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Private Country Estate on 148 acres of woods, pond, fields, wild flowers, & heated in-ground 30’ X 60’ pool w fireplace & terrace. Created for a comfortable & relaxed lifestyle. Attention to detail and demand for quality can be felt throughout. Spectacular views from all rooms. $3,900,000.
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Discover: Robert Mason
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Don’t Miss: Field to Table
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Better with Age
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Cannes Do Attitude
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Bibliotaph... “T” Time
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Number Two at the Rolex Three-Day Event
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Celebration for Life
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Jefferson Series Featuring
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Childhood League, Merry Go Round
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Sole Celebration (In Christy’s Shoes)
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Kids say the darndest things, don’t they? Recently, while driving my fourteen year old to some school or sports activity, we both poked fun at the haphazard outfit I had selected before racing out the door. Her final retort on the subject silenced me: “Isn’t it hilarious that YOU run a magazine called Sophisticated Living?!” Too far, Ellie. Too far. I get it. Like many of us, my teenager gets her definition of sophistication (and success, for that matter) from mass media. Carry this bag, wear those shoes; use this app, drive this car. These things will make you sophisticated. Listen, I covet a beautiful Valentino bag as much as the next suburban hipster mom (my kids’ definition of me, by the way - not mine). But, you and I know that sophistication comes in many forms - and, generally is informed by knowledge and wisdom, not a Valentino bag (apologies to Milan). As I look back on two years of creating Sophisticated Living, Columbus’ Finest, I am reminded of the myriad of sophisticated people, places and things brought into my world by my fellow contributors. With each issue, I gain a greater appreciation and understanding of cars, travel, wine, food, art, antiques, design and fashion. All of the things that are the icing-on-the-cake in my life - and, maybe yours, too. I hope you find every page as compelling and fulfilling as we intend them to be. And, that, in some way each issue, we whisk you away to your desired state of ultimate sophistication - on the topics that speak to your passions most. Until next time, you’ll find me whisking my family away for a quick and much need sojourn at the beach - hopefully in nothing more sophisticated than my favorite bathing suit and tee shirt; Sophisticated Living in hand, of course. Warmest wishes,
Amelia Jeffers Editor in Chief ajeffers@slmag.net
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ROBERT MASON Written by Amelia Jeffers
Photography courtesy Robert Mason Is it just me, or do rows of colorful Moleskine notebooks, graphic folders and pens-as-far-as-the-eye-can-see sound like heaven to you? Speaking of pens and paper, have you found the perfect combination of ink flow, traction, nub, weight and saturation? If I am speaking your language, and you have not yet visited Robert Mason’s new flagship store in the Short North, stop reading and start driving. This place rocks. When Robert Mason Grimmett was a kid, he had a thing for office supplies and an indomitable entrepreneurial spirit. His first business (at age 12) was in graphic design, but he discovered a passion for office supplies that seemed to speak to a need in his small town in West Virginia. Overcoming ridiculous odds, Roberts Company started in the basement of his family home but quickly grew to a sweet location in a bustling strip mall. He ultimately sold the business to his parents, using the proceeds to fund an education at the The Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago, a move that would offer valuable positions with major national retailers, honing his branding and management skills. When he returned to his first true love, Grimmett was prepared to take a rebranded Robert Mason, Heritage Office Supply Co. to the next level of boutique, bespoke office and lifestyle supply store.
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In Columbus, you may have seen Robert Mason Co. as a pop-up shop in Sugardaddies on Gay Street before a fire destroyed the entire store. In short order, Grimmett had a vision for a more permanent location - with an expanded selection of not only paper, pens, and greeting cards but an ever-growing assortment of products branded with the face of Robert Mason: a bow-tied, nostalgic, cherubic little boy with oversized spectacles, and an obvious old soul who shares your love of all things beautiful and distinct. The 2,000 square foot shop on Brickel Street opened this spring and is nearly bursting at the seams with an endless selection of everything you can imagine for the well-appointed office, including a pen bar, messenger bags, lamps, candles and a gentlemen’s area with shaving supplies and bow ties. It is a feast for the senses, smelling as amazing as it looks - bringing such unlikely words as fashionable and trendy to the office supply conversation. Name-dropping is easy at Robert Mason Co., as he carries the best of the best across every category; but, most impressive is the on-point range of products with the Robert Mason Co. logo. Open daily (and until midnight on Gallery Hop!), Robert Mason Co. also hosts a large selection of goods on the website, robertmason.com. sl
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FIELD TO TABLE Written by Amelia Jeffers
Photos courtesy Franklin Park Conservatory One of the most elegant evenings of the year is quickly approaching. Field to Table, the signature fundraising event for the Women’s Sustaining Board of Franklin Park Conservatory, welcomes over 600 guests to celebrate Ohio’s harvest, enjoying fine fare on the grounds of the Conservatory. Highlighting Ohio’s choicest seasonal ingredients, Field to Table starts on the Community Garden Campus with distinct garden-inspired appetizers and herb-infused cocktails stationed throughout the demonstration and culinary gardens. From there, guests are invited on a romantic stroll to the Grand Mallway, where beautifully appointed tables glow in the light of hundreds of candles. At dusk, the facade of the John F. Wolfe Palm House is magically transformed through the light installation by James 26 slmag.net
Turrell, a light artist whose works grace such American institutions as the Guggenheim and the de Young.Described by diehard fans as intimate, special and memorable, the night has been a Conservatory tradition for only eight short years, but has raised over $1.7 million dollars for the Conservatory’s important community garden outreach programs including Growing to Green, Columbus’ largest organized effort to promote and provide free community resources for community gardening and city beautification. Initiated in March 2000, Growing to Green has assisted in the start-up or renovation of more than 250 community gardens throughout the central Ohio area. Tickets for the not-to-be-missed night on August 26 are just $300, and it sells out every year. For more information, or to buy your tickets, visit fpconservatory.org. sl
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Columbus Museum of Art 480 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Join us in celebrating life and the artists who enrich it. Featuring artwork from local and national artist with an Ohio connection. Tickets available at artforlifecolumbus.org
