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The Chic

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Local designer puts his magic into a celebrity home. Turning a modest residence into a showstopping piece of art through and through.

15 Cycle Sisters

Taking your exercise regime to another level. These sisters brought the party to Folsom to mix up the routine.

60 Big Sur

Our travel editors made the trek to Big Sur to give us the rundown on the area and its pristine scene.

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LAVISH contents 15 | Lavish on Locals CYCLE SISTERS

18 | Lavish on Locals FALL FINDS

22 | Lavish on Locals BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

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33 | Reside STYLE TRENDS

65 | Sip & Savor BOUCANES SMOKEHOUSE

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PUBLISHER Lauren Sturman

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Armando Garcia GRAPHIC DESIGN Eddie Love

SPORTS & LEISURE TRAVEL EDITOR Don Jackson

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Don & Ann Jackson Nick Dedier Matt Kramer Benjamin Moore Michelle Finders Donna Huston

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OH, OCTOBER… HOW WE MISSED YOU!

Fall is finally in the air and the first hints of autumn are making their mark. The trees are changing color, the hills are turning green and it’s safe to say you can find pumpkin spiced anything wherever you go. What I love most about this time of year, is the cooler weather and brisk evenings. Gone are the 100 degree scorchers, and out are the boots, scarves and cozy accessories. October also marks one of my favorite issues of the year; our annual Home edition with our second issue of Reside! Our team put together some really fun style ideas for the home and our friend Nar Bustamante shares his latest in Sacramento design. Appropriately named The Chic Entertainer, Nar and his team had the privilege of designing and completely transforming a local public figure’s home from the ground up. A completely new esthetic and beautiful home for this awesome, Sacramento family. This month our fashion spread spotlighted Apricot Lane Boutique in Folsom. Some great fall finds as we transition into the new season as we introduced our latest addition to our family of Lavish models, Adrienne Reed. This beauty is not only looks, she is also a standout public service and government attorney. Adrienne first got into the profession for her love of law, but also for her genuine interest of helping people. If that wasn’t impressive enough, she is also fluent in French. Amazing! Flip over to our “Law of Attraction” spread for more of this extraordinary woman. We are also excited to take you all along the journey to Big Sur! Our Getaway feature this month jets to the pristine coastline for some fun on the beach and through the menus of the area’s top restaurants. Our travel editors personally go to each location to give us their first-hand recommendations. If that doesn’t make you hungry, turn over to our Sip & Savor feature of Boucanes Smokehouse. If you like barbeque, you need to make the drive for this gem as they bring their business back home to the hills. As always, thank you for your loyal readership and see you in November!

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LOL lavish on locals Very quickly, this team of sisters brought their idea into motion with the first TEAMride, and then just last year, a second location in Midtown opened up. Following the great success of these two studios, a third location came to our community in Broadstone Marketplace, Folsom in August. Michelle Katnik, middle sister and instructor, lived in New York where the newest trend was boutique fitness. She explains, “I specifically fell in love with the spin culture out there and was always so disappointed when I would come home to visit and could never find comparable spin classes.” The great success of the three studios in the Sacramento area is evidence of the popular trend that has been created with boutique style fitness. What TEAMride gives their riders is personal attention and a close-knit community. Michelle, extremely proud of the community she and her sisters have created, says, “This company was started by my sisters and me with love and family at the forefront. That love now extends into our unbelievable TEAMride community. Our riders have become family.” With this new and exciting take on the spin experience, TEAMride pushes you to your edge in one exhilarating workout on their custom orange bikes. Not only will you be burning calories and fat, but you’ll also be toning your body with the incorporation of abdominal work and weights in their signature 45-minute workout. Each instructor has his or her own distinctive style (and music), but all are trained to give you both a fun and high intensity ride. The company is family grounded in health, fitness, and fun. As co-owner Teresa KatnikSantarosa describes it, each class is “a total party”. While the East Sac studio will always hold a special place in their hearts, being where it all started, and Midtown being the largest, the sisters are thrilled for the expansion to Folsom. “Folsom has given us the opportunity to branch outside of Sacramento for the fist time, which has been SUPER exciting!” says 16

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A certain aesthetic choice plays into the design of the many houses overlooking the rolling landscape of the Sacramento region; an often varied clientele, individual sensibilities, unique tastes, and specific housing needs all play a role in the variety of homes available. As time passes, individual tastes change, houses change hands, and sometimes a complete or partial aesthetic and functional change is in order. Nar Bustamante, a Sacramento area resident since 1999 and President and Founder of Nar’s Fine Carpentry, Inc., knows this. To that end, he and his team of designers, carpenters and specialists recently oversaw the overhaul of the residence of a local public figure in Sacramento. The home remodel started simply, from a basic builder ranch style house, which Nar’s team envisioned remodeling as a celebration of curves and light. Practically, there were two major areas of the project’s focus: The Kitchen and The Master Bathroom.

