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My wife, Jen, and I love to entertain. If you drive past our home on any given Saturday evening during the milder months, you will almost certainly be greeted by the sight of a dozen or so hungry souls, drinks in hand, congregating on the patio deep in conversation, wondering when the next course will make an appearance. The rest of the week, depending on our commitments, the numbers might be smaller, but friends from our busy street drop in and out for a glass of wine here, a nibble there, on such a regular basis that Jen and I have only half jokingly suggested that we should replace the front door with one of the revolving kind. Moving back into the city from leafy suburbia was a major decision for us, and I’m glad to report that it’s worked out exceptionally well. Of all the benefits, one of the most notable is that many of our friends live within walking distance, which means that an impromptu gettogether can materialize with just a few swift keystrokes on the iPhone. When Jen and I began to plan the extensive renovation of our 1920s Meridian-Kessler home, our approach to entertaining was obviously a consideration. Did we open up the kitchen into the dining room to create a large, unified space, as is the fashion these days, or did we respect the original Victorian-inspired layout of the house with its smaller dedicated spaces and their clearly defined functions? After a bit of to-ing and fro-ing, we settled on the latter approach, motivated by our shared love of architecture and historical integrity. It wasn’t an easy decision, though, because we have a kitchen that measures approximately 11 feet on each side with perhaps seven feet of usable counter space in total. In spite of an abundance of custom Wood-Mode cabinetry, Miele appliances and a Maxim chandelier, there's no getting away from the fact that the kitchen is on the small side, especially considering our propensity to cook for the neighborhood at least once a week. I read somewhere that a very famous composer was so poor in his early years that he could not afford four strings for his violin. Faced with no alternative, he did just fine with three. When I visit luxurious homes with a view to their inclusion in these pages, I often wonder how much use their stately kitchens actually get, and daydream about putting them through their paces. You see, my reaction to acquiring a home with a small kitchen was to learn to cook better, more efficiently and with more attention to detail. Just as owning a McLaren F1 probably doesn’t make you a better driver, so owning a luxury, state-of-the-art kitchen with a 30,000-BTU, 10-burner range and a triple convection oven does not make you a better cook; it merely amplifies what you are already doing, right or wrong. Over the past couple of years I’ve taken it upon myself to become a better, more adventurous, and more confident cook. Unless our friends are all seasoned poker players, I believe the results of my endeavors are speaking for themselves. These days, I use a variety of cooking techniques that might never have occurred to me in a larger, luxuriously appointed kitchen; there’s a lot of trial and error, but the constant desire to improve has been a strong motivation. I’ve also gotten much better at keeping up with the dishes.

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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.

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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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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.

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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: 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

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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).

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Crystal Cove maillot from Isabella Rose ($160; isabellaroseswimwear.com)

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;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 Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Dumoulinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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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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FRENCH ROMANCE A Lantz revisits some favorite clients.

Written by Neil Charles / Photography by Andrew Kung Over a career spanning more than 40 years, designer Barry Lantz has forged many long-lasting relationships with his valued clients, and is these days partnered with his daughter Amanda as A Lantz Design and Consulting. “Working with and for my mini-me daughter refreshes my seasoned design career with new ideas and styles,” says the designer. “The collaboration is sometimes territorial and yet in the end we both seem to win.” The home featured in this issue belongs to a widely travelled couple with whom Barry Lantz first collaborated in 1990, and who have worked with him on numerous projects in the intervening years. After purchasing an existing stone-built, French-inspired home in a leafy and quiet neighborhood in Carmel, the couple wished to incorporate their extensive collection of contemporary art into the design, as well as most of the furniture they had acquired over the years. “I liked the look of the outside of the home, and particularly its location next to a protected woodland area,” says the lady of the house. “It was easy to envision our artwork and furniture in it, and the dining room really sold it to me.” Although Amanda is quick to point out that the services of a first-rate designer never come without a price tag, she admits that in this instance very little was spent on furniture. The Dessin Fournir dining table, for instance, came from one of the couple’s previous residences. “It was like it was built for this home,” she says. “Everything worked well at the previous house, but here it fits perfectly. The pieces here have been purchased with considerable thought and taste, so everything works together when we repurpose it. None of the purchases the owners have made have been driven by trends or the moment.”

