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EDITOR - IN - CHIEF Bridget Williams ______________________________________________ ASSOCIATE EDITORS Kay Matton Jen Dotson ART DIRECTOR Jason Yann CONTRIBUTORS Writers Patti Bailey Dr. Matthew Bessen Ellana Bessen Bob Beggs Kirby Camm Matthew Boone Gardiner Scott Harper Rex Lyons Alice Gray Stites Steve Wilson
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Attention Project Runway contestants: I will never mock shoddy garment construction during the runway portion of the show again, ever. Allow me to explain. During a recent trip to New York City to take in the Alexander McQueen exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (which was fabulous albeit impossibly crowded), we rounded out the afternoon by perusing the shops and galleries along nearby Madison Avenue. My daughter was lured into the Lisa Perry boutique by its whimsical pop art styling and colorful shift dresses. Looking over the simple cotton frocks with corresponding Madison Avenue prices led me to make, what was for me, a very bold statement: “Tese are so simple, I’m sure we could make some ourselves.” Te boldness stemmed from the fact that, while my daughter is quite proficient with both a serger and sewing machine, my skill set is limited to what can be accomplished with a stapler and glue gun. Not realizing the audacity of my proclamation, as she thankfully hasn’t reached the age of thinking her parents are complete idiots (although I’m bracing for that phase to rear its ugly head any day now), she nodded in agreement and we left, with my pocketbook none worse for the wear. Te next day we headed to Mood fabrics (225 West 37th Street) and were delighted to see a gang of Project Runway all stars heading out of the elevators after filming (alas, Tim Gunn was nowhere to be found). After perusing a dizzying amount of fabric and posing for pictures with Swatch, the resident French bulldog, who was so disinterested in us that he didn’t bother to stir from his nap on the corner of a plush sofa, we left with several yards of fabric for our shift dress project. Back at home, my daughter awoke bright and early to begin working on what she hoped would be an enviable piece of ready to wear. I’d selected a “Sew Easy” pattern, the kind that says it’s perfect for beginners and pictures a smiling mother and daughter working on a flawless garment. Tat was definitely not my reality. Steps 1 and 2 were easy: they involved opening the package and ironing the tissue pattern to make it flat. Everything went downhill thereafter, with each mistake compounding into something not even remotely wearable, even by second-string circus clown standards. Ever patient of my home economics shortcomings, my daughter took my missteps in stride, sewing extra fabric, ribbon and the like as needed to camouflage places where I’d misread the pattern, but she was more than willing to throw in the towel when the opportunity was offered. Watching her manipulate the machines with ease, something I’ve not been able to do after 20 years of trying, left me feeling quite envious. “I’m no Martha Stewart,” I lamented, to which she quickly responded, “But she doesn’t collect Kidrobot.” I’m not sure how ownership of a Mega Munny or Tofu Molly negates my sewing ineptitude in her eyes, but I’ll take it. Following our failed experiment, I was definitely more cognizant of fit and finish during our recent fall fashion photo shoots for this month’s features and even more appreciative of the skill involved in well-tailored clothing. While each look is certainly travel worthy, if you’re planning on following in my footsteps through the restaurants of Charleston as part of our travel feature on pages 38-47, I’d also recommend packing something with an elastic waistband!
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I know I am not the only person dying for a break from the heat. However, I believe I am longing more to drape myself in boots and other fall fashion statements. Tis is our fall fashion issue and I am certain you will like what you see. As I entered each boutique to procure the clothing for the shoot, I was constantly distracted by the rich colors of the new shipments lining the walls. Once again this season the shops Lexington has to offer - AJ’s, Mod, Bella Rose, Keeneland Gift Shop and Voce - will satisfy any occasion or missing wardrobe item. Te photo shoot also highlights the accessories necessary to complete your look from Sheila Bayes and St. John & Myers to our newest resident Monkee’s…welcome! My closet is always at a stage of ‘enter at your own risk’ right around this time of year. I’m slowing starting to transition and decide what items to leave out that might work layered etc…Now if I had the closet of Mrs. Wendy Weiss, the homeowner of the house featured this issue (and pictured here with me) it would be a bit easier. I had the privilege of interviewing Wendy and touring her home with Andrew Kung, our photographer. Her closet is just one of the many amazing aesthetics her, and husband Derek, had to include in their custom-built chateau-inspired home. Teir stunning home is located next to Elkhorn Creek; just one of the many natural preservations located in Kentucky, and helps give you an ideal of their picturesque landscape. Speaking of picturesque and natural preservation, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill celebrates its first 50 years as a nonprofit organization this year. Tis is momentous for a number of reasons. We highlight in this issue how the nonprofit took a crumbling community and restored it not only into an educational historic landmark, but also a contemporary culinary experience with urbane flare. I love SLmag and the ability it gives me to proffer many of the hidden jewels that surround us daily. Now grab your favorite cocktail, sit back and let SLmag take you places. Cheers!
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THE ENGLISH SIDEBOARD
Written by Kirby Camm, Bittners
Furniture at its best
Since its inception, the English sideboard has never been out of style. In fact, it may be more popular today than ever. Te reason for this is twofold: first and foremost, it is a stunning piece of furniture, while also managing to be extremely useful at the same time. Te English sideboard has its roots in mid-18th century England during the Adam period of English antiques. Robert Adam was a prominent architect, along with being an interior and furniture designer. Adam would design furniture for homes in which he was involved. For dining rooms, Adam created a long neoclassical style table for serving food and beverages. It is from these long serving tables that the evolution of the English sideboard started. However, it was not until the periods of Hepplewhite and Sheraton, around 1770, that everything came together. By coming together, I am referring to when the serving table became an all-inclusive furniture piece with storage. Not only did this new style of furniture – the sideboard – have a long, flat top for serving culinary delights and beverages, it also had drawers to stash linens and silverware, as well as compartments for storing wine and liquors or other items. With all the drawers and storage space, the sideboard quickly became an important and useful furniture piece in the dining room.
Although the first English sideboards were made in the latter part of the 18th century, they were produced throughout most of the 19th century. Te illustrated sideboard dates from the early 19th century and has several interesting features. Although not rare, the decorative brass gallery on this sideboard is an attentiongrabbing design element. Its main use was to hold wall draperies, which protected the wall behind the sideboard from spatter when the piece was used for entertaining. Most brass galleries on sideboards are rectangular in form and straight-lined. Whereas the brass gallery on the illustrated sideboard is decorative, making it attractive even when the wall draperies are removed. Another interesting feature about this sideboard is its front profile. Te serpentine front is a fabulous design element on any antique (it is so called because the furniture’s front curves like a serpent). Technically speaking, a serpentine-front antique has a large outward curve in the center and is flanked on each side by lesser concave sides. Lastly, this sideboard is high style. One only needs to look at the inlay work on the piece to make this observation. The contrasting inlaid satin wood against the mahogany makes for a very decorative piece of furniture. No matter how you look at it, the English sideboard is a wonderful and unique antique. sl
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Bibliotaph Awarded the 2011 Cookbook of the Year award by the James Beard Foundation, Oaxaca al Gusto represents the culmination of a lifetime of work by author Diana Kennedy, who has been referred to as the Julia Child of Mexican cooking. In her latest cookbook, Kennedy delves into the cuisine of Oaxaca, one of the most diverse in Mexico, with many different cultural and linguistic groups, each with their own distinctive cuisine. Diana Kennedy Oaxaca al Gusto: An Infinite Gastronomy - hardcover, 459 pages, University of Texas Press.
