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on the cover: Cooks Named Rook Local Tomatoes with Marcoot Jersey Creamery Mozzerella, Sweet Onions, Basil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Heart of Gold

Wine

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Dishing on Design

Italian Stallions

Fast Breaks

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All the World’s a Stage

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From the Publisher Tere are two kinds of parents: those who will do almost anything to keep their grown kids nearby and those who send their kids of into the world to fnd their passions. I have always been one of the latter, but I am rethinking my position. The reason? My oldest just graduated from college and accepted a job in Austin, Texas. I am happy for him. Austin is a great place, and I could even see retiring there someday. But I would love for my son to live in St. Louis. Not only for me, but because I think St. Louis would be a better place with a brighter future if he – and more people like him – chose to live here. We live in an amazing, family-friendly city, with great schools and quality of life. Our kids grow up, they become educated, and then they and their Midwestern sensibilities are discovered by the world. As long as fame and fortune are greater elsewhere, we will lose our best and brightest to more competitive or more attractive cities. A serious brain drain is going on here. I am continually surprised at the number of superstars in all walks of life who have roots in St. Louis. How do we do such a good job raising our kids and such a bad job developing a city that will be more attractive when our kids grow up? So what’s it going to take to get kids like mine to move back? And equally important, what is it going to take to lure kids from Washington University and our other leading universities to make St. Louis home? Tese are complicated questions, and people more expert than me are working hard at answering them. But from my vantage point, we need to attract more leading companies who can employ top talent. We need more venture capital and private equity to encourage entrepreneurship. We need fewer risk-adverse bankers and backers so more people will come here to start companies. We need to embrace the new, not just the known, so our kids fnd in St. Louis what they seek in places like Chicago, New York, and LA. And, once and for all, we need a unifed (city/county) government that is pro-business, progrowth and takes the long view. Let’s ofer tax credits for companies that hire and retain top talent who are originally from St. Louis. We need to start thinking like China, which sends its best students to American universities and gets them back after college to compete with America. I know I am probably just sufering from empty-nest syndrome and knowing that my kids will do to me what I did to my parents 25 years ago, when I moved to St. Louis from New York. But if all the great parents of all the great kids banded together, I think we could turn around the trajectory of St. Louis in one generation. (And by the way, if any of your supertalented kids wants to move back from one of those great cities, have them contact me. We’re hiring.)

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HEART OF GOLD

“I listen with my heart and lead with my head. If I didn’t listen, I would have missed a lot of opportunities.” Written by Craig M. Kaminer Photography by Matt Marcinkowski Build-A-Bear Workshop Founder Maxine Clark has built a business empire one teddy bear hug at a time, but her passion for helping others is the most fascinating part of her story. “From an early age, I wanted to make a diference,” she said. Clark grew up in a middle-class family in Florida. Neither of her parents went to college. Her mom, Annie, who Clark identifes as one of her heroes, worked as a traveling secretary for Eleanor Roosevelt, Clark’s other hero. Later, her mother followed her passion and opened a school for “diferently abled” children. She was an early pioneer and advocate for kids with Down syndrome, helping change policies and perceptions. Clark’s dad, Ken, who sold lighting, taught her to save money for charity. “He always said, ‘If you have a dime, turn it into two nickels and give one away. Ten you’re really rich.’” She vividly remembers lying in bed at night and hearing her dad drop his change into a metal tzedakah box. Every week, he would give the money to charity. “We had a very simple life. I was raised thinking that while we didn’t have a lot of money, we had more than many other people. I thought of philanthropy as a part of normal life,” she said. As a kid, “I loved, loved, loved school. Mrs. Adams was my high school Journalism teacher, and she inspired me to go to college to major in journalism.” After college, Clark wanted to pursue her passion for social justice by becoming a civil rights attorney, but she had college loans to pay of and needed a job to save for law school.

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“I took a job as an executive trainee at the May Company and never looked back,” she said. She held senior management positions with various divisions of May Company for about 25 years and is regularly consulted by CEOs for her creativity and retail sensibilities. Now 64, Clark has announced plans to retire soon from Build-A-Bear Workshop and devote even more time to doing good. Mentoring has played an important part in the development of Clark’s career, One of her first and most important mentors was Stanley Goodman, then CEO of May Department Stores. He taught her the lesson that “retail is a stage” and introduced her to art and music by encouraging her to be involved in the St. Louis cultural community. Clark also remembers his generosity and kindness. “I remember one time on a business flight when he switched his first-class seats with people in coach so he could sit with me in economy,” she recalled. “Here was the CEO of the company going out of his way for a young associate. In everything he did, he cared about the bigger picture, and through him I developed a deep connection with St. Louis.” When David Farrell took over as CEO, Clark was introduced to corporate giving through the Arts and Education Council, United Way and Washington University. Farrell taught Clark about focusing on details and results. “I also learned to think like a community citizen … to encourage people to do what’s important … about giving from the heart,” Clark remarked. Tese legendary business executives taught Clark about leveraging her time, so that everything she did was truly connected. Clark recalled an early meeting with the owners of Payless Shoes, Louis and Shaol Pozez, who told her they knew her mother. Shaol Pozez had a child who applied to her mom’s school. While it wasn’t a good ft, “my mom wrote a long note to the family explaining why, and Shaol always kept this note. I later learned it was my mom’s extra efort to recommend a better ft that made the diference for his child and was why he cherished the note. Tis is one of those things that made me realize everyone and everything in life is connected.” After Build-A-Bear Workshop went public in 2004, Clark went to fnd Mrs. Adams to thank her for everything she did for her as a teen. “I wanted her to know the diference she made for me and wanted to share my success as a thank you. She was happy to reconnect with me, and we have since become very close, but she didn’t want my money,” Clark said. “She challenged me to help education in America. She wanted to help more kids like me average kids who wanted to make a diference in the world. So this is why I invest my time and money in education. In short, I want to attract more teachers like Mrs. Adams and more schools that encourage creativity and critical thinking. ZIP codes shouldn’t determine who gets a great education.”

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Clark explained how schools in Missouri have been deleveraged, with too many districts and too much administration for them to be truly efective, and as a result the urban areas have sufered. “It’s our problem… not someone else’s,” Clark said adamantly. Through collaboration, she said, we can eradicate the achievement gap that exists in our community. “Like KIPP Inspire Academy, a public charter middle school that opened in 2009. Our students came to us as fourth graders two to three years behind. Tis year, our frst class of 71 eighth graders were accepted to the top public high schools in the city as well as many topfight parochial and private schools in the city and county. I like ideas like this that are small enough to manage, but big enough to have huge impact — to be transformational for St. Louis.” Of all the philanthropic work done at Build-A-Bear Workshop, Clark said she’s proudest of Huggable Heroes. Te program has identifed more than 100 kids around the country who are social entrepreneurs in their own right, and who have done something incredible to help others. “We have given each of them $10,000 to help them do more. Investing in kids has a high social return because of their passion and low overhead.” Clark is also passionate about healthcare. “Kids can’t learn if they’re not healthy. Healthcare is also about economic development, especially in St. Louis where we have such world- class medical research. Both my husband, Bob Fox, and I have been involved in Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Te Goldfarb School of Nursing at BJC and most recently with Casa de Salud, a partnership with St. Louis University, which provided healthcare for 10,000 new immigrant patients last year.” “We need to welcome more people to come here and expand our city. St. Louis is a top-20 city, but we’re 45th in foreign-born population. As I transition from my day-to-day responsibilities at Build-A-Bear Workshop, I want to encourage entrepreneurs like me who can better our community. St. Louis is a well-kept secret. I want to spread the word and also help entrepreneurs be successful here.” Next, Clark wants to bring the art of retailing to education. She wants to make it more engaging and entertaining and informative for parents and children. “I’m looking into science trucks that show up at schools and neighborhoods. I’m looking into pop-up classrooms that would blend book learning with hands-on experiences. I want to help kids from struggling communities help solve the problems in their communities! Tey know what is lacking and they have many great ideas for change; we have to give them the tools to help improve it.” “My goal is to apply my entrepreneurial skills to anyone who wants to solve a problem. To me, it’s not a problem, it’s an opportunity. Kids are starting to come back to St. Louis, and I think it’s making St. Louis a better city. It’s the perfect time for me to inspire the CEO in others.” sl

