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A grand opening celebration featuring Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra was held Oct. 2, 2014 at the Harold and Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz in St. Louis. (Photo © Whitney Curtis)

Tis is my favorite time of year. Sunny afternoons, cool nights, the smell of burning leaves, new wine vintages, hearty fall meals, and before long, the holidays. This year, the fall harvest season has additional meaning for me. St. Louis is reaping the rewards of our investments in jazz music that have been planted over many years, by many generations of people from all walks of life. While St. Louis has always held an important place in jazz history, now we are one of the great jazz cities in the world. On October 2, the Harold and Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz in Grand Center opened to sold-out crowds. Te center brings together a world-class performance venue, complete with livestreaming capabilities allowing students and fans around the world to see performances for free, along with a stunning jazz lounge with a large screen to watch live and recorded jazz performances, an education center with practice rooms for the region’s top jazz students to study, play and rehearse, and the ofces of the highly respected not-forproft Jazz St. Louis. Few cities have anything like this, and I am confdent that it’s just a matter of time before St. Louis is known as ground zero of modern jazz, the place to hear jazz, to learn jazz, to perform jazz and to record jazz. What makes this opening so special is to see how it brings the best of St. Louis together. Te diversity of the patronage is superseded only by the diversity of the season-ticket holders and well-wishers. At a jazz performance, there aren’t diferent races, just jazz fans. And to watch the families whose names adorn the buildings thank each other for their generosity and leadership was incredibly moving. It was like watching the adoration and respect baseball players and fans showed Derek Jeter at the end of his career. Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis said it best when he talked about jazz being the one truly American art form that, from its roots, has brought people together. You would have to lack humanity not to be moved to tears of joy watching Dave Steward dedicate perhaps the best jazz performance and education facilities in the world to his parents, to humbly thank them for raising him and his siblings with two simple ingredients – faith and hard work – and to watch his awe of Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, giving every musician a standing ovation. I only wish every St. Louisan could have experienced Steward’s grace, because he has so much to teach. Jazz St. Louis brought the community together in a way I was starting to doubt was possible. But it is possible, and jazz is perhaps one of our greatest assets, bringing our country together since the days of Scott Joplin. During an interactive educational program at Normandy High School with the Normandy Jazz Band and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton played side by side with the kids, challenging them to express themselves, to speak up and out through the music, and showed them ways to live lives of consequence. He reminded them that musicians have to listen to each other, to work together and practice together. Only through this cooperation and respect does great jazz happen. His message was simple and clear, and it made me want to drop everything to work with kids who need role models like Wynton. So much can be learned about life through the history of jazz, and so much of our future hinges on the audacious vision of the Stewards, the Ferrings, the Kranzbergs, the Neidorfs, and so many others to make St. Louis the epicenter of jazz. In a few days, the buzz of Wynton Marsalis will wear of, and we’ll all be back to our daily routines. But I challenge each of us to make jazz the metaphor for how we move forward this year, to listen and to work together, to harmonize and to solo, and to fnd the unique talents in each of us. We are defned by what brings us together, not by what divides us. Jazz history is St. Louis history, uniquely ours and something we should wear on our sleeves and on our backs, as we do the Cardinals. Te future of jazz – and humanity – starts here.

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Men’s Fashion is Hot! A conversation with Eric Jennings, Vice President and Fashion Director of Menswear, Saks Fifh Avenue Written by Craig Kaminer What’s trending for fall and 2015? Men’s fashion is a lot about ft. If jackets and trousers look shorter than what you have in the closet, you’re not imaging it. Tailored clothing is sized to be worn closer to the body, and pants have little to no break. Tree-piece suits and vests worn under sports coats are back. If I were buying just one suit this fall, it would be in the color brown. Stripes are making a comeback. Classic stripes are not in, more pronounced stripes are. You’ll also see a lot of British heritage looks inspired by Savile Row manufacturers, particularly plaids. If you had to do away with one item, what would it be? Get rid of anything that’s the wrong ft; it’s a dead giveaway you’re not modern. Sports jackets used to be tailored to go down to your knuckles; now they’re a good inch to inch and a half shorter and shouldn’t go past your palm. What one item should men purchase this season? Joggers. Tey’re a banded-bottom trouser like track pants, but dressier. It’s the frst thing to put on when you come home from work. Tey’re not just for active wear, because they’re not sweat pants. All the designers have them, and they are beautifully made … and really comfortable. Give us a snapshot of the men’s clothing business? Across the country, our men’s business has outpaced the growth of the women’s business. Men are finally engaged in fashion. Appearance is more important than ever. At work it’s not just about being intelligent, you have to look the part too. Bloggers are demystifying fashion. It doesn’t matter if you’re in New York or St. Louis, you can fnd great fashion advice on onedapperstreet.com and iamgalla.com. How is Saks reinvigorating the St. Louis men’s store? We’ve stepped up the fashion quotient and it’s selling really well. With our classic brands, we’re focusing on special pieces in the more fashionforward lines. Tis brings a modern, cool mix to the department. On October 22, Saks St. Louis will host “Shop New York.” What is it and what should men expect? We’ve curated a collection of never-before-seen apparel not ofered in our store. Te brands, designers, and trends are from New York and other major fashion markets, selected for this event.

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Why should St. Louisans buy locally? We put in the store what sells. If designer fashion sells, we add more designer fashion. If classics sell better, there’ll be more classics. While we’re able to see what’s selling, it’s hard to see what sales we’re missing. If you want things we don’t have, show us a picture of the item and we’ll get it for you. Te more people do that, the more we can customize the store to you. Many men love shoes. What’s in? Fashion sneakers from fashion brands like Prada and Gucci. Not the kind you wear to the gym. Most guys don’t like to be sold. Tey think sales associates want to sell as much as they can. Having a sales associate you trust and who knows your lifestyle is key. Tey should be able to recommend things, be truthful about ft and style, and keep track of how a garment fts into the rest of your wardrobe. Once you invest in this relationship, you’ll avoid the mistake most guys make: buying a lot of the same thing. Is made-to-measure just a niche market? In the past two years, we’ve gone after made-to-measure. Originally, we thought this consumer was someone who was hard to ft, but we’ve discovered he’s now someone who’s interested in fashion and wants to customize the lining, the lapels, the features, and the fabrics. Does the stereotype of men hating to shop still apply? No. More men are shopping by themselves and for themselves than ever, both in-store and online. Tey are genuinely interested in their appearance and better educated about fashion. It also takes less time to shop. If a man wants to wear a hand-tied bow tie, it’s easy to watch a web video and look like a pro. Men also like the attention they get when they look great. sl

Obscure White Grapes to Try When choosing a wine, it is easy to pick from the tried and true. On average, most of the wines we try are the grapes we know, the so-called international grapes: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and the list goes on. Tese are grapes that originally hail from France, or at least have been popularized by that country through California and planted throughout North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Tese grapes have even pervaded countries like Italy and Spain, who have treasure troves of their own indigenous grapes. While these are some of the best grapes to make wine with, there are more, many more. A recently published book lists more than 1,300 vine varieties that make wine in the world; Italy alone is a hot bed of indigenous varieties with over 500. Tere has been a movement in the last few decades to preserve and even seek out indigenous grapes and make delicious and unique wines from them. It is a very good thing to produce wines with such character, as diversity in wine is one of its many strengths. At least for me, if I had to drink wine produced from only international grapes, it would become monotonous. You can travel far when exploring the world of obscure and unique grapes. For example, when I was in Lombardy, Italy, we visited a Franciacorta winery named Majolini. Majolini produces 350 magnums (the equivalent of 700 bottles) of wine from a grape only they have planted called Majolina. While this wine was certainly very interesting, I wanted to be sure that the obscure grapes I wrote about our readers could fnd. Terefore, while they are still obscure, you should be able to find the following wines at better wine shops or on a thoughtful wine list, many of which are quite afordable. Te Coda Di Volpe grape is from Italy’s Campania region. Te grape Coda Di Volpe dates from at least Roman times. Te name given by Pliny means “tail of the fox” and refers to the shape of the grape clusters. One could write an article just on the indigenous grapes of the Southern Italian region of Campania, which in my mind make some of the fnest white wines in all of Italy. Te leader in the region is the Mastroberardino family, who is famous for preserving the native grapes of Campania, and diferent branches of the family own the Terredora Di Paolo and Mastroberardino wineries. Tis wine is dry and crisp with favors of citrus, quince, and white fowers; it is medium-bodied, fresh and enchanting. Suggested wine and producer: Coda Di Volpe Terredora Di Paolo, Campania 2012.

Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier

Te Colombard grape is from France’s Gascony region. It is certainly possible you have tasted Colombard without knowing it, as it is used in making the French brandies Armagnac and Cognac, as well as bulk ordinary wine in California’s typically named French Colombard. Native to Southwest France and the land of D'Artignan, this grape makes quality value wine. Tis example is dry with the favors of apple, peach, pear, and citrus; all in a light body that is vibrant, crisp and fresh. The name of this producer is Mont Gravet – Mont refers to the hills and Gravet refers to the oval shape rocks of the area, which is depicted on the label. Suggested wine and producer: Colombard, Cotes de Gascogne Mont Gravet 2013. Te Viura Grape is from Spain’s Rioja region. From the Rioja region of Spain, which is widely known for great red wine, comes this white wine. Incidentally, many wine drinkers don’t realize the region makes white wine and rosé alongside its famous red wines. Tis wine region is located in Northeastern Spain and named after the River Rio Oja. Outside of the region of Rioja, the grape is called Macabéo, especially in Catalonia, where it is part of the blend for the sparkling wines of Cava. Te winery has a long history dating to 1879 and is still run by the same family fve generations later. Dry, medium-bodied and tasty with the favors of green apple, melon, lemon, and zesty minerality. Suggested wine and producer: Viura, Rioja Blanco Cune “Monopole” 2013 . Te Verdicchio grape is from Italy’s Marche’s region. The Verdicchio grape is named for its green-colored berries, or in Italian, verdi. It is noted as one of the few Italian grapes that can stand up to oak but ironically rarely is. Hailing from the region of Marche, which is located in east-central Italy on the Adriatic. Basically it comes from two areas within Marche: Matelica or Castelli Di Jesi. Matelica is known for a touch more body. Very dry, light and crisp with the favors of limestone minerals, straw, lemon zest, white peach and apple. Its color is pale yellow. Trough the early 1990’s Beatrice Lucangeli and Stefano Aymerich di Laconi transformed their estate, improving the quality of their vineyards and wine production. Suggested wine and producer: Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico “Villa Torre” Tenuta di Tavignano 2013. sl

A Certifed Wine Educator, Scott is one of 140 professionals in North America and 219 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.

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Curating a Lifestyle: Make Room for Mocha

Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers

Tis group of mochaware includes forms, designs and colors commonly used in production. Te pitchers and bowls shown here range in auction value from $300 - $900 each, with larger items commanding a higher price point.

With motifs known as “earthworm” and “seaweed” and an earthy color palette of brown, yellow, blue, green and buff, antique mochaware seems more a product for the organically focused 21st century than the 18th and 19th century ceramics market from which it was born. In its creation, English pottery makers of the period (looking for fresh ideas and simpler manufacturing methods) bucked design trends and found inspiration in nature. At the time, Tomas Chippendale’s book “Te Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director” had a frm hold on the buying habits of an aristocratic audience eager to posit themselves as regal and sophisticated in the face of a stunning loss to a fedgling nation across the pond. Chippendale’s designs were luxurious, bold and elaborate. A minimalist approach to designing interiors that refected the natural world and humble technique was not embraced until several decades later, when William Morris and his peers led the Arts and Crafts movement. Simply said, mochaware (also known simply as “mocha”) producers were truly ahead of their time. Mochaware is a general term for utilitarian kitchenware, first made in Staffordshire, England in the late 18th century that gained popularity by about 1830. Ceramic bowls, pitchers, pepper pots (as shakers are known to our British friends) and other items were lathe-turned; dipped into a mixture of water, clay and pigment (known as “slip”); and hand-decorated, most notably with bands of color and designs resembling the mukha (mocha) stone for which it is named. Imported through Mukha (a port in Yemen), moss agate was known as “mocha stone” to English artisans who valued the rich color and interesting natural designs: random patterns of impurities resembling the eponymous creatures and plants for which mochaware motifs are named. “Earthworm” mocha includes a thick, squiggly line of color circumventing the waist of

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a ceramics piece. “Seaweed” items are decorated with tendrils of color emanating from a single trunk, repeated either vertically or horizontally. “Cat’s eye” decoration is marked by circular forms incorporating marbled colors within. The beauty and timeless style of mocha belies the simplicity and economy with which it was made. Decorative patterns were achieved through a chemical reaction between dyes and slip, creating complex designs in a production process both efficient and quick. At the time it was made, mocha was an inexpensive alternative to more gentrified pottery and porcelain. As a result of its utilitarian nature, it is available today in short supply - and fnding pieces in pristine condition is quite rare. Identifying an antiques dealer who specializes in mochaware is wise, although better antiques auction houses often include examples among Americana oferings. Collectors should expect to pay top dollar for pieces with exceptional coloration or design and without damage or repair, so if you are drawn to the simple elegance and warm palette of mocha, buy with a forgiving eye to a little restoration. Smaller and common forms, especially bowls, are the most affordable options, while mugs and large pitchers can command thousands of dollars each. Exploring mocha designs is made simple through websites like Pinterest, where several boards are devoted to the topic. Tose prone to wanderlust may choose to see frsthand the magnifcent collections at the Shelburne or Winterthur Museums. As styles shift to refect a greater interest in antiques, as well as nature, now is the time to invest in the timeless appeal of antique mochaware. sl Amelia and Jef Jefers are the co-owners of Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, an international frm located outside Columbus, Ohio.

A wide variety of mochaware forms, colors and designs are represented on this 19th century shelf, with values ranging from $300 - $2,500 each. Colors favored among collectors are pumpkin, blue and green; particularly when used in combination with high contrast hues that highlight bold decoration.

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Bibliotaph Sean Brock, whom Time christened “the most conspicuously gifted American chef of his generation,” is the James Beard Award–winning chef of Husk and McCrady’s in Charleston, South Carolina, and of Husk Nashville. In his uniquely personal frst book, Brock shares both the stories that inform his passion for preserving heritage foods and the recipes in which he reinterprets them for the modern palate. Sean Brock - HERITAGE - Hardcover, 336 pages, Artisan Books (artisanbooks.com).

Ivy Manning, a Portland, Oregon based freelance food writer, ofers a collection of 60 do-it-yourself recipes that will inspire you to stock your kitchen with made-from-scratch favorites - from granola and jams to condiments and kimchi - without the added preservatives, sugar, and unpronounceable ingredients found in similar store-bought products. Ivy Manning - Better from Scratch: Delicious D.I.Y. Foods You Can Make at Home - Hardcover, 160 pages, Weldon Owen (weldonowen.com).

With roots in New Jersey and Mississippi respectively, authors David Muniz and David Lesniak’s aim is to introduce a new generation of bakers to the simple yet deeply satisfying taste and authentic quality of classic American treats like brownies, mufns, cookies and cakes when made from scratch and baked at home. David Muniz and David Lesniak - Piece of Cake: Home Baking Made Simple - Hardcover, 224 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com). Joy Wilson's blogging alter ego, Joy the Baker, has her dabbling daily in butter and sugar in pursuit of the sweet life. Her newest book presents 125 recipes for supereasy, over-the-top, totally delicious treats, such as Dark Chocolate, Pistachio, and Smoked Sea Salt Cookies; Butterscotch Cream Pie with Tyme-Marshmallow Meringue; Mint Chocolate Chip Cake; and Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream. Joy Wilson - Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Flufy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats - Hardcover, 272 pages, Random House (randomhouse.com).

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Tis hefty volume, compiled by the accomplished editors of Saveur magazine, features more than 1000 globally inspired from-the-source recipes designed for home cooks, along with practical advice, holiday and special occasion menus and essential cooking techniques. Saveur: Te New Classics Cookbook Hardcover, 624 pages, Weldon Owen (weldonowen.com).

Janna Gur, author of the acclaimed Te Book of New Israeli Food, returns with a cookbook devoted to the culinary masterpieces of Jewish grandmothers from Minsk to Marrakesh: recipes that have traveled across continents and cultural borders and reinterpreted for a new generation to enjoy. Janna Gur - Jewish Soul Food: From Minsk to Marrakesh - Hardcover, 240 pages, Schocken Press (penguinrandomhouse.com).

As one of country music's most beloved singers, Martina McBride enjoys entertaining her millions of fans while on the road. But when she is at home, she loves entertaining a diferent way - hosting gatherings for her friends and family. In this book she shares her inventive party ideas, recipes, sanity saver tips and practical menu planning advice. Martina McBride - Around the Table: Recipes and Inspiration for Gatherings Troughout the Year - Hardcover, 320 pages, William Morrow Cookbooks (harpercollins.com).

Part cookbook, part travel guide, the 100 simple and authentic recipes in this book are accompanied by Lonely Planet's expert destination knowledge and stunning photography. Intriguing profles of each dish include where to fnd the best examples when traveling. Te World's Best Street Food - Hardcover - 224 pages, Lonely Planet (lonelyplanet.com).

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1) Primrose pop shirt ($450) from Vivetta with embroidered hands collar (vivetta.it; farfetch.com).2) Blancpain women's Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe (price upon request; blancpain.com). 3) Capsule collection 'Madame' t-shirt ($60) from Maison KitsunĂŠ (kitsune.fr). 4) Te Scorpion brooch (price upon request), from Buccellati's Animalier Collection, in white and pink gold with pearl and diamonds (buccellati.com). 5) Hermes 35cm BIRKIN bag ($21,700) in white clemennce leather with palladium hardware (janefnds.com). 6) 'Funny Face' high chic lantern hat ($565) in hand blocked fur felt from Eric

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Javits (ericjavits.com). 7) Digitally printed upholstery provides the illusion of layered fabrics on Mineheart's Shabby Chic Sofa ($4,544; mineheartstore.com). 8) Elvira with Tulle one-piece swimsuit ($350) in white from OYE Swimwear (oyeswimwear.com). 9) Amoretto table lamp ($550) from Mineheart in natural (mineheartstore.com). 10) "White Horizon" archival pigment print ($230$4,885) from photographer Drew Doggett's Dunes: Landscapes Evolving Series. Shot in Sossusvlei, Namibia (drewdoggett.com). 11) Te porcelain Vulpini Viennese Rose Flacon ($660) in the shape of a fox skull was meticulously handcrafted by the Porcelain Manufactory Augarten based on a design by Helga Ruthner and Hermann Fankhauser, AKA Wendy & Jim (augarten.at). 12) Nut Lounge chair (to the trade) in white leather by Marcel Wanders for Moooi (moooi.com). 13) Campaign Dresser in white ($699) from Te Land of Nod (landofnod.com).

