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Sunset view over the rooftops of Rome from the Castel Sant’Angelo. Photo by Bridget Williams
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From Tee to Shining Sea
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Curating a Lifestyle
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Back in the Saddle
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Italian Job
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Drive Time
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Paradise Found
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Golden Age
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Keepers of the Castle
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The Prelude
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The Big Event
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Taste of Derby
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Tennis Ball
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Mosaic Awards
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Journey of Hope Luncheon
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Man & Woman of the Year
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Fillies Ball
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Kentucky Derby
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Two summers ago, my kneecaps were quivering as I stood at the head of a line waiting to meet the object of my elementary school idolatry – Boy George. He was every bit as fabulous as I hoped he would be, and we shared a laugh as I recounted how, decades ago, I eagerly checked the mailbox each afternoon, à la Ralphie in A Christmas Story, until the happy day that my Culture Club fan club kit arrived in the mail. While I am by no means a non-conformist, I have always been drawn to people who think differently, challenge convention and are not afraid to express themselves. To me, these people are like wildflowers in a field of tall grass, helping to add color and interest to the world. I felt history slightly repeating itself early on a Saturday morning several weeks ago, just prior to the start of Pride Month, as I was queued up inside the LA Convention Center, waiting for the doors to open to RuPaul’s DragCon. Surrounding me were people of all races, sizes and ages, many accentuated with a whole lot of glitter and an infectious devil-may-care attitude. I made the pilgrimage to Southern California with my daughter and her best friend, who are both super fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race reality competition television series, and who were giddy with excitement about meeting their favorite drag queens. When the doors officially opened, the crowds rushed in, making a B line to the headliners. The amalgamation was both silly and serious, with booths dedicated to everything from super-sized stilettos to support groups. It made me realize that society has come a long way from the days when my dad would furrow his brow a bit when I’d dress up like Boy George, whose cross-dressing now seems like amateur hour compared with the polished queens that the crowds were clamoring to meet inside the convention center. Amidst all of the pomp and circumstance, I couldn’t help but note a small undercurrent of sadness. Spying a man dressed in street clothes and subtle kitten heels made me wonder if the fleeting days of DragCon provided him with a small window during which he felt safe expressing himself before going back into a “real world” that can sometimes be unbelievably cruel to those who don’t always fit in with what is expected. Private struggles came to mind once again with the recent passing of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. In both instances, I was traveling on assignment with a group of writers when I heard the news. We reflected on how sad it was that Bourdain couldn’t stomach a life that on television and in print seemed so wonderfully delicious, and that Spade’s demons stood in stark contrast to the whimsical creations that defined her eponymous brand. Among the cadre of writers in my company, a short sentence was proposed as the best way to heal a hurting world: Just be kind.
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Hotel Hassler occupies a prime piece of Roman real estate at the top of the Spanish Steps and next to the church of the Santissima Trinità dei Monti.
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE ROME Hotel Hassler is an old friend in the Eternal City Written by Bridget Williams Look deeper. See beyond the handsomely attired doorman, the marble floors polished to a mirror-shine, the antique tapestries, the fine silk drapery, the monogrammed china, and the other accoutrements of a five-star hotel, to find what really makes Hotel Hassler sparkle: Roberto E. Wirth, a fifth-generation hotelier and owner/General Manager of this iconic property, which is enviably located at the terminus of Rome’s iconic Spanish Steps. Wirth’s quiet, welcoming, and gracious presence is palpable throughout every inch of the property, which opened in 1893 and is
a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. “Rome has my heart,” said Wirth, who championed having the area around the Spanish Steps designated as a pedestrian-only zone. Born deaf, Wirth has never used his disability as a crutch, rather he has exhibited extreme resilience in the face of adversity, which has enabled him to become one of Europe’s top hoteliers, as well as a preeminent advocate for improving the lives of deaf and deaf-blind children throughout Italy. Reflecting the vibrancy and excitement of the parade of humanity that flocks to the famous travertine staircase day and
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Terrace of the Villa Medici Penthouse Suite
night, each of the 79 rooms and 13 suites in Hotel Hassler are unique in their design, but share a common usage of original art, antiques, treasures such as French crystal, and the most up-to-date in-room technology. Stepping inside the vestibule of my room (no. 723), I was greeted by my reflection presented in a six-foot-tall Venetian mirror surmounting a marquetry console with ormolu trim. A pair of velvet bergères with nailhead trim were positioned at the rise to a sitting room with access to a small balcony overlooking Rome’s rooftops, a Jenga-like configuration of architecture spanning several centuries. A pair of crimson crystal bedside lamps provided a dramatic pop of color in the otherwise black-and-white scheme. Beautifully perfumed “Amorvero” toiletries, created by Wirth specifically for the property, adorned the vanity in the American-sized bathroom. A trio of recently refurbished Executive Suites are quite lavish. The Villa Medici Suite boasts a terrace large enough to suit an emperor, while the dining room of the Hassler Penthouse Suite is outfitted with bone china designed specifically for this suite. Also recently renovated is the Hassler’s Michelin-starred restaurant Imàgo, which marked its 10th anniversary in 2017. The plethora of windows in the 6th floor space puts all of Rome’s 34 slmag.net
splendors at your feet, while exotic spices culled from near and far puts the world on your plate. A native of Naples, Executive Chef Francesco Apreda offers diners two distinct culinary experiences under the Imàgo umbrella: one focused on traditional Italian specialties, and the other more globally influenced, with an emphasis on Japanese and Indian cuisines. Imàgo’s polenta bread is award-winning, and equally laudable is their take on the classic cacio e pepe. Made with risotto and white sesame, the wonderful richness of the creamy risotto is a perfect foil to the bite of the pepper. While it seems easy on paper, Wirth remarked that not many chefs can perfect the dish. “With so few ingredients, proper preparation is supreme,” he explained. Thoughtfully preserved in all its 1940s glam is the cozy, wood paneled Hassler Bar, reserved for guests and locals in-the-know. Famous imbibers have included Audrey Hepburn, George Clooney, and Princess Diana. Mr. Wirth recounted that the People’s Princess told him the Hassler Bellini was the best she’d ever tasted. During my stay, I developed a particular penchant for the unique flavor of Blavod black vodka in the Black Hassler martini as well as their Summer in Palm Court cocktail, a beguiling and refreshing blend of gin, limoncello, St. Germain, lime and soda.
Grand Deluxe Suite
Octopus, seaweed and roots from Imàgo
Executive Chef Francesco Apreda
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Parmesan cappellotti pasta "Double Umami" from Imàgo
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The Fontana del Pantheon is located in front of the Roman Pantheon in the Piazza della Rotonda.
