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A Glass Act

Obscure White Grapes to Try

Curating a Lifestyle:

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From the Editor-In-Chief I’ve often postulated that nearly everything I treasure most in my life can somehow be traced back to running, whether training, coaching or racing. When I hear friends and colleagues lament that they simply don’t have the time to exercise, I’m quick to counter that it’s always easy to make time for things that are of the upmost importance to you. I recently took my own advice to heart after noting a post on Facebook from my local Girls on the Run chapter seeking volunteers for their fall season. Although I’ve long been an admirer of the organization’s mission, which is to teach life skills to girls in 3rd through 8th grade through interactive lessons and running games, I was forever putting up a host of mental roadblocks that kept me from volunteering as a coach. Deciding to take the plunge this year wasn’t completely altruistic; I hoped that having to schedule time away from the ofce would help my incessant tendency to procrastinate (the fact that I’m penning this the day before deadline proves that hope was in vain). However, I am happy to report that any shortcomings in predicted productivity improvements have been negated by gains in my sense of well-being as a result of my twice-weekly coaching commitment. As someone who doesn’t like to sit still for long, I have always felt a kinship with the unbridled enthusiasm and often chaotic energy associated with childhood, so from the frst practice I felt quite at ease with the jocularity generated by 14 elementary-schoolaged girls. Each practice has a lesson plan with topics ranging from self-worth, peer pressure, friendship, responsibility, confict resolution, community involvement and other issues of relevance to pre-teen girls. Te curriculum utilizes a host of fun games and activities to spur discussion and learning; from the outside looking in it may seem like a three-ring circus as we seesaw from serious to silly, but I can attest to the fact that the girls (myself included) are truly listening and learning from one another. One-third of the practice is devoted to running, with each girl working at her own pace to complete a 5k at the end of the season. Tere is a wide range of ability present amongst the girls in our small group, and while several girls have already had the personal satisfaction of completing a 5k during practice, others won’t experience the feeling until the city-wide Girls on the Run 5k in late November. Regardless if a teammate is able to fnish one mile or three, each girl’s efort on that day is celebrated with equal aplomb. At the end of each practice “Energy Awards” - verbal kudos given from one girl to another that are followed by a silly cheer or dance – allow everyone to leave feeling good about what they accomplished that afternoon. Each Girl on the Run participant will complete the fall 5k with a designated “Running Buddy”, a volunteer who remains with them for the duration of the event as their pace keeper and chief cheerleader. While some girls already have a friend or family member to fll the role, the Cincinnati, Lexington and Louisville chapters are currently recruiting female volunteers for those still in need of a partner. Te details for each chapter’s 5k are as follows: Greater Cincinnati - November 15th at Sawyer Point (gotrcincinnati.org) Lexington – November 22nd at Keeneland (gotrcentralky.org) Louisville – November 22nd at Waterfront Park (gotrlouisville.org)

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FAR EAST MOVEMENT Kaze has expanded the city’s culinary horizons and OTR’s burgeoning dining corridor. Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung

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A 40-year veteran of the restaurant industry, Jon Zipperstein, a Culinary Institute of America graduate and proprietor of Embers restaurant on Montgomery Road, keeps a constant finger on the pulse of the Queen City’s dining scene. After keenly observing the resurgence of the Vine Street corridor in Over-the-Rhine, he knew exactly where he wanted to locate his next venture. “A lifetime ago I lived in New York City for 12 years and witnessed the gentrifcation of the Upper West Side,” he explained. “I saw the beginnings of that on Vine Street. Whereas prior attempts on Main Street didn’t pan out, this time around the movement seemed to have legs, largely due to the 3CDC and their strong force for development.”

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Around the same time he began investigating potential sites in the area, Jon heard from Hideki Harada, a friend of his son since high school who had helped launch the sushi program at Embers when it opened in 2004. After helping get the restaurant up and running, Hideki moved to Japan for four years in order to reconnect with family and delve deeper into Japanese cuisine. Hideki told Jon that he was returning to Cincinnati and was interested in opening his own restaurant; after discussing concepts and looking at several potential properties in OTR, the two decided to become co-owners and operators of what would become Kaze, a Japanese-style gastropub. Many of the restaurants in the Vine Street corridor are located in narrow shotgun-style spaces, which weren’t entirely suited to the duo’s vision. Even though it was located outside the area where most of the successful restaurants were clustered, 18 slmag.net