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Te Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation Written by Bridget Williams Calling to mind turn-of-the-century Craftsman and Adirondack styles of architecture with an exterior defned bystacked feldstone walls and chimneys, stained wood cedar shingle siding and painted wood trim and windows, the lodge serves as the centerpiece and social hub of the 35-acre resort. Rustic fair pervades the interiors, with slate foors, vaulted beam ceilings, soaring stone freplaces and panoramic windows with sweeping lake views. Tere are a total 251 guestrooms onsite, including 33 892-square feet club level rooms; one 2,392-square-foot Ritz-Carlton suite; six twoand three-bedroom golf cottages ranging in size from 1,800-2,400 square feet; and the 5,400-square-foot Presidential Suite, which is actually a lakefront house adjacent to the lodge with four master suites and its own heated outdoor pool. Situated in rural Central Georgia and within close proximity to a number of single stoplight towns whose sleepy Main Streets boast the standard sprinkling of antique shops and mom and pop-style diners, the sprawling golf resort and luxury home community that comprises Reynolds Plantation sits directly on the banks of Lake Oconee, a 40 slmag.net

reservoir created in 1979 with the completion of the Wallace Dam. Originally a beloved 10,000-acre hunting, fshing and timber plantation established by Mercer Reynolds, Sr. in the 1920s, the current ownership group has continued the Mercer familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to providing top-notch amenities in a painstakingly preserved rural environment. Calling to mind turn-of-the-century Craftsman and Adirondack styles of architecture with an exterior defined by stacked fieldstone walls and chimneys, stained wood cedar shingle siding and painted wood trim and windows, the lodge serves as the centerpiece and social hub of the 35-acre resort. Rustic fair pervades the interiors, with slate foors, vaulted beam ceilings, soaring stone freplaces and panoramic windows with sweeping lake views. Tere are a total 251 guestrooms onsite: 33 892-square feet club level rooms; one 2,392-square-foot RitzCarlton suite; six two- and three-bedroom golf cottages ranging in size from 1,800-2,400 square feet; and, the 5,400-square-foot Presidential Suite, a lakefront house adjacent to the lodge with four master suites and its own heated outdoor pool.

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Georgia's Bistro dinning room. Photo by Don Riddle.

Club level lounge. Photo by Don Riddle.

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Shot of hole #18 on Te Oconee course with the lodge in the background.

While the entire resort is family and pet-friendly, the twobedroom cottages are particularly suited for traveling with children, with plenty of elbowroom for everyone and just a two-minute stroll from the lodge. In-room amenities across all categories are top-notch and beftting a Ritz-Carlton property that has been bestowed with the AAA Five Diamond Award consecutively the past six years. For an even more luxurious experience, Club Level rooms and suites offer continuous culinary oferings throughout the day in the elegantly appointed club lounge as well as access to a dedicated concierge. With 300-miles of shoreline and more fish per square acre than any lake in Georgia, including large mouth bass, bream, catfsh, crappie and striped bass hybrids, Lake Oconee is a fisherman’s paradise. Just steps from the resort’s infinity edge lakefront pool is a sandy beach and watersports program, complete with paddleboards, kayaks, wake-boarding, knee boarding, jet ski and pontoon rentals (if you rent one of the latter and are feeling spunky, be sure to ask for directions to the “jumping rock”). The resort has access to a pair of fullservice marinas ofering dry dock storage, marina stores with fshing and boating supplies and dockside fueling. During the summer months there are lakeside concerts and freworks; iceskating is ofered from late November through mid-February in a dedicated 5,500-square-foot rink. Popular with young and old alike are the nightly bonfres and s’mores by the lake, which take place just outside Georgia’s Bistro restaurant. 42 slmag.net

Drier pursuits for the active minded encompass horseback riding; a gun club with skeet, trap and clay shooting; five miles of onsite walking and hiking trails; Segway tours; a comprehensive exercise facility with indoor lap pool; and, access to eight tennis courts. The waters of Lake Oconee are certainly a draw, but what Reynolds Plantation is known for is golf, and lots of it. Interwoven amongst the towering oaks, fragrant magnolias and fowering dogwoods are 99 holes of championship-caliber golf designed by top architects of the game: Rees Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio and Bob Cupp. An increasingly rare enhancement, the resort’s fve golf courses ofer golf caddie services – providing hole descriptions and yardage, spotting golf balls, raking bunkers, attending the fagstick and ofering green reads. With a few rare exceptions, golf can be enjoyed at the resort year-round. The onsite Kingdom at Reynolds Plantation offers the ultimate in club fitting services, swing analysis and on-site construction of customized clubs provided by the very same Taylor Made-certified experts that service professional golfers. Instructor Charlie King of the Reynolds Golf Academy is consistently listed on Golf Digest’s ranking of the 50 best teachers. For those seeking to unwind before or after an active day or wanting refuge from an overactive existence, the 26,000-square foot spa, located in its own building adjacent to the lodge, offers more than 90 health and wellness treatments, many of them utilizing ingredients indigenous to the area, via 19 private

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treatment rooms, one couples spa suite, four wet treatment rooms – including one hydrotherapy room. The facility also features male and female relaxation areas with lockers and changing facilities, an indoor lap pool, saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools, a relaxation terrace, a full-service salon and a spa boutique with an area specifically allocated to locally-made soaps and bath products. Playing hard works up quite an appetite, and there are several unique venues on property for dining and cocktails. As soon as I sat down at my lakeview table at Georgia’s Bistro, located on the ground floor of the lodge, I was tempted with an artisan breadbasket accompanied by lavender-infused honey, Vidalia onion spread and salted butter. Te menu is full of Southern fare, from fried green tomatoes to shrimp and grits, and a host of inventive moonshine cocktails. For the adventurous or the undecided, order the special “Chef ’s Surprise” entrée. You’ll only be given the price and the recommended temperature (when applicable). Situated poolside and lakefront and offering a “come as you are atmosphere”, signature cocktails and a wide range of casual cuisine to savor al fresco, Gaby's by the Lake is perennially packed during the warmer months. For a more intimate outdoor lakefront dining experience, Chiminea dining provides a threecourse meal for two in front of a personal bonfre. Open Wednesday through Sunday for lunch, dinner and cocktails, Linger Longer Steakhouse, located in the Oconee Golf Course Clubhouse, offers a contemporary menu of American

steakhouse classics complemented by an extensive wine list with a focus on reds from around the world. Perhaps it was the blueberryinfused cocktails that made me do it, but following a perfectly prepared peppercorn-encrusted steak, I ordered the bread pudding with white chocolate ice cream for dessert and had zero regrets. It was followed by an encore of puffy pink cotton candy and a directive from our server to “linger longer”. While there are certainly no shortage of activities and amenities on property to keep one amply busy, day trips to charming, historic small towns including Greensboro, Madison and Washington beckon with unique shopping and dining opportunities. A slice of buttermilk pie at Te Yesterday Café in Greensboro (theyesterdaycafe.com) is the stuf of local legend and not to be missed! Parents seeking to treasure hunt in peace can take advantage of the full- and half-day oferings available through the Ritz Kids children’s program, where their little ones will be kept busy with activities developed in partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society. Through December 30, 2014 the Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation is offering a Stay and Play Package, s t a r t i n g a t $ 2 9 9 p e r n i g h t a n d i n c l u d i n g ov e r n i g h t accommodations in a resort view room and one round of golf for one player at Te Plantation, Te Landing, Great Waters, Te National or Oconee ($50 upcharge for play on Oconee or Great Waters courses). For more information or reservations, visit ritzcarlton.com or call 706.467.0600. sl slmag.net

Maserati Centennial International Gathering Held in September, the Maserati Centennial International Gathering marked a key event in the celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Modena-based company. Te frst day of the ofcial program involved over 200 Maseratis and over 500 Maserati collectors and clients from 30 countries across the world. Vintage and modern Maseratis began making their way into Modena in the early hours, lining up in Piazza Grande in the shadow of the Ghirlandina, the white stone bell tower that is the symbol of the Emilian city. Piazza Grande was also the venue for the meeting between Maserati CEO Harald Wester and the Mayor of Modena, Gian Carlo Muzzarelli, who ofcially welcomed the participants to the city. Also on hand were direct descendants of the founders of Maserati: Carlo and Alferi Maserati, the sons of Ettore and Ernesto Maserati respectively, who in December 1914 set out on an adventure with their brother Alferi. "Of the many automobile producers born in Italy in the last century, only a few have reached such a milestone 44 slmag.net

and this flls me with joy," declared Alferi Maserati. "Te name we bear symbolizes brilliance, innovation and the desire to create the unique and novel features we fnd in today's cars." The first day of the Gathering ended with a guided tour and dinner at the company’s historic factory in Viale Ciro Menotti, Modena. After a lengthy parade through the city’s streets, involving more than 200 classic and modern Maseratis and the majority of Modena’s population, gathering participants enjoyed a guided tour of the complex that Maserati has occupied since it moved from Bologna to Modena in 1939, and where the Maserati GranTurismo, GranCabrio and Alfa Romeo 4C are now produced. These same production lines provided the striking location for a very unusual dinner during which guests were entertained by singers from the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation. Te bond between Maserati and Luciano Pavarotti was always very strong on both sides – the great Tenor’s frst Maserati was a bright blue Sebring,

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Superga in the Regularity Race.

