lasting impact, is truly one of a kind.

One with the city (clockwise from top left): Ortiz and his wife, Tiffany, attend the Boston Celtics’ 2012 home opener; hugging teammate Jackie Bradley, Jr. after his 500th career MLB home run in 2015; flashing the Red Sox’s latest World Series trophy at a victory parade in November 2013; posing with Make-A-Wish recipients in 2015; visiting a little Bostonian at Massachusetts General Hospital in 2014 with his eponymous Children’s Fund; delivering a galvanizing speech to 35,000 fans following the Boston Marathon bombings in April 2013.

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The happiness Tour EvEnts aficionado Billy EvErs sEts out solo to paint thE town happy-rEd.

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By Miranda Mccrea

Billy Evers is smiling from ear to ear aboard what he dubs “The Happiness Tour”: a journey through what makes him happy. It’s an adventure he shares with his friends and clients in his role as all-star events planner for Greater Boston and beyond. And what’s not to be happy about? Since striking out solo several months ago after leaving his former post as creative director for Rafanelli Events, Evers, the founder of Billy Evers Creative, has designed and staged an adventure wedding in Los Angeles, a sinners-and-saintsthemed birthday party, and a glamourama gala for the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. “It’s been really extraordinary to truly express my own vision,” says the 55-year-old Boston resident and Queens, New York, native. That vision includes operating sans office and merging his professional and social spheres. Evers says he likes to connect with each client to form a “friendship of a lifetime” in an effort to better execute events to their needs. He cherishes the social aspect of his business, he adds, getting to know his clients personally rather than just professionally, and that that social component, coupled with

Glitz and glamour: All-star events planner Billy Evers says the personalized touches in his events stem from the close relationships he establishes with clients.

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Billy Evers brought the outside in for this elegant, rose-themed LA wedding (here and right). below right: Every event features outstanding details, such as these lanterns bearing seating assignments.

and work for the next ten years. It began with a trip: “I went to South Africa and I went to this place called Babylonstoren. It’s a vineyard and garden, and it had a magic [in] the air,” he says. “It was an extraordinary trip, [the type] where you experience phenomenal things that take you out of your life. It inspired me to embark on a beautiful tour of life.” A tour Evers invites all of his current— and future—friends to join. 617-828-2297; billyeverscreative.com

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extreme organization and detail, is a key factor to successfully creating extraordinary events. To wit: designing an obstacle course wedding for a fearless bride and groom, and refreshing guests with pineapple sippy cups full of rosé. Evers broke out on his own in large part to enjoy life. That may sound trite, but for Evers, who spent the better part of the last decade working nights and weekends, it was time to take stock on how he would live

SPACE DÉCOR “PROBLEM SOLVING BECOMES MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE WITH A CUSHY CHAIR.” —KRISTINE IRVING

A ROOM OF ONE’S OWN WORKING FROM HOME SHOULDN’T MEAN WORKING WITHOUT STYLE.

For most of us, cooler temps and waning sunlight mean less play and more work. And, with the increasing population of telecommuters (30 million Americans work from home at least once a week), why not trick up your very own workspace? Kristine Irving, creative director of Koo de Kir Architectural Interiors, shares some ideas to get both you and your home ofﬁce on-trend. koodekir.com HOT SEAT

“Problem-solving becomes much more comfortable with a cushy chair. Try incorporating unexpected seating options to add personality to a ho-hum ofﬁce. Sink into a vintage Paul McCobb armchair (machineage.com), accented with a plushy pillow, or go ergonomic with a swivel chair by Keilhauer (keilhauer.com).”

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Work and lounge with the Bertoia Bird chair and ottoman from Knoll; a Koo de Kir rendering of an office with a residential feel; leather-wrapped rock paperweights by NYCbased A.B.K.; a workspace nook courtesy of Koo de Kir; a vintage Paul McCobb chair adds personality—and good taste—to a home office; design-forward headphones from Pryma.

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“Keep your papers—and brainstorms—in good order with these chic tools of the trade. Leatherwrapped natural rock paperweights by A.B.K. (Good, 133 Charles St., 617-722-9200; shopatgood.com) punch up a real-life desktop with texture. Speaking of rock: Sometimes ideas are born to the sound of music. Pryma’s modern, splurgeworthy headphones (Barneys New York, Copley Place, 617-385-3300; barneys.com) look as great on your desk as they will on you.” HANG IT UP

“For a bold, ‘resi-mercial’ feel, try patterned wallpaper on an accent wall. Likewise, don’t be afraid to make a statement with graphic wall hangings—they can really bring a smaller space alive.”

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SPACE ENTREPRENEURS Up, up, and away! With Tradewind Aviation’s Northeast and Caribbean shuttles, brothers (FROM LEFT) Eric and David Zipkin are offering the private charter experience for the cost of a single commercial first class seat.

