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Of Note... Green is Good
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Bibliotaph... Color Stories
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Park City
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Curating a Lifestyle:
More Than Face Value
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Power Trip
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The Classic Dessert Wine – Tokaji Aszú
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A Big Time in Big Sky County
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The Shining
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Delighting in the Decadent
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Delighting in the Decadent Photo by Andrew Kung
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Of the Cuf High style is all in the wrist. Rolex Cellini in white gold (rolex.com).
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Heart Ball
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Carnevale 2016:
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Lobster Feast
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Visiting Artist Open House
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Imagine! Art Auction
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Drybar Blows into Louisville
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Fifty is Nifty
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Cancer-Free Anniversary
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Gilda’s Dinner
EDITOR - IN - CHIEF Bridget Williams ______________________________________________ ASSOCIATE EDITOR Kay Matton ART DIRECTOR Jason Yann CONTRIBUTORS Writers Patti Bailey Dr. Matthew Bessen Nick Carter Victoria Chase Scott Harper Abigail Hamilton Andre James Amelia Jefers Jef Jefers Photographers Tony Bailey Chad Henle Andrew Kung Alana Levitch COPY EDITOR Jennifer Newton EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Claire Williams LUXURY BRAND MANAGER Michele Beam ADVERTISING SALES OFFICE 502.582.6563 ______________________________________________ CEO/PUBLISHER Eric Williams
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From the Editor-In-Chief
With my daughter, her runway models and Sophisticated Living publisher Eric Williams at the 2014 KMAC Couture event. Photo by Tony Bailey.
Growing up, my parents never swayed me towards a particular career path, instead allowing me to believe I could be whatever I wanted when I “grew up”. Given the fact that I chose a degree in anthropology may not have been the most lucrative from a fnancial standpoint, and has continued to garner head-scratching ever since when someone inquires about my background, but on the fipside, it allowed me to pursue something I was passionate about (I was genuinely interested in and excited about my classes) and then fgure out what in the world I was going to do with the “unique” skill set I had acquired. More important than the freedom they gave me was instilling the value of hard work and a can-do attitude through real-world leading by example, which allowed me to forge h headstrong into just about anything I set my mind to. A friend recently shared an article with me opining that rather than asking children what they want to be when they grow up, we should instead be asking what ch they want to do and encouraging them to explore a career path that matches their th interests. I’ve taken a similar approach with my daughter, and over the years her in stated career path has comically included everything from sniper to sommelier (the sta later of which might actually stick). lat I am a frm believer that what we pursue outside of our profession should be given equal weight, as it can have a big infuence on our overall quality of life and giv make wise and productive use of precious free time. For nearly a decade, when she’s m not in school or playing sports, my daughter has dabbled in fashion to varying no degrees. Te hobbyist aspect of it, I believe, is what keeps drawing her back, ever de since her frst runway presentation, at the tender age of 10 during the Lexington sin Fashion Collaborative Future of Fashion event. Whereas I look at a sewing machine Fa and see nothing but tears aand endless frustration, she sees limitless possibility, spurred on by the adoration of friends who get to serve as models and accolades from professional mentors such as Soreyda Benedit Begley. Her sewing studio is a hoarder’s haven; she hates to discard anything lest it be needed for some future project. As a result, there are boxes laden with fabric remnants, feathers, buttons, glitter, stencils, paint and a random assortment of fotsam and jetsam carefully labeled as “junk I need to keep”. Fortunately I am nowhere near being a neat freak and respect the creative process (as long as said junk doesn’t migrate outside her studio). Tis April will mark the fourth year in a row her designs have been selected to show on the runway as part of KMAC Couture, a beneft for the Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft. One of her favorite events as the “clothes” are created out of alternative materials, this year she’ll be using rock candy, licorice, honeycomb packing material, silk butterfies, moss and a host of other materials to create a trio of gowns. As a parent, enduring the stress and late nights that result from fnding the time to make certain she gets everything done each year in the midst of so many other commitments occasionally prompts me to question whether or not the efort is worth it. In the end, seeing her designs go from sketches on copy paper to fnished pieces on the runway and her ensuing ear-to-ear smile makes it all worthwhile. KMAC Couture is schedule for April 16. For more information and tickets visit kmacmuseum.org.
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Of Note... Green is Good - Enviable pieces in shades of spring. Compiled by Victoria Chase 1 2
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1) Luxury green peacock feather, gold leaf and gold metal ribbon armoire from Touched Interiors ($25,200; touchedinteriors.co.uk). 2) A green crackle lacquer Chinese antique console table from the Shandong province of China dated c.1900 ($1900; orchidfurniture.co.uk). 3) Winchester Tile Company Classic Field Tile in Emerald Green (to the trade; winchestertiles.com). 4) From Pure & Original, Classico water-based 100% natural pigment chalk paint in Nautique. (From $43/liter; pure-original.com). 5) Inspired by plastic trash plucked by artist Foekje Fleur from the waters of Rotterdam, porcelain bottle vase #7 in dark green is part of a larger Bottle Vase series ($75; foekjefeur.com). 6) MALKIY lounge sofa with green velvet upholstery and aged golden leaf frame with gloss varnish from Brabbu (price upon request; brabbu.com).
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1) Currey & Company Sinclair Bar Cabinet with Malachite-printed glass (to the trade; curreycodealers.com). 2) Measuring more than seven-feet-tall, the MARIE THÉRÈSE mirror from Boca Do Lobo makes a grand statement (price upon request; bocadolobo.com). 3) PRIVÊ Day Bed from Koket (to the trade; bykoket.com). 4) Kate Spade Worthington chair ($1,675; katespade.com/home).
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5) Arko letterbox from Ute Design ($250; utedesign.com.au). 6) Kastehelmi glass bowl from Iittala in emerald ($20; iittala.com). 7) Green teacup and saucer from IN-SPACES is made in England and fnished with hand-painted 18-karat gold ($120; in-spaces.com). 8) Bespoke Maze Wool Rug from Rug Couture (from $1500; rugcouture.com).
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Bibliotaph... Color Stories
Compiled by Victoria Chase An of-the-moment hue found in chic restaurants, boutiques and homes, grey is a perfect neutral. In her frst book, interior expert Kate Watson-Smyth demonstrates ideal ways to incorporate grey into your home's color scheme. Kate Watson-Smyth - Shades of Grey: Decorating With the Most Elegant of Neutrals - hardcover, 192 pages, Ryland Peters & Small (rylandpeters.com).
Organized by color and brought to life via photographs of her collections, travels, style icons, and the works of artists, authors, business leaders and interior designers she admires, fashion designer Tory Burch provides a glimpse into her personal life and the varied sources from which she draws inspiration. Tory Burch, Nandini Wolf (Editor), Anna Wintour (Foreward) - Tory Burch: In Color - hardcover, Abrams Books (abramsbooks.com). A comprehensive and fascinating foray into the history, science, culture and beauty of color in the natural and man-made world supported by stunning photographs and informative graphics. Joann Eckstut and Arielle Eckstut - Te Secret Language of Color: Science, Nature, History, Culture, Beauty of Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, & Violet - hardcover, 240 pages, Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers (blackdogandleventhal.com).
