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Ovation Boardwalk Residences offer panoramic views of the Cincinnati Revierfront

STANDING OVATION A new luxury development spearheaded by Corporex rises from the riverbank in Northern Kentucky

“Ovation development’s sophisticated private residences offer rare river and skyline views within a walkable luxury community.” The southern side of the Ohio River is undergoing another major transformation thanks to the Corporex development group under the leadership of Covington native Bill Butler. Known as ‘Ovation,’ this three-phase, mixed-use development situated on the banks of the Ohio River, adjacent to the Licking River, and a few yards from the Taylor-Southgate Bridge, is now coming to fruition. Mr. Butler grew up a few blocks from the development and has long yearned to continue upgrading Northern Kentucky’s waterfront. With a strong background in hospitality development, this newest venue centers around a high-end, luxury lifestyle, with a notable influence on arts and culture. The 25-acre plot has been eyed by Corporex for over a decade. New easier traffic patterns, including the addition of roundabouts and special traffic lanes, have made the development 24 slmag.net

more easily accessible. Other infrastructure also ensures that the significant project will be capable of supporting the expected influx of people related to both housing and entertainment. The Ovation PromoWest Pavilion concert venue, completed last year, has already hosted several shows and has a packed schedule for the remainder of 2022. While this part of the project is considered the first development phase, the waterfront portion is still under active construction. With three tower cranes actively in the air, it’s clear how it will enhance the riverfront skyline. Corporex has added a massive retaining area up to the levee embankment so that parking will be underground, and each building’s main floor and walk-outs have unobstructed city views. As a result, the panoramic views are fully maximized up and down the Ohio River and onto the Cincinnati Skyline. Presently under construction are two five-story Residences. The first floors of these buildings will host retail and entertainment, with the private upper floors housing the Boardwalk Residences at Ovation.

Ovation Boardwalk Residences would look out over green space and walking trails

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A 30 ft. wide and 1500-foot-long wooden boardwalk anchors the Residences and adds to the sophisticated atmosphere, while green space spanning from the levee to the waterfront enables unobstructed river and skyline views. There is nothing like it in this market. In addition, planned walking paths will link up with an 11-mile course spanning from Ludlow to Fort Thomas. The entire Ovation development is purposefully designed to ensure that residents and guests experience a dynamic visual and audio tapestry throughout the property. Dubbed “CASA,” it stands for Colors, Art. Sound, and Architecture. CASA is the guiding principle in infusing beauty and cultural interest elements into these new riverfront homes. And CASA is the ethos that elevates Ovation from a typical residence to one that delivers the very best riverfront living. The private residences boast luxury living touchstones, starting with private secured parking, valet and concierge services. Each building incorporates private elevators accessible from the parking garage to only eight individual units. Electronic technology allows owners and their guests enhanced security and ease of access, with the elevators opening to reveal private, decorated foyers. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom units come outfitted with stateof-the-art appliances by Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Asko. Complementing

the contemporary aesthetic of the units are sleek contemporary wood cabinetry, quartz countertops, and a 9’ island with seating for four. Mirage Select brand hardwood oak floors are found underfoot in the main living spaces, with carpeted bedrooms and porcelain-tiled bathrooms. All units have a minimum of 25 feet of frontal balconies along with a secondary private balcony. The floor plans are laid out so that the dining and living rooms are oriented to take advantage of the panoramic vistas. Optional layouts include configurations that imbue the primary bedroom with the primo views, an added study, or an additional powder room. In addition, the opportunity to purchase side-by-side units allows for increased space and layout flexibility. Additional phases of development include building a stateof-the-art membership health and wellness center with an elevated pool and indoor/outdoor bar, workout rooms, event spaces, and a member’s lounge. Residences are available for purchase and are selling quickly. Now is the time to make personalized selections and additional upgrades to a Boardwalk Residence before completion, as the estimated move in date is late 2023. The Corporex team is actively working with its new residents to ensure every amenity and selection is perfectly coordinated and specified. sl Learn more atovationontheriver.com slmag.net

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The Grand Canal with a a view of the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute. Photo by Matthew Cottrell

SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE SUN Ca Di Dio, Venice's newest five-star hotel, presents a masterful melding of old and new. Written by Bridget Williams "If you read a lot, nothing is as great as you've imagined. Venice is—Venice is better." ~Fran Lebowitz On the long-haul portion of our flight to Venice (via CDG), I delved into The Venice Sketchbook, an easy and engaging read by Rhys Bowen. The author wove the narrative by alternating between the stories of a young British woman in Venice around World War II and her niece in the present day. The author did such a fabulous job setting the scene that several sights appeared familiar even though it was the first time I'd laid eyes on them. I have COVID to thank for a much less crowded visit this past February, which also happened to coincide with the start of Carnevale. Lingering restrictions meant more breathing room in places like the famous St. Mark's Square to watch the parade of lavishly costumed revelers. Following the movement of the swarm of onlookers made it easy to locate the most over-the-top ensembles, and I was happy to join the fray seeking a photograph. We arrived at our hotel, the newly-opened five-star Ca Di Dio, as one should when visiting Venice for the first time (or anytime you can): by motoscafi (water taxi), at the hotel's "side" door. The property sits in the quieter Arsenale district, where the famous Art Biennale

is held; it's taking place now through November (labiennale.org/en/ art/2022). We braved the chill to sit in the open-air portion at the back of our motoscafi to watch as the bell tower of Piazza San Marco came closer into view as we transitioned from open lagoon to narrow canals. Instantly enamored, I marveled at how the water, which some argue is cleaner and clearer due to Italy's 2020 lockdown, lapped at doorways like an incessant solicitor. As an American whose county is a mere 246 years old, learning that portions of Ca Di Dio were erected in the 13th century is just mind-boggling. For reference, during this time, the Crusades were still underway, and Venetian explorer Marco Polo was traveling the Silk Road. Part of the VRetreats collection, managed by Italy's VOI Hotels, Ca Di Dio's three-story structure has served as a hostel for Crusaders and later as a hospice for women. Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola spearheaded the three-year renovation. Strict historic preservation guidelines prevented changes to the Istrian stone façade dotted with 442 windows and the interior floorplan, resulting in an aura of austere elegance. Juxtaposed with the original features are contemporary building and interior design elements sourced exclusively from Italy, such as the handcrafted Murano glass lamps, Venetian plaster walls, and custom furnishings. slmag.net

A walk-in closet is concealed behind antiqued mirrors in a suite at Ca Di Dio.

Once the site of an ancient house of worship, the centerpiece of the double-height lobby is a massive chandelier comprised of 14,000 Murano glass tiles designed to evoke the sails of a boat. Old-meetsnew as a pair of antique statues peers down from their plinths at sinuous sofas upholstered in colorful velvet. There are 57 suites and nine deluxe rooms, all sumptuously decorated with custom-made furniture from Molteni & C in a unique style that defies cliché categorization. Our third-floor corner room was one of ten suites offering a view of the lagoon and San Giorgio Maggiore Island. The two largest suites have a staircase leading to a private roof terrace overlooking the San Marco basin. Following the original contours of the roof, the ceiling height in our sleek suite went from low at the perimeter to vaulted at the center, lending a shape-shifting Alice in Wonderland effect, especially when considered alongside the room's whimsically-shaped Murano light fixtures. I spent a good deal of time trying to locate the promised complimentary minibar and Lavazza espresso machine before finding it concealed cleverly behind wood paneling. A sliding door sheathed in antiqued mirror revealed a spacious walk-in closet. A portion of the walls in the suite are upholstered in the same Venetian Rubelli fabric as the drapery. An expanse of Rosso Verona marble and Venetian 34 slmag.net

plaster walls executed in a complementary hue emanates a sleek, contemporary vibe in the bathroom. The hotel leaves a nightly postcard imprinted with a vintage photo from Camera Photo Epoche's archive in lieu of a traditional turndown sweet. As we quickly discovered, greenspace is a rarity in a city where buildable land is scarce. This makes Ca Di Dio's courtyard garden, complete with two original wells, a hidden gem for relaxing after a day of exploring. This predominance of private spaces has already made the property a hit among A-list celebrities seeking an underthe-radar sojourn. Also counted among Ca Di Dio's treasures are its food and beverage program. Comprised of three small rooms, the goldceilinged Alchemia Bar appears to be the place for well-heeled Italians to congregate, and with good reason: the cocktails are as exceptional as the convivial bartenders. We became fast friends with bartender Marco Mdolla, a Venetian with palpable enthusiasm for botanicallyinspired craft cocktails. If you want to know what to see and where to go that's off the typical tourist beat, just spend a few hours here, and your itinerary for the following days will be complete. It's notable that Alchemia features a line of gins distilled by Zu Plun, and created exclusively for Ca' di Dio in collaboration with The Merchant of Venice. The Sál variety is infused with saltwater from the lagoon.