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On really busy weeks, it’s tough to differentiate between a commuting executive and an executive commuter. Brothers David and Eric Zipkin, of Tradewind Aviation, a private jet company operating in the Northeast and the Caribbean, want to conflate those images. Here, David Zipkin speaks to Swiss planes, expanding routes (including a new shuttle service from Logan to greater New York City), and private flying as convenience. What’s flying to New York? A Pilatus PC-12, a Swiss-built, turbine-powered, pressurized aircraft with comfortable seating for eight passengers. We operate 16 of these aircraft.

Where are Bostonians flying more—the Northeast or the Caribbean? It’s about 50/50. The Northeast can be much busier on peak days in the summer, but the Caribbean has a longer high season. What’s next for Tradewind? Continued expansion in the Northeast and Caribbean. We’re also looking at other regions, like ski resorts out west, where the convenience of our shuttle concept would work well. flytradewind.com

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TRADEWIND AVIATION IS CONFLATING THE IMAGES OF COMMUTING EXECUTIVE AND EXECUTIVE COMMUTER.

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DIY PLAYGROUND BUILDING A HOME GYM? NO SWEAT.

The bare necessities: While a bike, treadmill, and cable trainer are essentials for any home gym, tablets, TVs, and wireless sound systems are also modernday musts.

It’s time to unpack that gym bag for good: Boston’s fitness-minded are taking their workouts into their own hands with luxurious home gyms. Here, two local experts explain how to create a wellness paradise—for yourself. ThE GEAR

A well-rounded workout entails cardio and strength training. David Aykanian, president of Precision Fitness Equipment, suggests that a home gym should have a treadmill,

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bike, rowing machine, and functional trainer with cable systems. But, let’s step it up: The modern man’s high-tech gym needs Precision’s Life Fitness Platinum Club series. In addition to its performance-tracking technology, Platinum Club equipment comes with tablets that connect to the Internet, stream TV, and put video tutorials at your fingertips. ThE ExTRAs

If you can go big, do go big.

LDa Architecture & Interiors Principal Treff LaFleche proposes rockclimbing walls, indoor sports courts, and luxury amenities like saunas and lap pools to embellish the home gym. “Golf rooms are another luxury item,” says LaFleche. “Some men like to have simulated golf software close to the exercise room.”

technology, opt for flatscreen TVs and discreet, hands-free, wireless sound systems. “The simplicity of Sonos has been really popular,” says LaFleche, offering “full and complete access” to an iPhone music library. Also, install resilient rubber flooring or commercial-grade recreation tiles, and consider wall padding, too.

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CRYSTAL CLEAR ATELIER SWAROV COLLABS WITH THE WORLD’S LEADING DESIGN TALENTS FOR ITS DEBUT HOME COLLECTION. Prime cuts: Atelier Swarovski Home’s debut collection translates the brand’s design DNA into luxurious home pieces, says Nadja Swarovski (INSET LEFT), and features nine fab-collabs with world-class designers, including (HERE AND LEFT) sculptural candle holders from Kim Thomé.

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“THE WAVE CUTTING TECHNIQUE TOOK 10 YEARS TO DEVELOP, AND ONLY TWO PEOPLE IN THE WORLD ARE ABLE TO SKILLFULLY USE IT.” —NADJA SWAROVSKI

A cartographic chessboard from Daniel Libeskind, and (LEFT) a sketch of the final product. ABOVE: The wave-cut Crista centerpiece by Zaha Hadid.

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After the successful launches of Atelier Swarovski jewelry and accessories, Swarovski has added another beautiful branch to its more than 120-year-old empire with the debut of Atelier Swarovski Home. Says Nadja Swarovski, the company’s head of corporate communications and design services, “We wanted to translate the forward-thinking design DNA and technical expertise within our brand, as well as the energy of the creative talent, into a collection of luxurious and covetable objects.” For the debut, the company collaborated with nine of the world’s leading designers for crystal objects that are remarkable for their artistry and technologically advanced design. Included in the collection is a chessboard combining maps of Manhattan and Milan designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, as well as a series of sculptural candle holders from Kim Thomé. Most noteworthy in the collection is the Crista centerpiece by the late architect Zaha Hadid. It utilizes Swarovski’s groundbreaking Wave Cut technique, which “combines cutting-edge computer technology with mechanical engineering to cut curved forms in crystal,” says Swarovski. “The wave cutting technique took 10 years to develop, and only two people in the world are able to skillfully use the machine,” she adds. “We were all so heartbroken by Zaha Hadid’s passing, but it seems fitting that she was the first person to use this new technology with one of the final pieces she produced.” atelierswarovski.com

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With a neW book and a spate of retreats this fall, harvard’s Lama migmar TseTen shoWs boston men hoW to breathe. by Mia Zarrella

Lama’s oders: Meditation every day keeps the stress away, says Harvard’s Lama Migmar Tseten (inset above), who shares his secrets to a peaceful life at multiple Sakya Institute events this fall.