when they looked at “the Color Building,” a historic, but dilapidated three-story structure at 14th and Vine, they knew they had found the right place. Securing rights to the empty lot next door was a critical part of their overall vision for a venue with three combined, yet distinct elements: a contemporary dining room with open kitchen, a chic bar/lounge, and a landscaped beer garden outftted for year-round utilization. Local architect Don Beck and Core Resources helped transform the cavernous space, which at one point had a boxing facility on its third floor where local legend Ezzard Charles trained in the 1940s, into one of the Gateway Quarter’s largest dining establishments. Te 25-foot tall bright red “Paint” sign on the front of the building was refurbished as part of an overall $5.5 million renovation and rehung in its original location as a point of interest and in deference to the area’s unique history.

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In the main dining room, the warm tones of the wideplank hardwood foors and wood slats used as dividers between booths and as a surround for the range hood in the open kitchen are punctuated by lively swaths of orange on the kitchen wall and upholstered seating. A server, who is also a student at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, is responsible for a trio of Pop Artinspired pastel chalk artworks hanging at the far end of the dining room. A semi-circular wall clad in square verdigrised copper tiles marks the transition from the main dining room to the beer garden and bar/lounge, both of which ofer distinctly diferent environs. The former boasts covered and open seating with a frepit and overhead heaters that allow for nearly year-round use; the latter, which is defned by a pair of grandly scaled and pleated red silk pendant fxtures, and sake casks that sit in illuminated niches above the bar, is accessed via a bamboo-lined bridge. In the style of popular isakaya pubs in Japan, the menu at Kaze, which is the Japanese word for “wind,” features very

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authentic Japanese food – Ramen soup with pork belly, bok choy and poached egg is one example that is tasty enough to give your grandmother’s chicken soup a good run for the money – but it also isn’t shy about sprinkling in other Asian, European and American influences. Jon cites the Korean-inspired (and very popular) pork buns, made with pork belly, Fuji apples, frisee and mustard vinaigrette, and the Americanized Duroc pork chop entrée, served with Brussels sprouts, bacon, tomato, pistachio gremolata and peach glaze as two examples of their unique approach. Even with their something for everyone style (vegetarians included), the menu is exciting and not at all unwieldy in its focus. Te versatility also provides for small-plate nibbling or a more traditional experience with full-sized entrees (during our recent visit the hangar steak was cooked to absolute perfection). “Te menu indulges tradition, the chef ’s whim and seasonality, but stays true to the Japanese spirit,” said Jon.

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What Jon underestimated, at least initially, was people’s reluctance to venture outside of the area’s established restaurant row in the Gateway Quarter. “You’d think you were asking people to cross through a demilitarized zone,” he joked. Fortunately, after nearly two years in business, that obstacle has long since been hurdled. “With the prevalence of arts organizations, a diverse stock of Italianate architecture ripe for redevelopment, and a combination of the area’s original pioneers

with younger residents who’ve been followed here by bars and restaurants, there’s a tremendous feeling of energy,” said Jon. “Now that ofces and residential developments are joining the restaurant scene, the area is becoming a true neighborhood interwoven with people from all socio-economic backgrounds. We’re excited to be a part of it.” sl Open for lunch or dinner Tuesday – Sunday, Kaze is located on the Northeast corner of 14th and Vine Street. For more information or reservations call 513-898-7991, or visit kazeotr.com.

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A Glass Act With the help of interior designer David Millett, a former show house becomes a showpiece for the homeowners’ collection of art glass Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung

Te focal point of the wine cellar is a custom blown glass, gold and bronze leaf art installation afxed within an illuminated panel positioned in the middle of the upper wine racks.