Campo de' Fiori
Daytime view from Imàgo
Reflecting Wirth’s unwavering commitment to excellence in all areas of the guest experience, there is a calculated thoughtfulness to the service. One afternoon I left my sunglasses on the entry table in my room, and when I returned they were polished to a shine with a signature Hassler cleaning cloth neatly folded alongside. A cold water and a fresh towel always magically appeared within reach at the apropos moment when I visited the 3rd floor fitness studio within the Amorvero SPA. A lovely terrace can be accessed through the fitness room, and the view will take your breath away if your workout hasn’t already. The Hassler’s location makes it the ideal spot for both strategic sightseeing and agenda-less ambling. On one morning, just after the dawn of a new day had broken above the ancient rooftops, I stood on the hotel’s seventh floor terrace, which is reserved exclusively for guests, and observed the puffs of steam curling up from the surrounding chimney tops, signaling that while the calendar pointed to spring, Mother Nature was still 36 slmag.net
rendezvousing with Old Man Winter. Within minutes, I was standing at the top of the Spanish Steps, the travertine still wet with dew and wonderfully void of the crowds that would soon be arriving en masse. My companions on that early morning included a lonely laborer, tasked with cleaning up the previous day’s mess, and a pair of young Eastern European girls, giggling as they shared a split of champagne and a sandwich for their unconventional breakfast. It is a wonderful thing to feel like you have the Eternal City all to yourself, even if just for a fleeting moment. Taking full advantage of this window of opportunity, I quickly moved on to a lap of the exquisite nearby Borghese Gardens, already bustling with fellow early rising walkers and joggers, followed by quick stops at both the Trevi Fountain and the amazing Pantheon, making it back to the Hotel Hassler in time for breakfast service in the elegant Hassler Bistro at Palm Court. sl For more information and reservations visit hotelhasslerroma.com.
The Roman Forum
We asked Mr. Wirth to recommend some of his favorite spots in Rome, and added a few of our own that we uncovered while exploring the area around Hotel Hassler: Antico Café Greco (Via dei Condotti; anticocaffegreco.eu) – Opened in 1760, it is Rome’s oldest coffee bar. Mr. Wirth said his grandfather brought Buffalo Bill to this iconic spot, whose wonderful atmosphere and outstanding espresso endure. The Gardens of Palazzo Colonna (galleriacolonna.it/en) – Located in the heart of Rome, the gardens, first planted in the early 1700s, are open to the public on Saturday mornings. Campo de’ Fiori (fornocampodefiori.com) – Since 1869, a daily market has been held at this square, which was once the site of public executions. At its center is a statue of philosopher Giordano Bruno, who was burnt alive for heresy related to his cosmological theories. The bianco pizza at Forno Campo de’ Fiori is considered among the best in Rome. Cul-De-Sac (Piazza di Pasquino, 73) – Located near Piazza Navona, this wine bar is one of the city’s oldest. Come early (or late) to snag one of the coveted outdoor tables.
Babette (babetteristorante.it) – Run by a pair of sisters who used to work in fashion, Mr. Wirth is a regular at this chic French/Italian hybrid that is located on a quiet street just a short stroll from the Hotel Hassler. Il Palazzetto (ilpalazzettoroma.com) – Built in the 16th century alongside the Spanish Steps, Mr. Wirth purchased the five-story building in 1999 and spent three years renovating it into a fourroom boutique hotel and event space with a hugely popular rooftop wine and cocktail bar. Keats-Shelley Memorial House and Babington’s Tea Room (keats-shelley-house.org; babingtons.com) – Located opposite one another at the foot of the Spanish Steps. The former is a museum dedicated to English Romantic poets, while inside the latter, which opened in 1893, there is a worn but endearing feeling of quirky English eclecticism. Pipero Roma (piperoroma.it/en/) – After ogling the architecture of Santa Maria in Vallicella, constructed in the late 1500s, head across the Piazza della Chiesa Nuova to this Michelin-starred restaurant, operated by sommelier Alessandro Pipero.
Da Felice (feliceatestaccio.it/en) – Located in Testaccio, it’s regarded as the old-school favorite for cacio e pepe, tossed up tableside.
Ruscioli (salumeriaroscioli.com) – A deli, restaurant and wine bar in one. Not for the indecisive, with 300 types of cheese and 2,800 wine labels available.
Emma (emmapizzaria.com) – A popular pizzeria in the Campo de Fiori area, the recipe for the crust was developed in collaboration with acclaimed baker Pierluigi Roscioli. The crisp, thin base serves as the perfect backdrop for a host of simple and fresh toppings.
Sora Lella Restaurant (trattoriasoralella.it) – This homey family-operated spot is the only restaurant on Tiber Island that is open year-round. Mr. Wirth is particularly fond of their tagliolini pasta and meatloaf. slmag.net
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Clockwise from top left: FREEZE cooling wine glass with comfort-grip silicone band ($49/4; frontgate.com). Grande Papilio outdoor chair and Awa side table from B&B Italia (price upon request; bebitalia.com). Melville bench from Landscapeforms (price upon request; landscape forms.com). Serpentine settee and armchair designed by Eleonore Nalet for Ligne Roset (price upon request; ligne-roset.com). Seletti concrete bowler hat planter ($79; smithersofstamford.com). MoĂŤt Mini Party Pack with a built-in ice bucket/cooler and golden flute toppers ($100; ReserveBar.com).
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Clockwise from top left: Cirque umbrella from Santa Barbara Designs (price upon request; santabarbaradesigns.com). Rolling party station with built-in cooler and Sunbrella canopy ($1,599; frontgate.com). The Nestrest hanging lounger from Dedon (price upon request; dedon.de). Annie bistro chair from Ballard Designs ($599/2; ballarddesigns.com). A concept of American designer Stephen Burks, THE OTHERS is an anthropomorphic hand-woven lantern collection. Pairs of hand-made acrylic eyes are available as accessories (price upon request; dedon.de). Barrow fire bowl by Konstantin Slawinski ($934; einrichten-design.com). Knoll Risom outdoor lounge chair ($1,218) and ottoman ($650) with an oiled teak frame and Sunbrella webbing (knoll.com).
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Clockwise from top left: Sonneman InsideOut outdoor Offset Panel LED sconce in textured bronze ($490; onnemanawayoflight.com). Barone Fini Pinot Grigio (baronefiniwines.com). Vintage Biologica Butterfly Large Melamine Platter ($35; persora.com). Stingray shade sculpture from Tucci (price upon request; tucci.com). The Iron Maiden Sofa by Diesel Living x Moroso is available in both outdoor and indoor versions (price upon request; moroso.it).
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Clockwise from top left: Solvej baby/toddler swing ($220; solvejswings.com). Birdhouse from OPOSSUM design ($195; opossumdesign.com). Trex outdoor kitchen (price upon request; trexoutdoorstorage.com). Cyril oval dining table in light gray concrete from Made Goods, available in two sizes (price upon request; madegoods.com). Balta outdoor lounge chair from Made Goods (price upon request; madegoods.com).
