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We regularly run a residential interior feature on a whole home project or apartment, however after having recently reworked a home of our own, and having worked with others on kitchen remodels, I wanted to change things up and showcase something a little different in this year’s May/June issue. So we went over to Tisdel Distributing in Mason, and took an inside look at their newly renovated showroom. An amazing complex, they highlight over 200 Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove, and Asko appliances in various settings to help the consumer visualize and learn exactly what each appliance’s capabilities and potential might be. Within the feature found on page 77, we highlighted 4 different vignettes, each with various different appliances, for all different lifestyles. Their showroom is amazing and is a great tool for anyone looking for a specific appliance or just inspiration; the possibilities are endless. While it hasn’t quite felt like spring with the crazy Cincinnati weather recently, we still had our mind on doing something special to get into the summer feel. Since I was a young boy I always remember going to the Aglamesis Bro’s ice cream and confectionary shop. While I originally grew up going to the Montgomery location, I have recently been frequenting the original Oakley location. With its iconic pink and white décor, fresh classically made ice cream, to its long history of service with a smile, Aglamesis is one place which should be on everyone’s list to visit this summer. The 3rd Aglamesis generation, under Randy Young, now runs this iconic Cincinnati staple, however if you time up your visit correctly, you might just get a hand delivered sunday or chocolate from 91 year old Jim Aglamesis, who still stops into the location daily. Whether its to relax and take a small step back in time or just to get a break from the heat with a scoop of vanilla bean, you can count on me being a frequent visitor at Aglamesis Bros’ Ice Cream this summer. I hope to share a scoop of join with you there.

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AGLAMESIS BRO’S SINCE 1908 Written by Lisa Stephenson Powell

Calvin Trillin, a long time contributor to The New Yorker magazine, raised two children, Abigail and Sarah, in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan. In addition to enjoying the benefits of an urban childhood, his daughters developed refined palates of what they would – and would not – eat. At the age of four, after polishing off a particularly satisfying bowl of chocolate ice cream, Abigail remarked to her parents, “My tongue is smiling.” Her sentiment is one that Randy Young, President of Aglamesis Brothers, knows well. Adorned with tulip lights, wrought iron chairs and a marble countertop the Oakley location of Aglamesis is a delightful throwback to another era. Before cell phones, before the Internet and when mail was hand delivered twice a day Thomas and Nicholas Aglamesis founded the Metropolitan Confectionary Company in 1908. The brothers emigrated from a small town near Sparta, Greece, learned the craft of candy making downtown in the old penny arcade, then started on their own with their first shop in Norwood called the “Metropolitan Confectionery.” “They were quite successful,” Mr. Young said, “but when they heard that Frederick Geier planned to open a business, 26 slmag.net

which eventually became Milacron, in Oakley, they decided to follow his lead. They purchased this building in 1913, when the neighborhood had little more than dirt roads, a trolley track and corn fields.” Seven years later the brothers sold their first location, the Metropolitan, with its naming rights, and the new store was branded eponymously. As the business grew and expanded to accommodate a year-round operation, the brothers made ice cream by hand and, in 1921, built a state of the art ice cream plant. “And that’s why we have two separate industries under one roof,” he explained. “Each one has its own distinctive manufacturing process, with products that are sold and packaged differently; both businesses thrive twelve months a year.” As one of four children Mr. Young represents the third generation of his family. His sister, Dianne Lytle, the CFO, handles finance and human resources, while his father, who recently celebrated a ninety-first birthday, stops by every day, having delegated major responsibilities to younger colleagues. Mr. Young was appointed president two years ago, and spent most of his life in, and around, the shop. He graduated from Ohio State

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with a degree in music education, but with the uncertainty of job opportunities, coupled with prevalent budget cuts, he decided not to pursue a career in the arts. “I worked here while I was in high school, during the summer and vacations, and I really enjoyed the manufacturing side of the business. The retail aspect was fine – I could do it, of course – but I was very mechanically minded and liked seeing how things worked behind the scenes.” Mr. Young stayed with the company for five years before leaving to develop a confectionary line and ice cream shop in Dayton; in 1994 he rejoined Aglamesis as a full time employee. The prized ingredients in their ice cream are not a secret – cream, milk, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk and a dash of gelatin. The base formula is mixed in a large tank, refrigerated and cooled overnight, allowing the base to, as Emeril Lagasse advises, “Get happy together,” before flavorings are added to each batch. Their ice cream is made several times a week and some flavors are paired seasonally: cinnamon, peppermint stick and pumpkin for autumn and winter; strawberry chocolate chip and banana chocolate chip for the spring and summer. Five years ago they 28 slmag.net

decided to continue to make chocolate during the summer, although production was traditionally terminated after Mother’s Day, only to resume in September. “We thought it was too hot but the demand was there and we have been dumbfounded by the amount of chocolate we sell in the dead of summer. People love it, no matter what the temperature is,” he laughed. After challenges with production, packaging and handling were resolved, Aglamesis began shipping nationwide throughout the year. “Even in Dallas-Ft. Worth, with one hundred and fifteen degree heat, we can deliver it,” he added. “And we were one of the first to do so during the summer.” At any one time there are approximately twenty-two flavors available behind the counter, but dozens of others are presented for special occasions, or are market tested before they are launched. Chocolate cream centered candies, called fondants, are one of their forte products, and new ideas are developed from customers and employee feedback. An orange cream Easter egg was launched six years ago and become a best seller, and this year a mocha egg, with a coffee bean inside of dipped chocolate, was an instant favorite.

The business of selling candy and ice cream is a happy field of employment, and it’s not surprising that members of that particular food industry are happy to engage with their like-minded constituents. There are two major organizations: the National Ice Cream Retailers Association and the Retail Confectioners Institute. “They are fabulous groups,” Mr. Young said, “and I’ve learned a great deal at their conventions. I’ve been a member for forty-five years and the attitude of attendees certainly has changed; in the 1970s there was a lot of competition, and a resistance to share information. But now the mindset is very different and there’s a prevalent camaraderie. People realize that they have to work together because it’s too difficult to be in business without asking for help, and it’s important to share knowledge with others.” During its more than one hundred year history Aglamesis has received numerous awards (best chocolates, best candy store, best ice cream); has been lauded by Alton Brown at the Food Channel for its traditional chocolate soda and sea salt caramels (his favorite); and in 1970 opened a satellite location, also an ice cream and candy shop, in Montgomery Square Shopping Center. As president Mr.

Young manages a wide variation of mindsets, from Baby Boomers to Generation X, and from Millenniums to Generation Z. “Every age group is unique,” he explained, “and the challenge is to utilize their qualities and to mold their talent to fit our needs. I explain to potential employees that our schedule is the opposite of most people because we work evenings, weekends and holidays, while others are at play. It really is a different mindset that has to be indoctrinated during the interview process, which is not always easy.” Aglamesis provides custom-made items to local corporations for the holidays, tabletop gifts for weddings or for fun, ad-hoc celebrations like Ground Hog Day. Logos can be reproduced on chocolate bars, and boxes of candy are hand packed by artisans that makes each one unique. Although Easter had just been celebrated Mr. Young was beginning to plan the production of Christmas items, and was aware that next year Easter falls later in April, giving an additional three weeks of retail exposure. Food regulations, which are in constant flux, are the Gordian Knot of a small business, and monitoring federal regulations, health department inspections, food service requirements, ingredients and packaging is a perilous balance.

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“The consumer wants an old fashioned product,” he said, “that is made in limited batches, without preservatives, as they would make at home. But at the same time they want to be guaranteed that their food is absolutely safe to eat, with a consistent flavor and a high level of quality.” The location on Madison Road has been surrounded by decades of change and growth; after languishing during the 70s and 80s, the 1990s brought a resurgence of new families and young professionals to the area. The development of Norwood and Oakley Square has contributed to the neighborhood population, as well as to an explosion in real estate prices. Delectable delicacies on the menu at Aglamesis include milk shakes, sundaes and old fashioned malts (made the old fashioned way). There are also fresh fruit freezes and sorbet, a refreshing treat for those with a lactose sensitivity. Mr. Young has received endless expressions of appreciation – wedding photos have been taken in the shop, teenagers stop by after their prom and patrons send heartwarming notes. The black and white tile floor at Aglamesis is as familiar and welcoming now as it was when the store opened, and Mr. Young admitted that it’s not easy to start a business today. “You can’t just

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hang out a shingle and learn as you go along,” he said, “because there are so many regulations that involve accountants, bankers and lawyers. One of the best books on the subject is The E Myth by Michael Gerber, which illustrates the pitfalls of turning a hobby into a business.” Mr. Young described his job as “pretty joyful” and added that he liked the title of ‘candy man’ or ‘ice cream man.’ “When I hear a grandfather tell his grandchildren that his grandfather brought him here, it validates our purpose for existence. We promote quality time, while creating something of value to our customers and our community. My father told many stories around the dining room table about families who came into the shop during the Depression because they wanted to be in a happy place, and to forget, if only temporarily, about their day to day struggles. Aglamesis is an iconic name in Cincinnati; we are honored to have that title and we earn it every single day. Our sincerity is to our customers and we provide an experience that can’t be found anywhere else. Products of the highest quality are the core of our existence and are our reason for being. In a changing world Aglamesis will always be the same, and we will be a tradition that customers will embrace for decades to come.” sl

