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UP, UP AND AWAY Vivid colors and patterns take center stage this season. Photography by Robert Adamo
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SITTIN’ ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY Married lawyers create the perfect home for their blended family. By Ginger Warder
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SEASIDE BITES AND SIPS Tasty treats and decadent drinks from hip area restaurants Photography by Dan Gaye
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DESIGN OF THE TIMES TBI’s annual look at what is hot in the world of home design trends By Michelle M. Havich
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FIRST CLASS The magical Sorrel River Ranch
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HIGH ROAD Intense action at Le Mans
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SPORT Joe Maddon leads the Rays
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PUBLISHER’S LETTER
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DISH Marvelous martinis
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LIBATIONS Fall for these autumn wines
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TASTE The comforting Grille One Sixteen
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DINING OUT Area restaurant guide
DESIGN 81
SPACES Escape to the garden
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ELEMENTS A pretty powder room
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Q&A Checkmate with Ray Robson
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THE LIST Hot, hip happenings
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CULTURE Florida’s serene wilderness
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FACES Local people on the rise
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CALENDAR A complete guide to local events
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SOCIETY Hot parties, beautiful people
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TRENDS Contemporary wood accents
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SPOTLIGHT Songbird Chloe Lowery soars
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MOST WANTED A walk on the wild side
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TASTEMAKERS The designing Zych sisters
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VANITY New scents for fall
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I loved your article on Saltimbanco [“Flights of Fantasy,” June 2009]. I saw the show 16 years ago, and when I saw your article I couldn’t wait to see it again. You really conveyed how mesmerizing the show can be. Thanks for rekindling old memories! Linda Mayor, Belleair
DINING OUT I look forward to your magazine every month, especially to see which new restaurant to dine at, and June’s Toasted Pheasant was no exception. The place is great! Thank you Julie [Martin] and Tampa Bay Illustrated for pointing my palate in the right direction month after month. Pete Wilson, Carrollwood
FASHION FORWARD Your July/August fashion piece, “Retro Resort,” was a breath of fresh sea air! It’s great to see an element of elegant fashion and classic style in the greatly underestimated color of navy blue. I particularly loved the high-waisted shorts and white sunglasses! What an overdue break from the velour tracksuits that seem to plague some of our most beautiful resorts. Ashley Carter, Tampa
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Chess is a game of tactics and mathematics that requires total concentration, yet Ray Robson, a 14-yearold from Seminole, has a comfortable grip on the game. Ranked 39th overall by the U.S. Chess Federation, Ray learned to play chess at age 3 from his father. He has received his national and international master titles, is working on a grand master title, which is awarded to world-class chess masters, and recently competed in his second U.S. Chess Championship. ■ HOW DO YOU TRAIN FOR A TOURNAMENT? I devote about 20 hours on chess every week, about three hours a day. Nowadays, I use both books and computers. With chess databases on computers, looking at chess openings is much faster and easier than using a book. Occasionally I listen to lectures on the Internet. When I play in a tournament I know who I am going to play [in advance]. Chess databases such as Chessbase [offer] millions of games. If my opponent is good enough, he [or] she will have some games that I can look up. ■ WHAT OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE YOU INVOLVED IN? I enjoy playing many sports, such as tennis, basketball, football, soccer and table tennis. I play one of those sports every day. I also like learning languages, although I am not fluent in a second language yet. Right now I am studying Mandarin Chinese, which I am learning from my mom. ■ HOW DIFFERENT IS THE U.S. CHESS SCENE FROM OTHER COUNTRIES? Although the chess scene in the United States is not the worst, compared to a lot of European countries the chess scene is bad. In U.S. tournaments you have to bring your own set and clocks while paying an entry fee for playing. In Europe, if you are playing at the level I am at, you will not have to bring your set and you might even get paid for playing. If you are a grand master, then you will almost certainly have your airfare and other expenses covered. —Lola Thélin
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DO NOT PASS GO… A band of mischievous pirates has turned the tables on that monocled real estate tycoon synonymous with plastic green houses, as a ubiquitous slice of Americana undergoes a Tampa makeover. South Tampaopoly has taken the classic board game Monopoly and made it our own. Packed with Tampa history, local hangouts and Bay area landmarks, the game pays homage to a great place to live and play. southtampaopoly.com
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GOING TO THE DOGS
With the June christening of the new catamaran, Bay Spirit II, the Florida Aquarium is ready to show off Florida’s marine life in style. The vessel can hold up to 149 passengers (three times the capacity of its predecessor), and is equipped with airconditioning, flat-screen televisions and large windows. Without sacrificing comfort, guests can enjoy observing wild dolphins, bird sanctuaries and other native life. The ship also will serve as a floating classroom and special event cruise for private and corporate events. Florida Aquarium, Tampa (813-273-4000, flaquarium.org)
Pampering your pooch has now gone green. Green Dog Wash opens its doors this month, giving dog grooming an all-new look. Offering full-service as well as self-service facilities, Green Dog lets the owner do the washing, helping ease tensions the dog may normally experience when coming to a traditional pet grooming facility, all while creating a stronger bond between man and his best friend. All products, from toys and accessories to grooming essentials are 100-percent ecofriendly, easing the collective carbon footprint pooch and owner may leave. Be sure to look for upcoming events like wine and beer tastings, yappy hours and specific breed nights, bringing like-minded people together, along with their dogs. greendogwash.com
HITTIN’ THE PAVEMENT From peep toe to slingback, stiletto to platform wedge—the high heels will be out in full force to help raise awareness for autism. The sixth annual High Heel Hike hits the pavement September 26 at WestShore Plaza, teaming up with actress Jenny McCarthy’s Generation Rescue for Autism. So slip on your favorite pumps and join local pop artist and High Heel Hike founder Jules Burt and the divas for this 1k strut. highheelhike.com 16 TAMPA BAY ILLUSTRATED
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Say hello to new beginnings; to spacious birthing suites with amenities you’d expect from a ďŹ ne hotel and clinical excellence you can trust. Say hello to the only obstetrics and neonatal facility of its kind in the country. Say hello to the brand new Bayfront Baby Place. To learn more, visit BayfrontBabyPlace.org. Opening December 2009.
premiere { faces TRUE ESSENCE A splash of couture, a hint of sex appeal and plenty of polish is how designer Essence Flowers describes the style of her unique fashion creations. A graduate of Tampa’s International Academy of Design & Technology, Flowers started her design company, Remarquable, Designs by Essence, three and a half years ago and has been adding vision to the industry ever since. Participating in September’s Tampa Bay Fashion Week, her new fall line grasps the concept of masculinity in clothing, such as the classic white shirt and trousers, and twists it into beautiful feminine pieces. “My inspiration pretty much comes from being different altogether, setting my line of clothing apart from what’s already been seen,” she says. —Sara Horn
A SISTERHOOD OF MOMS Barbara Keskiner (left) and Aly Zamore, co-founders of Divine Events, have moms in the Tampa Bay area covered. Created in 2008, Divine Events is a networking resource that hosts events to help educate mothers and help them form relationships and support groups. “Life is not always about what you have but who you know and going through things together,” Keskiner says. Zamore adds, “Our vision for Divine Events is for moms to have a place to go to meet other moms [and] to learn about new products and services.” This month, Divine Events is hosting “Moms Reinvented,” which includes a panel of moms who have become entrepreneurs. —S.H.
BEHIND THE SCENES While live theater has the ability to transfix the imagination, it is the man behind the curtain, quietly pulling the strings, that is seated on the creative throne. The wizard of American Stage Theatre Company is St. Petersburg resident Todd Olson, who, as producing artistic director, directs cast and audience alike with plays that strike a balance between humor and substance. “There is nothing like the shared human experience of sitting in a room with others, watching the same event,” says Olson, who kicks off the 2009-10 season in September on the company’s new stage. He says the economic climate has not deterred people from coming to the theater. “I always remember that there was more theater in New York City during the Great Depression than there is now; that alone tells you that people need these live experiences.” —S.H. 18 TAMPA BAY ILLUSTRATED
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style { most wanted HOT SPOTS TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE WITH THIS SEASON’S MOST EXOTIC ACCESSORIES. BY HILARY GREENE
ANIMAL INSTINCT Dolce & Gabbana’s Miss Bye Bye leopard tote is spacious enough for all of your belongings. Saks Fifth Avenue, WestShore Plaza, Tampa (813-3715100, dolcegabbana.com)
AN EAR FULL For a touch of the exotic, wear Alexis Bittar’s 18karat yellow gold-plated psychedelic fur earrings. Neiman Marcus, International Plaza, Tampa (813-8775700, alexisbittar.com)
▲ SWIM N’ STYLE Take a dip in this trendy bikini by Cosabella. Penelope T, Tampa (813-254-5740, shop.cosabella.com)
WALK THE WALK Jimmy Choo spices up the runway with this pony and elaphe snakeskin shoe in a funky palette. Saks Fifth Avenue, WestShore Plaza, Tampa (813-371-5100, jimmychoo.com)
HELLO KITTY Judith Leiber’s hand-beaded Austrian crystal clutch is irresistible. Neiman Marcus, International Plaza, Tampa (813-8775700, judithleiber.com)
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ALL WRAPPED UP This luxurious cashmere and silk leopard scarf will keep you warm and stylish. Louis Vuitton, International Plaza, Tampa (813-353-3713, louisvuitton.com)
TOE TO TOE A classic round-toe pump like Christian Louboutin’s Feticha never goes out of style. Neiman Marcus, International Plaza, Tampa (813-877-5700, chris tianlouboutin.com)
ARM CANDY The Brooke ocelot duffle is a must-have accessory for fall. Coach, International Plaza, Tampa (813-348-4770, coach.com)
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style { tastemakers TRACY AND ASHLEY ZYCH Craving something original? Welcome Tampa residents Tracy (left) and Ashley Zych, the sister team behind the original handbag line Tracy Zych New York. “It’s the quality and details that set our bags apart,” says Ashley. The Zychs credit their mother’s love for handbags as the initial spark for their passion in purses, but when it comes to design, “we really design for ourselves and women really seem to enjoy that. Our inspiration comes from so many places,” explains Tracy. “We want to stay current and edge it up too.” With a collection in the works named after the Zychs’ favorite Tampa hot spots, the world of couture bags is heating up indeed. —Stephen Brown
EAST VS. WEST “People rock it out in New York and Los Angeles. In New York, it is definitely more glamorous and in L.A., it’s definitely a more casual look,” says Ashley. “In Tampa, I think it’s a little bit of both. It is more of a preppy style, somewhere in between New York and L.A.”
