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Calvados
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EDITOR - IN - CHIEF Bridget Williams ______________________________________________ ASSOCIATE EDITORS Kay Matton Jen Dotson ART DIRECTOR Jason Yann CONTRIBUTORS Writers Patti Bailey Dr. Matthew Bessen Ellana Bessen Bob Beggs Kirby Camm Scott Harper
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We’ve all heard them at one time or another: a bevy of old wives’ tales that may – or more likely – may not contain a kernel of medical truth. My personal favorite is the one that claims that tickling an infant’s feet will cause them to stutter. If that one was accurate, my once giggling butterball still wouldn’t be able to complete a full sentence a decade on! When I made my foray into parenthood, my mother couldn’t help but relay one or two tales (old habits and superstitions die hard), and true to form I’d quickly find and point out medical science that argued to the contrary. On the other hand, my husband continues to embrace his late mother’s steadfast belief in the power of a good hot toddy to nip a cold in the bud. A woman of indomitable verve, he recalls tasting her version of “cough syrup” (heavier on the honey than bourbon when he was doing the sipping) with fond nostalgia. She certainly wasn’t alone in her belief in the healing powers of bourbon. During Prohibition, Brown-Forman was granted one of just 10 government licenses to produce whiskey for use as medicine (at that time there were over 200 bourbon distilleries in Kentucky). Now that we’re squarely fixed in winter’s frigid grip, I thought it would be apropos to share a recipe from Te Kentucky Bourbon Cocktail Book, by Joy Perrine and Susan Reigler (featured in this month’s bibliotaph column on pages 34-35). I’ll consider each warm sip as a hug from Lois, who’d most certainly approve of my taking a preemptive strike against a cold. Feel Better Kentucky Bourbon Toddy 6 ounces boiling water 2 ounces Kentucky bourbon of your choice 1 ounce brown sugar syrup or undiluted Kentucky sourwood honey 4 dashes Angostura bitters 1 ounce fresh orange juice 1 ounce fresh lemon juice 1 ounce fresh lime juice My late mother-in-law, Lois Jean Renner Williams, shown here in the late 1960s, believed in the healing power of a hot toddy.
Pour boiling water into a heat-proof mug, add all other ingredients and stir well. Tis is the perfect drink if you feel a cold coming on. If taken just before bedtime, use a high-alcohol, barrel-proof bourbon. Sweet dreams!
Bridget Williams, Editor-in-Chief bridget@slmag.net
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Written by Kirby Camm, Bittners
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).
bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books
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.
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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. The Setai Fifth Avenue is located at 400 Fifth Avenue in New York City. For more information or reservations, call 877.734.3028 or visit capellahotels.com/newyork/. sl slmag.net
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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. Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" plates
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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. 52 slmag.net
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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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Green Showroom
Iris VanHerpen VanHerpen
HUGO Rena Lange
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Jakarta Billy Wong
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
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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
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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. Te Oasis was also home to fully equipped cabanas hosted by Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim official sponsors as well as sexy and comfortable seating areas for the fun and fashionable to lounge while mingling with the industry's elite. sl Red Carter
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ART & SOUL
Willful whimsy makes an historic farmhouse feel forever young
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Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung
One of the second floor guestrooms is outfitted with both adult and child-sized furniture that belonged to the homeowner’s mother. Te vintage pieces have been given a modern facelift with vibrant fabrics from Designer’s Guild.