Of all the ways one could use to describe the David Millett’s interior design aesthetic, the term “shrinking violet” would most certainly be precluded from the list of applicable terminology. Beloved by his clients for his distinct layering of pattern and texture and possessing a keen eye for detail, his projects are never short on drama or high style. When long-time clients were searching for a home in Northern Kentucky’s Triple Crown subdivision, they serendipitously stumbled upon a show house that had been designed by Millett. “Even before I knew he was the designer I recognized his signature,” said the husband, who added that he appreciates Millett’s ability to switch styles, citing their house in Maui, which Millett designed in a more contemporary style, versus the Tuscan influences discernable in their Kentucky residence. “He is good at spatial conceptualizing and has an excellent eye for recognizing potential problems and fixing them quickly,” he added. Pleased with the home’s overall appeal, the homeowners only needed to make slight modifcations and upgrades to attain the level of fnesse they desired. 24 slmag.net

For the past 40 years the husband, who runs a successful industrial glass business, has been an ardent collector of art glass, with examples hailing from artists near and far fung. Te husband particularly enjoys getting to know the artisans and sharing interesting back-stories for each piece. The addition of Mondrian-esque panes of colored glass interspersed within the seeded glass windows at the front of the home serves as a concrete reminder of their affinity for the art form. Glass vessels and sculptures of varying sizes can be found in nearly every room, with Millett’s signature iridescent interior design fourishes complementing the collection. Interesting ceiling and wall treatments speak to Millett’s eye for detail. A Greek key border used for the coffered ceiling in the entry is repeated in the dining room and in the wallpapered powder room. In the living room, 12”x12” Armstrong ceiling tiles, enhanced by a metallic Ralph Lauren paint, mimic the look of antique tin tiles. A textural plaster fnish on the walls throughout the frst foor mimics the visible brush strokes common among the homeowners’ large collection of impasto oil paintings.

An airplane cable supports the substantial onyx chandelier in the living room. A mirrored curio cabinet amplifes the appeal of the art glass pieces contained within. A cast glass sculpture is displayed on the cofee table, while a piece of Venetian art glass is given prominence atop a cabinet centered in the window overlooking the rear yard.

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Te study is distinguished by zebrawood built-ins.

Pilasters and a pair of pedestals topped with Art Deco-style sculptures in the theatre room are upholstered in sumptuous velvet. Metallic tin-look ceiling tiles are a design element carried over from the main level.

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Mondrian-esque panes of colored glass interspersed within the seeded glass windows in the dining room serves as a tangible reminder of the homeownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; afnity for collecting art glass.

Te kitchen cabinetry incorporated two diferent color confgurations; an ornate tiled range hood hovers above the cooktop in the central island. More than a century old, an antique runner positioned in front of the sink provides a lively jolt of color.

An airplane cable supports the substantial onyx chandelier in the living room. The casegoods, occasional furniture and upholstery all boast a subtle sheen, while a mirrored curio cabinet amplifes the appeal of the pieces contained within. A cast glass sculpture is displayed on the coffee table, while a piece of Venetian art glass is given prominence atop a cabinet centered in the window overlooking the rear yard. The kitchen cabinetry incorporates two different color configurations; an ornate tiled range hood hovers above the cooktop in the central island. More than a century old, an antique runner positioned in front of the sink provides a lively jolt of color. A self-professed “opera nut,” the husband enjoys admiring the many framed and autographed posters from various productions they’ve attended and underwritten when he passes through the laundry room en route to and from the garage. Trompe l’oeil wallpaper accentuates the angled ceiling in the adjacent breakfast nook and gathering room. Delicate pieces of blown glass fruit dangle from the arms of a whimsical Murano chandelier that hangs above the round glass-topped dining table positioned in a bayed alcove. Custom iron railings were added to dress up the split staircase that leads to the expansive walkout lower level. A

pool table, family room and bar are found at the terminus of one set; the other leads to the theatre and game rooms and a pair of guest bedroom suites. Able to aptly accommodate large gatherings, a comfortable seating area in the family room, anchored by a sectional sofa, is oriented around the freplace. A set of stairs leads up to the bar and wine cellar, both of which incorporate a host of custom-crafted details. The original copper-topped bar was too high for the homeowners’ liking, so they added a secondary black granite shelf with copper-colored fecks underneath for eating, leaving the upper shelf for serving. A Maui-based artist is responsible for the fluted blown glass pendant light fixtures above the bar. Two colorful paintings by Cleveland-based artist Mary Deutschman “foat” within larger frames; the scenic landscapes depicted in each “spill” outside the decorative fllet surrounding the canvases and onto the matting. A true collaborative efort, the focal point of the wine cellar is a custom blown glass, gold and bronze leaf art installation afxed within an illuminated panel positioned in the middle of the upper wine racks. Te husband had one of the blown glass “grapes” cut in half to use as a decorative lighting cover in a pair of niches holding magnum-sized bottles on either side of the art piece. slmag.net

When it came time to tame the largely unusable and steeply sloping backyard, which culminates at a tree-lined creek, the husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only request was for a water feature that he could hear. As part of the project, brush was cleared away to provide a view of the creek,and a meandering pathway supported by stone retaining walls and bordered by planting beds was added to traverse down the hill. At the pathwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s midway point, one comes to a large paverstone patio with stone freplace.