For most alpha males, the idea of meditating in lieu of, say, dominating the golf course or controlling the boardroom has little appeal. If so, it may only be because these hotshot guys have yet to meet Lama Migmar Tseten, the Buddhist Chaplain of Harvard University and founder of Cambridge’s Sakya Institute for Buddhist Studies. Along with spearheading a variety of meditation retreats open to the public this fall, Lama Migmar

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has published a new book, Shri Chakrasamvara Body Mandala, a guide to spiritual empowerment aimed to help you achieve an enlightened, productive state. Meditation, says Lama Migmar, fights stress—and wins.

also greatly increase our emotion regulation.”

What are the benefits of meditation? “We become more present and more attuned to our bodies. It can help eliminate physical stress and tension and improve sleep. Meditation can

Are there special benefits for men? “In Buddhist practice there is an emphasis on balancing [our] masculine and feminine energies. Meditation helps integrate these and

How do we begin? “You can begin tonight! Sit cross-legged in a comfortable position and take a few minutes to follow your breath.”

correct imbalances. It calms our destructive emotions like anger and cultivates more mindfulness.” Any advice for workaholics? “There is an old saying: ‘If you have little time, meditate for 15 minutes a day. If you have no time, meditate for an hour a day.’ Tibetan Buddhism is not only for ourselves [but] for all beings.” 59 Church St., Ste. 3, 617256-3904; sakya.net

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The 2016 BMW i8 is noT your average hippy hybrid. by RobeRt CoCuzzo

Stick the Batmobile’s tailpipe into a circuit breaker and you get the BMW i8, a truly electrifying sports car that’s easy on the eyes and the environment. With the silky, sexy lines of a Bugatti Veyron and the plug-in power of a Tesla, the i8 is redefining what it means

to be green. But unlike the Elon Musk–mobile, the i8 doesn’t run on electricity alone. Instead, the front wheels are powered by an electric battery while the back run off a three-cylinder, twin-turbocharged engine, which means this hybrid packs 357 horses

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that can gallop at astounding speeds (0–60 in 4.2 seconds). By 2020, BMW claims it’ll have up to 750 horses packed into the i8, allowing it to push speeds that’ll snap your eyelids back like window blinds. Beyond its eco-friendly footprint, one must marvel

at the i8’s futuristic design. Made of lightweight aluminum and carbon fiber–reinforced plastic, the i8 epitomizes aerodynamics. Even its vents are designed to open and close strategically to minimize unneeded drag. Its doors open butterfly-style to

reveal an interior drenched in sophistication. Slide behind the wheel: Its hybrid engine purring with power, the i8 leaves little question that the future is here. Herb Chambers BMW of Boston, 1168 Commonwealth Ave., 617-731-1700; herb chambersbmw.com

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Doing it all: Rocketing from 0–60 in 4.2 seconds while cruising at 76 m.p.g., the electric-and-twinturbocharged BMW i8 hybrid gives the green-thumb Boston speedhead the best of both worlds.

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THE guidE: SCENE FRom THE BAck BAy To THE NoRTH END: BosToN’s vERy BEsT EATs AND DRiNks.

B&g oyster Bar Enjoy an exquisite raw bar and seafood menu at this intimate south End spot. 550 Tremont St., 617-4230550; bandgoysters.com

Bar Boulud This hip bistro, located in the mandarin oriental Hotel, serves chef Daniel Boulud’s more casual fare, including seafood, burgers, and charcuterie. 776 Boylston St., 617-5358800; barboulud.com

Bastille Kitchen Don’t let the name fool you: The French fare in this converted factory in the the innovation District is as contemporary as it gets. 49 Melcher St., 617-5568000; bastillekitchen.net

Bistro du Midi This bistro offers authentic cuisine from the south of France and head-on views of the Public Garden. 272 Boylston St., 617-4267878; bistrodumidi.com

Boston chops This modern south End steakhouse features high ceilings, wood-rich décor, and nose-to-tail cooking. 1375 Washington St., 617227-5011; bostonchops.com

the capital grille This Back Bay institution is the classic, go-to fine dining steakhouse in town. 900 Boylston St., 617-2628900; thecapitalgrille.com

davio’s An upscale Northern italian steakhouse, Davio’s is also home to one of Boston’s most extensive wine lists. 75 Arlington St., 617-357-4810; davios.com

eastern standard classic New England cuisine mingles with standout French- and italian-inspired dishes and masterful cocktails at this kenmore square jewel. 528 Commonwealth Ave., 617-532-9100; eastern standardboston.com

grill 23 & Bar This ever-elegant steakhouse is celebrated for its surf-and-turf specialties. 161 Berkeley St., 617-5422255; grill23.com

la voile Authentic French dishes (salade Lyonnaise, moules frites, boeuf bourguignon) find their home in this cozy Back Bay bistro. 261 Newbury St., 617-5874200; lavoileboston.net

