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My wife, Jen, likes to tease me. At an Indy 500 party this year, she was regaling our friends with stories of strangers I've “collected” over the years. Maybe it has something to do with my social proclivities as a native New Orleanian. As much as we travel, and as much time as we spend in hotels, it seems only natural to me that random conversations should occur from time to time. Corny as it may sound, I like talking to people, and not just on the road.

I make it a goal to be especially friendly to customer service reps on the phone, always calling them by name and asking how their day’s going. And Jen's never surprised when she comes downstairs at home to find our living room or kitchen full of neighbors.

One of my more memorable interactions was with a guy I met last fall in Palm Beach named Peter, who captivated us with a story of how he’d been hired to authenticate former President Barack Obama’s birth certificate. He reminded me a bit of one of those people you meet at a gas station who weaves an elaborate tale about how he can’t get home and needs money. Only this guy was way more successful and, I imagined, a lot richer. Legit? Who knows. Entertaining? Definitely.

I’ve met dozens of “Peters” during the course of my travels, both personal and professional. On a recent trip, Jen and I were enjoying an al fresco lunch at the Peninsula Chicago when I struck up a conversation with an intriguing couple seated at the next table.

Claudio, a makeup designer, took a liking to my sunglasses and offered to buy them. They weren’t expensive, so I just gave them to him, which led to a delightful and wide-ranging chat over wine, cappuccinos and macarons.

We soon discovered Claudio is a pretty big deal. A congenial shared stroll to Barney’s of New York revealed his name splashed across several storefront windows. That jaunt led to drinks at Gibson’s Steakhouse followed by a casual pop into a party at the Lamborghini dealer, where Claudio and his wife, Alex, made the rounds among circles of some of the most beautiful guests we’d ever seen.

Jen and I invited our new acquaintances to join us for a jovial Chinese dinner back at the Peninsula’s Shanghai Terrace, after which Claudio insisted on one more drink, leading us down yet another rabbit hole to a speakeasy-ish Latin dance club called the Flamingo Rum Bar. By the time we got back to the hotel, it was 3 a.m. Yet another story — and new friend — for my collection.

You just never know who you might meet while traveling, or what serendipitous adventures a chance encounter at a bar or restaurant might lead to. Life’s too short to pass up such entertaining opportunities. My advice? Strike up a conversation, and see where it takes you. Who knows. You might wind up stuck between floors in an elevator with an entire bridal party. We did. But that’s a story for another time...

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The hillside view of the Washington School House hotel

OLD-SCHOOL COOL Historical charm and high alpine design converge in the heart of Park City at a 200-year-old schoolhouse turned polished boutique hotel.

By Elise Hofer Shaw / Washington School House photography Michael Spengler Park City, Utah, is in the middle of a whiteout, being born again beneath a blanket of 12 inches of fluffy, fresh powder. It’s been a record-breaking season for snow, one that has already seen more than 365 inches accumulate by the end of February. But this morning clouds are scarce, the sun is out, and it’s a comfortable 30 degrees for spring skiing—and the natives are restless, eager to hit the mountain and make the first tracks in the snow.

Our basecamp is the Washington School House, Park City’s only mountainside luxury hotel adjacent to the largest single ski and snowboard playground in the United States: Park City Mountain Resort. Offering more than 7,300 acres of skiable terrain, the mountain is truly epic—and mere steps from the

hotel’s back door. Proximity is definitely a perk, but that’s not why guests of the Washington School House return season after season. They come for the understated charm and designer details.

They come for the quaint confines that only a 12-suite property can offer. They come for first-rate services like fireside gear fittings and private chef-prepared dinners that have earned the hotel spots on Travel + Leisure’s “It List” and Forbes’ “Top 10 Luxury Hotels.”

And, yes, the fact that the Washington School House also happens to be the boutique hotel that Netflix buys out annually for the Sundance Film Festival, not to mention a respite of choice for snow-loving celebs like Robert Redford, Elijah Wood and Chelsea Handler, admittedly adds to its cachet, too.

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But above all, guests of the Washington School House come to be a part of history. Built in 1889, the property was a schoolhouse for miners’ children until 1931, when it shuttered after the Great Depression laid waste to Summit County’s labor jobs prospecting silver and lead ore. After a stint as a VFW hall, followed by decades of abandonment, the building was turned into a bed and breakfast during the late 1980s that served its patrons well for 26 years (wood panelling, floral drapes et al). But the Washington School House’s most stylish incarnation was completed in 2011 by its current owners who enlisted Paul Allen Design for the four-story overhaul. The schoolhouse’s solid bones were left intact, including its limestone facade and original bell tower, but the rest was a total gut job to make way for 16-foot-high ceilings, reclaimed barnwood floors, Carrara marble-topped built-ins, a subterranean ski lounge, a heated pool, and rooms and suites that boast a balanced mix of Gustavian antiques, fine art and modern alpine touches like antler chandeliers dipped in glossy white lacquer. For the San Diego-based design firm’s first foray into hotel design, they knocked it out of the park (pun intended), partly because they approached it like a residential project. The result? A cool and clean redesign that respects the building’s historical integrity, garnering the hotel nods from Architectural Digest and Elle Decor.

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coffee (brought in from beloved local beanery Pink Elephant), is appointed with two Victorian-style armchairs and farmhouse sconces. The stately wrought iron bed’s mattress boasts both a pillow top and a feather bed, all ensconced in Pratesi linens for maximum comfort. As for the en suite bath, it’s a study in white porcelain and marble, the only pop of color being a mix of Molton Brown bath goods that fill the air with bergamot and orange while I wrestle into my ski gear.

True, it’s about a three-minute downhill walk to the Town Lift that whisks skiers and snowboarders to the base of Park City Mountain. But chauffeur privileges are part of the package at the Washington School House, an extension of the hotel’s Ski Valet services. You can literally pick your starting point from two base villages and they’ll shuttle you there in moments in a white SUV with lift ticket in tow so you can skip the lines, click in and go.

Since Vail Resorts bought and combined Park City Mountain and Canyons Resort into a mega-resort in 2015, the mountain has been running like a well-oiled machine courtesy of a $50 million renovation and operating budget that has been put toward the addition of the Quicksilver Gondola (linking Park City Mountain to Canyons), the widening of multiple trails, the revamping of Miners Camp (a massive new mid-mountain bar and restaurant for brews and bites between runs) and more. Talk to anyone who skis Park City regularly and they’ll tell you that the flow and connectivity from ridge to ridge has been significantly improved.

After an afternoon of off-trail powder skiing spanning 5,000-plus acres, I can vouch that the diversity of terrain is divine.

A two-queen room at Washington School House The bedroom in the Penthouse Suite is peppered with antiques.

For savory spreads culled from Utahan charcuteries and cheesemongers and housemade sweets, the living room at the Washington School House can’t be beat.

A lofted one-bedroom suite at the Washington School House

The cozy ski lounge at the Washington School House

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Riverhorse Provisions, a quaint noshery and gourmet market on Main Street

Handle restaurant sources local and regional ingredients at the height of freshness.

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The charcuterie board at The Farm restaurant

REDUCE, REUSE, UPCYCLE While at Old Town Cellars in Old Town Park City, we stumbled upon a Cotopaxi pop-up shop. The outdoor brand’s mantra, “Gear for Good,” isn’t just lip service: two percent of all of Cotopaxi’s revenue provides grants to nonprofits that have demonstrated outstanding impact, agility and persistence toward alleviating poverty around the world. Our current covetable carryall is the Uyuni 46L Duffel ($80), a colorful, go-anywhere cross-body made from material scraps from bigname outfitters like Patagonia and The North Face. A good cause and great mountain style? Done and done. cotopaxi.com 36 slmag.net

The Old Town Cellars philosophy merges the art and culture of professional wine making with the mountain town lifestyle of Park City.