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Te site placement and dimensions of the elevated pergola provide a perfect visual counterbalance to the waterfall at the opposite side of the property.

During the renovation, the existing deck was doubled in size.

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Te original copper-topped bar in the lower level was too high for the homeowners’ liking, so they added a secondary black granite shelf with copper-colored fecks underneath for eating, leaving the upper shelf for serving. A Maui-based artist is responsible for the futed blown glass pendant light fxtures. A pair of colorful paintings by Cleveland-based artist Mary Deutschman “foat” within larger frames.

Just outside of the home theatre are an assortment of pinball and slot machines. Vintage movie posters line the walls and the carpet transitions from neutral to a one with a repeating pattern of colorful concentric circles. Feeling that the room was in need of texture, Millett had the pilasters and a pair of pedestals topped with Art Decostyle sculptures upholstered in sumptuous velvet. Metallic tin-look ceiling tiles are a design element carried over from the main level. When it came time to tame the largely unusable and steeply sloping backyard, which culminates at a tree-lined creek, the husband’s only request was for a water feature that he could hear. Millett sketched the initial design for a series of terraces and a waterfall on a napkin “over three Manhattans” with the homeowners. Having given his directive and his approval of the design, the husband and his wife left for Maui, and when they returned the husband remarked that the stepped waterfall was twice as long as originally planned and joked that he could likely hear it from I-71.

As part of the project, brush was cleared away to provide a view of the creek, the existing deck was doubled in size and a meandering pathway supported by stone retaining walls and bordered by planting beds was added to traverse down the hill. At the pathway’s midway point, one comes to a large paverstone patio with stone freplace; the walkway culminates at an elevated pergola, whose site placement and dimensions provide a perfect visual counterbalance to the waterfall. Found on the deck and pergola railing and as an art piece on the freplace is a stylized grapevine pattern rendered in bronze. Keen on frequently hosting friends and family, the homeowners continue to relish in the versatility of a living space that feels comfortable and welcoming for two or 20. “We utilize every square inch of the home, both inside and out,” said the wife. “David knew exactly what we wanted, but he always made us feel that we were fully involved in the process.” sl

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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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Of Note... Snow Right

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.

Photo by Don Riddle.

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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

Presidential House. Photo by Jim Hedrich

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,

Judging during the Concours d'Elegance.

Parada to Piazza San Carlo

Superga in the Regularity Race.

Parade to Piazza San Carlo.

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

Aston Martin DB4 GT

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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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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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Breeders’ Cup, 5:30pm PDT, Santa Anita Race Track, Arcadia, California; breederscup.com Salvation Army Auxiliary Annual Fundraiser and Toy Auction, 11am, Armstrong Chapel UMC; swo.salvationarmy.org/SouthwestOhio/toy-shop-auxiliary Cancer Family Care 35th annual Wine Tasting & Auction, 6pm, The Manor House; http://cancerfamilycare.org/news-and-events Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance, Port Royal Golf Club; hhiconcours.com IFPDA Print Fairs, Park Avenue Armory, New York City; ifpda.org/content/print-fair SOFA Chicago, Navy Pier; sofaexpo.com Happy Feet Ball for Charities Guild of NKY, 7pm, New Riff; charitiesguildnky.com Cincinnati Preservation Assoc. 50th Anniversary Celebration, 7pm, Marriott Downtown; cincinnatipreservation.org Kindervelt 50 Fashion Show, 6:30pm, Kenwood Country Club; marysawyerstephens@gmail.com AFP National Philanthropy Day, 11am, Duke Energy Convention Center; afpcincinnati.afpnet.org Kindervelt Gala, 6pm, The Syndicate; kindervelt.org YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Party for a Cause, 8pm, Paul Brown Stadium; cincinnatiymca.givezooks.com/events/yparty4acause Starfre Art Ability, 6:30pm, Venue 222; starfrecouncil.org Beaujolais Nouveau 2014, 9:30pm, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza; europe-cincinnati.com Secret ArtWorks, 5pm, The Center in the Mercantile Building; artworkscincinnati.org Opera Ball, Hilton Netherland Plaza; cincinnatiopera.org FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX; formula1.com 105th Thanksgiving Day Race, 9am, Paul Brown Stadium; thanksgivingdayrace.com