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CASUAL ELEGANCE You can still be chic in a casual setting. “My everyday look is Earnest Sewn jeans, white Gap V-neck T-shirt, Tracy Zych medium Edie tote (at right), Jimmy Choo sunglasses (above) and Havaianas flip-flops,” Tracy says. For Ashley: “My everyday look is a Juicy Couture dress, espadrilles and a large Edie tote.”
THESE SHOES ARE MADE FOR STYLING “Our favorite shoes are the Christian Louboutin peep-toe slingbacks (below) and the Gucci Hysteria slides,” says Ashley.
DESTINATION FUN “I love the lifestyle in the Hamptons, the beautiful houses and fabulous people. Watching Nacho Figueras at a polo match,” says Ashley. “And we love South Beach. We enjoy sunning at the poolside cabanas at the Delano (left) and partying at one of our favorite hot spots, Mynt Lounge.”
FASHION FIRST When dressing for a night on the town, the Zychs offer two different, yet equally chic, options. Tracy goes for “a Cynthia Vincent mini slip dress with a Tracy Zych Dub clutch, my favorite Ivory Cap and Christian Louboutin peep-toe slingback shoes.” Ashley chooses “an Ella Moss dress and Gucci shoes and [our] Nehr bag.” 24 TAMPA BAY ILLUSTRATED
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A new season calls for a new scent. Here are our picks for fall fragrances. Creed’s Acqua Fiorentina is made with flowers and fruits from Florence ($230, Neiman Marcus stores); Vanilla & Anise by Jo Malone captures the scent of vanilla orchid blossoms at dawn ($100, Saks Fifth Avenue stores); Michael Kors’ Very Hollywood Eau de Parfum features hints of mandarin, iced bergamot and gardenia ($85, Neiman Marcus stores); Cristalle Eau Verte by Chanel is the beloved classic re-imagined in a crisp, modern way ($105, Neiman Marcus stores); Tom Ford’s Private Blend White Musk Collection is four distinctive fragrances inspired by the deep beauty of musk ($180, Saks Fifth Avenue stores); Carolina Herrera’s CH Carolina Herrera is a luscious blend of exotic fruits and aqueous like Italian bergamot and grapefruit, with other florals and spices blended in ($70-$90, Nordstrom stores).
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THE SORREL RIVER RANCH LETS GUESTS LIVE LIKE COWBOYS, WHILE BEING PAMPERED LIKE HOLLYWOOD STARS.
BY ROBERT RAGAINI
Let’s be honest. Most notions of western ranches were born in Hollywood. Our test of authenticity is the expectation that John Wayne or Clint Eastwood could walk into the frame at any moment. If so, the Sorrel River Ranch Resort and Spa is as good as it gets. Those cowboys would love it! From the piñon and juniper desert behind Sorrel River Ranch’s extensive spread on the Colorado River erupt towering red sandstone buttes and mesas. Near Moab, Utah, these colossal natural wonders are just a taste of nearby Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. The ranch is a verdant speck in their thousands of sprawling acres.
A trail guide rides beneath Convent Mesa, one of the colossal towers directly across from Sorrel River Ranch.
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Sorrel River Ranch is a five-star resort offering luxurious amenities and accommodations while blending in perfectly with the surrounding red rock country.
The original two-room homestead is a reminder that Sorrel River Ranch was and still is a working ranch. In 1903 Fred and Ida Stearns carved out enough farmland to feed family and stock. They did it without Italian toiletries or a direct line to the concierge. But they found the site and passed it down to us. Sorrel’s 55 rooms and suites have logbeamed ceilings and custom, handmade furniture. The largest, 1,000 square feet, has vaulted ceilings, overstuffed sofas and hydrotherapy-jetted claw-foot tubs accompanied by oversized glass showers. Decks look out at the red rock Professor Valley or the curving Colorado River. 28 TAMPA BAY ILLUSTRATED
Each day, guided horseback rides and hikes depart from the ranch to rock amphitheaters and massive boulders where Anasazi Indians left petroglyphs hundreds of years ago. More adventures originate in Moab. It’s here that the Slickrock Trail gained fame for mountain bikers. Equally renowned are the rapids of the Colorado River and its thrilling raft rides. Landlubbers can choose ATV—all-terrain vehicle—tours in the dusty desert, garbed in protective clothing that makes them look like futuristic frogs. Fourwheel-drive vehicles and Hummers venture to secluded canyons and hidden arches. Road biking, float trips, jet-boat
tours, canyoneering, rock climbing, scenic flights and plenty of “soft adventures” can be booked at Sorrel River Ranch. Meanwhile, are some guests actually reclining at the pool? Are others emerging from the spa after an herbal compress massage or a Wrangler’s Wrap? Yes, they are. Sorrel River Ranch is a Small Luxury Hotel of the World property and the sole AAA Four-Diamond rated resort in Moab. If you want relaxation, here you do it in style. Hungry? Sit down to a casual meal in the Main Lodge. For fine dining, there is the Sorrel River Grill, where the seasonal menu features American ranch classics with a French fusion twist. Guests can enjoy clas-
An early morning trail ride takes guests into the heart of the incredible surrounding landscape.
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THE MAGIC OF LE MANS WE HEAD TO FRANCE TO SAVOR THE WORLD’S GREATEST ENDURANCE RACE—AND THE CUSTOMARY DESSERTS. BY HOWARD WALKER
The Grand Marnier crêpes alone are worth the trip. Soft, fluffy, doughy pockets drizzled with the amber nectar. Who doesn’t adore food that can give you a buzz? Yes, you can savor this oh-so-French creation on the sidewalks of the Champs-Elysées. But if you have even a hint of high-test running through your veins, there’s no finer place on the planet to enjoy this sugary sensation than at the 24 Heures du Mans. Le Mans. The world’s greatest road race. On the world’s greatest racetrack. More than 50 of the world’s fastest cars spearing through the French countryside at speeds up to 200 mph for 24 long hours. And rows of trackside stands selling les crêpes Grand Marnier. This is a truly magical place. For 363 days a year, much of the track reverts to being 30 TAMPA BAY ILLUSTRATED
sleepy local roads. But on the second weekend in June, barriers are erected, roads are closed and it all becomes transformed into the Circuit de la Sarthe—a snaking, 8.5-mile tree-lined roller coaster. And the crowds are huge. This year, close to 300,000 passionate fans from around the globe would make the pilgrimage to witness this unique spectacle of man and machine against the clock. I prime myself for the weekend by watching, maybe for the thirty-second time, the 1971 Steve McQueen movie Le Mans on the flight over to Paris. There’s not much of a story, but it captures perfectly the sheer speed and overpowering danger of racing here. Back in the early 1970s, the hard-fought battle of Le Mans was between Porsche and Ferrari. This year it would be between
Audi and the French auto giant Peugeot, both fielding massively powerful dieselengined monsters. I’m here to cheer on Audi. While the Germans have won the race eight of the past nine years, for 2009 they had a new and largely unproven car, the R15. Peugeot, on the other hand, had a car they’d been evolving for the past three seasons. It was blisteringly quick, reliable and the favorite to win. To get a little taste of the awesome benefits of diesel power, I drive the two and a half hours from Paris to Le Mans in Audi’s brand new 2010 Q7 3.0 TDI, its first ultraclean diesel for the U.S. market. It’s a remarkable beast. Powered by a turbocharged 3-liter V6 that has the kind of muscle that can uproot tree stumps, it
delivers 30-percent better fuel economy than similar-sized gasoline engines. Powering the full-size $52,000 Q7 SUV, the diesel offers 25 mpg in highway driving and a range of more than 600 miles between fill-ups, all while luxuriating you in leather-lined comfort. And at a steady 90 mph on the autoroute to Le Mans, this thing is quieter than Marcel Marceau during nap time. Need to pass that lumbering camion? One squeeze of the Q7’s throttle slingshots you past like you’ve been released from some invisible catapult. We arrive in time for that great Le Mans tradition—the Friday night driver’s parade. Perched in the backseats of vintage cars, les pilotes wave enthusiastically at the crowds as the procession winds through town.
