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We all feel more alive in spring. Days are longer, trees and fowers are blooming, birds are singing, and people are walking, running and biking everywhere. Want to witness renewal in full motion? Just walk or drive through Forest Park on a spring day.

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With St. Louis’ blue-chip contemporary art scene in fux, two galleries and a nonproft stand out as our new go-to art spaces.

Philip Slein Gallery in the Central West End, Gallery 618 in Clayton and White Flag Projects in the Grove are flling a void left by changes at longtime favorites Greenberg Van Doren and William Shearburn. Ron Greenberg is retiring, John Van Doren is focusing his time in New York and William Shearburn is turning his focus to major art fairs.

I recently talked with Philip Slein, Alexander Jones of Gallery 618 and Matt Strauss of White Flag about their visions, their views of the St. Louis art scene and their own collections. Each had a surprisingly diferent view of the market, and all are clear on their roles to help inspire the next generation of collectors.

PHILIP SLEIN Slein’s new partnership with veteran dealer Jim Schmidt and a move from Washington Avenue to McPherson Avenue make the gallery a must-see. Teir focus is on paintings, the medium they love and know best.

Slein takes issue with claims by some pundits that painting is dead.

“It’s very much alive,” he says. “Painting is where we see enormous growth, especially abstract painting.”

His favorite painters include John Zinsser, Jackie Saccoccio, Richmond Burton and Cheonae Kim. “Great art is being done in great cities all over the world, and now more than ever, art and pop culture is very sexy,” he says.

He encourages collectors to stay focused on their mission even as they stay open to new things. Tey should look at everything being done and work with more than one dealer. “A true collector is never done,” he says. “When the walls are flled, build a rack and move things around.”

“We have some really good collectors in St. Louis, but we defnitely need to develop the next generation. Some of the most shrewd collectors are funding the next big things. Tey just understand the markets. Te sport is fnding something before it’s very expensive. And as many people have experienced frsthand, art can be a phenomenal investment.”

Slein describes himself as obsessed with collecting. He collects art, antiques, advertising, models, oddities -- and Buicks. To be collectible, he says, an object should be an excellent example of the artist’s work and should show the artist’s mature powers. “But at the end of the day, the piece has to speak to you,” he says.

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ALEXANDER JONES At Gallery 618, Jones ofers an exciting mix of Andy Warhol, urban and street art and erotic photography seldom seen in Midwestern galleries.

He has an encyclopedic knowledge of Warhol, of the dozens of pop and grafti derivatives since the ’60s and of the intermingling of urban art and celebrity culture on both coasts. He’s evidence that today’s gallerists are one part art historian, one part propagandist and one part internet wiz.

Gallery 618, named in part for Jones’ upbringing in Illinois, is located in the space that formerly housed Duane Reed Gallery. Jones features works that you might see in museums and New York City pop-up shops. “We are a Chelsea-style gallery in St. Louis. We’re not afraid to hang things most people would never hang in their homes,” he said.

Warhol’s works dominate the gallery. Jones also displays well-known images by Keith Haring, blue-chip and street art by Banksy, KAWS and Mr. Brainwash, and works by Shepard Fairey, Kate Garner, Mario Testino and Guido Argentini. “No other St. Louis gallery ofers Warhol side-by-side with Mr. Brainwash,” Jones says.

He considers today’s art world to be a “pure mix of the last 50 years … a culmination of both blue-chip and street art.” Pop art and its derivatives, grafti and urban art, utilize everyday objects in new media. “It is shaking up the art world like it did in the ’60s,” he says.

Meanwhile, modern designers including Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Marc Jacobs illustrate the collaboration of art and fashion, he says. “Te mix is opening eyes.”

Jones collects Ernest Trova, Keith Haring, RETNA, Scott Jenkins and work from the 1970s by Larry Clark.

Thanks to its online presence, Gallery 618’s customers live around the world. Russian and Asian markets are growing, Jones says, because blue-chip artworks are secure investments. “Tere are thousands of new collectors,” he says.