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From the outside, the simple 1840s colonial farmhouse displays all the classic hallmarks that make the style so endearing. Rolling fields tamed by black four-board horse fencing surround the home, while mature trees dapple the lawn and courtyards with sunlight. Ivy creeps up the painted white brick exterior. Once inside, the home becomes even more beguiling thanks to interior designer Ellen Wilson and the curatorial eye of the homeowner, who has carefully assembled a highly personal collection of art and antiques that pay homage to her family’s interests and heritage. Part of a larger family farm, portions of which date to the late 1700s, the home has been carefully expanded over the years so as not to undermine its authenticity. Te elegant, yet somewhat austere foyer, defined by a helical staircase, belies the visual treats that lie within the adjacent rooms. A parlor directly accessed from the foyer is arguably the most traditional room in the home in terms of art and furnishings, with many of the pieces acquired as wedding presents or lovingly passed on from one generation to the next. Stacked near pieces of Staffordshire on the mantel are various arrowheads and scrapers discovered while walking the property over the years. Common among all of the rooms is a dose of whimsy to varying degrees, and this room is no exception. Wilson chose a lively, largescale printed drapery from Designer’s Guild in a sunny yellow hue to keep the room from feeling too staid. In the adjacent music room, a K Kawai baby grand player piano serves as the focal point. A doorway leads to an enclosed sun porch that has been reconfigured for use as a billiards room. Capriciousness literally takes flight with a blown glass “balloon” appearing to float in one corner above a large stoneware pig near the door that leads to an exterior brick courtyard. Originally linked to the home by a covered, but not enclosed, breezeway, the now closed space is one of the homeowner’s favorites, full of natural light and treasured pieces. A pair of pillow-filled window bench seats covered with fabric by Pierre Frey provide an ideal vantage point for surveying the eclectic artwork and objets d’art that present a diverse and worldly scope of interest. Concealed behind folding, louvered doors is a bar further enlivened by chinoiserie wallpaper. A figural sculpture, entitled “You Ain’t the Boss of Me,” holds particular sentimentality as it once held court near her late mother’s front door.
Opposite page: An expanse of wall space in the elegant foyer provides ample room for the homeowner to introduce her eclectic collection of art. Te helical staircase was a later addition to the 1840s colonial style farmhouse.
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Representing the most recent addition to the house, the aptly dubbed ‘pool room’ provides direct access to the outdoor pool and perennial planting beds. Above the mantel is a painting by Andre Pater. A pair of antique doors are affixed to a decorative beam that hails from the stall of legendary racehorse Alydar.
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The now chic study represented a highly personal transformation for the homeowner. Formerly her late husband’s domain, the homeowner waited well over a decade to change the room’s overtly masculine style to one that better suited her tastes while retaining aspects that pay homage to his legacy. Deep red grasscloth walls and a wall of built-ins were painted a neutral bonecolored shade, and the traditional Oriental rug was swapped for a bound sisal rug topped by a zebra skin. Fortuny fabric was selected for the window shade and the accent pillows on the armchairs, which boast an upbeat print from 72 slmag.net
In the study, Fortuny fabric was selected for the window shade and the accent pillows on the armchairs, which boast an upbeat print from Osborne & Little. A formal painting above the ďŹ replace depicting the homeowner’s late husband dressed in hunt attire astride his horse seems perfectly instep with a contemporary work of art by Kentucky artist Marjorie Guyon.
Osborne & Little. A formal painting depicting her late husband dressed in hunt attire astride his horse that hangs above the ďŹ replace seems perfectly instep with a contemporary work of art by Kentucky artist Marjorie Guyon. Part of more recent renovations, the dining room and family room exude a decidedly Western aura, courtesy of distressed leather armchairs, a large photograph of a cattle drive in the snow over the sideboard in the dining room, ladder-back chairs with rush seats around the dining table and kilim-style dog beds. slmag.net
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‘Walking’ above the doorway in the dining room are small human figures cut out of the bodywork of old cars by Cuban artist Damián Aquiles. A photograph of a cattle drive by Louisvillebased photographer Ross Gordon hangs over the sideboard.
A pair of pillow-filled window bench seats covered with fabric by Pierre Frey in the enclosed breezeway provide an ideal vantage point for surveying the eclectic artwork and objets d’art that present a diverse and worldly scope of interest.
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A parlor directly accessed from the foyer is arguably the most traditional room in the home in terms of art and furnishings, with many of the pieces acquired as wedding presents or lovingly passed on from one generation to the next. Te drapery is Designer’s Guild.