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works by Jason Myers and Amy Kirchner, amongst others. A bust on top of the armoire resembles a classical Roman sculpture, but was in fact unearthed by Barry on one of his trips to San Francisco. “They didn’t have any busts for sale in Italy,” he jokes. In the formal dining room, a pastoral trompe-l’oeil mural by Blice Edwards adorns all four walls. Depicting an idyllic scene that appears to be either Normandy or North Yorkshire, it casts a tranquil yet subtly mysterious spell over the room. In the hallway, a stunning and physically imposing sculpture somewhat reminiscent of Giacometti is by Tom Corbin of Kansas City, and occupies a niche that, although it might appear custom-built, was in fact an original design element in the house. The two matching chandeliers in the hallway are antique and were restored by Beauchamp Antiques in Westfield. “These were very old and needed a lot of repair,” recalls Amanda.

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Off the master bedroom, the bathroom and dressing area conveys the impression of a hall of mirrors, receding into the distance, and is accentuated by the striking wallpaper by British designer Nina Campbell. Going by the name of Keightley's Folio, this unique paper features repeated vignettes of seascapes, its ethereal shades evoking mid-19th century Romanticism and tying the entire suite together. Off the kitchen, the great room, with its neo-Gothic hammer beam trusses, Norman fireplace and floor-to-ceiling paneling, suggests European designs of a bygone era. All these features

combine to create, if not exactly a unified style, then a mood and an evocation of an imprecise time and place. Discreetly dotted about the home, one will also find original works of art by Barry Lantz himself. Having turned to painting in 2010 as an extension of his design work, Lantz has now placed over 200 pieces into private collections. Reminiscent of the landscapes of Turner and Constable, with the occasional reference to Mark Rothko, Lantzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work is both visceral and evocative. Available for sale at Baker Furniture Showrooms around the country, paintings by this in-demand artist may also be commissioned by special arrangement. sl slmag.net

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REAL FOOD FOR REAL PEOPLE Hedge Row raises the bar Written by Neil Charles / Photography by Michelle Craig Situated in what arguably may be the most desirable spot in the city, at the corner of Mass Ave and Vermont Street, Hedge Row has hit the ground running with flawlessly executed wood-grilled cooking that combines depth of flavor with straight-from-the-soil vibrancy, executed with panache and technical know-how by Executive Chef Brad Gates and his seasoned crew. Served up by knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff in a setting that’s infectiously lively, Hedge Row has immediately established a new benchmark for casual fine dining in downtown Indianapolis. The farm-to-table movement is in full swing here in Indiana. All across the state, small independent restaurants are busily serving up delicious food sourced from outstanding local growers; farmers’ markets are booming and even the supermarket chains have hopped on the “local” bandwagon. For a city that was once a test market for giant corporate chains, Indianapolis’ trend towards independence and sustainability is gathering surprising momentum, but prospects haven’t always looked so rosy. Back in 2004, when Hugo Matheson and Kimbal Musk opened their first Kitchen restaurant in Boulder, here in Indianapolis we were recoiling from the collapse of the independent dining scene and staring at the dismal prospect of a future dominated by faceless chains.

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Meanwhile, in Colorado, Musk and Matheson were steadily building a business whose philosophy and practices would create ripples throughout the world of casual fine dining. Working with small farmers to establish sustainable, scalable production and striving towards a minimal carbon footprint in the restaurant, the Kitchen helped put Boulder on the culinary map, inspiring other eateries both locally and across the country to pursue similar programs, and helping the town earn recognition in Bon Appétit as best small food town in America. Over the following decade, the pair elaborated upon the original Kitchen concept to roll out Hedge Row and Next Door American Eateries, expanding their range from Colorado to Chicago, Memphis and, now, Indianapolis. “Indianapolis is a lovely, warm town, very welcoming, and Mass Ave is becoming the most sophisticated street in Indianapolis,” Musk enthuses in the relative calm of Hedge Row’s private dining room. “There are a number of very good higher-end restaurants that have really elevated the dining scene here, and when we first saw this space we knew that this was the location we needed in order to be a part of it.” In addition to Hedge Row, Musk also recently opened Next Door American Eatery, located at 4573 N. College Ave., to offer a similar, albeit abbreviated, menu in a more casual setting.

