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10645 Winterwood Drive | Carmel, Indiana Winterwood, an exclusive gated community, a quiet enclave of estate homes nestled in one of Carmel's most sought after neighborhoods and secluded from the world.A long driveway lined with lush landscaping and massive oaks leads to a monumental R.J. Klein masterpiece with soaring chimneys and covered portico. Offering over 8,500 square feet and every amenity imaginable in a very private setting. It will be envied by all but its owner. $1,775,000

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Exclusive, gated street at 106th and Springmill Road. Walkout LL, two large storage areas, exercise room,THE BEST HIS AND HERS STUDY IN TOWN!! All brick and loaded: Coffered ceilings, wood paneling, subzero, Dacor and Franke appliances, hardwood floors, luxurious builtins and lighting. Main level master wing features his and her baths and walk in closets better than most in this price point.

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6861 Fox Lake Court Indianapolis, Indiana 8,441 sq ft contemporary style home on 3 scenic acres. Quiet and bordered by Eagle Creek Nature Preserve and a private lake with the best fishing in the city! Six bedrooms, eight baths with the master wing on the main level. Voluminous ceilings, extensive woodwork and spectacular views.

LL walks out to a gunnite pool. Freshly painted and professionally restored this winter for today's buyer. Move-in ready for your family. Guest parking is ample, storage areas are well organized and large. Minutes to 465 and easy access to the airport. Just listed for $1,050,000

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441 West 91st Street | Indianapolis, Indiana Sound, solid and tranquil, this home built by renowned builder Aaron Cohen is nestled in a parklike setting. Enjoy the wooded & serene views. Huge rooms.Walk-ins.Tons of storage.

Extended-stay guest quarters, office/rec rooms above oversized 3C garage.The definition of "must see from inside". Undervalued Washington Township gem! Close to public & private schools, hospitals, shopping & restaurants. $599,900

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647 East 11th Street | Indianapolis, Indiana Wow! Seeing is believing this stunning one of a kind downtown Indy loft.Truly a 10, magazine quality designed home! Over 3500sqft on one level exudes the ambiance, great lighting and open feeling.Two large master suites, great room and private dining room are a few of the many chic and trendy features. Show stopping gourmet kitchen, European designed lighting, vessel sinks and dramatic master bath, customized deck & more! $475,000

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11324 Abbitt Trail | Zionsville, Indiana Elegant home with fantastic curb appeal. Over 6,000 sqft of high end finishes including a fully finished basement with full bathroom. Crown molding and granite throughout the home. Plantation shutters on the first floor. Gourmet kitchen with beautiful slate tile backsplash, breakfast nook with pond view and access to spacious back deck and yard. Two story windows allow for natural light to shine throughout. Gather around a crackling fire in the great room to entertain guest in the open floor plan. Very close to elementary school and neighborhood amenities include pool, walking paths and nature park. Wonderful upgrades make this a show stopper! $550,000

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Warm up next to great room fireplace beautifully accented with handmade mosaic tiles with natural stone. Walk-out lower level opens to Indiana flagstone patio, fire pit, perennial garden and waterfall. $424,900

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Donna Romack and her “child-treasures” at Te Orchard School.

I’m head over heels in love with a woman who’s not tough ones, too) that were designed to make them think. my wife. But that’s OK. My wife’s in love with her, too. I don’t know what Socrates’ pupils thought about his The object of our affection (I’m so smitten, I’m even challenges at the time, but Donna believes challenge, plagiarizing love song titles) is Donna Romack, Director coupled with respect, kindness and caring are part and of Preschool and Elementary School for our first-grade parcel of a great education. daughter’s school.

“I believe this kind of climate allows children to We met Donna at an orientation session for become resilient and irrepressible while at the same prospective parents at Te Orchard School. It was love time having faith in their abilities, their skills and their at first sight, and we’re both still understanding. The result? Kids end up having an talking about the sophisticated underlying strength that comes with humble confidence philosophy that Donna applies – and that’s not an oxymoron, either.” to “these child-treasures who are Here’s another of Donna’s teaching touchstones: both resilient and fragile, curious Listen. Ten teach. “We need to know who our students and cautious, dependent and are – individually, culturally and developmentally. We autonomous.” do this by observing, talking with other adults who In a day and age when know the child, making a point of knowing the child’s children often emulate, if not family and creating partnerships with parents to support idolize, the actors, musicians each child’s unique way of learning.” and athletes who make up You should see the way she works the crowd our “pop” culture, rather than the whether it’s prospective parents at an orientation, or people we’d prefer they look up crouched down on the playground helping a first time to, Donna is the kind of person candle maker get the hand of wick dipping, or showing I’d like every child to admire: a her joy over a child’s holiday pageant performance with teacher who “lives and leads from a heartfelt hug. It’s amazing, inspiring, and certainly a set of values refined and fortified goes a long way to building a parent’s confidence. over the years.”

But Donna will be the first to tell you – as she’s told A t t h e c o r e o f D o n n a’s me – that she’s not doing these things alone. “I am deeply understanding of how to teach is grateful for the teachers I work with. Supporting and a strongly held belief that every serving them is one of the most valuable aspects of my human, especially every child, has considerable worth and job. Tey have no small task laid before them, making that every teacher should be mindful, not only of that, but sure that we all work together to prepare our children that teachers “are always modeling for children, even when intellectually, socially and emotionally for the future.” we think they aren’t looking. Tey are always looking.”

As parents whose last exposure to elementary Donna also told me something else: “Your child education was too long ago to mention, I can tell you will be challenged!” I hope I’m like every parent in that having our child in a school built on sophisticated believing that being challenged by a great teacher is teaching techniques and excellence and cooperation and a great thing, but I suspect there are some who will challenges is the most encouraging news I’ve had since… disagree. Nevertheless, Donna’s philosophy is as old as well, since I was in a quite different kind of first grade the hills. Who was Socrates if not a challenging teacher? all those years ago.

He asked questions of his pupils; lots of questions (and I can’t wait to participate!

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Anglo Indian and English Colonial Furniture

When the British Empire was at its pinnacle – during England’s Victorian period in the 19th century – a large number of English citizenry were living in overseas colonies and trading posts around the world. These displaced Englishmen and women needed furniture and accessories for their new residences and because of logistics, created a demand for locally made furnishings. Simply put, it was easier to buy locally, instead of having items shipped from England.

With an eye for quality, these displaced Englishmen oftentimes saw to it that local woodworkers were trained

by British cabinetmakers. This flourish of furniture making at the various outposts was not planned or orchestrated. It just happened! It should be noted that furniture made in India for English clientele is always referred to as Anglo Indian, and furniture made in one of England’s Caribbean colonies, again for English clientele, is always referred to as English Colonial or British Colonial. Often the country of origin will be in title. Anglo Indian antique furniture is

considerably more prevalent than antique English Colonial or British Colonial furniture.

All Anglo Indian and English Colonial furniture has a definite English look and feel, along with added design elements reflecting the particular region where they were produced. It is not uncommon for Anglo Indian and English Colonial furniture to be made from locally grown exotic hardwoods. I have never seen one of these pieces that looked absolutely English with no regional influence. I am sure that these antique furniture pieces do exist, but I have never spied one in today’s marketplace.

