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on the cover: Cupid Shuffle Collage by artist Natalie Shau depicting high jewelry creations from Lydia Courteille's Rosa Del Inca collection. Image courtesy of Lydia Courteille (lydiacourteille.com).
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Of Note...The Big Chill
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Bibliotaph... What’s Cooking
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Wonderment in the Wilderness
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Vessel Advisement
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Ice Ice Baby
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Spot On
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About Face
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Enjoying the view of Muir Lake in British Columbia as part of my trip to The Chilko Experience (story on pages 50-55).
As the calendar flips to another year, many of us set about resolving what we are going to start or stop doing, focusing on perceived flaws or shortcomings that need to be remedied. While introspection is a good exercise, I know that I need to put an equal amount of effort into acknowledging and celebrating what I do right—an exercise that is not always as easy as it seems. Most of us, if asked to list five things we’d like to change about ourselves, could probably rattle off twice that number in short order. In contrast, if the inquirer requested the same number of positive attributes, we generally tend to be a little coy, either not being fully cognizant of our strengths, or not wanting to seem braggadocios. Brag away I say! Celebrate milestones both big and small, and encourage those in your life to do the same. I’m not saying to turn a blind eye to the inevitable struggles and setbacks that are a part of life, but when you know what tools are in your arsenal to help you tackle the challenges, the stormy days might not linger quite as long. Recent conversations with Drs. Cady and Ryan Brown and entrepreneurs Alex Reed and Jon Bostock for stories in our Lexington edition, and with Dr. Gerald O’Daniel and Douglas Riddle for a feature in Louisville, underscored the idea of achieving self-actualization. Though they work in varying fields, these accomplished professionals share a common trait of remaining true to their convictions, and working within a framework they established to maximize their talents. As I am a perennial people pleaser, the congenial colloquy was a gentle reminder that it is important to accept that you can’t be everything for everyone, and that happiness and fulfillment can sometimes be found in saying no. Best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous 2019!
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TIME(LESS) MACHINE Brains and brawn combine in the eighth generation of the Porsche 911. Written by Andre James
The eighth generation of the Porsche 911—the 2020 Carrera S—made its world debut at the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles just prior to the opening of the L.A. Auto Show this past November. Retaining all of the hallmark design DNA that makes a Porsche instantly recognizable from all other vehicles on the road, the new 911 is a bit more muscular on the outside and a whole lot sleeker on the inside, thanks to a completely new layout. On the exterior, a broader nose arches over 20-inch front wheels and 21-inch wheels at the rear, keeping power in check and
improving grip. Also helping drivers get a grip is a world first—a Porsche-developed Wet Mode—designed to detect water on the road, precondition the stability control and anti-lock brake systems accordingly, and warn the driver. Wet Mode is part of the standard equipment package, as is a camera-based warning and brake assist system, which detects the risk of collision with moving objects and initiates emergency braking if necessary. Optional upgrades include Night Vision Assist with a thermal imaging camera, Adaptive Cruise Control, and an innovative Emergency Assist function.
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Other notable exterior elements include flush integration of the electric door handles that extend outward when needed; new LED headlights; a front luggage compartment lid with pronounced contours that evoke the design of early 911s; a significantly wider, variable-position rear spoiler; and, a seamless, elegant light bar, which is now a feature on both two- and fourwheel drive variants. The turbocharged flat-six engine of the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera 4S produces 443 horsepower, a 23-horsepower increase over the previous model. Equipped with an 8-speed PDK dual clutch transmission as standard, the rear-wheel drive 911 Carrera S Coupe takes 3.5 seconds to reach 60 miles per hour from standstill, while the 911 Carrera 4S Coupe with allwheel drive covers the distance in 3.4 seconds (0.4 seconds faster than the previous model in each case). Opt for the Sport Chrono Package to shave off another 0.2 seconds. Top track speeds are now 191 miles per hour for the 911 Carrera S, and 190 miles per hour for the all-wheel drive version. A manual transmission will be offered at a later date.
Porsche 911 models from the 1970s provided the inspiration for the completely new interior, characterized by the clear and straight lines of the dashboard with recessed instruments. Left and right of the centrally positioned tachometer are a pair of frameless, free-form displays that provide the driver with information. More than three inches larger than the previous model, the new Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with a 10.9-inch touchscreen display can be operated quickly and intuitively thanks to the new architecture. Located underneath the screen, a compact switch panel with five buttons provides direct access to key vehicle functions. The standard PCM system features Porsche Connect Plus including online traffic information based on swarm data. The 2020 911 Carrera S has a base MSRP of $113,200, while the 2020 911 Carrera 4S will be offered starting at $120,600, each not including the $1,050 delivery, processing and handling fee. The models can be ordered now and are expected to reach U.S. dealers in summer 2019. sl
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This page top to bottom: KitchenAid 29.5 cu. ft. built-in side-by-side refrigerator with PrintShield finish ($10,399; kitchenaid.com). Classic Fridge from Big Chill in French Blue with satin nickel trim ($4,795; bigchill.com). Frigidaire 19 cu. ft. glass door all refrigerator ($3,349; frigidaire.com). Subzero Pro 48 with 18.5 cu. ft. of refrigerator capacity and 11.7 cu. ft. of freezer space ($16,950; subzero-wolf.com). Dolce & Gabbana x Smeg The Sicily of Cavalleria Rusticana refrigerator ($50,000; neimanmarcus.com). Opposite page: True’s 48” Refrigerator with a glass door and a 30” refrigerator column outfitted in a cobalt blue from the Build Your True collection of custom finishes and hardware (price upon request; true-residential.com). Liebherr 24-inch built-in fully integrated bottom freezer refrigerator ($2,350; liebherr.com). Gaggenau Vario 400 series, a fully integrated, built-in modular range of refrigerators, freezers, fridgefreezers and wine climate cabinets that combine modularity with the smooth lines of seamless integration (gaggenau.com). GE Cafe Energy Star 22.2 cu. ft. counter-depth French-door refrigerator with hot water dispenser ($3,399; cafeappliances.com).
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Compiled by Victoria Chase
Recipient of a 2018 James Beard Award for American Cooking, Sean Sherman, an Oglala Lakota chef, dispels outdated notions of Native American fare in his debut cookbook. His collection of healthy dairy and sugar-free recipes represent a tasty introduction to the modern indigenous cuisine of the Dakota and Minnesota territories. Sean Sherman with Beth Dooley— The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen—hardcover, 240 pages, University of Minnesota Press.
This cookbook tells the story of the wunderkind New York chef duo Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske, and their highly regarded Lower East Side tasting-menu restaurant Contra, and its more casual sister, Wildair. With a foreword by comedian and oenophile Eric Wareheim, the book's 85 recipes are accompanied by plated food, restaurant and travel photography. Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske with Alison Roman—A Very Serious Cookbook: Contra Wildair—hardcover, 256 pages, Phaidon.
