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Savor Fare A Croatian culinary adventure Written by Bridget Williams
Aerial view of Hotel Monte Mulini on Lone Bay.
Glancing down at my feet, which were frmly planted on a foor shod in an expanse of golden glitter under epoxy in the ßber modern spa at Hotel Monte Mulini, I pondered the fact that less than 30 minutes hence, these same soles trod ancient cobblestones slick and glistening from a popup rain shower. This dichotomy, which the Europeans muster and master so well, is one of many charms to be discovered in the seaport of Rovinj, Croatia. Less than a three-hour car ride from the international airport in Venice, Rovinj, part of the Istrian Peninsula, is situated on a hilly promontory punctuated by the Church of St. Euphemia’s 180foot bell tower at its apex. Originally an island before the channel separating it from the mainland was flled in 1763, there are a total of 22 islets that comprise the Rovinj Archipelago. Controlled by the Romans, the Byzantine and Frankish Empires, the Republic of Venice, the Austrian Empire and Italy, among others, over the course of recorded settlement, Croatia gained independence in 1991 but still exhibits palpable Italian cultural characteristics. As viewed across the harbor, particularly at sunset with a plethora of batanas (traditional flat bottom
wooden fshing vessels) bobbing about in the water, the dense cluster of ancient buildings, some dating to medieval times, that populate the small peninsula and are interspersed with steep, twisting and narrow alleyways, as well as a waterfront promenade bustling with bars and restaurants, congeal to create quite a picturesque scene. Headquartered in Rovinj, Maistra Hotels and Resorts, operator of 17 hotels and resorts throughout Croatia, took it upon themselves to raise the profile of Rovinj as a top-drawer destination by opening the frst and only fve-star properties in the city: Hotel Monte Mulini and Hotel Lone. "Te leadership at Maistra wants to make Rovinj the next CĂ´te d'Azur," remarked Tihana Milas, marketing director for Maistra. Located next to one another on Lone Bay and at the edge of the verdant, expansive and centuries-old Zlatni rt forest park and just one mile from the center of the Old Town in Rovinj, each property offers a completely unique experience for the luxuryminded traveler. Hotel Monte Mulini debuted frst in 1999 and still remains the top hotel in Istria, followed by Hotel Lone in 2011. slmag.net
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Restaurant Mediterraneo at Hotel Monte Mulini. Te spa at Hotel Monte Mulini.
Ofering a more boutique experience than its sister property, Hotel Monte Mulini’s roofine mimics a giant wave ready to crash into the blue-green waters of the Adriatic Sea. Ample use of glass in public spaces and the 113-guest rooms, all of which have sea-view balconies, make the most of the enviable environs. Arriving at lunchtime following an overnight flight to Venice, I resisted the urge to take a brief catnap and instead ventured to the Restaurant Mediterraneo to dine alfresco on the covered terrace overlooking the expansive pool area and the bay. Te simple, but delectable cuttlefsh salad would have been the star of my meal if it weren’t for my frst taste of immensely flavorful Croatian olive oil, which I heartily sopped up with slices of warm, crusty bread. With the forest beckoning and reinvigorated by lunch, I set of to explore the parklands, stopping frst to inhale the heady fragrance of lavender and rosemary planted en masse on the hotel grounds. Of-limits to motor vehicles, but well-used by the locals, ample pathways traverse the rocky shoreline and branch of into the depths of the fairy tale-like forest, defned by 10 species of cypress, which lends a distinct Mediterranean 34 slmag.net
Cuttlefsh salad at Restaurant Mediterraneo. Photo by Bridget Williams. Pool terrace at Hotel Monte Mulini.
mien. During summer there are a trio of seaside restaurants near designated swimming beaches. Complimentary bicycles are available from the hotel for exploring the park or the city. Monte Mulini’s intimate Wine Vault restaurant boasts a triumvirate of accolades: Croatia’s top ranked restaurant, the country’s best chef in Tomislav “Tom” Gretić, who was the frst chef in the country to implement the chef ’s table concept, and leading sommelier Emil Perdec. An experience best described as Disney World for gastronomes, the approximately $200 per person charge for the privilege of dining at the chef's table provides access to an unlimited number of fine dining courses specializing in French delicacies with local infuence and complemented by the largest wine list in Croatia – over 600 superior Croatian and international wines. Glasses of Istrian Mavasia wine are served in specialty glasses created by Riedel. The affable Chef Tom noted that guests “eat as long as they feel like eating,” and while the average table savors 15-18 courses, a mind-blowing 30 courses currently holds the record. A three-story wellness center is connected to and partially shared with guests of Hotel Lone. Approximately 2,000 of the 25,833 square feet is reserved exclusively for guests of Hotel
Exterior of Hotel Lone. Photo by Bridget Williams
Chef Tomislav "Tom" Gretić at the Wine Vault Restaurant. Photo by Bridget Williams.
Monte Mulini. To categorize the space simply as a spa would be a gross understatement: it’s more of a temple to health, wellness and self-indulgent pampering. The hyper-modern, dreamlike atmosphere that alternates between tall-ceilinged relaxation zones flooded with natural light to cocoon-like rooms with foating pools is enough to transport you to an alternate state of mind. Treatments for face and body incorporate ecological oils from Croatia, and fully customizable treatment rooms allow you to select the lighting, color, music and temperature. Larger in scale and strikingly modern, the predominantly black and white interior of Hotel Lone is reminiscent of the spiraling walkways found in New York City's Guggenheim Museum. Te frst Design Hotel in Croatia, the property was made a member of the lifestyle brand a full two years before it was even built; as one would expect, the aesthetics are a visual treat for aficionados of contemporary design. The 236-guest rooms and 12 suites boast sea or forest views and dramatic black walls with dark aubergine drapery. Each public space features unique attributes, from the leather drapery in the jazz nightclub to meeting rooms with
Falafel presentation at Restaurant On in Hotel Lone. Photo by Bridget Williams.
Public spaces in Hotel Lone.
mirrored ceiling tiles. Even the smallest detail is executed with an eye for design, such as the frame-worthy artwork on the oversized menus in Restaurant L, known for its “Design Food Menu,” which links food and design and is one of three restaurants on property. A design shop on the ground floor specializes in covetable cutting-edge fashion and home accessories by local designers, along with a selection of locally produced wine and olive oils. During the summer months, guests can luxuriate at the new expansive outdoor pool area or Mulini Beach, a beach club launched in 2014 and reserved for guests of Hotel Lone and Hotel Monte Mulini. “Ofering a beach experience in Rovinj is something we’ve wanted to do for a long time and are excited about the opportunity for travelers to enjoy the destination in a new way,” said Tomislav Popović, Maistra’s CEO. As tempting as it may be to stay put and solely enjoy either hotel’s extensive amenities, there are scores of activities within walking distance or a short car ride away. During our visit, we tended to let our stomachs set the agenda, seeking out the best local food and wine. slmag.net
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Teddy Chiavalon.
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Lunch at Kantinon. Meneghetti Vineyard.
Olive oil at Chiavalon.
