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Two summers ago, my kneecaps were quivering as I stood at the head of a line waiting to meet the object of my elementary school idolatry – Boy George. He was every bit as fabulous as I hoped he would be, and we shared a laugh as I recounted how, decades ago, I eagerly checked the mailbox each afternoon, à la Ralphie in A Christmas Story, until the happy day that my Culture Club fan club kit arrived in the mail. While I am by no means a non-conformist, I have always been drawn to people who think differently, challenge convention and are not afraid to express themselves. To me, these people are like wildflowers in a field of tall grass, helping to add color and interest to the world. I felt history slightly repeating itself early on a Saturday morning several weeks ago, just prior to the start of Pride Month, as I was queued up inside the LA Convention Center, waiting for the doors to open to RuPaul’s DragCon. Surrounding me were people of all races, sizes and ages, many accentuated with a whole lot of glitter and an infectious devil-may-care attitude. I made the pilgrimage to Southern California with my daughter and her best friend, who are both super fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race reality competition television series, and who were giddy with excitement about meeting their favorite drag queens. When the doors officially opened, the crowds rushed in, making a B line to the headliners. The amalgamation was both silly and serious, with booths dedicated to everything from super-sized stilettos to support groups. It made me realize that society has come a long way from the days when my dad would furrow his brow a bit when I’d dress up like Boy George, whose cross-dressing now seems like amateur hour compared with the polished queens that the crowds were clamoring to meet inside the convention center. Amidst all of the pomp and circumstance, I couldn’t help but note a small undercurrent of sadness. Spying a man dressed in street clothes and subtle kitten heels made me wonder if the fleeting days of DragCon provided him with a small window during which he felt safe expressing himself before going back into a “real world” that can sometimes be unbelievably cruel to those who don’t always fit in with what is expected. Private struggles came to mind once again with the recent passing of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. In both instances, I was traveling on assignment with a group of writers when I heard the news. We reflected on how sad it was that Bourdain couldn’t stomach a life that on television and in print seemed so wonderfully delicious, and that Spade’s demons stood in stark contrast to the whimsical creations that defined her eponymous brand. Among the cadre of writers in my company, a short sentence was proposed as the best way to heal a hurting world: Just be kind.
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PERSONS, PLACES AND THINGS In his first book, interior designer and architect Ray Booth uses eloquent prose and exquisite photography to demonstrate a client-centric approach to his work. Written by Bridget Williams / Images courtesy of Rizzoli A Southern boy who earned his stripes in New York City, architect and interior designer Ray Booth, a principal at the heralded firm McALPINE, has been quietly building an impressive portfolio of projects across the country. The whisper is certain to become a roar with the release of his first book, Ray Booth: Evocative Interiors, a compendium of his most significant work to date. We recently caught up with Booth and his husband, television executive John Shea, during a book release party hosted by Jon Carloftis and Dale Fisher at Botherum. More than 100 guests were on hand for the meet-andgreet, with proceeds benefitting the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation. During the event, Shelia Ferrell, Executive Director of the BGT, announced that Booth has agreed to serve as the keynote speaker for the organization’s 2019 Antiques & Garden Show. As an architecture student at Auburn University in his native Alabama, Booth spent his last two undergrad years as an intern of Bobby McAlpine, at the firm now known as McALPINE, which at that time was headquartered in Montgomery. After graduation, Booth made a B line for New York City, spending the next decade working for John Saladino and then Clodagh, where he discovered his penchant and passion for interior design, all the while keeping architecture within his peripheral vision. When his former mentor came calling in 1998 to offer a partnership position in McALPINE, Booth seized the opportunity to expand his professional horizons. “It was my greatest goal to be able to utilize all of the tools in my toolbox,” explained Booth, who said that he had the privilege of expanding what at that time was a fledgling interior design practice at McALPINE, along with making a triumphant return to his roots in architecture. “It was a bit of culture shock going back to the South after 10 years,” explained Booth, who, as a partner in the firm, opened McALPINE offices in Nashville and New York City. Booth feels that his background as a professional interior designer makes him a better architect. “Architecture can be an egodriven career,” he explained. “I come to each project humbly and with a genuine desire to help realize what ‘home’ means to my clients.”
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Floor-to-ceiling windows in the two-story living room of a Nashville home designed by Booth in partnership with architects from Nashville-based DADD.