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David Brown Automotive drew inspiration from the 1960s for its newest 21st century Grand Tourer. Written by Andre James Among the belles of the ball at the Geneva International Motor Show this past March was the latest creation from David Brown Automotive: the Speedback Silverstone Edition. The unveiling of the Grand Tourer, whose design takes cues from both the dawn of the jet age and classic racers from the 1960s, was timed with the one-year anniversary of David Brown Automotive’s relocation of its headquarters and coachbuilding facility to the historic Silverstone racing venue in the UK. British businessman David Brown founded his eponymous automotive company in Coventry in 2013, announcing its first model—Speedback GT—in March 2014. Three years later,

the company relocated to a new 18,000-square-foot facility in Silverstone, which is home to the British Grand Prix. Since then, each new release has followed a similar modus operandi: taking classic, timeless and elegant looks that hearken to prior decades and reimagining them with state-of-the-art engineering, production methods and performance and safety features. “Ever since David Brown Automotive relocated to Silverstone, we have wanted to mark the significance of the circuit’s aeronautical and motorsport heritage,” said Brown. “Speedback Silverstone Edition addresses our ambition on every level, as a visually stunning Grand Tourer and the most performance-focused model we have ever made.” slmag.net

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Approximately 8,000 painstaking man hours go into the build of each vehicle, and great care is taken to use predominantly British-sourced premium materials. The streamlined handcrafted aluminum body of the Speedback Silverstone Edition is defined by extended side skirts, a front spoiler and enhanced rear diffuser. Larger side vents, distinguished by limited edition Silverstone details, give a nod to the performance-enhanced powertrain inside. Jet-inspired exhaust tips are akin to exclamation points as they compound the race-tuned engine notes. Adding to the car’s classic racer profile are forged 20-inch ‘Afterburner’ alloy wheels, a bespoke signature pattern grill fitted with twin LED auxiliary driving lamps, dark ceramic LED technical headlamps and clear lens taillights. Representing the most performance-oriented car produced by David Brown Automotive to date, the Grand Tourer’s 5.0liter twin-scroll supercharged V8 engine delivers 601hp, capable of propelling the car from 0-60mph in 4.2-seconds and on to a limited top speed of 155mph. The powertrain is mated to a six-speed ZF automatic transmission, with drive delivered through the rear wheels for assured sports handling. An upgraded

suspension system, a fully automated Dynamic Stability Control system, performance brakes and active rear differential enhance the dynamic driving experience without sacrificing comfort or aesthetic refinement. An abundance of ‘Antique’ and ‘Ebony’ leather inside the cockpit is bound by contrasting tan stitching and mated with Kvadrat ‘Remix’ premium fabric to add a touch of aeronautical emphasis. Other high-end finishes include scorched ‘Ebony Macassar’ wood veneer on the dashboard and a leather and Alcantara steering wheel. The two-seater configuration allows for rear luggage stowage in place of rear seats. Heated and adjustable sports seats are embroidered with a Silverstone Circuit outline. Aeronautical-inspired speedometer and tachometer dials near a fully integrated infotainment system represent one of many instances where past and present meld in perfect harmony. Production of the Speedback Silverstone Edition will be limited to 10 built-to-order cars, priced from £620,000.00 GBP (approximately $870,000). For more information, visit davidbrownautomotive.com. sl

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Bibliotaph... Horsepower

Compiled by Victoria Chase The ultimate off-roader, the Land Rover Defender is recognized around the globe as an icon of British engineering. Landy fans and petrol-heads alike will enjoy this highly illustrated collection of classic and limited edition models, beginning with its first iteration as a utility vehicle in 1948 and onward to 21st century special editions. Mike Gould - Defender: Land Rover's Legendary Off-Roader - hardcover, 160 pages, Aurum Press (quartoknows.com)

The icons of muscle car art—including Camaro and Chevelle SS, the Hemi and 440-6 ’Cuda, Challenger, Roadrunner, Super Bee, GTX, Super Bird, Daytona Charger, Super Cobra Jet and Boss Mustang, Talladega Torino, Buick GSX and W30 Oldsmobile 442, and AMX Javelin—are all included in this lavishly illustrated volume. Each example is described in a detailed essay followed by a gallery of portraits and special gatefold presentations that capture the art of the muscle car at its finest. David Newhardt (author), Peter Harholdt (photographer) The Art of the Muscle Car - hardcover, 240 pages, Motorbooks (quartoknows.com)

Beauty, performance, racing success, exclusivity and Italian flair combine to make Ferrari one of the world's most iconic carmakers. This book offers Ferrari owners and fans an engaging and comprehensive history of Maranello's extensive sports car range, highlighted by gorgeous photography and fascinating images from Ferrari's historic archive. Dennis Adler - Ferrari: 70 Years - hardcover, 320 pages, Motorbooks (quartoknows.com)

All of the cars featured in this elegant book attained auction prices in excess of $1,000,000, making them the most desired (and expensive) cars in the world. Photographed by Simon Clay, vibrant images are accompanied by informative text that gives the reader the specs, history and other fascinating details of these dream vehicles. Martin Derrick (author), Simon Clay (photographer) - Million Dollar Classics: The World's Most Expensive Dream Cars hardcover, 192 pages, Chartwell Books (quartoknows.com)

Automotive writer and photographer Dennis Adler details the early career of Ferdinand Porsche, supported by stunning images of the first Gmünd coupe, the 356, and the timeless 911, among others, to relay the full story of the iconic German sports car. Dennis Adler - Porsche: The Classic Era - hardcover, 304 pages, Motorbooks (quartoknow.com)

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books For photographer Mary McCartney's largest work to date, she chose to focus her camera singularly on the extraordinary beauty of a white stallion, Alejandro, captured in the bucolic countryside of Sussex, where she grew up. Mary McCartney - The White Horse - hardcover, 200 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com)

Taking each of the four key sporting attributesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;athleticism, speed, agility and enduranceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; veteran journalist Nicola Swinney explores how these essential characteristics inform performance across a diverse range of equestrian pursuits. Using examples from dressage, polo, snow sports, reigning and others, she demonstrates how the horse and rider work as one to achieve sporting success. Nicole Jane Swinney - The Sporting Horse: In Pursuit of Equine Excellence - hardcover, 224 pages, White Lion Publishing (quartoknows.com)

The first known book of its kind, image-driven chapters are dedicated to equestrian architecture that incorporates scientific principles and sound design to promote the health and safety of horses. John Blackburn, Beth Herman - Health Stables by Design: A Common Sense Approach to the Health and Safety of Horses - hardcover, 160 pages, Images Publishing Group (imagespublishing.com)

Elwin Hartley Edwards, who edited Riding magazine for 18 years and is the author of more than 30 books on horses and horsemanship, compiled this comprehensive photographic guide to more than 150 horse and pony breeds and types from around the world. Elwin Hartley Edwards - The Horse Encyclopedia - hardcover, 360 pages, DK Press (penguinrandomhouse.com)

Compiled from photographs taken by Anouk Masson Krantz over a span of 10 years, this book provides a visually stunning record of both the landscape and the wild horses of Cumberland Island. Anouk Masson Krantz - Wild Horses of Cumberland Island - hardcover, 240 pages, Images Publishing (imagespublishing.com)

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Sip and savor in the sand at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by World Red Eye Based on my recent experience at the five-day spectacle that comprises the annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival, getting a beach-ready body will take on an entirely different meaning should I return to Miami for the 2019 rendition. After sipping, snacking and savoring my way through everything from tater tots to truffles, there was still so much left on the table, both literally and figuratively, that I’ve resolved to “train” for next year’s event so that I won’t miss a bite! Founded 17 years ago by Florida native Lee Brian Schrager, who is also Senior Vice President of Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the festival has continued to grow and attract some of the world’s greatest celebrity chefs and winemakers. United under the theme of EAT-DRINKEDUCATE, in 2018 there were nearly 100 different events staged all over South Beach and beyond, drawing an estimated 70,000 visitors, along with 350 participating chefs, wine makers and food professionals from around the world. Dog lovers, day drinkers, late-night snackers, vegetarians, carnivores, fitness enthusiasts, fashionistas and everyone in between could find at least one event that spoke to their palate. 40 slmag.net

For our inaugural visit, we went big, primarily participating in marquee events held under massive oceanfront tents erected directly in the South Beach sand. We kicked off the weekend with a tasty tour of Italy via the Italian Bites on the Beach event, hosted by celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis. After stuffing ourselves silly at tasting stations presented by 30 local and national chefs, and imbibing a few Aperol Spritz, we attempted to burn as many calories as possible by dancing to a live performance by multi-platinum and Grammy nominated group Smash Mouth. The following afternoon, we made our way to another massive tented village a little further down the beach to partake of the Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village featuring MasterCard Grand Tasting Tents & KitchenAid Culinary Demonstrations. There was a dizzying array of offerings: pours from more than 80 of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits suppliers along with bites from more than 50 restaurants from across South Florida. Popular local DJs provided an upbeat background for the revelers.