Après-ski is a communal part of the Park City lifestyle, and options abound along Main Street. But for savory spreads culled from Utahan charcuteries and cheesemongers, house-made sweets and wines that have been blended and bottled in town, a cozy corner by the fire in the grand living room back at the Washington School House can’t be beat. You see, another ace the hotel has up its sleeve is the culinary trifecta of chefs Ernesto Rocha (executive breakfast chef ), Callie Varner (pastry chef and après-ski fare artist) and Kyle Hirsch (on-call private dinner chef ). Rocha’s hearty mountain breakfast menu is served each morning, with Varner’s daily après-ski eats set out every afternoon starting at 4PM. And with 24 hours notice, Hirsch can curate a private dinner for groups large or small that’ll knock your ski socks off. Ours boasted a bellywarming carrot ginger bisque made with coconut milk and cilantro, a baby arugula salad with cucumber ribbon, candied walnuts, sweet pickled parsnip, Gold Creek feta and a honey pear vinaigrette, and a perfectly seared bone-in filet mignon with a mustard bourbon demi-glace served with Yukon potato au gratin and heirloom carrots. (Hirsch’s menus change frequently depending on what’s in season and can be customized around any dietary restrictions.)

Exploring Park City’s growing culinary scene is part of the fun, and the 24-hour concierge at Washington School House is happy to dole out dining recommendations. For lunch on the mountain, we liked The Farm, a slope-side restaurant at Canyons Village where one can fuel up on bison chili and organic winter lettuces and herbs in a heated yurt overlooking the Red Pine Gondola. If snowshoeing Wasatch Mountain State Park followed by an afternoon of shopping Main Street is more your speed, break up the day by

popping into Riverhorse Provisions’ noshery for a bowl of healthy grains and kale or house-made soups. Park City’s restaurant with the biggest buzz right now is Handle, helmed by award-winning chef Briar Handley. Its menu of creative yet comforting American cuisine (think buttermilk fried chicken and roasted sunchoke risotto) and shareable small plates (try the smoked Idaho trout and buffalo cauliflower) is driven by the seasons, and Handley prides himself on sourcing local and regional ingredients at the height of freshness. The bar’s rustic-chic vibe and ruggedly inventive cocktails like the Rattlesnake—a stiff pour of High West double rye with absinthe and egg-white foam that’s branded with an “H” drawn in Angostura bitters—are added incentives for a visit.

Speaking of libations, Park City’s cocktail culture has significantly matured over the last few years. New on the scene is Old Town Cellars, a private label winery that sources fine wines from top wine growing regions around the world and then blends and bottles on site. (Washington School House is a fan and always has its seasonal varietals in rotation at the hotel.) And High West Saloon, located next to the Town Lift base—the only ski-in gastro-distillery in the world—is a local gem just a stone’s throw from the hotel. Doctor’s orders: Request one (or two) of the house’s signature Dead Man’s Boots cocktail—Rendezvous rye, reposado tequila, fresh-squeezed lime juice, simple syrup and Fever Tree ginger beer over chipped ice—and you’ll forget about the residual pain in your shins from hours of powering through fresh powder. Sleep, ski and repeat. sl Washington School House Hotel, 543 Park Ave., Park City, Utah; 435.649.3800. washingtonschoolhouse.com. For mountain information, visit parkcitymountain.com.

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Nacre Voyage one-piece swimsuit with matching Italian silk scarf (nacrevoyage.com)

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209 Mare beach blazer ($925) and swim shorts ($249; 209mare.com)

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Wine Worth the Wait

Instantly smitten with a picturesque Napa Valley property she spied in 1900, Fernande de Latour convinced her husband Georges to purchase a four-acre ranch she’d dubbed “beau lieu”, or “beautiful place.” In short order, Georges sold his successful cream of tartar business, acquired the land, and founded Beaulieu Vineyard with the intent of making fine wines to rival those of his native France. Today, the property encompasses more than 1,100 acres of estate vineyards.

To realize his goal, Georges started out by importing phylloxera-resistant rootstock from Europe to revive a fledging California wine industry that had been ravaged by the disease. During prohibition, when many wineries were shuttered, Beaulieu actually increased its business fourfold by selling sacramental wine to the Catholic Church. After the repeal, Georges refocused his efforts on crafting world-class wines, traveling to France in 1938 to meet and subsequently hire the famed Russian-born viticulturist and enologist André Tchelistcheff, who instituted a culture of continuous innovation that continues today. A memorable growing season in 1936 produced the inaugural vintage of the Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, which was released in 1940 and went on to become Napa Valley’s first “cult” Cabernet.

In 1989, current winemaker Jeffrey Stambor was hired to succeed Tchelistcheff, who’d come to be known as “The

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Maestro” in Napa during his forty-year career at Beaulieu.

Legendary winemaker Michel Rolland joined Beaulieu as a blending consultant on their reserve wines in 2010.

Beaulieu recently made waves in the wine world when it announced the release of Rarity 2013, the fifth-ever vintage bottling of its Rarities Collection. Produced only in remarkable vintage years, Rarity was first crafted by Tchelistcheff in 1968 to showcase the distinctive, opulent expression of an extraordinarily high-quality vintage; prior to 2013, the most recent vintage to produce a Rarity bottling was 1990. The decision to declare 2013 a vintage worthy of the Rarities Collection was made by Stambor, who selected the finest barrellots of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot to lend Rarity 2013 a powerful, complex character.

For the blend, Stambor selected grapes from some of Beaulieu’s oldest vineyards, sourcing from heritage sites on BV Ranches No. 1 and 2 as well as their Hewitt Estate Vineyard and a neighboring small vineyard at the base of the Mayacamas Mountains. The vines, with the majority planted in the 1980s, were grafted to clones that yield small, intensely flavored grapes. All four vineyards are deeply rooted in welldraining, alluvial fan soils on the western bench-lands of Napa Valley’s Rutherford AVA, often recognized as the most coveted California terroir.

“This limited release wine celebrates the rarity granted to us by Mother Nature,” noted Stambor. “2013 was a spectacular vintage, with the earliest onset to harvest that I recall in my 28 years of winemaking at Beaulieu, and gave us some truly special Cabernet Sauvignon. By bottling Rarity only in magnums, we better ensure that this magnificent wine can reach its full potential with bottle aging and can be enjoyed for decades to come.”

While Napa Valley winemakers heralded the 2012 vintage as outstanding, the 2013 vintage was truly magnificent, with an unusually warm and dry winter promoting early budbreak, which gave the vines an early start to the 2013 growing season. Ideal conditions prevailed through flowering, fruit set and ripening, with low rainfall keeping the grapes desirably small. While harvest was early, the bloom-to-harvest span was not compressed; thus, the Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot grapes benefited from adequate hang-time to develop exceptionally ripe, balanced flavors.

The process of making Rarity 2013 began with handsorting the grape clusters and then the destemmed grapes to retain only the highest quality fruit. For early integration of oak character and to enhance the supple mouthfeel, over half of the Rarity components were barrel-fermented, with the balance in stainless steel and wood tanks. During fermentation in barrel, Beaulieu Vineyard’s cellar team rotated the barrels

four times daily to fully extract phenolic concentration and build complexity. After a month of maceration followed by gentle pressing, the wine was returned to barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging. To balance the tremendous intensity of dark fruit character, Stambor chose to age this wine in 100% new French and Russian oak barrels. To add even more structure and layers of flavor complexity to the Cabernet Sauvignon, the blend was complemented with 10% Petit Verdot from BV Ranch No.1.