Taking top honors in the Baking and Dessert category at the 2011 James Beard Foundation Book Awards, Good to the Grain by Kim Boyce (a former pastry chef at Spago and Campanile) presents a collection of 75 recipes that feature 12 different kinds of whole-grain flours, from amaranth to teff, proving that whole-grain baking is more about incredible flavors and textures than anything else. Kim Boye with Amy Scattergood - Good to the Grain: Baking with WholeGrain Flours - hardcover, 208 pages, Stewart, Tabori & Chang
Whereas just three decades ago nearly everything we ate from the sea was wild, rampant overfishing combined with an unprecedented bio-tech revolution has brought us to a point where wild and farmed fish occupy equal parts of a complex and confusing marketplace. In Four Fish, award-winning writer and lifelong fisherman Paul Greenberg takes us on a culinary journey, exploring the history of the fish that dominate our menus---salmon, sea bass, cod and tunaand examining where each stands at this critical moment in time. Winner of the Writing and Literature category for the 2011 James Beard Foundation Book Awards. Paul Greenberg - Four Fish: Te Future of the Last Wild Food - hardcover, 304 pages, Te Penguin Press.
Taking top honors in both the Cooking from a Professional Point of View and Photography categories from the 2011 James Beard Foundation Book Awards, Noma: Time and Place in Nordic Cuisine provides an exclusive look at Noma a two-Michelin-starred Copenhagen restaurant, and its influential head chef René Redzepi. Te book includes more than 90 recipes and 200 photographs of finished dishes. René Redzepi - Noma: Time and Place in Nordic Cuisine - hardback, 320 pages, Phaidon.
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Inducted into the James Beard Foundation Cookbook Hall of Fame in 2011, the first edition of On Food and Cooking appeared in 1984, with author Harold McGee crafting a pioneering work that translated technical food science into cook-friendly kitchen science. For the 20th anniversary edition in 2004 McGee rewrote and expanded the reference book, adding more than 100 new illustrations. Harold McGee - On Food and Cooking: Te Science and Lore of the Kitchen - hardcover, 896 pages, Scribner publishers.
Rajat Parr, wine director for the Mina Group, partnered with journalist Jordan Mackay to provide a fascinating exploration of the inside world of sommeliers, sharing their unique perspectives, extensive expertise and best stories. Winner of the 2011 James Beard Foundation Book Awards in the beverage category. Rajay Parr & Jordan Mackay - Secrets of the Sommeliers hardcover, 240 pages, Ten Speed Press.
Amanda Hesser, the well-known New York Times food columnist, has cooked and updated every one of the 1000plus recipes featured, from 1940s Caesar salad and 1960s flourless chocolate cake to today's fava bean salad and no-knead bread. Winner of the 2011 James Beard Foundation Book Awards in the General Cooking Category. Amanda Hesser - Te Essential New York Times Cook Book: Recipes for a New Century - hardcover, 960 pages, W.W. Norton & Company. Mark Bitterman's fieldguide to the nuances of salt profiles hundreds of artisan varieties and won top honors in the Reference and Scholarship category as part of the 2011 James Beard Foundation Book Awards. 50 recipes showcase everything from elegant fleur de sel to 500 million year old Himalayan salt slabs. Mark Bitterman - Salted: A Manifesto on the World's Most Essential Mineral, with Recipes - hardcover, 320 pages, Ten Speed Press.
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Dao, Portugal
Written by Scott Harper, MS
Portugal is an amazing country for wine. Very few people, let alone experts, understand the country’s viticulture, with the exceptions of the wines of Port, Vinho Verde and Madeira. Tese three wine areas make up most people’s interest and knowledge of Portugal, and why not? Port is arguably the greatest and most popular fortified wine in the world; followed by another remarkable fortified wine called Madeira, which the Declaration of Independence was toasted to; and lastly, the refreshing, quaffing white wine of Vinho Verde, which is a delight to drink in the summer time. So, why is the rest of Portuguese wine not understood or appreciated? Knowledge and unusual grape varieties would be the answer. Most people would try a Chardonnay from a country they have not tasted before or Pinot Noir from a country not noted for it, but the indigenous grape varieties of Portugal do not roll off the tongue. As matter a fact, they trip and stumble. Widespread knowledge of the regions and its various appellations simply does not exist, and explaining them can be tricky at best. I suggest taking one tiny wine step to Portugal at a time and learning a little bit about the wines and region of Dão.
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The Dão region is located in north central Portugal and takes its name from the river that runs through it. Its viticulture heritage dates back to the Roman Empire, and it produces more red wine than white. Te region is hilly, hot and dry with most grapes planted in granitic soil at higher elevations, which allows for a longer growing season. Where there are not vineyards, there are copious pine forests and small villages. Te vast majority of the wineries are very small producers, owning no more than two acres. Try these Dão wines from Quinta das Maias winery: Dão Vinho Branco Quinta das Maias 2010 (Dão, Portugal) Te wine color is pale yellow with green highlights. Flavors of ripe yellow apples, citrus, white flowers, wet stone minerals and honeydew melon are enveloped with an amazing rich and silky texture, almost like a great value Cotes Du Rhone Blanc. Made from the grapes – Malvasia Fina (50 percent), Encruzado (30 percent), Verdelho (15 percent) and Cercial (5 percent). Try the Dão Vinho Branco Quinta das Maias 2010 as an aperitif or with sea scallops seared and served with beurre blanc sauce or a simple roasted chicken rubbed with lemon.
Dão Vinho Tinto Quinta das Maias 2007 (Dão, Portugal) Te wine color is medium red with purple highlights. Flavors are red cherry, raspberries, fresh tilled soil, slight cigar box and light oak. It is a rustic blend of two grapes – 20 percent Touriga Nacional and 80 percent of Jaen, which is known in Spain as Mencia. Te Dão Vinho Tinto Quinta das Maias 2007 paired well with tournedos of beef sautéed with Vidalia onions and deglazed with the Dão wine, which was reduced and finished with Maytag bleu cheese. Te addition of the Dão wine to the sauce created a nice bridge with the wine. Quinta das Maias was purchased in 1997 by Luis Lourenco who also manages the estate of 86 acres including vines as old as 30 years. Te winery makes 10,000 cases of wine annually, and the original estate dates back to 1897. Quinta das Maias was named for the beautiful yellow Maias flowers, which surround the estate and are depicted on the label. Maias flowers are called Scotch Broom in English. And in case you want to try the more popular wines of Portugal, here are recommendations for Port, Madeira and Vinho Verde:
Vinho Verde Gazela Non Vintage (Minho, Portugal) Very pale yellow in color, this wine is effervescent, vivacious and lively with the flavors of lemon, lime zest and apple. It is dry, light and crisp and perfect as an aperitif or with light appetizers. Fonseca 10-Year Tawny Porto (Porto, Portugal) Matured in cask for a minimum of 10 years, this Port is medium-bodied, sweet and has the flavors of roasted nuts, caramelized sugar, blackberries and oak. Try with Stilton and walnuts. Cossart Gordon 10-Year Bual Madeira (Madeira, Portugal) A luscious texture and a warm tangy finish mark this medium rich and full-bodied Madeira. It is medium sweet with the flavors of baked fruit, nuts and smoke. Delicious paired with roasted or caramelized nuts and dried fruits. sl
Scott is General Manager of the Bristol Bar & GrilleJeffersonville and is Wine Director/Sommelier for the 5 Bristol Bar & Grille’s in Louisville and Indiana. He teaches wine through Bellarmine University. Scott is a Master Sommelier and a Certified Wine Educator.