Christina Dampman & Gabrielle Pearson at Wine Spectator's Best of the Best event

Guy Fieri and Festival founder Lee Brian Schrager at Heineken Light Burger Bash

Belvedere Vodka at the Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village

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Wine Spectator's Best of the Best at Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Entrance to the Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village

Laura Padrino at Wine Spectator Trade Day

Fashion designer Zac Posen and chef Giada De Laurentiis at Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village

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Gourmet bites at the Best of the Best event

Later that evening, our ambitious itinerary included taking in both the Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best event at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, followed by a nightcap back at the beach for the raucous Heineken Light Burger Bash, presented by Schweid & Sons. We were handed a Riedel wine glass as we walked into the Best of the Best event, which was a dream come true for both gourmands and oenophiles. Sampling stations offered decadent dishes created by 60 of the nation’s top-rated chefs, while a selection of 100 wines rated 90 points or higher on Wine Spectator's scale were being poured by the proprietors and winemakers themselves. At the Burger Bash, chef and judge Guy Fieri fired up the crowd and boasted of how he sampled each of the 45 burgers created by participating chefs vying for the title of best burger on the beach. Having already overindulged at the Best of the Best event, I still managed to try quite a few of the burgers, but fell far short of Fieri’s impressive feat.

Perfectly encapsulating the spirit of South Beach, we capped off our weekend of glorious gluttony on Saturday night at the beachfront Walshy Fire’s Rum & Bass Beach Party, presented by BACARDI. A second annual event, rum-centric drinks were accompanied by bites from 25 South Florida chefs. JamaicanAmerican DJ Walshy Fire and special guest DJ Irie kept the dance floor packed and the energy level soaring late into the night. Throughout the weekend, I found myself marveling at just how smoothly each of these massively scaled events were staged. This was due in no small part to the involvement of the exceedingly friendly and hardworking students from Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management (which is the beneficiary of the festival’s proceeds). To date, the festival has raised more than $26 million for the School. The 2019 South Beach Wine & Food Festival is scheduled for February 20-24. For more information and reservations, visit sobewff.org. sl slmag.net

Of Note... All Greek to Me

Compiled by Colin Dennis

Clockwise from top left: Greek Key Biedermeier walnut upholstered settee from Jonathan Charles Fine Furniture (price upon request; jonathancharles.com), Orion chair upholstered in microfiber velvet from Haute Home Furnishings ($1,815; hautehousehome.com), Hudson 42" pedestal table from Hickory Chair (price upon request; hickorychair.com), Lexi bench from Jessica Charles (price upon request; jessicacharles.com), Pimlico chair from Taylor King with Hercules Citrine upholstery (price upon request; taylorking.com), L'Objet combines chinoiserie and Greek key motifs in Limoges porcelain for its Cinnabar candle ($145; l-objet.com), Labrazel Greek Key soap dispenser in natural shell ($340; labrazel.com), Hygeia bust from Audenza ($117; audenza.com)

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Clockwise from top left: Greek Key table lamp in antique gold from Ethan Allen ($399; ethanallen.com), Laskaris S/S 2018 Couture Collection, Mint Greek Key chest from Bradburn Home (price upon request; bradburnhome.com), Key planter from Haddonstone ($138; haddonstone.com), Worlds Away Fulton vanity with bronze base and Carrara top ($2,315; worlds-away.com).

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REIGNING IN MAINE

Sister properties The Danforth and The Camden Inn are tops for a town and country experience in the northeast. Written by Caylee Matthews Although it was useless against the torrential downpour that had persisted nonstop since I arrived in Portland, Maine, the tiki umbrella that crowned my colorful cocktail was enough to keep my spirits from getting soggy. Surveying the exotic environs while taking a moment to inhale the aroma of charred spices that still lingered in the air from the crafting of my libation, I found it hard to believe that this lounge, open to guests of The Danforth Inn (danforthinn.com), was located inside a circa 1823 Victorian mansion. Dutch innkeepers Raymond Brunyanzski and Oscar Verest, who also manage sister property Camden Harbour Inn (camdenharbourinn.com) in Camden, Maine, have gone to great lengths to imbue both inns with contemporary European elegance, odes to their home country and lively design flourishes that allow them to operate in a league of their own in both cities. The duo’s yin and yang business relationship—Verest has two decades of business management experience in sales, finance, and management positions in the Netherlands, while the convivial Brunyanzski hails from one of the most well-known entertainment families in the Netherlands and has experience in leading high-end tours and consulting for some of the best hotels in the world—ensures that their properties’ palpable joie de vivre is balanced with a keen attention to detail.

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Fresh catch at the Harbor Fish Market in Portland

Located in the heart of Portland’s historic West End neighborhood, the intimate Danforth Inn has but nine well-appointed guest rooms, all of which boast a fireplace. Redesigned in 2017, each spacious room and suite is uniquely designed, incorporating modern art, pops of bright colors, touches of chinoiserie, and an overarching commitment to the preservation of the building’s historic architecture (including a lower level billiards room that has the distinction of being Portland’s first speakeasy during Prohibition). As Portland’s only luxury boutique property, the Danforth Inn offers amenities one would expect to find in a much larger property, including a complimentary breakfast with a changing personalized menu in addition to an abbreviated buffet. An easily walkable city with a population of just under 67,000 residents, the Danforth’s ideal location makes it easy to explore the best of Portland. Some of my favorites included Vena’s Fizz House (versfizzhouse.com), which serves a wide variety of botanical-infused fizzes, vegan treats, creative fondues and simple sweets; the Salt Cellar (salt-cellar.com), home to a 500pound Himalayan salt lamp (the largest in North America); handmade donuts from HiFi (hifidonuts.com); Eventide Oyster Co. (eventideoysterco. com), a James Beard winner; small plates and crafty cocktails from Central Provisions (central-provisions.com); nautical-inspired totes and accessories fashioned from torn sails at Sea Bags (seabags.com); The Victoria Mansion (victoriamansion.org), a National Historic Landmark and one of America's finest and most complete houses of the mid-19th century; and, the shops and eateries of Old Port (portlandmaine.com).

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Nautical totes at Sea Bags

Lobby lounge at The Camden Harbour Inn

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Promenade Suite at The Danforth Inn

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Steamed Lobster Bun from Natalie's Restaurant

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More restrained than its bigger city sister 80 miles south, there is a discernible sense of calm that pervades the Camden Harbour Inn, which was originally constructed in 1874. Feeling more homelike than hotel, the property was also designed in classic European fashion within a larger quintessential New England framework. The 20 lavish and uniquely outfitted guest rooms and six luxury suites all include a fireplace, and six of the rooms boast a private balcony. The Inn’s hillside placement permits all accommodations to have a view of Mt. Battie and the 5,700-acre Camden Hills State Park or the Camden Harbor. Original artworks from the owners’ private collections adorn the walls throughout the property. A destination in its own right, the AAA Four Diamond Natalie’s Restaurant celebrates the bounty of Maine using contemporary techniques and global influences. Guests of the Inn are treated to a signature gourmet champagne breakfast each morning. During dinner, Brunyanzski’s family ties to show business play out well in the kitchen theatre, where he serves as conductor in conjunction with Executive Co-Chefs Chris Long and Shelby Stevens. “Dining is the process of coming together and enjoying one another, and I enjoy assembling and working with a team of creative people to make the experience the centerpiece of the evening,” explained Brunyanski. Lobster lovers will want to add their Homard Grand Cru (Grand Lobster Menu) to their bucket list; the multi-course lobster feast was a delight for all of the senses that I won’t soon forget. Under the direction of mixologist Alexa Doyer, Natalie’s cocktails are as highly venerated as the food; the wine list features an impressive selection of more than 200 carefully selected bottles. With just 5,000 year-round residents, the population of Camden nearly triples during the summer months. Located on Penobscot Bay, there is much to explore in the immediate area of this charming small town, including the 19th century homes that comprise the High Street Historic District, the landscaped amphitheater of the Camden Public Library, the restored Camden Opera House, and ample hiking trails in Camden Hills State Park. Local restaurants of note include tiny Thai restaurant Long Grain (longgraincamden. com) and Francine Bistro (francinebistro.com), whose constantly changing menu celebrates the best of what’s local. Further afoot is the exquisite tasting room of Cellar Door Winery in Lincolnville (mainewine.com) and the town of Rockland, Maine, whose worldfamous Farnsworth Art Museum contains an impressive collection of paintings by Andrew Wyeth and other well-known New England artists (farnsworthmuseum.org). While the rain in Maine persisted for all five days of my town and country tour of the state, the superb staff at both properties helped me find plenty to do. As I warmed myself in front of the fire each evening following my daily excursions, I may have been drenched, but I was by no means defeated. sl

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Clockwise from top left: 3ternity ring from Julien Riad Sahyoun in 18K yellow gold ($3,600; jsay.com), 18K gold-plated sterling silver Honeycomb Lace ring from Pandora ($180; pandora.net), Cirari 18k yellow gold fashion ring with diamonds ($4,850; cirari.com), 2 Hoops ring by Anil Arjandas in 18K rose gold with brown diamonds ($1,178; anilarjandas.com), Konstantino 18K gold and pearl diamond ring ($4,750; konstantino.com), Whirl 18K yellow gold and diamond ring from Carelle ($3,950; carelle.com).

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Clockwise from top left: John Hardy Modern Chain small J hoop earrings in 18K yellow gold ($2,400; johnhardy.com), 3 Birds necklace from Jacquie Aiche in 14K rose gold with diamonds ($2,875; jacquieaiche.com), Gumuchian "B" stud earrings ($315; gumuchian.com), Les Georgettes Arcade customizable medium cuff with rose gold finish (from $119; lesgeoregettes.com), Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 in 18K yellow gold with malachite dial (price upon request; rolex.com), Leibish 18K yellow gold fancy light yellow cushion diamond tennis bracelet (price upon request; leibish.com), Impressions bangle from Alessa Jewelry in 18K rose gold with diamonds ($2,995; alesaa.jewelry.com).