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Barbara Lynch’s south End spot for upscale fare also offers weekly butchery lessons. 552 Tremont St., 617-423-4800; thebutcher shopboston.com

This three-story eatery features some of Boston’s best fresh seafood—and fantastic harbor views. 270 Northern Ave., 617-4772900; legalseafoods.com

cafe escadrille

Mistral

The classic offerings are complemented by the timeless décor, which includes a long mahogany bar. (Popular for events and weddings!) 26 Cambridge St., Burlington, 781-2731916; cafeescadrille.com

The light Provençal fare of this south End bistro matches its airy and elegant setting. 223 Columbus Ave., 617-8679300; mistralbistro.com

no. 9 parK Try this Beacon Hill classic

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for its elegant prix-fixe tasting and bar menus. 9 Park St., 617-742-9991; no9park.com

oaK long Bar & Kitchen Handcrafted cocktails and farm-to-table fare abound at this American brasserie in the Fairmont copley Plaza. 138 St James Ave., 617-585-7222; oaklong barkitchen.com

ocean priMe steak and fish—in a polished dining room—are the dual foci of this modern American eatery. 140 Seaport Blvd., 617-6701345; ocean-prime.com

row 34

190 Newbury St., 617236-0990; stephanies restaurantgroup.com

strip By strega Located in the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, this Northern italian steakhouse boasts a super-glam dining room. 64 Arlington St., 617-456-5300; strip bystregaboston.com

toro chef ken oringer brings the south of spain to the south End, serving up modern and traditional spanish tapas. 1704 Washington St., 617-5364300; toro-restaurant.com

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A “working man’s oyster bar,” Row 34 pairs raw seafood with another Boston specialty: craft beer. 383 Congress St., 617-553-5900; row34.com

Trade’s varied mediterranean menu accentuates the region’s small-plates tradition, here in a modern and stylish setting. 540 Atlantic Ave., 617-451-1234; trade-boston.com

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yvonne’s

Enjoy exceptional italian cuisine in a subdued and elegant setting next to the Prudential center. 1 Huntington Ave., 617-4124600; sorellinaboston.com

Boston’s self-proclaimed supper club offers a dark, refined setting in which to enjoy its “feasts” and “social plates.” 2 Winter Pl., 617-267-0047; yvonnesboston.com

stephanie’s on newBury stephanie’s is a classic Boston restaurant for American fare, with outdoor patio seating.

drink aliBi Enjoy some of Boston’s

finest cocktails amid celebrity mugshots in this trendy lounge in the former jailhouse-turnedswank Liberty Hotel. 215 Charles St., 857-241-1144; alibiboston.com

Bristol Bar Enjoy the elegant surroundings (backlit bar, tufted leather armchairs) and stunning views of the Public Garden. 200 Boylston St., 617-351-2037; fourseasons.com/boston

the hawthorne A gorgeous, modern space with the cozy feel of a living room, The Hawthorne mixes the city’s tastiest craft cocktails. 500A Commonwealth Ave., 617-532-9150; thehawthornebar.com

the lounge at the godfrey At the mod-posh Godfrey Hotel, this lounge is a relaxing hot spot in the heart of the city. 505 Washington St., 617-8042000; godfreyhotel boston.com

w lounge Relax by the fireplace with signature craft cocktails and creative small plates in the Theater District’s W Hotel. 100 Stuart St., 617261-8700; wboston.com

west to (far) east Japanese izakaya—an informal, booze-friendly gastropub experience—lands in downtown Boston with Pabu. Located in the Millennium Tower, the second location of chef Michael Mina and sushi chef Ken Tominaga’s SF–based concept will combine old-world Japanese charm with more modern fare and flair. With a menu including robatayaki (tableside barbecue), small plates like ahi tuna poke and grilled octopus, and large plates like miso black cod, it’s the perfect spot to spark your culinary curiosity—and throw back a pint or two… 1 Franklin St.; michaelmina.net

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fashion akris Architecturally inspired womenswear with a modern twist is this classically posh Swiss line’s expertise. 29 Newbury St., 617-536-6225; akris.ch

bloominGdale’s The storied department store sports personal shopping services and ubercool, exclusive boutiques. 225 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill, 617-6306000; bloomingdales.com

brooks broThers The American-prep staple gets a contemporary kick from its new creative director, Zac posen. 46 Newbury St., 617-2672600; brooksbrothers.com

burberry For more from the old Empire, head down the street (or over to Copley place) to this iconic london fashion house for refined outerwear, apparel, and accessories. 2 Newbury St., 617-236-1000; burberry.com

