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TRADITION WITH A TWIST Crown Cantina offers a wonderful selection of classic Mexican dishes in an upscale yet approachable manner. Photography by Andrew Kung Photography Loveland native Haley Sitek convinced her chef husband Anthony Sitek to come to Cincinnati in 2018 to open their first restaurant together. Having met at Johnson & Wales culinary school in Providence, Haley and Anthony were looking for a location and opportunity to start their own restaurant group. Haley sold Anthony on the tri-state as a mecca for small restaurants and the opportunity that environment presented them to open and grow their own operation. Their first restaurant, Crown Republic Gastropub, opened in June 2018 on the corner of 8th and Sycamore. Losanti, a Chicago-inspired steakhouse overlooking Washington Park, followed a year later, and in 2021, Rosie’s Cocktails and Pies launched on 7th and Sycamore. The family grew yet again earlier this year when La Cantina was born around the corner from the Crown Republic Gastropub, creating a mini “Crown Corner” around 8th and Sycamore. Since its February opening, La Cantina (dubbed Crown Cantina) has been taking off. Located just a block down 8th Street from the original Crown Republic Gastropub, Cantina took over the old location of the Cheapside Café. The focus of the restaurant revolves around modern Mexican cuisine. Even so, it feels and tastes more traditional than most offerings in the area, with Anthony’s unique spin on what are likely familiar dishes. Cantina’s quaint and straightforward décor is light and bright with a creamy off-white background accented by touches of greenery and brown earth tones in the woven pendant lights and barstools. Haley’s brother-in-law built the custom bar, bar display, and tables, adding warmth to the small space. The bar, with seating for 16, runs the length of the restaurant, while booths line exterior walls. There’s also an intimate outdoor dining space. The sounds and smells emanating from the one-hundred-percent gluten-free ‘open’ kitchen immerse guests in the restaurant’s culinary action.
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Alex Stevens, Beverage Director for Crown Restaurant Group, has assembled a beverage menu that includes wine from Spain, Argentina, and the United States. Adding to the authenticity is the Agave menu highlighting Mexico’s traditional spirit with both tequila and mezcal offerings. Try any of the traditional mezcals served neat in a classic Mezcalitas candle holder and accompanied by a fresh orange slice and house-made worm salt, a combination of chili powder, sea salt, and dried agave worms. The ‘proper way’ to enjoy is by licking the orange to help cleanse the pallet before sipping the smoky, flavorful mezcal, finished with a pinch of the chili agave salt. If you’re interested in pairing down a ‘neat’ Tequila, try a house-made ‘Bebida’ cocktail. The Margarita Tradicional is as pure as they come. Composed of fresh orange and lime juice, agave, and tequila, it is extremely fresh and naturally sweet. The Avocado & Jalapeno margarita has a thick mousse-like consistency achieved by blending avocado, jalapeno, and cilantro. The mix adds just a touch of heat to the back of the throat for a flavorful full-mouth cocktail. Cantina’s ‘Comida’ food menu and dining philosophy are set up similarly to Losanti, with a multi-course experience in mind. While gazing over the menu options, guests are encouraged to start with queso fundido or guacamole. The guacamole comes with fresh charred vegetables mixed in with the avocado, creating an extra flavorful dish. The second course has a fresh wedge salad offering, large enough to split, with butter lettuce and pomegranate-cured bacon mixed with house-made green goddess dressing. Other offerings include grilled oysters topped with shredded beef jerky and drizzled with Serrano Ponzu, an Asian-inspired soy butter. Chef Anthony said that much of the native Mexican cuisine naturally has a lot of Asian influences, which he loves to highlight in Cantina’s dishes.
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Another in-house favorite is the Camote Asado. Featuring an agave-roasted (‘asado’) sweet potato (‘camote’), the dish comes topped with a dried salsa seca of peanuts, sesame, pepitas, cumin, and fennel, then drizzled with a chile Morita sauce which adds terrific heat to the dish. The taco ‘course’ is next and presents classic approachable offerings such as the Tijuanero steak taco. Utilizing the strip ends from Losanti, the steak is paired with fresh avocado salsa, pico de gallo, and a cheese blend. The Cochinita Pibil taco offers a sweet and fresh Xni Pec pickled red onion salsa over a slow-braised pork collar. The Lamb Barbacoa taco uses traditional lamb neck, which has been wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. The barbacoa comes topped with pickled white onions and an extra spicy and flavorful salsa de arbol. Fresh house-made tortillas accompany the tacos and entrees. The corn for the tortillas is sourced locally from Athens, Ohio. After rehydration, it’s ground down and pressed into masa, ready to be cooked and served fresh with each order.
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The main courses, except for the Enchiladas Verdes, feature the same tortillas along with rice and beans. The Amish-braised pulled chicken Enchiladas Verdes are prepared traditionally with a classic tomatillo salsa made from a combination of chicken stock, Serrano and Poblano peppers, onions, and tomatillos. Also adhering to tried-and-true preparation methods, the Chicken Mole entrée distinguishes itself with a 36-hour, 30-ingredient Mole Negro, served with buttered white rice and pickled onions. The highlight of the whole menu is the Carne Asada. Australian Wagyu Beef is well-seasoned and presented on a piping hot plate. A butter topping is poured tableside over the steak and creates a foamy coating over the beef. Smoked onions and a flash-fried Chile Toreado add a kick of spice to the melt-in-your-mouth beef. While adhering to the authentic, La Cantina adds just enough of the unexpected to keep you and your taste buds returning for more. sl La Cantina is located at 326 E. 8th Street Downtown. Open Wednesday – Sunday for Dinner. For more information, reservations, and full menu visit: crowncantina.com
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The level of trust facilitated by the StayOne business model means that a feeling of mi casa su casa extends from homeowner to renter. In Paris, the homeowners’ daughter was at the property to greet us upon arrival and go over the home’s particulars. The homeowner checked in daily to make sure we were pleased with our stay and to see if there was anything that we needed. When my daughter left something behind, she went above and beyond to locate it and reunite her with the missing item. What I found to be most beneficial was a neighborhood guide assembled by the homeowners that I used daily to inform my selections for everything, from choosing the perfect patisserie at breakfast to a hotspot for a nightcap. Particularly helpful was a list of establishments that were recommended we bypass. As part of its expansion into the United States, StayOne is taking trip planning up a notch by launching bespoke itineraries for its members. For example, Coast to Desert: Wellness Escape will combine a week's stay in Malibu with a private yoga
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Ed Ruscha, Hollywood, 1968. Collection of the Pomona College Museum of Art.