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Sardinia

Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier

The Island of Sardinia is the second largest Island in the Mediterranean after Sicily and before Cyprus. This Italian state is located west of Rome and south of Corsica and is around 9,300 square miles. Topographically it is more hilly than mountainous with some plains and rugged cliffs with idyllic coastlines. Combine that natural beauty with a warm Mediterranean climate and it is perfect for growing wine grapes and olives and attracting tourists. As with many strategic islands, Sardinia has changed hands over the centuries with the most prominent infuence being the Spanish Kingdom of Aragon, which ruled Sardinia for almost 400 years. Because of the Spanish infuence, you see several Spanish grape varieties used in Sardinian winemaking. Te most important red grape is Cannonau, the same grape as Grenacha, which originates in Spain and is called Grenache in France, where it produces some outstanding wine in the south of the Rhone Valley. Cannonau makes an absolutely delicious, ripe, full-bodied wine full of ripe cherries and raspberries, spice and a touch of earth. Another grape originating in Spain but now more planted in Sardinia is Monica. Monica produces wine in varying styles and is considered one of the oldest vines in Sardinia. Te primary white grape of Sardinia is Vermentino. Tis grape cannot trace its lineage to Spain but instead to Italy. It is most known for being a Sardinian grape but is planted in Liguria under the synonym of Pigato and in Piedmont as Favorita. Vermentino is a delightfully linear citrus-mineral driven white wine, typically un-oaked and a perfect accompaniment for seafood. The finest example of Vermentino is produced in northern Sardinia in an area called Gallura. Vermentino di Gallura has been classifed as one of Italyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top wines by receiving the highest legal quality designation, DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita). Vermentino di Gallura is hard to fnd but is a more bodied, richer and sometimes oaked, aged version. The Sardinianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enjoy drinking wine and eating the Mediterranean diet, which is perhaps why it possesses one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest populations of centenarians in the world. Sardinian wines are surprisingly easy to find at quality wine shops. Here are two recommended family wineries and a few of their wines: ARGIOLAS Located just north of the capital city of Cagliari in southern Sardinia, Argiolas is arguably the most known and the quality leader of Sardinian wine. Owned by Franco and Giuseppe Argiolas, Argiolas uses predominantly indigenous Sardinian vines. Te estate

was founded in 1937 and has 575 acres under vine; they produce just fewer than 185,000 cases of wine a year, utilizing the practice of sustainable agriculture under winemaker Mariano Murru. ARGIOLAS WINES Vermentino di Sadegna Costamolino 2011 Pale straw yellow color with green highlights. Dry, medium-bodied and linear with the favors of citrus peel, green apple, quince and minerals. Very crisp, tangy, vivacious and persistent. Tis wine is a perfect accompaniment to grilled fsh with citrus sauces or delicious as an aperitif. Isola Dei Nuraghi Perdera 2009 Made from the Monica grape grown in the Perdera vineyard, this wine has an intense ruby red color. It is dry, low in tannin, full-bodied with the favors of blackberry, pepper, leather, baking spices and oak. Try it with grilled meats such as lamb or pork. PALA Founded in 1950 and originally a producer of bulk wines sold to other producers, owner Mario Pala has transformed his winery into a quality leader of indigenous quality wines. Located in the small town of Serdiana very close to the capital city of Cagliari, winemaker Ercole Iannone makes 30,000 cases from 68 hectares of vines. Pala has six diferent vineyard areas and farms them with great respect and devotion to the land. PALA WINES Vermentino di Sadegna Il Fiori 2011 Pale straw yellow color with green highlights. Dry, fresh, medium body with favors of Meyer lemon, green Bosc pear, light herbs and refreshing wet stone minerality. Intense, linear and long, this wine serves well as a frst wine or is delicious with shellfsh or seafood stew. Cannonau di Sardegna Il Fiori 2011 Cannonau is the Sardinian name for Grenache. Purple to ruby red color. Kirshwasser red fruit, black berry, spice and earth. Full-bodied with soft tannins and a rich aftertaste. Try it with roasted meats such as pork or grilled sausages.

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

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Curating a Lifestyle: Reclaiming the Age of Excess

Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers

From left to right - Tis cold painted bronze sculpture is a great example of how the Art Deco movement brought the more natural, curvilinear transition style of Art Nouveau into a more modern design. Sold at Garth’s, $7,931. Tis Arts & Crafts bookcase by the acclaimed Stickley manufacturing company is a wonderful: example of the form meets function simplicity of the movement. Sold at Garth’s, $11,750. Opposite page - An Art Deco cabinet, in simple, geometric form, makes a sophisticated modern statement thanks to the fgured mahogany surface. Sold at Garth’s, $940.

When movie mogul Baz Luhrmann endeavored to adapt one of America’s great novels to the big screen for a 21st Century audience, he may or may not have intended to reopen the socio-political discussions Fitzgerald sought to inspire; but, the parallels are hard to ignore. Set in the roaring 20s, amidst the glamour and luxurious social scene of Long Island (just before the Great Depression chilled even the most hardy West Egg stock), older audiences may bristle at the reminder of their highfying, cares-to-the wind days that came to a screeching halt with the Great Recession. Like Fitzgerald, Luhrmann’s undertones may not be fully appreciated until we get a bit more distance from those challenging days; but, his efect on pop culture (likely his true intention, anyway) is evident on the runways and on newsstands everywhere. From Tifany to Prada, luxury brands are capitalizing on the Gatsby efect, but collectors may fnd, to their surprise, a great buying opportunity in the decor that styled Gatsby’s infamous mansion. While Gatsby’s actual decor is open to the imagination, given his propensity for jet-setting opulence and his proximity to The Gold Coast he would have likely been among the stylemakers of the era. Decor and fashion during the roaring 20’s were a direct refection of the successes of the industrial era: recent technological and mechanical advances made anything seem possible, and stodgy classicism and staid Victorian

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restraint gave way to the sexier, edgier, and more modern lines of Art Deco and Art Nouveau style. Te Arts and Crafts movement had ofered an appropriate bufer and transition, but for a brief, celebratory decade, we looked ahead with optimism and took risks never before considered. And, then - in an instant - it was over and we somberly returned to a refrained, pragmatic reality. Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles (see sidebar for a brief discussion of the differences) require a fairly sophisticated eye. While many may find individual examples aesthetically pleasing, few embrace them in the context of everyday living and as an overall decor. As a result, the market is what industry experts refer to as “thin” (meaning the number of buyers is few, relative to other segments of the market); and, prices today are relatively afordable for the quality and sophistication of most items from the period. So, embrace your inner Gatsby and reclaim the treasures of a romantic, optimistic period of American culture - with a singular, statement piece or by recreating the magic of Gatsby’s glamour for your jet setting lifestyle. sl

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The Arts and Crafts movement began the 1860s with a few thought leaders, most notably William Morris, who rejected the rising industrial era factory-made furnishings of the day. While much of the world was amazed at the efciency and speed with which items could be made, Morris and his peers were frustrated and dismayed at a lack of concern for quality, natural design and aesthetic spirit. Teir resulting style movement harkened back to medieval concepts: construction techniques were not only a focus of the maker, but became a part of the design; ornamentation was used sparingly, but when used, called on nature for inspiration. Although the Arts and Crafts movement persisted until the 1930s in mainstream design and philosophy, during the frst quarter of the 20th Century, it inspired two additional styles: Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Art Nouveau magnifed the refection of nature in design; somewhat bridging the design gap between the foliate nature of the Victorian era and the simpler, more sophisticated lines of Arts and Crafts; and as the economy prospered, the simple lines of Arts and Crafts gave way to a more modern, geometrical interpretation - almost futuristic in the approach - Art Deco.