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BETTER WITH AGE Te oldest car race in the world, the 100th edition of the Targa Florio paid homage to motoring history and the legacy of performance automobiles Written by Andre James As they have done annually for the past century, motoring enthusiasts from around the world gathered in Sicily for the Targa Florio rally, a trailblazer in the history of challenging motor-racing events. Te brainchild of Sicilian magnate Vincenzo Florio, who has the distinction of owning the frst car on the island, the earliest versions of the Targa Florio were held on diabolical roads that were little more than mule tracks through the Madonie Mountains. Te frst race was clinched by Italian Alessandro Cagno, who recorded an average speed of 29.06 mph for the three-lap, 277-mile race. In subsequent years the event endured, even in the face of challenges that included a tsunami induced by a 7.2 magnitude
earthquake, the death of Vincenzo’s wife to cholera, world wars and fatal crashes. Essential to its survival was the support from locals and major sports car producers, with the former walking miles from their sleepy villages to watch the latest, greatest and fastest from the latter traverse hairpin curves with drops into sheer abyss on the mountainous tracks. Italian manufacturers such as Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Lancia and Maserati boasted of their accomplishments in the race to demonstrate the capabilities of their vehicles to the burgeoning car-buying public. The Targa Florio also attracted legendary drivers such as Sir Stirling Moss, who bested rival Juan Manuel for the win in 1955. slmag.net
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A grim safety record prompted the FIA to remove the Targa Florio’s championship status in 1973; the competitive aspect of the race hung on for an additional four years as a national championship until a fatal accident involving spectators forced the end of the racing era. Today, in the same fashion as the Mille Miglia, the Targa Floria has transitioned to become a showcase for historically signifcant automobiles that are put through their paces over four days on winding, picturesque roads throughout Sicily. After the checkered fag at the May rally, winners in three categories – Italian Vintage Car Rally Championship, Absolute Rally Championship and Targa Florio Classic – were heralded with much fanfare in the Piazza Verdi in Palermo. Italian Automobile Club Chairman Angela Sticchi Damiani remarked
that it was “a Targa Florio that returned to the beauty of its golden years, but the most thrilling moment was seeing all the great car racing drivers together, once again behind the wheel, in many cases in the cars they competed with in days gone by.” Paolo Andreucci and Anna Andreussi won the Absolute Rally Championship in a Peugeot 208 T16; Erik Comas and Yannick Roche took the victory in the Italian Vintage Car Rally Championship in a Lancia Stratos HF; and Giovanni Moceri and Daniele Bonetti took the top spot at the Classic in a 1939 FIAT 508 C. “After winning the 99th, we wanted to win the 100th,” said Moceri, adding, “Tis Targa Florio has shown there is great passion in Sicily; it is a race with a history that can give the Mille Miglia a run for its money.” sl slmag.net
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A CANNES DO ATTITUDE Te Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Written by Alaska Weisskopf I feel fairly confident in asserting that Cannes has cornered the market in the highest per capita concentration of naturally beautiful people. Te glitterati of the annual flm festival aside, everyone we spied – from the lovely young women selling giant wedges of steaming hot socca (a habit-forming chickpea crêpe baked over a fire that is a local specialty of the region) in the farmer’s market to haute-couture-clad doyennes perusing in the
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luxury boutiques that dot the seaside Boulevard de la Croisette – seemed to possess those elusive intangible qualities that have launched scores of blogs, websites and “how-to” books that American women absolutely fawn over. Te entirety of the Côte d'Azur is also impossibly lovely, from the mega-yachts bobbing in the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea to the mosaic peaks of the nearby Estérel Mountains.
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Te private rooftop pool of the Majestic Penthouse.
A commanding presence since 1926 at the heart of this picturesque city and just a bauble’s throw from the beach and the Grand Auditorium Louis Lumière, the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic’s legacy is as storied as the countless celebrities who have graced its posh corridors. Over the decades, the property has evolved and expanded, with the most recent major construction project, the addition of the west wing, launched in 2007 and completed in 2010 at a cost of $91 million. Facing the grand Belle Epoquestyle façade of gleaming white punctuated by poppy-red awnings, discerning old from new is indiscernible amidst the symmetry. Today the seven-story property encompasses 257 guestrooms and 92 suites, two of which are penthouse units; three restaurants, with culinary direction provided by Pierre Gagnaire, a legendary culinary artist with 13 Michelin stars to his name; a Clarinsbranded spa with a hammam, sauna, experiential shower and ftness center; a cinema; La Plage, the recently renovated beach
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club, which was the first to meet “green” requirements of new Coastal Laws; a day program for children; and a lush garden with a pool and Louise Pommery Rotonde serving a 100 percent Pommery list of fne champagnes. A leading player in the cultural life of the Côte d’Azur the property displays a wide array of fne artworks in its public areas, both inside and out. In the lobby, the interior design leans heavily on 1920s design cues, pulling from both Art Deco and Art Moderne playbooks that are then melded with traditional French style. Resting atop the gleaming marble floors are furnishings custom-made by Henryot, the oldest furniture business of its kinds in France. A few steps from the registration desk, and across from the elevators, a marble staircase subtly curves on its way up from foor-to-foor; it’s worth the efort to spy a sampling of the more than 2,500 classic-to-contemporary photographs of movie stars that grace the walls.
Bedroom in the Majestic Penthouse.
Bedroom in the Christian Dior Penthouse.
Brilliant Dior red and Dior grey are prominent in the living room of the Christian Dior Penthouse.
Guest rooms are oriented to provide views of the garden and pool or the Croisette and the hotel's private beach. We were lucky enough to score the latter, and from our private verandah enjoyed watching the parade of humanity on land and sea, along with some of the most spectacularly hued sunsets in recent memory. Whereas the lobby was a bold statement, our room was much more subdued, with striped upholstered walls that reminded me of the classic French nautical sweater. Designed around distinct themes, when it comes to the hotel’s trio top-level suites – the Majestic Penthouse, the Christian Dior Penthouse and the Mélodie Suite – no expense was spared. With its own private rooftop terrace and pool, the view from the Majestic Penthouse is arguably the best in all of Cannes. Designed by Pascal Desprez to evoke the feeling of a cruise across the Mediterranean in a luxury yacht, the space boasts a theatre room, a high-tech “experience shower” and an expanse of picture windows.
Brought about through a special partnership between Christian Dior and the hotel’s parent company, Lucien Barrière, the Christian Dior Penthouse features interiors designed by Nathalie Ryan, accredited interior decorator of the Parisian fashion house to immerse guests in the world of Dior. Ethereal and elegant, elements of the space call to mind various themes associated with the Dior brand and its boutique on Avenue Montaigne. Brilliant Dior red and Dior grey are prominent, and the closet, befitting a true fashionista, is outfitted in silvered wood. Adding to the exceptional experiences ofered by a stay in either the Majestic or Christian Dior Penthouses are the services of the professional butler. Working in conjunction with the hotel’s other facilities, from bar to spa, via the laundry, kitchens, concierge desk and housekeeping department, he makes sure his guests’ desires are met down to the very last detail.