Once the site of an ancient house of worship, the centerpiece of the double-height lobby at Ca Di Dio is a massive chandelier comprised of 14,000 Murano glass tiles designed to evoke the sails of a boat.

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Antipasti of cooked and raw sturgeon with candied lemon, caviar, cheek lard foam and bitter salad at VERO restaurant. Photo by Matthew Cottrell.

The Alchemia Bar at Ca Di Dio.

VERO restaurant at Ca Di Dio

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Bartender Marco Mdolla at Alchemia Bar in Ca Di Dio. Photo by Matthew Cottrell.

The Reading Room at Ca Di Dio.

One of two 13th century wells in the courtyard at Ca Di Dio.

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A traditional a mascarer's workshop.

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On the right is the Palazzo Papadopoli, a Baroque-style palace located on the Grand Canal. Photo by Matthew Cottrell.

Following an aperitif and lively conversation at Alchemia Bar, we passed through the lobby and into the cozy wood-paneled reading room to reach VERO, an intimate restaurant. I couldn't keep my eyes off the Jannelli & Volpi wallpapered ceiling, a custom design by Patricia Urquiola inspired by the region's land and sea bounty. Again, the service was exemplary, as was Chef Raimondo Squeo's cuisine, complemented by wine pairings focused on vintners from northeast Italy and served in lovely glasses handcrafted nearby in Murano. Overlooking the courtyard, Essentia Restaurant offers a more casual atmosphere. It was a must-stop for us before heading out each morning to partake of their European-style buffet and a cappuccino. Ca di Dio's location in the Castello District, known for its contemporary art scene, is less crowded. Yet, it's still just a 20-minute walk from the perennially packed Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco. So, without a hard and fast agenda, we walked, and walked, and walked—most days in excess of ten miles— making frequent pitstops at out-of-the-way bacaris (local bars) to partake of Venetian cicchetti (finger foods), accompanied by an Aperol Spritz. I loved being able to try small bites packed with so many varying flavors from land and sea. Venice boasts a dizzying array of shops offering wares from kitsch to couture. While we enjoyed fawning over high-end goods, including sumptuous diamond-quilted-leather-wrapped espresso machines at GIOBAGNARA (giobagnara.com) and exquisite Venetian-made linens at Jesurum (jesurum.it/en), it was the smaller shops off the beaten path that we found most intriguing. Spying a shattered rainbow of glass rods on the worktable of artisan Giorgio Nason—whose ancestors are among Murano's original

glass-making families—in the window of his studio near the Peggy Guggenheim Collection of Modern Art (guggenheim-venice.it/en), drew us in to admire his work-in-progress and his unique collection of glass jewelry (designs188.com). Despite the proliferation of vendors selling mass-produced masks, less than a dozen shops produce papier-mâché versions in the traditional style. Stepping into a mascarer's workshop immerses you in an environment that's simultaneously cool and creepy. Wanting to experience an icon, we met friends from Milan at Harry's Bar. Credited with inventing beef carpaccio and the Bellini cocktail, it's known for hosting some of the most famous faces of the 20th century. Two Bellinis each and $211 later, our Italian friends joked that some fleecing of tourists is expected, but that Harry's was next level. They selected Bistrot De Venise (bistrotdevenise. com) for dinner, and we thoroughly enjoyed the restaurant's fresh interpretation of Venetian recipes from the 14th to the 18th centuries. A few other dining options of note include 1000 Gourmet for a dizzying array of pizzas (gruppo1000.it/); Ristorante Da Ivo, an upscale spot frequented by George and Amal Clooney (ristorantedaivo.it/); the quiet and charming Al Covo (ristorantealcovo.com); Antiche Carampane for their takeaway paper cones bursting with fried mixed seafood (antichecarampane.com/en/); and cicchetti at standing-roomonly Enoteca Schiavi (cantinaschiavi.com); and Bar All'Arco. Our experience is that you have to work hard to have a bad meal. The psychology of anticipation means that some destinations don’t live up to expectations. However, reality definitely trumped imagination for my first trip to Venice. sl Rooms at Ca Di Dio begin at $800. For more info and reservations, visit vretreats.com/ca-di-dio/.

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Bibliotaph...

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This hardcover collection of stories brings to life the magnificent southern regions of Italy, from Naples to Sicily, as seen through the eyes of literary greats from Ovid and Virgil to Elsa Morante and Elena Ferrante. Ella Carr—Stories of Southern Italy— hardcover, 400 pages, Everyman’s Library After a one-week trip to Florence in 1994, Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri became infatuated with the Italian language, eventually reading exclusively in Italian in preparation for a move to Rome in 2012. This collection brings together 40 writers representing a cross-section of Italian society who informed her love of the language; more than half of the stories have been translated into English for the first time. Jhumpa Lahiri (editor)— The Penguin Book of Italian Short Stories—hardcover, 528 pages, Penguin Classics

This collection of 80 recipes with wine pairings focuses on a unique region of Italy that bridges the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. Bobby Stuckey, Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson & Meredith Erickson—Friuli Food and Wine: Frasca Cooking from Northern Italy’s Mountains, Vineyards, and Seaside—hardcover, 272 pages, Ten Speed Press.

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Acclaimed Italian wine expert, sommelier, winemaker, and restaurateur, Joe Campanale went on an epic quest through Italy’s 20 wine regions to produce a comprehensive, transportive, and educational guide to contemporary Italian wine. Joe Campanale & Joshua David Stein—Vine: The Essential Guide to Real Italian Wine—hardcover, 320 pages, Clarkson Potter.

