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Gather ‘Round the Fire
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We’ve all heard the familiar expression about a bull in a china shop, but what about 30 dogs in one? Tat’s often the scene at Replacements Ltd., a Greensboro, NC business with 550 employees that is the world's largest supplier of old and new china, crystal, silver, and collectibles. According to their website, they have an inventory of 13 million pieces, some more than a century old. It would seem that mixing canines and china would be a recipe for disaster, but a study conducted at the company and published last year in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management evidenced that dogs in the workplace can signifcantly bufer the impact of stress for their owners as well as others with whom they come into contact during the day. Replacements is just one of a growing number of pet friendly businesses. Google’s Code of Conduct states: "Google's afection for our canine friends is an integral facet of our corporate culture. We like cats, but we're a dog company, so as a general rule we feel cats visiting our ofces would be fairly stressed out." Employees of P&G's Pet Care division in the Cincinnati area are welcome to bring their dogs to work every day. At the Build-A Bear Workshop headquarters in St. Louis there’s a chief executive dog that gets to celebrate his birthday each year in the company of the other ofce dogs. As a dog person from birth, I love being greeted by Stoli at Digs in Hyde Park, by Willie at the Pink Julep in Louisville, and Huckelberry at Longwood Antique Woods in Lexington, among others. As long as proper manners and hygiene are enforced, it’s hard to argue with the positive energy stirred up by a wagging tail. At home and at the ofce, my three canine companions – Rocco, Bentley and Sarah Ferguson – are always underfoot or, in Sarah Ferguson’s case, sound asleep and snoring in my lap. Tough not complete angels - there’s been the occasional important call interrupted by Bentley’s impromptu barking or a window-rattling chorus of snoring only rotund pugs can produce– for the most part I relish in their calming presence. As someone who has a tendency to work well outside an eight-hour workday, I welcome their persistence in reminding me to push back from my desk and stop and smell the roses by taking a walk outside and playing a round or two of fetch. Photographer, writer, and television personality Roger Caras (1928-2001) summed up my feelings on the subject best when he wrote, “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”
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Gather ‘Round the Fire Wood-fred comfort food with environs to match is the premise behind Hyde Park’s M Eatery Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung
Wood-fred pizza with fg, balsamic reduction, bacon and arugula.
To the casual observer, the weathered looking lanterns gracing the dining room at M Eatery in Hyde Park are apropos for the rustic environs. For proprietor Alex Mchaikhi, they are much more: an homage to his father, who worked in the mines of his native North Africa. Everything about the restaurant, from elements of the décor to the menu is a personal reflection of Mchaikhi’s life journey, which has taken him from the second largest continent to Italy,
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New York City, Cincinnati, Boston, and then back to Cincinnati where he decided to continue his career path on the high-end of the food and beverage industry, but on his own terms as an owner, rather than an employee, opening Cumin in 2006. M Eatery, which opened next door to Cumin on 12/12/12, is purposefully more casual than its highly regarded neighbor, a concept that has been largely embraced by the dining community.
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“I’ve always been involved with fne dining, and after studying the market, I decided I wanted to develop a chic casual concept that was family friendly,” explained Mchaikhi. The menu concept, in particular the wood-fred pizzas, were inspired by the fve years he spent living on Lake Como. “I liked to have a pizza after work there, and I wanted to take pizza to the next level in Cincinnati,” he said. In addition to the lanterns, the wood used for the walls and the brick found on the front of the bar also have ties to Mchaikhi’s childhood in North Africa. “It makes me feel like I’m at home when I’m working,” he added. Te overall efect is such that patrons also feel right at home, whether they are sporting sweats or stilettos. Newly appointed Executive Chef Matthew Cranert mans the wood-fred oven, and with his arrival has made some tweaks
to the menu to reflect his personal culinary influences culled from growing up in Hawaii and California. He found his way to Cincinnati via his wife, who he happened to meet at a bus stop in Hawaii. She has family here and is pursuing her PhD in molecular biology, and Cranert said they reasoned the free babysitting help they could get from family members was worth the move. When asked if the transition is likely to be a permanent one, Cranert replied, “Have you seen the real estate prices in California?” We will take that as a yes. Cranert said that in the fve years he has been here his favorite aspect of his various chef positions has been the opportunity to forge meaningful relationships with local farmers. “Te Midwest has such a bounty, and it’s great to know exactly where everything is coming from and how it’s been raised,” he added.
Purple caulifower gratin with Brussels sprouts, pine nuts, spinach and cream
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Wood-fred pizza with pork belly, apple, garlic cream and egg.
West Coast infuences are easily discernable on the new menu. Tere are the trufe fries topped with fresh thyme and Parmesan cheese ($6), a favorite in San Francisco. He has implemented what he terms “healthier� pizzas ($12) with a thinner crust, lighter sauces and fresh, favorful ingredient combinations (the fg, bacon, rosemary, balsamic and mozzarella is a personal favorite). Everything, whenever possible, is made in-house. Nearly all of the dishes are cooked or fnished in the one-ofa-kind wood-fired brick oven, imparting dishes like the purple cauliflower gratin ($8) with a nice smoky essence. A hearty standout among the small plate selections ($10) is the Mac & Cheese, prepared with truffle and chives and topped with a
generous portion of braised short ribs. Large plate selections ($19), which are ambiguously listed as pork, chicken, beef and fsh on the menu, change regularly and are outlined by the server should you choose to go that route. M Eatery shares a pastry chef with Cumin, meaning that the desserts are imbued with a playful, global world view, though the comfort food factor of a big glass of strawberry milk that accompanies chocolaty brownies hot out of the oven is nearly always too good for me to pass up. sl Located at 3514 Erie Avenue, M is open for lunch Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner seven days a week starting at 5 p.m. For more information or reservations call 513.386.7783 or visit m-woodfredoven.com.
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Set on fve acres in Indian Hill, the home of Chris and Jessica Cicchinelli was constructed by John Hueber Homes.
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Contemporary Connectivity Interior Designer David Millett creates a comfortable abode with room to grow for an active young family Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung
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In a lower level seating area, a cantilevered cabinetry and shelving system built by Don Justice cleverly keeps all of the wiring for the wall-mounted television out of sight. Te textured wall behind the television is fnished with a platinum metallic paint treatment.
Sitting on what interior designer David Millett calls a “nearly impossible to fnd gem” - fve cleanly square acres in Indian Hill bordered by a greenbelt at the rear - the home of Chris and Jessica Cicchinelli and their three children was designed to be adaptable to the changing needs of their family for years to come. A man-made lake separates the home from the road and creates an enhanced sense of arrival upon the approach. Built by John Hueber Homes, the exterior of the residence displays a California contemporary bent with Arts and Crafts overtones. Ample use of natural stone adds additional visual interest. Millett describes the build as a “lifestyle house” because the entire frst foor is open with little physical delineation between rooms. “Te children are always visible but not necessarily underfoot,” he explained. Ceilings on the frst foor are 12 feet, with the exception of the great room, where they soar to 23 feet. Truly a master of subtle texture and pattern, Millett’s interior designs are deceptively simple; take a closer look and you will begin to ferret out carefully executed layers and quiet touches of subdued glamour. In the great room for instance, the striking freplace design is further accentuated by the application of mica-fecked wallpaper on the raised side and cork paper on the recess. “I basically sketched the freplace design on a sheet of paper and Andy Hueber made it happen,” said Millett. Te iridescence of the mica paper is echoed in the textured striped paper hung horizontally on the freplace wall and the beehive-shaped rolled mesh pendant light overhead. For continuity, soffit edges sport the same cork wall covering found on the freplace. 22 slmag.net
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Zebrawood cabinetry with a dark mahogany fnish is a nice counterpart to the polished silver range hood and circular metallic tiles used for the backsplash in the kitchen. An interesting composition of honed and polished black granite interspersed with circles of Cosmos granite behind the six-burner Wolf stove hearken to a similar black granite confguration around the ribbon freplace in the adjacent family room.
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Jolts of color in the great room are provided by a series of abstract paintings by Cincinnatibased artist Nelle Ferrara, which interior designer David Millett complemented by choosing lively rugs sourced from the Netherlands. He also designed the unique freplace, whose design is further enhanced by the application of mica-fecked wallpaper on the raised side and cork paper on the recess.
