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Jonathan Eriksen | 317.590.1869 3370 South 450 East | 16 Acres | Whitestown | Offered at $1,499,900

Jonathan Eriksen | 317.590.1869 7535 West 96th Street | 16+ Acre Equestrian Estate | Zionsville | $1,700,000

Becky Newman | Tracy Wright Team | 317.223.5254

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Beyond the extraordinary 1950 South Morgantown Road | Over 600 Acres | Morgantown | Offered at $5,200,000

Jay O’Neil | 317.848.0008 11527 Willow Ridge Drive | Willow Ridge | Zionsville | Offered at $1,395,000

Jay O’Neil | 317.848.0008 7236 Oakbay Drive | Oakbay | Noblesville | Offered at $875,000

Jay O’Neil | 317.848.0008

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16144 Grand Cypress Drive $730,000

4350 East 79th Street $1,499,900

8815 Worthington Circle $649,900

7001 Raccoon Drive $650,000

13534 Brentwood Lane $900,000

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What is a Sommelier?

Curating a Lifestyle:

Timeless Style of Antique Clocks

Bibliotaph

Of Note… Animal Attraction

Best of All Worlds…

Anywhere in the World

Runway Report

Equestrian Sporting Art

in the Current Art Market

Coppa d’Oro delle Dolomiti 2014

British Accent

Sibling Rivalry

Huge Home is All About the Family

Scarlet Mixes a World of Whiskeys

with Impeccable Food

Fine Time

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Indiana Living Legends Gala

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Tour Twilight Party

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Race for Riley

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Tennis Program Marks 50 Years,

Honors Founder Barbara Wynne

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An Evening with Reis-Nichols,

Tesla, Tudor and Fleming’s

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Encore Celebration Gala Weekend,

First Night

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Chuckstrong Tailgate Gala

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Five Seasons Honors P.A. Nilhagen

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From the Editor-In-Chief Jen was asleep. She deserved it, not just for her long day of labor but for the nine months of carrying our frst child. It was about nine years ago, the night Gracie was born. While Jen was in bed, I was stretched out on the hospital room’s sofa. But I was too supercharged to doze, running on adrenaline, emotional to say the least. I’d never been so happy. As I lay there, I grabbed a piece of paper and jotted down my thoughts to share with my wife the next morning. Jen often teases me about never being at a loss for words, and that night was no exception. I wrote and wrote and wrote. And cried. We still have the bits of paper, tear splotches and all. It wasn’t long before Jen woke up, her “mom hearing” already working as if she’d been one for years. After checking on our newborn daughter, who was fast asleep, we lay awake together. It was strange that following the most profound event of our lives, we were talking just like we did when we met. Everything was so perfect. Exhaustion fnally set in, though, and soon my best friend was back asleep. I followed into the land of Nod, but before I did, I wrote some more. And so it began, my journaling to my children. I’ve written every day since, recording it all – the good, the bad, the milestones, the funny, the sad – uncensored. Tousands of pages. I used to call it “Daddy’s homework,” and my kids would ask why I always had so much. When they were very young, they’d “help” by scribbling with crayons on the pages. Didn’t matter to me: Writing and art make a fne pairing. Gracie and Izzy have given me enough material to fll a fat journal every year or so. Jen buys me nice ones – an improvement over my collection of paper scraps from the hospital. Someday, our kids are going to have a lot of their pop’s books, and in my hand. Tat’s important to me, especially in these digital days when handwritten anything seems a lost art. I should add it’s not just Jen teasing me about writing so much – the kids do, too. If we’re out and they say something cute, I often repeat it into my phone – so I can record it accurately on paper later. Years ago, the kids used to ask me why I was repeating their words into my phone. Today they correct me and say I’m getting old and not getting it right! I mean, how dare I misquote my children? But they’re now getting into it a bit, sometimes writing in what has become our journal. Jen’s also joined in. Tey’ve all found the power of the written word. We enjoy going back and reading the pages. It makes for fun, meaningful family time and reminds us of our journey. Jen and I have friends who are expecting their first child and the start of that journey. Tey won’t use little pieces of paper at the hospital, as they’ve already chosen the permanence of writing to each other in a book – instead of cards – for birthdays, holidays or “just because.” I don’t think it matters whether you write in a journal every day like I do, or in a book like our friends. Te important thing is to record your thoughts and feelings. Preserve them in something other than pictures and video. In your own hand. If not for you or your signifcant other, then for future generations. “Just because” is a terrifc reason to do that.

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What is a Sommelier?

Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier

What is a sommelier? It could be as simple as a service person in an upscale restaurant that serves wine or, in other words, a wine steward. What you should hope for or expect from a sommelier is one who helps the patron in the selection and service of wine, one who can put the patron at ease and not make them feel intimidated or pressured to order a particular wine or price. Using a sommelier’s service should be a delight, making the dining experience easier and more relaxed. With a few concise questions they should be able to help you fnd an appropriate bottle in your price range and in a style that fts your meal. Te sommelier should be competent enough to recommend a Monday night $30.00 bottle as well as a $100.00+ bottle of special occasion wine. On the business side, the sommelier is likely the one who chooses the wine for the wine list, providing selections that not only pair well with the restaurant’s food but also with the guests’ taste, striking a balance between known wines and interesting selections. Te sommelier keeps the wine list as accurate as possible, purchases the wine, trains the staf on wine and ultimately manages the wine program much the same way a chef manages the kitchen. Using a sommelier can be simple. Feel free to tell them what you are interested in. If you tell them you are looking for a bottle of red wine around $50.00 that is medium-bodied, dry, and full of ripe fruit and spice, the best sommeliers will enthusiastically give you some choices, maybe even turning you on to the best wines they have in the category you requested. Additionally, asking the sommelier to pair your wine with your meal or your meal with the wine can be received with an eagerness to please. A sommelier can be accredited, but many quality sommeliers are not. Te worldwide examining body of sommeliers is the Court of Master Sommeliers. Te Court of Master Sommeliers’ testing is focused on the areas needed for superior beverage department management and guest service, which include Tasting, Teory, and Practical Dining Room Application and also encompasses spirits and beers, as well as global wine knowledge. To become a Master Sommelier, a candidate must pass four levels of examinations: the Introductory Sommelier Exam, the Certified Sommelier Exam, the Advanced Sommelier Exam and fnally, the Master Sommelier Diploma Exam. Te Master Sommelier Diploma Exam has one of the lowest pass rates of any exam in the world: to date there are just 140 professionals who have earned the title Master Sommelier in North America. Of those, 119 are men and 21 are women. Tere are 219 professionals worldwide who have received the title of Master Sommelier since the frst Master Sommelier Diploma Exam, which was given in 1969. At the fourth and final level of the Master Sommelier Diploma Exam, the most revered is the blind tasting. The sommelier must, in 25 minutes, describe six different wines by verbally identifying the grape varieties, country of origin, district and appellation of origin, and vintage, while speaking to the taste and favor of each of the wines. Te other two exams that must be

passed at the master’s level are Teory and Practical. Te Teory is completely verbal. Te candidate is asked questions regarding wine, spirits and beer minutia by a panel of Master Sommeliers. Once a question has been answered, the candidate may not go back. Te Practical involves various types of wine, spirit and beer service in a restaurant serving Master Sommeliers. The candidate may be decanting wine with grace and humility while being barraged with questions that are almost infnite but may include wine and food pairing, quality vintages, wine styles and pricing. A Master Sommelier has a proven mastery of wine and other beverages, although when one passes any of the four levels it is deemed an accomplishment, and sommeliers who are studying for the exams should be an excellent source for your fne beverage needs. Attaining the title of Master Sommelier takes both passion and dedication for the years of involved preparation, which include tasting thousands of wines, long hours of studying, traveling to wine regions and the thousands of dollars in expenses related to each.