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Bibliotaph

Using rich visuals, this book highlights the cottages and summer estates of the Thousand Island region, an archipelago of nearly two thousand islands in the St. Lawrence River between the U.S. and Canadian borders of New York and Ontario. Kathleen Quigley (Author), James Scherzi (Photographer) - Te Summer Cottage: Retreats of the 1000 Islands - Hardcover, 224 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com). More than 200 photographs lavishly depict 22 vacation homes of today's top interior designers in this cofee table tome. Each project is accompanied by the story of how its design was conceived and executed, and how the attributes of each country inspired its owners. Michele Keith - Designers Abroad: Inside the Vacation Homes of Top Decorators - Hardcover, 224 pages, Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com). Kelly Klein returns to a familiar subject in her latest book, a topic frst artfully examined in an oversized tome released two decades ago. Images from 180 photographers vary from examples of the pool as architecture within the landscape, to sensual images that evoke the enduring and undeniable appeal of this potent symbol of the good life. Kelly Klein - Pools: Refections Hardcover, 240 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com). Filled with evocative photographs and the stove-side advice of two friends who love to cook together, this book is flled with great ways to enjoy the pleasures of the season. Share a big pitcher of margaritas and a bowl of Best-Ever Guacamole with friends, or celebrate summer produce with Fourth of July Strawberry Shortcakes and Perfect Peach Pie. Debra Ponzek & Geralyn Delaney Graham - Te Summer House Cookbook: Easy Recipes for When You Have Better Tings to do with Your Time - Hardcover, 192 pages, Clarkson Potter (crownpublishing.com).

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Tis book explores Miami Beach style, from the mythical Lincoln Road to Art Basel Miami, elegantly capturing the city's vibrant personality and cultural jubilance. Dave Leddick (Author), Ethan Winslow & Petra Mason (Photographers) - In the Spirit of Miami Beach - Hardcover, 160 pages, Assouline (assouline.com).

Available in October, this grand-scale book takes the reader on a voyage around the world from the perspective of Onne van der Wal highly regarded as a world-class sailor and photographer. Onne van der Wal - Sailing - Hardcover, 289 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).

An insiderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guide to entertaining, with recipes and tips from Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most accomplished society hosts, this book takes the reader inside the homes of more than 20 celebrates hosts and hostess of Palm Beach. Book proceeds benefit the Children's Home Society. Annie Falk - Palm Beach Entertaining: Creating Occasions to Remember - Hardcover, 224 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).

In the UK, one is never more than seventy-fve miles away from the coast. Photographer Martin Parr has been photographing Brits at the beach for decades. In this book, he showcases his lesser-known beach photography on far-fung shores. Martin Parr - Life's a Beach Hardcover, 98 pages, Aperture (aperture.org).

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Dishing on Design Te plates of Piero Fornasetti Written by Bridget Williams

Italian painter, sculptor, interior designer and engraver Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988) created more than 11,000 items, with his most famous being those pieces bearing the face of a woman – operatic soprano Lina Cavalieri – that he spied in a 19th century French magazine. He created more than 350 adaptations of the Tema e Variazioni (Teme and Variation) plate series based on her face. Fornasetti’s plates remain one of his most iconic creations, and the centenary of his birth is providing the Fornasetti Atelier in Milan to shed new light on a multitude of Piero’s creations, which, being so many, are often just marginally known. In the first years of production, between 1950 and 1952, most of his plates were ceramic; later Fornasetti acquired porcelain from several companies, mostly in Germany, (Rosenthal, Arzberg, Hutschenreuther), but also Italians (Ginori e Laveno), and not always of the fnest quality. Fornasetti believed that the scrupulous search for the perfect material was not important; an object’s true quality would be in its decoration. Te plates were produced almost exclusively a coupe, meaning without a rim. Fornasetti decorated rimmed soup plates only on commission. Fornasetti was fond of tables set for a meal and loved to use them as installations during exhibitions or events and also as a pretext for involving other artists, poets, intellectuals and friends. One of the best remembered was called Giornali (newspapers) that was set up at the terrazza Martini in Piazza Diaz in Milan, a mythical panoramic site frequented by the city’s artists and intellectuals. Every object that set the table was decorated with a typographic character as though Fornasetti, once again, was trying to overturn the perception of objects and their meaning. As time went by Fornasetti conceived creations that were increasingly foreign to the vision and the apparatus of industry. “Industrialists are always the same,” Fornasetti said in a 1963 interview. “Tey're people who think on the basis of a popularity rating, following the television system, meaning the imbecility rating.” For example, in the Grande Antico series, he used a peculiar technique discovered almost by accident that consisted of spotting the raw ceramic material with an acid that made the surface opaque. Te ceramic piece was then painted with pure gold that, because of the spotting, was absorbed in a way that was not uniform. The result was a dappled surface area that changed according to the light. Fornasetti drew liberally from the great archetypical subjects of the past: astrology, music, botany, zoology, numismatics, folklore and topography, using them to make his objects tell stories or fables, and narrate forgotten or invented events. He dedicated sets to architects, writers, navigators and musicians. Among the most famous series are Cupole d’Italia (Domes of Italy) and Specialità regionali Italiane (Regional specialties of Italy), which went into production in the late 1960s. Pieces of the latter presented the country’s most representative delicacies accompanied by a recipe in a fne hand and an important monument from every city, representing a perfect fusion of art and popular culture. Te exhibition Il piatto forte will be on display through September 14 at the Fornasetti store in Milan (Corso G. Matteotti 1/A 20121; store.milano@fornasetti.com). sl 38 slmag.net

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Italian Stallions Ducati Motorcycles Written by Bridget Williams

Founded in Bologna in 1926 by Adriano and Marcello Ducati, as Società Scientifca Radiobrevetti Ducati to build parts for radios, the company began producing sport-inspired motorcycles in 1949. Ducati motorcycles are characterized by “Desmodromic” performance engines, innovative design, and avant-garde technology. Covering several market segments, Ducati's range of motorcycles are divided into model families which include: Diavel, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, Streetfghter, and Superbike. Tese authentic icons of “made in Italy” are sold in over 88 countries around the world, with concentration on the European, North American, and Asia Pacific markets. Ducati competes in both the World Superbike Championship and, with an ofcial team, the World MotoGP Championship. In Superbike,

Ducati has won 17 Manufacturers' titles, 14 Riders' titles, and, in 2011, passed the historic milestone of 300 race victories. Ducati has participated in MotoGP since 2003, taking both the Manufacturers' and Riders' titles in 2007. In April, after an emotional farewell to CEO Gabriele Del Torchio, Ducati workers prepared a passionate welcome for Claudio Domenicali’s initiation as the new CEO of Ducati Motor Holding. Domenicali, a 47-year-old Engineer from Bologna, has been with Ducati for 21 years. Part of the Audi Group, Ducati’s main factory site and headquarters is located in the Borgo Panigale area of Bologna, Italy, with an additional assembly factory in the Rayong Province of Tailand, and a CKD provider in Manaus, Brazil.

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DIAVEL First Unveiled at the 2010 Milan International Motorcycle Show, the Ducati Diavel garnered notice in the cruiser segment with a model combining Superbike-level engine and chassis performance with custom shop styling and ergonomics. Confdence-inspiring ABS, Ducati Traction Control, and Ducati Riding Modes, combined with 162hp, delivers outstanding performance. 2013 saw the Diavel range expanded with the arrival of the Diavel Strada, a touringoriented version with higher handlebars, touring screen, touring seat, heated grips, and side luggage. MONSTER The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most iconic naked motorcycle, famous for its stylish tubular Trellis frame, excellent chassis components, and torque-laden, Desmondromic engines, the Ducati Monster family is celebrating 20 years of production in 2013 with anniversary editions of its latest 696, 796, and 1100 EVO models. They are dressed in celebratory color schemes and revised finishes which are throwbacks to the original 1993 model.

HYPERMOTARD The Hypermotard was first shown at the 2005 Milan show in prototype form and created a new industry segment when its production started in 2007 with the 1100 and 1100 S models. Te next generation of the range, which includes the Hypermotard, Hypermotard SP, and the Hyperstrada, debuted in 2013, completely redesigned and powered with a four-valve water-cooled 821cc Testastretta engine, ABS, Ducati Traction Control and three-level Ducati Riding Modes. The Hypermotard SP provides the same thrills as the standard Hypermotard, but with a more uncompromising sporty style due to a raised set-up, forged Marchesini rims, fully adjustable suspensions with an ultra-light Marzocchi aluminium yoke, and Ohlins rear shock absorber. For those that enjoy the motard style of the Hypermotard but are looking for a more flexible and adaptable package, then the Hyperstrada provides that in every way. ABS, DTC, windshield, side bags, dedicated ergonomics, and a series of touring features ofer a riding experience that still provides the thrills when going further afeld.

