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From the Editor-In-Chief Is there a parent anywhere who hasn’t had to deal with a child who begs, cajoles, cries, plots, plans and pressures for a pet? Typically, it’s the child you can’t get to pick up after themselves who wants something that will require so much responsibility. In the case of the Cohen family, it was 6-year old Gracie who was relentless in her resolve to have a dog last year. She easily won over her brother and, in what I considered to be an almost unforgivable act of marital hubris, her mother. I relented, sort of. “You can have a dog when you can buy it yourself.” Tere, I thought, that would put an end to that. Instead, I was out-strategized by a 6-year old. Without consulting me, she put her beloved dollhouse in the neighborhood garage sale, sold it, and hauled her mother and brother of to the Humane Society of Indianapolis (HSI). Tere, just waiting for the soft-hearted, prone-to-impulse-buying, members of my family, was Emmy. A little ball of fuf that cost less than the proceeds of the dollhouse sale. I had been bested by a child, beaten at my own game and I gave in, thinking there’ll be other battles more important to win in the future. As it turns out, it was one of the best family decisions we ever made. We love Emmy to death; she’s full of joy and love and all the other wonderful things that come with owning a dog. But maybe the best part of this journey was getting to know the folks at the HSI and learning more about the responsibilities of pet ownership. Here’s my short list based on our experience: 1. Do your research before you start shopping – not just about dog breeds, either. Make sure the facility you’re considering explains its mission to you and that you’re in sync with it. 2. Avoid commercial pet shops. Far too many of these places get their pets from so called ‘puppy mills.’ Just search the internet for ‘Indiana Puppy Mills.’ You’ll get quite an education, and it ain’t pretty. 3. Almost every canine and some feline breeds have national organizations you can check with for advice and local contacts. Often, they have “rescue” arms for animals which have, for a variety of reasons, found themselves homeless. 4. Go to “puppy school” with your new pal. Even if a dog only learns to “Sit!,” “Stay,” and “Come,” that might be enough to save its life someday. And guess what? Te HSI can help you with this too. Tey have a class called ‘Learn To Speak Dog’. I like the idea of working with an organization like the HSI that has such an allencompassing breadth of services like microchipping and inoculations. You can visit them at www.indyhumane.org and see for yourself. They will gladly make arrangements for you to tour their impressive facilities if you give them a call. If you’re not quite sure about adding a new pet to your family, you might want to consider spending some time as a volunteer at the Humane Society or the Indianapolis Animal Care and Control facility. It’s rewarding work and valued by the organizations as much as fnancial donations. One fnal bit of advice: Be careful about issuing challenges to your children that you think they can’t possibly meet. When it comes to puppy dogs - especially the super cute kind - and the laserfocused attention of a small child, you’re destined to lose. Just ask me. And PS: I’m glad I did. But please, don’t tell Gracie. Or Emmy.
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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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Lakeside Refections A weaver in the village of Copamaya.
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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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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Interior of the Spyker B6 Venator
Rolls-Royce A series of teaser images, released in timely intervals in the weeks leading up to the Geneva Show, created a heightened sense of anticipation for the world debut of Wraith, the most powerful RollsRoyce in history. “Today we launch the ultimate gentlemen’s Gran Turismo, a car that embodies the spirit of Charles Stewart Rolls,” commented Torsten Müller-Ötvös, CEO Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Coach doors open to reveal a sumptuous interior complete with softest Phantom-grade leathers and expanses of wood called ‘Canadel Paneling’. The interior ambiance is complemented by Starlight Headliner, a bespoke feature available beyond Phantom family cars for the frst time. 1,340 fber optic lamps are hand-woven into the roof lining to give the impression of a glittering, starry night sky. A V12 engine is married to an eight-speed automatic ZF transmission. 624 bhp/465kW is available to the driver while the 0-60 mph sprint is achieved in 4.4 seconds, compared with 563 bhp/420kW and 0-60 in 4.7 seconds for Ghost. 56 slmag.net
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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Written by Melissa Fears Photography by Andrew Kung Every parent knows that no one ever really “lives� in their living rooms. Backpacks and lunch boxes immediately hit the floor when kids arrive home and dinner guests always end up in the kitchen. As parents of three, the hardworking homeowners factored these realities into their plans when they worked with Indianapolis designer Barry Lantz of A Lantz Design and Consulting to build their new custom home in Westfeld.
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Ample and comfortable seating in earth-tone linens with pillows and throws creates a relaxing setting, while large windows bring in natural light. Pops of orange and patterns add warmth to the room.
