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It’s hard to deny 2016 was a wild year...for everyone! The past six months have been a blur. But now the elections are over, the economy seems to be strong, and there is so much to do. Sophisticated Living now can be found in nine cities across the United States. Here in St. Louis, we publish both Sophisticated Living, our bi-monthly magazine, and Sophisticated Giving, our annual charity register, with plans to open in four more cities. For 2017, we are doing a lot to grow, evolve and reach more people. We’re re-launching a new and improved version of our website, slmag.net, this month. And while our focus is still on our printed books, we will expand our online material, event sponsorship, social media presence and luxury brand marketing services. We’re also planning special editorial and advertising sections for not-for-profits, shopping districts, wealth managers, health and wellness businesses and organizations, and so much more. Why? As we grow, we want to share more stories with you, impact more readers and communities, and continue to expand our audience, reaching out even farther to partners who want to support our endeavours – so we are trying new things. Tell us what you like, and of course, what you don’t. When we started in 2013, our strategy was to focus on carefully controlling our distribution to a targeted list of people based on key demographics and economics. But we also found out that if you don’t receive Sophisticated Living at home, you may not know who we are. So, we’re refining our mailing list and will add distribution to more than 100 high profile locations to reach new readers and attract new advertisers. If you are reading this for the first time, welcome! Make no mistake about it; publishing is a tough business. In fact, some of the other media in town are scaling back, closing down or completely switching their strategy. So we need your help spreading the word about Sophisticated Living, supporting our advertising partners, and giving us your candid feedback. We hope you agree that we need more independent media in St. Louis, not less. We need to embrace each other and collaborate more to keep St. Louisans informed about the positive happenings in our glorious town, excited about what’s ahead, and connected to St. Louis and beyond.
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WITH ARTIST SHEPPARD MOROSE Written by Carrie Edelstein Photos provided by Sheppard Morose It can be the first piece installed in a new home, or the final touch that ties everything together for a designer, homeowner or even corporate office space. Custom art can be an expression of who we are, what we are feeling and how we look at the world around us. We asked Amy Morose, better know as Sheppard Morose in the art world, to help guide us through the process. SL: How do you choose the colors seen in your theory pieces? SM: “Color has evolved for me. Initially I was drawn to bright, more pure hues, but lately I respond to more muted tones, ones that have their compliment color added. For the Isosceles Series, I drew upon colors prominent in Mid-century design. From fabrics to interior paint colors, I love their nostalgic, hopeful feel. And the Internet makes finding a Knoll color fabric swatch, or a Meis van der Rohe interior so glorious to research. I also study the work of my heroes like Josef Albers, his Homage to the Square pieces, and how a color looks different based upon it’s neighboring color. I’m enthralled by Helen Frankenthaler’s use of moody color and how it creates emotion in her paintings. Evidence-based design, the field of study in health care which gives credible evidence to the colors best for improving patient and staff well-being, influences my soft pieces like the Glow series. Colors from in my childhood sneak in, that favorite illustrated book I read over and over, or color of the Mississippi River fog on a very gray morning.” SL: Where in St. Louis do you go/visit for inspiration? SM: “The East Building of the St. Louis Art Museum has a superb collection of Modern Art. I visit the classics – work by Monet, Matisse and Picasso – and always find new inspiration. Walking through The Botanical Garden, or simply out the front door, endless color combinations come to mind. From subtle to vibrant, we have Mother Nature to thank.” 12 slmag.net
SL: What has been the most challenging request you’ve had for custom art? Do clients/designers typically make very specific requests? SM: “Randy Rhoads, an architect with McCormack Baron Salazar, requested I create a canvas that stretched three stories high in a downtown loft property. Once created, I hired the boom lift and the installation took the better part of a cloudy, rainy day. But the following morning, the sun came through the huge windows adjacent to the work to reveal many of the installers handprints left on the three protective acrylic panels. So I brought the lift company in once again, took down each panel, and helped clean it myself. The panels were reinstalled to meet the grand opening deadline.” SL: Walk us through your process from beginning to installation. SM: “If it’s a painting I am preparing for a show, I typically sketch first, and go to the canvas with the fundamentals worked out. Then comes the time when the qualities of the paint mixing on the canvas and the shapes filling in when truly original things start to happen. If it’s a commission, the client is typically drawn to a piece of mine they like and we collaborate on how to best meet their specific needs. I find the process so rich and rewarding because they tend to bring ideas to the table I might not have considered on my own.” SL: What advice would you have for aspiring artists? SM: “Be prepared to work harder than your counterparts and don’t just study art. If one of my children decided to go into a creative field, I would encourage a Liberal Arts background with business classes required. Knowing how the world works around you is so valuable. My favorite class in high school was physics and I use a lot of math to create my compositions. I studied advertising in college, and worked as a graphic designer for 12 years before I started a career in fine art.” sl
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The living room is elegant but everyday accessible. The mandate from the Lius was the house should be pretty, modern, stylish, comfortable and kid-friendly. Local abstract artist Ted Collier was commissioned to create the painting over the fireplace.
THE LIGHT SHOW Written by Christy Marshall
Photography by Alise O’Brien Interior designer April Jensen approaches lighting a house the exact same way a New York City woman accessorizes her favorite little black dress. “The lights are like jewelry,” Jensen says. Nowhere is this more evident than in Karen and Samson Liu’s brand-new home in Ladue. Designed by architect Bill Cover and built by Johnson Development, the 10,000 square foot house sparkles in the reflective dazzle of crystal chandeliers tiered like wedding cakes, or suspended brass arms holding glass tubes, a starburst of tiny wire-like spines, modern pendants, a short tree of bulbs, and yet another fixture reminiscent of the best of Baccarat. “The first thing people notice is the lights,” Karen says. “And the next thing is the stove.” “I think lighting is so important,” says Jensen, founder of ADJ Interiors. “It sets the stage. With new builds, you have to
pick your lighting first. Then you have a sense of what it is going to look like.” From the front door, you can see straight through to the veranda outside. “It is atypical,” Cover says. “[The design] is intended to be European transitional. A lot of people are wanting that these days. They want clean lines but they don’t want to go ultracontemporary. So you create a cozier feel than the traditional.” The interiors veer toward modern. “For the lighting, we wanted it to have a classic element but we wanted it to be that American modern,” Jensen says. “A lot of it is Kelly Wearstler. It is almost a juxtaposition to the traditional nature of the house.” When she started on the house, Jensen used California style and the Art Deco period for design inspiration. slmag.net
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“We knew [Karen] needed a lot of storage,” Jensen says. “She has the 72-inch Sub Zero with freezer drawers. She wanted a farm-style sink but not as the main sink. The chairs are Hickory White that we did a washed-gray stain on and put faux leather on the seats. So high style but everyday usable.”