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Paintable textured wallpaper from Romo can be found applied in various methods throughout the home. In the family and dining room for instance, Millett had it painted a vibrant tangerine hue.
Jolts of color in the great room are provided by a series of abstract paintings by Cincinnati-based artist Nelle Ferrara, which Millett complemented by choosing lively rugs sourced from the Netherlands. Floors are white oak that has been finished in a weathered grey hue. “The color removes the wood’s yellow undertones and blends beautifully with any tonality,” explained Millett. High-backed armchairs placed on either side of the freplace are Milo Baughman designs, while the sofa and console table are from Julliard-trained furniture designer Michael Weiss. In keeping with the clean lines of the interior, the open stainless staircase with glass railings and polished steel handrail incorporates planks of white oak to match the foors. A bent glass balcony on the second foor overlooks the great room. A pair of 11-foot tall cabinets at the bar near the dining room holds a collection of fne wines. At nearly three-feet in length, a trio of chain mesh pendants with Art Nouveau influences that hang above the bar make a dramatic visual statement. Te same richly patterned Cosmos granite used for the bar top was also incorporated in the kitchen countertops, the dining room tabletop and the lower level bar. Zebrawood cabinetry with a dark mahogany fnish is a nice counterpart to the polished silver range hood and circular metallic tiles used for the backsplash in the kitchen. An interesting composition of honed and polished black granite interspersed with circles of Cosmos granite behind the six-burner Wolf stove hearken to a similar black granite confguration around the ribbon freplace in the adjacent family room. Millett said he was drawn to the trio of pendant light fxtures made by South American artisans that hang over the kitchen island because they give the room “a funky twist”. slmag.net
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Te circular bar and barstools in the lower level are made of striking natural fnish Zebrawood. Layered ceiling softs over the bar, pool table, dining and seating areas are further enhanced by Rombico from Teatro, a holographic foilprint wallpaper from Osborne & Little with a second wallpaper on the soft edge that lends the appearance of corrugated metal.
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Te stacked-stone wall of the cantilevered pool area wraps around to the back of the house.
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Te bathroom in the master suite intersperses bands of metallic silver tile among variegated tiles of Calcutta Gold marble. A four-inchthick slab of marble tops the cantilevered Zebrawood vanity.
A round ceiling soffit in the family room is dressed with two types of wallpaper: cork on the exposed edge and a tonal pattern of starburst circles from Romo, one of Millett’s preferred manufacturers of luxury wallcoverings. Te paintable starburst-patterned paper is also found on the freplace wall in the family room and in the dining room, but in these instances the wallpaper has been painted a vibrant tangerine hue that Millett refers to as one of his “neutral colors”. “Te nice thing about paintable papers is that you can always change the paint color instead of removing the paper,” he added. An ideal combination of classic and contemporary, the bathroom in the frst foor master suite intersperses bands of metallic silver tile among variegated tiles of Calcutta Gold marble. A four-inch-thick slab of marble tops the cantilevered Zebrawood vanity. Te circle motif continues in the walkout lower level, with a circular bar made of striking natural fnish Zebrawood. Layered circular ceiling softs over the bar, pool table, dining and seating areas are further enhanced by Rombico from Teatro, a holographic foil-print wallpaper from Osborne & Little with a second paper on the edge of the softs that lends the appearance of corrugated metal. In the seating area, a cantilevered cabinetry and shelving system built by Don Justice cleverly keeps all of the wiring for the wall-mounted television out of sight. Te textured wall behind the television is fnished with a platinum metallic paint treatment. A feat of engineering, the stacked-stone wall of the cantilevered pool area wraps around to the back of the house. Chris maintains a home ofce that overlooks the resort-style retreat, complete with a separate pool and hot tub, fre put, covered seating and ample room for lounging in the sun on one of the Fusion chaises from Brown Jordan that line the stone pool deck. “I think the overall layout of this home represents the trend of the future, where rooms aren’t private, segmented areas but where they function as a contiguous unit and everyone can have their own space but still feel connected,” said Millett. sl slmag.net
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Margaux, Bordeaux
Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier
Te best wines of Bordeaux, France were classifed in 1855. Tis classification still stands today with a total of 61 Châteaux classifed First through Fifth Growth. While the fve First Growth Châteaux are generally considered the best within the classifcation, it should never be assumed that the rest are second, third, fourth or ffth best. Most of the classifed wines are considered some of the fnest wines in Bordeaux if not the world. Te wine region of Bordeaux is divided into the Left Bank and the Right Bank, so said because the Gironde River efectively cuts it in two. Te Medoc is on the left Bank. Within the Medoc or more specifically the Haut-Medoc are many of the most legendary regions of Bordeaux. My favorite region may very well be Margaux, so much so that my wife and I named our female Golden Retriever Margaux. Remarkably, the area of Margaux holds the most classified growths with 21, three more than Pauillac, the second highest. The region of Margaux is spread throughout five villages: Soussans, Margaux, Cantenac, Labarde and Arsac. Theses five villages grow six diferent red wine grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carmenère. With the majority of the blends comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, it is surprising to many that Merlot makes up copious amounts, followed by the secondary grapes Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, and the rarely used if at all tertiary Malbec and Carmenère. Each Margaux estate blends these grapes diferently according to the vintage to help produce their own style. Te most important and iconic estate is the eponymous Château Margaux. A mere picture of the Château conjures up the greatness of the wine. It is the only First Growth in Margaux and certainly the most age worthy and expensive. Although I have enjoyed Château Margaux on several occasions, I tend to focus on others such as Second Growth Château Rauzan-Segla, Tird Growth Château Malescot St. Exupery and Fourth Growth Château Pierre –Lichine. All of these wines are superb examples of the style of Margaux, which is generally considered the most feminine of all of the Classifed Growths; this is not to say it is a light wine, but a more opulent, softer wine of fnesse. The wines of Margaux summon to my mind the exact foodstufs to have with them and the exact restaurant: roasted meats at the restaurant La Tupina (latupina.com), located in the town of Bordeaux. It is famous for its open freplace and rustic old world charm. Te large freplace is used to prepare delicious roasted meats such as lamb, a particular favorite of mine with Margaux. I’d highly recommend a visit should you fnd yourself in Bordeaux. sl
SUGGESTED MARGAUX WINES Grape percentages vary each year, so I noted them in the order from greatest to least in the blend. Also, depending on the vintage, the barrel ageing will vary hence they are approximations. Enjoy these wines after decanting to aerate and open the wines up or wait for a decade in the fnest years. Great recent vintages to look for are 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2009 and 2010. Château Rauzan-Segla (Second Growth) Owned by the Wertheimer family of Chanel fame since 1994, the 120-acres of vines are located in the village of Margaux. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Aged 18 to 20 months in 60% new oak (rauzan-segla.com). Château Malescot St. Exupery (Tird Growth) Owned by the Zuger family since 1955, they have brought the estate back to prominence. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Aged 14 to 16 months in new oak. The 85-acres of vines are located in the village of Margaux (malescot.com). Château Prieuré-Lichine (Fourth Growth) When noteworthy wine book author, wine importer and Margaux protagonist Alexis Lichine took over this estate in 1951, he added his own name to the former Prieuré- Cantenac. Now owned by the Ballande Group, the wine is comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Aged in 50% new oak and 50% second-year oak. Te 173-acres of vines are located in the village of Cantenac (prieure-lichine.fr/). Château Mongravey (Not classified in 1855 classification) Owned by Régis Bernaleau since 1980. Classified as a Cru Bourgeois, a lesser classifcation then the 1855 Classifcation, but still a quality wine. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from 24-acres in the village of Arsac. Aged 14 to 16 months in 60% new oak (chateau-mongravey.fr) 1855 CLASSIFICATION OF MARGAUX First (1) - Château Margaux. Second (5) - Château RauzanSégla, Château Rauzan-Gassies, Château Durfort-Vivens, Château Lascombes and Château Brane-Cantenac. Third (10) - Château Malescot St. Exupéry, Château Desmirail, Château Ferrière, Château Marquis d'Alesme Becker, Château Kirwan, Château d'Issan, Château Boyd-Cantenac, Château Cantenac-Brown, Château Palmer and Château Giscours. Fourth (3) Château Marquis de Terme, Château Pouget and Château Prieuré-Lichine Fifth (2) Château Dauzac and Château du Tertre A Certifed Wine Educator, Scott is one of 118 professionals in North America and 186 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Curating a Lifestyle: Spirited Collecting
Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers
From left to right - A blown “pillar mold” (Pittsburgh) glass whiskey measure (approx. 4” high), circa 1850. Private collection, $400. A golden amber pressed glass whiskey taster (approx. 2” high), c.1875-1900. Sold at Garth’s, $150. A fruitwood, pocket-size cased set of “Hydrostatical glass bubbles for ascertaining the Strength of Spirits” by William Twaddell, Glasgow, circa 1795. Te delicate, blown glass graduated bubbles are each numbered to correspond to a rating on the enclosed chart, ranging from “Grogg” to “Proof Whiskey” to “High Wines.” Private collection, $450.