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La Petite Maison de Nicole
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Located beneath one of the hotel’s historic domes, with views of the Bay of Cannes, the Estérel Mountains and the Lérins Islands, the design of the Mélodie Suite was inspired by a masterpiece of French cinema, Mélodie en Sous-Sol (Any Number Can Win), parts of which were flmed in the hotel. Stars of another kind compete for attention in the 35-seat cinema. Designed by Chantal Peyrat, the walls of the elegant space are decorated with illuminated photos of the cosmos and the soft stellar glow of a constellation in the center of the ceiling glistens before fading to darkness as the movie begins. Te French take gastronomy seriously, and dining at Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic is a treat for all the senses. Fouquet’s Cannes, which is an affiliate of the famous Parisian brasserie, opened in 2001. Drama pervades the space inside and out; colors of ebonized black, gold and taupe define the dining room, while large red umbrellas punctuate the four-season poolside verandah. Pierre Gagnaire’s Mediterranean menu derives inspiration from classic brasserie-style dishes that have been the backbone of French cuisine. Opened in 2010, the hotel’s second gourmet port-of-call, La Petite Maison de Nicole also boasts a famous sibling: La Petite Maison in Nice. Supremely romantic, with a system of sliding drapes able to create a private alcove, the largely white décor
is punctuated by pop art pieces of famous faces in cinema and fashion by Dutch artist, Hayo Sol. During a candlelight dinner, during which a trio of musicians serenaded us, we indulged to our heart’s content in all things trufe. Beachfront dining is offered year-round at The Plage du Majestic, the only beach in the region where you can eat with your toes in the sand should you wish. A weekend brunch in a cornucopia of local and global favorites was further enhanced by steady ocean breezes and the sound of waves gently lapping at the shoreline. At the conclusion of the most recent Cannes flm festival, the kitchen at the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic reported that it served 20,000 macaroons, 550lbs of chocolate, 770lbs of fruit, 110lbs of caviar, 175lbs of lobster, 15,000 bottles of Champagne and 8,500 bottles of Grand Cru, while the Spa Diane Barrière by Clarins staged 700 makeovers before the stars walked the red carpet. While I’m fairly confdent my photo won’t be gracing the walls anytime soon, I was happy with the star treatment I received for the duration of our stay. Rates at the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic range from $275/night for a Superior Room to $36,000/night for the Majestic Penthouse. For more information or reservations visit hotelsbarriere.com. sl
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Bibliotaph... "T" Time
Compiled by Victoria Chase Te United States is the fourth-largest global consumer of tea, with the number of specialty tea outlets expected to double by 2018. Using maps, color imagery and recipes, this book explores the roots of popular beverage from the soil in which it is grown to brewing the perfect cup. Kris Smith - World Atlas of Tea: From the Leaf to the Cup, the World's Tea's Explored and Enjoyed - Hardcover, 240 pages, Firefy Books (frefybooks.com). Scheduled for release in mid-October, this book captures the youthful punk revolution via the people who lived it and the clothing they donned, from the genre's 1960s roots through today. Martin Popof - Punk Tees: Te Punk Revolutions in 125 Gigs & T-Shirts - Hardcover, 192 pages, Sterling Publishing (sterlingpublishing.com).
Owners of Lois and the Living Teas and one of London's top kombucha producers, Louise Avery began brewing the drink in 2010 while living on a Scottish island in the Hebrides. Made using base ingredients of tea, sugar, a simple bacteria and yeast, Avery shares her expertise and recipes for brewing and favoring your own kombucha. Available in November. Louise Avery - Living Tea: Healthy Recipes for Naturally Probiotic Kombucha - Hardcover, 96 pages, CICO Books (rylandpeters.com). Contested every two years and pitting golfers from the USA against Europe, the Ryder Cup remains one of the world's most prestigious sporting events. Te book traces the tournament from its humble beginning in 1927 to the epic see-saw battles played out in modern day contests. Chris Hawkes & Nick Callow - Te Ryder Cup: Te Complete History of Golf's Greatest Competition - Hardcover, 256 pages, Carlton Books (carltonbooks.co.uk).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Golfers are a breed apart, as demonstrated in this collection of unique tales and photographs assembled by author Dale Concannon, a leading authority on golf antiques and early golf history. Dale Colcannon - Golf Stole My Brain Hardcover, 288 pages, John Blake Books (johnblakebooks.com).
Celebrating the elegance and indulgence of afternoon tea, author Will Torrent presents 80 beautifully photographed recipes, organized by season, including several provided by bastions of the ritual: Te Ritz, Te Dorchester and Harrods to name a few. Will Torrent - Afternoon Tea at Home: Deliciously indulgent recipes for sandwiches, savories, scones, cakes and other fancies - Hardcover, 176 pages, Ryland Peters & Small (rylandpeters.com).
After playing the top 100 golf courses in the world, author John Sabino penned this "how-to" book that outlines how to gain access to the best clubs and the optimum techniques for tackling each. Woven into the narrative are ample photographs and historical tidbits related to notable players of the game. John Sabino - How to Play the World's Most Exclusive Golf Clubs: A Journey Trough Pine Valley, Royal Melbourne, Muirfeld, and More - Hardcover, 256 pages, Skyhorse Publishing (skyhorsepublishing.com).
Nathaniel Crosby's homage to his father Bing recounts memories of the legendary screen and stage star on the golf course, along with anecdotes and lessons he taught his youngest son about the game and life. Nathaniel Crosby, John Strege - 18 Holes with Bing: Golg, Life, and Lessons from Dad - Hardcover, 237 pages, HarperCollins Publishers (harpercollins.com).
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Curating a Lifestyle: Bespoke Bargains
Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers
Tis set of eight chairs were carved and built by hand in the Victorian era and sold at auction for just $390. Tis charming beach scene is by an unknown artist, in the manner of Edward Potthast. Te record for Potthast's work is $1.3 million, while this charming little beauty sold for a mere $150 at auction.
A regular misconception about the art and antiques market is that prices are always going up. In fact, economic realities like “supply and demand” afect prices of paintings, collectibles and antique furniture as much as anything else. Additionally, small diferences between unique items can ofer big savings to savvy buyers. Here are a few examples in the collecting world that ofer great buying opportunities right now. Slant-front desks As bulky personal computers with their unruly cables and peripheral attachments became commonplace in the 1980s and 1990s, drop-front desks from the late 18th century became all but obsolete. When demand dropped, prices for this beautiful form realized a serious decline. In today’s world of compact, tidy electronics, slantfront desks are an organizer’s dream! With an assortment of cubbies, drawers and shelves, these desks are perfect for laptop or tablet use and add sophistication to just about any decor. While prices are picking up, we are still nowhere near previous market highs. A slant-front desk made in New England during
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Made in England by Spode in the late 19th Century, this large set (153 pieces) of china sold recently at auction for $1,200.
the Chippendale or Queen Ann period can be purchased from just $500 to more than $10,000, depending upon design and condition. At one time, that range would have been $3,000 to over $100,000. Chairs Te dramatic decline in prices of antique chairs is difcult to explain or understand. In many cases, antique chairs were made by hand, with hardwood harvested from mature forests; they are sturdier and generally higher in quality than far more expensive contemporary versions. Te set of eight hand-carved mahogany chairs shown here are Victorian-era reproductions of an 18th century style. Tey sold at auction for an unbelievable $390! Mirrors Historically, mirrors were widely used to provide architectural interest and expand cozy rooms. As homes have become larger, and built-in elements ofered a good upsell for custom homebuilders, the need for antique and vintage mirrors has declined. Remarkably afordable in today’s market, a great early mirror with beautifully carved details, gilt surface and a
Size can also negatively afect prices. Tis detailed image is from an ornate mirror measuring over 12 feet tall, limiting the number of buyers who can use it in their home or ofce. It sold for only $1,200 at auction. Te six vintage, footed tumblers shown here were made by Cartier and sold for just $400 at auction. At $19.33 per troy ounce, the price is higher than the spot price on the day they sold at auction ($16.38), but is still well below the fve year high for silver of $49 per ounce.