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To do this, Nar Fine Carpentry sought to create a lavish entertainment aesthetic throughout, high levels of daily functionality, accentuation and celebration of the kitchen’s tall ceilings and high architecture, a layout that would bring in large amounts of daylight, the use of modern materials throughout the project area that would not require regular maintenance and would make for easy cleaning. In addition, they wanted to add modern edge and style to the kitchen while maintaining a classic feel, and to create an effortless traffic flow with the rest of the house. Certain challenges, such as maintaining the original architectural aesthetic while bringing in more daylight through windows

“When designing a space for a client, our goal has always been to provide a comprehensive vision,” Nar Bustamante, President at Nar Fine Carpentry explained.

“We’re not just creating kitchens and baths; we’re creating environments where real life happens.”

and not over spreading the furniture placement while working with open spaces and large ceilings presented themselves. To this end, Nar Fine Carpentry added three windows up high to reflect the slope of the ceiling, a large picture window in front of the sink and a French slider to bring in more light. Bustamante's team created more seating in the kitchen space, and added new flooring in and around the kitchen to create a seamless flow and open up the space in an inviting way to guests. A built-in bistro and integrated breakfast table were added, along with an “L” shaped island, with capacity for seven. In crafting the perfect kitchen, Nar Fine Carpentry used Columbia frameless

cabinetry in walnut above the preparation sink, finished off with center panels of metal mesh and interior illumination to create an appreciable glow for the glassware. A puzzle style countertop using two Dekton colors helped integrate the modern conceptual design with the kitchen’s classic feel. Further, to celebrate the space without cramping it, oversized island pendants were hung in the kitchen. The next area for renovation was the Master Bathroom. “The clients envisioned a classic, yet contemporary master bathroom that would transport them into a ‘spa-like’ atmosphere,” Bustamante said. “They requested separate His/Her vanity areas with plenty of storage, a large curb-less shower area with bench seating and deep soaking tub.” Marble tile by Porcelanosa was utilized in variant sizes and textures on the floors and walls to, again, blend the classic with the contemporary aesthetic. Faceted marble mosaic was employed in the tile to create a brilliant sparkle effect on contact with sunlight, achieving a relaxing magical feel. Gradients of blue and grey were utilized in the walls to create a relaxing atmosphere, calmed further by the view of a small Japanese maple tree, directly visible from the soaking tub. The right admixture of windows and privacy were achieved through careful utility of horizontal windows. In addition to the Master Bedroom, a Powder Room was set up next to the Great Room. The design here was such that it was separate from the rest of the home. “This Powder Room was created to exude simple classic elegance, with a subtle whimsical feel,” Bustamante explained.

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To that end, modern materials and composition were employed to create a dynamic feeling space. The atmosphere, flanked with a rich gray paint and softening greens, was punctuated by hand hammered nickel vessel sink atop a mitered Dekton counter. The sink faucet was intentionally crafted to create whimsical asymmetry according to Bustamante who added that the “Grapes” by Sonneman pendants completed the eccentric atmosphere. LED lighting, abalone shells and mirrors all play a role in the newly designed Powder Room, which Bustamante described as consisting of simple sophistication with an underlying current of the classically modern. “When designing a space for a client, our goal has always been to provide a comprehensive vision,” Bustamante explained. “We’re not just creating kitchens and baths; we’re creating environments where real life happens.” The NFC team said the groups’ favorite design elements include the Dekton Puzzle counter, which they admitted was a challenging but rewarding creative project, the outside fire-pit and waterfall lounge area, and the entry curved wall utilizing Porcelanosa tile. As with every project to which Nar Fine Carpentry lends 42

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its craft and expert sense, the group worked with the client to select furnishings and design elements that spoke to them on a level that would support the client’s unique vision of where they wanted to spend their day to day time. Realizing a large scale renovation project in an already established house can be a unique challenge. But challenges aside, Nar Fine Carpentry delivered on their client’s vision; an ability to deliver which has kept them in business and dedicated to the craft. Outside of the results of their work, which speak for themselves, this is perhaps best exemplified by a quote from Nar Fine Carpentry’s website: “Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.” MORE INFORMATION ABOUT NAR FINE CARPENTRY CAN BE FOUND AT:

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LEGAL: LOW-FLOW TOILETS TO BECOME LAW BUT IT ISN'T A POINT-OF-SALE REQUIREMENT

On Jan. 1, 2017 homeowners of single-family properties across the state will be required to install water-conserving plumbing fixtures (WCP fixtures) if the property was built before 1994. This is not a pointof sale requirement. It is simply required by virtue of owning a home. In other words, if you own a home, the installation of WCP fixtures will be required-regardless of whether you are selling your home or not (California Civil Code §1101.1 through §1101.9).  LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | OCTOBER 2016

RESIDE real estate If you own a single-family home built before 1994, what fixtures must be installed? The law calls for installation of WCP fixtures when the existing plumbing fixtures use more than the following amounts of water: 1. Any toilet manufactured to use more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush. 2. Any urinal manufactured touse more than one gallon of water per flush. 3. Any showerhead manufactured to have a flow capacity of more than 2.5 gallons of water per minute. 4. Any interior faucet that emits more than 2.2 gallons of water per minute.

Can an owner comply by putting a brick in the toilet tank?

No. The law bases compliance on whether a toilet is manufactured to use more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush, regardless of the amount of water actually used. Therefore, displacing water in the tank with bricks, bottles or the installation/ adjustment of flush will not put you in compliance with this law, even though you might be saving just as much water.

