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Marianne Lagoa, Café de Paris
My wife, Jen, and I love to travel, and we're fortunate to be able to do so often both for business and for pleasure. Generally speaking, the purpose of our trips is to bring a firsthand narrative to my stories. Sometimes, however, we travel just for fun, in which case we usually try to explore a bit off the beaten path. To remind ourselves of these journeys, we, like almost everyone else we know, pick up a souvenir or two. The word souvenir literally means “remember” in French, and whether you travel a lot or not so much, it’s always nice to bring something back for your collection as a little aide-memoire. Last November, Jen and I flew to France for eight days to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary. Unbeknownst to Jen, I had already planned my major souvenir purchase, a painting, well in advance (see “From the Editor-in-Chief,” January/February 2019). As we perused the upscale shops on the rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, and lunched at The Cristal Room at Musée Baccarat, it took all my available tact and diplomacy to, as subtly as possible, deflect Jen from purchasing any additional works of art to take home. We’re not exactly snow globe or miniature Eiffel Tower kind of people (though there’s certainly nothing wrong with that), but we were definitely on the lookout for something personal that would bring to mind the romance of Paris and the occasion that brought us there. And so it was, as we were sitting one evening in a delightful brasserie, Café de Paris, in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, a neighborhood close to Jen’s heart, that a perfect solution presented itself. I am always impressed at how Parisian women manage to look as if they just stepped out of the pages of Vogue, even when they are in uniform. Our charming and efficient server, Marianne Lagoa, was no exception. Immaculately turned out in the requisite starched white shirt and black pants, she wore a crisp blue apron emblazoned with the St. Germain logo and lettering. It was this apron that Jen noticed immediately. Casually, she inquired as to whether the restaurant offered them for sale, and was disappointed to learn that they were exclusively for staff. Checking her phone to find out whether such an item might be available for sale anywhere, she was similarly stymied. Marianne must have sensed Jen’s désespoir because, as we were getting ready to pay our bill and leave, she almost magically appeared at our table and in the least overt way imaginable, dropped a neatly folded apron into Jen’s lap, thanked us and went about her business. In subsequent weeks, that apron—the perfect souvenir if ever there was one—has been put through its paces in the Cohen kitchen. Every time one of us ties it on, we’re transported back to our magical trip to Paris, and to our anniversary celebration. Looking out the window as I write this, I’m reminded of snow globes. Maybe next time.…
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MI CASITA ES SU CASITA Experiencing sunny SoCal hospitality at Rancho Valencia Written by Caylee Matthews “Welcome to our home,” said the lovely attendant who greeted me by name as he offered me a blood orange iced tea in the courtyard of Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, the only Relais & Châteaux property in Southern California. I could hardly imagine a better setting to call home for a few days: 45-acres that were once part of a 1,000-acre orange grove in the midst of a high-end residential neighborhood just 25 miles north of downtown San Diego. Originally opened in 1989 and owned by an adroit and wellness-oriented San Diego-based investment group since 2010, the resort closed for 10 months as part of a $30 million property-wide refresh completed in October of 2012. Even with the opulent upgrades, the new owners worked with the original architect to ensure that the buildings and grounds remained quintessential Southern California, from the Spanish Colonial architecture to the abundant bright pink bougainvillea. Meshing well with the surrounding residential area, the 49 allsuite casitas average a generous 1,000 square feet, and have either a private garden patio or outdoor spa patio with a jacuzzi. The interiors of the guest rooms boast bespoke rustic-style furnishings, vaulted beamed ceilings, brightly hued commissioned artwork from Mexico City that pops against the warm vanilla-colored walls and wood tones, sumptuous bed linens, walk-in closets, and enormous bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.
My favorite design feature, which I came to appreciate on my very first morning, was a console table outside the front door of my casita, which facilitated daily delivery of sunshine in a glass—aka freshly squeezed orange juice— along with my newspaper of choice. Call me old fashioned, but I relished in what I saw as an invitation to ease into each day. Activities and amenities at Rancho Valencia embody the “work hard, play hard” ethos. For instance, I had no qualms about indulging in a Baja chorizo and egg burrito at breakfast, a signature Rancho burger at lunch (they had me at black truffle aioli), or a bite or two of dessert at dinner, knowing that I’d need plenty of fuel to power me through each day’s packed itinerary. With 95 complimentary fitness classes each week, ranging from hard-core cardio to yoga for beginners, fitness junkies will think they have found heaven-on-earth. An offering of an aprèsclass cold-pressed juice or protein shake is a nice reward and serves as a little extra motivation for those who aren’t as keen on exercising. For a more freestyle calorie burn on property, guests can partake in biking (the resort has a partnership with Italian bike manufacturer Pinarello), hiking, croquet, and bocce ball. A tee time at one of five nearby country clubs can be arranged by the concierge. slmag.net
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Reflecting the passion of its original owner, the property debuted in 1989 with 18 tennis courts, a huge number for a resort with just 50 rooms. The resort has retained its draw as a haven for tennis enthusiasts as reflected in its rating by Tennis Magazine as Southern California’s No. 1 tennis resort each year since 2008. The new owners added two European clay courts and refurbished the 16 plexi-pave championship courts, tennis clubhouse and pro shop. Court time and use of a ball machine are included amenities that fall under the $35 daily resort fee. Robin White, a two-time U.S. Open Women’s Doubles Champion who played professionally for twelve years, used to train at Rancho Valencia in the 1990s. Today, “Rockin” Robin is back at the resort as its Tennis Director, leading an esteemed team of tennis professionals. Her passion is as palpable as her patience while instructing newbies, and in short order she had me feeling relatively comfortable on the court.
I was ready for a reprieve after working up a sweat on the tennis court, and the spa at Rancho Valencia offers up ample opportunities for relaxation. Finding a quiet nook and soaking up the sun in the spa gardens or seeking shade and solace inside a cabana next to the lap pool is a restorative exercise in and of itself. Spa treatments incorporate Natura Bissé and ISUN skin and body care products. During my blissful 90-minute facial, which included the trifecta of a scalp, foot and hand massage as part of the service, the products that were applied to my face smelled good enough to eat! Dining is a delight, whether you are inside one of the exquisitely outfitted dining rooms, or al fresco, where you can frequently spot hot air balloons dotting the sherbet-colored sky at sunset. While each on-site dining destination has its own distinct personality, they share a conscientious commitment to utilizing the best of what’s freshest according to the season, as well as sourcing as locally as possible, including the resort’s own gardens. slmag.net
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With servers attired in riding-inspired uniforms, The Pony Room pays homage to the area’s rich equestrian heritage (Del Mar racetrack is only 10 minutes away). While the vaulted ceiling calls to mind the airiness of a barn, the reclaimed wood floors are more literal: barn wood from a Tennessee farm. Serving lunch and dinner, there are 150 varieties of tequila behind the bar (I preferred to enjoy mine in a spicy margarita). Across the courtyard is Veladora, which has similar ceiling architecture as its neighbor, but in a darker hue that adds gravitas apropos for this finer dining destination. A largely monochromatic color palette enables the room’s two focal points—a large artwork by Damien Hirst comprised of thousands of butterflies, and a fireplace surround executed in Venetian plaster tinted a vibrant royal blue—to take center stage. The Mediterranean-inspired dishes are tantalizingly plated, allowing you to discern the freshness of the ingredients even before the first bite crosses your lips. A private dinner in the Wine Cave is a delight for both foodies and oenophiles. Substantial wood doors open to reveal
a long, barrel-vaulted room clad in brick from floor-to-ceiling. Displayed behind a wall of glass is a collection of 250 of the resort’s most prized vintages (from micro-producers in California all the way to Tasmania), along with five full-sized oak barrels filled with the resort’s own private blends. Dan Chapman, an advanced sommelier and champion of boutique producers, said that Rancho Valencia goes to great lengths to get their hands on outstanding and hard-to-find wines, some of which are offered by the glass. If you happen to be on property during the weekend, join Chapman for sabrage demonstration and chat about all things bubbly. While there is certainly enough to keep one sufficiently busy on property, complimentary use of a Porsche Cayenne or Boxster convertible makes it easy to hit local highlights, including Torrey Pines State Reserve, the Flower Fields of Carlsbad and LEGOLAND California. Just be sure to make it back by sunset, as Rancho Valencia has some of the best views around. sl Rates at Rancho Valencia start at $650, per night. For more information or reservations, RanchoValencia.com or call (800) 548-3664.