Recommended wines from Sophisticated Living’s Master Sommelier: Prices are approximate and retail. Monday night $30.00 bottle Joseph Drouhin Vaudon Chablis 2011 (Burgundy, France) The Drouhin family have been winemakers in Burgundy for over 125 years, and Chablis is their specialty. The wine is pale gold with green highlights. Dry, very crisp with the delicious bright favors of green apples, lemon zest and grapefruit. Linear, intense with enjoyable wet stone minerals that add a level to the complexity. 100 percent Chardonnay that is elegant, vivacious, fresh and medium-bodied; drink as a favorful aperitif or as natural accompaniment with seafood. Special occasion wine $100.00 bottle Honig Cabernet Sauvignon “Bartolucci Vineyard” 2008 (Napa Valley, California) Located at the foot of Spring Mountain in the Napa Valley, this old, head-pruned vineyard has been farmed by the Bartolucci family for three generations. With its gravelly soil and warmer microclimate, the vineyard is ideally suited to growing Cabernet Sauvignon. From this amazing fruit, winemaker Kristin Belair creates a 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon that is a rich and luscious wine with aromas and favors of cassis, plum, black olive and baking spice. The palate is full-bodied, round and lush, with plum and berry fruit. Finishes of with rich, velvety tannins and a long fnish. sl

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

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Curating a Lifestyle: Timeless Style of Antique Clocks From our Smartphone to the microwave, the fleeting nature of time is evident each and every day. Who among us hasn't turned the page in an overactive date book, only to lament the passage of yet another month? Truly, the frenetic pace of life in the 21st century makes it difficult to imagine life without a constant reminder of time - but just 200 years ago, most people counted time by shadows on the ground or the lone timepiece in their town hall. For an elite few, knowing the time meant a quick glance at a pocket watch or to a grand investment: a tall case clock. Although the idea of a swinging bob to regulate the motion of a time-keeping mechanism was frst contemplated by Galileo in the 16th century, it wasn't for another 100 years that innovations by persistent clock makers resulted in a practical model. Long pendulums that required a short range of motion made it possible to hide and protect the mostly unattractive functional parts of a clock, and provided savvy merchants an opportunity to market a new and extravagant home furnishing to their best clients. At frst only available to royalty and Ăźberaristocracy, tall, cased clocks soon became a symbol of luxury and sophistication coveted by anyone rising through societal ranks. Te height of handmade tall cased clock construction lasted from about 1720-1830, when the advent of assembly lines led to mass production and the inevitable reduction in quality and cost. Prior to industrialization, one tall clock incorporated the eforts and talents of a multitude of craftsmen: the trained clockmaker who understood the intricate engineering of a mechanism; a cabinetmaker who was compelled to remain on the cutting edge of high style and design; and, often, an artist who embellished the clock face with timely and beautiful decoration. For this reason, collectors of long (or tall) cased clocks are attracted to a myriad of characteristics. For the more scientifically minded, focusing on the most accurate works by careful and precise makers means sticking with clocks of the English variety, or a very select few American makers from New England. With brass a precious and inaccessible commodity for most of our country following the Revolutionary War, regional clock shops popped up across a developing countryside, with delicate wooden works the choice of most. Although functional, wood works were far inferior to brass and proved to be less accurate and more susceptible to damage when moved. Tose collectors with a more discerning approach to design and aesthetic will find English clocks generally less favorable than their American counterparts. With virgin forests providing a wider variety of mature wood specimens, cabinetmakers in the United States were able to construct solid and beautifully fgured

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Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers

Te decoration on the face of this important tall cased clock by John Bailey of Massachusetts is attributed to the shop of Boston artists, Nolen and Curtis. Exquisitely painted with two ships bearing American fags in a harbor, the clock sold for $23,500 at Garthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in 2009.

cases, incorporating nouveau style with their own vernacular twist. Additionally, the excitement percolating in the States (born of newfound freedom and unfettered determination to succeed) provided a fertile atmosphere for an exuberance of creative spirit that is clearly evident in the earliest days of American furniture making. Patriotism arguably played a signifcant role, with eagles, flags and other quintessentially American symbols commonly found on articles of the period. Collectors of antique tall cased clocks should expect to pay between $1,500 and $6,500 for Continental examples, with quality American clocks fetching a bit more at $3,000 - $15,000. Clocks from the revered shop of Simon Willard of Massachusetts have brought as much as $250,000. As with any collectible, it is best to identify and work with an expert in the style of clock to which you are most drawn. With a history of fairly consistent appreciation, an antique tall case clock will not only add timeless sophistication to your decor, but your balance sheet as well. sl

Amelia and Jef Jefers are the co-owners of Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, an international frm located outside Columbus, Ohio.

Produced by the venerable combination of Luman Watson, Cincinnati clockmaker and Amassa Read, a cabinetmaker from Xenia, Ohio, this tiger maple clock is classic Sheraton style. Sold, Garth’s, $11,750 in 2013.

From the workshop of Tomas Crow in the Delaware River Valley in the late 18th century, this clock epitomizes the maker’s vernacular interpretation of Chippendale style. Sold, Garth’s, $17,625 in 2012.

Tis George III period clock is from the shop of Richard Birch of Birmingham, England. Displaying the restrained, traditional style sought by tastemakers of the region, it sold for $4,700 at Garth’s in 2012.

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Bibliotaph From fairy-tale princesses to modern day supermodels, art historian Debra N. Mancof calls on photographs and drawings from the past two centuries of fashion to provide a comprehensive study of the ongoing infatuation between designer and their muses. Debra N. Mancof - Fashion Muse: Te Inspiration Behind Iconic Design - Hardcover, 192 pages, Prestel (randomhouse.com).

Te newest installment in Assouline's Anthology Collection, this book counts Manolo Blahnik, Bruno Frisoni, Christian Louboutin, and Sarah Jessica Parker among its contributors, resulting in one of the most defnitive and visually striking tomes published on footwear in recent memory. Nancy MacDonell - Te Shoe Book - Hardcover, 360 pages, Assouline (assouline.com).

A compendium of images captured by renowned photographer Horst A. Friedrichs as he roamed the streets of London in search of innovative, classic and exciting examples of denim fashion, this book examines all aspects of contemporary denim culture. Horst A. Friedrichs - Denim Style - Hardcover, 176 pages, Prestel (randomhouse.com). Illustrated with more than 160 shoe designs from 16th century Venetian platforms to 21st century Christian Louboutins - this book examines the cultural history of the high heel and its relation to power, fantasy, sexuality and identity. Lisa Small (editor) - Killer Heels: Te Art of the High-Heeled Shoe - Hardcover, 224 pages, Prestel (randomhouse.com). Journalist and fashion-world insider Jan Kedves shares the details of candid conversations full of pointed questions with the likes of Pierre Cardin, Malcolm McLaren, Rick Owens, Viviane Sassen, Helmut Lang, Veruschka and others. Jan Kedves - Talking Fashion: From Raf Simons to Nick Knight in their own words - Hardcover, 208 pages, Prestel (randomhouse.com).

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A treasure trove of couture fashion imagery spanning six decades, this book was published to accompany the Dior and Fashion Photography exhibition presented at the MusĂŠe Christian Dior in Granville, France. Photographers of note include Horst P. Horst, Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Cecil Beaton, Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin and Sarah Moon, among others. Florence Muller (editor) - Dior: Te Legendary Images: Great Photographers and Dior - Hardcover, 152 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).