Te illustrated late-19th century Anglo Indian serving tray is a fine example of something that looks English but is in fact Anglo Indian. Te molding that forms the tray and its handles is typical of the Edwardian period of English antiques, as are the color and finish of the mahogany. However, the chip-carved design on the tray’s flat surface has a definite Anglo Indian look and feel about it and is totally out of character for English serving trays. All of these design elements make an interesting antique tray. sl

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Bibliotaph In 1989, 26-year-old Michel Chapoutier took the reins of his family's legendary winegrowing estate in the Rhone Valley. Tis book explores the all-consuming passion of the winemaker, the saga of his house, and nature of his wines. Photographs of the vineyards, the winemaking process, and of the Chapoutier family and staff bring the world of winemaking to life, showing how this ancient tradition not only survives but even flourishes in the modern world. Jean-Charles Chapuzet - The Wines of Michel Chapoutier - hardcover, 160 pages, Stewart, Tabori & Chang (abramsbooks.com/STC.html).

An homage to an area he calls home, this beautiful book of seasonal images by famed photographer Andy Katz truly captures the natural beauty of this heralded region. The introduction was penned by Wine Spectator editor and columnist James Laube. Andy Katz Sonoma - hardcover, 112 pages (andykatzphotography.com).

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The picturesque and fertile landscape of Saint-Emilion has been synonymous with fine wine since the Romans first introduced viticulture to the region. This wonderfully photographed book provides an in-depth look at dozens of châteaux - from quaint manor houses to lavish estates - spread out among the 10,000 acres of vineyards. Making the tour even more special are the profiles of more than 70 legendary wine makers who have helped to cement Saint Emilion's fame. Beatrice Massenet, Francois Querre and Emmanuelle Ponsan-Dantin - Saint-Émilion: The Châteaux, Winemakers, and Landscapes of Bordeaux’s Famed Wine Region - hardcover, 260 pages; Stewart, Tabori and Chang (abramsbooks.com/STC.html).

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From rhubarb bitters in the springtime to Horchata nog in the summer, spirits expert Maggie Savarino provides a season-by-season toolkit for stocking the bar straight from the farmers' market. Maggie Savarino - Te Season Cocktail Companion: 100 Recipies & Projects for 4 Seasons of Drinking - hardcover, 208 pages, Sasquatch Books (sasquatchbooks.com)

Photographed at the iconic Carlyle Hotel, Assouline's Vintage Cocktails explores the lost art of mixing the perfect drink with elegance and simplicity. Brian Van Flandern - Vintage Cocktails - hardcover, spiral-bound, 140 pages, Assouline (available for purchase at ASSOULINE Boutiques worldwide and assouline.com).

Showcasing the talents of celebrity chef Daniel Boulud and renowned mixologist Xavier Herit of Boulud’s New York City restaurant Daniel this inventive two-volume set - one For Him and one For Her - highlights classic cocktails a modern twist (think teas, spices, herbs, seasonal produce and even modern molecular techniques). Daniel Boulud Daniel Boulud Cocktails & Amus-Bouches, For Her & For Him - two hardcover volumes in slipcase, 160 pages, Assouline (available for purchase at ASSOULINE Boutiques worldwide and assouline.com).

Capitalizing on bourbon's burgeoning popularity, Joy Perrine (award-winning bar manager at Equus Restaurant and Jack’s Lounge in Louisville since 1985) and food critic and author Susan Reigler provide a reader-friendly handbook featuring more than 100 recipes including seasonal drinks, after-dinner bourbon cocktails, Derby cocktails, and even medicinal toddies. The authors complete the work with suggested appetizer pairings, a glossary of terms, and a bibliography of bourbon-related books. Joy Perrine and Susan Reigler - The Kentucky Bourbon Cocktail Book - hardcover, 144 pages, University Press of Kentucky (kentuckypress.com).

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Calvados

Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier

Initially when I thought of Normandy, D-Day beaches, steep cliffs, and the struggle and the eventual liberation of France in World War II all came to mind. It was a stop in France that we almost did not make, as we were there for wine. But our gratitude and interest in history made us stop, and I am glad we did – for it was an educational and at times emotionally stirring visit. With the importance of Normandy in World War II aside, what about wine in Normandy? Winemaking in Normandy is nonexistent; it is an area where wine production would not be easy or particularly good. However, any fine Frenchman must have an upstanding beverage in his native region, and Calvados is that beverage, as apples tolerate and flourish in the rain and cold of Normandy.

Northwest of Paris in the picturesque hills and valleys of Normandy, there are around seven million apple trees that for centuries have allowed Normans to produce Calvados. The old-world charm of apple and pear trees with cows grazing underneath them is not as prevalent as it once was but still exists, as dairy farms and apple growing go favorably together.

The cows are important for the great cow milk cheeses of Normandy, such as Camembert, Livarot and Pont l’Eveque.

Calvados is both the name of the fruit brandy and the area within Normandy. Fruit brandies originally started for medicinal purposes and were a way of using fruit not sellable as table fruit.

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Now the apples, which are much smaller than table apples, are grown for the sole purpose of producing fine Calvados. Tere are thousands of different apple varieties in Normandy with each differing in color, ripening time, shape and aroma. Te average Calvados apple would not make for enjoyable eating, and the average table apple would not make for enjoyable Calvados.

Many Calvados bottlings use 30 to 40 of these varieties of apples.

The apples are actually categorized into four types – sweetsour, bitter, sweet and sour – and are mixed to obtain the most complexity and flavor. A little known fact: the use of pears is actually allowed (although limited) in Calvados.

Apples and pears are fermented dry into cider with a minimum of 4.5 percent alcohol. The cider is then distilled in either column/continuous stills or the slower, higher quality copper pot stills. From the still comes a colorless distillate, which is aged in oak barrels of varying ages, with some producers using barrels that have previously held port, sherry or even cognac. Aging the colorless spirit in oak gives the Calvados its typical color of light gold to rich dark amber, contingent upon how long it is aged. During this aging process, evaporation takes place (called the angel’s share), and this evaporation helps the concentration of flavor. Some great Calvados are aged over 25 years. Te Calvados is then bottled at a minimum alcohol of 80 proof.

Tere are three different legally defined areas or Appellations of Calvados. These Appellations also define production method, taste and other criteria. The long name is Appellation d’Origine Controlee or its abbreviation AOC. Each of the Calvados AOCs differs in production rules and area in the Calvados region from which they come. AOC Calvadosis is the basic Calvados and is distilled by column/continuous still. It represents the majority of Calvados produced. AOC Calvados Pays D’Auge is double distilled in copper pot stills and has a maximum of 30 percent pear. Tis is generally considered the finest type of Calvados. AOC Calvados Domfrontais is distilled by column/continuous still and has a minimum of 30 percent pears but can go as high as 100 percent.

Te minimum aging is two years, but many Calvados producers age their brandies longer than the minimum. Here are the most common aging terms: • Te youngest Calvados are labeled Fine.

• Calvados may be labeled Vieux or Reserve with three years of age.

• Calvados are labeled Vieille Reserve or VSOP with four years of age.

• Calvados labeled XO, Hors D’Age, Extra or Napoleon are aged a minimum six years.

• Calvados may also state the age on the bottle 25 Ans D’Age, and if this is the case, the stated age is the youngest in the blend.

• While rare, Calvados may also be vintage dated.

Calvados has traditionally been taken between courses as an appetite enhancer or added to coffee at the end of a meal, but high-quality Calvados is more common served at room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass or brandy snifter. Calvados is not sweet and possesses the aromas and flavors of apples, pears, clove, cinnamon, wood, buttery nuances of oak, vanilla, dried fruit, caramel, apple blossoms and citrus. It is a delicious after dinner drink, and while not inexpensive or easy to find, it offers an amazing flavor and exceptional alternative to other brandies like Armagnac and Cognac. sl Recommended Calvados Coeur de Lion Selection Christian Drouhin Calvados AOC Chateau du Breuil Fine AOC Calvados Pays D'Auge Daron Fine AOC Calvados Pays D'Auge Busnel Vieille Reserve VSOP AOC Calvados Pays D'Auge Lemorton Reserve AOC Calvados Domfrontais

A Certified Wine Educator, Scott is one of 118 professionals in North America and 186 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.