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This one-of-a-kind, freshly photographed recipe collection presents portraits of America's foremost food personalities and their intimate stories about food, family, and their passion for cooking — each accompanied by one or more of their personal signature dishes and family favorites. Joe Yonan (Editor)—America The Great Cookbook—hardcover, 482 pages, Weldon Owen (weldonowen.com)
In an era of technology and digital communication, many of us find ourselves a bit out of practice when it comes to engaging in face-to-face small talk. Author Melissa Wadsworth provides simple advice, engaging visuals, and brief exercises to learn the art of small talk in a variety of situations. Melissa Wadsworth—How to Make Small Talk: Conversation Starters, Exercises, and Scenarios— paper over board, 160 pages, Adams Media (simonandschuster.com)
Perfect for any Jane Austen enthusiast, this pocketsized book is packed with memorable quotes from one of the most influential writers of all time. The Tiny Book of Jane Austen—hardcover, 192 pages, Insight Editions (insighteditions.com)
Spanning nearly a century and encompassing everything from bouts on the turf to the hardwood, this book is a compilation of essential columns from more than three dozen masters of the pressbox craft, written with passion, spontaneity and humor. John Schulian (Editor), Charles P. Pierce Melding history, psychology, art, and obsession, bestselling (Foreward)—The Great American author Simon Garfield presents an intriguing look at humans' fascination with small things, and what small things tell us about Sports Page: A Century of Classic Columns from Ring Lardner to our larger world. Simon Garfield—In Miniature: How Small Sally Jenkins—hardcover, 421 pages, Things Illuminate the World—paper over board, 336 pages, Atria Library of America (loa.org) Books (simonandschusterpublishing.com)
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books With expert guidance for projects ranging in scope from hanging baskets to flower beds, you'll be able to turn your backyard into a bright summer paradise. Emma Hardy—Small Summer Gardens: 35 bright and beautiful gardening projects to bring color and scent to your garden—paper over board, 144 pages, CICO Books (rylandpeters.com)
A guide for living small in the big world, the book's references to pioneering projects from the early 20th century provides perspective for modern living concepts. Dr. Klaus Kemp, Tessa Pearson (Editor)—Petite Places: Clever Interiors for Humble Homes—hardcover, 256 pages, Gestalten (us.gestalten.com)
Author Will Friedwald sketches the history of the greatest jazz singers—including the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Sara Vaughan—by dissecting their finest albums. Will Friedwald—The Great Jazz and Pop Vocal Albums—hardcover, 432 pages, Pantheon Books (knopfdoubleday.com)
Travel writer and photographer Mark Bedor showcases twenty-six horseback rides across the United States. Mark Bedor—Great Rides of Today's Wild West: A Horseman's Photographic Journey Across the American West—hardcover, 240 pages, Skyhorse Publishing (skyhorsepublishing.com)
Photographer Derry Moore and interior designer David Mlinaric offer a panoramic tour inside some of Britain’s finest manor houses, halls, castles, and public buildings built between the 18th and the 20th centuries. David Mlinaric (Writer), Derry Moore (Photographer)—Great English Interiors—hardcover, 224 pages, Prestel Publishing (prestelpublishing.randomhouse.de/)
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BELLS & WHISTLES
Transportation highlights from the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show Written by Andre James Serving as the first major car show of the calendar year, the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas also provides a barometer for both the progress of electric vehicles and how close we are to fully autonomous vehicles. Automotive companies are increasingly utilizing the CES to showcase concept cars of the future along with more ready-for-market leading-edge technology. We rounded up a few notable launches and lurches toward a future where a driver (and in some cases the road itself) are optional. AUDI Audi’s booth at the CES was designed around the motto "from driving experience to digital driving adventure,” and placed the spotlight of two technologies for the in-car entertainment of the future. In the “Audi Experience Ride,” backseat passengers can experience movies, video games, and interactive content even more realistically using virtual reality glasses. The “Audi Immersive In-Car Entertainment” project takes up the action in movie scenes
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and translates it into real vehicle movements. In order to establish this new form of entertainment on the market as quickly and comprehensively as possible, a subsidiary of Audi, Audi Electronics Venture GmbH, has co-founded a startup named holoride GmbH, in which it holds a minority interest. Also available for ogling was Audi’s four-door Aicon, a sleek autonomous vehicle designed for fully electric operation, and engineered to cover distances up to 500 miles on a single battery charge. BELL Resembling a drone with seating for four, the full-scale Bell Nexus air taxi concept unveiled at CES aims to begin test flights in early 2023. The vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) vehicle will be powered by a hybrid-electric propulsion system, with six 8-foot tilting ducted fans that enable Nexus to go from vertical liftoff to horizontal flight.
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BYTON M-Byte SUV prototype
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BMW The focal point of the BMW’s CES stand was Vision iNEXT, and the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, which constitutes the central element for interaction between the driver, their vehicle, and their digital world. The BMW Vision iNEXT formed the optical highlight of the exhibition stand, which also showcased the interior design principle “My Favorite Space” with harmonious, natural surfaces and technology that is kept discreetly out of sight and only becomes visible and operable when required by the driver or passengers. Stealing headlines outside the show floor was BMW Motorrad’s self-riding BMW R 1200 GS motorbike, which wowed onlookers as it steered itself around the convention center’s parking lot without falling over. Development of this test vehicle, with its comprehensive understanding of ideal lines and perfect cornering, correct braking point, and traction-optimized acceleration, can help the driver constantly improve their skills. BWM Group subsidiary Designworks unveiled a camper concept in partnership with The North Face to showcase a new fabric from The North Face called FUTURELIGHT, which uses nanospinning technology to create the world’s most advanced, breathable, waterproof material. BYTON The Chinese electric car startup previewed the digital cockpit of the production version of its M-Byte SUV. BYTON’s 48-inch, curved Shared Experience Display (SED) remains the world’s largest in-car display for a production automobile. The user can interact with the SED via a seven-inch Driver Tablet positioned at the center of the steering wheel or an eight-inch Touch Pad between the driver and front passenger seats. The production version of the BYTON M-Byte is slated to debut in mid-2019, with massproduction starting at the end of the year.
Mercedes-Benz Vision URBANETIC
Toyota TRI-P4 automated driving test vehicle
MERCEDES-BENZ The first Mercedes-Benz vehicle from the EQ brand—the EQC crossover SUV— celebrated its U.S. premiere. A pair of electric motors at the front and rear axles provides a combined output of 402 horsepower. The watercooled onboard charger is suited for AC charging at home or at public charging stations. The MBUX Interior Assistant makes various comfort and functionality tools simpler and more intuitive. Making its first North American appearance, the MercedesBenz Vision URBANETIC concept is a driverless vehicle aimed at ride-hailing and delivery fleets. Switchable bodies on the autonomous driving platform can accommodate up to 12 passengers; in cargo configuration it is able to transport items on ten 40-by-48-inch pallets. NISSAN The all-new Nissan LEAF NISMO RC, an electric race car with more than double the maximum power and torque output of its predecessor, made its North American debut at Nissan's CES display. Two electric motors at opposite ends of the chassis, a new all-wheel-drive system, and a full carbon-fiber racing monocoque structure creates an optimal power-to-weight ratio with an impressive performance of zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. TOYOTA The Toyota Research Institute introduced the TRI-P4 automated driving test vehicle, which is based on the fifth-generation Lexus LS flagship sedan. In a press release, Toyota stated that the P4 is a much smarter research vehicle than its predecessor, thanks to greater computing power, allowing its systems to operate more machine learning algorithms in parallel for faster learning. All computing system power is drawn from the vehicle’s hybrid battery, with the 12v battery now serving only as a backup. sl slmag.net
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MAISON + MODE Home and Haute Couture Trends from Paris Written by Bridget Williams Designing eyes were turned to the ‘City of Lights’ during the latter part of January as interior aficionados assembled at the Parc des Expositions for the Maison+Objet tradeshow, and fashionistas flocked to runways staged around the city for Haute Couture Fashion Week. We consulted experts at Maison + Objet for insight on what’s new and next in the realm of home decor, and found that complementary themes could be culled from the runways. Veteran interior design and trend hunter Elizabeth Leriche curated 500 pieces for “What’s New” in the Décor Zone at Maison+Objet. She grouped her selections around three different themes: Minimal Brutalist referred to almost monastic minimalism, offering variations on pared-back pieces and raw materials and
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lines; Luxury Graphic was inspired by the decorative arts of the 1930s to the 1970s, and featured luxurious pieces executed in marble, brass and velvet; and, Ethnic Arty, which celebrated the fusion of cultures and the blending of traditional savoir faire revisited by contemporary designers. “These diverse and, at times, opposing themes bear witness to the fact that we live in a society full of paradox where absolutely anything goes,” said Leriche. She noted a rise in the application of concrete, both the actual material and imitation versions in wallpaper, paint, lights and even seating. She also pointed out a new approach to decorating walls using rugs as a wallcovering, and said that electric blue is making a comeback.