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1) Limited edition Sun Snail ring (price upon request) from Alex Soldier in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum with yellow sapphires, citrines, garnets and diamonds (alexsoldier.com). 2) Python pocket square ($65) in 100% silk twill from Jane Carr Homme (jane-carr.com). 3) Carmen bag in snakeskin (price upon request) from Mitchel Primrose (mitchelprimrose. com). 4) Fur leather jacket in multi from Rebecca Minkof (rebeccaminkof.com). 5) Eloisa sweater ($278) in Heather Grey from Joie (joie.com). 6) Parrot sommelier corkscrew ($64) from Alessi (store.alessi.com). 7) Te Castro Convertible ottoman (33" wide/$699; 39" wide/$799) rolls easily on locking castors and opens to reveal a twin or single bed (castroconvertibles.com). 8) Black patinated elk antler on stand ($650) from Pure Home (purehome.com). 9) Te horse-inspired decanter ($525) from Riedel Crystal stands an impressive two feet tall and features an equine profle on the inside (riedel.com). 10) Hoofed Table in fberglass reinforced concrete (to the trade) from the Sutherland John Dickinson Collection (sutherlandfurniture.com). 11) Big Bunny table lamp ($650) from Barbara Cosgrove Lighting + Lifestyle (barbaracosgrovelamps.com). 12) 'Gorillion' wallpaper in sand on matte gold mylar ($150/roll) designed by David Weeks for Flavor Paper (favorpaper.com).

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Best of All Worlds… Anywhere in the World Written by Craig M. Kaminer For the past 17 years, my family and I have spent the Christmas holidays in Cabo San Lucas. During those years we’ve stayed at large resorts like the Westin, Fiesta Americana and Sunset Beach, and at smaller, more exclusive resorts like Las Ventanas, Esperanza and Te One & Only Palmilla when it was just the adults. We’ve also rented houses in and around Pedregal, stayed at our friend’s home in El Dorado, and owned various time shares. As empty nesters, we may have recently discovered the best of all worlds. Exclusive Resorts is a collection of 300+ multimillion-dollar privately managed residences around the world paired with fivestar resort amenities and personalized service. Tis past winter, our adult family of fve—including our two sons and one girlfriend— vacationed there at a private home in the gated community of Punta Ballena, complete with four master suites, an infnity pool and spa, golf cart, home theatre and fre pit, plus in- and outdoor kitchens. We couldn’t have dreamed of a more luxurious experience. Exclusive Resorts’ $1 billion dollar portfolio of two to five-bedroom villas extends across 75 destinations in the most desirable communities around the world. Seeking to expand upon 40 slmag.net

its flagship lifetime membership model, which requires a onetime initiation fee for access to 30-years of travel, the Club’s new travel card – Gateway –is making it possible for a new generation of vacationers to travel with Exclusive Resorts without a longterm commitment or membership fees. Gateway rates start at just $1550/residence/night, thereby allowing guests to travel with Exclusive Resorts for three days, three weeks or 30-years. All this luxury would have been lost on us when our kids were younger, but now that they’re adults with busy lives of their own, it’s the perfect vacation to come together again as family. Te other upside is that we’ve come to discover that luxury vacations are the perfect bait to get adult children to spend their precious time-of with their families. Prior to our trip this past December, we were contacted by our Exclusive Resorts personal concierge (each residence also includes a private chef, housekeeper and pool boy) who sent us background materials on the property and suggestions for things to do while in Cabo. Our concierge compiled a detailed—yet fexible—itinerary for each person in our group. For my wife’s

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birthday he organized a party in the heart of town; in-home dining awaited us on another evening; and he arranged to have a stocked refrigerator with our favorite and preferred brands while we were home. Each morning, breakfast was prepared at our requested time, and our concierge took care of the hassle of scheduling and confrming our activities. On the day of our arrival, we set-up base camp at the Beach Club and enjoyed lobster, shrimp and sea bass tacos for lunch. Maria, the property manager, called my cell phone to say she would meet us at the house to help get us settled. What awaited us exceeded our expectations. Te home was perfectly appointed with beautiful furniture and sophisticated art and accessories. Nothing looked tired or outdated, from the electronics to the bathroom fxtures and bed linens. A tour of the spa and ftness facilities revealed world-class amenities, and massages could be booked poolside at our villa or at the spa. Everything was as we would’ve had it at home…maybe even better. We awoke each morning to fresh coffee and breakfast prepared to our dietary requests, yet with local fair. And on the day we planned an early morning fishing expedition, the staff made sure a selection of grab-and-go food options were available so we didn’t have to fend for ourselves before sunrise. Despite knowing Cabo as well as I do, and wanting to do all the things our family likes most, including sailing and snorkeling,

strolling the art gallery district in San Jose, and visiting our favorite sushi chefs, we all wanted to get back to the house each day to swim, relax in the hot tub, and hang out with our family. We wanted to drink our tequila just the way we like it, smoke our cigars in the hot tub without ofending others, and make our own food instead of going out. Tese days, our children live and work in diferent parts of the country, and the opportunities to come together as a family are limited. Finding time for us to be together takes work. And when we’re together, we want everyone to have what they need. It’s clear that we love the services of a resort with the privacy of a home, and that’s the beauty of Exclusive Resorts. And when that last day of vacation comes before we’re ready to return to the real world, it’s a gift to leave our temporary vacation home without a care in the world. No clean up. No locking up. And no cost when we’re not there. I’ve loved every minute of every vacation I’ve ever taken, and I wouldn’t trade the memory of those for anything. But at this stage in life I’m glad we found Exclusive Resorts. It’s the perfect place for my wife and I, for our kids and their friends, and one day for their families…especially when they want to be with family. For more information, visit Exclusiveresorts.com, or call 866.863.2688. sl slmag.net

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Equestrian Sporting Art in the Current Art Market Sporting art has long been a staple in the collections of those with an eye for luxury and tradition. Paintings of confrmation hunters and bay colts have always hung on the walls of Europe’s castles and America’s estates. Where sporting art once depicted the collectors’ greatest assets - their champions - today the piece of art is in itself a great asset. Like the sport it depicts, equestrian sporting art has good days and bad days, winners and losers. Today, as a result of the volatility in recent years, the market is offering better deals from top artists. Te sporting art market, like the entire art world, took a signifcant fnancial hit in late 2008. Not even the best sporting artists or scenes of the best horse could avoid the efects of a fne art market down an estimated 20 percent from the previous year. Across the sporting art world of equestrian bronzes, wooden painted duck decoys and painted scenes of hounds on the scent, it is the British, French and American equestrian art pieces that saw the best examples come to the market and command prices that, although down, are not out. British equestrian sporting artists such as Henry Alken (British, 1785-1851), Tomas Blinks (British, 1860-1912) and John Frederick Herring, Sr. (British, 1795-1865) are among the best in British sporting art paintings. Teir pieces command the highest values because they are the strongest examples based on medium, size and subject, as well as accuracy of movement, texture, likeness and lighting in the piece. These works, produced from the mid-19th to the early 20th centuries, draw attention to the confrmation of the horse and the equitation of the rider, and exaggerate the best features of both. Long legs, muscular movements and sharp lines translate the artist’s best representation of the sport and the beauty of the animal. British sporting art has always heavily focused on horses ranging from racers to hunters, while American artists lean toward hunting dogs, fish and game. Artists such as Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) and Aiden Lassell Ripley (American, 1896-1969) are among the best early 20th century American sporting artists. Their highly collectible pieces, from their etchings to their canvas works, can be found in sporting art auctions and galleries across the country. More contemporary artists such as LeRoy Neiman (American, 1921-