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Tall and lean, instantly recognizable in his trademark jeans and cowboy hat and constantly in motion, Musk, pictured on facing page, projects the image of a restless pioneer for whom the stars are, quite literally, the limit. Not satisfied with merely serving great fresh food in their restaurants, Musk and Matheson in 2011 founded Big Green, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching school children how to grow their own vegetables. By the end of this year, there will be an estimated 100 learning gardens in Indianapolis schools alone, with more planned for other Indiana districts down the road. “Eventually we will reach every kid in all 100,000 schools in America,” Musk said in a recent statement. “Because every child deserves to thrive in healthy environments that connect them to real food.” Musk also sees the popularity of farmers’ markets as a step towards promoting good local food to the less fortunate. “The wealthier clientele helps enable the young farmers to exist, and eventually the food will become less expensive,” he explains. “I believe that indoor farming also will represent a huge part of the future, because transporting food around the world is just crazy. It’s expensive, bad for the environment and it doesn’t taste good.”

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If feeding the world one organic farm at a time seems like a tall order, it should be mentioned that vision runs in Musk’s blood. Sitting on the boards of Tesla, SpaceX and Chipotle, this entrepreneur offers that rare combination of creative genius and problem-solving pragmatism; after a few minutes in his company you come away with the impression that the words “never” and “impossible” are probably not part of his vocabulary. Back in the kitchen, Gates, a 10-year veteran of Union Square Cafe in New York, takes pride in the restaurant’s mission. “I think Kimbal’s philosophy, ‘Real Food For Real People,’ truly says it all,” he says. “We thoroughly investigate each farm before we get into a relationship with them. Some of the farms are surprised by our questions, but our suppliers are very transparent and take great pride in what they do. We really love working with Mad Farmers Collective, who bring us some amazing products.” As for what is on the plate, don’t just take it from us: call ahead to make a reservation or face a potentially long wait, because the food is everything we expected it to be, and then some. Our personal favorites include the succulent rockfish tacos, the perfectly balanced yellowfin ceviche and, of course, the nowfamous sticky toffee pudding, a looser variant on the sometimes stodgy British classic. Throughout the menu, flavors are intense, fresh and vibrant, and the recipes are designed to bring out the most from each ingredient. “You pull food out of the soil in the morning and serve it in the afternoon,” Musk says. “It will taste amazing, and you will want to eat it.” He’s right. Of course. sl Hedge Row American Bistro is located at 350 Massachusetts Ave. For more information, visit hedgerowbistros.com.

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At the end of an interminable day spent in crowded airports (one of the joys of traveling during spring break), my wife, Jen, and I arrived, kids in tow, at the front desk of the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, more than ready to kick back and slip into vacation mode. We were greeted like old friends, with glasses of Champagne and the gracious attitude we’ve come to expect from engaged and accommodating staffs at Ritz-Carltons the world over. We were primed for some concerted relaxation, and our accommodations on the Club Level, overlooking the resort’s

courtyard, Vanderbilt Beach and the Gulf of Mexico, were everything we had hoped for. Tastefully appointed with a marble bathroom, custom furniture and down bedding, decorated in subtle grays that perfectly mirrored the wispy cumulus clouds over the water (the weather couldn’t have been more auspicious), our suite, including its private balcony, was an oasis. Better still, it was mere steps from the Club Lounge, a haven of relaxation and gastronomic delight, featuring five food presentations a day (including a dessert extravaganza), as well as custom rum, wine and beer tastings in the evenings.