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In the bedroom of his New York City residence, Booth designed a custom bed and clad the walls in grasscloth.
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Disproving Cobbler’s Children Syndrome, Booth and Shea’s Nashville home is featured on the cover of Evocative Interiors. One of the first homes Booth created from the ground up, he utilized the foundation of an existing home that burned to the ground and was never rebuilt, to create their 5,150-square-foot-residence, ideally positioned atop a hill to take advantage of million-dollar views of both the Nashville skyline and the distant peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains. Timeless and enduring are words that spring to mind when eyeing Booth’s work. Touchstones including a distinct sense of place expressed throughout indoor and outdoor spaces, a judicious use of color, an artful blend of midcentury modern and more traditional finishes, and ample natural light, are commonalities Booth’s personal home shares with many of the other projects featured in the book. “I do believe in a strong neutral palette as a base,” explained Booth, who emphasized that all of his projects are client-driven, and that maintaining his dexterity as a designer is paramount. “The egg I have to crack is gaining a deep understanding of each client before we can get cooking.” sl For more information about Ray Booth: Evocative Interiors, visit rizzoliusa.com.
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TOWNEND TOPS AT LAND ROVER KENTUCKY THREE-DAY EVENT Written by Marty Bauman, Classic Communications / Photography by Tony Bailey
In a nail-biting finish filled with gasps and thrills, Oliver Townend of Great Britain did the seemingly impossible: he beat Germany’s three-time defending champion Michael Jung at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event. Standing in third coming into the final day, Townend jumped a gorgeous fault-free show jumping round aboard Cooley Master Class, finishing on his dressage score of 28.7 penalties and setting up the showdown with overnight leader Jung on Fischerrocana FST. When the German pair dropped a rail at fence 5, the victory was Townend’s. Jung would finish second (31.5). When Jung faulted, Townend covered his face with his hands in disbelief before dissolving into tears. Townend has had Cooley Master Class since he was a 4-year-old and says he has always been a barn favorite. “He came right at the end of a period where I had sold a lot of my good 28 slmag.net
horses to set my life up and buy a property,” he said. “He came right at the right time, and when I sat on him, I said ‘one way or another we’re finding a way to keep this one.’ American pair Marilyn Little and RF Scandalous also put in a double-clear show jumping round to move up into third overall, and to win the Land Rover/USEF National CCI**** Championship as the highest-placed Americans with a score of 32.8. For his victory, Townsend received a check for $130,000 a one-year lease on a Land Rover Discovery and a Rolex watch. He was also awarded an additional $14,000 for his seventhplace finish on MHS King Joules, another 13-year-old Irish Sport Horse. Townend also finished seventh on King Joules. “He is the most difficult horse I’ve ever ridden and also the most talented. For him to put up the performance this week he did, I’m just as happy as I am with the winner.”
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“Obviously it’s a fantastic feeling,” said Townend of the win. “I had to do a bit of arm-twisting to get the horses here as there was no funding from Britain to come here this year. The owners gambled on me to win their money back, and I’m pleased the horses have come through with great results and that I’ve repaid the owners’ gamble on me.” New this year to the Land Rover Kentucky ThreeDay Event was the addition of pure show jumping on Friday and Saturday evening, with the $35,000 Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Welcome Speed Cup and the $225,000 Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix. It was uncertain how successful this addition would be. But the crowds on hand for Friday’s class gave an inkling that eventing fans were all in. Saturday,
10,635 enthusiastic spectators filled the stands of Rolex Stadium, making it a night to remember. Andrew Ramsay and California 62 took the blue with a speedy time of 59.72 seconds. Margie Goldstein-Engle and Dicas were second (61.63), with Chile’s Samuel Parot in third (62.88). On Saturday, the crowd was on its feet as Santiago Lambre and Dingeman flew across the finish line to win the inaugural $225,000 Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix. Lambre, of Mexico, finished in a blazing time of 48.9 seconds to edge Eve Jobs of the USA and Venue D’Fees Des Hazalles, who finished second in a time of 49.62. Land Rover Kentucky is one of only six annual Four Star Three-Day Events in the world and the only one in the Western Hemisphere. The 2019 event is scheduled for April 25-28. sl slmag.net
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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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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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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: FREEZE cooling wine glass with comfort-grip silicone band ($49/4; frontgate.com). Grande Papilio outdoor chair and Awa side table from B&B Italia (price upon request; bebitalia.com). Melville bench from Landscapeforms (price upon request; landscape forms.com). Serpentine settee and armchair designed by Eleonore Nalet for Ligne Roset (price upon request; ligne-roset.com). Seletti concrete bowler hat planter ($79; smithersofstamford.com). MoĂŤt Mini Party Pack with a built-in ice bucket/cooler and golden flute toppers ($100; ReserveBar.com).