Linked to the rest of the home via a long hallway lined with family photographs, the aptly dubbed “poolroom” provides enviable vistas of the swimming pool and perennial flowerbeds. Te room’s soaring ceilings are defined by rough-hewn beams and fanciful walls painted by Ellen Skidmore, complete with falling leaves and a lonesome dove that appears to be perched on one of the beams. A veritable cabinet of curiosities, the room holds wire art by Steve Martin of New Orleans; a pair of antique doors affixed to a beam that hails from the stall of legendary racehorse Alydar and used to embellish one wall; a large mixed-media painting by Nicole Charbonnet that belonged to the homeowner’s mother; a triptych by Elizabeth Foley; and various roping and polo saddles, including an antique wicker child’s saddle. A friendly specter is purported to inhabit the second floor, and with her children grown, the homeowner has been working with Wilson to reclaim their former rooms on the second floor as proper guest bedrooms that would soothe even the most restless spirit. A landing at the top of the stairs looks out over the front motor court and separates a pair of large bedrooms. One of the rooms, outfitted with child-sized furniture that belonged to the homeowner’s mother and grandmother, is a little girl’s dream. Te vintage pieces, which include a recamier, slipper chair and pair of shelf canopy beds, have been given a modern facelift with vibrant fabrics from Designer’s Guild. Te black and chartreuse drapery can be bustled to keep it a safe distance from the radiant heat source. Among the homeowner’s favorite rooms, gazing at the diminutive chairs always brings a smile to her face. It is understandable why a peaceful spirit would choose to linger in this home, as positive, palpable energy emanates from its old soul and the treasures contained therein. “It has been wonderful home to raise my family in,” said the homeowner. sl slmag.net
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Louisville will become Louvre-ville
2012 Speed Museum Ball Saturday, March 3 Louisville’s premiere spring gala will be inspired by the Museum’s exhibition Renoir to Chagall: Paris and the Allure of Color. A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
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Gaston La Touche (French, 1854-1913), [detail] The Joyous Festival, ca. 1890-1910. Oil on canvas. Collection of the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Gif of Mrs. James D. Robinson in Memory of James D. Robinson.
Benefactor tickets are $450 per person. The Benefactor evening begins at 6pm and includes cocktails, dinner, dancing and desserts. Friends of the Speed tickets are $150 per person. The Friends of the Speed evening begins at 9pm and features cocktails, dessert and dancing. Tickets are available by calling 502.637.6363
2035 South Third Street Louisville, Kentucky 40208 502.634.2700 speedmuseum.org
It is all...
in the Dish Written by Jen Dotson Photography by Andrew Kung
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The Dish has a philosophy … Do Dinner and Do It Right. A little over three years ago two ladies, Trish Tungate and Caroline Meadows, created a routine of lunching to discuss their hypothetical restaurant. “We would debate about a restaurant that didn’t even exist,” reflects Meadows. These two avid foodies and cocktail connoisseurs turned their lunch dates into a company, Lunch Date LLC, and decided to actualize their dream. Three years later their aforementioned philosophy, coupled with a dedicated staff, and let us not forget an ideal location, has the restaurant dishing out phenomenal food and much more.
Tungate and Meadows have successfully paired fine dining with a polished comfortable atmosphere. Prior to the night of their grand opening, these dedicated owners took the term hands-on to another level. The duo was literally breaking down sections of an existing exposed brick wall. What was planned as “a private opening with a few close friends,” quickly turned into an over 100-person wall-towall dinner party. All the recognition for Te Dish’s success cannot be granted solely to Tungate and Meadows, as they quickly surrounded themselves with a professional, hard-working and knowledgeable staff. “Our staff needs to be as well-versed in our wine, cheeses … well everything … just as much as we are,” stated Tungate.
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Well-versed is almost an understatement when it comes to Executive Chef Jeremiah Bowman. Bowman’s unique culinary flare and proficiency was immediately identified by Tungate and Meadows during his initial interview. “At the time we were still knee-deep in renovations and remodeling, so we gave him one knife, one working burner and $100 to impress us,” stated Tungate and Meadows. “With that he prepared over four courses, and we were hooked after the first … however we didn’t let on after the first course, because it was so impressive. We continued to ask him for more!”