“It just organically developed from there,” she says. “We knew we wanted really elegant and classic materials: Marble, wood floors, plaster walls. We went with really washed-out wood on the beams to make them look like they had been here for a while. Then we also wanted it to have some bling. Not just a splash of color but texture and metals. We mixed a lot of metals, silver, gold. We have some crystal elements. We tried to take the common rules that we set up about this house and incorporate them from room to room so the house is very pulled together.” “The home wraps around the pool area,” Cover says. “It is meant to be a place where they can entertain and be a nice place to live.” The ceilings soar to 12 feet 4 inches. The walls and woodwork are painted Sherwin Williams’ Agreeable Gray. The color palette is that neutral with pops of blue, white and chartreuse. “We wanted classic elements like Carrera [marble] and limestone that would be on the cooler tones but they still have that undertone of taupe in them to keep things warm and cozy,” Jensen says. “Even though each element is sleek and has high-design style, 16 slmag.net
whether it is the shape of the chair or the fabric that’s on it, we kept it really simple—so you see the actual design of each piece.” Like putting that statement necklace on a black sheath. The furnishings on the first floor are all new. In the spacious kitchen, the brightest light and focal point is the nearly 72-inchwide stove Lacanche range, shipped over from France. “We knew that was going to be a huge element in the kitchen,” Jensen says. “It is very large. And it was blue. That was one element to the puzzle.” Jensen came to the project after the foundation was poured, two-by-fours were up and the roof was on so the Cover-designed floorplan stayed as it was. However, she added an entrance and archways in the kitchen. The cabinetry from Beck-Allen is the same color as the walls and woodwork. The quartzite slab on the counter came in one piece; “It was an incredible feat,” Jensen says. Cover also points out the walk-through pantry is an unusual feature in the home. As in so many homes, the kitchen is the heart of the home. “My kids [Simon, 12; Oliver, 9; Henry, 5] hang out here all the time,” Karen says. “It’s family central.” The chairs are covered in family-friendly faux leather.
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The Lius frequently entertain. The dining room with its punches of chartreuse on the walls and chair is functional, fun, and fine. “What is unusual is the vaulted dining room,” Cover adds. “It is a really nice dining room with the ceiling and the beams and the windows at the end.” Off the entrance and caddy-corner to the living room is the bar, replete with Dutch window to the pool area outside, Ann Sachs tile finished in gold leaf, vintage wine racks and a chandelier that looks like crystal. “It was important to have a few areas that seemed a little more masculine so we added the wire, 22 slmag.net
leather and brass accents,” Jensen says. “The brass we used was like antique, worn brass that already seems to have a patina.” Down the hall is the first-floor master suite with its sitting area and large marble and glass-filled bathroom. A second stairway by the master gives the Luis access to their boys’ rooms upstairs and the gym below. The color, Benjamin Moore’s Seaside Sand, sets it apart from the rest of the house. Each piece of furniture was carefully chosen for its stylish design. “We wanted to keep everything streamlined, interesting but simple,” Jensen says. “It makes the lighting show. Like jewelry.” sl
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Gallina’s Bring World-Class Pedigree Home to St. Louis Written by Johnny Fugitt Photography by Carmen Troesser The most anticipated St. Louis restaurant opening of 2017 may occur before the vestiges of ringing in the New Year are stowed. Tara and Michael Gallina set the food scene abuzz in the fall of 2015 when they departed upstate New York’s acclaimed Blue Hill at Stone Barns for Michael’s hometown of St. Louis. Blue Hill at Stone Barns is considered one of America’s preeminent restaurants with chef-owner Dan Barber’s notoriety reaching rarely seen heights in the culinary world. “After we were married in the summer of 2015,” says Tara, “we knew the time was right to set off on our own path and were so fortunate to have the blessing of Dan Barber and the Blue Hill family to pursue our dream of opening our own restaurant.” A Brentwood native, Michael’s culinary career carried him to renowned kitchens around the world from San Francisco and New York to Sweden and Spain. There’s just something about the Gateway City, however, that beckons one home. “St Louis is home to Michael’s entire family and we were keeping a close eye on the food scene here and loved seeing how much the city’s culinary scene had evolved,” continues Tara. “Michael is really passionate about taking what he has learned over the last 15 years and sharing that with his hometown.” Blue Hill at Stone Barns is known for featuring the freshness of local ingredients and the greater St. Louis area offers many of the same products as the Hudson Valley. “There are a number of similarities between the growing climate in the Midwest and upstate New York,” says Tara, “so we have been excited to discover a lot of the produce and foraged ingredients we grew to love there available in this market.”
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Over the past year, the couple hosted pop-up dinners around St. Louis under the moniker Rooster and The Hen. “We had the idea to host pop-up dinners…as a way to introduce ourselves to the St. Louis community,” says Tara. “We originally planned one or two, and next thing we knew we had them lined up once a month through the summer.” Only getting busier through the fall, the Gallinas ended 2016 with a total of twenty pop-up dinners. Rather than detract from their vision of opening a restaurant, these events brought Vicia to life. As Tara states, “We have been able to connect with our guests, and the food community, in ways that would have taken years if we just jumped right into opening Vicia. It has also helped shape our concept into something we feel is the right fit for our community.” Much of the behind-the-scenes work of opening their new restaurant required building relationships with local farmers and artisans. As Tara states, “We have been really fortunate to spend the last year getting to know the farming community in and around St. Louis. It has been amazing to get to spend the time driving out to a number of these farms to connect with them first hand and discover how we can work together.” “Some produce partners that we’re particularly excited about are Earthdance Organic Farm School, which is an urban farm in Ferguson; Bohlen Family Farms in Perryville, which is run by two young brothers who are growing some really exciting experimental crops which we love; and Three Rivers Farm in Elsah, Illinois, consistently provides us with some of the most delicious and beautiful produce we’ve ever seen. They are all growing really incredible produce and paying close attention to the health of the soil, a practice that is really important to us.”
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Buttermilk-brined cauliflower: roasted florets, marinated cores and stems, smoked tomato sauce, culatello, cheddar foam
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Purple top turnip tacos: braised pork shoulder, sour cream, ruby streaks, smashed crowder peas, persimmon hot sauce, nasturtium salt, and shredded pickled squash
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Colors and dishes for the new restaurant
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Maine Diver Scallop: all the parts of the broccoli, smoked butter broth
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Charcuterie Trees: Lonza, spicy greens mix, herbs
The focus on ingredients doesn’t end with produce. Cream from Rolling Lawns Dairy of Greenville, Illinois, will be used throughout the menu and brew partners will include Andy Hille of Rockwell Beer Company. This all comes together at Vicia’s new space in the Central West End’s Cortex Innovation Community. “We are building a large, stone grill in our outdoor dining area that will allow us to play around with cooking over coals, wood, and other materials, so if there is any common theme running throughout the menu it will be dishes cooked over live fire. The grill will be on display for our guests to walk up and discover.” These efforts culminate in a restaurant showcasing the Gallina’s story with a snapshot of greater St. Louis’ agriculture. Tara calls the restaurant “a personal reflection of who we are and what we’ve experienced working at some really incredible places.” Just because it’s a homecoming, of sorts, for the Gallinas doesn’t mean the process of opening a restaurant has been comfortable or easy. The combination of a high profile professional background, and the aperitif of the Rooster and the Hen pop-ups, has crescendoed St. Louis’ anticipation of Vicia. As Tara concludes, “We push ourselves hard every single day and want to create something really special. I think the pressure is what keeps us going. We can’t wait to open our doors and share what we’ve worked so hard to create with this city!” sl Vicia is slated to open to the public in January at 4260 Forest Park Avenue. Johnny Fugitt is author of The 100 Best Barbecue Restaurants in America.