For four decades, interior designer Tricia Guild has been sought after for her on-trend collections of fabric, wallpapers and furnishings and her ability to deftly combine color with bold patterns, chinoiserie and Indian infuences. Te book is flled with examples from her own projects as well as real-world examples from around the globe. Tricia Guild, Amanda Black and James Merrell (photographer) Tricia Guild: Decorating with Color - hardcover, 208 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Associated as being a positive symbol of life, luck and hope as well as less savory characteristics of greed, envy and disorder, author Michel Pastoureau presents the interesting history of the color green in European societies from prehistoric times to today. Michel Pastoureau - Green: Te History of a Color - hardcover, 240 pages, Princeton University Press (press.princeton.edu).
Never without his camera, it wasn't until he was in his late sixties that Jacques Henri Lartigue (1894–1986) enjoyed critical acclaim for his photographs, whose broad subject matter encompassed wealthy Parisian milieu to sport, landscapes and aviation. Tis book is the frst publication of his color work. Martine D'Astier and Martine Ravache - Lartigue: Life in Color - hardcover, 168 pages, Abrams Books (abramsbooks.com).
In this lively tome, photographs by Nichole Robertson (co-founder of the creative studio and blog Little Brown Pen) are cleverly grouped by color to celebrate the city as never before. Nichole Robertson - Paris in Color - hardcover, 128 pages, Chronicle Books (chroniclebooks.com).
Color photography became a reality in 1907 with the introduction of the Autochrome. Tis book provides a history of color's integration with American fne art photography and its revolutionary infuence on the artistic medium. Amon Carter Museum of American Art and John Rohrback Color: American Photography Transformed - hardcover, 344 pages, University of Texas Press (utexaspress.com).
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SINGULAR SENSATION Park City and Canyons combine to fashion America's largest ski resort Written by Eric Williams In March of 2105 a plan was approved to create the largest ski resort in America by combining Park City and Canyons. Te $50 million dollar capital plan is the most impactful capital program in history of the US ski industry. Conveniently located 40 minutes from downtown Salt Lake and home to many skiing and non-skiing events such as the famous Sundance Film Festival, the new merger offers 7,300-acres of skiable terrain with 14 bowls, over 300 trails, and 17 on-mountain restaurants, linked by a 22-mile network of 41 lifts. Tis merger ofers an unrivaled wealth of skiing for all levels with enough trails to occupy an extended trip. Beyond its sheer size, the new set up enhances the experience by not having to choose to stay in the charming town of Park City, filled with restaurants, galleries and bars, or at the base of Canyons, which has better access to the slopes. Now you can lodge at either and ski the interconnected terrain. Among the many improvements that have taken place include the Interconnect Gondola, an eight-passenger, high-speed 38 slmag.net
two-way gondola from the base of the existing Silverlode Lift at Park City to the Flatiron Lift at Canyons. Tis will mark the frst gondola at Park City Mountain Resort since "Te Gondola" was dismantled in 1997. Te new Miners Camp restaurant at the base of the Silverlode Lift is the main dining hub, with 500 indoor seats and a top-of-the-line kitchen and culinary experience. Te dining stations ofer fresh salads, burgers, pizza, Mediterranean wraps and chili. Te dining is cafeteria style, however the quality of the food feels more like a carefully crafted meal at an upscale restaurant. Tis location is a great spot to refuel, warm up and head back out on the slopes. With its 360-degree views of the Wasatch Mountains, Lookout Cabin, located atop Lookout Peak, is the perfect on-mountain dining experience. The well-crafted menu offers soups, salads and a few heartier dishes including my favorites: mac and cheese with cubed bacon and sea bass with bok choy on a polenta cake. Te 1400-square-foot deck features a striking view of the Canyons and is a perfect spot for an après-ski cocktail.
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Te Grand Summit Hotel (parkcitymountain.com) is a ski in / out hotel located conveniently between the Orange Bubble Express and the Red Pine Gondola. The amenities include a spa, health and ftness center, childcare, ski valet and an outdoor heated pool. Room accommodations range from a standard room up to a fourbedroom penthouse to accommodate groups of all sizes. Under the culinary leadership of executive chef Manual Rozehmal, Te Farm restaurant, located at the Grand Summit resort, ofers an exceptional dining experience. Originally from a small village in the mountains of Germany, Rozehmal started cooking professionally at age 15 at Le Meridien in Munich through a three-year apprentice program while also attending culinary school. After receiving his culinary degree, Rozehmal continued cooking in Germany and Switzerland until moving to Dana Point, California. to work as a junior sous chef with
world-renowned Chef Michael Mina at Stonehill Tavern. Missing the mountains from his hometown in Germany, Rozehmal was drawn to Park City. Chef Rozehmal relies heavily on local purveyors to source the ingredients. Both the menu and wine list are extensive, the trout is a must have and the charcuterie board is a perfect starter for the table. High West Distillery & Saloon is a hot spot for unwinding after a day of skiing. Proprietor David Perkins moved to Park City in 2004 to pursue his passion to make whiskey. He grew up in Georgia and learned the secrets of making good whiskey from distillers in Kentucky and Scotland. His background as a biochemist in the biopharmaceutical industry plays a big part in his approach to making great whisky. Te Bison Burger and the High West Rendezvous Rye (served neat of course) are sure to please and a wonderful way to wrap-up the trip. sl slmag.net
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Curating a Lifestyle: More Tan Face Value
Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers
Left to right: A more restrained trend in men’s jewelry limited the marketability of this bold watch encrusted with diamonds, sold $10,200.Te gold Rolex Day-Date became popularly known as “Te President” after Dwight Eisenhower made wearing the watch synonymous with power and authority. Spirited bidding for this example sent the price soaring to $21,000.
Most would agree that time is a precious asset–of which there is just never enough. Just two centuries ago, our only reference for the passage of time was a lengthening shadow, the chime of a clock or (for a few) a coveted pocket watch. In the 21st century however, time is measured in nanoseconds, reminders are ever-present, and it is even malleable. Participating in a live, online auction? Your clicked bid can competitively compete with bidders sitting in the auction gallery. Need to keep an eye on the clock? Look around¬–chances are there are several visual indicators of time within just a few feet of where you sit right now. Miss a great play during the big game? Simply rewind. With a culture focused on time (and how to fll every moment), a nod to an accessory that emphasizes the importance of time seems right (ahem) on time. Wristwatches are both a convenient marker of the precious commodity of time and a tangible asset in their own right. Given
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their popularity as a collectible and an accessory, the history of wristwatches might surprise you. While pocket timepieces were all the rage for men in the 19th century, fashionable and afuent ladies donned watch bracelets. It was not until requisitioned for military use that wristwatches found favor among men; with early versions created by simply mating a pocket watch with a leather band. Patek Philippe was of the earliest makers of purposefully built wristwatches. Te esteemed frm pioneered the feld with a perpetual calendar, split-seconds hand, chronograph and minute repeaters, and their luxurious timepieces continue to lead the market for collectible watches today. Watch collecting tends to be a male-dominated hobby. Traditionally, men are more limited in their choice of accessories than women, and an interest in watches complements a host of men’s interests. A choice of watch is more than a statement of style. A bold, rugged sports watch conveys an interest and
Left to right: Commissioned as a presentation gift for a leading Cleveland Clinic physician, this Chopard watch bears an image of a 1980s United Arab Emirates leader, sold $3,600. Tis Waltham watch was designed with Masonic symbols in place of numeric markers, sold $1,250. Te timeless appeal of Patek Philippe’s innovative function and luxurious design hedges against market swings, evidenced by this Calatrava, sold $5,700.