Whether you are whipping up a mint julep for Derby season or settling into a hot toddy by the fireplace at the holidays, bourbon (and other spirits) are, for many of us, a special addition to any celebration; but, are you familiar with the lengthy history of distilled spirits? Although records provide evidence of beer and wine production almost 5,000 years ago, it was not until the 8th Century that the distillation process was developed. Used, in some way, by nearly every major civilization, the very names of the liquors produced by this method give us a clue about how early people embraced it: whiskey means, literally, “water of life.” Te earliest products of these eforts, as well as the vapors they produced, were probably frst used for medicinal purposes. Eventually, of course, we began consuming spirits like whiskey, gin, and vodka alongside wine and beer, and into the late 19th Century, having a drink before dinner, with dinner or after was fairly commonplace. Industrious farmers had been supplementing their income (and lining the cellar walls) by distilling and packaging spirits for decades. In fact, the average Virginia distillery in the early 19th Century produced about 650 gallons of whiskey per year, valued at roughly $475 (the equivalent of $7500 today). By mid century, private label liquor producers were capable of much larger production and shipment to merchants in major centers of commerce for resale. As our collective love affair with cocktails grew, so did the Prohibition sentiment. Local attempts to outlaw the sale of alcoholic beverages met with dogged determination: one tavern owner
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in Massachusetts got around the laws in his town by charging patrons to see a striped pig - but, drinks were free. Nationally, the prohibition movement won political favor with the adoption of the 18th Amendment (prohibiting the purchase, production and transportation of intoxicating liquor), but, by all accounts, it was a complete failure. While accurate statistics from the period are sparse, most historians agree that not only were more people drinking by the end of Prohibition - they were also drinking more. Te overall economic efect of the 18th Amendment was devastating, and it was ultimately repealed in 1933. For antique collectors, the rise and fall (and rise again) of the alcohol industry, along with the effects on lifestyle, provide a multitude of intriguing collecting possibilities. Early whiskey flasks, tasters and advertising material offer buyers with 19th Century interests the opportunity to round out a collection with other material culture of the period. For the nonconformists among us, Prohibition-era documents, bottles and related paraphernalia (yes, including unopened wine and liquor - see sidebar) are a great reminder of how easily societal sentiment can jeopardize the freedoms we often take for granted. Whatever your reason, consider exploring the world of spirits to quench your collecting thirst. For more information on this topic, visit www.garths.com/collecting. sl Amelia and Jef Jefers are the co-owners of Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, an international frm located outside Columbus, Ohio.
THE WESTLAKE CACHE Late last year in Westlake, Ohio, one of life’s great surprises awaited a dutiful son who walked his elderly father one last time through their home of 30+ years that had been emptied only days earlier. Directing his son to an obscure spot behind a panel and under the game room stairs, the father told of an opportune purchase in the 1970s that had been tucked away and nearly forgotten. “The Westlake Cache” (as it became known) was saved from certain destruction when the father and a few of his friends negotiated for more than four cases of pre-Prohibition rye whiskey and gin from the heirs to a prominent Cleveland estate whose family had been
instrumental in the establishment of Te National Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU). Hoping to avoid an embarrassing public acknowledgement of the extensive cache, the heirs happily struck a quick deal with the men who were determined to “assist with this worthy mission to save the liquor from its current predicament and certain death at the hands of the criminally sober.” Sadly, the father passed away in December, 2012, shortly after he shared the secrets of the Westlake Cache with his son. Garth’s is pleased to bring the Westlake Cache to auction in the fall of 2013. For more information about the collection, or to inquire about bidding, contact info@garths.com.
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Bibliotaph Each of the 100 exceptional cars featured - from the 1909 Blitzen Benz to a 1997 Porsche 993 Turbo S – was chosen for its revolutionary design, magnifcent lines, and head-turning capabilities. Te impressive tome is presented on cotton paper in a beautiful black rubber clamshell box with a cutout metal plate. Dan Neil - Te Impossible Collection of Cars - hardcover, 168 pages Assouline (assouline.com).
Tis book highlights the latest cars that promise to challenge our dependency on fossil fuels, set in a context of the great majority that still don’t. Written to satisfy autophiles without confusing learner drivers, with hundreds of original photographs and illustrations, Cars Now demystifes this rapidly evolving world of motoring for discerning drivers and ambivalent passengers alike. Daniel Alexander Ross - Intersection Cars Now: A Guide to the Most Notable Cars Today, fexicover, 512 pages, Taschen (taschen.com).
Novel fashion photographer Craig McDean – of the blazing Jil Sander and Calvin Klein campaigns – has a hankering for hot wheels and muscle cars, the kind built in backyards and driveways across America. His photography takes a deliberate, off-key approach to capturing the drivers, machines and atmosphere of the small-time drag racing circuit. Craig McDean (photographer), Neville Wakefield (text) - I Love Fast Cars - hardcover, 68 pages, powerHouse Books (powerhousearena.com).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Written by noted French car expert Richard Adatto, Bugatti historian Julius Kruta and furniture authority Christina Japp, this book brings the heritage of this famous family of artists and innovators to life. With rarely seen historical photographs and documents, each of the 29 cars is presented anew in studio photography by renowned automotive photographer Michael Furman. Richard Adatto, Julius Kruta, Christina Japp - Te Art of Bugatti: Mullin Automotive Museum - hardcover, 248 pages, Coachbuilt Press (coachbuiltpress.com).
A bucket list for the motoring enthusiast, this lavishly illustrated collection profles everything from early horseless carriages to the latest custom supercars. Simon Heptinstall - 1001 Dream Cars You Must Drive Before You Die - hardcover, 960 pages, Universe (rizzoliusa.com).
Surely no form of contest has ever equaled the marriage of luxury and ostentation ofered for many years by the great concours d’elegance. To enhance the atmosphere, these exotic creations were presented by pretty ladies, mostly recruited from fashionable society, dressed in the latest fashion by the leading Parisian couturiers in an attempt to achieve the best possible symbiosis with the machines that they accompanied. This book ofers a journey back in time to witness the golden age of the concours d’elegance, presenting more than fifty coachbuilders. Patrick Lesueur and David Burgess-Wise Concours d'Elegance: Dream Cars and Lovely Ladies - hardcover, 208 pages, Dalton Watson Fine Books (daltonwatson.com).
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Written by Bridget Williams
From Art in Zurich to Zeal in the Andes Whether you fancy yourself immersed in chic environs suited for a starring role in a James Bond fick or wish to glimpse daily life free from the bonds of 24/7 connectivity, our travel feature this month – highlighting the Dolder Grand in Switzerland and Titilaka Lodge in Peru – has you covered. While ofering completely distinct experiences, both properties share enviable locations that take advantage of sweeping vistas - Lake Zurich and Lago Titicaca, respectively.
Schipfe is one of the oldest quarters of the city and home to a bevy of craftspeople and artisans.