View of Rovinj from the Tower of St. Euphemia. All photo this page by Bridget Williams
In Rovinj, the locals joke that the Rio Bar, the oldest in the city, is the place to go if you want to learn to swear in Croatian or Italian. Te top restaurant in town – Kantinon Tavern - is located in a 200-year-old building. Serving Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, the menu pays homage to the bounty of local fsherman and is 100 percent locally sourced. We feasted on marinated sardines, cured meat, fresh tuna and Kumparička goat cheese, made by a local attorney-turned-cheesemonger, and washed it all down with Misal sparkling wine (made less than 15 miles away) and San Servolo beer, brewed in nearby Buje. Prosciutto (or prsut) is a long-standing tradition in the coastal areas of the country. While preparation methods differ slightly from their Italian neighbors across the Adriatic, the end result is every bit as delicious after being aged for eight months in the salty sea air. Many restaurants serve prsut as an appetizer, or you can buy some freshly sliced at the daily market in the old town as the basis for a traditional breakfast (two slices of prsut, bread and a glass of wine) to savor on the waterfront promenade or on the hilltop terrace at the base of the stairs to St. Euphemia. Older city inhabitants in particular still mix wine with their water as a carryover from a time when wine, particularly in summer, 36 slmag.net
was the preferred alternative to bacterialaden cistern water. After breakfast, embark on a harrowing climb up the steep and narrow wooden staircase of the church’s bell tower for a breathtaking panorama of the peninsula. Approximately seven percent of the world's best olive oil hails from coastal Istria, because, as one purveyor remarked, "olive trees love to see the sea." Among the best is Chiavalon (chiavalon.hr), a small family-run operation founded in 1997 when, following the death of his father, Sandy Chiavalon, then a 14-year-old with a passion for olive trees, planted 100 specimens alongside 50 or so existing trees estimated to be hundreds of years old. Two decades later, the family farm encompasses 7000 trees and employs organic farming methods to produce oil highly coveted by connoisseurs and ranked among the world's top 15. A tasting with Sandy’s brother Teddy in Chiavalon’s rustic chic tasting room is a truly special experience, learning to roll the liquid gold around the tongue and allowing it to linger in the back of the throat to feel the spicy bitterness that defnes an Ex Albis-grade olive oil. Be forewarned: you'll leave never wanting to settle for run-of-the-mill olive oil again! "I want our visitors to leave as olive oil sommeliers," said Teddy.
Rovinj at dusk. Photo by Bridget Williams.
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Trufe dogs at work. Freshly dug truffe in Livade.
Other areas of note include the small town of Kringa (population 315) whose claim to fame is Jure Grando, purported to be the frst real person described as a vampire in historical records, and the medieval town of Vrsar, one of Giacomo Casanova’s preferred haunts and home to a summer sculpting school. A little further of the beaten path is Meneghetti winery, restaurant and Relais & Chateaux wine hotel (meneghetti.info). The setting is breathtakingly gorgeous with outstanding cuisine and top-tier wines and olive oils to boot. Trufes are paramount in Istrian cuisine, and trufe season, which runs from the end of October through early December, brings out scores of professional and amateur hunters, who are lured by the $1,300-per-pound bounty. Te undisputed king of the hunt is Giancarlo Zigante, who found a two-pound trufe that entered the Guinness book of records as the biggest example ever found. Zigante’s eponymous restaurant (restaurantzigante.com), set at the edge of Motovun forest in the Livade area, one of the most important sites for harvesting the white trufe, was the frst Croatian restaurant to specialize in an Istrian trufe-based menu. As
Local seafood at dinner in Rovinj. Graftti in Zlatni rt forest park. All photo this page by Bridget Williams
someone absolutely enamored with the pungent fungus, savoring delicate slices of trufe in every course (including dessert) made for a truly memorable meal. Te on-site gourmet shop ofers some 50 trufe-related products, and I stocked up on everything from trufes packed in oil to trufe-infused sausage. The worst part of my trip? Defying the laws of spatial planning in order to fit several bottles of wine, olive oil and truffle-infused products into my suitcase, only to have US Customs in Philadelphia seize my coveted trufe sausage, despite my desperate pleas and an offer of an impromptu picnic so it wouldn’t go to waste. In spite of this unfortunate incident, I managed to extend my trip in sprit when I kicked of summer grilling season a few weeks ago with a juicy steak simply and perfectly seasoned with salt and Croatian olive oil. Open April through October, rates at Hotel Monte Mulini begin at $280 per night including breakfast and VAT. For more information visit montemulinihotel.com. Open year-round, rates at Hotel Lone begin at $120 per night including breakfast and VAT. For more information visit lonehotel.com. sl slmag.net
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Bibliotaph Mark Hutker, founder and principal of Hutker Architects knows a thing or two about coastal living: he has designed more than 300 houses along the New England shore. For this book he selected 13 exceptional examples that pay homage to the landscape, honor traditional architectural styles and are inventive in their approach to sit lightly on the blufs and dunes of Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod. Mark A. Hutker and Marc Kristal - A Sense of Place: Houses on Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod - Hardcover, 224 pages, Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com). 2015 marks the 40th year of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House, which has come to be regarded as the benchmark for both timeless and trendsetting topdrawer interior design. Te third book by Stephen Stolman, a former president of ScalamandrĂŠ, the vaunted textiles house, is a must for interior design enthusiasts. Stephen Stolman - 40 Years of Fabulous: Kips Bay Decorator Show House - 280 pages, Hardcover, Gibbs Smith (gibbs-smith.com). Celebrated interior designer Penny Drue Baird is noted for her ability to craft interiors that seamlessly meld elements of past and present. Her francophile-inspired spaces are infused with an American sense of casual comfort to create rooms suitable for formal entertaining and rambunctious family life. Tis book highlights some of her most notable projects, from a Manhattan apartment to a whimsical Bucks County barn. Penny Drue Baird Dreamhouse - Hardcover, 200 pages, Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com). Japanese architects are noted for their ability to deftly tackle nearly any design dilemma, from tiny plots in urban settings to earthquake threats. Tis book highlights 50 recently constructed Japanese residences, including projects by a trio of Pritzker Prize winners, with engaging descriptions, color photography and foor plans. Philip Jodidio - Te Japanese House Reinvented Hardcover, 304 pages, Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books With homes as varied as the cities themselves, this book uses exceptional, inspiring photography to highlight stunning urban homes around the globe. Andreas von Einsiedel & Reto Guntil (photographers) – Living in Style: City – Hardcover, 208 pages, teNeues Publishing Group (teneues.com).
What city dweller – particularly at the height of summer – hasn't dreamt about escaping to the fresh air and quiet of the countryside? Tis book ofers the next best thing: country homes from around the globe boasting interiors inspired by their pristine rural environments. Andreas von Einsiedel (photographer) - Living in Style: Country - Hardcover, 208 pages, Teneues (teneues.com).
Trough purposeful prose and inspiring and lush photography, this book is a narrative of both the collective and individual histories of the people and relationships that make the iconic homes constructed through the joint eforts of JLF & Associates, Inc. and Big-D Signature possible. "Te art is not just the fnished product, but the road map to getting there as well," states Logan Leachman, a Principal at JLF. William Hjortsberg - Te Work of Art: A JLF & Associates and Big-D Signature Collaboration - Hardcover, 256 pages, ORO Editions (theworkofart.is).
Chicago-based architect Howard Van Doren Shaw designed stately homes for leading industrialists in several midwestern states from 1894 to 1926. Although during his lifetime he was highly regarded, his name was largely forgotten after his death. Tis in-depth reexamination of his work pays the architect his due diligence using previously unpublished images from the Shaw Archive in the Burnham and Ryerson Library at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Chicago History Museum, construction drawings, and a catalogue of Shaw’s residential work. Stuart Cohen - Inventing the New American House - Howard Van Doren Shaw, Architect - Hardcover, 256 pages, Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com).
