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In historic Jackson Square in NOLA

It’s a brisk morning in mid-December in the heart of the French Quarter.

After a wedding in Dallas and just before Christmas (add one more thing to the busiest season of the year? Why not!), Jeff and I decided to bring our kids for a quick getaway to this unlikely spot for a family vacation. While New Orleans is most often identified as the capital of debauchery, we’ve always appreciated the rich culture - from food to music to architecture. What we under-appreciated heading into this trip was the lingering and lasting impact of Hurricane Katrina. With parts of the city still waiting to be rebuilt, everyone has a Katrina story. After thousands of residents were relocated after the flood, natives now talk in terms of how long they’ve been back and whether their family calls Atlanta or Houston home today. Few openly talk about how much they lost - but the devastation, even more than a decade later, is palpable. Walking the music-filled streets, noshing on fresh Gulf oysters and beignets, and riding the St. Charles line through the historic Garden District, I am reminded of a speaker I heard recently who talked about “getting proximate.” He challenged that in order to understand others’ perspective and experience, we need to be in close proximity to their reality. Spending a few days in NOLA during the off-season, our family has developed the sense of community and familiarity that contributes to a spirit of empathy and support so badly needed by this notoriously independent city.

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DAVID BROWN & THE HARMONY PROJECT Written by Amelia Jeffers Photography Courtesy Shellee Fisher Photography and Design You could say there are two kinds of people in the world: the ones who know about David Brown and the Harmony Project and the ones who don’t. These days, thanks to a recently-aired 10 minute segment on CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley, the numbers who know him are growing. But anyone who truly knows him, knows that for David, it’s not about being known, it’s about being heard. With two sold-out Harmony Project concerts each year, it sounds like he has been successful.

Almost a decade ago, David had a vision for using music as a tool to bring about harmony in his community. Working with no salary at the beginning, David launched the Harmony Project as a non-profit by investing his heart and soul to bring about social change simply by engaging a diverse group of people in song. He didn’t seek qualified

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singers; there are no auditions. The only requirement to be a member of the Harmony Project is a commitment to community service; and the waiting list is 400 strong and growing. Community leaders have lauded the project, using words like pioneering and ground-breaking.

In addition to the community choir, the Harmony Project provides access to arts education at South High School to an underserved population of students through South High Harmony, as well as a program for inmates of the Ohio Reformatory for Women. In every practice, David can be heard cajoling at first, but as confidence grows, so do his maxims – "You can do this!” ,“Own it!”, and “Soak it in!”

Harmony Project concerts, like the organization, rise above mere performances of music. David uses the opportunity to engage his audience in the themes of the organization - challenging each person to look past differences that divide to find common ground.

For the spring concert, he is working from the concept of the American dream. He describes a plan to interview as many people, from as many different backgrounds as possible. “Particularly after this election,” David explains, “I saw all of this division and walls forming between people who generally have loved one another, based on things that are not going to change like religion and political viewpoints. These things have always been tools of division. I hope we can invite people to connect on the common hopes and dreams we share: family, safety, and security.”

David’s irrepressible optimism, complete faith in humanity, and relentless pursuit of unity is humbling. He tackles challenges with total confidence - and expects the same of every performer with whom he works. Under his leadership, it’s hard not to rise to the occasion.

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GO RED FOR WOMEN Written by Amelia Jeffers

When Kimberly Blackwell gets behind something, you know it’s going to be a success. So, it’s no surprise that the American Heart Association in Columbus would tap the award-winning marketing and public relations guru to chair the 2017 Go Red For Women luncheon. Slated for February, the heart health month, the annual event includes free educational breakout sessions aimed at educating women about the number one killer of women: cardiovascular disease. Attendees are invited to wear red; a focus on awareness and prevention includes a 2-hour prelude to lunch, with a myriad of health screenings, exhibits and workshops on such topics as “Desk Yourself Fit,” “Hormones and Your Heart Health,” and “Beyond Knowing Your Numbers.”

Lunch will be highlighted by a discussion panel with healthy lifestyle author and publisher, Pilar Gerasimo; acclaimed cardiologist Dr. Courtney Baechler; and Jen Thorson, Chief Operating Officer of Girl Scouts Minnesota who speaks as a heart attack survivor.

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Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association's national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women.

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KITTIE’S CAKES Written by Sean Backer

Kelly and Mollie Fankhauser spent much of the past two decades making the rounds, as professional golfer (Mollie) and caddy (Kelly) on the Ladies Professional Golf Association and Ladies European Tour circuits. During their worldly travels, the pair sampled local culture—and baked goods, in particular— at every tour stop. After walking off the golf course for good in 2011, Kelly and Mollie had a plan for their next chapter in life: the dessert course. “We realized a lot of the family recipes Kelly and I had were cake and cookie recipes,” says Mollie. Kittie’s Cakes emerged from their shared travel experiences and those family recipes. The store is named after Mollie’s mom, so family ties are as rich as the desserts.