Missy Robbins, one of New York City’s premier pasta chefs, who has been cooking and researching Italian food for two decades, shares recipes for 40 handmade pasta shapes and 100 Italian American, regional Italian, and modern dishes. Missy Robbins & Talia Baiocchi—Pasta: The Spirit and Craft of Italy’s Greatest Food, with Recipes—hardcover, 416 pages, Ten Speed Press.

bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books New York Times bestselling author Dianne Hales highlights our enduring love affair with Italy and Italian culture, from literature to art, music to movies. Dianna Hales—La Passione: How Italy Seduced the World—hardcover, 320 pages, Crown Archetype. For the most fervent Ferrari enthusiast, this massive $6,000 limitededition tome holds hundreds of photographs from the Ferrari Archives and private collectors. It comes enclosed in an aluminum display case designed by Marc Newson. Giuseppe (Pino) Allievi— Ferrari XXL—leather cover, 514 pages, TASCHEN (taschen.com)

Native Italians Daria Reina and Andrea Ferolla take readers on an off-the-beaten-path tour of their home country that’s on point with the quintessential details that define timeless Italian style. Daria Reina and Andrea Ferolla—Italian Chic—hardcover, 264 pages, Assouline (assouline.com). A vividly illustrated and definitive exploration of how and why the Renaissance flourished in Italy for two centuries. Norbert Wolf—The Renaissance Cities: Art in Florence, Rome and Venice—hardcover, 272 pages, Prestel

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Andréa McBride John and Robin McBride

HALF-SISTERS MAKING A WHOLE LOT OF DIFFERENCE IN THE WINE WORLD Founded in 2010, McBride Sisters Wine Company is the largest Black-owned wine company in the US. Written by Bridget Williams / Photography courtesy of Michelle Magdalena & Garrick Gray Half-sisters Robin McBride and Andréa McBride John grew up in world-class winemaking regions but on separate continents and no knowledge of one another until they were young adults. Robin hails from Monterrey, California, while Andréa spent the first 16 years of her life in New Zealand. While their father, who died in 1996, was not a prominent figure in their lives, their reunion was the fulfillment of his dying wish. After meeting for the first time in 1999, they found themselves together in California in 2005, united by a shared passion for all things wine and a desire to shake up the industry with a blend of old-world elegance and new-world finesse. Capitalizing on Andréa's winemaking connections in New Zealand and Robin's business background in importing and exporting goods, they started in 2010 as importers of New Zealand wines before launching their own label five years later. Today, the McBride Sisters Wine Company has grown to become the largest Black-owned wine company in the United States. Community, inclusivity, and philanthropy remain core company tenents. Today, a team comprising fifty-one percent of people of color and ninety-three percent women across two countries oversee three core brands: McBride Sisters Collection, Black Girl Magic, and SHE CAN. The SHE CAN Fund, established in 2019, promotes the professional development of women as part of a concerted effort to help close the gender and race gap. The Fund pivoted to support Black-and-women-owned small businesses across several industries and awarded 30 women with $10,000 scholarships in response to the pandemic. This year, the Fund has announced it will be supporting women specifically in the hospitality and food and wine industries and awarding $50,000 scholarships to Southern University as part of the Fund's Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Initiative and Scholarship Program. 42 slmag.net

Making wine education more accessible and inclusive for all was the driving force behind the development of McBride Certified: Wine 101 with Robin and Andréa, a free, multi-module wine course available to anyone interested in wine. Prospective students—more than 10,000 to date— can request to join the Facebook group and complete the course at their own pace. The McBride Sisters Black Girl Magic Wine & Book Club launched in 2021 with publisher Simon & Schuster. Club members receive a book of the month, authored by a black woman author, paired with Black Girl Magic wines, and an invitation to a live virtual event with the author. The May selection is Speak, by Peloton fitness superstar Tunde Oyeneyin. McBride Sisters Collection Reserve Wines, single-vineyard wines from California and New Zealand representing pivotal moments in the Sisters' journeys and founding story, sit at the top of the company's portfolio. This past March, they released a pair of wines from New Zealand, made by the brand's Kiwi-based winemaker, Diana Hawkins: Reserve Gamay “Rebels” 2020 ($69) and Reserve Pinot Noir “Papatūānuku” 2019 ($69). Reflecting the standout characteristics of New Zealand's southernmost and mountainous wine region of Central Otago, these wines illuminate Andréa's upbringing in Aotearoa, the Māori name for New Zealand. Available in late spring, the fifth McBride Sisters Collection Reserve Wine is the 2020 "Abalone or Pāua?", a white blend from Paso Robles, California made by the brand's Golden State winemaker Amy Butler. The name of this wine references the mother-ofpearl-lined sea mollusk and unites the two different cultures and hemispheres where the Sisters grew up. McBride Sisters Collection wines are available at various retailers throughout the United States and through their website, mcbridesisters.com. sl

Reserve Gamay “Rebels” 2020 & Reserve Pinot Noir “Papatūānuku” 2019

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BMW reveals a refresh of its 8 Series Coupe, Convertible, and Gran Coupe for 2023 Written by Andre James / Photography courtesy of BMW BMW has continued to refine the award-winning design of its 8 Series luxury performance vehicles since the model debuted in 2018. The new 2023 8 Series heralds a redesigned front fascia and technologydriven interior refinements that include an enlarged interior 12.3-inch Control Display for the BMW iDrive operating system. Most notable among the exterior changes is the addition of a BMW Illuminated Kidney Grille. Waterfall lighting highlights revised grille elements and activates when the vehicle is unlocked or a door opens; it can be switched on or off manually by the driver. In addition, five new exterior paint colors and two new wheel options are available. Wheel style 895M is fitted with highperformance, non-runflat tires. It is included in the Cooling and High-Performance Tire Package, which is optional on M850i xDrive coupe and Gran Coupe. A new optional M Sport Package Professional adds extended Shadowline trim with black kidney grille, black calipers for the standard M Sport brakes, M Shadowline headlights with dark inserts, and a black M rear spoiler for the M850i xDrive coupe. M850i models also boast new side-view mirrors. To mark the 50th anniversary of BMW M GmbH, all M850i xDrive models will feature the classic BMW Motorsport logo on the hood, trunk, and wheel hub covers in lieu of the usual BMW roundels. The anniversary emblem is reminiscent of the original BMW M GmbH trademark first used on racing cars in 1973. 44 slmag.net

Technological advances drive changes inside the cockpit. Standard is the BMW Live Cockpit Professional. This fully digital display network consists of a 12.3-inch instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and a central Control Display, which has increased from 10.25 to 12.3 inches. The larger screen enables fast, convenient, and intuitive operation of numerous vehicle functions, powered by the seventh generation of BMW iDrive. Under the hood, the powertrain remains unchanged. All 203 8 Series models come standard with 8-speed automatics and allwheel drive. The base 840i xDrive is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter I-6 with 335 hp; the M850i xDrive has a twin-turbo 4.4liter V-8 with 523 hp; the Alpina B8’s V-8 outputs 612 hp; while the M8 Competition boasts the most horses at 617, courtesy of a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 with a maximum speed of 201 mph. The 8 X Jeff Koons, unveiled this past February at the Frieze Los Angeles art fair, is the latest car resulting from a decade-long collaboration with American artist Jeff Koons. The special edition BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe features an entirely custom design inside and out personally created by Koons himself. It will be exclusively limited to 99 models worldwide. THE 8 X JEFF KOONS will be displayed in New York City’s iconic Rockefeller Plaza from April 1-4, and a charity auction at Christie’s New York on April 4, 2022. Full pricing is yet to be announced, but BMW says the base price for the 8 series will remain unchanged at $85,995. sl

Artist Jeff Koons with thespecial-edition 8 X Jeff Koons. Photo by Enes Kucevic.

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Clockwise from top left: Nak Armstrong small tile Rivière green onyx necklace ($1,375; nakarmstrong.com). Dale Novick LTD double stone pendant ($4,500; dalenovick.com). Rush Jewelry Design Icon Betty Geo Inlay pendant ($4,990) on 16” signature chain ($6,500; rushjewelrydesign.com). Alice Cicolini Memphis Square Stone ring in Iolite ($4,086; alicecicolini.com). The Fadia ring from L’Atelier Nawbar ($2,875; lateliernawbar.com). Nicole Rose Three Square pave diamond disc ring ($1,495; nicolerosejewelry.com). VRAM Oak Eon ring (vramjewelry.com).

