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7328 W County Road 100 N | French Lick, Indiana Where hawks soar high and the air is free and clear, you'll find this 5 bedroom, 6+ bath estate set on 20 of the most beautiful acres in southern Indiana. Located in a private world that's only a short commute from Indy or Louisville, this happy residence offers unparalleled vistas, a sense of spaciousness with formal and informal dining areas, private den or office, updates galore, indoor-outdoor entertaining areas that merge together in perfect harmony plus a 110'x65' multipurpose building perfect for a studio or hobby. It's worth the drive! $1,475,000
1866 Limehouse St | Carmel, Indiana Absolutely Fabulous! Need we say more about this near new 6 bedroom, 5+ bath luxuryVilla on an estate setting overlooking the pond and lush landscaping in The Village of WestClay. Of course there's a private office, gourmet kitchen, hearth room, home theater room, walk-in closets, walk-out lower level and all the rest. What makes it special is the feeling of elegance tempered with simplicity created by the architect for this one-of-a-kind masterpiece.The lifestyle you deserve! $980,000
9271 South 225 | Flat Rock, Indiana There are homes of enduring greatness. They have been built in times long past but continue to appeal to the modern sensibility. They have stories to tell. They embody permanence, are celebrated in history, yet remain timeless. This home you truly need to see. Privacy!! $625,000
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12474 Silver Bay Circle | Indianapolis, Indiana Stunning home on the water at Geist.Tasteful details include gleaming cherry hardwood floors, striking trim and woodwork, gourmet kitchen with limestone counters and much more. Fabulous floor plan for entertaining.Walk-out lower level with full bar/ kitchen set up, home theater and exercise room. Enjoy hot Summers in the gunite pool, cool evenings by the fire-pit and cookouts with the outdoor kitchen. All of this nestled on a wooded lot.This property is impressive! Offered at $975,000
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13326 East Letts Lane | Carmel, Indiana Custom designed home on wooded lot.Attention to detail shows throughout. Gorgeous trim work, wide-plank hardwood floors and lots of built-ins are a few of the special features of this quaint home. Main floor master suite includes an inviting sitting area. Gourmet kitchen is a chef's delight.Two gas fireplaces make the Great Room and Hearth Room cozy. Large Dining Room great for entertaining. Library has floor to ceiling built-ins, large finished Lower Level with Family Room, game area, bonus room, 5th bedroom and ample storage. Screened porch with the view of a tree lined lot.What a great place to call home! $850,000
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12412 Sanderling Trace | Fishers, Indiana Extraordinary 6,300+ square foot home in sought after Hamilton Proper.You are greeted with a crisp 2-story entry and curved staircase. Enormous gourmet Kitchen with stainless steel appliances opens to a cozy Hearth Room with fireplace. Expansive, 2 story Great Room with walls of glass. Upper haven hosts elegant master suite with custom walk-in closet.Walk-out Lower Level with bar, recreation area, home theater and custom wine cellar which holds 1500 bottles. Privacy at its finest, backing up to mature trees. Enjoy a putting green and two decks with a fire pit. $700,000
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6778 Old Hunt Club Road | Zionsville, Indiana Quality built Gary Nance designed estate offers options and privacy all within 20 minutes from downtown Indy! 2 homes and a studio barn grace this property. In the main house you are greeted with a 2 story great room, open vaulted ceiling kitchen and breakfast room, as well as a built in planning center. Master suite is on the main floor and leads to a gentleman's den with bar and separate office for relaxing and entertaining. 3 more bedrooms with baths on main floor. 2 additional bedrooms with loft on the second. Spectacular pool offers months of enjoyment. Full finished basement is connected via bookcases hiding tunnel to guest house that is equally stunning. Gorgeous Kitchen, den and great room overlooks serene and expansive backyard. Call today for your private tour. $1,975,000
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2600 South Conservation Club Road Morgantown, Indiana Historic-like estate with everything you can imagine. Carriage House with apartment and 2 car garage, fully stocked pond, 1/2 court basketball, well house, fire pit, brick barn, 2 garden sheds and the home all nestled on 5.67 wooded acres.The home offers hardwood flooring throughout and much detailed woodwork. Spacious eat-in Kitchen, elegant Dining Room with fireplace and Formal Living Room with fireplace occupy the main floor. 2 spacious bedrooms reside upstairs. The finished Lower Level hosts the Family Room, Master Suite and Laundry Room. Large Sun Room off the Kitchen offers great views! $550,000
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1 N. Illinois Street | Indianapolis, Indiana The Residences of the World Class Conrad Hotel presents this ultra-contemporary design with extensive finishes and materials and angled walls for visual distinction.Two terraces with glass rails offer panoramic views of downtown Indy including Monument Circle, Capitol Building and White River. Some features include: Lutron light and shade control system, custom audio and HDTV system, custom lighting throughout-recessed accent, back lighting with high end Italian fixtures. $2,790,000
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I committed to the subject of this issue’s letter as I was writing the one for the July/August issue. In it, I promised to oblige a reader who called to say that as much as she liked Sophisticated Living, she wanted more information about our writers and photographers. Now I’m very fortunate to work with exceptionally creative, talented and bright people. In fact, I’m surrounded by them – that’s the fun of editing. And believe me, without them there would be no magazine. Each of us is defned by a set of traits, beliefs and principles that make us who we are. At the core of my personality DNA is an incessant striving for excellence. I miss the mark more often than not, but I keep trying, and that’s what’s really important. I think anyone can accomplish the ordinary, and I’m hoping to do better. I really believe what we’re doing at Sophisticated Living is extraordinary. Te magazine comes together with the help of a lot of behind-the-scenes talent, and a couple of brilliant journalists whose work is an integral part of our success. Neil Charles is an enormously talented writer. His equally talented colleague, Andrew Kung, is our photographer. Both are artists, and the epitome of creativity. But, more importantly, they’re nice. Nice goes a long way with me. It’s half the fun of working together. So together we work, and fun we have. Neil is respected around the world for his knowledge of food and wine, and for his ability to explain it clearly. He can help you decide where to go for a special dining experience, let you know about a great new wine that you really should try, and everything in between. Andrew’s sociology and economics degrees didn’t satisfy his appetite for learning, so he’s halfway through his MBA. Passionate about achieving the results of what his brain ‘sees’ while shooting, he’s still very technical, and admits after years behind the camera to being ‘a smidgen of an artist now’. I can’t begin to tell you the pinch-me moments I’ve had as Editor-In-Chief, whether that’s sitting in on one of Neil’s interviews, or adjusting the lights on the precise placement of an onion ring at one of Andrew’s photo shoots. In case I don’t say it enough: thank you, guys. However, as absolutely indispensable as Neil and Andrew and a full complement of supporting talent are, they’re not nearly as indispensable as our readers. With your help, we plan to reach that elusive goal of extraordinary.
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Written by Alix Rice
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Tere is nothing more exciting in the contemporary art world than the opening fall season. New York, a sleepy and quiet city in the summer, made vacant by its occupants traveling, comes alive in autumn. With the changing colors of Central Park, a new leaf turns with opening exhibitions and galleries buzzing late at night with people competing for room on the streets of Chelsea. September is the benchmark for all the exhibitions, art fairs and auctions to come. Europe owns October, starting with Frieze Art Fair in London, followed by FIAC (Foire Internationale d’art Conteporain) in Paris, but nothing compares to New York in September and November. There is often a major buzz in the renowned Chelsea gallery mega-blocks (22nd up to 26th Street) with back-to-back openings starting the frst week of September. Some features will be Guido van der Werve at Luhring Augustine Gallery, Simon Starling Triangulation Station A (40°44’49.17"N 74° 0’22.45"W) at Casey Kaplan Gallery, Diana Al-Hadid at Marianne Boesky Gallery and many more galleries in the area waiting to unveil their upcoming shows. Mentioning just a few of the highlights in Chelsea, the best suggestion is to follow the vibrations of the city and walk the gallery district in Chelsea from 6 to 8 p.m., if not for the art, at least there is free wine and plenty of people watching.