nicely worn hand-silvered glass brings glamour and elegance into a space. Prices for period examples typically range from $250 - $2,500 at auction. Sets of China Just a few generations ago, every bride had to have one or more full sets of china in her registry. Modern, hectic lifestyles demand convenience, however, and most vintage or antique china is not dishwasher or microwave safe. As a result, lovely, large sets of fne china and porcelain are readily available at incredibly low prices. Antique services for eight, 12, 16 or more from luxury European brands like Limoges and Haviland can often be found with a variety of serving pieces for less than $500, making it almost as cheap as big-box-store dishware. Sterling Silver Tere’s nothing like the glow of candlelight on an elegant set table with sterling silver fatware, cups, candelabra and tureens. Always the mark of a well-appointed household, sterling silver objects are actually priced according to value of silver on the commodities market, with some markup for age, condition and
When bulky desktop computers were all the rage, the price of drop front desks took a dive. Tis stunning example, from about 1775, is perfect for laptop or tablet use and sold at auction for just $7,200.
maker. If you follow the market, you may know that silver is trading very near the fve-year low (but climbing), making it a great buying category in the antiques and collectibles market. Names like Cartier, Tifany and Gorham command the highest prices, often selling for more than double the “spot” price for silver. Paintings and Prints Te art market can be fckle and insecure. Te price for art is highly dependent upon current trends in interior design and the notoriety of the artist, including previous prices paid for similar works. Simply by buying the works of relatively unknown artists, a careful buyer can build an impressive collection. Prefer recognizable names? Look for lithographs and prints by your favorite artists. Even the signed and numbered examples sell for a fraction of originals. Digging a little deeper, you may fnd original works by artists who studied a renowned painter. Works identifed as “in the manner of” or “school of” can ofer the same look and appeal of an expensive work without a scary investment. 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.
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Wine At Home: Increase your wine IQ
Te life of an average wine drinker is going in a million diferent directions, and sometimes it is difcult to focus on things that don’t seem immediate or have a direct efect on their day-to-day lives. Te wine for the evening may take a back seat to the food. I, for one, think the wine should be riding shotgun with the food. With that in mind, here are three thoughts to consider. 1) Wine Knowledge I think good purchasing starts with wine knowledge. There are two types of knowledge when it comes to wine: wine knowledge and brand knowledge. What’s the difference you ask? Brand knowledge encompasses details of a particular winery – the story behind the owner, the wine maker, or how they came to do what they do and their passion for it, and the details of the winery and how it came to be. A lot of people believe they are knowledgeable about wine when what they really know are brands. Sometimes the people behind a wine and their lifestyle can help make wine quite fascinating. The wines of film director and winery owner Francis Ford Coppola certainly make for an easy introduction to brand knowledge. If you have seen many of his movies, you already know some of the story behind his winery, and if you look into the winery that he bought, you will fnd it has tons of history and is a very fascinating story. But it doesn’t help you with wine knowledge. Te real challenge is increasing your wine knowledge. Brand knowledge is important, don’t get me wrong, but if you have wine
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Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier
knowledge, you can have a feel for all the wines you purchase, not just all the brands. Allow me to explain. Te following is a generalization but nonetheless true in most cases. Te world of wines is divided into cool climate wines and warm climate wines. Cool climate wines typically have higher acidity, lower alcohol, more earth and mineral favors, and less oak. Warm climate wines typically have lower acidity, higher alcohol, less earth and minerals, and more oak. Granted you do fnd more and more crossover styles with the modernization or homogenization of wine styles, but this still holds true for most wines that are typical. So, if you have a little bit of wine knowledge, you could reason that a Chardonnay from the generally warm area of South Australia would be a bigger, richer, lower acid, higher alcohol wine then a cool climate French Chardonnay from Burgundy. The Burgundy would be lighter, crisper, with less alcohol and more earth and minerals. All of a sudden you could contrast two types of wine based on their style and favors versus only brand knowledge. Consider going to local wine classes. This can not only help you with your wine knowledge but can be rewarding and fun to attend. It may also help you develop a list of wines to buy based on what you tried and liked. 2) Wine Drinking Diversity Tere are a couple of easy ways to diversify your wine drinking. First, consider the diversity of where the wine is from. Let’s
Te village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Rhône wine region in southeastern France. Photo courtesy of Ofce de Tourisme de Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
use Sauvignon Blanc as an example. Te easy path could be to purchase four Sauvignon Blancs, all from California. Even if they are from diferent regions within California, there is a better way to achieve greater diversity. Instead, purchase a Sauvignon Blanc from four distinctly different geographic areas, such as Sancerre in the Loire Valley, France; Marlborough, New Zealand; Stellenbosch, South Africa; and, Napa, California. This gives you a choice of four distinct growing areas that are all Sauvignon Blanc but very diferent in style. Second, diversify your wine drinking by trying varieties that are less common but equally as delicious as the so called “must haves” that your guests are familiar with. Try grapes like Gruner Veltliner (Austria), Grenache (Spain, France or Australia), Viognier (California or France), Gewurztraminer (California or Alsace), Tempranillo (Spain) and Sangiovese (Italy), to name just a few. Glassware Many wine shops now offer a better glassware selection than just fve years ago. Better quality usually means larger, with some able to accommodate more than 25 ounces. Try glasses with a capacity of at least 12 ounces. Better quality glassware is expensive, but it does increase the quality of the wine drinking experience. Consider using better stemware simply as a natural and easy way to improve your wine drinking experience. One of the most popular wine glass brands is Riedel,
which offers dozens of different glasses to match the type of wine you are drinking. Tis may seem overcomplicated, but it can make tasting more interesting. My recommendation for this issue is a wine that captures a little wine knowledge, drinking diversity and is served nicely in a large burgundy-shaped wine glass. Châteauneuf-du-Pape In 1308 when Pope Clement V, former Archbishop of Bordeaux, relocated the papacy to the city of Avignon in the Rhône region of southern France, he took up his summer residence in an area 20 kilometers north of Avignon in what is now called Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Te wine was kept in regular supply at the papal residences and hence was called Vin du Pape. He also erected the castle, which still stands in ruin, that later became known as Châteauneuf du Pape, meaning “new castle of the pope.” Châteauneuf-du-Pape is made in both white and red versions. Te red wines are made with a blend of up to 13 varieties but with mostly Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, and the white with mostly Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussane, Bourboulenc and Picpoul. As it is located in the southern part of the Rhône Valley in a warm Mediterranean climate, it makes a big, rich, lower acid and higher alcohol wine. Recommended producers: Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, Le Vieux Donjon, Mont Redon and Château de Beaucastel. 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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1) Le Vian 18k Vanilla Gold pin with Blueberry Sapphires, Passion Ruby and Vanilla Diamonds ($6750; levian.com). 2) Carrera y Carrea“Alegoria” mini ring in 18K yellow and white gold with pink sapphires and diamonds ($2,900; carreraycarrera.com). 3) Lydia Courteille 18K gold earrings with sapphires and blue turquoise (price upon request; lydiacourteille.com). 4) A one-of-a-kind piece by Paul Crevoshay, "Octavian" was part of the 2013 one-woman exhibition titled “Garden of Light” at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Made of 18KT white gold and blackened Rhodium with opal, black diamonds, tsavorite and trill opal (price upon request; crevoshay.com). 5) Lydia Courteille 18K gold ring with black and brown diamonds, tsavorites, and pink jasper (price upon request; lydiacourteille.com). 6) One-of-a-kind Alex Soldier Sun Snail was handmade in New York City of 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, studded with yellow sapphires, citrines, garnets and diamonds (price upon request; alexsoldier.com). 7) Tis one-of-a-kind Crevoshay butterfy, a portrait of Riodinidae Calephelis Mutica, is part of Paula’ Crevoshay's Heritage series of American fora and fauna, Butterfy in 18K gold with black diamonds, sapphire and tsavorite (price upon request; crevoshay.com). 8) Aaron Basha double-decker ladybug rings ($4,200-$6,200; aaronbasha.com). 9) Pasquale Bruni “Liberty” necklace in 18K rose gold with white and champagne diamonds ($12,980; pasqualebruni.com).