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outdoorsy inclination but an indoor temperament, it’s also possible to organize a campsite in your room, complete with tent, star canopy and pretend campfire. To preserve memories for posterity, sessions with a professional photographer can be arranged. With its proximity to the ocean and access to not one, but two, world-class golf courses designed by Greg Norman at the nearby Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, a stay at the Ritz practically demands you spend time outdoors stretching your limbs. The beach and golf properties are connected by a complimentary shuttle, so golfers can save energy for carrying clubs if so inclined. Jen and I aren’t exactly scratch golfers, but one afternoon we girded our loins and subjected ourselves to a challenging round, made slightly less so by our knowledgeable and patient caddie. We followed it with a light dinner of shrimp and snapper and a couple of cocktails on the patio at Bella Vista, an excellent, relatively casual spot with a lovely view of the 18th hole. It was all good fun, although I do need to work a bit on my swing.

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We made the most of less strenuous athletic opportunities, as well. Jen, the kids and I enjoyed games of ping pong at the outdoor table each morning on our way down to the beach. As a tennis player, it was comfortably within my bailiwick. We kayaked, jet skied and parasailed, then relaxed on the beach under umbrellas, where attendants will set you up for the day. We also swam in the pools, sat in the hot tubs, and enjoyed the spa. Jen had a warm stone massage, and I took advantage of the golferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relief, which may not have done much for my form, but certainly helped with the muscle aches. With the exception of a brief foray into Naples to take in some of the local scenery, we dined exclusively at the resort, where, between the restaurants, Club Lounge and room service, we were spoilt for choice. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all particularly partial to Italian food, so we gravitated to Terrazza, a Mediterranean-inspired trattoria with

gorgeous views of the gardens and the ocean beyond. I especially enjoyed the branzino, while Jen was impressed by the filet, and our kids indulged in some outstanding housemade pasta dishes. In the mornings, we took advantage of various services, both in the Club and at the Gourmet Shop, which offers great coffee and a variety of breakfast items. Before dinner, we always made sure to watch the sunset from our balcony, cocktails in hand. If it sounds like the four of us enjoyed a wonderful stay, we did. What makes Ritz-Carlton in general and their Naples beach and golf resorts in particular so special is the outstanding staff. Many of those we met have worked at the beachfront hotel for 20 or 30 years, and are as much a part of the establishment as the buildings themselves. By the time our spring break was over, we were refreshed and ready to return home. To heck with crowded airports. sl For more information, visit ritzcarlton.com.

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MAN & WOMAN OF THE YEAR

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) held its 10th Anniversary Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale, presented by Group One Thousand One, May 19 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis. More than 925 guests attended the event, which included a silent and live auction, as well as entertainment by Mixtape. Emceed by Peter Dunn, aka â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pete The Planner,â&#x20AC;? the event was the culmination of a 10-week fundraising competition, where eight candidates and their teams raised $1.17 million for the LLS mission. Rob Chinsky, with Penn Station East Coast Subs, earned the title of Man of the Year, while Jill Petruzzi, with Merchants Bank of Indiana, earned the title of Woman of the Year.

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1) Maddie McNarney, Audrey Andritsch, Ava McNarney 2) John and Jill Failey, Don Altmeyer 3) Linda Chinsky, Kristin Plassman, LJ Abrams 4) Dan Towriss, Elissa Evernham, Rob Chinsky 5) Anne Marie Tiernon, Matt and Julie Hurdle 6) Anderson and Lisa Schoenrock, Katie and Michael Crafton 7) Bob and Mary Quinn, Brian and Katie Conway, Jamie and Jeff Spahn 8) Janet Clark, Jimmy and Jane Clark, Murray Clark 9) Carrie and Mark Idzik, Julie O'Brien, Sara Morris 10) Jill Petruzzi 11) Holly Kirsh, Megan Morton, Anne White 12) Kristie and AJ Smith

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CHUCKSTRONG: A CELEBRATION OF COMMITMENT