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ENGINES More than 50 vehicles make their debut as part of the 2016 LA Auto Show in November Written by Andre James
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Founded in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto Show is the first major North American auto show of the season each year. An epicenter for advanced automotive design, Los Angeles was a stage for several concept car unveilings, global model debuts by top auto manufacturers, and first looks at innovations and advancements around artificial intelligence, automation, car sharing, security and more. ACURA Developed by the Acura Design Studio in California, the Acura Precision Concept places an emphasis on highcontrast details and the intersection of modern, sheer surfaces and muscular, organic sculpting through its ultra-low and wide stance, long dash-to-axle ratio, deeply sculpted surfaces and the debut of a new Diamond Pentagon grille. The powerful exterior is matched by its dramatic interior design, where ultra-thin "floating" rear seats evoke the look of modern lounge furniture and hand-crafted audio speaker grilles are made of exotic wood. The driver's space is highlighted by a race-inspired sports steering wheel with paddle shifters and
Integrated Dynamics System controls, a floating center meter, a driver's head-up display, a cantilevered center stack and an ultrawide curved center display screen. ALFA ROMEO Named after the Stelvio Pass in the Italian Alps and dubbed as “the SUV for S-Curves,” the all-new 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the second of a new lineup of vehicles built off a world-class architecture that embodies the brand’s La meccanica delle emozioni (the mechanics of emotion) spirit. Stelvio and Stelvio Ti models feature an all-new, all-aluminum, 2.0-liter, direct-injection turbo engine delivering a class-leading, standard 280hp and 306 lb.-ft. of torque, allowing it to achieve a top speed of 144mph. Italian craftsmanship is enhanced with state-of-the-art technologies, such as a four-mode Alfa DNA Pro selector with Race mode, torque vectoring differential, Quadrifoglio-tuned adaptive suspension, Quadrifoglio instrument cluster with 200mph speedometer and cylinder deactivation system, aluminum columnmounted paddle shifters with 100 millisecond shifts and a Q4 all-wheel-drive system. slmag.net
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BMW The first BMW 7 Series M performance automobile, the allnew 2017 BMW M760i xDrive, sees the addition of the first M Performance TwinPower Turbo 12-cylinder engine, boasting 601hp and an impressive 590 lb-ft of torque. The eight-speed Steptronic Sport Automatic transmission equipped with Launch Control paves the way for drivers to achieve a 0-60 mph run in just 3.6 seconds. Specially tuned for the BMW M760i xDrive, M Performance specific suspension geometry, M Sport brakes and Integral Active Steering with a more direct front axle steering ratio, grant the agility and precision expected from a BMW M Performance-developed vehicle. Priced at $153,800 plus Destination and Handling.
BUICK Envisioned as a contemporary grand tourer, Buick’s Avista concept is a 2+2 coupe with a 400-horsepower twinturbocharged V-6 driving the rear wheels and a driver-focused cockpit with a center console that incorporates touch screen controls and extends to the rear seating area. Similar to the 2017 LaCrosse, the concept features fuelsaving Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) and Stop/Start technology to complement its power with efficiency. The engine is backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission and Magnetic Ride Control to deliver more precise body motion control.
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CADILLAC Escala — Spanish for “scale” — is Cadillac’s concept for a larger, more elite and expressive companion to the 2016 Cadillac CT6. The large four-door sedan features an expansive liftback design emphasizing the car’s considerable scale and versatility. At 210.5 inches in overall length, Escala is roughly six inches longer than the CT6. It is powered by a new 4.2-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine that serves as a prototype of a new system in development for future Cadillac models. The advanced engine utilizes Active Fuel Management technology, enabling fuel-saving four-cylinder operation. An array of three curved OLED screens is a prominent feature in the front of the cabin. Presented as an alternative to the traditional “cluster” arrangement of gauges, the thin, curved displays are layered in front of the driver, with the backsides wrapped in hand-stitched leather embossed with the Cadillac script. The interior makes broad use of hand-tailored fabric on the door trim and seating areas. JAGUAR Jaguar celebrated both the past and the future, debuting its I-PACE Concept, an all-electric performance SUV as well as the first genuine XKSS to be built in nearly 60 years. The I-PACE boasts electric motors on the front and rear axles with a combined output of 400hp and 516-lb ft. of torque – delivering acceleration from 0-60 mph in around four seconds. The 90kWh lithium-ion battery pack has an estimated range of 220 miles and can be fully charged in just over two hours using a
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public 50kW DC charging network. The company plans to have the I-PACE production model on the road in 2018. Presented in collaboration with the Petersen Museum, the XKSS was built from 1954-1986 as a road-going conversion of the Le Mans-winning D-type. Just 16 examples were built; in 1957, nine that were earmarked for export to North America were lost in a fire at Jaguar’s Browns Lane factory in the British Midlands; meaning just 16 examples of XKSS were built. With a price tag in excess of $1 million, Jaguar’s Classic division will build the nine “lost” cars for a select group of established collectors and customers using the one-off example presented in LA, the result of 18 months of research, as a blueprint. A period correct continuation, the XKSS will be built using a combination of original drawings from Jaguar’s archive and modern technology. LAND ROVER Making its North American debut in advance of the auto show at a Venice Beach popup, Land Rover utilized guest appearances by big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton, his wife and champion volleyball player Gabby Reece, and Olympic goldmedalist swimmer Conor Dwyer, among others to highlight the compatibility of their all-new Land Rover Discovery with an active lifestyle. Discovery is billed as the brand’s most versatile SUV, with seating for up to seven adults with optional third row seating and offering premium design and interiors, all-terrain capability
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and unique cutting-edge technology. Notable features include Intelligent Seat Fold technology that allows owners to instantly configure seating remotely via their Smartphone app and an available waterproof Activity Key that simultaneously locks the vehicle and disables the standard key, which can be left safely inside. LINCOLN Taking design inspiration from luxury yachts and sailboats, power gullwing doors and deployable concertina steps on the Lincoln Motor Company’s Navigator Concept certainly turned heads during its debut. “Lincoln Navigator concept reinforces our commitment to give every Lincoln client what we call quiet luxury – vehicles and experiences that are elegant and effortlessly powerful,” said Kumar Galhotra, president, The Lincoln Motor Company. “Quiet luxury is what sets Lincoln apart. We’re showing fans of large SUVs how we can exceed their expectations, without being the loudest statement on the road.” Inside, a custom wardrobe management system at the rear offers spacious organization for the savvy traveler. Six Lincolnpatented Perfect Position Seats adjust 30 ways to best support various body types. The driver’s seat includes independent deployable thigh support for maximum comfort. MAZDA Ushering in a new era in the prominent history of Mazda Motorsports’ flagship endeavors in North America, the RT24-P racecar will make its racing debut at the 2017 Rolex 24
at Daytona in late January. The approximately 600hp engine, developed and raced with Advanced Engine Research (AER), is a 2.0-liter, inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine. The Mazda RT24-P name echoes the Mazda Road to 24, a driver development program that provides scholarships to help championship-winning drivers progress from grassroots into the upper categories of professional sports car racing. Mazda currently holds more than 55 percent of the market share in grassroots racing. The “24” also represents the two-liter, four-cylinder race engine. The “P” signifies Prototype. MERCEDES The first cabriolet from the Mercedes-Maybach brand, limited to 300 examples worldwide and 75 units in the U.S., made its debut at the LA Auto Show. Based on the open-top S-Class, the cabriolet is powered by a 6.0L V12 biturbo engine with an output of 621hp. In the U.S. market, three themes will be available: Zircon Red exterior paint with Porcelain / Black interior, Piano Lacquer Flowing Lines trim and a black soft top; Cote d’Azur Blue exterior paint with a Porcelain / Saddle Brown interior, Magnolia Nut Brown trim and a beige soft top; and, designo Diamond White exterior paint with Porcelain / Yacht Blue Interior, Magnolia Nut Brown Flowing Lines trim and a dark blue soft top. Each is equipped with an exclusive travel luggage set to coordinate with the interior variant selected by the customer.