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2012) have developed the relationship between horse and rider, usually depicting large, bright scenes of races with a great deal of movement and fash. For the savvy buyer who is looking for the more traditional, British-influenced equestrian sporting art with hunt riders, jockeys and confrmation hunters, American artists like Herbert Haseltine (American, 1877-1962) and Franklin Brook Voss (American, 1880-1953) can be found afordably at both gallery and auction. Bronzes and canvases depicting Western or war horses created in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by artists such as Frederic Remington (American, 1861-1909) drive collectible American equestrian art. Their canvases are big and their bronzes feature sharp lines and harsh gestures. In contrast, French bronzes focus on clean lines, confirmation and artistic appeal, and are highly collectible in the international market. Edgar Degas (French, 18341917), known primarily for his paintings of dancers, transfers that depiction of grace, movement and beauty into his rare equestrian bronzes. Isidore Jules Bonheur (French, 18271901), on the other hand, was more prolific, and his fine representations of various animals still command high prices. Equestrian sporting art remains a buyer’s market. Many works that went unsold in 2009 and 2010 are back on the market and fetching the prices sought then, but still lower than seen at the height of the market in 2007 and early 2008. Whether you’re an investor looking for the best examples by the best artists commanding the highest prices, or someone simply looking to buy what you love on a budget – at auction or in the private market - now is the time to saddle up and enter the high-stakes race of the sporting art world. sl

Kate Molets, Vice President of Appraisal Services with Pall Mall Art Advisors, assists major private clients in fne art collections management and oversees the frm’s walk-through appraisal services. (pallmallartadvisors.com).

Henry Alken (British 1785-1851). Dead Heat for the Doncaster St. Leger 1850 Between Voltiguer and Russborough. Freeman's Auction, June 2012, Sold for $18, 750.

John Frederick Herring Senior (British, 1795-1865) Lord George Bentinck's Crucifx with John Day Up. Christie's London, South Kensington, Sold for $48,359.

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Coppa d'Oro delle Dolomiti 2014 Written by Bridget Williams Fresh of of their win in the most recent Mille Miglia, the team of Giordano Mozzi / Stefania Biacca in a Triumph TR2 SIGLACOM, staged an epic battle to win the 53rd Coppa d'Oro delle Dolomiti against vintage car veterans Giuliano Cané/Lucia Galliani in a 1938 Lancia Aprilia, winners of no less than 10 Mille Miglia and seven Coppa d'Oro delle Dolomiti. Te 509.71 km course, which included 14 Dolomite passes and 10% gradients, began and ended in Cortina d’Ampezzo, a northern Italian town situated at the top of the Valle del Boite in the Dolomites. American philanthropist Robert Kauffman participated in the event, driving a 1948 Alfa Romeo 6c 2500 (chassis no. 920002), a vehicle he purchased for the record sum of $5 million and one that is a chapter of history in itself. It took part in the 1948 and 1949 Coppa d’Oro delle Dolomiti, four Mille Miglia, a Targa Florio and numerous other races. “Driving on these winding mountain roads has given me some unique emotions,” said Kaufman. 48 slmag.net

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"Winning the Mille Miglia and the Coppa d'Oro delle Dolomiti in the same year is an immense joy,” commented Mozzi. “What these two regularity races have in common is undoubtedly the beauty of the landscape you drive through. Both competitions are very difcult technically. I will continue to race with my wife and co-driver. In January 2015 we’ll be taking on the historic Rally in Monte Carlo.” Refecting on the 2014 event at the prize ceremony, Alessandro Casali, chairman of the race organization committee, remarked “the decision to bring the race forward from September to July, as in the early years, was a success. We had splendid weather, which helped the drivers on mountain roads that are far from easy and produced splendid views. Te roadside participation was fabulous too, with crowds of fans photographing their favorite drivers. It should also be remembered that the Coppa d'Oro delle Dolomiti is not only an important sporting event but also, and above all, a fywheel for the local economy.” sl

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From June 15-17, 68 designers participated in shows and presentations and the Designer Showrooms exhibited SS15 collections by 71 designers as part of the biannual London Collections: Men. Te London menswear market segment realized £12.9 billion in sales in 2013 and is projected to reach £16.4 billion by 2018. Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture, Communications and the Creative Industries said: “Tese fgures not only represent the exponential growth of the menswear industry but also show the continuing growth of the creative industry. Te sector consistently punches well above its weight, and is a true powerhouse within the UK economy that outperforms all the other main industry sectors.” Boris Johnson, Mayor of London added: “The fact that menswear is expected to grow by a third in the next fve years is testament to our unrivalled heritage and the visionary designers dominating our catwalks. Plus the capital’s men are the sharpest dressed around, so it’s time to puf out our plumage!” Te following pages highlight notable collections from a few of our favorite menswear designers across the pond.

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E. Tautz. Photo by Daniel Sims, British Fashion Council.

Joseph. Photo by Shaun James Cox, British Fashion Council.

A. Sauvage. Photo by Daniel Sims, British Fashion Council.

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Burberry Prorsum

burberry.com Christopher Bailey, Burberryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chief Creative and Chief Executive Ofcer, drew inspiration from incessant traveler, writer and adventurer Bruce Chatwin for his spring 2015 menswear collection. Focused on deep, saturated colors, the collection featured jackets with oversized utilitarian pockets apropos for stashing a travelerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journal; colorful t-shirts sporting graphic covers from vintage tomes; and, leather dufe bags, satchels and sketchbooks boldly emblazed with words such as "Adventure!" and "Exploration!" to beckon the stylish globetrotter. slmag.net

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alicemadethis.com Crafting luxury menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accessories celebrating materials and processes, including precision turned metal, precious metal electroplating, rope work and investment casting, Alice Walsh of Alice Made This works in tandem with factories able to produce products that are contemporary, honest and refned in form and material.

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Duchamp duchamplondon.com Gianni Colarossi focused his debut collection as Duchampâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creative Director on three distinct stories: Elegant English Gentry, Contemporary Riviera and Summer Eveningwear. Elegant English Gentry imagines a contemporary business look with a nod to eccentric summer styling. Considering high summer relaxed dressing, the Contemporary Riviera capsule presents unstructured seersucker notch lapel blazers and double breasted jackets in slick twill and panama cottons. Encapsulating the Duchamp expertise in fabric innovation, Summer Eveningwear includes exclusively printed silk shirts and jackets in paisleys and diamond spots. slmag.net

Lee Roach

lee-roach.com Lee Roach spring/summer 2015 explores urban existence through clothing beyond the idea of performance and into protection from an urban environment. Te collection utilizes traditional menswear summer fabrics: lightweight khaki linen, navy double-faced linen (linen + virgin wool) and Japanese olive cotton re-interpreted as a modern urban uniform. Construction methods further reduce the interior components, resulting in a garment as clean internally as externally.

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dunhill.com John Ray remarked that his first collection for Dunhill as Creative Director represented the â&#x20AC;&#x153;chance to be British and international,â&#x20AC;? hearkening to fit and flare of past elegant eras, as evidenced by elongated jackets, suspenders and high-waisted trousers and shorts. Botanical prints used for camp shirts and swim shorts as well as shantung dinner jackets prompted pining for a tropical escape. Accessories included crocodile leather slippers and kit bags executed in natural vegetable dyes. sl slmag.net

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Sibling Rivalry Ambiance and abundant activities abound in the Colorado ski towns of Vail and Aspen/Snowmass Written by Bridget Williams

After a somewhat scant start to the snowy season, the abundance of large, fufy fakes that fell in sync with the morning after my arrival in Vail were greeted by the locals with the enthusiasm of manna from heaven. Te epic proportions of this white windfall were evidenced by the fact that school was cancelled for the frst time in more than a decade. As a skiing newbie, I hoped that the three feet of fresh powder would cushion the multiple wipeouts I had been anticipating in the weeks leading up to the trip, which was to be split between two destinations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Vail and Snowmass â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so that our group could experience the very distinct atmosphere and skiing opportunities at each. 58 slmag.net

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Lord Gore restaurant at Manor Vail.

