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From the Publisher It’s a small world.

We all know St. Louis has that small town feel in the midst of a city with a somewhat big population. Some days, that feeling is more apparent than ever. And while the theme of our issue has nothing to do with the size of St. Louis, each story and each interview conducted for this issue sparked coincidences, exhibiting our theme of inter-connectedness. It seems we have more in common with our neighbors than we have differences, and that is what makes St. Louis feel particularly special. At a time when so much seems to divide our country, we have to exploit what we all care most about– St. Louis, our businesses, our families and our way of life– before the opportunity to cherish our city passes us by.

Two CEOs from separate industries share the same belief: we need more leaders to come forward and quite simply, spread the love of the land. Stifel’s Ron Kruszewski challenges us in his first editorial installation (page 12) for Sophisticated Living to grow St. Louis now and build the city we all can imagine and want. But he is clear that we have to act, not talk about it. It’s about investing in the city, from our infrastructure, to our people, to our technology, to our politics. In a divided world, now is our chance to come together, think bigger, and not take “no” for an answer. This may sound risky to our conservative roots, but there’s more risk to our city not doing this. He should know, having built Stifel from $100 million in revenue, and market capitalization of $26 million with about 700 employees to revenue of $3 billion and market capitalization is approaching $5 billion with nearly 8,000 employees today.

Clayco’s Bob Clark, the CEO of one of the largest architectural, engineering and construction companies in the country, tells us about his projects that are changing the face of St. Louis one major building at a time (page 66). The new all-glass Centene headquarters in Clayton, Pfizer’s worldwide R&D labs being consolidated in an all-glass building in Chesterfield, and the new contemporary all-glass 36-story tower being built on Kingshighway in the Central West End will soon become the most iconic buildings in our city. The coincidence with Bob Clark is that his father was a paint contractor, my wife’s family made paint, and together they had a very strong working relationship over the years. Who knew?

Sweet and tender love is pouring in this issue’s “Sophisticated Littles” feature. Newborn photographer extraordinaire, Stephanie Cotta, captured the bundles of beauty Joe and Michelle Buck recently welcomed (page 30). We have our eyes on many twins in the sports arena about to enter this world! Isn’t it a coincidence that shortly after our shoot with the Bucks, their friends, Meghan and Jim Edmonds also welcomed twin boys into the world?

And one of our favorite coincidences in this issue is our featured home, which turns out to be across the street from where the new bride spent much of her time visiting with her sister. It’s safe to say the history that is preserved, as Joan Lerch writes (page 21), goes beyond the walls in a home that already felt close to home.

I wasn’t born here, but I have been here for 30 years. And like you, St. Louis feels like family.

Bumping into people I haven’t seen lately while shopping at one of our locally owned grocery stores, at dinner with mutual friends, at fundraisers, at school events for the kids, or even bumping into someone from St. Louis while overseas is starting to not feel so coincidental. It seems normal to be invited to celebrate with St. Louis friends in Mexico because we were all there at the same time despite rarely having time to see each other here. It’s just that warmth that is part of our little big city.

Love it or hate it, we are inextricably linked to each, and it’s time to turn these coincides into our competitive advantage. Now is our time. Count me in for the long haul.

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From the CEO of Stifel St. Louis is a great place to live. I love this city. I did not attend high school here, so I cannot answer the classic question, but I have called St. Louis home for more than 20 years and raised four children here. I often describe St. Louis as a small big town, one with all the cultural and recreational amenities of a large city while managing to preserve a small-town feel. The Arch grounds, the Cardinals and Blues, City Museum, the Missouri Botanical Garden, Forest Park, the Saint Louis Zoo, the Saint Louis Art Museum and the Missouri History Museum, the Muny, and the St. Louis Symphony are but a small sampling of the great attractions St. Louis has to offer. The city is home to a diverse and talented workforce, world-class educational institutions including Washington University and Saint Louis University, and its potential for innovation is on display in communities like the Cortex district.

Yet St Louis is undeniably in decline. The St Louis region has consistently dropped in the population rankings since the 1950s, when it ranked as the eighth largest metropolitan center in the country, and it just fell out of the top 20 population centers in the United States.

Is further decline inevitable? I say no – but only if the region commits to investing in itself and its ability to attract and retain its people. Like a business, a community requires continual investment to avoid stagnation and decline. When I joined Stifel, a company that has called St. Louis home for nearly 130 years, many would have described the company as languishing and possibly in decline.

Revenues totaled about $100 million, and market capitalization was $26 million with about 700 employees. Today, Stifel’s revenue is $3 billion and market capitalization is approaching $5 billion with nearly 8,000 employees. We achieved these results through our organizational structure and strategic investment.