Rated at 99 points by Robert Parker in The Wine Advocate, 2013 Rarity delivers massive power and weight, yet with uncommon elegance and suppleness. The wine’s profuse aromas of blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate and violet are mirrored in the opulent flavors that explode on the palate.

Seamlessly integrated vanilla and oak spice nuances, from barrel fermentation and aging in entirely new barrels, add even more complexity. “Rutherford Dust” tannins contribute texture, while bright acidity keeps its fresh, purity of focus. This is a wine that will age for decades.

Only 1,500 bottles of Rarity 2013 have been produced.

The limited-edition magnum bottles, each numbered and presented in a commemorative box, are available for $1,000 at select fine wine purveyors and by personal inquiry through the winery at rarity@bvwines.com. sl

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Bibliotaph... Wanderlust

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Daydreams distilled: this two-volume compendium from TASCHEN chronicles 100 of the world's most unique hotels. A chart of helpful information accompanying each property turns this coffee table tome into a practical resource for the glam globe-trotter. Margot J. Mayer (editor) - 100 Getaways Around the World - Hardcover, 720 pages, TASCHEN (taschen.com)

The City of Angels’ story is told through a fun and colorful collection of classic photographs, picture postcards, brochures, ads, and other vintage ephemera, accompanied by author Peter Moruzzi’s candid and insightful commentary. Peter Moruzzi - Greetings from Los Angeles Hardcover, 176 pages, Gibbs Smith (gibbs-smith.com) Travels to the most remote corners of the world are the basis for the artistry of wildlife and landscape photographer Michael Poliza, who has published nearly a dozen books, in addition to leading high-end nature adventure treks. For his latest tome, he chose to focus his lens on Mallorca, a place of legendary beauty. Michael Poliza (photographer), Tiny von Wedel (text) Mallorca - Hardcover, 224 pages, teNeues (teneues.com) After getting laid off from a copywriting job, Geraldine DeRuiter hit the road and began chronicling her travel adventures on her blog, The Everywhereist. Using the same hilarious, irreverent, and heartfelt style as her online musings, the overarching theme of DeRuiter's book is that sometimes you can find yourself exactly where you need to be–even if you aren't quite sure where you are.

Geraldine DeRuiter - All Over the Place: Adventures in Travel, True Love, and Petty Theft - Hardcover, 288 pages, PublicAffairs Books (publicaffairsbooks.com)

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Outfitted with smartphones, backpacks and a shared sense of wanderlust, Kyle James and his girlfriend Ashley bought oneway tickets from New York City to Paris and spent nearly four months seeing as much of the world as they could. The resulting book is culled from James' daily journal entries detailing their adventures. Kyle James - Not Afraid of the Fall: 114 days through 30 cities in 15 countries - Paperback, 250 pages, Inkshares (inkshares.com)

Travel and style influencer Sofia Sanchez de Betak takes readers on a highly personal journey to off-the-radar hideaways and secluded retreats where those in the know seek once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Sofia Sanchex de Betak - Travels with Chufy: Confidential Destinations - Hardcover, 192 pages, Assouline (assouline.com) Part fact, part fiction, Mark Twain’s Roughing It takes readers on a journey by stagecoach from Missouri to Nevada. The semi-autobiographical, semi-prequel to Innocents Architect David Martin immersed himself in ancient and colonialAbroad satirizes American era cities and sites throughout Mexico, taking notes and photographs, and Western society in a and creating sketches and watercolors to document his impressions. way that only Mark Twain The resulting book, presented through the lens of architecture, knows how. Mark Twain chronicles cultures that have transformed over the centuries yet Roughing It - Hardcover, maintained an outsized and magical exuberance. David C. Martin 416 pages, Gibbs Smith Joy Ride - Hardcover, ORO Editions (oroeditions.com) (gibbs-smith.com)

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Of Note... Take it Outside

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The Tommy Bahama Airstream Special Edition offers roomy living spaces with signature Tommy Bahama upholstery and glassware ($114,600 $165,050; airstream.com).

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A THREE-PEAT AT THE THREE-DAY EVENT Written by Bridget Williams / Photos by Tony Bailey

Michael Jung, 34, made history in late April when he became the first rider in the 39-year history of the Kentucky ThreeDay Event, presented by Land Rover, to win three years in a row. The ultimate test of horse and rider, the Three-Day event is comprised of dressage, cross-country and jumping tests. Aboard FischerRocana FST for a third year, the German duo lowered one rail in show jumping to finish on 42.7 penalties, just ahead of France’s Maxime Livio and Qalao Des Mers in second (44.6) and England’s Zara Tindall and High Kingdom in third (46.6).

“Without the horse, you are just walking people, I’m not sure how you say that in English,” said Jung with a laugh following the win. “This is a very wonderful horse, she is absolutely a top horse, 50 slmag.net

and she is always fighting for me. We have a partnership, I know everything that she needs for me to motivate her. But she was perfect. I am so thankful for my whole team and my horse.”

Livio is the only competitor in recent memory to have bested Jung, and the 29-year-old Frenchman's powerful doubleclean round put the pressure on the eventual champion as he cantered out of the ring in front of 24,159 fans in Rolex Stadium on the final day of competition. “There is always a little pressure in the ring, especially at a four-star with all the top riders,” Livio said. “With my horse, I just have to stick to him and stick to my ride, and if I do that the pressure goes down. I know if I’m very focused on my riding, the horse will do his

best. But, of course there is pressure because I want to be good enough for my horse, and after that it’s good for me to start to put pressure on (Jung). I think to try to beat such a rider you have to be 100 percent all the time. All this week my horse was 100 percent, but I was maybe only 90 percent in dressage. But after that I have no regrets.”

Third-place finisher Tindall, 35, of Gloucestershire, England, came into the 2017 event with expectations in check following a trying trip two years ago when an injury in the stable prevented her from even starting the competition. “I’m obviously very lucky to come back and very thankful to my owner and to Land Rover and Rolex to be able to come back,” she said. “It’s great to be

sitting up here with these guys. My horse was fantastic all the way through the competition –he jumped great today.

The Kentucky Three-Day Event is the nation’s premier Three-Day Event and one of the most prestigious equestrian competitions in the world. The International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the world’s governing body of equestrian sports, has designated the Kentucky Three-Day Event as a ‘Four Star’ eventing competition, the highest designation, which is given only to the Olympic Games, World Championships, and six annual events around the world. “Rolex Kentucky” is the only Four-Star event in the Western Hemisphere and is part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing. sl slmag.net

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Smarts and style define the Mercedes-Benz 2018 S-Class Sedan model range Written by Andre James

Most notable among the innovations found in the mid-cycle update throughout the Mercedes-Benz S-Class range, which made its world premiere at the Shangai Auto Show this past April, is the extended suite of Intelligent Drive features that continue forward momentum on the march towards autonomous driving. Tweaks to the front fascia, rear bumper exhaust pipes and wheel designs, as well as an LED Intelligent Light System are a few of the segment-wide upgrades common among each rendition of the Mercedes-Benz flagship model, which was the top-selling luxury sedan in the world in 2016.

New badges serve to indicate changes that have taken place under the hood. The S550 has been replaced by the S560, and is powered by a twinturbocharged 4.0-liter V8 producing 463 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. The base model S-Class comes equipped with a 3.0-liter V-6 engine. At the top of the range, the Maybach retains its V12, while the Mercedes-AMG S63 has a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with an output of 603 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque.

The sprint from zero to 60 mph takes just 3.4 seconds, faster than any other performance luxury sedan, and the electronically-limited top speed is 186 mph.

The 4Matic all-wheel-drive variant of the S63 AMG is paired with a new ninespeed automatic transmission for the first time, while the top-of-the-range rear-wheel drive S65 retains its proven twin-turbocharged V12 with 7G-Tronic transmission boasting 621 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque.

