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A Real Housewife, A Real Countess, A Real Person

By Annemarie Davin Photos by James Katsipis

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he attributes of a great lady may still be found in the rule of the four S’s: Sincerity, Simplicity, Sympathy and Serenity.” This Emily Post quote indeed applies to Countess LuAnn de Lesseps of Bravo TV’s “The Real Housewives of New York.” I knew she was a class act the moment we met. I was working for a local publication in the Hamptons and she was hosting her show on WVVH Hamptons TV called “The Countess Report”. We were at an event where she was interviewing various people and she approached some friends that I was speaking with. She interviewed them and then afterwards she looked at me and said “I think that went really well”. I agreed and we started a conversation which led to us exchanging business cards. A week or so later I got a phone call from LuAnn inviting me to lunch so I accepted.

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I wasn’t sure why she invited me to lunch but I assumed that it must be a business lunch. We met at Yama-Q in Bridgehampton, and our conversation started off by talking about our occupations. The funny thing is that I didn’t know she was a real countess. I thought she was calling herself ‘The Countess’ on her show much like Queen Latifah refers to herself as a Queen but it’s merely a stage name. I was too embarrassed to ask if she was really a Countess so the question I posed to her was “How did you come up with the name of your show?” That’s when I found out she was indeed a real Countess! I was taken back by that because all I could think of is how come I’m sitting here with her? I’m not royalty, I’m not a celebrity, I’m just a regular person so how did this happen?

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I decided to put those thoughts on the back shelf and asked her how did she become a Countess? LuAnn explained that her husband was a Count, and then told me about the family history. She explained to me how the de Lesseps family goes back to Ferdinand de Lesseps who was the French developer of the Suez Canal, which joined the Mediterranean and the Red Seas for the first time in 1869. In June of 1884, Ferdinand de Lesseps formally presented the Statue of Liberty to the United States in honor of the Franco-American Union. I sat there in awe at what she was telling me, as I was having flashbacks to grade school where I sat there in class learning about the Statue of Liberty, and thinking what it must have been like to be there when it was given to us. Here was a woman who was married to a man whose family had such a key role in that. I would expect someone in her role to be stand offish or maybe even untouchable. Yet there we sat eating lunch like two regular gals. I was still curious if we were meeting for business reasons but came to find out that LuAnn just wanted to get to know me better. Can you get any more down to earth than that? Fast forward to the launch of “The Real Housewives of New York” where I saw a picture of the cast in a local paper and saw that LuAnn was one of them! I immediately picked up the phone and called her to say congratulations. The show has now aired for two seasons and I have watched each episode. It’s entertaining and has gained quite a following.

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In addition to the show, LuAnn has written a book “Class with the Countess: How to Live with Elegance and Flair” that was inspired by the numerous inquires she has gotten from people all over who have questions on just about every subject you can imagine. When we were launching this magazine, there were a few contenders we were considering for our first cover but I couldn’t think of anyone more appropriate than the Countess herself. She’s a woman from Connecticut, who got to this point by taking risks and they indeed paid off. She had a modeling career and hosted two Italian television shows. When she returned to America, she hosted her own show “The Countess Report” and also had a manners and etiquette show on Fox5 Good Day New York called “The Countess Culture”. LuAnn has traveled the world and the one thing she has seen, is the need for all people to learn manners and etiquette no matter where they come from. My parents always taught us manners since birth it seems, and my father used to tell us that it doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor, the one thing you should always have that doesn’t cost anything is manners. If I didn’t know any better, I would say LuAnn must have met my dad at some point because she feels the same way in that she believes that learning how to be gracious and charming can be learned by anyone. In her book, she shares her inspiring story of her life and offers advice on many topics. Some topics include the art of being yourself which includes how to make a great first impression, the art of making other people comfortable which includes table manners and the art of seduction where she shows you how to make yourself charming to everyone you meet. Keep an eye out for book signings as LuAnn is traveling all over the country and you can see where she’ll be by logging onto her website www.classwiththecountess.com. If Emily Post were alive today I’m sure she would be proud of the Countess for keeping the art of manners and etiquette alive in a world that seemed like it had almost forgotten how to treat their fellow man….and woman. thenewyorkhamptonite.com | memorial day issue 13

5IF #BUUMF UP CF /BNFE /FX :PSL T Judging from the New York papers, I can’t tell who’s the more hated

almost $65 billion of his clients’ money when you include fabricated

man: Bernard Madoff or Alex Rodriguez? Madoff made the tabloid

gains. Not only did Madoff take from the rich, he took from the

front pages, while Rodriguez’s face has been plastered all over the

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back ones. If you asked most people in New York the difference

distinction as the person who committed the largest investor fraud

between the two, they’d probably say something like, “I don’t know.

ever by a single person, if he in fact ran his operation solo.

They’re both frauds.” Okay, they probably wouldn’t say that, but that’s the best line I have right now.

“While Madoff and Rodriguez are in two

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the hatred many New Yorkers and countless

and countless others have for them. Madoff and Rodriguez also

others have for them.”

made The Boston Phoenix’s “100 Unsexiest Men of the Year” list #1%(899:;(<2!1##()&"+-$!(1&$(+=1'(2-$2!(1#(>1!%"?@$A("&('-$(B1'"&?( 5"'-(2('-"%!(=*2C$()&"+-;(

Bernie Madoff (pronounced – “made off” as in, Bernie

teammates as “AFraud,” according to Joe Torre in his book, The

made off with a lot of peoples’ money) earned himself the title of

Yankee Years. Rodriguez is hated in the public eye, not because of

lead villain in a real life drama this year. New York Magazine added

his negative effect on his teammates, but more because of whom

bright red lipstick, black under his eyes, and white powder over his

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face to create a disturbingly accurate rendering of Madoff

other than his now exwife Cynthia, were Madonna and a blonde

as the Joker from this year’s Batman movie, “The Dark Knight.” As unusual

Then there’s Alex Rodriguez, better known to his Yankee

babe in Toronto who he took to a steakhouse and a strip club.

Oh, and did I mention steroids? ARod was the man many

and bizarre as Madoff’s story is, it

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defrauded thousands

books with his personal milestones and is the youngest player to

of investors and lost

hit 500 home runs. Prior to his arrival in New York, Rodriguez

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.PTU )BUFE .BO #FSOJF WT " 3PE representedÂ aÂ brightÂ lightÂ onÂ aÂ drearyÂ timeÂ forÂ MajorÂ LeagueÂ

MadoffÂ clearlyÂ hadÂ anÂ extremelyÂ twistedÂ andÂ brilliantÂ mindÂ whenÂ

Baseball.Â ThenÂ heÂ recentlyÂ admittedÂ toÂ usingÂ steroidsÂ duringÂ hisÂ

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playingÂ daysÂ withÂ theÂ TexasÂ Rangers.Â Now,Â SportsÂ IllustratedÂ writerÂ

playersÂ toÂ everÂ playÂ baseball*.Â TheseÂ guysÂ bothÂ hadÂ enoughÂ talentÂ

SelenaÂ Roberts,Â whoÂ brokeÂ theÂ newsÂ RodriguezÂ tookÂ steroids,Â isÂ outÂ

onÂ theirÂ ownÂ toÂ properlyÂ achieveÂ greatÂ things,Â butÂ theyÂ decidedÂ theyÂ

toÂ proveÂ heÂ tookÂ steroidsÂ asÂ earlyÂ asÂ hisÂ highÂ schoolÂ playingÂ daysÂ

neededÂ anÂ edge.Â InÂ aÂ timeÂ whenÂ AmericaÂ wasÂ lookingÂ forÂ heroes,Â

andÂ asÂ aÂ recentÂ asÂ hisÂ YankeesÂ onesÂ inÂ herÂ book,Â A:Rod:Â TheÂ ManyÂ

theyÂ bothÂ turnedÂ outÂ toÂ beÂ tremendousÂ duds.