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which he purchased in 1963 – and it still continues today thanks to his widow Nicoletta Mantovani, who was present at the dinner. The second day of the Gathering commenced with the start of the regularity competition and transfer of more than 200 Maseratis taking part to the historic San Martino del Lago circuit near Cremona. Te circuit is just a short distance from the straight stretch of road on which Baconin Borzacchini set the first world record in Maserati’s history on September 28, 1929, at the wheel of the 16-cylinder Maserati V4, a record that stood for eight years. Te day ended with a gala dinner hosted by Maserati CEO Harald Wester at the Reggia di Venaria Reale, the royal palace on the outskirts of Turin built by Charles Emmanuel II, Duke of Savoy in 1675. Together with Maserati collectors, clients and guests, the dinner was also attended by Fiat Chrysler Group Chairman John Elkann and Fiat Chrysler Group CEO and Maserati Chairman Sergio Marchionne, who declared that, “Maserati will never be a

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giant. It will never be the biggest producer of automobiles in the world but it will be, simply, the best”. Te third and fnal day of the Centennial Gathering was focused around Turin, with the fnal section of the regularity competition and the climb to the majestic Basilica of Superga, the historic 300-year-old church that towers over the city. Participants and press then toured Maserati’s newest factory, the Avv. Giovanni Agnelli plant in Grugliasco, where the Maserati Ghibli and Quattroporte are built. Tey then drove their cars to the heart of Turin to line the areas surrounding the Piazza San Carlo in the heart of the city for the Concours d’Elegance fnale. Piazza San Carlo was packed with thousands of owners, media, fans and employees when the ‘Best of Show’ was awarded to a Maserati Mexico 4200 Prototype Frua, with the Maserati A6 GCS/53 from the Panini collection also receiving a special award from the judges. A Spyder 90th Anniversary Camobiocorsa won the Regularity Race. sl slmag.net

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An elegant London garden party where the world’s fnest new and vintage automobiles are the guests of honor Written by Bridget Williams An impressive collection of 62 stunning classic and supercars from all over the world shepherded by fve-time Le Mans winner and racing legend Derek Bell MBE departed from the Royal Automotive Club at Woodcote Park in London and on to the show feld at Syon Park alongside the River Tames to kick of Salon Privé London, a three-day garden party that serves as the UK’s premier Concours d’Elégance and British Supercar Show. Syon House and Park, home of His Grace The 12th Duke of Northumberland, dates back to 1415 and has been in the Duke’s family for over 400 years. Te stately residence is surrounded by 200-acres of parkland just 10 miles from central London. With the total combined value of the assembled cars on the show feld estimated to be in excess of £120 million, organizers were quick to rank the 2014 edition as the best in the event’s history.

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1957 Ferrari 250 GT

1935 Auburn 851 Speedster

Frazer Nash Le Mans Coupe

Delahaye Type 235MS Coupe 1953

Jaguar Mark 2

1950 Maserati 1500 GT

Porsche 356 A Coupe

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Horacio Pagani, esteemed designer and founder of Pagani Automobili S.p.A lead the Pagani Parade at the British Supercar Show.

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A 1954 Jaguar D-Type owned by Peter Neumark was named Best in Show.

The annual Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elégance saw a host of exquisite vehicles competing for the coveted ‘Best in Show’ award. Chief Judge for the day was Derek Bell MBE and from one British legend to another it was a 1954 Jaguar D-Type owned by Peter Neumark that was awarded the top prize. Coincidentally, the D-Type celebrates its 60th birthday this year. A Delahaye Type 235 MS Coupé by Chapron garnered the People’s Choice award. Te inaugural Salon Privé Sale launched earlier this year in partnership with Silverstone Auctions was a thrilling sale with an excess of £10 million. Highlights included a world-record sum for the rare 1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spyder which sold for £2.27 million, a 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Lusso which sold for £1.89 million including the buyer’s premium and an elegant 1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback which fetched £954,500 including the buyer’s premium. Porsche 911 prices continue to rise with a 1973 Porsche 911 S Targa, part of the Henry Pearman collated ‘Stradale’ Collection, selling for £195,500, more than £80,000 over its lower estimate. A piece of motoring history, Range Rover chassis number 001, sold for a premium inclusive £132,250. Commenting on the results, Nick Whale, Managing Director of Silverstone Auctions, said: “We’re delighted with the results from our frst sale at Salon Privé. Some of the prices paid for particular cars are truly staggering and hope that both buyers and vendors alike are as happy as we are.” Te British Supercar Lawn impressed with highlights including the one-of Ferrari F12 TRS, a trio of LaFerraris, a Pagani Huayra, McLaren P, Bugatti Veyron, and the latest models from Lamborghini, Maserati, McLaren, Koenigsegg, Overfnch, BMW and Tesla, among many others. Horacio Pagani, esteemed designer and founder of Pagani Automobili S.p.A lead the Pagani Parade. sl

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Paradise Found

Island idyll is easily attainable on Jumby Bay in Antigua Written by Bridget Williams

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At one time or another, most of us have pondered the notion of inhabiting a deserted island; most likely when prompted by an inquiring mind asking you to consider what three things youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d bring with you. While the concept holds a certain vaguely romantic appeal, the reality â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fnding food, clothing, shelter, water and the like â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is an endeavor best reserved for a handful of die-hard survivalists or those seeking their 15 minutes of fame on reality television. Te most ideal option, in my humble opinion, is to luxuriate on a fully stafed private island, which can ofer the illusion and sometimes the reality of complete privacy, without the need to fashion crude clothing from palm tree fronds or fgure out how to crack open a coconut.

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One such piece of paradise is Jumby Bay: A Rosewood Resort, a 300-acre private enclave situated just two miles from the coast of Antigua in the West Indies. After landing at V.C. Bird International Airport, a simple three-minute car ride followed by a seven-minute cruise on a private catamaran carries you to a state of mind that is worlds away. While there are a total of 40 rooms that comprise the legendary all-inclusive Five-Diamond resort, the most ideal way to experience the vast array of amenities is to take things up a notch by letting a privately owned estate home. At the pinnacle of these exclusive oferings is Lazy Lizard, a $40 million property that was unveiled in October 2013. With more than 18,000 square feet, six bedrooms, six en-suite baths and one guest bath, this one-of-a-kind beachfront enclave offers a resort-within-aresort experience. Located near the resort’s Estate House, a circa 1830 classical colonial home and garden that was once the centerpiece of the island’s sugar plantation and is now home to Jumby Bay’s elegant fine dining restaurant, only the steeply pitched roofline of the buildings that comprise the fve-acre Lazy Lizard compound are visible from the road. As our golf cart made its way down the drive, the dense tropical landscaping belied the newness of its 52 slmag.net

installation. Members from our team of personal staff, which included a butler, private chef and housekeeper, greeted us at the entrance pavilion with warm, wide smiles. Overseen by renowned local architect Andrew Goodenough, the Caribbean- and Asian-influenced compound was designed with entertaining in mind with the eight pavilions that comprise the contemporary kitchen, living, dining, and media rooms and guest suites oriented around a freeform swimming pool so vast it could amply accommodate all of the island’s hotel guests. Te property also includes its own private beach, food-lit tennis court and ftness center. As fate would have it, I was lucky enough to room in one of a pair of identical 2,000-square-foot master suites that fank the central pavilion. Te sprawling space was made to feel even larger via intricate patterning of the cerused wood planks that adorned the steeply pitched ceiling. Te décor was primarily comprised of variegated shades of blue on the upholstery, walls and accessories. When considered with the limestone fooring, the combination mimicked the surrounding seascape visible everywhere I looked. Adjacent to the en-suite bath, sliding doors led outside to a walled open-air garden oasis whose pièce de résistance was a deep soaking tub carved from a single piece of ivory travertine.

An aerial view of the pool and central pavilion that are part of the Lazy Lizard estate.

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Te bedroom in one of the two 2,000-square-foot master suites at Lazy Lizard.

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Te living room and kitchen at Lazy Lizard are located in the central pavilion.

Te 'foating' dining pavilion at Lazy Lizard.

Te outdoor soaking tub in each of the master suites at Lazy Lizard is carved from a single piece of ivory travertine.