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Bodegas Torres de Anguix in Burgos. Photo by Fernando Fernández.
Located on the eastern edge of northwestern Spain, the Ribero del Duero is named for the Duero River. Situated within the region of Castilla y León or “land of castles,” so named because of the fortifcations that dot the landscape and were built to hold of the Moors in the Middle Ages, the Ribero del Duero is one of Spain’s fnest wine regions and is often mentioned in the same breath as the other notable wine regions of Rioja and Priorat. Tempranillo is the most important quality wine grape in Spain; it makes up the majority of the Ribero del Duero blend and also makes great wine in other regions such as Rioja. As in other countries, the same grape is known by diferent names in diferent regions, and in Ribero del Duero, the Tempranillo grape is called Tinta del País. Up to 25 percent of other grapes such as Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon may be added and up to fve percent of Garnacha and Albillo Mayor. While Ribero del Duero makes mostly red wine, they also produce rosé, or rosado as the Spaniards call it. Unlike American wines labeled reserve or grand reserve, Spanish law defines the terms Cosecha, Crianza, Reserva and
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Grand Reserva. Cosecha, also known as Vin Joven, is aged the least, with no or less than a year of oak ageing. Crianza must be aged two years: one in an oak barrel and one in the bottle. Reserva must be aged three years with a minimum of one year in oak and two years in the bottle. Gran Reserva, which is dedicated to the winery’s very best wine, must have the character to stand fve years of ageing with two years in oak and three years in the bottle. Tis ageing takes place in oak cask, either in American oak, which the Spaniards love for its favor of vanilla, coconut and dill, or the less assertive French barrels, and even a combination of the two. To drink mature wine from most wine regions, you must age the wine yourself, but the long ageing of Ribero del Duero Reserva and Ribero del Duero Gran Reserva allows the afcionado to purchase mature ready-to-drink Ribero del Duero. For a very interesting tasting, acquire a bottle of each of the ageing levels, preferably from the same producer, and taste side-by-side a Cosecha, Crianza, Reserva and a Gran Reserva. Tis is a brilliant way to see the infuence of oak barrel and bottle ageing of four wines from the same region, same grapes and, in the case of the
Sunfowers in the vineyards at Soria. Photo by Fernando Fernández.
Photo by Fernando Fernández.
Reserve and Gran Reserve, you can even get the same vintage. Te oak ageing adds complexity of favors of baking spices, such as vanilla, toast, cinnamon and nutmeg, as well as cocoa, cofee, coconut and dill, among others. Oak barrel ageing can also change the texture making a wine suppler. Vega Sicilia, Dominio de Pingus or Tinto Pesquera are three of the standard bearers in Ribera del Duero and command high prices. While quality Ribera del Duero is never inexpensive, the below winery ofers a relative value and reasonable availability. Viñedos y Bodegas Gormaz The winery was founded in 1972 and was one of the original wineries when the Ribera del Duero region was officially established in 1982. It is the only winery located in the province of Soria. Linajes, or lineage in English, is the name of the fagship wine of the Viñedos y Bodegas Gormaz. It is a tribute to the 12 Knights of Soria as represented by 12 shields in circular emblems on the label, surrounded by the equestrian fgure of Alfonso VIII, in similar fashion to the Knights of the Round Table.
Barrels in the Bodegas at Villacreces in Valladolid. Photo by Fernando Fernández.
Autumn colors in the Ribera del Duero. Photo by José I. Berdón.
Ribero del Duero Crianza 12 Linajes 2009 Dark red/purple with flavors of strawberry, red and black cherry, vanilla and roasted cofee beans in a medium-bodied wine that can beneft from some breathing to help smooth out its tannins. Made from the Tempranillo grape, it is aged in French and American barrels for 14 months before being aged in the bottle for 12 months. Try with roasted herb-encrusted pork loin. Ribero del Duero Reserva 12 Linajes 2007 Dark red/purple with the flavors of blackberry, strawberry, chocolate and oak-induced baking spices. Excellent Spanish wine with a few years bottle age, exhibiting violets and lavender in a full, silky body with a touch of earth. Made from the Tempranillo grape and aged 24 months in French oak barrels before it is aged for a further 24 months in the bottle. Try with grilled rack of lamb or a grilled bone-in ribeye. sl A Certifed Wine Educator, Harper is one of 140 professionals in North America and 220 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Curating a Lifestyle: An Interview with Collector Ron Pizzuti Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers
Collector Ron Pizzuti. Image courtesy Pizzuti Collection and Scott Cunningham Photography.
Ron Pizzuti is not easily intimidated. A successful real estate developer, Pizzuti possesses the perfect combination of tenacity and charm, with a straightforward nature that quickly fosters a sense of familiarity; traits that have undoubtedly contributed to the tremendous growth and reach of the company he founded nearly 40 years ago. However, the notoriously tough real estate industry, Pizzuti learned long ago, has nothing on the art world. From his earliest days in development, Pizzuti traveled - a lot. “I got tired of going to bars and cathedrals,” Ron says with a smile. “So, I wandered into a museum while on a trip to Europe.” He loved that frst experience so much, Pizzuti started exploring museums and galleries in every city he visited. “Walking into an art gallery was like nothing I had ever experienced,” he continues. “Gallery owners and their staf would take one look at me, and go back to whatever they were reading. I couldn’t get the time of day. It was incredibly intimidating.” Not too many galleries would make the same mistake today. Recognized as one of the most infuential contemporary art collectors of the 21st Century, Pizzuti is on a first-name basis with the biggest names in the industry. With more than 2,000 works in his collection, Pizzuti has logged countless hours pursuing his passion. Pizzuti attributes his keen eye and depth of knowledge to one thing: research. “I don’t play golf,” he explains. “I go to art fairs, museums and shops.” Pizzuti’s current (and longest-running) passion is 21st Century art specifcally. “We don’t do 20th Century,” he laughs. Researching emerging artists, Pizzuti carefully studies each one before adding works to the collection. What does he consider important? Teir education, background and infuence. Pizzuti takes every opportunity to get to know artists personally, but he adds, “frst and foremost, an artist must be able to draw.”