Following the art fairs in Europe, the contemporary art world revisits New York in November by way of the auction houses. Heavy hitter auction houses such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips de Pury attract all the celebrities, parties and events in the art world the week of the 12th. All three auction houses will have both an evening sale and a day sale. Rooms are usually packed to the gill with the who’s who of the art world, and the galleries respond with new exhibitions. After the beautiful city turns from the majesty of the fall to the cold characteristic of New York’s brutal winters, city occupants pack up once again and head to Miami for a party week in the warmth of South Florida to visit Miami Basel Art Fair and the multiple subsidiary fairs. South Beach is crammed with art goers, collectors and celebrities. Hotel and dinner reservations are almost impossible to get if they are not planned months in advance. The contemporary art world is most certainly good at capitalizing on the best season in the best locations, October in London and Paris; December in Miami; and Basel, Switzerland in June for the Basel Art Fair. Appealing to the elite of the elite, the jetsetter can visit the loveliest cities at the most lovely of times. sl
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Generations Gather to Enjoy the Holidays at Sea Island Written by Bridget Williams
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I’ve had the great privilege of traveling all over the world, and yet, if pressed, Sea Island always lands on my short list. For me, it’s the embodiment of the good life presented in a perfect package: family friendly, exceptional cuisine, service, activities and amenities, easy to reach and the epitome Southern hospitality. Although true any time of year, a visit during the holidays really makes you feel as though you have stepped into a place conjured by Garrison Keillor, except at Sea Island the proverbial well-behaved children are attired in pressed blue blazers and khaki trousers. Add a bit of sepia tone to the photos of families who converge upon the lobby in The Cloister each evening and they could interchangeably meld with those taken a generation or two earlier.
The Cloister is the centerpiece of this coastal Georgia retreat, which is rimmed by fve miles of private beach on the Atlantic Ocean to the east and separated from St. Simons Island by salt marshes to the west. Te area is steeped in history, with a slew of majestic live oaks as living testament. Beginning with a visit by Calvin Coolidge during the Christmas holidays in 1928 - shortly after Te Cloister opened its doors - important occasions have been marked by the planting of live oaks – the state tree of Georgia and the Southern symbol for strength. President Bill Clinton became the seventh U.S. President to participate in the time-honored tradition when he helped plant a specimen during a visit this past August.
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Many long-time visitors and residents, often resistant to change the physical structures ingrained in their collective family memories, were aghast when the historic “inn” was razed in 2003 to make way for a new 175-room Cloister, along with a new Cloister Beach Club, Spa, Yacht Club and Tennis Center. It is certainly quite hard to fnd fault with the meticulous attention to detail in the new Cloister, opened in 2006, which preserves the historical ambiance in spirit and in structure, including the Spanish Lounge, the centerpiece of the original Cloister that was dismantled and fully restored within the new building. Even though a recent holiday visit came after an absence of several years, it was nice to see familiar faces greeting us at the door. As our bags were ushered to our room, I took a moment to once again admire the grand lobby with its bespoke chandeliers, Turkish rugs and the view of the Black Banks River. Each of the spacious guest rooms in Te Cloister, ranging in size from 700 to 2,200 square feet, boast a host of thoughtful touches that lend discernible homelike appeal, including Havilland Limoges soap dishes, stone baths with deep soaking tubs, indulgent bed linens and fne oriental carpets over the darkstained hardwood foors. Distinctive amenities also abound at Sea Island’s other lodging options: Te Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club, Te Cloister Ocean Villas, Te Cloister Beach Club and Te Sea Island Cottages. At The Lodge, a 40-room property built in 2001 and strategically located alongside the golf clubhouse and set between 36 slmag.net
two championship golf courses, guests skip the check-in process in lieu of a designated butler, who attends to their needs throughout the duration of their stay. Though not as grand in scale as The Cloister, the property is equally impressive in its design and décor, with more than $1 million in oriental rugs, a writing desk owned by Tomas Jeferson and a restored Steinway grand piano more than a century old in the lobby. In the early evening guests fock to the veranda, which boasts ocean and golf course views, as a bagpiper serenades the setting sun. Sea Island Cottages are a popular choice among extended families vacationing together. Of the approximately 600 privately owned “cottages” on Sea Island, 150 of the uniquely designed three-to-eight bedroom residences are available for rent. Cottage rental includes temporary membership in Sea Island Club for the length of the stay, enabling guest access to all amenities of Sea Island Resorts. With a bevy of restaurants, Sea Island is a premier culinary destination. Shortly after checking in we headed to the River Bar for lunch, and I was quick to note a host of health-conscious and low-carb options on the menu (though I quickly forwent these in favor of a delectable charcuterie board). The cocktail lineup includes Southern favorites such as mint juleps made with Woodford Reserve and Sazeracs – the official cocktail of New Orleans. Te space is a casually elegant mélange of tapestry, pecky cypress beams, barley twists, rich wood tones and wrought iron. French doors lead to outdoor dining on the covered verandah and
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a front row seat to watch the coming and going of fshing boats and children fshing and crabbing from the dock. Hand-painted Bernardaud china, Waterford Crystal, and gleaming gold and crystal chandeliers are apropos accoutrements for the culinary theatrics and meticulous plating of Chef Daniel Zeal on display in the Georgian Room. Wine enthusiasts would be wise to check out the odd lot of “By the Numbers” wine trivia sprinkled throughout the wine list to add to their bailiwick. Te menu is comprised of a tasting menu on the left and à la carte selections on the right. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Zeal is zealous about “ingredient-driven dishes” that highlight fresh, artisanal products from boutique vendors and local partners. Te tasting menu was a delightful journey, from the lobster with buckwheat pasta to a highbrow interpretation of Elvis’ favorite treat – a peanut butter, banana and bacon sandwich – elegantly reinvented as a dessert course. On the fip-fop side of the Georgian Room are the dining options ofered at the Beach Club: Southern Tide, which tempts with comfort dishes such as shrimp and grits with country ham; the Wonderland sweet shop with 12 house-made ice creams; the seasonal Snack Shack, serving everything from hot dogs to sushi, along with signature burgers “The Southerner” and “Maui Wowie”; and Flip Flop Bistro, a casual dining truck whose eclectic menu is updated daily. Over at Te Lodge, the design of the Oak Room, named one of Golf Digest’s 50 Best 19th Holes, is based on the storied
Manhattan bar (now closed) of the same name located in Te Plaza in New York City. The space is sheathed in dark wood that is tempered by alabaster pendant lamps and an expanse of windows that overlook the Plantation golf course and St. Simons Sound all the way to Jekyll Island. The casual tavern draws a friendly mix of locals and guests with traditional cocktails and a menu chockfull of Southern staples. During our dinner I particularly enjoyed the pretty-as-a-picture seasonal salad with trufe vinaigrette and the sweet tea-brined pork chop with a side of wonderfully salty pimento potatoes. Next to the Oak Room, Colt & Allison is a dinner-only, coat-and-tie classic steakhouse where Chef John Helfrich tees up the fnest USDA wet- and dry-aged beef alongside local and imported seafood specialties in golf-centric environs. Beftting its heritage, tried and true favorites such as Caesar salad and bananas foster are prepared tableside. An award-winning wine collection is housed in cellars at both Te Cloister and Te Lodge. Te pair collectively represents more than 18,000 bottles and 1,300 labels of old- and newworld vintages – some dating as early as the 1830s. Oenophiles will want to arrange an intimate dinner in either venue: The Cloister Wine Cellar seats 14 around its handmade English oak table, while Te Lodge Wine Cellar accommodates 20 at a 14-foot table crafted by England’s Yorkshire House. Tanksgiving celebrations at Sea Island kickof the day prior to Turkey Day, with a printed booklet guiding residents and slmag.net
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guests through myriad activities available for all ages during the long weekend. After settling into our room, we headed to the Beach Club for a sand settlement-building contest and “Turkey Tie-Dye” led by the enthusiastic Junior Staf. Later that evening we joined in one of our favorite Sea Island traditions and one of the longest running – Bingo in The Cloister Ballroom – a reservations required afair where a jacket and collared shirt are required for men and boys over the age of 12. Jack Jenkins, aka Billy Bingo, has been “rattling the sack” with his cabaret-style number calling since the early 1990s. On Thanksgiving morning, in preparation for the anticipated gluttony later in the day, we arose in time for a Turkey Trot Family Fun Run led by the ftness staf on the beach. Wanting to enjoy an afternoon at the spa, we opted to partake in Tanksgiving Day Lunch in the Cloister Ballroom, which ofered a cornucopia of southern holiday favorites, with a separate room dedicated to nothing but desserts! Other Tanksgiving dining options included brunch at Te Lodge, a plated dinner at Te Cloister and a seaside dinner bufet. Completely satiated from our Tanksgiving feast, we headed to The Cloister Spa, one of only 13 Forbes Five-Star spas in North America. Te term “spa” hardly seems a ftting moniker for a 65,000-square-foot sanctuary dedicated to wellness and wellbeing. Illuminated glass floor canals emanating from a central fountain connect the spa and ftness sides of the facility, fowing down hallways on their journey to the central pool.