enthusiasm for personal challenge, nature and competition. A sleek modern watch can signal someone who is comfortable with change and innovation; a hefty gold timepiece encrusted with gems indicates power and afuence. In terms of value, vintage watches have appreciated as steadily as any other asset–with fluctuations from time to time–but solid performance among the blue-chip sector (think Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier). Major auction houses now conduct several auctions per year devoted to luxury watches, but beginners may want to start with an expert local estate jeweler or trusted luxury auction frm who can advise on authenticity, marketability and maintenance. Highest prices are paid for unique pieces that were innovative in function, but timeless in design. Understanding the history and evolution of watch features will beneft savvy collectors. Precious metals, of course, command a premium
based on the commodities market, meaning the buying is good when gold is down. A quality, vintage gold Rolex in good working order may be purchased at auction for as little as $3500. Looking to enter the market at a lower price point? Opt for more obscure brands, pared-down features, or go the historical route. Finding timepieces with an interesting historical connection can ofer a bit of conversation starter at a reasonable entry. As a collector’s confidence grows, their tastes generally change and an ever-increasing focus on quality and rarity emerges. For seasoned horologists, an investment in their next watch may be in the realm of a new car. Purchased wisely, these acquisitions may grow appreciably in value, offering a most fashionable investment. sl Amelia & Jef Jefers are co-owners of two fne art, antique and bespoke collectibles companies: Garth's of Delaware, Ohio and Selkirk of St. Louis, Missouri.
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Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce Roadster 0-60MPH: 2.9 seconds / Pricing from $530,000 ‘‘Te Superveloce is the purest, most sports-oriented and fastest series production Lamborghini ever. Te Roadster version represents our commitment to satisfying our passionate clients with immensely emotional driving dynamics combined with an extraordinary open-air experience,’’ said Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. Te naturally aspirated, 6.5-liter V12 produces 750hp and a top speed of 217mph. A highly innovative 7-speed ISR transmission transfers the engine’s power to all four wheels through a Haldex Generation IV 4WD system. Driving dynamics are further enhanced by an adaptive Magneto Rheological Suspension, a pushrod damping system and Lamborghini Dynamic Steering. Music to any car lover’s ears, the engine’s growl can be fully appreciated thanks to the removable hard top, crafted from two panels of carbon fber and stowable in the luggage compartment, as well as a descending rear power window. Te frst series produced, open-top Lamborghini to bear the name Superveloce, a limited series of 500 units will be available worldwide (lamborghini.com). 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn 0-60MPH: 4.9 seconds / Pricing from $320,000 “Quite simply, it is the sexiest Rolls-Royce ever built,” said Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes, Chief Executive Ofcer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars of the new Rolls-Royce Dawn, the world’s only true modern four-seater super-luxury drophead. Among the unique driving enhancements is the standard Satellite Aided Transmission, which utilizes GPS data to allow the car to see beyond what the driver sees, anticipating their next move based on location and driving style. It uses this information to select the most appropriate gear from the Dawn’s 8-speed ZF gearbox to ensure the driver is able to appropriately exploit the power from the Rolls-Royce 6.6-liter, 563hp twin-turbo V12. The Dawn is Rolls-Royce’s most powerful full four-seat drophead motorcar to date, and thanks to its advanced engineering, is lighter and more fuel-efcient than the majority of compromised 2+2 convertibles in the market. While holding the distinction of being the least feet-footed among its peers on these pages, driving a little slower will allow you to better hear the oohs and aahs as you cruise by (rolls-roycemotorcars.com). Koenigsegg Regera 0-60MPH: 2.8 seconds / Pricing from $1,890,000 If you thought Swedish ingenuity was limited to fat-packed furniture from IKEA, take a look at Regera, a limited production plug-in hybrid supercar by Koenigsegg. Derived from a Swedish verb meaning “to reign”, the Regera aims to be the most powerful production car ever. Backing up the company’s ambitions is a twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 engine that works in concert with a trio of UASA electric motors. Te Direct Drive Battery can be charged either by the combustion engine or through the charging port. Upping the cool factor is the Regera’s status as the frst fully robotized car; the ability to operate all body closures completely automatically and simultaneously from the remote or a Smartphone calls to mind a creature from a Transformer flick. Most impressive is the mechanism of the fully foldable, top-mounted carbon fber rear wing that disappears into the body, enhancing the car’s elegance while parked and reducing drag while cruising (koenigsegg.com).
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Ferrari F12tdf 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S
2016 McLaren 570S Coupé 2016 Ariel Atom 3S
2016 Ariel Atom 3S 0-60MPH: <2.8 seconds / Pricing from $89,975 A performance-based “toy”, the Ariel Atom 3S occupies a niche market for those seeking racecar performance minus F1 prices. Ariel’s US partner, Virginia-based TMI AutoTech, has designed a fully intercooled turbocharging system that mates well with the Honda 2.4L engine with a major focus on performance and reliability. Owners will be happy to know that both goals have been met while pushing the engine to 365hp – even more signifcant when you consider the Atom weighs in at just 1,300 pounds. Additional cooling radiators for the turbo are neatly packaged in aerodynamic twin side pods which are unique to the Atom 3S. The Atom's well-known pushrod suspension system keeps it glued to the road with the assistance of JRi adjustable dampers featuring a two-piece spring layout. All Atom 3S feature a full glass windscreen to allow for a clear view ahead while seated in the race inspired composite seat. A full LCD display allows for easy viewing of data such as speed, RPM, gear position, as well as water temperature and fuel level. Tis is a seriously powerful performance vehicle that is meant to be put through its paces (arielatom.com).