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Red Dot Art Fair, Miami; reddotfair.com LifePoint Solutions An Evening of Hope, 6pm, Horseshoe Cincinnati; lifepointsolutions.org Art Basel Miami; artbasel.com/miami-beach St. Petersburg Power & Sail Boat Show; showmanagement.com/st_petersburg-boat-show/event/ Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker; cballet.org/1415/nutcracker CSO New Year’s Eve Gala; cincinnatisymphony.org

PINK RIBBON LUNCHEON

Since their inception, the Cris CollinsworthProScan Fund’s Pink Ribbon Luncheons have raised more than $2 million to provide breast cancer education and early breast cancer detection services for women in the Tri-State, as well as support services to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Chaired by Karen Cassidy, Holly Collinsworth, Nancy Fehr and Penny Pomeranz, the 2014 event featured a preluncheon discussion with author Geralyn Lucas.

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Linda Lauch, Heidi Toelke, Bonnie Moore

Karen Cassidy, Carol O’Brien, Holly Collinsworth, Nancy Fehr

Vicky Fennell, Sue Osterhagg, Lynn Krohmer

Kathy Cole, Sharon Derossette, Kirsten Bausch

Holly Collinsworth, Ellen Knue, Nancy Pehr, Carol O’Brien, Penny Pomeranz, Lori Daniels, Karen Cassidy, Metoan Sulfsad, Maggie Fennel, Geralyn Lucas

Dr. Kimberly Koss, Kara Ketterer, Tracy McMullen

Joannie Carroll, Beth Otto

Jeanne Ross, Maryann Ross

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FOOTBALL 101

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Jill Conley was presented with a pink football and honored with the Survivor of the Year Award at the 11th annual Football 101 event, presented by the Marvin Lewis Community Fund. Held at Paul Brown Stadium, Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis was joined by members of his coaching staf to talk football and run hands-on demonstrations with the more than 450 ladies in attendance.

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GENTLEMEN OF STYLE & SUBSTANCE

Held at the Ault Park Pavilion as a benefit for the Cincinnati Parks Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nature Next Door program, the annual Gentlemen of Style & Substance event honored Steve Boymel, John Cranley, Marty Dunn, Bob Herzog, Kevin Jones, T. William Kelleher, Martin Miller, Santa Ono, Manny Rios, Andrew Salzbrun, Michael Schuster, Scott Sheridan and Don Wymore for their commitment to making a positive impact on the Greater Cincinnati community. Te 280 guests in attendance helped raise more than $50,000 for the Foundation.

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Micheal Schuster, Mark Busher

Bill Kelleher, Jamie Humes

Ryan Kelleher, Bill Helleher, Patricia & Pete Kelleher

Krissi Barr, Marty Dunn

Dr. Santa Ono, John Mocker

Santa Ono, Marty Dunn, Kevin Jones, Steve Boymel, Mayor, John Cranley, Bob Herzog, Bill Kelleher, Manny Rios. Back row: Martin Miller, Andrew Salzbrun, Don Wymore, Michael Schuster, Scott Sheridan

Andrew Salzburn, Jessie Deye

Sherie & Len Marek

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS

More than 800 supporters of Dress for Success Cincinnati gathered at the Horseshoe Casino for the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual fashion show and luncheon. Amy Tobin emceed the event, which featured a runway presentation by Saks Fifth Avenue preceded by the inspirational story of three Dress for Success clients.

Asha Booth, Christine Schaub, Tonie Britton

Frances Gilbert, Kim Zellars

Joyce Elkus, Kevin Shibley, Diane Favors, Toby Luster, Savali Roberts

Kim Kline, Eddie Rigaud lll, Morgan Cobb

Jessica Pauley, Rachael Hanser

Jennifer Allen, Mary Morton

Anita Minturn, Haley Kolar

Jayne Heekin, Liz Gilday, Anne Gilday

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SHINDIG XI

DIGS Real Estate|Design|Construction| hosted its 11th annual SHINDIG brunch for family, friends, clients, kids and four-legged friends on Sunday October 5th in conjunction with the 48th annual Hyde Park Square Art Show. Te weather was crisp and quintessentially Fall and the food quintessentially Cincinnati thanks to catering by the fne folks at the venerable Echo restaurant.