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François Bernard, director of Paris-based trend consultancy agency Croisements, used tastes—savory, sweet, bitter, acidic, and spicy—for the starting point of his top trends in the Share Zone, which focused on tableware. Sweet celebrated pastel tones. Savory embraced whites, greys, blacks and sometimes bluish blacks like volcanic salt. “It is all about rough materials, creating a warm and contemporary rustic feel,” he explained. Bitter turned the spotlight on the green color palate, offering a fresh take on traditions. Acidic showcased yellows and yellowy-greens in all their glory, perpetuating the vintage trends of the 1950s and 1960s. Spicy brought about a riot of red and terracotta. “It’s all about embracing the outdoors, street food, global cultures.” Bernard singled out the commingling of contemporary design with 18th century aesthetics; a rise in popularity of the color red; an increasing use of burnt wood; marbled effects on crockery and platters; and, the “molten” trend, with mirrors and lights flaunting oozing, drip-like silhouettes. In the Leisure Zone, which showcased travel and fashion accessories, stationery, games, connected objects and souvenir gifts, stylist François Delclaux focused on the concept of travel, and the notion of whisking visitors off to three fictitious
countries. Wood Land celebrated wood and all things hipster and natural; Ice Land turned the spotlight on shiny and metallic pieces; and, in Sun Land, all the items exuded a summery vibe and a colorful punch. “These themes also allowed me to make the whole space revolve around nature, which is an extremely vibrant subject,” explained Delclaux. Delclaux pointed out that wood has started popping up in the most unexpected places, including iPhone covers, perfumed candle holders, spectacles, and even technological devices. He noted that nautical motifs can be found in abundance, adorning trays, jewelry, coasters, embroidered patches and even snowballs. “A very 1950s Miami-esque vibe puts coral pink center stage – Living Coral has even been elected color of the year by Pantone,” he added. For each session of Maison+Objet, Paris-based forecasting agency NellyRodi analyses the latest consumer trends and sociological phenomena, and groups them into a theme. The topic chosen for 2019 was Excuse My French!. “There’s a renewed curiosity about the French abroad, a sort of fascination at the moment,” said Vincent Grégoire of NellyRodi. For Grégoire, the movement is linked to globalization: “In a world where things are becoming standardized, people are looking for something different.” sl slmag.net
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Sunrise at Airport Mesa. Photo by Bridget Williams.
GOOD VIBES ONLY Feeling the Love in Sedona Written by Bridget Williams Sedona, Arizona is a curious creature. I cannot think of another place where you can be standing in the parking lot of a CVS at sunrise and be absolutely gobsmacked by the view, as I was during a visit last summer. As part of a pre-dawn run, I’d made my way from the verdant valley oasis of L’Auberge de Sedona, an 11-acre resort nestled beneath a canopy of trees on the banks of Oak Creek, and up into the high desert to reach Airport Mesa, the site of one of Sedona’s four main natural vortices. For the uninitiated, a vortex is a place where concentrated energy radiates from the earth’s surface, and is purported to facilitate balance, prayer, healing, and intuitiveness. This cosmic presence also helps to explain the surplus of soothsayers, alternative healers, and “magic” crystal shops in Uptown Sedona. After stopping to catch my breath in the aforementioned parking lot, I joined a hoard of people speaking a multitude of languages who’d assembled to patiently wait as the sun’s rays slowly animated the panorama of anthropomorphic and kaleidoscopic red-rock peaks. I can’t say whether I benefitted from the “masculine” energy said to be present there, but based on 50 slmag.net
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The terraced hillside above L’Auberge de Sedona offers prime red rock views.
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Lodging options encompass 62 luxury cottages (many with an outdoor, open-roof cedar shower), 21 traditional lodge-style guest rooms, or a stand-alone five-bedroom Creek house. The recently renovated rooms, suites and cottages rely on a muted color palette to reinforce an aura of tranquility. Oak Creek is the property’s main attraction, and the sound of water rushing over smooth stones in the creek bed provides a constant calming soundtrack audible throughout the property. The most covetable rooms, in my opinion, are the Creekside Cottages with a covered porch, which deliver a dry front-row seat for enjoying fleeting desert deluges during monsoon season (June-September). Even if you aren’t staying creekside, you can dine next to the water’s edge at one of two recently renovated restaurants on property. Cress on Oak Creek is a fine-dining destination that pairs informed and attentive service with a constantly changing prix fixe dinner menu built around locally sourced seasonal ingredients that meld Southwest culinary traditions with French cooking techniques. More casual in concept, ETCH Kitchen & Bar complements its cuisine with a creative and comprehensive beverage list, including custom wine labels created in partnership with local Verde Valley winery Page Springs Cellars. While Sedona’s beauty sells itself, L’Auberge de Sedona’s healthy lineup of on-property amenities and activities enhances the destination’s healing heritage. In the L’Apothecary Spa for instance, guests can concoct their own bath soaks and body scrubs using fragrant local plants and herbs such as rosemary, piñon pine, juniper.
A daily schedule of events encompasses activities such as lectures on local geology and history, guided photographer’s walks, Forest Bathing (a practice that originated in Japan, and is focused on soaking in the essence of the forest rather than taking a literal bath there), guided meditation, interacting with local artists through an artistin-residence program, fitness hikes and yoga classes, and seasonal offerings. The recently completed Vortex Treehouse offers a reflective space for private meditation sessions and wellness experiences. After a creekside coffee each morning, we never drove more than a few miles in either direction to reach a trailhead. While the most popular routes are heavily trafficked during high season, it takes minimal effort for those craving solitude to find roads less traveled (visit sedonasecret7.com for tips). If you are looking for greasy-spoon goodness, head over to the famous Coffee Pot restaurant (coffeepotsedona.com), which literally offers 101 omelet choices (don’t even think about asking for any substitutions). For a more elevated experience, time your dinner for sunset at Mariposa (mariposasedona. com), where the views are as delectable as the Latin American cuisine prepared by Chef/owner Lisa Dahl. Guacamole greatness and 89 different tequilas can be found at 89Agava Cantina (89agave. com), a lively bar and Sonoran-style Mexican restaurant operated by L’Auberge and located just above the resort on Highway 89A. From the time that dawn’s first light tickles the trickles of Oak Creek, through guided stargazing with an astronomer, staying at L’Auberge de Sedona makes it even easier to feel the love for Sedona. sl Rooms at L’Auberge de Sedona, A Destination Hotel from $305/night. For more information or reservations visit lauberge.com.