Te Dolder Grand Perched like a fairytale citadel on a hillside overlooking Zurich with its picturesque lake in the front and an expanse of seemingly enchanted woodland as its backyard, the Dolder Grand, very much like the city itself, harmoniously pays appropriate homage to history while keeping a keen eye trained on the future. Renovated and expanded to the tune of more than $400 million, the 173-room landmark recently celebrated the ffth year anniversary of its April 2008 reopening. Home to more than 100 prized artworks from the property’s majority stakeholder, Swiss fnancier Urs E. Schwarzenbach, the varied collection encompasses pieces spanning generations and genres. The architecture of the hotel is conducive to up close and personal viewing of each (iPad art tours permit guest to
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view the pieces at their own pace). The heart of the hotel, the original “Curhaus”, which dates to 1899, is enveloped by a pair of modern wings - the Spa Wing and the Golf Wing – designed by the London architectural frm Foster and Partners. A favorite of jet-setting celebrities, sports stars, and foreign dignitaries, the Dolder Grand was used as a prominent setting for David Fincher's Hollywood flm, "Te Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." Te juxtaposition of old and new is readily apparent from the moment the doorman escorts you into the hotel and into the lobby. Gilt detail on the ornately carved cofered ceiling is echoed in the shimmer of the contemporary brass and crystal chandelier, under which is positioned an Albert-Ernest CarrierBelleuse sculpture and Eugène Farcot clock. A split staircase leads to the more traditionally outftted guests rooms in the
Te heart of the Dolder Grand, the original “Curhaus”, which dates to 1899, is enveloped by a pair of modern wings - the Spa Wing and the Golf Wing – designed by the London architectural frm Foster and Partners.
Guests enter through the historic Steinhalle. Under the brass and crystal chandelier is an Albert-Ernest CarrierBelleuse sculpture and Eugène Farcot clock.
Andy Warhol’s monumental Big Retrospective Painting (7’x36’), hangs above the reception desk.
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A Junior Suite in the historic building.
main building, while sliding glass doors provide access to rooms and amenities contained within the new contemporary wings. A corridor off the lobby leads to a grand hall where Andy Warhol’s monumental Big Retrospective Painting (7’x36’) hangs above the reception desk. Room categories range from single rooms to deluxe rooms and suites, with the top four premium suites offering extraordinary accoutrements and space, up to 1,300-square feet and commanding in excess of $15,000 per night. Rooms outside of the top four are no less fetching with myriad confgurations and interior design aesthetics. For planning purposes, it’s important to note that all deluxe rooms have lake views, while superior rooms have forest views. All rooms in the modern wings have a balcony. Traditionalists will want to book one of six rooms in the main building that are historically protected and have been restored to their original condition. En route to my room, a Junior Suite Deluxe in the Spa Wing, I was treated to a walk along the light-flled hallway, linking old with new, enabling me to admire the sculpture garden adjacent to the ballroom, which ofered amply shaded seating areas to admire Le Monde by Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely, among others. After taking a glass elevator to my foor, I rounded the corner and entered into a cocoon-like corridor; illuminated circles on the foor marked the entrance to each room.
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A wall of windows looking out over the city and lake, and a large balcony with a lacy aluminum balustrade, made the emergence from the dark corridor into the ethereal room that much more dramatic. Te shape of a white kidney-shaped leather chaise sofa ft perfectly into the contours of a white, lacquered wall separating the bedroom from the bath and walk-in closet. Te bed was enveloped in sheer, foor-to-ceiling draperies, and several layers of remote controlled drapes on the expanse of windows allowed for customization of the levels of natural light. A pocket door separates the bed and bathroom, where a deep soaking tub is positioned to take full advantage of the view. A bath caddy stocked with a selection of sea salts, fragrant candle and a small, charming illustrated book Das schönste Geschenk (Te Sweetest Gift), by Patrick McDonnell, all but guaranteed a relaxing soak. The sleekly outfitted bath with an expanse of polished granite and limestone surfaces included a host of fullsize skin care amenities from Kerstin Florian. On-site dining and recreation options are plentiful enough to keep one busy for days on end. Candle-like lights suspended from varying heights on nearly indiscernible wires add a dramatic design element in the Dolder Bar, popular among locals and tourists alike. Creative seasonal cocktails incorporate fresh herbs from the kitchen garden, located near the Golf Wing (the Wasa Khann, with its interesting addition of mint and wasabi, among other ingredients is all but guaranteed to put some pep in your step).
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Te Restaurant at the Dolder Grand has the distinction of being one of two restaurants in Zurich that hold a coveted duo of Michelin stars.
Te Restaurant at the Dolder Grand has the distinction of being one of two restaurants in Zurich that hold a coveted duo of Michelin stars. It has also been awarded 17 Gault Millau points, a rating of more signifcance to French and Swiss gourmands. Dining at The Restaurant is an experience not to be missed. The tongue-in-cheek placement of New York based artist Scott Campbell’s “I'll start my diet tomorrow”, positioned near a painting by Salvador Dali at the entrance to Te Restaurant evidences this is an art collection that doesn’t take itself too seriously. An army of attendants and kitchen staf service the 47 seat fne dining establishment. Te intensity by which Executive Chef Heiko Nieder and his underlings pursue perfection is such that he and his staf are given a three-week holiday twice a year. I’ve been fortunate enough to be privy to a few exclusive dining experiences over the course of my travels, and this meal, though even the term “meal” seems too common a word for this culinary immersion, easily ranks in my global top three. No less than five amuse-bouches arrived in advance of our 12-course Tasting Menu, each more artfully presented than its predecessor (lobster with beet root and strawberry; tuna with passion fruit, green tea and mozzarella were included among the highlights). Te wine list is as thick as a small city phone directory. I opted to pair a
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Executive Chef Heiko Nieder
Swiss wine with each course, permitting me to discover the wonder of the country’s important varietals. Our après dinner chocolate service proved fne cuisine and fun aren’t mutually exclusive. Pop Rocks, a perennial favorite of kids everywhere, were concealed inside a perfect morsel of creamy white chocolate. It was quite fun to look around the dining room to see and hear the well-coifed patrons giggling with delight at the novelty of it all. Also a sight to behold was the lavish Sunday brunch. A favorite family tradition for local families, the copious spread encompassed everything from sushi to sausage. Certainly attributable to cows fed on verdant alpine grasses and glacial water, the Swiss produce some of the fnest cheeses around, and I couldn’t resist a trip or two (maybe three?) to sample from the fromage station. Spaphiles can attain ultimate bliss in the 43,000-square foot spa, an architectural marvel comprised of an aqua zone with lap pool, indoor and outdoor whirlpools, steam bath, samarium, and two features that were a frst for me – a Japanese-style Sunaburo and Snow Paradise. Te former was comprised of white bananashaped tubs flled with heated black pebbles, which one wriggles into at their comfort level. The latter was literally a room of eternal winter. Kept at -15° C, powdery snow coats every surface. I lasted about 15 seconds before retreating to the aromapool
Guests can experience the relaxing warmth of ‘soaking’ on heated pebbles in the Sunaboro in the Dolder Grand Spa.
in the separate Ladies’ spa. Another unique spa amenity is the chillout area, where lounge chairs suspended from the ceiling have a personal sound system and headphones allowing you to choose the soundtrack for your relaxation time. Twenty treatment rooms allow for a comprehensive menu of services that combine European and Swiss therapies with Japanese undertones. I opted for the “Hydra Heaven” experience as it combined the best of both worlds: a facial with a pressure point massage and footbath all delivered while enveloped by a warm waterbed, delivering the sensation of foating on air. A large fitness room offers personal training and fitness classes and was equipped with both cardiovascular and strength machines. Tere are also great running trails just outside the door in the Dolder recreation area, making you feel as though you’ve escaped into a remote forest even though the heart of the bustling city is just minutes away. G u e s t s o f t h e D o l d e r Gr a n d h a v e a c c e s s t o t h e challenging nine-hole golf course located in front of the hotel and part of the Dolder Golf Club Zurich (a handicap of 30 is required) as well as the fve clay courts of the Zurich Tennis Club, located behind the hotel. A fve-minute walk leads to the Dolder Bad, a charmingly vintage public outdoor pool surrounded by a lush tree-lined
lawn. Next to the pool is the only mini-golf course in the city of Zurich. In winter, the same vicinity is home to the Dolder open-air ice skating rink, built in 1930 and the largest of its kind in Europe. Te rink location is the site of a popular outdoor concert series in the summer. W h i l e i t w o u l d b e t e m p t i n g t o re m a i n o n h o t e l property throughout the duration, with the terminus of the Dolderbahn Train literally at the hotel’s doorstep, it would be a shame not to venture to the city. Trains run every 10 minutes, and the fve-minute journey down the hill ends at Römerhof, less than a mile from the city center. From there, it’s easy to pick up a connecting tram (Zurich has the densest public transport network in the world) or explore the city on foot. Bahnhofstrasse boulevard ranks among the world’s most expensive and exclusive shopping avenues. Idyllic Schipfe is one of the oldest quarters of the city and home to a bevy of craftspeople and artisans. Tere are also over 100 art galleries and more than 50 museums. In summer, strolling alongside people from all walks of life that flock to the waterside promenades of Lake Zurich is quite a treat. Rates at The Dolder Grand from $623 USD. For more information or to make reservations visit thedoldergrand.com. For more information about what to do in Zurich, visit zuerich.com
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Lakeside Refections Te Lodge at Titilaka is situated directly on the shores of one of the highest commercially navigable lakes in the world.