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Clockwise from top left: Ara Vartanian diamond and tanzanite necklace ($71,000; aravartanian.com). Elizabeth Garvin Fine Large Ice Pendant ($2,870; elizabethgarvin.com). Anerise hoop earrings from KATKIM ($8,600; katkimfinejewelry.com). Bee Goddess Mondrian gold, diamond and emerald earrings ($11,104; beegoddess.com). Bea Bongiasca Candy Square earrings ($1,160; en.beabongiasca.com). Cartier Tank MC watch ($7,600). Available from Diamond Cellar in Columbus and Nashville, Reis-Nichols in Indianapolis, Simons Jewelers in St. Louis and cartier.com. Roberto Coin diamond square earrings ($1,090). Available from Diamond Cellar in Columbus and Nashville, Reis-Nichols in Indianapolis, Davis Jewelers in Louisville, Simons Jewelers in St. Louis and at robertocoin.com. Buccellati AGALMA Manhattan timepiece (from $135,000). Available through King Jewelers in Nashville and at buccellati.com.. Assael Modern Mobiles Fijian pear and peridot earrings. Available through Diamond Cellar in Columbus and Nashville and at assael.com. Yi Collection emerald and diamond Awakening pave earrings ($5,950; yicollection.com).

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Kathy Lefakinis (center), with daughters Alexandra and Kassandra.

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Valef Yachts' second generation, all women, take the helm of the fifty-three-year-old charter company. Written by Elliott Greene / Photos by Gregory Karydis When he founded Valef Yachts in 1969, Vassilios (Bill) Lefakinis pioneered the yacht charter business in a country predestined for it: Greece. Born in Athens in 1933, Bill left Greece on his own at the age of 13 to go to the United States to pursue a better life. He graduated from an Ivy League school on a scholarship, served in both the U.S. Army and in the Hellenic Air Force, and founded Valef Yachts at the age of 36 to provide comfortable access to the wealth of the Greek islands, under his motto 'Discover the Yachting World of Greece.' When the yachting scion passed a year after the company's 50th anniversary, there was little doubt who would fill his deck shoes: his daughters Alexandra and Kassandra. Their mother, American Kathy Lefakinis, manages Valef Yachts' U.S. office. Working together, the women manage a portfolio of more than 400 exclusive vessels, delivering bespoke land and sea experiences in Greece and the Mediterranean with 24/7 support for their discerning clientele. Bill's drive came from the need to succeed, and his daughters experienced first-hand the passion he put into the business, spending every summer on the Aegean Sea. "He did a lot of heavy lifting with his personality and charm. That was back then with no internet when you really had to make a lasting impression," remarked his daughter Kassandra. Before taking a co-ownership role in Valef, she made a name for herself in the wellness industry as co-founder of the organic 48 slmag.net

self-care brand OPUNTIA Luxury Oils, which features a skin-healing aromatherapeutic blend of rare essential oils procured from the Mediterranean. Kassandra added, "The biggest gift of my life has been growing up on boats. It is all about a new approach to living and access to a different world. Greece serves that in abundance with each Greek island being completely unique and in no comparison to the other." To reflect the generational and gender shift in leadership, the sisters have coined a new campaign moniker designed to celebrate the power of the female: "She will lead you anywhere and everywhere." The slogan reflects that boats are traditionally referred to as "she," a practice dating back to ancient times and likely stemming from goddesses and mother figures playing a protective role in looking after a ship and crew. In this instance, the' she' is a nod to both a Valef executive and the fleet in their charge. "Greece reflects the soul. Being out on the sea feeling the elements looking into an endless horizon, your mind, heart, and soul go different places. It's a priceless experience," says Kassandra. With vessels ranging from 60 feet to 325 feet, Valef's weekly charter rates range from $16,000 for a yacht accommodating up to six passengers to the highest category yacht with rates starting at $647,000 per week for a party of 36. For more information, visit valefyachts.com. sl

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STILL STUNNING AT SEVENTY Corvette Celebrates Seven Decades as an Icon with a 70th Anniversary Edition. Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of Chevrolet

2023 marks the 70th anniversary of Corvette. As one of the longestrunning nameplates of any car on the road today—bested only by the Chevrolet Suburban, which launched in 1934 as a commercial vehicle—Corvette has pushed the boundaries of technology, performance, and style while remaining an attainable cultural icon. For their 2023 model year, the Corvette Stingray and Corvette Z06 will celebrate this milestone with a special 70th Anniversary Edition package. "Passion for Corvette runs deep at Chevrolet, and this anniversary is extra special because of the excitement and sales success we've achieved with the eighth generation of America's iconic sports car," said Steve Majoros, vice president, Chevrolet 50 slmag.net

marketing. "Even after 70 years, Corvette still makes hearts race and kids dream of the open road." The Anniversary Edition Corvettes stand out in one of two exterior colors unique to this package: an all-new White Pearl Metallic Tri-coat or Carbon Flash Metallic. Optional stripes are available in complementing colors: Satin Gray with the White Pearl Metallic Tri-coat and Satin Black with the Carbon Flash Metallic. While Stingray and Z06 will feature distinct wheels with commemorative wheel center caps, the wheels share a similar dark finish and Edge Red stripe. Additional commemorative touches on the exterior include 70th Anniversary Edition exterior badging with special Corvette crossflags, Edge Red brake calipers, and rear

bumper protector and trunk cover. The 70th Anniversary Edition Stingray coupes will also include an Edge Red engine cover. Drivers will find two-tone Ceramic leather GT2 or Competition Sport seats, red stitching throughout, red seat belts, and sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel inside the cockpit. Coordinating with the interior is a set of custom luggage with red stitching and the 70th Anniversary Edition logo. The 70th Anniversary Edition package will be available when production starts later this year on the 2023 Corvette Stingray 3LT and Z06 3LZ coupe and convertible models. In addition, the 2023 Corvette Z06 visualizer at Chevrolet.com now includes the 70th Anniversary Edition package.

Indicative of the car's desirability, when VIN 001 of the special edition Corvette Z06 crossed the auction block at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale this past January, with proceeds benefitting Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit focused on building strong, stable, and secure military families, it fetched $3.6 million. The winning bid annihilated the previous record of $3million set in 2020 for a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray VIN 001 auctioned by Barrett-Jackson to benefit Detroit Children's Fund. All 2023 Corvettes, including those not equipped with the 70th Anniversary Edition package, will feature a commemorative 70th-anniversary interior plaque located on the center speaker grille and a graphic imprinted on the lower rear window. sl slmag.net

BACK TO BARNSLEY Not content with resting on its laurels, the award-winning north Georgia resort continues to evolve its offerings. Written by Bridget Williams Some travelers have their go-to place, whether inherited, generational, or discovered. And, even if it’s only visited annually, the sojourn serves as a bookmark in a life’s chapters. Though I’ve always been more globally curious than a repeat visitor-type traveler, Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Georgia—nearly smack dab in the middle between Atlanta and Chattanooga—could be my place. Why? First of all, it’s a snap to get to. As a fan of road trips, I opted to make the five-hour drive from my home in Louisville for my visit this past November. Second, there are scores of things to do. And, even if you want to be a total sloth, you can eat to your heart’s content and be very, very happy you came. The 3,000-acre resort, sited in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, envelops the ruins of Woodlands, an 1840s estate with an exquisite boxwood parterre garden. Guest accommodations are spread out amongst 39 spacious freestanding cottages organized in the style of an English-inspired pedestrian village, along with a 55-room Inn. Opened in 2018 and 52 slmag.net

inspired by the work of noted British architect Edwin Lutyens, the stately structure sits prominently at the end of a tree-lined boulevard, standing watch over the charming cottages like a proud parent. The Inn is the antithesis of a bland box, boasting16 different room configurations, including third-floor dormer rooms with window seats that complete the country estate feel. The entirety of the resort is charming year-round, but it really comes alive at Christmas, where a storybook quality is even more pronounced. I arrived after dark, and after so much COVID-era travel, where resorts were primarily empty, and visiting seemed to serve more a reminder of the pandemic rather than an escape, I was happy to find myself in a bustling place with people genuinely enjoying themselves. After taking a hot second to admire my spacious room, I headed through the center of the village to meet my travel mates for dinner at Woodlands Grill. En-route, I spied a crowd, bundled up off to ward off the chill and sticking close to a firepit, raucously sharing a drink at the Beer Garden while listening to live music. This being the

The 55-room Inn at Barnsley Resort opened in 2018. The architecture is inspired by the work of noted British architect Edwin Lutyens.