Chanel This legendary parisian brand’s boston boutique flaunts its own daring-yetforever classic aesthetic of luxury ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances, and jewelry. 6 Newbury St., 617-859-0055; chanel.com

diane von fursTenberG Expect splashy separates and accessories alongside dVF’s signature wrap dresses, plus this season’s must-have geometric jumpsuits. 73 Newbury St., 617-247-7300; dvf.com

dolCe & Gabbana indulge in dolce & Gabbana’s high-fashion

clothing, luxury leather goods, and extravagant jewelry and accessories. 11 Newbury St., 857-2540669; dolcegabbana.com

GiorGio armani Season after season, Armani sizzles with striking silhouettes, top-shelf tailoring, and the ultimate elegance in workwear-toeveningwear fashions. 22 Newbury St., 617-2673200; armani.com

GuCCi The home of high-end italian-made apparel and leather goods, Gucci also offers jewelry, watches, and footwear in its back bay boutique. 800 Boylston St., 617-247-3000; gucci.com

Guess For all-American fashion, Guess is a casual-chic go-to for men’s and women’s clothing and accessories, from classic denim to high-fashion dresses and jackets. 80 Newbury St., 617-236-4147; guess.com

hermès The parisian brand delivers boston-ready luxury accessories and leather goods for men and women, straight from Rue du Faubourg Saint–honoré. 320 Boylston St., 617-4828707; hermes.com

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salvaTore ferraGamo Famous for footwear, this Florentine brand also offers high-end ready-towear, leather goods, and accessories. 100 Huntington Ave., 617-859-4924; ferragamo.com

vinCe Shop for effortlessly sophisticated basics— think cashmere sweaters, T-shirts, boots, tops—at either of Vince’s back bay stores. 71 Newbury St., 617-279-0659; vince.com

JEWELry adamas fine Jewelry This fine-jewelry standby is especially renowned for its custom-designed pieces. 23 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands, 617-558-8899; adamasfinejewelry.com

watches, engagement rings, and other fine (often diamond-studded) pieces. 333 Washington St., 617227-3724; barmakian.com

david yurman American jewelry designer david yurman’s signature cable bracelets are exemplars of elevated new England style. Copley Place, 617-236-8777; davidyurman.com

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Joseph Gann Jewelers Joseph Gann includes men’s and women’s jewelry as well as fine china and crystal. 387 Washington St., 617-426-4932; josephgann.com

royal Jewelers

True to its name, this shop was responsible for bringing many high-end designer European watch brands to boston. 232 Newbury St., 617-2629798; europeanwatch.com

Royal Jewelers stocks large collections of Swiss watches, designer jewelry, bridal collections, and much more. 58 Main St., Andover, 978-475-3330; royaljewelers.com

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sidney Thomas

This italian, gold-focused jewelry line is beloved for its creative and innovative takes on classic styles. 387 Washington St.; fope.com

With locations all over the East Coast, this retailer specializes in brilliant jewels and ultrafine watches. 800 Boylston St., 131, 617-262-0935; sidneythomas.com

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Alexis bittar’s intricate fine-jewelry designs go for an updated-vintage look. 130 Newbury St., 617-2360505; alexisbittar.com

“The world’s most perfectly cut diamond,” this jewelry collection specializes in engagement and wedding pieces. 99 Summer St., Ste. 400, 617-523-5588; heartsonfire.com

barmakian Jewelers

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This brother-sister team—a

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division of Adamas Jewelers—represents Adamas quality but with an updated flair. 180 Linden St., Wellesley, 781-4161800; trustyourimpulse.com

Tiffany & Co. The country’s preeminent jeweler for nearly 180 years, Tiffany is beyond famous for its signature lines of fine jewelry—and its instantly recognizable baby-blue packaging. 100 Huntington Ave., 617-3530222; tiffany.com

riCCardi browse an eclectic mix of designer apparel, sportswear, and jeans for men and women in Riccardi’s hip, two-story boutique. 116 Newbury St., 617-266-3158; riccardiboston.com

saks fifTh avenue The historic department store has stood as a fashion industry pillar since it first opened in new york in 1924. The Shops at Prudential Center, 617-262-

boston baubles Built on exceptional customer service, Royal Jewelers opened its doors in Andover in 1948. Offering top-ofthe-line designer jewelry from the likes of David Yurman, Marco Bicego, Michael Beaudry, and Roberto Coin, as well as beautiful Swiss timepieces from master-makers like Breguet, Cartier, IWC, Panerai, Piaget, and Omega, the family shop also carries locally based designers such as Hearts on Fire and Talia Don. Complete with a full-service staff, it’s Boston’s for-us-by-us place for all things jewelry. 58 Main St., Andover, 978-475-3300; royaljewelers.com