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MITSUBISHI The MITSUBISHI eX Concept represents the brand’s vision for a unique 100 percent electric-powered compact SUV aimed at the fast-growing compact SUV market. It uses Mitsubishi's state-of-the art electric-powered technologies and allwheel control combined with automated driving, connected car interfacing and active safety technologies. Merging the elegance and stylishness of a "shooting brake" (a term for a coupé with flowing styling fused with a hatchback car) with compact SUV lines, it evokes the image of a sporty crossover zipping nimbly around town. The front end is a new interpretation of the Dynamic Shield front design concept found in Mitsubishi's current product lineup. The eX Concept can be connected to a V2H device that allows the energy stored in the drive battery to supply enough electricity battery to power domestic appliances in an average household for four days. A 1500W 100V AC socket also allows the battery to power home electric appliances when enjoying outdoor pursuits. PORSCHE Increasing the model range of the Panamera to nine variants, Porsche presented its luxury sports sedan with a new 330hp V6 turbo engine (an increase of 20hp over the previous Panamera generation). The engine is available with rear-rear drive and all-wheel drive in the Panamera 4 or the new extended
wheelbase Executive version. Enhanced standard accoutrements in the Executive edition include a large panoramic roof, heated comfort seats with multi-way electrical adjustment in the front and rear, and adaptive air suspension with an electronically controlled damper system, roll-up sunblind behind the head restraints in the rear. With an impressive 550hp, rear-axle steering, soft-close doors, four-zone climate control, LED main headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System and ambient interior lighting are among the stock options in the Panamera Turbo Executive. Available upgrades for the Executive models include a newly developed large rear center console and the latest generation of Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment that can transform the space into a digital workspace. SUBARU With full three-row capability, Subaru’s VIZIV-7 SUV Concept shows the size direction of the all-new threerow midsize SUVs it plans to introduce to the North American market in early 2018. “The concept expresses our core brand values, safety, dependability, capability for outdoor activities and a forward looking attitude,” said Takeshi Tachimori, corporate executive vice president, Fuji Heavy Industries, LTD. “We know customers in this segment want a full-sized vehicle, and the next three-row from Subaru will be the biggest Subaru vehicle ever. sl slmag.net
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Bibliotaph... Bowled Over... From Soup to the Super Bowl
Compiled by Colin Dennis
With more than 100 user-friendly broth-based recipes for soups, stews and casseroles, risottos and sauces, this book explains why bone broth is so nutritious and how you can incorporate its benefits in your everyday diet. Available March 1. Vicki Edgson & Heather Thomas - Broth: Nature's cure-all for health and nutrition, with delicious recipes for broths, soups, stews and risottos - Hardcover, 176 pages, Jacqui Small LLP (quartoknows.com/Jacqui-Small).
Comfort food for the calorieconscious, each of the flavorful and satisfying soups featured in this book have less than 300 calories per portion. Kathryn Bruton - Skinny Soups: 80 FlavorPacked Recipes of 300 Calories or Less - Paperback, 160 pages, Kyle Books (kylebooks.com).
Available in June, award-winning author and chef Albert W.A. Schmid shares both new and forgotten versions of regional dishes from the time of Daniel Boone to today. And like any good Kentucky cookbook, he recommends classic bourbonbased drinks that pair well with burgoo and barbecue. Albert W.A. Schmid - Burgoo, Barbecue & Bourbon: A Kentucky Culinary Trinity - Hardcover, 184 pages, University Press of Kentucky (kentuckypress.com).
One-bowl meals are the focus of this vegetarian cookbook that also includes tips and techniques for perfecting broths, handmakde noodles, sauces and garnishes. Lukas Volger - Bowl: Vegetarian Recipes for Ramen, Pho, Bibimbap, Dumplings, and Other One-Dish Meals - Paperback, 256 pages, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (hmhco.com).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf]: a person who caches or hoards books Sports author and oral historian Harvey Frommer recounts the story of the groundbreaking AFL–NFL World Championship Football game played on January 15, 1967: Packers vs. Chiefs. Harvey Former (Author), Frank Gifford (Foreward) - When It was Just a Game: Remembering the First Super Bowl - Hardcover, 312 pages, Taylor Trade Publishing (rowman.com/TaylorTrade).
The Super Bowl has become the most watched television program in America, and this hefty book beautifully celebrates the golden anniversary of the sport, with ample archival photography and original illustration. Bethany Bradsher - Super Bowl 50: Celebrating Fifty Years of America's Greatest Game - Hardcover, 344 pages, JKR Ventures (superbowl50book.com).
Expanding on the scope of the PBS documentary produced by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns, this book details every harrowing phase of the "worst manmade ecological disaster in American history." Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns - The Dust Bowl: An Illustrated History - Hardcover, 232 pages, Chronicle Books (chroniclebooks.com).
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OLIVE NAPA VALLEY Discovering another kind of liquid gold in California wine country Written by Caroline Hannan
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During a recent 36-hour sojourn in the Napa Valley, I was faced with a conundrum: how to make the most of precious little time without running myself ragged. Given the so-many-wineries-so-little-time scenario, I opted to focus on just one property – Round Pond – an estate whose high-quality, artisan-produced olive oils are garnering as much acclaim as their wines. A partnership with nearby Meadowood has resulted in the Harvest, Round (Pond) Two! package, making it easy to enjoy the best of both renowned properties. Pulling onto a road less traveled in St. Helena, lined on either side by neat rows of grapevines, their fruit long harvested
so one is left to admire the kaleidoscopic colors of leaves holding fast to the gnarled vines, the late afternoon sunshine gives way to a mysterious mottled light filtered through a thick canopy of trees that envelopes the gatehouse at Meadowood, my home base for the next two nights. The transformative effect is heightened as security waves us through and we continue along a wide lane and through a fairytale-like forest past crystal clear swimming pools, tennis courts and undulating hills sprinkled with cottages carefully placed among the trees ‌ a posh and idyllic setting for a grownup version of summer camp.
Aerial view of Meadowood Resort.
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Estate Suite Bedroom at Meadowood.
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My one bedroom, 600-square-foot cottage in the Treeline Suites enclave sat atop the crest of a hill; from my private deck I was afforded sweeping views of the 250-acre property that includes a total of 85 cottages, suites and lodges, a ninehole golf course, croquet lawn, a health and fitness center, four miles of hiking trails with varying degrees of difficulty, a newly constructed spa and a restaurant awarded three Michelin stars. My room exuded that covetable aura of California cool, expressed via a neutral color palette, a comfortable slipcovered sofa and fireplace in the sitting room, a bedroom with a plush California king bed and a 32-inch flat screen television cleverly concealed on a lift in the writing desk, and a large, recently renovated bath with a deep soaking tub and separate shower. Looking to unwind after a long travel day, in lieu of raiding the minibar, I called for a golf cart to pop me over to the Reception Lodge to partake in their daily complimentary reception and tasting of celebrated Napa Valley wines (one red and one white) for resort guests. Guests lucky to lodge on a Friday are treated to a Napa Valley sparkling varietal to welcome the weekend. Now in full relaxation mode, I made the short walk to the spa to begin my immersion in the world of Round Pond. The 14,000-square-foot spa is unlike any I’ve experienced. I’m fairly certain that I’m not alone when I say I find nothing 44 slmag.net
Outdoor shower at the Hill House Suite at Meadowood.