LivesÂ ofÂ AlexÂ Rodriguez.Â

ManyÂ peopleÂ probablyÂ wouldÂ beÂ ableÂ toÂ forgiveÂ AÂRodÂ

tainted.Â RodriguezÂ hurtÂ theÂ peopleÂ closestÂ toÂ himÂ â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â hisÂ exÂwifeÂ andÂ

forÂ hisÂ partÂ inÂ MajorÂ LeagueÂ Baseballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sÂ SteroidÂ EraÂ ifÂ heÂ actuallyÂ

twoÂ children,Â whileÂ MadoffÂ swindledÂ thousands,Â butÂ protectedÂ hisÂ

appearedÂ toÂ giveÂ aÂ damn.Â AfterÂ complainingÂ aboutÂ allÂ ofÂ theÂ

familyÂ byÂ pleadingÂ guiltyÂ inÂ courtÂ notÂ toÂ openÂ upÂ anÂ investigation.Â

negativeÂ articlesÂ andÂ photosÂ portrayingÂ him,Â RodriguezÂ tookÂ partÂ

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SoxÂ fans,Â itÂ isÂ clearÂ theÂ damageÂ AÂRodÂ causedÂ isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tÂ evenÂ inÂ theÂ sameÂ

bicepsÂ andÂ kissingÂ himselfÂ inÂ aÂ mirror.Â IÂ knowÂ youÂ loveÂ yourselfÂ

ballparkÂ toÂ theÂ livesÂ MadoffÂ ruined.Â

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inÂ theÂ articleÂ andÂ â&#x20AC;&#x153;aÂ greatÂ earÂ toÂ have.â&#x20AC;?Â ObviouslyÂ AÂRodÂ didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tÂ

stillÂ hasÂ aÂ chanceÂ toÂ rightÂ someÂ ofÂ hisÂ wrongs.Â IfÂ AÂRodÂ rejoinsÂ hisÂ

consultÂ herÂ aboutÂ hisÂ DetailsÂ photoÂ shoot.Â MadonnaÂ wouldÂ haveÂ

YankeeÂ teammatesÂ asÂ aÂ newÂ andÂ improvedÂ versionÂ ofÂ himselfÂ andÂ

!$)&"'$*.(+'$$%$!(-"3(C*$2%(1#('-2'(=@0*"C(%$*2'"1&+(3"++'$=;(N-$/+(

helpsÂ hisÂ teamÂ toÂ aÂ WorldÂ SeriesÂ Championship,Â theÂ BronxÂ willÂ

kissedÂ plentyÂ ofÂ men,Â moreÂ thanÂ aÂ fewÂ women,Â butÂ Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;veÂ neverÂ seenÂ

embraceÂ himÂ andÂ allÂ ofÂ thoseÂ jeersÂ willÂ turnÂ

herÂ kissingÂ herself.Â IfÂ theÂ photosÂ didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tÂ sayÂ itÂ all,Â RodriguezÂ didÂ inÂ

otherÂ hand,Â MadoffÂ willÂ spendÂ theÂ

theÂ DetailsÂ articleÂ whenÂ askedÂ aboutÂ NewÂ York.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;NewÂ YorkÂ isÂ oneÂ

restÂ ofÂ hisÂ livingÂ daysÂ behindÂ barsÂ

ofÂ aÂ kind,â&#x20AC;?Â heÂ said.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sÂ broughtÂ outÂ theÂ bestÂ inÂ me.â&#x20AC;?Â IfÂ poorÂ playoffÂ

forÂ hisÂ crimes.Â AsÂ forÂ hisÂ chancesÂ ofÂ

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redeemingÂ himself,Â well,Â asÂ theyÂ sayÂ

lookingÂ forwardÂ toÂ seeingÂ theÂ worst.Â

inÂ Brooklyn,Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fuggedabboutit!â&#x20AC;?

ButÂ theÂ factÂ ofÂ theÂ matterÂ isÂ bothÂ ofÂ theirÂ namesÂ areÂ nowÂ

WhileÂ RodriguezÂ mayÂ haveÂ aÂ NationÂ againstÂ himÂ inÂ RedÂ

AsÂ forÂ whereÂ theseÂ twoÂ individualsÂ storiesÂ end,Â RodriguezÂ

intoÂ cheers.Â OnÂ theÂ

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sÂ scaryÂ toÂ thinkÂ ofÂ theÂ positiveÂ thingsÂ MadoffÂ andÂ

RodriguezÂ couldÂ haveÂ doneÂ ifÂ theyÂ wouldÂ haveÂ playedÂ byÂ theÂ rules.Â

ÂÂ JustinÂ DeMarco

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Ask the Countess: An Intro LuAnn de Lesseps ANSWERS YOUR Etiquette Questions!

Since the first season of The Real Housewives of NYC began to air, I have been deluged with e-mails and letters asking my advice on everything from what to wear to knowing what to say, from table manners to how to radiate self-confidence. It became obvious that people are confused about what is appropriate in a world in which anything goes, and people were turning to me for advice. My goal is to show you that even if you are not born into the world of high society or marry into it, you can learn manners, sophistication and grace. It’s about feeling good in your own skin and making other people feel comfortable. That’s what class is all about. I decided to address the many questions I received by writing my book Class with the Countess that was published on April 16th by Gotham Books. Until then, I welcome your questions and look forward to sharing my life lessons and distinctive advice on how to navigate our sometimes rude world.

LuAnn, I really admire you for your intelligence and elegance. I am glad for being able to submit my questions to. I am the type of person who wants to fix the world and teach good manners to everyone, but I’ve learned people usually don’t take criticism very well. What do you do when someone does something wrong like jumping the line in front of you? What about when someone acts with prejudice towards another person? Do you think it’s ok to say something to these people or it’s better to just pretend it never happened? Thank you very much! Wish you all the best in life! KAM KAM, People who jump ahead are rude and should be told in the nicest way. Never be prejudice, as it is disrespectful. Pretend it never happened. Bisous, The Countess

Countess,

Hi LuAnn,

I never understand what I should be doing when entering a restaurant with a date. Some say the man first but then and always, I was told to let women go first at every occasion. Confusing. Is there a special rule for restaurants and bars? I love your show and you even more!

Love your show! Quick question — with proms around the corner, I was wondering if corsages & boutonnieres are still in vogue with the teen set these days, and do they coordinate this flower exchange or do the parents? Best of luck this season!

Anthony, NY Anthony,

R JR Darling RJR,

I think men should open the doors for ladies, unless it’s revolving or your entering a party together and there is a crowd. In that case, the man should go first. Bisous, The Countess

Any flower other than a corsage is in vogue. I think it’s up to the parents to provide this as a gift on prom night! Bisous, The Countess

Äť5 5.1 (.37Ĺ&#x20AC;5,-.5 (./,3]-5 (-1 ,5.)5 '#&35 )-.65." 5 )/(. --5!#0 -5 5( 15! ( , .#)(5) 51)' (5 5&#0 &35 ( 5 #( )'* , & 5!/# 5.)5') ,(5-) # &5!, -8 Dear Lady de Lesseps, I am a senior in college and was raised in a family where table manners were considered very important, I even had to put my fork and knife at 4 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock when I was finished on just a regular family evening meal, and Thanksgiving often involved formal place settings. Coming to college I noticed a lot of my peers did not learn basic table manners. Of course I never say anything when I eat with friends who do not have the best table manners, because that would be rude and etiquette is about respecting the people around you. Recently one of my friends expressed interest in learning table manners basics. What is the best way to help a friend out in this situation? Meredith P.S How do you address a countess in an email? Hello Meredith, The best way to handle friends is to tell them the truth and show them the way. Of course, be delicate. Bisous, The Countess

LuAnn, Being a woman in NYC, it is definitely hard to navigate true female friendships, which are real. Most women Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come across here are nice to your face, but then backstab you or talk poorly of you in a heartbeat. After viewing a sneak peak of season2 and last seasons of RHONY, I wonder how you stay above it all. The other awful women on the show prove themselves classless by talking like slobs about how awful the other one is and saying bad things etc. They even take jabs at you...Long-story short, I was wondering if you could provide us tips to deal with woman like that and how to rise above it all. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard conquering the wrath of females in NYC. Noir Noir, Kill jealous women out there with kindness. I know they would trade places with me any day and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that attitude that saves me from their wrath. Bisous, The Countess

ountess LuAnn de Lesseps knows firsthand that class is a state of mind, not a birthright. Raised in Connecticutâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;half French Canadian, half Native Americanâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;she worked as a nurse before she started modeling. On her first trip to Europe, she was awed by the lifestyle of the Italians and stayed, eventually becoming a television personality. At a dinner party in Gstaad, she began a fairytale romance with Alexandre Count de Lesseps, a French aristocrat of the Suez Canal dynasty, who made her a countess Through all of her experiences, she learned that class comes from within â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and that elegance and taste can be acquired. Now she shares her savvy advice and her inspiring story in Class with the Countess, featuring: R5Äť5 5 ,.5) 5 #(!5 )/,- & 5B (5 (35 #./ .#)(C with tips for making a stellar first impression, exuding self-confidence, and dressing with style R5Äť5 5 ,.5) 5 %#(!5 ." ,5 )*& 5 )' ),. & covering dazzling opening lines, table manners, and how to entertain with ease and grace R5Äť5 5 ,.5) 5 / .#)( brimming with ways to make yourself alluring to everyone you meet, including how to make a man feel good about himself. Order â&#x20AC;&#x153;Class with the Countess - How to Live with Elegance and Flairâ&#x20AC;? Now from thenewyorkhamptonite.com | memorial day issue 17 Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Borders, IndieBound www.classwiththecountess.com

Food & Wine

Epicurian Delights In American Pie Bridgehampton’s newest eatery serving Italian specialties and gourmet pizzas with healthy options. Don’t forget to grab a sweet treat on your way out. Try their tasty Yolicious frozen yogurt and gerely on it, as Almond’s populato! 631.613.6177 larity means it is almost always full. 631.537.8885 Bobby Van’s Possibly the jewel in the Bridgehampton dining scene crown, Bobby Vans has catered to hungry writers and artists of the Hamptons for 40 years. While you may not see Pollock, Steinbeck or De Koonig sitting, listening to Almond the restaurant’s name sake For almost a decade, Al- playing the piano, patrons will mond has provided residents still be treated to first class and visitors to the Hamptons with assuredly good food and a selection of wines, picked to compliment the dishes. Run by childhood friends Jason Weiner and Eric Lemonides, Almond brings a taste of Parisian culture to Long Island’s east end. Set back from the road on Montauk Highway, the hanging lanterns create a warm feel even before you enter into a subtly lit world of golden walls, hardwood floors and antique mirrors. Almond does offer a car park, but don’t 18 thenewyorkhamptonite.com | memorial day issue

food, with some of the best steaks and elegantly presented food on Long Island. The bar stays open late, so it’s always good for a quick drink after that long, late-night journey ride out from the city. 631.537.0590