“Te important pieces came back in value and are now setting records. Now people are looking for specifc pieces, not just anything by a particular artist.”

Although Jones sells internationally, he finds that many St. Louis collectors prefer to buy from New York dealers. “Ironically, the frst piece I sold in St. Louis was through a New York gallery,” Jones says. St. Louis’ collectors have not yet formed a community, he says, “but the momentum is building.”

MATTHEW STRAUSS White Flag Projects is a nonprofit that showcases some of the most talked about young artists from New York, Los Angeles and Europe in well-curated shows more typical of museum exhibitions.

“We have the autonomy and license rarely achieved by more commercial spaces,” says Strauss, who started White Flag in 2006 to present “rigorous, relevant, world-class exhibitions” featuring artists who are seldom shown in local commercial galleries.

“I think of White Flag as being a little displaced, like a New York or Berlin gallery that fnds itself in St. Louis,” he says. “When I look back, it boggles my mind that we’ve been able to present some of the work that we have -- Richard Prince, Lee Lozano, Chris Burden, as well as younger artists we’ve shown earlier in the careers of Ned Vena, Jacob Kassay, and Virginia Overton.”

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“Artists want a favorable context. White Flag provides internationally relevant context, so we have been able to get the cooperation of artists who may have otherwise been very unlikely to have exhibited so far away from the art scenes that they’re used to.”

Strauss grew up in St. Louis in a family known for its support of the arts.

His father, Leon, was a real estate developer and restorer of the Fox Teatre. His mother, Mary, runs the Fox and has been instrumental in the St. Louis Film Festival. Matthew Strauss, who splits his time between New York and St. Louis, doesn’t care for the limelight, saying he prefers that people know as little as possible about him. He considers the artwork in his possession an accumulation, not a collection. “Good collections have focus and control; mine doesn’t. It’s sedimentary,” he says. “I accumulate work that is very personal to me. Only two or three things I have are from artists I don’t know.”

While White Flag is not a commercial gallery, Strauss gladly helps collectors purchase the works on display from their representing galleries.

“A handful of people bought the majority of things we have sold through exhibitions, and they have all done well with their acquisitions,” he says.

Te art world is in transition, he says: “From my perspective, it’s not a great moment.” He also sees a lot of ambiguity: “One interesting thing is an expansion of the post-modern permission to appropriate. A lot of new work the last few years is sampling so freely from earlier styles, without any real responsibility to the work being copied- I think that’s evident in work that’s sometimes described as Soft Op for example.”

He thinks that White Flag is an under-recognized resource. “We provide ‘destination art viewing,’ ” he says. “We’re looking for real artists with serious futures, we can’t be concerned with what sells in St. Louis.” sl 30 slmag.net

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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.

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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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Lakeside Refections

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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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.

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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.

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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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Lindenwood House, completed in 2010, is the home of Lindenwood University President James Evans and his wife, Lois. Te house totals 9,200 square feet, including 6,500-square-foot living quarters.

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Campus Centerpiece At Lindenwood University, the president’s house was built for entertaining Written by Maureen Houston Photography by Alise O’Brien Public and private spaces coexist in Lindenwood House, the home of Lindenwood University President James Evans and his wife, Lois, and a frequent venue for university parties and other campus events.

“When we first saw the blueprint, we couldn’t believe they were building it,” Lois Evans said. Te house totals 9,200 square feet, including 6,500-square-foot living quarters. “It’s breathtaking. I know the board wanted it to be a place for entertaining. Tat’s why the size is like it is.”

The house, which was completed in 2010, is built in a traditional European style called Campus Gothic. The home’s façade is covered with light-colored stone and brick, adorned with a deep, windowed entry, symmetrical arches and bronzefnish lanterns, and topped with a steep roof.

“Our office came up with the vision,” said architect Susan Bower of Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design. Te house sits atop a hill, overlooking the campus. “Views were important in setting up a plan,” she said.

“This is the forte of our company – high-end homes,” said Thomas Wall, graduate architect and partner in the firm. “If someone wants a specific style, we will go looking.

This is right in our wheelhouse.”