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When describing why he buys a work of art, Pizzuti uses descriptors that cross any genre of collecting: movement, balance, proportion, color. “I just buy what makes me smile,” he says with a grin. “People often ask, how should I invest in art? And, I always answer - you shouldn’t. Tis isn’t an investment in the fnancial sense. If that’s your motivation, you shouldn’t be buying.” Pizzuti took his interest in art to another level when he decided several years ago to create a nonproft organization aimed at fostering cultural understanding and educational exchange through an exposure to art. The Pizzuti Collection launched in September of 2013 in a historic office building in the Short North Arts District of Columbus, Ohio. Te PC (as it is known to insiders) presents temporary exhibitions of contemporary art from the collection of Ron and his wife, Ann. Tis ambitious project has added to Pizzuti’s track record of success. Adam Weinberg, Director of Te Whitney Museum of American Art, said of the PC, “This singular collection, comprised of renowned masters and emerging talent, is a great gift to the local community and an exciting addition to the national and international art landscape.” His advice to anyone interested in starting a collection? Immerse yourself in the collecting genre that most interests you. See as many examples as you can - in person. Go to galleries, auctions, and shows. Don’t buy at frst - just absorb and experience. Read, then read some more. “Te ads are important as the stories,” Pizzuti says. “I take every art magazine I can fnd, and I read them cover to cover.” The intimidation Ron once felt when beginning this collecting journey is no longer a factor for even the youngest of the now multi-generational Pizzuti clan. Recently one of the Pizzuti grandchildren asked for a spot among the renowned artists on display in the Pizzuti Collection. “Papa, if I made you a picture, would you hang it in the museum?” inquired the 8-year old artist. Te response? “Only if you sign it.” One of the only permanent installations in the PC gallery, young Nathan’s drawing is mounted just outside his Papa’s ofce. As we wrapped up our interview, Ron leaned toward me and, in a moment of magnanimity, almost whispered “you know, we really started our buying at Garth’s when we were young. Ann and I would sit for hours, buying Asian porcelains - and we still have them today. It was entertainment!” Entertainment is visiting with a true collector, whose spirit and enthusiasm is nothing short of infectious. Plan a visit to the Pizzuti Collection: visit pizzuticollection.org or call (614) 280-4004 for a schedule of upcoming exhibits. sl Amelia & Jef Jefers are co-owners of two fne art, antique and bespoke collectibles companies: Garth's of Delaware, Ohio and Selkirk of St. Louis, Missouri.
Derrick Adams, Fun Fabulous Friends, Mixed media collage on paper and mounted on archival museum board, 50 1/16 x 73 inches. Image courtesy of the Pizzuti Collection and Alan Geho.
A view of the NOW-ISM exhibition at the Pizzuti Collection including Untitled by Jacob Hashimoto and Lost in Tought by Tony Cragg. Image courtesy Pizzuti Collection and Alan Geho.
Tomory Dodge, Homestead Ghost, 2014, Oil on Canvas, 84 x 96 inches. Image courtesy of the Artist and CRG Gallery New York.
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Check out the One & Only Ocean Club before checking in Written by Abigail Hamilton Photography by Bridget Williams
Don’t be surprised if you experience a feeling of déjà vu as you pull up to the entrance of the One & Only Ocean Club on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The picturesque setting has caught the eye of more than one Hollywood director: in the 2006 flm Casino Royale, Daniel Craig as James Bond was shown doing what he does best at various locales on property, and more recently Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann and Kate Upton sought solace and plotted revenge in the idyllic environs in their respective roles as women scorned in Te Other Woman (2014). Tough just a short walk down the beach from the sprawling Atlantis Resort, the property maintains an enviable level of privacy, the seeds of which were sown in 1939 when Swedish Industrialist Dr. Axel Wenner-Gren purchased a large tract in order to build what he dubbed Shangri-La: an estate-sized vacation home and lavish garden modeled after those at the Château de Versailles. Wenner-Gren sold his Hog Island holdings to Huntington Hartford II (grandson of George Huntington Hartford, founder 46 slmag.net
of the Great Atlantic and Pacifc Tea Company) for $9.5 million in 1961. Hartford successfully petitioned the local government to change the island’s name ofcially to Paradise Island in May 1962 and commenced building the Ocean Club, comprised of a 52-room hotel, four two-bedroom cottages and an 18-hole golf course designed by Dick Wilson. Hartford also expanded the property’s now famous terraced gardens, importing Carrera marble, bronze statues and a 14th-century Augustinian cloister from Europe, with reconstruction of the latter encompassing an entire year. While attracting jet-setting glitterati, many of whom Hartford often allowed to stay for free, Hartford’s less-thanstellar business acumen drained his inheritance and the property changed hands again before being acquired by its current owner – Kerzner International – who invested a total of $100 million by 2000 to restore the resort to its original elegance, add a trio of private villas, and bring the property under the umbrella of the One & Only Club luxury lifestyle brand.
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Private butler service is provided for each of the 105 luxury guest rooms, suites and villas, which are decorated in a contemporary take on the classic British colonial motif: think dark wood, clean-lined furniture, modern art, plantation shutters and marble mosaic baths. Te two-winged section of guest rooms overlooks a sprightly green elevated lawn, separated from the sea by a manicured Azalea hedge. A plethora of two-person hammocks are strung between towering palm trees, whose wind-blown foliage provides a continuous soothing soundtrack. The array of available activities is impressive for a property of this size. Yoga is offered every morning on a dedicated deck overlooking the ocean. The well-equipped ftness center boasts an alfresco free weight area. Tere are two pools on the property: one looking out to the terraced gardens for adults and the other, a zero-entry style with a rock water feature, is provided for families, who can also take advantage of a large and lively Kids Only Club with areas tailored to the interests of children of varying ages. While the kids are away the parents can golf, hop on a complimentary bicycle, go for a jog, stroll along the beach or play tennis, where Leo, the agedefying tennis pro, has been volleying for more than 40 years
and has stood across the net from the likes of the Shah of Iran to Bill Gates. Complimentary shuttle service via black SUV is provided to and from Atlantis, and reciprocating charges are a nice convenience should you wish to sample from the array of restaurants or dip your toes in the waterpark, though a few hours in the bustling megapolis will have you clamoring to return to the peace and quiet at the Ocean Club! There are four restaurants on site: Dune, a French-Asian concept infused with Bahamian tradition by internationally renowned restaurateur Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten; the romantic environs of the Courtyard Terrace, which offers a contemporary interpretation of Mediterranean cuisine; the casual Pool Terrace Cafe; and the elegant Library Lounge, located just of the main lobby and a great place to enjoy complimentary morning cofee, afternoon tea service or evening libations while admiring the paintings of local artist Jane Watrous. An easily accessible sojourn, it’s a snap to settle into island time at the One & Only Ocean Club, where your biggest concern might be getting back to your room in time for your butler’s early evening delivery of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries! For more information visit oneandonlyoceanclub.com. sl
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A Monumental Composition for Piano Te Whitney Museum of American Art’s New Home Written by Victoria Chase Widely hailed as one of the most significant cultural projects in New York City in the past decade, the Whitney Museum of American Art’s new building in the Meatpacking District on Gansevoort Street between the elevated High Line Park and the Hudson River opened to great fanfare on May 1. Founded in 1930, the Whitney houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-frst centuries. Doubling the Whitney’s exhibition space, the landmark 220,000-square-foot, nine-story building was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano. In addition to expanding its special exhibitions, including the Whitney Biennial, the building ofers amplifed potential for artists and their audiences via dedicated space for education programs; a multi-use, 170-seat family theatre; a study center for works on paper; a multi-use gallery for flm, video and performance; a conservation center; and a library. 50 slmag.net
Speaking about the Museum’s striking asymmetry, Renzo Piano commented, “The design of this building emerged from many years of conversations with the Whitney, which took us back to the Museum’s origins. We spoke about the roots of the Whitney in downtown New York, and about this opportunity to enjoy the open space by the Hudson River. Museum experience is about art, and it is also about being connected to this downtown community and to this absolutely extraordinary physical setting.” Piano collaborated with Dutch horticulturalist Piet Oudolf, who was part of the team responsible for the High Line, on the overall landscape design, including an 8,500-square-foot public plaza sheltered by a cantilevered entrance along Gansevoort Street, whose greenscape complements the untamed elegance of the High Line.
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View from Gansevoort Street. Photograph by Karin Jobst.
Photograph by Nic Lehoux.
Photograph by Nic Lehoux.