In her debut cookbook, cheeky registered dietitian, food lover, and YouTube star Abbey Sharp shows us how she eats: healthy and nourishing meals that are packed with flavor. Many of the recipes are plant-centric and free of dairy, gluten, and nuts. Abbey Sharp—The Mindful Glow Cookbook: Radiant Recipes for Being the Healthiest, Happiest You—hardcover, 288 pages, Penguin Books
Michelin-starred chef Anita Lo combines her experiences as a chef—odd hours and late-night meals—with years spent traveling and cooking around the world, to devise the ultimate guide to cooking for one. Should you find Matty Matheson, chef, purveyor of positivity, and star of something you want to share, the Viceland's It's Suppertime and Dead Set on Life, shares his favorite recipes alongside anecdotes about his youth in Canada recipes can easily be multiplied. Anita Lo—Solo: A Modern Cookbook that make his debut cookbook a highly personal endeavor. For A Party Of One—hardcover, Matty Matheson—Matty Matheson: A Cookbook—hardcover, 256 pages, Random House. 304 pages, Abrams Books.
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Former editor and publisher of Surfer magazine, and owner of an award-winning regional Mexican restaurant, author Jim Kempton presents an expansive collection of recipes sourced from his travels across six continents— accompanied by stunning surf photography. Jim Kempton—First We Surf Then We Eat: Recipes from a Lifetime of Surf Travel—hardcover, 248 pages, Prospect Park Books
An inspiring mix of classic cocktail recipes alongside exciting variations, this book offers tips, tricks, presentation ideas, and technical know-how to make your cocktails as sensational for the eye as they are for the palate. Pippa Guy—Let's Get Fizzical: More Than 50 Bubbly Cocktail Recipes With Prosecco, Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines—hardcover, 144 pages, DK Publishing.
Celebrity chef and TV star Carla Hall takes readers back to her Nashville roots as she traces the history of soul food from Africa and the Caribbean to the American South. The book's 145 original recipes are accompanied by 120 color photographs. Carla Hall and Genevieve Ko—Carla Hall's Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration—hardcover, 336 pages, Harper Wave Books.
Half design journal and half cookbook, New York-based architect and designer Glen Coben gives readers a fascinating glimpse inside the mind of an architect, and the journey from conception of a restaurant design to creating the space, and, finally, to cooking and eating. Glen Coben—An Architect's Cookbook: A Culinary Journey Through Design— hardcover, 228 pages, ORO Editions An honors graduate in biochemistry, biotechnology and marketing, Isadora Chai worked as a clinical researcher and later in pharmaceutical marketing, before finding vocational serenity in pursuing her lifelong passion for food. In her lavishly photographed cookbook and food almanac, Chai presents the experimental recipes behind the themed degustations that occur each month at her hole-in the-wall restaurant, Bistro à Table, in Kuala Lumpur. Isadora Chai—Edible Satire: French Cuisine with a Twist—hardcover, 224 pages, Images Publishing Dist.
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MAGICAL MAHEKAL A beachfront oasis in Playa Del Carmen Written by Caylee Matthews / Photography by Chris Wimpey In stark contrast to its neighbors, whose behemoth developments cast a long shadow on the sands of Playa Del Carmen in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, the luxury Mahekal Beach Resort grew out of more humble beginnings and continues to distinguish itself by holding onto a more bohemian bent. Situated directly on Playa del Carmen’s longest stretch of beach (920 feet to be exact), and at the terminus of a side street that branches off of bustling Quinta Avenida, what is most notable about Mahekal is that it almost goes unnoticed amid the lush tropical landscaping that envelopes the property. Five decades ago, a Mexican family built six thatched-roof palapas on this beachfront plot to rent to backpackers; over time, that number grew to more than 100 individual accommodations. Although the property has changed hands several times, and
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underwent a $16 million facelift completed in 2016, the present ownership has remained true to the property’s free-spirited roots by ensuring that buildings don’t peek above the tallest palm trees, and that the bungalow-style accommodations and guest experiences incorporate aspects of the local Mayan culture. “The wonderful people and culture of Mexico deserve to be celebrated,” said general manager Attila Gombos. Amenities spread among the verdant property include four swimming pools (three of them with swim-up bars); an oceanfront hot tub; the Revive Spa and fitness center; five restaurants and bars; an on-property dive center; a beachside fire pit; an boutique full of locally made crafts; an painting palapa where guests can paint their own ceramic souvenirs under the direction of an accomplished artisan; and, a unique Mayan Culinary Casita. A
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constant coastal breezes and the theatre provided by parade of humanity meandering up and down the beach throughout the day, a crocheted hammock was strung just outside my front door. Constructed with a soaring traditional palapa-style roof, my room was dotted with thoughtful touches that imbued it with a sense of place. Significant among these were pieces of pottery from Oaxaca, and a silk rebozos from Michoacán state gracing the foot of the bed. Still under private ownership, Mahekal’s diminutive size in relation to neighboring properties affords it an admirable amount of personalized service within either a room-rate only European Plan, or a Modified American Plan, which provides breakfast and the choice of lunch or dinner daily. “We are able to provide an extra level of service because there is no corporate red tape to contend with,” said Gombos.