The Role of Agents and Brokers

Because the WCP fixture law does not create a point-of-sale requirement, there is no obligation on either agents or bro kers to ensure that sellers or buyers install WCP fixtures. However, as in all transactions, agents should impress upon the seller the necessity of carefully and ac curately completing the appropriate disclosure forms. To be sure, this law it is specifically the seller that must make the disclosure. Earlier drafts of this law at tempted to make agents responsible for the disclosure, but these were removed from the final draft.

Disclosures for Single-Family Property Built Before 1994

In regard to a sale, this law requires three disclosures: 1. Disclosure of the legal requirement: First, the seller must disclose to the buyer in writing the legal requirement that the owner of the property must replace non compliant plumbing fixtures with WCP fixtures for properties built before 1994. 2. Disclosure of noncompliant fix tures: Second, the seller must disclose to the buyer in writing whether the real property includes any noncompliant 46

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plumbing fixtures. 3. The seller's affirmation: Third, when a Transfer Disclosure Statement (Form TDS) is required, the law calls on the seller to specifically affirm that the disclosures of the seller are not those of the agent, are not intended to be part of any contract, are not a warranty, and are not a substitute for the buyer's own inspections.

Disclosure of the Legal Requirement

For disclosing the legal requirement, the TDS clearly suffices. The fine print on the second page of the IDS discloses

lower right hand comer on the first page for''Water-conserving plumbing fixtures." If the seller has installed waterconserving plumbing fixtures, then it can be checked. The seller has not or does not know, it would be prudent to leave the box unchecked. So the question is whether leaving this box unchecked meets the seller's obliga tion to disclose noncompliant plumbing fixtures? Perhaps it does. By the end of the year, the C.A.R. Standard Forms Advisory Committee will address the issue and make a final determination as to whether any supplementary disclosure will be necessary. In any event, for transactions involving single-family properties in which a IDS is not required, the Exempt Seller Disclosure will be modified to allow the seller to meet the new disclosure obligations.

The Seller's Affirmation

For transactions involving a TDS, the law requires the seller to make the follow ing affirmations: 1. The seller's represen tations are not those of the agent. 2. The disclosure is not part of any contract be tween the buyer and seller. 3. The disclo sure is not a warranty by either the seller or agent. 4. And the disclosure does not substitute for the buyer's own inspections. Although these affirmations are re quired when a ms is required, the law has not written them directly into the ms. Instead, they will be addressed in the Seller Property Questionnaire (Form SPQ) for the December fonns release.

Are Local Ordinance Retrofit Laws Still in Force?

Although the WCP fixture law does not create a point-of-sale requirement, many localities have their own water-conserving plumbing fixture laws which do in fact cre ate point-of-sale requirements. It appears that the intent of the WCP fixhll's law was to grandfather in these local ordinances even though they might have less stringent standards than the state law as long as they were in effect before July 1, 2009. For example, pursuant to a law that became effective in 2000, the city of San Diego requires the seller to certify as a condition of sale that the plumbing fixtures are in compliance with its local law. This ordi nance applies to all buildings that receive water service from the city of San Diego, not just single-family properties. However, the San Diego ordinance also allows that toilets with a capacity of 3.5 gallons per flush or less need not be retrofitted. Even though this is a less stringent requirement than the state law, it is grandfathered in. Lastly, cities and counties are free to enact local ordinances establishing or promoting policies that result in a greater amount of water savings than the state law, and those local ordinances will not be superseded by this state law. Robert Bloom, Esq., is Counsel with C.A.R. 's Member Legal Seroices.

The RPA-CA and Installation of WCP Fmtures

the legal requirement that by 2017 single-fam ily properties built before 1994 must re place noncompliant plumbing fixtures. If the property is IDS exempt and no IDS is required, the Exempt Seller Disclosure (Form ESD) will be amended to include this language.

Disclosure of Noncompliant Plumbing Fixtures

However, for disclosure of noncompli ant plumbing fixtures, it's unclearwhether the TDS alone meets the seller's disclo sure duties. On the IDS there is a check box in the

If the parties do negotiate for installation of WCP fixtures, then the appropriate place on the Caljfomia Residential Pur chase Agreement (RPA-CA) to indicate this will be in paragraph 70 under "Other Costs." The agent may use the following language: "[Buyer or Seller shall pay for] ... the installation of water-conserving plumbing fixtures per Civil Code Section 1101.3 if required by law not to exceed the cost of$." The phrase "water conserving plumbing fixtures" is defined to mean plumbing fixtures in compliance with current, newconstruction, build ing standards (Civil Code 1101.3(e)). The suggested language on the contract, "If required by law," would leave open the possibility that the plumbing fixtures already meet the standards of the Civil Code Section 1101.3, and thus, there would be no obligation to upgrade them.

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THE CLUB COCKTAIL 2 oz Gin ¾ oz Grand Marnier ¾ oz Freshly pressed lime juice 1 dash Angostura Bitters

The perfect fall and winter treat, Gin creates some amazing cocktails to gather with friends and family to enjoy the upcoming brisk evenings. Gather, toast and enjoy!