The Indianapolis community paid tribute to Chuck and Tina Pagano April 20 by raising more than $790,000 to create a cancer research fund in their names at IU School of Medicine. The Chuck and Tina Pagano Cancer Research Fund will support promising junior researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center. More than 160 guests attended the Chuckstrong: A Celebration of Commitment event at the home of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. To date, the Chuckstrong initiative has raised more than $5.5 million for cancer research at IU. 6 4

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1) Andrew Luck, Chuck Pagano 2) Richard and Chrys Blakeman, Cindy and Vince Todd 3) Libby and Ron Miller 4) Debbie and Rick Bartlett, Sheila and Bill Vechiarella 5) Tina Pagano, Melanie and Jarred Kingsley 6) Debi Loehrer, Matt Overton, Patrick Loehrer Sr., Dennis and Kristy Murphy 7) Lori Nichols, Jim Voyles, Kathy Weed, Joan Voyles, Jonathan Weed 8) Tom McGowan, Chuck Pagano, Jen McGowan 9) Angie and Bryan Elliott, Andrea Pedregon 10) Sergio Aguilera, Lori Efroymson-Aguilera 11) Lawrence Einhorn, David Wiener, Gene Bate, Patrick Loehrer Sr. 12) Michael and Anita Koch

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SOPHISTICATED GIVING CHARITY REGISTER LAUNCH

The 2018 Sophisticated Giving Charity Register launched with a celebration April 19 at the Indiana Design Center. The Charity Register, published by Sophisticated Living magazine, highlights the work of more than 55 nonprofits in central Indiana, and was made possible by the gracious support of National Bank of Indianapolis, Herbert Simon Family Foundation and Shapiro’s Delicatessen. VIP guests enjoyed a cocktail party with specialty cuisine from Ambrosia, Blu Moon Café, Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering, Yats, Simplicity Holistic Health juices and Sangiovese Ristorante. Andra Faye and Scott Ballantine provided live music. 6

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1) Barb and Steve Schneider 2) Jennifer Cohen, Tom Alvarez, Jeffrey Cohen 3) Tom Fodor, Penny Davis, Martha Day, Madison Gonzalez 4) Angie Mason, Amy and Neil Charles 5) Sharon Pierce, Elly Johnson, Deb Myers 6) Barry Wormser, Jackie Bolles, Sarah and Brian Sullivan 7) Kate Schedel, Rebecca Aleman, Madison Witczak, Kristina Graff 8) Karen St. John, Regina Laux, Kerry Ritzler, Anne Jester 9) Krista and Dan Slusser10) Rosy Crowley, Julie Yates 11) Andrew McMullan, Jason and Krista Bone 12) David and Kerri Charles, Cammy Blackman 13) Dawn Fraley, Rosemary Waters, Sharleen Miller, Brett Waliczek

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ONEAMERICA BROAD RIPPLE ART FAIR PREVIEW PARTY

The OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair Preview Party, presented by Turkle & Associates, provided early access to about 200 VIP guests May 18 to some of their favorite art fair artists, as well as an opportunity to celebrate the arts with Sun King Brewing beer, Mallow Run Winery wine, delicious appetizers provided by Sweet & Savory Catering and music by WFYI's Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long. Since 2011, the Indianapolis Art Center has given special guests, including sponsors and friends, early access to the art fair fun to thank them for helping bring scholarships, free art exhibitions and free art education to around 1,000 students living in underserved areas of Central Indiana.

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1) Chuck and Florrie Cooper, Angela McAfee, Don Woodley 2) Mary Cox, Carol Nelligan, Andy Guerdan, Kris Bowen, Katie Guerdan 3) Jenny and Kevin Siminski, Lisa McKinney, Alex Intermill 4) Michelle Hipskind, Kathy Berry, Dave Prechtel, Tom Berry, Kathleen Prechtel, Kevin Hipskind 5) Karla Lopez, Kyle Long 6) Carol and John Longfellow 7) Patrick Flaherty, Newell Pugh, Marcia Mackey 8) Sid and Lois Eskenazi 9) Emily Hunter, Cheryl Cooper 10) Sara McCracken, Ann Moriarty 11) Heather Ward Miles, Thomas Bennett, Sherri Roizen, Renee Wilmeth