On the spa side, after checking in, and en route to the men’s and women’s areas, our Spa Service Guide led us through the Garden Atrium, where robe-clad guests sipped tea or napped in the airy tree-flled space while lulled into a state of relaxation by the sounds of water gently fowing over smooth boulders. The interior of the spa shares the same Addison Miznerinspired colonnaded design as Te Cloister, with all of the 23 treatment rooms, including a pair of “Together Suites,” located on the second foor. Donna Mastrianni, L.E., is director of the Cloister Spa and Fitness Center and is also the creator of Donne & Cavalli, skin care for the equestrian athlete. I enjoyed a pre-treatment soak in the ladies mineral salt hot pool. My treatment table was so comfortable that following my Sea Island Essential Massage, I considered asking if I could bunk there for the evening, but instead I sought out an empty lounge chair and plush blanket to join the others who were blissed-out in the atrium. Te Cloister Spa ofers two treatments as part of their KidSpa program (8 to 15 years of age), and my daughter was over the moon to experience her frst facial in such an indulgent setting, as well as enjoying all of the spa amenities alongside her mom (we returned several times during out stay just to relax in the atrium). Te professionally stafed ftness center includes state-ofthe-art strength and cardiovascular equipment, three squash courts, and separate studios for Pilates, yoga, strength and cardio, and personal training. slmag.net
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Following our day of indulgence we opted for more active pursuits, with me battling a headwind for the majority of a threemile guided kayaking foray into the marshes, while my companions sought river trout, whiting, founder and redfsh during a chartered inshore fishing trip. We reconvened later in the day for a group horseback ride on the beach, during which my poor horse skills would have been the laughingstock of my equestrienne friends! Year-round there are more than 30 planned activities each day for guests of all ages. The Cloister Tennis Center features eight Har-Tru clay courts with one stadium court. Opened in 1929, the Sea Island Shooting School remains one of the premier shooting facilities in America for experienced shooters and novices alike. Te Junior Staf plans activities from Camp Cloister for the younger set to kayaking, bowling and movie excursions to St. Simons Island for teenagers. Tere is plenty to do at the Beach Club, with its three swimming pools, private cabanas, beach and lawn activities, a 100-seat movie theatre, children’s Game Room and the Meeting Place, the home base for Camp Cloister and children’s activities. Te Sea Island Golf Learning Center ofers clinics, private and group lessons with some of the nation’s most renowned instructors, including four of Golf Digest’s top 50 teachers. Te par-70 Seaside course, situated at the southern tip of St. Simons Island, is a true link-style course, with 15 holes fanked by marsh,
water and ocean views. The par-72 Plantation course unfolds from a forest of ancient live oaks, cedars and Georgia long-leaf pines. Lakes, ponds and tidal creeks add intrigue to seven of the front-side holes, while vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and Te Lodge punctuate the back nine. Golf enthusiasts will want to seize the opportunity play alongside a top PGA TOUR player in the McGladrey Classic Pro-Am on October 15 and 17 at the Seaside Course (mcgladreyclassic.com). Participant packages include a reception with Davis Love III (whose foundation is the tournament host organization) and fellow TOUR pros. Our last evening was spent partaking in another favorite Sea Island tradition – the Plantation Supper at Rainbow Island. A Jeep train picked us up at Te Cloister for the short ride to the picnic area outftted with covered dining pavilions and a kitchen house. Just after the sun set, the dinner bell was rung and guests converged upon the dinner house for a bountiful low country bufet with live Bluegrass music as the evening’s soundtrack. As the evening wore on, young and old gathered around the fre to sing songs and roast marshmallows – perfect fodder for creating lasting holiday memories. sl For more information or reservations, contact Sea Island at 1-855-714-9201 or visit seaisland.com.
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Monterey Classic Car Week
A 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo owned by Paul & Judy Andrews of White Settlement, Texas, was named Best of Show at the 62nd annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
For one week each August, California’s Monterey Peninsula is transformed into an international hub of automobile excellence during the Monterey Classic Car Week. Tis impressive reunion of the world’s most elegant vintage automobiles embraces prestigious competition in the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and vintage motoring in the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance presented by Rolex. Together with Te Quail, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, Concorso Italiano and auctions presented by Russo & Steele, RM, Mecum, Bonhams and Gooding & Company, these events represent a pinnacle experience for motoring enthusiasts. Tree days prior to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, participating cars departed en masse for the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance. Te elegant parade passed through pine and cypress forests and over dramatic cliff sides to the beautiful crescent-shaped bay of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Here participants enjoyed a gourmet lunch while their cars were displayed on Ocean Avenue, before an afternoon return to Pebble Beach for a Champagne celebration at the fnish. Te Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance and the Concours are directly linked: if two vehicles tie in class competition at the Concours, the vehicle that has successfully completed the Tour gets the nod.
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Tis year’s 62nd Concours d’Elegance showcased 220 cars from 33 states and 15 countries and featured Maharaja Cars and the marques Mercer and Fiat, while special classes recognized Saoutchik Coachwork, AC and AC Cobra, Sport Customs and German motorcycles. A 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo owned by Paul & Judy Andrews of White Settlement, Texas, was named Best of Show. "I'm not sure I can put into words how I feel," said Paul Andrews, founder and CEO of TTI. "It's probably the most wonderful feeling I've had in my life. It's the culmination of a lot of hard work by a lot of people. We're all excited. We're tickled to death." Jacques Saoutchik made seven avant-garde Torpedo bodies for the Mercedes-Benz 680S chassis, each differing in their details. Te combination of chrome accents and a low windshield makes this car, shown first at the 1928 New York Auto Show, both a sports car and a luxury touring car. "This car really has everything," said Concours Chairman Sandra Button. "It has fantastic German engineering, elegant French styling, and a wonderful restoration by Paul Russell. It's a car you can imagine racing as well as touring. It's just a marvelous embodiment of everything that is Mercedes-Benz."