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Clockwise from top left: Courage lion ring in 18K yellow gold from Monica Rich Kosann ($4,200; monicarichkosann.com), Fairy cuff from Tamara Comolli in 18K rose gold ($1,980; tamaracomolli. com), Sydney Evan 14K yellow-gold Daisy Drop earrings with pavĂŠ diamond ($2,860; sydneyevan.com), Perfect necklace from By Stolie in 18K yellow gold with diamonds ($1,500; bystolie.com), Anthony Lent Brickface cufflinks in 18K yellow gold with diamond eyes ($5,750; anthonylent.com), Konstantino 18K gold lacework stone bracelet ($36,000; konstantino.com), Rose gold mini disc shaker multi waif ring from Jacquie Aiche ($2,915; jacquieaiche.com). Breguet Reine de Naples 35mm ladies watch in 18K rose gold with diamonds ($43,000; breguet.com).

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Clockwise from top left: Sydney Evan 14K yellow gold and pavĂŠ diamond rectangle bangle ($4,380; sydneyevan.com), Chopard Happy Sport watch in 18K rose gold (price upon request; chopard.com), PICCHIOTTI rose and white gold Xpandable bracelet with round diamonds ($19,600; picchiotti.it), X&O bangles from Assael in 18K yellow gold with pearls (price upon request; assael.com), Constellation earrings from Adam Foster Jewelry (price upon request; fosterjewelry.com), Sydney Evan 14K yellow-gold and diamond tennis racquet necklace with 14K gold ball chain ($1,190; sydneyevan.com).

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GREENER GRAPES Bonterra’s organic and biodynamic wines are just as good in the glass as they are for the earth. Written by Chloe Geller From its inception more than three decades ago, the team at Bonterra Organic Vineyards (bonterra.com) has been grounded in the belief that better wines are made from farms teeming with biodiversity and healthy soils. Their portfolio of varietal wines, crafted by winemaker Jeff Cichocki and stewarded by founding winemaker Bob Blue, are exclusively made from 100% certified organic vineyards, with Bonterra’s own nearly 1,000 acres of organic vineyards in Mendocino County, California forming the backbone of the collection. Upping the ante on organic, at the top end of Bonterra’s portfolio is a trio of single-vineyard wines produced from the estate’s Demeter-certified biodynamic vineyards: The McNab, The Butler and The Roost wines. Biodynamic farming, a method put forth by Austrian philosopher Rudolph Steiner in the 1920s, predates the creation of organic farming by two decades. Bonterra’s biodynamic wines are only crafted in exceptional vintages, serving as a testament to the potential of winegrowing that seeks to draw out the ultimate expression of a vineyard site. With its adherence to the lunar calendar and a composting practice that involves, among other steps, filling cows’ horns with herbs, minerals and manure, burying them en masse in the soil during cooler months before being digging them up and spreading the biologic material over the fields months later, Cichocki admits that to the uninitiated, the processes can seem a little “fringe”. “There is a spiritual as well as a practical and scientific way to approach biodynamic farming, and we choose to focus on the latter because the practice results in healthy vines that grow in a balanced way and make our vineyards stronger overall,” he explained. He added that the procedures hearken to self-sufficient family farming methods that were lost or eschewed in the era of 56 slmag.net

industrial farming. “It’s up to us as biodynamic farmers to give back to the soil,” Cichocki said. In the garden at the Biodynamic McNab Ranch, there are approximately 100 different plants, including four types of lavender. Walking through the vineyards, you will spy plantings of native flowers interspersed with the grapes to attract beneficial bugs, cover crops like legumes that are tilled back into the soil to increase nitrogen, 3,000 sheep allowed to graze each winter, and chickens and songbirds that are welcomed to eat pests. There is a distinct sense of place here: warm and dry summers, the benefits of cooling breezes wafting from the Pacific Ocean 25 miles away, and mountains to block the fog, and the resulting threat of mildew and mold that comes with it. Fittingly, the affable Cichocki, who joined Bonterra in 2007, came into his career as a winemaker organically, transitioning from environmental planning to winemaking starting from the ground up. “I jumped in as a cellar rat, doing things like sanitizing tanks, and learned the craft from an apprenticeship standpoint,” he said. His resume includes Mill Creek Winery in Healdsburg, Matanzas Creek Winery in Bennett Valley, Cakebread Cellars in Napa Valley and B.R. Cohn in Sonoma Valley. “It’s exciting to craft wines that are delicious, while knowing that the way we’re making them is something I can feel good about,” said Cichocki. Always striving to make wine in general and Bonterra’s wines specifically more approachable to a wider audience, Cichocki remarked that the company’s organic and biodynamic practices would be inconsequential if the resulting wines didn’t appeal to consumers. “We know people won’t come back just because we’re organic; we need to be able to compete with the rest of the world.” sl

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Curating a Lifestyle: The Eye of the Beholder

Written by Amelia Jeffers

This handpainted sign in Brooklyn was purchased for $200 by art and antiques dealers, Steven S. Powers of New York and Robert Young of London. Photo courtesy stevenspowers.com.

One brisk morning in March, my friend Steven Powers dismounted his bike, ready to start the day in his Brooklyn studio, when he realized he had forgotten his keys. Resolving to make the best of a rough start to the day, he embraced the unexpected ride and took a different route home. A few minutes into the trip, Steve was stopped in his tracks by a crude sign made from a flattened refrigerator box and painted with large, bright yellow letters. Maybe it was the length of the message, or the boldness of the font (definitely marked by emotion); but certainly his art dealer eye and intuition moved Steve to post a photo of the scene to his Instagram account with several hashtags and choice words for the crime referenced by the sign. Within minutes, the post had garnered the eyes and attention of others in the art and antiques trade. What was created out of exasperation by a woman whose bike had been stolen from that very location was becoming a powerful visual image online that moved dozens of people to stop in their tracks, just as Powers had earlier in the day. Comments on the Instagram post circled around the possibility of buying the sign for the cost of her bike, so that she

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could buy a new one and get to work the following Monday. Robert Young, an antiques dealer in London, offered to split the cost with Steve. With a bit of disbelief regarding the way the morning had unfolded, Steve climbed the steps of the brownstone and wondered how he would determine which apartment belonged to the signmaker. He smiled as he reached the buzzers and saw that one of the three names had been painted on. Ringing the bell, Steve invited the owner down for a discussion he knew she would find remarkable. The story of the #karmacycle (hashtag added by the owner of the bike) went viral, with thousands of interactions on social media and news outlets like The Washington Post and The Today Show covering the story in detail. Intrigued by the image and whirlwind of attention it had commanded, I called Steve to discuss his plans to keep, sell, or discard it. He quickly dispelled any thought that the sign was purchased only as an act of charity. Pointing out that it had grabbed his attention, and then the attention of many others, Steve engaged me in a conversation related to the artistic merits of such a sign - reminding me that Aarne Anton, an iconic dealer

This primitive doll was carved in the19th century from a bedpost and enhanced with leather, cloth, and paint. It sold for over $11,000 at auction. Photo courtesy Garth's Auctions, Delaware, Ohio.

in American folk art, was known for buying signs from homeless individuals. In fact, folk art is defined as a work or object made by someone with no formal artistic training; sometimes without an intention of creating art for consumption, but merely as an expression of emotion or creativity. Revisiting the post, I contemplated the artistic merit of the sign: bold color and contrast, a great use of space, and the juxtaposition of raw expression delivered with rudimentary materials against a backdrop of a refined wrought iron fence and window grates adorning the old brownstone residence. It certainly has the components of a work of art, in the eyes of the right person who might appreciate it. This concept stuck with me as I visited The Broad Museum in Los Angeles a few weeks ago. Strolling among works by such legends as Lichtenstein, Koons, and Warhol, it is difficult to justify that a polished steel sculpture made to look like a balloon dog has more artistic merit than Steveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #karmacycle sign. I mean, in whose eyes? By whose judgement? A few years ago, when I worked in the auction industry, our firm sold a small wooden doll that someone in the 19th Century

Ohio or Indiana wilderness had carved from a bedpost. The primitive figure hardly seemed functional as a plaything, let alone worthy of preservation by the generations of family members who had kept it safe from many an evening fire. However, in it I see pure emotion as I imagine it being carved by the loving hands of a father struggling to make a home for his family in an unknown, untamed countryside. Determined to provide something of joy and indulgence to his little girl, he repurposed bits and pieces of their meager existence: the bedpost for the body, a scrap of leather for the arms, a swatch of fabric for the kerchief, and a dab of paint for the eyes and mouth. Clearly others shared my view, because when the doll came up for auction, two bidders spiritedly competed to over $11,000 before one relented. Though hedging on the #karmacycle sign soaring to that kind of price, Steve assures me that whatever the outcome, his goal is to pay it forward. Who knows? In the eyes of the right two bidders, we also could behold a remarkable statement about just what makes art. sl Amelia Jeffers is an nationally-known auctioneer and appraiser who has worked in the fine art, antiques and bespoke collectibles market for over 20 years.