I believe that St. Louis requires the same. First, in terms of organizational structure, we MUST continue to encourage and bring about the integration of St. Louis City and St. Louis County government functions. It is a simple, troubling fact that there are more elected officials in both our city and county governments than the legislative branches of the federal government. The issue is not how many entities we have or the meaning of the word “merger;” it is the vast waste generated by duplicative processes and management and operating inefficiencies.

Without this, we will continue to hollow out our great city and the whole region will continue to stagnate.

Secondly, we need to support and encourage investment in our region, and we need to remember that without a vibrant urban center, the St. Louis metropolitan area as a whole cannot effectively compete and will not grow. Look no further than the recent loss of our NFL franchise and the opportunity to compete for an MLS franchise. Sure, the region needed to provide potentially $60 million in public financing to be awarded a soccer team, but the private investment was more than $300 million. The bottom line is that we lost, while our competitors, namely Nashville and Cincinnati, won. Admittedly, these are just symptoms. There are positive trends in startup companies, employment, and the fact that groups are working to address large structural issues that hold us back.

We have all watched the development of various long-term plans that address these issues. No doubt the planning will continue in earnest until we read the next headline: “St. Louis Falls Outside Top 30 Metros in the U.S.” In time, our small big town will turn into a big small town, with the population, infrastructure, and services of a small town, withering in the bureaucratic miasma of a big one. Publicprivate partnerships aren’t really about money. They are about coordinated planning, implementation, and accountability. Let’s get stuff done!

We should all have had enough of the long-term plans. St. Louis has many strengths it can build on. If we are serious, we will accomplish the following within the next two years: • Major improvements to the convention center and visitor infrastructure • Coordinated infrastructure improvements to link and expand the region’s transportation and logistics infrastructure: highways, bridges, rail, river ports, and the airports • Regional “smart city”-type infrastructure deploying fiber and energy-efficient technologies and helping improve and coordinate public safety initiatives • Continued growth of our knowledge-based and medical enterprise centers These are realistic and achievable goals, so I am confident that with the requisite political will, St. Louis will once again be able to compete.

If we choose to act and make these changes a reality, we can and will reverse the decline of our great city. The hard work of building St. Louis’ great institutions has been done. Our region possesses a number of impressive assets that many cities would love to have. But in order to reach our full potential, we need to leverage and capitalize on them. And doing so requires cooperation, not competition among ourselves. Building upon our many strengths should not only be our common goal but is our responsibility for future generations.

Ron Kruszewski Chairman and CEO of Stifel Financial Corp.

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COLLABORATIONS AT THE FOUR SEASONS

Gerard Craft, Michael Fricker and Aleksandr Malinich Written by Johnny Fugitt / Photography by Carmen Troesser

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From Jackson Pollack and Lee Krasner to the variety of musical performances at the next awards show, collaboration typically stays within the bounds of a particular form of art. Occasionally collaborators bridge related fields, such as Steven Spielberg (film) and John Williams (scores) or Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (modern architecture) and Lilly Reigh (modern furniture). Rarer yet, collaborators sometimes stretch between less obviously-connected fields, such as design and food.

Such is the relationship between St. Louis’ most celebrated chef, Gerard Craft, and Aleksandr Malinich of R5 Design Agency.

The pair’s first project was NICHE, the highly-regarded restaurant that would eventually make Craft St. Louis’ first James Beard Award winner. As Craft’s family of restaurants has grown over the years, so has his collaborative relationship with Malinich. “We get along really well,” says Craft, “and we understand each other’s style.”

“We have a special friendship and bond that allows us to partner, trust the vision and develop the design together,” says Malinich. “Chef typically has a particular vision which we use as a leap-off point. From there we initiate a conceptual verbal and

visual dialogue, then begin to create the design brief together. I think we have a mutual respect for each other’s talents and that’s why this is so special.”

Working with the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis for the first time, the pair see the service-focused, aesthetically-pleasing brand as a natural partner for their newest project. Craft holds fond memories of grand brunches at the striking Istanbul Four Seasons on the Bosporus and he’s hoping to create similar memories for others at the Four Seasons on the banks of the Mississippi. “As an outsider coming into St. Louis, I’ve wondered why the St. Louis riverfront isn’t the hottest property in St. Louis,” he states.

It’s certainly true that the rooftop view overlooking Downtown, the Arch and the river is one of the city’s best. The new concept will occupy the rooftop indoor/outdoor space that previously housed Cielo Restaurant & Bar and, as Craft states, is the kind of setting that “lends itself to a big barbecue.”