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Regarding culinary philosophies, Bowman is fairly specific, “Too many hands in ‘the dish’ can cause problems, and oftentimes they can be your own.” Tere is an apparent theme of turning international concepts into mainstream cravings. Bowman’s modus operandi is a mixture of nonchalant meets au courant. Staying influenced by some of the most well recognized names in the culinary cosmos, Bowman often recognizes methods he has been implementing for years. “Tere is really no big secret to it all. If it works, don’t try to reinvent the wheel. It’s all about balancing out flavors.” Before we begin the tantalizing seasonal menu selections, I must recognize Bowman’s attention to detail and presentation – brilliant. The Dish, bustling on any given night, with its slightly smaller bar area, soft low lighting and exposed brick, offers guests a cozy (yet semi-formal) speakeasy mood. To forgo an appetizer at The Dish would be absurd. The juicy panseared scallops presented on blanched julienne celery root and topped with a mouth-watering mixture of white miso aioli, candied orange zest and baby arugula are certainly my repeat favorite. Another option from the appetizer menu, and another personal favorite, is the daily cheese selection. All cheeses are
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locally made by Boone Creek Creamery and carefully selected by Tungate and Meadows. An avid cheese foodie, the two cheese selection options (select three or select four) make my job a tad easier. Trying to choose just one would be impossible. From the perfectly spicy Sassy Red Head cheddar blend to the creamy Manchego, the cheese selections are not to be neglected. To finalize the tantalizing starter options, we have the seared sesame tuna. Te aroma of the perfectly paired spices – jalapeño ring (generously sliced) topped medallions, bamboo shoots and red chili oil – have you tasting this dish prior to your first bite. With fish being one of Bowman’s choice dishes, it comes as no surprise the Seared Sockeye Salmon is cooked to perfection and thoughtfully paired with Mission fig balsamic jasmine rice and mustard greens, skillfully topped with a delectable wasabi coconut foam. Bowman referred to the next winter menu favorite as “your basic meat and potatoes.” While I understand the attribution, this dish exceeds the gardenvariety expectation. An adequate portion of beef tenderloin resides delicately next to lightly caramelized mushrooms (decorated with perfect grill marks) and roasted red potatoes cut in Bowman’s “secret” shape, very nice.
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You might ďŹ nd yourself on the menu if you become a regular at Te Dish. How you ask? All the martinis, and a few cocktails, are personal drink recipes made by Tungate and named mostly after locals (and some favorite Rolling Stone songs). From the food to the impressive martini, cocktail and wine list, no stone has been left unturned by Tungate and Meadows. What started as ideas on paper (oftentimes their dinner napkins) has turned into a popular eatery located in the heart of historic Chevy Chase. The Dish is located at 438 S. Ashland Ave. For more information or reservations visit thedishlexington.com or call 859.317.8438. sl slmag.net
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ART FEVER
In addition to it popular reverse rae and live auction, Nancy Barron & Associates Art Fever event, supported by Landrum and Shouse, LLP served as a vehicle to engage patrons in supporting the Lexington Art League’s capital campaign, which will allow the organization to acquire expansion space in downtown Lexington.
Derric Smith, Naine Vannarsdall
Tanzi Merritt, Hamed Haghnazar
Glenda Conway, Susan Webster, Carolyn Drake
Bill & Leah Bond
Becky Alley, Andrea Coates, Kara Hobbs
Darrell Meadows, Mike Deetch, Stephanie Harris
Tom Hailey, Nancy Barton, Karen Hailey
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Emma Seale, Kelly Clark
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Dean Langdon, Beth Hellebush
BOOTS, BOURBON & BREW
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Te Pegasus Board of the Lexington Cancer Foundation hosted the third annual Boots, Bourbon & Brew event at Buster’s Backroom and Billiards. The event featured beer and bourbon tastings, a barbeque dinner by Lexington’s Texas Roadhouse and music by Kentucky’s own Nappy Roots and Nashville’s Savannah. Paul Miller Ford was the presenting sponsor of the event, and all proceeds will be used to create awareness and raise funds in the fight against cancer.
Lacy Reinhold, Maggie Rivard
Grant Williamson, Kristi & Alex Martin, Gudrun Williamson
Jacob & Lauren Gonzalez
Michelle Peyton, Fielding Rogos
Peter & Teresa McFarland, Craig & Anna Vance
Jenn & Tom Huhn
Cary & Jon Simon
Megan & Justin Chandler
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Anne Hale, Robert Ney
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ALLTECH NATIONAL HORSE SHOW
Te Alltech National Horse Show, 128th edition, was a true success with thousands of attendees converging upon the Kentucky Horse Park to watch the more than 560 horses and 350 riders from nine countries, including nine Olympic contenders. Each ticket sold contributed to a large donation given to each of the nine charities
Rex & Janna Smith, Carolyn & Ed Burtner
Leo Conroy, Charlotte & Louis Jacops
Lindsey & Kathleen Anderson
Dr Pearse Lyons, Bill Weeks
Lillian Cushny, Ms. HL Schwartz
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Sdriane & Eric Straus
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highlighted this year. Alltech president and founder Dr. Pearse Lyons noted, “I am always awed by the power of the horses and the courage of the riders. Alltech is dedicated to animals achieving peak performance. Tis event showcased just that. I salute each of the competitors and we hope everyone will join us again next year.�
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Michaael Taylor, Oliver Cole, Elizabeth & Terence Collier
Deirdre & Dr. Pearse Lyons, Jane Beshear
Paul Butterworth, Scott Fitton
Patrick, Raquel & Gatsby Gottsch, Dr Mark Lyons
Alex Boone, Jeanie Dellojolo
Kiki Umla, Penny Carpenter
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BREATH OF LIFE GALA
‘A Masquerade Ball’ was the theme of the American Lung Association’s 11th annual Breath of Life Gala, presented by UK HealthCare Asthma, Allergy and Sinus Clinic. Dr. Sibu Saha, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at the University of Kentucky, was presented with the 2011 Lung Health Champion because of his lifelong contributions to the fight against lung disease through an extensive career in thoracic surgery and research.