Lights, Camera, Los Angeles: LA Steals the Scene By Wendy Cromwell
A new dawn is lighting up the Los Angeles art world. Once upon a time in Hollywood, New York was the center of culture and commerce (as far as the art market was concerned). Now, Los Angeles has its own healthy art market, focused on showcasing artists and less centered on churning out the big bucks associated with New York. And guess what? Collectors and curators are paying attention! Think of Los Angeles as your talent pool, with artists cast in the starring roles. What's happened in the past 20 years to elicit this sea change? As recently as two decades ago, Los Angeles was basically the boonies to New Yorkers, namely the cultural intelligentsia that powered the art market (art dealers, museum curators, critics, collectors, and auction houses). Old School New York After World War II, the art market shifted from Paris, where it had been based since the 1920s, to New York. Why? New York was just across the pond from Paris and a haven for European artists during the war. This dynamic fostered a vibrant art scene fueled by Wall Street money. In addition, New York offered a tradition of philanthropy and patrons supporting cultural institutions, then nonexistent in Los Angeles. Post-war New York offered a dense art ecosystem, solidifying the art market's long-standing presence there…until now, that is! Obviously, Los Angeles was just waiting for her close-up all along. LA Waits in the Wings While New York was busy being the center of the universe, a Post-War art scene driven by Surrealism was bubbling up in Los Angeles. Surrealism refers to a 20th-century avant-garde movement in art and literature that sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind, for example, by the irrational juxtaposition of images. New York had Marcel Duchamp, the radical thinker who emigrated from France, bringing Conceptual art to America; Los 38 slmag.net
Angeles had Man Ray, a Surrealist who relocated to Los Angeles from France because he was drawn to Hollywood. Sur-real for sure! Ed Ruscha, one of the most successful artists from Los Angeles since the 1960s, was deeply influenced by Surrealism, as were a host of other artists like Ed Keinholz, one of Ruscha's peers, as well as David Hammons, who also lived and worked in Los Angeles early in his career. East Coast Ideas vs. West Coast Imagery Not surprisingly, much of Los Angeles' artistic output has been image-based (spoiler alert: imagery is trending big-time in today's art world). The consensus was that Post-war New York was the hub of intellectuals, where the cultural elite gathered to discuss big ideas. Meanwhile in Los Angeles, artists were more chill, inspired by the landscape, the water, sunlight, and movies (and the good vibes). A few key practitioners based in Los Angeles redefined art in the second half of the 20th Century. Still, it took time for everyone else (aka the market) to notice and take them as seriously as their East Coast contemporaries. • David Hockney (b. 1937) moved to Los Angeles from London in 1966. He observed the light dappling the water of his swimming pool and painted portraits of friends and lovers. • Based in Santa Monica, Richard Diebenkorn (1922 - 1993) made abstracted compositions inspired by light, water, and the architecture of his surroundings, all of which influenced his masterful Ocean Park series. • The crew known as the "Light & Space Movement" (think artists like James Turrell, Mary Corse, and Larry Bell) created sculptures and paintings about phenomenological effects: air, fog, and refracting Pacific light. • John Baldessari (1931 - 2020), an influential artist and teacher at CalArts, appropriated photos from movie stills to question the nature of perception. His shadow looms large over the dominance of photographic imagery in contemporary art
Show You the Money Until recently, art made in Los Angeles consistently underperformed at auction compared to work by New York artists. Here's the deal: since the beginning of the contemporary art market, which is generally regarded to be the Sotheby's auction of Robert and Ethel Scull's art collection in 1973, New York-based artists like Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns commanded the highest prices. That changed in 2018, when David Hockney's Portrait Of An Artist (Pool With Two Figures), 1974, sold for $90 million at Christie's, making Hockney the most expensive living artist on record. Now that's how you make a splash! In 2019, Ed Ruscha's Hurting the Word Radio #2, 1964, achieved an auction record of $52.5 million at Christie's (bought by Jeff Bezos, btw). However, many - myself included - believe Ruscha is probably undervalued, simply because he was insulated from the market for many years because he lived in LA! The Art World Goes West A few key factors helped LA steal the scene: the weather, the vibes, less expensive real estate than New York (more bang for your buck), some of the best art schools (talent incubators), galleries opening that can afford to represent this emerging talent because of the low rent… you get the picture. Additionally, the art ecosystem is anchored by museums that support these emerging artists and collect locally, such as UCLA's Hammer Museum, whose Made in LA biennial offers artists career-defining big breaks. The The Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Wilshire Boulevard is currently in the middle of a mega expansion led by Herzog & de Meuron. Takeaway Collectors of Contemporary art always seek out the new, and Los Angeles is newly trending, putting emerging artists in the spotlight. Watch as the wave rolls on… sl
John Baldessari, Overlap Series: Palms (with Cityscape) and Climbers, 2000. Collection of The Broad.
David Hockney, Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures), 1972
A SNACK-SIZED LA ART GUIDE HOMETOWN HEROES Anat Ebgi / Blum & Poe / David Kordansky / François Ghebaly / Hannah Hoffman / Matthew Brown / Morán Morán / Moskowitz Bayse / Nino Mier / Parker Gallery / Various Small Fires / Vielmetter / Regen Projects BICOASTAL GALLERIES New York-Based / C L E A R I N G / David Zwirner* / Half Gallery / Harper's / Karma* / Lisson Gallery / Pace Gallery / Sean Kelly / SHRINE / Sargent's Daughters / Los Angeles-Based / Francois Ghebaly / David Kordansky / Nicodim *opening soon INSTITUTIONS LACMA Los Angeles County Museum of Art / MOCA Museum of Contemporary Art / Hammer / The Broad / The Getty Center / The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens / LAXART BIENNIALS AND FAIRS Made in LA / Pacific Standard Time / Frieze LA / Felix
Robert Irwin, Miracle Mile, 2013. Collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Prior to founding Cromwell Art 18 years ago, Wendy Cromwell was Vice President of Sotheby’s Contemporary Art for nearly a decade. She ran a Fortune 500 corporate art collection before that, and consulted for several blue-chip art galleries while in graduate school. Wendy received her Master of Arts in Modern Art from the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University and graduated from Smith College with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History. Wendy is past president and current board member of the Association of Professional Art Advisors and a member of the Appraisers Association of America. For tasty bites of art world knowledge delivered to your inbox monthly, subscribe to the Cromwell Art Snack.
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Entrance to the International City of Gastronomy & Wine on opening weekend
MORE THAN MUSTARD
The newly opened International City of Gastronomy & Wine in Dijon, France, is an ideal starting point for a deep dive into French food and wine. Written by Bridget Williams
It all started in November 2010 when UNESCO added the "Gastronomic meal of the French" to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This designation recognizes how pairing the right recipes with the right wines strengthens social ties. Three years later, France chose four cities—Dijon, Paris, Tours, and Lyon—to establish a Cities of Gastronomy network, with each city asserting a specific theme. As Dijon is the capital of Burgundy and its terroirs are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Dijon's International City of Gastronomy (citedelagastronomie-dijon.fr/.) has an emphasis on French wine. A decade in the making, the City officially opened to the public on May 6 of this year. Over half of the structures that comprise the 16-acre development are repurposed and restored buildings that date as far back as the 12th century, including several with Burgundian polychrome roof tiles arranged in geometric patterns that signified the region's opulence to visitors arriving from distant lands. More than a tourist destination, the site is a fully functioning eco-friendly neighborhood with market-rate and affordable housing integrated within its shops, exhibition halls, demonstration kitchens, schools, restaurants, cinema, and wine cellars. Curio by Hilton SainteAnne Dijon is still under construction and scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2023 as a four-star hotel with 125 rooms and suites. United by an underlying bee and honeycomb theme, the heart of the site is a gourmet village with 12 different "pop-up" style shops that were certainly a buzz during our opening weekend visit. French purveyors of everything from cheese to china showcased their wares. The butcher proudly boasted that he only spoke French and only butchered French meat in the boucherie. The various entities within the City work collaboratively to source the finest produce and products and minimize food waste. We made a beeline for the three-floor Cave de la Cité wine cellar, housing 3,000 reference wines and offering tastings of 40 slmag.net
250 by the glass. Oenophiles will want to make a reservation to access the Grand Cru cellar, which holds some of the world's most prestigious Burgundy wines. Our jaws dropped when we discovered that you could taste Romanée-Conti, one of the world's most expensive wines, by the glass! While professionals will benefit from a branch of the internationally recognized Ferrandi cooking school and a wine school operated by the Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne, home gourmands are also amply accommodated. They can get inspiration from an outpost of Paris' Librairie Gourmande gourmet bookstore and partake in regularly scheduled classes and demonstrations covering everything from making mustard to chocolate workshops for children. Dijon was an established epicenter for epicurean delights long before the UNESCO designation. One of our foodie favorites is the Les Halles market. This 19th-century covered market became a national monument in 1975 and is open four mornings a week, with Saturday drawing the biggest crowds. Opting to rent a fabulous historic apartment with quirky contemporary interiors a stone's throw from the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy during our last visit allowed us to shop the market and create a meal à la française (visit srloc.reservationenligne.net/listing/63 for rental information). If you'd rather leave the cooking to someone else, I'd recommend the Michelin-starred Loiseau des Ducs (bernardloiseau.com/en/loiseaudesducs.html); L'Epicerie & Cie for homey French cuisine in a charming setting (estaurant-lepicerie. fr/index-uk.php); the indulgent eight-course tasting menu at Michelin-starred William Frachot (chapeau-rouge.fr/en/ restaurant-dijon-centre); and hyper-local eating at Cibo (cibo. restaurant/en/home/). Boasting one of the most complex craft cocktail menus I've seen, Monsier Moutarde is a lively spot to kick off or cap off an evening (monsieurmoutarde.com). sl
Morning view from our rental apartment in Dijon.