From the beginning, the wife put family first, asking Lantz to center the home’s design on an inviting family space that opens to the kitchen and a hearth room. Using their former house in Carmel as a blueprint, the team managed to upgrade the home in size without losing curb appeal and warmth. “Our inspiration was our old house,” she says. “If we could’ve picked up our old house and moved it here, we would’ve.” The architect did the main design, but Lantz made suggestions along the way. “I look at it a little diferent, like if we move the door two feet, we could put a sofa on that wall,” says Lantz. “I played with the elevation a little bit on this project.” Te living room opens up with dramatic wood ceilings and framed windows. It leads into the hearth room and a screened-in patio. Te large-scale room bounces light and makes the space feel cozy and inviting despite its height. In the living room, cozy chairs snuggle up to a freplace that has a large statement art piece mounted above. Opposite is a granite and wood bar. Custom touches, such as mismatched family photos and heirlooms, are what make their space unique. “I felt like we wanted to create the same atmosphere,” adds Lantz. “I didn’t have to hard sell her on anything. Inevitably, it is their home. I like to do a project that looks a little incomplete and 72 slmag.net
where you can still add. It’s sort of nice I can say ok the room is done, but now let’s put ‘you’ in it.” “Barry was very open to letting me show my personality,” the wife says. “He just helped me refne it. He was a great support to make sure I was going in the right direction.” Te family was pleased Lantz recognized they didn’t want to just hire him and walk away; they wanted to be involved. “I always wanted aluminum tile pieces you see in ceilings so badly,” she said. “Barry found some and framed them for me. Tey are hung at one of the staircases. It was his little touch.” A curvaceous hallway leads to the master suite and den, while texture plays a large role throughout the house in textiles and architectural details. The brick exterior of the home exudes a traditional style, which is also reflected in the custom-made cabinetry by B&L Cabinetry in the kitchen, master bedroom and basement. “They did a wonderful job, and it worked out real well,” husband and wife both agree. “It was interesting measuring bottles of booze to make all the measurements exact.” “You really just don’t see what they do anymore,” says the man of the house. “Tey were the most expensive, but John Lawrence talked us into using them and we are really happy we did. Te craftsmanship is nicely done. They just use drafting paper and pencils with no computers. It left us with a less mass-produced and customized look.”
A repeat of wood fnishes and the round shape of the table contrast the structured geometry of the central gathering space and kitchen island. Relaxed Roman valances further soften the look.
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Rich, warm and elegant, the cabinets were designed with impeccable craftsmanship. Granite countertops add a gleaming presence, while tall columns provide dramatic focal points.
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Te designer demonstrates his technique for grounding a high-ceilinged space: scale and symmetry. Te light-flled living room with spectacular views is flled with restrained traditional furniture, freplace and grandiose art.
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A comfy living room set in a sunroom is the best of both worlds: the feeling of being outside with the comfort of being indoors. Filtered light from the screened porch showcases its warmth from the wood ceiling to the brick foor. Te wicker sofas and freplace make for the perfect all-American setting.
Perfect for entertaining and dining al fresco, colorful red cushions lend a bright pop of color against the brick exterior.
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Custom cabinetry lines the lower level of the home. With plenty of televisions to watch sports, movies or news, the lower level is the perfect family retreat. Equipped with a full bar, workout room, piano, lounge and sauna, it has everything a family could ask for.