Lobby of Te Landmark in Vail.

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Exterior of Te Landmark in Vail.

Vail Cascade, a Four Diamond ski-in/ski-out Destination Hotels & Resorts property situated on the banks of Gore Creek, served as home base for the duration of my visit. As much as I was tempted to savor the comfortable environs of my slopeview room after checking in, I frmly subscribe to the ethos of the locals, who say they feel guilty doing nothing while living in a place with so much to do, so I quickly donned multiple layers for a late afternoon Straddle Creek snowshoe tour with Paragon Guides (paragonguides.com). After spending a few hours trying to keep pace with Paul, a career investment banker turned outdoor enthusiast, I was left to wonder which mountain valley was concealing the fountain of youth. Having worked up a ravenous appetite, our group headed to Manor Vail Lodge, another Destination Hotels & Resorts property, for dinner at its Lord Gore restaurant. Boasting 19 60 slmag.net

individually decorated luxury penthouses, the platinum-rated lodge is just 50 yards from the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ski school, making it an ideal destination for families. Accentuated by tall foor-to-ceiling windows providing unobstructed vistas of Vail Mountain, we were treated to a casually elegant meal prepared by Chef de Cuisine Eric Berggren, who loves to celebrate Colorado cuisine and has a particular soft spot for crafting desserts that render even the most ardent willpower futile (case in point was the Kahlua Soaked Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel and Black Cherry Ice Cream). Rounding out the Destination Hotels & Resorts portfolio in Vail is Te Landmark, a rustic contemporary lodge located directly in the village, a mere 100 yards from the ski lift and just a half mile from the Vail Cascade via a paved path that

Lower pool at Te Gant in Aspen.

Modern mountain style in a condominium at Te Gant in Aspen.

Aria Spa sanctuary in the Vail Cascade.

runs alongside the creek. Each of the privately owned condos available for rental are exquisitely appointed. Special amenities of the property include a new luxury ski lock room, enhanced pool area and a trio of hot tubs. Well rested and ready for my skiing debut, we headed to Charter Sports (chartersports.com) on the ground floor of Vail Cascade to collect our gear for the day. With the aforementioned snowfall creating near whiteout conditions, waves of adrenaline ensured that the cold would not be a factor. After a slow start and with expert coaching from a Vail Ski & Snowboard School instructor, I was well on my way to wishing I had picked up the sport years ago. Back at the Vail Cascade, I launched a preemptive strike against muscle soreness with a visit to the onsite Aria Athletic Club & Spa, a sprawling facility popular with professional

skiers and snowboarders looking to stay in tip top shape. My quick workout was followed by a 50-minute “Outdoor Enthusiast Massage” administered with an herbal lemon grass and eucalyptus poultice to aid in lactic acid release. Afternoon indulgence carried over into evening with dinner at Vail Cascade’s Atwater on Gore Creek restaurant. Chef Todd Bemis is a talented chef with even better business acumen, who fully understands the parameters of operating a successful hotel restaurant (pushing boundaries but not necessarily blazing new trails); does not like dishes to be overly complex; and purchases the fnest ingredients without hesitation. Possessing a particular affinity for craft beers, he regularly offers multi-course dinners with beer pairings and recommends Chainbreaker White IPA for newbies as a gateway to experimenting with craft beers.

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Snowmass Village as viewed from the slopes.

While the diversity of skiable acreage in Vail Valley easily trumps what is available in Aspen/Snowmass, visitors to the latter are often drawn to the ambiance as much as the action. With a settled history stretching back to miners who descended on the area in the 1870s in search of silver, Aspen persisted largely as a sparsely settled town until the late 1940s, when skiing and the city’s modern day founders – Walter and Elizabeth Paepcke – brought about a civic and cultural renaissance that continues today. Firmly established as a four season playground for outdoor enthusiasts, the region ofers a full complement of music, food, art and literary festivals and events that adds to the roster of eclectic visitors on an annual basis. Of the 385 units under the Destination Resorts umbrella in Aspen and Snowmass, 100 are hotel rooms, with the remainder being condominium rentals that run the gamut in terms of square footage and style of appointment. What is notable is that each property boasts a definitive and unique sense of place, ofering infnite possibilities to customize a visit to your personal preferences.

As we planned to split our time between on- and of-mountain activities in both Aspen and Snowmass, lodging at The Villas at Snowmass Club proved to be ideal. Located just outside Snowmass Village, villa guests have access to the amenities of the exclusive Snowmass Club, including a 19,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art athletic club, 13 tennis courts, a spa, two restaurants and the awardwinning Irish Links golf course. Te privately owned one-, two-, and three-bedroom units are well-appointed with all the comforts of home combined with the services one would expect of a luxury hotel. With near white out conditions continuing, I was thankful for an experienced driver to transport us to the T-Lazy-7 Ranch (tlazy7.com) for a snowmobile lunch tour. We headed deep into the White River National Forest, stopping midway through the guided excursion at the Klondike cabin, where we enjoyed a hearty lunch of local grass-fed burgers grilled outside in waistdeep snow. As conditions prevented us from reaching our planned destination – Maroon Bells – our disappointment was quickly assuaged as we were led to a vast open field where adrenaline junkies indulged in racing around a groomed oval track. slmag.net

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Te next day, following a skills assessment and a few trial runs on the mountaintop campus of the Ski & Snowboard School in Snowmass and in spite of my protests to the contrary, ski instructor Andrea Bishop, a sprightly 50-something with a vast storehouse of positive energy, convinced me to feel emboldened enough to venture outside the sedate confnes of the ski school runs and onto one of the busy mountain runs. In the interest of full disclosure, I must admit that my self-confdence was slightly dinged when, during my frst attempt, a line of six-year-old girls wearing tutus over their ski suits and tiaras on their helmets efortlessly schussed past me without even the slightest hint of anxiety on their cherubic faces. Run after run followed, and each time Andrea nudged me further and further out of my comfort zone. We celebrated our successful outing and the culmination of our trip later that evening with dinner at Te Artisan restaurant, located in the Stonebridge Inn. Executive Chef Randall Baldwin puts a global spin on local favorites, with seasonally inspired menus that seek to incorporate the best local ingredients. As we lingered over craft beer and cocktails, wishing we could extend our trip another day or two, the conversation came to a sudden halt as the sweetest of endings was delivered to our table: a decadent cookie dough crème brûlée that sent everyone racing to grab their spoon. sl VAIL STAY // Destination Hotels & Resorts (destinationhotels.com/ hotels-resorts/colorado/vail/) DINE // La Tour - The French64 slmag.net

inspired cuisine draws on the world travels of chef/owner Paul Ferzacca and his wife and front-of-house manager Lourdes. (latour-vail.com), Larkspur – New American fne dining cuisine. (larkspurvail.com), Matsushisa – Part of the Nobu Empire, the menu blends traditional Japanese dishes with Peruvian and Argentine ingredients. (matsuhisavail.com), Red Lion Bar – A Vail institution, frst opened in 1963. (theredlion.com), Sweet Basil – Opened in 1977, the fne dining restaurant was voted Colorado’s most popular in a Zagat survey. (sweetbasilvail.com), Terra Bistro – Upscale American with 90 percent of ingredients cultivated using certifed organic methods. (terrabistrovail.com), Te 10th – An on-mountain dining destination at the base of Look Ma run at Mid-Vail. (the10thvail.com), Ti Amo –Te homemade gnocchi in Gorgonzola cream is an indulgent treat. (tiamovail.com). ASPEN / SNOWMASS VILLAGE STAY // Destination Hotels & Resorts (destinationhotels. com) Dine // Ajax Tavern – The simple goodness of enjoying a burger and a cone of truffle fries at the base of Aspen Mountain. (ajaxtavernaspen.com), J-Bar – Aspen’s long-time social hub. (hoteljerome.aubergeresorts.com), Justice Snows – Located in a building dating to 1889, seasonal menus focus on locally sourced ingredients. (justicesnows.com), Woody Creek Tavern – A classic dive bar and landmark establishment in the Roaring Fork Valley, noted for being a longtime hangout of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Tompson. (woodycreektavern.com).