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THE guidE: SPACE FroM interior Decorating to lanDScape DeSign: WelcoMe to your Mega-HoMe Makeover.

home design

800-842-5275; clarkeliving.com

CHriStopHer peaCoCk

importing handmade rugs from india, pakistan, and nepal, Dover rug offers a wide selection of intricate pieces, as well as custom options. 390 Stuart St., 617266-3600; doverrug.com

finelineS its portfolio of global projects establishes Finelines as an expert in commercial and residential custom drapery. 77 Walnut St., Peabody, 978-9777357; finelines.com

galerie d’orSay With a variety of masterful artworks and custom services, this gallery can help you curate a unique art collection. 33 Newbury St., 617-266-8001; galeriedorsay.com

katHleen Hay deSignS this distinguished design firm specializes in residential projects on nantucket. 508-228-1219; kathleen haydesigns.com

liz Caan interiorS never shying away from bold colors and modern furniture, liz caan’s home spaces are both visually interesting and physically inviting. 1066 Centre St., Newton Centre, 617-2440424; lizcaan.com

ReTAiL Clarke Design your dream kitchen with the high-end appliances and kitchenware found in the clarke showroom. 7 Tide, 7 Tide St.,

landry & arCari the intimate service of this family-run carpet gallery can help you find the perfect rug for any space in your home. 333 Stuart St., 617-399-6500; landryandarcari.com

mitCHell gold + BoB williamS these premier home furnishers offer everything from gorgeous upholstery and photography and wall art to furniture such as tables, storage, rugs, and lighting. 142 Berkeley St., 617-266-0075; mgbw home.com

new england nurSerieS a family-owned business, garden center new england nurseries will help you discover plants that attract butterflies or appeal to full sun. 216 Concord Road, Bedford, 781-275-2525; new englandnurseries.com

SplaSH this premier retailer offers luxury kitchen and bath outfittings. 244 Needham St., Newton, 617-332-6662; splashspritzo.com

ver-tex Find the answers to your natural-light problems with ver-tex’s wide selection of stunning window treatments and shading options. 263 Summer St., 781-332-3030; shadelight solutions.com

wood-mode increase your storage in style with Wood-Mode’s unique custom cabinetry. 1069 Washington St., Newton, 617-244-3993; wood-mode.com

BUiLdeRs all pro CHimney SweepS From construction to sweeps, all pro focuses on all things chimney and hearth. 236 Newport Ave., South Attleboro, 509-399-6297; allpro chimneysweeps.com

fallon development

781-861-9500; morehouse macdonald.com

Fallon’s experienced team of architects, builders, and designers makes for superlative custom homes. 171 Reservoir St., Needham Heights, 781-237-0505; fallon customhomes.com

S+H ConStruCtion

fBn ConStruCtion a premier building and remodeling company, FBn construction specializes in custom renovations, additions, and complete new builds in greater Boston and the cape. 17 Wolcott Ct., Hyde Park, 617-333-6800; fbn construction.com

HigHland development

S+H prides itself on customer relations, craftsmanship, and carrying out projects on time and on budget. 26 New St., Ste. 2, Cambridge, 617-876-8286; shconstruction.com

Sanford CuStom BuilderS Serving Weston, Wellesley, and Metrowest Boston, Sanford works closely with clients on each custom build, renovation, and addition. 310 Washington St., Ste. 202, Wellesley Hills, 781-416-7007; sanfordcustom.com

Sea-dar ConStruCtion

Highland boasts a long and diverse portfolio, having constructed several “dream homes” in greater Boston. 98 Winchester St., Medford, 781-393-0006; highlanddevelopment.net

Sea-Dar follows the direction of its own slogan— “building trust”—by keeping projects on time and on budget, ensuring each client’s satisfaction. 46 Waltham St., 617-4230870; seadar.com

moreHouSe maCdonald and aSSoCiateS

woodmeiSter maSter BuilderS

By understanding each client’s vision and style, MMa is able to tailor its design expertise for each and every project. 3 Bow St., Lexington,

From residential construction to custom cabinetry, Woodmeisters can handle all of a project’s woodworking needs. 1317 Washington St., 617-4232900; woodmeister.com

poggenpoHl this kitchen design studio specializes in remodeling— your dream kitchen awaits. 135 Newbury St., 617-2365253; poggenpohl.com

roCHe BoBoiS this high-end shop sources modern furniture from designers all over the world. 2 Avery St., 617-742-9611; roche-bobois.com