Four AMG DYNAMIC SELECT driving modes¬–Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Individual– allow the driver to influence the characteristics of the AMG S63 and AMG S65 Sedans. Each driving mode modifies key parameters such as engine response, transmission, suspension, steering, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), and all-wheel drive (in the AMG S63). The driver has the option of pressing the "M" button to switch directly to manual mode, in which gearshifts are executed exclusively using the paddle shifters on the steering wheel. If required, the suspension settings can be specially selected as well. The 3-stage ESP and exhaust flap can also be operated with a special button. The AMG S65 features a CURVE function, which allows the body of the car to tilt to the inside of a turn by up to 2.65-degrees (similar to a motorcycle rider), thereby reducing centrifugal forces perceived by passengers and virtually eliminating body roll.

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Inside the cabin, the new S-Class is characterized by two new highresolution displays, each with a screen diagonal of 12.3 inches. The pair is housed under a single pane of glass, which lends the impression of a widescreen cockpit and emphasizes the horizontal orientation of the interior design.

Virtual instruments are displayed in the direct field of vision of the driver as well as a central display above the center console. With the fully digital cockpit, the driver can choose from three different display styles (Classic, Sport and Progressive) and configure the information and views relevant to them.

Touch Control Buttons on the steering wheel respond to swiping motions like the screen of a smartphone and enable the driver to control the entire multimedia system without having to take their hands off the steering wheel. The multimedia system can also be operated via touchpad with controller in the center console and by Voice Control. The operation of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC or standard cruise control is managed via steering wheel-mounted controls.

Enhanced Level 2 autonomous driving functions, including Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and Active Steering Assist, provide even more comfortable support for the driver to keep a safe distance and stay in their lane. Speed is adjusted automatically ahead of curves or intersections, which is complemented by a considerably improved Active Lane Change Assist and additional functions of Active Emergency Stop Assist. For the first time, map and navigation data are used to calculate driving behavior. At one glance, an "Assistance Graphics" menu on the instrument panel shows the driver which assistance functions are selected and to what situations the systems are currently responding to.

The optional ENERGIZING Comfort system is a world-first entering series production. This feature links various comfort systems in the vehicle together, such as climate control, ambient lighting and massage functions, into a ten-minute “wellness” setup. Owners can choose from Freshness, Warmth, Vitality, Joy, and Comfort programs to configure a specific wellness program to suit their current mood.

A pair of new natural grain ash wood trims are available for 2018, as well as revised cabin materials and colorways, including Silk Beige/Deep Sea Blue, Magma Gray/Espresso Brown, and Mahogany/Silk Beige. Among the available AMG options are a choice of forged 20-inch wheels, AMG Performance Studio options, and an AMG Ceramic Composite Braking system.

"The development of the new S-Class was extremely extensive. With a whole series of new features and functions, the S-Class remains a technological pioneer," says Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development.

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Best in Haute Couture - Pasquale Bruni

SIN CITY SENSATIONS 2017 COUTURE Design Award Winners Written by Claire Williams / Photography courtesy of COUTURE COUTURE Las Vegas, held annually at the Wynn Resort, is arguably the most exclusive destination for the luxury jewelry and timepiece market, drawing 4,000 top-tier buyers from highly distinguished retailers, along with editors from 100 of the world’s most recognized luxury consumer and trade media (including Sophisticated Living). A highlight of the event is the annual COUTURE Design Awards, presented this year at the Encore Theatre in the Wynn Resort before an audience of nearly 1,000 designers, editors and retailers from the COUTURE community.

“Tonight is when we celebrate the incredible artists who labor an entire year to create these works of art, and showcase their hearts and souls within their salons,” COUTURE’s Director, Gannon Brousseau explained from the stage. He then went on to thank this year’s panel of judges–Melissa Geiser from Stanley Korshak, Julie Thom from Von Bargen’s, Daisy Shaw 56 slmag.net

from Vanity Fair, Katerina Perez of Katerina Perez, and designer Yossi Harari–for lending their expertise in selecting the winning designs and finalists.

Furrer Jacot, who won the inaugural Best in Men’s Jewelry Award thanked the designer who has been with him for 30 years, saying that he “didn’t want to do another men’s piece - he wanted to do something great.” The winner of the Best in Diamonds Above $20,000, Fernando Jorge, enthused from the stage, "This was my first adventure with diamonds and therefore I feel very, very honored to receive this award."

A touching highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Cindy Edelstein Award by Cindy’s daughter, Remy, to designer Stephen Webster. A video tribute showcased the designer’s passionate support of the industry, commitment to ethical sourcing and design practices and philanthropic endeavors.

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The view across the rooftops of the 7th arrondissement to the Eiffel Tower from the three-bedroom 'Margaux' apartment

PARIS IN ERNEST Tracing the footsteps of a literary giant Written by Bridget Williams I arrived in Paris 96 years and 29 days after Ernest Hemingway and his new bride Hadley, who were somewhat unprepared for the dreariness of winter in the city. During those first few months, Hemingway wrote to his colleague, American novelist Sherwood Anderson, remarking about the cold and his low spirits saying, “I do not know what I thought Paris would be like but it was not that way.” Indeed, it is easy to love Paris in the springtime, but I find it even more beguiling in the winter, when its soul is laid as bare as the leafless trees that line the banks of the Seine. Admiring the architecture of naked branches reaching out in all directions, I am reminded of the decorative iron railings that adorn the famous façades of Baron Haussmann buildings lining the boulevards.

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convivial connections and the pervading creative atmosphere, Hemingway was soon on a path to infamy. I know I’m not alone in my romanticized and heavily rose-colored view of the people and places of this era (perpetuated even further by the Woody Allen film Midnight in Paris), so for my most recent trip to the City of Lights, we made it our mission to tread the timeworn footsteps of literary legends.

Eschewing the traditional hotel route, we opted instead for a more “authentic” Parisian experience by renting an apartment through Paris Perfect (parisperfect.com), a company founded more than 20 years ago by a former French cardiac surgeon and his American investment banker wife. Working with the Paris Perfect team to whittle down the available properties–ranging in size from a studio unit to a sprawling five-bedroom villa, based on our likes, dislikes and intended activities–we were able to find an ideal match. And ideal it was, as our “Champagne” apartment, located on the Left Bank in the heart or the 7th arrondissement (from $435/night), was a far cry from the squalor of Hemingway’s first abode.

Interior of the four-bedroom 'Charlemagne' loft apartment in the Latin Quarter

Living area of a two-bedroom apartment near Montmartre

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Although we were aware of the apartment’s straight-on, postcard-perfect view of the Eiffel Tower from its wraparound balcony, as well as the living and dining rooms and the kitchen, it was truly something else to behold in person. The experience of starting and ending the day in the midst of such a global icon was simply magical. Our one-bedroom, 590 square-foot apartment was fully equipped for a comfortable home-away-from-home stay, including a modern kitchen with granite countertops, a petite dining area perfect for candlelight dinners, and a spacious living area outfitted in classic Parisian style.

Outside of the mesmerizing view, what I loved most about renting through Paris Perfect was the comprehensive neighborhood and visitor guide (more than 40 pages in total) that was provided to us digitally prior to arrival and in hard copy form in the apartment. Chock-full of insider information that would take the occasional Paris tourist years to acquire, it allowed us to easily plot out where to dine and what to see, and even more helpful, what places to avoid based on client and staff feedback.

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sourced feast, but with a vast array of enticing dining options ranging from charming family-owned bistros to extravagant Michelin-star dining within walking distance, we opted to leave the cooking to the experts.