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Even with a selection of reputable dining choices, such as the taste bud-tickling Axiote (axiote.rest), a quick walk or pedal away (complimentary bicycles are available), the dining options on-property are truly commendable. Serving three meals daily, the interior of Las Olas, which is positioned to face the beach at the edge of an infinity pool, is defined by intricate chandeliers and Mexican-made tables. At the buffet-style Cocina, guests are able to sample cuisines that span the Yucatán and Latin America. My personal favorite was the oceanfront Fuego, where every dish is “kissed” by fire. Attesting to the quality of the ingredients across the dining spectrum, the popular Catch of the Day program allows guests to follow executive chef Crescenciano Nerey from boat-to-bite as he greets local fishermen on the beach to select the catches of the day. Whether you are a foodie or an armchair social anthropologist, booking the Mayan culinary experience is a must. Led by a Mayan chef working with a co-chef and translator, the interactive cooking demonstration and meal celebrates traditional Mayan ingredients, rituals and cooking methods. The experience begins with a Copal incense blessing, followed by a toast with Xtabentún, a liqueur made in the Yucatán region from anise seed. The multi-course lunch features Tikin-Xik, a whole fish steamed
in a clay pot within a firepit dug into the earth. Guests depart with recipes to recreate the dishes at home. Resembling a minimalist cathedral, the 2,500 square-foot Revive Spa is designed with whitewashed walls and a soaring ceiling highlighted by a fiber optic lighting that mimics a starry night. Indigenous-inspired and tailored head-to-toe treatments incorporate organic Kinich products. Tempting as it would be to remain in the confines of the resort, you’d be remiss to miss the boutiques and restaurants of Playa del Carmen, as well as more adventurous excursions further afoot, including cenotes, Xcaret, Tulum, Chichen Itza and Yal-Ku Lagoon, all of which can be arranged by the concierge. Bobbing about in the crystal-clear waters of the Cenote el Sueño, watching as slim, silvery fish darted in and out of pitchblack darkness only cracked by the singular beam of a flashlight, I wondered (in addition to thinking that this would be an ideal site for a horror flick), what the Mayans, who regarded these openings to underground rivers as sacred, would think of the area today. I couldn’t help but surmise they’d find some familiarity in the palapas and palette of magical Mahekal. Room-only rate at Mahekal Beach Resort from $190/night. For more information visit mahekalbeachresort.com. sl slmag.net
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CUPID SHUFFLE Valentine's Day Gifts and Garb to Make Your Heart Skip a Beat Compiled by Bridget Williams
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From top to bottom: Margot McKinney Jewelry 18k gold pearl and stone drop earrings ($69,500; margotmckinney.com). Etho Maria 18k white gold and diamond ring (price upon request; ethomaria.com). Assael natural Sardinian coral and diamond leaf earrings and pendant/brooch set in 18k white gold (price upon request; assael.com). Man & Woman crystal bookends created by Robert Rigot for Baccarat ($1,260/each; us.baccarat.com). Oh Mon Dieu! No. 69 gift set from L'Objet ($225; l-objet.com). Bolt II Ruby from William Henry ($495; williamhenry.com). Poltrona Frau Zhuang Jewelry Cases by Neri & Hu (poltronafrau.com). Silvia Furmanovich marquetry Adam & Eve earrings ($14,300; silviafurmanovich.com). Boca do Lobo Millionaire jewelry safe made ion gold-plated polished brass (price upon request; bocadolobo.com).Vish NYC bespoke alligator leather dress (price upon request; vishnycity.com).
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From top to bottom: Novel Heritage 18k rose gold and malachite Kiss necklace ($1,800; nouvelheritage.com). Katrine K ready-to-wear. Photo by Olga Kushik. Christolfe Graffiti silver plated tray ($325). Christolfe Graffiti silver-plated tray ($325; christofle.com). One-of-akind Graffiti Eve sculpture from Janus et Cie ($2,608; janusetcie.com). Luella tee from Camilla & Marc ($120; camillaandmarc.com). Blended in the Napa region, WineSociety's flagship collection includes TEMPT (red), CHANCE (rose) and FATE (white) ($132 as shown; winesociety.com). Luis Morais + Gemfields 18k yellow gold enamel and ruby earrings ($550; musexmuse.com). Holly Dyment enameled 18k yellow gold ring with diamonds and precious stones ($8,250; hollydyment.com). Elena Votsi 18k yellow gold ebony and emerald Heart earrings ($4,180; elenavotsi.com).
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From top to bottom: Adina Reyter Tiny Heart bracelet ($178; adinareyter.com). Anuar Layon Re-Evolution FW18 Collection (anuarlayon.com). Photo by Izack Morales. Baume et Mercier Clifton Club 10339 42mm timepiece with rubber strap ($2,250; baume-et-mercier.com). Daniel Patrick anorak windbreaker ($500; danielpatrick.us). Ibkul mock neck top made with "IceFil" cooling fabric with a UPF 50 rating ($96; ibkul.com). Philipp Plein hi-top sneakers with crystal-covered midsole ($1,440; plain.com). Madrona duffel bag from Slate Collection in Midnight leather ($500; slatecollection.com). Aqua Blu Noir men's running shorts ($79.90; equable.com.au). Anabela Chan 18k gold ruby Love & Tears stud earrings ($350; anabelachan.com).
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From top to bottom: Berta evening gown (berta.com). 18k rose gold Amor Manet by KIM bracelet (price upon request; wempe.com). 14k rose gold BFF ring set with broken heart drop charms accented with diamonds from Shahla Karimi ($973; shahlakarimi.com). Sean Glisson for ASSAEL 18k yellow gold flexible bangle with Japanese Akoya Pearls ($9,900; assael.com). Anne Sisteron white gold and diamond XO cuff ($835; annesisteron.com). Lalique Folie perfume bottle ($855; lalique. com). Velvet Love slipper from Amerigo Milano ($225; amerigomilano.com). Dreamy Massimo boudoir pillow from Sferra ($136; sierra.com). Herend Puppy Love figurine in Raspberry ($295; herendusa.com).
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From top to bottom: Soaring Love bronze finish sculpture from Artisani ($76; artisani.com). By Stolie 18k yellow gold choker with rubies ($9,995; bystolie.com). Pink gold ring with rhodochrosite, orange and pink sapphires, rubies and black diamonds from Lydia Courteille's Rosa Del Inca collection (price upon request; lydiacourteille.com). Sensi Studio RTW S/S 2019 (sensistudio.com). Chi Chi bikini top ($59.95) and bottom ($44.95) from White Fox Swim (whitefoxboutique. com). Dolce & Gabbana tumbled calfskin pouch ($995; usdolcegabbana.com). The Entrepreneur Stowaway with red lip lining from Streamline Luggage ($530; steamlineluggage.com). Keystone roll-top leather backpack from Ezra Arthur ($1,270; ezraarthur.com). Chiapas red table runner from Maison Numen ($165; maisonnumen.com).
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WONDERMENT IN THE WILDERNESS The Chilko Experience
Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Craig Sutherland It was so quiet that I could hear flesh tearing from bone as one of nature’s predominant predators, standing upright in the water less than 50 feet from the nose of my kayak, gorged on sockeye salmon. At that moment, grizzly bears outnumbered humans as I watched, my mouth agape, as a mother bear roared in protest as one of her cubs snatched a freshly snagged salmon from her mouth and triumphantly tromped back to shore. Engrossed in a moment of motherly camaraderie with this mighty creature, I was brought back to reality by a firm warning from my guide, reminding me that bears are capable swimmers and to maintain a respectable distance. After watching the family dynamic play out for some time, we paddled on in the misty morning, observing bald eagles soaring overhead, spying additional grizzlies on the opposite shore of Chilko Lake, and enjoying the solitude afforded by this pristine parcel of Canadian wilderness. For decades, I have regarded the area in and around Yellowstone National Park as the bellwether for all that I love about the great outdoors. I mention this only after having had some 50 slmag.net
time to reflect on my five days at the Chilko Experience this past September, which was followed by a trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming a few weeks later. Comparing the two, I can state with absolute certainty (and with my apologies to Wyoming and Montana), that this was the most soul-satisfying wilderness adventure that I have ever been privy to. While wildlife is abundant in the Chilcotin throughout the year, from August through October it is estimated that one million sockeyes complete a 500-mile journey to reach the spot where the Chilko River meets glacier-fed Chilko Lake, making easy work of scouting sleuths of bears. There several routes for rambling about in this remoteness, but I am now at a point in my life where I prefer indoor plumbing over roughing it. At the Chilko Experience, which occupies 25 of the five million acres that comprise the Chilko Valley (approximately 150 air miles north of Vancouver), I was able to have the best of both worlds: enjoying the greatness of the great outdoors by foot, water, ATV and horseback, and then having the luxury of returning to the comfortable confines of my expansive log home.