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Ferrari F12tdf 0-60MPH: 2.9 seconds / Pricing from $370,000 Ferrari’s F12tdf pays homage to the Tour de France, the legendary endurance road race that Ferrari dominated in the 1950s and 1960s, particularly with the 1956 250 GT Berlinetta, which won four consecutive editions in a row. Just 799 examples of this extreme road car, which is equally at home on the track, will be built. Powering the F12tdf is a naturally aspirated 6.3-liter V12 with 769hp derived from the F12berlinetta’s multi-award-winning engine. Te car ofers a dynamic driving experience, in particular lateral acceleration in corners, due to an 8% increase in the ratio of the front tires to the rear ones. Te innovative rear-wheel steering system, known as the Virtual Short Wheelbase, makes its debut on the F12tdf and provides steering wheel response times and turn-in of a competition car while increasing stability at high speed. Design elements that generate negative lift means that aerodynamically, the F12tdf ’s efciency fgure is nearly double that of the F12berlinetta and its downforce is increased by 30%. Extensive use of aluminum and carbon fber in everything from the door panels to the dashboard were part of an extreme diet to shed weight and increase speed. As a result, the F12tdf is both svelte and speedy (ferrari.com). 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo & Turbo S 0-60MPH: 2.9 seconds (Turbo); 2.8 seconds (Turbo S) Pricing from $159,200 for the Turbo and $188,100 for the Turbo S The 3.8-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder engine is equipped with a dynamic boost function that improves throttle response. Te Turbo version boasts 540hp, while the Turbo S ups that number to 580. Standard is the Sport Chrono Package with a steering wheel switch to toggle between Normal, Sport, Sport Plus or Individual driving modes. A new “Sport Response” button preconditions the car for optimal responsiveness (porsche.com). 2016 McLaren 570S Coupé 0-60MPH: 3.2 seconds / Pricing from $185,000 Te McLaren Sports Series is the third and fnal product family to join the recently announced three-tier model range from McLaren Automotive, based in Woking, England. “The Sports Series is aimed at a new audience for McLaren,” explained Mike Flewitt, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Automotive. ‘”It is the frst time we’ve competed in the sports car as opposed to the supercar market. As with all McLaren models, we have prioritized performance, driving engagement and exhilaration. It is totally a driverfocused car, with excellent ergonomics and visibility, and a class-leading driving position. This is also the most day-to-day usable, practical and attainable McLaren we’ve ever made. It is a dramatic and beautiful sports car.” As with every McLaren model designed for road or track since 1981, the Sports Series range is built around a lightweight carbon fber chassis. High performance and high efciency is also delivered through a mid-mounted 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 562 horsepower and 30% new components. Te Sports Series uses the same seven-speed twin-clutch SSG (Seamless Shift Gearbox) as seen in the Super Series, offering ‘Normal’, ‘Sport’ and ‘Track’ modes. Road gripping Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires and carbon-ceramic brake rotors come as standard. In Brit-speak, it’s the bee’s knees (mclaren.com).
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2016 Audi R8 0-60MPH: 3.2 seconds / Pricing from $208,000 “The new Audi R8 V10 plus is the most powerful and fastest production Audi ever,” said Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Board Member for Technical Development. “In all technical areas it is extremely close to being a race car.” Powered by a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 mid-engine with 610hp and a top speed of 205mph, the R8 is the dynamic vanguard of Audi. Positioned behind the V10 is a seven-speed S tronic that executes speedy gear changes by electrical control. Management of the clutch is integrated in the Audi drive select dynamic driving system, which gives the driver a choice of modes: comfort, auto, dynamic and individual. Also integrated and regulated under these modes are the accelerator pedal, steering, S tronic, damper control (optional), dynamic steering (optional) and the faps of the exhaust system. Similar to the configuration of a racecar, the driver can view all key information at a glance from the Audi virtual cockpit and operate important functions with the multifunction and satellite pushbuttons without having to take their hands of the steering wheels or their eyes of of the road (audi.com). 2017 Ford GT 0-60MPH: 3.2 seconds / Pricing from $400,000 “Ford GT is the ultimate execution of an enthusiast supercar,” said Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. “Ford GT includes innovations and technologies that can be applied broadly across Ford’s future product portfolio – another proof point that Ford continues raising the performance bar while ultimately improving vehicles for all of our customers.” A remarkably efcient next-generation, 600hp twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle that provides for nearinstantaneous gear changes and exceptional driver control. An F1-style steering wheel integrates all necessary driver controls, allowing uncluttered access to the transmission paddle-shift controls. A fully digital and confgurable instrument cluster provides a wealth of driver-focused data. The display is configurable for multiple driving environments and diferent driving modes. An active rear spoiler is keyed to both speed and driver input, deploying and adjusting its height and/or pitch angle depending on conditions. With production limited to less than 1,000 cars, catch one if you can (ford.com). 2016 BMW M6 Coupe Competition Edition 0-60MPH: 3.8 seconds / Pricing from $165,000 Available exclusively for the BMW M6 two-door coupe, the Competition Package gives the 4.4-liter V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology an output of 600hp with a top speed of 190mph, versus 560hp and 155mph for the standard M6. Te Edition model comes with a chose of two exterior colors: Alpine White and Austin Yellow metallic. Te white version boasts stripes in the trademark BMW M colors. Defning characteristics of the Edition in the cabin include”M6 Competition” lettering in metal on the doorsills and in the side gill elements, along with lettering on the cupholder lids. Interior trim strips, gear selector and M sports steering wheel spokes are made from carbon fber, while the steering wheel rim is lined with Alacantara. Only 220 units of the M6 Competition will be produced, with 100 of those designated for delivery to the United States (bmw.com).
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2016 BMW M6 Coupe Competition Edition
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2016 Hennessey Venom GT
2016 Hennessey Venom GT 0-60MPH: 2.7 seconds / Pricing from $1,200,000 (1244hp); $895,000 (1000hp) Maximum power and minimal weight is the simple formula that in 2013 allowed the Hennessey Venom GT to set the Guinness World Record as the world’s fastest hypercar from 0-300km/h, reaching the top speed in just 13.63 seconds. In 2014, on a 3.22-mile runway at the Kennedy Space Center, the land rocket reached 270.49mph, setting a new world speed record for a two-seat production sports car. Making such blazing speed possible is a 7.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine churning out up to 1244hp. On the horizon for 2017 is a Venom with a jawdropping 1451hp, capable of going 0-60mph in a mind-boggling 2.4-seconds. “Te Venom GT is a purpose-built thrill ride designed to dominate the competition,” said John Hennessey. “Tis car is for a very select client who demands ultimate performance, but with absolute exclusivity.” Only 29 Venom GT’s will be produced; even with the steep price tag more than half are already spoken for (venomgt.com). sl
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Te Classic Dessert Wine – Tokaji Aszú
Te process by which the great dessert wines of Tokaj, Hungary are made is a fascinating one. Every grape has sugar in it. For a dry wine, the sugar and yeast combine to make alcohol, with the sugar being consumed during fermentation. In contrast, dessert wines keep or get their sweetness at the end of the process, as fermentation is stopped before completion or is unable to remove all residual sugar, thereby leaving behind that luscious sweetness. Here is the way they do it in Tokaj: Te grapes are allowed to stay on the vine after the normal harvest, creating more sugar to leave behind after fermentation. Te grapes get botrytis, or noble rot, as they are attacked by the fungus Botrytis. Te fungus punctures the skins of the grapes and causes dehydration, leaving them looking rotten or like raisins. As a result, grapes made by botrytis and late harvest produce a fraction of the wine that ripe grapes do, and this, of course, is one of the primary reasons dessert wines are expensive. Referred to as Aszú in Hungarian, the process is part of the name of the great wines of Tokaji Aszú. Te methods of late harvest and botrytis are how Aszú is made, but the story of how this began is a combination of mystery and legend. Why in the world would anyone leave grapes on the vine to rot without fully being aware they would make majestic wines of sweet perfection? As is the case with many a great invention, it happened by mistake. In ancient times, vineyard workers were told when to harvest
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the grapes by the landowners. One legend purports that a vineyard owner was away at war or detained by illness or other situations. Te workers, being afraid to harvest without the direction of their owner, left the grapes on the vine, which caused them to over-ripen and be attacked by botrytis. When the owner fnally returned months after the usual harvest, he was aghast at the appearance of the grapes and mad at the vineyard workers inaction. Despite thinking all was lost, he ordered the vineyard workers to harvest and make wine from the “rotten” grapes. Te resulting wine was rich, lush, sweet and delicious, and all was forgiven. While the story seems a bit magical, it is probably rooted in some truth. Botrytis simply cannot occur in most vineyards, and when it does, it is not consistent. Of the grape varieties in the region of Tokaj, the most important is Furmint, followed by Hárslevelű and Muscat Lunel. Indigenous to Hungary, Furmint is very susceptible to botrytis and represents the majority of the Aszú blend. Botrytis is widely assisted in Hungary by the confuence of two rivers: the Bodrog and Tisza. Te presence of rivers or bodies of water increases humidity, which is essential for the fungus to grow. Additionally, most growers will make multiple passes through a vineyard, days or even weeks apart, to pick individual bunches of overripe botrytized grapes and in some cases even individual berries.