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DIRECTIONS:

In a pint glass add spirits and mixers. Fill with ice and shake vigorously. Fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with lime wedge.

In a pint glass, add spirits and shake vigorously. Fine strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon disc or twist. To make honey syrup: combine equal parts honey to heated water and stir until honey is dissolved, let cool.

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COZY UP this  BY MICHELLE FINDERS

With the weather quickly changing to brisk evenings and cool mornings, there is no better way to keep warm than in the comfortability of your own home. Here are some fall tricks to stay cozy this fall and winter…

ADD A THROW BLANKET

Chunky knits are an ideal companion for chilly nights at home with a bottle of wine and a movie. Plus, they add a great pop of color or seasonal pattern to any space.

PILE ON THE PILLOWS

Paired with a warm blanket, pillows are your snuggle buddy during on the sofa busy work. Look for pillows with lots of texture, different shapes and colors, and possibly even larger firm ones for the floor.

GATHER AROUND THE HEARTH

There is nothing more inviting than the sound of a crackling fire this time of year! The perfect crowd pleaser, so be sure to add extra seating around your hearth or add photos to encourage conversation with guests.

LINE TABLES WITH FABRIC

Gone are the summer days of bare tables and fun glassware. Cover up your tables with chunky runners and add place settings with mugs for that perfect winter warm up.

CARVE OUT A READING NOOK

There is nothing more “homey” than snuggling up in your favorite corner with a cup of cocoa and a great book. Consider a spot with natural light or nearby a power source for lamp and easy charging. 50

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TRAVEL Big Sur

 BY DON AND ANN JACKSON

BIG VISTAS, BIG MEMORIES and BIG CONTRASTS 60

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A few weeks ago we had a lodge reservation to return to Big Sur but the recent forest fire found it closed and the area’s homes, resorts and businesses under threat of destruction. Loss of tourism dollars was devastating! Hopefully by the time this article hits the presses all will be back to normal so spread the word: Big Sur is back and tourism is so welcome and appreciated. There are certain places on this earth providing such special instances of memorable visuals and personal experiences they remain forever etched in your remembrance vault. Big Sur is just such a place! Driving down the winding cliff-side engineering marvel called Highway 1 south of Carmel provides some of the most dazzling rugged coastline anywhere. It’s an area of many contrasts:

often barren rocky sea-cliffs lie next to flora filled wilderness; jet-setters and hippies are frequent visitors and residents; five-star ultra-luxurious resorts are practically next door to rustic campgrounds; high-priced art competes with tie dyed t-shirts for the most store sales; diverse weather often provides cold foggy mornings turning into clear warm afternoons; and outside the restaurants you’ll see pristine Teslas and wild lookin’ Harleys side-by-side. All these contrasts are the essence of Big Sur-where diversity, serenity and spectacular vistas govern!

WHAT TO DO and SEE:

On the way stop at Bixby Bridge and Hurricane Point for panoramic visions, and soon thereafter a number

of premier sites await. At the top of our list is the short walk into Pfeiffer Beach where nature-tunneled rocky-outcroppings are framed by the purple-hued sand. When light illuminates the rock tunnels it’s a foremost Nikon moment. This U.S. Forest Service beach is so popular and important to locals no highway signage exists providing directions. We understand past signs have mysteriously disappeared at night! Be persistent. Ask directions! You’ll find it! Hikes to consider within Big Sur State Park are the two trails through regal coastal redwoods to 60 foot high Pfeiffer Falls and Valley View outlook. Be sure to keep an eye peeled for soaring California Condors recently re-introduced to the region. Andrew Molera State Park has a two mile loop path to a usually blustery beach where the Big Sur River enters the sea and driftwood shelters shield visitors from the wind. It’s often a breezy contrast to a tranquil Pfeiffer Beach. Another favorite: take the overlook trail to spectacular views of the iconic eighty foot high McWay Falls crashing to the sand below. If you’re lucky you might see a background of frolicking dolphins in the emerald sea. For more strenuous hikes/ back-packing/camping information: www. parks.ca.gov.. Opting for a horseback trail-ride to Molera Beach and return is an equestrian lover’s opportunity. www. molerahorsebacktours.com. Drop into the funky Henry Miller Library (he’s the famous yet controversial author of Tropic of Cancer) for an event, concert, movie or to browse book archives of Miller, Kerouac and other celebrated writers. www.henrymiller.org. Try scheduling a visit to Esalen, the eminent alternative education center featuring a stunning coastal setting (don’t miss the waterfall at the beach access), clothing optional hot springs and an amazing variety of workshops. www.esalen.org. Tour Pt. Sur Lighthouse but allow a couple of hours for a moderately tough uphill climb, tour and return walk. www.pointsur.org. Another

favorite Big Sur past-time-“Do nothing”! One local mantra: “Just sit back, enjoy the quietude and pretend you’re reading a book”.