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Clockwise from top left: Cirque umbrella from Santa Barbara Designs (price upon request; santabarbaradesigns.com). Rolling party station with built-in cooler and Sunbrella canopy ($1,599; frontgate.com). The Nestrest hanging lounger from Dedon (price upon request; dedon.de). Annie bistro chair from Ballard Designs ($599/2; ballarddesigns.com). A concept of American designer Stephen Burks, THE OTHERS is an anthropomorphic hand-woven lantern collection. Pairs of hand-made acrylic eyes are available as accessories (price upon request; dedon.de). Barrow fire bowl by Konstantin Slawinski ($934; einrichten-design.com). Knoll Risom outdoor lounge chair ($1,218) and ottoman ($650) with an oiled teak frame and Sunbrella webbing (knoll.com).
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Clockwise from top left: Sonneman InsideOut outdoor Offset Panel LED sconce in textured bronze ($490; onnemanawayoflight.com). Barone Fini Pinot Grigio (baronefiniwines.com). Vintage Biologica Butterfly Large Melamine Platter ($35; persora.com). Stingray shade sculpture from Tucci (price upon request; tucci.com). The Iron Maiden Sofa by Diesel Living x Moroso is available in both outdoor and indoor versions (price upon request; moroso.it).
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Clockwise from top left: Solvej baby/toddler swing ($220; solvejswings.com). Birdhouse from OPOSSUM design ($195; opossumdesign.com). Trex outdoor kitchen (price upon request; trexoutdoorstorage.com). Cyril oval dining table in light gray concrete from Made Goods, available in two sizes (price upon request; madegoods.com). Balta outdoor lounge chair from Made Goods (price upon request; madegoods.com).
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Compiled by Victoria Chase Over the course of his more than 15-year career, Alexander McQueen shocked the fashion world with his avant-garde theatricality. This book tells McQueen's story as he worked his way up from making suits on Saville Row to starting his own fashion label and his death at the age of 40 in 2010. Tom Rasmussen (author), R. Song (illustrator) — McQueen: The Illustrated History of A Fashion Icon — hardcover, 240 pages, Smith Street Books (smithstreetbooks.com)
Available in September, 60 iconic women from the 20th century to today serve as inspiration for a fun collection of cocktail recipes crafted to reflect the personality, legacy or tastes of its namesake. Jennifer Croll (author), Kelly Shami (illustrator) — Free the Tipple: Kickass Cocktails Inspired by Iconic Women — hardcover, 144 pages, Prestel (penguinrandomhouse.com) A celebration of the life and famous words of Major League Baseball player and New York Yankee Lawrence “Yogi” Berra. Barb Rosenstock (author), Terry Widener (illustrator) — Yogi: The Life, Loves, And Language of Baseball Legend Yogi Berra — hardcover, Calkins Creek (boydsmillpress.com)
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A compilation of photographs of Marilyn Monroe captured by Milton Greene, who was her artistic advisor, agent, and business partner from 1954 to 1957. Joshua Green & Davis Kotsilibas (editors) — Marilyn Monroe: Milton's Marilyn — hardcover, 220 pages, Schirmer Mosel (schirmer-mosel.com)
bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Based on an original, limited-edition folio by Gustave Eiffel himself, this book presents design drawings, on-site photographs, and historical documents to explore the making of a global architectural icon. Bertrand Lemon —The Eiffel Tower — softcover, 176 pages, TASCHEN (taschen.com)
This decidedly not-for-kids illustrated A-Z celebrates the many faces and facets of the legend that was Prince. Prince A to Z is densely packed with everything you need to know about the legendary performer, from the greatest hits of trivia to the most obscure B-side facts. Steve Wide (author), Alice Oehr (illustrator) — Prince A to Z: The Life of an Icon from Alphabet Street to Jay Z — hardcover, 56 pages, Smith Street Books (smithstreetbooks.com)
Kishin Shinoyama's widely unseen portraits of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, taken at the request of Ono for the cover of the couple's 1980 album Double Fantasy, are the focus of this limited edition tome. Each of the 1,980 copies are signed by Ono and Shinoyama. Kishin Shinoyama — John Lennon & Yoko Ono: Double Fantasy — clothbound hardcover in a clamshell box, 174 pages, TASCHEN (taschen.com)
In November 1922, Howard Carter’s archaeological expedition uncovered the intact royal seals of King Tutankhamen, buried in the 14th century BC. Photographer Sandro Vannini began working in Egypt in the 1990s, documenting murals, tombs and artifacts, using a time-consuming and multi-shot technique that reproduces colors in their original tones. Vannini's images are accompanied by texts penned by leading Egyptologists. Sandro Vannini — King Tut: The Journey through the Underworld — hardcover, 448 pages, TASCHEN (taschen.com)
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FROM TEE TO SHINING SEA Gear, apparel and accessories for pursuits from the links to the lounge chair Compiled by Bridget Williams
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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).