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FAMILY TIES The new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe extends the AMG model family. Written by Andre James The new four-door Mercedes-AMG sports car celebrated its world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show this past March. Developed autonomously by Mercedes-AMG for those looking for a vehicle for day-to-day use, but who are unwilling to go without unparalleled performance, the new coupe is the first four-door sports car to come out of Affalterbach, and draws directly on the legendary SLS and AMG GT models. "The new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe blends the impressive racetrack dynamism of our two-door sports car with maximum suitability for everyday use. It has a unique way of embodying our brand core, "Driving Performance" and with its systematic configuration it will attract new customers for Mercedes-AMG," commented Tobias Moers, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. Clearly recognizable as a member of the AMG GT family, the new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe follows the design philosophy of Sensual Purity. It takes the striking proportions with convex surfaces and a muscular body and develops them to exciting effect for a four-door variant of an AMG GT Coupe. Even with the

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additional seats in the rear, the characteristic lines of the AMG GT models are not compromised. The tailored upper contours and broad shoulders point to the athletic, sporty orientation of the car, which is additionally emphasized by very pronounced rear wheel arches. The rear view picks up on familiar features of the AMG GT design idiom: extremely slim LED tail lamps define the hallmark trunk line, and the rear spoiler, extendable in several stages, not only underscores the family affiliation but it is also an important element of the active aerodynamics. "The new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is the ultimate fourdoor sports car and the ideal ambassador for Performance Luxury," said Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer, Daimler AG. "It embodies a symbiosis of emotion and intelligence with breathtaking proportions and a puristic, surface-oriented design with sensuous shapes. It is both hot and cool at the same time." Powerful, up-to-date in-line 6-cylinder and V8 engines with outputs ranging from 429hp to 630hp allow completely new driving experiences and combine impressive performance with

modern efficiency. With a top speed of up to 195 mph, the Coupe ensures superior performance in any situation. All AMG GT 4-Door Coupe models are equipped with the AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive. Depending on the engine there are up to six drive programs to choose from in the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe: "Slippery," "Comfort," "Sport," "Sport+," "RACE" and "Individual." These levels are selectable via the DYNAMIC SELECT paddle in the center console and stored with the new drive program attribute AMG DYNAMICS, which can be adjusted to match the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe's handling characteristics to different demands and driving conditions. Sleek and technologically advanced, a highlight of the cabin accoutrements includes innovative controls that can be intuitively operated and configured as required. Using the left-hand Touch Control Button on the steering wheel, preferred information can be projected onto the left- or right-hand side of the instrument, such as the classic speedometer and tachometer, information on navigation or assistance systems and on to detailed engine data.

Especially sporty drivers can also fade in a g-force display or the current output and torque values. Two high-resolution displays, each measuring 12.3-inches, dominate the Widescreen Cockpit, and three different styles are available for these all-digital displays: "Classic," "Sport" and the new "Supersport.â&#x20AC;? Inspired by the two-door Mercedes-AMG GT, the center console of the new 4-door model represents a further special feature: color display buttons, integrated into the distinctive and tailor-made trim element. This integral display can adjust the transmission, suspension, ESP, exhaust system, start/stop function and rear spoiler position. These display buttons use colored and intuitive symbols to show various functions, and are easy to operate with just a small tap of the finger. The blend of high individualization and sports car technology, placing yet more focus on the requirements of discerning customers, is also clear from the wealth of available equipment packages and individual options. Sales release of the first four-door AMG GT is scheduled for early 2019. sl

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Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker

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Makeup entrepreneur Bobbi Brown puts a fresh face on a landmark New Jersey property to transform it into a luxury boutique hotel. Written by Caylee Matthews Bobbi Brown’s eponymous makeup line is a household name, but for her latest endeavor she chose a makeover of a different kind: working with her husband, attorney and real estate developer Steven Plofker to metamorphose the once forgotten Georgian Inn into The George, a design-minded, boutique hotel located in the heart of Montclair, New Jersey (just 12 miles west of New York City). The couple are longtime residents of the quaint town, which Brown has referred to as “the Brooklyn of New Jersey,” putting down roots the day after returning from their honeymoon and raising their three sons there. Built in 1902 as a private residence by Charles Van Vleck, mostly notably known as the architect for the Rockefeller family,

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the property was converted to The Georgian Inn, a residential hotel for short-term stays, in the 1940s. During this period, the Montclair branch of the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) relocated its New Jersey headquarters to the Queen Anne carriage house located at the rear of the Inn. The historic building was granted landmark status in 2008, but years of less-than-attentive upkeep caused it to fall into a state of disrepair. After Brown and Plofker acquired the property in 2012, they embarked on full-scale renovation that was mindful of preserving the building’s handsome original architectural details.

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Inspired by their shared love of travel and indie hotels around the world, Brown and Plofker designed each of the 32 guestrooms to have a bespoke look and feel that is distinctly different from one room to the next. Design-minded with a sophisticated style that is both worldly and chic, public and private spaces deftly incorporate design elements that encompass traditional, modern, masculine and industrial influences. Guests can expect uncompromising comfort and luxe touches in each space, combined with top-notch amenities from The George’s best-in-class partners. These include Casper (mattresses and pillows), Flaneur (duvet covers), SMEG (mini

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in-room retro refrigerators) Dyson (hair dryers), Nespresso and EO Products (bath amenities), among others. A serial entrepreneur, Brown serves as creative director of The George; touches indicative of her personal tastes and her affinity for the local community are palpable throughout. For example, recurring British motifs speak to Brown’s self-professed Anglophilia. Brown partnered with One Kings Lane to decorate the public spaces on the first floor, taking a modern approach when utilizing classic pieces. Brown remarked that the vision for the project was to create a hotel that is “welcoming, comfortable, interesting, and ever-evolving.” For more information, visit thegeorgemontclair.com. sl

TONY’S IS THE EXEMPLAR OF STEAKHOUSES Bold, Sophisticated, Warm, and Welcoming Tony’s IS the Place for Steak Written by Sheree Allgood / Photography by Andrew Kung There is nothing so urbane and fashionable as a steakhouse, and Tony’s Steaks and Seafood epitomizes this timeless American sophistication one hundred-fold. The restaurant begins and ends with its elegant and welcoming owner, Tony Ricci who is completely invested in every aspect of his gorgeous restaurant. This love of hospitality is imbued in his chic and erudite staff, all of whom have a mystical penchant of providing a meal of perfection, and an unsurpassed dining experience.

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Tony’s management team: Jamie Johns, Michael Morgan & Kevin Chan

Mr. Ricci is an iconic restauranteur, and as it is with all wildly successful men of food, his art was burnished in his mother’s kitchen. He hailed from a family of food lovers, from a country of the best food, and there was always room at the table for another hungry soul. Born in Civitanova del Sannio, Italy, he moved to Cincinnati with his family at age nine. His mother imparted her exquisite knowledge of food and hospitality on to her son, ensuring that both the food and warm welcome were part of the enduring dining experience. Many of her touches are part of the Tony’s experience today, especially in the scrumptious pasta dishes. Mr. Ricci has an amazing back story in the food and hospitality business, beginning at a young age as a deli stock boy, to working as a dishwasher and server in a Cincinnati retirement home, to working as a travel agent, and then for an international hotel chain. He helped to open Cincinnati’s iconic Omni Netherland in 1983, where he refined his classic personal touch and built individual relationships with patrons that still endure. With great aplomb, optimism, and natural talent, Mr. Ricci has been able to distill the essence of consummate service, glorious flavor, and rarified atmosphere into the beautiful restaurant that bears his name. All these genuine attributes come together like alchemy, the golden meal in a golden setting. Just by entering the restaurant you sense the refinement and sophistication of the meal that awaits. Tony’s has the atmosphere

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and verve of any high-end Manhattan establishment, with clean lines, warm inviting woodwork, intimately set tables with charming table lamps, and coffered ceiling. The bar is electric with business folk and even on an off evening the energy is more weekend than weeknight. The bar is connected to an outdoor patio and offers a limited menu sampling of the main dining area. The bar menu is outrageously good, and includes both lighter fare and more substantial dishes. Especially tasty are the Black and Bleu Salad, a gloriously blackened tenderloin with mixed greens and balsamic vinaigrette, sprinkled with a tangy bleu cheese, tomatoes, sweet apples and crunchy onions. Another notto-be-missed dish on Tony’s bar menu is The Riley Prime Stuffed Burger. There are burgers, and then there are BURGERS. This burger screams opulent, juicy deliciousness, with its thick, tender beef and a slice of kicky pepperjack cheese. This beauty is served with the most amazing truffle (potato) wedges, accompanied by an herb aioli dipping sauce. Another delicious bar offering is the Prince Edward Island Mussels, which are offered in a lovely broth of lobster tomato saffron, with an enjoyable kick of chilies, garlic and chorizo. A surprising thing about this dish, and many of Tony’s seafood and pasta dishes, is the lovely mélange of Mediterranean influences he serves up. This plate, reminiscent of a Barcelona tapas bar, is consistently given the high marks for its mussels and chorizo.