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The adventure begins with the arrival. Although it is possible to get to Chilko Lake by driving eight hours along mountainous roads from Vancouver, I’d advise opting for the 90-minute charter flight in a prop plane. While in flight you can spy verdant mountaintops peeking out from thin blankets of white clouds roiling about like the froth on a witches’ brew, as well as taller naked peaks wearing tiaras of snow that sparkle like diamonds in the sunlight. Awestruck as I soared above the creeping glacier fields, I felt intoxicated by the thought of what laid in store in the coming days, and wondered how anything as luxurious at the Chilko Experience could come to be in this remoteness. Phil Huston, founder and jack-of-all-trades at the Chilko Experience, met us at the grass runway strip, located a short and bumpy ride away from the resort (stretches of unpaved roads are a given in the wilderness). A native of Kansas who now lives in Omaha (his next-door neighbor is Warren Buffett), Phil first heard of the Chilko region in the 1970s, when a hitchhiker he picked up on the way back from a car camping expedition in Alaska told him
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the area was worth checking out. He heeded the advice and was instantly smitten. The romance was rekindled in the late 1990s when Phil returned to Chilko Lake for a fishing trip, prompting him to purchase a derelict guest ranch for what was intended to be just a vacation home for his family. Some things, Phil soon decided, are simply too special to keep all to yourself. Referring to an endeavor as a labor of love is done so often that the sentiment is often lost, but at the Chilko Experience, I can think of no better way to describe Phil and his wife Anne’s level of involvement and enduring passion for what they have created. Phil makes no bones about the monumental effort it took to build and then operate a property of this scope in such a remote area. “You have to be resourceful and self-sufficient,” he said. For emphasis, he pointed out that five tons of gravel were crushed on site for the roads, and the nearest grocery store is three hours away by car. The property, which can accommodate a maximum of 22 guests at a time, derives ninety-five percent of its energy from the sun. slmag.net
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Hiking with BooBoo on trails above the Chilko River. Photo by Bridget Williams.
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Construction commenced in 2002 and took five years. An architecture buff, Phil jokes that he had to build seven homes on the property so that Anne, a former Miss Nebraska and Miss World finalist, and now an antiques aficionado, could empty out a warehouse of furniture and accessories she’d collected over the years. The four log and three timber frame homes were built by Pioneer Log Homes and featured on the HGTV show Timber Kings. Phil remarked that the entire project was carried out with “a handshake and no bids.” “I have never had so much fun in all of my life,” he reminisced. Sharing only a blue metal roof in common, each of the guest cabins are uniquely outfitted in an eclectic and rustic fashion with custom-built furniture cozying up to a mix of antiques hailing from different continents and periods. Positioned near the entry of each building at the Chilko Experience is a brass plaque naming both the builder and the sentimental name given to each structure. I stayed in Carl’s House, a two-story, two-bedroom cabin designed by Phil so that his friend Carl, a paraplegic, could experience the beauty of the Chilcotin. Situated at the head of a verdant lawn that terminates at a 10-acre lake, the Main House, also called Tim’s House, is a central gathering place where guests congregate for meals, socialize at the lower level bar, and connect with the outside world, as it is the only place where Wi-Fi is available. There are two guest rooms in the lodge, with a third-floor
suite boasting an exquisite canopy bed crafted from 800-year-old Juniper logs. A lighthearted hand-painted mural in the Main House took 10 days to finish, and depicts fly fishing bears with human characteristics reflective of important people in the Hustons’ lives. An architectural marvel, the 2,500-square-foot, three-story, one-bedroom Tower House was built as a private residence for Phil and Anne, but has since entered the lodging portfolio due to demand. Built onsite without plans and at a cost of $1,400 per square foot, Huston refers to the Tower House’s head carpenter as “the Michelangelo of logs,” and beams with pride as he recounts how the sinuous deck rail was carved with a chainsaw. Phil is on property all season (June through October), and likens a stay at Chilko to an “estate experience”. “You get to deal with the owner like an insider...it’s like going to Disney as a friend of Walt,” he explained. The Chilko Experience operates like a family compound, with Phil and Anne joining guests around the communal dinner table each evening. Phil’s mandate to the chef that “flavorful, upscale food be served in a casual fashion,” results in a diverse and abundant lineup of hearty fare apropos for fueling myriad outdoor pursuits. During dinner, guests chat with Phil and his affable and über-organized general manager, New Zealand Native Craig Sutherland, about what they’d like to do the next day, based on their interests/abilities and weather conditions. slmag.net
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Chiko Lake is largest natural high-elevation lake in North America. Chendi at his homestead.
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Axe throwing at the Chilko Experience.
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Opportunities for making oneself temporarily inaccessible are hard to come by these days; at Chilko they come in spades. With just 1,000 stalwart souls spread out over 32-million acres, don’t expect cell service until you return to the Main House. During a day-long fishing expedition, we traveled the entire length of the 50-mile Chilko Lake (the largest natural high-elevation lake in North America), and didn’t see another soul. Stopping at an inlet, Phil led our group up a loosely defined trail over spongy mosscovered rocks to Muir Lake, a secret oasis ringed by mountains that is open to anyone who knows its whereabouts. We could just discern the rumbling echoes of a 200-foot waterfall obscured by acres of pine forest. A 1980s-era cabin built by a family who leased the land from the park service sits at the edge of the lake. Phil unbolted the cabin’s door and pulled out two volumes of a log book; I felt like I was joining a naturalists’ equivalent of a secret society as I added my name to the registry. Later that day we dropped anchor at a popular fishing spot where a newbie fisherman in our group snagged a bull trout on his first cast. I was content with checking out bear and moose tracks along the shoreline with Anne, and picking up flat rocks to skip along water so blue and clear it prompted me to reminisce about a snorkeling trip in the Grenadines. Because he is so immersed in the local community, Phil knows the most colorful places and people to visit. Among
these is Chendi, aka Frank Tannenbaum, a Philadelphia native who came to the area in the 1970s and has been living off of the land in the same picturesque plot ever since (and in spite of several deportation attempts by Canadian authorities). Sporting a Santa-style beard, often shoeless if the temps are above freezing, and amazingly sane to those of us who could not imagine living in such a primitive fashion, Chendi tends an organic garden, pulls driftwood from the lake for building materials, has a cell phone and internet access, fashions and sells beautiful kitchen implements from exotic woods, and would give the Dos Equis pitchman a run for his money as the most interesting man in the world (albeit for different reasons). I arrived at Chendi’s compound wondering how anyone could live so simply, and departed feeling slightly envious of his simple subsistence existence. The Chilko Experience is an adventure adaptable for people of all ages and abilities, with Phil and his staff committed to delivering each guest with a once-in-a-lifetime experience tailored to their interests and expectations. “Mountains, glaciers, rushing rivers, pristine lakes, soaring eagles and wildlife have lifelong substance. Connecting people to nature at the highest possible level is my greatest enjoyment,” said Phil. All-inclusive rates at the Chilko Experience begin at $2,950 per person for 3 nights/4 days. For more information visit thechilkoexperience.com. sl slmag.net
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VESSEL ADVISEMENT Written by Vicki Jakubovic
That awkward moment when the server brings an extra-tall wine glass for you, a tulip-shaped one for your dining partner, and narrow ones to the next table. It makes you wonder if you’ve been doing it wrong all along. Why do wine glasses come in so many styles? How do you know which kind to use? Does it really make a difference? “ The world of wine glasses can seem intimidating,” acknowledges Gabe Geller, a top sommelier and Director of Public Relations for Royal Wine. “The varieties are endless. The truth is, it can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be.”