The Evans’ entertain frequently, opening Lindenwood House to as many as 100 guests at a time. “Some weeks, we have as many as three events going on,” Evans said. “It depends on the season and time of year. We’re real busy in the fall.” Teir guests have included singer Bobby Goldsboro, rapper Nelly and baseball Hall of Famer Lou Brock.

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Te gathering room is fashioned after a grand hall. A large chandelier hangs from the 20-foot-high wooden-beamed ceiling.

Woods of diferent colors pattern the ilaid foor. Bookshelves hold an eclectic mix of used books, framed prints, vases and statues.

Most of the events, such as alumni receptions and student government functions, are connected with the campus. A few benefit the community at large. “Last spring, we had an open house for St. Charles High School,” she said. “Tey were raising money for the band. We were on the list of houses they could tour. Five hundred walked through.”

Te public spaces are formal and oversized, but comfortable.

Colleen Ertl, vice president of design at Diane Breckenridge Interiors, saw to that. “I had foor plans and elevations,” she said.

“I would do furniture layouts, bid out per room, pull fabrics and show them to the university.”

Te gathering room is fashioned after a grand hall. Woods of diferent colors pattern the inlaid foor, and a large chandelier hangs from the 20-foot-high wooden-beamed ceiling.

“Our office designed the structure and beams and floor pattern,” Bower said. “Colleen selected furniture and set the mood with lighter colors.”

Lois Evans worked with Ertl to select comfortable, durable furniture.

“She did show me three samples for each room,” Evans said.

“She narrowed it down to make it easy. She would bring carloads of accessories. It was like Christmas every time she showed up.”

The furniture is traditional – up to a point. “You have to have a little fun, too,” Ertl said. Te console tables are classical in 68 slmag.net

design but have a hoof at the bottom of each leg. “A shield-back chair with more modern fabric gives that twist for me,” she said.

“It makes it a little more timeless, which is always the goal – that a room doesn’t look dated in fve years.”

In the gathering room, a Steinway grand piano that dates to the Civil War is a nod to the liberal arts school’s history. Te school was founded in 1827 as Linden Wood College for Girls. Today, more than 10,000 students attend classes on the 500-acre campus.

The fireplace mantle is cast limestone flanked by built-in bookcases flled with books sourced from used bookstores, framed prints, vases and statues.

“I love to shop,” Ertl said. “It was fun fnding the stuf for the shelves. I shopped with coloration in mind.”

Evans was impressed with the number of items needed to fll the shelves and the look that Ertl achieved. “Tey make it looked like we lived here for years,” she said.

Te gathering room and the dining room are Ertl’s favorite spaces. “Tey’re both large spaces, but when you are in there, it feels really comfortable,” she said. “I like a formal dining room.

Dining should be an event. I love the idea of a place to sit down and not be interrupted and be surrounded by beautiful things.”

With its large gas fireplace, coffered ceiling and inlaid wooden foor, the dining room is the most formal room in the house. Two striking crystal chandeliers illuminate the table

Te dining room is the most formal room in the house.

Besides the two crystal chandeliers over the table, there is a large gas freplace, cofered ceiling and inlaid wooden foor.

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Te kitchen area of the Lindenwood House can be used for family meals or as a working kitchen for public events. Te Evans’ enjoy inviting students into the kitchen to cook.

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and 10 chairs. Goblet-pleated drapery panels in green, blue and gold stripes are topped with a gold silk swag. French doors look onto the school grounds.

A spiral staircase with iron spindles and a wooden railing is a dramatic surprise in the area that transitions between the public rooms and private quarters. “You go all the way through the grand hall before you see it,” Evans said. “People are always commenting, ‘Could we have our wedding pictures taken here?’ It has that kind of grandness. With the curves, it’s suspended, in a sense.”

An open foor plan allows for a seamless transition from public to private spaces. Ertl used creams, browns, soft celadon greens and muted blues in the public portions in the front of the house. Te colors get deeper toward the back of the house.

“I like to think it’s pleasing to a lot of people,” Ertl said.