“Vinostronomic” restaurant La Table des Climats in the International City of Gastronomy and Wine
L'Epicerie & Cie
The section of the threelevel Cave de la Cité at the International City of Gastronomy and Wine holding the grand crus.
The Place de la Liberation in Dijon
Vignette from the first large-scale exhibition devoted to pastry in France at the International City of Gastronomy and Wine
Dijon’s Darcy Gardens
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GOLD STANDARD Compiled by Bridget Williams
Clockwise from top left: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36. Available from The Richter & Phillips Company in Cincinnati, Diamond Cellar in Columbus and Nashville, Reis-Nichols Jewelers in Indianapolis, Davis Jewelers in Louisville, Simons Jewelers in St. Louis, and rolex.com. Nouvel Heritage Gold Thread ring ($2,100). Available through Reis-Nichols Jewelers in Indianapolis and at nouvelheritage.com. Ray Griffiths 22K gold signet coin ring ($3,850; raygriffiths.com). Marlo Laz Fine Jewelry Southwestern Sardinia necklace ($7,840; marlolaz.com). Vendorafa “Bamboo” bracelet in 18-karat yellow gold, set with brilliant white diamonds ($4650.00). Available through Heffern Fine Jewelers in St. Louis and at vendorafa.net. Darius Jewels Sisters ear pendants ($7,200; dariusjewels.com).
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Clockwise from top left: Anita Ko Heart eternity necklace ($11,600; anitako.com). Colette Clover nail jewelry ($3,500; colettejewelry.com). The Wrap bracelet from Ramona Albert in gold plated cast brass ($750; ramonaalbert.com). Judith Peterhoff Orno Slice earrings in recycled yellow gold ($954; judithpeterhoff.com). Picchiotti “Easy Wear” yellow and white gold bracelet with magnetic clasp ($21,585). Available through Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, Heffern Fine Jewelers in St. Louis, and picchiotti.it/en. IVI SEASON SIX earrings (i-v-i.co). Bondeye Jewelry solid gold Donut band ($1,335; bondeyejewelry.com). Deborah Pagani Siren bracelet ($8,100; deborahpagani.com).
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WELL-BEING BEHIND THE WHEEL Bentley’s New Azure Range
Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of Bentley Motors To provide its customers with a curated selection of features that enhance the well-being and comfort of the vehicle’s occupants, Bentley Motors recently announced a new Azure range. It will be a permanent offering across the Bentley model line-up, including Bentayga, Bentayga EWB, Flying Spur, Continental GT, and Continental GT Convertible. More than just a specification, Azure includes tactile and visual clues designed to reduce stress and promote well-being, along with driver assistance technologies for smoother, safer journeys. The Azure development team engaged creative neuroscientist Katherine Templar-Lewis, from Kinda Studios, whose wide-ranging research on the external factors that influence stress was vital in defining the ‘well-being behind the wheel’ concept the Azure feature suite embodies. Considering everything from light to the patterns we see around us to the impact of in-car posture and the importance and thermal comfort, Katherine’s research, paired with Bentley’s measurements, gives a science-based analysis of the relaxing experience of traveling in a Bentley. This Science-Informed Design approach uses various interdisciplinary methods to create the most positive sensation of wellness and comfort for Bentley drivers and 44 slmag.net
their passengers. This approach involved designing not simply for the senses of vision, hearing, touch, and smell, but also the position of our bodies (proprioception), gravity and acceleration (vestibular), temperature and even the body’s internal sensation (interoception). “We know from the scientific research undertaken by our specialists that increased agency comes through choice, and we have taken a holistic approach to well-being behind the wheel, uniting technology, design, and craftsmanship to deliver driver and passengers to their destination more relaxed than when they set off,” said Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and Chief Executive of Bentley Motors. Defining Azure’s focus on comfort are up to 22-way adjustable seats, enabling passengers of all heights and weights, from the 95th percentile male to the 5th percentile female, to find their ideal seating position. At the same time, the heating and ventilation functions help maintain the body’s optimum temperature for comfort and alertness. Research has shown that when we slump, our bodies take in up to thirty percent less oxygen, reducing our cognitive function and placing stress on the body. Azure features a massage function with six programmable settings to promote constant micro-adjustments in muscle and posture to combat this.
Another key element of the Azure range is Bentley Dynamic Ride, a 48V active anti-roll control system that cushions driver and passengers from excessive movement. In addition, all Azure models feature the Touring Specification of driver assistance systems. Combined, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, Traffic Assist, and Bentley Safeguard offer a suite of onboard radar and camera systems that constantly monitor the surrounding traffic and roads and intervene if necessary to prevent or avoid an accident. Of the Azure cabin accouterments, Maria Mulder, Head of Color & Trim at Bentley Motors, said, “We consulted with neuroscientists to understand the interrelationship of color, texture, tactility, and even scent to create an atmosphere of relaxed serenity. When we see pleasing forms, shapes, and colors, our brains release chemicals such as dopamine that make us feel good and are good for our body and sense of well-being. Sensory receptors convert physical stimuli into neural activity, creating changes in our brain and nervous system. Every fabric, sound, motion, color, and touch continuously impacts our nervous system, and the Azure cabin has been finessed accordingly.” The Azure interior design specification includes ‘wellness quilting’; the fractal patterns of precisely crafted diamond quilted
upholstery create an eye-pleasing interplay of light and shade and provide an irresistible invitation to explore them with one’s fingertips. And while Bentley customers will always have access to the full range of wood veneers, the Azure range offers three open pore veneers; Dark Walnut, Crown-Cut Walnut, and Koa, whose softer, satin, reflective quality evokes a mood of calm. Azure customers also have a full range of 15 hide colors and color splits to choose from, with contrast stitching as standard and seat piping as a no-cost option. Complementing these visual pleasures are Azure illuminated treadplates, Bentley ‘B’ foot pedals, mood lighting, and a duo-tone steering wheel with heating function. The Azure range builds on a tradition established in its early days, when the Bentley Boys were racing and winning at Brooklands and Le Mans in their thunderous racing green machines, and founder W.O. Bentley was obsessive in his pursuit of smoothness and refinement. “I have put up with a lot of noise in my time, but I don’t like it,” he wrote in his autobiography, adding, “I hate noise for the sake of noise. To me, 70 mph in silence is far more creditable than a noisy 80 mph.” Today’s Bentley’s Azures are quieter at 150 miles an hour than anything W.O. Bentley would have experienced at 70. sl slmag.net
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Russacks St. Andrews. Photo by Alex MacLeod
GREAT SCOT!