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Tere’s space for friends and family in the kitchen’s breakfast room. Kids can grab a spot in an antique pew, and adults can pull up a chair or fnd a seat on a built-in bench.

Over the years, we have visited some impressive homes for these pages. A number have been elegant, others witty, many very large; but few, if any, have delivered such an imposing and immediate impression created by a powerful combination of proportion, dimension and design. From the outside, this huge northern suburban home does not appear, in spite of its sheer size, extraordinary, although its unique white brick construction and Vermont slate roof are strong indications of the husband and wife’s taste and their means to express it. Possessed of a strong design sense, she oversaw the entire building process, from the early research, through the location and acquisition of architectural elements, to the design and construction. Te fact that the exterior does not signal what lies within makes the frst glimpse through the French doors all the more striking. Passing the formal dining room, with its oversized antique street map of Paris (“It is where we got engaged”), and the ofce across the hallway, one arrives at the kitchen, which 72 slmag.net

is the focal point of the ground foor and, she explains, is the main hangout. “Our dream kitchen was inspired by a kitchen we saw on houzz.com. We incorporated two large kitchen islands topped with marble with intentionally dramatic movement and paired them with tin ceilings and drop pendant lighting.” Te massive and robust hardwood foor throughout this level is from Jack Laurie Home Floor Designs in the Indiana Design Center, and it serves not only to unify the various rooms but to set the tone, which might well be described as country home but not rustic. The motif is picked up in the substantial decorative beams and recessed tin ceiling, which, while harkening back to earlier times, succeed in striking a contemporary chord. Of the kitchen is the breakfast room. “We needed an area where we could gather a number of family and friends together to enjoy a meal. The antique church pew allows us to seat several children, while the adults gather on the built-in bench and fabric-accented chairs.”

While Paris and the dining room both ofer great food and drink, a vintage street map of the City of Light has a prominent place because the owners got engaged there. Adding to the warmth are reclaimed wood beams, a brick built-in butler vanity and charcoal-painted walls and ceiling.

A sterling silver deer champagne bowl found its way from a Broad Ripple antique store to the home’s Tomas Jeferson-inspired study.

Te hearth room, with its cast stone freplace focal point, serves as a bridge between the home’s front entry and the spacious outdoor living area. Te grass growing in the foreground helps emphasize the room’s transitional function.

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Te pool functions as both a place to cool of and an area for entertaining.

A big porch needs a big swing. How about a wooden queen size bed? It ofers a restful way to get a great view of the golf course.

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If the pool’s too cool, warm up near the outside brick freplace. Nearby seating creates a gathering space.

In keeping with today’s penchant for outdoor entertaining, designing the exterior spaces to cope with Indiana’s climatic extremes was vital. “Te outside living space was one of the most important components of our home,” she explained. “A 16-foot sliding glass door opens up from inside to an outside living room, kitchen and bar. Equipped with heaters in the ceiling and built-in drop-down screens, this space will accommodate any weather.” A hearth room, with its massive cast stone freplace, is a transition between indoor and out. Beyond, overlooking a sunken pool area and a golf course, is a large patio with a queen size porch swing

bed suspended by ropes. It is a favorite place for reading and relaxing during the summer months. Tis is clearly a house built by someone who cares a great deal about family: outside of the essentially public spaces, virtually every room is designed with some sort of family activity in mind. A toddler washing area and a sink that can accommodate three children near the back door let the kids clean up after a hard day of playing outdoors, while a changing area and bathroom next to the pool alleviate the need for them to pad through the house with wet feet. slmag.net

Hmmm. Indiana University grads who love basketball. Lots of room. What else could they do but create a Hoosier hoops area?

Repurposed barn doors slide to reveal the basement theater room.

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Te owners’ three children don’t need cards for the library – they have their own. Tis octagonal vault of volumes is tucked between their bedrooms, which is convenient when checking out bedtime reading.

As graduates of Indiana University and with a love of basketball, the couple built an indoor basketball court equipped with scoreboard and lockers. Nearby, in the basement, an indoor climbing wall and monkey bars give the young ones somewhere to work of steam when the weather prevents outdoor activities, while a ballet and gymnastics room give the daughter a space where she can refne her skills. Te mom considers the outdoor pool near the walkout basement “one of the most exciting and rewarding spaces in our home.” It features lion waterfalls and a fre pit, enhancing this already exceptional entertainment area. Accordion windows and a billiards room bar ledge help connect the inside basement space with the outside.

To address more intellectual needs, at the top of the main staircase is an octagonal children’s library, from which the daughter and sons can choose a book every night for their bedtime reading. The daughter’s walk-in closet has been repurposed as a playhouse, painted bright pink and built with leftover materials from the home’s walls and roof. Te boys, for their part, get to use a 10-foot steel spiral staircase to access the attic space, where they can use their art materials and toys in their own secluded environment. And when pint-size guests come to visit, there is a spacious bunk room (friends clamber up ladders to the elevated beds) with its own teepee and animal print carpet. If they ever invite me to spend the night, this is where I want to sleep. sl

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SCARLET MIXES A WORLD OF WHISKEYS WITH IMPECCABLE FOOD Bubbly rounds out the drinks; presentation, texture count in the fare Written by Neil Charles Photography by Andrew Kung and Josh Polk

No stranger to the food and drink industry, Dale Stewart, managing partner of Scarlet Whiskey & Wine Bar, the Northside’s newest, drew heavily upon his experience when developing his latest concept in dining. He opened and had an interest in the Melting Pot in Castleton, then learned more about luxury wines, spirits and champagnes while distributing the Moët Hennessey portfolio statewide. Stewart seized the opportunity to get the space recently occupied by Detour and, in the more distant past, by Lulu’s, to open a striking and uncompromising venue for serious diners and drinkers.