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NEW KID ON THE BLOCK Written by Bridget Williams

THE SETAI FIFTH AVENUE There is certainly no shortage of luxury hotels for travelers to choose from when visiting New York City. How can a relatively new kid on the block establish itself in such a lucrative market? By delivering on location, amenities and service, all of which Te Setai (opened in November of 2010) does in spades. Te Setai is managed by Capella Hotels and Resorts and represents its first foray into the New York City hotel market, and its third urban property worldwide. Davide Bizzi, chairman of Bizzi & Partners Development, LLC, the hotel tower’s developer, said, “In one of the world’s most competitive hotel markets, we believe that Capella Hotels and Resorts is uniquely qualified to raise the bar even higher on the New York City guest experience.”

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Gwathmey Siegel & Associates designed the Setai’s 60-story, limestone-clad sculptural exterior.

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Te Bar on 5th

Soaring in excess of 60 stories above Fifth Avenue in midtown Manhattan between 36th and 37th Streets, The Setai Fifth Avenue features 157 guest rooms that are among the largest in the city (the majority at 700 square feet or larger), plus 54 apartment suites (starting at 954 square feet) and three penthouse apartments (1,900 square feet) that are ideal for longer term stays in the Big Apple. Six guest rooms (three each on the fifth and 11th floors) have private terraces.

At approximately 15 feet by 20 feet, the terraces are stylishly furnished, and those on the 11th floor afford incredible views of the Empire State Building. The hotel units are complemented by an exceptional collection of condominium residences on the tower’s top floors.

Art is integral to the aesthetic experience, beginning with the tower’s limestone-clad sculptural exterior, designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates in the architectural partners’ last great New York collaboration before the passing of Charles Gwathmey. Like its neighbor, the Empire State Building (just two blocks away), Te Setai’s subtly crenellated crown is illuminated each evening. A cantilevered metal canopy marks the hotel entrance on Fifth Avenue and the residential entryway on 36th Street. Faceted windows protrude over the sidewalks in each of the guest rooms and add additional architectural 40 slmag.net

interest while providing guests with a unique visual perspective on the bustling streetscape.

The Setai’s intimate lobby exudes a residential feel and is defined by contemporary artworks from established and emerging American and European artists; a signature sweeping staircase leading to Ai Fiori, a fine dining establishment from the Altamarea Group and Chef Michael White; and an inviting banquette and reception desk of backlit white onyx panels. One of the highlights of the art collection is “Naughty Boy” by folk art sculptor Mark Perry positioned just inside the hotel entrance. Other pieces of note include “Falling White,” a teardrop-shaped installation by Santiago Villanueva suspended within the helix of the staircase; photographs by Peruvian photographer Cecilia Paredes; leading Italian Transavanguardia artist Sandro Chia; native New York City painter Priscilla Heine; and, Barcelona’s Antoni Tàpies, considered the bestknown Catalan painter of the post-World War II era.

Each guest at The Setai is assigned a Capella Personal Assistant, who is at their disposal to assist with every facet of their stay. Kimberly Small, our designated assistant, called me 10 days prior to our visit to offer her services. Initially I thought I had everything covered in terms of planning, but after our first correspondence, I quickly realized that her expert insight

Falling White� a teardrop-shaped installation by Santiago Villanueva is suspended within the arc of the grand staircase in the lobby.

Te team of Capella Personal Assistants.

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“Naughty Boy” by folk art sculptor Mark Perry is positioned just inside the hotel’s entrance.

would be invaluable in securing reservations and pointing out hidden gems I would have otherwise overlooked. As a result, our relatively modest itinerary grew in spades, greatly enhancing our stay.

Another unique facet of the guest experience is that there is no set time for check-in/check-out. Since we utilized the services of Ultimate Jet Charter, we knew that we would be reliably at the hotel by mid-morning and were thrilled to be able to check-in within minutes of arrival.

O u r Pr e m i e r e R o o m w a s o u t f i t t e d i n t h e s a m e clean, contemporary chic style consistent throughout the development. Ample closet space is concealed behind Italian walnut paneling, and similar wood tones are found as part of a large built-in workstation and armoire containing a flat-screen television, stocked complimentary mini-bar and Nespresso espresso machine. Te sumptuous, low-platform, upholstered bed from Duxiana was dressed with Pratesi linens. Te push of a button allowed us to regulate the amount of light flooding the room from the expanse of windows. A spa-like oasis, the bathroom was outfitted with a deep Zuma Collection soaking tub with Grohe fixtures, dual Calcutta marble vanities, glassenclosed rain shower, and custom lavender-and-fig scented 42 slmag.net

bath products created by L Lorenzo Villoresi for La Bottega dell’Albergo.

The hotel’s 54 apartment suites continue the same design scheme and finishes as the guest rooms. Each has a separate bedroom, living room and a well-furnished kitchen with generous cabinetry, a full-sized refrigerator, stove and other appliances, all by Miele. In-room private chef services are available.

After unpacking, we took advantage of the complimentary pressing service (up to five garments) and set out to explore the rest of the hotel’s amenities.

Commandeering the entire fourth floor of the tower (more than 11,500 square feet), the Auriga spa transcends the typical urban wellness facility by developing treatments focused on the phases of the moon. Signature treatments are dedicated to a particular phase of the moon – New, Waxing, Full and Waning – and are only offered when the treatment corresponds to the moon’s particular stage. The spa features 11 private treatment rooms and a unique co-ed Aqua Lounge composed of Experiential Showers (oversized showers with multiple jets, changing lights and changing sound), a Vitality Pool, a Turkish Hammam and a Chill Room. The spa also features a Julien Farel Salon with individual men’s and women’s salons.

Ai Fiori

Te third floor is home to a fully equipped, 3,100-squarefoot state-of-the-art fitness center connected to the spa by a dedicated staircase. Offering a full lineup of equipment by Technogym and Nautilus, there is a separate exercise room that serves as the setting for yoga, Pilates and other group classes, as well as private sessions.

Te Setai Fifth Avenue’s second-floor restaurant, Ai Fiori (translated as “Among the Flowers” in Italian), is the newest addition to acclaimed Chef Michael White’s award-winning restaurant group, Altamarea. Given three stars by the New York Times, named by Esquire as one of 2011’s Best New Restaurants and ranked #1 by Zagat as the top new restaurant in NYC, Ai Fiori has quickly established itself as being on par with New York City’s finest dining establishments by showcasing cuisine of the French and Italian Riviera within sophisticated, yet casual environs. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, there is seating for 160, plus a private dining room.

Jazz pianist and composer Antonio Ciacca serves as artistin-residence for the first floor Bar on Fifth, a popular après work hangout for area professionals. Te design of the lounge is best described as quintessential New York with touches of Europe and the Far East. Te generously proportioned space manages

to feel quite intimate courtesy of large custom bookshelves containing carefully selected books and art pieces. Rich materials in complementary color tones include black oak, “Black Cosmic” marble, limestone and fumed oak with silk wall paneling, bronze tinted mirrors and wool carpets. Following a rousing evening enjoying Amateur Night at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem (an experience I would highly recommend), we arrived in time to settle into cozy corner lounge chairs and enjoy the evening’s final jazz set while sipping classic (Old Fashioned) and specialty (Bittersweet Breeze) cocktails with our late-night dinner of pretty tartines, charcuterie and petite lettuces.