Not wanting to leave any island experience on the table during my brief sojourn, I opted to save the al fresco bubble bath for après dinner and took the wheel of one of two golf carts reserved for Lazy Lizard guests and set out to explore the island. Te frst stop was the theatre kitchen at Te Verandah Restaurant, where Chef Jonathan was leading a scheduled cooking class. Trained in France at Michelin-starred restaurants, he imparted a wealth of information on global cuisine and preparation methods as well as his favorite of-island haunts (Devil’s Bridge near Indian Town Point and rainforest zip line tours were among his top recommendations). Serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, the casually elegant open-air Verandah Restaurant and Bar is the island’s hub of activity and the unofcial clubhouse of island home and villa owners. After laying claim to a cushioned chaise under a thatched umbrella, I headed to the watersports area to unleash my inner adolescent with a go at tubing, followed by paddle boarding and snorkeling in the tranquil azure waters of Jumby Bay. Te comprehensive watersports program includes the aforementioned activities as well as water skiing, kayaking, windsurfng, sailing

and weekly morning snorkeling trips to nearby Bird Island. My fortuitous state of afairs continued as I returned to the comfort of my chaise just as the beach attendants were making their daily afternoon rounds to ofer sun-baked guests a frozen confection. I returned to Lazy Lizard to find preparations underway for our private dinner to be staged in the pool’s dining pavilion, which is surrounded on all four sides by water and accessed by a Japanese footbridge. Guests of Lazy Lizard have access to the services of private chef Sarah Wong, who has spent the past few winter seasons in Antigua and summers in Italy working at the Michelin restaurant Andreini. As the fnal remnants of a fery sunset were gobbled up by the horizon, the staf lit torchères and candles along the path to the dining pavilion. We walked in time to the beat of a steel drum band, whose members had rolled up their pant legs in order to play instruments situated in the shallow waters of the pool’s sunbathing ledge. Te dinner was an epicurean extravaganza and a definite “must-do” for those renting an estate home. Te following morning I selected a bicycle from the stand near the entrance to the estate for a short ride to Sense, A

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Entrance to the Pool Grille.

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Dining room at the Estate House.

Rosewood Spa for an Island Bamboo full-body massage. Te spa’s open-air sanctuary, fve treatment rooms and Duet Suite for couples treatments are surrounded by lush foliage that is in a state of perpetual and hypnotic movement courtesy of gentle ocean breezes. Signature treatments incorporate products with natural ingredients indigenous to the area such as sugar cane, molasses, spices and rum. Fe e l i n g s i m u l t a n e o u s l y re s t e d a n d i n v i g o r a t e d , I reconvened with my travelmates for lunch at the Pool Grille, aptly named for an oceanfront infnity-edge pool opposite the entrance to the dining room. Ofering lunch and dinner (the fish tacos and lobster and cantaloupe salad are top-notch), the Pool Grille also hosts a weekly “Caribbean Night”, a bountiful bufet-style dinner that highlights dishes indigenous to Antigua such as pepper pot stew, Fungee (cornmeal and okra dumplings), lobster, Roti (patties flled with curried potatoes and beef ), sweet potato dumplings, mahi-mahi, Johnny Cakes, conch and saltfsh. T h e o w n e r s a n d m a n a g e m e n t o f Ju m b y B a y a r e committed to being responsible stewards of their local

environment. One of the most exciting island-supported initiatives is the Hawksbill Turtle Program, which celebrated its 28th anniversary in 2014, making it the longest running scientific study of its kind. Each year, Hawksbills return to nest on the resort’s Pasture Bay Beach, a protected nesting area that has been drawing the now-endangered sea turtles since the age of the dinosaurs. Interested guests can sign up for “turtle watches” and they will be notifed by the staf is a successful nesting is predicted. Tis is the only time guests are permitted to be in close proximity to turtles in the nesting area. With so many activities available to occupy your time, it can be easy to forget that it is perfectly acceptable to do nothing, which is arguably the greatest luxury of all in an era of chronic overscheduling. Opportunities for moments (or even hours) of idyllic idleness are offered in abundance at Lazy Lizard, so much so that even my fellow Type A’s will fnd themselves slowly adjusting to (and even enjoying) “island time”. Rates for the Lazy Lizard estate house on Jumby Bay begin at $11,500/night. For more information visit rosewoodhotels.com/ en/jumby-bay-antigua. sl

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ALL THAT GLITTERS Luxury Gif Guide

Piaget Rose Passion necklace (price upon request) in 18K pink gold set with 412 brilliant cut diamonds, green tourmalines, purple spinel, lavender spinel, pink spinel, aquamarine, pink sapphire, pink tourmaline, green tourmaline, and blue tourmaline (piaget.com).

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1) La Grande Classique de Longines features a case set with 48 Top Wesselton VVS diamonds, for a total of 0.403 carats (price upon request; longines.com). 2) Te Rolex Oyster Perpetual LadyDatejust Pearlmaster, 29mm in Everose gold and diamonds (price upon request; rolex.com). 3) Haute Joaillerie 44mm Baby Million automatic mechanical chronograph from Hublot (price upon request; hublot.com). 4) 18k yellow gold red ladybug cufinks ($7,800) with diamond fower from Aaron Basha (aaronbasha.com). 5) Black opal and diamond cluster ring set in white gold (price upon request) from Turner & Tatler by Cindy Chaplin (turnerandtatler.com). 6) Marco Bicego 18K yellow gold bangle (price upon request) from the Africa Gold collection (marcobicego.com). 7) Willow open three-row bracelet with diamonds ($2,650) from David Yurman (davidyurman.com). 8) Te R20 eternity band (price upon request) from Henri Daussi is distinguished by eight lines of round brilliant pavĂŠ set diamonds (henridaussi.com). 9) Shanghai blue topaz and sapphire three-strand necklace ($37,000) from Roberto Coin (us.robertocoin.com).

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1) Te Genio automatic single-serve cofee machine in Titanium ($129.99) is part of NESCAFÉ's Dolce Gusto collection (dolce-gusto.us). 2) Te Great American Flask ($200) by Jacob Bromwell is made of pure, solid copper, just like the massive copper pots used by distillers for purifying liquids (bespokeglobal.com). 3) Up In Te Air Somewhere Zag tray ($98) is hand gold leafed in a chevron-inspired pattern unique to each tray (bespokeglobal.com). 4) Exclusively for the Holiday season, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte: X’Ploration by Nicolas Feuillatte (SRP: $36.00 per 750ml) is packaged in a festive gold sleeve embossed and adorned with images reminiscent of travel (nicolas-feuillatte.com). 5) Ruinart Champagne, the world’s frst established Champagne House, has commissioned Scottish artist Georgia Russell to craft ornaments to encase Ruinart’s renowned Blanc de Blancs bottles. Te limited-edition works will be showcased at art fairs globally—including at Art Basel in Miami Beach 2014 where Ruinart is the ofcial champagne sponsor—and available through select retailers (ruinart.com). 6) Te Mirror silvered glassware collection by Olgoj Chorchoj includes a shot, white and red wine glasses ($152-$168). Available through Wabnitz Editions LTD (wabnitzeditions.com). 7) Chilewich's Ribbon runner (14"x72"; $140) in gold is woven on old ribbon machines in the heart of NYC’s Garment District using unique bi-color extruded yarns to create a textile that has simply never been seen before (chilewich.com).

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Martell Premier Voyage cognac is a unique new blend containing 18 eaux de vie from Martellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cellars in recognition of the brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 300th anniversary next year. Limited to 300 units, each bottle will be individually signed, numbered and produced to order (premiervoyage.martell.com).

One-dozen strawberries ($39.98) hand-dipped in champagne-favored confection and topped with gold shimmer sugar and sprinkles from Shari's Berries (berries.com).

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1) Te "Delf" Ceramic Bulldog ($157) introduces a modern and playful twist to the classically patterned china crockery that they take their inspiration from (mineheartstore.com). 2) From Tom Dixon, the brass Tool Te Mathematician set ($200) is ideal for the mathematics afcionado and precision draftsman (tomdixon.net) 3) French glassmaker Daum has produced an exquisite Mezuzah, the traditional sign of blessing hung on doorposts in Jewish households. Superbly crafted in blue pĂ˘te de cristal, the striking case will be a perennially perfect gift for the holidays or any other special occasion (price upon request; 212.355.2060). 4) Spice gift boxed difuser ($45) from Archipelago Botanicals (archipelago-usa.com). 5) Swarovski Christmas Ball Ornament Annual Edition 2014 ($100; swarovski.com). 6) AERIN Gold-Dipped Geo Bowls ($600) in porcelain with 18K gold (aerin.com).

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Designed by William Haines in 1953, the limited edition acrylic Ice Crystal Sconce (price upon request) is ofered as an exact opposing pair (williamhaines.com).

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1) Rimona bootie ($595) from Vince Camuto (vincecamuto.com). 2) Chiara Ferragni Lipstick loafers ($259; chiaraferragnicollection.com; farfetch.com) 3) B&O PLAY Blue Stone, Graphite Blush and Bronzed Hazel special edition headphones ($399; beoplay.com). 4) Roger Vivier Prismick Pouch Paillettes (price upon request; rogervivier.com). 5) Lalique for Bentley Blue Crystal limited edition fragrance ($5,600). Te hand-crafted bottle is in keeping with the great tradition of RenĂŠ Lalique, the celebrated jewelry and glass artist of the last century (bentleymotors.com). 6) West Coast eyewear brand Garrett Leight California Optical collaborated with French shoe designer AmĂŠlie Pichard to develop three distinct looks. Shown is Pamela ($425), a lively beige frame with gold lenses, appropriately named after Pamela Anderson (garrettleight.com). 7) Charlotte Olympia 'High Five' shoulder bag ($2,700; farfetch.com).