WHERE TO STAY and DINE:

There are two highly regarded upscale resorts in the area, Ventana Inn and Post Ranch. We haven’t experienced the Ranch but since our last stay at the dazzling upscale Ventana, the room prices now exceed our budget. Dining at both is still recommended. www.ventanainn.com. www.postranchinn. com. For more modestly priced family friendly accommodations we’re pleased to recommend the Big Sur Lodge, located at the entrance to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Cottage-like accommodations were tastefully refurbished and the setting is perfect for

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TRAVEL Big Sur families. Kids will love the seasonally-heated pool, near-by soccer and softball fields and all the hiking possibilities. Their rustic restaurant serving tasty comfort food, espresso café/ice cream parlor, gift shop and general store are all on property. MAJOR PERK: lodge guests have free admission to all local state parks. Absence of T.V’s and phones and very limited wifi or cell phone coverage may not meet your expectations. www.bigsurlodge.com. No trip to Big Sur should be without a dining experience at Nepenthe where a spectacular cliff-side setting and fine vittles has been wowing patrons since 1949. www. n e p e n t h e b i g s u r. c o m . Another popular dining spot is laid-back Big Sur Bakery and Restaurant where creative dinner presentations are not surprising when you realize a Culinary Institute of America grad is at the helm. www. bigsurbakery.com

WHERE to SHOP:

Since there’s no downtown Big Sur, shopping is minimal and spread out. NOT TO MISS: Phoenix at Nepenthe, where the distinctive variety of gifts should intrigue most shoppers. www. phoenixshopbigsur.com; Local Color, in the Village Shops near Big Sur River Inn, offers locally crafted gifts and art. www.bigsurlocalcolor.com; Whether it’s your first visit or an annual return, you’ll consider Big Sur a little bit of paradise! For all things Big Sur: www.bigsurcalifornia.org (PUBLISHERS NOTE: In our

November issue our travel nomads will be bringing our readers their recommendations for getaways to iconic Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsular)

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Sip & Savor

You don’t have to travel all the way across the country to satiate your appetite for quality barbecue. The authentic flavors of Southern-style Barbecue go up in smoke, right in Sacramento’s backyard, at Boucanes Smokehouse in El Dorado Hills and Folsom. After an absence of three years, and a relocation to Folsom, the dining establishment is bringing it all back home; once again serving its delicious fare in the community. LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | OCTOBER 2016

SIP & Savor

Nicole and Brandon both agree, their favorite menu item are their baby back ribs, which come in multiple serving options for variant group sizes and appetites. Burton said she likes them in particular because the ribs capture the spirit of why they started Boucanes in the first place: to create the delicious flavors of their childhood. Boucanes mission of sharing delicious Southern Barbecue cooking is one of joy, both for the owners, and the customers, according to Burton. Having already weathered one location move, which turned out to be a productive business venture resulting in two Boucanes options rather than just the one, Boucanes owners have plans and big dreams for the future. “We plan on opening at least two more locations, and eventually opening a Jazz supper club,” Burton predicted.

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Nicole Burton and her brother Brandon Ivey, are excited to serve their delicious sizzling comfort food to the El Dorado Hills populace, and will continue to keep the Folsom location thriving. “What we love most is being able to create the food we grew up on; and bringing that to our customers and watching them enjoy it as much as we do,” Burton said. “We opened a restaurant because, for one, my brother and I both grew up in the restaurant industry; and for two, we saw when we went out, that we, as a family, could not find the style of cooking we grew up on, executed the way we were used to.” Boucanes Smokehouse specializes in the singular and unique. The ingredients, fresh and homemade from scratch, create an alchemy of flavorful lore building on generational family recipes mixed with more experimental contemporary notes and, always, catered to their loyal customer 66

base to create what they describe as “the most delectable tasting food outside of the South.” This taste sense is paid a fitting homage in their name which means smoke in French Cajun. “We were looking for a name that said barbecue, but in a way that was not typical,” Burton said. With different last names the duo chose to forgo a family title for the restaurant. Being back in El Dorado Hills is truly a comfortable homecoming, where Boucanes local roots first spread. When Boucanes first started out in the community they ran out of three small tents on White Rock Road next to the Consignment Center. A mere $300 to their names, the pair quickly found success and purchased a mobile kitchen in August 2013. The next year, in May, they moved down to Folsom. This year, the second location was opened in El Dorado Hills at the Raley’s shopping center.

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SIP & Savor DINING OUT WITH NICK

Inexperience of the Minimum Wage Increase The

Unless you live under a rock at the base of some remote oak tree in the back hills between here and Yosemite, you will have heard by now, that the California minimum wage is going to increase by 50 percent over the next few years. Yes, under-rock dwellers, you heard me correctly; 50 percent, 5 dollars. Not the paltry ten, twenty five and fifty cents we were used to when we were growing up. NICK DEDIER Instead we, the great golden state, will “Out Portland” Portland; we will “Out Seattle” Seattle and we as the most populous greatest state in the union give $15 per hour to everyone who can (or decides they want to) work for a living. Now all sarcasm aside, whether you believe this is good or bad for the general public; whether or not you recognize that inflation will, in fact, increase exponentially; whether or not you chose to recognize that one dozen eggs just went from 2 to 3 to 5 to 7 dollars; and whether or not you believe that the rise of the robots will soon replace completely unskilled labor; the fact of the matter is that times they are a-changin’ and unfortunately for the short sighted, they will be changing for the worse in the long run. Leaving all economic argument and chest beating picket line sign waving aside, I want to bring up the intangible idea of entry level experience and the true modern purpose of minimum wage. When I was 16 years old, I got a job washing dishes for $4.25 an hour. That single job was the most important job I have ever had. It taught me how to be clean, it taught me how to be organized, 68