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Other nominees for Best of Show included a 1935 Duesenberg J Gurney-Nutting; a 1931 Duesenberg J Derham Tourster; and a 1933 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Figoni Coupé. A 1937 Talbot-Lago T150C Figoni & Falaschi Cabriolet presented by Te Patterson Collection of Louisville, Kentucky took frst place in Class J-3: European Classic: French Grand Touring. Henry Yeaggy of Cincinnati, Ohio took second place in Class N-2: AC Cobra with his 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Prototype Competition Roadster. In a d d i t i o n t o t h e i m p re s s i v e l i n e u p o f v i n t a g e automobiles, a number of companies used the motoring week platform to debut their latest models and/or concept vehicles at events around Monterey. Bentley’s fastest ever production model, the 616hp Continental GT Speed, and the company’s EXP 9 F SUV concept made its North American debut on the Pebble Beach concept lawn. Te Infniti Emerg-e Concept also made its North American debut as part of the Infiniti Moments of Inspiration display located at the top of Peter Hay Hill at the Concours. McLaren Automotive showed the second model in its growing range of high performance sports cars, the new 12C
British Golfer Ian Poulter with his Tailor Made Ferrari FF
Spider, which was revealed at the Gooding & Company Auction and then displayed on the Concept Car Lawn throughout the weekend. BMW was highly visible at the Concours, the Monterey Motorsports Reunion, and Legends of the Autobahn. Making its world debut was a new BMW Zagato concept, and a new 2013 BMW 7 Series that made its North American debut. Other product highlights included the stunning new BMW 650i Gran Coupe and, in honor of 2012 being the 40th anniversary of BMW M, the all-new BMW M5 and M6. This year Ferrari organized a series of exclusive events, including the presentation of the F12berlinetta, the most powerful 12-cylinder, capable of accelerating from 0-60 MPH in 3.1 seconds and from 0 to 120 MPH in 8.5 seconds. Te first Ferrari Tailor Made car in the USA was handed over at Pebble Beach: an FF, which was been personalized by the British golfer Ian Poulter as part of Ferrari’s innovative personalization program. The car’s livery is a triple-layer “Sabbia” color, while the interior is made of black Poltrona Frau leather with tartan pattern, the motif indicative of Poulter’s forthcoming clothing line.
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1960 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione. All images copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company. Photos by Mike Maez.
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Automobili Lamborghini chose Monterey to announce its 50th Anniversary celebration plans, which fall in 2013. During The Quail, a Motorsport Gathering and Concorso Italiano – two of the most exclusive events for vintage car enthusiasts - Lamborghini debuted its Urus SUV concept and Sesto Elemento track day hyper car. Te Company’s President and CEO Stephan Winkelmann unveiled the logo for the Company’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, and also gave a preview of the program for next year’s celebrations. McLaren Special Operations (MSO), the division of McLaren Automotive responsible for the delivery of bespoke projects, presented a breathtaking one-of supercar - three years in the making - at Te Quail. “Te client wanted a machine that had all the capability of the 12C but wrapped in a unique body that reflected his needs and personality,” said MSO Program Director, Paul MacKenzie. Aston Martin’s Vanquish made its American debut during a series of celebratory events, including the McCall’s Motorworks Revival, The Quail, the Concours and most notably The Aston Martin Estate, a venue situated high above Carmel with panoramic views across the Monterey Bay that served as the location for private customer viewings with Design Director
Marek Reichman and dynamic test drives of Aston Martin’s award-winning line-up of high performance sports cars. Jaguar turned up the heat on automotive enthusiasts in Pebble Beach during an exclusive reception at a private estate with Playboy Magazine to celebrate the debut of the XJL Ultimate, Jaguar's most luxurious sedan. Te XJL Ultimate was shown for the frst time in the US earlier that day at Te Quail. At the auction houses, Gooding & Company, the ofcial auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, realized more than $113.7 million at its Pebble Beach Auctions, a world record sales total for an automotive auction. Twenty-four collector cars sold in excess of $1 million, including the von Krieger Special Roadster, a 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K, that fetched $11,770,000, a double world record for a MercedesBenz and a pre-war car at auction. Te previous evening, a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider sold for $11,275,000, realizing a world record for a Ferrari California Spider. Jay Leno's Fiat 500 Prima Edizione, initially valued at $25,000 to 35,000, sold for $385,000 and attracted an additional $215,000, raising a total of $600,000 for the Fisher House Foundation. Te 63rd Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance will take place on Sunday, August 18, 2013. sl
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Bibliotaph Tis book explores the ways Frank Lloyd Wright was an innovator of eco-sensitive design that was generations ahead of his time. Organized by the green concepts Wright used - from passive solar design to environmentally sensitive landscaping - the book shows the evolution of his ideas that continue to have ramifications on green architecture design today. Alan Hess - Frank Lloyd Wright Natural Design: Organic Architecture - Hardcover, 224 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
Gorgeous illustrations highlight the work of Ferguson & Eye candy for both industry professionals and design aficionados, Shamamian, widely recognized as being among the most this book offers an up-close viewpoint of a carefully edited important and influential architecture firms at work today. Each selection of America's most innovative and iconic 20th century of the 19 homes featured include project descriptions penned by homes. Dominique Browning and Lucy Gilmour - Living the architects themselves. Mark Ferguson & Oscar Shamamian Architecture: Greatest American H ousts of the 20th Century - New Traditional Architecture: Ferguson & Shamamian Architects - Hardcover, 240 pages, Assouline (assouline.com). Hardcover, 248 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books
Though born in Vienna, architect Richard Neutra settled in California early in his career, where the eternal summer landscape was particularly suited to his sleek modern style. All of Neutra's nearly 300 works, including private homes, schools and public buildings are gathered in this compendium, highlighted by more than 1,000 photographs. Barbara Lamprecht - Neutra: Complete Works - Hardcover, 464 pages, Taschen (taschen.com).
The first comprehensive treatment of the work by seminal modernist architect Bernard Tschumi, this autobiographical book provides an overview of his more than three decades in the ďŹ eld, which has included major concert halls in Geneva, a high-rise in Manhattan and the Acropolis Museum in Athens, among others. Bernard Tschumi - Bernard Tschumi: Architecture Concepts: Red is Not a Color - Hardcover, 776 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
Oscar Niemeyer, the last surviving father of Modernist architecture, is the subject of Assouline's newest book in the Ultimate Collection. Tis limited edition, hand-made volume is the most complete and lavish exploration of the centenarian's life and career. Michael Kimmelman - Oscar Niemeyer, Cloth over board in a linen presentation box, 168 pages, Assouline (assouline.com).
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THE BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPÉ BMW left no design or performance aspect unconsidered in their development of the 6 Series Gran Coupé – the very first four-door Coupé in the company’s history. Its elegant, sinewy form contains a powerful engine and advanced chassis technology that contributes to a sporty and dynamic driving experience. The cabin is distinguished by exclusive features and equipment, roominess for rear passenger comfort and remarkable advanced functionality that is noteworthy even for an upscale, four-door coupé.
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Expressing design cues that mark it unmistakably as a BMW, the 6 Series Gran Coupé represents an unusual synergy of extraordinary aesthetics, the dynamics typical of a coupé and the functional versatility of a four-door vehicle. Eight metallic finishes and two non-metallic colors are available for the exterior. From the front, chrome elements that are unique to the Gran Coupé separate the air intake from the fog lights. Te standard dual Xenon round headlights (for high and low beams) feature threedimensional LED rings that are typically BMW in appearance and which create a unique and functional light architecture for the nighttime driving experience. Te design of the kidney grille is broad and deep, with a slight angle along the upper edges that creates a shark-nose effect. Powerfully flared wheel arches emphasize the vehicle's wide track, which can be further enhanced with optional LED fog lights neatly positioned at the front corners. From the side, the recessed passenger compartment appears low and smoothly stretched as the window silhouette extends deep into the C pillar. Te frameless door windows are also a design element indicative of a sporty coupé. Elongated side windows permit plenty of light to enhance the feeling of spaciousness in the interior. Exclusively embossed “Gran Coupé” lettering behind the glass in the lower corners of the rear windows further emphasizes the automobile’s unique personality. Te windows themselves can be enhanced with optional exterior chrome trim. 50 slmag.net
Te rear silhouette is considerably wider at the bottom, and V-shaped lines guide the eye downwards in the direction of the apron and road surface. The contoured shape of the split L-shaped tail lamps is typical of the BMW 6 Series, and the lamps each have two LED light banks that create the familiar BMW nighttime look. Te third brake light is integrated in the roofline and stretches across the entire width of the back window. Te interior design represents a harmonious configuration of the front and rear seating, accomplished in part by an increased wheelbase of more than four inches over the BMW 6 Series Coupé. The standard Dakota leather upholstery is available in three colors, whereas the optional exclusive Nappa leather is offered in four. Instead of the raised felled seams in black, double-felled seams are also available in colors that contrast appropriately with the seat surfaces. There is also a choice of four interior trim lines. Exclusive ceramic applications for the gear selector, the iDrive Controller and other cockpit controls can be ordered as options. An elegantly curved center console gives the driver convenient access to the gear selector of the automatic transmission, the Driving Experience button and the button for the parking brake. Te center console extends into the rear passenger compartment and is also shaped in a manner that further enhances the roomy look and feel of the car.