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Raw Bar Platter: Blue points on the half shell, featured oysters, shrimp oysters, shrimp cocktail, Alaskan King crab paired with a bottle of 2009 Dom Perignon

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As I am wont to do in most of my restaurant explorations but failed to accomplish this outing, I did not have a house made cocktail. That was partly due to a mid-season change in the signature menu, and partly due to the most amazing and tantalizing wine offerings, and an even more impressive sommelier. Jamie Johns is also the Assistant General Manager and is eager to share his encyclopedic wine knowledge. For the connoisseur and the neophyte alike, Mr. Johns is currently planning some tasty wine dinners over the summer months and presenting every other month. Six delicious courses with perfectly paired wines, in a gracious, joyous atmosphere. This summer Mr. Johns will have refined the house cocktail offerings to reflect the warmer months and the golden evenings of summer. His taste is flawless and I am sure his drinks will reflect his dedication. What awaits on the restaurant menu is unsurpassed in presentation and taste. Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offers tantalizing appetizers, perfectly portioned, and perfectly crafted. Highly recommended are the Rassati Beef Tartare, a smooth and delicious amalgam of lovely lean beef, surrounded by capers, served with crostini, and

topped with a creamy egg yolk. The Seared Ahi Tuna Tartare is extraordinary, and an impeccable blend of the freshest ahi, with hints of soy, sesame, candied ginger, and a creamy avocado puree, served with a tangy cucumber and carrot fennel salad. This dish is refreshingly light, hitting all the right notes in taste. It is an enchanting pairing of flavors not to be missed. As you would expect, Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pastas are unsurpassed, harkening back to the hills of Umbria and Tuscany, offered as homage to the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage. A gathering of the freshest herbs and spices, tangy cheeses, sweet tomatoes, and the lush artistry of pure Italian cooking are married in such dishes as the Pistachio Pesto Orecchietee. This beautiful dish is lavished with tender grilled chicken breast, parmesan, asiago, and pecorino romano, mixed together with a creamy pistachio pesto. For a more traditional pasta dish, look to the Rig-a-Tony, a delicious red sauce based in house ground prime, San Marzano tomatoes, and pecorino romano. Also available are a spicy Parppadelle Fra Diavolo, and a beguiling Pasta Pescatore bursting with amazing seafood in a lobster saffron broth. slmag.net

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And speaking of amazing seafood, Tony’s also offers some of the finest seafood to be tasted in the area. The organic Scottish Salmon is delicately prepared with a Greek flair so as not to overwhelm the fish’s tender sweetness. It is served with a crispy green bean salad, red onion, red bell peppers, with a splash of tangy citrus vinaigrette and a dusting of goat cheese. The Chilean Sea Bass is an imaginative and enticing blend of sweet and savory, served with a maple sage emulsion, whole organic barley, caramelized onions, and shaved sprouts. This big, bold dish is daring in its flavors, and comes together beautifully. The jewel in the crown of Tony’s is the meat. The steaks to be more precise. The restaurant’s entire demeanor is fluent in the art of a fine cut of meat. The two sampled were the tender nineounce filet mignon and the Dallas Clark 14-ounce prime cut New York strip, amazing, tender-pink on the inside, seared to crispy perfection on the outside. And perfectly seasoned. A perfect steak. The best steak. Ever. Tony’s charming staff will encourage amazing toppings to accompany your steak, and each is an extraordinary

complement: Oscar, sauce béarnaise, horseradish and chive butter, mushroom and onion…there are many more to tempt the taste buds, each a delicious and tantalizing coupling. Rounding out the meal was the most amazing cake, a Salted Caramel Chocolate hunk of heaven from Cocoa Bites in Loveland. It is not always available on the menu but ask for it. It is a slice fit for the entire table with forks for all, but this lavish little morsel will put an exclamation point on a most memorable evening of dining. Tony’s is impeccable in every facet of its presentation, like a perfectly cut diamond. The room sparkles, the staff exudes the warm glow of authentic hospitality, the food is undeniably fabulous, and every guest is treated to an incredible dining experience. Eccellente! sl Tony’s Steaks & Seafood is also the place for your next reception, with a beautiful private room and the same delicious food and impeccable service. Tony’s is located at 12110 Montgomery Road in Cincinnati, and can be reached at (513) 667-TONY (8669) and online at tonysofcincinnati.com. Hours are Sundays & Mondays 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Tuesdays – Thursdays 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Fridays & Saturdays 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

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TISDEL DISTRIBUTING: THE KITCHEN AFICIONADO

Tisdel Distributing is the exclusive distributor for Sub-Zero Group, Inc. with dealers in Cincinnati, and other midwest and midsouth locations. In addition to the operations facility, Tisdel Distributingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headquarters in Mason, Ohio is home to a stunning showroom. Here, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove appliances are displayed in settings with a design aesthetic for everyone. Ranging from traditional to contemporary, the

kitchen and lifestyle vignettes are the perfect place for both prospective customers and trade professionals to visit. Think design inspiration and product information all under one roof. Showroom consultants are also available to answer questions and demonstrate live products. We recently took a step inside this beautifully remodeled space to see for ourselves what makes Tisdel Distributing so special. slmag.net

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The Traditional Kitchen Vignette features timeless design and appliances built to accommodate the busy family who loves to entertain. It displays Sub-Zero’s new, ultimate beverage center: a 30” integrated wine storage unit with both refrigerator and freezer drawers, and an ice maker. This “one stop shop” can preserve up to 86 bottles of red and white wine in two individually controlled storage zones, and even larger champagne bottles fit on the racks. The drawers have ample storage capacity for beer, soft drinks, and party snacks or frozen desserts. And no one has to worry about 78 slmag.net

running out of ice during a large gathering. The ice maker has the max ice feature which increases ice production by 30% over a 24-hour period. Also featured here is the Sub-Zero Integrated Refrigeration and Freezer. Sub-Zero worked magic in making refrigeration disappear into a kitchen space, hiding hinges and grilles, and perfectly blending into the surrounding cabinetry. On the inside, Sub-Zero refrigerators feature a humidity-controlled system and anti-microbial air purification system to ensure food’s freshness and longevity.

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Sub-Zero Integrated Refrigeration and Freezer (also pictured below)

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The Tisdel showroom’s Transitional Kitchen is a place you’ll want to linger. It is the perfect blend of both classic and contemporary design with low-profile cabinetry and outstanding appliances. Under the custom-made hood sits a custom Wolf range including the Wolf 15” Teppanyaki Module. The teppanyaki is an induction powered stainless steel griddle enabling quick temperature adjustments and fast preheating. It is just one of eight Wolf modules that lets you create your ultimate cooking array. Here, it is paired with an induction cooktop and wall oven. This kitchen also features a 80 slmag.net

showstopper: The Wolf Convection Steam Oven. It is incredibly versatile in both form and function. By combining effortlessly with Wolf ’s other ovens, ranges, and cooktops, it can coordinate with any style preference. And avid cooks will appreciate the option of 10 different cooking modes, from steaming and roasting to baking and slow cooking. Another feature that makes this kitchen feel extraluxurious is the Wolf Coffee System. The system is easy to clean, requires no special plumbing, installs virtually anywhere, and allows users to create extra-mild to extra-strong coffee drinks.

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The Urban Loft shows that a smaller kitchen can still be a firstclass kitchen. This vignette proudly displays Sub-Zero’s slimmest offering- a 24” wide integrated/refrigerator freezer. It was designed with the tightest galley or the most space conscious high-rise kitchen in mind but with the same performance as a Sub-Zero twice its size. This model can be seamlessly tucked away behind an elegant façade with cabinetry or a stainless front. A Wolf Induction Cooktop also fits perfectly in this sleek kitchen. It 82 slmag.net

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Lastly, you cannot miss seeing the Contemporary Kitchen. It features the Wolf 36â&#x20AC;? Gas Contemporary Cooktop and 30â&#x20AC;? M Series Contemporary Wall Oven to complement its streamlined but livable feel. The cooktop is a stunner in both performance and design sitting flush to the countertop, and control knobs mounted to the cabinet below. As the most powerful Wolf cooktop, it boasts a faster boil and premier steak house quality sears. The wall oven is 84 slmag.net

a sleek stainless steel, handless design and takes the guess work out of even the most difficult dishes. Just relax and dial in any of the 10 precision cooking modes and the oven delivers the most optimal heat and airflow for the dish. In addition to these vignettes, Tisdel Distributing also has a larger showroom space where over 200 SubZero, Wolf, Cove, and Asko appliances are on display. Please call 513.339.0990 to schedule an appointment.

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Spring Fashion with Blaine’s Fine Men’s Apparel and Hellman Clothiers We partnered with Blaine’s and Hellman Clothiers to bring you the top spring fashion looks for the season

FC Star Paddy Barrett is wearing a Circle of Gentleman Sportcoat, Eton Dress Shirt, Digel Vest, Anderson Belt, with Brax Trousers

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Model Joel Korelitz is wearing a custom Canali Double Breasted Suit with an Eton Shirt and Canali Tie

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Model Wayne Signer is wearing a Coppley Sportcoat, Eton Dress Shirt, Zanella Trousers , Hook and Albert Lapel Flower & Eton Pocket Square

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Model Ted Bevis is wearing a Canali Suit with an Eton Shirt and Pocket square, Talbott Tie & Hook and Albert Lapel Flower

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FC Star Sem DeWit is wearing a Pal Zileri Sportcoat, Eton Dress Shirt & Pocket Square, Paul Taylor Vest, Anderson Belt with Brax Trousers

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Model Tom Garber is wearing a Sanyo Travel Jacket, Robert Graham Special Edition Sportshirt, Brax Trousers with a Belt by Anderson

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Model Dr. Brian Crellin is wearing a Corneliani Suit, Eton Dress Shirt, Tie & Pocket Square, with a Hook and Albert Lapel Flower

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Model Tom Garber is wearing a Corneliani Trench Coat, Paul Taylor Knitwear & Brax Trousers