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CHRISTEL HOUSE ART SHOW

Jennifer Simon welcomed more than 60 guests when she hosted the Christel House Art Show May 11. The event was co-hosted by the firm of Blice Edwards. Student artists from Christel House Academy South and Christel House learning centers around the world created original artwork for the live auction. International guests at the event included Adrienne Marais, the Chief Executive Officer of Christel House South Africa, and Jesus Morales, a graduate of Christel House Mexico. Jesus shared a personal and emotional success story of how Christel House is breaking the cycle of poverty for impoverished children. 6 4

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1) Greg Matuszak, Marta PiĂąeiro-NuĂąez 2) Fernando and Marcia Falcon, Jesus Morales 3) Matthew Will, Janet and Sam Sato 4) Bruce Bryant, Alicia Hervey 5) Yvonne Shaheen, Paul Montgomery, Julia Saltsgarver 6) Bart and Amy Peterson, Sally and Kyle Lanham 7) Emily Krueger, David Willkie, Laura Taylor, Tara Sciscoe 8) Carey Dahncke, Cheryl Wendling 9) Jen and Donald Knebel 10) Chris Blice, Jennifer Simon, Jon Edwards 11) Linda Simon, Shari Simon Greenberg 12) Yandel Rodriguez, Chris Nicholas, Natalie Guerra, Katie Dolen 13) Jan Williams, Priscilla Mingle

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500 PRELUDE

The fifth annual 500 Prelude benefiting the Survivors of Violence Foundation was held May 9 at Prime 47 in downtown Indianapolis. Attendees celebrated and honored the lives of survivors. Additionally, the event helped raise funds for injured drivers and crewmembers for care and treatment through the Foundation. The event was hosted by Mario Andretti and Linda Vaughn, as well as Nancy George and the Hulman George Family. Drivers and racing legends attended the event, including Mario Andretti, Al Unser, Jr., Bill Simpson, Pippa Mann, James Davison, Stefan Wilson, Johnny Parsons, Jr., and Chip Ganassi. Event emcees were Lindy Thatston, Laura Steele and Tom Godby. The event raised more than $50,000 for the Survivors of Violence Foundation. The Foundation provides scar improvement treatments to people with disfiguring scars caused by injury, violence or abuse.

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1) Steve Cardoza, Nancy George 2) Linda Vaughn, Johnny and Teresa Parsons 3) Terry Ceaser-Hudson, Scott Campbell, Bif Ward 4) Lisa Wiley, Erika Will, Jeff Higens 5) Laura Steele, Patty Spitler, Anthony Calhoun 6) Nikki Johns, Kate Davis, Giana Scapucci, Jesika Boaz, Michelle Freeman, Lindsey Jordan, Jill Cline 7) Jill Miller, Greg Chernoff, Jenny and Tom Godby, Teresa and Johnny Parsons 8) Julie Leonetti, Jade, Susan and Reggie Finely 9) BJ, Lori and Hannah Nichols, Deborah Dorman, P.A. Nilhagen 10) Barry Lantz, Amanda Lantz 11) Carl and Michelle McIntyre, Wendy Stutts, John Roth Jr. 12) Kristie and AJ Smith

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MOYER OPEN

The 34th annual Moyer Open, held at Crooked Stick Golf Club, raised a record amount of money for St. Mary's Child Center. The May 7 charity pro-am event involved 120 participants and many sponsors from the community. St. Mary's provides early intervention services for children who have experienced poverty, abuse, neglect, parents with disabilities or addictions, or violence in their home or neighborhood. 9

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Rev, the signature event for Indiana University Health Foundation, presented May 5 by Fifth Third Bank, was hosted for the fifth year at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Verizon IndyCar driver Graham Rahal served as honorary chair, alongside event co-chairs Rafael Sanchez and Molly Chavers. The event included 63 restaurants, 21 entertainment acts, 3,000 guests, more than 300 volunteers, IndyCar drivers, Indy Lights drivers and racing legends. Rev proceeds support IU Health trauma and critical care programs statewide. New this year: Rev attendees voted for one of two proposals to receive $1 million. The proposal with the most votes was 911: Access Trauma, which will create an expanded statewide comprehensive trauma program. 6