In the family quarters, the Evans’ kitchen and dining room are smaller and less formal. With its hardwood foors, stainless steel appliances and open layout, the kitchen can be used for family meals or as a working kitchen for public events. Te 11-foot island provides plenty of space for seating and can be used as a serving bar.

A pot faucet over the gas range gave Evans a surprise the first time she used it. “The line must not have ever been fushed,” she said. “Out came muddy water. It was comical. I never considered to check if the line was cleaned out.”

Te Evanses have invited students into the kitchen to cook.

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teacher. “We enjoy them as much as they enjoy being part of the house. With cell phones, they like to take pictures. What they see, they will forward to other students. Tat way, they can see what it’s like to live here.”

In the private portion of the home, the hearth room repeats the ceiling detailing of the gathering room but on a smaller scale, using stained beadboard with beams. A stone freplace, comfy pale green sofas and a striped chair give the room a cozy feel. A chest with doors houses the television.

Of the hearth room, a covered porch with foor-to-ceiling brick features another gas freplace (one of six in the house) and seating for 12 at two wrought-iron tables. A wooden swing and a bird-bath sculpture made from construction site metal scraps were gifts from the grounds crew.

“The back of the house, where we spend a lot of time, is very private,” Evans said. “You can be out on the patio and covered porch. There’s a gas barbecue. I enjoy taking time there and use it as a refuge.”

She also enjoys relaxing in the master bedroom’s sitting area.

“Tere’s a gas freplace, reading light and TV,” she said. “I can put on my PJs and no one knows.”

Te master wing, kitchen and laundry look out on a wooded area. James Evans’ study has a view of tennis courts, with softball and baseball felds in the distance.

“It’s fun to look out and see what’s going on,” Lois Evans said. “It doesn’t seem like the students sleep.” sl

Family Style Te Bommaritos’ fair for fne dining keeps Tony’s at the pinnacle of the St. Louis restaurant scene.

Written by Judith Evans Photography by Carmen Troesser Vincent P. Bommarito, known as Vince Jr., started working in the kitchen so many years ago that he’s not sure how old he was. “I was really young. I was in grade school, I guess,” said Bommarito, who is Tony’s chef and the president of the company. “I worked on the cold station, I washed dishes. I worked a lot of prep when I was in junior high, making soups.”

He learned the ropes from Chef Rico Lanaci. “By the time I was in eighth grade, Rico could take a week’s vacation in the summer and I could set up the kitchen,” Bommarito said. “I was the daytime prep. We used to start at 6 in the morning. Tere were me and two others, making soups, sauces, prepping veggies.”

After high school, he attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. Degree in hand, he went to work as the sous chef at the old Anthony’s restaurant, which his uncle ran. Bommarito continued his fne-dining education with internships at restaurants across the United States, including Le Français in suburban Chicago, Ernie’s in San Francisco, Valentino in Los Angeles and the Buckhead Group in Atlanta. “All those people were friends of my dad,” he said.

“I would work there for free for a little while and come back.”

Today, Bommarito has been Tony’s chef for 25 years. As tastes have changed, so has his menu.

He describes his food as “contemporary-traditional. We kind of go across the board. I think of ourselves as having Italian overtones,” with some traditional Italian dishes and some that are not Italian at all. “It’s always evolving,” he said.

“Te last 10 or 15 years, food has gotten a lot lighter: lighter sauces, less dairy,” he said. “We’re serving a lot more fsh.” Tat’s not to say that some favorite dishes, such as the Lobster Albanello in a rich cream sauce, are likely to leave the menu. “People tend to come down here to celebrate,” he said. “Tey’ll splurge a little bit more, they’ll get lobster and tenderloins, shrimp, stuf like that.”

Some of his favorite antipasti are the seared jumbo sea scallops in a light beurre blanc with shaved black trufes and the Snug Harbor mussels cooked with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil and white wine.

A duo of stufed quail and beef tenderloin is a favorite entrée. He stufs the quail with house-made veal sausage, roasted red peppers and black olives and adds a green peppercorn demi-glace, and he serves the tenderloin with wild mushrooms and a beef demi-glace.