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Labeling a restaurant “members only” screams exclusivity, but that’s not what Adam Frager had in mind three years ago when he and TJ Vytlacil opened Blood and Sand. “We have a lot of diversity among our members, good people who enjoy really great dining experiences,” Frager says. “We didn’t anticipate how many would sign up for a membership who don’t live within 15 or 20 miles. I would say 20 percent of our members live more than 20 miles from here. One lives in Germany nine months a year.” About 1,000 members pay $15 a month, and 800 more pay $10 a month for a spot on the waiting list and the ability to dine on weeknights, along with three weekend visits. Te waiting list is about four to six weeks, and each member can bring three guests to dinner. In addition, frst-time visitors can come once on a weeknight before buying a membership. “It’s a unique concept in the country,” Frager says. “Tere’s a few private clubs — most of the private places exist more for exclusivity, and for us, that never entered the conversation.” Instead, he says, they designed the fee to be affordable. “If you don’t charge, nobody puts a value on it.”

Japanese-style cheesecake with nectarines, crispy wontons and orange.

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Blood and Sand is tucked away on St. Charles Street in downtown St. Louis, a side street that’s little more than an alley. “It’s not what most would consider a great spot for a restaurant, but it’s perfect for us,” Frager says. “It’s a concept born of a love of hospitality and cocktails, mixed together.” Cocktails are a focus – and the restaurant’s namesake, with four versions of a Blood and Sand on the extensive cocktail menu. (Te classic Blood and Sand is made with Scotch, orange juice, sweet vermouth and Cherry Heering.) Frager pulls out a small metal box labeled “Te Black Box of Booze” that is flled with index cards. “Tese are all recipes that we’ve created,” he explains. The member who inspired a recipe is allowed to name that drink. Some get poetic, and some are prosaic —chances are, the man who came up with the idea for Travis the Creator will never forget the name of his special cocktail (made with gin, ginger liqueur, lemon, honey syrup, green tea syrup and nectarine).

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Trufed stufed onion with Burgundy trufes and assorted alliums.

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Japanese Cattlefsh with corn, chorizo, and spring onion.

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Te menu at Blood and Sand changes as often as daily.

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Garganelli with squab, grapes and almond.

“Tat’s what we do,” Frager says, “use our unique creativity within the construct of someone’s palate.” In addition to the cocktail program, Frager takes pride in Blood and Sand’s wine cellar. “We try to fnd a lot of smaller boutique wines that are hard to come by, and we try to keep it at a very afordable cost,” he says. He adds: “Some people come in just for the food. Tey don’t even drink.” With food as well as drink, Frager, Vytlacil and their staf get to know the members, their likes and dislikes. “We thought being private enhanced our ability to up the service,” Frager says. “We have a guy who told me his favorite vegetable was baby bok choy. On his birthday, as a surprise, we cooked up a baby bok choy dish. Tat’s something that doesn’t come up when you’re just going to a restaurant. We can allow for these natural conversations to develop.” In addition to dreaming up dishes to suit specifc guests, executive chef Nick Martinkovic and his staf change the menu as often as daily. “Seasonality is probably the biggest driving force,” Martinkovic says. He describes the food as American with Asian infuences, such as compressed watermelon salad on the menu in late summer. Te ingredients included fsh sauce and sambal, both essential to Asian cuisines, along with herbs and lime. “We’re frm believers in using the best ingredients possible and using our own creativity for diferent twists,” Frager says.

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Adam Frager, co-owner of Blood and Sand.

A board in the kitchen lists ingredients that are coming into season. “It starts there, and over the course of a few days, we’re in the kitchen together, thinking out loud, brainstorming,” Martinkovic says. “Then it goes into testing: Try it once, talk about it, tweak it here and there. It’s very much a creative process between me and my chef de cuisine and the sous chefs. Sometimes we nail it on the frst try. More than likely, it takes a few go-arounds before it’s on the menu.” Martinkovic also heads the kitchen at Death in the Afternoon, Frager and Vytlacil’s new restaurant in City Garden. “We love the space,” Frager says. “We thought it was so unique. We wanted to provide a restaurant and a dining experience that matched the beauty of City Garden. We wanted to provide a destination as well as cater to tourists.” Te restaurant serves lunch on weekdays and brunch on weekends, and is available for private parties in the evening. “Death in the Afternoon’s food is all the food I’ve wanted to do my whole life, coming from all fine dining restaurants,” Martinkovic says. Te menu ranges from a cheeseburger and house-made hotdogs to ramen noodles to Japanese steamed buns. Te charcuterie is made in house, and Vytlacil’s grandfather operates a nano-microbrewery in the basement. “We haven’t started pouring yet,” Frager says, because the brewery still needs the necessary licenses. Like Blood and Sand, Death in the Afternoon is named for a classic cocktail (made with lemon juice, absinth, simple syrup, and sparkling wine). At the moment, it’s the only cocktail on the menu. “Down the road, we’ll concentrate more on cocktails,” Frager says. “Our style is to build a really great foundation and not be everything all at once.” sl

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Bleeding Blue Written by Veronica Teodoro Photography by Matt Marcinkowski You don’t have to be a lifelong Blues hockey fan to appreciate the excitement of a new season. And this year, the National Hockey League’s Western Conference is in the midst of an “arms race,” says Tom Stillman, chairman of the St. Louis Blues. As each team acquires more top players, every other team has to get stronger to keep up. “It’s going to be a dogfght throughout the season,” he says. Te Blues organization made several moves this summer to strengthen its bench, beginning with the signing of Paul Stastny, considered one of the league’s top centers, and of Jori Lehterä, a Blues property since he was drafted in 2008 but until recently an all-star forward playing with the Kontinental Hockey League. “Tese two players make those around them better,” Stillman says. “Tey are synergistic players because of their playmaking ability.” A stronger offense and a group of defensemen considered to be the best by experts around the league are top priorities to building a team that can bring home the Stanley Cup. During training camp, competition was as ferce as it’s ever been, with players vying for positions, roles, and ice time, a refection of the team’s depth and development. Knowing the commitment and sacrifice it takes to win during playof season is also critical to going all the way. “Te team is making good progress in understanding that,” Stillman says from the team’s executive offices at Scottrade Center. “It takes a few years of playoffs ending in disappointment to understand what it takes to win. Tat’s the history of most NHL championship teams over the years.” So is having some puck luck. “Every team will tell you that everything broke well. Tey didn’t have injuries at the wrong times. You want to build a team that can be contending, knocking on the door, for a few years so that you’re in that zone.” St. Louis is a great sports town — that’s no secret — and the city’s fans are known for getting emotionally involved. While hockey has changed over the years, with more advanced equipment and bigger and faster players, it’s still a game that brings people in. “You don’t sit by and passively observe a hockey game,” Stillman says. “You become part of the action.” Excitement, pace, and playmaking aside, the Blues organization has set high standards of character for its players throughout the

years. “I think it’s something about this market. It doesn’t want to have obnoxious or arrogant athletes,” he says. “My personal bias is that hockey players are down-to-earth and non-entitled. Tey do a lot in the community, form friendships in the community. Tey don’t hold themselves above and apart.” Fans and sponsors can rally around the team by supporting them at the gate. “We don’t want people or companies to donate money. We just want them to become our customers,” Stillman says. “Our supporters get great value for their spending with us: tremendous nights at Scottrade, whether you’re a purist hockey fan or not, and for sponsors a great way to reward their employees or customers.” Under new president and CEO Chris Zimmerman, the Blues are focusing on ensuring Blues supporters get more value for their investment along with access to the team. “We will be more attuned to our fans, our customers, seasonticket holders, and sponsors,” Stillman says. The organization will update its social media interactions, developing original content for the Blues website and other outlets to bring greater engagement for fans and opportunities for its sponsors. Despite his passion for the game, Stillman never envisioned that he would own a hockey franchise. “It was beyond my wildest dreams,” he says. Initially, he had an opportunity to join the previous ownership group. “I felt, at the time, there was a remote opportunity to put together our own group and buy the team,” he says. “When we launched into that it was unlikely, but we had to give it a try and maybe, maybe it would work out.” A native Minnesotan, Stillman grew up playing hockey. “It’s like a religion there. I played from the time I was a little boy. It’s what you did. It’s what you talked about. We would play for hour upon hour outside, with one pick-up game running into the next.” Playing in college and on a men’s amateur team in New York further fueled his passion. “It kept that interest and fire going for a long time.” Today’s no different. Stillman plays three times a week with Blues alumni, saying he is “tolerated” by the other players. Tough currently on the disabled list due to a small fracture in his hipbone, he looks forward to getting back out on the ice. Until then, he has plenty of hockey to watch. “Tis is going to be a fun team to follow,” he says. sl slmag.net

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Kitchen Confdential A 13-foot, marble island is the centerpiece of this cook’s kitchen. Instead of one large chandelier above the island, the homeowners desired two. Andy Villasana found one that he loved and requested that it be made into two.