Treehouse Retreat Room at the Meadowood Spa.
soothing about sitting in most spa’s relaxation room clad in nothing but a bathrobe and surrounded by strangers. With the Meadowood Spa’s all-suite concept, you are fully and privately immersed in the spa treatment from start-to-finish, and an in-depth consultation with your therapist prior to the start of any service all but guarantees your desired outcome. In preparation for my visit to the Round Pond estate the following day, my 90-minute body treatment included having my skin tenderized with a scrub of sea salt and Round Pond olive oil followed by a full body massage. After the dually invigorating and relaxing experience, which included time in my spa suite’s aromatherapy steam shower and left my skin feeling supersmooth, I joked with my therapist that I now know what it feels like to be a Wagyu filet. I hit the hiking trails that ring the Meadowood property early the following morning in preparation for what I knew would be an indulgent day. After a short drive to Rutherford, by 10:30am I found myself with wineglass in hand, tasting Round Pond’s 2015 Proprietary white wine with affable winemaker Muiris Griffin and warm-as-sunshine Ryan MacDonnell, who co-owns Round Pond Estate with her brother Miles. Ryan and Miles’ father began purchasing land in the area in the late 1970s and gradually increased their holdings as adjacent
The dining terrace at Rond Pond Estate.
A 1941 Chevrolet Truck is used to shuttle guests around on select experiences at Round Pond.
properties became available. The estate’s first wine, “Tractor Shed Red,” was made in 1992 to share with family and friends. Twelve acres of olive orchards were planted in 1998; the olive mill opened in 2003 and remains one of only two in Napa Valley. The first grape harvest under the Round Pond label took place in 2002, resulting in their 2002 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, and in 2007, the winery and tasting room opened to offer a unique farm-to-table approach for visitors. At present, Round Pond Estate encompasses 460 acres, including 362 acres of vineyards and five acres of biodynamic gardens. Both Ryan and Miles left Rutherford to pursue different career paths (he with Deloitte, she with Goldman Sachs and the Hewlett Foundation) before returning to their roots; they now live on the property with their spouses and young children and treat the land like the family heirloom it is. “Ryan and I are incredibly lucky to live and work with our family on family land,” says Miles. “Basically we grew up camping out in these vineyards, exploring the river, and riding four-wheelers up and down the valley. As a family we enjoyed the farm-to-table lifestyle before it was fashionable.” Round Pond offers an extensive lineup of interactive experiences equally geared to satiate the palettes of oenophiles and foodies alike. For my food-focused experience, I was chauffeured around the property in the covered bed of a 1941 fire engine-red Chevrolet truck that has become an iconic symbol of the estate. Our first stop was a
Private garden retreat on the Round Pond Estate.
Hole #4 on the golf course at Meadowood Resort.
special tasting of Balsamic Traditional straight from the barrel. One drop of the sweet and savory elixir had me clamoring to get on the wait list for a bottle from the very limited production. Crafted using the centuries-old Orleans methods from classic red wines produced on the estate, Round Pond Red Wine Vinegars ($9-$18) are aged for 10 months in French oak barrels. Intensely fragrant and flavorful, a pair of vinaigrettes – Blood Orange Lavender and Red Wine Herb ($18/250ml bottle) – captures the essence of the summer in a bottle. At the Olive Mill, we learned about the ins and outs of oil production and tasting, and sampled the liquid gold in traditional cobalt blue tasting cups straight from the press. Unlike wine where examining color is part of the tasting process, color is not an indicator of an olive oil’s flavor or quality. Warming the blue glass briefly in our cupped palm and covering the top with the other hand as we gently swirled the viscous liquid around, Miles demonstrated how to taste the oil. An audible slurp emulsifies the oil with air in the mouth, allowing it to coat the tongue and activate all of the sensory areas. Varying degrees of bitterness and pungency, the peppery sensation felt in the throat as the oil is swallowed, is a hallmark of high-quality olive oil. Trust me, once you’ve tasted “the good stuff,” it becomes quite easy to discern it from the imposters lurking in so many of our kitchen pantries. slmag.net
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Round Pond Estate winemaker Muiris Griffin.
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Round Pond olive oil and salt scrub used as a spa treatment at Meadowood Resort.
Round Pond Estate wine. Photo by Olaf Beckmann.
A selection of Round Pond Estate olive oils. Photo by Bryan Gray.
Round Pond produces two varietals of olive oil ($9$36), Italian and Spanish, using a traditional stone mill and a contemporary Hammermill, a best-of-both-worlds scenario that allows for master blending and teases out the best flavor from the harvest of 2,200 olive trees. A selection of infused oils is also available, with Meyer Lemon, Garlic and Chili among my personal favorites ($9-$18). What to do with the fruit left over from infusing oil with Meyer Lemon and Blood Orange peels led to the development of citrus syrups ($18), which pair ideally with savory cheeses, poured over waffles and incorporated into cocktails. True olive oil aficionados will want to partake of the estate’s fresh olive oil days, where they have the opportunity to craft their personal “by-the-milliliter” blend. Traipsing about the estate worked up an appetite, so our group convened back at the winery, gathering on the covered terrace, for a multi-course lunch. With the Mayacamas Mountains silhouetted in the distance and a cozy fire roaring, we sipped and savored the estate’s bounty in every course. Round Pond’s blog, THE FEED (feedbyroundpond.com), shares scores
of recipes created by the winery chef, Jamie Prouten, as well as other notable Napa Valley culinary influencers. A palpable and infectious joie de vivre permeated every level of interaction during our visit to Round Pond, a feeling that’s easily understandable given the area’s natural beauty further enhanced by a passionate commitment to respect the land. “As a family we have always enjoyed the rustic elegance of wine and homegrown food around the table,” says Ryan. “It's a privilege, now, to be able to share the bounty of our estate with others.” The Harvest, Round (Pond) Two! package includes a twonight stay in a Woodland Suite or Treeline Suite; daily breakfast; Round Pond Olive Mill Tour & Tasting; two Essential Journeys spa treatments utilizing Round Pond Olive Oil; and a tailored Eco Fitness Class with Meadowood Certified Health Coach Kerry Brackett. Priced at $2,300 for two adults and subject to availability through February 28. For more information, visit meadowood.com. To purchase wine and food products from Round Pond or explore their other available tours and experiences, visit roundpond.com. sl slmag.net
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Of Note... Just My Type (furniture and accessories with something to say) Compiled by Colin Dennis
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1) The "What's Your Number" table from Legend by RG is handcrafted from reclaimed steel, inset with an assemblage of reclaimed vintage plaster numbers and topped with glass. Each piece is approximately 20� x 22�h (price upon request; rhgdesign.com). 2) Youth Has No Age neon sign by Neon MFG is mounted to a contour cut piece of high quality clear acrylic with two pre-drilled holes in the back for easy hanging. Each sign has a six-foot power cord with on/off switch, and is connected to a UL certified transformer ($189; neonmfg.com). 3) LIGHTHINK BOXES designed by Selab + Badini Createam for Seletti. Available in three sizes, these natural wood light boxes have interchangeable messages and a customizable blank ($125-$175; seletti.it). 4)Quote candles from The 125 Collection are individually poured in small batches in New York state and have an approximate burning time of up to 80 hours ($32; the125collection.com). 5) Classic typewriter font fridge-magnets to make your kitchen cool ($9.95; yellowoctopus.com). 6) The ABC Bookcase is a unique typeface-based modular shelving system designed by Eva Alessandrini and Roberto Saporiti. The shelving modules are available for every letter and number, which enables different words or messages to be spelled out ($295/each; do-shop.com). 7) Personalised Vintage Champagne Spoon sourced and hand-stamped in the UK by The Oak Room ($35; oakroomshop.co.uk). 8) White steel Hello outdoor sign (35"h x 8"w) by NZ designer Lisa Turley ($169; lisasarah.com).