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On weeknights, Tony’s ofers a $55, three-course dinner for one. Recently, the frst course was a seared jumbo scallop in lobster broth; the main course was Parmesan-crusted beef tenderloin with wild mushroom-asparagus risotto; and the dessert was chocolate-coconut torte with coconut ice cream and chocolate sauce. “Tat is a dinner that could be celebratory or not so celebratory,” he said.

Vince Jr. runs the kitchen during the day and interacts with customers in the dining room each night. He works closely with his father, Vincent J. Bommarito, known as Vince Sr. “His title is CEO -- he’s everybody’s boss,” says Vince Jr. His brother James is in charge of the dining room and his brother Anthony runs Anthony’s Bar during the day. (Sister Lucy is a chef who recently opened the Market at the Cheshire. A second sister, Dinah, lives in Arizona. “She’s not in the restaurant business – she’s the smart one in the family,” Vince Jr. said with a laugh.)

As to the next generation: One of Vince Jr.’s nephews has expressed interest in the restaurant business. “He’s been working on the foor,” he said.

“We’ll see how it goes.”

Te original Tony was Vince Jr.’s grandfather, who started the restaurant in 1946 at 826 North Broadway. Tony Bommarito died a few years later, and Vince Sr. took over. “My dad was in high school,” Vince Jr. said. “He worked breakfast and lunch, then went to school in the afternoon.”

Over the years, Tony’s has evolved from a diner to fne dining, winning multiple stars and accolades. Last year, Forbes (previously Mobil) awarded four stars to the restaurant and AAA gave it four diamonds.

Te Bommaritos moved Tony’s nine blocks to the south in 1992. Tey were displaced from their original location by the construction of the football dome.

Although Tony’s address is 410 Market Street and Anthony’s is 10 South Broadway, the restaurant and bar are both in the Equitable Building, at the corner of Market and Broadway, and they share a kitchen. Tony’s is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, while Anthony’s is open for lunch Monday through Friday and for dinner Tuesday through Saturday.

Years ago, Tony’s was a coat-and-tie restaurant. “Ties haven’t been required for many years, maybe 25 years,” Vince Jr. said. “It’s only been maybe the last three years that we did away with the sport coat thing.” Tey relaxed the dress code, requiring that men wear sport coats only on Saturdays. “I think it’s probably even going to get more casual as time goes on,” he said.

The dress code is even more relaxed when the Cardinals are in town.

Patrons are invited to valet park their cars, enjoy a meal at Tony’s or Anthony’s Bar – wearing their red jerseys, baseball caps and all – then pick up their cars after the game. “Tey don’t have to worry about parking,” he said. “A handful of people really take advantage of it, and more people should.”

Te Bommaritos have served U.S. presidents, sports stars and entertainers at Tony’s, as the signed photos lining the walls of the bar attest. “Some pretty amazing people have come through those doors,” Vince Jr. said, “It’s been very cool over the past 25 years, meeting all those people.” sl Judith Evans is a James Beard Award-winning food editor and writer and past president of the Association of Food Journalists.

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As the developer of some of the frst index funds and the co-creator of a multibillion-dollar investment frm, Rex Sinquefeld’s success in the business world was immense. After retiring in 2005 from his frm, Austin, Texas-based Dimensional Fund Advisors, Sinquefeld returned to his hometown of St. Louis to tackle what he considers some of his most important work. In his roles as an activist and a philanthropist, he has brought a myriad of changes to St. Louis, much as his business career has changed the investment feld.

Sinquefield has donated time and money to many organizations, including the St. Louis Art Museum, the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, the Archdiocese of St. Louis’ Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation and the St. Louis Symphony. One of his biggest projects – and biggest successes – is guiding the city to become the epicenter of the competitive chess world.

Tanks to Sinquefeld, the Central West End is home to the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis, which is perhaps the best chess center in the world, and the World Chess Hall of Fame. A who’s who of tournament players have moved to St. Louis because of Sinquefeld’s passion for and investment in chess. Te club’s membership has topped 1,000, and trafc to its website reached nearly 500,000 during the past year.