Paris Perfect offers scores of walking tours and itinerary planning services tailored to an array of interests, from art to wine and everything in between. As this was only our second time in Paris and our time was limited, we opted to book a private, customized tour with Michael Osman, an American who has called the city home for the past 15 years. Affable and energetic, with a background in fine art and a deep love of his adopted city, he seized on our ambitious itinerary with aplomb. We managed to ogle the greatest hits at the Louvre, treasure hunt at the Les Puces flea market and visit several of his key “must see” stops, all before dinner.

Though we regrettably had Michael to guide the way only for a single day, he did provide us with a wealth of information to craft a self-guided literary tour, focused on the cafés and watering holes frequented by Hemingway and his contemporaries.

Hemingway was known to be a keen people watcher, and then, as now, one of the best places to take in the ebb and flow of street life in Paris is at a sidewalk café. At Brasserie Lipp (151 Boulevard Saint-Germain; brasserie-lipp.com), you can still partake of

A meal at Maxim's is a must for fans of Midnight in Paris.

Les Puces flea market

an Alsatian meal a la Hemingway–beer, pommes à l’huile and sausage–albeit at a far higher fare than Hem paid in his day.

Hemingway often drank with fellow writer F. Scott Fitzgerald at the Hôtel Ritz Paris (15 Place Vendôme; ritzparis. com). In 1944, Hemingway “liberated” the bar from the Nazis in cahoots with a group of displaced soldiers, ordering a round of champagne for every patron and thereby prompting the spot to henceforth be known as Bar Hemingway. Fresh off of a fouryear, $400 million property-wide renovation, the revamped bar is helmed by the charming duo of Colin Field and Roman Devaux.

Popular among Americans, the atmosphere is courteous and lively, and ladies’ drinks are presented with a delicate white rose balanced on the rim of the glass.

Opened on Thanksgiving Day in 1911, Harry’s New York bar claims to be the birthplace of the Bloody Mary in 1921. A popular hangout for “Lost Generation” writers of the 1920s, George Gershwin is purported to have composed An American In Paris there. The mahogany bar and wall paneling are original; the latter is now plastered with pennants hailing from American colleges and universities.

Given my affinity for Midnight in Paris, we included a dinner at Maxim’s on our itinerary even though it isn’t known as a

Located in the 7th arrondissement, les Cocottes offers traditional recipes cooked in Staub Dutch ovens.

Hemingway haunt. Although the food didn’t knock our socks off, the service was outstanding and the ambiance in the Art Nouveau institution, founded as a bistro in 1893 by Maxime Gaillard, and since frequented by countless celebrities and royals, made it a worthwhile stop.

Other stops of note for the literary-minded traveler include Café le Dome (108 Boulevard du Montparnasse); Closerie des Lilas (171 Boulevard du Montparnasse); Café de Flore (172 Boulevard Saint-Germain), one of the oldest coffeehouses in Paris; and Les Deux Magots (6 place Saint-Germain-des-Pres), which opened in 1875 and was a favorite of American artists for decades. One of the best places for people watching, the café’s terrace overlooks the church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, founded in the 6th century.

After spending a few short days and nights eating and drinking our way around the City of Lights, it became that much easier to understand the affectionate nostalgia pervading Hemingway’s posthumously published memoir about being a struggling young expatriate journalist and writer in Paris. ”If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” sl

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WHERE THE REBEL MEETS THE ROAD Written by Andre James

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Pagani’s Huayra Coupe ushered in a new era of hypercars when it was unveiled to the public at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. An alluring combination of speed and spellbinding aesthetics, the Huayra Coupe, named after Huayra-tata, the “Father of Wind” in Incan culture, raised the bar for a performance-based technology mated with a lightweight build, resulting in the highest lateral acceleration ever seen on a car with road tires. The company launched a Huayra Roadster project in 2010 with the simple intent of creating a Huayra Coupe with a removable roof and conventional doors, as they did for their Zonda Roadster in 2003.

Three years into the project, the design was scrapped in favor of creating a car independent of its predecessor and a standout in its own right. “If we think of the Huayra Coupe as a personification of elegance and timeless lines, the Huayra Roadster was to be the rebellious sister, shapely and beautiful, but with a sharp edge for

those who are careless,” said Horacio Pagani, the Argentine-born founder of Pagani Automobili S.p.A., which is based in San Cesario sul Panaro, near Modena, Italy.

Formally unveiled this past February at the Geneva Motor Show, every detail of the Coupe has been developed from the ground up with its own unique design language and in direct symmetry with aerodynamic requirements to create a work of art on wheels. The cars skeletal composition, meaning that nearly every mechanical part is visible, sets it apart from most modern supercars, and ensures that even the smallest working component has been designed to be both beautiful and functional.

Two options replace the fixed roof: one is crafted from carbon fiber with a central glass panel to mimic the look of a coupe with the freedom of a convertible, the other is a fabric soft top able to be stored inside the Roadster and installed in “just a few simple steps”.

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Traditionally, convertible versions of sports cars are heavier and slightly slower, so creating a Roadster that was lighter than its corresponding Coupe was an ambitious goal for Pagani from the outset of the project. To achieve this, the Pagani engineering team refined the development of carbo-titanium and combined it with Carbo-Triax HP52, a new form of composite material developed specifically for the Huayra Roadster. The result is a 176-pound weight reduction over the Huayra Coupe, and an increase in the frame’s torsional rigidity, which is a significant factor in improving the handling necessary for precise operation of a hypercar such as this. “Engaging in such a challenge, to make just 100 cars, has meant an impressive effort for a company like ours, from a technical, human, and economic point of view,” Pagani stated.

A 12-cylinder Mercedes-AMG M158 engine built specifically for Pagani delivers 754 horsepower at 5500 RPM. Although the company has yet to release an official 0-60mph time, it has been widely reported to be just under three seconds, with a top speed around 230mph, placing the Roadster squarely among the world’s fastest cars. Turbines have been developed to provide an immediate throttle response with no delay, providing the driver 64 slmag.net

with full control of the vehicle. Power and torque are regulated by a new seven-speed AMT gearbox that incorporates a hydraulic and electronic activation system combined with new carbon synchronizers to deliver seamless, precision shifting. The electronic differential facilitates adaption to all possible driving conditions.

Since the release of Zonda F in 2006, Pagani cars, in partnership with Brembo, have attained some of the shortest recorded stopping distances for 100-0 and 200-0. For the Huayra Roadster, Brembo developed 380mm ventilated carbonceramic rotors that are gripped by six-piston calipers in front and four-pistons at the rear. To house the brakes, Pagani teamed up with another motoring industry titan–Pirelli–to design and sculpt a specific rubber for the Huayra Roadster tires. The new Pirelli PZero Corsa tires measure 21-inches at the rear and 20-inches up front, and are capable of (according to Pagani) enabling 1.80g of lateral grip. Developed along with Horacio Pagani, the tire displays an “HP” logo on its shoulder.

It seems that even with a base price of approximately $2.5 million, getting your hands on a Huayra Roadster means acting as quick as the car is fast; as of press time all 100 cars scheduled to be built have been spoken for. sl

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“It’s a hobby I’ve had for 20 or so years,” said the father of three. “This is my fifth home renovation, and it’s certainly the largest in scope. I don’t know if I will do it again, though. The kids were going to college when we started, and this project took about two years to complete.”

Eager to be close to downtown Indy’s restaurants and theaters, Eppler found the ideal property in the heart of Chatham Arch, just a short walk from some of the city’s finest dining and entertainment venues.

“This house had been on the market for a while,” said interior designer Linda Mordoh. “Ed saw what he wanted, and had lifestyle in mind with the opportunity to enjoy urban living at its finest. He had a vision, but he liked the flexibility of the potential and going with the flow. The house was in a state of major disrepair; there were some major structural changes to be made.”