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T RUE GR ITS Savoring Charleston One Bite at a Time Written by Bridget Williams
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Even though I left Charleston months ago, it is still with me. I am not talking about the indelible memories, photographs or souvenirs picked up along the way, but rather the few pounds I happily acquired over a week of overindulging in some of the best cuisine I have experienced in recent memory. For a city of its size, the area boasts a disproportionate number of culinary luminaries. In fact, for three consecutive years, a Charleston chef has brought home the esteemed James Beard Foundation Best Chef Award. Hominy Grill’s Robert Stehling won Best Southeastern Chef in 2008. The torch was passed to FIG’s Mike Lata (2009), who handed it off to McCrady’s Sean Brock (2010).
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Widely regarded as Charleston’s finest hotel, home base for our visit was Charleston Place, located in the historic heart of the city. The elegant 320-room (80 club level) and 40-suite property boasts more than 40,000 square feet of meeting rooms, a full-service European-style spa, 50-foot horizon-edge rooftop swimming pool with retractable glass roof, three restaurants (including innovative four star dining at Te Charleston Grill), a
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host of on-site boutiques as well as close proximity to blocks and blocks of shop-‘til-you-drop opportunities on King Street. Guests are welcomed into a grand Italian marble lobby with a Georgian open arm staircase and 12-foot crystal chandelier. Guest rooms, ranging in size from 400 square feet in the Executive Rooms to the 1,200-square-foot Presidential Suite, feature early American design with period reproductions and Italian marble bathrooms.
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My culinary odyssey began in grand style just across the street from Charleston Place, at the Peninsula Grill, located in the Planter’s Inn. We arrived early, and already a well-heeled crowd had populated the intimate dining room, bar and the lushly landscaped courtyard. Exceptionally personable, Executive Chef Robert Carter, who has been at the helm since 1998, prefaced our meal by saying, “We’re gonna have a lot of fun at dinner tonight,” and proceeded to present us with a king’s feast, Charleston style. An amuse-bouche of pork pâté with peach jam on endive with fried carrot frond packed a tremendous amount of flavor into a single bite. Chef Carter’s greatest hits feast continued with jumbo lump crab salad, fried green tomatoes, and oyster stew with smoked bacon, the latter left me tearing off pieces of piping hot loaf bread to sop up every last drop. For the main course, our table shared tastings of jumbo sea scallops, Virginia wild striped bass with blue crab and tender beef filet served with a trio of accompaniments (I was smitten at the mention of truffle butter, although the balsamic reduction with bits of blue cheese was equally delectable). 42 slmag.net
When dessert was mentioned, we did not know how we would even manage it until our waiter said that not trying Carter’s Ultimate Coconut Cake is “like going to Disney World and not seeing Mickey Mouse.” Based on his grandmother’s recipe, the cake has become one of the city’s culinary ambassadors. Since they began taking mail orders in 2003, Carter’s staff annually fulfills orders for the 12-pound cakes that cumulatively are the equivalent weight of seven full-size pickup trucks. Each of the towering 12-layers are infused with coconut and fresh vanilla and then topped with a cream and butter icing, coated in toasted coconut and dripping with simple syrup. Divine! To help orient myself with the city’s rich culinary history, I signed up for a tour with Culinary Tours of Charleston, which provides an up close and personal look inside some of the city’s most famous restaurants. Our small group was led by a charming gentleman whose name – Houn Calhoun – was perfectly suited to his Southern drawl. We started our early morning jaunt with coffee and pastries under a shady allée near Pineapple Fountain in Waterfront Park. In Charleston, the past
is always present, especially in its cuisine, which represents a true cultural melting pot. Calhoun’s condensed version of the city’s culinary roots was interspersed with colorful anecdotes. Above all, I learned that you have not had grits until you have eaten them in Charleston. “If you’re used to the kind that come in a box, you might as well eat the box. It has more flavor,” Calhoun said with a hearty belly laugh. Our first stop was Carolina’s Restaurant, whose main dining room is one of the oldest in Charleston. Chef Jill Mathias, who hails from Fargo, led us through the kitchen, where a cook was busy stirring a huge pot of grits. “Tis is a gem of a place to be a chef,” she said. Mathias talked about workflow and pointed out several pieces of specialty kitchen equipment, including a cast iron flattop for cooking fish. Our group gathered around the bar, where a blackboard displayed a list of 13 local purveyors who supply the restaurant with vegetables and protein. Mathias passed a plate of what was available fresh locally that day, encouraging us to sample what we fancied while she shared interesting anecdotes about the various farms. “I like meat to come from happy animals,” she added.
Arguably the grand dame of low country cuisine in Charleston, our next stop was Magnolias, where glasses of “Southern table wine” aka sweet tea, were waiting to take the edge off of our humid stroll. Executive Chef Don Drake simply summed up his kitchen philosophy as “keep it simple, stupid.” He elaborated by saying that the secret behind Magnolias 22 year run is that he always insists on starting with the best ingredients, including all organic produce (sourced from 45 different local farms) and meat processed by an on-staff butcher. “I care about what goes into my body and want the same for my patrons,” he added. Questions from the group suddenly stopped when presented with a tasting of shrimp and grits. Chef Drake always uses three parts spring water to one part grits (stone ground) and stirs constantly for the first five minutes. For lunch service, grits are started at 7:30 and are in perfect form by 11:30. As we walked through the kitchen, Drake introduced us to Miss Marshall, who he referred to as the grandmother of the kitchen. “She is a great natural Southern cook who keeps everyone in line.” Not looking up from the okra she was chopping, Miss Marshall simply nodded in quiet agreement.