I caught up with Sinquefeld recently at the World Chess Hall of Fame to talk about his philanthropy and why he has committed so much time and money to chess. I was interested in learning more about his interest in chess and how he (almost) singlehandedly has changed the course of chess history.

As a boy, he says, he was fascinated by chess. When Sinquefeld was 13, his Uncle Fred taught him the game. “To his surprise, I beat him the second game we played, and from that point forward I was hooked,” Sinquefeld says.

He played on the chess team at Bishop DuBourg High School and began playing in tournaments while in business school at the University of Chicago. “But I slowed down for many years because of family and kids, and came back to it when I had more time,” he says. “Now I have a chess lesson once a week from Jennifer Shahade, who is a two-time chess champion. I study and play online every day. Currently I’m playing 16 games at a time via computer. Sometimes I play speed chess, and other times I do ‘tactics.’”

He estimates he’s played thousands of games, but only 180 of them have been in tournaments.

“I love chess because it’s so beautiful,” he says. “It’s stimulating and so demanding. And the fact that it is one of four things that stave of dementia -- chess, bridge, foreign language, and playing music – it’s good for me, too!”

His powers of concentration help him succeed, and not just in chess. “When I play, I don’t think about anything else,” he says.

“Other players often do. I only focus on the game I am playing.”

Chess is like life, he says, requiring good judgment, constant study and problem solving. And like life decisions, a chess player’s moves have consequences. “Tat’s why I think it is so important for schools to teach chess to children. I would like nothing more than to have chess taught in every school. “ With that in mind, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center employs more than 20 instructors who travel to more than 100 classrooms and community centers. “We even have a partnership with a judge in the juvenile courts who approached the Chess Club to teach at-risk kids the game of chess,” Sinquefeld says.

In addition, more than 70 children visit the Chess Club each Sunday to learn from grandmasters who teach at the club.

“I am most proud of the reception the club has received,” he said. “Our work is covered by media around the world, including being the cover story of more than one magazine. We’ve had visits from many famous players, including Anatoly Karpov, who was the world champion from 1975-‘85. Ironically, we wanted to show Karpov what we are doing for chess, but he came here in part because he always wanted to see the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers.”

Sinquefield is working to create a match featuring six of the top players in the world. “We want to invent a specifc event associated exclusively with the club and St. Louis,” he says.

When I asked, “What do you want people to know about you?” he responded quickly. “I don’t think about my legacy,” he said, adding that he hoped the Chess Club, World Chess Hall of Fame and Show Me Institute, which proposes solutions to state and local policy issues, would continue to thrive.

“My message is that individuals can make a big diference,” he says, whether through charity or by starting a business. “People shouldn’t underestimate their power to do good.” sl

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Te Honorable Mayor and Mrs. Francis G. Slay held court at the historic St. Louis City Hall Rotunda, hosting the 11th Annual Mayor’s Ball, on Friday February 8, 2013. Mayor Francis Slay, who has hosted the Mayor’s Ball every year, made it possible that the Mardi Gras Foundation has granted over $120,000 to the Soulard neighborhood for community improvement projects since its creation in 2003. The celebration comprises one of the largest and most popular benefts in the metropolitan area. Attendance exceeded 800 guests representing both the public and private sectors and refecting St. Louis’ diversity.

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WEBSTER UNIVERSITY’S WELCOME RECEPTION FOR DEAN ERIC W. ROTHENBUHLER, PH.D. On February 20, 2013, Webster University hosted a welcome reception for the University’s newest dean of the School of Communications and faculty member, Dr. Eric W. Rothenbuhler, who was named the new dean in August 1, 2012.