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Dan & Janet Jansen

Jayna Schimburg, Mariza Cohen

Polly & Doug Hart

Drew & Kim Myers, Dianna Dunkelman, Peter Schwartz

John Morris-Russel, Kelly Horan, Tea Tjepkema

Front row: Lori Wellinghof, David Wellinghof, Brian Gibson. Middle row: Alissa Groth, Annette Askam, Tom Allison, John Harrison. Back row: Josh Koch, Mariza Cohen, Bridget Henson

Peter Koenig, Steve Dinnerstein

Rob, Katie & Gus Magenheim

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SOPHISTICATED LIVING MAGAZINE LAUNCH PARTY

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Sophisticated Living celebrated the launch of its Nashville edition with a cocktail reception hosted by Mary and Mike Spalding, one of Nashvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading socialite couples, at their Belle Meade estate. Guests enjoyed fine wine, cocktails and food catered by Giovanniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ristorante.

Billy and Jennifer Frist, Eric Williams

Fabrizio Venuta, Britt Steele, Allen Clark, Ted Clayton

Janice Lovvorn and Anne Ruark

Nicholas and Ivonne Summer, Giovanni Francescotti

Heidi and Tony Rose, Jr., Joni Werthan

Pina and Fabrizio Venuta

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Jay and Allision DeMarcus, Jennifer and Billy Frist, Tasia and Allen Clark

Nan Parrish and Anne Ruark

Larry and Sandra Lipman

Elaine and Bruce Sullivan, Sandra Lipman, Mike Spalding

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SEASON OPENING GALA

Te Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra opened their 120th season in a big way with a sold-out all-Beethoven gala opening performance under the direction of CSO Music Director Louis LangrĂŠe and featuring Piano Concerto No. 1 performed by the incomparable Lang Lang. Following the concert, an after party was hosted by CSO Encore in the Music Hall ballroom.

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Ingrid Daoud, Lakshmi Sammarco, Joanie & Bill Lott

Mary Ellen Cody, John Harrison, Kim Kline

Peter Hiltz, Tom Hiltz, Kassey Hiltz

Matt Kotlarczyk, Teresa Hoelle, Scott Provancher

Julie Isphording, Tina & Bob Walter, John & Pat Ryan

Jeanette Altenau, Melody Sawyer Richardson

Rick Maddux, Paula Moss

Barbara & Dr. Jack Hahn

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BEER BARON BALL

A celebration of Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brewing history, the second annual Beer Baron Ball was held at the Horseshoe Casino. Following a formal opening with the tapping of the frst keg of beer on the terrace, guests were treated to an assortment of food and drinks accompanied by live music from Te Bavarians and Te Sound Body Jazz Orchestra. Proceeds from the event will help fund Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planned Brewing Heritage Trail.

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Helmut & Connie Kientz, Martin Wilhelmy

Al Vontz lll, Greg Hardman

Kevin & Kim Kline, Wendy & Jef Dankey

Greg Rhodes, Sallie Westheimer, Kathy & Larry Schwab

Joe Dunn, Ashley Patrick

Beth & Frank Tricase

Wendell & Kathy Young

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Kelly & Kim Meyer

Alexa Benjamin, Chelcia Wendling

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BUSINESS HALL OF FAME

Seven members of the local business community, including Elmer Hensler and Kenneth Lowe, were inducted into the Greater Cincinnati Business Hall of Fame during at ceremony held at the Cintas Center and presented by Junior Achievement and Cincinnati Museum Center.

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Lauri & Scott Robertson

Mark Balasa, Elmer Hensler

Nicholas & Susan Strike, Tom & Gayle Stanek

Ken Lowe, Julia Baker, Bill Burleigh

Phillp & Whitney Long

Elmer Hensler, Buddy LaRosa, Dennis Pellman

Lee Carter, Lee Ault

Rich Boehne, Larry Leser, Ken Lowe, Bill Burleigh

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BOURBON, BITES & BLUEGRASS

Held at the Ft. Mitchell Country Club, this inaugural event raised $47,000 for the beneft of the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Guests enjoyed bourbon tastings complemented by Southern comfort food, live music and exciting auction items.