Before 2013 Aszú was added to a dry base wine to create varying levels of sweetness that were measured in units of Puttonyos. Te more Aszú they added, the sweeter the wine. You can still find labels that list the range of Puttonyos on a scale of three-to-six. However, after 2013, all Tokaji Aszú will be at a sweetness level of five-to-six Puttonyos. These are intensely sweet, complex and lush dessert wines. Te fnal level of Tokaji is Eszencia, which is 100 percent Aszú. Tis is an unbelievable wine that is thick and viscous, giving you the feeling that the gravity in the glass is diferent than outside the glass. Te closest equivalent could be honey but with crisp balancing acidity. It has a very low percentage of alcohol as no yeast can survive to ferment more than a couple of percentages. Tis is the remedy reputed to bring czars back from their deathbed and what inspired King Louis XV to call it the wine of kings and king of wines. I eschew dessert not because I don’t enjoy it, but simply because I am trying to live a healthier lifestyle, saving the carbohydrates for something I may appreciate more. One way to satiate my sweet tooth is with a complex dessert wine, which serves as dessert in a glass. If you are good with diving into a dessert, when pairing it with a dessert wine, be sure that the wine is as least as sweet as the dessert. If the dessert is sweeter then the wine, the wine will seem sour. Truth be told, very few wines pair well with a dessert that is over-the-
top sweet. Suitable accompaniments for Aszú are crème brûlée, fruit tarts and certainly blue-veined cheeses. I recommend tasting the following two wines to give you an idea of Aszú’s sublime deliciousness. Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos Béres Estate 2008 Intense color of full golden with copper highlights. Flavors of vanilla, orange preserves, dried apricot, honey, beeswax and light minerals. A fantastic wine with a rich, sweet and seductive round texture that is extra long. Finishes with balancing acidity. A classic dessert wine that pairs well with blue cheeses. Tokaji Eszencia Barta Estate 2013 Very intense yellow/gold color. An amazing wine that is as thick as lemon curd with unbelievable unctuousness, yet with fresh acidity. Full body, full favored and full sweetness with the favors of Acacia honey, lemon curd, baking spice and mandarin orange marmalade. It boasts an infnite fnish that cannot be forgotten. When wine is said to be the nectar of the gods, I am quite sure this is what they mean! sl A Certifed Wine Educator, Harper is one of 140 professionals in North America and 220 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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View of the meadow outside Spa Town. Photo by Bridget Williams
A BIG TIME IN BIG SKY COUNTY Te Resort at Paws Up Written by Bridget Williams Some of my earliest childhood memories involve camping; paramount in my brain’s treasured cache is an epic grade school road trip “out west,” that cemented my perpetual fondness for that part of the country. While I’m apt to say that I am just as happy in a tent deep in the woods as in a posh hotel suite, truth be told, the older I get the more I appreciate creature comforts. Satisfying this recreational dichotomy is not as difcult as one would imagine as I discovered last fall on a visit to Te Resort at Paws Up, a vast 37,000-acre ranch in the heart of Montana Big Sky Country. Let’s start with scenery: it’s the kind that inspires slow panning in epic movies; the kind whose grandness puts selfimportance into perspective, a reminder of being a small player on a very vast stage; the kind that inspires you to breathe deeply, chuck the Smartphone and feel like a kid again; the kind that reminds you how good it feels to be in the outdoors; and, the kind that inspires a feeling of wonderment certainly shared by Captain Meriwether Lewis in 1806 as he climbed atop Sentinel Rock on the property looking for the Marias River. As someone who has trouble sitting still for fve minutes, I could have easily spent an eternity watching sunlight flit across the surface of the famed Blackfoot River as the swiftly running current gradually honed the pebbled riverbed to a smooth polish.
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Located just 35 miles from the Missoula International Airport, the resort came about organically, beginning with scattered guest houses erected on the owners’ favorite spots. Formerly a working ranch, snow-capped mountain peaks ring the acreage, ofering excellent seasonal skiing within a two-hour drive. Officially opened in June 2005, The Resort at Paws Up offers accommodations for up to 250 guests in 28 rustic-chic vacation homes and 30 “glamping” tents. Te circa 1915 farmhouse residence of property owners Dave and Nadine Lipson overlooks the heart of the resort, a roughly 600acre “village” where livestock barns and sales facilities have been meticulously converted into a state-of-the-art conference center, reception building, dining house and high-end trading post (just in case you forgot to pack your Stetson). In the old bull barn, now a 10,000-square-foot conference center, original foorboards creak underfoot; their rustic nature is an interesting contrast to the art glass and gleaming chandeliers that also inhabit the space. One could easily imagine a Ralph Lauren ad campaign photo shoot being staged in the chic environs. Dave is the architecture buff, while Nadine oversees all of the interior design. One of the most interesting buildings in the village is a functioning one-room schoolhouse with a current enrollment of four pupils.
In the "village", livestock barns and sales facilities have been converted into a conference center, reception building, and restaurants.
One of 28 Big Timber homes
A short gander from the reception building, a brand new 11,000-square-foot activities barn next to the stables serves as a centralized jumping off point for the plethora of available activities. Dually rugged and refined, high-tech interior accoutrements are camoufaged behind upholstered leather walls, galvanized metal and stone. Clever windows in the kids’ retail section of the Wilderness Outpost, the “WO,” allow curious horses to peek their heads in for a look and a pet on the nose. Te small high-end retail boutique opens into a soaring-ceilinged space reminiscent of a contemporary cathedral. Tented accommodations are arranged into a series of fully supported camps a short distance ride from the village. The Moonlight, River, Creekside, Pinnacle and Clifside camps are far enough removed to lend the impression of a backcountry adventure without the hassle of actually trekking into the wilderness. One- and two-bedroom tents, ranging in size from 565 to 1,030-square-feet, are clustered around an alfresco dining pavilion with a long communal table, living room with fireplace and bar where guests enjoy a chef-prepared hearty breakfast (the French toast made with local Rockport Hutterite Colony banana bread and banana caramel sauce is a must try) and seasonally-inspired dinner (think fresh fish, grilled beef
Setup for a Montana Long Table dinner.
tenderloin, chestnut soup, grilled romaine with maple-walnut dressing and warm bread pudding served in a mason jar). A pair of on-site Camping Butlers assigned to each camp ensures guests’ needs are amply and quickly met. Te canvas tents, erected on dedicated wooden platforms, are anything but primitive, with electricity, feather king-sized beds, western chic furniture, copper or jetted soaking tubs in the en-suite bathroom, and a private deck. Seven of the 28 Big Timber homes have a glamping tent in their backyard, an ideal solution for a house divided on which accommodation style to choose. Each home is assigned a zippy bright green Kia Soul for getting around the resort. Ranging in size from one-to-four bedrooms (1,600-3,300 square-feet), each luxurious home boasts original artwork, cozy woodburning freplaces, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry room, and cowboy chic furnishings. Repeat guests may be surprised to spy a photo from their previous sojourn in a frame on the nightstand; it’s just one example of innumerable small gestures that combine to create a truly unique experience. Amply spaced for privacy but not far enough to feel isolated, the site placement of the homes is ideal for large groups or extended families traveling en masse.