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Fit to be Tried
Pieces for looking stylish while working up a sweat
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Nimble Activewear Grace sports bra in ash heather ($69) and Lauren 7/8 tights in white marble ($95; nimbleactivewear.com).
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Curating a Lifestyle: American Art Pottery Written by Amelia and Jeff Jeffers
From left: Rookwood Vellum vase made by Ed Diers in 1919, $1586 at auction. A rare pâte-sur-pâte porcelain jar by Homer Laughlin, circa 1886, $18,000 (at auction, one of a pair). Circa 1902 Avon Pottery vase with classic faience glaze, $1,440 at auction. Wonderful Art Nouveau faience "Spring" jardiniere and pedestal, $4,200 at auction.
Tackling the field of pottery collecting in a two-page article is akin to filling a pool with a teacup. As broad a category as any, pottery generally refers to any object shaped from clay and dried (or fired) to fix the form. Humans have been creating functional (and functionally beautiful) pottery objects for over 13,000 years, and while methods and materials have largely remained the same, design, style and form has changed dramatically across cultures and generations. A relatively undervalued segment of the collecting world today happens to be one that particularly appeals to us: American art pottery. Rising from the practical use of rich and abundant clay deposits across the eastern and central states, art pottery was elevated in the late 19th century when an unlikely innovator (who also happened to be a wealthy Cincinnati socialite) decided it was time for America to step up and overtake Europe as the leader in the ceramic arts. Thanks to an expansive online market, collectors are able to enter this field at nearly every price point. Below are a few examples of some of the more sought-after American art pottery companies. ROOKWOOD Founded by Cincinnati socialite Maria Longworth, the Rookwood Pottery Company was a success by any measure when its team of artisans won the First Prize Gold Medal at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1889 - just nine years after the firm had started production. Shocking the
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international artistic community, who had never really paid much attention to American ceramics, Rookwood went on to dominate the art pottery scene for several decades, pouring money into high quality materials and hiring the best of the best artists of the period. A signature Rookwood matte-glazed vase with minimal decoration can be easily found for just $100-300, but buyers looking for more elaborate pieces by renowned artists such as Sara Sax, Albert Valentine, Jens Jensen or Carl Schmidt should be prepared to reach deep into their wallets, with works reaching well into the thousands. NEWCOMB Born from the desire to supply women with the means of supporting themselves and their families, Newcomb Pottery grew from the H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College, the women's college now associated with Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. During its years of operation (1895-1940), the company produced more than 70,000 pieces, many of which were decorated by home-grown talents whose names make collectors’ hearts race all over the country: Sadie Irvine, Harriet Joor, Frances Lawrence Howe Cocke and Sara Levy. Apropos to the Arts and Crafts period during which it flourished, Newcomb pottery drew inspiration from the local flora and fauna. Its high point is generally considered to be from 1897-1917, when the artists from Newcomb won numerous awards at various exhibitions. The record-price at
A Stickley table with Grueby tiles inset, $6,000 at auction. Newcomb College vase by Henrietta Bailey in 1915, $1,661 at auction. Weller vase by Sicard, $1,800 at auction.
auction for Newcomb pottery was $169,200 for a high-glazed vase with incised clematis designs decorated in 1904 by Marie de Hoa LeBlanc. Generally though, options abound in the midhundreds to low thousands. GRUEBY Inspired by the matte glazes popular on French pottery at the time, the classically refined simplicity of Japanese ceramics and the work of architect-designer William Graves, William Henry Grueby founded his eponymous company in Revere, Massachusetts in 1894. A pioneer in the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements of the late 19th and early 20th century, the Grueby company produced homegoods, as well as architectural terra cotta and tin-glazed faience tiles. A series of impressive results at international exhibitions from 1901-1904 shot Grueby’s wares to meteoric commercial success - and partnerships with some of the biggest brands of the era. Style-maker Siegfred Bing featured Grueby in his tony Maison de l'Art Nouveau in Paris; Tiffany Studios purchased Grueby bases for their stunning leaded glass lamp shades; and acclaimed furniture maker Gustav Stickley incorporated Grueby tiles into stands and tables. Grueby is probably best recognized today for tiles and lamp bases, with prices covering a wide range–from $100 to many thousands of dollars. WELLER Samuel Weller started his modest pottery company in 1872 with one beehive kiln and a small cabin, but by 1905 the
company was one of the largest manufacturers of ceramics in the country. Weller Pottery mass-produced art pottery through 1920, and its commercial lines continued until the company closed in 1948. Although the majority of Weller Pottery is fairly inexpensive and easy to find, a few designs can be more obscure and cost substantially more. The Sicardo line of pottery was developed by French ceramist Jacques Sicard and feature an iridescent glaze that was notoriously difficult to produce. Historians believe that only about 30% of the Sicard pieces ever made survived to market during the short five-year production period. Many believe that Sicard never revealed the secret of his glaze; and when he returned to France, his formula went with him. Collectors expect to pay several hundred dollars each for basic Sicard pieces. HOMER LAUGHLIN Best known for their colorful dinnerware known as Fiesta, Homer Laughlin is hardly associated with the best art pottery. But, for a brief period, along with his brother, Laughlin threw his hat into the art pottery ring by producing a very small handful of covetable items, including a pâte-sur-pâte porcelain, a laborious process that allows the decoration to retain a translucence so sought after in porcelain. High-style porcelains from Laughlin’s ambitious efforts command high prices as both aesthetically appealing and historically important works. sl Amelia & Jeff Jeffers are co-owners of two fine art, antique and bespoke collectibles companies: Garth's of Delaware, Ohio and Selkirk of St. Louis, Missouri.
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THE MIX
Finding health and happiness in a balanced way of life Written by Jack Mitchell There is by no means a shortage of beautiful cookbooks on the market, and I am no stranger to the allure of their charms. At present, there are scores of them arranged proudly on my kitchen shelves as false testaments to fantastic meals I should be preparing at home rather than caught in an endless cycle of dining out or grabbing less-than-healthy takeout on my way home from the office. Maybe I was feeling extra nostalgic because of the holidays or the arrival of the book was perfectly timed to align with my annual proclamations that this will be the year I spend more time in the kitchen, but an opening quote in Liora Bels’ new cookbook, The Mix: A Loving Blend of Plant-Based Recipes, reached out and pulled me in. “I love the emotional aspect of food. It not only nurtures you but also brings people together. It makes you fall in love and the taste and scent of it creates memories. Food makes you feel.” It always strikes me as odd that we need a beautifully photographed book to serve as a reminder to eat more natural food, but somewhere along the way, for myriad reasons related to taste, unfamiliarity or perceived inconvenience, many of us meandered away from plant-based cooking. A working mom, Bels’ attempts to remove barriers, both real and imagined, make plant-based cooking more accessible … and most important, tasty. Her philosophy as a specialist on healthy eating and wholesome living revolves around the positive effects nutrition and a plant-based diet can have on body and soul. Food photography by Mirjam Knickriem so vibrant and appetizing you’ll be tempted to nibble the pages is peppered with images of Bels looking radiant and happy in mid-century modern-inspired spaces. If it’s true that you are what you eat, then the Berlin-born beauty is a walking billboard for the benefits of a plant-based diet. She was gracious enough to share “Borscht My Way,” one of her favorite recipes from the book as an introduction to the hip side of healthy. While Thai takeout will be a hard habit to break, Bels’ laid-back approach to eating well has me looking forward to trying to keep at least one of my New Year’s resolutions. I can already envision a pot of Fragrant Sweet Potato Soup (page 116) putting up a delicious affront to winter’s chill. sl Liora Bels – The Mix: A Loving Blend of Plant-Based Recipes – Hardcover, 205 pages, teNeues (teneues.com).