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With very few independent restaurants in the vicinity, Scarlet’s concept represents an ambitious challenge to local preconceptions. Although there is beef on the menu, there are no massive steaks, a fgurative gauntlet thrown to the ground at the feet of a frequently conservative dining public. Instead of ofering safe, predictable fare, Scarlet – under the guidance of young executive chef Jeremiah Floyd – specializes in generously proportioned and reasonably priced smaller plates, a practice that encourages sharing and keeps the palate crisp. While there is a laudable emphasis on fresh and high-quality ingredients, it’s pleasing to note there is no slavish adherence to restrictive culinary philosophy beyond that of serving excellent food. Floyd, who along with Stewart spent several months perfecting the menu items to bring a unique twist to time-tested recipes, dedicates as much of his focus to presentation and texture as he does to taste. Plate after plate reveal frankly surprising but elegantly harmonious combinations of crunchy and creamy, sweet and sour, salty and tart, which pull the taste buds this way and that, keeping them on their toes and providing a substantial but never stodgy foil to the epic drinks list. As Stewart explains it: “We were looking to do small plates, tapas-style. We wanted each dish to refect harmony and balance, like drinking champagne with popcorn, where the salt perfectly ofsets the tart.” Tis food is so far removed from the standard bar fare that it’s easy to forget Scarlet is indeed, frst and foremost, a bar. 86 slmag.net

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Embarking on an in-depth midday tasting, my editor and I recently sat down to eat our way through a number of expertly prepared dishes and were consistently both surprised and delighted by everything we tasted. Te tuna tartare, frankly one of the best and freshest I have encountered this side of the Caribbean, is a beautifully presented mound of molded minced tuna, encased in the fnest crust of black sesame, sitting atop a base of wasabi cream cheese and garnished with seaweed salad, jicama and ginger. Te tuna, which simply melts away in the mouth, is provided with a refreshing helping of crunch by the jicama and is given a powerful flavor boost by a nicely spicy red pepper aioli. For the sweeter tooth, there is also a most agreeable pineapple soy sauce served on the side, providing a diferent set of contrasts and favors within the same dish. Equally fne is the crab cake, again superfresh and buoyant on the palate. Tis time the contrasting crunch is provided by grated fresh horseradish, whose heat has been tempered a little to keep it just on the sane side of hot. Lemon aioli provides a welcome creamy-tart contrast to the proceedings.

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No description of the food would be complete without a mention of the beautifully presented trio of sliders, served on brioche buns and ofered on a slate platter. As beautiful to eat as they are to look at, these lamb, short rib and fllet burgers are each little masterpieces of favor and texture – and destined to be a huge hit. Te lamb, our favorite dish of the day, apparently began its life as a bit of a mistake but quickly took on a distinct identity. Topped with goat cheese, jalapeño and onion, as well as a dollop of fg jam, it plays a symphony of harmonies and counterpoints without even a hint of the gaminess so usually associated with this meat. For those of a slightly more adventurous bent, might we highly recommend the veal marrow bones, which are sliced lengthwise and then roasted before being served. Having scooped out and consumed (with an assortment of accouterments) the delectable and health-giving marrow, you may choose to fnish of by deglazing the sticky bits with a shot of XO Cognac. Te result – fatty, warming and thoroughly lip-sticking – is known as a Bone Luge. This indulgence alone is a reason to visit Scarlet, if you needed one, that is.

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As ambitious as the food, so is the drinks list, which features scores of whiskeys from around the world and more than a dozen Champagnes and sparkling wines by the glass. With the popularity of brown spirits at or near its peak now, the whiskey selection could not be more timely or appropriate to this side of town, where cocktails are all the rage. The sparkling wine selection, by contrast, represents a unique departure and a little bit of a gamble on the public’s evolving tastes. Yet if bubbles are your thing, you are almost certain to find a glass to your liking at Scarlet, where bottles are carefully chosen to represent varying styles and price points. Whatever your tipple of choice, make sure to sample a plate or two of Chef Jeremiah’s elegant and thoughtful food for a bit of a culinary workout. sl Scarlet Whiskey & Wine Bar is at 8487 Union Chapel Road, Suite 560, Indianapolis, 299.8888. It’s open from 4 p.m. to close Monday through Saturday. Scarlet is closed Sunday. For more information, visit scarletwhiskey.com.

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Several collections of Lauren timepieces are now available in Indiana, exclusively at Moyer Fine Jewelers (moyerfnejewelers. com), including the Stirrup and Sporting lines. Each extraordinary watch ofers a unique design that draws upon Lauren’s signature sensibilities of luxury, glamour and timelessness. Every watch showcases exceptional finishes and intricate details, with manufacture movements that embody the ultimate in Swiss-made excellence. THE STIRRUP COLLECTION This collection captures Lauren’s equestrian heritage with its signature stirrup-shaped silhouette. “Tere is a way of living that has a certain grace and beauty,” according to him. “It is not a constant race for what is next, rather an appreciation of that which has come before.” The Stirrup timepiece – offered in 18-karat white or rose gold, limited edition platinum or stainless steel – creates a highly

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decorated with Côtes de Genève and circular graining known as perlage. Te piece combines classical subtleties, such as the use of Breguet-style hands, with a sophisticated mechanical movement that unites past and present. Lauren’s distinctive vision of safari has long been a theme in his apparel and accessories. “When I started out as a designer, I dreamed of going to Africa, to safari. Safari is the dream of adventure … of experiencing the wild and seeing the farthest reaches of the world,” he said. Included in the Sporting Collection are Safari Chronometers. They beautifully contrast a utilitarian aesthetic with refined elegance, using complex mechanisms to create pieces to be worn both on the savanna and in the city. Like anything built to withstand the rigors of an African adventure, these models are powered by solid mechanical movements and housed in strong stainless steel cases. Te dials are fnished with an azure anthracite matte varnish, adding to the utilitarian look, and large luminescent hands. Under the screwed-down case back is a COSC-certified mechanical self-winding movement, handdecorated with vertical Côtes de Genève and perlage. Te black “aged” stainless steel RL67 Safari Chronometer is available in a 45mm case as well as a 39mm, to suit a smaller wrist. A selection of five different canvas straps adds the final touch for ideal timepieces you can take on any adventure. sl slmag.net

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INDIANA LIVING LEGENDS GALA

The Indiana Historical Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Indiana Living Legends Gala raised a record of more than $148,000 to support its educational programs. About 300 guests gathered at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center on July 25 for cocktails, dinner and a program honoring businessman and philanthropist Danny Danielson, arts and culture patrons Jane Fortune and Robert Hesse, Indiana Sports Corp. President Allison Melangton and puzzlemaster Will Shortz. For more information, visit indianahistory.org.

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INDIANA DESIGN CENTER AND SOPHISTICATED LIVING PRESENT “FAKES, FRAUDS & FORGERIES” Carmel’s Indiana Design Center hosted Robert K. Wittman, who led the FBI’s National Art Crime Team, on June 19. Guests had items appraised by Garth’s Auction House. The evening brought a chance to meet The New York Times’ best-selling author of “Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World’s Stolen Treasures.” Proceeds beneftted Methodist Health Foundation and Methodist Hospital Task Core. For more information, visit methodisthealthfoundation.org.

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MERIDIAN-KESSLER HOME & GARDEN TOUR TWILIGHT PARTY

Guests kicked of a festive weekend with the Twilight Party & Silent Auction at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. The annual party celebrates the MeridianKessler area, lets residents enjoy time with each other and raises money for nonproft groups in the neighborhood. Tose attending got exclusive entrance to two Twilight Tour homes, dinner with cash bar, live music and silent auction. For more information, visit mkhometour.com.

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Chris and Drew Conrad, Mia and Joel Kary

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RACE FOR RILEY

Donors gathered July 22 to tear it up in go-karts while taking on each other and, for some, former NASCAR and Indy 500 driver John Andretti in the fnal race. Tis year, a NASCAR fan fest added to the fun at New Castle Motor Sports Park. And, just like after the Indy 500, there was a victory banquet. Andretti, the face of the fundraiser, has helped raise close to $3 million for Riley Children’s Foundation in nearly 20 years. For more information, visit rileykids.org.

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Amanda Maynard, Dave Calabro, Dave Furst, Charly Arnolt

Christina Zivitz, Kena Hollingsworth

Mandy Pietrykowski, Matt Keller, Alane Helmer

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TENNIS PROGRAM MARKS 50 YEARS, HONORS FOUNDER BARBARA WYNNE

The Washington Township Tennis Program celebrated its 50-year anniversary starting July 18 at Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Garage in Speedway. Alumni from around the country attended three days of festivities, and many friendships were rekindled. Former players and staf also honored Barbara Wynne for her 50 years of service to the tennis community. For more information about the tennis program, visit tennisprogram.com.