Titilaka Lodge After a 10-hour rail journey from Cusco to Puno in Peru aboard the Andean Explorer followed by more than an hour’s van ride in the black of night from the train station to the shores of Lake Titcaca, including a few wrong turns by our driver, one of which found us plowing through a cornfeld, expectations were high as to what we would fnd at the end of our odyssey. Starlight refections dancing on a vast lake provided the frst indication that we’d arrived at our destination. Before us was Te Lodge at Titilaka, a rather unassuming building; uplights on the partial stone façade marked the entryway and candles lined the corridor leading to the reception desk. The rustic contemporary interior served as a neutral backdrop for a riot of color provided by a wealth of local textiles and artwork. At the end of the corridor, a large round tufted ottoman centered in front of a square picture window perfectly framed a particularly picturesque lake scene, though I’d not be able to fully appreciate the staging until the following morning. After checking in, we were presented with a menu of activities, both full and half-day, that encompassed various nature, culture and fitness-oriented options. Being somewhat
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bleary-eyed from a long travel day and wanting nothing more than a hot shower and a deep sleep, it was somewhat difcult to focus on the overview being presented, but we made our decisions and headed of to our room. Te Lodge features 18 lake-facing rooms on three foors connected by a central hallway. Though somewhat oddly oriented – you enter the long, narrow room through the bath – our Dawn room took full advantage of its lakefront orientation. Tough we were in a remote locale, the room was masterfully outftted with heated foors, an iPod dock, an oversized shower with separate soaking tub, fluffy down comforter on a bed big enough to seemingly accommodate four, a pair of chaise lounges end-to-end in front of the picture window, locally produced textile floor coverings and wall décor, and a fully equipped complementary mini bar. Te Lodge prides itself on having a small carbon footprint by employing hydroelectric power, natural gas, mostly local workers, and sourcing its meats and produce locally whenever possible. An all-inclusive format covers all meals, alcoholic drinks during selected hours, and nearly all of the activities (with the exception of full-day excursions). I enjoyed the collegial
Locally made textiles are used in abundance both inside and out.
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atmosphere the lodge’s intimate size fostered. During cocktail hour on the evening of our arrival we had a chance to meet nearly everyone lodging there, so by breakfast our frst morning we were fast friends with lovely couples from London, the island of Mallorca and Holland. After a good night’s sleep and a hearty traditional breakfast we reviewed our selected itinerary for the day, making just a few tweaks. Late morning our group of six assembled at the dock adjacent to the hotel for a pleasant boat ride on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, to nearby Taquile Island. Armando, our most affable guide, was thoroughly entertaining, relating interesting information about the lake and its environs as well as the intricate web of smuggling that is carried out amongst residents of the various lake islands, pointing out that even though the peaceable Taquile residents are of the grid some are apparently on the take. Renown for their fne hand-woven textiles and clothing, the 2,200 residents on Taquile largely participate in a communitycontrolled tourism model, which helps to preserve the authenticity of the culture and enhances the visitor experience.
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A weaver in the village of Taquile.
Subsisting on terraced farming and fshing, the steeply sloped island is dotted with red-roofed houses and friendly colorfully attired locals. We were welcomed at the southern shore (less frequented by tourists) by a man in traditional dress talking on a cell phone, another reminder of the ever-changing notion of remoteness. Our guide led us up a steep slope to the home of Roberto. In the courtyard, a group of women wearing long, dark-colored head shawls (reminding me of the nuns at my Catholic elementary school) were busy on their looms. One of the women had a newly born lamb nestled under her arm. After exchanging pleasantries, Armando shared with us the fascinating history of the island’s textile tradition. All Taquileans learn to make textiles from a very young age, and a man’s viability as a suitor lie in direct correlation to his knitting skills. Apparently, the weave of his ch’ullus (knit cap) must be so fne as to hold water poured into it by his would-be father in law – a leak means he is not good enough for his daughter to marry. Married women wear black skirts and men can indicate their marital status by the positioning of the pompom on their cap.
Te lobby of the Lodge at Titilaka.
The notoriety of Taquilean textiles means that wares produced on-island command higher prices than those found at roadside stalls and market stands on the mainland, but the quality of the work is truly superb and it’s quite a treat to purchase directly from the artisan. A great many people who visit Lake Titilaka choose to visit the Uros foating islands, whose people live on foating structures made of reeds. While Te Lodge ofers this excursion, we opted to visit the weaving community of Copamaya, which included a semi-strenuous ascent to a rocky peak, where polished stone seats carved from large rocks mark the site as a remnant of the Inca Trail. Te view of the lake and surrounding countryside was spectacular and well worth the lung busting climb. Nestled next to giant boulders at the base of the hill, the humble adobe and thatched roof home of Celedonio and his family, which we visited, provided an intimate snapshot of the everyday life in rural Peru. Te ornate dress of these simple people - layered skirts, embroidered jackets, and colorful knitted caps on the women and calf-length black pants, white shirts and colorful waistbands on the men -seemed at odds
with their primitive surroundings. Teir pride in place and craft as well as their genuine hospitality was readily palpable. Spend one-minute in a kitchen with small windows, no chimney, and equipped with a wood-burning mud stove belching smoke and you gain an immediate appreciation for First World amenities (and want to contribute to an organization like Engineers Without Borders, who helps build improved cooking stoves for indigenous people). At dinner in the comfortable confines of The Lodge, we chose to sit with some of our day’s travelmates, during which the conversation invariably centered on the arduousness of eking out an existence in this part of the world, requiring a tenaciousness I’m not sure I could muster. We were all in agreement that the ability to witness rural Peruvians engaged in their mundane tasks of daily living while driving through the agricultural plains and villages bordering the lake to and from our excursions was an experience we wouldn’t soon forget. Rates at Titilaka Lodge from $724 per night. For more information or reservations visit titilaka.com. For custom guided Peruvian travel itineraries visit kensingtontours.com. sl
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Of Note... Tech Support
From Blue Lounge, Te Sanctuary (from $129.95) provides a place to store and charge the multitude of gadget we tote around on a daily basis. Concealed within the simple and compact unit is a universal charger and USB hub compatible with 3768 devices (bluelounge.com).
A startup that raised over $10million from 85,000 backers through Kickstarter, the Pebble smart watch ($150) is infnitely customizable with downloadable watch faces and internet-connected apps compatible with both iPhone and Android smartphones using Bluetooth. Waterproof to 5 ATM, the rechargeable battery lasts 7+ days (getpebble.com).
BeoPlay A9 ($2,699) from Bang & Olufsen is a digital loudspeaker with impressive stereo sound performance in one single unit designed as a cool piece of furniture. It ofers wireless streaming via AirPlay and Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), and be placed either standing on the foor or hanging discretely on the wall (shopbangolufsen.com).
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Compatible with 95 percent of low-voltage heating and cooling systems, the 2nd generation Nest Learning Termostat ($249) learns about you and your home to automatically adjust the temperature when you're away, guide you to energy-efcient temperatures when you’re home and free you from programming hassles by creating a personal temperature schedule (nest.com).
Te Venus of Cupertino iPad docking station ($250) by Scott Eaton is hand-cast in museum-quality resin. A USB cable emerges from a number of points under the sculpture and fts any USB port or Apple power adapter for syncing or charging (http://venus.io).
Te Moxie showerhead and speaker ($149.25) from Kohler delivers up to seven hours of music by pairing wirelessly with your Bluetoothenable device. Te magnetic speaker easily pops in and out of the 60-nozzle showerhead for recharging. (us.kohler.com).