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Model Brian Malthouse is wearing a Corneliani Suit, Eton Dress Shirt & Pocket Square, Robert Talbott Neckwear with a Hook and Albert Lapel Flower

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FC Players Paddy Barrett (Left) is wearing a Torras of Spain Reversible Jacket, Eton Dress Shirt, Digel Vest, Brax Trousers & Belt by Anderson. Sew DeWit (Right) is wearing a Paul Taylor Sportcoat, Eton Dress Shirt, Paul Taylor Vest, Brax Trousers and Belt by Anderson All looks can be found at: Blaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Apparel located at 9407 Montgomery Rd. blainesapparel. com and Hellman Clothiers located at 441 Vine Street in Carew Tower hellmanclothiers.com

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SOPHISTICATED SOCIETY May 1 3 3 4-6 5 5, 6 8 11 11-13 12 12 12 13-19 16 17 18 18 21 21

ArtWorks 6th Annual Breakfast Alzheimer’s Association: Art of Making Memories @ Jack Casino American Heart Association: Go Red For Women Experience Alzheimer’s Association ALZ Stars Flying Pig Weekend LADD Flying Pig Run, Walk and Roll CSO Baroque Masterpieces St. Vincent de Paul Celebration of Service Stepping Stones Sporting Clays Tournament @ Sycamore Pheasant Club CSO Brahms and Beethoven People Working Cooperatively Annual Repair Affair Event Girls On The Run Spring 5K JDRF Cincinnatian of the Year Gala honoring Rich Boehne @ Duke Convention Center National Nursing Home Week Opera Goes to the Zoo Congregation of Divine Providence: Evening Under the Oaks Annual Fundraiser ZooLaLa Easterseals ReUse-apalooza Dragonfly Foundation’s Golf Classic 15th Annual George Knittle Memorial/Bayley Golf Outing

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Cincinnati International Wine Festival Russ Wiles Memorial Golf Tournament St. Vincent de Paul Reds Food Drive 1 Beechwood Home Annual Sporting Clay Shoot @ Sycamore Gun Club 2 JDRF One Walk @ Kings Island 4 NKY Woodhouse Day Patty Brisben Foundation Spa Night 8 A Taste of Duveneck presents The Art of Wine @ Cincinnati Art Museum 9 Concours d’Elegance Hangar Party @ Executive Jet Management’s Hangar at Lunken Airport 5PM 10 The 41st Annual Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance @ Ault Park 10AM-4PM 10 Opera in The Park @ Washington Park 11 Master Provisions: Nelson Master Pro Golf Outing 11 Stepping Stones Golf Classic @ O’Bannon Creek Golf Club 12 Opera Community Open Dress Rehearsal – La Traviata @ Music Hall 12 2th Annual RIDE Cincinnati 14 Wild About Wine @ Cincinnati Zoo 14, 16, 20, 22 Opera: La Traviata, Giuseppe Verdi 21, 23, 26, Opera: The Coronation of Poppea, Claudio Monteverdi @ SPCA Corbett Theater 28 & 7/1 21 Alzheimer’s Association: The Longest Day 23 Catholic Charities World Refugee Day Celebration

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UCCI COMMUNITY AMBASSADORS EVENT The University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute hosted an awareness event on April 12th in Indian Hill to highlight the progress being made at UC in the cancer program. Personal cancer journey narratives and an overview of the clinical programs bolstered by subspecialty, multi-disciplinary tumor boards were shared with over 75 attendees. Information on the NCI designation initiative and opportunities for advocates and volunteers for the program were discussed. 4

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1) Dr. Bill Barrett, Holly Bayer, Tom Lennox, Sam Ketner & Walter Donica 2) David Never, John Barrett, Caitlin Greeley & Jeralyn Barrett 3) Tina Disanto with Peggy & Marvin Lewis 4) Natalie Ciulla, Eleanor Finn, Kelly Hummel & Cassandra Fisher 5) Jennifer Herzog, Julie Richardson & Monica Lindberg 6) Brian & Amber Kincaid, Mike Disanto & John Thornton 7) Allison Schroeder, Tom Lennox & Caitlin Greeley 8) Brian Veith, Al Keirle & Dr. Bill Barrett 9) Kent Wellington, Brian Veith, Tom Herzog & John Lucas 10) Marjorie Smyth with Amy Eickmann 11) Alyssa & Carl Adkins

HELP US CELEBRATE cincinnati opera’s return to music hall at our incredible new season-opening phenomenon, feast fantastique. Feel the magic and thrill of the theater when you enter backstage into the May Festival Rehearsal Room for cocktails. Your exclusive behind-the-scenes evening continues as you walk on stage for our three-course feast in the footsteps of every great performer from Cincinnati Opera’s illustrious past. The highlight of the evening is a special performance by artists from the 2018 season performed with the backdrop of the beautifully renovated Music Hall!

june 8, 2018 backstage at music hall 7:00 pm Cocktail Hour in the May Festival Rehearsal Room 8:00 pm Onstage dinner surrounded by the sets of Verdi’s La Traviata 9:00 pm Performance by Anthony Roth Costanzo Entertainment Sponsor The Corbett Foundation dress code: Black Tie or Fantastique Formal call to reserve your tickets no later than may 30. For more information, contact Joe Peacock at (513) 768-5565 or jpeacock@cincinnatiopera.org. feast fantastique leadership

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CINCINNATI ZOO TULIP LUNCHEON

Warm, sunny days were rare in April but it was a perfect 72-degrees for the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s annual Tulip Luncheon. Thanks to more than 300 attendees, the event raised $75,000 for the Zoo’s incredible gardens and for their Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW). Highlights included a presentation by Dr. Paul Smith, the Secretary General of Botanic Gardens Conservation International, a photo wall presented by Neal’s Design Remodel, and interactive flower stations showcasing the variety of flowers in bloom at the Zoo. 6 4

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1) Stacy Rickert, Kathi McQuade & Maggie Curtis 2) Kathy Jensen, Gail Schottisch, Carol Dimegliop & Melissa Weiss 3) Cathy Crain with Jody McMillin 4) Lucy Davis, Nan Plunkett & Susie Geier 5) Valerie McMullin, Chelsea Rohrer & Sherri Warner 6) Matt McFee, Lisa Nogar & Jared Queen 7) Jody McMillan, Donna Sandman, Amy Kummler, Ann Weiler & Sally Alspaugh 8) Shannon Silk, Emily Roberts, Jane Horine, Amy Fecken, Maru Miller, Reba Dysart 9) Barbara Hahn, Cathy Crain & Joanie Lotts 10) Momya Wyatt & Sherri Warner 11) Cindy Philippo, Jacqueline Philippo-Nacy & Manon Martin 12) Sarah Zamary & Dede Persson

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PWC TOOLBELT BALL

People Working Cooperatively held its annual gala, the ToolBelt Ball presented by Duke Energy, on Saturday, April 7 at JACK Cincinnati Casino. Funds raised during the gala will support the nonprofitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Modifications for Mobility program, which assists low-income, elderly homeowners and people with disabilities who have mobility limitations in the Tri-State area. For the last 43 years, People Working Cooperatively has been serving low-income, elderly homeowners and people with disabilities in 20 counties of Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, Northern Kentucky and Indiana. PWC strengthens communities by providing professional, critical home repair, weatherization, and modification services to help residents stay safely in their homes.

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1) Carey & Jodie Dooley with Kim & Derrick Cutcamp 2) Greg & Katie Schumate 3) Bob & Kathy Murphy 4) Dan Kalubi with Kelsey Carpenter & Krissy & Max Sullivan 5) Bob & Chris Jung with Ray & Connie Kingsbury 6) Keisha Munson with Tracy & Roddell Mccullough 7) Craig McKee with Tanya Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke 8) Jennifer & Brian Weigert 9) Andrew & Emily Mason with Rachel Baer & Maxwell Leclerc 10) Kristi Grimm with Ben & Marci Cox

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NEW 10TH ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON

The Network of Executive Women (NEW) Cincinnati, a non-profit organization focused on advancing women, growing business and transforming the workplace through the power of community, is commemorating its 10th anniversary in 2018. To launch the celebration, NEW Cincinnati featured keynote speaker Dr. Condoleezza Rice, the 66th U.S. Secretary of State, at its learning and networking event on March 21 at the JACK Cincinnati. NEW Cincinnati attracted a record number of 1,000 male and female consumer product and retail leaders at the event.

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1) Jennifer Carter, Lynsey Buegge, Sandra Urtis, Jesse Burkeholder & Mike Ross 2) Jeff Feldkamp, Jill McIntosh, Ashley Curtis, Russ Feldkamp & Tanya Hennen 3) Amy Armstrong Smith, Lisa Vannis, Dr. Condoleezza Rice, Jill McIntosh & Stephanie Getz 4) Dawn Shirley, Lisa Vannis, Jill McIntosh, Stephanie Getz & Krista Monnin 5) Jodi & Ashley Truckor 6) Rae Gaffney with Gerald Monu 7) Jenni Skiba, Lindsey McGowan & Tian Blunt 8) Ashley Johnson, Brooke Ruther, Kourtney McLean, Alaina Skillings & Chris Harney 9) Akash Verma, Amy Armstrong Smith & Urooj Ansari 10) Lindsay Hansen, Tian Blunt & Ashley Montgomery

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MOMSHOPE: GIVEHOPE BENEFIT

The second annual GiveHope benefit, held February 9, 2018 at The Transept in Downtown Cincinnati, had everything from Funkyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catering, to Flaming Donuts, to Fellowship and Fundraising for MomsHope. More than 200 attendees raised funds for MomsHope, whose mission is to provide hope to single, low-income moms, through one-on-one faith-based mentoring to support their resource development, personal advancement, spiritual growth, and family stability. The evening included inspiring stories from program participants (both mentors and mentees), silent auction baskets, music and dancing with The Soul Pocket Band. To learn more, hear our stories, to donate, or to volunteer, visit moms-hope.org.