And yes, the good-looking guy with the curly locks and stubbly chin is none other than “McDreamy” himself, Patrick Dempsey from Grey’s Anatomy. An accomplished racer, he’d go on to finish an impressive ninth in class behind the wheel of his red Ferrari F430—and raise a chunk of change for the Seattle Children’s Hospital. The race itself is addictive, exhilarating and exhausting. From the moment the big
Rolex clock at the side of the track strikes 3 p.m. and 55 howling projectiles scream past, to 3 p.m. on Sunday when the checkered flag comes out, it’s nonstop action. This is a true endurance race, for both teams and spectators. The big decision: to go to bed soon after midnight, or earn your Le Mans stripes and stay up through the night. I compromise, hanging on till 4 a.m., watching the searing brightwhite streaks of headlights as the cars hammer down the three-mile long Mulsanne Straight at close to 200 mph. As predicted, the Peugeots stole the crown from Audi, taking first and second, giving Audi third place and a slot on the podium. Both teams will be back next year ready for battle. I’ll be there, too, clutching my Grand Marnier crêpe. ◆
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DISHING IN THE DUGOUT Fresh off the Rays’ winningest season
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to the occasion but the thing I try to really get across is that I don’t want us to play
in franchise history and garnering a shiny
a different game in August than what we
American League pennant that now
play in April or May; I think we have done
hangs from the rafters, Joe Maddon is
a pretty good job of that. Overall the glare
enjoying the brightest moments of his
becomes a little bit brighter and things
career as manager. Named American
become a little more magnified.
League Manager of the What do you think the Rays need to do
Maddon is a shining
in the second half of the season to go
example of how cerebral
the distance?
America’s pastime can
We have to pitch consistently well,
be. In an era where
especially starting pitching. And we have
stigma follows players
to play better defense. I think those are
and franchises, he and
the two primary considerations for us to
the Rays have brought joy
get really hot in the second half.
back to the game, showing it is not all about payrolls and performance enhancers but a group of guys playing “with intensity and emotion.” TBI: How does the intensity of the
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Playing the Marlins is all good, but I don’t necessarily think it is a rivalry. ... for right now, it’s just interleague play. —Joe Maddon
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Year for the 2008 season,
game change in the waning moments
What are your thoughts on interleague
going to win a division or wild card based
of the season?
play?
on the fact that you’ve all played the
MADDON: We try to play with the same
I’m okay with it, though I’m not a big fan.
same teams all year long.
involvement every night, but as you get
I would rather see the schedule balanced
deeper in [the season], you’re going to see
among all the American League
some really unusually gifted performances
opponents. At the end of the [season],
out of both sides. Again, everybody rises
you would have a fairer look at who is
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UP, UP & AWAY
WITH BOLD COLORS AND PATTERNS TAKING CENTER STAGE, THIS SEASON’S FASHIONS ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERT ADAMO
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Dress, belt, Gucci, International Plaza, Tampa; heels, Louis Vuitton, International Plaza, Tampa; clutch, select Fendi boutiques (212-7594646); H.Stern cuff, select Saks Fifth Avenue locations and H.Stern boutiques (800-7HSTERN).
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Michael Kors dress and sunglasses, Ippolita necklace, Saks Fifth Avenue, International Plaza, Tampa Opposite page: Dress, Emilio Pucci boutiques (212-2301135); Toywatch watch, Nordstrom, International Plaza, Tampa; bracelets, Alicia Shulman (aliciashulman.com); Jose & Maria Barrera earrings, select Neiman Marcus locations. 36 TAMPA BAY ILLUSTRATED
Peep-toe bootie, select Giuseppe Zanotti boutiques (212-650-0455); H.Stern rings and bracelet, select Saks Fifth Avenue locations and H.Stern boutiques (800-7HSTERN); Jose & Maria Barrera necklace (wrapped as bracelet), select Neiman Marcus locations. Opposite page; Dress, Louis Vuitton, International Plaza, Tampa; earrings, necklace, Alicia Shulman (aliciashulman.com).
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Dress with panel scarf, calf hair leather spats, spat Mary Janes, select Fendi boutiques (212759-4646); Jose & Maria Barrera earrings, select Neiman Marcus locations. Opposite page: Oscar de la Renta dress and belt, Marissa Collections, Naples (800-581-6641); heels, select Christian Louboutin boutiques (christianlouboutin.com); H.Stern cuff, select Saks Fifth Avenue locations and H.Stern boutiques (800-7HSTERN). 40 TAMPA BAY ILLUSTRATED
Fashion & Style Director: Katherine Lande Design Director: Olga Gustine Art Director: Reynaldo Martin Model: Kira Krazmar/Major Model Management, New York Hair & Makeup Stylist: Gina Simone/Ford Artist, Miami Makeup products provided by Make Up For Ever Photography Assistant: Rob Kildoo SEPTEMBER 2009 41
SITTIN’ ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY Partners in life and in law create a dream home for their family. BY GINGER WARDER PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF FAY
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tis Redding may have been “wastin’ time” on his dock, but with a blended family of five children, involvement in several charitable and community organizations, and a successful law firm, Lisa Kelley and Michael Trentalange don’t have much of that to spare. Kelley and Trentalange both attended law school at Stetson University. After graduating, they each started their days with early morning workouts at the Tampa YMCA, where Kelley also taught aerobics classes before heading to her law office. Like ships passing in the night, their serendipitous meetings continued through the years, and in 1998, a mutual friend brought them together yet again. Although Kelley had known Trentalange for years, she wasn’t a fan of his law practice. “He was on the other side, representing the defendants while I represented the plaintiffs,” Kelley remembers. But when she found out that Trentalange had finally started working on her side of the courtroom, her objections disappeared. Kelley had been practicing solo, but she wanted to join a larger firm, so when Trentalange said “Come work with me,” she agreed immediately. She merged
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her practice with his and two years later, they concluded their personal merger. “We had come to know each other so well as friends and business partners, and I had also known his three girls for years,” Kelley says, “so it was a much smoother transition.” When Kelley had twins six years ago, they decided it was time to find a house that would meet all of the needs of their growing, blended family.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS “When I walked in the front door of this house and could see straight through the house to the water, I made an offer on the spot before Lisa even got here,” Trentalange recalls. The huge gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and a spacious built-in pantry was an added bonus. Trentalange loves to pay homage to his Italian heritage by cooking up his special Trentalange Old World pasta sauce, especially the spicy puttanesca variety. When Kelley arrived for the showing, she was surprised. “Mike’s style is much more contemporary than mine, so I couldn’t believe he had fallen in love with this traditional house,” she says. But as
Trentalange and Kelley’s blended family includes his teenage daughters and the couple’s 6-year old twins. They all live happily in their remodeled home on the Bay, which has fabulous views of the water throughout.
Kelley knew from her personal experience with Trentalange, first impressions can be deceiving, and she had no doubt that she could transform the three-bedroom house into a dream home that would accommodate all of their children, as well as become a relaxing retreat for the busy couple. Women, children and families first is the guiding principle at Trentalange & Kelley, P.A., where the couple represents victims of medical malpractice and nursing home abuse, and you could say that Kelley also followed those principles in renovating the house. From allowing each of the children to choose their paint colors and decor, to planning a guest room with the potential to be a future in-law suite, Kelley, a self-admitted perfectionist, didn’t take any shortcuts when it came to planning each and every detail. “I knew it would be a process, and we just went room by room to get it done,” Kelley explains. She enlisted the help of architect William Dobson of RBK Architects and designer Keith Bucklew and started raising the roof—literally. She worked with the architect to convert the existing garage and its bonus room into a “teen wing” for the older girls. The roof was removed to accommodate the addition and reconfiguration of the space, and today, when Trentalange’s three teenagers come to stay, they each have their own bedroom, along with a shared media room, mini-kitchen and full bathroom. Even the twins had input into their rooms, which are located in the main section of the house near their parents’ suite. A luxurious guest suite was added on the lower level of the garage addition, with a private entrance and its own en-suite bath and mini-kitchen, one of the many 46 TAMPA BAY ILLUSTRATED
Trentalange (below, with Kelley) loves the large gourmet kitchen, often whipping up his special pasta sauces. Opposite page: Personal touches, like Kelley’s collection of Oriental vases, reflect the family’s personality and lifestyle.
thoughtful details of the renovation. “I wanted not only to have a place for guests now, where they could have some privacy and peace and quiet, but I also wanted to know that if my parents ever needed to come and live with us, we would have a perfect space for that,” Kelley says. Kelley has spent the past six years creating a space that is both welcoming and functional, and while the children’s rooms were very important, she didn’t forget about creating casually elegant living and entertaining spaces for the adults. In fact, to keep her sanity during the years-long project, one of the first rooms she and Bucklew tackled was the master suite. “Mike and I wanted it to be like a luxury hotel room where we could just escape and unwind at the end of the day, and I finally got my dream bathroom, which is absolutely my sanctuary,” she says. In order to enlarge the bedroom area, one of the two original walk-in closets was demolished. Dark wood tones and contemporary design elements are accented with two beautiful Florida landscape paintings in rich blues and greens by Florida artist Billy Hightower.