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I would have to say that the visit to Cypress was my favorite among the tour stops. Chef Craig Diehl greeted us at the door wearing a trucker-style baseball cap and a seersucker chef ’s coat as if we were old friends stopping by to catch up. Te contemporary interior of the space is quite striking and punctuated by an open theatre-style kitchen and a two-story glass-walled wine room, the upper reaches of which are accessed via a spiral staircase. Like his mentor at Magnolia’s, Diehl also espouses a similar organic philosophy. “We’ve bastardized foods. You should be able to taste the natural elements. Cows eat grass so meat should taste grassy,” he explained while bouncing around the kitchen like a Labrador puppy. Serving “jazzed up redneck American food” such as patty melts and corn dogs, Chef Diehl also makes charcuterie in-house, a process he learned the old fashioned way: by buying a whole pig and “figuring out how to do as much with it as possible.” His trial and error using a cold-curing process has certainly paid off, as the lamb bacon he passed around was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. With meat on the brain, Diehl also offered up his own recommendations for the best barbeque in Charleston: Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ. “If you frequent the busiest barbeque places, the meat is always fresh,” he offered. Our last stop of the day was a visit to Executive Chef Nate Whiting at Tristan, located in the French Quarter Inn. Te most contemporary cuisine of the bunch, Whiting, who came to Tristan via the five star restaurant at Woodland’s Inn and spent years apprenticing in Italy, prepares food with scientific precision. During a tour of the kitchen he showed us what he dubbed “the best invention since the gas stove”: a thermal emergent circulator, used for sous vide cooking. While watching a piece of meat cook in a sealed bag within a bowl of water is certainly less dramatic than an open flame, Whiting pointed out that “romance is imprecise.” Whiting’s kitchen wizardry also uses pressure cookers, dehydrators and torches, the latter of which is used to “kiss” 44 slmag.net
tomatoes to remove the skin instead of blanching so they still taste like tomatoes in the end. His employment of leading-edge techniques is not just for show, as he truly believes they make the food taste better. “My philosophy is that success is the sum of many small things done correctly,” he added. He dared us to try a sampling of mozzarella made a-la-minute for the tomato mozzarella salad with a disclaimer that it would “ruin tastings of all mozzarellas to follow.” I have to agree that the memory of the freshly made and still-warm cheese will be hard to beat. Proof that good food in Charleston comes at all price points, for breakfast the next morning we headed to the Dixie Supply Bakery & Café, a tiny place connected to a convenience store/gas station on a side street a short walk from our hotel. By the time we arrived a little after 8 a.m., the line was already out the door. Teir highly touted shrimp and grits were served with bacon and onion on a bed of grits so creamy they could have qualified as dessert! Tis little gem became our go-to breakfast spot for the duration of our stay. At my urging, after breakfast we skipped the bicycle rickshaw and walked the 15 minutes to the South Carolina Aquarium, located next to the Ft. Sumptner Memorial. We were there to see the only sea turtle hospital and rehabilitation facility in South Carolina. Located in the basement, tank after tank held turtles in all stages of life (adults can reach up to 400 pounds) that are all cared for by two full-time staff and nearly two-dozen volunteers. Windows on all sides of each tank make it fun for kids to peek in. The staff and volunteers work hard to see that each turtle is released back into their native habitat once they are medically cleared. Photos tacked to the bulletin board from recent releases show that hundreds show up for these community-wide celebrations of local wildlife. Te rest of the aquarium is just as interesting and definitely a worthwhile stop when traveling to Charleston with children in tow.
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Lunch at Husk continued our culinary adventure. Located in a late 19th century two-story home with porch balconies on Queen Street between King and Meeting Streets, Husk has lunch and dinner menus that change daily. Te dining room effortlessly sashayed between rustic and glamorous with the shimmer of silver-leafed walls contrasting with honey-colored wood floors and tabletops. As we perused the menu, which is laden with ingredients indigenous to the South, we were presented with warm benne seed rolls in vintage bank coin bags and accompanied by a spread made of half-butter, half-bacon lard and seasoned with local honey. Tey were so good we had to have our waitress take them away for fear that we would spoil our appetites for the rest of the meal. We started with fried green tomatoes with mustard ramp dressing. Not wanting to break form, I opted for the shrimp and grits served with smoked peppers, onions and Surry County sausage, while my tablemate chose the Husk cheeseburger. While my entrée certainly did not disappoint (I now believe it must be a crime to serve subpar grits in Charleston!), the burger – a double-stack of locally sourced grass-fed beef patties with ground-in Benton’s hickory-smoked bacon and simply dressed with a gooey layer of American cheese on a homemade bun – stole the show. A quick visit to the wood-fired oven lent the patties a unique crispy crust. Our dishes were accompanied by a Benton’s bacon cornbread served in a cast iron skillet and a succotash of South Carolina lady peas and sweet corn. Our days of delightful dining came to an apropos end where we began: The Charleston Grill at Charleston Place. Richly paneled walls define the dining room, with intimate spaces set apart by linen drapery with silk tassels. A wall of windows overlooks a flowering courtyard, while an eclectic collection of art inside celebrates both country and cityscapes.
Having spent a good portion of the day on foot exploring the shops and vendors of the recently renovated City Market, a cool glass of strawberry lemonade (with fresh strawberries as abundant as ice cubes) hit the spot. Under the expert eye of Executive Chef Michelle Weaver, The Charleston Grill has obtained both the AAA Four Diamond Award and the Mobil Four-Star Award. Passionate about cooking since childhood, the New England Culinary Institute graduate worked in New Orleans and Nashville before joining the staff at Te Charleston Grill in 1997 and becoming executive chef in 2009. The menu is divided into four categories: Pure, Lush, Southern and Cosmopolitan, each section artfully reflecting its moniker. My menu for the evening sampled from all and included a crispy shrimp appetizer from the Cosmopolitan section, prepared with red chile sauce and a sweet soy gingerkaffir lime hollandaise; from Pure came an arugula avocado Salad with watercress, Vidalias, Easter egg radishes and lime-herb vinaigrette; butter poached Maine lobster with wild mushrooms, fava beans, parsnips, preserved lemon and sweet corn purée was from Lush; and from the Southern selections, pimento cheese grits with apple smoked bacon and crab. I ended the meal where it started: with strawberries, namely a graham cracker pie with roasted strawberry sorbet and rhubarb. Tose planning a culinary-centric visit to Charleston may want to consider scheduling their visit around the Taste of Charleston (October 7-9, 2011). Arts aficionados should check out the Spoleto Festival, internationally recognized as America’s premier performing arts festival, held in 2012 from May 25 through June 12. Fashionistas will want to line the runway at Charleston Fashion Week (March 20-24, 2012). sl
Sources: Carolina’s Restaurant (10 Exchange Street, carolinasrestaurant.com),Charleston Fashion Week (charlestonmag.com/fashionweek/main), Charleston Grill (224 King Street, charlestongrill.com), Charleston Place (205 Meeting St, charlestonplace.com), City Market (188 Meeting St., thecharlestoncitymarket.com), Culinary Tours of Charleston (40 North Market St., culinarytoursofcharleston.com), Cypress Restaurant (167 East Bay Street, magnolias-blossom-cypress.com), Dixie Supply Bakery & Café (62 State Street, dixiecafecharlston.com), Firey Ron’s Home Team BBQ (1205 Ashley River Road, hometeambbq.com), Husk Restaurant (76 Queen St., huskrestaurant.com), Magnolias Restaurant (185 East Bay Street, magnolias-blossom-cypress. com), Peninsula Grill (112 North Market St., peninsulagrill.com), South Carolina Aquarium (100 Aquarium Wharf, scaquarium.org), Spoleto Festival (Spoletousa.org), Taste of Charleston (charlestonrestaurantassociation.com/taste-of-charleston), Tristan Restaurant (10 Linguard St., tristandining.com)