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Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring, Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale, Ducati Diavel Cromo

SUPERBIKES In 2013 the Ducati Superbike family line-up unveiled the 1199 Panigale R, the fagship of the range specifcally developed with enhanced technical specifcation by Ducati Corse for World Superbike homologation (the approval process a bike must go through to race in a given league or series). The 1199 Panigale’s twin-cylinder production engine and monocoque chassis combines for a total dry weight of 361.5-pounds and 195hp, the highest production motorcycle power-to-weight and torque-to-weight ratios in the world. Te latest-generation sports ABS system, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Electronic Suspension, Ducati Quick-Shift, Ducati’s new race-derived Engine Brake Control, and Ride-by-Wire are now all programmed into seamless, electronic rider assistance. Even the full colour Tin Film Transistor display changes to suit the rider’s environment. MULTISTRADA Launched at the Milan show in November 2009 and frst produced in 2010, the award-winning Ducati Multistrada 1200 established new industry benchmarks with its innovative four-bikes-in-one concept. For 2013 the model’s touch-button Sport, Touring, Urban, and Enduro Riding mode adjustment enable a truly enjoyable and customizable riding experience with a simple click. The four-bikes-in-

one concept makes instant adjustment to power and torque delivery in addition, traction control, and now ABS, enabling the Multistrada 1200 to suit its rider and environment with even more precision and smoothness thanks largely to the 2nd generation of the 1198cc, 11degree Testastretta L-Twin engine. The Multistrada family consists of four models: Multistrada 1200, 1200 S Touring, 1200 S Granturismo, and the 1200 S Pikes Peak, built to celebrate victory in Colorado’s famous mountain race. For the long distance rider, the Multistrada Granturismo comes with ‘Skyhook’ suspension, 73-litre panniers, top case, higher bars for more upright riding position, a higher screen, engine protection bars, and LED spotlights for an optimal touring experience. Each summer Ducati ofers “Ducati Dream Tours”, a perfect weekend of Italian motorcycling combining the unforgettable experience of visiting the famous Italian motorcycle Factory and Museum with the pleasure of riding a Ducati along the legendary roads surrounding Bologna. Tour participants lodge at Monte del Re in Dozza, a hotel located in a classic thirteenth century monastery and famous for its regional cuisine. Information and booking are available in the “Experience – Ducati Travels” section of the Ducati.com website. sl

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Fast Breaks

Quick tips for a trio of short-stay getaways Written by Bridget Williams

ATLANTA Over the past decade, tourism has blossomed in Atlanta, a sprawling metropolis of four million residents, increasing 28%, alongside more than $5 billion invested in new attractions, restaurants and hotels in the same timeframe. Stay Housed in an iconic building designed by celebrated American architect Robert A.M. Stern, Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta (3376 Peachtree Rd NE; mandarinoriental.com/ Atlanta) soars 42 stories above the Atlanta skyline in Buckhead and ofers sophisticated, residential elegance in its 127 spacious rooms and suites. The chic environs are home to a blissful 15,000-square foot spa; an indoor lap pool that overlooks a formal English garden; ftness center; extensive meeting and event space; Te Café & Bar ofering exquisite, intimate fne dining; and Taipan, serving specialty cocktails. For travelers interested in learning about the connection between the land and food, the property offers a unique educational opportunity to visit a local farm with its Experience Farming package. In partnership with Daron Joffe (known as Farmer D), the affable founder and president of Farmer D Organics in Atlanta, guests can enjoy a day trip to Burge Plantation located an hour from the hotel. Guests will engage in a variety of farming activities, such as picking fruit and tending to vegetable gardens. Te package is priced from USD 870 per night in a deluxe guestroom, based on a two-night stay with double occupancy and valid through September 30, 2013. See The AJC Peachtree Road Race (peachtreeroadrace.org) on July 4th is the world’s largest 10K running event, drawing

60,000 runners and walkers from all over the United States. Casual shoppers, treasure hunters and interior designers fock to the Atlanta Expo Center the second weekend of every month for the Scott Antique Market (scottantiquemarket. com), the largest indoor event of its kind in the world. The Georgia Aquarium (georgiaauarium.org) is home to whale sharks and wave pools, while Centennial Olympic Park (centennialpark.com) is marked by playful fountains that draw visitors to its core. From June 23 through September 29, the High Museum of Art (high.org), in collaboration with the Mauritshuis, Te Hague, will present a major exhibition of Dutch masterworks in 2013, including Johannes Vermeer’s iconic “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” which has not been on view in the U.S. for more than 15 years and has never been seen in the Southeast. Dine Chefs Linton Hopkins of Restaurant Eugene (2277 Peachtree Rd NE; restauranteugene.com) and Hugh Acheson of Empire State South (999 Peachtree St NE; empirestatesouth.com) tied for Best Chef, Southeast at the 2012 James Beard Awards. Partake of pickled vegetables at Miller Union (999 Brady Ave; millerunion.com), known for its locavore menus. Te Optimist (914 Howell Mill Rd; theoptimistrestaurant.com), named Esquire magazine’s “Best New Restaurant of 2012,” specializes in highquality sustainable seafood. Southern staples have been served in spades since 1945 at Mary Mac’s Tea Room (224 Ponce De Leon Ave NE; marymacs.com), and the recipe for the celebrated fried chicken at Paschal’s (180-B Northside Dr; paschalsatlanta.com) has remained a closely guarded secret since 1947.

Opposite Page 1) Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta. 2) Premier room at the Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta. 3) Restaurant Eugene. 4) Farm egg baked in celery cream with rustic bread from Miller Union. Photo by Craig Brimanson. 5) Daron Jofe of Farmer D Organics. 6) Georgia Aquarium 7) High Museum of Art. 8) AJC Peachtree 10K. 9) Mary Mac's Tea Room. 10) Te Optimist. Photo by Andrew Tomas Lee. 11) Scott Antique Market. 12) Local food market in the shadow of the Midtown skyline..

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KEY WEST Serving as home at one time or another to the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, Shel Silverstein, Truman Capote, Calvin Klein, Jimmy Bufett, Winslow Homer, Robert Frost and Sushi (aka Gary Marion), a female impersonator who rings in the New Year by being lowered from a rooftop in a giant high heeled shoe, quirky Key West ofers a wide, warm embrace to anyone seeking sanctuary on its sunny shores. Stay Ideally positioned at the beginning of historic Duval Street between the Key West Harbor and Mallory Square, the newly renovated Ocean Key Resort & Spa (Zero Duval Street; oceankey. com) ofers 100 oversized rooms ranging in size from 300–1,200 square feet. Ideal for families, the spectacular two-bedroom Oceanview Suite is decorated with West Indies-style furnishings and a vibrant color palate of lime, turquoise and indigo. A large living and dining room separates a pair of suites, each with a Jacuzzi tub. A furnished balcony overlooks Sunset Pier, where an array of neon colored umbrellas shade the bar tables that traverse the dock and live music is performed most evenings. Property amenities include an on-site ftness center; SpaTerre, offering a comprehensive menu of indulgent face and body treatments; and an oceanfront pool with private cabanas and food and beverage service from the Liquid Lounge. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Ocean Key’s signature restaurant – Hot Tin Roof –presents menus with distinct Cuban / Spanish infuences and an emphasis on incorporating fresh, local ingredients (the paella was outstanding). See Each evening at sunset throngs converge at Mallory Square (mallorysquare.com) to ogle a host of street performers that run the gamut from the ridiculous to the sublime and (almost) upstage a glorious vantage point for watching the sun disappear on the