Beylerian Productions Entrepreneur and Executive laptop and iPad cases are made of leather and three-layer polyurethane ($750 - $1,475). Available through Wabnitz Editions LTD (wabnitzeditions.com).
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Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, introduces the world to the Lamborghini Veneno.
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The Rear View
Highlights from the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show Written by Bridget Williams Carbon – as it relates to both construction and emissions – was paramount among the top-tier marques, many of whom were eager to deliver highperformance vehicles crafted of leading edge materials and reduced emissions.
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Alfa Romeo Designed by Alfa Romeo and produced in the Maserati plant in Modena, the world debut of the Alfa Romeo 4C ‘compact supercar’ showed the frst car to mark the return of the Italian brand to the United States. The company also unveiled its Gloria, four-door sedan concept developed in partnership with 20 students studying transportation and design at the European Design Institute of Turin. Full of forward looking design elements, there was a notable nod to vintage race cars: a pair of leather straps, embossed with Alfa’s cloverleaf emblem, used to hold down the hood. Aston Martin Aston Martin celebrated a century of automotive achievement by showing cars from its illustrious past and its exciting future. A Centenary edition of the new Vanquish, available worldwide on just 100 examples, featured a unique graduated paint fnish, solid sterling silver Aston Martin wings badges with tailored ‘trans fux’ enamel inlay and a special Aston Martin hallmark, the show car’s exterior represents an exclusive celebration of the company’s 100-year history. 52 slmag.net
Audi An advanced plug-in hybrid, new Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, integrates a conventional gas engine and an electric motor to deliver up to 188mpg. Te Audi A3 e-tron can run exclusively on electric power for up to 31 miles at speeds of up to 80mph, or can be powered by gas combustion alone. Alternatively, the hybrid mode brings both units into play, and the driver can choose to run these simultaneously – a function known as 'boosting'. Bentley During the global reveal of the new Bentley Flying Spur, Dr. Wolfgang Schreiber, Chairman and Chief Executive said, “Te new Bentley Flying Spur marks a big step forward. We have re-designed and re-engineered almost every part of the car. In simple words, we have created the best luxury sedan in the world – a perfect combination of exquisite refnement, efortless performance, elegant styling and state of the art technology.” Powering the new Flying Spur is a 6.0-litre, twin turbo W12 engine, coupled to a ZF eight-speed transmission, delivering more power than any other Bentley four-door in history.
BMW In his opening remarks, Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management, BMW AG stated, “In megacities, the car can only have a future if we take the right steps to lead it from lowemission to zero-emission technologies today. We strongly believe that sheer driving pleasure will also work without emissions.” BMW’s i3 Concept Coupe reflects the current status of the ongoing development process and illustrate the potential breadth of an extended BMW i portfolio. Based on the feld trial results, the range of the high-voltage lithium-ion battery-powered car is 80 to 100 miles in day-to-day operation. Ferrari Te Prancing Horse’s eagerly anticipated limited-series special, of which just 499 will be built, made its world debut. “Aimed at our collectors, this is a truly extraordinary car which encompasses advanced solutions that, in the future, will fnd their way onto the rest of the range, and it represents the benchmark for the entire automotive industry,” declared Ferrari’s President, Luca di Montezemolo. The LaFerrari is the first car in Ferrari history to be powered by the HY-KERS system, composed of two electric motors developed in collaboration with Magneti Marelli – one powering the driven wheels and the second the ancillaries – and a battery pack attached to the floor of the chassis consisting of cells that are assembled in the Scuderia Ferrari department where the KERS for the F138 is also made. Ferrari says the car can travel from zero to 62 mph in less than three seconds, with a top speed in excess of 217 mph.
Gumpert Reinvigorated after the announcement of a new investor who will help enlarge the product range, Gumpert presented two Apollo S models at its stand. The black and red duo shares a V8 4163cc engine with 750 HP that will do 0-62 in 2.9 seconds. Other features include three gearbox choices, a carbon/Kevlar monocoque with a carbon body shell, a removable steering wheel, adjustable ground clearance and a high-performance ABS system. ItalDesign Giugiaro Italdesign Giugiaro, a design engineering company based in Moncalieri, Italy and best known for its automobile design work, has been partnering with Volkswagen since the early 1970s. Presented by the Volkswagen Group, the Parcour by ItalDesign Giugiaro puts the sport into utility with a midmounted 5.2-liter V10 engine that distributes 550 horsepower to all four wheels and a top speed of 200mph. With a practical control device ftted in the dashboard, the driver can in fact literally adapt the car to its surroundings, choosing from four different settings: one designed for comfortable daily driving, one for of-road, one for winter conditions, and one for high-speed driving on a race track. The electronic system is triggered to modify the ride, the height above the ground and the engine setup. Garnering the most chatter was the Parcour’s unique exterior design, which metabolizes the specifc features of an SUV, of a Crossover, of a Gran Turismo, and those of a midengine sports car.
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Koenigsegg In September 2012, 10 years after the small team at Swedish carmaker Koenigsegg delivered its frst production cars, the frst carbon prepreg pieces were cut on the routing machine for their 100th production car duly named “Hundra” (Swedish for 100). Te grey carbon fber bodywork of the oneof edition is highlighted by streaks of gold leaf painstakingly applied by an Italian artist. Inside gold trim and stitching and exposed carbon fiber weave accentuate the generous use of alcantara. Koenigsegg developed the 5.0-liter, twinturbocharged V8 engine in-house. Land Rover Land Rover is continuing to champion British innovation and cutting-edge automotive engineering by unveiling seven new electric Defender models. Te standard diesel engine and gearbox in the 110 Defenders have been replaced by a 70kW (94bhp), 330Nm electric motor twinned with a 300-volt, lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 27kWh, giving a range of more than 50 miles. In typical, low speed of-road use, it can last for up to eight hours before recharging. Te battery can be 54 slmag.net
fully charged by a 7kW fast charger in four hours or a portable 3kW charger in 10 hours. The vehicles’ capabilities have been tested in extreme and environmentally sensitive conditions, demonstrating capabilities not shared by conventional road-going EVs. Trials included pulling a 12-ton ‘road train’ up a 13 percent gradient and wading to a depth of 800mm. Although there are no plans for the all-terrain electric Defender to enter series production, the seven EVs will go into service in specialty real world trials later this year. Lamborghini In the year of its 50th anniversary Automobili Lamborghini presented an extremely exclusive model – the Veneno – of which only three unique units will be built and sold. With a maximum output of 750 hp, the Veneno accelerates from 0 to 60mph in just 2.8 seconds and the top speed for this street-legal racing car stands at 220mph. Te three million Euro plus tax price tag wasn’t too steep for three lucky owners, who called dibs on the supercar even before it was ofcially unveiled to the automotive world.
Lexus Making its European debut, the new rear-wheel drive Lexus IS 300h benefts from the years of experience Lexus has gained in developing its Lexus Hybrid Drive system to achieve even greater environmental performance with no compromise in power or driving quality. Te new IS range includes an F Sport model, which comes with sports-tuned suspension and electric power steering, as well as dedicated exterior and interior design features that distinguish it from the other models in the range. Maserati Geneva saw the world debut of the new four-seater GranTurismo MC Stradale, the optimum expression of sportiness combined with the luxury of a coupé made in Modena. Although the new Quattroporte is the frst Maserati to be built at the new Avvocato Giovanni Agnelli plant in Grugliasco (Turin), the GranTurismo MC Stradale will be built at the historic factory in Viale Ciro Menotti in Modena. Te 4.7-liter, 460 HP aspirated V8 engine is combined with an MC Race Shift 6-speed electro actuated gearbox, capable of traveling 0-60 in 4.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 188mph. McLaren Naught to 60 is attainable in less than three-seconds with the race-inspired Instant Power Assistant System in the McLaren P1. Top speed is electronically limited to 220mph. Unveiled as a prototype at last September’s motor show in Paris, the company sought input from potential customers on the styling of a
production car, with the unanimous verdict being to leave the body unchanged. Fully equipped for road and track use, just 375 units of the P1 will be produced for sale worldwide. Pagani Pagani released the Huayra with Sonus Faber Sound System, touted as the best automotive sound system available. The system features neodymium magnets and carbon cones, developed for extreme rigidity and the lowest weight specifically for the carbon-titanium-bodied Huayra. The amplifer structure delivers a 1,200-watt power output – triple the performance of Huayra’s standard sound system. Porsche Te Porsche 911 celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2013 and the company felt there was no better way to begin the celebrations than by opening a fresh chapter in the arena of high performance sports cars with the fifth generation of the 911 GT3. The powertrain of the new 911 GT3 comprises a 3.8-litre fat engine developing 475 hp at 8,250-rpm, a Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) double-clutch gearbox, and high-traction rear-wheel drive. A top speed of 195 mph is reached in seventh (and thus top gear) of the PDK transmission. The lap time on the NürburgringNordschleife track - commonly regarded as the most difficult in the world – is even more impressive: less than 7 ½ minutes. While every Porsche is proven around the Nürburgring, this credential is particularly relevant for the new model – around 80% of 911 GT3 customers also drive their cars on racetracks.