Trough February 28, Te Setai is offering a ‘”Manhattan

by Moonlight Winter Romance Experience.” Starting at $2,850, excluding taxes and based on double occupancy, the experience includes a two-night stay in a luxurious guestroom, a reserved table and bottle of champagne for a jazz performance at Bar on Fifth, one hour of private, midnight skating at the famed Wollman Rink, and luxury transportation from Te Setai Fifth Avenue to and from Wollman Rink.

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Of Note... Geometry 101

Luminist lighted round vessel lavatory from Toto ($5,145, totousa.com).

Type II 54" vinyl wallcovering by David Rockwell for Maya Romanoff Collection (to the trade, mayaromanoff.com).

Knowing the artistic excellence of Orrefors to be comparable with the world of high fashion, Karl Lagerfeld designed a collection in his own image: Clean-lined, subtle and functional. Tis round bowl is limited to 500 numbered pieces (€1,100 - colette.fr).

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Kaapo silk tie by Marimekko ($95, marimekko.com).

From Marimekko's spring/summer 2012 collection, 'Kreisi' designed by Tuula Pรถyhรถnen, is a vivid expression of Finland as the land of polar opposites (us.marimekko.com).

Te Prismick shoulder bag hails From Roger Vivier's spring/ summer 2012 'Urban Jungle' collection (rogerviver.com).

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Set a Standard, as Well as the Table

Written by Diane C. Wachs

Herend's "Rothschild Bird" tureen and undertray

In our world of high tech gizmos and streamlined lives, it is the rare hostess who entertains with good linens, fine silver and tableware. Just as “ennobling architecture ennobles”, dining with finery elevates the experience and engages participants to exhibit their very best behavior. A hostess who holds her guests in high regard incurs a responsibility to entertain them with her best culinary efforts, (or best caterer’s efforts) and certainly with her best implements. Not every party should be a Herculean effort, or an exhibition of heirlooms, but today’s mantra of ‘elegant simplicity’ and ‘casual living’ excludes luxuries that

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assure guests that they are special. We say, “Make the effort trot out the good stuff!”

Assuming someone (else) skilled is preparing the food, there are dinnerwares, specifically porcelains that will have guests feeling like royalty. Some manufactories - Herend, Royal Copenhagen and Royal Crown Derby - make those services, and are still producing patterns that are hand-painted and hand-gilded. Tese wares are heirlooms for future generations, a testament to talented craftsmen who produce fine luxury items and to the brave businessmen who have persisted in keeping these firms open.

Herend Still in production with patterns that were created over 150 years ago, Herend’s modest beginnings started in the town of Herend near Veszprem, Hungary. Tat was 1832, a very late date to enter the porcelain frenzy, vying for business against German competitor Meissen, France’s Sèvres and even Hungary.

Being distinctive in a market of quality firms was difficult. In 1839, the Herend factory wisely began making replacement pieces for the services of royal families services, which proved to be a turning point as this niche associated the firm with special commissions and patrons. In some cases, the reproductions were as good, if not better, than the originals.

By mid-19th century, Herend was purveyor of the HapBy mid-19th century, Herend was the chosen purveyor to the Hapsburgs as well as the aristocracy of much of Europe. In 1865, Francis Joseph I bestowed a noble title to Mór Fischer, proprietor of the factory, in appreciation of fine work in porcelain art. Less than a decade later, in 1872, Fischer was made Purveyor to the Royal Court, and was entitled to use patterns of the defunct Manufactory of Vienna. Tus began the

first golden age of Herend. Te porcelain won several grand and gold prizes in world exhibitions between 1851 and 1937. Te pattern presented at the London World Exhibition in 1851 Chinese-style inserts and flowers painted in lively colors - was so well received that the Queen herself ordered a full dinner service. Hence, the pattern was dubbed, “Queen Victoria”.

After World War II, the Herend manufactor y was nationalized and came under the ownership of the Communist State. The firm struggled during those years but continued its lines of porcelain tableware finery. In 1993, following the collapse of the United Soviet States of Russia, Herend was privatized, with 75% of the porcelain manufactory now owned by the management and workers. The mission of producing fine quality porcelain by skilled artisans continues with patterns today that have existed for over one hundred years. Those patterns with longevity are mostly those designed for specific patrons, thus the names, “Rothschild Bird”, “Queen Victoria”, and “Waldstein Marrow”. Others to look for are any variety of colors in the “Chinese Bouquet” pattern.

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Set a Standard, as Well as the Table R o y a l C o p e n h a g e n T h e R o y a l D a n i s h Po r c e l a i n Manufactory began with the experiments of pharmacist, Frantz Heinrich Müller (1738-1820), who specialized in mineralogy. In the mid-18th century, Müller had been experimenting with hard feldspar porcelain made from quartz, kaolin and feldspar. This was the secret Chinese porcelain recipe, which had been recreated by the German Manufactor y of Meissen in about 1710. By 1774, the formula was ready for investors and Müller enlisted Danish Queen Dowager Juliane Marie and her heir apparent son as partners. In 1790, Royal Copenhagen brought out its now famous “Flora Danica” service, and its “Blue Fluted” dinner service, with gilded edge and Danish flora motifs.

Flora Danica was a comprehensive atlas of the botany of Denmark. Proposed in 1753 by professor of botany, G. C. Oeder, it was completed 123 years later in 1883, with the complete work containing some 3,200+ copper engraved plates.

In 1790 Danish Crown Prince Frederik ordered a dinner service to be decorated with exact copies of the plates of Flora Danica. The service was intended to be a gift for Empress Catherine II of Russia, but she died in 1796, never having seen it. It is still in use for state occasions in the Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, and copies of the set are handpainted, gilded and sold by the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory. “Flora Danica” is arguably the finest porcelain still made today.

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Royal Crown Derby porcelain in the "Oriental Taste"

Royal Crown Derby (II) Royal Crown Derby Porcelain is the ultimate name granted by Queen Victoria in 1890 for what was originally Derby Porcelain, begun in 1747. A manufactory that has had its fair share of mergers, meltdowns and resurrections, the old Derby porcelain evolved first into Crown Derby, when King George III granted permission for Derby Porcelain to incorporate the crown into its porcelain mark. In 1770, Derby merged with Chelsea and then with Bow Porcelain in 1776, bringing with it the prestige of those potteries, as well as their painters and designers.

Among their many grand patterns, the strongest to survive these many years are their “Imari” patterns, “Old” and “Traditional”, their “Aves” patterns in many colors, “Imperial Palace”, “Kedleston”, and “Derby Border”.

While not all Royal Crown Derby can claim hand-painting, it is safe to say that much of the Imari patterns, as well as others,

are still hand-gilded. Te intense colors, inspired by the Orient and heightened in gold, make tables set with Royal Crown Derby “Imari” literally glow in candlelight.

Te factory, which still operates today and employs 300+ in Derby, is about to celebrate 241 years in the business of making every meal where its pieces are used “an experience to remember”. sl

Diane C. Wachs is Director of Fine and Decorative Art at Cowan’s Auctions in Cincinnati, OH. A former museum director and professor hailing from Lexington, KY, Diane holds a Masters in the History of Decorative Art from the Cooper-Hewitt Museum/ Parsons School of Design, New York, NY. Diane has led the Fine and Decorative Art Department at Cowan’s for over four years, overseeing auctions of over $8 million in fine art and antiques.