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Dr. Beth Stroble, Dr. Eric Rothenbuhler, Dr. Julian Schuster

Dick Miles, Pat Whitaker, Dr. Eric Rothenbuhler

Ron James, Cassandra McDonald

Nancy and Ted Koplar, Marilyn Fox

Jorge Oliver, Rebecca Ormond

Jane Ferry, Barbara O’Malley

Janka Ribando, Karl Sterner, Nicole Roach

Faith Maddy, Dr. Oren Yagil

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ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH

On February 22, 2013, St. Louis Motorsports and Sophisticated Living hosted the unveiling of the Aston Martin Vanquish (the new 565bhp Super Tourer). Te guests were among the frst in St. Louis see this exquisite automobile. St. Louis Motorsports also celebrated their 10th anniversary, which beside Aston Martin represents, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Maserati, Lamborghini, Lotus and Bugatti.

Celeste Starkey, Ben Lawler, Zac Nevill, Eileen Copeland

Lexi Bush, Jake Smock

Erin Bode, Chris Higginbottom, Adam Maness, Syd Rodway

Brian Tull, Olivia Clatto

Ilya Ruvinsky, Amber Crisman, Gayle Russell, Nathan Russell

Hank Bellina, Kathryn Brabenberg

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R.E.A. HOMES AND THE DESIGN SOURCE LTD PRESENT “CORKS FOR A CAUSE”

R.E.A. Homes and Te Design Source Limited presented “Corks for A Cause”, a special wine tasting and silent auction to showcase their designer home at 11 Sherwyn Lane, Creve Coeur, Sunday, February 24, 2013. Andy McDonald of the St. Louis Blues, several of his teammates, and TLC’s Doug Wilson of “Trading Spaces” made special celebrity appearances. Guests could tour this sensational new home, ensconced in one of Creve Coeur’s picturesque neighborhoods, sample select wines from the Naked Vine, enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts, mix and mingle with Blues players and Doug Wilson, and bid on some attractive auction items. 100% of the proceeds benefted Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis.

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Lisa Bertrand, Shannon Turner, Stacey Sortor, Kris Keller, Courtney Novak, Steve Feldmann

Tamara and Steve Cole

Patrik Berglund, Chris Porter, Alex Steen, Andy McDonald, David Backes, Kris Russell, Jef Bogard

Mike Kaplan, Susan Bernstein, Jodi Kaplan, Jef Bogard, Jef Bernstein, Sara Bernstein, Robert Bernstein

Debbie and Stefan Kruger, Marilyn Hanish

Sidney Kitsis, Gail Kitsis

Kari Klingel Jesse, Doug Wilson

Kelly and Eric Boetter, David Backes, Alex Pietrangelo, David Pietrangelo, Seija Molema

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ST. LOUIS BLUES 14 FUND’S TOTALLY 80’S

Te St. Louis Blues 14 Fund’s Totally 80’s Casino Night ofered a blast from the past (or the future), Monday, February 25, 2013, at the Scottrade Center. Not another Manic Monday, more than 300 guests dressed in their favorite 80’s attire and joined the Blues vice squad for an evening of excess and frivolity. Trough ticket sales, sponsorships, plus the live and silent auctions, the Totally 80’s Casino Night raised over $113,000 for charity.

Mary and Tom Stillman, Diane Wickenheiser

Stacey and Jim Cooper

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Marcie and David Garland

Brian Spurgeon, Elaine Hickerson, Heather Raznick, Nick Holekamp

Michelle Johnson, Kelly Chase, Melissa Johnson

Ashley Starnes, Vladimir Sobotka

Renah and Brandon Jones, David and Kelly Backes, Lauren Cosgrove, T.J. Oshie

Darren Pang, Bernie Federko, Bernadette Federko, Mike Zuke

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ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, ST. LOUIS CHAPTER’S AN ORCHID AAFAIR The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, St. Louis Chapter (AAFA), held its signature gala, Orchid AAFAir, on March 2, 2013 at the Four Seasons Hotel. Te fundraiser featured live and silent auctions, dinner, live music and dancing to the Spectrum Band, and an awards ceremony. Long-time volunteers and AAFA supporters Dave Birkenmeier of Schnucks and his wife, Anne, received this year’s “Orchid Award” for their steadfast commitment and service to the organization.