South, you better believe that they answered my curious glances with an invitation to join them. A feeling of community is encouraged throughout the village, demonstrated by the Adirondack chair-ringed fire pits and corn hole sets lining the greenspace separating the cottages. S’mores kits are set out in the lobby of the Inn each evening, adding to the allure of the firepits. Renovated from floor-to-ceiling since my last visit, the food at Woodlands Grill was even better than I remembered. Focused on Southern regional comfort food, the familiar hallmarks are there, some remixed, others true to form, but all exceptionally plated. An arugula salad with grilled peaches was particularly memorable, as was the sinful brioche French toast coated with Frosted Flakes I enjoyed there following my workout the following morning. As a side note, it’s not unusual to find pre-dawn gym goers coaxed from their machines to head outside and admire spectacular sunrise views. A strong commitment to craft extends to all dining options, including privately catered affairs where the creative tablescapes

whet the appetite. For a private barbeque lunch in the Beer Garden, property pit master Paul shared some secrets of his 48-hour brisket, and gave each guest a glass jar filled with his proprietary housemade rub to enjoy at home. At the time of my visit Javier Cuesta, an accomplished French-trained chef with 25 years of experience in destinations around the globe, had just been appointed Executive Chef. During our visit, he took our taste buds on a journey to his native Portugal by serving Cataplana, a pork and seafood stew, and Morocco with a lamb and faro dish, before returning “home” with bacon-wrapped venison. Launched in 2021 and offered seasonally, Barnsley’s Fire Kettle Cooking Demonstrations offer an open-air culinary exhibition where Chef prepares one of his favorite seasonal recipes over the open flame of a Sea Island Forge fire kettle. Guests are given recipes following the experience to recreate the dish and relive the memory at home. slmag.net

An aerial view of the cottages at Barnsley Resort. At the end of the greenway is Woodlands Grill and the 18-hole Jim Fazio-designed golf course.

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Property pit master Paul sharing some of the secrets to success of his 48-hour brisket.

Executive Chef Javier Cuesta presenting salt-baked fish during at dinner at Rice House.

The pinnacle of on-property dining is Rice House, a seasonal, dinner-only destination housed in a 19th-century farmhouse painstakingly relocated to its present site from Rome, Georgia. The tasting menu is ‘garden-to-table’ focused and rotates every few weeks to accommodate in-season ingredients sourced within 150-miles. With Perrier-Jouet champagne pairings, our five-course tasting menu went from one high note to the next, including the dramatic presentation of salt-baked fish and desserts (almost) too perfectly pretty to eat. As a native Kentuckian, I appreciate Barnsley’s commitment to the Bluegrass’ native spirit, bourbon. Resort Manager Matt Quick is a Certified Bourbon Steward. On weekends and during other special events he leads a tasting at the Inn of Woodford Reserve infused with hickory-smoked Georgia pecans via a drip system on display in a case in the lobby. Quick, who also leads bourbon exploration experiences for corporate groups on the property, has a palpable passion for the spirit going back two decades and genuinely enjoys engaging with guests who have questions. Quick can take his show on the road with a custom Party Peddler trike outfitted with a two-bin cedar chest for cold beverages and a pair of three-gallon kegs. “You better believe that people come running when I ring the bell,” laughed Quick. Working up an appetite is easy at Barnsley, and engaging in activities from morning-till-night made all of my indulging a little

Southern favorites infused with global flavors are a hallmark of Executive Chef Javier Cuesta’s cuisine.

less guilt-inducing. We started with a lesson at the Beretta Shooting Grounds’ 28-station clay course. Noticing several nervous firsttimers in our group, our instructor, Randy Mangum, lightened the mood by remarking, “If you can’t have fun shooting, you have issues I can’t help you with.” Randy displayed a superior knack for employing everyday analogies to make the physicality of the sport understandable. His relaxed and expert instruction had the newbies shouting “pull!” with great aplomb by the end of the outing. We took our outdoor adventure up a notch with wingshooting and a UTV tour, offered in partnership with John Burrell’s High Adventure Company. The upland quail-hunting venue is part of an 1,800-acre property a short drive from the mainland resort. Here, legendary Italian Beretta firearms pair with a world-class team of guides and their pointing and flushing dogs. The operation is the first time Beretta has allowed its name to be used alongside another enterprise. “It really speaks to the caliber of clients that come to Barnsley,” remarked Burrell, a native of the area who also operates hunting and fishing lodges in Hawaii, New Zealand, and South Africa, to name a few. “We’re just good old boys with a big old idea,” Burrell said. High Adventure Company has developed a combined major in wildlife management and hospitality with a local college and offers students the opportunity to get “real world” experience as interns at their properties. slmag.net

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The private Wine Library at Woodlands Grill

The ruins of Woodlands, an 1840s estate with an exquisite boxwood parterre garden look particularly picturesque during the Christmas season.

Safety briefings and post-shoot banquets are staged in the High Adventure clubhouse. In the distance, you can hear a cacophony of sounds emanating from the dog kennels, where prized pups call out for their turn in the field. We learned that Southwest Georgia is often referred to as “The Quail Hunting Capital of the World.” In my first foray into the sport of wingshooting, I have to say I was utterly captivated by the dogs, which Burrell refers to as “super-star athletes.” I admired watching their focus and pure joy as they carried out the tasks they were bred and trained to do. Following the hunt, we returned to a beautifully set long table at the clubhouse, where Chef Cuesta created a field-to-table quail feast. The only birdies we pursued the following day were on the 18-hole Jim Fazio-designed Par-72 golf course. I am not even an amateur by any stretch of the imagination, but a photo of me teeing off above the dramatic drop on the 14th hole belies my ineptitude. Then, hoping to make some gains in the skill department, I headed to the Golf Performance Center. My swing was analyzed using Trackman technology and then tweaked by Director of Golf Bill Daggett and Head Pro Kyle Morris, both of whom had me believing I might finally get the hang of the game.

Setup for an infused bourbon tasting at the Inn.

Overlooking the golf course and near the Woodland’s Grill, the 10-room Spa at Barnsley Resort harvests their own loofah gourds onsite. I opted for one of their signature services, a Fire and Ice facial. I likened the paprika-laced treatment to the feeling of eating a Habanero pepper and chasing it with a glass of ice-cold milk. My therapist reminded me of the importance of skin cancer checks and using products with natural ingredients, saying that skincare “needs to break its love affair with lab-created products.” I used the time in-between activities to explore the 1.8-mile fitness trail with 20 different stations, miles of walking trails that alternate between forest and field, and the resplendent ruins of the Manor House, lavishly decorated for the holidays. The ruins would be absolutely dreamy for a destination wedding, and there’s plenty of room to party, with seven distinct event venues able to accommodate intimate affairs all the way up to 500 guests. Even with all I experienced over my three-day stay, I still didn’t get to try everything or venture to nearby Adairsville, Cartersville, or Rome. This trio of small towns offers interesting museums, locally-owned restaurants and boutiques, and turn-ofthe-century architecture. Next time. sl For more information, visit BarnsleyResort.com.