The Candy Kitchen The name speaks for itself. A haven for the young and the old, and a trademark name throughout the Hamptons, The Candy Kitchen is a quintessential ice cream parlour, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. The burgers and milkshakes are done to perfection, and the prices are a pleasant change from the norm. 631.537.9885 The Golden Pear The Golden Pear offers freshly baked pastries and croissants from early in the morning, and provides a range of healthy salads and sandwiches suitable for a quick snack, or packing that picnic

bag for the beach. It’s nice to sit out in the sun with a coffee and watch the world go by. 631.537.1100 One Ocean One Ocean – taking up residence at the entrance to Bridgehampton, One Ocean hits the casual/quality balance perfectly. The bar is always busy, possibly due to the brilliant bartenders and regular faces, while the diners are treated to excellent services from some of the friendliest wait-staff in the Hamptons. The food may be best described as ‘American’, but don’t immediately think cheap burgers and badly cooked chips. The restaurant’s success for over a decade speaks for it-

Bridgehampton self, and the chef ’s know how to make the ‘traditional’ delicious. 631.537.5665 Panera Bread Taking over location from Razzano’s in the Bridgehampton Commons, Panera provides hungry shoppers with deli-style soups and sandwiches. The constant lines pay testament to its popularity especially of their freshly baked breads, bagels, pastries and sweets. 631.537.2855

Pierre’s One generally shouldn’t start off with dessert, but in the case of Pierre’s, it’s hard not to. This quaint little bistro offers a range of decadent desserts that rival any offerings on the island. The restaurant is

influences from across the globe. The menu doesn’t stop there though. The sight of rare seared tuna and the smell of roasted lamb shanks wafting out across the outdoor patio is forever enticing. Very child friendly, so bring the whole decorated in an ‘off the beach’ family. 631.537.7999 St Barth’s spirit, with large Yama-Q windows offering in natural Often overlooked due to its light, and soft white linens under-stated entrance, Yamagiving the whole restaurant a relaxed, comfortable feel. Q is a tiny, family run sushi It seems that as the summer restaurant. The focus is on gathers speed, so does Happy fresh and healthy eating, so you Hour, which goes from 5pm won’t find rolls stuffed with until the bartenders decide to imitation crab. The specials board changes almost daily, stop. 631.537.5110 and provides dedicated followers with an exciting array The Pizza Place It does exactly what it says of tastes. With only a handful on the sign. This is the place of tables, and a few seats at the to go for Pizzas. They don’t bar, space is at a premium, but bother delivering, but it’s I can promise you, the food worth the journey to go pick it up. Simple, unpretentious, good Italian-American pizzas. It’s the pizza place. Need I say more? 631.537.7865 World Pie Remember these words! World Pie is the only place you will be able to sit down and eat after 11pm before you hit Montauk. Open all year round, World Pie offers a variety of pizzas, taking their

is worth the wait. If patience isn’t your thing (and it’s not mine), take-out is always an option. 631.537.0225 Ziggy’s Food & Drink You may be surprised to hear that the Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike has restaurants worth visiting. In which case, you will be even more surprised to find out that Ziggy’s, a little-known secret, offers a fantastic menu with overt tones of Ziggy’s Israeli heritage. The relaxed, laid-back atmosphere is complemented with a surf motif throughout. Live music is often available, but check in advance, as the days may change. Let’s not forget the on-site kids playground that makes Ziggy’s an all around diamond location. 631.537.6060

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Food & Wine

Geyerhof Grüner Veltliner Rosensteig Wine Review by John Lomitola

It is difficult to spell and even more difficult to pronounce. It is a grape varietal that is grown practically nowhere else outside of Austria but it has a reputation for being a food-friendly wine. In blind tastings against chardonnay, it has been proven to be worldclass and it is capable of long ageing. The simple problem has always been that most of the production is slated for local Austrian consumption as well as for the core countries in Central Europe. That is until now! Americans have recently begun to discover the delightful flavor of this remarkable wine that can trace its origins back to when the Romans planted it in and around their Eastern most outpost, Vindobona (Vienna). With typical American ingenuity, we have come to know this wine as just plain -“Groo-vy.” Little was known of this wine unless one had traveled to Vienna and sampled it in one of the many “Heuriges” (Viennese wine gardens) that traditionally offer it in a young style. The many vineyards along the Danube River grow Grüner Veltliner alongside Riesling in South facing terraces reminiscent of the wine region along the Rhine. My recommendation as a typical example for this signature grape of Austria is the Geyerhof Grüner Veltliner Rosensteig, a very el-

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egant and delicate rendition displaying fruit like fresh pear, apple and pineapple. My private tasting discovered an abundance of delicate citrus blossom aroma leading to a velvety lemon balm coating on the palate. There is a spicy almost peppery-like flavor that matches the well-balanced framework leading to a long finish. The Geyerhof family has dedicated themselves to “preserving nature and utilizing the vitality of the soil” while managing their vineyards in accordance with the guidelines of organic-biological agriculture. Their tradition is to “make sure that everything stays in motion,” which is the only this way grapevines will mirror the terroir of a sound eco-system and healthy soil. After all, the Geyerhof farm had been acknowledged in a document dating from the 12th century and has been in the family since the 16th century. With such a long-standing history, there is nothing more to add or alter! On the cuisine front, Grüner Veltliner is perhaps the single most versatile food wine in the world, often surpassing even Riesling because of its ability to pair with “difficult” foods such as artichokes and asparagus. It is especially well suited to modern cooking that focuses on the fresh flavor of local ingredients and this varietal is eagerly embraced by creative Executive Chef’s serving cutting edge cuisine. Prosit!! Cheers!!!

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789!2!:;: Food & Wine

Kitchens Heat Up in the Hamptons Gearing for Summer Blitz !

By Tony Vargas

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Seasonal Entertaining Made Easy It's time to dust off the outdoor furniture, fire up the grill and get ready for a season of warm-weather fun. Statistics indicate that the spring and summer months are peak times for parties and other social functions. A simple tour of your neighborhood will corroborate those claims as you'll see people gathered for backyard bashes all over town. As this season gets into full swing, it's best to ready yourself for the entertaining you, too, will be doing. Here are some tips that can set your event apart from the others. BECOME A CULINARY GRILLMASTER Grilled and barbecued food and the warm weather go hand in hand. So sure up your skills when cooking over an open flame. Key things to consider are cooking times for the foods you'll be serving. Poultry will take longer to cook than meats, so partially cook it ahead of time indoors if you want to serve your drumsticks alongside your franks and burgers. Seafood cooks in a snap, so that should go on at the very last moment. CREATE FOOLPROOF BURGERS a barbecue staple -- by forming homemade patties with a small ice cube housed inside the center of the ground beef. As the burgers cook, the cube will melt and keep the burger moist. For innovative flavors while grilling, experiment with marinades and even aromatic woods that can be placed with the coals, such as mesquite. EXPLORE DRINK MIXOLOGY Light and refreshing beverages complement warm-weather parties, so have a variety of drinks on hand to appeal to the palette -- from cocktails to non-alcoholic refreshment. Think unique when crafting drinks and move beyond the standard fare. Molinari Sambuca Extra is a must-have for anyone's personal bar inventory because its versatility and distinctive taste works well in many settings -- and the Sambuca recipe has remained virtually unchanged since its inception in 1945, by spirit purveyor Angelo Molinari. Today, Molinari Sambuca Extra is the primary choice of Sambuca lovers everywhere and is, by far, Italy's favorite. Sambuca can be enjoyed as an after-dinner digestive. It's also the perfect companion to coffee, particularly espresso,

and it is often enjoyed chilled ice cold, or as part of delicious desserts and other recipes. It can be especially versatile for summertime entertaining when mixed with seasonal berries and other refreshing ingredients to create innovative drinks. Here's a recipe to get you started.

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Visit www.molinari.com for more recipes and information on Molinari Sambuca. KEEP IT SIMPLE Summertime entertaining should be carefree and informal. Good food and drinks done well will go a long way toward keeping guests satiated. As host or hostess you also want to be able to enjoy your event, so prep as much as you can in advance a day or two before your party. Any foods that can be made ahead and chilled will save you time the day of. Set up a spread of finger foods over ice, or keep them warm with chafing dishes and let guests pick and choose buffet-style. Forgo the fine china and cutlery for disposable, or for a more environmentally conscious option use brightly colored, reusable plastic pieces. Enlist the help of a friend or family member to serve as the resident bartender to keep tabs on guests' consumption and safely steer them elsewhere when they've had too much. Instead of time-consuming and complicated desserts, opt for pre-made confections from your local bakery. Or as the perfect antidote to hot, sticky days and nights, set up a help-yourself ice cream bar with all of the fixings. 8BSN XFBUIFS FOUFSUBJOJOH JT B time for friends, family and fun. 8JUI B GFX TJNQMF JEFBT ZPV DBO host your own event and enjoy it as well.