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ALLURE OF THE LAKE Living la dolce vita at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo on Lake Como Written by Bridget Williams Insatiable is a word that adequately sums up my state-of-being whenever I am in Italy. It is a mindset that fnds me wanting to devour everything: the food, the landscape, the history and culture, the architecture, the frenetic banter of everyday conversations, and the hospitality and vigor of the Italian people. With each visit my appetite grows, leaving me conjuring up ways to cobble together my own version of an Under the Tuscan Sun scenario. When I find Italy calling, I always do my best to answer, and for my most recent visit I was drawn back to the shores of Lake Como and the Grand Hotel Tremezzo. Having gone the basic B&B route several years ago, my daughter and I were eager to pamper ourselves and live resplendently for a few days and nights at the storied property, which towers over the lake directly across the water from the town of Bellagio and next door to the famed Villa Carlotta, whose expansive and exquisite gardens draw admirers from around the globe (guests of the hotel can request complimentary tickets to tour the villa and gardens). 54 slmag.net
Built in 1910, Grand Hotel Tremezzo holds the distinction of being the first purpose-built hotel on the lake (other grand hotels of its era were born from repurposed villas). With 76 rooms and 14 suites, fve restaurants, three swimming pools (including one that foats on the lake in front of the hotel), a lighted clay tennis court, a children’s program, lavishly appointed common areas, lushly landscaped grounds, and the newly opened TSpa, the property is a full-service resort whose amenities rival the myriad delights to be discovered of property. Completely refurbished in 2015, the hotel’s public spaces are quite opulent, but thoughtful touches of whimsy keep them deftly skirting the line between old fashioned and au courant. For instance, in the Sala Musica, a gathering room adjacent to the lobby, tufted loveseats and armchairs upholstered in Day-Glo velvet cozy up to Empire side tables topped with traditional urn lamps with pleated shades. Contributing to the overall feeling of relaxed elegance is a family-owned company that believes in personable service at every level of guest interaction.
Te Flowers Pool is part of the fve-acre garden.
A park located along the Greenway del Lago di Como. Photo by Bridget Williams.
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Each guestroom and suite is unique, with defining characteristics in the form of antiques, art, paint colors, drapery materials and furnishings. Recently revealed “hyper-luxe” suites on the rooftop feature panoramic terraces with heated Jacuzzis. Positioned at the center of each of the four foors that comprise the original structure is a suite named after a woman of signifcance to Lake Como. Greta Garbo refers to Tremezzo as “that happy, sunny place” in the flm Grand Hotel (1932). She was a fan of room 113, now named Suite Greta. Recently enlarged, it boasts a large private terrace for soaking up the sun. For a property of many jewels, the center stone could arguably be the new TSpa, encompassing two 18th century villas, one for the spa and the other for a three-story ftness center. As someone who looks forward to the extra leisure time afforded by a vacation to spend a little more time working on my ftness, the gym was nothing short of heaven. Expertly outfitted with the latest and greatest in equipment, I loved the juxtaposition of 56 slmag.net
the high-tech gadgets within the centuries old structure. If the workout didn’t take my breath away, the views of the lake certainly did, and made the time spent there all the more memorable. In the TSpa, which received the 2016 “Most Glamorous Getaway” award from Tatler magazine, many of the villa’s original details, such as an intricate mosaic floor, were kept intact and mated with contemporary Italian-made furnishings by Minotti. Te entirety of the facility includes fve treatment rooms ofering ESPA treatments and products as well as treatments utilizing herbs grown around the lake; a hammam (the only one in Lake Como); an ice fountain; the most exquisitely appointed relaxation room, which had once served as the library for nearby Villa Carlotta; a sauna with a window overlooking the lake; and, the Mosaico nail studio. Promising the ultimate in privacy and pampering, Suite Emilia, discretely located in the villa, has private access to the spa. Serenely outftted in sumptuous velvet, damask and heavy silk drapery, the suite’s marble bathroom must be seen to be believed!
Te hotel’s lush gardens were originally part of the grand botanical gardens of nearby Villa Carlotta.
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Te lobby of the Grand Hotel Tremezzo.
Tere are 75 steps from the street to the hotel’s Art Nouveaustyle grand lobby – a number that was not lost on my daughter who liked to point out that elevators were invented for a reason. In spite of her protests, I enjoyed taking the stairs to and from our explorations on and of property to both savor the view and wage a preemptive strike against the inevitable weight gain caused by my inability to resist overindulging in everything from limoncello to lobster. Another satisfying hike traverses through the hotel’s nearly fve-acre garden, originally part of the grand botanical gardens of Villa Carlotta. Te area was recently redesigned by well-known landscape architect, designer and botanist Emilio Trabella, who is also responsible for the gardens of Villa Balbianello and Villa Oleandra (home of George Clooney). A footpath that winds up steep hill rewards the efort at its apex with an amazing vantage point of the middle of the lake. Te spot is also a popular place to pop the question, and arrangements can be made with the concierge for a rose petal and champagne arrival to set the scene for such an occasion. Heart-stopping experiences of another nature are ofered by the concierge team in the form of new T Bespoke Experiences. 58 slmag.net
Among the pie-in-the-sky outings is a hydroplane ride over Como town, where an Alfa Romeo Spider will be waiting for you to drive it to the top of Comacina Island for a private sunset picnic overlooking the lake. Italians know a thing or two about cooking, and the dining options at Grand Hotel Tremezzo are arguably among the best on the lake. Executive Chef Osvaldo Presazzi also leads Italian cooking classes that include making pasta from scratch. Oenophiles can enjoy sommelier-guided personalized wine tastings from specifc Italian regions with an expert sommelier at L’Escale Fondues & Wine Bar, the frst fondue and wine bar to open on Lake Como. Presazzi and Chef Gualtiero Marchesi, a Milan native who is widely regarded as the founder of modern Italian cuisine, derived the menus at each of the five on-site restaurants collaboratively. To power up for our daily adventures, each morning we enjoyed a bounteous bufet at Le Terrazza. At night, the ficker of candlelight reflected in the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake serve as a ftting backdrop for haute Italian cuisine. A highlight of our fve-course feast was undoubtedly Marchesi’s signature dish:
Al fresco dining is ofered at L’Escale.