A trio of bucket list-worthy golf destinations in Scotland and packing suggestions for looking good on the greens. Written by Elliott Greene Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts recently launched a collection of bespoke upscale hotels near some of the world's most prestigious golf courses. Staying true to its name, each Marine & Lawn property embraces the harmony between sea and land while paying homage to local tradition by restoring historic landmark properties and transforming them into distinctive locally inspired properties set in high culture environments. All restaurants feature concepts, dishes, and flavors inspired by the destinations and embrace local culture with design elements sourced from within the community. Meticulous attention to detail establishes a unique sense of place for guests, weaving centuries of golf history and legends of once-in-alifetime destinations into design details throughout each hotel. Steeped in history and serving as a living museum to golf and its founders, Russacks St. Andrews (marineandlawn.com/ rusacksstandrews) is set alongside the legendary "Old Course" in a renovated iconic 1800s building. Each of the 123 guest rooms sport design touches reflective of the destination. Ideal for group 46 slmag.net
getaways, the property's four-bedroom Links Townhouse provides the resort's abundant amenities with the added benefits of a highend kitchen, dining and living areas, a cozy home cinema, and total privacy. Set in a notable foodie destination, Rusacks St. Andrews teamed up with food innovators White Rabbit Projects to create a range of Scottish-inspired dishes using the best in-season, locally sourced ingredients at its three restaurants and bars, two of which overlook the first and 18th holes of the Old Course at St. Andrews (which hosted the 150th Open Championship this past July) and the North Sea. There's even a rooftop putting green and a Blendworks Experience at 18, in partnership with Eden Mill, Scotland's first single-site distillery, which at one point distilled and bottled products in the basement of what is now Rusacks St. Andrews. The Blendworks Experience offers two-hour blendyour-own-gin sessions guided by an Eden Mill expert, using several specifically distilled 'body spirits' and 'hero botanicals.'
Russacks St. Andrews Rooftop Putting Green. Photo by Alexander Baxter
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Marine Troon. Photo by Robbie Lawrence Photography
Located in one of Scotland's most treasured seaside towns, the 84-room Marine North Berwick (marineandlawn.com/ marinenorthberwick) appeals to more than just golfers with a spa, pool, a fitness center, and two restaurants and bars featuring local cuisine inspired by the spirit of its Scottish surroundings. Following a comprehensive renovation, the "Grand Old Lady" once again revels in her former glory as a luxury landmark on Scotland's Golf Coast. The hotel overlooks the 16th hole of the historic West Links course at North Berwick Golf Club and boasts scenic views of the Firth of Forth and Bass Rock.
Reopened this past spring, Marine Troon (marineandlawn. com/marinetroon/) encompasses 89 guest rooms, two restaurants and bars featuring locally-inspired cuisine, and expansive meeting and event spaces. Along with its attractive golf offerings, the hotel is a wellness haven with a new fitness and leisure center complete with an indoor pool, squash court, sauna, and steam facilities. In addition, the hotel provides unobstructed views of the 1st and 18th fairways of Royal Troon's Old Course, which has played host to nine Open Championships. sl slmag.net
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G/FORE! Mixed Stripe Golf Dress ($225; gfore.com)
G/FORE! Women’s Grosgrain Stud Cap Toe Gallivanter ($225; gfore.com)
Byrdie Golf Dilworth Dress Liberty London ($225; byrdiegolfsocial.com)
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Jade t-sjort ($210), Dita pants ($250), and Coco cap ($100) from Fulsap (fulsap.com)
Kenny Flowers’ golf shirts for men and women feature the first-ever, patent-pending built-in golf tee holder ($88; kennyflowers.com)
From Chervo: Wainer 100 hat ($38.50); Teck 380 crew neck ($187); Avenida 035E polo ($198), Spazio pant ($209), Uanted belt ($66; chervousa.com)
Packable wind jacket from Rohnisch ($110) Kiana Skort (104) and sunvisor ($32); rohnisch.com/us/en)
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NO BESTING BUGATTI
A Bugatti 57 S wins Best of Show at the 2022 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of BMW Group Classic The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, held on the shore of Lake Como in Italy, is heralded as the world's most traditional beauty contest for historic cars. In the 16th century, Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio had a palace designed to serve as his private residence; in 1873, it became one of the most luxurious hotels in the world, the Villa D'Este. The hotel has been hosting the Concorso d'Eleganza since 1929, with the majestic Villa d'Este palace, gardens in the style of the Italian Renaissance, and the glittering waters of Lake Como serving as a stunning backdrop for the exceptional automobiles on display. At the culmination of the three-day festival this past May, an international jury of experts selected a 1937 Bugatti 57 S, owned by Andrew Pisker of Monaco, as the overall winner out 52 slmag.net
of a field of 51 outstanding classic cars from different eras of automobile history. With seven different classes on display, the Bugatti Type 57S competed in class A, 'The Golden Age of Elegance: The Art Deco Era of Motor Car Design.' The technical excellence comes from Bugatti, while the elegant convertible body is the work of Vanvooren, based in Courbevoie in the suburbs of Paris. The convertible still makes an impression nowadays with its proportions and clear lines. It is the first of just four Bugatti Type 57S cars built with a Vanvooren convertible body. One of its previous ten owners, a Vice President of General Motors, swapped the Bugatti inline eight-cylinder powerhouse for a Buick V8 for test purposes. Following some extensive research, the original straight eight-
Bugatti Bolide
The 1937 Bugatti 57 S at the entrance to the Renaissance gardens surrounding the Villa d’Este
cylinder engine – which had been lost for over 40 years – was found via an Internet search, a true modern-day miracle. Alongside the Type 57S in class A was a rare Bugatti Type 59 Sports race car from 1934 and a Type 57C Stelvio Cabriolet with Gangloff bodywork from 1937. Having served as a factory race car in 1934 and 1935, the Type 59 Sports was converted into a sports car and successfully competed in races until 1937. It only had five owners, one of which was King Leopold III of Belgium in the 1930s. This vehicle now counts among the most significant racing Bugattis and is widely admired for its originality. The Type 59 was awarded the FIVA Trophy for Best Preserved Pre-War Car. In the 'Concept Cars and Prototypes class, the new Bugatti Bolide¹ starred as one of seven prototypes on display, winning the
coveted Design Award of the class. Bolide answers the question of what a Bugatti would look like if it was stripped back to its cutting-edge essentials and based around the iconic 8.0-liter W16 engine. After the concept was unveiled in 2020, the desire from customers worldwide was so strong that Bugatti decided to produce a small production series of 40 units of the Bolide, which immediately sold out. "The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este is one of the most beautiful and significant events in the world of classic cars and luxury sports cars," said Christophe Piochon, President of Bugatti Automobiles. "We are humbled that a Bugatti vehicle should win the prestigious 'Best of Show' Award among such renowned competition." sl slmag.net
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From its perch atop East Gros Ventre Butte, Amangani literally sits at the pinnacle of ultra-luxury options in the valley since it opened in 1998 as the first Aman resort in the United States.