“Our builder kept saying there was a lot of wood, and we said trust us, we want a lot of wood,” the wife adds. Large windows throughout the back of the house ofer pictureperfect vantage views of the 27-hole Pete Dye-designed golf course. The designer kept the mood light throughout with a soft color scheme of taupes and rich carmels. A traditional setting with a striped and plaid motif sets the color scheme in the dining room, where dining-chair upholstery and a bold damask wall covering is a bold red hue. “I used a lot of wall covering,” says Lantz. “ Te myth is that wall covering is out of style, but I have never stopped selling it. If it’s timeless and beautiful, it won’t date itself. Te dining room’s oversized damask pattern is so beautiful.” While the living room and dining room serve more of a formal purpose, the family’s daily life centers around the expansive kitchen island, where the kids often eat breakfast and do homework after school. Communal space abounds in the lower level, where plush carpet and comfy couches make for the perfect setting on family movie nights. “Te basement really illustrates their sense of family,” says Lantz. “Tere are TVs, a media area, bar, pool table, exercise room
and piano. Instead of putting a grand piano in the living room where it won’t get played, I suggested to put the piano where the family actually congregates.” To ensure easy and kid-friendly access, the home was designed with a mudroom entrance near the garage. Custom artwork and cubbies for every family member are perfect fnishing touches. Te neighborhood is what really sold the family. “I grew up in Michigan and wanted to live on a lake, so we looked around, but didn’t get excited about what we saw,” says the husband. “So the next thing was a golf course. Honestly, I trusted the names behind the development, which were Steve Hankey and Gerald Trogmartin. It was a leap of faith.” “He went to pick up dry-cleaning and came home with a lot,” the wife laughs. “He came home and told me he bought a lot in Bridgewater, which at the time was a dirt field. I thought he was crazy. It ended up being the best move we ever made. It is a great place to grow up, and the demographics are pretty young.” Bridgewater boasts a kid-friendly clubhouse, golf course and indoor and outdoor pools. “It is a really nice balance of kids ringing our doorbell, and having privacy,” adds the lady of the house. sl slmag.net
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For many visitors to Indianapolis, the frst encounter with the legendary St. Elmo Steak House takes place not at the famed restaurant on South Illinois, but at Harry & Izzy’s within the Indianapolis International Airport, one of three such restaurants owned by Elmo’s Steve and Craig Huse and a small group of partners, including NFL legend Peyton Manning. Whether you’re stopping in for a steak and bottle of claret before a long fight or a steadying shot of aged bourbon after a particularly bumpy landing, Harry & Izzy’s on Concourse A is something of a rarity in these days of overpriced and inedible airport fare: a real restaurant ofering real food for folks who enjoy eating. In spite of the sporting connection, however, one shouldn’t expect a football-centric eatery with big screen TVs and ffty cent beer specials. As its pedigree might suggest, Harry & Izzy’s ofers upscale, high-quality dining at prices well-suited to today’s budgets. Elegant and well-appointed, each location (the other two being at River’s Edge and downtown Indy) features a horse racing and betting theme, in tribute to the late Izzy Rosen, former St. Elmo partner and a former bookie who famously loved the ponies.
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Harry Roth was the perfect antithesis of his friend and business partner, Izzy. A man of few words, behind Rosen’s large personality and even larger cigars, Harry was a man’s man. Legend has it, he wore bow ties to appease his wife, who wasn’t fond of him coming home with cocktail sauce staining the long ties he wore when he began working at the iconic eatery. Harry and Izzy were the quintessential “odd couple”. It’s a theme that’s refreshingly idiosyncratic without being quirky or overbearing, transporting the diner back to the golden age of American can-do, when handshakes were frm, cocktails were consumed in threes and time was measured in cigarettes. Although the ambience may tend towards the masculine, this is by no means a clubby kind of place. Te staf is warm and welcoming, the food has wide appeal and the service is both engaging and smartly efcient.
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Catering to power lunchers and harried shoppers alike, Harry & Izzy’s menu, overseen by seasoned chef Dave Foegley (formerly of the pioneering Indy original, Peter’s), ofers a broader selection than St. Elmo, but retains a few of the icon’s signature dishes. Tose of a masochistic bent can enjoy the legendary Shrimp Cocktail, a guaranteed cure for all but the most belligerent of head colds with its generous addition of freshly-grated horseradish. Now you can even buy a bottle of the legendary cocktail sauce to take home and recreate the experience with your friends. A little more sedate, but no less mouthwatering, is the seared tuna: a generous and succulent serving of sushigrade fsh served with a sweet and savory ginger sauce.
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With everyone’s time being in such short supply these days, a good three-course lunch has become a luxury in which few of us can afford to indulge. Should the opportunity arise to sit back and smell the roses, as it were, I can think of few better places to do so than at Harry & Izzy’s. Here, the pace is measured, the seats comfortable and the portions slightly on the generous side of just right. At various times (I happen to be a fan of the place), I’ve enjoyed a more or less perfect flet as well as one of the best prime rib sandwiches I’ve had in a very long while. Served on a super fresh roll with a creamy (and slightly less hot) horseradish, this beauty is juicy and packed with meaty favor.