Te interior of the Museum’s four elevators comprise an artwork, Six in Four, created from plastic, laminate, glass and etched stainless steel by Richard Artschwager (1923-2013). The immersive installation is the last major work the artist created before his death. The first floor boasts the largest column-free museum exhibition space in New York, the Untitled restaurant, and the John R. Eckel, Jr. Foundation Gallery, which will be accessible to the public free-of-charge. Galleries on the sixth and seventh foors are dedicated to the permanent collection. An eighthfloor Studio Café complements a special exhibition gallery, while 13,000 square-feet of gallery space is available on the building’s cascading terraces. Open for lunch and dinner, both restaurants will be operated by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group under the direction of Executive Chef
Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern and Chef de Cuisine Suzanne Cupps. “Our expansive new permanent collection galleries will be a game changer for the Whitney. Tey will aford a level of space unprecedented in our history to display iconic works and present provocative new narratives of art in the United States,” said Donna De Salvo, Chief Curator and Deputy Director for Programs. Te Whitney’s inaugural exhibition in its new home, America Is Hard to See, aims to reexamine the history of American art from 1900 to today with more than 600 works across all mediums by 400 artists. Drawn entirely from the Whitney’s holdings, the exhibition of pieces both familiar and foreign represents the most extensive display to date of the Whitney’s collection and flls the Museum. Te majority of the exhibition will be on view through September 27, 2015 (whitney.org). sl slmag.net
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Rag Time Put the notion of a Sunday drive on steroids behind the wheel of one of these luxury convertibles. Written by Bridget Williams
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Summer for me has always been synonymous with convertibles. How could I forget jumping in the backseat of my father’s 1965 Mustang after it had been parked with its top down in the hot sun and crying out as the fesh on the back of my legs seemed to melt on contact with the black leather seats, or the intoxicating feeling of freedom aforded by lowering the ragtop on my 1979 MG on the morning I obtained my driver’s license and setting of on a day-long solo drive to nowhere just because I could? Granted, the luxury convertibles highlighted in the following paragraphs offer plenty more bells and whistles and a much better driving experience than the aforementioned rides, but at its core, the thrill of the wind-in-your-hair experience remains the same. MASERATI GRAN CABRIO | Maserati’s new Gran Cabrio was designed to optimize aerodynamic lift and flow. As the
sportiest ofering in the GranTurismo lineup, the GranCabrio MC boasts a new 4.7-liter V8 engine, with the automatic sixspeed ZF transmission with five operating modes delivering 460-horsepower and acceleration from zero-to-60 mph in a closed soft-top configuration in 4.9 seconds. Handsome 20-inch MC Design rims feature Maserati’s traditional trident worked into the double-spokes. Inside, newly designed seats, including a completely carbon-fber version as an option, ofer improved aesthetics and functionality with an increased profile to enhance their wraparound structure and lateral containment. Reworked seats for rear passengers now boast increased legroom. A flattened rim at the top and bottom of the steering wheel allows for greater maneuverability; Trofeo-design steering wheel paddles are standard. Starting MSRP for the Maserati Gran Cabrio is $145,740.
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT Roadster
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ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER | Racing is in Aston Martin’s DNA, and the Vantage is at the forefront of the brand’s motorsport activity. Recent improvements to the entire Vantage range include an optional new seven-speed Sportshift II – designed and manufactured specifcally for Aston Martin – that provides faster and more precise shifts, optimizes acceleration and delivers a sporting driving experience. Quicker steering, bigger brakes and wider tires also contribute to increased responsiveness. A sports exhaust system delivers an apropos soundtrack for the hand-assembled 4.7-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine that produces 420-horsepower. To keep Sunday drives from inadvertently going into Monday, a fully integrated satellite navigation system developed in conjunction with Garmin is part of the standard equipment, along with Bluetooth and cruise control. A full grain leather interior with piano black facia trim and graphite center console fnish, electrically operated sport seats, a 160-watt sound system with integrated iPod interface and USB connection are other interior accoutrements of note. Starting MSRP for the V8 Vantage Roadster is $99,225. 54 slmag.net
AUDI R8 SPYDER | It takes just 17 seconds for the R8 Spyder to go topless, and the soft top’s lightweight design helps to keep the car’s center of gravity low. Available with either a 340-horsepower V8 engine capable of going zero-to-60 mph in 4.4 seconds with the S-tronic dual-clutch transmission, or a V10 engine with 525-horsepower that shaves nearly a full second of of the zero-to-60 mph sprint, both options have the performance and safety enhancing support of Audi Quattro allwheel drive and carbon fber-reinforced ceramic brakes. Black silk matte decorative inlays and leather/Alacantara 12-way power front sports seats defne the handsomely appointed interior. Even with the top down, the seven speakers that comprise the Audi concert radio deliver solid sound performance. Starting MSRP for the Audi R8 Spyder is $129,400. BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC | The four-seater luxury convertible is laden with posh fnishes, encompassing soft-touch leather hides (available in 17 standard colors and six color split combinations), exotic wood veneers, cool-touch metals and plush
Bentley Continental GT Convertible. Photo by James Lipman.
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pile carpets. Offering more legroom than its predecessor, the cabin is also equipped with a touch-screen infotainment system and a Bentley-designed neck warmer for comfortable roof-down driving in cooler temperatures. For the frst time, 20-inch wheels are standard and available in four styles and a choice of fnishes. The Continental GTC is powered by a 6.0-liter, twinturbocharged W12 with FlexFuel capability and a new QuickShift transmission that cuts shift times by up to 50 percent and enables double downshifts. With a top speed of 195 mph, the convertible accelerates from zero-to-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. Starting MSRP for the Bentley Continental GTC is $210,025. FERRARI 458 SPIDER | Te Ferrari 458 Spider is the frst car to mate a mid-rear engine with a convertible hardtop, providing the two lucky occupants an unfettered opportunity to listen to the unmistakable sounds of the GDI V8 570-horsepower engine. An impressive feat of engineering, the aluminum retractable hard top functions as speedily as the engine and does not compromise aerodynamics or performance. Te pair of sections that comprise
the top rotate and then fold in such a manner that they take up less space than a conventional soft top. As powerful as the engine is, the engineers at Ferrari took certain steps to ensure that engine noise would not overwhelm passengers by locating air intakes in the rear spoiler and installing a specifcally developed silencer. An adjustable electronic wind stop also allows the driver to further control their desired level of engine noise. Maximum speed is 199 mph, with the zero-to-62 mph sprint clocked at 3.4 seconds. The Formula 1 cockpit-style driver layout in the cabin is designed to minimize the driver’s hand movements for complete focus on the road, but remains comfortable enough for more leisurely driving. A bespoke luggage set is available that features a motif inspired by the six air intakes of the engine cover. Starting MSRP for the Ferrari 458 Spider is $263,553. MCLAREN 650S SPIDER | The 650S is the core model in McLaren’s Super Series, designed and developed to give the enthusiast driver the ultimate in luxury and excitement with