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The New York Years

by Justin DeMarco

he greatest city in the world is celebrating the life of the NYC Annex, made the controversial decision to include one of the greatest musicians off alltime this year. The the bag, wanting people to see the way her late husband’s

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC opened an exhibit personal effects from that day were given back to her. about John Lennon’s life in New

Lennon’s trademark wire

York City on May 12 called,

rimmed glasses, a posthu

“John Lennon: The New York

mous 1981 Grammy Award

City Years.” The Lennon tribute

for Lennon and Ono’s album,

spans his years in New York City

“Double Fantasy,” and the

from 1971 until the day he was

“New York City” sleeveless

killed by Mark Chapman outside

TShirt he wore in the wide

the Dakota apartment complex

ly circulated portrait of him

on December 8, 1980.

crossing his arms will also be

A bag of Lennon’s bloody

available for viewers to see.

clothes returned to his widow Yoko

Next to the “New York City”

Ono by New York’s Roosevelt

TShirt is a military green jack

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Music lovers will be wowed when they catch sight of the writer Joan Baez, and entertainer Dick Clark all wrote letters on instruments Lennon used to create his memorable behalf of Lennon in support for his American visa. In 1976, songs. His Steinway piano from his Dakota apartment Lennon was eventually awarded a green card, which al building on the upper west side

lowed him permanent residency.

of Manhattan on which he com

Lennon’s green card is also on

posed Double Fantasy and Milk

display.

and Honey, the Telecaster gui

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President of Exhibitions and

Elton John concert at Madi

Curatorial Affairs for the Rock and

son Square Garden, as well as

Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

the steel Resonator guitar he

in Cleveland, the entirety of this

played at a “freedom rally” in

fascinating exhibition featuring

Michigan in support of the radical

rare, original and neverbefore

leader of the White Panther Party

seen artifacts chronicling the life

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A portion of each ticket to the

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and “Whatever Gets You thru the

it Foundations, which was set up

Night.”

by John Lennon and Yoko Ono.

There are also many letters doc

The Annex, sticking with the

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Rock and Roll mentality, is now

York City.

open seven days a week and has

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extended late night hours. The

by Lennon and Ono on April

exhibit hours are Sunday through

Fool’s Day 1973, declaring the

Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

establishment of the state of Nu

and Friday and Saturday from 11

topia, where there would be “no

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laws other than cosmic.”

sion one hour before closing.

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WHBPAC - 5/24 - 8 p.m. Kelli O’Hara will be performing. Located at 76 Main St., Westhampton Beach. Call the box office at 631-288-1500 or visit www. whbpac.org. BAY STREET THEATRE - 5/24 - 8-10 p.m. Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley at Bay Street Theatre. Tickets cost $65. Located at 1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor. Call 631-725-9500 or go to www.baystreet. org for more information.

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - 5/25 - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The traditional Memorial Day Parade will take place in East Hampton. Please call the East Hampton Chamber of Commerce at 631-3240362 for more information.

MONTAUK ARTISTS ASSOCIATION/DEPOT ART GALLERY - 5/29-6/8 - A week

long event kicking off the opening of the Depot Gallery for the 2009 season. Starts at Noon on Friday, May 29 and ends at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 8 at 5 p.m. All of the members work will be on display. Located at the Montauk Railroad Station at the Junction of Edgemere and Flamingo Roads. For more information please call 631-668-5336 or visit www. montaukartistsassociation.org.

MONTAUK ARTISTS ASSOCIATION RECEPTION - 5/30/09 - 5-7 p.m. A reception will be held to celebrate the new season of the Art Depot Gallery. Located at the Montauk Railroad Station at the Junction of Edgemere and Flamingo Roads. For more information please call 631-668-5336 or visit www.montaukartistsassociation.

THE HAMPTONS HOME AND GARDEN SHOW, located at the Southampton Elks Lodge Fairgrounds 605 County Road 39 (Route 27), Southampton. Expo hours are Friday, June 5, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, June 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $10. Contact Information: 631-283-5505

STRIPED BASS TOURNAMENT - 6/5-6/6 - 2nd Annual Unlimited Invitational Striped Bass Tournament hosted by Star Island Yacht Club and Marina. Entry fee is $100 per person. Juniors 16 and under cost $35. Captain’s meeting on June 5 at 7 p.m. at Star Island Yacht Club. The event is benefiting Duck’s Unlimited Wetland Restoration Programs. Call 631-2447516 or 631-379-8527 for more information.

WHBPAC - 6/5 - 8 p.m. The Ultimate Doo Wop Show will be at the West Hampton Beach Performing Arts Center. Located at 76 Main St., Westhampton Beach. Call the box office at 631-288-1500 or visit www.whbpac.org. WHBPAC - 6/6 - 8 p.m. The Led Zeppelin Experience will be at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. Located at 76 Main St., Westhampton Beach. Call the box office at 631288-1500 or visit www. whbpac.org. WESTHAMPTON SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW - 6/6-6/7- The Annual Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce Spring Arts and Craft Show brings more than 45 artisans to the Westhampton Beach Village Green. The event starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday and finished at 6 p.m. Located at The Westhampton Beach Village Green, Mill Road & Main Street, Westhampton Beach. Visit www.whbcc. com or call 631-288-1559 for more information.

COMEDY CLUB AT BAY STREET THEATRE - 6/88-10 p.m. Caroline Rhea will be performing. Tickets cost $60. Located at 1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor. Call 631-725-9500 or go to www.baystreet.org for more information.

3RD ANNUAL HARBOR FESTIVAL DINNER - 6/12 - 6:30-10:30 p.m. Save the date for the annual Harbor Festival Dinner location and price to be announced. Call 631-668-2428 for more information.

WHBPAC - 6/12 - 8 p.m. Blues Traveler will be performing at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. Located at 76 Main St., Westhampton Beach. Call the box office at 631-288-1500 or visit www.whbpac.org. 6TH ANNUAL HARBOR FESTIVAL - 6/13 - 12-5 p.m. The Montauk Chamber of Commerce Harbor Festival will host vendors, food, inflatable rides, games and live music. The rain date will be June 14 at Noon. Call 631-668-2428 or visit www.MontaukChamber.com for more information.

BLESSING OF THE FLEET - 6/14 - 5-7 p.m. The Annual Blessing of the Fleet will be held in Montauk at the Town Dock. Call 631-668-2428 or visit www.MontaukChamber.com for more information.

COMEDY CLUB AT BAY STREET THEATRE - 6/15 - 8-10 p.m. Louie Anderson will be performing. Tickets cost $60. Located at 1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor. Call 631-725-9500 or go to www.baystreet.org for more information.

23RD STAR ISLAND SHARK TOURNAMENT - 6/18-6/20 - The three day event starts at 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 18 and ends at 8 p.m. on June 20. The annual event will be held at the Star Island Yacht Club on the causeway in Montauk. For more information call 631-668-5052.

BAR-B-QUE IN STYLE

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Like to keep it cool and casual, ripped jeans and torn denim will be the route for you. This can be comfortable and practical for the outdoor festivities but sexy when being revealing in all the right places. Denim paired with a sheer, yet elegant and flowing blouse can help keep your look classy. Sheer fabrics are big in ‘09 but they are meant to be elegant and romantic, not trashy. This in combination with your torn denim can be the perfect pairing for high fashion sex appeal. Other options for your upper half may be a butterfly motif. When looking for a shirt of this theme just make sure the print is elegant. Speaking of themes, another theme to consider is ethnic or tribal. If you are feeling bold, pair your torn denim look with a leopard print shirt and let your inner lioness roar. Feeling even more seductive, yes, the midriff tops are back. Although, please be weary and wear only after hitting the gym daily. Although, this is sure to be an attention getting trend this season, you do not want to be getting the attention for the wrong reasons. But if you got abs of steal, now is the time to flaunt them. If romantic dresses are your idea of the perfect summer attire, this year’s trends leave nothing to be desired . Whether you like to go retro, flapper style in fringe or you like to go way back and represent the Greek Gods, you cannot go wrong with channeling either of those looks. So what is a good summer bar-b-que without a dip in the pool. Your bathing suit is just as important as the outfit you make your grand

By Jenny O’Sullivan

As the 2009 Bar-B-Que season gets into full swing, there is no other way to do it than in full style. Whether you like to keep it casual or dress it up a bit, there is sure to be a trend to keep you looking fabulous this season. Being a dazzling hostess or a fashionable guest is just a torn jean or romantic flowing dress away.

entrance in. You literally want to make a splash with your aquatic attire. We are also seeing the trend of the one shoulder for your bikini. And the one piece has never been so sexy. It has cut away pieces that could not be more bold and tantalizing. This is the summer to certainly sizzle. When hanging around the pool after your dip, cover up with a sheer wrap to complete your bathing attire. What is any outfit without the right accessories and shoes? The runway was covered with anything from fringed footwear to fetish heels and boots with studs and chains. The main theme is to be bold. You can wear gladiator sandals, snake skin sandals or heels with ankle straps. As you can see the shoe fashions for ‘09 are just as varied as the clothing fashions. As far as your accessories go, the bigger and bolder the better. And don’t be afraid to pair your bold jewelry with bold patterns. This is the year to make a statement and the trends out there are giving us an outlet to do so. Although our patterns and themes are bold this season, the color pallets are a little subdued. Colors aren’t as bright and loud as past seasons, they have more of an earthy feel to them. Browns, roses and peaches are particularly prevalent this season. Along with classic blues and grassy greens. Make sure to steer clear of the bright and neon colors of seasons past. The colors this season help to captivate a more demure and romantic look. You have a lot of choices for standing out at that bar-b-que this season but most importantly just be comfortable. You can follow these latest trends as a guideline but nothing looks good if you are uncomfortable and awkward. You can adapt these styles to fit you. Remember whatever persona you choose to embrace with your fashion choices, commit to it and you shall be bold and beautiful this season of outdoor fun.