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roofline. Unlike any previous Range Rover, the Range Rover Evoque adopts a very dynamic profile with its rising beltline, a muscular shoulder running the length of the car, and a distinctive taper to the floating roofline. The sculpted corners reduce the car’s visual overhangs front and rear. Te Evoque is available with xenon headlamps with a signature design created by innovative LED light-blade technology. Two body styles are available: a coupe model, which precisely mirrors the LRX concept design, and a five-door. Te coupe and five-door are identical in overall length and width; however, the five-door has a 1.18 inch higher rear roofline. In both, the rear
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seats offer comfortable accommodation for three passengers; rear seat occupants in the five-door model benefit from about two inches of additional shoulder room than the coupe model. Te five-door also offers a 60/40 folding rear seat, which allows for cargo capacity expansion, providing a substantial volume of 51 cubic ft with the rear seats folded. Te Range Rover Evoque features a new 240 horsepower* turbocharged direct injected engine which offers exceptional power, delivering 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds*. Coupled with twin variable valve timing, twin balancer shafts and all aluminum alloy construction this engine delivers exceptional driveability and excellent fuel efficiency. Te engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, which has been optimized for operational efficiency. Compared to conventional larger capacity engines with a similar power output, the new 2.0 liter Si4 engine can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 20 percent. The Range Rover Evoque delivers the all-weather, multiterrain capability. In common with its larger siblings, the new model provides formidable off-road potential, which is enhanced by the company’s signature Terrain Response® system. Drivers who take their Range Rover Evoque off-road will be reassured to 50 slmag.net
know that, in addition to generous ground clearance, the Range Rover Evoque has aggressive breakover and departure angles, and is equipped with a fully independent suspension featuring longtravel coil-sprung struts front and rear. Inside, the Evoque takes the strong, clean architecture and quality materials of a traditional Range Rover and applies them in a more contemporary manner. Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Design Director explained, “Te luxurious, contemporary feel to the cabin is the perfect complement to the concept car exterior. Te exquisite materials and craftsmanship, and the pure, elegant design, tell you that this is a true Range Rover interior, but one with a more sporting flavor.” When the vehicle is started, the interior displays and ambient lighting come to life with a precisely choreographed start-up sequence. The solid aluminum rotary shifter completes the ‘greeting’ as it rises silently into the driver’s hand. A full glass fixed panoramic roof enhances the sense of room and freedom within the spacious cabin, filling the interior with natural light. LED ambient lighting provides illumination within the cabin at night, with a range of colors that can be chosen by the driver. When Dynamic Mode is selected, a sporting red color fills the interior.
Interior technology features have been designed and engineered to provide customers with the same comprehensive range of premium technologies they expect from a Range Rover vehicle, just delivered in a more compact package. One of the Range Rover brand's signature features, the Surround Camera system uses five digital cameras, discreetly placed around the car, providing a 360-degree, real-time view of the surrounding area. Available xenon headlamps boasts adaptive features that follows the curves in the road. An auto-dipping function switches automatically between high and low beam. Other amenities include heated windshield, seats, and steering wheel; keyless entry system; powered tailgate; hard drive navigation system; Bluetooth® hand-free phone connectivity; 825W Meridian surround sound system; and rear seat entertainment package, with 8-inch (203 mm) video screens, digital wireless headphones and touch screen remote control. At the heart of the control system is the Range Rover eight-inch high-definition touch-screen display. The touchscreen provides the primary control and display system for a range of features including audio, video, navigation and phone. Simple hard keys on either side of the display provide short cuts
to the most commonly used screens, such as Home, Audio/ Video, Navigation and Phone. An additional five-inch color display between the two instrument dials in the gauge cluster shows the primary vehicle-related information. A sophisticated voice control system works with ‘Say What You See’ prompts in the cluster display. Rather than using a traditional trim hierarchy, the Range Rover Evoque gives customers the choice of three stylish design themes, each of which has its own distinctive character: ‘Pure’, ‘Prestige’, and ‘Dynamic’. ‘Pure’ combines the concept-car exterior with a stylish, clean interior in neutral colors to highlight the pure, simple forms of the cabin architecture. ‘Prestige’ represents ultimate Range Rover luxury, combining a bespoke exterior that includes unique, 19-inch wheels and sparkling metallic details with an interior that is almost entirely leather-wrapped. Luxurious duo-tone color schemes are embellished by premium leather, twinneedle stitching and real wood and metal finishes. Bold touches define ‘Dynamic’, including 19 or 20-inch wheels and unique bumpers, sills, grille and tailpipes for a more assertive, confident stance. Contrasting roof and spoiler colors are available. Te premium sports interior offers a darker
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environment with splashes of bright contrast color, together with perforated leather seats and sports detailing. Every customer has the opportunity to tailor their vehicle to their lifestyle. A vast number of color and feature combinations are available, such as contrasting roof colors and stylish designer interiors. Owners can also choose from a broad selection of official Range Rover accessories. Te accessory range includes styling components, together with a comprehensive choice of practical loading and towing items. Exterior styling items include tubular rocker guards, colored wheel centers, and alloy wheels. Within the vehicle, customers can select features like metal sports pedals, illuminated aluminum and chrome tread plates, floormats in a variety of different materials, roof-mounted carrier systems for bicycles and outdoors sports, and a towing package and can be used with a tow hitch mounted bicycle carriers. David Mitchell, Land Rover’s Chief Program Engineer said, “Te Range Rover Evoque provides the complete Range Rover experience, but packaged into a smaller, more attainable car. Many of the new customers will be more youthful, tech-savvy buyers, whose expectations will be exceeded with the rich array of premium features that will make ownership a real pleasure.”
Te all-new Range Rover Evoque sends a powerful message that the company is serious about sustainability, and determined to deliver vehicles that are both relevant and highly desirable. As a smaller, lighter and more efficient Range Rover, the Range Rover Evoque addresses the growing consumer need for more environmentally friendly vehicles. As part of the comprehensive effort to minimize the car’s ecological impact, the Range Rover Evoque focuses on the use of more sustainable materials. David Mitchell, Land Rover's Chief Program Engineer said, “Te greener credentials of the Range Rover Evoque stem from a comprehensive approach to reducing its environmental impact, not just during customer use, but throughout the entire life-cycle of the car. Tis whole-life approach allows us to consider the best ways of minimizing the overall carbon footprint, taking account of development, manufacturing and end-of-life recycling, so that we can make smart, more sustainable decisions” The Range Rover Evoque will be manufactured in the UK, at Land Rover's multi-award winning Halewood plant in Merseyside. It will go on sale in more than 160 markets worldwide, with North American deliveries from Fall 2011. Estimated base price is around $45,000 USD. sl
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A Sophisticated Season FASHION TO FALL FOR Photography by Andrew Kung
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1| On her: 525 America Mongolian Lamb vest and Tibi stretch wood bow shorts from AJ’s Boutique (ajsclothing.com; 253-1798); Maraschino by Catherine Jones necklace (ilovemaraschino.com). Cocktail ring from Bella Rose (bellarosestyle.com; 255-2565); Kir Collection hammered silver bracelet from St. John & Myers (stjohnandmyers; 559-4242). On him: Isaia grey windowpane suit, Etro plum & fuchsia paisley pocket square, Eton bright blue striped dress shirt, Italo Ferretti pink circle print tie, Tornio black alligator belt – all from Rodes for Him (rodes.com; 502-753-7633); Rolex Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea from Shelia Bayes Fine Jewelers (sheliabayes.com; 225-4043). 2| ‘Hoopla’ diamond earrings and graduated diamond tennis necklace from Shelia Bayes Fine Jewelers (sheliabayes.com; 225-4043); Badgley Mischka strapless matte jersey evening dress with beaded detail from Glasscock/Chic Boutique (glasscockinc.com; 502-897-0277).