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Eagle Clif Tent at Clifside Camp Bufalo Jump at Clifside Camp
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Changing facilities at Spa Town. Husband-and-wife wranglers lead the cattle driving activities. Photo by Bridget Williams.
Ringing the edge of a picturesque meadow where horses languidly snack on prairie grasses a short walk from the Big Timber homes is “Spa Town,” comprised of 11 stand-alone treatment tents (in colder months treatments are conducted in an adjacent cabin). Spa Manager Laura Russell makes salt and sugar body scrubs from herbs and fowers picked on property and Montana-made honey. Unique treatments include the heavenly 120-minute “Last Best Massage,” in-home “Suite Dreams” massages, children’s treatments and night massages, where a hand-held lantern illuminates the path to your treatment tent and the rhythmic concert of crickets and a glimpse of the starry, starry sky all but guarantees a state of blissful relaxation. Group yoga is ofered several days a week. When it came time to select from the menu of available late fall activities, I decided to go way out of my comfort zone, choosing cattle driving and rappelling (in addition to becoming a regular at the spa and lacing up my trail running shoes daily to explore sections of more than 25-miles of hiking trails).
A horse eye view of the herd. Photo by Bridget Williams.
Adventure and autonomy are recurring themes that have always drawn colorful characters to the American West. Paws Up is no exception. Most notable among the infnitely fascinating staf is poetry-reciting, epic mustache-wearing, draft horse-driving Cowboy Steve. Adding to the already colorful cast of characters are artists, artisans, musicians, and experts in yoga, horsemanship and outdoor skills who are brought in for special programs throughout the year. For this inexperienced equestrienne, driving cattle was a pinnacle experience. I saddled up with a Stetson on my head and a resolute pounding in my heart, wondering how the motley crew of “city folk” united for the day’s adventure could possibly convince a few hundred head of cattle to move across two vast pastures. Although being a cowgirl is definitely not in my future (I was chided on more than one occasion for “splitting the herd,” as I was enamored with riding through the middle of the pack of bulky bovines), the experience of seeing a six-hour-old calf make the trek alongside its mother and speeding up to a sprightly gallop to help round up a wayward member of the herd was exhilarating. slmag.net
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Lookout Rock. Photo by Bridget Williams.
Treehouse at the kids camp. Photo by Bridget Williams.
Equally heart-pounding for obviously diferent reasons was rappelling of a rock face the equivalent of a 17-story building perched on a bluf another 100-feet above the river. I put a lot of faith in the knots and know-how of our guide as I shouted out a few expletives before taking my frst big step back. Near the halfway point, I spied a massive nest with a dozing bald eagle in it, which allowed me to temporarily relax my death grip on the rope and savor the descent. Other notable seasonal activities include guided wildlife viewing tours; horseback riding on 120-miles of trails, sporting clay shooting; access to the 72,000-square-foot Saddle Club at Paws Up; ATV tours, fy-fshing in the Blackfoot River (of A River Runs Trough It fame) and in the “Bob” on the blue-ribbon
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A sunset serenade in the village. Photo by Bridget Williams.
Fitness cabin in Spa Town. Photo by Bridget Williams.
South Fork of the Flathead River; summer swimming, boating, waterskiing, kayaking and jet skiing, and use of the Paw’s Up private lake house on Seeley Lake; winter snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, dog-sledding, ice fishing, skiing and sleigh rides. Children with seemingly boundless energy can recreate to their hearts content as part of the robust “Kids Corps of Discovery” program. A nanny is available for infants up to three months; full and half-day programs are available with a ratio of one counselor for every fve children for older children and teens. “We always strive to look for teachable moments and provide a lot of tactile activities,” said Jackie Kecskes, Youth Programs director.
Far from roughing it for dinner in a tent camp dining pavilion.
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Dining Pavilion at Clifside Camp
A typical day for children ages six-to-12 may include pony or horseback rides, spending time with animals in the petting zoo, archery, arts and crafts, a feld trip to a nearby authentic ghost town (note: it’s a fun day trip for adults too), mining for gems in the sapphire-rich dirt and fashioning finds into jewelry. I was enamored with the kiddywampus tree house and the endless adventures, both real and imagined launched from within its walls. Teens can rappel, raft, canoe and fsh, among other peer-centric pursuits. A new evening children’s program and available after-hour care ensures “everyone gets exactly the vacation they want,” said Kecskes. Fresh air and jam-packed days inspire Montana-sized appetites, and the Lipson’s are staunchly committed to supporting local farmers as well as providing top-notch dining experiences, frequently recruiting winemakers, sommeliers and guest chefs from 64 slmag.net
top restaurants around the country for unique culinary programs. Several times a years a table for 225 is set for a themed Montana Long Table Dinner; prior to breaking bread attendees can stroll and sample from a pop-up farmer’s market. Hearty culinary oferings across the board range from rustic to refned, always highlighting the next of what’s in season. In the introduction to their 2016 program guide, the Lipson’s ideally summed up the appeal of The Resort at Paw’s Up: “In a world stressed by an endless supply of complex problems and overtaxed by technology, it’s comforting to know that there’s still a place where you can experience a pristine land that time forgot.” Nightly rates (from $464/person) include three meals per day, airport transfer, on-property transportation, snacks and amenities in the accommodation. Spa services and guided activities are available separately for purchase. For more information visit pawsup.com. sl
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Crafsmanship and crystal chandeliers add much needed sparkle to a Harrods Creek estate Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung
A serial entrepreneur with a civil engineering background, Reza Danesh delights in the details of home renovation projects. Over the years he has made his mark on several prominent neighborhoods, including Mockingbird Valley and, most recently, Harrods Creek, where he spent over a year renovating a 20-yearold home nestled in a park-like setting on a covetable street. To suit his personal tastes, which include ample amounts of marble, gleaming crystal chandeliers and custom woodwork, Danesh had to make signifcant changes. In the soaring doubleheight entry, light from a massive crystal chandelier is refected in the newly laid and highly polished Walker Zanger marble foor. Beneath the light fxture is a stylized compass mosaic medallion. An enhanced sense of spaciousness is created by the similarly hued 68 slmag.net
foor and walls separated by an ebony band of marble that snakes around the foorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perimeter. Existing columns were faux-fnished to resemble marble, and a powder room was added under the semi-circular staircase. Formerly non-descript walls in what is now the billiard room are meticulously sheathed in mahogany paneling, a process that took fve months. As a former California Closets franchisee, Danesh is very cognizant of the importance of ft and fnish. Ivorycolored silk drapery serves as a pleasant foil to the dark wood tones. Enhancing the detailed craftsmanship throughout the home are copious artworks, tapestry, and fne Oriental rugs full of rich colors and lively patterns. All of the trim and woodwork sports a subtle faux fnish to bring out its detail.