Kittie’s is an alternative to the various European-themed patisseries scattered about town. “It’s a traditional, Americanstyle bakery,” Mollie explains. “We’re making things a lot of us grew up eating.” Oatmeal crème pies and cinnamon rolls are among the most popular items, and the rotating cast of cupcake flavors keeps the menu interesting. Everything on the menu is baked fresh daily, made from scratch using high quality ingredients with no preservatives. To minimize waste, 30 slmag.net

Kittie’s strives to bake just enough for each day. Extra product is donated to charity.

After a successful first round at their German Village location, Kelly and Mollie are venturing out again. The next entry in Kittie’s catalog is a café - a bit larger than the original site, and adjacent to Gramercy Books, a new, independent bookstore launched by acclaimed local author, Linda Kass, in December.

“The café concept is something we were seeking out,” Mollie explains. “and Bexley has a similar walkable appeal to the Village and opportunity with Linda was perfect.” Kittie’s new café offers the same selection of spectacular baked goods along with some lighter snack options. Sandwiches and cheese plates feature breads and crackers that are baked in-house. This added touch both highlights the Fankhausers’ baking versatility and ensures their high standards for serving the freshest foods continue to be met.

The next time you find yourself taking a stroll through the heart of German Village or Bexley, stop in to see what Kittie’s has to offer. Grab a cup of coffee and sample a mini cupcake. Leave yourself some time to spare, though. There’s a good chance you’ll want to stay for another round. sl

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Estate Suite Bedroom at Meadowood.

Hill House Suite.

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.

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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.

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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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Claes Chair from Thayer Coggin. Available in 12 wood and lacquer finishes (price upon request; thayercoggin.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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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A MODERN VICTORIAN MASTERPIECE Written by Sean Becker

Photography by James Henthorn

It’s hard to find a homeowner who doesn’t have an anecdote about a renovation project gone wrong. Those stories make for great small talk - because generally there is ample common ground in any crowd. Here’s a little friendly advice, though: if you ever find yourself chatting with Nicole and Rhett Ricart, you might want to keep that funny little story about the cat traipsing through the paint tray under your hat. The Ricarts have you beat, hands down.

What is now the Ricarts’ dream house miraculously survived an unusual construction nightmare. “The front of the house collapsed,” explains Nicole matter-of-factly. The original basement of the circa-1880 edifice was a shallow, dirt floor affair.

In the process of excavating to provide a deeper basement, the original contractor had failed to properly secure the structure.

With a whole lot of pieces to pick up and put back together, the Ricarts turned to Arcadian Architects/Builders. Owners Ross and Al Unetic have significant experience working on older properties, so they were up for the challenge. And it was a challenge. Fortunately, the Unetics found good partners in the Ricarts. “They were a true pleasure to work with,” Ross recalls.

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Ross first brought an engineer to assess the structural damage.

“He walked in, turned around and walked right out,” Ross recalls.

“He wouldn’t even stand inside.” After shoring up the foundation and squaring up the walls, the entire exterior had to be re-bricked.

As a result, Nicole lobbied the Victorian Village Society for a wide, wraparound porch that had previously been denied because it lacked historical accuracy in the view of some. “Technically it became a new build,” says Nicole, whose rich reward is postcard views of the downtown skyline and the adjacent Goodale Park.

Helped by artistic landscape designer, Kevin Smith of Lush Scapes and the addition of a period-perfect wrought-iron gate makes the Victorian Village gem stand out among its peers.

Guests of the Ricarts are further rewarded by Nicole’s interior design acumen upon entering the home. “I wanted the look to be timeless, classic Victorian with a modern twist,” she explains. After failing to find a designer that could deliver that vision, she took it upon herself to make it a reality - although Nicole is quick to credit a bevy of local businesses who assisted

with every detail: “the real kudos should go to all the wonderful craftsmen who executed my ideas.”

The results are impressive. A beautifully reconstructed fireplace topped by a custom stone mantle highlights the bright and airy front foyer. Opposite the fireplace through an arched entryway lies the formal dining area. Trim carpenters Terry and Brett Eberhard crafted the crown molding and luxurious maple panels that form the distinctive archway and line the hall and stairwell. The rich custom stain highlights the beauty of the wood without letting the grain become oppressive.