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Jill Patterson, Lynn Erwinne, Rob Wynne

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Courtney Ramey, Stephanie Iden, Kelly Iden

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Ryan Hollander, Jonathan and Taylor Whitham, Mandy Wakefeld, Carol Wakefeld

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Reis-Nichols Jewelers hosted a hot summer event that combined Tesla, Tudor watches and Flemingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steakhouse. About 100 guests had the chance July 22 to test drive the Model S, check out an extended selection of watches and taste samples from the steakhouse. A rafe raised $1,200 for Timmy Global Health, which works to expand access to healthcare and help tackle the most pressing global health challenges. For more information, visit timmyglobalhealth.org.

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The Great American Songbook Hall of Fame inducted its 2014 class during an Encore Celebration Gala Weekend. Te two days began June 20 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom with a red carpet, cocktail reception and silent auction. Tat was followed by dinner, live auction and dancing to a big band orchestra led by New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acclaimed Tom Postilio. Tere also was a special performance by Michael Feinstein, founder of the Great American Songbook Foundation.

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Kevin and Marybeth Kohart, Madeline and Kostas Poulakidas

Mary and Jay Cunningham, Keith and Carol Gambrel

Ronnie Katz, Lori Ecker, Jane Henegar, Matt Gutwein

Derek and Angie Sajdyk, Beth Bell, Todd Halkyard

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ENCORE CELEBRATION GALA WEEKEND, SECOND NIGHT

Nat King Cole, Shirley Jones, Johnny Mathis and Linda Ronstadt were inducted this year to the Great American Songbook Hall of Fame. On June 21, Michael Feinstein honored them with a performance at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. After that, the Palladium was transformed into fve themed clubs that paired food and drinks. Te evening was packed with music, dancing, photo booths â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and stilt walkers. For more information, visit thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

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Pat Gross, Judy Roudebush

Miriam and David Resnick, Diane and John Abrams

Steven Quinn, Jay Wilson, Mandy Kolb

Scott Perry, Jimmy Dulin

Kameelah and Ben Diallo

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Laura Osnes, Michael Feinstein, Peter Ciccotti

Stephen and Liz Taylor, Kimberly Sorrell, Sandi Marks

Steve Delaney, Joyce Butterworth, Barry Lantz, Becca Hanson, Denise and Bruce Cordingley

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Frank Basile, Emmi Malcolmson, MariJo Pennington-Smith, Katrina Basile

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IMA PATRON CIRCLE & SECOND CENTURY SOCIETY GATHERING

John and Leslie Rapp graciously opened their home to about 100 Patron Circle and Second Century Society members for an evening of art, food and conversation with other IMA donors. Guests also viewed the Rapps’ art collection – including works by T.C Steele, William Forsyth and Frederik Grue – to complete a truly artful evening July 24. For more information about either IMA donor group, visit imamuseum.org/give-join/council.

Stephan Dutton, Roz Webb, Margaret Wiley, Ellen Lee

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Henry Fernandez, Anita Harris, Sue Morreale, Nancy McMillan, Howard Harris, Andrea Coreyh

George Rapp, Rebecca and Michael Kubacki

Matt Hufne, Susan Jones-Hufne

Jennifer and Jefrey Cohen

Anita Harris, Jane and Ian Rupert, Janet and Rick Barb

Marian Pettengill, Jan Rubin, Kay Koch

Bret Waller, Mark Zelonis

Jerry Greene, Susanne McAlister, Mack McKenzie, Peggy Rapp

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CHUCKSTRONG TAILGATE GALA

Sporting tailgate attire, more than 500 people gathered at Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center for the second annual Chuckstrong Tailgate Gala. Hosted by Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano, the May 2 event included cocktails, dinner and live and silent auctions. Te evening raised more than $650,000 for research at Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, including $25,000 from those who donated $1,000 to take a â&#x20AC;&#x153;touchdownâ&#x20AC;? pass from quarterback Andrew Luck and $75,000 from Chuck and Tina Pagano.

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Lori Efroymson, Aron and Georgia Steiman

Bob Sims, Vince Todd

Paige and Joe Gilbert, Rob Hillman

David Torton, Cathy and Avis Roper, Reggie Wayne, Lisa and Charlie Williams

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Ryan Watson, CPA

At Watson CPA, we specialize in helping individuals and small businesses reach their financial goals. In 2008, Ryan Watson, CPA established the firm as a full service public accounting firm dedicated to the needs of small business owners and their families. Everything we do for our clients is based on: • a wealth of experience and knowledge • a commitment to honesty and integrity • a relentless pursuit of solutions to your accounting and tax needs • and a reasonable, mutually agreed upon fee structure

Our New Location: 650 East Carmel Drive, Suite 360 ■ Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 848-9938 ■ info@rwatsoncpa.com

FIVE SEASONS HONORS P.A. NILHAGEN

Former Swedish Junior Davis Cup team member and 40-year tennis coach P.A. Nilhagen was honored at Five Seasons Family Sports Club on June 7. Hundreds of students, families and club members celebrated P.A. with a Caribbean night and birthday bash. Kent Winingham roasted P.A.; other speakers were Deborah Dorman (P.A.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife), Bob Gregory, Ginny Purdy, John Trimble, Bill Winingham and Ron Wolfe. Proceeds go to National Junior Tennis League of Indianapolis and P.A.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foundation in memory of his mother, Marianne Nilhagen.

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Lauren Hickey, Julia Miller, Sarah Wittenbaum, P.A. Nilhagen, Kathryn Scott, Cece Katz

Lee Dorman, Deborah Dorman, Melissa Dorman-Wittenbaum

Blair and Alice Macphail, Bill Winingham

Clif, Gabrielle and Cathi Rubenstein, Andy Gerdt

Katie and Dan Brunette, Dick McKenna, Jonni Gonso

Tod Huntley, Linda Elliott, Candace and Dan Briggs

Shelly Katz, Amy Klooster, Sally Booth, Marianne Marsh

Dorothy and Ron Conley

James Wooldridge, Charlie Emhardt, P.A. Nilhagen, Dan Rodefeld, Chris Quammen, Andrew Stutz, Michael Rubeiz, Luke Wojtalik

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RUTH’S CHRIS GRAND OPENING

Ruth’s Chris Steak House marked its move to Ironworks at Keystone on 86th Street with an Aug. 15-16 VIP grand opening. Te $5 million-plus, more cosmopolitan twolevel site accommodates over 500, with outdoor patio seating and private dining areas. Highlights include the Tastevin iPad wine list app and a bar menu focused on seasonal small plates. A wine pull and live art auction proceeds went to Indiana Children’s Wish Fund. For more information about the fund, visit indywish.org.

Heidi and Scot Feick, Ann Grayson, Susie and Dan Bond

Photography by Tyler Hromadka

Dick and Sue Anne Gilroy, Moira and Bill Carlstedt

Alyce and LG Edwards

Susie and Darrell Pike, Nancy and Dan Hintz

Larry Griggers, Julie Siegler

Brandon Baltz, Peggy Cseresznyes, Brett Baltz

Connie Brown, Kristen Atteberry, Ed and Becky Treacy

Phil Gumpert, Terry Hudson

Susan Sapp, Ryan and Kristy Rans, Marty Gardener

Amanda Hardy, Lance, Jon and Larry Evinger

Sam Bacon, Aaron Wesley, Kevin Armantrout, Rachel Bacon, Amanda Armantrout

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Sherry Kittle, Renee and Rich Ackley, Jim Kittle

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