The standard iDrive control system includes an on-board monitor with an exclusive flat-screen design. In combination with the BMW Professional navigation system, the new BMW Series 6 Gran Coupé is equipped with a 10.2-inch display, surrounded by an eye-catching chrome frame that highlights the monitor. Rear seats are comfortable and roomy, and to optimize versatility for short journeys, the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé features 4+1 seating, which means that there is even space for a third passenger in the rear compartment. Te BMW TwinPower Turbo engines available for the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé combine sportiness with efficiency. The straight 6-cylinder petrol engine in the BMW 640i Gran Coupé delivers 320 hp, and the V8 engine in the BMW 650i Gran Coupé with 450 hp is also available with BMW xDrive fourwheel drive technology. Te top-of-the-range model 650i Gran Coupé features the new generation of the 4.4-litre V8 engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo for the very first time. Tis configuration utilizes two turbochargers, plus direct High-Precision Injection and the fully variable VALVETRONIC valve control system. Te BMW 650i Gran Coupé, just like both 6-cylinder models, is equipped with an eight-speed Sport automatic transmission, the Auto Start Stop function and the Driving Experience button including ECO PRO Mode, and it accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.6 seconds. The acceleration of the BMW 640i Gran Coupé and the BMW 640d Gran Coupé is 5.4 seconds.
The chassis of the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé comprises a double-track control arm front axle and an integral rear axle along with electromechanical steering and Servotronic. Dynamic Damper Control and Adaptive Drive, including Dynamic Drive stability control, are available as optional equipment. Te wide range of premium standard equipment in the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé is quite impressive: eight-speed Sport automatic transmission, a choice of leather upholstery and trim, electric seat adjustment with memory function for the front seats, automatic air conditioning with two-zone regulation, Xenon headlights and the BMW radio Professional with hi-fi speaker system. Additional exclusive options can be selected to give the car a personal touch. Among the highlights in the range of optional equipment are Adaptive LED Headlights and the Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System. Te M Sports package is also available as an option for the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé, or buyers may prefer a BMW Individual package designed specifically for this vehicle. Driver assistance systems and mobile services available with BMW ConnectedDrive include technology such as the BMW Head-Up Display with full-color graphics, the parking assistant, Surround View, Active Cruise Control with the Stop & Go function, Lane Departure Warning System, Speed Limit Info, High-Beam Assistant and BMW Night Vision with pedestrian warning. MSRP for the 640i is $76,895 and $87,395 for the 650i (bmwusa.com). sl
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Curating a Lifestyle: Bring on the Bling
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Few collecting categories have broader appeal than jewelry. Pragmatic collectors are enticed by the intrinsic value of precious metals and gems. Discriminating collectors are drawn to unparalleled craftsmanship by the world’s most revered makers. Whimsical collectors appreciate the wide variety of styles and materials available at every price point. And, an entire collection can ft into a simple, table-top chest. Despite the sheer volume of buying options, a well-curated jewelry anthology is best built with a focused eye, attention to detail and a basic understanding of the market. “Buy what makes you smile,” is an oft-used quote in the Garth’s saleroom. What, exactly, do we mean? First and foremost, vintage and antique purchases should be made with interest, enthusiasm - and, even passion. Elizabeth Taylor said it best, "It's not the having, it's the getting." Sophisticated collectors understand that building a collection is, at least, a hobby and at best, a lifestyle. Take your time, enjoy the process, and learn about the items that appeal to you. Once you have identified a style or period that best suits your tastes, buy the best in that category that you can afford. Take note of the maker, the setting, and the quality of the materials. When a prime example comes up, “don’t be sorry tomorrow.” Stretch a bit if you must, but know that an investment in a high quality addition to your collection will likely reap terrifc rewards - for both your enjoyment as well as fnancial return. Advanced collectors often utilize a “trade-up”
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approach, culling their early, more afordable acquisitions in favor of better, pricier pieces as they come available. Finally, buy with an awareness of current market conditions. Like any investment category, jewelry is subject to supply and demand. Fashion trends can impact specifc periods and styles for the short-term; although commodity prices directly impact prices of gold, silver and platinum. Hot categories in today’s market include silver, gold and well-known contemporary makers including Tifany, Van Cleef & Arpels, Seaman Schepps, Hermes, and Cartier. Prices for these desirable fnds are reaching all-time highs. But, there are bargains to be had. Savvy shoppers will fnd good buys in pearls, old European-cut diamonds, and watches - including pocket watches, watch fobs and wrist-watches (particularly early examples by wellknown makers such as Patek Phillipe). Looking for a way to feed your budding vintage jewelry habit? Avoid high-trafc auction sites that appeal to the masses and mask buyer and seller identities. Instead, search online for reputable auction frms and dealers, preferably with bricks-andmortar shops that compliment their online business. Some of our favorites are artfact.com, invaluable.com, 1stdibs.com and rubylane.com.
Amelia and Jef Jefers are the co-owners of Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, an international frm located outside Columbus, Ohio.
Overview of popular styles: • Antique: over 100 years old, encompassing a wide variety, from the elaborate ornamentation of the late 18th C through the clean lines of the Neoclassical period, and into the delicate designs of the late-Victorian era. Until the late 19th C, resetting stones into the latest fashion was common. As a result, very good early pieces are quite rare and historically important. • Art Nouveau: 1890 - 1910, a brief but impactful period of wonderful artistry, recognized for fowing lines and taking its inspiration from nature. • Belle Epoque: 1895-1914, a period during which the highest quality materials and craftsmanship were revered, with a sophisticated drape being the most influential design (think garland). Also, the rise of the house of Cartier.