Soluna Swim Flutter top ($58) and Full Moon bottom ($48; solunaswim.com)
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Crystal Cove maillot from Isabella Rose ($160; isabellaroseswimwear.com)
Clockwise from top left: Patravi ScubaTec from Carl F. Bucherer is water-resistant to 200m ($4,695; carl-f-bucherer.com). Tamara Comolli India Snake Wood Candy bracelet with sapphires (tamaracomolli.com). Roger Vivier lace-up Blooming espadrille ($595; rogervivier.com). Moscot Lemtosh TT SE sunglasses ($400; moscot.com). Infinity Sun Glow on the Go sunless tanning aerosol ($25; infinitysun.com). Arielle wicker basket bag from Frances Valentine ($295; francesvalentine.com).
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Curating a Lifestyle: Don't Knock It Until You've Tried It
Written by Amelia Jeffers
Clockwise from top left: This dainty agateware creamer dates to early 1800s England and boasts remarkably detailed paw feet with lions' heads. It commanded an impressive $3,100 at auction. Photo courtesy Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers. Despite a chip to the rim, this Limoge plate from Mary Todd Lincoln's White House dinner service sold for $3,900 at auction more than her entire set cost in 1861. Photo courtesy Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers. Dating to the 18th century, this Famille Rose plate has a bright ruby back and is a fine example of Chinese porcelain. It sold for $3,000 at auction. Photo courtesy Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers.
In my work as an antiques and art adviser, appraiser, and auctioneer for over twenty years, I have reviewed individual items and entire collections for thousands of people. Though tastes, economy, and technology have changed during that time, I have consistently seen a trend that does not seem to be shifting anytime soon: no one wants Grandma’s china. While “no one” might be an overstatement, in the race to place your post-its, I’ve seen some pretty interesting things take a higher priority than a beautiful set of vintage china. Le Creuset, a Vitamix, even barware can instigate a heated discussion over who has the fondest memory of Nana whipping up something magical; but, her Haviland Vieux Paris Green service for 12? No one wants to reject it, but no one is running to pack it, either. They look to alleviate feelings of guilt by hauling a place setting or two into a walk-in appraisal event, hoping that we will tell them that it is, in fact, priceless - and that buyers today are clamoring for this precise pattern. Sadly, no one
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else wants Grandma’s china either, so prices for vintage sets of dishes are woefully low. There is so little demand, that unless the set is super special (read: 19th Century and a high style European maker or Mid-Century Mod), I generally recommend donating to a local charity or selling in a yard sale. I once overheard one of my more cynical colleagues actually suggest using it as shooting targets. Often, in collectors’ minds, this declining interest in china is seen as a global commentary on the desirability of ceramics in general - but, nothing could be further from the truth. As with any other category of art and antiques, sophisticated buyers remain enthusiastic about items that exhibit the magical combination of rarity, aesthetic, and condition. Add an interesting provenance into the mix, and prices can be astronomical. When the extensive pottery and porcelain collection of a late decorator was consigned with me at Garth’s, our team spent days listing and numbering, packing and sorting rows of individual
Clockwise from top left: Majolica is best known for figural porcelains, but these jewel-toned oyster plates offer a pop of summer color and sold for just $531. Photo courtesy Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers. Majolica figural dishes add whimsy and fit nicely with a preppy, coastal decor. This sardine dish brought $400 at auction. Photo courtesy Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers.