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 BY NICK DEDIER

it taught me how to show up on time, it taught me how to dress, it taught me how to act and how to work. Equally as important it taught me the consequences of failing to execute these things. Show up late? Go home. Wrinkled uniform? Go buy an iron. Holidays off? Go work at a bank. The important theme I am trying to communicate here is that my first job taught me work ethic and gave me experience, coupled with the pride of learning a new job and being rewarded for it. My first paycheck was $212 dollars. I bought myself new work pants, new work shoes and a better knife for my job. I use the experience and the reward along with a little self-sacrifice to make myself better. I could still have that very same job to this day if I had chose to do so. I could have stayed in my entry level job and tried, fruitlessly, to make a fulfilled living at it. Instead I chose to move onward and upward, sacrificing time and money to put myself through many years of both university and trade school to find myself working in better, more satisfying, well-paying jobs. Now I find myself owning two businesses with the opportunity to give hundreds of individuals an entry into the workforce. Are they all going to grow up to be hospitality professionals? No. But just as that first dishwashing job translated into life lessons for me, I hope that I am able to provide those same lessons and experiences for my staff. However as a small business owner who is constantly fighting expansionist chains and franchises, we struggle daily to provide a valuable product at prices that guests and the general public consider better than fair. Meanwhile we have margins that would make any investor or business analysts run for the hills seeking

a much greater slice of the pie than we have cut out for ourselves. A slice that, all too often, accounts for zero. Yet somehow small businesses have become a target and will become one of the greatest casualties of this fifteen dollar fight. We small business owners aren’t the fatcats that the #fightforfifteen group is constantly protesting against. Yet small businesses provide over 50% of all jobs in America, 66% of all new jobs and count for over 50% of all sales in our economy. And nearly all of that money, nearly every cent of every dollar flows outward to our employees, our purveyors, our landlords and our government. The small business owner is usually left with two of those pennies to rub together hoping to find a way to risk them both, again, to build another business and keep our economy going. Despite all of this, the true value of the small business is

their ability to create entry level jobs where your sons and daughters can learn how to clock in and out, dress properly, professionally deal with their teammates and the public, all while being paid for the experience they are earning. Yet I fear that as labor costs rise along with costs of goods, food, supplies, rent, utilities etcetera, that the public will no longer deem prices fair for the products small businesses provide. The two cents the small business owner was making will shrink. The local retailer or restaurant will no longer be able to roll the dice and take a chance on some cheeky smart-ass looking for his first job (as my first employer did with me). They won’t be able to afford hiring your sons and daughters for three months during the summer. Bottom line, employing people is expensive. Training people is expensive and hiring unskilled youth for their first job, a job where they should be “entering the workforce” to learn the ethic of what it means to actually work, will become a very expensive risk that I doubt most small businesses will be able to afford. Gone are the kids wandering around in ties and dresses handing out resumes. Gone are the summer jobs. Gone are the affordable “entry level jobs” that are designed to allow a teen to enter into the workforce and learn skills. In fact, entirely gone, are the entry level jobs all together. At $15 per hour you had better suit up and perform instantly. At the prices that the public will be paying for goods and services and the cost that employers will incur at $15 per hour plus taxes, there will be little to no patience on either side for a young adult to “learn their way into it”. Five days of training? Oh no, that used to cost a business about two thousand bucks, now it will, with tax, nearly double. I fear that the next generation (you know the one with the legendary work ethic?) will get lost in the dust of the scuffle that grown adults and large chain corporations have put everyone in the middle of. The jobs that they thrive on and learn from, the jobs that power a large part of the earning and spending in our economy, will evaporate and all that will be left are picket lines outside of McDonalds and Walmart. Additionally I feel sorry for those who make over Minimum wage right now. If lawmakers think that by legislating a mandatory increase of 50% to the minimum wage means the middle earners will automatically be paid (or be worth) more for their time, then they are sadly wrong. With what is left of their two cents, small business owners cannot also afford to raise the wages of those earners who have already proven themselves valuable beyond entry level. Their pay does not increase by 50% and they are now