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2018 Starkey Entrepreneurial Woman Award Winner Harrison & Moberly, LLP and Indianapolis Monthly, along with Marti Starkey, congratulate Victoria Lyras as the 2018 Winner of the Starkey Entrepreneurial Woman Award. is award is given each year to a female business owner who exhibits courage, tenacity and selflessness in starting and running her own business. Victoria owns the Indianapolis School of Ballet, founding it in 2005, with courage, tenacity, selflessness and a true commitment to the art of ballet. e strength of her ballet school was the foundation for the start of the first professional ballet company in Indianapolis since 2004, Indianapolis Ballet, Inc., where she serves as its Founding Artistic Director.

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FEM POWER PARTY

May 2, Charles Mayer & Company hosted a festive, wellattended evening party to introduce the beautiful new jewelry collection from French designer Capucine De Wulf, also co-owner and designer of Juliska. This fem-power event was attended and co-hosted by Park Tudor School's Women's Networking group and other female guests of Charles Mayer, all to support the Park Tudor Annual Fund. The festivities included gifts for all, as well as a special gift hidden in a chocolate truffle. Numerous other femaleowned businesses were highlighted, including Charles Mayer & Company, Sophisticated Living magazine, Just Pop-In, Best Chocolate in Town, O-Venture Big O-key rings, and Dragonflies and Flowers of Zionsville.

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1) Amanda Kleiman, Capucine DeWulf, Sarah Hawkins 2) Rebecca Byrnes, Amanda O'Mara, Cathleen Litz 3) Julie Mahomed, Lorraine Mahomed, Gretchen Hueni 4) Janet Nie, Mary Cox 5) Sue Brown, Sue Welch 6) Dottie Eveleigh, Marcy Grein 7) Linda Ford, Hilary Salatich 8) Heather Kulwin, Shirley Kulwin 9) Constance Scopelitis, Claudia Ryan, Denise Cordingley 10) Kelly Lamm Teller, Abby Ford, Cheryl Cooper 11) Amy Kilbury, Mary Kay Leicht

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AN EVENING FOR AUTISM

April 27, The Independence Academy celebrated it fourth annual fundraising gala event, An Evening for Autism, at the Renaissance Hotel in Carmel. The Independence Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving students in grades 5-12 with highfunctioning autism. All proceeds from the Roaring â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;20s themed event benefit this specialized schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission to enable students with autism to achieve academic success and independence. Chuck Lofton and Emily Longnecker served as emcees for the evening, while Director of School Marisa Gill and her husband, Eddie Gill, were the event co-chairs. Guests enjoyed socializing with local sports figures, including Robert Mathis, Eddie Gill, Marlin Jackson and Fred Jones, and enjoyed dinner, drinks, dancing, casino gaming and a live and silent auction. 6 4

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SILVER CELEBRATION ART PREVIEW

The Stutz Artists Association celebrated its 25th anniversary Open House in April. The event kicked off with an intimate Silver Celebration Art Preview, where some 200 art lovers came together on a Thursday evening to get a special sneak peek at artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; studios before the weekend Open House. The evening was hosted by Diann and Turner Woodard and sponsored by their Van Riper-Woodard Family Foundation. All funds raised from the preview party and weekend Open House support the Stutz Artists Association and its Residency Program, which provides one year of studio space and mentoring from professional artists at the Stutz for up and coming artists. 6 4