“The coolest part about working with the Four Seasons,” says Craft, “is that they were really intent on making this feel like one of our restaurants and not just another one of their restaurants

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with my name on it.” Unlike some restaurants in Las Vegas or Dubai where a celebrity name may be more ornament than involvement, Craft has thrown himself into the details of the new project and will be able to maintain a close eye on operations as the restaurant matures.

Cinder House, the newest concept set to open in August, is focused on wood-fired fare with Latin flavors and techniques. The South American-inspired textures and materials of the design reflect the nature and spirit of the cuisine. The radiant Amazonite countertops are intended to catch the eye, reflecting light from the custom blackened brass chandeliers above.

This symbiosis between the design and menu begins at the restaurant’s entrance with “a handcrafted credenza of American Black Walnut, bleached then ebonized and oiled,” says Malinich.

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“The painstaking finish technique was selected as a reference to Chef ’s commitment to culinary excellence referring to charred wood from the grill.”

While this is just the latest design collaboration for Craft, his collaboration in Cinder House’s kitchen is a first. Craft is working with the Four Season’s Chef de Cuisine, Michael Fricker, who has a particular passion for Latin foods.

“From fire comes life,” says Fricker. Citing clay ovens in Mexico and the grilling traditions in Brazil, he continues, “no matter where you are in the world, fire’s kind of that main theme.” Cinder House’s fire will be housed in a custom, indoor, vented ten-foot grill from the Nashville company Grills by Demant. Missouri Oak is the fuel of choice as the locally-abundant wood produces a medium-bodied smoke that can be used for cooking a variety of meats.

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Gerard Craft and Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis General Manager Alper Oztok

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“I was raised on a ton of Brazilian food,” says Craft. “So that really just started flooding out in everything we were doing, so the focus started going toward Brazil and Argentina.” While Craft may have grown up with many of these flavors, he credits Fricker’s depth of knowledge, gleaned from training in Mexico, as the force behind many of the dishes. The two chefs have enjoyed multi-day grilling sessions as they tweak each item on Cinder House’s menu.

Craft is particularly excited about the Moqueca – a Brazilian fish stew. Expect the ingredients to change with the seasons, but don’t be surprised to see grilled octopus and prawns in the spicy, coconut and chili flavored fish broth. “It’s light, it’s bright, but it’s still like total comfort food,” says Craft. “To me it’s like the all-star dish. I’m sure there’s going to be more popular dishes, like the duck feijoada, but to me that one really represents what we’re doing.”

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The duck feijoada “is almost like a Brazilian cassoulet” explains Fricker, who is especially excited about the lime, soy and jalapeño-marinated lamb ribs brushed with a mango nectar and honey glaze. The piri-piri chicken, popular across much of the former Portuguese empire, is also one of Fricker’s favorites.

Par tnerships and collaborations are not the same.

Partnerships typically have defined roles and, in a good partnership, the fulfillment of these roles produces positive, enriching outcomes. The delineation of roles in a collaboration isn’t as strict, spurring a volley of creativity. Collaborations, done right, create something better than could ever be formed by the individual. This has both designers and diners expectantly awaiting Cinder House – the collaboration between three powerful, skilled creators. sl Johnny Fugitt is the author of The 100 Best Barbecue Restaurants in America.

Leather and plaid bring traditional style to the woodpaneled library, awash in light from a wall of clerestory over casement windows.

HISTORY, PERFECTED Written By Joan Lerch / Photography By Alise O’Brien

When a home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, there are always great stories associated with it, and the current owner of this elegant Tudor Revival home says his chapter began with a phone call.

The Maritz & Young classic was often unoccupied while the previous owner, a widowed friend, spent most of her time in her New York and Florida homes. “I had been in the house for dinner parties, and always liked it,” he explains. Seeing it unoccupied, he wondered if perhaps the owner might want to sell “someday,” so he gave her a call to express his interest. She was traveling, but just one week later they managed to connect.

He remembers the conversation well. “She said she actually had been thinking about selling, but she just couldn’t imagine putting it on the market, because it was her favorite house, and she couldn’t bring herself to sell it to a stranger. But then she told me, ‘You would be perfect!’”

And with that, someday became moving day. While he made a few changes to the house in the beginning, it wasn’t until

2013— following a Valentine’s Day wedding— that he and his new bride began the transformation that would make the home their own, with the guidance and expertise of Colleen Ertl, senior designer and vice president of Diane Breckenridge Interiors.

With perfectly proportioned rooms and a floor plan ideal for grand-scale entertaining, there was no need for structural modification. Like many talented artists, the designer began with paint, creating a warm canvas for the furnishings, rugs and artwork the couple had begun to collect.