Leading from the living room to the bright kitchen, another wood-paneled arch helps the eye make the color transition.

While the archway’s facing features the same dark stain, the inside of the arch is stained a tinted white. The effect creates a clear feeling of separation both visually and physically. An inlaid section of stamped tin ceiling above the island is a brilliant touch that evokes the beauty of Victorian era craftsmanship without dominating the room.

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While the wood flooring and trim provides a consistent flow to the house, the use of tile gives each space its own character. Jan Cahill of Classico Tile & Marble helped with the selection, but won’t take credit for the results. “[Tile] is all pretty in the box,” he says. “The installers are the real artists.”

Authentic Tile & Marble’s Jim Gray showcases his talent throughout the home. Bridging the living and dining rooms is a beautifully crafted wet bar, highlighted by a smoked glass subway tile backsplash. The polished white marble in the master bath gives the room an expansive feel. The soaker tub positioned in the alcove, reminiscent of an infinity pool, enhances the visual effect. The herringbone patterned glass tile surrounding the fireplace in the second floor sitting area provides the perfect contrast to the solid colors on the stone mantle and hearth. The tile touches are always just enough and never too much. Stone counters throughout were matched perfectly to each space (with 72 slmag.net

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In the basement, antique Belgian blue stone flooring provides a solid base for what evolved into a nod to wine country.

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BARCELONA Written by Amelia Jeffers

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If there was an award in the Columbus restaurant scene for consistency, it would be hanging on the historic walls of an unassuming pair of buildings at the corner of Whittier and Jaeger in German Village. Barcelona, the spanishfusion restaurant that has occupied the site for nearly 20 years, has consistently received high reviews across multiple online review sites, has been included in most (if not all) of the top 10 lists of Columbus restaurants for the past decade, and has been awarded Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence every year since 2005 for it’s nearly 1100 bottle inventory including many Spanish wines. If you select dinner spots on a risk/reward ratio, Barcelona is a pretty sure bet.

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The buildings occupied by Barcelona boast a legacy of consistency, as well.

For over 100 years, the structures have been associated with food and drink (with the notable exception of the Prohibition era, when they became a grocery and pharmacy). Originally built by the Bunswick Company in 1895, the grand oak bar was once used here by The Hoster Brewing Company. While historic preservation generally has to take a back seat to function when designing a restaurant, great care has been made to maintain as much of the site’s integrity as possible, including the wonderful tin ceilings. A nod to the illustrious gartens throughout the surrounding village, the award-winning patio is planted and maintained by the Barcelona staff. Adding to the ambiance is a rotating selection of works by a featured artist, selected by owner (and self-proclaimed “most frequent diner”), Scott Heimlich. The works line the brick focal wall opposite the bar, and are available for purchase. The atmosphere throughout is relaxed but sophisticated.

Few restaurants offer diners the option of joining a fan club, but at Barcelona, it is not only an option, it posts strong numbers. The Los Amigos de Lona is an annual membership that offers an amuse-bouche to start each meal, retail pricing on the impressive and extensive wine list, a 25% discount, and an extra bonus during gift card sales. Of course, for those who don’t get out enough to maximize the benefits of the club, notable specials offered by Barcelona include “Un-wine’d Sundays” (retail pricing on all wines), a generous happy hour ($5 tapas and $4 cocktails), Tapas Tuesday (halfprice tapas on the first Tuesday of each month), and the Siesta Fiesta menu offered between lunch and dinner every weekday.

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During my visit, the amuse-bouche from Chef Jacob Hough was a tender portabello on a bed of bleu cheese farro, served with a saute of spinach, chistorra chorizo, charred piquillo peppers, and a single, large, perfectly-grilled shrimp. It was accompanied by one of the signature, housemade sangrias (I sampled two), which are frighteningly drinkable and delicious. We were off to a great start! Although we skipped the rotating selection of quesos and charcuterie for fear of filling up, the breadth of selection is notable. From the tapas (small plate) menu, the gazpacho was as delicious as one might anticipate, but an unexpected delight was the Sopa de Melocotón Fría (chilled, spiced peach soup). A selection from the salad offerings, the Ensalada de Rúcula is a delicious arugula salad with roasted pear, beets and squash, pomegranate seeds, candied pecans, and bleu cheese dressed with a delicate cider vinaigrette.

The heavenly and poppable Dátiles, bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with chorizo and Manchego cheese, were a hit at home when we pulled out the leftovers later. My server, whose insight into the vast menu was helpful, recommended the Costillas, a braised beef short rib dish with a rich Spanish blue cheese mushroom sauce, green olive aioli, and garnished with crispy fried leeks. Another server-recommended dish, the Migas, may have been my favorite of the evening: fried bread, potatoes, onions, peppers, spinach, and chorizo were the foundation for a simple, sunny side up egg.