traditional Milanese safron risotto garnished with a large square of edible gold leaf, though a fllet of veal with foie gras and black trufe competed handily to be counted among our favorites. Ofering a more casual, though no less gourmet experience, L’Escale is a dream for fans of Italian wine, as the restaurant’s cellar stocks no less than 350 regional varieties. Our affable waiter proved to be extremely knowledgeable in helping us with wine pairings that matched what was on our plates as well as our personal palette preferences. Te softly lit, cellar-like setting is distinguished by stone and brick walls, displays of wine boxes and bottles in grotto-like niches, and glass tabletops resting atop wine barrels stufed with corks. Our server presented our frstcourse caprese salad with a caveat, commenting that as we were about to experience the best Campania bufalo mozzarella we’d ever eaten, we should taste it before adulterating it with salt and pepper. His bold statement was quite warranted. With each bite we proclaimed that the dish was hands down the best version of the “Salad of Capri” we’d ever had. Tough the salad was hard to beat, cooking chunks of tender beef fllet in piping hot olive oil to our level of desired doneness and then fnishing each piece with a
selection of gourmet salts and sauces certainly made the highlight reel of our dining experiences in Como. Te hotel’s prime location, where two branches of the lake meet, is advantageous for day tripping. A ferry stop just across the street from the hotel provides quick access to Bellagio and other ports of call. Private tours aboard Ruy, the hotel’s 1961 Venetian lancia are also available. A 10km greenway accessible near the hotel follows traces of the Antica Strada Regina, the antique connection road built by the Romans through charming rustic villages and garden areas. As we discovered one evening, casual wandering is also a great way to discover hidden gems. The sounds of laughter and lively conversation led us to Cantina Follie, a wine bar and enoteca, located in a nondescript two-story building nearly indistinguishable from its neighbors on a narrow lane in Tremezzo. Sitting at a long communal table on the second foor terrace enjoying vino and charcuterie with a large group of locals, I thought it was moments like these that must be the embodiment of la dolce vita. sl For more information or reservations, visit grandhoteltremezzo.com.
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NUMBER TWO AT THE ROLEX THREE-DAY EVENT German Michael Jung becomes the second rider to win on the same horse in two consecutive years By Sophie Velyan Photography by Tony Bailey
Held each spring at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, the Rolex Kentucky Tree-Day Event Presented by Land Rover is the nation’s premier Tree-Day Event and one of the most prestigious equestrian competitions in the world. Part of an elite cadre, “Rolex Kentucky” is one of six annual events and the only one in the Western Hemisphere to be designated as a four-star eventing competition by the Te Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the world’s governing body of equestrian sports. First contested in 1912, eventing tests the bond between horse and rider as they compete in three disciplines: dressage, cross-country and jumping. Boasting a total paid attendance of 82,100 for the 2016 event, fans packed the outdoor stadium for the dressage and jumping competitions and tried to fend of the rain as they sloshed through the mud to line the cross-country course, comprised of four miles of challenging terrain designed by Derek di Grazia of Carmel Valley, CA to include obstacles, water hazards, banks and ditches.
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With a comfortable 13.3-point victory, Michael Jung of Germany became just the second rider to win the Tree-Day Event in two consecutive years, riding Fischerrocana, an 11-year-old German-bred mare. In addition to the coveted and iconic Rolex watch presented to the winner each year, Jung also took frst place earnings totaling $110,000. Rounding out the top three were Lauren Kiefer (USA) on Veronica in second place with a score of 52.5 and Maya Black (USA) in third on Doesn’t Play Fair with a score of 53.9. sl Te 2017 Rolex Kentucky Tree-Day Event Presented by Land Rover is scheduled for April 27-30.
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Byron Ireland was finishing up an enviable stint with illustrious architect and famed furniture designer Eero Saarinen in Birmingham, Michigan, when, in 1961, he found the spot on which he would build a home for his family in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Moving to Columbus to launch his eponymous firm, the young but distinguished architect resolved to design not only the
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A casual second-floor family room casually combines carpets from K.A. Menendian with outsider art from Lindsay Gallery and furniture from Design Within Reach
Over the years, Ireland’s vision fell victim to remodeling at the hands of a series of well-intentioned homeowners. Luckily, the structure found two young visionaries who would become its biggest advocates, conscientiously recreating Ireland’s original intent in the context of twenty-first century living. Looking for a marked departure from their dark Victorian bungalow, the couple found the bones of the home and yard offered just the light and space they had hoped to find for their growing family, as well as inspiration for a shift in their collecting interests. An extensive arts and crafts collection was sold in favor of furnishings more suited to the midcentury residence, presenting an interesting challenge and learning curve. Where to find high quality midcentury modern furnishings? In the internet age, heading to the source of the Danish modern movement seemed easy enough. Jump starting their new collection were two significant acquisitions, purchased and imported from Denmark: an original, numbered Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen and a set of Cab chairs by Mario Bellini. Soon, they realized how much easier (and cheaper) it was to buy in the states, so they scoured the internet to learn which auction houses and dealers specialize in midcentury. Locally, they frequented shops including Grandview Mercantile and Mad 4 Mod, happily surprised by the treasures they turned up, including a stunning Milo Baughman burled maple sideboard. Sophisticated collectors, they understood when
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to reach, paying top dollar for statement or rare pieces, and when to sit tight, waiting for an example in the very best condition. When a beautiful set of large George Nelson bubble lights popped up on 1stdibs.com, they shrugged and paid top dollar. A wise investment, given the impact of the whimsical luminescent balls on the kitchen and living areas. Four years after moving in, they decided it was time to turn their attention to the primary midcentury modern piece in their collection: the home itself. Knowing that generations of remodeling needed to be reversed, they were also interested in adding functional space Ireland would have never considered: a mudroom, home office and larger master bathroom and closet. Efforts with an architect who never seemed to hit their vision led to pessimism that they would ever find someone who understood the importance of stewarding the home back to Ireland’s intent. Just then, a sympathetic neighbor, who also happens to be an accomplished architect, responded to their sense of exasperation by offering to take a look. Within a few minutes of walking the home together, it was clear that Tom Sampson, of renowned local firm Behal Sampson Dietz (BSD), would help usher in a new era for the historically relevant residence. “The BSD approach is very collaborative and open minded,” explains Tom. “We want the entire team - homeowner and architects - to be willing to start with a clean slate, with no preconceived notions.