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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE The story of Cramoisi Vineyard
Written by Sofia Torres McKay / Photography by Ingrid Moriarty I am a proud native of Mexico. In 2002 I moved to San Francisco to further my career in the IT industry. A one-year contract turned into three, and during that time I met Ryan McKay, a native of Eugene, Oregon and a wine enthusiast who worked three cubicles from me. We married after two years of dating. Ryan’s passion for pinot noir began while working as a wine buyer in his early 20s. When we started dating, he shared with me his passion for wine and cooking (he is a great cook!). I met pinot through Ryan and fell in love with both, leading me to learn more about wines from Oregon and the different AVA’s there. We started traveling together to wine country, and he expressed his desire to one day grow grapes and make wine as a little home family experiment. At the time I thought it was a nice idea to own our own vineyard, but we did not know anything about wine growing, and we did not have money to invest in one, so we left it as a lofty dream. After our first son Mateo was born in 2005, I took a break from my career, while Ryan accepted a promotion that took us from San Francisco to Toronto, Canada. I was excited for the two of us to share in the experience of being immigrants. After the birth of our second son Jonathan, we relocated to Vancouver, BC. In Vancouver, I resumed working for my previous employer, and discussions during family dinner time increasingly focused on buying a vineyard. Ryan wanted to go back to his roots in Oregon, an idea
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that appealed to me as I wanted our boys to grow up surrounded by family. In 2010 we started formally looking for a small place where we could develop our dream and passion for wine growing. After several trips to Oregon, we spied a “For Sale” sign on a 10-acre farm on Worden Hill Road in the Dundee Hills overlooking the Willamette Valley. The Dundee Hills are special because they offer optimal cold air drainage during the colder fringes of the growing season in spring and fall. We closed on the property in 2011, and in 2012 we began planting at an elevation of 500-to-600 feet. Since we did not have the money to plant our land all at once, we started little by little, which gave us the opportunity to research what clones and rootstock have the best potential to grow phenomenal wines. Today, five acres are planted to pinot noir, all of which are unique soil and clone/rootstock combinations. Our clones are a mix of the best clones from Oregon’s first pinot plantings (Pommard), Dijon clones imported from Burgundy (667, 777) and rare clones such as 122 from Vosne-Romanée, a ‘Grand Cru’ vineyard in Burgundy. Our one-acre of chardonnay had its first harvest in 2018. To honor the heritage of our grapes, we decided to name our place Cramoisi, which translates to “crimson” in French. Ryan continues working his day job and helps at the vineyard as his schedule permits. In 2017, I left the IT world to devote all
of my efforts to our family venture and raising our two sons. I am proud to say than I am one of the few Hispanic women vineyard owners in the Willamette Valley. Cramoisi Vineyard is farmed biodynamically; we believe than if you take from Mother Nature you need to give back to her. We are not yet certified but looking to do so in the next two years. Our wine maker is Drew Voit, who has produced some of the most esteemed and highly rated wines in the Willamette Valley. Drew asks lots of questions about the style of wines we want to make, so it is about our own style and not his style. In 2014, our vineyard produced enough to make one barrel (25 cases) of wine. The following year, the first formal vintage, we produced 200 cases. Production increased to 300 cases in 2016 and 600 in 2017. Our goal is to top out at 1,000 cases by 2022. We are focused on quality versus quantity, so that we can grow one of the best wines in the Dundee Hills AVA. Since the business is very small, I perform numerous roles in the vineyard, including vineyard management, marketing and sales, event planning, relationship building and management, and administration, among others. Being a Latina woman in this business is not always easy, and potential clients often ask me about my origins. Some verbalize their surprise that I am Mexican woman who owns
a vineyard rather than simply working in one. While these remarks are exasperating and frustrating, eventually I learned to embrace my unique perspective, life experiences and heritage, which includes the color of my skin and my accent, and I now feel happy that people continue to be interested in my unique story. Because there are not many people like me in my position, being able to turn the tables and use my background as a positive virtue allows me to view myself as a channel to help others and work together as a community. This work includes being active with ยกAHI VOY! and ยกSalud!, two non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting the education and ambitions of winery and vineyard laborers, with a wide range of programs from English-language classes to cellar training. When I came to this business and committed myself 100% to my family venture, I was looking not only to grow grapes and sell wine, but also to tell the story about what is behind the bottle and the years of work that come before the first bottle is even filled. Cramoisi wines have a body, a soul, and a different energy that tells you a story. That story is not only about the owners and the wine maker, it is also about the vineyard stewards who spend the time in the vineyards, rain or shine, hot or cold, up or down, early or late, to complete the story. sl
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LA MECCANICA DELLE EMOZIONI
Alfa Romeo packages pulchritude and performance using Italian panache. Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of FCA While the flashier fronds on the family tree of Italian automobile manufacturers often garner the lion’s share of attention, brands with deeper roots—Fiat, Maserati and Alfa Romeo—have been turning heads and amassing accolades for more than a century. The first Italian car, essentially a petrol-powered tricycle, was built in 1884. A little more than a decade later, Fiat was founded and produced its first model, a FIAT 4HP, which had a a top speed of 22 mph. Alfa Romeo wasn’t far behind, tracing its roots to the Società Anonima Italiana Darracq, established in 1906 by Frenchman Alexandre Darrracq with backing from Italian investors. Three years later, after a slow start to sales and economic hardships, managing director and Italian aristocrat Ugo Stella acquired the company and relaunched the plant under a new name: Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili (ALFA). Designed by Giuseppe Merosi, the 1910 24 HP was the first car to come off of the production line at Portello in Milan under the Alfa name; the 4.1-liter engine could reach speeds up to 62 mph. In 1911 ALFA made its foray into motor racing, beginning a long and storied run as a constructor and engine 56 slmag.net
supplier in Grand Prix motor racing, Formula One, sportscar racing, touring car racing and rallies. Enzo Ferrari drove Alfas in the 1920s before striking out on his own. ALFA faced financial challenges during WWI and was acquired by Nicola Romeo, a successful electrical engineer from Naples, Italy. While automotive production ceased during the war, the company continued to prosper by making airplane engines and portable compressors. Investors took the company public in 1918 under the new official name of Alfa Romeo, and resumed building and designing automobiles at the end of WWI. The marque’s four-leaf clover “Quadrifoglio” logo first appeared in 1923 on an RL Targa Florio. It was painted on the front by legendary driver Ugo Sivocci, who was looking to break a string of runner-up finishes. While he went on to win the Targo Florio race in Sicily, Sivocci later perished in a crash while testing a new race car that did not bear his lucky clover. From that point on, all Alfa Romeo race cars featured the four-leaf clover on a white triangle, with a missing corner symbolizing the loss of Sivocci.
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A race version of the 8C 2900 earned three wins at the 1938 Mille Miglia.
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio in Misano Blue, Rosso Competizione and Trofeo White
In spite of their laurels, financial woes plagued the company over the decades. Fiat Group Automobiles acquired the brand in 1986, beating out the likes of Nissan and Ford to keep it under Italian control. The 1995 Alfa Romeo 164 was the last Alfa sedan sold in the United States before the brand returned to North America two decades later. By 2018, Alfa Romeo’s annual sales in the United States reached a record 23,820, nearly doubling sales from the previous year. Current Alfa Romeo models available in the United States include the Stelvio SUV, the Giulia sports sedan, and the 4C Spider, with powerful Quadrifoglio versions of both the Stelvio and Giulia representing the cutting edge of Alfa Romeo design and performance. Named for the Stelvio Pass, a mountain pass in northern Italy, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio (MSRP from $73,700) holds the
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Nürburgring record for the fastest production SUV, making it the fastest production SUV in the world. Available in six models, Stelvio (MSRP from $40,195) is well-equipped with standard premium features including a direct-injection 280-horsepower turbocharged and intercooled 2.0L engine delivering 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds, DNA drive mode selector, genuine leather interior, remote start with passive entry, bi-xenon headlamps, dual exhaust, class-exclusive carbon-fiber driveshaft, and a flatbottom Formula One-inspired steering wheel. The Quadrifoglio variant boasts an all-aluminum, 2.9L, twin-turbo V6 engine with 505 horsepower, completing the 0-60 mph sprint in 3.6 seconds and able to reach a top speed of 176 mph. In 2018, the Alfa Romeo Giulia won the 25th edition of the “Compasso d’Oro ADI,” the most prestigious world design award. As the first of a new generation of vehicles on an all-new
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platform, the Alfa Romeo Giulia (MSRP from $38,195) and Giulia Ti (MSRP from $40,195) models embody Alfa Romeo’s "la meccanica delle emozioni" (the mechanics of emotion) spirit, delivering race-inspired performance with a class-leading 280 horsepower and available Q4 all-wheel-drive system. Standard accoutrements in the mid-size sedan include leather seating, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, passive entry, remote start, bi-xenon headlamps with LED Daytime Running Lights and LED taillights, DNA Drive Mode selector and back-up camera with rear park sensors. The Giulia Quadrifoglio (MSRP from $73,700), highlights Alfa Romeo’s exclusive motorsports expertise with a best-in-class, Ferrari-derived, 505 horsepower, 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with a 3.8 second 0-60 mph time and a top speed of 149 mph. Also notable on this variant is its carbon fiber hood,
roof and rear spoiler; adaptive performance suspension; DNA Pro with Race Mode; torque vectoring; carbon fiber active aero front splitter; Harmon Kardon Premium Audio System; carbon fiber interior trim; full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus; and 3D Navigation. Handcrafted in Modena, Italy, the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider (MSRP starting at $66,900) offers a state-of-the-art Formula 1-inspired ultralight carbon fiber monocoque chassis that enables a 10.4 power-to-weight ratio. Advanced technologies include the all-aluminum 1750cc turbocharged engine with direct-injection, dual intercoolers and variable-valve timing, enabling supercarlevel performance. The 4C Spider delivers 237 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, powering it from 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds with a top speed of 160 mph. sl For more information visit alfaromeousa.com.