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WINDS OF CHANGE Maserati unveils its new Grecale SUV Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of Maserati Following a tradition begun in 1963 with the Mistral, Maserati named its newest model, Grecale, after a wind, this time a northeasterly Mediterranean breeze. Reflecting Grecale’s position as the future of Maserati—it will become the first full-electric SUV in Maserati history— its global debut was entirely digital, and broadcast live on Maserati’s website this past March. Italian actors and Brand Ambassadors Matilda De Angelis and Alessandro Borghi were tapped to illuminate how the new model, developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab in Modena and produced at the Cassino plant, represents the everyday exceptional. At 190.8 inches long and with a wheelbase of 114 inches, Grecale is a smaller sibling to the mid-size Levante SUV, accounting for nearly 60 percent of Maserati’s global sales. While the Grecale boasts a distinct design language, the shape of the low and imposing grill and the vertically oriented headlights call to mind the MC20. At the same time, the Giugiaro 3200 GT inspires the taillights. Carbon fiber highlight the technical components. 58 slmag.net

Notable among its many attributes is the extensive range of available engines: conventional internal combustion, hybrid, and, in a year’s time, full-electric. An eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard on all variants. Powering the GT is a fourcylinder mild-hybrid engine capable of delivering 300 hp. Modena offers a four-cylinder 330-hp mild-hybrid engine. The powerful Trofeo is equipped with a high-performance 3.0L 530-hp V6 based on the Nettuno engine fitted to the MC20. As a result, the Trofeo can make the 0-60 sprint in 3.8 seconds. Completing the range is the Grecale Folgore, the 100% electric version with 400V technology. New to the Grecale is a 100% Maserati Vehicle Dynamic Control Module (VDCM) system, offering 360° control over the car and clear distinction between the various DRIVE MODES: COMFORT, GT, SPORT, CORSA (Trofeo only), and OFFROAD. Maserati says VDCM “can be compared to a top-ranking orchestral conductor who can set precise targets and timing for all the major actuators in the vehicle, ensuring they are all aligned,

reducing intervention times and increasing performance, driving pleasure and vehicle safety.” The sportscar finish in the cabin is heavy on technology. Even the traditional Maserati clockface, positioned in the center of the dash, has been given a digital update and can transform into a veritable in-car concierge, courtesy of voice control. Touch-based technology is primarily controlled via a large 12.3” central screen, the largest ever seen in a Maserati. An 8.8-inch lower screen manages the climate system. The latest Maserati Intelligent Assistant (MIA) multimedia system provides each customer with a simple, intuitive, and customizable user experience. MIA can be configured with multiple tab-based screens based on favorite or most commonly used functions to optimize quick access and enable operations with just one tap. Audiophiles will appreciate the Sonus Faber 3D sound system. The standard Premium level includes 14 speakers, while the High Premium level offers 21 speakers on demand for a fully immersive listening experience. Engineers at the Maserati Innovation Lab in

Modena worked directly with Italian artist Dardust to customize the “chimes” – the sound alerts received by the user. Tremendous attention has been paid to the fit and finishes in the interior, available in three trim levels. With characteristics that include a Saffiano leather dashboard insert, and burnished inserts on the central console and door panel, the GT interior presents an environment that draws inspiration from interior design. Sporty and outdoor-oriented, the Modena interior features an embroidered and stitched graphic motif on the dashboard, panels, and seats. Available trim in this variant includes dark ash burl, an unusual, contemporary wood with a grey tone, and an open-pore finish. The Trofeo trim level is suited to sports enthusiasts. It focuses on high-performance materials, such as exposed, three-dimensional carbon fiber and perforated leather, paired with chevron motifs that emphasize the car’s dynamism. Pricing for the Grecale SUV will start at just under $65,000, with delivery scheduled to begin in the fall of 2022. sl slmag.net

Of Note... What's Cooking Compiled by Colin Dennis CAFÉ™ Dishwasher Drawer offers two independently operable dishwasher drawers in the same space as a traditional, single dishwasher. Available Q2 2022 and priced from $1,299 for Stainless finish and $1,449 for Matte White and Matte Black finishes.

Stripe tile collection from Theia Tiles are handmade in Portugal (theiatiles.com).

Fisher & Paykel 48” self-cleaning dual fuel range with four burners, four induction zones, and guided touchscreen cooking (fisherpaykel.com)

Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry’s new Moditional collection offers inset styles in some of the companies most popular transitional door designs (woodmode.com)

Modular kitchen designed by Lago (lago.it/en)

Available in the US in July, Dometic’s DrawBar offers the functionality of a full-size wine cooler in a compact design that fits five bottles. DrawBar can be seamlessly integrated below or adjacent to 24” -wide standard cabinetry. With the option to be faced with glass, stainless steel or custom paneling, installation is easily customizable (dometic.com)

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This “Midcentury Botanical” kitchen features Sub-Zero’s new 48” stainless steel Classic French Door refrigerator, Wolf M Series 30" stainless steel built-in professional convection steam oven, Wolf 48" dual fuel range, Wolf 48" pro wall chimney hood, Wolf M Series Contemporary 30" stainless steel coffee system, and Wold 30” warming drawer.

Designed by Natasha Shtapauk The Alibi kitchen by BT45 German Kitchen Tailors features dark eucalyptus wood and Pietra Gris marble (bt45.de).

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Waterworks Dash wall mounted articulated pot filler with metal cross handle ($2,045; waterworks.com)

Infinitely customizable and available in three widths, the Amherst cabinet is the result of a collaboration between Room & Board with True Residential. Shown with Cambria quartz top (from $6,299; roomandboard.com)

Miele DGC 7880X handleless 30” Combi-Steam oven allows you to steam, bake, grill and more, all in one oven ($7,099; mieleusa.com)

Fisher & Paykel 36” four-zone induction cooktop with integrated ventilation ($5,999; fisherpaykel.com)

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BOURBON Swivel Counter Stool and NAICCA Pendant Light by BRABBU in a NYC penthouse designed by BRABBU and Home’Society (brabbu.com)

Cabinetry by Bakes & Kropp. Photo by Genevieve Garruppo.

Miele’s new Generation 7000 Artline 30-inch Combi-Steam Oven features the new Miele Mix & Match, a function that allows users to cook or reheat any combination of foods simply by using the oven’s control panel or selecting the exact food items from the Miele app and sending the cooking instructions directly to the oven. Priced from $4,099 (mieleUSA.com)

The Real Shaker kitchen cabinetry by deVOL in Refectory Red. Handmade to order in England (priced from $20,000; devolkitchens.com).

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As strong as steel but weighing half as much, titanium is an expressive jewelry metal that can change color via anodizing. Compiled by Bridget Williams

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Faith and Family Guide the Development of Dant Crossing Written by Bridget Williams / Photography courtesy of Dant Crossing