• Art Deco: 1915 - 1935, marked by bold, geometric patterns and lines with an appreciation for strong contrast. Accessories spoke to a self-possessed, confdent woman. • Retro: 1940’s and 1950’s, the careful and conservative purchases during wartime spawned a simple, even masculine take on accessories. Less was more, and materials were afordable. • Mod: 60’s and 70’s, marked by daring design, bold colors and styles inspired by a distinctively East-world fare. • Contemporary, in recent years, designers have taken tremendous liberty - from reinventing vintage concepts to a complete abandonment of conventional style. Technology and manufacturing practices have allowed for more futuristic settings and cuts, including the patent of a heart-shaped diamond. Design houses with long histories are experiencing a revival - with Tifany & Co. (founded 1837) leading the pack. sl
1} Tifany & Co. diamond and gold brooch, circa 1885. Sold, Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers: $8,225. 2} Georg Jensen silver and jade brooch, circa 1938, Private collection, estimate: $700-$900. 3} Vintage Mabe pearl and diamond earrings, 20th C. (shown as a lapel pin) Sold, Garth’s Auctioneers & Appraisers: $400. 4} Seaman Schepps pearl and diamond bracelet, circa 1930. Private collection, estimate: $4,000-$6,000. 5} Tahitian pearl vintage necklace with diamond pave clasp. Sold, Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers: $3,400. Van Cleef & Arpels brooch with pave-set white and yellow diamonds. Sold, Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers: $25,800. 6} Vintage gold charm bracelet. Selling, Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, estimate: $400 - $600. 7} Art Nouveau gold and diamond locket, circa 1895. Private collection, estimate: $1,000-$1,500. 3
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Banyuls
Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier
Very close to the Spanish border, located in the southern area of Languedoc Roussillon, France, is Banyuls; as a matter of fact, it is the southern-most appellation in continental France. While you may have never heard of this incredible wine region, grapes have been growing there for thousands of years. Moreover, it was one of the frst regions to be delimited by French wine law in 1936, the same time as Champagne. Banyuls is a ruggedly beautiful region located on the Mediterranean, and as a result of this location, it averages 325 days of sunshine a year. Tis warm consistent climate has no problem ripening lush rich grapes. Te vineyards are striking with some terraced vineyards graded at a steep 40 percent. Tis sheer aspect does not allow for mechanical harvesting; hence all harvesting is done by hand, and it is done by passing through the vineyards multiple times to be sure to pick only perfectly ripe grapes. If you make dry white, rose or red wines in the region, it is labeled Collioure. White Banyuls may be made and is quite rare, but red Banyuls is what the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation is built on. Red Banyuls is made predominantly from the Grenache grape, and if you make it from a minimum of 75 percent Grenache and age the wine 30 months in wood, it earns the Grand Cru Banyuls appellation. Banyuls is a Vin Doux Natural (VDN), which is a dessert wine created by mutage, also known as fortifcation. Fermenting grape juice is muted or fortifed with pure grape brandy. Tis mutage or fortifcation halts the fermentation process, leaving the wine naturally sweet with its own grape sugar, nonetheless boosting the alcohol to 15 to 20 percent alcohol. A Banyuls may be vintage dated, and if so, it is likely to show its close approximation to Spain by having the Catalan term rimage on the label, meaning vintage. Tese Banyuls are
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typically bottled a year after harvest and are considered nonoxidative. Non-vintage Banyuls wines are aged for several years through oxidative maturation (exposed to air) in glass jugs or oak barrels and sometimes even outside. Tis oxidative process adds a unique character that tastes of dried fruits and nuts. Banyuls is usually bottled in a smaller 16.9 ounce bottle (half a liter), as opposed to the typical 25.4 ounce bottle (750 ml), which makes a perfect size for two to four people to enjoy. Probably the best attribute of Banyuls is its ability to go with chocolate. Te natural sweetness, full-body and chocolate favors go quite well with chocolate desserts or chocolate pieces and nuts. But remember that Banyuls needs to be at least as sweet as the dessert; otherwise the dessert will overwhelm the wine. Bittersweet chocolate pieces or dessert with a high percentage of cocoa as opposed to a high percentage of sugar works best. Also, slightly salty blue veined cheese pairs well with Banyuls. Te salty and sweet seem to come together and create a synergistic efect of caramel. Banyuls is best served just below room temperature at around 65° F. Some even like it as an aperitif, but I think it is best placed at the end of a meal with dessert or even as a dessert all by itself. sl Here are three very good producers of Banyuls: M. Chapoutier 2007 Mades from 90% Grenache grapes this wine has the favors of rich black fruits, raspberries, stewed fruits, anise and cocoa. Its fortification is noticed but adds warmth and balance to the wines seductively rich, sweet and delsious full-body. Tis is from the excellent Rhone Valley producer M . Chapoutier who lables all of his wines with Braille lables as a hommage to Maurice De La Sizeranne an important ninetenth century fgure in the blind community. Les Clos de Paulilles La Tour Vieille
A Certifed Wine Educator, Scott is one of 118 professionals in North America and 186 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Admiral’s Pointe at Ease Laid back luxury is the marching order at this Geist Reservoir home Written by Neil Charles Photography by Andrew Kung It’s been a long, tough, never-to-be-forgotten summer for landlubbers and sailors, alike. Unless, of course you are relaxing with a glass of something cold in the alcove-like balcony just of the kitchen of this month’s featured home, where you’ll be forgiven for believing you’re somewhere climatically less abrasive. Te Amalf coast perhaps, or Santorini.
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Italy or Indy? If you’re the owners of this lakeside villa, there’s no need to travel abroad.
There’s a gentle breeze blowing off Geist reservoir, an electrified screen keeping out the winged beasts and the solid stone construction to lend credence to the comforting and cooling old-world feel of this home. We’re in the husband’s favorite place in this rambling lakeshore abode, and it’s easy to see why. From the moment you set foot inside, the Mediterranean infuence makes itself apparent. A whimsical mural of an idyllic Italianate village, plastered buildings contrasting with the infnite depth of sea and sky, dominates the cozy space immediately of the foyer. Te painting’s navy blue theme is picked up and echoed in the plush furnishings and geometric area rug. Blue, by the way, is the wife’s favorite color, evident throughout. From the entryway, a sweeping open staircase leads to the frst foor’s arcing balustrade, the warming stucco hues setting the tone for the rest of the main foor. Built by Palladium Homes, in collaboration with designer Linda Mordoh of Savvy Decor, the prevailing mandate behind the construction was to provide an environment suited to, in Linda’s words, “an active family with four children and a mother who loves to cook. We really tried to make each living area very comfortable with very durable fabrics.” 72 slmag.net
Te working kitchen doubles as a work of art.
For the designer, this was the ideal project. “Te homeowners were my dream clients. Tey had the utmost faith in me and allowed me to guide them not only in the interior design, but in the design of the home. Rob Anee is an exceptional builder, and he allows me to get involved in the process from the very beginning,” she said. With the emphasis squarely on family life, not to mention entertaining on an epic scale (“we’ll have ffty kids here on Friday nights”, explains the lady of the house), it comes as no surprise that the kitchen is the focal point of the residence. In spite of there being no formal dining area, there’s an abundance of comfortable seating in and around the kitchen, as well as expansive areas outdoors and in the clubby pool room and bar downstairs. Te kitchen is a cook’s dream, and is the work of Kitchens By Design. Equipped with twin convection ovens, a six-burner induction range, a teppanyaki grill and even built-in pasta cooker, you’d be absolutely right in thinking that this space is not only completely functional, but is also durable, collision-resistant, and easy to clean. When the weather permits, the frequent parties move outside to take advantage of the numerous grills and generous seating area around the oversized fre pit.
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Te contrasting materials in the hearth room shout comfort and cozy.
When you’re cooking for fifty people, it’s useful to have plenty of bathrooms on hand. To create a unique and individual space for each room was both a challenge and a source of satisfaction for designer Mordoh: “I love designing bathrooms, especially powder bathrooms. I feel that this is the one room where you can totally think outside the box. In the lower level bathroom, I wanted to do something that would set the tone for the rest of that level. We wanted to do a vessel bowl, and I thought it would be very interesting to do a free-foating cabinet with lighting underneath so it would make a big statement. I loved the geometric pattern and the bold impact that the wall paper would make on this powder bath. When you walk in, it takes your breath away, and that’s what I was going for.” Intriguing, too, is the wrought iron work adorning the bar between the great room and the kitchen. Originally conceived by Kristen Oakley of Kitchens By Design, the material came from an old bank in New York, and is now displayed behind glass, where it provides both a conversation piece and a richly burnished visual link not just between the two living areas, but between the modernity and tradition which defne this unique home. sl Opposite page, top: Guests are dazzled by this lower level bath, typical of the designer’s style and creativity. Bottom: Night and day, the master suite is an exquisite space in which to rest, recover and rejuvenate.
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What immediately springs to mind when you hear the word steakhouse? Deeply stained oak panels, low-hanging cigar smoke, impeccably-attired waiters in white aprons? Knives the size of medieval daggers, and wine glasses big enough to foat a boat? Tat’s the traditional take on this great American establishment. In Indianapolis alone, you’ll fnd easily half a dozen such places, where men are manly, cocktails are manlier, and steaks are ft for a Flintstone. The modern steakhouse, like its twentieth century forbears, is still very much the domain of the successful businessman. Tis is clearly a good model for many restaurateurs, because it works, but it does leave room for improvement. With so many high-end, meat-driven restaurants catering almost exclusively to roughly one-half of the populace, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to imagine that there might be a sizeable niche just waiting to be flled. Which is why Cameron Mitchell, the founder of numerous restaurants nationwide, including Mitchell’s Fish Market in Carmel, is confdent about the future success of his latest venture, Ocean Prime, located in the Keystone Crossing Corridor, the ninth such eatery in his restaurant empire. “We’re more female-centric than our competitors”, he explains; “we take care of the ffty percent of the population that the others largely ignore.”