MOUNTAIN MYSTIQUE
Amangani has set the bar for luxury lodging in Jackson Hole for a quarter century. Written by Bridget Williams Mountains are magical. From their snow-capped peaks to the mesmerizing duet of light and shadow enacted upon ancient rock faces that jut dramatically from the valley floor, it's little wonder that humans have heeded the Tetons' siren song for at least 10,000 years. With so much protected acreage in the area, Native American and 19th century Anglo-American fur trappers and explorers would likely find the pristine vista of peaks towering above the ess curves of the aptly named Snake River— perfectly captured by Ansel Adams in a 1942 photograph—familiar and still awe-inspiring. However, outside of this, present-day life in Jackson Hole, with its luxury resorts, multimillion-dollar homes, and upscale boutiques, bears little resemblance to the rough, rugged, and isolated life they eked out in this harsh environment. At press time, the most expensive residential property in Jackson Hole was listed at $65 million, a far cry from the $1.25 an acre on offer due to the Homestead Act of 1862. From its perch atop East Gros Ventre Butte, Amangani literally sits at the pinnacle of ultra-luxury options in the valley since it opened in 1998 as the first Aman resort in the United States. A contemporary expression of the alpine aesthetic designed by architect Ed Tuttle and rendered in wood, stone, and glass, the built environment captures the alluring and enduring mystique of the American West by playing a supporting role to the Tetons' majesty. 54 slmag.net
As soon as we landed at the Jackson Hole Airport, the only commercial airport entirely located in a national park, and onethousand-feet higher in elevation than Denver International Airport, I stopped to gawk at the scene from the jet bridge. Within minutes, my nemesis altitude announced its arrival via a pesky headache. It was something I was anticipating and learned to conquer by drinking lots of water and getting a good night's rest, which I knew would be assured by the tranquility and comfort of my room at Amangani. Admiring the vastness of the landscape en route to the resort lends the property a remote feel. However, if you are keen on a hike to the crest of the butte (led weekly by affable GM Stuart Lang, who's a delight to converse with), you'll see just how centrally located Amangani is to the area's significant points of interest. From the peak, you can spy the ski resort (jacksonhole.com), the town of Jackson Hole, and the National Elk Refuge (fws.gov/refuge/national-elk). From here, there's a trail leading to the 51,000 square foot National Museum of Wildlife Art (wildlifeart.org), the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to wildlife art. The museum's striking Idaho quartzite façade, which overlooks the Elk Refuge, makes it appear one with the landscape. It's well worth a visit, followed by lunch at Palate, their on-site restaurant, which is top-notch.
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Amangani boasts what is likely one of the world's most photographed infinity hotel pools.
Decadent truffle-topped fries at The Grill at Amangani
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The Grill specializes in local and sustainable ranch meats, fresh fish, and seasonal produce.
Spring Gulch Suite
Deep soaking tubs are positioned to take advantage of Grand Teton views. Photo by David Stubbs.
Back at Amangani, upon entering, the eye is drawn down a central staircase where a wall of windows frames the view of the mountains. Then, head down another level to gawk at what is likely one of the world's most photographed infinity hotel pools. There are just 40 suites, generously sized between 485 to 780-square-feet, all oriented to the view and boasting an expansive terrace to soak it all in. After putting my things away in a closet big enough for a month's stay, I downed a bottle of water and dove into bed for an altitude-headache-busting catnap cradled by a pillowy mattress resting atop a platform frame. Each morning during my stay, I reveled in the heavenly feeling of waking before dawn. I'd brew a cup of espresso, lift the remotecontrolled blackout shades, open my terrace door to admire the still-starry sky, and let the thin, crisp mountain air invigorate my senses. I relished a different style of soaking it all in at night: an indulgent bath in a windowfront tub complete with luxurious bath amenities from Aman's eponymous skincare line. Amangani's The Grill restaurant serves three meals daily, focused on hyper-local ingredients, including produce from nearby Vertical
Terrace of the Grand Teton Suite
Harvest Farms, the first three-story greenhouse in the Northern Hemisphere. Under the direction of Executive Chef Manual Fernandez, globally influenced seasonal menus offer ample diversity to satisfy nearly every culinary persuasion. In the adjacent Zinc Bar and library are intimate seating areas, with those positioned near fireplaces perennially occupied. The libations menu highlights locally brewed beer and regionally distilled spirits, with the later mingled with seasonal ingredients to comprise creative cocktails such as a huckleberry martini and a spicy hibiscus margarita (my personal favorite). Small in size but substantial in its offerings, the four-room Aman Spa is a welcome respite after a day on the slopes or the hiking trail. I treated myself to a 105-minute Après Ski Dream. This luxurious ritual encompassed a detoxifying foot scrub, an exfoliating dry brushing session, and a massage with antiinflammatory CBD massage oil incorporating warm basalt stones and amethyst crystals, and capped off with a glass of champagne. A well-equipped fitness room with a separate yoga studio and the infinity pool, maintained at a dreamy eighty-five degrees yearround, out the spa level amenities. slmag.net
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One of Ansel Adams’ most famous photographs was taken near this spot in 1942 to help promote and protect the wild, western landscape from development.
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As many as 8,000 elk migrate into the 25,000-acre National Elk Refuge every fall. A sleigh ride is the best way to safely get close to the wildlife.
Skiers admiring Cody Bowl at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Amangani's dedicated Ski Lounge in Teton Village sits at the base of the Bridger Gondola.
If you aim to roam where the deer and the antelope play, you should book a tour with one of Amangani's in-house guides, who can take you from ritzy to remote at this four-season resort in short order. Our customized wildlife safari was led by Andrew Whitford, who arrived at the property 16 years ago and said he immediately "drank the Kool-Aid" of the Aman brand. "It's a tasty one," he said with a laugh. Andrew is one of those Zen-like people possessing an innate sense of adventure combined with profound reverence for the environment that provides his adrenaline rush. "I am fulfilled by the surroundings and love being able to share it with others," he explained. Although he's a GoPro-sponsored athlete, Andrew insists that testing yourself in the wilderness doesn't have to be a death-defying experience to be impactful. "Everyone can be humbled by nature," he explained. Andrew boasts an encyclopedic knowledge of the area and a gift for educating without being pedantic; he has a particular knack for making nature's less savory circle-of-life aspects more palatable. Armchair adventurers will undoubtedly find themselves enraptured by his tales of exploits in the great outdoors, including a run-in with a grizzly bear.
A gallery in the National Museum of Wildlife Art, the only museum in the world dedicated solely to wildlife art.
On the lookout for wildlife in the National Elk Refuge.
Other non-ski-season activities that the resort arranges are day trips to Yellowstone National Park, hot air balloon flights, horseback riding, mountain biking, fly fishing, whitewater rafting, and kayaking. In the winter, snows average more than thirteen feet on the mountains and five feet in the valleys, bringing a whole new set of adventure activities. Just twenty minutes away from the resort and accessible by a complimentary shuttle, the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is the largest in Wyoming, offering nearly 2,500 acres of high-thrill skiing and snowboarding terrain, including Snowcat powder skiing and heli-skiing. Amangani's dedicated Ski Lounge in Teton Village sits at the base of the Bridger Gondola. Other powder-perfect pursuits include traveling to an old trapper's cabin via snowmobile, soaking in the Granite Hot Springs in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, dogsledding, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. At Amangani, Aman's signature brand of minimalism combined with over-the-top service and amenities provides a luxurious home base for an incredibly restorative experience. Regardless of the season and whether your pace is passive or pulsepushing, it's a cinch to be enveloped by the atmosphere of the American West on and off-property. sl slmag.net
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Of Note... Swing Time Compiled by Colin Dennis
This page, clockwise from top left: Fable hanging armchair from MyFace (myface.eu/en). SOLVEJ baby/toddler swing in Kowhai Yellow ($156; solvejswings.com). The Nestrest hanging lounger from Dedon ($15,560; dedon.de.en). AMAZONAS swing lounge chair ($500; amazonas-online.com). Indoor/outdoor bamboo swing from Five and Dime ($113; fiveanddimeinteriors.com). Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Charleston Bedswings Original Swing ($2,075/each; originalcharlestonbedswing.com). Photo by Holger Obenaus. Frontgate Malia hanging daybed in Ocean finish (from $3,739; frontgate.com). Nodo hanging armchair from MyFace (myface.eu/en). The Cane-Line Cave Swing Sofa by Danish designer Jesper K Thomsen for Lagoon ($4,900; vivalagoon.com). Loll Designs Nisswa porch swing ($2,035; lolldesigns.com). Laguna zero-gravity luxury swing from David Frank Furniture ($6,295; davidfrankfurniture.com)
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MOOD INDIGO Compiled by Bridget Williams
This page, clockwise from top left: 14k white gold ring with alternating purple and blue sapphires custom-made by Albarré Jewelry in St. Louis ($3,980; albarre.com). Graziela white gold blue sapphire and diamond drop earrings ($21,000). Available from Moyer Jewelers in Indianapolis and at grazielagems.com. Jemma Wynne bespoke blue sapphire and diamond “Kissing” twostone ring (jemmawynne.com). Kwiat Cluster sapphire pendant ($7,200) Available through Diamond Cellar in Columbus, Reis-Nichols Jewelers in Indianapolis, King Jewelers in Nashville, Heffern Fine Jewelers in St. Louis, and kwiat.com. Lola blue sapphire and diamond triple ring from Melissa Kaye ($10,150; melissakayejewelry.com). Briony Raymond Confetti lapis and diamond drop earrings ($13,000; brionyraymond.com).