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Middle-Aged Marvel Approaching a half-century in production, the iconic Porsche 911 gets a modern makeover

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By the late 1950s it was obvious to Porsche that the Type 356, the company’s sole product line since its inception in 1948, needed to be updated. Replacing it, while necessary, was also perilous. Who would have surmised that the eventual replacement for the venerable 356 - the 911 - would surpass its predecessor in sales, longevity and glory, or that it would be so fanatically cherished by its owners that Porsche has yet to supersede it? With its most recent redesign, 48 years into production, the Porsche 911 Carrera is younger than ever.

Making its world debut in late 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the completely redesigned seventh-generation 911 is stepping into the limelight with its sleek and stretched silhouette, exciting contours and precisely designed features. Even with the changes, from every angle it is unmistakably discernable as a 911, holding true to the Porsche 911 Carrera ‘evolution, not revolution’ design philosophy.

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Te 3.9-inch longer wheelbase and reduced overall height underpin the athletic yet elegant appearance. When viewed from the front, the eye is drawn to the 911’s trademark widearched fenders, emphasizing the wider front track.

Te side mirrors are now mounted on the upper edge of the door, which also helps highlight the new design line and gives the visual impression of width.

Comprised of an aluminum-steel composite, the body is about 100 pounds lighter than its predecessor.

Te 911 Cabriolet shares the same high-tech, lighter weight aluminumsteel body with the Coupe, and the convertible extends innovation further via its all-new, unique hood. When raised, the design of the hood ensures the iconic 911 roofline is retained in its entirety. Intelligent lightweight design, including the use of magnesium in the hood frame, ensures reduced weight for increased responsiveness, lower fuel consumption and greater comfort.

To complement the modern exterior aesthetic, Porsche designers created an interior reminiscent of the Carrera GT. The driver is now even more closely integrated within the cockpit thanks to the rising center console and high-mounted shift lever or gear selector located close to the steering wheel.

As with the exterior, classic Porsche elements abound inside. Present is the instrument cluster with five round gauges – one of them a high resolution multifunction screen, and of course the central tachometer and the ignition lock to the left of the steering wheel.

Standard bearing fuel efficiency is achieved through systems such as the Automatic Start Stop function, engine and transmission thermal management, electrical system recuperation, the world’s first seven-speed manual transmission and – in conjunction with the Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) – the ability to ‘sail’ or coast. The new electro-mechanical power steering offers not only Porsche’s typical precision and feedback but also helps increase efficiency and reduce fuel-consumption.

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Even with gains in efficiency, performance and power remain paramount. Te 911 Carrera is equipped with a 3.4-liter, 350hp six-cylinder boxer engine, while the Carrera S is fitted with a 3.8-liter, 400hp six-cylinder boxer powerplant, both with the optional PDK transmission available. Te 911 Carrera S with PDK accelerates from 0 to 60 in 4.1 seconds. Using the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package cuts that to 3.9 seconds. Te 911 Carrera with PDK needs only 4.4 seconds to sprint from a standing start to 60 mph (4.2 seconds when using the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function). Top-track speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera is 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively.

Better longitudinal dynamics and unprecedented top performance in terms of transverse dynamics are present in the 2012 iteration. In addition to the longer wheelbase, the greater agility, precision and driving stability are based, among other things, on the wider front track, the new rear axle and new electromechanical power steering. Depending on the model, there are other standard or optional active control systems available that can help further enhance the overall driving dynamics. Tat is especially true for the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active roll stabilization system, available for the first time on the 911 Carrera S. Te system helps reduce lateral roll when cornering and helps keep the tires in the optimal position relative to the road surface.

Te first new 911 models will arrive in U.S. dealerships beginning in February of 2012. Te new 911 Carrera Coupe will have a base MSRP of $82,100, while the 911 Carrera S Coupe’s base MSRP will be $96,400 (excluding destination). sl

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Runway Report Berlin | Jakarta | Miami | New York

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Berlin Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin combined an exciting mixture of top international designers and young ambitious new talent. At the close of its ninth season, the event has now firmly established itself as one of the most important fashion venues in Germany, with opinion leaders, journalists and stars attracted in ever increasing numbers each season.

Te absolute highlight on the final day of the Spring 2012 showings was Iris van Herpen’s show at the Brandenburg Gate.

The Dutch designer, already a rising star in her native land and one of the most celebrated performers at the Paris haute couture fashion shows, presented a true firework of originality and avant-garde beauty. Her collection seemed to defy gravity in its play with amorphous shapes, which truly seemed to originate from another planet.

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Mongrels in Common

Green Showroom

Iris VanHerpen VanHerpen

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Jakarta Fashion Week is Indonesia’s definitive fashion event, held annually to showcase Indonesian fashion design talents as well as the progress of its burgeoning fashion and creative industry. The 2012 event, held from November 12th-18th, featured a vibrant and diverse line-up of more than 150 local, regional and international designers. Te opening event, "Alliance of Beauty" brought four of ASEAN's top designers on one stage: Biyan Wanaatmadja from Indonesia, Bernard Chandran from Malaysia, Ashley Isham from Singapore and Tube Gallery from Tailand, the latter of which brought forth an energized, quirky collection dominated by vibrant prints and color paneling.

Day two's "Grazia Glitz & Glam" show drew local celebrities and socialites, six of whom participated in the event.

Following that was the Indonesian Fashion Designer Council and their "Color Me Life" show, which gathered 10 of its most prominent members to design a color-themed capsule collection.

Several highlights included Ghea Panggabean's orange segment, which incorporated geringsing, a traditional Balinese double ikat motif and Tri Handoko's all-white separates. Equally notable were the Batik-centered shows: Dee Ong for Lampung by Batik 118, Ki Artik Batik Culture and Danar Hadi.

Day three featured the Association of Indonesian Fashion Designers & Entrepreneurs designers with two Muslimwear segments to start. Muslimwear in Indonesia is a multibilliondollar industry that exports overseas to other Muslim countries such as Malaysia and the UAE. Indonesian Muslimwear designers

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are also regarded by their industry peers as trendsetters due to their liberal and out of the box approach to what otherwise is considered a restrictive way of dressing. One of the most popular designers, Dian Pelangi, presented a colorful mix-and-match collection that redefined Muslimwear in one sweeping gesture.

Day four belonged to Obin, one of Indonesia’s beloved textile workers and perhaps one of the few who’s managed to enter the foreign market. Her collection was diverse yet coherent, offering various styles and color palettes that ranged from kebayas to gathered, scrunched and pleated cocoon silhouettes. Te last show of the day was a presentation by three Berlin designers brought by Goethe Institut: Boessert-Schorn, Starstyling and Moon Berlin.

Indonesia’s young, new and upcoming designers and labels dominated Day five. Isis's "Born Free" delivered edgy, rock and roll looks, some of which were modeled by Indonesia' pop icons.

Te creative hipster crowd gathered for the Cleo Fashion Award, which has gained quite a reputation for catapulting the careers of Indonesia's young indie designers.

Jakarta Fashion Week closed with a bang thanks to the roaring success of Dewi Fashion Knights. This year’s line-up included two of Indonesia’s most prominent designers - Sebastian Gunawan and Sally Koeswanto - as well as three relatively new and upcoming names: Sapto Djojokartiko, Auguste Soesastro and Tex Saverio, whose dress was worn by pop phenomenon Lady Gaga in the US edition of Harper’s Bazaar following his debut at last year’s DFK.