In the living room, a creamy off-white was used on the walls and the intricate crown molding, and this simple but significant change created the warmth the couple felt the house had been lacking before. Two roll-armed sofas, upholstered in a beautiful buttery hue, invite a fireside chat. On either side of the fireplace, twin antique chests, originally purchased for the dining room, add weighted balance. Commenting on the new placement, one of the homeowners said “I wasn’t sure about that idea, and then once I saw them there, it made perfect sense.” slmag.net

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Superbly framed by a deep arched doorway, an antique sideboard and Irish hunt table are the centerpieces of the formal dining room.

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A palette of creamy whites on walls and crown molding is continued into fabrics and trims, with soft blue upholstery on Queen Anne chairs, pillows and a tasseled ottoman.

At one end of the living room, two spectacular gilded mirrors surround the arched doorway to the library, where leather armchairs and an array of pillows suggest a lazy afternoon with a good book.

Serenity is assured with the “No TV in the library” rule, with the only soundtrack courtesy of an antique disc music box. Thoughtful architectural design keeps the wood-paneled room awash in natural light from two walls of windows. Respecting the light and the views, the designer dressed the windows with a simple Roman shade in a traditional plaid.

The creamy vanilla of the living room continues into the foyer, a sublime space featuring a broad staircase that splits at the landing, turning back and concluding in the second-floor sitting area. With a diamond-pattern terrazzo floor and soaring ceiling, the dramatic foyer recalls the elegance of a ballroom.

When dinner beckons, the artistry continues in the formal dining room. Through a deep arched doorway, a stunning Irish hunt table provides seating for twelve— and perhaps the home’s best story.

After purchasing the house, but before moving in, the homeowner was contemplating his new project and what it would require. At the top of the list? A round dining table. “A round table is so much better for conversation!” he says. And while it wouldn’t work in a long, rectangular room, he added, the square dimensions of his new dining room would be ideal. And so the search began.

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In New Orleans, the perfect piece was discovered through Bill Rau, the third-generation proprietor of renowned M.S. Rau Antiques.

Once housed in an Irish castle, the table had a gracious but commanding presence. Knowing it was perfect, the homeowner didn’t hesitate. The dealer agreed to store it for several months, shipping it to St. Louis when the owner took possession of his new home, and a deal was made.

But this was the spring of 2005, and the storage facility had the misfortune of being located in the path of Hurricane Katrina.

When the antique sustained considerable water damage, Rau promptly refunded the entire price and had the damaged table shipped to Chicago for an intensive restoration.

Meanwhile, St. Louis antique dealer Jules Pass had been recruited to find another round table, but his search had come up empty. Months later, learning his first choice would travel through St. Louis on its return to New Orleans, the homeowner requested a 24-hour “layover” in his still-empty dining room.

When the restoration work got a thumbs-up from Pass, the deal was done again. “I bought the same table twice.”

The table’s name describes its provenance as well as its occasionspecific function. The unusual design features a center portion that can be removed in two pieces, and servers used the semi-circles to carry and serve a traditional Pimm’s cup to riders gathered at the gate for a foxhunt. Back in the castle, the center opening allowed a server to pour wine and water with 360-degree efficiency.

Bespoke linens, puddled draperies, and a richly padded headboard create a romantic ambience in the barrel-ceilinged master bedroom.

A perfect day (or night out!) begins in the stunning master dressing room, where organization has been transformed into art.

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Enclosing the terrace created an all-season porch with wonderful views, as well as a “foundation” for the second-floor master dressing room.

The home’s original plan featured a covered terrace at the north end, accessed through a door in the living room, and a thoughtful remodel has converted it to an all-season family/TV room. Original details like the transom above the doorway, and the exterior brick wall, were preserved and integrated into the final design. Motorized sheet glass “windows” retract at the touch of a button, instantly creating a screened-in porch in the summer months. The crowning touch to the new space is a gorgeous coffered ceiling. Delighted with the results, the couple happily reports, “We live out here!”

While the repurposed porch is versatile and cozy, its supporting role is arguably its most important. “Enclosing the porch gave us a foundation for the new second-floor master dressing room,” Ertl explains. Outfitted with custom armoires, open shelving and a mirrored dressing table, the fabulously feminine room was created for the lady of the house at the request of her husband. “Yes, I take all of the credit, or the blame, for that idea,” he admits with a smile.

In one corner, a small refrigerator is stocked with water, iced tea and the occasional adult beverage. Could there be a more enchanting place to get ready for date night?