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5| Etro light grey sport coat, maroon & green plaid causal shirt, and teal & purple paisley pocket square; Agave denim; Tornio brown belt – all from Rodes for Him (rodes.com; 502-753-7633) Panerai Luminor Submersible Titanium Black wristwatch from Reis-Nichols Jewelers in Indianapolis (reisnichols.com; 317.255.4467). 6| Z Spoke by Zac Posen dress from Glasscock/Chic Boutique (glasscockinc. com; 502-897-0277); Multi-stone lariat necklace from St. John & Myers (stjohnandmyers; 859.559.4242); Gold hoop earrings (used as bangles) from Te Boutique at Você (shopvoce.com; 252-8623); Frye ‘Billy’ pull-on boot from Monkee’s of Lexington (monkeesoflexington.com; 253-0427); Hermès saddle pad (hermes.com).
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With one weekend to find a house, Derek and Wendy Weiss ended up with both 16 acres of Lexington’s esteemed farmland and a home nestled in the heart of the city. “We decided we couldn’t pass on such a beautiful piece of property, and we always wanted to build a house to our own taste,” Wendy admits. Teir taste, easily defined as chateau-inspired, topped with a touch of old-world European elegance, could also be described as a daunting task for most design teams. Having lived abroad and in New Orleans, Derek and Wendy meticulously cataloged certain architectural aspects their new home had to include. Gas lanterns, arched wooden doorways and windows – flanked by hinged plank shutters – and uniform tile roofing with copper trim were just a few aesthetics on the list. “New Orleans was full of gorgeous doors and doorways. We had to incorporate them,” Wendy says. When the Weisses decided on their design duo – Tom Padgett, Padgett Construction, and interior decorator Shannon Lisk – they knew their château-esque vision would take form. “Padgett is sincere about quality and incorporating our unique design ideas and Shannon is simply phenomenal,” Wendy stated.
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Te exterior, though stately and prior to the 18th century could have be defined as hôtel particulier, is comfortably warm and family-friendly once inside. Te couple had a vision for every room - all 6,500 square feet of finished space - especially the decorative furnishings: French country, old European and somewhat whimsical. The ceiling in the dining room, coffered with dark Tuscan antique wood beams, ascends 14 feet high to accommodate the 10-foot-tall arched Knotty alder doors and is grounded by two modern high-back tufted wingback chairs discovered by Lisk. “People either love my Cinderella chairs or they hate them. Tey are my favorite,” Wendy admiringly states. Flanking the towering fireplace, the chairs add a perfect dash of whimsy to the formal space. Another homeowner favorite is the intimate-style screened porch off the den, strategically placed toward the sunset, thoroughbred pasture and paddocks. Knowing this would be “Wendy’s Room,” Lisk filled the space with cozy outdoor wicker pieces, a beaded chandelier, candles galore and an iPod doc with speakers for all of Wendy’s playlists – she admits to “having one for every mood.”
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Te ceiling in the dining room is coffered with dark Tuscan antique wood beams.
Te kitchen’s open floor plan flows gently into the family room and is accented by wallpaper hand-painted to resemble an authentic trowel stucco effect. “Tis process took a very long time. I think the wallpaper team lived with us for about two months,” recalls Wendy. Decorated with a fleur-de-lis tile backsplash, copper farmhouse sink and concealed appliances, the kitchen exudes French flavor enhanced by the intricate hand-laid brick flooring creating a comfortable informality suggested by Lisk. Te children’s playroom Juliet balcony overlooks the family room, and its wrought iron adds an elegant contrast to the exposed cedar beams. With the couple’s strict “no built-ins” policy, Lisk discovered a robust handcrafted wall unit constructed of reclaimed French country barn wood, providing ideal symmetry to the room’s focal point: a stunning hand-laid stone hearth and fireplace. Fresh in daylight and intimate at night, the winding staircase, complete with detailed iron railing, leads the way to the second floor. The stairwell, lined with large rectangular windows and the delicate glimmer of faux gaslight sconces, provides the touch of whimsy Wendy requested. Te guest bedroom graciously greets you at the top of the stairs. Wallpapered to perfection in a powered blue theme, the guest room, outfitted with its personal Juliet balcony, offers pretty and practical touches allowing guests to feel right at home. One must take note of the antique love seat recovered in rich velvet-lined taffeta and tufted with brilliant crystal earrings, the perfect embellishment. “We entertain frequently and have a lot of out-of-town guests. I want their stay to be perfect. I even keep a baby bed in the closet,” said Wendy. 72 slmag.net
Decorated with a fleur-de-lis tile backsplash, copper farmhouse sink and concealed appliances, the kitchen exudes French flavor enhanced by the intricate hand-laid brick flooring creating a comfortable informality.
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Framing the setting in the first floor master is a set of large Knotty alder doors.
The children’s rooms, each also with private baths, needed careful attention. Wendy wanted them to be livable yet elegant and transitional with age. Custom pieces such as a white vanity decorated with colorful sections of broken china – 12 additional pieces were scattered throughout the white tile flooring to match the vanity – coupled with purple hues of silk bedding and a dark tiled floor complete with pebble accents against a color scheme of navy and red finished the children’s retreats. Framing the setting in the first floor master is another set of large Knotty alder doors softened by luxurious curtains opening to a veranda overlooking the saltwater pool and raised hot tub, complete with fountain. “We keep the hot tub open yearly. It is great in the winter and a nice treat for guests.” Keeping with their desire for an adult sanctuary, the spacious master bath offers a standing shower, separate vanities, two cedar-lined walk-in closets and two toilets. “Tere are some things I just don’t like to share,” admitted Wendy. Stealing the show is the custom porcelain claw-foot tub, imported from Sweden, while mirroring the antique version is actually a heated whirlpool spa. 74 slmag.net
Imported from Sweden, the heated whirlpool spa in the master bath mimics a vintage claw-foot tub.
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A pair of modern high-back tufted wingback chairs flanking the towering fireplace in the living room and add a perfect dash of whimsy to the formal space.
The mudroom, strategically connected to the butler’s pantry, incorporates the laundry room, offering what Wendy describes as total efficiency. “Presents can be wrapped, laundry can be folded, and since we added the copper prep sink and refrigerator, food can easily be prepped.” Te sense of whimsy and architectural creativity carries throughout the rest of the home with the brick composite turret, porte-cochère, seven fireplaces, 60 light dimmers and six car garages. No stone was left unturned and in tandem with the couple’s formal yet inviting style, the details work to ensure one thing: the right design duo makes all the difference. A typical weekend for the Weisses includes entertaining overnight guests, swimming and fishing in the stocked entrance pond with perfectly poised weeping willows and spectacular floating fountain. Surrounded by neighboring horse farms and Elkhorn Creek, Derek and Wendy agree, “Te scenery is amazing from every angle.” sl slmag.net
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Of Note... Flights of Fancy
Bernardaud Aux Oiseaux, covered box on stand ($570). Available from Dolfinger’s in Louisville, L.V. Harkness & Co. in Lexington, Goldsmith Cardel in Cincinnati and Charles Mayer & Company and J.T. Muesing in Indianapolis.