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Spyker Amidst the brand’s recent resurgence, the company revealed its B6 Venator concept, a compact, carbon fiber-bodied twodoor, mid-engine sports car. Designed by Victor R. Muller, Chief Executive Ofcer of Spyker N.V., the Spyker B6 Venator Concept makes a defantly contemporary statement whilst paying homage to its past, making it instantly recognizable as a Spyker. Highly detailed design, bespoke materials, and aviation-inspired elements – such as the red cover on the ignition switch and the trademark exposed gear change mechanism – are a core part of the Spyker DNA. Pressing the engine start button brings to life a powerful V6 engine delivering 375+ bhp. Te Spyker B6 Venator Concept will begin production in early 2014 for key markets including Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacifc, and India, followed by the United States in autumn 2014. sl
Sotheby’s Hosts the First International Evening Auction of Indian Art Te Amaya Collection sale totals $6.7million Written by Bridget Williams
Te Amaya Collection, the frst international Evening Sale of Indian Art and the frst single-owner sale in this category to be held at Sotheby’s in more than a decade, brought a strong total of $6,694,875, just shy of its pre-sale high estimate of $7million at the event in New York City on March 19th. Te 43 works on ofer, exhibited in New Delhi, London and New York in advance of the sale, were assembled by esteemed collector and author Amrita Jhaveri, and were highlighted by Untitled from Vasudeo S. Gaitonde, one of India’s most important modern abstract painters, which sold for $965,000 to an Indian collector, above a high estimate of $800,000. Gaitonde’s work was greatly infuenced by the color techniques of Indian miniatures, the study of ancient scripts and Japanese Zen philosophy. Strong prices were achieved for Sayed Haider Raza’s R ajasthan I from 1983, purchased for $809,000 (est. $600/800,000) by a private American collector, while multiple bidders drove Francis Newton Souza’s The Crucifixion to achieve $557,000 (est. $200/300,000). Sixty-percent of the lots achieved prices above their pre-sale high estimates, including 58 slmag.net
Manjit Bawa’s The Black Devil purchased for $389,000 by a private Asian collector and Bhupen Khakhar’s 1988 Satsang, which fetched $341,000. P r i y a n k a M a t h e w, H e a d o f S a l e s , M o d e r n & Contemporary South Asian Art commented: “We have been especially pleased and encouraged to see a number of new buyers enter the market this season. Te resurgence of interest in contemporary works is particularly exciting for this market, with records set tonight for artists including Rina Banerjee and Anant Joshi. Bidding was truly global, with equal participation coming from Asia, North America and Europe, demonstrating strength in the Indian market.” Proceeds from the sale will underwrite a project space and lecture room at Khoj International Artists’ Association in New Delhi. Jhaveri is also supporting museum initiatives in the collecting area of South Asian art by donating a work by sculptor Mrinalini Mukerjee to the Tate Modern. “Te impulse to share these rare works with other collectors while continuing on the journey remains strong,” said Jhaveri. sl
Above; Te Black Devi, Lot 15 - Manjit Bawa, Signed and dated 'Manjit Bawa 2002' and further signed in Devanagari on reverse, Oil on canvas - 63" x 67.5", Est. $150/200,000 USD - Sold for $389,000. Opposite page, left - right; Satsang, Lot 29 - Bhupen Khakhar, Oil on canvas - 44" x 44", Est. $180/250,000 - Sold for $341,000. Untitled, Lot 12 - Vasudeo S. Gaitonde, Oil on canvas 50 by 30â…› in. (127 by 76.5 cm.), Est. $600/800,000 - Sold for $965,000. Rajasthan I, Lot 25 - Sayed Haider Raza, Acrylic and oil on canvas - 60" x 60", Est. $600/800,000 - Sold for $809,000.
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VNA Caring Awards Gala, 6:30pm, Hilton Netherland Plaza; thevna.org Art of Making Memories, 5:30pm, The Center; alz.org/cincinnati Bridges Award Dinner, 5:30pm, Duke Energy Convention Center; bridgescelebratesinclusion.org Light Up the Night, 6pm, Elements Conference Center; womenhelpingwomen.org Once in a Lifetime Gala & Auction, 5:30pm, Duke Energy Convention Center; thecurestartsnow.org Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon and Half Marathon, 6:30am; fyingpigmarathon.com Cincinnati Flower Show Ladies’ Day, 9:30am, Kenwood Country Club; cincyfowershow.com Go Red for Women Luncheon, 9am, Duke Energy Convention Center; heart.org/cincinnati Wild About Wine, 6:30pm, Cincinnati Zoo; cincinnatizoo.org/events May Festival Opening Night Gala; mayfestival.com Girls on the Run Spring 5k, 10am, Paul Brown Stadium – Gate A; gotrcincinnati.org Starry Night Gala, 6pm, Sharonville Convention Center; stjosephorphanage.org JDRF Cincinnatian Of the Year Gala, 6pm, Duke Energy Convention Center; jdrfswo.org Beacon of Light Gala, 6:30pm, Hyatt Regency Cincinnati; lys.org EACC Annual Gala Dinner, 6pm, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center; Europe-cincinnati.com UC Brain Tumor Center Wine Tasting & Auction, 6pm, Russell C. Myers Alumni Center; gina.weitzel@uc.edu Cabaret in the Garden, 6pm, Taft Museum of Art; taftmuseum.org LLS Man/Woman Finale, 6:30pm, Hilton Netherland Plaza; mwoy.org KSO Gala, 7pm, Newport Syndicate; kyso.org Celestial Ball, 6pm, Duke Energy Convention Center; cincinnatichildrens.org Taste of Cincinnati; tasteofcincinnati.com Zoo La La, 7pm, Cincinnati Zoo; cincinnatizoo.org
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FOUNDER’S SOCIETY
CFM and PNC hosted a cocktail reception for The Founder’s Society of the Cincinnati Art Museum in the renovated space of the former Art Academy building.
Photography by Tony Bailey
Carol Striker, Robert C. Brown
Irwin Weinberg, Bill Eckerle, George & Jane Elliott, Barbara Weinberg
Jane Wolf, Alleen Manning, Cheryl Stamm, Shayne Manning, Guy Wolf
Megan Grifth, Jim Cheng, Mike & Katie Chapman
Houmei Sung, Oliver & Joan Baily
Francie & John Williams
Craig Maier, Marty Ragland, George Vincent, Aaron Betsky
Alicia & Steve Kimball
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CINSATION
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Te Junior League of Cincinnati hosted their annual fundraising gala, “CinSation”, at the Cincinnati Masonic Center. Kathy Wade, CEO and co-founder of Learning With Art was honored for her support of the Junior League and other community causes. Te event’s “Come Fly With Me” theme was highlighted in the dinnerby-the-bite format, with globally inspired oferings from Crave, Cumin, Dutch’s, Fusian, Jimmy G’s, Sung Korean Bistro and Taste of Belgium.
Kari Kerns, Sarah Avila Murphy, Tracey Conrad
Joseph Avila, Jen Gerichs, Ben Seppala, Marcia Avila
Erin burton, Abbey Jones
Kathy Wade, John Jones, Alicia Harris-Coggins
Bethanie Butcher, Guenter Mathews
Melanie Chavez, Lisa Hubbard
Kristian & Andy Scarpitti
Brad & Jennifer Reed
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CONDUCTOR AWARD GALA
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center honored late Civil Rights leader Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth and New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof with its prestigious International Freedom Conductor Award during a gala held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington.