Rosés can be served in white wine glasses because the two are produced similarly. But, says Geller, there are glasses made specifically for rosés. They have shorter bowls that are slightly tapered and sometimes have a flared rim. “The rim affects the way you sip,” he explains. “The flair helps direct the wine directly to the tip of the tongue.” Tall, narrow glasses, sometimes called flutes, capture the carbon dioxide in sparkling wines, keeping the bubbly bubblier. The smallest of them all is the dessert/fortified wine glass, designed to send the sweet sip directly to the back of the mouth.
Red, white, rosé, sparkling, or dessert wine? It’s all about physics, says Geller. “The bowl of the glass is designed with surface area in mind. Red wines generally need to breathe, so a fuller, rounder bowl with a wide opening is preferable. Whites stay cooler in bowls that are straighter on the sides.”
Differences within the differences Serious oenophiles may insist on subtle variations within the basic categories above. A pinot noir, for example, would be served in a balloon-shaped glass, while its more rarified red cousin, the grand cru, is best featured when sipped over a flared rim. A wider mouth
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Riedel’s handmade leadfree crystal Superleggero Series wine glasses ($99/ each; riedel.com)
A sommelier simplifies the wine glass selection process. helps release the bold, acidic qualities of full-bodied whites, whereas a smaller mouth holds the delicate aromas of light whites. Glass or crystal? In theory, crystal is preferable to glass. Geller says the biggest advantage to crystal is its mineral content, which makes it durable enough to produce very thin stemware. This allows for a smoother flow into the mouth, not to mention a clearer view of the wine’s color and viscosity. But does it affect the taste? Some insist it does. According to the website Wine Tasting Reviews (wine-tasting-reviews.com), “The best explanation offered so far is that crystal is rougher than regular glass and this roughness creates turbulence in the wine which, in turn, causes more of the aromatic compounds in the wine to be released.” But for most people, the main difference between crystal and glass is cost. Geller assures us it’s perfectly acceptable to
serve wine in a regular glass made of glass – preferably one that’s clear, un-etched, and uncut to better see what’s inside. Again, it’s easier to enjoy your wine when you’re not worried about breaking your valuable crystal. If you had to choose just one type of glass… Many in the industry share a healthy skepticism when it comes to amassing a collection of “perfect” glasses for every type of wine on the market. Geller agrees. “There’s no reason to think you’ll ever be judged by your stemware,” he says, “and you don’t have to be a professional sommelier to choose the right glass.” In fact, you can get by with one set (or two if you like to serve bubbly). Geller recommends a thin glass with a large bowl that narrows at the top, ideally holding about 13 oz. of wine. “A good universal wine glass is perfectly suitable for anything, from a summer afternoon rosé to a vintage Bordeaux,” he says.. sl
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From top to bottom (spread): Harakh Peacock earrings (price upon request; harakh.com). Marc Alary articulated Monkey ring ($12,490; marcalary.com). Michelle Fantaci Sense Fan ring ($2,100; michellefantaci.com). De Beers High Jewelry Aria earrings (price upon request; debeers.com). Wendy Yue Feathers Cuff ($21,700; wendyyue.com). Sylvie Collection earrings (price upon request; sylviecollection.com). Alessa Arrow bracelet ($57,995; alessa.jewelry.com). MiaDonna Pretty Woman engagement ring (from $2,006; miadonna.com). Suzanne Kalan Ball ring ($12,000; suzannekalan.com). Mattioli bracelet (price upon request; en.mattioligioielli.it).
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SPOT ON The 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 Written by Andre James One doesn’t need a G-Wagen, they want it. Historically, the boxy bastion of off-road coolness was more noteworthy for its distinguished appearance rather than its disposition of driving like a box truck. Not anymore, explained Tobias Moers, CEO of MercedesAMG GmbH, “The new AMG G63 brings driving performance to the segment of unadulterated off-road vehicles in unexpected form. It was important for us to tie in with the original character on account of the cult status the G63 enjoys with our customers and fans. The vehicle has nevertheless reached a completely new dimension in terms of technology as well as in combination with the off-road characteristics, the agility and the vehicle dynamics achieved." On the exterior, the reinterpreted design remains true to the boxy silhouette with considerable upgrades such as an AMGspecific radiator grille; an AMG bumper with large side air inlets and trim in matt iridium silver; flared wheel arches; standard running boards; twin tailpipes in high-gloss chrome that emit the typical AMG V8 sound; standard LED high-performance headlamps, indicators and tail lights; exposed spare wheel on the rear door with a stainless steel cover and three-dimensional Mercedes star; and, wheels up to 22-inches in diameter.
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Under the hood, a compact AMG 4.0-liter V8 twinturbo engine replaces the previous 5.5-liter V8 twin-turbo engine in the G63. The handcrafted power plant generates 577-horsepower and is capable of a 0-60mph sprint in 4.4 seconds, which is just shy of a full second faster than the previous model. Speed tops out at 137 mph, or 149 mph with the AMG Driver’s package. To improve fuel efficiency, the G63 is equipped with the AMG Cylinder Management cylinder deactivation system. In the partialload range, cylinders two, three, five and eight are deactivated, which significantly lowers fuel consumption. The AMG main menu on the instrument cluster informs the driver whether the cylinder deactivation system is in use and whether the engine is presently operating in the partial or full-load range. The transition from four to eight-cylinder operation is fast and imperceptible. Short shift times are brought about by the AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission. A multiple downshift function permits spontaneous bursts of speed, while the double-declutching function in "Sport" and "Sport Plus” transmission modes allows for a more connected driving experience.