Dee Ong for Batik 118 Tex Saverio

Indah Kalalo & Fabiola

Karen Millen & Coast

Sebastian Gunawan at Dewi Fashion Knights

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New York “Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, the city’s single largest media event, is proud to offer some of the biggest names in fashion, as well as young and emerging talent, an unsurpassed platform to debut their Spring 2012 Collections,” said Peter Levy, SVP Managing Director, IMG Fashion Worldwide. Drawing in excess of 100,000 guests, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week was staged at distinct venues

within Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park from September 8th-15th, 2011. For the Spring 2012 show, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week was especially proud to host an impressive number of new and emerging designers showing for their first time at Lincoln Center.

Tey included Candela, EMERSON, Falguni Peacock, Pink Tartan, Honor, Rafael Cennamo, Katya Leonovich and VLOV.

Tommy Hilfiger

Lela Rose

Peter Som Cynthia Rowley

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Miami Models, celebrities, VIPS and fashion industry insiders descended on South Beach for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami [SWIM] 2012. "Te swimwear industry is such a rapidly growing market worldwide and we are happy to provide a platform for designers to travel from across the world to show their collections. A genuine feeling of a global design community was felt as we showcased designs from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, France, Peru and the US,” said Christina Neault, Executive Producer of the event for IMG Fashion.

Te activities began with a sizzling runway show by Diesel and a not-to-be-missed kick-off party. In addition to the opening, shows included collections from: White Sands Australia, Poko

Pano, Beach Bunny Swimwear, Crystal Jin, L*Space by Monica Wise, Wildfox Swimwear, Caffé Swimwear, Dolores Cortés, Mara Hoffman Swim, Aqua Di Lara, Natori, A.Ché, Red Carter, Cia.Marítima, Luli Fama, Luxe by Lisa Vogel, Lisa Blue, Kooey Swimwear Australia, Nicolita and True Religion.

Five days of "invitation-only" shows and events drew more than 12,000 journalists, photographers, buyers, and VIPs to the two runway venues: the Cabaña Grande and the Oasis.

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Te Art of Entertaining An accommodating penthouse is home to cosmopolitan cognoscenti Written by Neil Charles Photography by Andrew Kung

Stepping off the elevator into this imposingly-proportioned penthouse, it’s easy to imagine that one might have strayed onto the wrong floor, and had arrived at an art gallery rather than a residence. Te scale of everything from the ceilings to the fixtures to the artwork is impressive and substantial. When the lady of the house explains her rationale behind the design, it all becomes clear. “I designed this place for comfort and for entertaining,” she says. “I host many events here, particularly for a local children’s hospital: I’m not sure how many we can comfortably accommodate, but it’s a lot.” It’s easy to imagine the space swallowing up fifty to a hundred guests with ease, at which point the public areas would seem less massive and more intimate.

Opposite page: Te library is dominated by the tendrils of an oversized chandelier, the curves of which are echoed by wave-like ladders that run on rails along the shelves.

Italian armchairs that sit low to the ground are chic and practical as the seat backs don’t impede the view east through the picture window.

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Te north wall of the foyer is lined from end to end with what initially looks like satin-finished wood paneling.

A gentle touch of the hand opens one of many doors, revealing space to hang visitors’ coats.

Immediately across from the elevators, the north wall of the foyer is lined from end to end with what initially looks like satin-finished wood paneling.

A gentle touch of the hand opens one of many doors, revealing space to hang visitors’ coats. To the right, a few yards down the hallway, massive custom doors lead to the library, a room dominated by the tendrils of an oversized chandelier arcing like an exploding firework towards the ground. Curving, wave-like ladders run on rails along the shelves, picking up on the motion of the chandelier. Low, elongated leather arm chairs from Italy surround an equally low coffee table, chosen so the seat backs don’t impede the view east through the library’s picture window, especially at sunset which, in the words of the wife “can be quite spectacular here.”

Preserving the Italian theme, the guest powder room, adjacent to the library, is clad from floor to ceiling in marble from Verona, its effect again dramatic and imposing, yet eminently practical.

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Te guest powder room, adjacent to the library, is clad from oor to ceiling in marble from Verona.

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Te fully functional professional kitchen is capable of catering to a hungry crowd. In addition to an eight-burner Wolf range and commercial hood, there are two of everything else: double sinks, refrigerators and dishwashers. A vast double-door wine cooler runs the height of the room against the west wall.

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Te open-plan dining area is home to an impressive collection of blue and white Chinese Export pottery from the nineteenth century. Te painting is by Mystical Expressionist painter Jamali.

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With so many public events on their calendar, the owners decided to forgo the usual luxury home kitchen and build instead a fully functional professional kitchen capable of catering to a hungry crowd. Te stainless steel island would surely be the envy of many a restaurant chef, with an eight burner Wolf range and commercial hood. Tere are two of everything else: two double sinks, two refrigerators and two dishwashers. In the absence of a subterranean wine cellar, a vast double-door wine cooler runs the height of the room against the west wall. Te family kitchen table, almost an afterthought, it seems, sits off to the side at a safe distance from the center of activity.

Trough custom-made double glass doors, the kitchen leads to the openplan dining area, home to an impressive collection of blue and white Chinese Export pottery from the nineteenth century. At the center of the space, a stylish, modern dining table comfortably seats eight; by way of contrast, a pair of lavishly embellished early Victorian candelabras serve as functional adornment.

As the daughter of an army officer, the wife spent much of her youth moving around Great Britain, something she explains might have contributed in part to her eclectic tastes and interest in collecting new and interesting objects.

One of the mainstays of the impressive and diverse collection of art on display here is the work of the Mystical Expressionist painter Jamali. A contemporary artist living in Florida, Jamali’s work is collected by celebrities as diverse as Oprah Winfrey and Elton John, and has become highly soughtafter by aficionados. Although much of his art is highly abstract, the works on display at the penthouse combine the figurative with the slightly surreal, bringing to mind variously the works of Gaugin, Braque and early Picasso. Te media range from tempura (pigmented egg white) to oils, and the scale of the works is at first astonishing. In a smaller house, one with ceilings lower than twelve feet, these paintings would certainly appear alarmingly disproportionate.

In this setting, however, they make their presence known, but do not dominate, fitting comfortably into the grand scale.

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Te lines of the polished chrome canopy bed mimic the architecture of the floor-to-ceiling windows in the master bedroom. Art and objets d’art reflect the wife’s eclectic tastes and interest in collecting new and interesting pieces.

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A gift from the wife, the husband’s name is spelled out in neon over the bar. Displayed to each side on the shelves are life-sized iron horse heads that were discovered rusted and abandoned outside an antiques shop in Montana.

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Guest seating in the living room is at one of three comfortable sofas and a number of arm chairs, including a couple of elaborately carved Chinese creations from the Chicago World’s fair of 1893.

Te clean, contemporary lines of the master bathroom are a ďŹ tting counterpart to the vast cityscape visible from an expanse of windows.

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Outside on the vast terrace, there’s ample room for a couple of dozen guests, who share the space with two imposing Shona sculptures from Zimbabwe.

Beyond the dining area, the living room and bar share an almost panoramic view north and east. Guest seating indoors is at one of three comfortable sofas and a number of arm chairs, including a couple of elaborately carved Chinese creations from the Chicago World’s fair of 1893. Outside on the vast terrace, there’s ample room for a couple of dozen guests, who share the space with two imposing Shona sculptures from Zimbabwe. Standing just outside the tall picture windows, these solid yet seemingly organic figures resemble benevolent guardians quietly observing the activity within. Other smaller, but equally impressive Shona works can be found strategically placed around the home’s interior, some reminiscent of Henry Moore, others of Picasso, whose work the Shona were said to have influenced.