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an award-winning 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 engine producing 610-horsepower. The 650S Spider delivers the same level of performance as its coupe sibling with the added appeal of roofdown driving, able to clock zero-to-60 mph in three seconds and a top speed of 204 mph. An electrically retractable hard top can be automatically raised or lowered on the move in less than 17 seconds and at speeds of up to 19 mph so a popup shower won’t dampen the fun. Te Formula 1-style cockpit boasts a tactile, small-diameter steering wheel with rocker shift paddles for the seven-speed dual clutch gearbox and a driver-centric Active Dynamic Panel that positions buttons and switches in intuitive positions to keep eyes frmly planted on the road ahead. Base price for the McLaren 650S Spider is $283,925. PORSCHE BOXSTER SPYDER | Porsche highlighted the 2015 convertible season with the world premiere of the new Boxster Spyder at the recent New York International Auto Show. Te new top model of the Boxster range retains the unique and unmistakable character of the previous Spyder classic roadster, 56 slmag.net
with a top that is still opened and closed by hand and only available with a manual transmission, benefiting both weight savings and driver enjoyment. Te mid-engine Boxster Spyder delivers a traditional sportscar driving experience with driver and passenger Sports Seats Plus, frm sport suspension, brakes taken from the 911 Carrera S, more direct steering and a 3.8-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine with an output of 375-horsepower. As the lightest model of the current Boxster line, it is also the most powerful, needing only 4.3 seconds to sprint from zero-to-60 mph. Elements such as the pair of prominent streamliners that extend down along the sweeping rear lid behind the headrests pay tribute to the 718 Spyder from the 1960s. In keeping with the model’s traditional roadster character, neither a radio nor an air conditioner is included as standard equipment in order to reduce weight. However, both can be ordered as optional equipment at no cost. Additional creature comforts available as an option include the Porsche Communication Management system with navigation. MSRP for the Boxster Spyder is $82,100. sl
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1) From Khouri Guzman Bunce Lininger, the Johansson Cabinet's skin of lacquered aluminum encases a body of walnut burl and sold walnut (to the trade; kgblnyc.com). 2) VELA is the latest addition to Hennepin Made's Parallel Series of modern pendent fxtures crafted of hand-blown glass and spun aluminum. Ofered in seven glass colors, Crystal, Ruby and Sapphire are shown ($270/ each; shop.hennepinmade.com). 3) Ariana napkins in Capri Blue and Newport Red by Company C ($45; companyc.com). 4) Iron Bicyclette napkin ring from Company C ($60; companyc.com). 5) Hancock & Moore Utopia Chair (to the trade; hancockandmoore.com). 6) Lotta Spot dinner and salad plates with Sabre dipped fatware from Waggo Home ($14-$89; waggo.com).
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1) Cheswick chair from Taylor King (to the trade; taylorking.com). 2) Te oversized high-gloss metal tray of the (FATBOY)RED Special Edition Snacklight is equipped with a wireless, rechargeable magnetic lamp with three diferent light settings and a trio of bowls with a non-slip coating. 10% of the proceeds from every (FATBOY)RED purchase go to the Global Fund to fght AIDS. ($129; shop.fatboyusa.com). 3) Frederick Cooper Eden Lamp in White ($735; wildwoodlamps.com). 4) Wildwood Lacquer Swirls Lamp (to the trade; wildwoodlamps.com). 5) Wildwood Edith Lamp in Royal Blue (to the trade; wildwoodlamps.com). 6) Te Yosemite Sofa from Hancock & Moore in fre engine red leather with white embroidery accents and white fringe side detailing (to the trade; handcockandmoore.com). 7) Tree stripe canvas storage bin from Waggo Home ($38; waggo.com).
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1) Intrigue ring by Karen Karch featuring a one-of-a-kind rose cut 5.87 ct ruby with three sharpened claws, each studded with a Colorless Brilliant Diamond sitting just above a halo of colorless brilliant diamonds at the base ($10,000; karenkarch.com). 2) 18kt rose gold, 12-13mm South Sea pearl and 1.07cts pink sapphires ring from Yoko London ($3,500; yokolondon. com). 3) Regal ring from Karen Karch with a matrix turquoise cabochon surrounded by a halo studded with dark red cognac diamonds and rubies that continue to the front of the blackened 18k white gold band detailed with twining vines ($3,850; karenkarch.com). 4) Te micro-pave' infnity symbol of Karen Karch's Black Swan Infniate ring loops around two ice brilliant diamonds (1.28 ct & 1.13 ct) that nest into 18k Rose Gold settings detailed by twining vines (price upon request; karenkarch.com).
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An all-star team comes together to enhance a unique family compound graced with centuries-old structures Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung
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One of two historic spring hosues on the property.
Among the many jewels of this enviable in-town family compound, whose idyllic acreage is distinguished by a pair of centuries-old stone spring houses, is a newly built pool, bathhouse and gatehouse, the latter of which was inspired by those found at the entrance to notable horse farms throughout the Bluegrass. An all-star team comprised of architect Tim Winters, builder Aaron Esposito, interior designer Amy Cimba of Bittners and landscape architect Ben Page of Nashville worked in unison to lend their own talents and unique perspective to the project, in which each structure amiably fulflls its stated purpose of serving as a family gathering place, while sitting lightly on the land and having the architectural staying power of the existing 18th- and 19th-century structures. “Each of the new structures were positioned to aford beautiful moments with the spring houses,” remarked Cimba. “Everything about this unique property is about family and friends,” said Cimba, who pointed out that the parents of both the husband and wife reside in homes whose property lines abut theirs. Cimba added that because the clients put great faith in the team members and that each of the professionals involved in the project had a particular aspect to focus on (and sometimes fght for), the end result was nothing short of spectacular. The pool and bathhouse was the first project the team tackled. Located near the far rear corner of the main house, Cimba explained that the essence of the bathhouse “developed out of the desire to accentuate the existing structures.” She singled out the pair of oval tilt windows perfectly positioned in the center of matching shingled pavilions with a copper pyramid roof that bookend an open-air living room as the starting point for the
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design process. Displaying great balance, the structure and its corresponding raised landscape beds comprise a rectangle that mirrors the shape of the pool. Reclaimed wood beams define the ceiling in the open-air living room; a cantilevered pergola accentuating the underside of the fat roof follows the same lines. Reclaimed wood was also used for the mantle on the stacked stone freplace. Tat detail, as well as the bluestone tiled foor, is consistent with a large covered porch nearby that is attached to the main residence. “With so many structures on property, consistency from one to the next is important,” Cimba pointed out. Operated by a unique pulley system, the opening above the bar can be securely closed off during inclement weather or for safety reasons. In keeping with the refined, yet rustic appeal, Cimba chose a weathered wood chandelier and easy all-weathered slipcovered upholstery. In the changing pavilion, custom-milled shutters for the oval windows provide privacy. Durable slate tops are found on bench seating. Ample linen storage and a concealed washer and dryer eliminates the need to schlep towels to and from the main residence. Appearing as though it is original to the property, Cimba remarked that the gatehouse was conceived as a way to “soften” entry into the estate. The handsome structure repeats several architectural elements that define the poolhouse, such as the shingled exterior, copper roofine, gas lanterns, reclaimed wood and stone accents. “Te gatehouse is the play place, where the kids can have sleepovers or [the homeowners] can entertain or just sneak away for some quiet time on their own,” explained Cimba.
Te television room isis furnished pieces An antler chandelier suspendedwith above Barbara Barry. Tepool painting afrom custom Bittners-made table isinby Joyce Garner. Te table lamps are Murano glass. the gatehouse.
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Reclaimed wood was used for the ceiling beams and freplace mantel in the pool house.
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A forged iron ladder in the gatehouse leads to a sleeping loft. Te painting above the freplace is by Martin Rollins.