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Compiled by Victoria Chase Over the course of his more than 15-year career, Alexander McQueen shocked the fashion world with his avant-garde theatricality. This book tells McQueen's story as he worked his way up from making suits on Saville Row to starting his own fashion label and his death at the age of 40 in 2010. Tom Rasmussen (author), R. Song (illustrator) — McQueen: The Illustrated History of A Fashion Icon — hardcover, 240 pages, Smith Street Books (smithstreetbooks.com)
Available in September, 60 iconic women from the 20th century to today serve as inspiration for a fun collection of cocktail recipes crafted to reflect the personality, legacy or tastes of its namesake. Jennifer Croll (author), Kelly Shami (illustrator) — Free the Tipple: Kickass Cocktails Inspired by Iconic Women — hardcover, 144 pages, Prestel (penguinrandomhouse.com) A celebration of the life and famous words of Major League Baseball player and New York Yankee Lawrence “Yogi” Berra. Barb Rosenstock (author), Terry Widener (illustrator) — Yogi: The Life, Loves, And Language of Baseball Legend Yogi Berra — hardcover, Calkins Creek (boydsmillpress.com)
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A compilation of photographs of Marilyn Monroe captured by Milton Greene, who was her artistic advisor, agent, and business partner from 1954 to 1957. Joshua Green & Davis Kotsilibas (editors) — Marilyn Monroe: Milton's Marilyn — hardcover, 220 pages, Schirmer Mosel (schirmer-mosel.com)
bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Based on an original, limited-edition folio by Gustave Eiffel himself, this book presents design drawings, on-site photographs, and historical documents to explore the making of a global architectural icon. Bertrand Lemon —The Eiffel Tower — softcover, 176 pages, TASCHEN (taschen.com)
This decidedly not-for-kids illustrated A-Z celebrates the many faces and facets of the legend that was Prince. Prince A to Z is densely packed with everything you need to know about the legendary performer, from the greatest hits of trivia to the most obscure B-side facts. Steve Wide (author), Alice Oehr (illustrator) — Prince A to Z: The Life of an Icon from Alphabet Street to Jay Z — hardcover, 56 pages, Smith Street Books (smithstreetbooks.com)
Kishin Shinoyama's widely unseen portraits of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, taken at the request of Ono for the cover of the couple's 1980 album Double Fantasy, are the focus of this limited edition tome. Each of the 1,980 copies are signed by Ono and Shinoyama. Kishin Shinoyama — John Lennon & Yoko Ono: Double Fantasy — clothbound hardcover in a clamshell box, 174 pages, TASCHEN (taschen.com)
In November 1922, Howard Carter’s archaeological expedition uncovered the intact royal seals of King Tutankhamen, buried in the 14th century BC. Photographer Sandro Vannini began working in Egypt in the 1990s, documenting murals, tombs and artifacts, using a time-consuming and multi-shot technique that reproduces colors in their original tones. Vannini's images are accompanied by texts penned by leading Egyptologists. Sandro Vannini — King Tut: The Journey through the Underworld — hardcover, 448 pages, TASCHEN (taschen.com)
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FROM TEE TO SHINING SEA Gear, apparel and accessories for pursuits from the links to the lounge chair Compiled by Bridget Williams
FROM TEE TO SHINING SEA
Top: XXIO X driver with new True-Focus impact technology ($650; xxiousa.com). Left to right: When Rory McIlroy won the recent Arnold Palmer Invitational, he played with a full 14-club bag of TaylorMade pieces, including the M3 460 driver. He averaged 316.5-yards off the tee and recorded the second-longest drive of the week at 373 yards ($499; taylormadegolf.com). Ping Men's G irons feature COR-Eye Technology, which provides four times the face flexing for faster ball speeds across the face and more carry distance (from $100; ping.com). Designed to deliver exceptional ball speed, the Rogue driver from Callaway is a Golf Digest 2018 Hot List Gold Medal winner ($499; callawaygolf.com). Launcher CBX iron from Cleveland Golf uses a cavity back and a cup face to help you achieve incredible distance ($99-$914;clevelandgolf.com). The mallet-style Operator putter from PXG is designed to be finely tuned to the user's stroke style ($450; pxg.com).
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Clockwise from top left: Men's Nova Rosso golf shoe from Royal Albartross ($299; us.albartross.com). The Garmin Approach S60 GPS golf watch comes preloaded with more than 40,000 golf courses worldwide, and quickly reads your location to show accurate distances to greens, hazards and doglegs on full-color golf course maps ($350; garmin.com). IBKUL solid mock neck half-zip pullover with IceFit cooling technology and UPF 50 ($86; ibkul.com). Srixon Z-Four Stand Bag ($180; srixon.com). Relay sunglasses with gold frame and Green Water Serilium lenses from Revo ($229; revo. com). Limited-edition men's Croco black golf shoe from Royal Albartross ($315; us.albartross.com). IBKUL Aida print long sleeve polo with IceFit cooling technology and UPF 50 ($96) and solid Crystal pleat skort ($94; ibkul.com). Lady Precept golf balls from Bridgestone Golf ($24.99/dozen; bridgestonegolf.com). Calloway 2018 Chrome Soft Truvis Stars and Stripes golf balls ($45/dozen; callawaygolf.com).
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Clockwise from top left: Leaf Me Alone sand-free microfiber beach towel from Tesalate ($59; tesalate.com). 9" Banzai swim trunk from Bonobos ($88; bonobos.com). Daniel Patrick LA shorts ($250; danielpatrick. com). Vilebrequin Men's stretch swim trunks in Starfish Art print ($280; vilebrequin.com). The Tessa bikini from Solid & Striped ($176; solidandstriped.com). The Ann-Marie one-piece in Paradise Stripe from Solid and Striped ($168; solidandstriped.com). Unify the Ties Make You Feel one-piece ($240; unifytheties.com).
Soluna Swim Flutter top ($58) and Full Moon bottom ($48; solunaswim.com)
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Crystal Cove maillot from Isabella Rose ($160; isabellaroseswimwear.com)
Clockwise from top left: Patravi ScubaTec from Carl F. Bucherer is water-resistant to 200m ($4,695; carl-f-bucherer.com). Tamara Comolli India Snake Wood Candy bracelet with sapphires (tamaracomolli.com). Roger Vivier lace-up Blooming espadrille ($595; rogervivier.com). Moscot Lemtosh TT SE sunglasses ($400; moscot.com). Infinity Sun Glow on the Go sunless tanning aerosol ($25; infinitysun.com). Arielle wicker basket bag from Frances Valentine ($295; francesvalentine.com).
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Curating a Lifestyle: Don't Knock It Until You've Tried It
Written by Amelia Jeffers
Clockwise from top left: This dainty agateware creamer dates to early 1800s England and boasts remarkably detailed paw feet with lions' heads. It commanded an impressive $3,100 at auction. Photo courtesy Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers. Despite a chip to the rim, this Limoge plate from Mary Todd Lincoln's White House dinner service sold for $3,900 at auction more than her entire set cost in 1861. Photo courtesy Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers. Dating to the 18th century, this Famille Rose plate has a bright ruby back and is a fine example of Chinese porcelain. It sold for $3,000 at auction. Photo courtesy Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers.
In my work as an antiques and art adviser, appraiser, and auctioneer for over twenty years, I have reviewed individual items and entire collections for thousands of people. Though tastes, economy, and technology have changed during that time, I have consistently seen a trend that does not seem to be shifting anytime soon: no one wants Grandma’s china. While “no one” might be an overstatement, in the race to place your post-its, I’ve seen some pretty interesting things take a higher priority than a beautiful set of vintage china. Le Creuset, a Vitamix, even barware can instigate a heated discussion over who has the fondest memory of Nana whipping up something magical; but, her Haviland Vieux Paris Green service for 12? No one wants to reject it, but no one is running to pack it, either. They look to alleviate feelings of guilt by hauling a place setting or two into a walk-in appraisal event, hoping that we will tell them that it is, in fact, priceless - and that buyers today are clamoring for this precise pattern. Sadly, no one
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else wants Grandma’s china either, so prices for vintage sets of dishes are woefully low. There is so little demand, that unless the set is super special (read: 19th Century and a high style European maker or Mid-Century Mod), I generally recommend donating to a local charity or selling in a yard sale. I once overheard one of my more cynical colleagues actually suggest using it as shooting targets. Often, in collectors’ minds, this declining interest in china is seen as a global commentary on the desirability of ceramics in general - but, nothing could be further from the truth. As with any other category of art and antiques, sophisticated buyers remain enthusiastic about items that exhibit the magical combination of rarity, aesthetic, and condition. Add an interesting provenance into the mix, and prices can be astronomical. When the extensive pottery and porcelain collection of a late decorator was consigned with me at Garth’s, our team spent days listing and numbering, packing and sorting rows of individual
Clockwise from top left: Majolica is best known for figural porcelains, but these jewel-toned oyster plates offer a pop of summer color and sold for just $531. Photo courtesy Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers. Majolica figural dishes add whimsy and fit nicely with a preppy, coastal decor. This sardine dish brought $400 at auction. Photo courtesy Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers.