"If you build it, they will come," so the misquoted line from Field of Dreams goes. And, if the building relates to bourbon, chances are good they'll come in droves. According to the Kentucky Distillers Association, bourbon is an $8.6 billion signature industry in Kentucky, generating more than 20,000 jobs. Wally Dant, along with his cousins Lynne and Charles, are creating their own field of dreams on 300-plus rural acres in New Haven, just down the road from the Abbey of Gethsemane. According to family lore, in the early 1800s, when he was just 16, Wally's great-great-great-grandfather, Joseph Washington "J.W." Dant, hollowed out a poplar log and engineered a makeshift still. He grew his own grain, established cooperage, and eventually opened a modern distillery in 1870 before it was shuttered due to Prohibition and reopened in 1933. As ownership of the distilleries changed, the family lost the J.W. Dant Brand and their involvement in the industry, with production ceasing at this site in 1962 and moving to the Bernheim facility in Louisville. Today, the J.W. Dant Brand is owned by another nearby distillery and has no connection to the brand. When Wally acquired the property from the J.W. Nalley family in 2019, the ruins and remnants of his family's history were still 66 slmag.net

prominent: a 1930s era water tower, a dilapidated cistern room (where barrels of bourbon were filled), a former bottling house, the foundations of old fermenting tanks, and his grandfather’s 1930sera home. He publicly announced his ambitious plans for the site in 2019 during a National Bourbon Day celebration in Bardstown, Kentucky. Soon after, Dant Crossing was lauded as "a whiskey resort" by the New York Times and the neighboring Log Still Distillery described as the "Disneyland of distilleries" in The Tennessean. Wally says he's excited to shine a spotlight and bring jobs to southern Nelson County, which at one time had 11 distilleries. An installation on the second floor of the Tasting Room shares the site's history, while an inscription on the wall lays out the family's priorities: "To us, it's all about love of God, family, community, and bourbon". "There are so many family members involved in this, which means that as a visitor, you're not just a number coming through; the one leading your tasting will likely be a family member," said Wally. Wally's family-friendly vision has quickly taken shape since construction began in 2020. Looking better-than-new, the original virgin steel water tower presides over the heart of Dant Crossing. Wally said that a teardown would have been more economical, but it

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was paramount to retain this prominent piece of the property's legacy. Charles Dant, who serves as Vice President of Operations, grew up near the distillery grounds and fondly remembers climbing the water tower. Priority was also placed on obtaining the distillery's original Distilled Spirits Plant Number (DSP), a Federal Government system created around the same time as bonded warehouses. At present, Log Still offers Kentucky straight, wheated bourbon, rye whiskey, dry gin, and barrel finished gin under the Monk's Road label (a nod to the road that leads to the distillery), and Rattle & Snap, a 103-proof Tennessee straight whiskey scheduled for release later this year. High rye bourbon and rye whiskey are expected to be available in 2024/ Fifth-generation distiller Lynne Dant, a Jill-of-all-trades with an MBA and a chemical engineering and marketing background, is Chief Operating Officer. Lynne applies her engineering expertise, information gleaned from old family journals containing recipes for her great-grandfather's high rye mash bills (some tried and tested, others awaiting experimentation), and access to the same limestone spring water to guide the distilling process. Lynne anticipates producing around 20,000 barrels a year when they are at peak production.

The lakefront Poplar Cottage

The distillery and Tasting Room have plenty of company on the campus' rolling bucolic acreage. "Lots of distillers are landlocked," explained Wally. "Here, we can think about everything we want to do and unlock the potential in an area that needs it." Though contemporary in its design, Wally pointed out that the bowed ceiling in the Tasting Room was inspired by the Quonset huts that housed the distillery's bottling line in the 1950s. Opened in 2021 with a sold-out performance by Little Big Town, The Amp is a 2,000-seat outdoor amphitheater. "It allows me to bring a little slice of the Nashville music scene to Kentucky," said Wally. Overnight accommodations cozying up to a stocked, spring-fed 12-acre lake ringed with a walking path include the Homestead Bed & Breakfast. This 1890s home once served as a retreat for the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. Nearby are the newly renovated standalone Poplar Cottage suites. The Mansion is a short distance from the water tower plaza and next to The Legacy, a 20,000 square-foot wedding, events, and conference venue with a chapel. This Federal-style guest house benefitted from a no-expense-spared renovation led by Amy D. Designs and Lyddane CAD Works out of Bardstown. slmag.net

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An alfresco dining area on the second floor of The Mansion

Recently appointed as executive chef and food and beverage director for Dant Crossing, encompassing The Legacy, lodging, and the soon-to-open 47 & Poplar, a 200-seat farm-to-table restaurant, is world-renowned chef and author David Danielson, most recently serving as the executive chef for Churchill Downs Racetrack and Levy Restaurants. "While we often talk about bourbon as America's native spirit, one of the things that drew me to Dant Crossing was also looking at the heritage of the cuisine of the region and how the two really go together, telling the history of bourbon country and our commitment to creating one-of-a-kind experiences for our guests," Danielson said. Still in the works are four rickhouses, a five-acre plot of wildflowers to serve as a bee habitat, a fully functional private train depot connected to the Kentucky Railway Museum, and additional 68 slmag.net

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unique lodging options, including a retrofitted train car and Wally's grandfather's home, which is being lovingly renovated for use as a five-bedroom bed-and-breakfast. As someone with extensive experience in building businesses from the ground up, Wally understands that a project of this magnitude requires collaboration and is quick to give credit where it's due. "The State has done an exceptional job supporting the industry, and the advocacy of the Kentucky Distiller's Association allows this kind of property to take shape," he said. More than just another business endeavor, Wally views Dant Crossing as his legacy. In reviving the site, he is soldering the gap between his family's past and future as distillers and Nelson County ambassadors. "We returned here for a reason—to give back," he said. sl

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Through our chess programs kids develop essential skills like critical and strategic thinking, planning for different outcomes, patience, focus and good sportsmanship. In the last two years, we have pivoted to safe in-person, online and hybrid instruction and a virtual online Queen City Classic with livestream commentary from International Chess Grandmasters Maurice Ashley, Gregory Kaidanov and Irina Krush.

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THE QUEEN CITY CLASSIC PLAYS FOR PROGRESS IN CINCINNATI The Cris Collinsworth ProScan Fund hosted the 21st Annual Queen City Classic Chess Tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2022. The youth chess tournament began over 20 years ago at the newly constructed Paul Brown stadium. Since then, the tournament has grown to include over 600 competitors each year. After the enormous success of the Queen City Classic, the Chess in Schools program was born in 2013 as a way to grow the grass roots excitement for chess and to provide children with many developmental benefits from learning the game. Due to Covid concerns, the tournament has been held virtually for the last two years through their partners at chesskid. com. The online tournament saw hundreds of kids participate and garnered sponsorship from the city’s top companies and benefactors. Cris Collinsworth opened the event and three world renowned International Chess Grandmasters Maurice

Ashley, Gregory Kaidanov, and Irina Krush presided and provided commentary via livestream throughout the day, with a special appearance from child chess phenom Tani Adewumi. New York Chess Guru and founder of Chess Across Borders, Jerald Times, was awarded the annual Shining Knight award. The grand winner of this year’s Queen City Classic was 5th grader Sri V Bandalapati! Proceeds from the Queen City Classic go to supporting the CCPF Chess in Schools program, now active in 50 area schools serving over 1,800 kids a year. The program provides students with the opportunity to learn critical and strategic thinking skills, cause and effect planning, patience and good sportsmanship. CCPF’s goal is to help kids develop essential life skills that will help them succeed in academics and beyond as they become productive adults. sl For more information and to donate visit ccpf.org. slmag.net

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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

THE DRAGONFLY GRAND GALA: LOVE ABOVE ALL

Presented by the Markley Family Foundation, the Dragonfly Grand Gala was a night filled with love for the patients and families who are helped by Dragonfly and its generous supporters and donors. The Grand Gala, on February 12th, raised $297,000 for The Dragonfly Foundation to support its programs which provide ongoing support, help families with urgent needs, and provide caring, nurturing, and transformative experiences. dragonfly.org.