From the Rothschild Bird Blue colleciton from Herend, this coffee pot ($725) is topped with a delicate songbird. Available through Goldsmith Cardel in Cincinnati, Saks Fifth Avenue in Indianapolis, LV Harkness in Lexington, Dolfingers in Louisville and at herendusa.com.
From Vagabond House, an impressive tiered cheese platter ($297) is made from Acacia Wood and Pewter – the perfect centerpiece for a party. Available through Bittners in Louisville, LV Harkness in Lexington and online at vagabondhouse.com.
Thomaspaul Garden Birdcage pillow ($100). 100% linen and cotton fringe with a hand-screened image (2modern.com).
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Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, located in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, is a quintessential Kentucky postcard – rolling hills of Bluegrass pastures and miles of plank and stone fencing accented by restored horse and tobacco barns. Pleasant Hill is the largest restored Shaker community in the country and flocked to by visitors from all over the world from daylight till dusk, for a multitude of reasons. Of the 250 original structures, 34 buildings remain and have been restored and preserved successfully by the efforts of a friends and neighbors nonprofit organization formed 50 years ago. September 2011 marks the 50th anniversary of this amazing acquisition and preservation effort allowing Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill to enter into a slightly edgier renaissance that almost wasn’t. Appealing to a broad spectrum of interests, Pleasant Hill exceeds travelers’ expectations. Weary visitors can rest at The Inn, offering the rare experience of sleeping in a restored Shaker building reminiscent of the original lifestyle. Shakers were master craftsmen and each bedroom, though minimalistic in décor, displays Shaker reproductions and handcrafted items. “People leave their worries out on highway 68,” stated David Larson, director of strategic development. Referring to the peaceful calming atmosphere Pleasant Hill embodies, he added, “We don’t force that. It’s just here.”
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Quite possibly one of the main attractions to Pleasant Hill is Te Trustees’ Office Dining Room, serving three meals a day and open since 1968, it has offered Shaker-inspired cuisine for roughly 41 years. Te dining room, much like Te Inn, is simple yet elegant. Te foyer leads to a hallway flanked by two stunning stairwells and offers an intimate view into the main dining hall. Traditional Shaker peg railing lines the walls and the unique peg-candle holders are strategically placed along the railing. Sturdy white dishes and scrubbed wooden tables are the canvas for the traditional favorites and seasonal Kentucky dishes, inspired by locally available ingredients. The kitchen is comprised of what is referred to as the “Shaker Village culinary team.” This team aspect falls in line with original Shaker principles: communitarian social organization and gender equality. Larson, also a retired chef from Woodford Reserve, assists with overseeing the chef staff. Known for its seasonal menu and uninterrupted-flavor-style cooking, Pleasant Hill recently decided to add garden-side suppers. Tese three-course meals with wine pairings include appetizers, a garden tour and a meet-and-greet with the gardeners. “We’ve had an amazing response to these dinner experiences. Tis contemporary dinning experience gives people an insight to the ‘seed-to-table’ process,” described Aimee Reed
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Darnell, publicist. Contemporary as it may be, dining alfresco was a traditional part of this legendary community. Te food is truly succulent and bursting with fresh flavor. The current ‘Summer Midday Fare,’ as the menu is referred, starts with the signature Shaker Village Tomato Celery Soup, served daily sine 1968, and satisfies the palate to perfection. Te next item I had to sample were the fried green tomatoes. Tese ‘seasonal delicacies’ surprise by both the sprinkling of pickled watermelon rind remoulade and the non-greasy cornmeal coating. A self-proclaimed goat cheese aficionado, it only seemed fitting for me to try the spinach salad topped significantly with goat cheese, toasted sunflower kernels, diced heirloom tomatoes and tossed in honey citrus vinaigrette. Satisfying? Absolutely, and the touch of diced watermelon added seasonal and Shaker flare defining its unique quality.
With a number of savory entrée selections, the culinary team decided we needed to experience the fresh herb marinated chicken and the moist pork medallions. The chicken, both tender and juicy, was served on a bed of freshly picked and delicately seasoned green beans, red peppers, corn and onions. As for the pork, it did not disappoint with its garden-fresh baby squash, zucchini and onion companions. Other entrees include the Kentucky ‘Cold Brown’ the summer version of the Kentucky classic ‘Hot Brown,’ Johnny cakes and country ham, lemon herb shrimp and summer vegetable pasta. Dessert?...well okay. Berries of course pair naturally and delightfully with cheesecake. Every bit of the Pleasant Hill cheesecake had a rich and creamy texture served with plump, brightly colored berries. slmag.net
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Te Trustees’ Office Dining Room and garden-side suppers are not the only dining experiences offered at Pleasant Hill. Larson has worked diligently to incorporate bourbon-inspired suppers. Currently hosting two per season (fall/winter months), these soldout diners are proving Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill has more to offer than just tours. Te bourbon dinner offers an intimate dining experience held in the Shaker Village cellar more appropriately referred to as the ‘Winter Kitchen.’ With its limestone walls and candle accents it’s the perfect urbane setting. Prior to the dinner, serious bourbon devotes can attend the bourbon 101 experience led by Dave Scheurich, former plant and production manager for Woodford Reserve. “Tese dinners are very popular as well as the 101 session. We receive amazing feedback,” says Larson. With its two-year-old unique liquor license, visitors can now order from an impressive wine, beer and spirits list as 86 slmag.net
well as choose from a variety of seasonal cocktails such as the Colonel’s Cocktail: a mix of Woodford Reserve with a splash of Cointreau and a fresh lemon (muddled) with fresh brewed ice tea served over limestone ice. You might want to try the Meadow View Refresher as well….yum! With all the excitement leading to the celebration of its first 50 years as a nonprofit organization, Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill offers more than just fine and casual dining. A magical place and educational experience where you can ride a riverboat through the scenic Kentucky River palisades, pick apples, shop for antiques, listen to live jazz and even board your horse during your stay at The Inn. The Shakers were an almost forgotten community, 50 years has later what once was crumbling now stands firm. That is certainly something to celebrate. sl
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Keeneland Concours d’Elegance
With some 700 cars on display and 120 entered as competitors in one of 16 judged classes, the Keeneland Concours d’Elegance, led by Tom and Connie Jones, once again proved to be a world-class motoring event, drawing entrants and onlookers from around the United States. Alfa Romeo was the featured marquee, with racing examples from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum collection on loan for the day alongside those brought by members of the Alfa Owners Club National Convention. Drag racing history was also celebrated via a special class of classic drag race cars.