plates from various patterns by known makers, dessert services, and more. At times, I questioned just how much interest the items would garner. When auction was over, the pottery and porcelain alone topped $200,000. Among his collection was lovely Limoges dinner plate with a deep royal purple and gilt border, a center eagle with shield, and “E Pluribus Unum" waving below. It is tough to admit that in my haste, I overlooked the plate as something significant, overwhelmed by the sheer volume of objects we were handling. Fortunately, a ceramics specialist recognized it as having come from an extensive service ordered by Mary Todd Lincoln for the White House in the spring of 1861, at a total cost of nearly $3,200 (thank goodness for random knowledge of what some might consider useless information!). With proper research, the single plate (with a chipped rim no less!) fetched an impressive $3,900 largely, of course, due to the important historical connection.
Conversely, the collection also included hand painted porcelains whose history and even painter will never be known, but whose value is found in incredible detail and artistry. Though functionally obsolete, these works of art can sell for thousands of dollars when in pristine condition. Other notable ceramics that command impressive prices today include folksy designs like mochaware, early Chinese porcelains, and preppy forms of Majolica. Our Columbus issue includes, in fact, a relaxed lake home filled with luxurious pink, green, and white fabrics a la Lilly Pulitzer, accented by some amazing figural majolica. The head of house these days? Someone who not only placed her post-it on Grandma’s china, but has embraced the spirit of hospitality and grace that is so epitomized by a beautiful piece of yesterday. sl Amelia Jeffers is an nationally-known auctioneer and appraiser who has worked in the fine art, antiques and bespoke collectibles market for over 20 years.
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Back in the Saddle High-performance bicycles and gear for hitting the road, trails (or both) this summer and beyond Compiled by John Robinson
From top to bottom: Noticeable for its ability to accommodate beefier tires, the 3T Strada Team Stealth aero bike is outfitted with hydraulic disc brakes and 1x drivetrain (from $4,000; 3tcycling.com). Created in collaboration with Glenmorangie and handmade in Portland, Oregon, the Renovo Aerowood is the first bicycle with a frame made from whisky casks and carbon (from $6950; renovobikes.com).
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From CafĂŠ du Cycliste, the Wolf cycling cap ($35), Lucienne jersey in Night Blue, and Annabelle black and white bib shorts ($262; cafeducycliste.com).
BMC's Teammachine has won the Tour de France, the Olympics and World Championships. For the most recent update of a racing classic, the company sought feedback from professionals, resulting in the SLR01 Disc, a lightweight performance bike with aero touches and instantaneous pedaling response ($12,000; bmc-switzerland.com).
Open Cycle U.P. (Unbeaten Path), combines a road riding position with clearance for mountain bike tires (from $2,600; opencycle.com).
The Giant TCR Advanced SL is a special edition race replica bike developed to commemorate Tom Dumoulin’s victory at the 2017 Giro D'Italia. The bike has the lightest frameset ever produced by Giant, as well as the highest stiffnessto-weight ratio of any road bike on the market ($8,500; giant-bicycles.com).
The Cannonade Synapse Carbon Disc Dura-Ace is ideal for high mileage days, delivering a smooth ride and good pedal efficiency on a variety of surfaces ($4,999; cannonade.com).
ECO // 07 Compactable Urban Cycle designed by Victor Aleman with a folding frame and wheels (victoraleman.mx)
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The Alfa from Allied Cycle Works is a racing bicycle that provides a stiff and compliant ride for everyone from pros to local club riders. Completely customizable, and made in Little Rock, Arkansas, the ultra lightweight frame is available in 12 sizes (from $3,000; alliedcycleworks.com). Photo by Bryan Clifton.
Open Cycle One+ (from $3,200; opencycle.com). Photo by Marc Gasch.
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Clockwise from top left: Woodstock women's limited edition set from Attaquer Cycling ($287; attaquercycling.com). The All Day Alphabetics jersey in teal from Attaquer Cycling ($143; attaquercycling.com). Women's Provence cap from Café du Cycliste ($50; cafeducycliste.com). Rapha Racing flyweight cap ($35; rapha.cc/us/en_US). Brevet lightweight jersey from Rapha Racing ($165; rapha.cc/us/en_US). Solo New York Peak backpack ($40; solo-ny.com). The Load from Riese and Müller is a full suspension pedal-assist cargo bike that mixes sporty fun with room enough to carry children, dogs, groceries, and anything else you might need, up to 200 lbs (from $6,000; r-m.de). Women's Dolores Provençal jersey from Café du Cycliste ($150; cafeducycliste.com).
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ITALIAN JOB
For the fifth year in a row, a vehicle made in Italy takes top honors at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Written by Andre James “Hollywood on the Lake” was the theme of the 2018 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, held from the 25th to the 27th of May on the grounds of the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este, and the nearby gardens belonging to the Villa Erba on Italy’s Lake Como. BMW Group Classic has hosted the world’s most exclusive beauty competition for historic motor vehicles in partnership with the storied hotel since 2005. Divided among eight classes, the vehicles chosen for competition were selected based on their enduring impression on the road and also as performers in feature films. “Movie Cars and Bikes,” a special exhibition presented by BMW Group Classic in the Padiglione Centrale of Villa Erba, showcased vehicles that played a leading role in famous screen successes, including the classic Mini driven by Mister Bean and original vehicles from James Bond films and the Mission Impossible series. The event encompassed a closed exhibition and parade at the Villa d’Este on Saturday for participants, media and invited guests, and a second parade open to the public at Villa Erba on Sunday. A jury of experts, led by President Lorenzo Ramaciotti—an Italian car designer who worked for Pininfarina for more than three decades and is now head of design for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles—awarded Best of Show to a 1958 Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti, owned by Austrian pharmaceuticals magnate Andreas Mohringer. Besting 50 distinguished automobiles, the front-engined sportscar is the youngest of only four cars of this type ever built. Known as the “wandering Ferrari,” in 1963 the car was bailed out of a U.S. Customs warehouse in New York by a Maryland car dealer for a measly $1,000; after a succession of international owners, Mohringer purchased it 2013 for $21.5 million in a private sale. The car’s 4.0-liter V-12, which delivers close to 400 horsepower, was quite a powerhouse in its time, and it enabled the 335S to become the first car to set an average speed in excess of 124mph in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1957. Albert Spiess of Switzerland picked up two Best of Show awards as voted by the public, for his 1968 Alfa Romeo 33/2 Stradale Coupé Scaglietti. Just 18 examples of the mid-engined sports car were built between 1967-1969, and not all made it into private ownership. The “Stradale” designation is often used by Italian manufacturers to indicate the vehicle is a street-legal version of a racing car; in this case it is based on the Tipo 33 sports prototype. sl For a complete list of winners, visit concorsodeleganzavilladeste.com.