Simon pearCe From glassware to

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lifetime design Placing an emphasis on American-made craftsmanship and strong natural materials, Room & Board produces furniture to last. The varied indoor and outdoor pieces— from tables and chairs to bureaus and lighting—are timeless in their expressions of the 20th century’s strongest and most beloved modern design movements, such as Shaker, Asian, Danish, and Arts & Crafts. Housed in the Sherman Building, the five-floor showroom is sure to inspire your inner interior designer. 375 Newbury St., 617-351-0020; roomandboard.com

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this designer’s smart, classic, refined designs are brilliantly executed in interior spaces. 1 Design Center Pl., Ste. 635, 888-889-8891; peacockhome.com

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pottery, wood to metal, Simon pearce offers stunning pieces to accent your home. 103 Newbury St., 617-450-8388; simonpearce.com

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INVITED

Jamie Schnitzer, Emily Kachinsky, and Kristen Owens

Alisa Kapinos, Jessica Diaz, and Abby Cushman

Tina Kelly and Michael Latchford

Roche Bobois and Boston Common hosted “French Art de Vivre,” an evening celebrating French design and fashion. The reception showcased the high-end furniture label’s latest design collection in addition to a Chanel beauty and fragrance bar courtesy of Neiman Marcus and informal modeling of J. Mendel’s latest ready-to-wear pieces. Guests enjoyed wines by Gerard Bertrand, hors d’oeuvres by William Ference Catering, and live sketching by fashion illustrator Holly Nichols.

Tavi De La Rosa, Kelsa Phaneuf, Pierre Berardo, Daniel Kramer, Emmanuelle Accad, and Kate Tracey Darrel Sweet, Paula Pomponio, and Steve Mardem Jo Trompet and Matt McGuirk

Bob Raimondo, Nichole Nemeth, and Kate McGarr

Hely Nguyen, Karishma Desai, and Stephen Hall

Sarah Quinlan and Katie Penney

Valéry Freland and Emeline Michel

Mariana Gutheim and David Guerra

BASTILLE DAY AT FRENCH CULTURAL CENTER

Catheline van den Branden and Jeffrey Plunkett

Aurélie Galois and Michael Oualid

Judith and JeanFrançois Guillou

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The French Cultural Center on Marlborough Street held its annual Bastille Day celebration. The center dedicated the evening to the victims of the tragic Bastille Day terrorist attack in Nice, France. Before the night’s performers took to the stage the commemoration included a moment of silence and the singing of La Marseillaise.

Matthew McGinnis and Alicia Piedalue

Donald and Heather Flower with Florence Bourgeois and MaryAnn Sorel

PHOTOGRAPHY BY RYAN STRANZ (ROCHE BOBOIS); ROGER FARRINGTON (BASTILLE DAY). OPPOSITE PAGE: MICHAEL BLANCHARD AND HILARY SCOTT (TANGLEWOOD); NICHOLAS HUNT AND THEO WARGO FOR GETTY IMAGES AT THE 2016 NANTUCKET FILM FESTIVAL (FILM FESTIVAL)

‘FRENCH ART DE VIVRE’ AT ROCHE BOBOIS

Mark Volpe, Jill Horner, and Yo-Yo Ma

Alli and Bill Achtmeyer

Richard Dix, Gregory Bulger, Lina Plantilla, and Eduardo Plantilla

TANGLEWOOD OPENING NIGHT The Boston Symphony Orchestra celebrated the start of its Tanglewood season with an opening night program featuring violinist Joshua Bell—his 28th consecutive summer at Tanglewood—as soloist in Saint-Saëns’s “Violin Concerto No. 3.” Canadian conductor Jacques Lacombe opened the program with Ravel’s colorful “Alborada del gracioso” and closed with Prokofiev’s “Symphony No. 5.” A preceding gala fundraiser raised $475,000 for the music venue. The more than 400 guests included event co-chairs Gregory Bulger, Richard Dix, and Lina and Eduardo Plantilla, along with BSO board chairs Bill Achtmeyer with wife Alli, board president Paul Buttenwieser with wife Katie, managing director Mark Volpe, overseer Jill Horner with husband and star cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and trustee Joyce Linde.

Jacques Lacombe and Joshua Bell

Sara Perles and Chase Womack

Sanford and Isanne Fisher

Joyce Linde and Tom Patti

Molly Shannon and Oliver Stone

Sarah Megan Thomas

Becky and Doug Gladstone

Zachary Quinto and Miles McMillan

Maris Curran and Irene Taylor Brodsky

NANTUCKET FILM FESTIVAL The annual Nantucket Film Festival celebrated award winners for narrative, documentary, and short films. The comedic drama Other People, written and directed by Chris Kelly and starring Molly Shannon, won best narrative feature while Life, Animated, directed by Roger Ross Williams, won best documentary feature. Tel Aviv on Fire, written by Sameh Zoabi and Dan Kleinman, took top prize as winner of the feature screenplay competition. Notable guests included Oliver Stone, Bennett Miller, Seth Meyers, and more.