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Photo copyright 2016 Mirjam Knickriem. All rights reserved.
Photo copyright 2016 Mirjam Knickriem. All rights reserved.
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REMOTE CONTROL A landmark renovation of Cliff House Maine allows the storied property to once again command a rugged piece of Maine’s coastline in grand fashion Written by Bridget Williams
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Upset that I’d roused before my 7am alarm, I rubbed my eyes, groggily shuffled to the glass door of my oceanfront balcony and peeled back the curtain just enough to survey the scene. After closing my dropped jaw, I sprang into action, groping the surroundings in my darkened room for any suitable articles of clothing that would make me (somewhat) presentable. Without even running a brush through my teeth or hair, I grabbed my camera and made a mad dash through the hotel’s corridors (the smell of freshly painted walls and new carpet still quite discernable), into the lobby and then outside to descend a wooden staircase that provides access to a jumble of massive boulders whose cleanly shorn edges look as though they were carefully cleaved at the hands of a giant.
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Under the gradually brightening ambiance of a sherbet-colored sky, I scrambled to the edge of a towering rock whose lower half was worn smooth by the continual lapping of waves. Despite the hotel being completely sold out for the weekend, I existed in a state of blissful solitude, my legs dangling far above the water while I watched in wonder as the rhythmic pounding of the water seemed to keep time with the steady pace of the yolky orb ascending on the horizon. Magical doesn’t even begin to describe the experience… and it was only my first full day at Cliff House in Cape Neddick, Maine. Nestled on 70 oceanfront acres on the southern coast of Maine, Cliff House is accessed via a windy two-lane road that traverses through picturesque and gentrified countryside. Sunday drivers are rewarded with a titillating peep show in-between stands of mature trees of both the sea and covetable weathered-shingled manses positioned at the end of leafy drives. Cliff House has a long history of determined hospitality in the region dating back to the late 1800s when Elsie Jane, wife of Captain Theodore Weare, had the foresight and gumption to purchase land on Bald Head Cliff and develop a resort after learning of expansion plans for the Boston and Maine Railroad into nearby York. The embodiment of a working mother, Elise Jane opened Cliff House in 1872, operated the hotel and farm, invested in real estate, raised seven children and cared for her husband, who suffered from consumption. Rates for the 1872 premier season were $6.00 per week, per person, and included all three meals. The property thrived as a retreat for the upper crust until World War II when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commandeered it and constructed a radar station at the site to keep a round-the-clock vigil for Nazi submarines in the coastal waters. Following the war, the resort was left in a great state of disrepair. Elsie Jane’s son Charles, left nearly penniless following the seizure of his family’s livelihood, turned the property over to his son Maurice, who with his wife made it their life’s work to return Cliff House to its former glory. Common among the subsequent expansions and renovations up to the present day is a sensitivity to the changing needs and expectations of hotel guests and a willingness to evolve to meet them. While no longer under the control of the Weare family (Kathryn Weare sold the property to Rockbridge, an Ohiobased private equity firm and Maine hoteliers Marc Dugas and Peter Anastos in 2015), there is little doubt that Elsie Jane would be more than pleased with the reemergence of the resort as a beacon of luxury and hospitality.
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Farmer's Board at The Tiller Restaurant. Photo by Bridget Williams
Breakfast from the Wellness Menu at The Tiller Restaurant. Photo by Bridget Williams.
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Nautical detail in an oceanfront guest room.
Two types of Maine's famous lobster rolls are served at Nubb's Lobster Shack. Photo by Bridget Williams.
Fresh off of a first phase, $40 million landmark renovation (the property reopened in August of last year), upon entering the lobby today, one is immediately drawn to a bank of windows in the two-story space that provides sweeping views of the aforementioned boulder field. It’s a bit of a shame that Mother Nature steals the show, as the snappy “new nautical” decor (executed without a hint of kitsch), which is as crisp and fresh as the oceanic air, is equally worth ogling. The interior design of 132 ocean view guestrooms (up to 226 when second phase renovations are complete) mirrors the public areas, adorned in shades of grey, white and navy with playful touches such as porthole-style mirrors on each doorway, shiplap paneling and oversized nautical maps printed on the surface of a table in each room. The owners of the hotel have adopted an ardent “true to Maine” philosophy, utilizing as many local partners as possible in all facets of operation. Flooring is comprised of 46,000 square feet of reclaimed pine sourced from old buildings throughout the northeast; Cuddledown comforters on the beds are made in Maine. Even the staff members are in on the theme, smartly attired in plaid J. Crew oxford shirts. The hotel is divided into two wings that hug Bald Head Cliff like outstretched arms welcoming the waves. A more generous setback from the cliff’s edge on one side provides room for an infinity pool and a large lawn dotted with comfy Adirondack chairs and fire pits, where nightly s’mores and storytelling bring guests together. Glass barriers on terraces and balconies preserve the view and provide just enough contemporary edge. As one of the few hotels in the area that are open year-round, now, even in the dead of winter, guests and locals can nosh on Maine’s famed lobster roll at Nubb’s Lobster Shack. A native of Bath, Maine, Executive Chef Rick Shell takes his lobster rolls seriously, serving them up alongside fried clams, a raw bar, juicy burgers with pickled garden tomatoes, handcrafted cocktails with garden-picked ingredients and a wide selection of local craft beers from regional brewers in a hip space complete with vintage arcade games, exposed duct work, exposed brick, weathered wood and garage-style doors facing the sea that can be opened weather permitting. Chef Shell is also serious about supporting local producers, with the menu at The Tiller Restaurant listing “family farmer friends” whose products contributed to the meal. “Food is all about regional flair,” remarked Shell. “We have great fun with our food producers.” Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Tiller is suspended above the Atlantic to provide panoramic ocean views and spectacular sunrises if you aren’t up for scrambling across boulders first thing in the morning.
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Scenic lobstering cruises are one of many activites offered to provide guests with a "True to Maine" experience. Photo by Bridget Williams.