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A collection of world's finest historic automobiles on display at Villa d'Este
A 1958 Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti was awarded Best of Show
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Top-tier watchmakers vying for pole position look to high-octane performers in the motoring world for inspiration. Compiled by Andre James
Left to right: To commemorate their appointment as the Official Partner, Official Watch Partner and Official Connected Watch Partner of Aston Martin and Aston Martin Racing, TAG Heuer presented two special editions honoring the British luxury brand at the International Geneva Motor Show this past March. Shown is the 43mm Formula 1 Aston Martin Racing Quartz Chronograph with notched steel bezel and an aluminum ring with a tachymeter scale. The indexes, seconds hand and Aston Martin's winged logo all sport Aston Martin Racing's specific shade of lime. The movement is accurate to a tenth of a second and is displayed on the small counter at 6 o'clock. ($1,550; tagheuer.com). Inspired by a classic Minerva Rally Timer stopwatch from the 1930s, MontBlanc's limited-edition TimeWalker can be used as a wristwatch, pocket watch or dashboard clock. The chronograph’s 30-minute counter at 12 o’clock is vertically aligned with the small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock. The 50mm satin-finish titanium case with knurled finishing and DLC coating on the flank has the same dimensions as its famous predecessor (price upon request; montblanc.com).
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In March, TAG Heuer announced a global partnership with Gulf Oil International to develop new activities and editions. The brands have crossed paths on multiple occasions, most notably in the 1971 film "Le Mans," in which Steve McQueen wore a Heuer Monaco on his wrist while driving a Porsche 917 featuring the Gulf logo. The Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition pays homage to the Heuer Monaco, launched in 1969 as the first square and water-resistant automatic chronograph in the history of Swiss watchmaking. Inside the 2018 version is the famous Calibre 11 movement. The blue perforated calfskin strap is highlighted by orange topstitching. The piece is water-resistant to 100 meters ($5,900; tagheuer.com).
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Limited to 500 pieces, the Bentley GT Dark Sapphire Edition from Breitling pays tribute to the all-new Bentley Continental GT ($9,800; breitling.com).
The second installment in an on-going partnership between watchmaker Zenith and Range Rover, the Chronometer El Primero Range Rover Special Edition features a 42mm aluminum case finished in high contrast burnished copper, a brushed slate grey dial, a 50-hour power reserve, and a high beat movement of 36,000 vibrations per hour. The strap is fashioned from sustainable rubber coated with dark grey diamond-perforated calfskin, the same Scottish leather featured in Range Rover interiors ($8,975; zenith-watches.com).
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Bulgari Octo Maserati GranSport limited edition mono-retro watch with automatic winding, jumping hours and retrograde minutes. Stainless case with black carbon treatment and black leather bracelet ($12,800; bulgari.com).
Created in partnership with The Indian Motorcycle Company, the automatic 44mm Baume et Mercier Clifton Club Indian chronograph is inspired by the iconic reputation of the first American motorcycle company and designed with heritage in mind. Leather for the strap was sourced from the Horween Leather Company in Chicago. Self-winding caliber with a 48-hour power reserve ($3,900; Baume-et-Mercier.com).
The Roger Dubuis/Lamborghini Squadra Corse partnership roared to life in 2018 with the release of the 45mm Excalibur Aventador S Blue, which shares the same C-SMC carbon used in the building of Lamborghini cars. The limited-edition timepiece is propelled by the Duotor concept in a totally revamped 312-part RD103SQ movement. The piece has a black and Neptune blue bi-material strap, blue rubber over-moulding on the case and crown, and blue markings on the fluted carbon bezel ($185,000; rogerdubuis.com).
The first limited-edition timepiece from Richard Mille and McLaren Automotive was revealed at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show. Limited to 500 pieces globally, the RM 11-03 McLaren features an extensive use of titanium, a Carbon TPT and orange Quartz-TPT case, a skeletonised automatic winding movement with adjustable rotor geometry, oversize date display and a 55-hour power reserve ($191,500; richardmille.com).
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PARADISE FOUND Four Seasons Resort Lāna‘i Written by Caylee Matthews It might be as near as the neighbor’s house, or far away on a remote beach, but in either case, nearly everyone among us has spied a property they covet and thought someday. In the case of Larry Ellison, co-founder and former CEO of Oracle Corporation, that someday moment came while flying over the island of Lāna‘i, and in 2012 he made headlines by purchasing 98% of the 140-square mile island, Hawaii’s sixth-largest by acreage. The reported $300-million sales price was a far cry from the paltry $1.1-million James Drummond Dole paid in 1922 for the same chunk of dirt to create a pineapple plantation, now defunct, that has resulted in Lāna‘i still being known as The Pineapple Island. Enviable as one may be of Ellison’s acquisition, there is an upside: we can all partake in the amenities of the paradisiacal playground he has created on the sloping hillsides that tumble to the shores of Hulopo‘e Bay by checking into the Four Seasons Resort Lāna‘i, a luxurious retreat of unparalleled beauty with a dizzying array of amenities.
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I’d been awake for more than 24 hours by the time I made it to the resort under the cover of darkness; a blur of bright colors and perfumed blooms my only fuzzy recollections of being escorted to my room. Waking just before sunrise, I finally had the chance to survey my surroundings, outfitted in a style I can best describe as tech-meets-tradition, with an abundance of teak, zebra and mahogany woods, and a muted, monochromatic color scheme that felt both contemporary and calming. Using the control panel to open the drapery— high-tech bells and whistles such as a 75” platinum bezel LED television, an in-room iPad Air, and fully integrated and intuitive lighting, temperature, service and privacy controls are a given considering the ownership—I was greeted with a plethora of fragrant gardenia and hibiscus framing my view of an emerald green fairway on the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed Manele Golf Course, which ambles along lava outcroppings on a ridge above the ocean. A few swigs of KonaRed Energy from the complementary refreshment
center, followed by a shower using the resort’s exclusive Āina bath amenities, which incorporate kukui nut oil grown on nearby Alberta’s Farm, and I was ready to seize the day. The AAA Five Diamond Four Seasons Resort Lāna‘i is comprised of 213 guest rooms and suites, each averaging an impressive 700-square-feet. Found in both public and private spaces is original art culled from Polynesia, Micronesia and Hawaii. The open corridors on each of the floors meander through lush vegetation with seating areas and composed vignettes at the stairwells and elevator banks. At the ground level are water features, koi ponds and tropical birds; don’t be alarmed if one of the latter says “hello there” as you amble by. If you’re lucky, you’ll encounter Bruno Amby, a Lāna‘i elder and local legend who serves as the resort’s avian expert, caring for the rescued tropical birds as part of a partnership with the Peninsula Humane Society. Each day the resort offers a full schedule of activities, both on property and off, allowing vacationers to assemble an
itinerary as packed or lax as they choose. On my first morning, a band of pink was just becoming discernible on the horizon as I made my way to the lobby, where I spied a group headed off for what I thought was morning yoga on the beach, but to my great delight it was a hike to “Sweetheart Rock,” one of Lāna‘i’s most recognizable landmarks. Breaking off from the pack, I made my way to the top of a lava rock outcropping in time to watch one of the most jawdropping sunrises I’ve ever been privy to. I was so enraptured by the spectacle that I didn’t realize that in my haste to claim a prime position on the rock, my legs were dangling nearly 100feet above the shore break, something my fear of heights would never let me do under normal circumstances. Once the sun was up and the spell broken, I carefully scooted back from the edge, still awestruck from what I’d just witnessed. Taking the short hike is an experience I can’t recommend highly enough at least once during your stay.