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suspension system, which features coil springs all-round. For the first time, the front axle has an independent, double wishbone suspension; a rigid axle with a five-link suspension is used at the rear. To reduce body roll, the G63 has additional transverse stabilizers at the front and rear axles. Adaptive adjustable damping is standard and is adjusted individually for each wheel. Model-specific cues from the exterior are repeated inside: the shape of the round headlamps is reflected in the side air vents, and in the shape of the indicators in the tweeters. The redesigned dashboard has analogue tubes as dial instruments as standard. A fully digital Widescreen Cockpit with virtual instruments directly in the driver's field of vision and a central display above the center console can be added as upgrades. Two 12.3-inch displays visually blend into a single unit beneath a shared glass cover, with the driver able to choose from three different views—"Classic," "Sporty" and "Progressive"—and access the required information individually. Available in early 2019, the 2019 Mercedes-AMG G 63 will have a starting MSRP of $147,500.. sl
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THE CHAINSMOKERS ARE NEVER GETTING OLDER An eclectic home designed by Peti Lau for half of the Grammy-winning DJ duo Written by Joana Ferreira / Photography by Andrew Kung
Interior designer Peti Lau
It is customary to say that the house is a mirror of the soul. If true, then it would be natural that a man who’s achieved fame and wealth mixing music would be drawn to a house that is a hodgepodge of architectural styles. The Hollywood Hills home that Alex Pall—half of the Chainsmokers, a Grammywinning EDM-pop duo—bought two years ago was built in the 1930s, with renovations in both the 1980s and 1990s adding a dash of industrial edge. The mashup appealed to Alex, but when it come to decorating it, he sought professional help from interior designer Peti Lau, who capitalized on her rock-star client’s open mind and unique art collection (he majored in art history and music business as a student at New York University), by dialing up the intensity of the décor. “AristoFreak” is the term that Lau has coined to define her signature style, in which she expresses her worldly inspirations with myriad colors, patterns and textures to create romance and moods in all of her spaces. The style emerged from Lau’s adventures as an expatriate and her early career in Thailand, Mauritius and Europe. “It’s an ideology of Old-World charms adapted for modern living,” Lau explains.
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“The house had this built-in eclecticism,” said Lau, a Chinese-Vietnamese American born in Israel, and now based in New York City, whose own influences might be similarly characterized. “It felt appropriate to approach each space as its own unique environment,” she added. Lau brashly mixed decades and colors, and incorporated Pall’s burgeoning contemporary art collection, an approach that provides consistency from one room to the next. Pall had already installed the nature-themed wallpaper and acquired an orange velvet couch for the family room when Ms. Lau began her work. In the living room, she continued with the “interior jungle theme,” as she called it, with a natural fiber coffee table that evokes dried versions of the leaves of the wall, as well as leopard and tribal-print pillow. The orange, green and blue palette of the painting by Hassan Hajjaj (the “Andy Warhol of Morocco,” according to Lau), recurs in trippy throw pillows from Silken Favours and the vintage Turkish rug laid atop a larger jute rug. “A classic antique rug is a nice way to stabilize all the stuff that’s going on,” she added. Pall's first career Grammy, won in 2017 for Best Dance Recording “Don’t Let Me Down,” rests atop a striking Monocles sideboard by Essential Home. “The mid-century brass circle scale just worked so perfectly with the natural stones and was a perfect place for that piece. It’s a great spot to showcase the Grammy!” said Lau. From room-to-room, Pall and Lau’s collaboration strikes a perfect chord. sl
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FISTFUL OF PIZZA We “ciao” down at Pizza Lupo
Written by Matthew Bessen / Photography by Rachel Lutz / Andrew Kung Group About fifty years ago, American moviegoers got their first taste of the peculiar progeny of cross-cultural fertilization called the spaghetti western. Italian director Sergio Leone plucked Clint Eastwood off the Rawhide soundstage, handed him a six shooter and a script, and dropped him on a horse in the the Spanish countryside. The “sauce” topping off this cinematic gunslinging was composer Ennio Morricone’s tasty soundtrack. Suddenly, a distinctly American art form had been reinvigorated by an inspiration from across the Atlantic. This was exactly what came to my mind in the dining room of Pizza Lupo, seated across from a giant poster promoting the middle movie of the that trilogy, A Few Dollars More, where I considered how proprietor and chef Max Balliet had turned the tables on the fabled director. As his guests, Ellana and I learned how Max has been able to refresh his affection for authentic Italian cuisine with his own spirited American ambition. The Pizza Lupo menu lists a “housemade” sparkling limoncello. This immediately got our attention, as Ellana has produced a few batches of this limoncello concoction herself. The sparkling cocktail was as sweet as a lemon drop candy, but light and effervescent. I challenged Ellana, whose limoncello recipe never produces a result this delightful. We later had shots of limoncello with desert, confirming for me that the Pizza Lupo bar 72 slmag.net
master had “one upped” his Italian counterparts. My cocktail was a mix of scotch whiskey, spiced pear liquor, and a bitter American aperitivo named Bruto Americano. In Italian, when you tell someone he doesn’t look so well, the idiom translates as “you have an ugly wax”… una bruta cera. Fortunately, the ugly American spirit imparts a pleasing smoky flavor evoking the comfort of a roaring fire on a cold night. We started dinner with a plate of wood-fired oysters. Concealed beneath layers of garlic infused n’duja (a spreadable Italian salami), horseradish and pea shoot pesto, all lightly crusted by a patina of flame toasted Parmigiano _Reggiano, the smoky flavor of the delicious oyster flesh had to wait patiently with every mouthful, to make its triumphant debut after the other brash accompaniments had receded. Another Mediterranean favorite, fried smelts, had acquired a shimmering finish of tan and silver brushstrokes across their crispy surface. The buttery meat beneath had a delicate marine saltiness. The dish had been assembled with a festive cluster of capers ranging in size from peppercorn to elephant’s teardrop, and tangles of fresh dill alongside a ramekin of creamy harissa aoli. As a journalist committed to sharing the entire dining experience, I made the effort to collect bits of all these elements and then spritz my crowded fork with a shower of lemon juice, so I could best appreciate this satisfying appetizer.