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Reclaimed wood foors from Longwood are laid in a herringbone pattern in the gatehouse.
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Exterior of the gatehouse.
As with the poolhouse, rustic refnement is the pervading theme for the interior of the two-level space with sleeping loft. Interior walls are painted stucco. Reclaimed wood on the vaulted ceiling and herringbone-pattern foor is from Longwood. Te unique angles of the brig ceiling are further accentuated by pyramid-shaped accent windows and hand-forged iron ties that crisscross overhead and can be adjusted to accommodate any settling of the structure over time. Te ceiling culminates at a widow’s watch, which provides abundant natural light and adds architectural interest to the copper-clad roofine. An antler chandelier sourced from California hangs above a substantial drop pocket pool table with beefy barley-twist legs, crafted by the woodworking artisans at Bittners. A custom table top makes quick work of the transition from playtime to meal time. Ample storage space allows the space to be infnitely versatile;
several foldable wine tables can be taken in and out as needed and are attractive enough to remain out on a more permanent basis. At the top of an iron ladder in the living room, a trap door opens to reveal a sleeping loft with a balcony that overlooks the billiards area. Te heart of the living room is a stone hearth with a solid limestone slab mantelpiece. Te painting above the mantle by Louisville artist Martin Rollins depicts a scene at Cherokee Park and is one of several pieces present by local artists. Drapery and upholstered pieces here and in the adjacent room are comprised of linen and raw silk with hide and leather accents. “It’s all about the textures,” said Cimba. Harmony is achieved across the varying aspects of this unique property through careful attention to design, materials and to the subtlest of details that whisper, rather than shout, for attention. “With so many beautiful elements everywhere, both natural and manmade, the entirety of this place is right as rain,” said Cimba. sl slmag.net
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“YOU HAD ME AT HELLO” We dine at Majid’s St. Matthews Written by Matthew Bessen Photography by Andrew Kung
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An uncomplicated courtship is not a recipe for an engaging story. If Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy had taken an immediate liking to one another, Pride and Prejudice would be an obscure novella. Outside of books and movies, the earnest suitor does not often get a second chance. As the guests of experienced restauranteur Majid Ghavami, Ellana and I discovered the pleasures of being wooed by a master who knows what it means to “put your best foot forward.” Te scene for this “courtship” was Majid’s St. Matthews in Chenoweth Square. I was surprised when we were escorted into the bar area and not the dining room. Te room was commanded by a cigar-shaped bar in its center and encircled by elevated seating, which, along with the subdued lighting, starched table linen and unobtrusive bandstand, created the feeling of a supper club. Ellana embraced this mood with a cocktail called “El Jefe” (appropriate because, in our house, she is “La Jefa”). Concocted from El Jimador white tequila, sour mix and Chambord liqueur, the rim was crusted with a spicy pepper salt for a zesty kick.
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As I scanned the wine list, Majid came to our table to suggest a glass of the well wine, in this case, Duckhorn “Decoy” 2013 Sauvignon Blanc. My personal reaction confrmed the explicit narrative on the wine card (“fresh white and yellow stone fruits, vibrant layers of mango and papaya balanced by citrus zest and orange blossom; white peach and grapefruit palate, leading to a crisp fnish”) and our host’s enthusiasm. A young man puts himself at great advantage if he comes to the door with fresh fowers in hand. Majid won our favor when he returned to the table with a bouquet of fresh herbs (watercress, mint, basil, green onion, parsley and tarragon), warm pita bread and cubes of feta cheese. He demonstrated the simple technique for combining these by crushing the feta against the bread with the back of a spoon, then, enveloping a handful of the greens in folded soft bread. Te harshness of the herbs was assuaged by the cool feta and the doughy pita to create a sublime combination called sabzi, which is the Farsi word for greens. Majid confded that he would encourage his young daughter to eat this dish with a promise that it would make her live forever. It took considerably less time for Ellana and me to master the technique and fnish the remaining sabzi.
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The small plates menu made for an appealing first impression as Ellana and I alternated suggestions among choices that included shrimp cocktail, cornmeal fried oysters and the meatball slider with provolone we had admired as it passed us on the way to a neighboring table. I settled for ahi tuna seared with porcini powder. Five long paper thin “fngers� of tuna radiated like a miniature sunrise bordered by dots of sweet chili condiment and lines of wasabi sauce. The seasoned cooked surface of the tuna harmonized well with the delicate sea favor at its center. Ellana had smoked salmon crostini featuring broad ribbons of fsh coated in Benedictine spread rolled in floppy elliptical configurations and garnished with olive-toned capers and lemon wedges. We shared a plate of kashke bademjon. Tis was a platter of tan color puree of fre-roasted eggplant adorned by a mint oil that looked like beads of caviar and shining white stripes of yogurt painted across the surface, alongside caramelized onion. Tese moist and smoke-favored elements made a perfect match for a basket of pita bread wedges.
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When Tom Cruise made his big pitch to Renee Zellwegger in “Jerry McGuire,” he may have had her at hello, but he closed on a high note, declaring, “You complete me!” Appetizers notwithstanding, Majid gave us three entrees that achieved a similarly rousing climax. Eggplant parmesan was a man-sized portion with two one-inch thick cylinders of eggplant standing like miniature mesas. Tere was no heavy breading, merely a coating of marinara sauce under marble white melted mozzarella, a side of fearful alfredo and a fresh vegetable medley. Ellana’s crispy roasted half duck was glazed in orange marmalade and festooned with spice-infused chunks of roast potatoes and bits of cranberry. Presented with slender bones projecting like the points of a royal crown, the venerable rack of lamb rested above a tricolor canvas with basmati rice, a carrot and broccoli medley, and Middle Eastern-style diced cucumber and tomato salad. Each rib rested in the fngers with the familiar ease of a number two pencil, while the mouth was rewarded by the tender texture of the lamb seasoned brilliantly with lemon and sumac.
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Texture also enhanced the enjoyment of the dill basmati rice spiked with pale green lima beans, no larger than a fingernail, which imparted a subtle granularity to the otherwise chewy serpentine rice grains. Our server suggested a glass of Brazin Lodi Zinfandel, with vivid clove, plum and tannin favors to complement the hearty lamb entree. While Majid circulated among the tables, charming his clients, we occupied ourselves narrowing the dessert selections down to two final contenders: flourless chocolate cake and key lime tart. Each was artfully presented atop a tricolor lattice of alternating chocolate, raspberry and vanilla syrup. Te cream-flled cake beneftted from a jacket of powdered cocoa, with a touch of bitterness to balance the sweetness beneath. Equally deft, the tart relied on a crunchy sweet graham cracker crust to play against the pucker from the creamy lime. Our fnal impression of the evening turned out just as favorable as the frst. sl
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Te Louisville Metro Police Foundation hosted a wine tasting event at PriceWeber. Proceeds from the event will allow the Foundation to support the ofcers and staf of the LMPD by providing fnancial resources beyond what the Louisville Metro Government budget can fund.
Jennifer Hughes, Mark Granholm, Rachel Byrd
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BROWN FORMAN TENNIS BALL
Te 4th annual Brown-Forman Tennis Ball weekend kicked of with a dinner and auction at the Louisville Boat Club. Proceeds from the event beneft Visually Impaired Preschool Services, which works to empower families by providing educational excellence to young children with visual impairments in order to build a strong foundation for reaching their highest potential.