A sitting area near the fireplace offers a cozy space for reading, but it’s the balcony facing the bay where the couple loves to unwind at the end of a long day. The simple white house sits on a curve of the bay, overlooking a wide sweep of water cradled by the Tampa skyline on one side and MacDill Air Force Base on the other. Huge cruise ships glide by silently on their way to and from the port, and the house itself seems poised to depart on its own journey. Many visitors compare the house to a ship, since generous windows throughout offer stunning water views. With an eclectic mix of traditional furniture and contemporary art that includes two more Hightower pieces, as well as photography by local artists Lorraine Genovar and Rebecca Larson, the living spaces are intentionally welcoming, rather than stuffy. Oriental ceramics scattered throughout the areas add interesting focal points and pops of color, and have a personal meaning to Kelley. “My maternal grandmother was a world traveler and used to send me things from everywhere she visited, like my first pair of
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When I walked in the front door of this house and could see straight through the house to the water, I made an offer on the spot before Lisa even got here. —Michael Trentalange
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This page: Law books line the wall of Trentalange’s study; The living spaces are comfortable, with Oriental ceramics and elements providing pops of color. Opposite page (clockwise from top left): the view through the house to the water; the master suite, designed to feel like a luxury hotel; twin daughter LiLi’s room; Kelley’s study.
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chopsticks,” Kelley recalls fondly. Bucklew also loves Asian elements, and added a few pieces to Kelley’s private collection, including a set of blue and white vases that grace the dining room buffet. “Keith and I are on the same wavelength,” Kelley says. “He knows my taste very well.” Like many waterfront homes, the house has two facades: one with a spacious porch hugged by a crescent of grass that faces the tropical vista, and another, also with a sitting porch, that fronts an English cottage-style garden. The long dock with an observation deck was made for cocktails, sunsets and dolphin watching, rather than boating, and the brick patio is perfect for entertaining guests or alfresco dining. Argentine Landscaping chose drought-tol-
erant, indigenous tropical foliage for the waterfront side of the house to withstand the salt air and wind, with more delicate flowering plants giving the “second” front of the house its traditional look. They also laid a serpentine brick pathway around the entire perimeter that serves as the twins’ private scooter trail. Like their house, there are two sides to Kelley and Trentalange. While they’re both hard-working, articulate and successful lawyers, they also know how to have fun. For Kelley that means making time for fitness. She’s currently training to become a certified Pilates instructor. Trentalange is a licensed helicopter pilot who loves to fly his friends around the state, and he’s also involved in regional politics, often appearing on local radio shows to share his opinions. The couple also manages to squeeze in support for several Bay area charitable and civic organizations, hosting fundraisers like the upcoming Junior League Patron’s Party. With such a busy and full life, Kelley and Trentalange could have taken the easy way out and built just another home. But instead, these partners collaborated to create a timeless and serene bayside retreat where they could enjoy quality time with their children, and relax watching the Tampa Bay tides roll away from their own dock. ◆
SEASIDE BITES
AND SIPS BY STEPHEN BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN GAYE
TBI offers a sampling of what makes the Bay area great—a smattering of delectable treats from the sea and the cocktails that make our mouths water.
CARETTA ON THE GULF Clearwater Beach Bites: Tasting of Oysters (From bottom) Raw with horseradish, cocktail sauce and lemon; dynamite with spicy crab mix, Kabayaki sauce and smoked sea salt; barbecued, cornmeal fried with hot sauce and Roquefort dressing. Sips: Blood Orange Sunset 6 oz. Prosecco ½ oz. Grand Marnier liqueur 1 tsp. blood orange puree ½ oz. Absolut Mandarin vodka Place puree in bottom of the glass, add vodka and liqueur, pour chilled Prosecco over top. Garnish with blood orange rind. 50 TAMPA BAY ILLUSTRATED
TABLE St. Petersburg Bites: Wahoo Ceviche Cones Ceviche with citrus vinaigrette and blue corn tortilla cones Sips: Traditional Mojito 1 lime cut into quarters 4 to 6 mint sprigs, depending on size 1½ oz. simple syrup 2 oz. Bacardi Silver rum Combine first three ingredients in a Boston shaker and muddle. Add rum. Fill glass with ice and shake until shaker is cold to touch. Pour into tall cocktail glass, garnish with lime wheel, mint sprig and sugarcane stick.
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FLY BAR AND RESTAURANT Tampa Bites: Deconstructed Scallop Ceviche Thinly sliced citrus-marinated sea scallops, pico de gallo and a wedge of avocado atop a homemade Kennebec potato crisp Sips: Riviera 1 oz. Milagro Silver tequila ½ oz. Cointreau orange liqueur ½ oz. fresh lemon juice ½ oz. pomegranate juice Add ingredients in a Cobbler shaker with ice. Shake until cold to the touch. Strain into champagne flute and top with Champagne. Add fresh orange zest over glass and rub rind on rim. Garnish with orange rind.
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OCEAN PRIME Tampa Bites: Ahi Tuna Tartare with avocado and ginger ponzu Sips: Cucumber Gimlet 5 slices of peeled cucumbers 1½ oz. Bombay Sapphire gin 1 oz. simple syrup 1 oz. lime juice Put cucumber and ice into a Boston shaker and muddle. Add rest of ingredients with more ice. Shake until cold to the touch. Strain into rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a cucumber serpent. SEPTEMBER 2009 53
DE S I GN OF THE TIMES BY MICHELLE M. HAVICH
TBI’S ANNUAL LOOK AT THE LATEST TRENDS IN HOME DESIGN AND DECOR “The exciting thing about this time in design is that we live in an anything-goes world. Our eyes have been trained to understand a mix of styles so, to make an impression and feel new, visual juxtapositions need to be jarring,” says designer Jonathan Adler. These words rang true while putting together our annual look at design trends. We were surprised how often one trend would blend so easily with another in bold and interesting ways. We found graphic patterns on everything from pillows to wallpaper. From subdued hues and tone-on-tone shades to the bright citrus colors we also are featuring. Bright lime greens, lemon yellows and oranges are popping up (and popping out) in accent pieces and in furniture for both inside and outside your home. These days, people are paying as much attention to their outside decor as they do the inside of their homes, with full kitchens and luxurious seating areas perfect for entertaining and fully enjoying our Florida weather. We bring a bit of the outdoors in with accents and furniture that feature a botanical flair, from floral-printed chairs to accessories decorated with jeweled flowers. Color and botanicals also are two elements that have a strong presence in decor inspired by the exotic art and forms of India, which adds international flair in a livable way. We hope you enjoy our look at five trends that keep evolving, and don’t be afraid to borrow a bit from each to create a home that is a perfect reflection of your personality and lifestyle. 54 TAMPA BAY ILLUSTRATED
Top to bottom: Selma chair, High Fashion Home; Jonathan Adler’s Capri Genie pendant; August rocker, Maine Cottage. Opposite page: Elan loungers, Gloster.
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GRAPHIC PRINTS PATTERN PUNCH “I am definitely rooted in modernism but in a maximalist way,” says Adler, who is famous for his boldly patterned designs. “I embrace bold colors, groovy graphics and modern forms and put them all together in my mental blender. Graphic patterns are always beautiful and chic and make you feel happy.” Make a statement with the latest in geometric and graphic patterns, the bigger and bolder the pattern the better. Intimidated? Don’t be. Start simple with some throw pillows or an area rug with a repeating pattern. Step up to upholstery, or cover the walls with geometric wallpaper. While smaller, more subtle patterns are always going to be available, take a chance and do an anchor wall with a paper that is a traditional print, but bigger and bolder in pattern size and color.
Jonathan Adler’s Palm Beach graphic pillows
Clockwise from above left: Terminal wallpaper in byzantine, Flavor Paper; Safari console table, Horchow; Brazil patterned fabric, Larsen for Cowtan & Tout.
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Clockwise from top left: Chiesa rug, Suzanne Sharp for The Rug Company; Spiro lamp, Thomas Paul; Santorini upholstery fabric, F. Schumacher & Co.