Dating back to the early 1900s, the two-story brick home was a classic Victorian-era throwback with tiny rooms, a detached garage and a servants’ stairwell at the rear that ate into the usable square footage.

Before agreeing to purchase the property, Eppler had to be sure there would be adequate and readily accessible parking.

Accomplishing this and expanding his tiny exterior footprint into something more functional required talks with Mike Cunningham, owner of the popular Union 50 restaurant next door.

“I love to entertain and people come here from out of town, so parking was an important part of the negotiations,” Eppler explained. “I met with Mike before buying the home. If I hadn’t been able to rotate the garage to attach it to the house, I wouldn’t have bought the place. Mike expanded my backyard by about 40 percent. It’s now completely private green space, which Mike loves because it beautifies the approach to the restaurant from that side.”

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“Some of the walls were load-bearing,” Eppler said. “Mark kept the house from falling down. He really kept the vision going, and was able to connect with me and see what I really wanted to do.”

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The kitchen is now perfectly poised to accommodate cooking and entertaining. Built by Kitchens by Design, the brainpower also responsible for the bathrooms, the cabinetry and fixtures, the ultra-modern space provides a striking contrast to the original brick, creating a unique, old-meets-new environment. Guests can relax in the comfortable seating area at the end of the counter while dinner is being prepared.

At the rear of the kitchen where the servants’ staircase once stood, a butler’s pantry with a pass-through facilitates entertaining.

Downstairs, the previously non-functional basement has been reimagined as a wine cellar, TV room and informal entertainment area with exposed brick and a stone floor.

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With every square foot on the main floor accounted for, one of the major dilemmas the designers faced was what to do with the laundry room.

“That was a huge challenge,” Mordoh admitted. “We finally came up with the idea to have Hughey Hartman do leatherupholstered folding doors that not only look fabulous, but also soundproof everything.”

“Ed told me he wanted this home to be Sherlock Holmesmeets-Ralph Lauren,” she continued. “I think we achieved that. This was a great project to work on. Ed had the vision to see it, and he was really receptive to our ideas. The job of an

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PAN-AMERICAN PERFECTION Livery's stunning design matches its creative cuisine.

Written by Neil Charles / Photography by Kelley Jordan In a corner of downtown dominated by a proliferation of soulless, Bauhauslite buildings devoid of any architectural merit, Livery provides an oasis of exceptional good taste, both visual and gastronomic.

Formerly home to a collection of horse stables (hence the name) and subsequently a laundry before lying vacant for several decades, this striking College Avenue property was once destined for demolition. A partnership between OakBridge Properties and the Cunningham Restaurant Group (CRG) took on the massive task of repurposing the decaying edifice. Readers familiar with Vida, another Cunningham renovation project, know that this powerhouse group takes no shortcuts when it comes to constructing the perfect environment to showcase its various cuisines. Open since late 2016, Livery takes the wow factor a couple notches even higher. The place is simply breathtaking, offering dining and drinking on two floors and a rooftop terrace; and if the building itself isn’t reason enough to visit, the food is spectacular.

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As traditional old-school fine dining continues to decline in popularity, a new category of upmarket casual eating has evolved, opening up seemingly endless opportunities for a new generation of restaurant-goers. Aiming squarely at this emerging demographic, Livery features a concise pan-American menu, delivering lively, well-conceived dishes that offer a refreshing alternative to the tired fare of many Mexican-American establishments while keeping ingredients and preparations within the comfort zone of most diners.

“Livery is a casual concept intended to offer great value and experience for dining any night of the week,” explained Mike Cunningham, CRG founder and CEO. “It fits all demographics, and our hope is to over-deliver for our guests.”

Probably the best way to launch an evening at Livery, as we did recently, is with one of the top-shelf margaritas and a plate of empanadas — the corn, the queso and the lamb varieties are truly outstanding. More adventurous drinkers might prefer to peruse the superlative spirits list, including 50 tequilas (no Jose Cuervo here!) and more than a dozen mezcals. An excellent selection of wines by the glass, predominantly sourced from South America and Spain, as well as a full contingent of rums and craft beers guarantees something for practically every taste.

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Overseen by Chef Casey Frank, a veteran of Vida and various upscale restaurants in Cincinnati, Livery’s menu is strong on freshness and flavor, combining sophisticated technique and a deftly light touch delivered with confidence and verve. Small plates are priced sensibly and main courses are sufficiently generous to encourage sharing, which is definitely the way to go if you want to experience all the pleasures this talented chef has to offer.

“My wife’s family is from Argentina, so I’ve learned a lot about the food from my brother-in-law and from my visits to that country,” he reveals over empanadas.

Frank fell in love with cooking at a summer camp, preparing frozen food from a box for 300 kids, then went to culinary school and started his career with the Boca restaurant group. After a six-year stint with Cincinnati-based Nada, the modest chef came to Indianapolis well equipped to take on a larger role. CRG Executive Chef Carl Chambers is enthusiastic about his protégé.

“Chef Casey was a natural fit for this concept, as he’s been around Latin culture for many years and has a vast knowledge of the cuisine,” he said. “He also exemplifies our core values, and I am honored to be working with such a great chef.”

With roughly one third of the menu changing every three months to accommodate seasonal ingredients, regular customers always have something new to look forward to.

“We aren’t necessarily tied to a single regional cuisine,” Frank explained.

“We don’t have any tacos on the menu, which may have hurt us a bit over Cinco de Mayo, but we really want to find other ingredients and do things that other people aren’t doing, like traditional street corn, a trio of ceviche or a chicken torta from Oaxaca.”

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Of the excellent dishes we sampled over the course of a most agreeable evening, highest praise goes to the red drum, a succulent Atlantic game fish served here with sweet plantains, yucca fries and chorizo chutney. Perfectly cooked and beautifully presented, this delightful plate exemplifies Chef Frank’s approach to cooking, full of contrasting textures and flavors, yet harmonious and complete.

For general manager Catherine Merski, what allows Livery to stand out above the crowd isn’t just the food, it’s the total package.

“My favorite part of this job is choreographing the dining experience, and having an amazing team to make your experience spectacular,” she said. “We have a chef and crew who are gracious to our guests and serve delicious food, a bar staff that’s creative and friendly, and a service staff that’s welcoming and knowledgeable. What else could we want in a restaurant?”

Those of us who’ve had the pleasure of dining at Livery would certainly second those sentiments. sl Located at 720 N. College Ave., Livery is open Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call 317.383.0330 or visit livery-restaurant.com.

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WHIRLWINDY CITY Written by Jeffrey Cohen

Offering an exemplary itinerary that’s nothing short of magical, the Peninsula Chicago's exclusive “Keys to the City” program is packed with some of the toddlin’ town’s most quintessential sights, sounds and tastes, providing guests with VIP access to incredible only-inChicago activities. On a recent visit to the Windy City, we were able to take advantage of much that was on offer, finding ourselves — figuratively speaking — blown away by the experience.

Upon arrival at the Peninsula, my wife, Jen, and I received a behind-the-scenes peek at the hotel’s newly updated, hightech guest rooms courtesy of public relations director Susan Ellefson. Gone are the warm yellows and oranges of the 1990s, replaced by a contemporary, soothing palette of blues and greys that manage to evoke a sense of tranquility even in the heart of the busy, jostling Magnificent Mile. With spectacular views of Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan, our corner suite also offered wonderful vistas to the north and south.

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Next, it was all aboard for a little sightseeing by way of a 90-minute Chicago Architectural Foundation River Cruise on First Lady Cruises. The boat tour up and down the Chicago River sheds an unexpectedly fresh light on the city’s soaring skyline, along with stunning views of landmark skyscrapers and iconic buildings like Marina City, the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower.