An Eames lounge chair and ottoman round out the living room conversation space
A burled maple sideboard by Milo Baughman flanked by William Katavalos “T� chairs and topped with a quirky assortment of wood carvings
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Vintage Bubble lights by George Nelson play up the Scandinavian-inspired cabinets in the gourmet kitchen
The natural, burled wood bench is from Africa; accompanying folksy warthog sculpture was found at Columbus Architectural Salvage; the free-form slab dining room table was designed and built by BSD Architects
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Light abounds throughout the midcentury masterpiece designed by Byron Ireland
Columns separating the living and dining areas were removed, returning the original light and airy design. An adjacent sunroom was converted to indoor space and designed as a cozy seating area overlooking what would become a major focal point for the home: the backyard. The garage was converted to a fitness studio with a wall of windows looking onto: the backyard. So, as energies turned to outside, a large patio and saltwater pool were added. The results are astounding. Relative to the expansive approach of new construction, the compact design is efficient but elegant and luxurious, with a nod toward the couple’s passion for art and vintage design. Tom Sampson’s son, Nate, was brought into the project midstream: “The homeowners’ devotion to the project knew no bounds. They were so curious, learning everything they could. Even when we faced challenges, it was fun and fascinating to work through it with them.” The project didn’t end when construction was completed. While the couple’s midcentury collection provided a strong base for the interior design, a busy 21st century lifestyle requires contemporary furniture as well. They worked through furnishing each space as methodically as they had in the construction phase. When a dining room table suitable for the space could not be found, BSD designed and built one. Notable interior designer Fritz Harding of Cirqua Studio was tapped to solve a seating dilemma in the living room, then identified an opportunity to
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create a striking custom display unit for the couple’s extensive southern pottery collection. While consulting with professionals regularly, the couple also has a strong sense of what they like - and what works with the home. Bold pairings include sleek objects from Design Within Reach mixed with funky outsider art from Lindsay Gallery in the Short North; semi-antique caucasian carpets from K.A. Menendian with over-dyed, colorsaturated rugs from ABC Carpet and Home in New York City; and a photography collection that ranges from a large format Brittany Nelson Mordançage from Morgan Lehman Gallery in New York to a fanciful costumed example by local artist Jenny Fine in collaboration with The Wellington School. Explaining their seemingly eclectic approach, “We gravitate toward natural, organic forms and colors, and a certain naivete that is born of a confident expression of natural creativity - whether it comes in the form of a clay pot, a black and white photograph or a chair.” Perhaps Byron Ireland’s legacy in Upper Arlington, fulfilled and protected by the current residents and a cast of professional characters who shared their vision, is best summed up by a quote from Eero Saarinen: “I have come to the conviction that once one embarks on a concept for a building, this concept has to be exaggerated and overstated and repeated in every part of its interior so that wherever you are, inside or outside, the building sings with the same message.” sl
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VERITAS TAVERN Written by Amelia Jeffers
Photography by James Henthorn & Veritas Tavern Josh Dalton has the mouth of a sailor and a heart of gold. He is demanding but humble; with an eagle-eye and a twinkle of pure imagination. He was fired from nearly every kitchen job he ever worked, yet he owns and operates a restaurant that tops the charts for foodies nationwide. Imagine a character created from the unlikely combination of Willy Wonka, Jack Nicholson and famed Chef Thomas Keller. This is Josh Dalton. Entering Chef Josh’s self-proclaimed “playground” (known to the rest of us as Veritas, in downtown Delaware), it is immediately apparent that the impending meal may be an adventure. The dining room is small and simple - but the views behind the back bar and into the kitchen look more like a chemistry lab than an upscale tavern. Beakers, burners, tubes and torches abound. Grabbing two seats close to the kitchen, we are greeted by Chef Josh and the head bartender, who offers us a peek at the extensive cocktail menu. When my husband, Jeff requests his standby: vodka tonic, we learn that everything everything - is housemade at Veritas; down to the tonic, a deep brown, richly aromatic concoction looking a bit Harry Potter-ish, but tasting divine. I sample one of the dozens of signature drinks: Jadis’ Kiss, an interesting and intriguing blend of gin, gentiane apéritif, cucumber, Chrysanthemum, white peppercorn and lavender. If the ingredients don’t boggle the mind, the preparation and presentation will.
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We review the tasting menu, a Chef-prepared, seven-course gastronomical escapade, subject to change frequently. Chef Josh explains that each course will be accompanied by an explanation and detailed instructions for consumption. When we ask to try the hush puppies from an a la carte menu, he answers incredulously, “You can, but they are just deep fried cornmeal.” One eyebrow raised, he challenges “Not very adventurous if you ask me.” Described on the menu as garnished with jalapenos and bacon aioli, these hardly sound like ordinary hushpuppies. We sheepishly thank him, Jeff suggesting we’ll come back to have them another day. Chef Josh heads to the kitchen to retrieve our first course. Anticipation building, we eye one another with an air of disbelief - “is this guy for real?” Yes, in fact, he is. The first course is set before us on a large round soup spoon. “This is Sweet Tea,” says Chef Josh. “Put the whole spoon in your mouth at once, close your lips and pull the spoon out - this is very important! It will be a disaster if you don’t.” I find myself highly focused on the perfectly smooth, round white ball in the middle of the spoon. Carefully, tentatively I raise it to my lips - watching Chef Josh for any hints from the madman I now know lurks inside his relatively ordinary exterior. With zero emotion he gazes back, unnerving me all the more. As I close my lips around the cold spoon, a sudden “pop” shocks my sense of taste back to the forefront of my racing mind. A slightly sweet, lemony goo slips off the spoon as I pull it away from my mouth - a gratifying and refreshing sip of sweet tea. Our tastebuds awakened, Jeff and I ask one another first, then Chef Josh, “How?” He explains a complicated process of freezing and layering, and the determination it takes to endure a 2:1 failure rate during production. “When they hit room temperature, they are incredibly delicate,” he says, “but totally worth it, right?”
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And so the night begins. Course two is a light and airy wafer, tasting intensely of shrimp, topped by a heap of savory grits and a tiny plastic injector with the perfect complement of hot sauce. “We freeze dry the shrimp,” Josh reveals, “pulverize it and reconstitute it to make a sort of wonton.” Almost tame by comparison (but no less delectable), course three is a foil pocket of tiny potatoes on a bed of glowing red coals and a side of aioli. We learn more about Chef Josh and his absolute obsession (he calls it a total love affair) with food. He owns over 2,000 cook books, uses the metric system for precision, and works upwards of 18 hours each day. He is totally self-taught, but isn’t afraid to recreate a genius dish invented by someone else as long as credit is given where credit is due. This night, course four is delivered courtesy of El Idea, a Chicago eatery Josh and his team have recently admired. El Idea’s “Cold Potato” arrives in an old fashioned sundae glass, including the requisite whipped cream. We are handed long spoons, and a clear directive: “plunge the spoon all the way to the bottom, and pull it up quickly, gathering a little of every layer.” Again, the feeling of anticipation rises. The spoon is plunged, and a startling explosion of steam conveys a sense of urgency. Quickly, the bite is taken - sweet, savory, hot and cold. A smile overtakes Josh, and he effuses, “like a Frosty and french fries, right?” He is almost correct. This is like a Frosty and french fries made by Julia Child. The taste of “french fries” is imparted by a chunky, amazing potato soup in the bottom of the sundae dish. A blast of liquid nitrogen (a common tool in this kitchen), and the soup is topped by rich, delicious pellets of homemade vanilla ice cream. “Go ahead,” he prods, “you will want to eat it before it melts!”