Centered under a chandelier, the granite-topped chest of drawers is gorgeous, but it caused the designer at least one sleepless night. “The slab of granite is enormous, and it had to be carried through the front doors, up and around the curved main staircase, through the sitting room and the master bedroom. It was so stressful 28 slmag.net

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The entire rear façade of the home is well connected to the outdoors, with an enclosed porch off of the library, and an additional terrace beyond, where winding brick staircases descend to the pool and gardens below. A flagstone path leads to the delightful and inviting peaked-roof pool house. Surrounded by a low stone wall and crafted in the style of the main house, the charming structure would be at home in the English countryside. An indoor and an outdoor fireplace share a single chimney, keeping things cozy in the cooler months. In summer, clematis vines cover the pergola, providing a shady spot for poolside dining, and privacy is assured by the densely wooded area at the back of the property. (The pool house and infinity-edge pool were added in the homeowner’s first remodeling phase, replacing a putting green and sand trap.)

While she created the containers and hanging baskets herself (with some “heavy lifting” assistance from her conveniently tall husband), the homeowner says the overall landscape design and care is the work of Focal Pointe Outdoor Solutions.

What began as a casual inquiry evolved into a years-long project with an exquisite happy ending (and both homeowners agree: “We’re done!”). Clearly, when his friend made the difficult decision to sell her favorite house, her confidence was warranted and her words were prescient: “You’d be perfect!” sl

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Written by Carrie Edelstein / Photography by Stephanie Cotta / Hair and Makeup by Nory for Blown Away LITTLE INFO Meet Blake Andrew and Wyatt Joseph, the new additions to the Buck family. Joe and Michelle welcomed the boys in April when Michelle proudly reached the 38 week mark in her pregnancy! Mom says Wyatt, who came out first at 7lbs 6oz, looks more like a Beisner, and Blake is heavy on the Buck gene. Although they’re fraternal, let the mixing up begin: Blake, the Buck lookalike, is named after Mom’s brother, Andrew, and Wyatt is the one who is named for Dad. And yes, twins do run in the family; Joe’s sister, Julie, also has twin boys.

LITTLE LOOK Mom says, “Because they are fraternal and look so different, I thought I would like to dress them differently, but at this point in their lives, I really like them ‘twinning’ as much as possible so matching outfits is how I like to roll.” Coziness and easy access for diaper changes are key for these hot shots who like to eat, sleep and, well, give a lot of love! Household brands now are Kickee Pants (as pictured), Magnificent Baby Magnetic Onesies, Kissy Kissy Convertible Gowns, and Kate Quinn Organics, many of which are available at City Sprouts in Ladue. “I cannot wait to dress them in their Aviator Nation gear, my favorite kids and adults LA-based ‘cozy’ loungewear,” Mom adds.

LITTLE LOVES These guys are into challenging Mom and Dad to how many diaper changes they can do in a day. And in between, they love to take walks in the neighborhood, lay outside under a shaded tree in the yard (Mom says, “They love being outside with the breeze hitting their faces.”) and listen to music.

Popular Pandora hits include Bruno Mars, John Mayer, Norah Jones, Leon Bridges, and 90’s & 2000’s hip-hop and pop. Wow these guys have great taste! Mom likes to sing them “You Are My Sunshine,” and Dad gets a melody going with whatever made up song pops into his head! Hmmm, could he do that with play-by-plays? There’s definitely some talent brewing in these diapers: as a former NFL cheerleader, Mom is already throwing in some dance moves during those cherished rocking sessions!

LITTLE LIT While the Fisher Price dog swing and Skip Hop mat will do, these literary buffs much prefer “snuggling up on someone’s chest in a warm, comfy, soft blanket,” as expressed through Mom and Dad. Move over Oprah’s Book Club… The Buck’s recommend: “If You Give a Pig a Pancake,” “Barnyard Dance,” “Goodnight Moon,” “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” “Corduroy,” “Guess How Much I Love You,” and “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” USA Today’s sports section read in the same tone will do the trick though!

LITTLE EXTRA Mom shared just how special it is to have these boys at home. “Wyatt is our little ‘chunker,’ and Blake is long and lean. Wyatt likes to sleep with his arms sprawled out, and Blake likes to be swaddled up tight in his Sleep Sack. We were so blessed that they didn’t have to spend any time in the NICU and every day, we wake up and say the same prayer: ‘Healthy and happy.’ It is so incredibly special to see how much their big sisters Natalie and Trudy Buck have fallen in love with them. They are so good with ‘Dem Boyz’ and that makes me and Joe so happy. These boys have no idea how loved and protected they are, by so many. We are so lucky.” sl

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Michelle Beisner-Buck holds a double bundle of joy: Blake Andrew (pictured left) and Wyatt Joseph (pictured right), with dad, Joe Buck.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Octopus, seaweed and roots from Imàgo

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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.