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This page, clockwise from top left: Breguet Tradition Quantième Rétrograde 7597 - Regal monochrome ($42,303). Available through King Jewelers in Nashville and at Breguet.com. Marco Bicego Jaipur Color Collection blue topaz stackable ring ($1,270). Available through the Diamond Cellar in Columbus, Reis-Nichols Jewelers in Indianapolis, Davis Jewelers in Louisville, King Jewelers in Nashville, Simons Jewelers in St. Louis and at us.marcobicego.com.. Fred Leighton retro aquamarine, ruby and diamond cocktail ring ($37,500). Available through King Jewelers in Nashville and at fredleighton.com. Chopard Imperiale Joaillerie 36MM ($55,900). Available through Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, King Jewelers in Nashville and Chopard.com. Patrizia Daliana Linea Classica intaglio earrings ($250; patriziadaliana.com). Etho Maria “Evil Eye” ring in 18-karat yellow gold, turquoise, mother-of-pearl, black onyx, and blue ceramic, set with brilliant white diamonds ($3800). Available through Heffern Jewelers in St. Louis and ethomaria.com.
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Maserati unveils the MC20 Cielo, a head-turner with horsepower. Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of Maserati Maserati's super sports car is now also a spyder. The MC20 Cielo announces its special features through its name: MC stands for Maserati Corse ('Racing'); 20 refers to 2020, the year that began the brand's new era; Cielo ('sky') highlights the fact that it is a model devoted to driving pleasure in the great outdoors. Developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab and produced at the historic plant on Viale Ciro Menotti, the spyder is 100% made in Italy and 100% made in Modena, as is the coupé version. Both models come equipped with a 621-HP V6 Nettuno twin-turbocharged engine, which Maserati says will make the 0-62mph sprint in 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 199 mph. What distinguishes the spyder from its coupé sibling is a stateof-the-art electrochromic (smart glass) retractable roof. It can instantly be transformed from clear to opaque at the touch of a button on the central screen, courtesy of Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) technology. The roof is also best-in-class in terms of thermal insulation and of opening and closing speed, which is just 12 seconds. Just as striking as the roof design are the butterfly doors, which serve the practical purpose of providing easier access into and out of the cabin while showing off the carbon fiber cockpit and the completely unmasked front wheel. 64 slmag.net
The Primaserie first edition of the MC20 Cielo features an exclusive new three-layer metallic color known as Acquamarina. Interacting with light to reveal itself in a surprising way, the base color is a pastel grey inspired by racing, reminiscent of the MC20's sporty DNA, accompanied by an iridescent aquamarine mica that enlivens the hue and makes it exceptional. In addition to the parking sensors, rear-view camera, and blind spot monitoring included in the MC20 since model year 2202, the spyder adds a wide range of Active Safety Systems such as an autonomous emergency brake, traffic sign information, and a new 360° camera. MC20 Cielo comes equipped with an optional High Premium Sonus faber audio system. The MC20 Coupé system, an EISA awardwinning in-vehicle audio system, has been specifically optimized to fit the spyder's cabin's unique acoustic and positioning needs. The system's 12 speakers are situated to elicit the Natural Sound that distinguishes Sonus faber audio systems. The in-car experience is managed from the Maserati Intelligent Assistant (MIA) Multimedia system and from Maserati Connect. Pricing will be announced closer to the model's on-sale date in the coming months. sl
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THE DETAILS Discerning customers employ Evolo Design to design and oversee full project remodel. Photography by Ross Van Pelt
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Italian Laminate cabinetry and quartzite tops and backsplashes
With a background in fine art, a prized art collection, and lives that revolve around international travel, these Covington homeowners were motivated to update their traditional enclosed galley-style kitchen to help reflect their penchant for modern design. To guide the process, oversee the update, and install the new design, they employed the team at Evolo Design. Evolo’s principle designer Jay Takach was confident that lead designer Ana Gomez would be the right match for the client’s style. “Ana has a terrific background in architecture, and I knew her understanding of international design trends would be a match with the client’s sophisticated style,” he remarked. The process started with a meeting on site to gain an understanding of their clients’ needs and goals for the space. That enabled the Evolo team to develop a new design concept that was able to marry the traditional style of the historic home in Covington with an open, clean-lined, European kitchen design. “They wanted us to work around some existing architectural elements, including the travertine floors,” notes Gomez, who embraced the color scheme set by the flooring. Pulling a soft grey hue from the travertine floors as inspiration, Evolo chose a rich, high-quality Italian laminate in textured grey for the new custom cabinetry by Wood-mode. She carried the grey tones throughout the design, including the countertops and backsplashes made from white quartzite with grey veining. Drawing on the lighter champagne tones of the travertine are tall storage cabinets which feature matte finished, back-painted glass overlay doors. 70 slmag.net
“To modernize the space, we brought in several unique materials,” notes Gomez. In particular, the Evolo team worked with local artisans to add custom metal-paneled details to the cabinetry, including an island front, hood vent, and cabinet door frames. Gomez selected a soft patina finish to add depth and warmth to the space, and to soften the predominantly straight-line design. She also had the legs of the island rounded, which lent it the feel of an elegant furniture piece and helped unite the space with the family room seating area. Another unique aspect of the room was added to an exterior wall with an awkward window opening. Takach and Gomez saw an opportunity to situate the wet bar in this location and make the window a defining element of the bar. The installation team was able to completely frame the area with black quartzite, including the window frame, ceiling, and sidewalls. “The installers were really pleased with the application as this was something they hadn’t been asked to do before,” explained Takach. Suspended brass shelving transforms the space, creating a dramatic focal point. The client was also very particular about using lighting to enhance the room. “We spent hours looking over ways to implement specific lighting temperatures throughout the area,” explained Gomez. As one would expect, the lighting layout highlights the artwork. The design team then took it a step further to emphasize various aspects of the kitchen through applications under and inside cabinets and at the toe kick. “We felt the lighting helped to accentuate the use of the other materials within the kitchen,” Gomez added.
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No detail was too small for consideration in this meticulously executed design. For instance, tailored walnut interiors with integrated LED lighting and custom space dividers pair with rollout shelving for optimal organization. Shadowline joinery on all countertops ensures a flush finish and precise sightlines. A soft textured wall covering selected for the adjoining living space imparts subtle dimension to the room.