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This page top to bottom: Joy Reign Protected Heart necklace ($195; joyreign.com). Aaron Basha floating charm ($1,650; aaronbasha.com). Anne Sisteron necklace ($640; annesisteron.com). Cadar Reflections chandelier diamond necklace ($196,000; cadar.com). Opposite page: Neelu Fine Jewels Blessed bracelet ($1,350; neelufinejewels.com). Luis Morais stud earrings ($550; musexmuse.com). Be Loved Evil Eye Eyelash Bangle ($2,400; beloved-jewelry.com). Photo by Sam Lee Photography. Suzanne Kalan Fireworks pendant ($3,200; suzannekalan.com). Jennifer Meyer inlay drop earrings with diamonds ($8,250; jennifermeyer.com). Yvonne Leon Bo Surf Ăˆme Earrings ($2,300; yvonneleon.com). Temple St. Clair drop earrings ($3,.500; templestclair. com). Michelle Fantaci Nomad ring ($1,525; michellefantaci.com). Jade Jagger 5th Dimension ring ($2,250; jadejagger.co.uk). Holly Dyment ring (price upon request; hollydyment.com). Sydney Evan ring ($3,190; sydneyevan.com). Ilona Orel Third Eye ring ($7,710; ilonaorel.com).
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Onirikka frog cufflinks ($125; onirikka.com)
PICCHIOTTI 18K white gold and diamond cufflinks ($34,000; picchiotti.it)
Juste un Clou cufflinks from Cartier ($4,000; cartier.com)
Terrapin cufflinks from Anthony Lent ($4,600; anthonylent.com)
Patek Philippe Calatrava cufflinks in rose gold ($5,220; patek.com)
Baume et Mercier Clifton Baumatic M0A10470 QP perpetual calendar (price upon request; baume-et-mercier.com)
Konstantino sterling silver, 18K gold and lapis Infinity cufflinks ($1,600; konstantino.com)
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CARMEL OASIS A couple designs the perfect home for entertaining on a grand scale. Written by Neil Charles / Photography by Andrew Kung Peacefully situated on several acres of partially wooded land in a secluded corner of Carmel, our featured home was built by Leonard Watson of Artisan Homes with design by Linda Mordoh of Savvy Decor. Tranquil and private, on a lot that originally belonged to one of the owner’s parents, this semi-rural setting is conducive to the quiet life, yet conveniently located. Generously proportioned and exquisitely finished, this rambling residence 66 slmag.net
provides the perfect environment for both family and social activities, with indoor-outdoor spaces, unimpeded flow and an exemplary design aesthetic. Having already worked with the owners on previous residences, Mordoh became involved in the project from the very outset. “They love to entertain on a large scale,” she explains. “So one of our main priorities was to create the perfect environment for them.”
The vaulted ceiling adds a sense of grandeur to the dining room.
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The quartz-topped central kitchen island comfortably seats five.
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The pantry to the rear of the kitchen provides ample space for the wife’s baking supplies and colorful glassware.
Understanding how important cooking and hosting parties were to the owners, the design team created an easy passage between the kitchen and dining-living area to facilitate the comfortable accommodation of large numbers of people while retaining a sense of intimacy. In a break from tradition, the living room and dining room are one and the same. “We didn’t want a typical Carmel house with the dining room over here, the living room over there,” explains the owner. “We love to entertain and we wanted to use the dining room.” A cleverly situated wet bar provides a transition between the vaulted diningliving room and the expansive kitchen, with a pass-through that further emphasizes the unity of the two spaces. “We wanted to bring the bar and the entertaining for the adults upstairs,” she continues. The kitchen itself has several focal points, most notably
a gargantuan quartz island with ample seating along one side for at least five. The quartz is repeated in a countertop-to-ceiling backsplash that provides the perfect backdrop for the clean lines of the statement-making range hood. To the rear of the kitchen, a capacious pantry not only provides perfect storage for baking materials, but with its mirrored tile also serves as a showcase for the couple’s eclectic and colorful collection of stemware. “And when I was talking to Linda,” says the wife, “I told her I wanted black and mirrored and funky, unlike any other part of the house.” Around the corner in a discreet cabinet are a few dozen bottles of some of the world’s most sought-after and potent hot sauces. “The children aren’t allowed anywhere near this unless it says Tabasco,” the wife half jokes. “My husband had to sign a waiver to get one of these sauces, it’s so hot.” slmag.net
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Numerous variations on white provide subtle contrasts in the master bedroom.
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The powder room invokes Belle Époque elegance.
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The library-study is off the hallway. It also connects with the owners’ dressing room.
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The quickest way to the wellappointed basement is via the slide.
Providing a quiet space away from the kitchen, the office, with its coffered ceilings and library ladder, is a favorite place for the couple to sit and plan their trips and sundry activities. Situated off the main hallway, the office can also be accessed from the dressing room, which in turn leads to the master bathroom and bedroom. This suite, says Mordoh, was another top priority in the home’s design. “There’s a washer and dryer in the dressing room,” she tells us. “So the owners love the fact that they can come home from a trip, go straight to the dressing room, unpack, do their laundry and store their suitcases all in one place.” The bathroom, with his and her toilets, is distinguished by a unique tiled bench seat in the shower, a fixture that was wanted from the outset. It is one of several features around the home that combines functionality with eye-popping design. “Good design combines function with aesthetics,” says Mordoh. “In every room we tried to provide at least one thing that brought a wow factor.” In the master bedroom, the wow is provided by the ceiling, which consists of a repeating pattern of Tudor roses against a raised lattice of decorative plasterwork, envisaged by the
owner herself. “We laid out the whole thing on paper on the floor so we could see what it would look like on the ceiling,” she says. The bedroom, like many other spaces in the home, is also distinguished by its wallpaper, a material in the designer’s arsenal that has recently enjoyed something of a resurgence in popularity. “Wallpaper has evolved so much,” says Mordoh. “In one room in the basement it even resembles riveted metal.” Saving the biggest wow factor for last, the lady of the house opens a door in the hallway to reveal a highly polished slide, large enough for even the more generously proportioned of adults, that takes anyone who so chooses down to the basement. Here in the high-ceilinged and well-illuminated subterranean rooms, family and guests can play pool or ping-pong, watch movies in the theater, enjoy a drink at the bar or use the exercise facilities. It is hard to imagine a house much better designed for entertaining on a grand scale. For Mordoh, the greatest satisfaction as a designer comes “from a client telling me that the home is being used as it was intended.” We think she will be absolutely delighted. sl
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OCA It’s Italian for goose.
Written by Neil Charles / Photography by Andrew Kung Having recently celebrated its 12th anniversary as the city’s go-to resource for charcuterie, gourmet sandwiches and locally crafted foodstuffs, Goose the Market has filled a void in the Indianapolis food scene, both as a retailer to the general public and as a purveyor of the highest-quality cured meats to many of the area’s finer restaurants. Radical in vision and scope from the outset, Goose is a longtime favorite with the staff of this publication, not only for the extraordinary quality of its smoked and cured products, but also because it is the only place we know in these parts where you can place an order for some meats, pop downstairs to the enoteca for a refreshing glass of wine and perhaps a Batali sandwich, then emerge some time later to find your purchases ready to go. Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth, the supremely accommodating and well-informed staff will always make you feel like a welcome member of the Goose family.
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Offering Smoking Goose meats and local artisan cheeses to eat in or take away, Oca provides a catering service for any size of party.