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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.

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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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Of Note... Hit the Deck

Compiled by Colin Dennis

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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Bibliotaph... Icons

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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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BEYOND THESE WALLS CLAYCO’S BOB CLARK

Written by Carrie Edelstein / Photography By Matt Marcincowski His story sounds similar to many who have achieved great success in life. Bob Clark came from humble beginnings. He grew up in Bridgeton and used to stare out of the window at school during classes, daydreaming while watching the construction of the then headquarters of Ozark Airlines. Clark struggled to pay attention in class and says, “I learned a lot, I just didn’t learn what [they] were teaching.” When he was 13, Clark’s dad bought him a book about building, and Clark recalls planning to work on only “big projects,” ambitiously assuming he’d only be constructing large buildings.

About a year later, he suffered a traumatic injury to the eye in a shooting accident, landing him in and out of the hospital for 10 months and undergoing 15 operations. “I missed almost an entire year of school, and I think it had a lot of influence on my character.”

Clark reflects, “For one thing I came out of the hospital a grown up.”

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A graduate of Parkway Central High School, Clark never finished college. Instead he quickly went to work, and turned a two person company that started in 1984 into a company that today has more than 2,000 employees, earning $2.4 billion in revenue this past year alone. And Clayco is still privately-owned, standing firm with a “can do” attitude and focus on excellence in customer satisfaction.

“I always say that culture and a positive attitude trumps strategy in every challenge,” Clark said recently at the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership Annual Meeting.

Clark says Clayco will only work on about 40 projects this year as a company in order to give each project a hands-on, personal approach. We sat down with Clark to talk more about how his vertically integrated approach has led to a 400% growth spurt in the last five years alone.

SL: Clayco is all over North America, you’ve expanded in Chicago, you’re in the midst of incredible projects in St. Louis like Centene, Pfizer, and the new 36-story residential tower on Kingshighway called the One Hundred. Tell us more about that growth. BC: “I have so many people in the company who I consider family who take care of me and I take care of them. There’s just a lot of chemistry between our business and our lives, in all the things we do in the community they’re all intertwined. The company has grown about 400% in the last five years. At the same time we’ve grown our profit margins considerably more than that, so it’s really been a good run for the business. We’ve been focused on much larger high profile projects both in the development business and in the construction company.

What we’ve really been focused on because we’re a really integrated company is having more bites of the same apple. Four or five years ago only 20% of our business had more than three of our services that we offer and now 80% of our businesses have four or more of our services. We have our architectural practice, we have our concrete company, we have our window/curtain wall company, we have our very large technology data collection drone flying business called Uplift Data Partners and we have an experiential design firm within the organization. So we have a lot of services to offer clients and we’ve been doing a better job of cross-selling to the customers and showing our value that way.”

SL: You personally are working on what you’ve said are the projects you want to be a part of that will “make a difference.” What’s your weekly schedule/thought process like? BC: “Centene is always in my stream of thoughts. I’m really committed to Mr. Neidorff to have an extraordinary building and process there. That’s a high profile very exciting project with a lot of moving parts and obviously impactful to the St. Louis community. At the same time, we’re doing Pfizer’s new laboratory building in Chesterfield which is going to be the most advanced Research and Development facility in the world. It’s a very large, over $200 million project and I think a lot of people don’t even know it’s happening. Their genetic pharmaceutical research and development in the whole United States is being consolidated to Chesterfield and at the same time it will be where their pilot lab is. Once they develop a treatment or drug they’ll develop how they’re going to manufacture it with a real model manufacturing line, perfect it and then build a plant someplace around the world to actually produce the drug. It is probably the most sophisticated building we’ve ever built. Pfizer has allowed us to really implement a lot of new technology in the building both in the way that we’re designing it and the way we are building it with a lot of modular construction which I believe will be the future of the industry. We were the architect on the project, we were the curtain wall on the project, we’re doing the concrete on the project, we’re the design builder and we’re the developer of the project. So a lot of our services… it’s a true turnkey project. I’m on that project every week.”

SL: You recently made a decision to grow Clayco’s presence in Chicago where you are redeveloping the base of Willis Tower into a more welcoming restaurant and retail center. You’re adding jobs in other cities as well. BC: “We’re adding about a billion dollars worth of work in California now. Our next office is opening in the Bay area. We have about 2,000 employees nationwide, but I’m in the St. Louis office almost every week. It’s still where the biggest part of our business is and where most people are. (A recent merger of the architectural group with Bates and now called BatesForum added about 100 more employees to the St. Louis headquarters) I think it’s really interesting that I didn’t go to college but we have these incredibly high demands on our recruits and they are very much so at the top of their classes.