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Bob “Kermit” Wilson was the honored recipient of the Mari Hulman George Award of Excellence, which pays tribute to an individual who exemplifies excellence within the car collector hobby, embraces the ideas of service and philanthropy in the community, and accomplishes these things through passionate participation in their hobby. Mari George Hulman, chair of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Hulman & Co. presented Wilson with the award. Receiving the People’s Choice award was a 1937 Peugeot 402 Cabriolet owned by Louis & Abigail Nathenshon. A 1981 DeLorean
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famously used in the Back to the Future movie and owned by Joe Kaminhow earned the top spot in the Children’s Choice category, while the junior judges selected a 1965 Alfa Romeo TZ-1 owned by Donald Polak as their favorite. Te awards ceremony culminated with the announcement of the Judge’s Choice, which was awarded to a Parisian-built 1937 Delahaye 135M. Proceeds from all concours-related events, which included a pre-concours gala, driving tour and post-concours hangar bash
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benefit Kentucky Children’s Hospital. “As we have for the last seven years, we are so pleased to be able to bring this event to the Bluegrass and support the physicians and researchers at Kentucky Children’s Hospital in providing the best care possible for our Kentucky children,” said Connie Jones, event co-chair. A complete list of award winners can be found at the Keeneland Concours website, keenelandconcours.com. The 2012 event is scheduled for Saturday, July 21st. sl
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An English Regency qillwork Tea Caddy, circa 1810.
For dear friends who collect interesting boxes, a great fallback present (if Faberge is not in contention) is the tea caddy or tea canister. The fabulous tea wares of this sort are an 18th century/early 19th century phenomenon. Tey came about as storage containers for the precious commodity of dried tea leaves, a cultural inheritance from the China trade that swept over England and Europe. 18th century, well-to-do tea customers often showcased their tea in containers of inlaid boxes, Chinese lacquerware caskets, silver or porcelain. Both boxes and lidded jars are referred to as tea caddies, but many collectors will contest this: small boxes with dividers are tea caddies, and bottles (of silver, porcelain, toleware or lacquerware) are tea canisters. The word caddy is said to be derived from “catty”, the Chinese pound. Not to be confused with a golf caddy – a term which derivates from Cadets de Gascogne,and didn’t come about until the 17th century, but I digress…
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The earliest tea containers were canisters, or smallish jars, with lids or stoppers, and were often produced by the Chinese, (Export)in porcelain, the Dutch, in delftware, or the English, in creamware. Te English and other countries also made silver versions of the Chinese canister, the early ones of simple geometric forms, and later ones, highly repousséd with flowers and scrolls. Later 18th century containers were small boxes, most often of various woods or tortoiseshell, embellished with brasses, inlay or ivory. Most had two compartments lined in tin, or a thin foil of tin, to prevent tea spoilage. Te dividers segregated types of teas – one for black tea, and one for green tea. Later versions of the tea caddies or boxes would have the dividers with a glass tea bowl between them. Te tea bowl was believed to be for mixing teas, but some collectors claim the bowl was for sugar. Not so – sugar was about as precious as tea and had its own containers, with locks!
English cream ware tea canister, decorated in Holland depicting Wilhelm V.
A s t e a p ro d u c t i o n i n t h e E a s t i n c re a s e d a n d t h e commodity became less expensive, but not less popular, the size of the containers increased. These later caddies or tea chests were most often produced in woods such as mahogany and rosewood, resembling caskets or sarcophagi. It is easy to find the later evolution of the tea caddy (into the tea chest) and while they are not expensive, they are not as charming and desirable as the earlier ones. Of the wooden tea caddies of the 18th century, the ones that have the most cache are the pear and apple-shaped caddies – these forms only held one variety of tea (no dividers) and are always with locks. Square-shaped inlaid tea caddies are also very desirable. If correct and early, these lovely boxes will have no dividers either and will have locks. Expect that all 18th century tea caddies will have some condition issues or repairs; they’ve had a life – be forgiving!
Chinese Export black and gilt-lacquer tea caddy and hinged cover, early 19th Century
As a rule, I tell clients that if something is obsolete in use today, it is obsolete in the market. The reason for this is that I still see way too many ancient typewriters, sewing machines and rocking chairs – these are DEAD in the antique world, trust me. The exception to my rule (and of course, there are always exceptions) is the tea caddy. Whether it is the beauty of a well-made small object, the history it contains or its appealing decorating élan, both tea caddies and canisters have held their charm for collectors, and for the early ones, their value in the market. sl Diane C. Wachs is Director of Fine and Decorative Art at Cowan’s Auctions in Cincinnati, OH. A former museum director and professor hailing from Lexington, KY, Diane holds a Masters in the History of Decorative Art from the Cooper-Hewitt Museum/ Parsons School of Design, New York, NY. Diane has led the Fine and Decorative Art Department at Cowan’s for over four years, overseeing auctions of over $8 million in fine art and antiques.
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HANGAR BASH
Presented by Bluegrass Motorsport, this year’s concours after-party sported a spicy theme with Latino music and dance, food, a runway show with looks by Soreyda Benedit Begley, vintage airplanes and fast cars. Adding to the exotic flair, the Latino/ Appalachian sounds of Appalatin provided the evening’s soundtrack.
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BGT ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS
Te Blue Grass Trust Annual Meeting & Historic Preservation Awards was held the Hunt-Morgan House. Te award winners included Annis & Dreyer Construction, Bill Faulconer, Tom Eblen, Sally Van Winkle Campbell, UK College of Design Historic Preservation Graduate Organization, Pete Laughlin, Maddie Lyerly, John Jay Buchtel, Amelia Martin Adams, Kirstin Keiser, Debbie Long of Dudley’s on Short, Andrea Sims & Krim Boughalem of Table Tree Ten, Darren Teodoro of Shorty’s the Urban Market, and Jim McKeighen, who received the John Wesley Hunt Award for lifetime service to preservation in Central Kentucky.
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Courtney Rhorer, Whitney Rhorer, Jessica Case
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SUMMER CELEBRATION
Don and Mira Ball’s Donamire Farm was transformed into the underground, speakeasy world of the Roaring ‘20s for Swingin’ with KET – Summer Celebration 2011. Tis year’s event was a record-breaker, with 1,054 guests raising in excess of $230,000 in support of KET, the nation’s largest public television network.
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Tara Hester, Terry McBrayer, Emily Grant
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FREEDOM FEST
A hugely popular benefit for the Woodford Humane Society, the Freedom Fest Celebration, presented by George and Lori Hall at Annestes Farms, featured uniquely designed dining stalls and tables by 30 different firms, which were enjoyed over a weekend of festivities. Nick Nicholson, Keeneland President and Chief Executive OďŹƒcer, served as honorary chair, with acclaimed fashion designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka as the featured speakers during the Bone Appetit Day Breakfast.
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SHELBYVILLE HORSE SHOW
Selected once again by the Kentucky Tourism Council as one of its Summer 2011 Top 10 Festivals and Events, the Shelbyville Horse Show provides fans of American Saddlebred Horses an opportunity to see competitors from amateur to professional level over the course of the four-day event.
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GOVERNOR’S CUP
Visually Impaired Preschool Services honored Dan Neal, Howard Stevens, Tim Couch and Wally Oyler as part of their annual Governor’s Cup Dinner & Auction. Both Charlie Strong and Joker Phillips made appearances at the event, which highlights the UK / U of L football rivalry to raise funds for both VIPS and God’s Pantry Food Bank.
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