horizon. Scheduled events for the 33rd annual Hemingway Days (hemingwaydays.org) on July 16-21 include a look-alike contest, an awards ceremony for a literary competition directed by author and Hemingway granddaughter Lorian Hemingway, a commemoration of the 114th anniversary of Ernest's July 21 birth, a one-man play exploring the literary legend's life and motivations, a museum exhibit of rare Hemingway memorabilia, a zany "Running of the Bulls" and a three-day marlin tournament recalling Hemingway's devotion to the deep-sea sport. The biggest party of the summer is the Key West Lobster Fest (keywestlobsterfest.com) scheduled for August 8-11. The fourday fest features a Duval Crawl on Friday night, a free concert and street fair on Saturday and a decadent Sunday Brunch. Book a seaplane to visit the remote Dry Tortugas National Park (nps.gov/drto/index.htm) for an afternoon of snorkeling and sightseeing. Located 70 miles west of Key West, the 19th century fort is surrounded by crystal clear waters and seven small islands that comprise the 100-square mile park. Dine Located in the Bahama Village neighborhood, Santiago’s Bodega (207 Petronia St. #101; santiagosbodega.com) is an off-the-beaten path gem serving delectable and inventive hot and cold tapas-style dishes. A Key West institution, Blue Heaven serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week at a site that has, over the course of its 100-year history, hosted everything from cock fights to boxing matches refereed by Hemingway. While made-from-scratch pancakes at breakfast draw crowds, I was especially partial to the vegetarian black bean soup on the lunch and dinner menus. Located in a Victorian era mansion on Duval Street, Te Grand Café’s (314 Duval St.; grandcafekeywest.com) wraparound porch is ideal for al fresco dining and primo people watching.

Opposite Page 1) Ernest Hemingway look-alikes push fake bulls during the "Running of the Bulls," during the Hemingway Days festival. Photo by Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO. 2) Fort Jeferson in the Dry Tortugas National Park. Photo by Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau. 3) Key West Seaplane Adventures ofers day trips to the Dry Tortugas. 4) Blue Heaven. Photo by Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau. 5) Key West harborfront. Photo by Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau. 6) Busker Will Soto walks a tightrope at the sunset celebration in Mallory Square. Photo by Bob Krist/Florida Keys News Bureau. 7) Farr 40-class boats tack during the fnal day of racing at the Key West 2012 sailing regatta. Photo by Ken Stanek/Florida Keys News Bureau. 8) An ocean view room at Ocean Key Resort & Spa. 9) Sunset Pier at the Ocean Key Resort & Spa. 10) Oceanfront pool at the Ocean Key Resort & Spa. 11) New Year's Eve celebration on Duval Street in front of the Bourbon St. Pub complex. Photo by Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO. 12) Divers swim above the former missile-tracking ship Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Photo by Don Kincaid/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO.

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NEW YORK CITY Te summer months might be low season for travel in the Big Apple, but not even the sweltering heat can stifle the city’s perpetual freneticism. Dine Maysville (17 W. 26th Street; maysvillenyc.com) is a bit of Bluegrass in the Big Apple. A native Alabamian, Chef Kyle Knall’s standouts include the beet and quinoa salad, crispy grits with country ham and bourbon aioli, and smoked whole trout. Wash it all down with a dizzying array of bourbons available straight up, on the rocks or as part of a classic cocktail. Tables are coveted at Lafayette (380 Lafayette Street), a grand space reminiscent of Café de la Paix in Paris. A retail bakery and pastry shop up front caters to those taking their sweets and carbs on the go, while those looking to linger longer can enjoy Chef Andrew Carmellini’s new French country cooking in the multi-level dining room. Tough billed as a lowly side, the truffled gnocchi with parmesan cream at The Arlington Club (1032 Lexington Ave; arlingtonclubny.com) is easily one of the most memorable dishes I have enjoyed in recent memory. Located in the Meatpacking District, we sought out Toy (18 Ninth Ave; toyrestaurant.com) primarily for the scene – Jefrey Beers-designed interiors and aerial cirque du solei-style performances during dinner – and were pleasantly surprised to discover that the top-notch cuisine was not just an afterthought. For breakfast or a midday treat, pop over to the Doughnuttery inside Chelsea Market (425 West 15th Street; chelseamarket. com) for a pint-sized fresh-out-of-the-fryer treat. Chelsea brasserie Montmartre (158 Eighth Ave; montmartenyc.com) is the sixth establishment for Gabriel Stulman’s Little Wisco restaurant group and crowds pack the petite space. See Just around the corner from the Chelsea Market is an access point for the High Line, a sprawling public park built on an elevated freight rail line that runs from Gansevoort Street to

West 34th between 10th and 11th Avenues (thehighline.org). The former home and studio of minimalist sculptor Donald Judd – the five-story cast-iron building at 101 Spring Street designed by Nicholas Whyte in 1870 – can be viewed as installed by Judd by appointment only following a three-year restoration (juddfoundation.org/visit). From June 21 to September 25, 2013, the Guggenheim Museum (1071 Fifth Avenue; Guggenheim. org) presents James Turrell. The exhibition features a major new site-specific work, Aten Reign (2013), which reimagines the rotunda of Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic building as one of Turrell’s luminous and immersive Skyspaces. Shop A canopy made of 25,000 paper bags are a focal point at Owen boutique (owennyc.com), which opened in May at 809 Washington Street in the Meat Packing District. More than 70 emerging men’s’ and women’s’ designers (many of which cannot be found elsewhere) happily co-exist with a carefully selected mix of established brands. Lavin opened its frst men’s fagship earlier this year at 807 Madison Avenue. Comprised of threefoors, a plush VIP lounge is located on the top level. Stay Opened in October 2011, Hyatt 48 Lex is a boutique hotel property with 116 “pied-à-terre”-style guest studios and suites with foor-to-ceiling city views. A comfortable second foor Lexicon Lounge ofers club-level amenities for all guests from 6:30 a.m.-midnight as well as a 24-hour ftness studio and in-room spa treatments. Rates from $499 (48lex.hyatt.com). Te epitome of Bohemian chic, the Julian Schnabel-designed interiors of the Gramercy Park Hotel (2 Lexington Ave) are a favored haunt of the younger who’s-who in music, flm and fashion. Hotel guests are given access to the hotel’s Rose Bar until 9 p.m., after which time you have to be on “the list” (ask the concierge to pull some strings for you). Rates from $499 (gramercyparkhotel.com). sl

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Mille Miglia Written by Bridget Williams

An open-road endurance race that took place in Italy 24 times between 1927 and 1957, the Mille Miglia traveled along a 1,600 km route from Brescia to Rome and back. In the 1950s, Enzo Ferrari called the event the “most beautiful race in the world.” Te race was revived in 1977 using the same start and fnish line on the famous road to Viale Venezi and limited to automobiles that were manufactured prior to 1957. A special “race recipe” was concocted in 1982, combining sport, culture, tourism, performances and international friendships. Now one of the most prestigious vintage motoring races in the world, this spectacularly unique event attracts millions of spectators and prompts some 200 villages along the route to stage community-wide celebrations. Te 2013 race, held from May 16-18, will be remembered for the heavy rains that dogged participants each day. This 50 slmag.net

year’s route was slightly altered from its historical course due to the 2012 earthquake that afected the provinces of Modena, Mantua, Ferrara, Reggio Emilia, Bologna and Rovigo, whose roads account for nearly half of the overall journey. Te course was further altered during the race to avoid traversing the Ponte degli Angeli in Vincenza, which was deemed a high-risk area following torrential rains. From a pool of 1,575-applicants, a record-setting 415 cars were granted access to the starting line. Of those, 340 successfully returned to Viale Venezia in Brescia, with the remaining 75 cars withdrawn from the race or dropped out. Tough drivers hailed from 31 countries, Italians accounted for 32.5% of the feld, followed by Germany, the UK, Switzerland, the United States and the Netherlands.