We have very stringent requirements. We like to focus about a third of it on personality. We’re looking for the right cultural fit. About a third of it is just how they’re doing scholastically. And about a third is what else are they doing. What’s funny is we’re getting candidates with GPAs 3.8 and higher and not one of my partners graduated with over a 3.0 and I didn’t even graduate.”

SL: So is St. Louis home? What do you like to do in your spare time if you have any? BC: “Home is not a place, it’s a person. Wherever my wife, Jane, and I are, is home. We are renovating the home my kids grew up in now here in St. Louis. Two of them are here, Katie and Todd and four grandchildren, and two in Chicago. We have a place in Chicago, and spend probably 25% of the time there. My son, Shawn [who works in the company] and daughter, Emily, are there, and we have our fifth grandchild there. We also have a ranch in Old Snowmass [Colorado]. Right now I’m training for the Haute Route, a 110-mile hike through the Alps. I’ve climbed Kilimanjaro and done a similar trek in Nepal. I just love the outdoors and enjoy being outside. I’ve been strengthening my knees on Art Hill.“ There’s no doubt Clayco has a large footprint in North America, drawing business in 30 states and more than 35 cities. But it’s St. Louis Clark remains committed to. And his hope, as expressed in front of the Mayor of St. Louis and other political and business leaders at the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership Annual Meeting, is for a more unified and positive thinking community. “I think the community would benefit from becoming more unified in having the city and the county merge, and I’m personally a drum beater for that to happen sooner rather than later. It’s not even the money that’s the reason why we should do it. It’s a cultural issue. I think the communities also need business leaders to work very closely with the political and religious leaders to prepare the St. Louis region for the sweeping changes that are happening across the world as we move from an industrial economy to a technology economy. The major changes that are going to happen with people moving from small towns to larger urban areas… the next 20 years are going to really create incredible changes that we are going to have to get ready for.” sl slmag.net

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1) Keith and Kelley Dacus 2) Max Rowe, Anthony Martinez, Lisa Pitt, Jack Cantalin, Landon Pitt, Doug Pitt 3) Kelly and Scott Rozier 4) Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Jacob and Jessica Herschend 5) Sarah Reed, Beth Koutroubis, Carolyn Benedict 6) Pat Shannon, Kelly Bagwe 7) Tetika and Jason Buchheit 8) John and Lisa Buescher, Sarah Bundy, Steve Warlick 9) Donn Sorensen, Jim Edmonds

Jillian A. Wood, John D. Kershman, Paola A. Stange, Kirk C. Stange, Kelly M. Davidzuk

Can You “Win” A Divorce or Family Law Case?

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hen many are looking for representation in a divorce or family law matter, many are looking for a lawyer who can “win” their case. The term “win” is commonly used and very important to many.

In some instances, a potential client may even ask their attorney to give their record. In other words, like a boxer, they want to know how many cases they’ve won versus how many they’ve lost.

While the question might make sense to those who do not have a legal background, the question is really problematic on a lot of levels.

First and foremost, how does a client even define a “win” or a “loss” for their divorce or family law matter? In other words, if the client wants a divorce and the attorney gets them divorced, is that a win? Or, are they defining a win as getting everything that they wanted?

For many clients, they might get divorced and they get a lot (or even most) of what they want. Is that a win or is it a loss — because the client didn’t get everything they wanted (which almost nobody does in a divorce)?

In the end, most divorce or family law matters have a number of issues at stake, like the divorce itself, property and debt division, custody, support, spousal support and attorney’s fees. This means that a client might like the outcome in several areas, but may have wanted something different in one, two or several areas.

This is remarkably different from a criminal matter where after

a trial, the defendant is either found guilty or innocent. And it’s remarkably different from a personal injury case where the defendant is either found liable or not liable for whatever negligence was alleged.

In the end, a “win” or a “loss” is complicated in a divorce or family law matter. The issues are often many in number and the lines blurry in terms of what is a “win” or a “loss.”

A lawyer also cannot change the facts of a case. Sometimes, in other words, a lawyer gets a case with good facts. Other times, they get a case with bad facts. This is not necessarily a reflection on the skills of the lawyer.

Further, does anybody really win in a divorce? Or is it more an issue of who loses less?

What most clients will want to find in an attorney is somehow who is competent, communicative and diligent versus seeking out a win-loss record. A win-loss record is rarely a good measure in divorce and family law. If you are going through a divorce or family law matter, Stange Law Firm, PC can help. You can contact us online at www.stangelawfirm.com or call at 1-855-805-0595.