plates from various patterns by known makers, dessert services, and more. At times, I questioned just how much interest the items would garner. When auction was over, the pottery and porcelain alone topped $200,000. Among his collection was lovely Limoges dinner plate with a deep royal purple and gilt border, a center eagle with shield, and “E Pluribus Unum" waving below. It is tough to admit that in my haste, I overlooked the plate as something significant, overwhelmed by the sheer volume of objects we were handling. Fortunately, a ceramics specialist recognized it as having come from an extensive service ordered by Mary Todd Lincoln for the White House in the spring of 1861, at a total cost of nearly $3,200 (thank goodness for random knowledge of what some might consider useless information!). With proper research, the single plate (with a chipped rim no less!) fetched an impressive $3,900 largely, of course, due to the important historical connection.
Conversely, the collection also included hand painted porcelains whose history and even painter will never be known, but whose value is found in incredible detail and artistry. Though functionally obsolete, these works of art can sell for thousands of dollars when in pristine condition. Other notable ceramics that command impressive prices today include folksy designs like mochaware, early Chinese porcelains, and preppy forms of Majolica. Our Columbus issue includes, in fact, a relaxed lake home filled with luxurious pink, green, and white fabrics a la Lilly Pulitzer, accented by some amazing figural majolica. The head of house these days? Someone who not only placed her post-it on Grandma’s china, but has embraced the spirit of hospitality and grace that is so epitomized by a beautiful piece of yesterday. sl Amelia Jeffers is an nationally-known auctioneer and appraiser who has worked in the fine art, antiques and bespoke collectibles market for over 20 years.
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Back in the Saddle High-performance bicycles and gear for hitting the road, trails (or both) this summer and beyond Compiled by John Robinson
From top to bottom: Noticeable for its ability to accommodate beefier tires, the 3T Strada Team Stealth aero bike is outfitted with hydraulic disc brakes and 1x drivetrain (from $4,000; 3tcycling.com). Created in collaboration with Glenmorangie and handmade in Portland, Oregon, the Renovo Aerowood is the first bicycle with a frame made from whisky casks and carbon (from $6950; renovobikes.com).
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From CafĂŠ du Cycliste, the Wolf cycling cap ($35), Lucienne jersey in Night Blue, and Annabelle black and white bib shorts ($262; cafeducycliste.com).
BMC's Teammachine has won the Tour de France, the Olympics and World Championships. For the most recent update of a racing classic, the company sought feedback from professionals, resulting in the SLR01 Disc, a lightweight performance bike with aero touches and instantaneous pedaling response ($12,000; bmc-switzerland.com).
Open Cycle U.P. (Unbeaten Path), combines a road riding position with clearance for mountain bike tires (from $2,600; opencycle.com).
The Giant TCR Advanced SL is a special edition race replica bike developed to commemorate Tom Dumoulin’s victory at the 2017 Giro D'Italia. The bike has the lightest frameset ever produced by Giant, as well as the highest stiffnessto-weight ratio of any road bike on the market ($8,500; giant-bicycles.com).
The Cannonade Synapse Carbon Disc Dura-Ace is ideal for high mileage days, delivering a smooth ride and good pedal efficiency on a variety of surfaces ($4,999; cannonade.com).
ECO // 07 Compactable Urban Cycle designed by Victor Aleman with a folding frame and wheels (victoraleman.mx)
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The Alfa from Allied Cycle Works is a racing bicycle that provides a stiff and compliant ride for everyone from pros to local club riders. Completely customizable, and made in Little Rock, Arkansas, the ultra lightweight frame is available in 12 sizes (from $3,000; alliedcycleworks.com). Photo by Bryan Clifton.
Open Cycle One+ (from $3,200; opencycle.com). Photo by Marc Gasch.