It’s fitting to imagine an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel playing out amidst the classic yet sleek interiors of this grand Tudor Revival home in Clayton. One can almost picture a modern-day Daisy Buchanan lounging on the Nancy Corzine chaise inside the front entry, her legs tucked beneath her. Built in 1924 by the architects Maritz & Young, the home’s architecture and design reflect the Jazz Age’s grace and elegance. Look no further than the foating curved staircase, the luxurious fabrics and carpets, and the dramatic monochrome color scheme for proof of the home’s provenance. Interior designer Andy Villasana, of Andy Villasana Design, recalls walking through the house during an estate sale hosted by the previous owners. At the time, the house looked very diferent, with its stucco walls, dark beams, ornate carvings, and long hallways. “Tudors can be intimidating,” Villasana says. “People think they have just one specifc look.” That day he envisioned what he might do differently. Six months later, the new owners came calling. While the owners loved the exterior, they desired a timeless look on the inside. After a gut job that revealed the third-foor 80 slmag.net

rafters, they directed Villasana to keep things light and neutral. Paying close attention to the details and materials, he began with the living room. Handmade Italian silk curtains inspired the color story, which includes an array of whites, of-whites, crèmes, champagne, and gold. “I pulled fabrics to put together the concept for the entire house,” says Villasana, who made three trips to the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. The first trip started with an eight-hour shopping day. He returned to his hotel room and narrowed down his selection from eight bags to one, then met with the owners the following day to review fabrics. “I want to bring value to my jobs. I don’t want it to take days,” he says. Villasana went back to the Mart with the owners so they could sit and touch and feel the quality of things. “You can see why fabrics and furnishings are priced the way they are, you get an idea of what you’re buying, the caliber,” he says. Te trio walked the floors, with the owners showing Villasana their preferences. “You start to see repeating themes,” he says. “Ok, they don’t like that kind of chair … don’t show it again!”

Grand Entrance Te home was designed by architects Maritz & Young in 1924. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a stunning example of a Tudor home re-imagined for modern times.

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Living Light Luscious fabrics combined with highend, custom furnishings make a bold yet inviting statement. Te designer is a perfectionist when it comes to selecting just the right pieces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I refuse to settle on something just to get it done,â&#x20AC;? he says.

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Structured Elegance In the master bedroom, a cabinet by Mattaliano is made of vellum covered panels. Its sleek lines are a compliment to the artwork above it.

Villasana is a mix-master. For every traditional piece he selected for the house, he wanted a contemporary touch to create tension. A secretary in the living room is a melding of two Maxine Snider pieces, an armoire and a desk. He deemed the original secretary, made entirely of Macasser ebony, as “too much,” and dreamed up a design composed of mahogany and Macasser. Te result was so successful it is now part of the Maxine Snider line. “Often times this is how furniture is made,” he says. “It’s a one-time design for a client. But I’m a stickler about never ofering my clients the same custom piece twice. If you buy it, it’s yours.” The living room’s monochromatic color scheme is balanced with a selection of luxurious elements: a cut wool and silk custom area rug on the foor; silk mohair, leather, and velvets on the chairs and sofas. “When you have a monochromatic color scheme, you have to make up for it somewhere,” he says. Some clients might dismiss the idea of mohair and velvet fabrics because they crush easily. “But it’s very European,” Villasana says, “and I wanted that tactile experience.” Te art in the living room and throughout the house is also a refection of the homeowners’ style and taste. Te wife loves fashion, so Anne Deniau’s “Wind Tunnel,” a photo from Phillip Slein Gallery of a model waiting backstage at a runway show, was an obvious choice. “It’s girly and whimsical, and I love the billowing dress behind her,” Villasana says. “I wasn’t even looking for art the night of the photographer’s opening, but the client immediately came to mind when I saw it.” Te art over the freplace, Donald Sultan’s “Lantern Flowers, Feb. 19, 2012,” from Lococo Fine Art Publishers, fts the space perfectly. “Te rooms in the house are massive, so we had to fnd pieces that wouldn’t get lost. Tat’s why it took time; we couldn’t fnd art that was large enough, or there was no emotional attachment to it.”

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Beauty Abounds Te living room leads into the conservatory, where a baby grand piano adds defnitive fourish and style.

A wide entry was built leading from the living room into the conservatory, where a baby grand piano, an ottoman with buillion trim, planters, and chandelier are surrounded by windows on all sides. These classic elements were paired with a contemporary garden gate trellis detail in the curtains. “Everything was dark-stained wood in the conservatory, so painting the windows was a non-negotiable,” says Villasana. “Tis proves you can have painted trim in an English home and still have it retain its dark, woody, Jacobian feel.” Te dining room, which has a moody and mysterious vibe, is in contrast to the rest of the house. Te homeowners brought the table and chairs with them from their previous house. “I fell in love with these curtains,” Villasana says, pointing out their fve shades of gray. “I didn’t want silky and shiny.” Tey are made of hand-dyed linen from Carolyn Ray Inc., a one-person shop in 84 slmag.net

New York. “No Need To Shout” by Donald Baechler from Lococo Fine Art Publishers hangs above a Holly Hunt sideboard, which holds two rock-crystal lamps and silver and crystal decanters from Jon Paul Designs & Collectibles in Clayton. As in most homes, the family spends most of their time in the kitchen and hearth room, one large open space that leads into the other and includes a view into the backyard pool. Te hearth room is designed with children and dogs in mind. Its homey feel creates a comfortable place for the family to relax and unwind together. Te TV is disguised as a framed mirror above a freplace. Te sofa and chairs are covered in outdoor fabrics that “wear like iron” but feel like velvet, says the designer. “Te kitchen was a lot of fun to design, and I don’t even cook,” Villasana says. Te 13-foot island, made of four marble slabs, is large enough to double as a bufet. Te kitchen has

Mood Order Gray linen curtains inspire the room’s mysterious vibe. “I fell in love with these curtains,” says Villasana, pointing out their fve shades of gray. “I didn’t want silky and shiny.”

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Paradise Found Te master bedroom is a dreamy confection brought to life. A custom bed made of silk mohair ofers a restful sanctuary after a long day.

two dishwashers, pull-out trash canisters, an apron sink, a Subzero refrigerator, refrigerator drawers, an icemaker, a range, an oven, a six-burner gas grill, and warming drawers. When entertaining, and the owners want to keep the kitchen spotless, prep work can take place in the garage, which is equipped with plumbing fxtures and electrical outlets. Villasana also included areas for a coat check and a place for the valet to sit during benefits or other gatherings. “More and more, clients are looking to designers to manage their lifestyle and to provide the accoutrements of that lifestyle,” he says. The curved staircase leads to a library, a guest suite, children’s rooms, and the master bedroom and bath. He designed the bed in the master suite in collaboration with Mattaliano. Te headboard, footboard and side rails are made of silk mohair. “I really wanted a luxe room,” he says. The 86 slmag.net

room’s settee is of alpaca from Italy, the mirrored bedside chests are from Nancy Corzine, and the custom bedding is by Great Plains. A television above the simple mantle is hidden in a custom frame of oyster shells and silver-leafed wood. Te artwork in the room, from Lococo Fine Arts Publishing, is by Paul Solberg of various fower motifs. Tey provide a soft compliment to the neutral hues used throughout the space. “I knew I wanted a grouping, I was thinking fve black and whites. But the clients loved these.” He admits a designer isn’t always right. “You learn a lot from each other.” In fact, he says he learns something new with every project. “I like it when people have diferent tastes and styles. I don’t want people to say, ‘Oh, I can tell Andy did that.’ With all the options out there, if you are a true creative person you can come up with your own recipe, or with something completely new.” sl

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ROBO CYCLISTS Written by Veronica Teodoro Photography by Carmen Troesser Susan Rubin took up cycling in earnest six years ago. Before then, she was an avid runner who considered biking a means to rest between bouts of long-distance and triathlon training. As is often the case with runners, the road became too hard on Rubin’s joints, and she turned to cycling full-time. In September, Rubin competed in her first USA Cycling Masters Nationals in Ogden, Utah, racing in the time trial, the road race and the criterium race in the 60-64 year old age group. During a portion of the road race, in a steep descent from Snowbasin, her speed soared past 50 m.p.h. While other riders were forced to stop because of wobbling front wheels, Rubin’s Lynskey Helix 11-speed — with its wide carbon spokes and deep carbon rims—provided the stability and aerodynamics to cut through the wind without a problem. “Te bicycle’s handling allowed me to take risks, knowing I had the engineering to push the physics to the limit,” Rubin says from St. Louis, where she worked as a cardiothoracic and vascular surgery physician’s assistant before retiring in 2005. While she didn’t medal in the road race, she made the podium two days later with a ffth-place fnish in the criterium. “When I purchased the wheels, everyone told me I was crazy,” she says. At $3,000 a wheel, the cost of the latest technology is steep. “But on that day I was really happy I had them.” With the increasing popularity of cycling in the United States, enthusiasts have the option to customize their bikes based on individual needs, and they are turning to high-tech equipment to help them determine the best ft for their bodies. At Maplewood Bicycle, bike ftter Tim Ray uses the Guru Dynamic Fit Unit to move riders through several position changes while pedaling. In conjunction with Retül, a 3-D camera, Ray can track a rider’s angles and movement patterns using infrared 90 slmag.net