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INDIAN INFLUENCE
PASSAGE TO INDIA Health and well-being lend themselves to a trend in Indian decor as much as style and texture do. According to Viji Reddy of Aalamwaar in Tarpon Springs, the stress of the times is forcing people to look to nature as well as within to find peace of mind. “[Indian] designs are not just based on what looks good outwardly,” she says. “The belief that feeling or being well within naturally radiates to the outside has existed since time immemorial in Eastern cultures. While natural fabrics and natural dyes have held sway for a very long time, they have a nurturing quality that brings you closer to nature.” Luxurious fabrics and textures also are cornerstones of Indian decor. Throw pillows, as well as oversized floor pillows, are boldly colored, with detailed embroidery featuring paisleys, flowers and even beading. “Color plays a very important role in Indian culture,” says Reddy. “Traditional textiles in India have values that are attached to good luck, health and harmonious living. Colors like red and yellow are attributed with life-giving forces and are considered auspicious, [while] green is linked with prosperity and reproduction.”
Left to right: detail of BeeLine Home’s Arabesque throw; Kashmiri wallpaper in raspberry sorbet, Flavor Paper; Anichini pillows and fabrics.
Above: wood mosaic pedestal table, Tonic Home Left: Almidi end table, Casamidy
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Left: Paisley au Lait shower curtain, Saffron Marigold Right: Tabriz dessert plate, L’Objet
Above: Haute House purple medallion chair, Neiman Marcus Right: John Robshaw’s Kochi bedding and pillow collection
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BOTANICALS
GROWING ON YOU Botanical prints and patterns never really go out of style, but today’s designs are not just your grandmother’s chintz pillows. Flowers and vines range from small and dainty to big and bold tropical prints. And luckily, these blooms will never fade, and they don’t need watering. Using different types of florals all together can get overwhelming, but you can pull them together with solids and even geometric patterns, like checks and stripes, in neutral shades. While current trends seem to take their cue from the world’s runways, botanical prints have always presented an opportunity to add a splash of color to any room. “The palettes are changing to really reflect a lot of fashion,” says Erica Bragman of Creative Edge Design Inc. in Palm Harbor. “They are much more current and tending to be a little crisper and cleaner, less muddy. We love using botanical prints; it gives us the opportunity to use color as subtly or as intense as one desires. It is definitely a natural fit for the Bay area.”
Left to right: Chelsea Botanicals dinner plate, Mottahedeh; Blossom bedding, Anali.
Left to right: Lily table lamp, Unica Home; English crewelwork pillows, BeeLine Home.
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Arabesque painted tiles, Mizner Industries
Top to bottom: Selma chair, High Fashion Home; Hollyhock lamp, John Derian Company Inc.; Mums & Asters rug, Kim Parker for The Rug Company; Daniela easy chair, Missoni Home.
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OUTDOOR LIVING
STEP OUTSIDE “Florida is outdoor lifestyle,” says Todd Peikin of Patio Land and Patio Ways in Tampa and Lutz, respectively. “Outdoor living spaces are getting bigger and more important.” What better way to enjoy the great outdoors here than in a beautifully appointed outdoor living space, complete with comfortable sofas, chairs and a coffee table, or a grand dining table for family and friends to gather around. “People are tending to use their outdoor spaces a lot like their interiors, a lot of outdoor entertaining,” says Peikin. “And with that, the outdoor living room has become an extension of the home. More and more designers are incorporating the outdoor furniture with the indoor as quality continues to improve.” Outdoor fabrics are now available in durable yet soft material in stylish patterns, while the furniture itself is being made stronger and specially treated to withstand the salt air and harsh elements. Outdoor kitchens also are gaining popularity, from built-in grills to full-blown gourmet kitchens with everything you would have in your indoor one.
Above: Monaco lounge chairs and woven end table, Brown Jordan
Clockwise from top left: Lulu DK’s outdoor fabrics, Paradiso and Henry; Maine Cottage’s August dining armchair; Koji Lions, Garden Traditions; Loll Design’s 100percent recycled polyethylene Adirondack chair, Design Within Reach.
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Clockwise from top left: Zinnia daybed, Laneventure; Kinsdale dining set, Windham; Etruscan Garden planter, Vietri.
Below: Pharr sofa ensemble, McKinnon and Harris
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CITRUS COLORS FRESH SQUEEZED This is the Sunshine State, and home to hundreds of acres of orange groves. Take your color cues from the produce section—bright lemon yellows, zesty lime greens and, of course, pure Florida orange. These hues add pop to any decor, even if it’s as simple as a lime green throw pillow, or a bright orange vase. “I love, love, love color. I think that color is the ultimate antidepressant,” says Adler. “How can you feel sad if you are eating your cereal out of a bright orange bowl?” A little does go a long way when it comes to using these juicy citrus shades, but you can still have fun with them. “If you show some restraint in a basic scheme, you are free to dollop in little tiny punches of color as contrast,” Adler says. “I’ve never said no to a splash of lemon yellow.”
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Top to bottom: Happy Kiss pendant, Caleb Siemon; Jonathan Adler’s Capri Genie pendant; Shaman armchair, Ligne Roset; glass shamrock, Baccarat; woven sofa, Imaginary Office.
Clockwise from left: Mosaic furniture collection, David Francis Furniture; lime vases, Accents By Design; Vera Cruz table, India Mahdavi for Ralph Pucci International; Astrid chair, Anthropologie.
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The martini happy hour is back at the best-kept waterfront secret in Tampa Bay. AquaKnox of Rocky Point pairs the ambience of a Vegas lounge with stunning views. Take a peek at the cocktail menu and prepare to be stymied by a plethora of choices. A few of the barkeeps’ favorites (and trust us, they taste as good as they look): the Red Razz Royale, the Green Dragon and, of course, the Three Olives Martini, garnished with three blue cheese stuffed olives (our personal fave). Cin cin! AquaKnox, Tampa (813-6758700, aquaknox.net) —Stephen Brown
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SEPTEMBER SIPPING EXPLORE THE LIGHTER SIDE OF AUTUMN WINE DRINKING. BY MARK SPIVAK
September can be one of the hottest months of the year in Florida, the last stretch of tropical weather before the balminess of the season. At such times, our thoughts turn to crisp, high-acid white wines and soft, low-tannin reds. Argentina is one of the best-selling wine categories at the moment, and the signature white wine grape is Torrontés. Light and refreshing, with floral aromas and luscious fruit, it livens up an afternoon at the pool as well as a platter of shellfish. While no two producers seem to agree on its origins, research indicates it is related to 70 TAMPA BAY ILLUSTRATED
the Muscat family of European grapes. Reliable versions are the Terrazas de Los Andes Reserva and the Nómade Tomás Achával, both of which sell around $20. Americans continue their love affair with New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Featuring exotic aromatics, bracing acidity, and vivid flavors of grapefruit and melon, it reminds us that the start of stone crab season is only a few months away. Cloudy Bay Vineyards established the category in the United States several decades ago, and their success spawned a profusion of labels to choose
from. Whether you select a large, reliable producer such as Kim Crawford ($20) or a boutique version such as the Te Muna Road Vineyard from Craggy Range ($30), you’ll experience one of the most exciting white wines on the market. Floridians have finally realized that Riesling is one of the perfect wines for our climate and lifestyle. Low in alcohol and high in acidity, it can accompany a wide range of foods and be consumed at any hour of the day. Consumers are discovering the versatility of Kabinett bottlings from estates such as Schloss Vollrads ($25) in the Rheingau region of Germany or the vineyard-designated Wehlener Sonnenuhr from the Mosel’s J.J. Prüm ($40). When it comes to red wines, the ideal hot weather selection is low in tannin. While tannin is a natural preservative that adds structure and aging potential to the best reds, a little bit goes a long way during the summer. One of the best wines in this category is Beaujolais, and we don’t mean Nouveau. Look for one of the Crus such as Juliénas, Brouilly, St. Amour or Moulin-àVent. Some of the most consistent and available versions are from the Maison Louis Jadot properties in Beaujolais, Château des Jacques and Château des Lumières, which sell for $25-$35. For optimum enjoyment, serve these wines slightly chilled. Pinot Noir may still be the king of lowtannin reds, but other grape varieties can be just as soft, silky and pleasant. Grenache is the main red wine grape of the southern Rhône Valley, famous for producing fullbodied wines such as Gigondas and Châteauneuf du Pape. It is also the mainstay of Côtes du Rhône, and many of these wines are fresh, forward and unoaked, perfect for a September barbecue. Look for Côtes du Rhône Villages from areas such as Cairanne,
Rasteau and Sablet. Savvy consumers should also consider Spanish versions such as Las Rocas Garnacha Viñas Viejas (old vines) from Calatayud, retailing for $20. Sangiovese is the main grape variety of Tuscany, known for powerful and full-bodied red wines. Rather than a Brunello di Montalcino, look for a Rosso di Montalcino for hot weather consumption; they receive less
oak aging and are lighter and easier to drink. Good examples are made by Nardi, Altesino, Caparzo and Il Poggione, and sell in the $20$30 range. Similarly, avoid Chianti Classico Riservas in favor of a Classico or simple Sangiovese bottling, which will be fresher and more approachable. Cooler weather will be upon us soon, and it will be time to drink our full-bodied reds with steak, lamb or game. ◆
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Clockwise from left: Sea bass with spinach and orange ginger glaze; four cheese mac and Gruyere cheese grits; filet with creamy horseradish sauce.