Rob & Terri Nicks, Jef Dunn

Adam Mitchell, Liz & Tom Compton, Moira Gettens, Caitlin McDermott

Lisa Groth, Lynn Lewin, Julie Boschert

Jennifer Ashcraf, Heather Dunn, Tom Lusby, Kelly Mulzer, Tres Studer, Mary Lee Smith, Megan Ossenbeck

Kelly Sundberg, Jim Hummeldorf, Anisa & Kevin Willis

Joyce & Jim Mulzer

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Chelsea Weller, Christy Cafeo

BLOOM FOR STEPPING STONES

Close to 400 guests helped Stepping Stones raise more than $210,000 for programs for people with disabilities at the 10th annual Bloom garden party at Greenacres Arts Center in Indian Hill. Guests sipped â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bloom-a-ritasâ&#x20AC;? topped with edible orchids as they toured the house and grounds of the 1920s Fleischmann estate-turned-arts-center. Fountains and stone walkways bordered by late summer blossoms led guests to the party tent with dinner by the bite provided by 22 restaurants, bakers and caterers. Guests danced to music by Te Remains and conducted lively electronic bidding for auction items including vacations, jewelry, sports memorabilia and a gallery of art. Stepping Stones is a United Way partner agency serving more than 1,000 children, teens and adults with disabilities.

Event co-chairs Tisha Wright & Anne Davies

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Louise & Jeremy Vaughan

Ike Misali

Jennifer Ceruzzi

Lisa, Kay & Chip Pettengill

Jim & Stacy Gibson, Rob Zesch

Kadi & JR Anderson, Darlene Anderson, Susie & Neil Bortz

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Liza & Albert Smitherman

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WINE OVER WATER

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Held at sunset on the Southbank Purple People Bridge, Brighton Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7th Annual Wine Over Water tasting event featured local wines from Baker-Bird Winery, Elk Creek Vineyards, Generation Hill Winery, Horseshoe Bend Vineyards, Old 502 Winery, Rose Hill Farm Winery and Stone Brook Winery along with both sweet and savory treats from local vendors and live entertainment by Raison Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Etre and Northern Kentucky University Jazz Studies.

John & Susan Stegman, Dandy Blair, Robert Foster

Susan & Mike Kathman, Linda & David Bailey, Nancy Anderson

Jack & Kathy Rudnick, Donna & Bill Reinhart

Dave Lindsay, Ruth Hoesl, Jenn & Chris Markus

Libby Treadon, Liz Buster, Alex Heiina

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JoAnne Lipinskis, Michelle Rummel

Tina & Jim Dennig

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Emma Zieverink, Jessica Kincaid

GOURMET SENSATION

Te 25th annual A Gourmet Sensation followed its time-tested format of dinner-bythe-bite served by premier chefs from across the country, served alongside signature wines and craft beers. Since the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inception, more than 215 chefs have donated their expertise to help raise in excess of $3 million to support Hospice of Cincinnati.

Matt & Liz Plachecki, Julie Hengehold, John Drummey

Maria Cholak, Mike & Nicole Fredrick

Hylen Mack, Gladys Hankins

George & Dorothy Best

Tabatha Anderson, Marvin Butts

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Jim & Carol Pearce, Diane & Alan Oak

Bryan Strader, Andy Swallow, Jack Leibold, Angie Strader

Jill Hawkins, Matthew Barry

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WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL AT DIGS

Lori Wellinghof, President of DIGS | Real Estate | Design | Renovation |, hosted areception for members of United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council at DIGS’ Hyde Park ofce. Since its founding in 2001, the Council’s 230 members have invested $230 million on issues impacting women’s self-sufciency.

John Harrison, Lori Reed, Brian Gibson, Janice Reynolds

Jill Meyer, Amy Kendall, Alisa Poe, Lori Wellinghof, Judy Pershern, Shari Goldsmith

Susan Zaunbrecher, Nancy Payor, Mary Miller

Nancy Payor, Shirley Yoshida, George Titterton

Mary Miller, Amy Kendall, Ann Keeling, Robert Reifsnyder

Kelly Dehan, Vanessa Indrioll

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