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1) Mona & Jerry Summers 2) Monique Gilliam, Courthney Calvin & Judi Vermillion 3) April & Terry Phillips, Matt Castleman, Artie & Lisa Kuhn, Nick & Lena Schular, Catie Castleman, (back row) Mary & Tim Senff 4) Tara Moore, Angie Hille & Autumn Houser 5) John Morelock & Dori Wentland 6) Tim & Lisa Massa 7) Bethany Heath & Janet Lapps 8) Soul Pocket Band 9) Brian Young, Laura Peraino, Teresa Young & Vito Peraino

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BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE HEARTS FOR HOPE GALA

On February 10th over 400 guests gathered at Duke Energy Convention Center in celebration of the 35th Annual Hearts for Hope Gala. Gala attendees participated in a live and silent auction to raise funds for Boys Hope Girls Hope Cincinnati, a non-profit dedicated to ending the generational cycle of poverty by providing high-potential students with a quality education. Philanthropists Ann and Harry Santen were honored with the Heart of Gold Award for their exceptional service and dedication to the Boys Hope Girls Hope Scholars.

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1) Dave Conway with Ann & Harry Santen 2) Debbie Bowman and BHGH Scholars 3) Lakshmi & Vincent Sammarco 4) Mark Bissinger with Guests 5) Gala Guests 6) Employees of Western & Southern Financial Group 7) Garrett Lee and BHGH Senior Scholars 8) Employees of Mercy Health 9) Debbie Bowman with Guests

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ROTARY CLUB OF CINCINNATI: JEFFERSON AWARD

Nancy Eigel-Miller, who turned a personal trauma into a powerful education tool for youth in Greater Cincinnati, was awarded the 2018 Cincinnati-area Jefferson Award for volunteerism and community service. It was presented on March 1 at the Rotary Club of Cincinnati. She will represent Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in the national Jefferson Awards program in Washington, D.C. this summer. The national award was created in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and U.S. Senator Robert Taft Jr. of Cincinnati to be the Nobel Prize of Community Service.

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1) Jane Birckhead with Nadim Moussa 2) Mike Levalley 3) Robert Miller, Nancy Eigel-Miller, Kent Wellington, Suzy DeYoung 4) Rich Dineen 5) Nancy Eigel-Miller 6) Bill Shula, Jefferson Award Chair 7) Melinda Kelly with Claudia Cagle 8) Luncheon Crowd at the Netherland Hall of Mirrors 9) Bill Shula, Nancy Eigel-Miller & Rick Flynn

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DRAGONFLY GRAND GALA

The Dragonfly Foundation’s 2018 Grand Gala sold out in one week. Presented by Huntington Bank, the event was held at the Renaissance Hotel and featured music from Miami University’s a cappella group, Soul 2 Soul, singer Kealy Welage, pianist Billy Larkin, and guitarist Nicholas Brehm, and presentations from Chase Budurka and the Carneson Family. Cincinnati Reds Executive Vice President, Karen Forgus, presented Reds Hall of Fame broadcasting legend, Marty Brennaman, with Dragonfly’s 2nd annual Forty Four Award for his unwavering commitment, passion, and enthusiasm for supporting The Dragonfly Foundation and its mission. Dragonfly’s 2019 Grand Gala will be March 2, 2019 at Music Hall. For information, please contact Ria Davidson at Gala@Dragonfly.org.

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1) Karen Forgus 2) Hannah Sliger, Ally Brokaw, Carrie Ellis 3) Reef, Lydia, Payten, Ryan Carneson 4) Marty Brennaman 5) Andrea Lucke deStefano 6) Abby Dedic, Marty Brennaman, Riley Slattery, Gracie Tapp, Amanda Brennaman 7) Mary Piening with Tracy Piening 8) Jim and Christine Neitzke, Ryan and Bekah Ewig, Sarah and Bill Hibner 9) Miami University Soul2Soul Acapella 10) Scott Fitterer with Jen Fritsch 11) Joules Evans, Freddie and Yosselin Billatoro, Paige Grant, Donna Noll, Kat Grant, Riley and Heidi Slattery, Tammy Randall 12) Edward, Chase, and Lora Budurka

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SOPHISTICATED GIVING COCKTAIL RECEPTION

The second annual Sophisticated Giving Charity Register was unveiled at The Cincinnati Art Museum on February 28th. Representation from 49 non-profits were on hand to commemorate the publishing of the reference journal. With generous sponsorships from PNC Bank, Hosea Movers, Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams, Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Evolo Design, David A. Millett, Inc, and presenting sponsor of the registry, Western and Southern Financial Group. Guests were treated to private open galleries, first look at the registry, and words from W&SFG President John Barrett. 6

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1) David Nevers with Matthew Millett 2) Dave & Ann Taylor with Dawn Perrin 3) Trey Greene & Jay Takach 4) Margy Conditt, Mady Gordon & John Barrett 5) Brad & Mary Gaertner 6) Mike Rudnicki, Maribeth Rahe & Chris Zehetmaier 7) Debbie Bowman and Friends of BHGH 8) Mike Rudnicki, Diane Planck, Kasey Jo Trbovich & Kirby Neumann 9) John Barrett with Jon Niemeyer 10) Bruce Hellman, Beth Hellman & Chuck Hellman 11) Steve & Karen Grimes 12) Heather Eberenz, Jennifer Krogmeier, Paul Gore 13) Jessica Leonard with Greg Bandy

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14) Paul Gore, Jeff Chapman & Cheryl Rose 15) Dr. Richard & Jenny Rice with Molly Jacks & David Millett 16) Diane Planck, Matthew Millett & Jose Marques 17) John Borchers, Shawn Maus, P arker Smith, Missy Hendon-Deters, Chrissy Barrett & Carl Adkins 18) Sam Greive & Aaron Bley 19) Publisher Matthew Millett 20) John Barrett

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1) Christine Ivey, Michelle Criswell with Grace & Jody Desserich 2) Chris & April Benken with Kelley & Lou Garza 3) Bill & Joy Macklem 4) Andrew & Ashley Ladovceur 5) Guillaume Jaubert, Irene Danielson with Lyn & John Whittington 6) Paul & Britta Schwanz with Lisa Nice 7) Wen & Beth Cartman with Brandon & Heather Reis 8) John & Randy Hart 9) Kayleigh & Michael Rossover with Lindsay Cover & Chris Siebert 10) Tori Hord with Allison Jermer 11) Julie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil with Brent Hill

Saturdays 6:00PM on CET Sundays 8:00pm on CET Arts CET Arts is available over-the-air on channel 48.3, Spectrum (Ohio) 987, Cincinnati Bell Fioptics 248, Spectrum (Northern Kentucky) 192.

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CINCINNATI INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL CHARITY LUNCHEON

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charity luncheon held at the Hilton Netherland Plaza on March 10 was an added success to the great weeks of fundraising through wine. Guests enjoyed a charity auction and luncheon where they bid on fine wines and fabulous trips, while dining alongside winery representatives. Thanks to the tremendous support of the Greater Cincinnati community, the Wine Festival has granted more than $5.3 million in total donations to local charities since its inception in 1991. 6 4

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1) Klaus & Ayse Kunze 2) Chuck Hong, Connie Wiles, Keith Oolscamp & John Heuer 3) Lee Flischel with Lee Obcrlal 4) Sarah & Jay Stahl with Marissa Miller 5) Kathy & Charlie Cather 6) Charlie & Kathy Cather, Mike & Carol Monnin with Don Mayer 7) Pam Greene, Kathleen Sprong, Chuck Greene & Amy Spiller 8) Amy Eddy, Marcus Relthford & Gunter Mathews 9) Cheryl Rose & Jeff Chapman 10) Bethanie Butcher, Connie Wiles & Susan Gartin 11) Honorary Chair Dariush Khaledi

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BEECHWOOD HOME: BOURBON, BEER AND BASKETBALL

The Beechwood Home Young Leaders celebrated the NCAA tournament at their annual Beechwood Bourbon Beer and Basketball event. A bourbon tasting took place for all to enjoy. The proceeds from the event will help provide essentials for the residents of Beechwood which is a home for adults with neurological disorders.

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1) Philip & Margo Malon 2) Larry Busse, Call Lowitz, & Leah Busse 3) Tim Plagge, Lanke Bierling, Bill Sandquist, & Dan Corbo 4) Judy Sandquist, Marty Walsh, Bill Sandquist, Tim Owens, Tim Wightman, Mike Branam, Tracy Sandquist, Patricia Clark, Megan Randolph, & Maggie Elder 5) Jack Oliver & Aaron Haslam 6) Nicki Mitchell, Mary Ann & David Schmalz with Leon Veres 7) Kara, Sam and Charlie Bortz 8) Sue and Arn Bortz 9) Marvin Rorick with Patricia Clark

New Enlarged Designer Showroom Coming Late Summer