CONTEMPORARY CUISINE MELDS WITH TRADITIONAL COMFORT FOOD IN DELICIOUS WAYS AT GRILLE ONE SIXTEEN. BY JULIE W. MARTIN
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PICTURE PERFECT
When Grille One Sixteen opened in February 2007, its premiere seemed shrouded in secrecy. Rumors flew amongst us media types that the plain candy-coated exterior along N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa’s Carrollwood area housed a setting so spectacular only those who dined there could see for themselves—meaning we couldn’t take pictures. Hmmm… And though a picture tells a thousand words, we can say in less time that the interior is both hip and chic. Not steak house swanky like Malio’s Prime, or the decadent over-the-top style of Bern’s Steak House, Grille One Sixteen sports a stylish black 72 TAMPA BAY ILLUSTRATED
and white motif with feng shui overtones. Sofas are grouped around the bar area, booths are lined alongside a wall like a row of Chiclets, and tables are scattered in the center. Gauzy white curtains loosely drape in corners, creating natural corridors and intimate spaces for romantic interludes. Even the napkin detail is on board with the overall design. Every waiter politely offers a choice of a white or black napkin before placing it in our laps. Despite its initial projected arrogance, we like Grille One Sixteen. Once inside, the wait staff is both attentive and knowledgeable, handling the 116 seats (hence the name) with aplomb. Steak selections are prevalent (after all, this is Tampa), as is seafood. Appetizers rely on a mixture of both, including a mate to the Kobe beef slider—a grouper slider—as only a native Floridian could make it. And that’s just the case at Grille One Sixteen. Executive Chef James Maita is a proud hometown boy who acknowledges, “I love Florida.” From the onset, there is a heightened creativity set forth by Maita. The standard breadbasket features a range of sometimesuncommon delights, including soft pretzel bread served with a top-shelf grain Dijon mustard. There’s an assortment trio of cru-
mixed with fontina and Parmesan cheeses and chives, then individually shaped by hand. Maita seems downright sentimental when it comes to dessert. The “4 Hot Now” doughnuts (with a nod to the Krispy Kreme franchise) are a tribute to Maita’s mother who made fried doughnuts when he was a kid. And while four doughnuts sound like
something a kid would order at a fine dining establishment, these gooey homemade circular fried cakes have become the talk of the town. “Everybody loves them,” Maita says, laughing. What’s not to love? Each one is smothered in white or dark chocolate, caramel and raspberry sauces. We even took a picture. 15405 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa (813-265-0116, grilleonesixteen.com) ◆
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dites as well, including delightful tiny balsamic onions prepared al dente that pop in your mouth with a crunch. There is abundant beef, including a cowboy-sized bonein rib-eye weighing in at 20 ounces and a 14-ounce wet-aged prime New York strip, plus a nice selection of fresh line-caught fish, compatibly served with a sweet corn relish. Just like a woman in an oversized closet, the toughest decision on the menu is what to put on the choice du jour. There are sauces: creamy horseradish, lemon butter and an orange ginger glaze; butters: Gorgonzola, roasted garlic and wasabi; and then toppings: Maytag blue cheese, Cabernet Goat cheese, spinach and crab, and lobster Oscar. Fortunately, our waiter helped us out, suggested two house favorites, the lobster Oscar with the New York strip and the sea bass with spinach and crab. Both were superb. But what we like best at Grille One Sixteen is not so much its South Beach-clone reputation, but the home-style goodies Maita brings to the table. Though he obviously excels at American contemporary cuisine, he admits to being “very much into comfort food.” His sides of four-cheese mac and handmade tater tots sing a new tune to old standards. The mac, both warm and rich, consists of a creamy melting pot of Gruyere, white cheddar, Parmesan and fontina cheeses. The tater tots also are a far cry from the school cafeteria, combining both mashed and shredded potatoes
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savor { dining out PARKSHORE GRILL The Parkshore Grill keeps a steady clientele of businessmen, local residents and the occasional out-of-towner who migrate towards Executive Chef Tyson Grant’s well-crafted menu of imaginative American cuisine. 300 Beach Drive N.E., 727-896-3463 PRIMI URBAN CAFÉ This cozy gem of an Italian-style restaurant should not be overlooked. South African owner and Chef Arno von Waltsleban adds global pizzazz in the form of Malaysian curry to his very own recco sauce, and his grilled mozzarella wedges with pesto rosso rank among the best appetizer in town. 27 4th Street N., 727-895-4909 SAFETY HARBOR GREEN SPRINGS BISTRO This 1930s bungalow-turned-eatery is a charming spot to
A selective guide to restaurants around the bay, encapsulated from previous reviews by TBI dining editor Julie W. Martin.
oysters combined with creative sides of
sample Chef Paul Kapsalis’ regional classics
fruit salsas, island rice and coconut spinach
from Louisiana and the Carolinas, including the
make a breezy tropical experience. 2819 W.
Sausage, Shrimp and Grits, and homemade
Bay Drive, 727-584-1700
Black and Blue Berry Cobbler. 156 4th Ave. N., 727-669-6762
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MYSTIC FISH Owners Eugen Fuhrmann and
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MICHAEL’S GRILL Irish Chef Michael Reilly
Chef Doug Bebell are true shaman for fresh
THE BLACK PEARL The Black Pearl bills its
prepares authentic Italian and French cuisine
fish. But meat lovers won’t feel like a fish out
fare as New American cuisine. Here, timeless
in a pleasant neighborhood pub atmosphere
of water when ordering entrées. 3253 Tampa
culinary favorites such as escargot and duck
where regulars act like good friends. 11720 N.
Road, 727-771-1800
liver pâté easily mingle with such new-age
Dale Mabry Hwy., 813-964-8334
companions as butternut squash ravioli with ST. PETERSBURG
sun-dried cranberry butter sauce. 315 Main
TOASTED PHEASANT Classic French with a
BELLA BRAVA New world Italian cuisine with
Street, 727-734-3463
twist; menu items now include occasional wild
alfresco dining on two levels, it’s a great
game tastings, a variety of fresh seafood, and
spot to soak in the subculture of the city’s
DOWNTOWN TAMPA
yes, roasted pheasant. 14445 N. Dale Mabry
emerging young and hip while enjoying one
CAFÉ DUFRAIN This small bistro brings vi-
Hwy., 813-265-6700
of the restaurant’s signature martinis. 515
brancy to lunch and dinner standards in the
Central Ave., 727-895-5515
form of robust New Mexican chilies, Asian spices and an abundance of Indian-influ-
VIZCAYA RESTAURANTE & TAPAS BAR Chef and owner Felix Piedra offers more than 28
CAFÉ ALMA While focusing on “heart
enced vanilla curry glazes. 707 Harbour Post
tapas and authentic Basque cuisine in this
healthy” ingredients from Greece, Italy
Drive, 813-275-9701
garden-bright eatery. 10905 N. Dale Mabry
and Morocco, Café Alma still offers ample
Hwy., 813-968-7400
opportunities to indulge in baskets of but-
FLY BAR & RESTAURANT Fly’s menu offers
tery, curried cranberry bread and aromatic
a keen medley of small plates infused with
BELLEAIR BLUFFS
homemade soups. 260 1st Ave. S., 727-
imagination and worldly flair, in a hip, urban
LE BOUCHON BISTRO A French bistro in the
502-5002
environment complete with a rooftop bar. 1202 N. Franklin Street, 813-275-5000
truest sense, its casual menu satisfies a range of appetites with a level of sophistication
PACIFIC WAVE Far from the cookie-cutter
reserved for well-traveled palates. 796 Indian
menu of many Asian restaurants, this Zagat-
MALIO’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE Malio’s prime
Rocks Road, 727-585-9777
rated eatery creates gourmet dishes with
organic steaks are perfectly seared, then
a unique blend of fresh ingredients paired
topped with a signature pat of butter and
MARLIN DARLIN’ An abundance of fresh
with innovative sauces. 211 2nd Street S.,
served with a lemon wedge. 400 N. Ashley
seafood catches, daily ceviche and boutique
727-822-5235
Drive, 813-223-7746
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SOUTH TAMPA 717 SOUTH This dual-minded restaurant serves Italian and Pacific Rim dishes with equal flourish in a clubby art deco atmosphere. Think seafood manicotti and pupu platters for the best of both worlds. 717 S. Howard Ave., 813-250-1661 BERN’S STEAK HOUSE An unmistakable landmark for locals, and a beacon of gastronomy for celebrities, sport stars and governors, Bern’s continues its “old school” reputation for serving the best steak in America. 1208 S. Howard Ave., 813-251-2421 BIN 27 BISTRO Even in a room of perfect strangers, the vibe is one of nice-to-see-youagain friendliness and the innovative, fresh,