Te grand tour of the public space finishes with a visit to the husband’s bar. Above, his name is written in neon, a lighthearted gift from his wife. To each side, life-sized iron horse heads, weathered and ancient-looking, discovered rusted and abandoned outside an antiques shop in Montana, testify to the charm and eclecticism of this extraordinary residence. sl

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Earning Teir Chops Under the leadership of the Huse family, St. Elmo Steakhouse continues to set the bar for ďŹ ne dining in Indianapolis Written by Neil Charles Photography by Andrew Kung

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“St. Elmo belongs to the city of Indianapolis. My father and I, along with our entire management staff and dedicated crew, are simply caretakers of this iconic steak joint.� These are the modest words of Craig Huse who, along with his father Steve, purchased St. Elmo Steakhouse in 1986, elevating the famed restaurant to a new level of excellence in the process. Established in 1902, St. Elmo has become over the last century both a bastion of Indianapolis fine dining and an iconic landmark, weathering two world wars, the great depression and, perhaps most importantly, Prohibition.

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Although the menu has evolved and the drinks list expanded beyond recognition since St. Elmo began life as a simple bar and chop house over a century ago, little about the essential dÊcor and ambience (apart from expansion across three buildings) has changed much since then. Te original bar, purchased in Chicago, still occupies pride of place, running almost the length of what was once the principal space. Autographed pictures of the great, the good and the perhaps notso-good adorn the walls. Te ambience is that of a cozy gentleman’s dining club: one can almost smell the cigar smoke and hear the urgent back and forth of deals being made and broken over hearty steaks and tongue-loosening cocktails.

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Today the restaurant doesn’t only reserve its best tables for politicos and captains of industry. It’s popular too with visiting artists, athletes and celebrities, as well as with a loyal and devoted clientele, who descend upon one of several dining rooms to consume almost 140,000 pounds of beef and 114,000 signature Shrimp Cocktails a year in a love affair with meat that seems virtually boundless.

In fact, it’s the shrimp cocktail, and not the beef, that caught the attention of the NFL when they were scouting locations for Superbowl XLVI. According to Huse, “the bid committee asked us to overnight St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktails, including the silver serving bowl, fork and crackers, to each of the NFL Owners the week prior to the owners meeting.” Huse is hoping that he’ll serve 15,000 of the Shrimp Cocktails during the week of the game: many of which will be enjoyed at two temporary bars, one set up in Georgia Street in the middle of the NFL Experience, and a second in a tent between the restaurant and the Canterbury hotel. In 1947, when it was introduced to the menu, the Shrimp Cocktail cost 60 cents. Today it’s a little bit more, but don’t let its longevity on the menu fool you: the horseradish cocktail sauce on this little beauty delivers a sinus-clearing wallop that, once experienced, is never forgotten. Neophytes, you have been warned!

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Although, unusually, the Shrimp Cocktail remains the restaurant’s only appetizer, the menu has expanded significantly since the arrival of Executive Chef Dave Foegley in 2003. Now diners will find a selection of salads, fresh fish, desserts, lamb and veal dishes, as well as the steaks that made the restaurant’s name in the first place. Increasingly the sourcing of meat has become a top priority, so Craig Huse and his staff make regular trips to farms in Wisconsin and North Dakota, amongst others, to verify breeds and feed lots, as well as paying frequent visits to their meat packer in Chicago.

To complement one’s choice of entrée, diners can choose from of 12,000 bottles housed in St. Elmo’s 2,000 square foot wine cellar. Deep in classic California reds, such as Ridge Montebello and Diamond Creek, the list also offers a number of gems from Bordeaux, including a few from the great 1982 vintage, at remarkably reasonable prices. The most extravagant bottling, a Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1902 (the restaurant’s birth year) represents a piece of living history at $8,507. If you prefer a more spirited start to the evening, St. Elmo offers an exemplary range of martinis and sundry cocktails, generously proportioned, and faultlessly executed.

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As part of the restaurant’s seemingly endless expansion into neighboring territory, in 2011, Craig and Steve Huse decided to move upwards to create the 1933 Lounge and the Huse Dining Room. This classic fireside lounge celebrates the end of Prohibition on December 5th, 1933, and features as its main focal point a Brunswick bar crafted in 1898. Once located in a tavern in Assumption, Illinois, this bar was taken upstairs in sections and reassembled on site. Intentionally reminiscent of a 30’s watering hole, this comfortable space provides a welcoming atmosphere in which to enjoy one of many signature cocktail creations, close to, but suitably removed from, the bustle of the restaurant downstairs.

Over the past decade or so, downtown Indianapolis has grown and prospered, seeing the arrival of almost a dozen new steak houses, all of them chains. During the same time, the independent St. Elmo has not only held its own, but has gone from strength to strength, proving that competition is sometimes the most potent fuel of progress. Named after the patron saint of sailors, we expect that St. Elmo will continue its illustrious voyage for many more years to come. sl

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Enjoy your bourbon responsibly.

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ISO-Bronfman Plays Brahms (IndianapolisSymphony.org) Hello, Dolly at the Hilbert Circle Theatre (IndianapolisSymphony.org) Opening IDADA Art Pavilion (idadaartpavilion.com) Carmel Gallery Walk (carmelartsanddesign.com) 7:30; SmartTalk: Tim Gunn’s Golden Rules; Arnonff Center in Cincinnati (smarttalkwomen.com) Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Automobile Auction (barrett-jackson.com/events/Scottsdale/) Russo and Steele Scottsdale Automobile Auction (russoandsteele.com) Los Angeles Fine Art Show; Los Angeles Convention Center (laartshow.com) The NYC Metro Show; The Metropolitan Pavilion (metroshownyc.com) Gooding & Company Scottsdale Automobile Auction (goodingco.com) Art Palm Beach; Palm Beach County (FL) Convention Center (artpalmbeach.com) 58th annual Winter Antiques Show; Park Avenue Armory New York City (winterantiquesshow.com) 8:30am, Bop to the Top, OneAmerican Tower (tuxbro.com/entry-info/BoptoTopInfo.htm) 5:30pm, Encore Sotheby’s Visiting Artist Series Party, featuring the photography of Brian Spurlock 10am; Cowan’s Asian Art Auction; 6270 Este Ave in Cincinnati (cowans.com)

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ASSISTANCE LEAGUE HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

Over 500 Assistance League members and guests celebrated the beginning of the holiday season with a fabulous luncheon and style show at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. Since 1984, the volunteer-members of Assistance League of Indianapolis have touched the lives of over 80,000 underserved adults and children in the Indianapolis community.

Kathy Wylam, Barb Kulsrad, and Connie Pollom

Vicki Drake, Carol Gambrel, and Lesley Pascoe

Barbara Zurek, Mary Reid, Victoria Henderson, Connie Pollom, and Barb Diehl

Renee Gambrel, Rose Conrad, and Carol Gambrel

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Sue Holbert and Cyndi King

Runway models- Carol Robinson, Kelly Romweber,Megan Brown, Tina McIntosh, Kay Holland, Candace Boyd, Carla Sekula, Sara Green, and Sandi Speers

Kathy Wylam, Elizabeth Ellis, and Jame Vanter

Bensu Kollath, David Hillman, Lee Ann Hoy, Carol Gambrel, and Barb Kulsrad

Photography by Brian Spurlock

Breanne Pascoe, Linda Adams, Jan Houden, and Jenn Pascoe

Carol Gambrel, Ralph Taylor, and Barb Kulsrad

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Susan Groen and Linda Buckner

CHRISTEL HOUSE BENEFIT

Coats-Wright Art & Design Gallery in the Indiana Design Center hosted a “Shop to Give” cocktail reception in celebration of Christel House International. Featuring the work of internationally known artists Eric Forstmann and Boaz Vaadi, a percentage of the evening’s sales were donated to support the visual and performing arts of Christel House Learning Centers in Indiana and around the world.