the new minimum wage earners along with all of their entry level comrades. Their money is worth less and their lives, lifestyles and the support of their families just became harder as the dollar, especially in California, will become more peso-like with every new wage increase that detached lawmakers deem fit. With this new mandate the rich didn’t get richer. The poor stayed poor, those who are not-so-poor just became poor and the money that the aging baby boomers worked hard for and earned in their 30’s, 40’s and 50’s, becomes almost totally insignificant. Meanwhile the locks will click permanently closed on an untold number of small businesses as they try unsuccessfully to fairly make their numbers work. Mega-corporations will continue to expand and California’s future (god help them) generation of young entry-level work-force will be left in the dust as the high risk, high reward jobs they depend on will evaporate like a watering hole in California’s Serengeti-like business environment. I can’t imagine where I would be or where I would have gone without the standards, practices and ethic that my first job taught me and I shiver at the thought of where our Pokemon chasing youth in their teens and twenties will end up without the commitment and training that entry level work requires. While there is every reason to be concerned that the majority of minimum wage earners in this country are actually in their mid to late twenties, the problem of poverty and earning goes deeper than minimum wage and stems into education, family, motivation, opportunity, work ethic and community. Yet instead of solving the deeper problem future generations face; we, as a people, elect and support the continual Band-Aid that keeps the poor just at or below the poverty line fooling ourselves into a short term feeling of success while squeezing the middle class and small businesses into a deeper state of WTF-ness. Unfortunately in the end and with all bellyaching aside, for small business and for young people alike, I feel that the new financial burdens placed on everyone, including the consumer, will see essential entry level skill-building jobs and small owner operated businesses dry up throughout our communities. In the long run, all we will be left with is the growing sprawl of huge corporations that can effortlessly absorb the mandated financial burden. Then end result will be a future group of 20 somethings with no experience, a blank resume touting high school grades and no work ethic along with a greater class divide that will continue to be more and more difficult for future generations to bridge.

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Persimmon and

Apple Tarte Tatin INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter • 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon brandy, divided 2 pounds Pink Lady or other crisp apples (about 4 medium), peeled, cored, quartered 1 pound Fuyu persimmons (about 4), peeled, halved 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (one 14-oz. package or half a 17.3-oz. package), thawed All-purpose flour (for dusting) 1 cup heavy cream

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Melt butter in 11” skillet over medium heat, brushing sides of skillet with butter as it melts. Sprinkle sugar evenly over bottom of skillet and scrape in vanilla seeds; save pod for another use. Cook, undisturbed, until sugar is evenly moistened, about 1 minute. Stir in salt and 1 Tbsp. brandy, then remove pan from heat. Arrange as many apples as fit, rounded side down, in a tightly packed circle around outside edge of skillet; reserve remaining apples. Fill in center with persimmons, rounded side down. Cook over medium heat until juices begin to bubble, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to mediumlow and continue cooking (as apples cook, they will shrink; nudge remaining raw apples into gaps, reserving any extra pieces for another use) until apples are tender and caramel is a deep golden color, 35–40 minutes. Meanwhile, place rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°F. Set skillet on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips. Gently roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured work surface and smooth out creases. Cut into a round that will fit snugly and flush inside skillet. Drape puff pastry over apples. Bake until pastry is puffed and golden brown, 30–35 minutes. Transfer skillet to a wire rack and let stand until bubbling caramel subsides, about 5 minutes. Gently run a butter knife around edges of skillet, then invert a platter with lip over skillet. Using pot holders to hold skillet and platter tightly together, invert tart onto platter. Using a table knife or rubber spatula, press any fruit that sticks to skillet onto tart, then brush any excess caramel in skillet over tart. Let cool at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile, using an electric mixer on mediumhigh speed, beat cream to medium peaks in a large bowl, then fold in remaining 1 tsp. brandy. Serve tart with whipped cream. (Source: Katherine Sacks, epicurious.com, December 2015)

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SAVE the Dates 14 ANNUAL BIG AUTUMN AUCTION

BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA, EL DORADO HILLS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH , 5PM-9PM

With a gourmet dinner by Diane Wilkinson Catering, entertainment, and a variety of local wines, this sell-out event will be one you won’t want to miss! Dave Bender (CBS13 Sacramento) will be hosting both live and silent auctions, while all proceeds go towards Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado County. Please remember to dress in your best cocktail attire! Prices are $60 per person, $110 per couple, and $450 a table. For more information visit: eldoradohillschamber.org.

HISTORIC FOLSOM GLOW RUN

TURNTABLE, HISTORIC FOLSOM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 7:45PM

Register for this wild and crazy night ASAP since tickets are known to go quickly! Participants will be encouraged to show off their creative side and dress up in their best colorful and glowing costume. Along with the run, this extravaganza will include a live DJ, an abundance of silly string, and a black-light foam dance party at the finish. It’s an event for the whole family! For more information visit: historicfolsom.org.

9TH ANNUAL HONOR OUR TROOPS AND SPAGHETTI FEED AMERICAN LEGION HALL, PLACERVILLE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6TH, 4PM-8PM

Come by to support a great cause and honor those who fight for our country. Dinner will include spaghetti, salad, bread, and dessert. There will also be a full wine bar open for purchases. Whether you are able to just quickly stop by and grab a take home meal or stay for the whole event, which includes entertainment and a raffle, you’ll be in for a great night. All proceeds go towards care packages for those in the military. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information visit: folsomchamber. chambermaster.com.

PLACER SPCA’S BARKTOBERFEST

MAIDU PARK, ROSEVILLE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9TH, 9AM-3PM

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be leashed and accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event. Afterwards, be sure to stick around for the free family festival for you and dog. Registration fees are $25 for adults, $15 for children, and children under twelve are welcome for free. Be sure to get there early to warm up! For more information visit: http:// placerspca.org.