Salvatore Ferragamo Jr. received a Jaguar F-Type during the Jaguar F-Type Event at Castello di Gabbiano in Mercatale val di Pesa , near Florence, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images for Jaguar)

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Among the marques participating, Mercedes-Benz felded 35 cars, including an SSK and 300 SLR from their museum in Stuttgart. From the BMW Classic Museum came eight cars, including a 328 Coupe Touring that won the 1940 Mille Miglia. Among the 24 Jaguars entered, six came from Jaguar Heritage Racing: three XK 120’s and three C-TYPE’s. Each Jaguar was co-piloted by a noted celebrity, including Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis; German actress Hannah Herzsprung; Salvatore Ferragamo, Jr; and star models David Gandy and Yasmin Le Bon. Second to Mercedes in number entered was Alfa Romeo at 34 cars, followed by Fiat with 26, Lancia with 25, Ferrari and Jaguar each with 24, Porsche with 22, Aston Martin with 20, BMW and Bugatti with 17 cars each and Maserati with 16. A total of 76 car manufacturers were represented. The Ferrari Tribute to Mille Miglia, a re-enactment for Prancing Horse owners, allowed crews aboard post-1957 Ferraris to parade their cars down Brescia’s Viale Venezia to

open the 2013 edition. Ferrari Tribute cars were permitted to leave a few minutes ahead of their historic counterparts to treat the throngs of onlookers gathered at the roadside to an even more unforgettable spectacle. After crossing the finish line, the 35,417 points earned by Argentinians Juan Tonconogy and Guillermo Berisso over the three-day journey in their 1927 Bugatti T 40 were enough to take first place. Just 576 points behind, Giordano Mozzi and Mark Gessler fnished second in a 1933 Alfa Romeo Gran Sport. Giovanni Moceri and Tiberio Cavalleri in a 1933 Astin Martin Le Mans rounded out the top three. With the victory, Tonconogy became the youngest winner of the event and the third Argentinian. Te fve-time participant remarked “The Mille Miglia is a unique race of its kind, which requires great physical stamina and constant concentration, but it gives us emotions that are so difcult to verbalize and virtually impossible to forget.” sl slmag.net

All the World's a Stage

Fall/Winter 2013 Runway

LONDON Ekaterina Kukhareva

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Issa London

Mary Katrantzou

MADRID Devota & Lomba

Miguel Marinero

Amaya Arzuaga

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N EW YO R K Rebecca Minkof

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Jill Stuart

Tommy Hilfger

RUSSIA Vilshenko

Slava Zaitsev

Zarina

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Handmade in Holland, the Dutchtub (approx. $6,400) is an award-winning wood fred hot tub with natural circulation. Weighing just 187 pounds, detachable wheels allow for easy portability (dutchtub.com).

James de Wulf puts a sporty spin on outdoor dining with his Ping-Pong dining table ($7,000). Made of concrete reinforced with lightweight carbon fber, it can be fabricated in custom colors (jamesdewulf.com)

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Martin Kastners limited-edition Kim Crawford Cooling Sleeve utilizes a circular chainmail design to closely ft the curves of the bottle, while a system of custom gel packs in each link maintain its optimal chill (ExperienceKimCrawford.com).

Tifany Central Park Wine Carrier ($1,450) in natural wicker and Tifany Blue leather with wine tumblers, Tifany sterling silver bottle opener and striped canvas napkins. Photo by Stephen Lewis (tifany.com).

Te brrrrr ice tray ($20) from Black + Blum is easy to fll and store and allows you to distribute individual cubes without having to touch the ice (black-blum.com).

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Coset bikini from We Are Handsome (wearehandsome.com)

Gottex Cruise 2013 one-piece Tropical Paint swimsuit ($178, gottex-swimwear.com)

Oborain, maker of the frst modern pre-fab outdoor shower, has launched its newest design â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Te Cove (from $4,800) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; comprised of cedar clapboard and hand-crafted in Massachusetts (oborain.com).

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Roberto Cavalli onepiece one-shoulder swimsuit ($330) from Saks Fifth Avenue (saksffthavenue.com).

Jasmine bikini ($219) in violet foral from White Sands (whitesandsaustralia.com).

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Romeo Outdoor C1 ceiling lamp designed by Philippe Starck for FLOS is designed for outdoor use and provides direct and difused light (fosusa.com).

Te open-air Mercury Lounge ($11,045) from RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) ofers marine-grade materials and all-weather engineering along with exceptional comfort and ambiance (rh.com).

Te Flex motion lounge chair by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan. To the trade (brownjordan.com).

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Te Large EGG (800; shown in a Nest, $160) from Big Green Egg is the most popular EGG size and accommodates EGGessories for baking, roasting and smoking (biggreenegg.com).

MissoniHomeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Macro Crochet Outdoor collection includes pillows, poufs, lounges, lighting and more. Fabrics are waterproof, washable and freproof (missonihome.it).

Salvatore($2,695-$3,595) Ferragamo Jr. received afrom Jaguar Te Bordeax outdoor seating collection F-Type during the Jaguar F-Type Event Frontgate is upholstered inside and out with a a choice of at Castello di Gabbiano in Mercatale val di Pesa , near Florence, Italy. (Photo by premium 100% solution-dyed fabrics (frontgate.com). Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images for Jaguar)

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Te Faz daybed designed by Spanish Architect Ramon Esteve for Vondom has wheels making it easy to move and change orientation as needed and employs a hydraulic system which allows one to open and close it when not in use. To the trade (vondom.com).

Te Big Blo 1-seater infatable armchair from Blofeld Air Design is available in stone, white, black (shown) and red. To the trade (blofeld.com).

Te tri-fold design of the Kube lounge from Ego Paris allows it to be reconfgured for use as an armchair, a pouf or a cofee table (furniture-egoparis.com).

Serpentine chairs by Eleonore Nalet for Ligne Roset are durable enough to be placed outdoors thanks to its lacquered metal structure and waterproof, anti-UV fabric (ligne-rose-usa.com).

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When they pictured their new house, this couple imagined something like vacation houses they’d seen: contemporary with an airy, open plan. “Our frst house was a more traditional one that we tried to make contemporary,” says the wife. “For this house we wanted true contemporary, but soft and warm, not harsh.” She pictured the natural materials of a Colorado-style house, though not quite so rugged, and a bit of California aesthetic as well. Te result is just their style, one that fts their family, their love of entertaining and the St Louis weather. And how did they get what they wanted? “Collaboration,” says the husband. “I really want to stress how important collaboration was. We wanted everyone working together from the outset. It was a terrifc team.” 66 slmag.net

The team included interior designer Julie Abner and architect David Pape, who met with the couple every week throughout the planning and construction of the house. “Tey put a lot of trust in Dave and myself,” Abner says, “And the biggest compliment to me is when they said they got exactly what they wanted.” It was a long process, but not all at the drawing board. “We had fun going to Chicago looking for furniture and sitting in diferent chairs – sort of a Goldilocks kind of thing,” Abner jokes. One bit of luck was fnding a large, empty lot in a spacious Ladue neighborhood where the original house had been torn down. “It was all overgrown; you could barely see to the back of the lot,” the husband says. Te diamond shaped-lot provided an opportunity to place the house at an interesting angle.

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Te family decided to position the freplace against the end wall to preserve the view of the yard. Sofas by A. Rudin and maple Berman Rosetti lounge chairs surround a bamboo-topped cocktail table.

Rather than center the house, they decided to move the house forward to allow for a patio, gazebo, pool and large back lawn. “We wanted the outdoor space to be integrated with the house,” the wife says. “We really wanted an outdoor living room.” The area they call the gazebo, which is attached to the house, fills the bill, with comfortable seating and wide openings that offer views of the pool, patio and yard. And when those pesky Midwest bugs appear, retractable screens come down to keep them out. “We use this space even when we’re having dinner inside; we often sit out here frst,” she says. Te gazebo is just of the kitchen, a high-ceilinged, open space with large windows over the sink that slide up to open to the patio. “Tat was Dave’s idea in case we wanted to pass food out that way,” says the wife. Pape also had to come up with a way to create a roof over the grill without making the kitchen too dark in the daytime. “It was a bit challenging, so I opened the gable above to let light into the kitchen,” Pape says. Te kitchen’s high, cofered ceiling helps control the noise level, Pape says. “It breaks up the sound so you can talk whether you’re next to each other or across the room.” He also added foam padding on top of the tall kitchen cabinets to absorb sound. 68 slmag.net

Both the husband and wife like to cook. “He’s the grill master and does a lot of week-night meals. I usually do the cooking when we entertain,” she says. Te kitchen opens to the great room, which features 22-foot walls topped by a ceiling of walnut beams. Tree large windows that look out onto the back lawn. At 12 feet high, the center window uses the largest piece of glass available, Pape says. “I love walking in and seeing that view,” the wife says. On one side of the generous entry is the dining room, on the other, an eye-catching stairway that leads to the second foor bedrooms. Abner sketched the railing, an idea she gleaned from several sources and her imagination. “I love it. It’s such a sculptural piece. For some of these things I twisted his arm now and then,” she says of Pape with a smile. Te dining room seats up to 12 and with tables added in the entry, up to 20. “We love to entertain with brunches and dinners and we have most of the holidays here,” the wife says. Te butler’s pantry between the dining room and kitchen provides plenty of storage space and a long, granite-topped bar with easy access to both rooms. It can be closed on the dining room side with pocket doors. And storage was key. “I wanted a place for everything and I got it,” says the wife.