In the soaring double- height entry, light from a massive crystal chandelier is refected in the newly laid and highly polished Walker Zanger marble foor.
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Looking into the dining room, a Baccarat crystal chandelier glistens within a silver-leafed dome.
Mike Smith of Artistic Kitchens is responsible for the design of the handsome kitchen, arguably the most signifcantly transformed space in the home. “He really took great interest and pride in the job, carefully hand-drawing the plans to make sure everything was just right,” remarked Danesh of his experience working with Smith. To get just the right paint color he was after, Danesh tested a total of seven diferent hues, studying them as the light changed throughout the day, before making his fnal selection. A pair of lighted glass-front cabinets with oval fretwork positioned on either side of the Viking cooktop were designed to display one of the homeowner’s favorite antiquing fnds: two 18th century fgural silver urns. With the exception of the dual ovens, all remaining appliances are carefully concealed behind paneling. A frequent entertainer who enjoys cooking for friends and family, Danesh utilizes a nearby catering kitchen to keep the 70 slmag.net
messy business of prep work out of guests’ sight. A lack of nearby neighbors and a well-planed combination of mature deciduous and evergreen trees allows the windows in the bayed breakfast room to remain purposefully bare. “I love to sit there in the mornings and watch the birds,” Danesh remarked. Chock full of interesting accoutrements, the dining room amply accommodates 14 at the banquet-sized burl wood table with dual bands of intricate carving on the apron. Danesh points out that the silver-leaf dome ceiling above the table is not only visually appealing, but that it also helps to carry conversation from one end of the table to the other. Above the chair rail, the walls are upholstered with an eggplant-colored damask fabric, which provides an engrossing background for the room’s efulgent efects, including a display of Lalique crystal on the sideboard, a Baccarat chandelier and faxen silk drapery.
Mike Smith of Artistic Kitchens designed and fabricted the kitchen cabinetry, including a pair of lighted glass-front cabinets on either side of the Viking cooktop that display two 18th century fgural silver urns.
Above the chair rail in the dining room, the walls are upholstered with an eggplant-colored damask fabric,
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What was a frst foor guest room has been converted to a light- flled ofce.
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What was a frst foor guest room has been converted to a lightflled ofce. Vibrant red-velvet drapery with gold embroidery and an ornately carved desk and breakfront library bookcase, found in Las Vegas and Arizona respectively, lend a regal air to the environs. When he turned his attention to the exterior, Danesh removed “pint-sized plantings” in favor of more mature landscaping that mimics the setting of a home much older than his. “It was just so plain,” he lamented of the ground’s former state.
A pair of columns on the rear terrace were removed to increase the amount of usable space and to provide an unobstructed view of the pocket garden from inside the home. Each of the large guest rooms on the second foor functions like a hotel suite; individual thermostat controls allow visitors to set the room’s temperature to their liking. Perhaps the highest compliment to his eforts is that his home is so accommodating Danesh jokes he has trouble getting guests to leave. sl
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DELIGHTING IN THE DECADENT We encounter the joys of excess, dining at Le Moo Written by Dr. Matthew Bessen Photos by Andrew Kung “I felt like the next story to tell was one of this indulgence of pleasure and luxury, because that’s what decadence is.” Marc Jacobs, explaining the name of his newest perfume. Well, perhaps not. Like so many words that we use indiscriminately, “decadence” has metamorphosed, acquiring a benign meaning, unfamiliar to the 19th century Frenchmen who introduced the term based on the root “decay.” Te word embodied the ungenerous implication of moral degeneration as a consequence of excessive self-indulgence. What does this transition say about the mindset of the modern American? I think it is a reminder that there is nothing more irresistible than a visit to the intersection of “naughty” and “nice.” We love it if it feels real good, but it’s even better if it’s a little bit bad! For Ellana and me, it was exactly this sensibility that made our dinner at Le Moo so tantalizing. No host could have ofered a more appealing welcome than the familiar aroma that greeted us at the entrance; a fgurative neon billboard fashing a brilliant message: steak served here! Le Moo proprietor Kevin Grangier had expected our arrival and arranged 76 slmag.net
seating in the exclusive Louis Vuitton booth. Te seats and table are fashioned from repurposed luggage with the familiar chocolate feld and gold monogram. Above us was a chandelier that reminded me of the dressmaker’s mannequin, its ribs festooned with twinkling lights to illuminate its gentle undulation. Te remainder of the dining room comprised a gallery of micro habitats, swathed in low light, which made many of the decorator’s clever fourishes stand out like gems on a black velvet cloth. Among these were the imposing foor-to-ceiling wine cellar, shielded by a grill of rebar which brought to mind the picture window sewing machine display at All Saints. The exposed brick walls were adorned with extravagant gilded frames supporting canvasses of pastoral landscapes with stately bovine principals. I gave particular notice to the largest chandelier. Its strands sparkled like a dewspattered spider’s web in the moonlight and were configured to represent a giant champagne glass, the apocryphal heritage of Marie Antoinette’s feminine endowment. Around its rim, in the place of bar salt crystals, was a picket of fickering candles.
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Steve, our server, pointed us toward Le Moo’s most popular appetizer: Wagyu Pigs in a Blanket. Acquainted as we were with the familiar rich combination of puf pastry and hot dog, Ellana and I were impressed by the imaginative way chef Chip Lawrence devised a recipe fit for an elite palate. Shells of buttery croissant pastry were wrapped around grade 8 Wagyu hot dogs painted lightly with Maytag bleu cheese and rested on an inspired condiment made from applewood bacon jam. Aligned in a row, the chewy nautilus shaped domes, with their little wiener “eyeballs”, alternated with Teton peak chicharrones for a savory textural contrast. No less an exemplar of delicious excess, the luxurious Parmesan-crusted roasted bone marrow enjoyed the exalting companionship of veal glace´. It was served with a parsley, shallot and caper salad and crunchy crostini; a perfect acerbic foil for the suave marrow. Sampling such extravagant food amid Le Moo’s lush atmosphere, listening to muted popular hits of the 1940’s in the background, Ellana and I made the perfect audience for a pair of cocktails with a wee pungent kick. Ellana’s Le Mule came in a chill oversize, pockmarked brass baby cup sporting six peaked leaves of fresh basil and the similarly piquant favors of ginger, lime and grapefruit. My passionfruit cocktail had the refreshing efect of an early morning glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice,
augmented by the mingling of Captain Morgan spiced rum, X-rated liqueur, peach syrup and lemon juice. If one is aiming for the apex of luxury, even the humble bread basket must be elevated. Presented in an antique copperstained boat-shaped basket was a selection of breads that arrive daily from Manhattan’s TriBeCa Bakery. Te crusts were shaded to the precise frontier that separates yellow from brown. Te crumb of the interior was soft, but not doughy. Te texture of the crust was frm enough to produce an audible crunch, but not so frm as to scratch the eager palate. Te favor was bequeathed from oven walls exposed to thousands of loaves that over time imbued them with their savory essence. I ordered haricots verts - asparagus salad. Tis was a spectacular volcano shaped mound of deep green vegetables dotted by boulderlike roasted tomatoes, the fiery shade of torch ginger, and two lava-like rivers of alabaster-hued Burrata cheese. Blended among these was sweet-tasting Bourbon Barrel sorghum, salty flecks of country ham, almond pesto and balsamic glaze. I was impressed by the way the almond pesto enhanced my awareness of the distinctive favor of the slender green beans and the way the ham promoted the dairy freshness imparted by the Burrata. Te shaved asparagus served as pleasing source of texture, rather than taste. slmag.net
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Steve returned and swung open the lid of a small satin lined box. Instead of dueling pistols, there was a selection of steak knives ofered to accommodate our preference. Ellana opted for the slender rosewood handle of the Laguiole with its glinting steel blade and delicate winged bee icon, the Ferrari of the dinner knife universe. I tended toward the Range Rover, opting for a thick handled World blade that could make Danny Trejo feel right at home. Another detail meant to pamper us was the Lucaris wine glass. Embodying the form of an oversize thistle, the high waist of the glass delays the arrival of the wine at the lips. Mine was flled with Sterling Napa Claret, and I eagerly practiced tilting the bowl and observing how the fve ribs at the bottom helped aerate the youthful vintage. Te key to draining the glass is to keep the eyes focused on the base of the bowl.