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By Justin DeMarco · Photos by James Katsipis The 80th Anniversary of the Montauk Yacht Club marks the rebirth of elegance and style to this once storied prohibition era stomping ground. Once famous as the vacation spot of the Astor, Vanderbilt, Ford and Doubleday families, as well as for aviator Charles Lindbergh, the new and improved Montauk Yacht Club is excited to welcome a new era of East End visitors. This redesigned full-service resort and spa has undergone six million dollars in renovations and improvements under the ownership of Island Global Yachting. Situated on 35-acres of scenic waterfront, the Montauk Yacht Club has become the ideal place for families looking to relax or people who are interested in hosting wedding parties, corporate meetings, or special events. The property has outdoor space to accommodate as many as 1,000 guests and has 107 guestrooms to choose from, including 43 rooms with water views. In addition, the resort has a 232-slip world-class marina, which has been recognized by Yachting magazine as one of the “Top Ten Marina Destinations in North America, Mexico, and the Bahamas.” The yacht friendly marina is equipped to handle vessels up to 275 feet with up to a 12-foot draft. The casual atmosphere and old world charm floats gently through the air. Daniel Ramouldez Architects worked hard to create a vibe similar to the classical seafaring towns of the Northeast and New England with nautical inspired artwork and antiques on display throughout the resort and marina. Historic photos and articles are also on display in the resort to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Montauk Yacht

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Club. Built in 1929, the days of yesteryear are proudly represented and add a nice touch of old to the now modern day vacation spot.

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Michael Domitrovich, Lloyd Van Horn, Erika Austin, Bill Beckert What separates the old Montauk Yacht Club from the new Montauk Yacht Club is versatility. The resort offers a private beach, outdoor and indoor pools, a full-service spa and fitness center, tennis courts, golf at the nearby Montauk Downs, nightlife activities, as well as complimentary transportation to the center of town and to beautiful local beaches and tourist attractions. Whether guests want a retreat for a day, a night, or an extended stay, the Montauk Yacht Club provides a perfect vacation for those looking to experience everything from adventure to relaxation. Comfort is also crucial at the Montauk Yacht Club. Guests will feel right at home in their rooms with modern accessories such as 37 inch flat screen televisions, in-room refrigerators, iHome iPod clock radios, and Keurig coffeemakers.

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The food at the Montauk Yacht Club will also be a more than welcome treat. The Montauk Yacht Club has Executive Chef Michael Domitrovich running the culinary show. Executive Chef Domitrovich is from the legendary Martha’s Vineyard restaurant, Lola’s Southern Seafood. His innovative menu will be available at all of the Montauk Yacht Club’s dining facilities including the Gulf Coast Kitchen, Hurricane Alley, Barracuda Bar, and Turtle Lounge. The dishes in the Gulf Coast Kitchen or “The Kitchen,” are inspired by the unique culinary cuisines Louisiana, the Florida Keys, Cuba, Mexico and Texas have to offer, mixed with the best Montauk has to offer. The room is decorated like a “southern coastal manor” with a living room styled lounge that opens onto a floor-to-ceiling windowed dining

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room, which makes it possible to relax and enjoy the breathtaking water views, while you enjoy your meal.

Derrick “Fox” The laid back Hurricane Alley will remind you of a time-honored bait and tackle fish shack in the Florid Keys. The ambiance is casual with fresh and simple food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can stop by “The Alley” for fresh handsmashed guacamole and tortilla chips, crab cakes Benedict, and signature New Orleans-style sandwiches on Cuban bread. The Barracuda Bar is a place for guests to sip and snack at the pentagonal bar or outside on the patio. Vintage maps and travel posters from around the world decorate the walls of the Barracuda Bar. The menu has many drink choices, as well as “Barracuda Bites,” which are small plates and desserts, echoing the southern coastal cooking-style Executive Chef Domitrovich has brought to the Montauk Yacht Club. And rounding out the late night options at the Montauk Yacht Club is the Turtle Lounge, which is an intimate social setting for guests. The Turtle Lounge has a handcrafted specialty cocktail list. The Montauk Yacht Club’s doors are now open to guests for its 80th anniversary season. The Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina is located at 32 Star Island Road, Montauk, NY 11954. More information can be obtained at www.montaukyachtclub.com or by calling 631-668-3100. thenewyorkhamptonite.com | memorial day issue 53

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ur ur destination destination was was thethe famous famous Tabacón TabacónGrand GrandSpa SpaThermal Thermal Resort Resortin inFortuna, Fortuna,Costa CostaRica Rica located locatednear nearthethebase baseof ofthethe majestic majesticArenal ArenalVolcano Volcanoand and thetheArenal ArenalNational NationalPark. Park.We Weexpected expectedanan exotic exotic paradise paradise and and wewe were were notnot to to bebe disapdisappointed. pointed.We Weflew flewBusiness Businesswith withBritish BritishAirAirways ways from from London London Heathrow Heathrow to to thethe USUS East East Coast Coastand andcontinued continuedafter aftera break a breakononLong Long Island Island with with Intercontinental Intercontinental Business Business to to Juan Juan Santamaría SantamaríaAirport, Airport,Costa CostaRica. Rica.Almost Almostallall airair traffic traffic to to and and from from Costa Costa Rica Rica is is handled handled through through thethe Juan Juan Santamaría Santamaría Airport, Airport, located located thirty thirtyminutes minutesfrom fromSan SanJosé, José,in inthethecity cityof of Alajuela. Alajuela. If Ifyou youarearetraveling travelingfrom fromEurope Europeto toCosta Costa Rica, Rica, bebe advised advised that that Iberia Iberia International International of-offers fers a flat a flat seat seat Business Business Class Class non-stop non-stop serservice vice from from Madrid, Madrid, Spain Spain to to San San Jose. Jose. AtAt thethe gate gate wewe were were welcomed welcomed in in articulate articulate Spanish Spanish byby a couple a couple of of genuinely genuinely friendly friendly members members of of Tabacón’s Tabacón’s staff, staff, holding holding a tray a tray of of nicely nicely chilled chilled Dom DomPérignon Pérignon‘99‘99and andBeluga BelugaCaviar Caviarwith with allallthetheappropriate appropriatetrimmings. trimmings.The Thefriendlifriendliness ness of of thethe Costa Costa Ricans, Ricans, Ticos Ticos asas they they callcall themselves, themselves, besides besides thethe beauty beauty of of thethe councountry,try,make makeCosta CostaRica Ricaa apopular populardestination destination forfor visitors from allall over thethe world. The neatly visitors from over world. The neatly uniformed driver of of thethe Tabacón’s Mercedes uniformed driver Tabacón’s Mercedes MLML had had parked parked thethe SUV SUV conveniently conveniently at at thethe main main entrance. entrance. One One of of thethe staff staff members members quickly quickly opened opened a a basket basket of of moist moist towels, towels, which which hehe had had pulled pulled from from thethe accompanying accompanying hospitality hospitality bus, bus, then then hehe reached reached with with a serving a serving tool tool into into thethe basbasketket and and wewe gladly gladly freshened freshened up.up. The The crew crew was was well well prepared prepared forfor thethe two two and and a half a half hour hour ride ride onon thethe Pan Pan American American Highway Highway from from thethe air-airport port to to ourour destination destination resort. resort. We were still in in We were still relatively good shape after a long flight and anan relatively good shape after a long flight and even more tiresome three hours delay at at ourour even more tiresome three hours delay departure NewYork. York.Soon Soon departureairport airportNewark, Newark,New wewe were were onon thethe way way and and whenever whenever wewe looked looked outout of of thethe windows windows of of thethe comfortable, comfortable, solsolidly idlymanufactured manufacturedSUV SUVthis thisbeautiful beautifulLatin Latin American American country country never never failed failed to to amaze amaze us.us. AA famous famous section section of of thethe Pan-American Pan-American HighHighway wayincludes includesthetheAlaska AlaskaHighway Highwayand andthethe Inter-American Inter-American Highway, Highway, which which is the is the section section between between thethe United United States States and and thethe Panama Panama Canal, Canal, and and since since thethe highway highway passes passes through through many manycountries, countries,including includingthetheUSA, USA,it ithas has been non-conforming. been non-conforming.