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Also a standout is a truly extraordinary breaded bone-in veal chop. Tis may just have been the best such dish I’ve enjoyed since a memorable lunch in Vienna, where they know a thing or two about the subject. Succulent, tender, delicately favored, this is exactly what veal is all about. Served with a side of creamed spinach, it doesn’t need the addition of a starch or excessive saucy embellishment to detract from its perfection. Similarly, a rack of lamb is plated simply with its juices and a portion of mint jelly. At frst glance, it might appear a bit on the rare side, but once you cut into it, the melting fesh and deep but not gamey favor sings of meat of the fnest order and provenance. Or try the New York Strip seared and topped with the signature orange, butter and brandy reduction. Simpler sometimes truly is better. Tere can be doubt that, since I frst dined at St. Elmo many years ago, the quality of their meat has improved enormously, quite an achievement when one considers the extraordinary volume of cattle passing through its kitchen and the logistics involved in guaranteeing a consistent supply. Using the same sources as its sister restaurant, Harry & Izzy’s has unique access to some of the fnest meats available in the Midwest, and it shows in the sheer quality of what’s on the plate. And if you don’t happen to be in a carnivorous mood, there are pastas, pizzas and seafood dishes, too. Lovers of fne wine will delight in the restaurant’s breadth and depth of vinous oferings: 2,600 bottles displayed behind glass in the main dining room at the River’s Edge location alone, ranging from collectible Bordeaux to California Cabernets and lots in between. Wine has always been a mainstay of the St. Elmo dining experience, and continues to be so in spite of the resurgence of the pre-prohibition cocktail. Something else they also happen to do quite well at Harry & Izzy’s, but that’s a story for another time. sl Harry & Izzy’s is located at 153 South Illinois Street, 4050 East 82nd Street and the Indianapolis International Airport, Concourse A. For more information, visit harryandizzys.com.
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FOR THE CHILDREN
A Lantz Design and Consulting hosted “For the Children” featuring original work by Carmel artist and designer Barry Lantz. Te event, held at Te Indiana Design Center, honored the 20 children of Sandy Hook Elementary. Te evening of art and music was enjoyed by approximately 175 guests. Proceeds benefted the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. Eighty members from the choir performed after being introduced by Mayor James Brainard of Carmel.
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“Our La Vie en Rose Gala was a wonderful success on many levels. Everyone knows I love bling, and the decor Elizabeth Taylor put together for us was magnifcent. Our 500 guests were a wonderful mix of loyal Dance Kaleidoscope patrons and people brand new to DK. Several new people told me how welcomed they felt, which always makes me happy. Best of all, we exceeded our fundraising goal for the event. So it was a wonderful evening of fun, friends and fundraising.” – Stephen Taylor
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EVENING OF HOPE & ALL THAT JAZZ
Beacon of Hope Center for Women, Inc. held its annual “Evening of Hope” on March 9th at the Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing. Proceeds sustain the Domestic Violence Crisis Support Center. Entertainment was by the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra. Distinctive Diamonds was a major sponsorship partner. Local investigative reporter, Sandra Chapman, was emcee. Supervising Attorney of the Special Victims Team of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, Anne Harrigan, was special guest speaker. Another exciting highlight was a debut call to action video by producer/director and architect, Todd Scoggins of Scoggins Design.
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Indianapolis Women In Need Foundation’s 9th Pink Pajama Party fundraiser February 22-23 at the Indianapolis Marriott North raised approximately $60,000. Funds will go toward I.W.I.N. Foundation’s mission of giving Indiana women strength to endure breast cancer treatment by providing individualized services and support through grants of up to $500 per person. Services include but aren’t limited to: childcare, housekeeping, yard maintenance, in-home pet care, meal preparation, photography services and transportation assistance popular in rural areas.
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A TASTE OF ELEGANCE
Te 26th Annual Indianapolis Art & Antiques show kicked of its celebration with “A Taste of Elegance” featuring live entertainment, amazing food from Indy’s hottest restaurants and caterers, early shopping privileges and a silent auction in the Marsh Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Proceeds benefted IU Health Methodist Hospital and the Indianapolis community.
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BIG HAT BOOKS AND ARTS PRESENTING SHARON SOCOL Photographer Sharon Socol, an Indiana native, made a special appearance to sign her book, Plus One: An Outsider’s Photographic Journey into the World of Fashion, at the Big Hat Books store in Indianapolis on April 6. A ‘who’s who’ of the fashion industry, Plus One is a 120-page photographic compilation that features 100 candid moments captured at some of the most famed fashion shows and parties in New York and Paris between 2001 and 2010. A stylish set of local infuencers attended the event to toast Socol’s debut fashion photo book.