transmitters that the camera uses to measure the body’s movement in three directions. Owner Stewart Munson invested in the technologies eight years ago, and Maplewood Bicycle was the frst shop in the country to ofer both to its clients. Stewart estimates the shop uses the technology to ft 400 riders a year. But just how much customization riders want depends on how they plan to use their bike. Most shops offer various levels of bike ftting, priced from $100 to $350 an hour, but clients need to know to ask for it. “The most important part of our ftting process is the dialogue with the rider,” says Mike Weiss, owner of Big Shark in University City, St. Louis and Chesterfield. “It’s impossible to fit someone right without understanding who they are, what their goals are, meeting them where they are, and knowing the purpose of the bike. Once we understand the client, we want to understand their bodies: Are there any injuries? How do they view their strengths and weaknesses? And then we move on to measuring. Everyone has a diferent shape and a diferent set of parameters that we want to discover. All of that infuences what they buy.” In an ideal situation, Weiss says, a bike ftter determines what a client’s coordinates are, where the client’s touch points are on a bike, and how that transfers to efciencies, comfort and handling. With the help of a ftter, the client then selects the components he or she wants. Such was the case with Matt Brown, co-owner of Sweat in Clayton, who purchased a carbon-fber Cervélo road bike in July to replace his aluminum tri bike. Brown rides at least fve days a week, logging approximately 150 miles. “Because of the frequency and length of time I spend on my rides, I need a bike that absorbs the vibrations of the road. Tey steered me away from another tri bike. Te road bike fts me better.”

Bike technology has advanced in the past 10 to 15 years. Today, bike ftters use it to move riders through several position changes for instant feedback.

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More and more, cycling enthusiasts are turning to technology to help them achieve maximum comfort and efciency on their bikes.

During a bike ftting, lasers are often used to pinpoint body measurements.

Components, like seat posts and handlebars, can be individually customized for riders.

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Custom bicycles, like the one pictured here, are increasingly popular among avid cyclists.

Once Brown selected the bike frame, adjustments were made for maximum comfort. “I lift a lot of weights and I have wide shoulders, so I needed wider handlebars. My hands were going numb on long rides.” He also selected a diferent seat post and had it set farther on the bike. “You’re not forcing the body into a position it doesn’t want to go it. Tere are less injuries, more efciency, and comfort.” Brown paid $4,000 for a 15-pound bike, adjustments included. He says it was money well spent. “When you’re dealing with bikes, and sitting on one for two hours, centimeters can make a huge diference,” he says. Bike weight also plays a role in comfort. Russell Murphy, owner of Mesa Cycles in Richmond Heights, says bike manufacturers are borrowing technology from motor sports. “Bikes are propelled by humans, so making them lightweight is important,” he says. Munson says that 80 percent of his shop’s high-end, custom bike sales are men in their 50s with children in college and therefore more time for individual pursuits. “Often they are formers runners, many are also medical referrals,” he says. Munson hears complaints of sore hands, saddle, neck and shoulder pain, and lower-back aches. “I can always tell when someone is uncomfortable on a bike,” he says.

Jay Indovino, executive director of Pedal the Cause, an annual cycling charity event in St. Louis to raise money for cancer research, warns against buying a bike for its color or because it looks good. “Tink of it as a durable good, not a frivolous purchase,” he says. Biking is often referred to as the “new golf,” and Indovino says cycling creates an easy atmosphere for social networking with friends or the boss. On Saturday mornings, he and a group of friends ride out to Wildwood at a moderate pace in lines of two. Te frst 10 to 15 miles are a warm-up at a casual 16-mile pace. Te group tends to ride faster on the hills, and they separate at spots, depending on skill level. “We end with breakfast or with a beer, depending on the time of day,” he says. When winter approaches, Indovino gets of the road. He stores his $6,000, Belgium-made Ridley Excalibur and heads for the bike trails instead. “It’s very soothing to the mind,” he says. Indovino owns fve bikes, 12 total including his family’s bikes, and is in the market for a cross bike for gravel races. “Te perfect number of bikes is the number you have plus one more,” he says, smiling. As for the fearless Rubin, fresh of her successful fnish in Utah, she’s recently ordered a new time trial bike so that she has the right equipment for next year’s competitions. “Tis starts a new chapter in my bike career,” she says. “It’s a specialty I’m just beginning to learn about.” sl slmag.net

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CHARITY POLO MATCH DRAWS A CROWD Te 12th-annual Terapeutic Horsemanship charity event, held at the McGehee Polo Field at Spirit Valley Farms, ofered the perfect way to spend time with family while helping others. Spectators of all ages enjoyed pony rides, made crafts, and snacked on food-truck fare while taking in a polo match between Smith McGehee Insurance Solutions and UBS Financial Services. Te event benefts Terapeutic Horsemanship, an organization that provides equine-assisted physical, occupational, speech, and mental health therapy to children, adults, and veterans with disabilities.

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A KINGLY WELCOME TO POLO STAR NACHO FIGUERAS Te “Big House” at Grant’s Farm provided the ideal setting for a party in honor of polo player Nacho Figueras. Ginny Orthwein and Susie von Gontard chaired the St. Louis Beneft Polo event in support of the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation. Te evening included dinner and drinks, plus a ceremony recognizing polo player Alex Ebel as Rookie of the Year, and “Cookies and Cream,” a thoroughbred owned by Molly Sansone, as the Adolphus Busch Orthwein Horse of the Year.

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GLENNON GALLOP STOMPS ITS WAY TO VICTORY The doctors of the Danis Pediatrics Center of SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center hosted the second-annual Glennon Gallop at Kräftig Polo Club in Defance, Mo. Attendees dressed in white and khaki in honor of the beneft polo match, where they got a close look at Argentine polo player Nacho Figueras in action. “Having Nacho at the Gallop this year only builds on the momentum and energy this event has generated in just its second year,” said Shawn Hagan, Fifth Tird Bank president and chief executive ofcer.

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WORLD PEDIATRIC PROJECT THINKS GLOBALLY, ACTS LOCALLY Te World Pediatric Project held its eighth-annual Golf for the Kids Tournament at Fox Run Golf Club to raise funds for children with no other hope for getting life-changing medical care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tank you to our fabulous volunteers and attendees who supported the event and helped raise more than $240,000 in much-needed funds,â&#x20AC;? executive director Cindy Frank said. Golf, plus mingling in the clubhouse, a silent auction and dinner capped of the evening. Last year, the organization mobilized more than $7 million in donated medical services.

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HUMANE SOCIETY GLOWS IN THE PARK The Humane Society of Missouri provided a howling good time at the 42nd-annual Balloon Glow Charity Dinner at Forest Park. The event, which previewed the next day’s Great Forest Park Balloon Race, drew 800 guests. Te VIP group’s reception included champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and front-row seating for the best balloon views. Butler’s Pantry provided a Mexican-theme buffet. Fireworks concluded the evening’s festivities.

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A BRILLIANT GRAND OPENING FOR CLAYTON JEWELERS Clayton Jewelers unveiled its magnifcent new storefront in Carondelet Plaza to more than 100 guests, showcasing the fnest jewelry from custom-made pieces to diamonds and more. “We feel so blessed to have had such a successful grand opening event,” owner and designer Steven Paige said. “I’m currently working on several custom pieces of jewelry for new customers we met during the party.” Cardwell’s catered the hors d’oeuvres, and the Wine Merchant provided the drinks. One lucky guest took home a gif card valued at $1,000.

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SAKS FIFTH AVENUE AND DONNA KARAN NEW YORK CELEBRATE ST. LOUIS WOMEN WHO INSPIRE In celebration of Donna Karan’s 30th anniversary, Saks Fifth Avenue and Donna Karan New York feted 30 St. Louis women for their contributions to the community at the home of Susan Sherman, St. Louis Fashion Fund chairman and dinner co-host. Te evening featured design installations from Donna Karan’s Fall 2014 collection, and haute cuisine prepared by Te Ritz-Carlton and Patisserie Chouquette. “Saks Fifth Avenue in St. Louis is honored to be one of three cities in the country to host an “Inspiring Women” dinner, honoring the career of designer and inspirational woman, Donna Karan,” said Tania Beasley-Jolly, marketing director for Saks Fifth Avenue, St. Louis.

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PARTY IN THE PARK OFFERS GUESTS ONEOF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE A party as unique as Laumeier Sculpture Park itself drew more than 200 guests to the park’s Carts and Cocktails event. Guests cruised around on golf carts, enjoying food and cocktails, an art auction of works by Tom Huck, and entertainment from various bands. In the South Woods, guests encountered Geofrey Krawzyck’s Installation Recess, 2014.

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At the Way Field, guests enjoyed dinner stations and a dance preview of Laune: A Dance Performance. Te journey concluded at the Moss Shelter and Leaf Pavilion, which were converted into a cigar lounge and whiskey-tasting venue. Proceeds support Laumeierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibitions, education programs, and art conservation programs.

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