A NIGHT IN THE VINEYARD: EAT, SIP AND BID – A HANDS4HOPE BENEFIT DINNER LAKEHILLS CHURCH, EL DORADO HILLS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15TH 5:30PM-10:30PM

You won’t want to miss out on a fabulous time at this event featuring

local wineries, local brews, live music, and delicious food. This benefit dinner and auction is a large annual party and fundraiser where the proceeds go towards the organization Hands4HopeYouth Making a Difference. So make sure to come on out, dress in your best Wine Country attire, and prepare yourselves for some tasting. Entry prices are $85 per person and $160 per couple. For more information visit: hands4hopeyouth. org.

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THE PAVILION, EL DORADO HILLS COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15TH 6PM-9PM

Please join All About Equine Animal Rescue for a night of food and wine. At their 5th annual wine tasting event, there will be delicious appetizers, music, and both a live and silent auction. The nonprofit organization will use the funds to fulfill their mission, which to rescue and rehabilitate horses and other animals and find each one a forever home. Tickets are $40 per person and you must be 21 years or older to attend. For more information visit: allaboutequine.org.

FALL FESTIVAL

PALLADIO AT BROADSTONE, FOLSOM, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, 1PM-5PM

Enjoy a festive fall afternoon in the Piazza at Palladio with family and friends. There will be hay rides, pumpkin decorating, face painting, cookie decorating, pie eating contests, and all your other favorite autumn activities! Be sure to stop on by and have a great time. For more information visit: http:// gopalladio.com.

ROSEVILLE OKTOBERFEST

VERNON STREET TOWN SQUARE, ROSEVILLE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, 1PM-5PM

If you are over 21, come on out for a night of beer, music, and delicious food to support a great cause. There will be plenty of entertainment, food vendors, and local breweries ready to celebrate the month of October and help benefit the City of Roseville youth-at-risk programs. Ticket prices vary. For more information visit: roseville.ca.us.

HOPE FOR HEARING HALLOWEEN RUN

WILLIAM LAND PARK, SACRAMENTO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 7AM-11AM

Come on by for a morning of family and fitness and run to help hard of hearing children learn to talk. At this years race, the 5k and 10k will be timed, while there will be a 1k run just for fun. At this Halloween themed event, participants are encouraged to bring a costume for the costume contest and enjoy all the post-race goodies, music, and trick-or-treating for children under twelve. Be ready rain or shine! For more information and pricing visit: hopeforhearinghalloweenrun.org.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

EL DORADO HILLS TOWN CENTER, MONDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, 3PM-6PM

Before heading out for a spooky night, start the holiday out right by coming over to Town Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spooktacular for a little extra Halloween fun! Kids will be able to begin their trickor-treating extravaganza right in Town Center, as participating business will be handing out candy. Also, be sure not to miss the last night of the Scared4Hope Haunted House and the costume contests for both kids and dogs. For more information visit: http:// eldoradohillstowncenter.com.

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ETIQUETTE final thoughts  BY GABRIELA VANACORE

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It’s almost that time of year again. A whole night dedicated to monsters, witches, and ghosts can never be overlooked. Whether you are joining in on a night of trick-or-treating or simply just handing out the candy, a spooktacular night is coming your way. As long as both you and your kids follow some basic trick-or-treating guidelines, it’ll for sure be a fun night for the whole family.

GET INTO THE “SPIRITS” OF THINGS!

On Hallow’s Eve, wearing a costume is just as mandatory as eating candy! The two go hand in hand. For kids, the tradition is to be creative and either dress up as something scary or fun to waltz around in for the night. I know, you teenagers are getting too old for dress up. However, when free candy is involved there is no tolerance for laziness. Sorry, you can’t expect to get anything close to chocolate goodness if you don’t put in a spirited effort. For you adults, getting into the spirit of things means something entirely different. Yes, you can dress up. But don’t be the Texas Chainsaw Massacre guy handing out candy to the little princesses ringing the doorbell. That’s just not cool.

HAPPY HAUNTING! Once you are in the Halloween spirit and have your costume all picked out, it’s time for the festivities to begin! However, we all have to remember some simple courtesies when it comes to strolling onto our neighbor’s property. You shouldn’t be that kid (or that parent of the kid) who starts ringing doorbells at 3pm. Don’t be too early, and don’t stay out too late. A good window of time typically is between 6pm and 9pm. Also, if the lights are out at a house it’s best not to go ringing the doorbell. Let’s not go disturbing those who are skipping out on the holiday. And for you adults who are hiding in the house, what is wrong with you? Seriously, remember when you were a kid? GIVE ME SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT

After getting dressed up and making your way to your neighbor’s door, you simply cannot blow it by having bad manners. The key words (the only ones that need to be said 74

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to the stranger) are “trick or treat” and “thank you”. That “thank you” is extremely important though. I mean, you are getting free candy. Also, don’t be greedy! Instead of taking forever and rummaging through to find that Snickers Bar, just take one or two pieces. This rule also applies to that bin of candy that trusting neighbors will leave out if their gone for the evening. Be considerate and leave some for the other kids. As for you adults, this night devoted to hunting for candy is important for kids. Do us all a favor and hand out CANDY. The tradition is CANDY, not healthy snacks or homemade cookies (no matter how delicious they might be).

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