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ELEGANT VINTAGES INTERNATIONAL WINE AUCTION Te 15th annual Elegant Vintages International Wine Auction presented by Fifth Tird Private Bank and the VIP Patrons Reception hosted by Turkle and Associates took place March 16th at the Conrad in downtown Indianapolis. This sold-out event included a rollicking evening of fun and vigorous bidding to support the Indianapolis Zoo. Te auction featured an assemblage of fne and rare wines for auction along with unique gift packages, including magnifcent dinners, luxury travel, fne jewelry, original art, sports memorabilia, one-of-a-kind sculptures and behind-the-scenes tours at the Zoo. In addition to the live and silent auctions, guests enjoyed a delicious multiple-course dinner with wine and live entertainment, and a record $260,000 was raised this year!
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Nancy Huber, Dona Stohler and Chris Katterjohn
Carolyn Daniel, Mike Coppinger, Drs. Jaime and Stan Harper and Terry Sawyer
Tom and Katie Laughnor, LuAnn and Jim Powers
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Bob and Gina Laikin
PINK TIE BALL Te Central Indiana Afliate of Susan G. Komen’s 10th Annual Pink Tie Ball at the Scottish Rite Cathedral raised $242,600 for local breast health services in 21 counties, and for global breast cancer research. A record 522 guests and 55 survivors raised $50,000 more than last year. Event emcees and guest speakers included WTHR’s Scott Swan and Anne Marie Tiernon, WIBC’s Pete the Planner, and Karen and Jef Saturday. Ten inaugural KoMEN Pink Tie Guys were announced and presented with pink ties and plaques for calling attention to breast health awareness and resources in central Indiana.
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Jef Saturday, Amadou Yattassaye, Scott Swan, Bob Moeder, Tom Miltner, L. Gene Huddleson and Vince Early
Sallie Bruns and Joreen Caldwell
Alesha Goins, Donna Petraits, Karen and Jef Saturday, Shoshana Brady, Kim DeMoss and Susan Otto
Anne Marie Tiernon and Scott Swan
Malinda Ennis, Aimee Laramore, Camille Wiggins and Tina Gridiron
Pam Miltner and Kelly Meyer
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Deb Stone, Gelone Broadnax and Jodi Butcher
Mark Proft, Jon and Becky Sage and Mary Proft
Ron and Terri Bendes, Sue and Jef Hanthorn
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WFYI WINE FEST
Te 14th Ice Miller Indy Wine Fest hosted by WFYI was a huge success thanks to the support of sponsors, wineries, distributors, volunteers and, of course, guests! Wine novices and connoisseurs alike gathered at Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station - the ultimate setting for over 1,300 attendees to mix and mingle while enjoying a night out in support of WFYI Public Media.
Bernie Heile and Cynthia Olson
Christine and Harry Danz
Monica Paskett, Francine and Walter Mayes
Janell and Brad Shafer
Colleen Tulledge, Paul Burth and Robert Hill
Linda McCrae, Matt Socey and Bev Knight
Stephanie Bergstein and Roopadi Shah
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Carolina and Miles Nelson, Jill Brooks and Matt Fechtman
Tanner Walter, Kristen Cunife, Stacey Stuteville and Sam Brandt
Stephanie Elberfelb and Renee Behringer
T.J. Cole and Holiday Banta
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Tonya and Dustin Dubois
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VISITING ARTIST SERIES
Encore Sotheby’s International Realty’s Visiting Artist Series presented by the National Bank of Indianapolis debuted its latest exhibition March 14th in the brokerage’s gallery. Te show features the unique and spectacular encaustic art of Zionsville artist Lisa Bick. Lisa’s art was met with rave reviews! A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to Art With a Heart.
Gayla Breslauer, Joanna Tuohy and Cris LaBlonde
James Payne, Noelle Hans-Daniels and Renata Kulionis
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Chris Stites, Ken and Mary Sonner and Ed Deiwert
Betsy Ismail, Molly Brunner and Denise Scheidler
Jay O’Neil, Regina Laux and Dan Fowler
Photography by Jeannie Casey
Vickie Klosky and Rada Adams
Dr. William Kleinman, Lisa Bick, Susan Kleinman and Stanley Feldman
Lisa Bick, Mark Zukerman and Joyce Morris
Lisa and Gerry Murphy and Andrew Lee
Janet Russo, Dr. Fritz Kunz, Lisa Bick, Dan Sease and Jane Kunz
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PATTERN MAGAZINE VOL. 3: TRANSIT LAUNCH PARTY
Indianapolis’ fashion community gathered at the Indiana Design Center on March 13th to celebrate the unveiling of the spring issue of PATTERN Magazine. Over 175 contributors, sponsors, and stylish attendees sipped on Sun King brews and enjoyed music spun by DJ Gabby Love. Tis issue of PATTERN Magazine, themed “Transit,” celebrates the intersection of style and transportation in Indianapolis.
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