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With its expanses of exposed stone, glass and burnished wood, Ocean Prime ofers a calming and immediately welcoming environment, one certain to appeal to women and men alike, not to mention the occasional wellbehaved youngster. The décor could hardly be further removed from the displays of stufed animals, hunting prints and green lampshades you might encounter in rival establishments. Although billed as a supper club, there’s nothing clubby about Ocean Prime in the established sense of the word. There are almost as many female staff here as there are male, especially in the luxuriously-appointed bar, where expert bartenders concoct a dazzling array of mixed libations, ranging from the solidly traditional to the coolly contemporary. Service is calmly efficient in a friendly sort of way, without being overly familiar. Mitchell expects a lot from his staf, but gives a lot in return. As he explains to us over a glass of wine in the bar, already bustling by 5 p.m., “we believe in taking care of the people who take care of the guests; it makes good sense all around.”
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Seating up to three hundred, Ocean Prime offers a number of distinct dining areas, each with its own character. Te aforementioned island bar, decked out in earth tones under subdued lighting, is a lively space featuring a pianist at weekends, and cozy seating away from the throngs for those needing a bit of privacy. Te main dining room ofers a view of the glassed-in kitchen, and adjoins a private space which accommodates parties of up to forty. For the bold, at least this past summer, there’s the outdoor terrace, serviced by its own bar, where diners can enjoy Ocean Prime’s extensive menu al fresco. Outdoor heating allows patrons to take advantage of this convivial space well into the fall. Beftting its name, Ocean Prime ofers top-notch meat and sustainablysourced seafood, with a strong emphasis on seasonal fare. Quality throughout the nine restaurants is of paramount importance to Mitchell, who stages a culinary boot camp for his chefs every six months to ensure their dishes are consistent from one location to the next. With business travelers making up such a significant segment of Ocean Prime’s clientele, it’s important they enjoy the same outstanding dining and service experience every visit, regardless of location.
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Famous for its perfectly aged steaks, Ocean Prime offers a concise selection of cuts with a handful of sauces. We particularly recommend the classic bĂŠarnaise and the green peppercorn. Vegetables are a la carte, and come in shareable portions; the outstanding lobster mashed potatoes happily serves four, as does the plate of jumbo asparagus with hollandaise. Fish and non-beef dishes are subject to more elaborate preparation: especially harmonious, and decadently rich, is the yellow fn tuna, cooked to order and served with foie gras and a savory mushroom and asparagus ragout. Believing that no steak dinner is complete without a plate of oysters, we suggest starting your meal as we did with a dozen tiny briny beauties from Prince Edward Island, followed perhaps by a pleasantly sharp cheddar fondue, the two dishes between them providing just enough gastric stimulation to really get the appetite going. And after the main course, what better way to unwind than with a classic baked Alaska; a glorious throwback to the good old days, or, for the marginally more healthconscious, a bite of ten layer carrot cake. Dessert portions are substantial, so be prepared to share. And to drink? If you can resist the somewhat habitforming cocktails, try a bottle of the well thought-out wine list. Every good list has a couple of bargains for the sharp-eyed enthusiast; on a recent visit these included the always reliable Cloudy Bay sauvignon blanc from New Zealand, and the remarkably rich and supple Termes from Numanthia, an exuberant Spanish beauty and the perfect red for the perfect steak. sl Ocean Prime is located at 8555 North River Road. For more information, visit oceanprimeindy.com or call 317.569.0975. slmag.net
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Walk in pastry chef Albert Trevino’s shoes for a few days, and chances are you’ll never want to look at a ball of dough again. Rolling out between nine hundred and one thousand croissants per week, one might think the chef may have bought a machine to do the job for him by now; such is the popularity of these fnicky, fakey pastries. But that’s not the case. “I never get tired of rolling croissants,” explains Trevino. For him, baking at this level is more than simply a method of production; it’s a pleasure in its own right. “Sometimes I fnd I’ve made a croissant that’s just perfect,” he continues, “and I relish that moment.” Now in his twelfth year as a pastry chef, and ninth at his Broad Ripple location, Trevino, whose middle name is René, was largely self-taught, and is by nature, singularly-motivated. For him, a 4 a.m. start is late, and his workday rarely ends until late afternoon. “It takes a certain personality to do this,” he admits. “Often I fnd myself working alone in the small hours.” Formerly the pastry chef for the much-missed Tavola Di Tosa, where he worked in this very same building, Trevino acquired the bakery and opened his own business, René’s Bakery, just months after Tosa closed.
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Seldom the star of the show, the pastry chef works on the fringes of the kitchen, and is often considered expendable in these fnancially challenging times. Yet, it’s the patissier’s art which so frequently elevates a meal to an entirely new level of enjoyment, and provides a lasting memory. As fewer restaurants these days prepare their own desserts, and as many resort to the products of high-volume commercial kitchens, you’ll find Chef Trevino’s artisan creations on sale not only on René’s countertop, and at the Broad Ripple Farmer’s Market, but at fner establishments including Te Capital Grille, Black Market and SoHo Café. Although strongly inspired by the art of French and Italian bakers, Trevino is sensitive to local tastes. Custom cakes are popular, as are fruit tarts and, of course, chocolate. Cookies, hardly a mainstay of European patisserie, take front and center stage here, coming in an array of favors, including oatmeal and apricot, dried cranberry, and peanut butter. Te chef has even been known to produce the occasional cupcake, although when the subject is mentioned, one gets the impression he would probably rather leave these to more specialized practitioners.
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While celebrity chefs might rant and rage and hurl plates of perfectly good food at the wall, Albert Trevino projects a quiet and unassuming respect for raw materials and for his chosen profession. Ingredients, he explains, can be fckle, especially with changes of the season, but one must learn to adapt to their vagaries and to improvise when things don’t work quite as expected. Tis measured, contemplative approach seems to suit this modest chef. He admits to still having a lot to learn about baking, and about business, but has greater ambitions for the future, adding wistfully, “I see perhaps a slightly larger René’s.” sl René’s Bakery is located at 6524-B North Cornell Avenue. For more information, visit renesbakery.com or call 317.251.2253.
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Ted Woerner (opposite page) and seven-time Indy 500 veteran, Stephan Gregoire, (above) co-founders of the Miles Ahead Teen Driving Intensive.
Unless you’re a parent, you don’t know how happy I am my 7-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son won’t be driving for another nine and 11 years, respectively. Real cars, anyway. They scare me just four wheelin’ around our yard in a Barbie Escalade and John Deere Gator. Our poor dog; to the kids, she may as well be a rubber trafc cone. When my children do get driver’s licenses - and not just the ones they ‘earned’ at Disney World - they’ll be attending the Miles Ahead Teen Driving Intensive, made possible with no small measure of help from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Miles Ahead program, with its variety of classes, has to be the coolest thing I’ve ever heard of for teens, but more on that in a minute.