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On property there are two pools, including one reserved for adults. Pool attendants regularly make rounds offering housemade fruitsicles and agave lemonade. On call is Dr. Shades, who is available to perform emergency procedures on sunglasses in need of some TLC, and to provide complimentary loaner shades in cases of dire emergency. A unique offering of the knock-your-socks-off Hāwanawana Spa and expansive fitness facility is a new Yoga Studio with gorgeous views and a dynamic spread of ten aerial yoga hammocks. Spa treatments are customized to each guest and incorporate ingredients sourced from both the sea and surrounding landscape, such as a three-hour body treatment ritual that uses wild seaweed and Undaria algae oil. A focus on local extends to the culinary program, with the resort supporting more than 100 local farmers and fishers across an impressive array of dining options. Headlining the on-property 62 slmag.net
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dining is NOBU LĀNA‘I, which showcases the new-style Japanese cuisine made famous by Chef Matsuhisa, and infuses it with local creations under the direction of Executive Chef Christopher "Tex" Texeira, who worked in the kitchen at Nobu Waikiki before heading to Lāna‘i to help open the resort’s restaurant in 2012. Named to reflect the island’s 140-square-mile radius (and the ideal temperature of a medium steak), ONE FORTY is the resort’s main dining room, serving breakfast and dinner in its ocean-view space. A highlight of my meal was a perfectly cooked bone-in ribeye accentuated with maple-braised chestnuts, applesmoked bacon, bone marrow, caramelized Maui onions and roasted mushrooms. It was paired with a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon produced and bottled exclusively for the resort by Buccella in Napa Valley. ONE FORTY’s breakfast buffet is extensive. I enjoyed sampling international favorites from Korea and Japan alongside typical American breakfast fare.
Dramatic seaside cliffs are a short hike from the resort.
Lanai Ranch at Koele offers traditional trail riding experiences.
Lushly manicured common areas are found throughout the grounds of the resort.
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Lāna‘i elder Bruno Amby is the resort’s avian expert.
Poolside is Malibu Farm, an outpost of the famed California farm-to-table restaurant, which serves excellent salads and grilled local fish, complemented by a refreshing cocktail lineup. VIEWS, located at the Manele Golf Course, is perfect for an après golf lunch or libation. Like its name implies, the open-air Sports Bar & Grill serves upscale bar fare along with sports programming and a variety of table and pub games. Just 3,200 people live on Lāna‘i, most of them clustered in the vicinity of quaint Lāna‘i City, not even a one stoplight town. On-site Jeep rentals through the resort’s Adventure Desk makes it easy to go exploring, with Garden of the Gods being a top destination, as it is only accessible by 4WD. Not a garden in the typical sense, but rather a vast expanse of red lava formations on the northern side of the island, Hawaiian legend says that the curious arrangements were created by the gods who dropped them to earth while tending to their own celestial plots. 64 slmag.net
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Sweetheart Rock at sunrise.
With the majority of the island under private ownership, each of the offsite excursions is operated to the same exacting standards as the resort itself, with the facilities to match. A state-of-the-art 14-station shooting center and archery area offers expert, yet laid-back instructors; guided off-road Polaris tours through the island’s varied terrain are led by locals who share the island’s history and lore; fishing, snorkel and sunset sails depart from the nearby marina with crew possessing an intimate knowledge of the ideal spots for each activity; the Lanai Ranch at Koele offers traditional trail riding experiences as well as sunset Zen horse yoga. From flight lessons to deep sea diving, you certainly will never be at a loss for things to do! Hard as it was to leave this slice of paradise, I was pleased to find that even the journey home had a Four Seasons’ touch: a lounge for guests in the Honolulu International Airport offers a comfortable space to wait for your connecting flight both coming and going. Aloha, a hui hou! sl For more information or reservations, visit fourseasons.com/lanai/.
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GOLDEN AGE A lively mix of old and new converge in Atria’s NuLu Support Center Written by Patti Bailey / Photography by Andrew Kung
Detail from a custom Bittners-made table
While his polished perspective is often requested by discerning clients, the number of interior design projects Douglas Riddle, President and COO of Bittners personally accepts for the firm is limited, with the majority of these high-profile commissions lying outside the lines of Louisville. When Riddle’s friend and Bittners client John Moore, CEO of Atria Senior Living, approached him about designing the first floor of the company’s Support Center in NuLu, Riddle was intrigued, and spent time getting to know the company before delving in. “What drew me to personally design the Atria space is my appreciation of how Atria respects aging,” explained Riddle. “I toured the company’s properties in New York and was so impressed that what they are about is continued living. Their residents are involved in life…I think that is how all of us would like to continue as we age.”
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Made by Bittners, a pair of accent tables were designed by Riddle and inspired by photographs of mid-century pieces.
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To dampen sound in the tallceilinged space, Riddle selected a rug with colors that mimic the existing stained concrete flooring.
Chad Welch, Atria’s Director of Culinary Development in the bar, which can be concealed behind walnut veneer pocket doors.
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The Bittners-made banquet table is made with wood reclaimed from nearby Whisky Row and designed to be easily disassembled.
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The black-and-white portrait of an Atria client was taken by photographer Mark Seliger.
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Riddle was tasked with creating a chic and modern look and feel that casually represents Atria in an upscale way and also gives a nod to tradition. Working in tandem with Bittners designer with Chad Cobb, Riddle embraced the commercial vernacular by employing judicious use of color, tactual fabrics, and heirloom-quality Bittners-made tables. The L-shaped space is used in myriad ways, from corporate training to community events, so Riddle designed furnishings and architectural elements that allow for deft transformations. Ingeniously concealed behind custom walnut veneer pocket doors is a bar and test kitchen, the domain of chef Chad Welch, Atria’s Director of Culinary Development. Apropos subway tiles that line the bar back lend a bistro feel. In order to express the requested nod to tradition, Riddle worked with the master craftsmen in the Bittners woodworking shop to fashion modular tables from poplar wood reclaimed from nearby Whisky Row. Able to be easily disassembled, the handsome pieces have made appearances at charity events supported by Atria, including the Waterfront Botanical Gardens. Smaller side tables, also custom crafted by Bittners, were designed by Riddle and inspired by photographs of mid-century pieces culled from his design archives. To dampen sound in the tall-ceilinged space, Riddle added rugs in colors that mimic the existing stained concrete flooring. Walls of windows provide ample natural light and views of the surrounding cityscape, which is reflected in the color palette of the space’s upholstered pieces. Linen, wool, and velvet fabrics were chosen for their comforting tactile qualities. Aesthetically engaging, the multi-functioning space is designed to model the hospitality and ingenuity Atria expects staff members to provide for residents at its more than 200 facilities in the United States and Canada. A visual representation of this client-centric commitment is a striking series of oversized black-and-white portraits of Atria residents found throughout the first floor. Atria commissioned acclaimed photographer Mark Seliger, whose work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair and GQ, to capture the vibrancy of each subject. “I love that what you first notice is each person’s personality before ever considering their age,” said Riddle. sl
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Join us for the
50thAnniversary
You are cordially invited to join us for a Black Tie Evening and a Family Fun Day of charity benefitting
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
Chaser’s Eve Black Tie Gala Historic Buck Pond Farm, Versailles, Kentucky
High Hope Steeplechase The Steeplechase Course at The Kentucky Horse Park
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Keepers of the Castle An exciting new chapter for a Kentucky landmark Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Andrew Kung A fascination with storybook castles is not exclusively the domain of little girls. Proof positive is the cadre of professional adult men who collaborated to acquire Castle Post, the medieval-inspired castle on the hill that continues to fascinate passersby on Versailles Road in Woodford County since construction began in 1969. One year ago, with the literal keys to the castle in hand, the new owners immediately set about transforming the property into their interpretation of a modern manor, and The Kentucky Castle was reborn.