Brian Ullon, Rhonda Pruitt
Jay & Libby Hatcher
Melissa & Russell Gay
Elizabeth & Tom Jones
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Misty Jones, Stephanie Altobellis
Jody & Charles Garner
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Mae & James Melhuish
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A host committee comprised of Kate Bringardner, Steve Humphrey, Lynn Kunau, Woo and Colin McNaughton, Frances Scholtz, Valerie Smith and Suzanne Whayne presented guests with an opportunity to preview Louisville’s 22-acre Waterfront Botanical Gardens at the intersection of River Road and Frankfort Avenue as part of an evening highlighted by garden installations, a performance by the Louisville Ballet, original music by Ben Sollee, and farm-to-table hors d’oeuvres.
Janice Carter Levitch, Michael Richard, Kasey Maier
Phil Gerrow, Diane Mattingly
Steve & Terri Bass
Katherine Doll, Janet Dwyer
Katherine Halloran, Dana Robinson
Lucy Shaver, Anne Jones
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Te signature fundraising event for Jewish Family & Career Services, the annual Mosaic Awards honor new or frst-generation immigrants and refugees who are making a significant contribution in their professions and in the community. Te 2015 honorees included Dr. George Digenis (Greece), Luis David Fuentes (Cuba), John Rosenberg (Germany), Lalit Sarin (India) and Van Tran (Vietnam).
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MAKING MEMORIES GALA
Held in a tent setup on the Belvedere Overlook in downtown Louisville, proceeds from the annual Making Memories Gala will benefit the Greater Kentucky / Southern Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
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NIGHT OF A THOUSAND LAUGHS
Emceed by Dean Corbett, this annual event, held at the Kentucky Center to beneft Gilda’s Club Louisville, showcased local celebrities testing their standup skills as a warm-up for headlining comedian Mack Dryden.
Annette Goodknight, Donna Sanders
Rhonda & Breck Jones, Sue & Howard Vogt, Orn & Greta Gudmonsond
Harper Becker, Krissy Higgins, Sarah Allen
Hill & Jennifer Harcourt, Julie & Matt Evans
Landon White, Allison Goodan
Denise & John Walsh
Yolanda Moore, David & Sarah Schroder, Kelly Koontz
Susan Christof, Louis Falonburg
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Ann Nunnelley, Courtney Robinson
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DENIM AND DIAMONDS
A benefit for the Parkinson’s Support Center of Kentuckiana, the 8th annual Denim & Diamonds Gala was held at the Mellwood Arts Center. Proceeds from the event will allows the organization, founded in 1999, to promote a healthier and improved quality of life for those living with Parkinson’s disease.
Tim Stemmle, Royce Donovan, Alan Craig, Tony Simpson
Todd Kennedy, Tim & Lori Laird, Sarah & John Gray, Steve Lennon
Karan Craig, Tom Mussleman Sr. , Cindy Simpson
Bill Musselman, Sharon Chapman, Shannon Mussleman, Pat & Bill Brasch
Valerie & Mitchell Kaiser
Dawn & Bill Reed, Suzy Hillebrand, Alan Mauser
Beth Cotton, Julie Boggess
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Dr. Coty & Dr. Joe Oropilla
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BOURBON BY THE BRIDGE
Presented by Stoll, Keenon & Ogden, PLLC, the annual Bourbon by the Bridge event, held at Waterfront Park to beneft CASA of the River Region, featured tastings of premier bourbons, food by Masterson’s and live jazz by Bobby Falk Music.
Carmen & Kendrick Riggs, Kent Blake
Keenan Burke, Rolandas Byrd
Drew Karonduln, Oh Nantapron
Betsy Wade, Kin Johnson, Debra Nicholson, Sara Nicholson
Jessica Holman, James Marshall
Dr. Caren Campbell, Maria Gall
Becky Swansburg, Kristin Shoemaker, Hunter Weinberg, Amy Shoemaker, Tess McNair
Gale Crush, Katie & John Daly
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ROLEX THREE-DAY EVENT
Fischerrocana FST and 32-year-old Michael Jung of Germany won the 2015 Rolex Kentucky Tree-Day Event, presented by Land Rover. 2015 marks the 35th year that Rolex Watch USA has been a presenting sponsor, awarding a commemorative timepiece in addition to $100,000 in prize money to the overall winner. Rounding out the top three was Tim Price of New Zealand on Wesko and Jung on his second mount, La Biosthetique Sam FBW. Each year Land Rover partners with Bluegrass Motorsport to sponsor a tailgating contest during the crosscountry competition. For the third year in a row, the team from Sophisticated Living took the top prize for their spread, which put a Kentucky twist on the British tradition of high tea.
Anne Sabatino Hardy, Niki Heichelbech, Mary Quinn Ramer, Laura Prewitt
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TJ Cole, Holly Penta
Samantha Mayberry, Deanna Mayberry
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get ready to stomp some divots. 9th Annual Bluegrass International Cup
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BOURBON & BOWTIES
A record crowd of 1,200 gathered in and around Corbett’s for the sold-out Bourbon & Bowties fundraiser for Kosair Children’s Hospital. Honorees at the sixth annual event were three-year-old twins Clara and Wilson McGarvey, who were born at just 26 weeks and spent a total of 178 days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Kosair, receiving expert care that has allowed them to fourish.
Hannah Cobine, Rob King, Justine Sowry, Kelly Fisher
Will Southerland, Anne Stevens
Elise & Travis Hawkins
Kathleen Johnson, Kim Case, Claire Lusco
Johnathan Henkel, Emily Lekites
Lenny & Kelly Gant
Carol Ernspiker, Natalie Smith, Kameron Smith, Karen Brittain
Susan Wahl, Max Stefa, Laura Crahan, Brittany Capito
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FILLIES & LILIES
Platinum-selling recording artist Sara Evans headlined the Derby Eve Fillies & Lilies event, held at the Kentucky Derby Museum to beneft the Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund. Photos by Tony Bailey.
THE ROAD WITHIN SCREENING
Commonwealth Bank and the Louisville Film Society presented a screening of Te Road Within, the directorial debut of Louisville-native, actress and screenwriter Gren Wells. Photos by Allie Filley.
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David & Maxine Rouben, Gren Wells
Annette Beazil, Rob Adamson
Evan & Jacqueline Rainwater
Derrika & Todd Mercer
Eloise, Grifn & Charlotte Mercer
Lisette & Scott Howard
Gerry & Madeline Medeles
Gren Wells, Ann Wells
Molly & Robert Skrodenis
Soozie Eastman, Linda Eastman
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SILKS IN THE BLUEGRASS
A beneft for Operation Open Arms, the seventh annual post-Derby Silks in the Bluegrass celebration featured the star-studded, 10-piece band Jukeboxx. Photos by Chad Henle.
Steve Mudd, Haven Harrington, Jerry Hazzard
THUNDER PARTY
Jason Middleton hosted a Tunder Over Louisville freworks viewing party at his river bluf home. Photos by Chad Henle.
Peter Searcy, Mary & Jason Hubert, Susan & Todd Reale
Kevin Zoeller, Jessica Kessinger
Dr. John & Paula Clayton
Jef Walker, Blakey Helm, Jason Middleton
Lisa Dahlem, Libby Berryman
Sharese Bumphus, Rhema Bumphus
Wendy & John Clark
Ryan & Michelle Magnes, Lauren Morgan
Ken Asher, Mellisa Bork
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