Sky & Merri Gaither-Smith, Marian Spencer, Lucille & Henry Lazenby
Lela & Maurice Cofey
Jonathon McKinney, Sarah Lewis, Helen Gaber, Peg & Jack Wyant
Traci Slater-Rigaud, Eric Rigaud
Stasiu Geleszinski, Zamaris Boehm
Jessica Schultek, Brett Bogan
Eddie & Anne Tomas, Carole Rigaud, Mary Beth & Chuck Johns
Cecy & Paul Fazio
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GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT
A designer purse and jewelry rafe was part of the annual Girls Night Out at the Hyde Park Country Club to beneft Kenzie’s CLOSET. Proceeds from the event support the organization’s mission to make it possible for fnancially limited girls to attend their prom fully-outftted and dressed as a ‘princess for the night.’
Jessica Grag, Ami Jayornik, Emily Lay
Meg Byrne, Jane Dorger, Leslie Brown
Helen Mcelvogue, Leslie Brown ,Teresa Comers
Lois Ganci, Becky Lodge, Rosemary Cullen, Elaine Shinkle
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Meg Kohnen, Robin Sheakley
Lauren Hopei, Jane Dorger, Patrice Fabel
Mary Beth Martin, Monica Nenni, Casey Osinski
Carol Paden, Jodi Squicciarini, Sherry Steinbeck
Carey Costello, Chrissy Ward, Erin Turnbull, Elizabeth Wiles
Casey Osinsko, Monica Nenni
Jane Dorger, Carol MacConnell, Nancy Derringer
Leslie Brown, Kelly Murphy, Meg Byrne
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FASHION & GAMING
Kevin Shibley, General Manager of Saks Fifth Avenue, hosted a champagne reception for Kevin Kline, SVP and General Manager of Horseshoe Casino within the Men’s on One department at Saks. During the event, a percentage of the evening’s sales were allocated for the beneft of Dress for Success Cincinnati.
Kevin Kline, Kevin Shibley
Walren Reid, Anthony Wood
Melissa Ullman, Kevin Shibley, Celeste Bergen
Jeanna Vella, Jonathan Hisle, Aanchal Jain, Hiral Patal
Dan, Cindy & Lauren Merkt, Joann Wickham
Sueann Painter, Barrett Brunsman
Joann Wickham, Maggie Giesler, Lindsey Huttenbauer, Katie Clavey
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SPRINGER CELEBRATION! RECEPTION
In recognition of those who selfessly give of their time and talents, David and Martha Millett held a private cocktail reception for Very Important Supporters of A Springer Celebration! 2013 at the David A. Millett, Inc. showroom, located in the Oakley Design District.
Photography by Tony Bailey
Barbi & Greg Sherman, Mark Millett
Larry & Beth Uhlenbrock
Patty Wolf, Carole Barnhart
David & Martha Millett, Kirstin Eismin, Linda Spadaccini, Jennifer Arbaugh, Nick Spadaccini
Josh Loewenstine, Megan Hal, Matthew Millett
Marlena, Robert & Kirstin Novachich
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TEW CHAIR EVENT
Photography by Mark Byron, Tonya Hines and Cindy Starr
Te University of Cincinnati Department of Neurosurgery celebrated the inauguration of the John M. Tew, Jr., MD, Chair in Neurosurgical Oncology and honored the chair’s frst holder, Ronald Warnick, MD, at the Queen City Club in downtown Cincinnati. Te celebration included a proclamation from Ohio Governor John Kasich, numerous tributes to Drs. Tew and Warnick and a performance by members of Cincinnati Opera. Dr. Tew, Professor of Neurosurgery, Radiology, and Surgery at UC and Clinical Director of the UC Neuroscience Institute, has been a Mayfield Clinic neurosurgeon since 1969. Dr. Warnick, Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology and Medical Director of the UC Brain Tumor Center, has been a Mayfeld neurosurgeon since 1991.
Ginger Warner
Dr. Myron Warnick, Ana Warnick, Dr. Ronald Warnick, Dr. Stella Warnick and Katarina Warnick
Lyn Oiler, Rick June
Neal & Katie Tew, Susan & Dr. John M. Tew
Dianne Dunkelman, Dr. Stella Warnick, Susan Tew
Sara Vance Waddell, John Tew, Michelle Vance Waddell
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Dr. Robert Lukin
TULIP LUNCHEON
Fox19 morning anchor Shelia Gray emceed the 6th annual Tulip Luncheon at the Cincinnati Zoo. Following a guided tour of more than 100,000 blooming tulips, a catered lunch and presentation by Steve Foltz, the Zoo’s Director of Horticulture, was held inside the new Peacock Pavilion.
Photography by Tony Bailey
Anne Chasser, Evelyn Banzhaf McCord, Mary Moran
Kara Jones, Lindsay Shoemaker
Lauren Evans, Lauren Connley
Cathi Nagel, Linda Eckenrod
Dede Persson, Sarah Zamary
Alison Fossette, Lauren Toussaint
Kaki Scheer, Wendy Bonomo
Chris Lippert, Maria Papakirk, Halle Quinn, Britty Wiles
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APPLAUSE!
Te Hilton Netherland Plaza was the site of Applause! A Gala Evening beneftting the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra. David Herriman was presented with the Pinnacle Award during the event, which also included a performance by pianist Julie Spangler.
Todd Frangolis, Ann Stewart, David & Erin Lombardi, Joyce Elkus, John Harrison
Miriam & John West
Dick McKinney, Vernon Raver, Mark Bernhardt, Melody Sawyer Richardson
Melvin & Brenda Greier, Carmon & Kathy DeLeone
Mark & Rosemary Schlachter
Bill & Joanie Lotts
David & Erin Lombardi, Mischa Santora
Julie Spangler
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David Herriman
Steve Mitrione, Jay Peckskamp, David Askam, Lori Wellinghof, Annette Askam, Michelle Mitrione, David Wellinghof, Tom Allison
Maryellen & Tom Cody
Jennifer & Brian Gibson
Debbie & Jody Brant
Matthew Anklan, Peter & Judith Landgren
Joanie Lotts, Barbara Hahn, Shelby Wood
Ava Kellar, David Wood, Lynn Sundermann, Ainsley Kellar
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ZOOTINI
Te Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s most popular event series, A Toast to the Wild, sponsored by KeyBank, kicked of with Zootini on Wednesday, April 3. All proceeds go to the Zoo’s Linder Center for Conservation & Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW).
Len Tompson, Sherry & George Parsons
Karen & Dean Violetta
Brenda Baum, Ashley Guethlein, Sara Snyder
Liz & Steve Fuller
Tina Murawski, Jennifer Olivier
Emily Buckley, Erika Daggett, Kari Basson
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Kelly & Kevin Sturgill
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Valerie Forber, Natalie Forber
HORSESHOE GIVES BACK
Horseshoe Cincinnati hosted a check presentation celebration during which company representatives presented $40,000 donations to ArtsWave, Talbert House, Freestore Foodbank and Cincinnati Hamilton County CAA.
Photography by Tony Bailey
Chandra Mathews-Smith, Brenda Calhoun
Tracy Wells, Jamie Leonard
Lucrecer Braxton, Heather Hallenberg
Myra Kashner, Rhonda Bently
Damon Allen, Tim Weidner, Jennifer Ebelhar
Lisa Rexroat-Steele, Kurt Reiber, Kevin Kline
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SPIRAL STAKES
Photography by Tony Bailey
Tough the name has changed over the years, Turfway Park’s banner race, the Spiral Stakes, has remained as a springtime proving ground for the Kentucky Derby since 1972. Tis year Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati signed on as title sponsor, upping the purse to $550,000. Against 15/1 odds, Black Onyx sped to an easy victory and earned enough points to race on the frst Saturday in May.
Ron & Pam Porter
Heidi & Tracy Stringer
Daron Zend
Michelle Provost, Jack Wells
Marsha Geier, Karen Boyle, Linda Kloentrub, Karen Goldner
Jim Murphy, Kathy Myers, Jan Montague, Bruce Walton
Jef Collier, Kim Fahlbush
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Rose & Rick Lux
Carolyn & Jay Wuest
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Emily Hurtt, Marianne Schmidt Hurtt
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