From all I’ve read (and, frankly, remember about my own early driving experiences), a driver’s license does not confer any degree of attentiveness, caution, focus or belief of fallibility, let alone mortality. I’m not going to belabor the stats – you can read all about the dangers of distracted teenagers at bemilesahead.net – other than to say if you don’t want your teens to end up as trafc accident statistics, you owe it to them and to yourselves to check into the MINI clinics.Tat’s MINI, as in MINI Cooper. Basically, after making a reservation (space is limited and classes fll up fast), your kids and you show up at any of several venues which vary by locale. In Indianapolis, that may mean the track - yes, the track - or a Dreyer & Reinbold dealership (a recent clinic was held at MINI, BMW and Infniti), where
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Miles Ahead instructors include some of the world’s most accomplished, young racers. Shown are (l to r) Stephen Simpson (South Africa), Stefan Wilson (England) and Alex Lloyd (England).
you’ll meet young professional race car drivers not too much older than your teens. The half-day Teen Driving Intensive at IMS is the most comprehensive, and for my money, the most fun. Te program costs $429, but that’s recouped through car insurance discounts if the student completes the teenSMART® computer-based training program that’s sent home. Most people wouldn’t typically put the words “safety” and “fun” in the same sentence. And no teenager, by nature, is going to be terribly interested in attending a safe driving program. They assume it’s going to be long, boring classroom sessions listening to some old guy lecturing about what not to do. I’m told by Ted Woerner, co-founder of Miles Ahead, that the driver/instructors quickly put their students’ minds at ease. “Because they’re mostly twenty-somethings, they relate to the 118 slmag.net
kids on more of a peer-to-peer level than adult-to-child. The guys think the instructors are all really cool, and the girls think they’re ‘hot’ and love their foreign accents,” he said. Stephan Gregoire, seven-time Indy 500 veteran, and company co-founder, leads the instructor team and says the teen drivers spend some time watching the ‘pros’ demonstrate driving risks. Ten it’s ‘Ladies and Gentlemen: start your engines’- in a MINI, of course. After that, it’s a test of their ability to safely navigate the course that’s been set up just for them. “Tey come away with a much better appreciation of the danger of driving while distracted on public roads,” he said. “Even their parents learn something.” “We make the program fun. If it’s fun, that means it will be memorable. At the end of the day, we want them to remember why they came to Miles Ahead, and keep those lessons with
Teenage drivers get behind the wheel of new MINI Coopers to get experience in challenging situations not encountered in traditional drivers ed.
them the rest of their lives.” Indeed, driving on the most hallowed ground in all of motor sports - the Indianapolis Motor Speedway - sets Miles Ahead apart from every other post-driver’s license class. Driving a brand new MINI at IMS while being taught by young, internationally-accomplished race car drivers how to control a car in challenging situations sounds pretty exciting, even to teenagers (not to mention me). “Tink of it as getting to attend a tennis camp designed for teens, taught by up and coming players who’ve already made names for themselves, and to top it all of, the camp is held on Centre Court, Wimbledon,” said Woerner. If you haven’t been to Speedway (the town) lately, you should know a lot of money is being invested to redevelop areas around IMS into motorsports-themed attractions, making it a year round destination. Out of town visitors can do a half-
day Miles Ahead program at IMS, take a tour of the grounds, then see the new Dallara IndyCar factory on Main Street, with its interactive exhibits on the science of race car design. Te IndyCar Experience, which shares the Dallara facility, ofers street-legal two-seat IndyCar rides around the town. Lino’s Cofee, a sleek and sophisticated café with roots in Italy and Europe, recently opened in the same building. But for all that there is to do and see, it still comes down to teaching kids to drive more skillfully and without distractions. And, parents, it’s such fun and so challenging, the kids forget how much they’re learning in the process. And that’s OK. We know. We’re their parents. And that’s what counts. sl For more information or reservations, visit bemilesahead.net or contact Ted Woerner at 317.518.2975. slmag.net 119
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Te 10th anniversary of the RCI Christel House Open was held in Indianapolis on Monday, June 4th at Hillcrest Country Club. Tis event also took place at 13 additional sites worldwide to help raise awareness and financial support for more than 3,400 children around the world. Tis year’s theme was An event to build awareness. A mission to transform lives. A way to make a difference. Christel House helps children break the cycle of poverty, realize their hopes and dreams, and become self-sufficient, contributing members of society. One-hundred percent of cash proceeds are utilized for programs and services directly benefiting the children. Special thanks went to title Sponsor, RCI and Christel House’s global and local sponsors.
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Darryl Morton, Nate Harmon, Mike Prior and Bryan Ruggles
Jackie Feldman and Marnie Robertson
Christel DeHaan, Amy Lipka and Gordon Gurnik
3rd place – IU Health Sports Performance Team - Sam Foley, Christel DeHaan, Scott Handlon, Bryan Ruggles and Gordon Gurnik
2nd place – Fifh Tird Bank Team - Christel DeHaan, Bill Butler, Gaye Cordell, Carl Mills, Todd Nierste, Gordon Gurnik
1st place – FedEx Team - Christel DeHaan, Mike Short, Vann Mabry, Greg Hole, Gordon Gurnik (not pictured – Doug Combs)
Christel DeHaan, Rich Mylin, Brian Newell, Paul Abbenhaus, Bob Mitchell and Gordon Gurnik
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CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DYSLEXIA TEA FUNDRAISER
Te Indianapolis Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dyslexia Center is located in the prestigious Scottish Rite Cathedral, and provides dyslexia training at no cost to any child from the state of Indiana. Te annual Tea Fundraiser helps pay tuition costs for the children, and funds a foundation set up to support the center for the next 20 years. For more information, visit www.cdcoi.org.
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“IF THE SHOE FITS” FOUNDATION WHITE PARTY FUNDRAISING EVENT
Harvest Girls International, Inc. is a nonprofit women and young girl’s empowerment organization whose motto is Achieving Excellence, Building Character and Serving Others. Te White Party fundraising event was held a at the Skyline Club in downtown Indianapolis, and included an auction to help Harvest Girls raise money for college book scholarships, school supplies and much more.
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Tornton Ballard, Rev. Toni Colbert and Joshua Meadows
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Herron School of Art and Design held a reception on June 15 to mark the opening of its “Indy Collects” exhibit in the school’s galleries. The exhibit, which ran through July 26th, included more than 40 contemporary works of art from the personal collections of Jeremy Efroymson, Julie and David Eskenazi, Sidney and Lois Eskenazi, Zeke and Linda Friedlander, Dorit and Gerald Paul, Steve and Livia Russell, and Deborah Simon. Te collectors were on hand for the reception which also marked the opening of a second exhibit: “Finders and Seekers.”
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OCEAN PRIME OPENING
On June 4, 5 and 6, Ocean Prime hosted special preview dinners in advance of its June 7 grand opening in the Keystone Crossing Corridor. Guests enjoyed the modern American supper club’s menu showcasing prime fish, prime steaks, supper club sides, handcrafted cocktails and world-class wines.
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Sydney, Rebecca, Noah and Steve Glazier
Jeff and Debra Belskus
Joe and Laura Touchton
Heather, Jan, Morrie and Whitney Maurer
Jim and Laura Schellinger
Susan Blevins and Tiffany Shepard
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Award-winning jewelry designer Penny Preville visited Indianapolis to showcase several of her latest designs at an intimate cocktail party for select Reis-Nichols Jewelersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; top clientele. The event was held on historic West Main Street in downtown Carmel.
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SILVER OAK ‘TOWER TOUR’: ST. ELMO
An intimate group of 130 food and wine afcionados experienced a once-in-alifetime party celebrating Silver Oak Cellars 40th anniversary. Te St. Elmo 1933 Lounge above the iconic steakhouse was transformed into ‘Club Silver’ and was the only event stop in Indianapolis during Silver Oak’s nationwide ‘Tower Tour.’ In addition to fabulous reds and whites, guests nibbled on exquisite appetizers including the world-famous St. Elmo shrimp cocktail.
Dr. Starla and Steve Goldman
Shea Rankin and Chris Cliford
Kim Hunt and Carl Brizzi
Chelsea Mascari, Allie Welch and Shatae Street
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ZOOBILATION
With special thanks to Indianapolis Power & Light Company, Zoobilation 2012 was an amazing event for the Indianapolis Zoo and patrons! Guests sampled tasty culinary creations from 68 of the Indianapolis area’s top restaurants and bars. Te zoo raised a record $1.3 million. Zoobilation is Indiana’s largest annual black-tie fundraiser and a portion of the ticket sales supports ongoing stewardship eforts around the globe and close to home. Te zoo hopes you’ll save the date for next year’s Zoobilation, set for June 14, 2013. Tickets go on sale February 1st, 2013.
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