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Jeanine Bermel, Dr. Sue Berdy, Joy Krieger

Lisa Meadows, Dr. Robert and Juanita Strunk, Eric Meadows

Brittany Davis, Lori and Ray Davis, Dr. Kate Kreusser, Dr. Robert Young

Scott and Kristan Greenberg, Holly and Andy Kasnetz

Christian Niswonger, Victoria Babu, Reagan Nelson

Jessica Denmore, Alyssa Smith, Andrea Lebb, Jessica Conick

Amanda and Phillip Slavin

Joan Gleich, Bill Reichhardt, Joe Gleich

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FOR THE FASHION FORWARD: CUSP BY NEIMAN MARCUS LAUNCHES CUSP by Neiman Marcus, the newest “shop-in-shop� concept with contemporary apparel and accessories, hosted its ofcial launch party in the Neiman Marcus at Frontenac Plaza on Saturday March 16. Guests enjoyed the newest spring trends and an outstanding runway presentation. Debbie Kaminer was there for Sophisticated Living and purchased a stunning orange light weight leather jacket by Alice & Olivia.

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SOPHISTICATED SPRING BREAK

To thank advertisers and introduce them to the readers of the magazine and people featured in last month’s issue, Sophisticated Living hosted a Sophisticated Spring Break launch party at the ever so chic 4545 Lindell. Guests experienced the culinary arts and cocktails of Butler’s Pantry, the incredible hif of Music for Pleasure and a chance to meet and mingle with the people and brands behind the success of Sophisticated Living St. Louis.

Debbie Kaminer, Cortney Vaughn

Caroline Gold, Wendy Timm, Mary Parker, Debbie Kaminer, Rebel Vaenberg, Stephanie Sachs, Carol Bland, Julia Elmen, Jean Nystrom, Allison Ferring

Frank Bartels, Matt Bell

Ann Buck, Patty Furhman, Jake Torchin, Krissy Torchin

Luke Pinion, Alexander Jones, Kevin Glazer, Ken Goldberg, Jim Schulte

Jef Kirby, Mary Parker, Kevin Roberts

Annelise Atkin, Mark Block, Cortney Vaughn

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Jim Mills, Sarah Myers, Gordon Myers

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Caroline Sky, Dr. Adam Sky, Julia Elmen

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Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis’s spring fundraiser extravaganza, the Dada Ball & Bash, was held on Saturday, April 6. Inspired by CAM’s current exhibition, Jeremy Deller: Joy in People, the Dada Ball & Bash celebrated contemporary British art and culture—featuring wild costumes, celebrity guests, eclectic dining, and dancing into the night. Also highlighted was the relationship between fashion and art with the presentation, “Te Art of Fashion: A View from the Front Row and Beyond,” emceed by Ken Downing, Senior Vice President and Fashion Director of Neiman Marcus.

Josephine Weil, Lisa Carnahan, Pam Trapp, Tom Carnahan

Jordan Gaunce and Lisa Melandri

Jan Leach Givens and Shawn Givens

Dick Miles and Pat Whitaker

Christina Gerber, David Drier, and Phyllis Langsdorf

Ken Downing and friends

Sam and Alison Foxman

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A GRACE-FULL AFFAIR

Te Haven of Grace celebrated its 25th Anniversary Gala, A Grace-full Afair, at the Four Seasons St. Louis, Tursday, April 4, 2013. Te event beneftted young women ages 18-24 to help them redefne their lives, overcome homelessness, and achieve sustainability. Over 400 were in attendance, with over $1.5 million dollars raised for the foundation. It also paid tribute to Sally Lemkemeier, founding board member, and everyone present could sense the love and devotion not only for Haven of Grace but also the honoree.

Gala Chairs Kathy Betz, Barbi Macon, Susan Sherman, Susan Block

Christy Marshall, Melissa Haupt

Ned and Sally Lemkemeier

Bill and Helen Gilbert

Linda Renner, Michael Weisman, Laurie Garland, David and Susan Sherman

Susan Schettler, Fiona Woods

Don and Maria Kukla

Anna and Jim Blair

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