“…a “…a system system soso vast, vast, soso incomplete, incomplete, and and soso in-incomprehensible comprehensible it isit not is not soso much much a road a road asas it isit is thethe idea idea of of Pan-Americanism Pan-Americanism itself…” itself…” ~ wrote ~ wrote Jake Jake Silverstein Silverstein of of Harpers Harpers Bazar Bazar in in 2006. 2006. The The Tabacón Tabacón Grand Grand Spa Spa Thermal Thermal Resort Resort is is lo-located cated circa circa one one hundred hundred miles miles from from San San Jose, Jose, Costa Costa Rica’s Rica’s capital. capital. During During ourour pleasant pleasant ride ride to to thethe resort resort wewe were were offered offered exquisite exquisite spespecialties cialties in in form form of of delicious delicious hours hours d’oeuvres. d’oeuvres. We We arrived arrived at at thethe unique, unique, inviting inviting main-enmain-entrance trance of of thethe resort, resort, decorated, decorated, or or rather rather ‘nat‘naturally urally surrounded’ surrounded’ byby thethe luscious, luscious, wild wild and and diverse diverseflora floraand andthethesounds soundsof ofthethetropical tropical rainforest. rainforest. AsAs wewe emerged emerged from from thethe perfectly perfectly AC’d AC’dSUV, SUV,wewewere werepleasantly pleasantlysurprised surprisedbyby thethe comfortable comfortable level level of of humidity humidity still still in in thethe early earlyrain rainseason. season.Costa CostaRica Ricahas hasonly onlytwo two seasons, seasons, which which areare called called ‘dry’ ‘dry’ and and ‘green’, ‘green’, af-affording fording a mild a mild climate climate and and nice nice weather weather pretty pretty much much year-round. year-round. Besides, Besides, wewe gotgot very very little little rain rain during during ourour stay. stay. We We received received a grand a grand ar-arrival rival ceremony ceremony at at thethe main main entrance, entrance, looked looked into into open open honest honest smiling smiling faces faces of of people people who who love love what what they they do,do, graciously graciously offering offering usus thethe exotic exotic specialty specialty drink drink of of thethe land. land. AtAt thethe front front desk desk wewe were were welcomed welcomed first first in in Spanish Spanish and and then then in in English. English. The The official official language language spoken spoken in in Costa Costa Rica Rica is is Spanish, Spanish, differentiating differentiating itself itself from from other other Spanish Spanish speaking speaking countries countries byby thethe slower slower pace pace at at which which it is it spoken is spoken and and itsits clear clear pronunciation. pronunciation. Within Within a couple a couple of of minutes minutes thethe official official part of of thethe check-in was done and wewe part check-in was done and were guided to to ourour accommodations. were guided accommodations. The name Tabacón originates back to to a local The name Tabacón originates back a local hothot spring pool pool and restaurant in in thethe 1980s spring and restaurant 1980s known knownasasBalneario BalnearioTabacón. Tabacón.Inspired Inspiredbyby thethe natural assets of of thethe location, a team of of natural assets location, a team Costa hadgotten gottentogether together CostaRican Ricaninvestors investorshad in in thethe early early 90th 90th and and hired hired Architect Architect Jaime Jaime Mikowski Mikowski to to design design a world-class a world-class hothot springs springs complex. complex. Mikowski Mikowski was was inspired inspired to to design design a a resort resort that that makes makes itsits rain rain forest forest setting setting thethe fo-focalcal point point featuring featuring a natural a natural thermal thermal river river with with twelve twelve hothot spring spring pools, pools, semi semi secret secret lagoons, lagoons, lush lushwaterfalls, waterfalls,exotic exoticgardens, gardens,wondrous wondrous trails, trails, anan amazing amazing spa spa and and over over a hundred a hundred luxluxurious urious accommodations. accommodations. The The Tabacón Tabacón Grand Grand Spa Spa Thermal Thermal Resort, Resort, which which opened opened it doors it doors to to thethe public public in in early early ‘93, ‘93, has has since since then then become become one one of of thethe ‘Do ‘Do Not Not Miss’ Miss’ tourist tourist destinations destinations of of Costa Costa Rica. Rica. The The resort resort has has essentially essentially concontributed tributed to to thethe growth growth of of LaLa Fortuna Fortuna and and thethe Arenal Arenal region, region, which which is is thethe second second most most visvisited ited region region byby international international travelers travelers today. today. thenewyorkhamptonite.com memorial dayday issue 5551 thenewyorkhamptonite.com thenewyorkhamptonite.com ||memorial | memorial day issue issue 51

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My accommodations were in one word ‘handsome’ featuring cool earthy floor tiles, dark wooden doors and trimmings. It was so uniquely laid-out that the suite appeared more spacious then it actually was. The bellman familiarized me in decent English with my accommodations and withdrew himself without expectations. The dark wooden furniture and natural fabrics challenged the relaxed colors of the suite. The open air bath facilities and the sapphire blue bath tub created the overall feeling of stylish, comfortably, serenely designed luxury. I dropped my laptop on the desk and here in the jungle of Costa Rica I was within seconds by WiFi connected with the world. Trust me, my Skype conversation with Europe didn’t last long, I was too tired. Besides the melodious sounds and oblivious smells of the tropics were demanding my undivided attention. I poured a glass of superbly chilled champagne, nipped on some of the freshly sliced luscious fruits, gazed through the open fine-screened panorama window right into the rain forest and yawned. But I could not resist the tub, filled with warm, rose-peddle scented mineral water and surrounded by pretty, solid candle holders and| memorial large enough 56 thenewyorkhamptonite.com day issue

for three people, I stepped in. This was the ultimate relaxation after the long trip. Soon thereafter I slipped between the luxurious linens of my lonely bed until I woke up the next morning from the sounds of the birds of this paradise. “How do you like the view?’, team member Edmund asked me later at breakfast at the Los Tucanes restaurant. We had a table overlooking one of the pools with a waterfall adjoining the rain forest. He had knocked at my door since I was running late. I had ordered orange

juice and coffee immediately after I woke up and to my surprise I was offered over a dozen different coffees to choose from. Within minutes a careful knocking indicated that room service had arrived after which I got lost as usual with my Mac-book Pro and a cup of one of Costa Rica’s finest. Edmund had already called the service desk for a golf cart with a driver that was expecting us at the entrance. Within two minutes we arrived at our destination, and a fabulous breakfast feast was expecting us. Since coffee is big in Costa Rica, we had been presented with a coffee menu and plenty of roasts to choose. Our waiter was attentive and we were able to concentrate on this enticing, delicious, artsy display. All on white, the smoked salmon, the prosciutto de Parma and all the other colorful delicacies popped. The hot station chef prepared omelets and waffles fresh from the griddle. A wonderful start for a promising day. We were scheduled for a Sky Tram & Trek Tour that promises to become a truly exciting adventure! We took the Tram up to one of the many mid-Costa Rican jungle mountains. While we were gliding up the hill with ease we couldn’t believe the multitude of monkeys sitting and jumping around in the trees below us. I never thought of myself as adventurous, little did I know that I was scheduled for one of the most exciting experienceexercises of my live. We arrived at a Sky Tram platform from where we were able to observe the ever moving, intense fauna of the jungle and then we tried a short ride in a harness. It was interesting but that’s all I wanted to risk, and given the option…

the middle of this Garden of Eden we received exclusive spa treatments in open-air bungalows with private Jacuzzis and within close view of the volcano. By the way, Volcanoes! We don’t necessarily want to get to close to them, because they fall into the category of unpredictability. Still, hundreds of thousands of tourists every year taking the small risk; seeing an active volcano is exciting. This Volcano is alive and erupted the last time forty years ago. And on a clear night you might be able to see thin orange lava streams running down from the peak. I did, and I will return to see them again. This volcano is heating the mineral river that is in its early ‘spring’ state still relatively hot. The mineral stream cools down passing through several of the natural and man-made falls and pools while loosing temperature slowly as it winds down to the valley. GM Uwe Wagner had the natural Tabacon mineral waters analyzed in Taunusstein, Germany where they were found to have an extremely high content of minerals and other healing elements. There is no doubt that there is a direct effect on the body, as the hot mineral waters open the pores almost instantly and allow the healing elements easy access. The mineral pools and falls show very little evidence that some man-made features were added, to keep the natural vision intact. It was a natural spectacular that we had the great pleasure of experiencing before we were scheduled for our first treatments at the spa. First I was treated to foot reflexology, this one should not be missed. The bowl for the feet as well as the chair was of solid wood and smelled like the wild forest around me. I cannot get over the Avocado-pit massage increasing circulation as well as detoxification. My wonderful therapist rolled the pit of a large Avocado with light, but targeted pressure along the soles of my feet.