“We felt the redesign was able to blend and accentuate the client’s modern art,” notes Gomez. As a result, one could argue the end design product itself became an art piece similar to the fine one-of-a-kind items on display. “We love these types of clients who challenge our team and our design,” said Takach. “We learned a lot about design and our capabilities and look forward to more challenging projects to come!” sl slmag.net
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Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati Making a Difference and Giving Back in Our Community! Photography by Robert A. Flischel Photography An all-volunteer nonprofit, Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati’s mission is to “Transform Lives of Children and Adults through Community Programs.” All funds are raised and spent locally. Prior to the Pandemic typically 82% to 85% of all expenses were for program services. Since the beginning of the Pandemic when large gathering events were not possible, program service expenditures were increased to 92%. Fundraising activities focused on direct appeal, a personal ask campaign and increased grants and foundation funding. Assistance League collaborates with 92 established community agencies, schools, and institutions. Programs are developed by collaboration with partners. An on-going needs assessment helps uncover critical unmet needs of the most vulnerable in our community. Over the past 15 months, a comprehensive Impact Survey developed and delivered to partners, collaborators, and program recipients survey provided meaningful insight about the Impact of our Work in the community. The responses were astounding and confirming. Impact Survey Comments from Program Partners and Recipients • “Assistance League is a trustworthy partner of integrity.” • “Assistance League programs have a positive impact in the community.” • “The uniforms provided by Assistance League gives our students confidence.” • “Without the Assistance League partnership, students at my school would not have access to hygiene products such as tooth paste and toothbrushes.” • “Assistance League is a part of what we do at our school. They are our most dependable partner.” • “New Beginnings Kits provide immediate necessities, and our clients are always appreciative and grateful to move into their new home with no added stress.” • “New Beginnings is a wonderful program. I am grateful to be a recipient of your kindness and goodwill.” • “My experience with Assistance League has been amazing!!! They are always looking for ways To Support Foster Youth and Kinship Caregivers.” • “A college student stated that receiving his school supplies dramatically improved my mental and financial stress.” Assistance League Program Descriptions and Results • Operation School Bell® provides new clothing, books, and hygiene products to students in forty-four elementary schools. Over 61,000 students have benefited from this program over the past 25 years. 74 slmag.net
• College Starter Kits include a collections of needed school supplies delivered to financially challenged adult students enrolled at three local colleges. Assistance League member volunteers have delivered 3,874 kits to adult students since 2006. • AL® Care 4 Kids (formerly Kinship Foster Care) started in 2017 to provide diapers, hygiene supplies, underwear, and socks to children in Kinship Foster Care. Partners shared information and concerns about the pandemics impact on children as they saw an increase in needs. After extensive review and evaluation Assistance League members agreed to expand this program service to meet more of the needs of Children who are Homeless, Children in Foster Care and Children in Kinship Care. Almost 5,000 children and families have benefited from this program since 2017. • Assault Survivor Kits® including new clothes and toiletries are delivered to over 25 Cincinnati area hospitals for survivors of sexual assault. Almost 7,000 of these supply kits were needed over the past 25 years. • New Beginnings A collection of household essentials and supplies were delivered to families, usually a woman and her children, who are leaving domestic violence shelters and establishing a new home away from their abusers. Through a collaboration with seven shelters in five Ohio and N. Kentucky counties, collections have been delivered to 1,827 women and 1,820 children during since 2010. • Domestic Violence Survivors Assistance is our oldest locally developed program. Women, and their children, entering a shelter receive a collection of essential supplies including night clothes, socks, underwear, and flip flops. Children receive socks and underwear. Over the past two years the number of annual recipients dropped to 265 adults and 165 children. More than 11,000 women and their children have benefitted from this program over the past 25 years. In 25 years, Assistance League members • Made sure that over 61,000 students have proper clothing and supplies for school • Assisted over 23,500 women and children affected by domestic violence and abuse • Provided 7,000 survivors of sexual assault with fresh clean clothes as they leave the hospital • Provided school supplies to 3,874 adult students in three local colleges • Volunteered at least 300,000 hours • Maintained at least an 85% return to the community sl For More Information Contact us: By email at algc@fuse.net, go to AssistanceLeagueCincinnati.org., or Phone 513-221-4447. Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati, 1057 Meta Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45237
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SOPHISTICATED SOCIETY Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival, organized by LADD Furniture Fair Golf Outing benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fairways For Furniture – New Life Furniture Bank’s 2nd Annual Golf Classic CCHMC Memorial Cancer Golf Outing
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Freestore Foodbank Rubber Duck Regatta Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks BLOOM for Stepping Stones Ronald McDonald House Red Tie Gala. Duke Convention Center Fairfield Hospital’s 43rd Annual Auxiliary Mercy Golf Classic 16th Annual Ride Cincinnati Dig Deep for Cancer Family Care. Grand Sands Volleyball Cincinnati Zoo Zoofari Brighton Center’s Wine Over Water DePaul Cristo Rey 11th Annual Golf Classic Northern Kentucky Regional Philanthropy Symposium Ohio Valley Voices Fashion Show Music for Melanoma Celebration 15th Anniversary Gala. Kenwood CC. 6:30 PM Madi’s House Golf Tournament Boys Hope Girls Hope Heart for Hope Gala
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Lighthouse Youth & Family Services welcomed hundreds of guests to Light Up with Art!, a three-day art show and sale. The event at Peterloon Estate from May 18 through May 20 featured a diverse collection of work by more than 40 artists, along with live glass blowing demonstrations and a silent auction. The fundraiser also included two private parties, a cocktail party with the artists and a luncheon. Proceeds from Light Up with Art! will go toward Lighthouse’s services for homeless youth. For more information on Lighthouse Youth & Family Services visit: www.lys.org
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The Over-The-Rhine Film Festival, presented by LADD, officially revealed the entire lineup of independent films for the highly anticipated summer festival. Mayor Aftab Pureval joined LADD and OTR Film Festival representatives, filmmakers, and directors to celebrate the announcement. OTR Film Festival Artistic Director, tt stern-enzi, stressed the stringent film selection process and introduced the showcase of conversation-inspiring films. The OTR Film Festival, presented by LADD is the premier diversity film festival in the United States led by the disability community. The festival is a catalyst for creating community and connections by telling stories that don’t get told. LADD brings the annual festival to Cincinnati to continue reframing how we see disability in the entertainment industry’s ongoing discussion of diversity. Learn more at https://otrfilmfest.org/
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NEW LIFE FURNITURE BANK THRIFT STORE GRAND OPENING New Life Furniture Bank held its Grand Opening and Ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling its new Thrift Store in Sharonville Plaza. This highly curated thrift store will have something for everyone, treasure hunters and need based shoppers alike. It will include antiques, vintage pieces, unique home accessories, and more! All funds raised at the store will go back to help fund the mission of New Life Furniture Bank helping house and furnish homes for those in need. The store is located next to Gabe’s in Sharonville Plaza - 12037 Lebanon Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241. For more information visit: nlfurniture.org
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NEXTUP CINCINNATI
Over 400 executives attended the Spring Premier Event hosted by NextUp Cincinnati. (formerly Network of Executive Women). The inspiring talk by Laura Ling, Emmy award winning journalist, author and media executive, enraptured an audience of men and women from a variety of business backgrounds both in-person and virtually. Sharing her story of hope, humanity and resilience lent special meaning to the title of this event: ‘Leadership Without Limits’. To learn more, please visit: www.nextupisnow.org
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The 20th Annual Fur Ball Gala, Pets in Paris, Presented by IAMS™, along with Platinum Sponsor Swiffer, and chaired by Joelle Ragland, can be summed up as… magnifique! From the music, to the Champs-Élysées, to the fashion and adoptable furry friends, our largest fundraising event easily became one of the most unforgettable evenings of 2022 with over 630 guests in attendance and raising over $500,00.