Bailee Madison

Raul Esparza and Bill Curran

Mike Birbiglia and Seth Meyers

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Robert and Erica Mason with Noah Schneiderman

Bob and Amy Cavilla

BOSTON POPS AND MEGAN HILTY AT CASTLE HILL

Frank Gring, Kimberlea Jeffries, Molly Gring, and Stephen Jeffries

The Trustees—Massachusetts’s largest conservation and preservation nonprofit— welcomed more than 5,000 members and guests to celebrate its 125th anniversary with a spectacular concert featuring the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and Tony-nominated actress and singer Megan Hilty at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate. After the show, VIPs enjoyed coffee and dessert courtesy of Fireside Catering and a meet-and-greet with Hilty.

Cheryl Fiandaca, Kate Redding, Katie Mazurek Whitman, Joe Romanelli, and Susan Tran

Matt Burns and Bianca Delagarza

Katie Werbowski, Jason Solowski, and Kerry Kavanaugh

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Suzi South with Stephanie and Clem Benenson and Zachary South Jared Bowen and Barbara Erickson

Emily Ackerman and Dana Searle

AQUITAINE REOPENING PARTY The Aquitaine Group celebrated the reopening of its flagship restaurant, Aquitaine Bar à Vin Bistro, located in the South End. After an extensive five-month renovation, the team served guests complimentary Perrier-Jouët champagne, signature French cocktails, and small bites from chef de cuisine Bob Krajewski. Partners Seth Woods, Jeff Gates, and Matt Burns, along with operating partner Chris Glionna and general manager Emily Ackerman, hosted the event. Attendees included Amanda Hark and Jeff Osborne of Hark + Osborne, the design team behind Aquitaine, along with Scott Kearnan, Janet Wu, Kerry Kavanaugh, Jenny Johnson, Bianca Delagarza, Elisha Daniels, Cheryl Fiandaca, and Susan Tran.

Phillip Saul, Amanda Hark, Jeff Osborne, and Marci Duarte

Jenny Johnson and Seth Woods

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Bob and Jill Gallery with Mayor Marty Walsh

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David and Holly Bruce

The trustees of the Boston Public Library and the directors of the BPL Foundation hosted an opening gala and preview of the renovation of the Central Library in Copley Square. The event included remarks by Mayor Marty Walsh, a performance by the Boston Children’s Chorus, a seated dinner in historic Bates Hall, and dancing in the renovated Johnson building. Proceeds supported the Foundation’s Library Programs Fund for programs across the city’s library system.

Pat Brophy, Maureen Anderson, and Bill Rawn

Maureen Harrington and John Hailer

Lynn Dale and Frank Wisneski

Christa and Jeff Hawkins

Alexander and Lianne Leventhal with Ben and Tonya Mezrich

Molly McCarthy with Lisa and Bill Vanderwiel Kelly Jadlonski and Jacqueline Neven

The Esplanade Friends Council, a group that supports the Charles River Esplanade, hosted the Esplanade Dock Party for friends and supporters of the Esplanade Association. More than 200 guests enjoyed dinner, drinks, music, and dancing on the docks of the Charles River Boathouse. The event raised more than $30,000 for the Lotta Fountain Restoration Project, which aims to fully restore the Esplanade’s Lotta Fountain.

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Charles Kouyoumjian and Ed Davis

Kim Molino and Kim Simpson

Aaron and Jenna Bates

Charles River Boathouse

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who is the Mit entrepreneur with a knack for Making Money as well as breaking up Marriages? the gifted business tycoon is on his third coMpany… and third new girlfriend— a.k.a. soMeone else’s ex-wife.

is the top-tier sashimi bar and izakaya that is quietly becoming known as one of the best restaurants not just in boston but in the world? the subterranean space is expanding quickly, but can barely keep up with the demand from global business leaders and lovebirds.

when will this dynaMo back bay couple hit it big with their fabulous spirit? or shall we say spirits? the high profile lawyer and his elite athlete wife have banded together to launch a Mad cool line of ruM, whiskey, and brandy.

which gazillionaire soon-to-bedivorcée has taken up landlord-ing? turns out, despite her alleged $24 million Weston estate, she nickel-and-dimes her tenants With every home maintenance issue in her rentals, Which are in decadesold shoddy shape. shame!

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would anyone pay $10K for a pair of sneaKers? why not, says one très chic fashionista, who recently acquired a one-ofa-Kind handpainted set of KicKs at a charity auction. she promptly placed them front and center in her sneaKer closet/ former wine cellar.

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