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Occupying a compact 2,000 square feet, Goose the Market has resisted the inevitable pressure to grow too big too fast. In response to huge demand, a production facility, the Smoking Goose, was added in 2011; two years ago, owners Chris and Mollie Eley opened a second retail outlet, Oca, a sausage and sandwich counter, at Sun King Brewery in downtown Indianapolis. If Goose’s ambition and achievement now seem inevitable in hindsight, the direction the market would eventually take was perhaps less than crystal clear at the beginning. “Some people thought we should be selling paper towels and pantry staples,” recalls Mollie about opening in an unlikely location on Delaware Street. Central to Goose’s philosophy, and what sets this unique charcuterie apart from the mainstream, is respect for the farm animal. “We use the whole animal, not just the prime cuts like steaks or chops,” explains Chris. “I made a nose-to-tail sausage with pork shoulder, but included liver, heart and belly, too. I really liked it, but I didn't know if guests would like an everything-but-the-kitchensink sausage. Turns out, folks liked it so much they came back asking for it again and again and now Kitchen Sink Sausage is one of our 80 slmag.net
regulars.” Unlike many larger commercial charcuteries, Goose’s products are strictly local and seasonal. “Our house recipes start with what comes in from the farms,” he continues. “What's in season and grown or raised carefully: that's the most important ingredient.” Twelve years in, the Goose experience has finally come to Carmel. With the unveiling of Sun King Spirits, a new opportunity has arisen for independent restaurants to showcase their wares without the financial burden of opening a fully-fledged eatery. A longtime favorite with beer drinkers in Indianapolis and beyond, Sun King was the first local producer to take craft brewing out of the pub and into the broader market, challenging the mass-produced brands at their own game and stealing a sliver of their business. While craft charcuterie might not enjoy the same breadth of acceptance as craft beer, Goose’s trajectory has somewhat mirrored that of the brewery, gradually building momentum and acceptance from a wider audience. The partnership is the result of a long friendship between the respective business owners. “It’s not difficult to put out great food,” says Chris, “but developing the relationships and culture is what gives the food meaning and brings people together.”
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Oca offers a broad selection of appetizers, sandwiches and shareable plates.
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The Tour offers a delectable selection of Smoking Goose meats and housemade condiments.
At Oca (Italian for goose), customers might savor a sandwich or cured meat plate while enjoying a pint or craft cocktail by Sun King. Vincent Salas, who joined Goose in March of 2008, was assigned the enviable position of Oca’s market manager at Sun King Spirits. “I’m proud to be representing a nationally recognized charcuterie program developed by Chef Chris Eley, as well as top shelf food pairings to go with innovative local spirits, cocktails and beer,” he says. “It’s a gorgeous building right off the Monon Trail, perfect for meetings, dates and just hanging out on our awesome patio or relaxing by the fireplace upstairs.” For years now, our personal favorite sandwich has been the Batali, an homage to the famous (and infamous) chef; consisting of coppa, soppressata and capocollo with giardiniera and various other garnishes on a baguette, this masterpiece should be on everyone’s culinary bucket list. Now that we can just stroll across the street from our offices at the Indiana Design Center to enjoy one, life is even better. Patrons might also order housemade sausage or
meatballs, or a luxurious and substantial meat platter for sharing. “We call it The Tour,” continues Salas. “It's a literal tour of our craft charcuterie and cheese case, complete with accouterments like olives, jams and pickles. Each one is made unique daily. They're perfect for two to four guests, but with notice can be made for a limitless number for catering orders.” Cheeses include offerings from Tulip Tree Creamery, an Indianapolis dairy that justifies comparison with the country’s finest. Oca offers catering for groups of all sizes at ocameansgoose.com or home delivery through GrubHub, Uber Eats and Postmates. Guests at Sun King Spirits may also choose to enjoy delicious Mexican food from La Margarita, or pizza from Pi, but it is Oca’s extraordinary selection of sausage, salumi and sandwiches that truly elevate the experience. Uniquely situated and certain to impress, we hope that Oca might provide inspiration to more high-quality independent eateries to set up shop in Carmel. We’re good for it. sl For more information, visit ocameansgoose.com.
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PERFECTLY NICE Our first trip to Provence. Written by Jeffrey Cohen
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Having spent eight delightful November days under the perpetual twilight of a wintry Paris, my wife, Jen, and I were practically giddy to be hurtling southward on the TGV high-speed rail toward the sunshine and blue skies of the French Riviera. As the clouds parted, our spirits, already high, began to soar. The destination was Nice and parts proximate; our goal, to restore some vitamin D to the system, eat as much fish as our stomachs could stand and sip a few glasses of Provençale rosé in the process. We whizzed through the French countryside at 200 mph after our late-afternoon departure from the capital, so it did not take long for us to arrive at our destination, just in time to settle into our hotel for the evening. Built into the cliffs on the corniche and overlooking the Baie des Anges, Hôtel la Pérouse offers the most breathtaking sea views in the city. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, this gem is located in the heart of Nice. With only 56 rooms and suites, each of which enjoys a fabulous view of the Mediterranean, Hôtel la Pérouse offers casual dining, fitness
center with open-air Jacuzzi, a sunny rooftop and a dramatic heated outdoor pool set against the impressive limestone cliff. Our suite was the only one perched atop the sixth level, which necessitated taking three separate elevators, but the magnificent terrace and spectacular view made the effort entirely worthwhile. Taking our time to unpack and enjoy the view with a glass of rosé from a nearby estate, Jen and I decided to dine at the hotel’s Le Patio restaurant. Situated under the lemon trees in the cool atmosphere of an exquisite Mediterranean garden, Le Patio offers relaxed Provençal lunches and dinners, with a strong emphasis on local produce. Seizing the opportunity to enjoy some fish straight from the sea, we savored Chef David Chauva's outstanding tasting menu, which included the freshest sea bass I have ever eaten and an exceptional filet that more than satisfied Jen’s carnivorous inclinations. With expertly matched local wines, our dinner provided just the welcome to Provence we had been hoping for.
View of the beach in Nice near the Promenade des Anglais, looking toward the castle and Hôtel la Pérouse.
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Guests enjoy spectacular views while dining al fresco on the restaurant terrace.
The hotel bar has a cool Mediterranean vibe.
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Healthy and packed with flavor: classic Mediterranean fare at the hotel restaurant.
Next day, after a quick swim and breakfast on the terrace, Jen and I headed into town for a spot of shopping before picking up a rental Mini Cooper to head westward to Château d’Esclans, an estate that almost single-handedly put rosé on the map after decades of neglect and ridicule by all but the most knowledgeable of wine drinkers. It is hard to overestimate the impact that their principal label, Whispering Angel, has had on the appreciation of rosé, particularly in the United States. The brainchild of Sacha Lichine and the great (and sadly late) oenologist Patrick Léon, Château d’Esclans is situated in La Motte in the heart of Provence, about an hour due west of Cannes. Here we were treated to an exclusive tour of the spectacular formal gardens and the state-ofthe-art winery, as well as a tasting of the entire lineup of wines with Tom Schreckinger, the estate’s director of communications.
Several weeks before our visit, our friends at Château d’Esclans had suggested we might wish to make dinner reservations at Chez Bruno, a nearby restaurant that has built its reputation on its chef-owner’s obsession with truffles. Jen and I followed their advice, and that evening sat down for a seven-course truffle menu, an experience that, along with the thoughtfully matched wines, completely recalibrated my appreciation of the elusive tuber. Quite simply, this was one of the greatest meals of my life. The following morning, back at the hotel, we enjoyed a traditional French breakfast of strong coffee and croissants (yes, I dunked!) al fresco. Without my even asking, a perfectly pulled Americano arrived at the table, and we were greeted by name. I was enjoying our stay at Hôtel La Pérouse more with each passing day, and the breakfast made a wonderful start to a day of shopping and sightseeing.
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Brightly painted boats bring splashes of Provenรงal color to the harbor.
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Narrow, cobbled streets in Old Town are lined with boutiques, bakeries and cafĂŠs.
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Vivid Mediterranean color abounds on Nice’s sunny terraces.