1) Dragonfly Founder and Executive Director Christine Neitzke and her son Matt Neitzke 2) Endless Summer Band providing entertainment after the program 3) Dragonfly and cancer survivor Taylor Heatherly sharing her story of her cancer journey 4) Dragonfly Gala Silent Auction Items 5) Emcees WLWT News Anchor Kelly Rippin and Meteorologist Randi Rico 6) Lela Wright, Chase Budurka, Lora Budurka 7) Guests dance for hours to the Endless Summer Band 8) Aerialist Brittany Naegel of Elevated Aerials entertains the guests during cocktail hour

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LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES: BEACON OF LIGHT GALA

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services celebrated with more than 250 guests at the 2022 Beacon of Light Humanitarian Awards Gala on April 9. This year’s honorees included Gail and Phillip Holloman, Moira Weir, and Barbara Malcolm Weyand. The annual award recognizes leadership, community service, and the positive impact on the lives of children, youth, and families. The evening’s program featured the many homes of Lighthouse and the story of Santoshi Mahendra, a woman once in Lighthouse care who is now a member of its Board of Trustees. All the money raised will fund services for young people and families in need. To learn more about Lighthouse, go to lys.org. 7

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1) Paul Haffner with Gail & Philip Holloman 2) Tammy Cuevas, John & Tamie Sullivan, Bonita Campbell 3) Ellie Kohl, Santoshi Mahendra, Megan Chadwick & Reetu Bhargava 4) Steve Kondash, Kate Bennett, Barbara Gould & Justin Hucke 5) Paul Haffner with Barbara Malcolm Weyand 6) John & Julie Tople 7) Paul Haffner with Moira Weir 8) Carole Rigaud, Merri Gaither Smith, Edwin Rigaud & Shelby Wood 9) Peter & Emily Draugelis, Rachel Chambers, Eric & Allison Kahn, Roddy & Shannon Miller & Mike Chambers 10) Steve & Bernita Hightower, Edwin & Carol Rigaud with Phillip Holloman 11) Sheik Simmons, Jessica Wabler, Barbara Turner, Tiffany Coleman & Moira Weir 12) Eddie & Morgan Rigaup with Mary & Paul Hemmer

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The 31st Mardi Gras for Homeless Children event put on by the Northern Kentucky Restaurant Association is projected to raise $200,000! For 31 years, this event has helped to raise critical funding to support organizations providing services to children and families experiencing homelessness. Brighton Center Homeward Bound Shelter, Bethany House, and Welcome House are incredibly grateful to the Northern Kentucky Restaurant Association, the sponsors, vendors, and supporters who helped make this event such a success.

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1) Jill Trame & Christine Skerritt 2) Michelle Viacava & Bill Bresser 3) Karen Oswald, Karen Carr, Laine Lisowsky & Kelly Rouse 4) Michelle Jones, Tiffany Potter, Louis Velazquez & Evan Sanders 5) Tom & Shannon Dager 6) Patty Youkilis, Dr. Lawrence Kurtzman, Barry & Dawn Rothchild 7) Todd & Maureen Kenne, Sheila Gray, Ric Robinson, Mary & Greg Haskett 8) Maxine Graham, CJ Uzomah & Lauren McCarroll

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MIDWEST CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNAR NEW YEAR GALA

The Lunar New Year Gala by Midwest USA Chinese Chamber of Commerce was an opportunity to celebrate the most important holiday in Asian culture together. The business community of the Midwest USA (and beyond) came together to mix, mingle and enjoy a fine evening of Chinese cultural celebration. In 2022, the Year of the Tiger, the event was enjoyed by Mayor Aftab Pureval, White House Senior Liaison for Asian Affairs Erika Moritsugu, West Chester Township Trustee Lee Wong, President of FC Cincinnati Jeff Berding, and Ohio Teacher of the Year Leila Kubesch as well as many business executives, community partners, and members and friends of the Chinese Chamber. Art groups from the Chinese, Korean, and Filipino communities performed for the guests in an event packed festivity. http://www.china-midwest.com/

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1) Allen Arther & Ellen Anderson 2) Allie O’Neil, Sophie Ficek, Allison Neal, Lynnette Morgan & Katie Crowl 3) Yun Cao, Steve McMillen with Valerie & Catalin Macarie 4) Apses Kaua, Jail Since & Bill Froehle 5) Regina & Fred Smith 6) Anna Greve, Kimberly Despoil & June Zhao 7) Sunny Yang & Robert Riegle 8) Hong Chenc, Leo Chan, Robert Riegle, Sunny Yang & Erika Molitsug 9) Jordan & Philip Denton with Bob & Helen Gilson 10) Amy & John Ludlum, Melissa Hardville LeBron, Leila Kubesch & Michael Tidal 11) Dr. Jessica Ashe with Weizhao Wang

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1) Arther Marinaro & Pamela Davis 2) Mike & Hayley Gartner, Bob & Chrissy Murphy with Steve & Courtney Booth 3) Ann Neuville with Steve & Jennifer Burns 4) Jason Dempsey, Erica Lee & Nicki Klass 5) name 6) Abby McNermey, Mindi Albers, Mary Boeker & Libby Westerman 7) Brooke & Shane Stewart with Lima Back 8) Jim & Jane Ceddia with Mike & Manit Schukma 9) Charles & Casondra Cooper 10) Lindsay Herrmann, Ruth Lamphier, Wendy Pace, Tricia O’Rourke 11) Don Never & Sue Monteith

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REDWOOD EXPRESS

Redwood, a nonprofit that serves children and adults with severe and multiple disabilities, hosted its 40th annual fundraising gala, Redwood Express, on March 4 at Music Hall. The event raised more than $125,000 to support Redwood’s services like care, work and vocational services for adults; early care and education, medical daycare, preschool and school-age care for children; therapy services; and assistive technology for the wider community. JonJon, on-air personality for KISS 107.1, emceed the event; and the 350 attendees enjoyed dinner, dancing to live music by The Sly Band, and bidding on live and silent auctions and raffles. www.redwoodnky.org

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1) Becky Ziegler with Aidan Dorman 2) Paula & Dave Heidrich, Rob & Jennifer Braun with David & Roberta Wallace 3) Keith & Fran Limbach 4) Donna Bloemen, Emmett Drane, Sharon Fusco 5) Lynn Stires, DeeDee Kaiser & Michele Holmes 6) Courtney Scheben, Molly Hollman & Linda Seibel 7) Sharon Fusco with Meg, John & Cheryl Haas, Jon Curl & David Wallace 8) Shannon & David Kay 9) Donna Bloemer, Debbie Tweddell, Kris Jones, Paula McIntosh, Sharon Fusco 10) Mike & Cindy Hassan

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Cancer Family Care is proud to be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Unsung Hero Awards named in memory of Joslin Haggart Yeiser. The Unsung Hero Awards celebrate the many acts of quiet heroism performed by cancer patients and their caretakers.

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Oncology Professionals Dr. Faisal Adhami Dr. Mollie Beck Kristine Bushman Dr. Cynthia Chua Jamie Denlinger Diane Detmer Lori Gasparec Erin Gratsch Dr. Anton Khouri Sarah King Michelle Kirschner Dr. Prasad R. Kudalkar Jayne Leisring Joanie Manzo Rebecca Meyer Chantia Miller Kris Niehaus Dr. Maureen O'Brien

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SOPHISTICATED GIVING LAUNCH PARTY

Non-profit leaders and philanthropists gathered at the Cincinnati Art Museum to celebrate the release of the 2022 Sophisticated Giving Charity Register. Generously sponsored by The Western & Southern Financial Group and The Fort Washington Investment Advisors, WSFG President John Barrett gave remarks on the power of giving and the special connection philanthropy holds in the Tri-State region. Visit the Sophisticated Giving online edition at https://www. sophisticatedlivingmag.com/home/cincinnati

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STEPPING STONES OPEN YOUR HEART FUNDRAISER

Stepping Stones hosted its 14th annual Open Your Heart fundraiser, presented by Convalescent Hospital Fund for Children, on February 8, 2022, in a brand new, hybrid format. Stepping Stones netted more than $86,000 to benefit year-round programming for children, teens and adults with disabilities. Supporters in person & at home bought raffle tickets, purchased pottery kits for participants and donated to Stepping Stones’ Campership drive. https://steppingstonesohio.org

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