Although they were not among our choices, the Le Moo menu keeps pace with a contemporary trend of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier steak houses by ofering two cuts acknowledged as the pinnacle of dining opulence: Te 28 oz. tomahawk rib eye and the 30 oz. grade 8 Wagyu T-Bone. Te latter is the supremely marbled descendent of herds frst bred in the Kobe region of Japan and is ofered by few restaurants in the United States. I selected a 16 oz. bone-in dry0aged rib eye. Ellana opted for prime flet topped by pan-seared foie gras. To round things out, we added an order of beef stroganof (hand made pappardelle pasta, sautĂŠed hanger steak, fve mushroom medley, pearl onions, veal sauce, and sour cream). Te ingredients of the stroganof, each lavish on its own, came together as a harmonious union of favors and a distinctive array of textures.
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Ellana’s fork moved swiftly toward the glistening foie gras crowning her steak. Only later did I watch her open the flet and glimpse its bright magenta interior. I remarked it was ironic that she was slicing a steak tender enough to be cut with a feather using a blade that was sharp enough to carve granite. My rib eye was seasoned perfectly and gave me a delightful masticatory exercise, interrupted by consideration of the pleasing variety of a dish that let me alternate between the more tender center and the more seasoned periphery. Had I been completely alone, I would have taken up the bone in my fngertips, like one of my primitive ancestors, and gnawed vigorously until nothing was left but a polished artifact waiting to be tossed into the fre pit, where it might wait for the inspections of a later day archeologist and his erudite conclusions about the quality of my dentition. As if there were no limit to our indiscrete indulgence, we enjoyed side dishes as sumptuous as the main courses they embellished. A silken-textured sliced baked potato was garnished with indecent amounts of Kenny’s cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, cherrywood-smoked bacon, butter and sour cream (of course I
mean all at the same time.) Sautéed Peruvian gigantes lima beans, served in a funnel shaped glass resembling an oversize martini, were equally creamy and ennobled with mellow shallots and nuggets of crispy country ham. Te Triple Crown was completed by Le Moo’s splendid double-fried drunk-cut fries adorned by our choice of house-made ranch dressing or Sriracha ketchup. Tankfully, we share well. Any chance that we would end the evening with a shred of self restraint evaporated when Steve reviewed the desert selections. Our capitulation to the unfettered pursuit of pleasure took the form of pecan pie layered cheesecake. Contained in a ‘Nilla Wafer crust, the ivory wedge of cake rested on a shallow pool of bourbon caramel sauce and was topped by a layer of butter toasted pecan halves, arrayed with the precision of Spanish tiles on a rooftop. On each side was a mound of whipped cream, made fresh, with the sugar left out, to play the role of counterweight to the dulcet caramel sauce. Aside from this singular concession, there was nothing about our visit to Le Moo I would choose to call measured or temperate. It was an exercise in pure decadence, in the fnest meaning of the word. sl
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On her: Christine A. Moore millinery hat and St. John dress, both from Rodes for Her. On him: Canali blue mini-check sport coat & trousers from Rodes for Him.
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London fascinator by Te Hat Girls. Jill Stuart maxi dress and Summer Eliason necklace, both from Liv Boutique.
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Beatrice fascinator by Te Hat Girls. Joa sleeveless woven top and Nicole Miller pencil skirt, both from Liv Boutique.
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Dee's hat, Summer Eliason rose quartz bracelet and necklace and ABS sheath dress, all from Liv Boutique.
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Greer hat by Te Hat Girls. Isabel Sanchis peplum dress from Glasscock.
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Jackson Fascinator by Te Hat Girls. Nicole Miller Techy stretch dress from Rodeo Drive.
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Te marquee fudraising event for Twisted Pink, proceeds from their annual Masquerade Ball will be used to help fund metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer research and to expose hidden statistics about the disease.Â
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CARNEVALE 2016: A NIGHT ON THE RIVER BOAT
Held at the Louisville Marriott Downtown, the Kentucky Opera’s annual black tie gala celebrated the company’s February production of Kern & Hammerstein’s classic, SHOW BOAT.
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LOBSTER FEAST
Presented by Herradura Tequila, the 2016 theme for the perennially popular all-you-can-eat lobster bufet to beneft Actors Teatre of Louisville was “Happily Ever Actors”, and ofered fairy tale-inspired fun, including an enchanted edible chocolate forest, a “Rabbit Hole Lounge” serving specialty cocktails and the “Beanstalk Ballroom” for dancing.
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St. Francis School held its 20th annual Imagine! Art Auction and Scholarship Fundraiser at the Tim Faulkner Gallery. Of the $70,000 in art sales that evening, participating artists received half of whatever their pieces sold for, with 100% of the remaining half going to support the School’s scholarship fund, which includes the “New American” and “Talented Minority Youth” scholarship programs.
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Hunter Sattich invited a few hundred friends and family to Copper & Kings in Butchertown to celebrate the 50th birthday of his wife Emily Digenis. Serving as co-hosts for the festive soirĂŠe were Dr. George and Helen Digenis, Dr. Alex Digenis and Melina Digenis Taylor.
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To celebrate the 5th anniversary of being deemed cancer-free, Karen Casi marked the milestone with a cocktail party for family and friends in the upstairs bar at Butchertown Grocery.
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GILDA’S DINNER
Terri and Steve Bass hosted a Gilda’s Club beneft dinner at their Glenview home, with cuisine expertly prepared by chef Josh Moore of Volare and paired with wines donated by Cakebread Cellars.
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1) Steve Bass, Lindsay Franzen, Chef Josh Moore, Terri Bass 2) Blaine Grant, Suzanne Whayne, Andrea Grant 3) Suzanne & Robert Whayne, Terri & Steve Bass, Emily & Dr. Anthony Dragun, Andrea Grant, Jody & P.A. Howard, Blaine Grant 4) Emily & Dr. Anthony Dragun 5) Steve Bass, Jody & P.A. Howard
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