Janice Osborne, Michelle Graybeal, Jamie Ellis, Shanna Gossett
Ken & Pat Degler, Beth & Kevin Degler
Samantha Rogers, Charlie Workman, Jenny Wurzback
Jason & Melissa Brock
Beth Miller, Rob Hagin, Barb Phillips
Becky Monarch, Beth Monarch
Cheryl Smooth, Carolyn Embry, Barry Gottschalk
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Eli & Tracy Colon
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Summer Davies, Sarah Davies
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BLUE GRASS TRUST MEMBERS’ HOLIDAY PARTY
Blue Grass Trust’s Annual Members’ Holiday Party was held at the HuntMorgan House. The event featured a delightful evening of cocktails and fabulous hors d’oeuvres from Catering by Donna.
Andrew More, Lindsay & Mike Harrell
Gail & Maynard Crossland
Nancy Meng, Sharon Telin
Andrea Gottler, Barbara Hinkle, Jeanne Miller
Kevin Murphy, Beverly Miller, Faith Harders
Owen Williams, Linda Carol, Gay Reading
Lana Perlman, Pamela Perlman, Peter Perlman, Barbara Weichers
Jason Sloan, Anne Wright, Sheila Ferrell, Whitney Shiltz
J. Rounsie Mashburn, Lowry Watkins
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HOLLY DAYS
Te 5th annual Junior League of Lexington Holly Day Market featured a preview party shopping event. Held at the Carrick house, the event allowed guests to preview market items while enjoying cocktails, hors d’ouevres, a silent auction and live entertainment.
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Glenda George, Amealia Lindsay, Jaynae Laine
Jena Everhard, Madalyn Kamkar
Michele Charas, Kelly Karls, Ashley Jones, Heather Carius, Mindy Folley
Sheryl Woolverton, Brandy Gordon
Melissa Anderson, Jeanine Gantt
Katherine Toms, Peggy Queen, Brittany Durtschi
Allison Harington, Jill Failconer, Jennifer Harris
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Jenny Wilson, Jane Justice
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Margaux Demoss, Mallory Brown
NIGHT OF HOPE
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Te Hope Center presented the third annual Ball Homes Night of Hope on at the Lexington Opera House. Tis inspirational evening featured special guest Steve Lopez, a L.A. Times columnist who wrote Te Soloist, the story is of how he met Nathaniel Ayers, a homeless musician living on skid row. WVLK Radio host, Jack Pattie served as the master of ceremonies, and Dr. Everett McCorvey, Director of Opera for the University of Kentucky School of Music, provided special music throughout the evening.
Stephanie Crace, Teresa Persea, Hannah Ferrell
Julie McConnell, Jack Pettie
Bill Muringhan, Stacey Tackett
Jeneva & Elvis Donaldson, Steve Donvan
Gary Hu, Wanda Bertram
Janice & Jocobo Aragon, GriďŹƒn Vanmeter
Hunter Kessinger, Clay Kessinger, Amy Kessinger
Jim & Stacey Richardson
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Brooke Raby, Rachel Ray
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LONGWOOD HOLIDAY PARTY
Longwood Antique Woods hosted their annual Christmas party at their Midland Place showroom.
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Kate Lantaff, Andrew Butler
Jack Fisher, George Gatewood, Joan Fisher
Bill & Lois Weinberg
Stan & Martha Kerrick, Brenda & Tim Condo
Walker Handcock, Bonnie Reid, David Wittmer
Anne McCullough, Mary Gatewood
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Michael, Vance Mueller & Andrea Mueller
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