- after all, I am thirty-five. Our senior VP, who is in his late sixties, didn’t think twice. He zapped like Tarzan from plateau to plateau and I so felt obliged to follow. I definitely felt my adrenaline pumping, as I zipped hanging high on cables over the treetops. Our wonderful guides had assured us before hand that their first concern was our safety; at no point would we be ever in any danger and that we would at all times be connected to a safety point. But this was something else. It was breathtaking, by any means, and now I am glad that I didn’t miss this. Other tours in the region include white water rafting, waterfall rappelling, kayaking and ecological tours. After that adventure I was kind of relieved to get back to the Grand Spa, where we experienced the utmost level of serenity involving most of ones senses. Re-discovering the balance of body and soul, supported by the sounds, aromas, tastes and sides of this enchanted forest, under the guidance of expertly trained therapists, was the goal this afternoon. I was glad. In

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I did not want her to stop. Foot reflexology was practiced as an ancient form of pressure treatment (first noted in China and Egypt five thousand years ago) by using the application of focused pressure on known reflex points. The various points correspond to areas on and within the body and reflexology supports the release of toxins. A final splash with warm mineral water made this unique treatment complete. Later I followed my massage therapist Lorena on a meandering, private path through wondrous gardens to a private hut that was exposed on all sides to the rainforest. Here I received a combination of deep tissue and Swedish massage that allowed my jetlagged body to relax and get stretched. My therapist also concentrated on the deeper muscle and was able to loosen them up. This kind of massage is said to increase the mobility of the joints and improve the circulation of oxygen and blood flow. Completely in tune with my world, I showered in a tub that was filled with warm mineral water that was continuously fed by mineral water running through bamboo pipes. Exposure to these thermal mineral springs has been associated with health benefits ranging from weight loss to pain and cellulite reduction. Suddenly a natural light mist came from nowhere and closed my pores instantly. Nothing I can write will do any justice to the afternoon at the Tabacon’s Grand Spa. It isn’t normally that easy for me to get lost in the moment and forget about the stresses of traveling around the world. Though it was only a few hundred feet between the spa and the actual resort, I hopped on the resort’s courtesy bus. Here a half dozen other spa

guests in bathrobes, like myself, accompanied me, with the same relaxed look on their faces; I was back in my suite within three minutes. Since it was almost time for dinner, I answered quickly a couple of e-mails and got dressed. When I entered Edmund’s suite after I had knocked on his door, I was not surprised at all to find the already familiar relaxed look on his face as well. But now were both were hungry and good and ready for dinner … 58 thenewyorkhamptonite.com | memorial day issue

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Travel Los Tucanes - Restaurant The night air was semi-tropical but pleasant because of a steady breeze coming off the Tilarán range of mountains looming 1500 meters high and leading to Arenal, a stratovolcano that can clearly be seen from the restaurant. The darkness was illuminated by subtle indirect lighting in and around the restaurant and adjacent pool area but our eyes were drawn decisively toward the pyroclastic display of fire and magma being systematically tossed out of the top of Arenal’s crater. We were told that the boulders being ejected on that night were ‘only’ the size of Volkswagen ‘Beetles’ causing me to reflect on the incredible global reach of German engineering. Behind us and artfully arranged were glorious Bird of Paradise plants resplendent in tropical color with finger-like petals reaching up and out as if it were an unfurled Chinese fan. The

incredible sounds of the rainforest at dusk gave us the feeling of splendid isolation in an enclave of luxury and comfort buoyed by the anticipation of world-class cuisine in a neotropical environment. We had been offered some good advice before we came here for our visit. “Be sure to bring loose fitting comfortable clothes, you have to be relaxed and at ease in this tropical environment”. Suggestion noted, we were well prepared and fit in nicely with the other guests in this casually elegant atmosphere. Executive Chef Leopoldo Cortés, a gifted master of his trade who studied under the tutelage of Spain’s Jean Marie Arzak and Great Britain’s Anton Mosimann, directed our cuisine event for the evening. 60 thenewyorkhamptonite.com | memorial day issue

The mood at dinner was one of profound relaxation punctuated by the rhythmic resonance of a live Latin guitarra. Chef Cortés promised to dazzle us with his gastronomic interpretations of his own culinary dreams. He began with a feathery-light Fresh White Sea Bass Tartar perfumed with Cilantro as the opening act, in which he demonstrated his keen natural sense of being able to work with the tantalizingly delicate texture of sushi-grade fresh fish. The formula was further enhanced with the addition of pungent and spicy cilantro oil to accentuate and emphasize the Sea Bass.

ter Shrimps and Salmon Timbale. It was designed to be approachable and attractive with a dollop of Sevruga caviar capping the sleek construction while being surrounded by pale pinkish-orange dots of salmon roe. We relished the silky texture and the rich clean taste of the salmon while carefully adding a few grains of roe with each bite. Our tasting menu now included a well-designed pause in the form of Sorbet of Golden Mango, to efficiently yet tastefully clean the palate for the main course. The freshness of just picked, low-hanging fruit was evident in the cool, extremely smooth sorbet.

A Moët et Chandon Brut Imperial paired the elegant appetizer well. The dry but classic mousse rolled over the palate all the while preparing the taste buds for the subtle flavor of the Sea Bass and at the same time working well to cut through the heady cilantro. A

Our cuisine event had reached its apogee now with the advent of the first main course of Finesse of Canadian Wild Duck on Mushroom Risotto, a rather contrary menu choice since we were sitting in the middle of a Costa Rican rainforest. Although this item obviously had to be imported, that fact didn’t take away from the incredible fresh taste and expert preparation seemingly engineered by a master of his trade. The entire evening’s service was intentionally low profile and relaxed although we were certain that a wealth of knowledge and experience was present during every course in the personalized service of waiter Diego Kooper. Dining under these circumstances was supported by top-notch table settings comprised of Villeroy & Boch’s “New Wave Premium” dinnerware and stemware as well as Bohéme silver-plated flatware from the Italian manufacturer Mepra.

second course of Warm Salad of Seawater Mussels with Saffron Aioli appeared shortly thereafter as super-fresh mussel morsels sandwiched between thin crispy potato wafers and topped with a crown of tender greens and sprouts. In order to challenge the understated flavor profile of the mussels, Chef Cortés suggested a white Bordeaux blend called Chateau de Rougerie “Entre Deux Mer”. It proved to offer the right amount of round citrus to somehow shore up this sublime combination. Next, in keeping with the theme of fresh local seafood in petite tapas-like portions, Chef Cortés presented us with his Saltwa-

A second entrée was presented as Lamb Filet and Chop with a sweetened fresh Rosemary Sauce, reminding us of the exquisite preparation and care needed to keep the gamey flavor of lamb under control. Each of the two entrées was offered with a wine pairing of a superb Grand Cru Classé of Chateau Berliquet 2001, decantered in a graceful crystal bottle. It offered a timeless and stylish combination of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc in the perfect proportions leading to an opulent, rich structure with a decidedly black current and vanilla nose. I couldn’t help savoring this elegant wine even long after the entrées were finished. Our gastronomic journey had reached its finale with the advent of Dessert Symphony, an assemblage of petit four-sized treats surrounding a volcanic centerpiece that actively spewed colorful foam and smoke over the rim of a martini glass ‘crater’. As we relished the

spectacle of a live ‘lava’ flow in front of our eyes tableside, a bottle of Tabali Late Harvest Muscat, Limari Valley Chile 2005 was offered as a pairing for this delicate dessert. We observed its delicate gold, yellow color with a slight pink hint from the Pink Muscat grapes. It had an intense aroma of fresh papaya, honey and floral hints while at the same time sweet, luscious and very drinkable. At dinner’s end we commended Executive Chef Leopoldo Cortés and his team of professionals. My thoughts were positive and confident that Los Tucanes can continue to live up to the stringent criteria and regimen of a topnotch fine dining establishment in this tropical outpost.

“The food itself which was prepared with such precision and parsimony ”

Chef Cortés spent years developing his own unique style loosely modeled after the alta cocina approach putting together international ingredients with ingenuity and panache. Chef Cortés sees himself as a sort of guarantor of utilizing the abundance of fresh local ingredients while applying Old World techniques. In his own words he revealed to us the secret to his incredible love for what he does: “To travel around the world, being in contact with other cultures, is the key for the creation of new recipes,” he said.

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unforgettable adventure, a safari float trip on the lower part of the Peñas Blancas River. A courtesy bus had picked us up at the hotel, fully loaded with what one might need for a long afternoon on the river. On the way to Peñas Blancas our guides had stopped to load a partially inflated air raft securely on a hanger. We arrived after twenty minutes at the steep entrance to the adventure river. The crew gave the float a final boost of air and then carried the boat down to the edge of the river. We were all given life-vests, received a quick lesson in safety and paddling and finally took on our seats in the small, but sturdy light blue boat, which would carry us now for a couple of hours through otherwise inaccessible jungle.

We had been promised that an excursion of the silent air raft would grant us the opportunity to experience the jungle at its best and with a little luck we might even be able to see crocodiles, toucans, iguanas and other animals and we sure did. It became obvious that our guides were experienced naturalists; they gave us a brief introduction into the natural history of this beautiful part of their country, besides pointing out and explaining the vast array of life surrounding the deep-olive river. The trees above our heads were at times almost connected through their branches and monkeys were jumping back and forth, never respecting each other and al62 thenewyorkhamptonite.com | memorial day issue

ways screaming accordingly. We paddled slowly toward the spot where a couple of crocodiles were laying quietly in the sun. We estimated that there were about six to seven foot long and possibly two hundred fifty pounds or more, with a broad head and a rather pointy nose. They looked like they had taking a mud bath and were all dry now and since they first didn’t move we weren’t even sure that they were alive.