Walker Zanger tile creates a textured backsplash behind the stove. Counters are Bianco Antico granite. Te large center island includes a small prep sink.

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Te wall treatment in the powder room is by Te Design Deli. Te walnut vanity cabinet is topped by a vessel sink of travertine from Stone Forest.

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Te master bedroom ofers a serene retreat and a view of the back yard.

Te stone foor, shower wall tile and the glass tile by Walker Zanger provide texture and subtle color in the master bath.

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On the more practical side of the house, behind the kitchen, are desks for the family’s middle school children and a wide counter to gather all the clutter that comes into a house and too often gets dropped in the kitchen. “And this is the CEO’s headquarters, “ jokes the wife about her office. The children’s desk is a counter open to the back entry so the parents can see what they are doing, and the children are away from the television. Near the back door are cabinets for coats, boots and the like, so the clutter is behind closed doors. A right turn takes you to the area the family calls the cabana, which holds a changing room, powder room, and a kitchenette and leads to the patio and pool. Slate foors mean there are no worries about dripping bathing suits. A left turn takes you down the back stair to the spacious lower-level family room that holds a ping pong table, games and a television. 72 slmag.net

“We wanted a place where the kids and their friends wanted to be,” says the husband. It’s also a great spill-over space for parties. A semi-fnished area is set aside for art and science projects and storage. On the other side of the lower level is a large, mirrored exercise room. Storage was included in the plan for the master suite on the main floor as well, with large, walk-in closets. The quiet bedroom features windows that look out onto the back lawn. Nearby is the husband’s ofce and study. The master bath features a large shower, a corner tub for soaking, and his and hers vanities. “I really wanted a spa-type bathroom, the kind you might find on vacation,” the wife says – another example of those vacation amenities that the family fnds right at home. sl Barbara Hertenstein Jacobitti is a former style editor, food editor and reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, where she covered interior design, the decorative arts, travel and other feature subjects for that newspaper and various national magazines.

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Like many a cook, Lou Rook III creates recipes by using what he has on hand. “It’s like shopping in your fridge at home,” he said. “We look at the plethora of ingredients we have and we design a dish.” But this kitchen is in Annie Gunn’s restaurant in the Chesterfeld Valley, one of “Open Table’s Top 100” restaurants in the United States last year, one of Wine Enthusiast’s “Top 100 Best Wine Restaurants” in 2011, a 10-time winner of the Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, a member of Nation’s Restaurant News’ Fine Dining Hall of Fame, a winner of the Santé Magazine Awards for Wine and Culinary, a “Top Tables” selection by Gourmet magazine and a restaurant featured on the Food Network’s “Best Of…” series. Rook has a James Beard nomination to his credit and has cooked at a variety of prestigious venues, including the James Beard House in New York City last year and in 2007. The food he has on hand represents the best that local farmers have to ofer. In mid-summer, he’s likely to be cooking with fresh tomatoes and beets, lots of herbs and a rainbow of berries. If he’s lucky, the season for black raspberries will extend more than the week or so they are available in a typical year.

“Black raspberries, that’s got to be one of my favorite things to cook with,” he said. “Te cool part is its intensity. It just has this jammy, rich favor that falls between a blackberry and a raspberry.” He tweaks Annie Gunn’s menu once or twice a week. “It goes with the seasonality of the ingredients, the time of year, what people are looking for,” he said. Some foods, including his immense (and immensely favorful) smoked shrimp, never leave the menu. And just because something’s not on the menu doesn’t mean it’s unavailable. If a patron asks for an old favorite and the ingredients are on hand, Rook will be happy to prepare it. “We try not to say no to anything,” he said. “Tat’s what we do.” Te menu is large, in part because Rook wants to have something for everyone. Tat means that grilled cheese sandwiches and BLTs might share the table with a $60 steak or King Salmon. “We’re trying for people to be comfortable no matter what they’re looking for,” he said. His hospitable nature is hereditary. At age 49, he has been part of the restaurant industry for 40 years. “When I was 9, my dad had an opportunity to buy an old-fashioned root beer stand” in Wood River, Ill., he said. They named the restaurant King Louie’s and served house-made root beer and griddled burgers. “Tat was the beginning of where we are today,” he said.

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His dad, Lou Rook Jr., 72, works full time at Annie Gunn’s. Lou Rook III’s brother Dave, also a chef, is collaborating with a third brother, Mike, on King Louie’s Diner, Empire Pizza and Deli in downtown St. Louis. Lou Rook III detoured from cooking long enough to get a degree in hospitality management from the University of Missouri at Columbia, then donned a chef ’s coat and earned a degree at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. He cooked on the East Coast for two years, then returned to St. Louis to work at Cardwell’s in Clayton. After three years at Cardwell’s, he opened Grappa in the Central West End. Te 76 slmag.net

restaurant earned rave reviews but lasted only two years. “Without changing the scope of the project and dumbing things down, we couldn’t keep it open,” he said. Rook also helped open Fitz’s restaurant in University City – “we’ve always loved our root beer and our burgers, that’s for sure,” he says – and Harry’s Restaurant and Bar, where he was executive chef. “Annie Gunn’s was always my favorite place to go on my days of,” he said, and he became great friends with Tom Sehnert, who owns Annie Gunn’s and the adjoining Smokehouse Market with his wife, Jane. When the food of 1993 hit, Rook was working so hard at Harry’s that he barely paid attention to the rising rivers.

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Someone told him that Annie Gunn’s had been flooded. Rook though that perhaps the basement had taken on a few feet of water. “Tey said no, it’s under water. I said, ‘holy cow.’ ” Te water rose fast and high, swamping the building. Te Sehnerts decided to rebuild, and Tom Sehnert asked Rook to head the kitchen. Annie Gunn’s had been successful, but Sehnert tasked Rook with bringing the food to an even higher level. “It’s highly important that we stay focused on our mission,” Rook said, which means concentrating on working with local farmers and sustainability. “We’ve been very fortunate to do what we do,” he said. “Te only way that we can do that is our customer base, the people who support our mission.” Over the years, he has accumulated a treasure trove of recipes, some of them carefully written out on cards, some jotted on scrap paper, some scrawled on pieces of cardboard. Over the past two years, he transcribed about 165 of his favorite recipes – 85 “main plates,” and about 80 “pantry 80 slmag.net

products” such as chutneys, dressing and stocks – and published them this year in the lavishly illustrated “Rook Cooks: Simplicity at its Finest” (160 pages; $35). “I think we made it fow as more of a story about food and family,” he said. He wanted to show his passion for cooking and how to make meal preparation a pleasure, not a chore. His original publisher pulled out partway through the project, but Rook was able to keep his creative team together and self-publish. “Rook Cooks” is sold at Annie Gunn’s and the Smokehouse Market, Left Bank Books, Kitchen Conservatory and some Schnucks Markets. Te book can be ordered online at RooksCooks.com and by phone from Smokehouse Market. Now that his frst book has been published, Rook is trying to be diligent about writing down recipes as he develops them. More projects await, he says: “Tere are other things I want to do – I’m not even close to stopping yet.” sl Judith Evans is a James Beard Award-winning food editor and writer and past president of the Association of Food Journalists.