“Here to Help You Rebuild Your Life” Multiple locations in the St. Louis Metro Area, including in Clayton, Ellisville, St. Charles and Downtown St. Louis (by appointment only)

WWW.STANGELAWFIRM.COM • 855-805-0595 Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Kirk C. Stange is responsible for the content. Principal place of business 120 South Central Avenue, Suite 450, Clayton, MO 63105

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THE LAMBORGHINI CLUB

Dozens of Lamborghinis were on display at the Huntleigh home of Gabriella and Carl Bolm for the inaugural event of the Lamborghini Club of Missouri. The president of Lamborghini Club of America, Andrew Romanowski, was in town to share his enthusiasm and support. Dr. Adnan Siddiqui is president of the new Missouri chapter.

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1) Wendy and Gerry Chastelet, Levi and Robyn Angst 2) Donna and Artur Wagrodlki, Mehreen and Dr. Adnan Siddiqui 3) Jonathan Vitale, Parker Gelber, Matt Godi 4) Ron Markarian, Lisa Kalz 5) Kim Stuart, Duff Hufford 6) Gabriella and Carl Bolm 7) Telana and Jamie Mushlin 8) Perry Merlotti, Michelle Clark, Jason Burg, Lisa Merlotti 9) Amela Rosselli, George Mekhjian, Erin Lawson, Calvin Samm

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WIVES FOR WISHES

The annual Cardinals Wives for Wishes evening to benefit Make-A-Wish Missouri was held at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse in Frontenac. The theme was a Masquerade Ball, and despite the disguises, it was clear a few of the team wives are expecting little bundles of joy in the near future!

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1) Jeff and Cynthia Etter, Stephanie Hampton Boeglin, LuAnn Bott 2) Kolton and Alissa Wong 3) Lauren and Miles Mikolas 4) Mike Mayers, Skylar Johnson 5) Matt and Mackenzie Carpenter 6) Jack Flaherty, Jenna Berman 7) Genesis and Marcell Ozuna 8) Jeffrey and Abbey Small, Stephanie Cotta, Michael McFadden 9) 2018 Cardinals Wives for Wishes

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A NEW FACE TO REMEMBER 10 Things Andrew Jorgensen Can’t Live Without Written by Carrie Edelstein / Photography by Eric Woolsey Some might already find him to be a familiar face. Andrew Jorgensen first came to St. Louis a few years ago to scout talent and get ideas from the Opera Theatre on behalf of his then post as Director of Artistic Planning and Operations with the Washington National Opera. That’s where Jorgensen first met Timothy O’Leary. Fast forward six years and now the two are basically swapping jobs. Jorgensen, who has been the Interim Executive Director at the Kennedy Center, is the new General Director of Opera Theatre St. Louis. And O’Leary is the new Executive Director of the Washington National Opera.

“Tim did not poach me,” Jorgensen laughs as he shares how the two are close friends. He adds, “Tim is actually my biggest champion for me coming to Opera Theatre. We joke how Tim took me to what we now refer to as the ‘retention dinner’ in Washington and I said ‘Well actually I just had a call yesterday about your job.’”

All is good and now Jorgensen is settling into his new home in Lafayette Square. After many visits to St. Louis during the Festival Season, Jorgensen is looking forward to what’s ahead in his new role. “One of the things I’m most jazzed about is that Opera Theatre has this incredible legacy and commitment to producing new work. So many companies want to do that and the audiences aren’t primed for it. Opera Theatre, it’s a gift to the management that the audience gets excited about and embraces new work. And that’s something I will continue and love to work on.”

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Born and raised in the Jersey suburbs of Philadelphia, we wondered what would be on the moving truck and what else Andrew Jorgensen can’t live without.

1. His husband, Mark, and Aria, their Tibetan terrier puppy.

“We’ve been married three years but together for nine.”

2. His 1942 Steinway S Baby Grand in mahogany, with the original ivory keys, the piano he played growing up. “I play every day, especially Mozart, Debussy and Gershwin.”

3. “My smartphone. I am constantly connected at work and with family around the country and the world. We have family WhatsApp chats everyday with family on Mark’s side and on my side with people all over the world.”

4. A pair of running sneakers (to counteract the M&Ms, another must-have).

5. A morning cup of coffee and an evening rye Manhattan.

Jorgensen has already visited Kaldi’s in the Central West End several times but admits he’s more of a “gas station coffee” kind of guy meaning any cup will do!

6. A well-tailored suit.

7. Personalized stationery. “The power of the thank you note cannot be overstated.”

8. Noise-canceling headphones.

9. Summer vacations with family in Cape Cod. 10. “My desert island opera records: Luciano Pavarotti singing La bohème and Kiri Te Kanawa singing The Marriage of Figaro. sl

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