Back to the hotel for a quick shower, then on to the PrivateBank Theatre, where we enjoyed orchestra center seats (purchased through the Keys to the City program) for a performance of Hamilton, one of the Broadway In Chicago series season highlights. What can I say about Hamilton that hasn't already been said? It absolutely lived up to the praise, and to our expectations.

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Easily one of the most romantic dining venues in town, the Peninsula’s elegant Lobby spoiled Jen and me for the foreseeable future. Believing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day — well, until lunch anyway, we fueled up for our morning constitutional with several selections from the prixfixe menu. Jen opted for proteins with a classic combo of eggs, bacon and sausage, while I went with the spa breakfast of yogurt, muffin and berries. Seated at a table next to soaring 20-foot windows overlooking the terrace, we reveled in the opulent ambiance that begets luxurious leisurely meals. The Lobby restaurant is also open for one of Chicago’s best afternoon teas, featuring traditional cucumber sandwiches, scones, cakes and a vast array of interesting, unusual tea choices.

To keep the glow going, we spent the next few hours simply strolling and shopping, ducking into the Merchandise Mart in search of inspiration for some renovation projects we’re working on back home before retreating to the hotel for another French-leaning lunch of quiche and pinot blanc at Pierrot Gourmet. A leisurely walk along the lakefront was a perfect way to pass the breezy, warm afternoon. On a hotter day, we might have preferred a visit to the

well-appointed Peninsula fitness center, pool and spa on the 19th and 20th floors where, after a workout with a view, you can pamper yourself with a bamboo massage, pedicure or an ultimate facial. The Lobby’s signature burger, and a bottle of equally succulent Côtes du Rhône, proved a satisfying choice for dinner, preceded by a dozen sweet little oysters from the Pacific Northwest. After a relaxing single malt at the restaurant’s supremely well-stocked bar, it was time for bed and a long, deep sleep.

Chocolate, of course, is an essential element of any romantic getaway, and our Peninsula package paid ample attention to this detail with a private tour and tasting at Vosges Haut-Chocolat, where we were educated about the “correct” way to taste exotic chocolate. Let’s just say I appreciated the meditative deep breathing aspects involved in proper tasting techniques more than Jen did, although we both swooned over the divine exotic truffles, especially the absinthe and banana pudding flavors. These intriguing creations are made of only the finest ingredients sourced from around the world by founder and chocolatier Katrina Markoff.

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Furniture shopping in Lincoln Park whetted our appetite for a superb dinner that night — a multi-course parade of stunning dim sum at the Peninsula’s sleek Shanghai Terrace. A succession of small dishes usually eaten at lunch and teatime, our meal lasted well into the night, leaving us both tired and hugely satisfied. Steamed dumplings, potstickers, seafood and an entire Peking duck served with all the traditional accoutrements made a procession to our table during the course of the evening. Fabulous unfiltered sake, just slightly sweet, offered the perfect accompaniment.

As was quite obvious throughout our visit, service is king at the Peninsula. From management to housekeeping, the entire staff goes well out of its way to ensure utter and ultimate guest comfort.

Between its forward-thinking accommodations and the Keys to the City programming, the Peninsula offers the definitive Chicago experience, whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler.

Although Jen and I fall into the latter category, we were delighted to make many new discoveries during the course of our stay.

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The rules of social etiquette and behavior seem to be more ambiguous now than ever before thanks to the evolution of electronic communication, social media and increasingly informal American lifestyles. These and other factors have blurred the lines of what have traditionally been considered standard social protocols.

Fortunately, civility does still exist. I see kindnesses extended daily. Sadly, I’ve also seen plenty of what-not-to-do examples in social settings during the course of my 30-year career planning weddings, galas and gatherings. My goal here is to help clarify a few relevant and essential guidelines for modern social etiquette.

Wedding season is in full swing. Keeping these three points in mind will ensure you stay in good graces as a guest: • Reply to the wedding invitation, or any invitation for that matter, in a timely manner. This courtesy is essential for your host’s planning purposes.

• Schedule delivery of gifts to the bride prior to the day of the wedding. Gifts taken to the reception become a burden for the couple or host family, as they can be broken, misplaced or stolen. Be sure to check the registry for address and delivery details.

• Plan to arrive at the ceremony 30 minutes prior to the time listed on invitation. Nothing is more bothersome at a wedding than guests who are attempting to find seats as the bride walks down the aisle. If you do arrive late, wait patiently until the ceremony begins and then seat yourself quietly.

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The 4th annual 500 Prelude raised more than $25,000 for the Survivors of Violence Foundation on May 10 at Prime 47 in downtown Indianapolis. Founded in 2002, the foundation provides treatments to improve disfiguring scars caused by injury, violence or abuse. Guests honored the lives of survivors, and Dr. Greg Chernoff highlighted a special fund that helps provide care for injured IndyCar drivers and crew members. The foundation is grateful for the hospitality of hosts Mario Andretti, Linda Vaughn and the Hulman-George family. Legendary racing drivers in attendance included Al Unser Jr., Bill Simpson, Sam Schmidt, Conor Daly, Pieter Rossi and 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi.

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ONEAMERICA BROAD RIPPLE ART FAIR PREVIEW PARTY

The OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair Preview Party presented by Turkle & Associates was held May 19 at the Indianapolis Art Center. Now in its sixth year, the Preview Party welcomed approximately 250 art lovers for a VIP shopping experience and a sneak peek at the OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair. Ticket proceeds went to the Indianapolis Art Center to help provide interactive art education and outreach to underserved audiences.

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Presented by Fifth Third Bank and hosted by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 6, Rev is the Methodist Health Foundation’s signature annual event. Verizon IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden served as honorary chair; Rafael Sanchez, President and CEO of Indianapolis Power & Light Company, and Molly Chavers, Executive Director of IndyHub, were the event co-chairs. Now in its fourth year, Rev raised more than $800,000 to support Indiana University Health statewide trauma programs and the IU Health Emergency Medical Center at IMS. The event encompassed 63 restaurants, 16 entertainment acts, 3,000 guests, 200 volunteers and a slate of Indycar drivers, Indy Lights drivers and racing legends.

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NATIONAL ART MUSEUM OF SPORT FINDS PERMANENT HOME On May 3, Jim and Jackie Morris announced that the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis will become the new permanent home of the National Art Museum of Sport.

About 100 people enjoyed viewing works from the collection during the announcement. Gifted to The Children’s Museum, the NAMOS collection includes more than 900 sport-related works by world-renowned artists such as Winslow Homer, George Bellows and LeRoy Neiman. The new museum will feature works from its permanent collection and maintain a temporary exhibit space within the Efroymson Pavilion in the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience when it opens in March 2018. Visitors also will have the opportunity to draw, paint and sculpt their own creations inspired by works from the NAMOS collection.

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EITELJORG MUSEUM COWPOKES & COCKTAILS

On April 29, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art hosted Cowpokes & Cocktails to benefit the museum’s education and programs departments. The first event to take place at the newly renovated Lucas Estate Party Barn in Carmel, the high-end western-themed fundraiser included food, a cocktail contest, dancing, entertainment, and silent and live auctions. More than $160,000 was raised to help sustain the museum’s educational efforts to bring artsrelated programming to visitors. Former Indianapolis Colt and Super Bowl champion punter Hunter Smith emceed the event; the Hunter Smith Band provided entertainment.

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More than 750 people attended JDRF’s 20 Years of Hope Gala on April 29 at the JW Marriott. This year’s gala capped off a record-breaking year, raising more than $1 million for type 1 diabetes research. Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception, silent auction, red carpet photos, a wine and spirits pull, and a jewelry raffle. JDRF also honored the Traylor family and Traylor Bros., Inc. for their unwavering support.