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Clint Eastwood accepted the chance to portray “the man with no name” because he was getting tired of playing “the good hat” character and was eager to display a greater range of his talents. The Pizza Lupo salads spotlight two ingredients known for a similarly broad range of taste. The gorgonzola family has some pungent varieties, but chef Balliet picked one of the mellowest to create the dressing for his gorgonzola and pear salad. Mixed among a bouquet of greens and lace-like strands of red onion, the dressing left a sweet lingering halo that blended with the mild acidity of pear slices, each covered in a mound of toasted hazelnuts. For his endive salad, the lead went to a cast of meaty white anchovies. These had the predictable saltiness of the more vulgar brown variety, but were imbued with a pickle like flavor that made my mouth pucker, and my hand reach for what was left of my cocktail. Their robust taste was good company for the collection of chicory, rocket, and frisée coated by a lemon-infused anchovy vinaigrette and kernels of crushed toasted almond. Among them were crunchy shards called breadcrumbs in the menu, but more akin to what I would expect to become of croutons if I were to explode them with one or two taps from a wooded mallet. 74 slmag.net
If pizza was to be the “leading man” for our dinner drama, we were pleased to let some supporting players get a scene or two. Ellana ordered cassoulet, a rustic amalgam of duck confit, house smoked boudin sausage, braised pork, and Italian white beans, all resting in a hot cast iron pan and tucked under a blanket of woodfire pecorino breadcrumb crust and a handful of chopped chives, cast across the surface like a sprinkling of fairy dust. At their center, the pieces of duck revealed a warm rosy tint that mimicked the way this succulent comfort food warmed the diner from within. My portion of bigoli alla Puttanesca was equally hearty fare. The kitchen-made, hand-cranked extruded semolina noodles, thicker than a spaghetti noodle, had the heft needed to balance the brawny pasta sauce that relentlessly clung to it. This was a plaiting together of the distinctive tastes of smoked tomatoes, capers, Castrelvetrano olives, chili pepper, anchovy, garnished with thin ribbons of Parmigiano-Reggiano that started to melt as soon as they reached the palate. I paired this pasta with a humble chianti, served, as is proper, in a stout glass tumbler. Just the right quencher to smooth over the lingering hint of hot chili.
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Which would you prefer to do? Slaughter a dozen ruthless bandits with unkempt beards and bad teeth? Liberate a village of suffering peasants? Stuff the railroad payroll into your saddle bag and ride out across the mesa? Or, perhaps, exceed these all, and fashion a pizza crust so perfect and delicious, it would inspire a legend? I exaggerate only a little. Chef Balliet’s pizzas all feature a wide rim of savory crust with a tantalizing hint of sourness and a puffy, al dente texture dotted by leopard-like dark spots where the dough thins out under pockets of air. Our evening’s special was a house made fennel sausage, anchovy, and braised broccolini broadcast atop a traditional french style white sauce and smothered in stracchino, a mild soft Italian cheese and airy snowflakes of grated Parmigiano. Just as good was “Roasted and Toasted,” a vegetarian pizza with roasted eggplant, those tongue-pleasing smoked tomatoes, capers, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, basil, and walnuts. These ingredients are each so unmistakable and took turns introducing themselves as I navigated across my pizza slice. The basil leaves were left whole, and the pillowy mouthfuls of ricotta jostled with the crunchy walnuts 76 slmag.net
as they competed for my attention. Our table was supplied with a bottle of chili infused olive oil. When I visit Italy, I am always taken aback as I watch the majority of pizza eaters dump buckets of this condiment on their pizzas with reckless abandon. I tried to conform with this custom at Pizza Lupo, but could not go beyond a few delicate drizzles. I am not cut out to be a true paisan. For desert, we sampled two ice creams from Gelato Gilberto. The sea salt caramel flavor was garnished with sugary caramel pieces, just as the pistachio had a belt of whole roasted nuts marking the scoop with a salty meridian. I cannot restrain myself from sharing that as much as I enjoy all things pistachio, including the elusive pistachio liqueur, I particularly enjoy hearing the Italian pronunciation: PEE-STACK-EE-O (accent the STACK). Some day, I may even take the trouble to hunt down an Italian language version of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly so I can vex myself as I struggle to decipher the unsynchronized dialogue. No matter. After, I can head to Pizza Lupo for some real Italian flavor with no translation necessary. sl
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Under the direction of Bittners’ President & COO Douglas Riddle, a former hair salon is remade as the chic O’Daniel Studio Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Robert Burge
Friends for more than two decades, Douglas Riddle, President & COO of Bittners, and cosmetic surgeon Dr. T. Gerald O’Daniel, point out that while they work in different professions, their philosophy as it relates to design– interiors for Riddle, and the human form for O’Daniel–have distinct parallels. “We both approach things from a less-is-more point of view, and where the world revolves around our client,” said Dr. O’Daniel, who recently unveiled a new office on Chenoweth Lane. Most recently occupied by a hair salon, the sleek O’Daniel logo is centered in a pair of large picture windows gracing the front façade where salon chairs used to be. “Douglas knows me so well and understands what I want, which made the process effortless,” said Dr. O’Daniel. Having practiced downtown for many years, he explained that the time was right for moving his practice to St. Matthews, as he’d long outgrown his previous office space. Convenient, spacious, and simultaneously timeless and tony, the new office environs elevate the experience for both clients and staff.
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The three-story O’Daniel Studio boasts 2,500 square-feet on each floor, allowing for consultation rooms on the first floor, and treatment rooms designated for providing minimally invasive procedures, including CoolSculpting, facial injectables and skin care treatments, on the second floor. Dr. O’Daniel explained that the idea of calling the office a “studio” relates to the connotation of the word itself. “A studio is where art is made. Cosmetic surgery is 85 percent art and 15 percent science,” he said, adding that his focus is age management, not anti-aging. Riddle said the interiors he conceived for the O’Daniel Studio mirror the “quiet way that Dr. O’Daniel makes you look younger and better.” He worked closely with Perry Rogers, Dr. O’Daniel’s long-time office manager, with whom he shares a similar affinity for minimalist design. Fellow Bittners designer Chad Cobb assisted with project management. Harnessing the positive power of natural light, Douglas directed architect Frank Pierce to design a three-story atrium to mark the entrance at the rear of the building. An open-tread staircase complemented by a sleek steel and glass stair rail maintains an open sightline from floor-to-ceiling in the tower. The reception desk is purposefully positioned out of sight from the foyer. “I wanted clients to come in and appreciate the tranquility of the space rather than being focused on making a B-line to the desk,” Riddle explained.