Debuting this past December, the 9,000-square-foot spa and fitness center boasts nine treatment rooms as well as a couple’s room with its own kitchen. Treatments incorporate four premium product lines: Elemental Herbology, Sciote, Red Flower and Zents. Creative skincare and body treatments that bring the bounty of the outside in include an organic botanical poultice ritual and wild blueberry and sugar scrubs. A wellness philosophy created under the direction of Spa Director Dawn Page carries over to specialty items on the menu at The Tiller Restaurant (which are just as tasty and satisfying as the “regular” menu offerings) as well as daily morning yoga sessions. An adjacent semi-private 18-hole golf course is also available to guests. Recreation leader Alex Bousquet heads up a full program of activities geared at providing guests with a taste of Maine hallmarks. Scenic lobstering cruises, tennis, hiking, biking, sea kayaking, fishing, paddle boarding, ice skating, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and helicopter tours of the lighthouses and coastlines are a small sampling of what’s available. Quaint towns dotting the area provide ample day-tripping fodder for shopping, dining and sightseeing. If there’s a performance at the Ogunquit Playhouse, you’ll want to be sure to get a ticket; 2017 will mark the 85th season for “America’s Foremost Summer Theatre,” which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Restaurants of note include the Roost Cafe in Ogunquit and the landmark Goldenrod Restaurant in York, which has been in operation since 1896 (you won’t be able to leave without picking up a piece of taffy, the colorful bands pulled, stretched and cut into pieces for all to see in the streetscape windows). sl Cliff House Maine is located an hour north of Boston and within driving distance of Portland, Maine, and New York City. For more information or reservations, visit CliffHouseMaine.com.
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It would be fitting if hip hop artist Nelly performs one of his newest hits, “Millionaire” when he shares the stage with the St. Louis Symphony on February 3. That’s because the organization has brought in millions, completing one of the most successful years in recent Symphony history. With sales, attendance and donations up, there’s even positive cash flow this year. The fiscal year produced its best ever Annual Campaign of more than $7 million, with 30% of philanthropic support coming from new donors. “We see younger audiences coming in across the board for all kinds of programs__ family, classical, the Live at Powell shows,” says St. Louis Symphony President and CEO, Marie-Hélène Bernard. “But you could be 50-years-old and new to classical music or 20 and the music itself indicates a matter of taste, but all audiences matter and we put on a great variety of programming.” The core classical components are an essential part of the seasons, as are the family programming elements including movie nights with live scores, holiday-themed shows, the Live at Powell Hall series and even instrument playground events held in partnership with the Saint Louis Zoo. The list goes on with performances scheduled in New York and Europe. In a few weeks, the entire Symphony, all the musicians and staff, will head to Spain for performances in València, Madrid and Oviedo. Bernard is enthusiastic about the remainder of the 2017 season to say the least, and will soon announce the roster for next season. “The New World Symphony (performing in January) Symphony No. 9 is a gorgeous piece written by a Czech composer while he was in the U.S. for a short while. We have the great violinist Gil Shaham here for that, and then after there’s Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, a classic,” Bernard says. 66 slmag.net
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The Little Bit Foundation’s signature event was held at the Four Seasons in Downtown St. Louis. Brian Owens performed along with the Confluence AcademyOld North choir. Little Bit helps disadvantaged school children succeed by partnering with St. Louis schools to help build a stronger learning environment.
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FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER FASHION SHOW
The 24th Annual Fashion Show and Boutique for Friends of Kids with Cancer was held at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. KMOV’s Claire Kellett emceed the evening portion, and St. Louis Cardinals players Matt Adams and Jeremy Hazelbaker joined the models onstage.
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GLENNON GLOW
Jerry and Peggy Ritter were the Glennon Award recipients at this year’s Glennon Glow, celebrating the 60th season of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. St. Louis native Justin Willman performed his comedy and magic routine and Bob Costas hosted.
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St. Louis native Kimberly Steward was honored with the Women in Film Award at the 25th Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival. Her company, K Period Media, produced the movie, Manchester By The Sea, which was received through Matt Damon and nominated for several film awards. Cinema St. Louis chair Kim Tucci was also honored with a Lifetime Achievement award.
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PROJECTS + GALLERY CHARLIE WOULD
A cocktail reception was held at Projects + Gallery, celebrating the extension of the exhibit ‘Charlie Would.’ The popular collection featured the solo debut of Parisbased artist Charlie le Mindu. He uses human hair as an artistic medium, combining fashion, performance art and installation in his work.
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DADA PREVIEW
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NURSERY NIGHT AT NAPOLI
The Young Professionals Board for the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery held its mixer at Bar Napoli in Clayton. The organization helps protect against child abuse and neglect, providing short-term emergency shelter for children whose families are in crisis.
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1) Harris Stowe Honeycombs 2) Ciara Samana, John and Sarah Moore 3) Young Friends Board Members 4) Bob Busch, George Ladd, Maria Chushak, Bryan Kaemmerer, Robert Fort 5) Adam and Amie York, Dave and Amy Summercamp, Kelly Stein 6) Joe Marbach, Rob Govero, Kara and Michael Gatto 7) Eric Munson, Ashley Russo, Heather Woodard, Shane Cohn, Celisha Harris, Venus Martz 8) David Ameh, Eritrea Habtemariam 9) Dr. Will Gray, Emily Rau, John Zechmeister, Brian Lich 10) Laura Hettiger, Justin Andrews, Kelly Davis, Cory Stark, Kristen Cornett
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THE MUSIAL AWARDS
Cal Ripken Jr., Tamika Catchings and Jack Sock were honored at this year’s Musial Awards presented by Maryville University. The evening recognized the greatest moments of sportsmanship in 2016; it was held at Peabody Opera House in Downtown St. Louis.
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1) Sheryl and Mark Kiesewetter 2) Michael and Michele Holton, Matt Holton 3) Matt Morris, Cortney Vaughn 4) Adam and Mindy Gress 5) Sarah Myhre, Shelby Baker 6) Rebekah and John Kingston 7) Asha Perez, Michael Kennedy 8) Chris Zimmerman, Deborah Challoner, Patrick Quinn 9) Craig and Katie Hingle, Jason and Gina Riney 10) Beth Bishop, Dr. Mark Lombardi, Kate Lombardi
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ANDY COHEN SUPERFICIAL
St. Louis native and Bravo executive producer Andy Cohen returned home Thanksgiving week and spoke about his book, Superficial: More Adventures from the Andy Cohen Diaries, to a sold out crowd at Chaminade College Preparatory School. The event was put on by Left Bank Books.
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OPERA THEATRE WINTER CONCERT
It was caroling, cocktails and dinner at the annual holiday celebration for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Tenor René Barbera and Damien Francoeur-Krzyzek were accompanied by Opera Theatre’s Artists-in-Residence. The event was held at Old Warson Country Club. 7
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SLAM MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS
Black tie Egyptian attire was the dress code for the evening, which featured the band Here Come the Mummies. This was the first year The Saint Louis Art Museum included an after-party to their annual fundraising gala.
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ADAM FOSTER 10 Things I Cannot Live Without Written by Carrie Edelstein Photo provided by Adam Foster “The days of buying an expensive brand of jewelry just to have it are over; people want a meaningful piece, whether it’s a remake or something custom made, they want to wear the story,” says Adam Foster, who has been designing and crafting contemporary pieces for more than a decade. His work maintains a classical style, a nod to his inspiration as a young boy when he noticed on a trip to Italy the engravings and the fact that everyone wore gold. “Even if you weren’t wealthy, it seemed important it was made by someone,” Foster says. And that’s what guides Foster through the design process now__a heavy focus on the individual while he’s crafting, even making 3D prototypes along the way. At 36, Foster has a passion for his trade, all things Italy, an outstanding cup of coffee and a few others items he simply cannot live without. 1. 2. 3.
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