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Clockwise from top left: Woodstock women's limited edition set from Attaquer Cycling ($287; attaquercycling.com). The All Day Alphabetics jersey in teal from Attaquer Cycling ($143; attaquercycling.com). Women's Provence cap from Café du Cycliste ($50; cafeducycliste.com). Rapha Racing flyweight cap ($35; rapha.cc/us/en_US). Brevet lightweight jersey from Rapha Racing ($165; rapha.cc/us/en_US). Solo New York Peak backpack ($40; solo-ny.com). The Load from Riese and Müller is a full suspension pedal-assist cargo bike that mixes sporty fun with room enough to carry children, dogs, groceries, and anything else you might need, up to 200 lbs (from $6,000; r-m.de). Women's Dolores Provençal jersey from Café du Cycliste ($150; cafeducycliste.com).
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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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BIG EASY IN THE QUEEN CITY After eight years in New Orleans, Chef Mitch Arens returns to his roots to helm the culinary program at Hotel Covington Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Andrew Kung
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“I am so happy to be home,” said Mitch Arens, a Hebron, Kentucky native who was recently appointed Executive Chef at Hotel Covington, a swank, luxury boutique property that opened with great fanfare in 2016 and has continued to garner praise. Project partners Chicago-based Aparium Hotel Group and Northern Kentucky-based The Salyers Group invested $22 million in the restoration of the nine-story building, erected in 1910 as Kentucky’s first skyscraper, and the former home of Coppin’s Department Store.
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Returning the property to the height of its heyday as a premier destination in Kentucky, elements of past and present converge to create spaces that are both intriguing and timeless. Near the reception desk, an open bookshelf allows one to peer past a dress form covered with vintage brooches and into the high-ceilinged lobby and bar, where circular chandeliers ringed with glittery crystals are suspended above seating areas upholstered in sumptuous velvet. At the far end of the room, 22 vintage oak barrels laid on their sides in a metal framework call to mind an aging room for one of the Commonwealth’s most famous exports. Playing up the hotel’s location near the Kentucky/Ohio border, in front of the barrel installation is a quote-turned-art, adapted from Appalachian author Jesse Stuart that reads, “If these United States are to be considered a body, then Ohio would be its heart and Kentucky its soul.” The North-meets-South notion, dubbed “NoSo” by Salyers Group CEO Guy van Rooyen, is a concept that carries over into the hotel’s Coppin’s Restaurant. The 4,000 square-foot-restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night fare Thursday through Saturday, encompasses a 17-seat bar and a greenhouse-style dining room that opens to an expansive enclosed outdoor terrace. On one side, the brick walls of the enclosure are remnants of an older structure; flowers now spill forth from the aged wood casements left in situ.
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Arens, a graduate of the culinary program at Sullivan University in Louisville, began his career working with chef and restaurateur David Falk in Cincinnati, helping launch Boca and the flagship location of Nada. He moved to Lafayette, Louisiana in 2010, joining James Beard Award-winning chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski as the executive chef of Calcasieu, where the hot spot’s marriage of farm-to-table with Cajun cuisine is palpable in the menu Arens has defined for Coppin’s. His final three years in Louisiana were spent in New Orleans, where he served as executive chef at Cochon Butcher, renowned for their house-made meats, terrines and sausages. An executive chef opening at Coppin’s happened to coincide with Aren’s growing desire to be closer to family. After securing the position (which included wowing the owners’ children with a chicken liver PB&J during his audition), Arens hit the ground running this past February, devising all new menus for each outlet in the hotel’s dining portfolio. At press time, a new summer menu was ready to be rolled out to take into account the bounty coming in from local farms.
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There is definitely a noticeable Cajun and Southern undercurrent among the New American offerings, with Arens remarking that a rotating gumbo will be a menu staple. Among his debut items, he singled out the fried catfish and beer-braised short rib entrees as being hugely popular, and that the kitchen turns out “a ton of burgers.” He has fun creating street food for Coppin’s weekend “walk-up window”, which caters to the late-night crowd. For instance, Arens said he is looking forward to developing his take on classic American fare throughout the month of July, hinting that Chicago-style hotdogs and Philly cheesesteaks are a few of the concepts he is toying with. Working with the Ohio Valley Food Connection, Arens is able to procure unique, sustainable ingredients such as heirloom blue cornmeal from Georgetown, farm-raised trout driven from Wisconsin to Covington by the farmer himself, and shrimp that makes it to his kitchen within 12 hours of being pulled into the boat. Across the board, Arens demonstrates a lightness with his plating technique that allows the vibrancy of the fresh produce highlighted in each dish to shine through, making each bite as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate. Pastry chef Madeline Bernard employs an equally artful approach to her work, ensuring a sweet finish to a savory NoSo meal. sl Coppin’s Restaurant is located inside The Hotel Covington, 638 Madison Ave., Covington, KY. For more information or reservations visit hotelcovington.com, or call 866.501.1700.