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With the exception of a striking statement painting by internationally acclaimed artist Gaela Erwin near the reception desk, the warm white walls are nearly void of extraneous adornment, including diplomas and accolades, with Dr. O’Daniel preferring the faces and physiques of his happy clientele serving as the tip-top testament of his expertise. Although it’s not called a waiting area per se (“That would imply that people have to wait,” explained Dr. O’Daniel), he remarked that clients have actually expressed disappointment for not being able to linger longer in a pair of chic seating areas near the reception desk. Recalling the ambiance of a high-end beach resort, the space is executed in similar shades of vanilla, with subtle variations introduced via form and texture. Accent pillows positioned on a pair of sofas sport a dreamy shade of blue that calls to mind those paradisiacal places on the planet where the color of sea and sky are one and the same. “I love it when clients say that coming here feels like being on vacation,” said Dr. O’Daniel. Keeping the focus on the client, consultation rooms are simply yet elegantly outfitted with a zebrawood console-style desk and a large monitor for viewing images. Dr. O’Daniel asks clients to share photographs from different decades of their lives to provide him with a frame of reference. Without these, he explained, “it would be like painting a landscape with the shades drawn.” He added that the exercise also creates positive energy and a personal connection with the client, as more often than not, the images have happy memories associated with them. “We have worked hard to optimize the client experience and create something you can’t get anywhere else,” said Dr. O’Daniel. Riddle concurred and added that like Bittners, Dr. O’Daniel appeals to a discerning clientele. “Our successes are attributable to remaining staunchly true to our respective brands,” he said. sl
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SOPHISTICATED SOCIETY
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GILDA’S NIGHT
Bittners was the title sponsor of this year’s Gilda’s Night, held in the gymnasium at Louisville Collegiate School, which is located across the street from Gilda’s Club’s new headquarters currently under construction on Grinstead Drive.
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SIGNATURE CHEFS
For the 11th year, Joshua Moore of Volare served as lead chef for the Signature Chefs event to benefit the March of Dimes. Held at the Omni Hotel, more than 25 local culinary establishments participated in the event, which was chaired by Marla Guillaume.
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John Shaw-Woo and Dr. Shiao Woo hosted a pre-holiday cocktail reception at Moreman Gallery on West Main Street. Orchestrated by event planner Andrea Meriwether, the festive evening included bites from chef Arpy Lengyel and cocktails featuring Holi Gin Perfectly Cordial.
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A SPIRITED SOIREE
Former Congressman Ben Chandler served as honorary chair of the 10th annual Breath of Fresh Air Gala presented by the American Lung Association Kentucky and the volunteer-driven advocacy group, A Breath of Fresh Air. “Once Upon A Time…A Spirited Soiree” was the theme of the popular costume-optional event, held at The Olmsted.
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Held at the Speed Art Museum and presented by Terri and Steve Bass, The Bass Family Foundation and Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty, Pride at the Museum celebrated Louisville’s inclusive community and served as the inaugural signature event for the LGBT Center at the University of Louisville. Proceeds from the event will support UofL’s LGBT Center and the critical services it provides for LGBTQ+ students, alumni, and community.
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SNOW BALL
The Children’s Hospital Foundation hosted its 28th annual black tie gala at the Omni Louisville Hotel. Funds raised will benefit the Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Norton Children’s Hospital. Jennifer’s parents, Gary and Karen Lawrence, served as the gala’s honorary chairs.
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MARTINIS & MISTLETOE
A fun and festive annual shopping event at the KMAC Museum, members received complimentary libations and a discount on purchases in the KMACShop, curated by manager Julia Comer.
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PROHIBITION CLASSIC
It was Christmastime in the 1920s at the Frankfort Avenue CoachHouse for the Holiday Prohibition event, hosted by the Yascone family to benefit the Kentucky Opera. Highlights from the event included caroling with the Louisville Youth Choir, light bites from Ward 426, and a guest performance by the Kentucky Opera
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THE BACCHANAL
With guests encouraged to don “ethereal attire,” the Speed Museum’s lively 10th annual Patron Circle Party featured live music by Helen the Shark and HAY DJ, installations by Louisville artists Joh Azzarella and Tiffany Calvert, and food and drinks by Wiltshire at the Speed.
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1) Will Kantlehner, Catilin Withiers, Marcus Siu, Mary Bainbridge 2) Jamie Paradis, Christian Walsh, Lucy Blackburn, Al Paradis 3) Tony & Heather Varda, Ursula & Nick Melhuish 4) Gretchen Bell, Chris Humphreys, Max Shapiro 5) Heather Kleisner, Sari Caine 6) Carmelita Mays, Eric Stout 7) Suzanne Doughtery, Susan Mormen, Aniyta Marlowe 8) Kate Beebe, Cary Cox, Lucy Hermann 9) Joseph & Lauren Snyder
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HOLIDAY GIVING
Jim and Sara Haynes hosted a friendraising event in the Porsche showroom on the Blue Grass Motorsport campus to benefit the West Louisville ecoHUB Arts Community and The West Louisville Performing Arts Academy "Boys & Girls Choir" programs. Thanks in part to proceeds from the event, the organization will be able to launch their first 10-week afterschool educational enrichment program in January.
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CANDLE GLOW GALA
Hosparus Health’s 13th annual Candle Glow Gala and Lounge celebrated the organization’s 40th anniversary of providing compassionate care along with honoring individuals in the community who have contributed to their longevity.
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CONCERT AND CONVERSATION
Peter Buffet, the son of famed investor Warren Buffet, held an invitation-only concert and conversation for Metro United Way executives and donors at The Henry Clay Center. Through his music and media presentation, Buffet shared stories about growing up in the Buffett family, his personal views on complex social issues and the important role of philanthropy.
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2018 BREEDERS’ CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Longines served as Official Partner, Timekeeper, and Watch of the 35th Breeders’ Cup World Championships in Louisville. Considered by many to be one of the premiere thoroughbred horseracing events of the year, the Breeders’ Cup attracts the best horses, breeders, trainers, and owners from across the globe. The winning owner, breeder, trainer, and jockey of the Breeders’ Cup Classic, the Breeders’ Cup Distaff race, and the Breeders’ Cup Turf race, each received Longines watches. The brand also hosted the Longines Prize for Elegance competition, rewarding those Breeder’s Cup attendees who exuded style, sophistication and confidence with a Longines timepiece.
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BCA HOMECOMING
The Bluegrass Center for Autism hosted its Homecoming Gala at The Henry Clay. Proceeds from the event benefit the children and young adults who attend BCA, helping them to achieve their full potential for success.
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FIVE DECADES OF FABULOUSNESS Carrie and Jimmy King held a 50th birthday celebration for Craig Stevenson at their Cherokee Gardens home.
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A TOAST TO THE HOLIDAYS
Steve & Terri Bass hosted a festive fĂŞteat their Glenview home. During the event Steve encouraged guests to go out of their way to spread holiday cheer by introducing themselves to at least three new people.
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ASTON MARTIN CLUB 1913
To coincide with Breeders’ Cup, Louisville natives Laura Schwab, President, and Candace Cogan, VP of Marketing at Aston Martin The Americas, hosted a Kentucky cocktail reception in a special Highlands garage filled with gleaming automobiles, live music, bites from Le Moo and plenty of bourbon. Aston Martin is the official Luxury Sports Car of the Breeders’ Cup.
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