On our third and final night, Jen and I enjoyed an extraordinary meal of Dover sole (yes, the real thing) outdoors on the patio at La Petite Maison, a celebrated culinary hotspot close to the bay. Patronized by what appeared to be a primarily local clientele, this well-established restaurant is possessed of a certain old-school hauteur that could not be further removed from the “hello, my name is…” school of hospitality. We were there for the food, however, not to become friends, and the food, without doubt, was truly stellar. A strolling band that Jen swore
might have hailed from Appalachia provided the entertainment, along with a frisson of the surreal. Heading to the airport the following morning to pick up “dutyfree” designer goods for Jen’s pals (she had been given a list) prior to our long flight back to Indianapolis, we were already compiling our “best of ” lists of moments and places to share with friends. Having barely scratched the surface of the riches that Provence has to offer, I am confident we will return before too very long to explore further. sl For more information, visit hotel-la-perouse.com and slh.com.
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Four years later, TJ surprised Megan by proposing on the rooftop of her parents’ Florida condo. Naples holds a very special place in their hearts, and they couldn’t think of a more perfect place to hold their fairytale wedding. The two now reside in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood of Indianapolis with their three fur babies. Megan is a nurse practitioner working in women’s health, and TJ is a realestate developer in downtown Indy. sl
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High quality and superlative service draw customers to Brownsburg. Written by Neil Charles / Photography by Jeffrey Cohen Established in 1984 by Dianne Schrack, Wicker Works and Patio Too is the metro area’s leading wicker and patio store, offering Indiana’s largest selection of items and styles at exceptional levels of quality. Originally a predominantly indoor furniture store on North Green Street in Brownsburg, the current 13,000-squarefoot warehouse-showroom was opened in 1997, just as the outdoor living trend was starting to migrate from the West. Now joined in business by daughters Tammy Hession and Kelli Pawlowski, Dianne closed the downtown Brownsburg store in mid2017 to better serve her customers. Since the move to the new location, outdoor living has evolved immeasurably in the Midwest. “It used to be that people just had a table and a couple of chairs outdoors,” says Tammy. “It was a bit slow to catch on here, but as clients would go to California or Arizona and experience indoor-outdoor living, they would come back and decide that they would like to do the same thing here at home.” Before long, the single table had morphed into entire outdoor living room suites and even kitchens; at the same time, fabrics and materials became more sophisticated and durable as clients demanded higher quality. “We used to carry a company that used heavy metal that always rusted,” says Dianne. “The cast aluminum we offer now is heavy, but it’s not going to rust.” Today, state-of-the art fabrics, especially those manufactured by Sunbrella, ensure that outdoor furniture not only survives the extremes of our climate unscathed, but that it also maintains its original color for years. Resistant to plant and animal stains, food and even red wine, these revolutionary materials ensure that your outdoor pieces will continue to look as good, if not better, than your indoor furniture for many years. As internet sales seem poised to put all but the most resilient brick-and-mortar establishments out of business, Dianne is confident about the future. “What people have learned over time is that when you buy something online or see it in a magazine, that’s no substitute for being able to come here and sit for a while,” she tells us. “We can supply any piece in the showroom in any color or pattern in the catalog. What’s more, if you order a piece in the winter, we will hold it until you are ready to start using it.” Although Wicker Works may be off the beaten path for some, it is also a oneof-a-kind destination, where customer care meets manufacturing of the highest order. Certainly, big box stores might be cheaper and more convenient, and online shopping might be simplest of all, but we believe that when making a significant purchase, whether it be a car or outdoor furniture, there is no substitute for quality and service. Just ask Sophisticated Living’s Editor-In-Chief. His cushions have been outside for three years now and they still look as good as new. sl For more information, visit wickerworksofbrownsburg.com.
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Wicker Works founder Dianne Schrack (center) with daughters Kelli Pawlowski (left) and Tammy Hession (right) in their Brownsburg showroom.
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FORMULA 1
2019 campaign promises intensified competition. Written by Neil Charles With the 2019 season beginning on March 17 in Melbourne, Australia, Formula 1 returns to the world’s streets and circuits with some new rules and a seemingly unprecedented number of drivers switching teams. Now in the sixth year of the turbohybrid era, this year promises to offer an even higher level of competition as teams continue to refine their machines. Five-time F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton will return to defend his title with Mercedes AMG Petronas; a win this year will put the British racing legend within striking range of Michael Schumacher’s seven championships. For the first half of the 2018 season, it appeared that Hamilton was on the back foot: his car was widely considered inferior to Scuderia Ferrari’s and he was struggling. Yet the British driver was able to string together a series of brilliant wins after the spring break, including an awe-inspiring pole lap at Singapore, wrapping up the championship with two races to spare. Mercedes power and Hamilton’s talent aside, Scuderia Ferrari last year was its own worst enemy, making poor decisions from the pit wall and failing to rein in driver Sebastian Vettel’s apparent frustration on the track. In Formula 1, the margin between success and abject failure is impossibly thin. Last year Scuderia Ferrari made a number of small but crucial errors that, when compounded, guaranteed their ultimate loss. Scuderia Ferrari is hoping that a new team principal will help bring some focus to the garage, not to mention the addition of the brilliant young driver Charles Leclerc, who will replace veteran Kimi Räikkönen as number two driver. Also on the move, former World Champion Fernando Alonso, having endured several dismal seasons, mostly due to poor engine reliability, has finally retired from F1, and will return to Indianapolis this year as part of a new McLaren team assembled specifically for the one race. Elsewhere in the field, Red Bull Racing is looking to contend with the top two players with its switch to Honda power after several frustrating seasons with Renault engines. Whether the young Carlos Sainz will be the best choice to replace the supremely talented Daniel Ricciardo remains to be seen, but there is every hope that the combination of Red Bull’s superior aerodynamics with a new engine will prove highly competitive. For his part, Ricciardo will be sticking with Renault, driving the all-new factory car in a bid to return the team to its former glory. Casual (and even seasoned) spectators will no doubt welcome tire supplier Pirelli’s plans to rename its range of tires for 2019 following a request from the sport's management. Under the new plan, the various compounds of tires available each race will simply be referred to as hard, medium and soft, and will be color-coded white, yellow and red. This should also come as some relief to the commentators, who have struggled in the past to clarify the differences among the various tires. With 21 races this year, ending in December at Abu Dhabi, the 2019 Formula 1 campaign promises to be long, grueling and even closer than ever. The American Grand Prix in Austin will be run November 1-3. It’s a great weekend of food, music and cars; tickets are still available. If all goes to plan, Sophisticated Living will be blogging from Austin all weekend. We hope to see you there. sl
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Five-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton negotiates the twisting streets of Monaco in his 1000-horsepower Mercedes AMG.
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INDYCAR
Season starts with racing in the streets. Written by Neil Charles IndyCar returns to the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida March 8-10 with the first of 17 races in a season that includes some changes to the schedule and a new title sponsor, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT). A new television contract with NBC means that eight of the 17 races, including the 103rd Indianapolis 500, will be broadcast on the main network, while the remaining contests will appear on NBCSN. Changes this year include a return for the season finale to the exciting Monterey circuit at Laguna Seca, where an open-wheel series has not been held since Champ Car last raced there in 2004. Famous for its descending corkscrew turn, this legendary track always provides thrilling wheel-to-wheel action. Another new race, the IndyCar Classic, will be held on March 22-24 at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, a counterclockwise road course custom built for Formula 1. Featuring a steep uphill climb to the first turn, it is a stunning venue that is bound to become one of the highlights of the season. The F1 United States Grand Prix takes place in Austin on November 1-3, providing a unique and fascinating opportunity for fans of both series to compare performance and lap speeds on the same circuit. Closer to home, the series will make two appearances at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, first on May 11 for the IndyCar Grand Prix, and of course on Memorial Day weekend for the 103rd Indianapolis 500. All eyes will be on 2014 IndyCar Champion Will Power to repeat last year’s victory, although he will be facing some stiff competition, not least of all from teammate and crowd favorite Helio Castroneves, and last year’s Champion, New Zealander Scott Dixon. This year, for the second time, racing legend and twice F1 World Champion driver Fernando Alonso will be competing at the Indy 500 for his F1 team, McLaren, with Chevrolet power. In search of the third corner of the motor racing triple crown, which includes the Monaco Grand Prix and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Alonso needs a win at the 500 to become only the second driver (the first was Graham Hill) to win all three. Should he succeed, the Spaniard will bring McLaren their first Indy 500 victory since a 1976 win with Johnny Rutherford at the wheel. According to McLaren boss Zak Brown, McLaren will be creating an entirely new racing team for this one event. “It’s a no brainer,” he told Motorsport.com in a recent interview. “Equipment, testing, personnel, all those will be of the highest caliber to have the best chances possible for Fernando to try and drink the milk.” sl
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Testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Fernando Alonso in his #29 McLarenHonda-Andretti car. Photo by Chris Owens.