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savor { dining out extensive wine list from boutique vineyards and signature menu items like the phyllo-wrapped baked brie with brown sugar and almonds, and the grape pecan chicken salad. 1609 Snow Ave., 813-254-9463 WESTSHORE BOIZÃO STEAKHOUSE Its proposition of an all-you-can-eat dinner includes unlimited visits to the salad bar for fresh vegetables, aged cheeses and rustic breads, plus 14 cuts of meat, personally carved tableside by handsome Brazilian gauchos. 4606 Boy Scout Blvd., 813-286-7100 THE CAPITAL GRILLE Both lunch and dinner menus offer generous allowances to indulge in dishes typical to restaurants of this genre, including dry-aged steaks, veal and lamb chops, and lobster tails measured by the pound. International Plaza, 2223 N. WestShore Blvd., 813-830-9433 PELAGIA TRATTORIA Pelagia Trattoria swoons diners with its modern Italian cuisine under the guidance of Executive Chef Fabrizio Shcenardi, whose genuine accent is filled with passion for creating one of the area’s most coveted menus. Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza, 4200 Jim Walter Blvd., 813-313-3235 YBOR CITY BERNINI OF YBOR Few restaurants epitomize the big-city experience as well as Bernini, where superb service and classic Italian cuisine are cranked out in an almost frenetic atmosphere. Try celebrity favorites: Tony’s Baby Calamari or the Pescatore Fra Diavolo. 1702 E. 7th Ave., 813-248-0099 SEMINOLE HEIGHTS BUNGALOW BISTRO Eclectic menu offerings ranging from American cheeseburgers and salmon piccatta to a savory chicken roulade stuffed with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach with a beurre blanc sauce. 5137 N. Florida Ave., 813-237-2000 ST. PETE BEACH DON CESAR’S MARITANA GRILLE Cheese presentations have become a rarity in Florida, and the Maritana is one of the few
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restaurants offering some unique choices. The Don CeSar Resort & Spa, 3400 Gulf Blvd., 727-360-1881 FETISHES Owner Bruce Caplan has created an intimate setting offering a well-crafted range of epicurean treats. A consecutive four-time recipient of Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence, the restaurant’s wine offerings are equally notable. 6690 Gulf Blvd., 727-363-3700 SNAPPER’S SEA GRILL Savvy metro diners will appreciate the fusion-flair cuisine, while
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SAVANT FINE DINING Its cubbyhole location makes it a sure miss for casual passersby, but owner and Executive Chef David Miller likes it that way. With a seven-course fixed price menu and only one nightly dinner seating, those who stumble in looking for a slice of pizza from the past proprietor are in for a big surprise. 2551 Drew Street, 727-421-9975 TĂ?O PEPE RESTAURANT No doubt such
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The Art of Modeling & Runway Studio After more than a decade of mentoring and coaching models, Ivanka Ska is branching out to help youths seeking a career in the industry. The House of Ska’s newest addition is the Art of Modeling & Runway Studio, specializing in modeling techniques for the commercial and high-fashion industry. 433 Central Ave., Suite 205, St. Petersburg 727-822-7752 | ivankaska.com
VIP Eye Care & Optical Boutique Dr. Mona Henri’s boutique showcases nearly three dozen product lines and more than 1,000 frame and sunglass selections from today’s leading designers, as well as a team specializing in vision care that includes contact and ophthalmic lenses. 2300 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg 727-894-0500 | vip4myeyes.com
Aqua Stone Well Spa Named one of the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Businesses for 2009, Aqua Stone Well Spa’s rejuvenating and soothing services feature anti-aging showers, massage therapies, customized facials, body treatments and nail care. On-site yoga and Pilates classes also are available. 300 Beach Drive N.E., Suite 115, St. Petersburg 727-823-4636 | aquastonewellspa.com
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SPACES | NATURAL BEAUTY THIS PEACEFUL GARDEN IS THE ULTIMATE ESCAPE AND SANCTUARY.
Maintaining a veil of seclusion within the public’s view was the balance David Conner of David Conner & Associates strove for in this particular project: “We wanted to create a beautiful picture window from the interior to these exterior spaces, an interesting and rewarding place for those who sought it.” The black granite fountain anchoring the eastern garden of this Bayshore Boulevard home acts as a symbolic reflection of nature with colorful art glass globes that seemingly float on the water’s surface. “The owner has been a longtime admirer of Duncan McClellan and was looking for an opportunity to incorporate a piece in his garden,” says Conner. Matched with a vibrant array of flora, it is as if Persephone herself has found a place to call her own. David Conner & Associates, Tampa (813-258-1997, dconnerassociates.com)
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design { elements TAKE A POWDER TURN A POWDER ROOM INTO A SMALL JEWEL.
SUBTLE SCENT Le Cherche Midi’s signature fragrance, No. 01, has been captured in a beautiful candle ($50). This ocean-inspired scent has hints of bergamot, sage, lavender and sand musk. lecherchemidi.com
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FIT TO BE TILED Add some punch to your powder room walls with the Vibe Oval and Orbit tile design from Walker Zanger’s Vibe Mosaics collection. A celebration of the funky ’60s and ’70s, the collection comes in three unique glazes. $16-$38 per square foot. Ceramic Solutions, Tampa (813-889-8453, walker zanger.com)
SEA KINGDOM The cute seahorses embroidered on Anali’s terry towels ($20-$75) greet guests with a smile. Also available with red seahorses. Villa Rosa Distinctive Linens & Bath Shop, Tampa (813-831-6189)
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FAIREST OF ALL Your powder room will be just that with a beautiful mirror ($1,250) handcrafted with natural seashells. Perfect for little mermaids everywhere. horchow.com
WATER WORKS Elegant and whimsical, the Lalique Oceania faucet ($5,874$7,064) by THG brings a bit of the sea inside. Cobblestone Court Decorative Hardware, Clearwater (727-799-8608, cobblestonecourtinc.com)
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A waterfront oasis, this beautiful home is the
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1400 N. Shore Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
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Grand entry foyer; gourmet kitchen; library;
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marble fireplaces; formal dining and living
A GOURMET KITCHEN AND FULL-SIZE GAME ROOM ARE JUST TWO OF THE FEATURES IN THIS WATERFRONT HOME.
rooms; media/game room with full working bar; expansive master bedroom with sitting area, private veranda, his-and-her bath; three bedrooms en-suite. EXTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS Six-car garage with side rear entry; oversized motor court; pool; verandas surrounding poolside; fenced yard. FOR MORE INFORMATION Carole Merritt, Coldwell Banker, St. Petersburg (727-363-2576, carolemerritt.com)
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D e , Fl ida… “ t P lace to L i ” – CNN’s Money Magazine, June 2004
2,500-4,000 sq. ft. 3- & 4-Bedroom Floorplans
Media Rooms Oversized Terraces
Enclosed 2-Car Garages Limited Boat Slips
$880,000 to $1.8 Million
www.DunedinGrand.com Dunedin Florida was named “Best Place to Live” in CNN’s Money Magazine in June 2004 and “Best Place to Retire” in September 2008! Come see Dunedin’s newest and most luxurious waterfront homes, The Dunedin Grand! Discover maintenace-free living on the beautiful Intracoastal waterways of our Gulf Coast. Near Caladesi Island, voted #1 Beach in America by “Dr. Beach” in 2008.
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CULTURE | SEAGRAPE KALEIDOSCOPE FLORIDA FINDS HER VOICE THROUGH ART.
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The natural beauty of Florida may be tranquil and humble, says Bonita Springs artist Misty Beauchamp, but it still has something to say. The calming, meditative qualities of Florida’s wilderness have inspired her to capture the serene moments in nature using a variety of mediums. “My goal with my Florida series landscapes, in general, is to capture a feeling of changelessness and to illustrate not just actual identifiable places, but a deeper truth,” she says. She hopes a deeper truth will compel her audience to explore the outdoors and learn more about how to coexist with the wild spaces around them. Beauchamp’s work, entitled “Facets of Florida 20072009,” will be on display at the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center from September 1 through November 1. (727-453-6500, weedonislandpreserve.org) —Sara Horn
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The Cat in the Hat, one of Dr. Seuss’ most famous characters.