Their first order of business was elevating the interiors out of the Middle Ages and into the present day. Under the direction of Ryan Dawson, one of the property’s five owners, overtly thematic elements were swept away in favor of more ethereal elegance. In November, just four months after taking over, Architectural Digest recognized The Kentucky Castle as the Commonwealth’s most beautiful hotel as part of an article titled “The Most Beautiful Hotel in Every State in America”.
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Two of the other partners— Danny Bramer and Matthew Dawson—are physicians, and they have made developing a comprehensive property-to-plate experience a priority. According to Matthew Dawson, a food labeled “organic” by the USDA may still be grown or processed with the aid of synthetic substances. “It’s not enough to know where your food comes from, you need to know what you eat eats, and get to know a farmer and their philosophy,” he added. There are approximately 55 acres surrounding the castle, which eventually will be home to a working farm able to help supply the on-site Castle Farms restaurant. At present, construction is complete on a chicken coop; several beehives are in place; lavender plants and grape vines are planned for the castle’s “front yard” (which will provide a four-senses experience for guests in the turret rooms); and in March, a mycologist from Oregon State University visited the property to help lay the groundwork for cultivating French black truffles. “It really speaks to the level of quality ingredients we want to be able to provide to the restaurant,” said Matthew Dawson. 76 slmag.net
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In the interim, Castle Farms executive chef Jason Walls, a soft-spoken native of Wilmore, who also operates a small farm in Frankfort, works with local producers to procure the best of what’s local. “Jason is absolutely incredible with fresh ingredients,” said Bramer, who added that Walls earned the job after making a spot-on and on-the-spot dinner for the owners at Matthew’s home using the random ingredients contained in his weekly CSA box. The menu changes seasonally, and Walls, whose wife is a vegan, is conscious of including vegetarian options, and can also accommodate special requests with advance notice. “We want everyone who walks through the door to be treated like the family we like,” Dawson said with a laugh. Complimenting Walls’ outstanding cuisine is a thoughtful wine, spirits and cocktail program, developed in part with Tim Knittel, a certified Executive Bourbon Steward through the Stave & Thief Society, who serves as the Bourbon Steward-in-Residence for The Kentucky Castle. The cocktail rotates with the seasons. At the height of summer for instance, cocktails are more berry-forward and incorporate native Kentucky spirits and ingredients whenever possible.
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In addition to hosting nearly 25-30 events per month of varying size, the Kentucky Castle offers a comprehensive on-going calendar of special events, including murder mystery dinners, daddy/daughter princess dances, bourbon dinners, and a Bourbon University (led by Knittel). Like good knights in shining armor, the owners have developed a Kentucky Castle Fairytale program, following a request from Baily Ford (who has an aggressive form of cancer she has been battling since the age of four), to have her 10th birthday party at the castle. Making Baily’s dream of being a princess for 78 slmag.net
a day come true has inspired a larger philanthropic effort to give back to the local community, as well as provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences to other deserving individuals. Although they are just a year into their reign as the owners of one of Kentucky’s most famous landmarks, the changes made by the partners are both palpable and positive. With momentum continuing to build, there is little doubt that having fun storming the castle will become another feather in Central Kentucky’s illustrious cap. sl Castle Farms restaurant, located inside The Kentucky Castle (230 Pisgah Pike in Versailles), is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday by reservation only. For more information or reservations, visit thekentuckycastle.com or call 859.256.0322.
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Dr. Shiao Woo, Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology at U of L’s James Graham Brown Cancer Center and John Shaw-Woo, a self-described “Philantropreneur,” moved to Louisville from Houston eight years ago, and hit the ground running, establishing themselves as formidable forces for positive change in the community.
SL: What do you love most about Louisville? John: Louisville is an entrepreneur’s dream city because of easy access to caring individuals who support innovative ideas. Shiao: Nice people, good food and manageable traffic. SL: Describe your community involvement. John: Over the years I have come to support many charitable causes like FAIRNESS, Commonwealth Theatre Center (formerly Blue Apple Players), UofL’s LGBTQ Center, the Louisville Orchestra, the Heuser Hearing Institute, and many others. I also sit on several community boards including Louisville Metro Resilience, BB&T Community Development Council, Metro Community & Resilience Action Committee, UofL Overseers Board, and the Brendon P. Bachelor Foundation. I provide entrepreneurial support and guidance to others in addition to being the founder and interim executive director for GFoundation Inc. and The West Louisville ecoHUB Arts Community, Inc. Editor’s note: The West Louisville ecoHub Arts Community is holding Ovation! A Performing Arts Bash on July 21, 2018 at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. The event will honor Barbara Sexton Smith with a 2018 OVATION Arts Award for her years of service with the arts. Funds raised will support free performing arts programs for disadvantaged West Louisville children and youth. Find more information at twleac.org. SL: What is your most prized possession? Shiao: My two grand pianos. SL: Where do you like to travel? Do you have a favorite place to visit? John: Travel is quite exciting and it would be unjust to claim one place as my favorite, but I do enjoy traveling to London, England; Lake Como, Italy; Madrid, Spain; Playa de Carmen, Mexico; Napa Valley, California; Kyoto. Japan, New York; and of course, back to Houston where I lived for 24 years. Shiao: I like going to Europe and Asia, and hope to visit Antarctica someday. SL: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be and why? John: This is a very hard decision because there are so many cities and towns within the United States and abroad that I have yet to discover. Shiao: I hope to sometime in the future rotate among a city in the US (undecided yet) as well as London and Penang in Malaysia, partly because I have family in both cities. SL: What do you love most about your significant other? John: Unconditional love! Shiao: We still have fun together after 20 years and John knows me so well. 80 slmag.net
SL: Do you have a favorite fashion designer? John: Hugo Boss for suits; True Religion for jeans and Theory, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana for casual nightwear It’s great to tour small clothing shops in Paris and pick up a few other brands. Shiao: Giorgio Armani SL: What is your favorite book? John: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Shiao: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Marquez. SL: What is your dream car? John: A rebuilt classic Shiao: I am not that in to cars. A safe, reliable and economical car of any make will do. SL: Who would be around the table at your dream dinner party? John: Shiao, Oprah Winfrey, Carla Sue and Bradley Broecker, Anderson Cooper, Enrique Falco and Isabel de Luis, Sonsoles Diez de Rivera, Yvonne Verbeeck, and .... Shiao: I usually let John do the guest list! I would include some family members. SL: As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? John: Nothing specific. I just wanted to be successful. Shiao: A doctor. SL: What are your vices / greatest temptations? John: Creating new projects, matchmaking, buying cars, eating carbohydrates, and drinking beer! Shiao: Fried chicken, lol. SL: Who do you look up to? John: Shiao Woo Shiao: My mentors: Dr. Sarah Donaldson at Stanford, and Dr. Lucius Sinks (retired) in Charlottesville, Virginia. SL: If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be? John: I would lower my expectations that people will do the right thing. Shiao: I would be a little less obsessed about organization and preplanning, and a little more relaxed about things. SL: What is your greatest fear? John: Leaving this life without helping anyone. Shiao: Become demented. SL: What would you like to be remembered for? John: Providing opportunities for change. Shiao: Being a good doctor. sl
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THE PRELUDE An annual event benefitting Waterfront Botanical Gardens, the al fresco evening, staged on Frankfort Avenue near the Heigold Faรงade, featured a performance by artists of the Louisville Ballet and Ben Sollee & Friends, along with a live auction to benefit the Graeser Family Education Center.