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The next several courses are as surreal as the first. Every taste at Veritas is an experience, an opportunity to think outside the box - for Chef Josh and team to take an ordinary item and create an extraordinary adventure for the senses. “Not everything on the menu is a wow factor or science experiment,” asserts Josh, bringing us back down to earth. “Some are just meant to highlight a beautiful ingredient.” He sets in front of us a long plate with micro-radishes, horseradish gel and freshly-prepared mustard. It is as heavenly to taste as to see. Filet medallions are rubbed with ash and cooked to perfection. “The ash gives a smoky flavor without compromising texture,” Josh points out. Rounding out the dinner are not one, but two desserts. Brownie batter on a spoon is first baked, Josh assures us (“I am a nut about eggs”), then returned to a creamy liquified state and embellished with a sprinkle of edible flowers. The finale? Birthday cake - but not so fast. Of course it is no ordinary cake and candle. We blow out the flame and Josh dons his best Wonka grin, “Go ahead,” he nudges, “eat it! The candle. You can eat it! It’s delicious!” Closing down the dining room, we lavish him with praise, but Chef Josh keeps it real. “Listen,” he says in a low, serious voice, “I have made more horrible, inedible dishes than anyone you know.” Thank the good Lord for a creative genius undaunted by a bit of failure. Marveling at the consummately unique dining experience that is Veritas, we leave, resolved to return with every single gourmand we know. sl
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MILES OF SMILES GALA
Free to Smile Miles of Smiles Gala May 7 marked the Free to Smile Foundation’s 2016 Miles of Smiles Gala, which was held at The Party Barn at the Wexner Residence in New Albany. Free to Smile is a not-forprofit corporation whose goal is to provide help to impoverished children born with clift lip and palate deformity. The event recognized many wonderful volunteers and partnerships and ultimately raised enough to provide cleft lip/palate surgeries to 320 children living in Guatemala, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, and Niger.
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The 15th Anniversary event was held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Smith & Wollensky Easton. Arlene and Michael Weiss served as honorary chairs and the event raised more than $1.2 Million for The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC - James), bringing its cumulative impact to more than $16.5 Million since its inception in 2002. The 2016 event funds will purchase Tomosynthesis Technology, which reduces exposure to radiation and improves results with a 360 degree image for patients being tested for breast cancer.Each year, the event raises funds to support the James Fund for†Life, chaired by Abigail and Leslie Wexner, which purchases new technology to help doctors, researchers and caregivers at OSUCCC - James work toward our vision of a cancer-free world. The event is chaired by Judy and Steve Tuckerman. For more information, please visit go.osu.edu/celebrationforlife.
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JEFFERSON SERIES FEATURING DAVID MCCOLLOUGH
The New Albany Community Foundation’s 2015-2016 Jefferson Series season came to a close on June 8 with historian and best-selling author, David McCullough. The sold-out and highly-anticipated event marked his third visit to New Albany, as McCullough is loved throughout the central Ohio community. The event was made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Christine and Jeffrey Rodek Fund, Ruscilli Construction Co., Inc. and Kendal at Granville.
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COLUMBUS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, SCHOLARS GALA
Nearly 300 community members raised over $146,000 at the Columbus School for Girls (CSG) Scholars Gala on Saturday, April 16th at The Wells Barn of Franklin Park Conservatory. Event-goers enjoyed live and silent auctions, specialty cocktails, and even live music. The money raised will be used for need-based scholarships for the all-girls college-prep school started in 1898.
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The Childhood League Center celebrated 71 years of excellence with more than 500 attendees at the 2016 Merry Go Round Gala on May 14th. The night was emceed by Rodney Sutton and Kristyn Hartman and packed with auctions, incredible live painting demonstrations by David Garibaldi, and beautiful music by The Conspiracy Band. The event raised over $425,000 for the Childhood League Center, whose mission is to help children with special needs. 14
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SOLE CELEBRATION (IN CHRISTY’S SHOES)
May 18th market the 9th Annual Sole Celebration, an event that combines shoe fashion and fundraising while celebrating the life of Christy Levy Peters, who lost her life to brain cancer but continues to inspire others to walk in their shoes with confidence, strength, and stability. Over $140,000 was raised for programs that support women experiencing homelessness, unemployment, domestic abuse, substance abuse, human trafficking, and brain cancer.
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On May 14, the Columbus Academy community came together for a unique construction-themed Spring Gala on the Senior Quad in the middle of the school’s 231 acre campus in Gahanna. The event, co-chaired by current parents Beth Fisher and Melissa Kass, raised over $175,000 to purchase needed materials for new classrooms and common spaces (under construction currently and opening this fall as a result of the recently completed $20M New Quest Capital Campaign).
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The annual Les Chapeaux dans le Jardin (Hat Day) luncheon is one of Columbus’ premier social traditions of the year, and Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden’s signature spring fundraising event. On May 6, Janelle N. Simmons, 2016 Chair, welcomed more than 600 guests for a beautiful afternoon in the gardens of the Conservatory for a fun¬filled day of celebration, camaraderie and philanthropy. Les Chapeaux dans le Jardin (Hat Day) benefits the Conservatory’s Pre¬K and K¬12 education programs. These programs blend the Conservatory’s unique resources with hands¬on, inquiry¬based learning experiences, cultivating a connection between youth and nature.
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MARBURN ACADEMY’S 33RD ANNUAL AUCTION AND GALA
April 30th marked a record-breaking gala for Marburn Academy with more attendees than ever before. Musical entertainment was provided by McGuffy Lane, and guests participated in various auctions and other activities. The event was held at the Ohio Union and raised over $100,00 for the Gift of Learning Fund which offers need-based scholarships to Marburn’s students. Marburn Academy was created in 1981 with the goal of providing a nurturing educational environment for above average students who had struggled with traditional schooling.
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1) Betsy and Craig Morrison 2) Kerry and Dan Bossenbroek 3) Jane White and Liz White 4) Tom Whi White and Bob White Sr. 5) Morgan Kuntupis and Kate Morrison 6) Philip and Rhonda Anglim 7) Paul and Sue Pryor 8) John and Patti Ziegler 9) Stephanie and Michael Reardon 10) Dr. Ronald and Kathy Harter 11) Judge Yvette McGee Brown, Krista and Jamie Williamson 12) Ron and Pat Dickerson 13) Tony White
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BALLETMET’S A NIGHT AT THE BARRE
BalletMet’s first¬ever A Night at the Barre event took place on Friday, April 15, and raised roughly $90,000 to support the BalletMet studio. 350 people attended and enjoyed plates from local eateries such at Two Caterers, The Refectory, and Dublin Cake Cottage, bidding on fabulous auction packages including a Blue Jackets suite for 18 and a private dinner at the Pizzuti Collection.
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1) David and Rebecca Patterson and Jane and Michael Brady 2) Jacquie Wynn and Joe DeCola 3) Joshua Seibel and Steffi Thomas 4) Kim Vinson, Michael Shultz and Cassandra Horton 5) Claudia Fernandez, Austin MoholtSiebert, GraceAnn Powers, Karen Wing, Adam Ericson, Carly Wheaton and Gabriel Gaffney Smith 6) Michael Sayre and Margot Aknin 7) Igor Goshchinsky, Marina Rabinovich, Sue Porter and Mike Sayre 8) Jeffrey Ayres and Victoria Powers 9) Chuck Taylor and Cheryl Roller 10) Karen Wing and Adam Ericson 11) Cynthia Hengeli and Paul Matrka 12) Jessica MooreLensman, Cassy Burke and Sharon DeAscentis 13) Kristie Latham, Pamela Hutchinson, Elisa McCurdy and Christy Walters 14) Alexander Hyman
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