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Most of Marc Lazar’s clients won’t drink enough wine in their lifetime to make a dent in their wine collection. Yet each week, collectors who couldn’t resist treasures that were hard to fnd or too good to pass up send hundreds of cases of the world’s best wines by air, truck and luxury cars to his secure, temperaturecontrolled storage facilities. What started as a niche wine business for collectors who needed extra storage space has grown into two complementary businesses headquartered in St. Louis and with offices around the country. Both are growing larger by the day. Cellar Advisors deals with in-home collections, buying and selling advisory services, and inventory management technology. Domaine owns and operates wine storage warehouses. While most of Domaine’s clients are collectors, the warehouses also are utilized by distributors, importers and restaurants. In addition, Domaine operates refrigerated wine shipping services. “St. Louis is a much bigger and a more dynamic collectors’ market than you might imagine,” Lazar says. “We are constantly impressed with the depth and breadth of serious collections in this area.” Lazar says his businesses serve four types of wine lovers: • Te established collector, who wants to get organized. Tese collectors want to know what they have, where it is, what it’s worth, and to keep tabs on what to keep, sell, drink and buy. • Te serious beginner, who wants to buy wisely and avoid the pitfalls of collecting • Te outsourcer, who has a busy life and often has limited space. “We source, store and manage their entire wine life, sending them bottles in small parcels, as needed.” • Tose with an urgent need. “Tese are our specialty projects. Evacuating wine from a house which has been damaged by fire, helping with an appraisal for an estate or divorce situation, moving a collection on short notice, delivering wine to a remote location, etc.” “Tere are more quality wines being made than ever before,” Lazar notes. “The proliferation of new and rediscovered regions 82 slmag.net

makes it a drinker’s market. Meanwhile, the universe of truly collectible wines has not changed much. Te most collectible wines are still from the few premier regions in Europe, with a few cult wines from elsewhere mixed in. So we have two parallel markets – an exploding drinking/exploring market, and a collectible market, which is now being shared among a much broader audience.” When it comes to selecting a wine, he takes the advice of a favorite saying: “It’s the singer, not the song.” “When you fnd a winery that you like over several vintages, stick with it,” he says. “Don’t feel pressured to chase fads. Te best winemakers do amazing work in good vintages and lesser years. Those ‘lesser’ wines can be very rewarding, and many times, they turn out to be quite popular years or decades later.” His favorite wines include vintage Champagne and red Burgundys. “I drink Champagne that is young and old, but sourcing the old bottles is quite daunting,” he says. “Burgundy is seeing a quality revolution, but the supply is still quite limited.” Lazar also favors Cabernets made before the wine became a cult craze. “Try a classic Cab from the ’60s, ’70s or even ’80s, and you will be cured of overpaying for the newest ‘cult’ Cabernet from an unproven winery,” Lazar says. “But then again, you have to know where to look!” In St. Louis, he often shops at the Wine and Cheese Place’s Clayton store. “Paul and Aaron have been in the biz for a long time and always take great care of us,” he says. “I look for unusual wines or producers new to the market at Elaia and 33 Wine Bar. Jeff at 33 is passionate and nutty, just what one looks for in a wine bar proprietor. Rich Sterkel at the St. Louis Wine Market also does a great job. When I need a break from the ofce and just want someone to chat with, Jerry Meyers at Ladue Market is a treasure. His memory, knowledge and cellar are hard to beat.” A multitude of extravagant wine dinners and events have left Lazar craving simple cuisine. “Pastaria, any of the great Vietnamese spots in town, a good fsh taco or anything from Dressels usually hits the spot,” he says. “And, of course, I usually bring my own wine.” sl

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BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION’S ILLUMINATION GALA

The Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation’s 13th annual Illumination Gala was held on Saturday, April 20th, 2013, at Te Ritz-Carlton. Te event was sold out, with proceeds going towards supporting innovative cancer research by the Cancer Frontier Fund. Te evening took of with a cocktail reception and dinner, followed by a luxury auction and Fund-A-Cure. Steve Martin and Te Steep Canyon Rangers’ special performances were focal points of the 2013 gala.

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On Saturday, April 27, 2013, the 47th Dinner with the Stars at the Peabody Opera House marked an end to Variety Week. Te gala, hosted by St. Louis native and national sportscaster Joe Buck, was highlighted by a lively performance from world-renowned musician Carlos Santana that got the audience dancing. One hundred percent of the $2,236,800 raised will go toward children in St. Louis suffering physical and mental disabilities. Jim Weddle and Noemi Neidorff were recognized as Varietyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Man and Woman of the Year, with Variety CEO Jan Albus commending their dedication to not only Variety, but also to business and the arts communities in St. Louis.

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Te Salvation Army Midland Division’s Behind the Red Shield Gala took place on May 10th, 2013, in the St. Louis Ballpark Hilton Hotel, including presentations, a reception, dinner and an Photography by auction. Te afair aimed to recognize the impressive and extensive work of the Salvation Army, Blacktie Missouri generating funds for the Salvation Army Midland Division that will circle back into the St. Louis community by aiding in areas including housing, Veteran’s services, day care, and emergency services. For the frst time, the event also featured the Red Shield Awards, presented to Ron and Midge Krueger and corporate partner Ameren.

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On Saturday, May 11, 2013, Opera Theatre of St. Louis commenced its 38th festival season with its largest event of the year. Te elegant Parisian-based theme entitled “Springtime on the Seine” thoughtfully complemented the Opera’s setting for its new production of Puccini’s Il tabarro. President and CEO of Wells Fargo, Danny Ludeman, and his wife, chaired the event, which was highlighted by a special appearance from internationally celebrated opera singer Denyse Graves. Te event benefts OTSL’s programs for up-and-coming artists as well as education and community initiatives.

Pam and Jim Krekeler

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Carol and Tom Voss

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Dolph and Barbara Bridgewater

Alison and John Ferring

Mary Ann and Andy Srenco

Mark Stacye, Alan Kohn, Steve Trampe

Miran Halen, Micheal and Noemi Neidorf

Marilyn and Sam Fox, Kimmy and Steve Brauer

Danny and Susan Ludeman, Donna Wilkinson, Timothy O’Leary

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THOMPSON FOUNDATION FOR AUTISM’S 2013 “IT’S IN THE CARDS” GALA

The Thompson Foundation’s 7th Annual Dinner and Auction event took place on May 16th, 2013, at the Four Seasons Hotel. Tis is the largest event of the year for the Tompson Foundation, which raises funds with the aim of increasing awareness, advocacy and action in order to assist those afected. Te “Cards” themed gala was co-chaired by honorary chairperson Mike Matheny (Cardinals Field Manager), and provided a chance for attendees to meet a number of Cardinals players and garner autographs. By the end of the evening, generous donors reached the goal of raising $400,000+ that master of ceremonies and auctioneer of the event, KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman, proclaimed at the start of the event.

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Matt Carpenter, Joe Kelly, Pete Kozma

Dennis and Stephanie Weisenborn

Whitney Enders, Cortney Vaughn

Michael Moehn, Lisa Nielsen, Debra Hollingsworth, Mark Stacye

Shelby Miller, Amy James

Seth Maness, Coleman Cox

Carol Harp, Lisa and Brandon Harp, Bill and Nancy Tompson

William Hakes, Mike Matheny

Lauren and Lance Lynn

Maria and Allen Craig

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GALLERY SIX-EIGHTEEN PRESENTS “HEAR NO EVIL, SPEAK NO EVIL, SEE NO EVIL”

On Friday, May 17, 2013, Gallery 618 unveiled a unique exhibit by British photographer Kate Garner, comprising of twenty original canvases dusted with crushed diamonds that spotlighted international supermodel Kate Moss. At the exhibition, guests sipped on cocktails courtesy of Purus organic wheat vodka while enjoying an impressive live performance by the 442’s, a collaboration of four musicians hailing from both the Saint Louis Symphony and the Erin Bode Group. The event also featured an educational online video conference with Kate Garner herself.

Gallery 618’s Alexander Jones, and Sophisticated Living’s Cortney Vaughn

Brian Smith, Bill Zander

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Ken Stuckenschneider, Mark Howald

442’s, a collaboration of members of the St. Louis Symphony and Erin Bode Group

Jay Perez, Bill Donius

Jennifer Drury, Cortney Vaughn, Lindsie Rollinson, Nikki Spoto

Kate Moss, “Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, See No Evil”

Angela LaRocca and Alexander Jones

Shawn Well, Bill Zander, Lucie and David Dempsey

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