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Club Cirque: A Night Under the Big Top was the theme of the Boys & Girls Club of Kentuckiana’s annual dinner gala and auction. Held at the Louisville Marriott Downtown, proceeds from the event will benefit the organization’s eight Clubs: Shawnee and Parkland in West Louisville, Newburg, and our site-based clubs at Frost Stuart, Meyzeek, Bullitt Lick (Bullitt County), Charlestown (IN) and Clarksville (IN) Middle Schools.
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1) Nora Cummins, Linda Bannen, Sara Cummins, Sam Cummins 2) Paul & Casie Kichler, Coleen & Deek Vonderhaar 3) Bob & Linda Bonsutto, Fran & Mike Betson 4) Julia Hadey, Riley Sturzebecher, Christy & Joe Spencer 5) Walter & Monica Jones 6) Alexis Becker, Linsey Gumer, Stephanie Sturgeon, Micha Wilson 7) Nell Bradley, Mary Jennings, Eddie Norris 8) Meridith Ellis, Katie Bouchard, Brooklyn Roller, Brooke Way 9) Debbie Smith, Magen & Lance Little, Clint Smith
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TASTE OF DERBY
The ninth annual event, held at the KFC Yum! Center, brought together award-winning chefs from across the U.S. and paired their culinary creations with fine wine and spirits. A highlight of the evening was Sullivan University Future Chef Showdown, with the winner receiving scholarship funds. Proceeds from the event benefit hunger relief organizations located in regions where participating chefs are based.
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The kickoff event for the annual VIPS Tennis Tournament, funds raised from The Tennis Ball will help support the essential programming that Visually Impaired Preschool Services provides to blind and visually impaired children throughout Kentucky and Indiana.
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1) Burt & Jane Emke 2) Scott Habberfield, Elaine Campbell 3) Ed Brown, Janice Carter Levitch, Guy Tedesco 4) Fernando & Lu Valdizan, Annie & Bill Jesse 5) Theresa & Norman Horlander 6) Dan & Emily Robbins 7) Kevin Bauman, Anne Freihofer 8) Mary Lou Hauber, Kitty Drake, Maureen Minogue, Martha Foresman 9) Jacob & Kristin Stevenson
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KENTUCKY OAKS
The nation’s preeminent race for 3-year-old fillies, the Longines Kentucky Oaks has become a spectacle of elegance and performance in its own right, celebrating female empowerment on the track. The day included the Survivors Parade of breast and ovarian cancer survivors and a runway competition on the pink carpet, where a panel of judges, including reigning Miss America Cara Mund, selected the most elegant contestant from 100 entrants. Following Monomoy Girl’s win in the $1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks race, jockey Florent Geroux, trainer Brad Cox and co-owner Sol Kumin were presented timepieces from Longines Conquest Classic Collection. Pascal Savoy, Longines US Brand President with Meghana Rajadhyaksha. Photo by Diane Bondareff. slmag.net
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The signature event benefitting Jewish Family & Career Services, the 2018 MOSAIC Awards honored James O’Connor of Ireland, Louisville City FC’s first head coach; Moshe Ohayon of Israel, Founder and Executive Director of Educational Justice; Anoosh Shariat of Iran, owner and chef of Anoosh Bistro and Noosh Nosh; Seema Sheth, founder of Adulting Academy; and Dr. Shiao Woo of Malaysia and Medical Director of Louisville CyberKnife and Professor and Chairman of the Department Radiation Oncology at UofL School of Medicine.
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1) Steve Bass, Chef Bapion Ziba 2) Darryl Lavery, Surekha & Suhas Kulkarni 3) Anoosh Shariat & Paula Barmore, Peter Resnick 4) Dr. Alex Digenis, Dr. Shiao Woo, Emily Digenis & Hunter Sattich 5) Vycki & Anthony Minstein 6) Java & Barrett Nichols 7) Beth Welch, Amer Beharic 8) Terri Bass, Louis Waterman, Leah Brown 9) Megan Brooks, Stevie Didat, Stephanie Franck
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Maryhurst’s 28th annual Journey of Hope Luncheon celebrated the organization’s 175th anniversary, making it the oldest non-profit child welfare organization in Louisville. Tracey McKinney, who works to help children affected by abuse, was honored as Alumna of the Year.
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John Shumate and Nikki Carver were named the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year during a gala celebration held at the Omni Hotel. For 10 weeks, candidates and their chosen team members raised funds for the LLS, with each dollar counting as a vote. Leukemia remains the number one cancer affecting children under age 20 and proceeds will assist the LLS in their efforts to find cures.
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This year marked the 60th anniversary of the Derby Fillies Ball. During the event, Tara Dunaway of Leitchfield, KY was named the 2018 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen. A portion of the proceeds from the event benefit the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation.
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Arguably the soggiest two minutes in sports in recent memory, a crowd of 157,813 watched Justify best Good Magic and Audible to claim the garland of roses in the 144th running of the $2,192,000 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. Charles Villoz, Vice President of Longines, and Pascal Savoy, Longines US Brand Manager, presented jockey Mike Smith, trainer Bob Baffert, and owners WinStar Farm LLC, China Horse Club, Starlight Racing, and Head of Plains Partners LLC with Longines timepieces at the winner’s party. Earlier in the day a Longines timepiece and commemorative trophy were also presented to jockey John Velazquez who won the $300,000 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile on Proctor's Ledge.
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Proceeds from this 32nd annual gala will benefit the Kentucky Derby Museum’s curatorial and educational programs.
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The largest annual fundraising event for the Parkinsons Support Center of Kentuckiana, the 11th annual Denim & Diamonds event was held at Locust Grove. Dinner was prepared by a consortium of top local chefs, including Anoosh Shariat, Jason Smith, Ellen McCarty, Matt Weirich and Tommy Hayden.
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CASA of the River Region hosted its sixth annual Bourbon by the Bridge event at the base of the Big Four Bridge. Proceeds from the event will help raise awareness and support for hundreds of abused and neglected children in Greater Louisville. In 2017, CASA served 563 children (almost 100 more than 2016), but there were over 200 waiting for someone to stand up for them in family court.
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Held at Fleur de Lis Farm, this year’s honoree at the annual Bourbon & Bowties event was six-year-old Mya White, who has remained cancer free for four years following intensive treatment for stage 4 cancer. More than three dozen chefs participated in the event, which benefits Norton Children’s Hospital.
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To celebrate the release of their new cookbook, The Bourbon Country Cookbook: New Southern Entertaining: 95 Recipes and More from a Modern Kentucky Kitchen, co-authors David Danielson, executive chef at Churchill Downs, and Tim Laird, chief entertaining officer of Brown-Forman, along with photographer Dan Dry hosted a cocktail reception at the Frazier History Museum.
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The annual Great Steamboat Race mixed things up this year by adding a third boat to the race— The American Duchess, the newest paddle wheeler built by the American Queen Steamboat Company. At the end of the 14-mile race, the new kid on the block bested the Belle of Louisville and the Belle of Cincinnati to claim the coveted Silver Antlers trophy. The 166 passengers and VIP guests aboard the American Duchess, which debuted in summer 2017, were joined by American Queen Steamboat CEO John Waggoner, who is also a member of the Kentucky Derby Festival Board, to watch the race from the top deck with Maker’s Mark mint juleps in hand.
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