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The Indianapolis Garden Club and the Indianapolis Museum of Art, in collaboration with the IMA Horticultural Society, presented the Les Belles Fleurs Through the Looking Glass Preview Party on April 28 at the IMA. The whimsical floral displays and horticultural exhibits were inspired by the Lewis Carroll classic, all staged within an enchanting setting designed by Toomie Farris, president of McNamara Florist. The show aimed to set standards for artistic and horticultural excellence, and to broaden knowledge in these areas for IMA members and the public. The Garden Walk, the Indianapolis Garden Club’s other major annual event held in June, has raised more than $450,000 during the past 21 years for landscaping and civic improvements throughout the Indianapolis area. Flower show co-chairs were Amy Cooke and Sue Welch; Edna Woodard VanRiper was recognized posthumously as honorary chairwoman.

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The largest event of its kind in the Midwest, Reis-Nichols Jewelers’ annual Watch Event celebrated its 21st anniversary on April 27. The preview party at Reis-Nichols’ Keystone store featured 19 Swiss brands and more than 1,600 individual watches, all housed in a whiskey-themed tent. Guests dined on hors d'oeuvres from Fleming’s Steakhouse while taking part in a special Angel’s Envy bourbon tasting accompanied by music from Broad Ripple-based bluegrass band A Touch of Grass. Proceeds benefitted the Indy 500 Festival Princess Scholarship Program.

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The 7th annual Friends of Chaucie’s Place Breakfast took place on April 26 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. The breakfast benefited Chaucie’s Place, a local non-profit that works for the prevention of child sexual abuse and youth suicide. Guest speaker Matthew Sandusky, adopted son of former Penn State University football coach Jerry Sandusky, shared a powerful message about the grooming process and warning signs of sexual abuse, as well as his own story of resiliency as a survivor. Chaucie’s Place provides prevention in Central Indiana through three programs — Smart Steps: A Body Safety Program for Children, Stewards of Children, and Lifelines: A Youth Suicide Prevention Program. Money raised by the event supports Chaucie’s Place programs for Central Indiana youth.

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INDY YOGA MOVEMENT EARTH DAY GALA

Indy Yoga Movement hosted its 4th annual Earth Day Gala sponsored by The Indianapolis Colts and Pedcor Companies on April 22nd at the Indiana Design Center. Since its inception, Indy Yoga Movement has hosted yoga programs for nearly 11,000 students throughout Central Indiana. Gala guests enjoyed food from BluMoon Cafe and watched a film of actual classes that allowed them to hear student testimonials about the ways yoga has impacted their lives. Kurt Benjamin, Vice Principal at Pike High School, spoke about the growth and success of his school’s relationship with Indy Yoga Movement.

To conclude the event, Mighty Lotus President Dave Sims joined Indy Yoga Movement President Suzy Bindley to announce the partnership of these two Central Indiana nonprofit organizations to bring yoga to even more students.

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1) Barb Yeary, Courtney Summers 2) Carol Tharpe-Perrin, Karen Fox, Michelle Bellej 3) Tiffany Munoz, Mike and Gina Bostic 4) Caroline Graham, Lindsay Dixon, Kathy Dixon 5) Mark Bade, Angie Gingerich, Ron Hopkins, Kimberly Hart 6) Magdalena H. Segovia, Jeff Filotei, Kathy Filotei, Paulina Segovia 7) Jeremie, Kurt and Cameron Benjamin, Jeanette Renshaw 8) Matt Brooks, Katrina Schneider, Suzy Bindley, Jeremie Benjamin, Sara Reuter McDonald 9) Enrique Conterno, Francois and Janice Mandeville 10) Dave Sims, Anni Collins 11) Michael and Shannon Deganutti, Annette Childress, Kelly Morales, Barb Yeary 12) Michael McBride, Jen Simmons

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NIGHT OF VONNEGUT GALA

More than 200 guests attended the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library’s Night of Vonnegut Gala April 8 at the Athenaeum.

Journalist Jim Shella emceed, and Deputy Mayor Jeff Bennett read a proclamation from the city. Producer Bob Weide awarded scholarships to Shortridge High School seniors Arrine’ McGaw and Andrew Gomes for their critical essays on Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five. KVML presented a Common Decency award to Joyce A. Sommers, President Emeritus of the Indianapolis Art Center and a library board member. The evening wrapped up with a Common Decency discussion between writer David Hoppe and NPR Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep.

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1) Aaron Gomes, Arrine McGaw 2) Shane O'Day, Al Hoffman, Justin Holderman, David Todd 3) Steve Mannheim, David Pelizzari, Patty Pelizzari 4) Priscilla McCune, Chad McCune, Sandy McCune 5) Nike Whitcomb, Joyce Sommers, Pete Adams 6) David Hoppe, Steve Inskeep, Julia Whitehead, Jim Shella 7) Linda Brundage, Elyse Chuvalas, Cory Brundage, Curt Chuvalas 8) Liz and Michael Kaufmann, Tony and Jennifer Dzwonar 9) Bob Jacoby, Freddi Stevens-Jacoby, Nonie Vonnegut, David Gabovitch 10) Sherry Foster, Havilah and Scott McDermott 11) Emily Krueger, David Wilkie, Sally Spiers 12) Kursten Blanchard, Diane Thompson 13) Maureen McCrae, Lloyd Wright, Matt Schafer Powell

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LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL.

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CELEBRATE ABILITY

Nearly 225 guests gathered at Crowne Plaza Union Station on April 8 for the 56th annual Celebrate Ability event to benefit Easterseals Crossroads, generating approximately $26,000.

Proceeds further the non-profit organization’s mission of changing the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences every day. Easterseals Crossroads impacts the lives of nearly 6,500 individuals living with disabilities in Central Indiana.

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1) Eric and Lanita Mueller 2) Anne Marie Tiernon, Sally Mitzell 3) Angie Wethington, Jeff Hokanson 4) Michael Ferron-Singleton, Christina Eslinger 5) Christine Borror, Tessa Barnard 6) Mark and Maggie Kutin 7) Ron Cordes, Darlisa Davis, Harold and Jennifer Tenbarge, Patrick Sandy, Gus Lemcke 8) Rhonda and Bob Kaspar 9) Saundra and Russel Vertner 10) Steve and Lori Orander, Harold and Jennifer Tenbarge 11) Jason and Jamie Rich

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UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN On April 6, Ambrosia Italian Restaurant hosted an Under the Tuscan Sun Wine Dinner to support the fundraising efforts of Rik Bag, 2017 Indianapolis Take Steps Honored Hero for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. A 16-yearold sophomore at Carmel High School, Rik suffers from Crohn’s and used the opportunity to help educate an intimate group of attendees about his disease and ulcerative colitis (IBD). Brandi Greenleaf, the foundation’s executive director, also shared milestones achieved during the organization’s 50-year history, and is hopeful that a cure will be found. Take Steps is the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation’s annual fundraising campaign, raising more than $75 million in the last nine years with more than 80 percent of each dollar going to fund research.

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1) Josh and Melissa Waters 2) Doug and Constance Brown, Michelle and Mike Marker, Gary Herby, Ken Whereatt 3) Stacy Phillippe, Tammy Mitchell, Gary Miller 4) Priscilla Burlison, Cathy Tarr, Anu Bag 5) Lindsey Jordan, Kate Davis, Michelle Freeman 6) Deblina Sharna, Anu Bag, Dhruv Biswas, Arnab, Rik and Roshni Bag, Brandi Greenleaf 7) Christina Sparks, Gwen Simmons, Marguerite Watkins, Tammy Butler Robinson, James Hansen 8) Amy Barragree, Anu Bag, Gino Pizzi

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