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A SPRINGER CELEBRATION! GALA
More than 500 friends and supporters of Springer School and Center gathered at the Music Hall Ballroom for A Springer Celebration! 50th Anniversary Gala, raising $420,000 for future school and center initiatives. The event honored legacy leaders from Springer’s five centuries serving students with learning disabilities, beginning in 1971. Honorees included Oliver Gale, Chuck and Eric Yeiser, Daniel and Susan Pfau, Kate Lawrence and John Schiff, III and the Schiff Family. Harry and Linda Fath received an Impact Award for their contributions. Four presenting sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gould, The Maureen Wenker Artist in Residence Fund, Unlimited Systems and Western & Southern Financial Group. Executive Director Brett Marcoux announced the launch of Springer’s Capital Campaign Advancing Success, which has already raised $11.7 million toward the $15 million goal. 3
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TAFT MUSEUM RE-OPENING RIBBON CUTTING
The Taft Museum of Art’s Love This House capital campaign nears its $12.7 million goal, ensuring the completion of the Bicentennial Infrastructure Project. The museum and its landmarked historic house reopened to the public with its special exhibition, Jane Austen Fashion & Sensibility on June 11, 2022, with an official ribbon cutting taking place June 16, 2022. The museum has invested in upgraded security and fire protection and several other critical improvements to preserve the house and the artwork it contains such as the famous Duncanson murals. 3
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The Cincinnati International Wine Festival hosted its Charity Auction and Luncheon at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland. More than 150 guests enjoyed a silent and live auction featuring a phenomenal catalog of 250 high value live and silent auction items from around the world. Since 1991, Cincinnati International Wine Festival events have raised more than $6.5 million for Greater Cincinnati charities focused on the arts, education, health and human services. Save the date for next year’s events and learn more at winefestival.com.
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This year’s theme was Euro Luxe vs. American Luxury with over 250 pristine vehicles on display in the gardens of Cincinnati’s Ault Park. The show also featured eleven classes of classic, vintage and exotic automobiles and motorcycles and special display classes: 75th Anniversary of Ferrari, 60th Anniversary of Shelby American, and Vintage SUVs, accented by The Will Sherman Automotive Art Show at Ault Park Pavilion and Brunch at the Pavilion. The event was sponsored by ExAir with proceeds benefiting Juvenile Arthritis. 6
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The new fully electric Audi RS e-tron GT.
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CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE HANGAR PARTY
Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance Hangar Party hosted by Executive Jet Management, held at Lunken Airport. Over 700 guests enjoyed a display of jets, collector and exotic automobiles on the tarmac, accented by ‘dinner by the bite’, wines from Hart & Cru and a silent wine auction with proceeds benefiting Juvenile Arthritis. The event was presented by Porsche of the Village and sponsored by MOTA, Kopf, Hunter Haas, Jeff Thomas Catering, Northern Row & Five Stories, and Hart & Cru. 7
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Announcing the Grand Opening of our New Store on August 1, 2022
Join us for the Grand Opening of our new Hellman’s store (previously Blaine’s) located in the brand new Montgomery Quarter, just minutes from our previous location. There will be lots of fun activities throughout August to kick off the opening of our new store.
HELLMAN CLOTHIERS - DOWNTOWN
41 Vine St (Atrium of Carew Tower) Cincinnati, OH 45202 513.579.8255
HELLMAN CLOTHIERS - MONTGOMERY
www.hellmanclothiers.com @hellmanclothiers @blainesapparel
(Opening August 1, 2022) 9340 Montgomery Rd Cincinnati, OH 45242 513.791.9970
BLAINE’S - MONTGOMERY
9407 Montgomery Rd Cincinnati, OH 45242 513.791.9970
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THE CHRIST HOSPITAL HEALTH NETWORK GALA
The Christ Hospital Health Network’s 2022 Gala “Imagine: Bold Foundation, Boundless Future” raised a record $5.4 million dollars to benefit The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute. The sold-out event of 1,200, was held at the Duke Energy Convention Center on May 21 and raised funds to support areas such as patient assistance, research and cardiovascular programs. The event was the most successful dinner gala in Cincinnati history. With presenting sponsor Ohio National Financial Services and VIP Sponsor Fort Washington Investment Advisors, honored 12 pioneers in heart care in Cincinnati: Charles Abbottsmith, MD, Scott Behrens, MD (posthumously), Thomas Broderick, MD, Pete Caples, MD, David Drake, MD, Peter Engel, MD, A. Daniel Glassman, MD, Dean Kereiakes, MD, John Schneider, MD, Patrick Shea, MD, Michael Smith, MD, and Theodore Waller, MD.
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1) Kim & George Vincent 2) Debbie Hayes with Frederick & Julie Holzberger 3) Cindy & Tom Broderick, MD 4) Jenna & Tad DeBord, Dean, Anne, Nick & Andrew Kereiakes with Katelyn Decraene 5) Debbie Hayes & Dean Kereiakes, MD 6) Rick Kammerer, Ginger Warner & Odayme Quesada, MD 7) Deb & Ted Waller, MD 8) Bev Shapero with Dan Glassman, MD 9) Debbie Hayes with John Barrett
THE CURE STARTS NOW GALA
Over 700 supports were in attendance for the Cure Starts Now 14th annual Once In a Lifetime Gala. 100% of the record-breaking proceeds of over $660,000 was raised and donated to help fund efforts for pediatric brain cancer. Highlights included Hero Award winner Julia Wolf presenting a $50,000 check to the Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Trent R. Hummel being honored with the “Lauren Hill Full Court Press” award. Learn more about the foundation at www.thecurestartsnow.org, or follow facebook.com/TheCureStartsNow
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THE GOOD SAMARITANS’ “DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES” AT 37TH ANNUAL GALA!
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On Saturday, May 21, friends of the Good Samaritan Foundation gathered at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati for The Good Samaritans’ 37th Annual Gala, “Dancing Through the Decades.” The sold-out event raised a record-breaking $618,000! With the Gala being postponed due to the COVID pandemic, some generous individuals allowed their previous donations to be kept as additional gifts. Therefore, a combined total of $765,000 will support the Cellular Therapy program in the Cancer Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital, along with annual support of the Good Samaritan Free Health Center and Medical Education Research Fund.
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1) Tessie Hayden, Co-Chair; Renita Homan, Chair; Lisa Martin, Co-Chair 2) Melody Weil, former Gala Chair with Linda and Mike Boden 3) Seated Brandi and Jason Dzanski, Nancy Bennett, Tom Woods. Standing Susan, Andrew & Meredith DeVoe, Jeff & Debbie Gorski, Amanda Woods 4) Rick & Karen Blatt, Martin & Ana Gnoni, Van & Litsa Spanos, Mark Witte, Stephanie & Greg Cobb, Vinni Brown 5) Mark Clement, President and CEO TriHealth, Lisa Martin, Co-Chair, Renita Homan, Chair, Tessie Hayden, Co-chair, Dr. Saulius Girnius, Physician Champion 6) Left to right: Joanne Bohan, Audie & Kami Wilson, Joni & Joe Bacon, Chris & Alicen Cheney, Christy Mc Bride, Krista Howard, Michael & Daniele Schum, Luke & Alexa Nichols, Eric & Samantha Hunter 7) Dawn & Rocky Coppola, Susan & Chris Calabro, Kerri & Chris Smith, Barbara & Daman Turner, Lisa & Mike Slattery & Angie Meehan
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