“THE ART OF DR. SEUSS: A RETROSPECTIVE AND NATIONAL EXHIBITION,” CELEBRATES THE LIFE AND CAREER OF THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL WITH WORKS FROM HIS EARLY DRAWINGS FOR LIFE AND WWII POLITICAL CARTOONS TO THE ILLUSTRATIONS THAT HAVE TOUCHED COUNTLESS CHILDREN’S LIVES. WORKS WILL BE ON DISPLAY SEPTEMBER 12 THROUGH OCTOBER 10 AT THE SYD ENTEL GALLERIES AND SUSAN BENJAMIN GLASS. FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
GOINGS ON 1 “A Different Luster: Pewter from the Andrews Collection” and “Theater in Ancient Art: The William Knight Zewadski Collection,” ongoing exhibitions, Museum of Fine Arts, $12 “Artists of the Hamptons,” selections from the Benjamin and Jean Gollay Collection, exhibition, through Nov. 8, Leepa-Ratner Museum of Art, $5 “Chromatophore: A Mail Art Exhibit,” original artworks that have traveled worldwide through the postal service, through Sept. 5, Studio@620, free to the public “Developing the Collection: Recent Acquisitions of Photography,” exhibition, through Sept. 6, Museum of Fine Arts, $12 Hot Summer Show III, exhibition, through Sept. 19, Clayton Galleries, free to the public “New Additions: Recent Acquisitions of Modern and Contemporary 88 TAMPA BAY ILLUSTRATED
Prints,” exhibition, through Sept. 20, Museum of Fine Arts, $12 “Seen Through Glass,” a rare exhibition of Dalí’s pâte de verre sculptures, through Nov. 6, Salvador Dalí Museum, $17 “Tarpon Tales and Sport Fishing in Early Florida,” exhibition, through Dec. 27, The Henry Plant Museum, $5 3 “Florida: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” exhibition of the Art Cloth Alliance depicting Florida’s unique environment and natural history on cloth, through Nov. 1, Brooker Creek Preserve, free to the public 9 The Backroom Short Film Festival of St. Petersburg, PG- and G-rated short films by professional, amateur and student productions, NOVA 535, $15 10 Celebrity Poker Tournament, Texas hold’em competition benefiting the Vinny Lecavalier Foundation in support of All
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by Tampa Realistic Artists, Old Hyde Park Arts Center, free to the public High Heel Hike, 1k to raise awareness for Generation Rescue for Autism, WestShore Plaza, donation (highheelhike.com) 27 ALPHA House’s Fall Gala, dancing, dinner and dessert benefiting the ALPHA House of Pinellas County, the Coliseum, $100 (alphahousepinellas.org) THE “BURK UZZLE’S WOODSTOCK AND OTHER AMERICANA” EXHIBITION SALUTING THE FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF WOODSTOCK WILL BE ON DISPLAY SEPTEMBER 17 THROUGH NOVEMBER 7 AT THE FLORIDA MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS. ADMISSION IS $4.
28 Anne McCue, concert, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center’s Jaeb Theater, tickets start at $26
VENUES Children’s Hospital, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, $250 spectator pass, $450 VIP, $550 tournament buy-in (vinny4.com) “Florida Cattle Ranching: Five Centuries of Tradition,” traveling exhibition about Florida’s history in the cattle industry, through Dec. 19, Tampa Bay History Center, $12 11 Emerging Artist Series: Johnny Thomas, exhibition, through Sept. 26, Studio@620, free to the public. 12 Art of Helping Children Gala, black-tie optional evening benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters, A La Carte Event Pavilion, $150 Imagine, a food and wine tasting with a ’70s theme cabaret show, benefiting USF Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, $75, $125 VIP (health.usf. edu/medicine/neurology/mvdisorders) 23 Tampa Bay Fashion Week, a fashion extravaganza showcasing the newest lines from some of the freshest designers the Bay has to offer, through Sept. 26, Shera-
ton Tampa Riverwalk (fashionweek tampabay.com) 24 Curtain Call, evening reception celebrating the upcoming 2009-2010 performance season, Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center, free to the public Yellowman, play, through Oct. 11, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center’s Shimberg Playhouse, $25 and up 25 Fences, August Wilson’s 1987 Pulitzer Prize winning play, through Oct. 11, American Stage Theatre Company, $31-$39 Sugarland, concert, St. Pete Times Forum, $25-$45 26 Evening of Chance: The Roaring ’20s, casino style games, dinner, costume contest and a performance by the Flappers, benefiting the Gulfcoast Oncology Foundation, Kapok Special Events Center, $75 (gulfcoastoncology foundation.com) “Fin, Fur and Feather,” media pictures of animals, fish and birds, through Oct. 23,
A La Carte Event Pavilion, 4050 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa, 813-831-5390, alacar teeventpavilion.com American Stage Theatre Company, 163 3rd St. N., St. Petersburg, 727-823-7529, americanstage.org Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, 727-453-6800, brookercreekpreserve.org Clayton Galleries, 4105 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, 813-831-3753, claytongalleries.net The Coliseum, 535 4th Avenue N., St. Petersburg, 727-892-5202, stpete.org/coliseum Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 200 N. Tampa St., Tampa, 813-221-2222, fmopa.org The Henry Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, 813-254-1891, plantmuseum.com Kapok Special Events Center, 923 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, 727725-8733, kapokspecialevents.com SEPTEMBER 2009 89
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“TERESITA FERNÁNDEZ: BLIND LANDSCAPE,” AN EXHIBITION OF LARGESCALE FREESTANDING SCULPTURES AND A NEW SERIES OF DRAWINGS, WILL BE ON DISPLAY THROUGH OCTOBER 10 AT USF’S CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM. FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
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Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs, 727712-5762, spcollege.edu/central/museum
St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, 813-301-6500, sptimesforum.com
Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center, 400 1st St. S., St. Petersburg, 727-892-5767, mahaffeytheater.com
Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk, 200 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa, 813-223-2222, sheraton tampariverwalk.com
Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg, 727-896-2667, fine-arts.org
Studio@620, 620 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg, 727-895-6620, studio620.org/620
NOVA 535, 535 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg, 727-821-6682, nova535.com
Syd Entel Galleries & Susan Benjamin Glass Etc., 247 Main St., Safety Harbor, 727-725-1808, sydentelgalleries.com
Old Hyde Park Arts Center, 705 Swann Ave., Tampa, 813-251-3780, tamparealisti cartists.com
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, 813229-7827, tbpac.org
Salvador Dalí Museum, 1000 3rd St. S., St. Petersburg, 727-823-3767, salvadordali museum.org
Tampa Bay History Center, 810 Old Water St., Tampa, 813-228-0097, tampabayhis torycenter.org
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa, 813-2356937, seminolehardrocktampa.com
USF Contemporary Art Museum, 4202 E. Fowler Ave. CAM 101, Tampa, 813-974-4133, ira.usf.edu/CAM/cam_exhibitions.html ◆
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AN EVENING OF TEMPTATION Event: Moments in Time Gala Benefiting: Tampa General Hospital Foundation Venue: Grand Hyatt, Tampa 1. Thilo and Betsy Best, Kim and Phil Dingle 2. Park and Francine Newton, Jim Warren, Dick Corbett 3. Jim Warren, Robin de la Vergne 4. Ron Campbell, Ron Hytoff 5. Copeland and Stephanie More, Kathy and Alex Rosemurgy 6. Bruce and Carin Zwiebel 7. Mary Jane Campbell, Barbara Hurst, the apple tree stilt-walker, “Adam” and “Eve” © 2009 Palm Beach Media Group Inc. All rights reserved. Tampa Bay Illustrated [ISSN 1545-7559] [USPS # 021-879] is published monthly except July; twice a month in November by Palm Beach Media Group Inc. Known office of the publication: 1000 N. Dixie Highway, Suite C, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Periodical postage paid at West Palm Beach, FL and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Tampa Bay Illustrated, c/o Palm Beach Media Group Inc., P.O. Box 3344, Palm Beach, FL 33480. Subscription price: $24.95 per year. Outside U.S. add $35 per year for postage and handling. Send subscription orders to: Subscription Department, Tampa Bay Illustrated, P.O. Box 3344, Palm Beach, FL 33480 or e-mail: circulation@palmbeachmedia. com, fax (561) 659-1736. Volume 7, No. 8 September 2009. Tampa Bay Illustrated magazine and Palm Beach Media Group Inc. retain exclusive rights to all editorial and photographic materials used, which cannot be reproduced in any manner without written consent.
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■ DREAM PERFORMANCE: As a singer, I would love to have a chance to perform with Barbra Streisand. As a performer and a little bit of a rocker, Led Zeppelin. Jimmy Page, especially, is one of my dream artists to collaborate with. ■ GUILTIEST PLEASURE: I have three: Swedish fish, Mexican food and anything vampire related. ■ GREATEST VIRTUE: If I set a goal for myself or want something, I usually find a way to obtain it. ■ GREATEST VICE: Drinking way too much coffee ■ BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My parents. Without them I would not be where I am today. ■ BIGGEST ASPIRATION: To be a successful, working artist for the rest of my life ■ IN MY FREE TIME I… love to sleep, write music, walk my dog, eat great food and socialize with friends and family. ■ MANTRA: Work hard, play hard. ■ IDEA OF PERFECT HAPPINESS: Right now. My dream is being realized and I have wonderful people around me. What could be better? ■ MUSIC IS… everything. It can evoke every type of emotion and can take me away or bring me back down. ■ TALENT I WOULD MOST LIKE TO HAVE: I would love to be able to draw. I can’t even draw a stick figure; so to be able to draw anything would be nice. ■ 50 YEARS FROM NOW… I see myself with my family, making music and living a healthy, happy life. —Stephen Brown
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Armed with the sensuality of a cabaret chanteuse and a voice so sultry it begs to be heard, singer/songwriter Chloe Lowery has the music world under her spell. As a member of Yanni Voices, this Largo native is taking her voice to new levels, expanding her singing repertoire while performing with some of the most talented vocalists. Citing some of rock ’n’ roll’s most legendary crooners—Janis Joplin and Robert Plant among them—as influences, Lowery is known for soulful ballads that have helped propel her to the cusp of stardom. As she gears up for an international tour with Yanni Voices this fall, Lowery, 22, takes a moment to give TBI the inside scoop on her love for music.
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