Photography by Brian Spurlock

Jane Eckert and Dianne Wright with artists Boaz Vaadia and Eric Forstmann

Cole Porter Family Orchestra of Christel House Academy

Todd Ketchum and Rob Kline

Elissa Decker, Janel Garber, Lisa Lobdell, and Doris Anne Sadler

Eric Forstmann, Dan and Marianne Stout

Christel DeHaan and Miesha Jones

Christel DeHaan, Michael Lee, and Marsha Wall-Polley

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Doris Ann Sadler, Christel DeHaan, Chris Lewis, and Lisa Lobdell

Emily Gosser, Tim Wright, and Lauren Bowen

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Jane Eckert, Eric Forstmann, and Christel DeHaan

GREAT AMERICAN ANTIQUE MARKET

Presented by Encore Sotheby’s honorary chairs of the preview party were noted veteran broadcaster and author Howard Caldwell and his wife, Lynn. Both are antique enthusiasts. Mr. Caldwell was available to autograph his current book, Te Golden Age of Indianapolis Teaters. Proceeds from the event will benefit NAMI Indianapolis, the foremost grass roots organization that offers education, support and advocacy on behalf of persons living with a mental illness, their family members and friends.

Natalie Best and Alice Morgan

Debbie Mulley and Gita Osborne

Alice Morgan, Deb Dorman,and Linda Westfall

Russ and Shirley Romine

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Keith Little and Edward Alexander

Howard and Lynn Caldwell

Danny Chandler and Paul Fisher with Penn Traffic Department Store painting by George Hinke

Rita Robbens

Deb Dorman, Abe Gilam, and Murph Damron

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Ryan Paris and Ben Solomon

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Eric Lausch and Ron Arum

MIMOSAS WITH MARILYN

Te Conrad Indianapolis hosted an afternoon cocktail reception to celebrate a sale and exhibition of ďŹ ne art depicting Marilyn Monroe created by world-renowned artists Andy Warhol and Russell Young, along with fine art photography by Bert Stern and William John Kennedy. Produced in conjunction with Modern Masters Fine Art Brokerage, this event was the second in a series of ďŹ ne art events hosted by Te Conrad.

Amy Reilly of Te Conrad pouring mimosas

Rachel Coy

Walter Knabe

Devin Schlueter and Maddy Barnas

Marilyn Monroe photo on exhibit

Greg Tinsley with Cooper and Sydnye Tinsley

Deborah Dorman, Greg Tinsley, and Billie Dragoo

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Steve Hamilton,Rhonda Long-Sharp, and Keith Norwalk

Rhonda Long-Sharp and Regina Tidwell

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Heather and Joe Pappas

PANERAI EVENT

Reis Nichols orchestrated a gathering of watch enthusiasts at Capri Italian Restaurant on November 16th to peruse the latest designs by Panerai. Rafael Alvarez, Panerai President, traveled to Indianapolis to attend the event.

Photography by Brian Spurlock

Panerai President Rafael Alvarez, Vladimir Dzeletovic, Michael Hopper, Chris Sclafani

Chris Sclafani, Panerai President Rafael Alvarez, BJ Nichols, Vladimir Dzeletovic

Todd Fuzy, Aaron Bennett

Joe Giacoletto

Aaron Ertel, Chris Dyer, Aaron Bennett, Christopher Lakin, Randy Cate

Mike Farmer, Dave Lyon

Kevin Mazdai

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RAISING THE STAKES FOR NOBLE

Te casino night charity fundraiser hosted by Sertoma Club of Broad Ripple to benefit Noble of Indiana included a sit down dinner, open bar, and casino games.

Noble of Indiana creates opportunities and provides learning disability services for the developmentally disabled to live meaningful lives in Indiana.

Scott and Cathy Cooley, and Greg Wishart

Clint Bolser

Maria Backer and Mary Benberry

John and Jennifer Butterworth with son Kyle

Stacie Rosenthal, John Danberry, and Dean Lindsey-dealer

Amy Dipaola and Dionne Flickinger

Dana Brett, Lindsey Keesling, and Eva Pilgrim

Monique Kutche and Melissa Elrod

Christi Alllio, Danielle Laffey, Shawna Leffel, and Erica Jenkins

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REIS NICHOLS HOLIDAY PARTY

Reis-Nichols hosted its annual holiday party on Friday, December 2nd. Guests indulged in decadent hors d’oeuvres while listening to the piano stylings of John Kates and performances by the ladies of the White Rabbit Cabaret. Designer Penny Preville made a special appearance.

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Lindsay Dooley and John Kates

Stephanie Brown

Justin Schultz Lee and Nicole Lambert

Ron and Suzanne Mencias

Stacey Weyrick showing jewelry

Bob and Annmarie Russell

Katie Krath

B.J. Nichols showing jewelry

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REMOVING THE MASK GALA

Presented by Mental Health America of Indiana, the Removing the Mask Gala, is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser. Guests at the costume-encouraged event enjoyed food, fun, a great cause, a silent auction and live music from Jayne Bond and the Pink Martinis.

Photography by Brian Spurlock

Rick Fuqua and Jill Matheny

Kathi DiChiappari and Deb Dial

Arman Mancpetian and Jess Jester

Michael and Tina Quesnel

Angie Tonlin and John Jester

Geoff Lewis, Kate Lewis, Gil Hutchens, and Cindy Hutchens

Melissa and Stephen McCaffrey

Christina Deu, Dr. Jeff and Connie Kellams and Sydney Davidson

Janet Adams

Larry and Carla Landis

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Beth Karnes and Dave Huffman

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MIDWEST TENNIS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION & GALA

Held at the Westin Hotel in downtown Indianapolis, the event benefitted the Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation, which seeks to develop the life skills of youth through tennis and education.

Photography by Brian Spurlock

Carrie Meyer Richardson and Mark Miles

Jonelle Smith and Jon Vegosen

Jon Vegosen, Carrie Meyer Richardson, Mark Miles, Jonelle Smith, and Ron Brooks

Ron Brooks, Jonelle Smith, Barbara Wynne, and Jon Vegosen

Jonelle Smith, Stephen Bonner, and Jon Vegosen

Ilia Macdonald and Nancy Massart

Diane Ansay and Joyce Engle

Tracy Almeda-Singian and Denny Schackter

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Diamond, gemstones and pearl bracelet

Accepting Quality Consignments Fine Jewelry and Timepieces Auction March 29, 2012

Portrait earrings

Collection of ďŹ ne timepieces

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Accepting exceptional consignments.

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TONIC BALL

Tonic Ball, with all proceeds going to Second Helpings to eliminate hunger in Greater Indianapolis, featured dozens of the area’s top rock, pop, blues, jazz, folk, and bluegrass artists, this year performing the music of Michael Jackson, David Bowie, and REM at multiple Fountain Square venues.

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Photography by Adam Gibson

Sean and Jenny Stepp

Amy Herzel and Joshua Casey

Heather and Eric Hartung

Jessica Dorrot, Linda George and Tomas Haehn

Keith and Esther Friend

Stephen and Andrea CranďŹ ll

Jenny Stepp and Esther Friend

Louis Medley and Jessica Nees

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