Since her recommendations for appetizers were spot-on, I asked for guidance on the raciones (large plate) menu. The most requested entree on the menu? Hands down, she told me, the Vieiras – pan seared sea scallops with bacon, mushrooms, baby lima beans, dates, chile flakes and cream. I opted for the Bacalao, a pan roasted cod with curried potato purée, Basque pepper and tomato pan sauce with white wine, garlic and chile flakes. It did not disappoint. From the variety of Paella choices, we went with the house Paella Barcelona, a generous serving of chicken, chorizo, and seafood including shrimp, squid, clams, and mussels with a delectable sofrito and piquillo peppers, peas with calasparra rice.

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Desserts are made daily by pastry chef, Stephanie Kincaid. Selected for our table were the Tarta de Santiago, a Spanish almond cake with dulce de leche, whipped mocha ganache, and crushed Marcona almonds; and the Tarta de Queso, a cranberry orange pistachio cheesecake with cranberry coulis and crushed pistachios. We requested to sample the dessert offered on the Chef ’s Tasting Menu, and the exception was granted. The Blondie de Canela was exceptional: the Cinnamon blondie topped by a remarkable housemade rosemary ice cream and cherry rum sauce.

A refreshing note on the dinner menu invites guests to add a “Community Tapa” or “Community Entree” for $10 - $25, with Barcelona matching the donation to benefit the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. The effort is in keeping with the community-minded focus of Barcelona’s owners and staff.

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CMA ART CELEBRATION

The Columbus Museum of Art’s annual Art Celebration was held on October 8. The sold-out event hosted over 300 guests and raised close to $500,000 for programs, exhibitions, and experiences at the Museum. The night also celebrated the first anniversary of the opening of the Margaret M. Walter Wing as well as honored Loann Crane, a longtime CMA Board member and arts supporter. The evening also saw the premiere of the new CMA exclusive exhibition Bodies@Work: The Art of Ruben and Isabel Toledo. Fashion designer Isabel Toledo and artist Ruben Toledo were honorary guests at the celebration.

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BEYOND THE SUIT LUNCHEON

Dress for Success Columbus hosted the 6th Annual Beyond the Suit Luncheon in the Ohio Statehouse Atrium on October 21. Angela An emceed as more than 350 supporters celebrated the empowerment of over 10,000 women since Dress for Success Columbus launched in 2007. $70,000 raised by the event will support free-of-charge suiting, the career center, and employment retention services provided by the organization.

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1) Board President Nikki Reiss presents 2016 Essence of Advocacy Award to Ken Habegger accepting on behalf of Bryant Heating and Cooling 2) Back row, left to right: Valerie Wunder, Krista Hazen, Vicki Breon, Kassondra Spangler Front row, left to right: Jen Smith, Becki Weissinger, Stacie Jackson, Natalie Turner 3) Mercedes Shoop receives an embrace from Thomas Spinks with admiration from First Lady Karen Kasich 4) Cheryl Hooker addresses the crowd of over 350 supporters 5) Debbie Mitchell, Ken Hewes, Larry Smith, Chris Zuelke, Kristen Harris, Nikki McCarthy, Miranda Boyle, Patti Shields 6) Tracy Harrison, Marlo Lawson, Bridgett McKinnon, Cyndy Bass, Molly Preston, Heather Loughley 7) Terri Williams Ifeduba, Shannon Morgan, Stephanie E. Green, Jason Singleton, Hope M. Sharett, Leeza Crosby-Edwards 8) Nikki Haas and Lauren Lee 9) Angela An presents Marcella Nugent with 2016 Woman of Power Award 10) Taylor Starek, Diane Bean, Elizabeth Bean Smith, Regan Walsh, Matthew Goldstein, Ian Estep 11) Karen Hill, Jessie Stewart, Amber Mullins, Jacci Doone, Alice Bailey, Brittany Davis, Kate Eckhoff, Tiffany Merritt and Amy Newman 12) Shana Eiselstein, Jana Croom, Kelli Nowinsky, Kate Bauer, Faith McGrain, Bianca Briggs, Kristin Begg, Nina Spadafore,

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ART FOR LIFE

Over 1,100 people gathered at the Columbus Museum of Art on September 24 to make 2016 Art for Life a huge success.