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Don’t miss the Under the Lights twilight polo series this summer!
INSTRUCTION | EVENTS HOSTING | BOARDING Contact Jorge Vasquez (859) 293-6751
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SOPHISTICATED SOCIETY July 3 4 8 9-14 13-15 14 19-22 21 28
Lexington Philharmonic concert, 8pm, Morrison Lawn at Transylvania University; downtownlex.com The Bluegrass 10,000, 7am; downtownlex.com Excel Equine Hunter Pace for Kentucky Equine Humane, 10am, Flying Cross Farm Junior League of Lexington Charity Horse Show, Rolex Arena at the KY Horse Park BreyerFest 2018, KY Horse Park Woodford Humane Society Summer Gala, 8pm, Keeneland Entertainment Center Keeneland Concours d’Elegance Bourbon & Brews on Broadway to benefit the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation, 6pm, 210 North Broadway; bgtbob.eventbrite.com Best of Kentucky Summer Dinner Series, 6pm, Woodford Reserve Distillery; woodfordreserve.com/events
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The Horses Are Coming Sophisticated Living Polo World Cup Tailgating / Field Side Tables / Single Tickets available at SLPOLO.COM
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The Lexington Philharmonic Guild held its “Rock the Runway� luncheon and fashion show with fashions from Bella Rose and Yudofsky at the newly remodeled Carrick House. Founded in 1965, the Guild is dedicated to raising funds to support the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra and its programs.
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For its 2018 Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction, the Lexington Cancer Foundation recruited Mr. and Mrs. Richard Masson, proprietors of Green Lanterns Stables and Golden Age Farms, to serve as Auction Chairs, while Sherri and Mark Carter, proprietors of Carter Cellars, Envy Wines and Old Carter Whisky Co. served as Vintner Chairs. Since its inception the LCF has donated more than $14 million to numerous cancer organizations.
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Jon Carloftis and Dale Fisher hosted a book release party at Botherum for architect and interior designer Ray Booth of McALPINE. More than 100 guests were on hand for the meet-and-greet, with proceeds benefitting the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation. During the event, Shelia Ferrell, Executive Director of the BGT, announced that Booth has agreed to serve as the keynote speaker for the organization’s 2019 Antiques & Garden Show.
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H’ARTFUL OF FUN
For 2018, this hugely popular annual fundraising event for The Living Arts & Science Center celebrated the organization’s 50th anniversary. The art-filled evening, which raised $132,000 for the LASC, featured live and silent auctions, a one-of-a-kind original art auction and live music, among other surprises.
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The elegant Brunch & Bibelots is a Derby weekend tradition and the Headley-Whitney Museum of Art’s largest annual fundraising event.
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For the first time in the conference’s history, Alltech will bestow a double award during ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference. The Alltech Medal of Excellence, Alltech’s highest distinction, was to the company’s late founder Dr. Pearse Lyons for his work as a visionary scientist and innovator. Additionally, Dr. Lyons will be recognized with the Alltech Humanitarian Award for his boundless philanthropic spirit. As an entrepreneur who started Alltech in his home garage and built it into a multibilliondollar company, Dr. Lyons recognized drive and passion in others, and he encouraged them to dream big. The Alltech Innovation Competition emboldens young entrepreneurs to create businesses that help solve local issues. Winners are awarded $10,000 — the same amount with which Dr. Lyons founded Alltech. The Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition shines a spotlight on the hopes of young vocalists and reflects the Lyonses’ passion for education and the arts, awarding top performers with scholarship funds to attend the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre. Since its start, over 150 students have received over $7 million in scholarships and assistantships. Whether through small acts of kindness or far-reaching scientific achievement, Dr. Lyons was committed to empowering others, inspiring lifelong learning and making a difference in the world.
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Join us for the
50thAnniversary
You are cordially invited to join us for a Black Tie Evening and a Family Fun Day of charity benefitting
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
Chaser’s Eve Black Tie Gala Historic Buck Pond Farm, Versailles, Kentucky
High Hope Steeplechase The Steeplechase Course at The Kentucky Horse Park
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