(the boss hangs above all) groups, in caves, trees, or man-made structures. In retrospect, they were not only interesting but rather cute creatures. Our guides educated while allowing us to connect with the jungle on an intimate personal level in the most peaceful way. The incomprehensible colors of the flora and fauna have left memories with me for a lifetime.

There weren’t really interested in us and moved little but just enough to give one the chills. Crocodile watching from the middle of the Peñas Blancas River is a great tourist attraction. One of the guides suggested that we have our photo taken next one of the crocs, to which we laughingly declined. The abundance of count-

Another of the ultimate Costa Rican adventure sports involves hiking into one of the deep rainforest canyons to rappel on a series of tropical waterfalls while using various climbing techniques; but we decided to save that for our next visit. It is a fact that the Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort is today one of the

less, colorful, tropical birds and listening to their different sounds was fantastic. Then we were asked to look up into on old tree and got to watch a sleepy family of bats roosting together.

world’s finest, best known hot springs destination spas. Designed with exceptional environmental preservation features, the luring outdoor spa facilities are decorated through a natural rainforest that produces steadily vigorous, rich, young growth. The ‘natural sound system’ is the combination of serenading tropical birds, chattering monkeys and other creatures, a lullaby alwayschanging, never still, and at the same time amazingly relaxing. Destination as well as Day-Spa guests have access to the hot springs from early morning until late at night.

There are more myths about bats than any other animal. Some people think bats are blind bloodsuckers that try to land on our heads. In fact, this flying mammal is extremely useful to humans. About seventy percent of all bats eat insects: flies, mosquitoes and the like. It has been reported that a colony of bats somewhere in Texas are consuming half a million lbs (226,796 kilograms) of mosquitoes nightly! Bats roost upside down, usually in larger social

Grand Spa Always seeking new innovations, The Grand Spa introduced the ‘Huey Temazcal Aahuatlan’, an exclusive therapy based on ancient Mesoamerican rituals, the first of its kind in Costa Rica. It is offered to the public and supposedly it is the only one in the world embedded in the energy of an active volcanic environment. Temazcal is a pre-Hispanic steam bath ritual that is widely used in Mesoamerican cultures, intended as both a spiritual and physical cleansing experience. The experience takes place in a womblike well rounded structure, where energy from the center of the earth and from all four winds is summoned and flows in circular motion in direct relation to the natural elements, which make up this magical place: Earth, Water, Fire and Air. But for now we were on to experience one of Mother Nature’s most aromatic editions, coffee in an entirely different way. The ‘Aroma’ exfoliation we experienced first hand is partially made of real ‘coffee’ grind. A brown, aromatic paste is applied to the body with the intention to remove excess of accumulated fat in the cells. Other benefits are reduction in the appearance of cellulite while restoring smoothness and glow. The actual exfoliation process was performed with dry, peeled cornstalks, Mother Nature through and though. Invigorating? Indeed. The Tabacón thermal mineral spa, directed by Miss Rosa Paulina Pèrez, earned the Seven Star Spa Award of Global Distinction with full accolades for: Exceptional customer service, genuine and unpretentious personal care that guests receive from the entire spa staff, and especially from Mr. Victor. The exquisitely maintained, natural and eco-friendly facilities. Innovation in development of new therapies and treatments and its one of a kind location. Lets face it, our job of traveling around the world comes also with a lot of work and sacrifices. All our teams are practically jetlagged most of the time; sure we try to schedule the reviews geographically as close as possible, but that seldom works out. My Mac Book Pro and a couple of

other gadgets are essential to do my job; we take notes all the time. Here you see me at one of the pools after a massage and yes, typing on the computer in paradise in definitely nicer then in an office environment. GM Uwe Wagner is presently working on enhancing Tabacon’s meeting and conference facilities to accommodate larger executive groups. Honestly, after three days of an adrenalin rollercoaster, including jungle adventures and then again spa plentiful, we were not really up to par for a private open-air dinner with the GM. Little did we know. A private dinner in one of the Tabacon’s rain forest kitchens is a showcase dining experience. The table setting was outstanding and the chef’s culinary preparation and demonstration of a ‘soup to nuts’ gourmet meal was one-of-a-kind. This is definitely the romantic setting that honeymooners or people in love will adore and even for us four hospitality guys, it will stay as an evening to remember. Tabacón’s Managing Director and GM Uwe Wagner is a pro, there is little that he hasn’t done himself or is working on. The high-powered ‘Jack of all Trades’ of German descent has a rock solid track record of over thirty years in highly successful management positions in Europe, South America, Asia and Middle East. He studied at Cornell and Hong Kong University and completed over forty additional senior management programs. But back to dinner, the exquisite, artfully formed, white china by Villeroy & Boch could not have been a more stunning choice for a delicate dinner served in a hut with a roof that was covered with palm leaves and open on three sites. The service was unobtrusive and ‘eficiente’. After a dinner in the rainforest and a trip into the jungles of Costa Rica one would never expect to find a tiny Swiss village just a half hour ride from the Tabacon resort. We had left the Pan-American Hwy and took a relatively newly paved county road up to the Swiss Alps, just kidding. But to be honest, we really couldn’t believe our eyes; this is a place where a Swiss enthusiast could get crazy. It was as if we had entered a time and space tunnel! The buildings and the little church on the hill all featured the Swiss Chalet A-frame building style. The houses had all red-shingled roofs and only the chapel roof stood out in a light grey. It might be interesting to note that nearly all Catholic thenewyorkhamptonite.com | memorial day issue 63

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This place overlooked an amazing lake could have been cut and pasted from a Swiss Alp travel brochure. The ‘Lady of the House’ welcomed us in English and in Swiss-German. In the late 80’s a Swiss family started the resort village with a genuine Swiss cow stable after which a hotel, restaurant, another cow stable, a little chapel, apartment homes and a small bus station followed. After they had collected in Switzerland all the material that is needed to build a twomile long authentic railroad they launched their train station behind their hotel. The locomotive and the trains still runs today over bridges and even through manmade tunnels, reminding us a little of a certain James Bond movie. The train ‘Tren Turistico Arenal’ reaches an impressive 600 ft. altitude and grants a smashing 360° view over the whole Arenal Valley surrounded by mountains, volcanoes and the rain forests. At the end of the tracks they build a real underground station with a museum allowing visitors to understand its pre-Columbine habitants and their way of living. As we stepped out of the underground station we saw a terrace and on top of that building a revolving restaurant. These chefs here are cooking authentic Swiss specialties; the restaurant is decorated with cowbells and red & white-checkered tablecloths and chairs with little hearts and everything else that one might think belong in a real Swiss home. We had ice-cold, freshly drawn imported beers, with lots of foam on top, and served in original beer-steins. I had some mind-blowing Zuricher Geschnetzeltes with some Roestis, trust me it was the real thing. Their Hotel Los Heroes is a Swiss Chalet with balconies and old-fashioned window shutters combining two cultures under one red roof. Costa Ricans, like the Swiss, are very proud of their national identity. While on the surface they may seem similar to other Latin cultures, through the large European population influx, there is very little indigenous cultural influence. Costa Rica is famous for its natural beauty and friendly people, rather than its culture. The paintings of Arnold von Winkelried (1386, seven hundred years since the founding Switzerland) and Juan Santamaria 64 ofthenewyorkhamptonite.com | memorial day issue (1856, one hundred years

of Costa Rican democracy) at the Swiss inn represent part of those historic events and shall remind of each of their heroic battles. GM Uwe Wagner founded the Tabacon Resort Matching Grants Program last year to help children in the area that are in need with school uniforms and educational toys or tools. He implemented a three-dollar local ‘donation’ fee that is added to each resort guest’s bill, but can be removed at his or her request. The resort then matches the total and buys the items that the schools or other public institutions are in need of. Last year students received uniforms and school supplies worth seventy five thousand dollars. This year a certificate worth almost one hundred and fifty thousand dollars was presented during the Seven Stars and Stripes Award ceremony. Wagner hopes that his ‘Vacation - Donation’ concept will catch on worldwide. After the official Seven Stars and Stripes award handout ceremony one of Costa Rica’s national TV stations, which had covered the event, congratulated GM Uwe Wagner and his team and the charming reporter interviewed me in English and translated my answers thereafter in Spanish for their viewers. Costa Rican television transmission began in the 1950s. However today there are still only a dozen commercial stations and one government-run station. Radio is still extremely popular in Costa Rica and is especially important for ‘Ticos’ who live outside of the capital city. At 7am every morning, all Costa Rican radio stations play the national anthem. Costa Rica is a nation of almost four million people that boasts a long history of democracy, no army, a relatively peaceful political development and is often been referred to as the Switzerland of Central America. We can honestly say that we were plain astounded to find such a global, fully compatible upscale resort and spa in the middle of the rainforest of Costa Rica. The management and staff had a clear vision of where they intended to go. Team play is big in the kitchens as well as in the spa and the resort and with more empowerment on the GMs agenda, they are well on the way to reach the next level. Congratulations to the investing company that had the great fortune of hiring Uwe Wagner.

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