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1) Taylor Woodard, Diann Woodard, Rivington Woodard 2) Lauren Riley, Sarah Souers, Mandy Skelton 3) Jane Jessee, Sam Sutphin, Pat Badell 4) Janet and Bill Nie, Jim Shook 5) Kristi Lee, Randy Marra, Nora Spitznogle, Janett Marie Braun 6) Jenna and Reed Owens, Tony Holton, James Hinchcliffe, Reed and Megan Searles, Megan Owens, TJ Woodard 7) Joe Vuskovich, David Marshall, Lisa Carmichael, Susan Marshall 8) Jeff Ball, Vincent Davis 9) Jason Foust, Maya Namyslowski, Neal Brown 10) Rob Coombes, Tony McClamroch, Gina and Jim Bremmer 11) David Allee, Constance Scopelitis, Jami Allee 12) Gloria Novoty-Baker, P. Kent Baker, Travis Little, Cassie Daniels 13) Kristi Lee, Angela Smith Jones, Turner Woodard

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REIS-NICHOLS JEWELERS WATCH EVENT

Reis-Nichols Jewelersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 22nd Annual Watch Event, the largest event of its kind in the Midwest, kicked off April 26 with a preview party at the Keystone at the Crossing store. More than 100 watch collectors shopped from an exclusive first-look of Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) Geneva product from Richemont brands Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre and IWC. Guests were treated to Swiss-inspired hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres, including the popular raclette cheese station. Watch battery donations from the night benefited the Indy 500 Festival Princess Scholarship Program, of which Reis-Nichols is a proud sponsor.

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HATS OFF LUNCHEON

This year, the Fashion Arts Society’s signature acquisitions fundraiser was inspired by the exhibition “Bes-Ben: The Mad Hatter of Chicago.” 200 guests gathered at Deer Zink Pavilion at Newfields to wear their favorite hat, the more imaginative the better. The event included a lecture by Abigail Aldridge, accomplished milliner from New York City, an award for the most creative hat, and the presentation of the Fashion Hall of Fame awards. (2018 recipients: Alpha Blackburn, Murph Damron, Jody DeFord, L.H. Bayley, Jamie Gibbs, Andrew Porter.) All proceeds from the event benefited the Fashion Arts Society Acquisitions Fund. 6

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1) Sandi Marks, Lynn Wilson 2) Dorit Paul, Joan Leibman 3) Jane Gradison, Joan Carney 4) Dianne and L.H. Bayley 5) Jeff Brinkman, Jenny Bizzoco 6) Patrick Bouquet, Deborah Dorman, Ponce Tidwell 7) Ann Johnson, Tina Pasquinelli, Jean Easter 8) Jody DeFord, Cassandra Dodson 9) Amy Pausek, Abigail Aldridge 10) Paco Argiz, Jamie Gibbs 11) Sydney Blackburn-Stephenson, Alpha Blackburn 12) Louise Fredrickson, Muffy James 13) Nikki Blaine, Murph Damron 14) Charles Venable, Madison Hromadka

Photography by Amy Rose

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38TH ANNUAL CHRISTAMORE HOUSE GUILD BOOK & AUTHOR BENEFIT LUNCHEON

In its 38-year history, the Christamore House Guild Book & Author Benefit Luncheon has raised more than $2 million for the Francis Carter Coburn Scholarship Fund and other educational programming at the Christamore House Family & Community Center of Indianapolis. April 20, more than 800 guests gathered at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, along with emcee WTHRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angela Buchman, to hear the seven bestselling authors A.J. Finn, Joanna Goodman, Kristin Harmel, Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen, Laura Lippman and Dina Silver speak and autograph their newly released books.

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1) Kelly Hubbard, Dina Silver, Christina Kite, Ann Burns 2) Paige Button, Stephanie Allen, Jennifer Kittle, Angela Buchman, Laurie Annan 3) Joanna Goodman, Kristin Harmel, Dana Silver, A.J. Finn, Laura Lipman, Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen 4) Laura Flaniken, Laura Lippman, Adrianna Jones, Kristen Combes 5) Barbara Kulsrud, Alyson Smith, Janet Belden 6) Wendy Infalt, Deb Maar 7) Jennifer Mitchell, Coleen Knerr 8) Karli Azar, Maria Brand 9) Alexis Odle, Jody Mason 10) Anne Fritton, Rebecca Arora 11) Kelly White, Barb Stewart, Janet Main

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