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HOOSIER BURN CAMP MASQUERADE BALL
The fourth annual Hoosier Burn Camp Masquerade Ball, hosted by Lucas Oil and Jeff and Karen Saturday, was held February 16 at the Conrad and attended by 300 guests, including former Colts players. The formal gala and silent auction raised money to support young burn survivors with life-changing experiences and a week of camp, where they are able to just be kids in a safe and supportive environment. The moving program included a speech from former camper Emily Jones, who shared her story of strength and perseverance. HBC is a nonprofit organization located in Battle Ground, Indiana. 6 4
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AN EVENING WITH HEROES
January 26, the Heroes Foundation held its 19th annual “An Evening With Heroes” gala, at the JW Marriott. Fox59 news anchor Ray Cortopassi emceed the event, which supports the foundation’s mission to provide meaningful support to cancer patients, education to promote cancer prevention and resources to advance research for a cure. About 600 attendees were captivated by speaker Sean Swarner, the two-time cancer survivor who has climbed the highest mountain on every continent—with one lung. More than $300,000 was raised, with all funds serving the Indiana cancer community. 6 4
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ART DISH
February 4, 24 guests gathered in the Harrison Gallery for Art Dish, sponsored by the Midwest Center for Joint Replacement. Featured artist Courtland Blade spoke about his exhibit. Dancers performed, as a table descended from the gallery ceiling, artfully set for a dinner prepared by Tinker Street chef Braedon Kellner. Wines from Napa Valley’s William Cole Vineyards were served. A monthly fundraiser benefiting Harrison Center programs, Art Dish raises money for Harrison Center operations. 6 4
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CHRISTAMORE HOUSE GUILD’S BOOK & AUTHOR UNVEILING PARTY Sponsored by Sullivan's Steakhouse again this year, the Christamore House Guild's "Unveiling Party" February 7 offered guests a chance to sample some of Sullivan's delicious cuisine and learn the names of the authors who will be speaking at the 38th Annual Book & Author Luncheon April 26 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. The luncheon raises funds for the Frances Carter Coburn Scholarship Fund as well as other Christamore House educational programs. For more information or to purchase tickets for the event, please visit indybookandauthor.org or christamoreguild.org.
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ONE GREAT SCHOOL, ONE GREAT NIGHT
The Orchard School Parents’ Association hosted the school’s annual fundraiser February 8 at The Willows. The 100-plus auction prizes included a Finish Line buyers’ tour, Montana and Sanibel Island vacations, golf with Fuzzy Zoeller, Indianapolis 500 Pagoda seats and Orchard Gems, unique experiences hosted by teachers. Parents’ Association president Christa K. Adkins welcomed guests, including first-year Head of School Dr. Sherri Helvie and representatives from The National Bank of Indianapolis, the premier sponsor of the Parents’ Association. 6 4
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2019 LUXE DESIGN SHOWCASE
The Indiana Design Center hosted the two-day LUXE Design Showcase February 8 and 9 to benefit the Riley Children’s Foundation Art Therapy program, and inspire luxury home projects for 2019. The event series included: a moderated discussion with renowned artist Hunt Slonem; tabletop displays created by designers; and a reception. The Saturday event featured panel discussions with lifestyle influencers and industry professionals, along with a book signing by Slonem and showroom activities. 6 4
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1) Amy Dismore Mehall, Andrea Kleymeyer 2) Nicole Pence Becker, Michele Koken 3) David Mills, Wendy Prather 4) Liz Hamilton, Teneen Dobbs 5) Jill Huse, Jenny Held, Leah Crowley 6) Barry Lantz, Pamela Fairchild, Amanda Lantz 7) Emily Wineland, Nicole Busch, Brooke Csukas, Laura Walters 8) Abi Dickerson, Meghan Mayer Martin 9) Maria and Tyler Baer 10) Susie Keller, Denise Cordingly 11) Dianne Wright, Hunt Slonem, Jane Eckert 12) Carlos and Kerissa Galan
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THE GIVING GIG
More than 1,000 Central Indiana donors gathered at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown February 9 for Community Health Network Foundation’s The Giving Gig 2019. Guests bid on silent and live auction items, participated in a bourbon pull and enjoyed a performance by Reba McEntire. The event was presented by Alderson Commercial Group, hosted by WTHR’s Andrea Morehead and raised more than $2.1 million for Community Health Network’s expanded Oncology Patient Assistance Fund, which helps cancer patients in financial need access healthy food, transportation to treatment, medicine and more. 6 4
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1) Mike & Ann Merkel 2) Rob Baker, Kyle and Melinda Fisher, Bente Weitekamp 3) Manisha and Anuj Agarwala, Randy Lee 4) Ann Day, Amy Traub, Kevin Day 5) Mike Hogan, Barry and Ann Nevins, Cindy Hogan 6) Judy Northern, Laura McMichael, Melissa Clark, Terry Northern 7) Julie Oelschlager, Kris and David Box, Kathy and Steve Krusie 8) Misty and Tony Javorka, Pete and Nicki Turner 9) Corey and Nicole Wilson, Jim McDonald, Maggie Lewis 10) Imran Lodhi, Allison Lewis-Lodhi 11) Dave and Pam Kiley, Indira and Ram Yeleti 12) Anne Marie and Terry Tiernon
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HEALING HEARTS DINNER
The Jacob Sharpe Foundation hosted its first annual Healing Hearts Dinner February 9 to benefit the foundation. The theme of the evening was taken from the Hearts for Jacob movement, a social media campaign launched in summer 2018 to raise awareness of the gift of life Jacob was able to provide through his own passing: donation of his heart. The dinner and auction took place at Regions Tower in downtown Indianapolis, where approximately 100 guests attended. 6 4
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1) Kristen Sharpe, Sarah Wing 2) Whitney Luers, Monica Suiter, Katie Anderson, Claire Pinkerton 3) Ryan and Erin Yurko, Suzette and Rick Yurko 4) Jennifer Henton, Stephanie Kramer, Kade and Sarah Koch 5) Abbey Bolden, Carrie O’Keefe, Betsy Walker, Jennifer Williams 6) Brandon Siddons, Chip and Kathy Kugler, Lacy Berger 7) Denise Kouril, Mark and Laura Francesconi, Jill DeBlasio-Wicker 8) Sarah Delima, Patty Grayson, Jen Zimmer, Susan Conrad 9) Carrie and Travis Daniels 10) Jill Kapturowski, Ana Ouillette, Courtney Malan 11) Leslie and Sam Nichol, Rachel Bordogna 12) Barath and Natasha Raman 13) Polly Beeson, Kathy Sharpe 14) Laurie Ackerman, Jeffrey and Tia Raskin
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REIS-NICHOLS JEWELERS DAVID YURMAN FALL 2018 COLLECTIONS EVENT
Reis-Nichols Jewelers hosted a special event for more than 85 VIP guests October 25 to preview and shop the 2018 fall collections from David Yurman. Upon arrival, guests participated in a fun photo opportunity with an oversized David Yurman signature cable bracelet prop. The evening took place at the Fashion Mall Commons at Keystone location, where attendees enjoyed a cocktail party, including fantastic treats from Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering, featuring a delicious bananas foster dessert station. 6 4
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1) Carol and Larry Woerner 2) Debbie and Wayne Johnson 3) Angie and Steve Schoolcraft 4) Cathy Shiley, Karen Exline 5) Andy and Shana Polk 6) Sara Pearce, Brittany Stone, Anne Wong 7) Linda Murphy, Azar Beik, Katie Pollen, Aaron Nichols, Steven Kass 8) Clark Johnson, BJ Nichols, Courtney Johnson 9) Paige Bernacchi, Linda Schantz, Jill Ranard 10) Claire Conover, Diana Caito 11) Therese Lopshire, Debbie Bartlett, Vickie Binford 12) Tom and Peggy White
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