Over $640,000 was raised to benefit Equitas Health’s lifesaving programs and services. Thanks to the Columbus Museum of Art, Pizzuti Collection, 85 contributing artists, local galleries, sponsors, patrons, staff, and numerous volunteers, the 2016 event surpassed previous fund raising records. The 20 works of art offered in the live auction sold for a record-breaking $202,000. The Art for Life Award was awarded posthumously to Denny Griffith; the Denny Griffith Peer-to-Peer Artist Choice Award went to Mark Bush, and the Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson Community Choice Award went to Meagan Alwood Karcic.

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SMALL STEPS BIG BENEFITS CELEBRITY SPELLING BEE

Small Steps Big Benefits, Action for Children’s annual fundraiser, took the form of a Celebrity Spelling Bee on October 27th to raise vital funds and awareness for the organization’s mission to transform the lives of children by supporting, empowering and advocating for the adults who make the biggest impact on their lives—their parents, caregivers and teachers. Spellers competed on behalf of early learning and enrichment programs throughout central Ohio. South Side Learning and Development Center (SSLDC) at the Reeb Avenue Center took home the grand prize thanks to the first-ever Spelling Bee Champ, Jane Grote Abell, Chairwoman of Donatos and AFC Board Member. Roberta Bishop, SSLDC Director, was also awarded with the 2016 Diane S. Bennett and Daniel H. Schoedinger Award for Community Service in Support of Early Childhood. The event also included a special performance by the students of the Harmony Project.

With the support of corporate sponsors, donors and almost 400 attendees, AFC raised nearly $100,000 and is already making plans for next year’s event on October 26th, 2017

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NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BLACK TIE BALL

Emceed by Colleen Marshall and Mike Jackson, the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Black Tie Ball attracted 120 guests to the beautiful Art Deco lobby of the original Huntington National Bank on High Street downtown on Saturday, November 12. Music by Artisan Jazz filled the air as guests bid on silent auction items and enjoyed catering by Made From Scratch and drinks from Watershed Distillery and Lineage Brewery. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the event has raised more than $500,000 for the Nationwide Children's Hospital Behavioral Health Center.

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LOCAL MATTERS HARVEST BALL

The sixth annual Harvest Ball took place on October 21, 2016 in the beautiful Wells Barn at the Franklin Park Conservatory. Local Matters welcomed over 350 guests with event chairs Rosalind and Gregg Berhalter, Head Coach and Sporting Director of the Columbus Crew SC. A cocktail-style fundraiser, Harvest Ball featured unique and flavorful food from Two Caterers, sweet treats from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, dancing with music from The Conspiracy Band, drinks and exclusive raffle and auction packages. Over $125,000 were raised in support of pay-what-youcan hands-on cooking and gardening classes in Local Matters' CareSource Community Kitchen. Netted over $125,000.

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EDWAARD LIANG 10 Things I Cannot Live Without

A former dancer with New York City Ballet and Nederlands Dans Theater, Edwaard Liang has built an international reputation as a choreographer, his award-winning works performed by dance companies around the world. In 2013, Mr. Liang was named Artistic Director at BalletMet where he continues to choreograph new works for companies both domestically and abroad. Under Edwaard’s direction, Balletmet will premier Michael Pink’s wildly popular Peter Pan from Feb. 10 to 12 at the Ohio Theatre.

Dancers will be soaring (quite literally) across a stage filled with magical lighting tricks, grand scenery and intricate costumes. For ticket information, visit balletmet.org.

1. My family: my partner John and our pug, Spanky, and my friends, who I consider my chosen family.

2. Coffee. I love a great cup of coffee, latte, cappuccino or flat white. If I’m honest, my favorite coffee shop is my own kitchen.

3. My work: I love choreographing dance, creating programs, and supporting artists. It really has never felt like work to me, actually. I feel very lucky to get to create new work not only in Columbus on the dancers at BalletMet, but also for companies all around the world.

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4. Our new kitchen. I find preparing a meal to be very therapeutic. With my travel and rehearsal schedule, time at home like this with family and friends in the kitchen is really rejuvenating.

5. My MacBook or iPhone: I use them constantly, most often for Skype meetings with collaborators across the world and keeping in touch with friends and family when I’m traveling.

6. My Kong ball: it’s actually an indestructible dog toy but it is the most amazing way to massage out muscle knots all over the body. (Luckily, my dog is too small to play with it!)

I travel with it everywhere.

7. The fountain in our garden behind our home in German Village. I love sitting back there with a cup of coffee in the morning, listening to the fountain. It’s a little piece of heaven, really.

8. An infra red sauna: it’s my new must-have to take care of my body and detox after a hard day in the studio. I just bought one for the dancers to use at BalletMet. 9. My practice of meditation and prayer: this is the only thing that keeps me from going to the dark side and losing my mind.

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