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Le Royal Treatment

Living in Hyde Park with a young family, my wife and I often find ourselves walking around the neighborhood, to the Elementary playground, to see the fire house and firetrucks, lite shopping, and ice cream of course. It is also nice to venture out to eat and be somewhere in walking distance, a definite perk of Hyde Park living. In our cover story we go back to one of our local ‘spots’ at Al-Posto (lightly translated from Italian to ‘At The Spot’). I’ve always admired Austin Heidt’s wine knowledge and perseverance for quality and service. Last month when I was visiting Al-Posto, Austin had recently returned from a trip to Puglia and was so excited about his experiences and bringing the intimate details he had seen first-hand, into the restaurant. Also a wine lover, I am always curious to see what special wines he is highlighting on any given day at the restaurant. A little over one year in business, we revisit some of the dishes under ‘newish’ executive chef Tyler Stemmer’s helm.

As this issue falls in September and October, we wanted to start a new special highlighting some of the organizations and people involved with Breast Cancer health and awareness in the community. Approximately 1 in 8 women in the US will develop invasive breast cancer in their life, making it the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. We checked in with organizations such as OHC, we celebrate over 23 years of service from The Cris Collinsworth Proscan Fund, plus we have a wonderful first-hand account from a Cancer Family Care patient outlining her experiences. Lastly, we check in with our friends over at Cincinnati Cancer Advisors and learn about the work that one of their consulting doctors, Dr. Robin Zon, helps with through their free consultation programs.

With all of the good packed into this issue it is also during these times to remember the tireless work of individuals in the community. Steve Abbott just passed at the time of writing this letter. Steve was the executive director of the Cincinnati Cancer Advisors and fought his own 10 year long battle with prostate cancer. Steve was an energetic and fervent advocate for Cancer health and research, and had a warm and charismatic passion that was invigorating to be around. We offer our condolences to his family and the whole team at Cincinnati Cancer Advisors as they continue the fight against cancer.

AT THE SPOT

Revisiting Al-Posto

Written by Matthew Millett. Photos by Hailey Bollinger Photography

With a year under their belt, we revisit Al-Posto and its Southern Italian philosophy on food, family, and experiences, which have created the lively dining ‘spot.’

Having established themselves prominently in Hyde Park Square, Al-Posto celebrates a little over one year in business while solidifying its identity and team. Fresh from a quick trip to visit Puglia, partner and wine director Austin Heidt, was quick to add in the tidbits and touches he noticed on his trip to “the heel” of Italia, continuing to solidify the restaurants authenticity. This famed region is known for its cuisine focused on its fresh bread, pasta, and vegetables, while also uses of fish, fruits, and wine in its dishes. Partner Giovanni Ranieri was able to bring his great grandmother’s recipes to help start the concepts of many of the dishes, but the menu was further enhanced with the hiring of Tyler Stemmer as Executive Chef. Coming off her recent fine

dining experience at Dear, General Manager Whitney Holtgrefe ensures the execution and Al-Posto experience matches the flavors coming out of the kitchen.

Al-Posto translated means ‘at the spot’. In this case, the “spot” is behind the 12’ tall “Italian Blue” door on the north side of Hyde Park Square in the old Teller’s and Dear restaurant locations. Touches of the same blue as the front door appear on the napkins, popping off white table cloths, with green banquets on the right side of the open two-story dining space decorated with a large modern wallcovering. On the left is a large glass wine cellar and a long bar with seating for ten. At the end of the dining area is the original vault door from the bank that decades ago had its home there. Today, the vault offers intimate dining for smallto-medium-sized parties. An upstairs mezzanine offers similarly outfitted dining areas and an oversized patio and rooftop bar.

Cioppino: mussels, Oishii shrimp, Roothouse tilapia, creamy saffron broth, grilled focaccia

General Manager Whitney Holtgrefe and Executive Chef Tyler Stemmer

Heidt’s passion for wine is seen through the ingenuity of the wine on tap, an enlarged list of native Puglian grape varieties, as well as the enthusiasm for wine pairings noted on the menu and further discussed by the knowledgeable waitstaff. The lively and active bar offers house specialty cocktails which permeates of Italian influence, including the Espresso Martini, the Nero Manhattan made with Averna Amaro, and the Amarao Old Fashioned crafted with Nonino Amara. A large assortment of classic Italian Digestivo is also offered for after dinner consumption.

The antipasti and insalata dishes consist of classics like arancini, funghi fritti, a chickpea & cucumber salad, and Puglian original Burrata with tomato honey and mint. One of the stars from the Insalata is the Panzanella. Daily, house-made Focaccia pieces are accompanied with lump Heirloom Tomatoes covered in a house blend shallot vinaigrette of thyme, garlic, Dijon, white wine and vinegar.

All of the ‘Primi’ and ‘Al Forno’ pasta noodles are made fresh in-house, and the dishes again offer classic Italian staples such as Cacio e Pepe (for two prepared tableside), eggplant Parmigiana, and short rib

lasagna. Chef Tyler, however, adds unique touches to elevate the flavors in these dishes. For instance, the Gnocchi Alla Marcella, prepared in a vodka sauce, presents a slight touch of char flavor due to it being baked in a cast iron skillet, and richness from Buffalo mozzarella. The Spaghetti Allo Scoglio, a medley of classic Italian seafood, is cooked in a garlic white wine sauce and topped with crunchy breadcrumbs. The use of bottarga, garlic, and bread crumbs leaves a savory, ‘scrape the plate’ worthy topper. The short rib lasagna is the star of all the dishes as Tyler comments he spends more time preparing that dish than any other, with all hand rolled pasta utilized, savory aged provolone, Buffalo mozzarella, and a Bolognese made with a little dark chocolate. The Secondi options of the menu are broken up in the ‘Pesce’ and ‘Carne’ sections. From the ‘Pesce’ section, offerings such as grilled branzino in a caper and parsley gremolata; garlic shrimp Diavolo with oregano, garlic, and chili; Cioppino ‘fish stew’ with mussels, shrimp, and locally raised Roothouse Tilapia are all stewed in a rich saffron broth and served with grilled focaccia for dipping, highlight classic Southern Italian cuisine.

The blue front door marks ‘The Spot’

Linguini alla Flora: lemon cream sauce, basil, parmigiano reggiano

Panzanella: focaccia croutons, tomatoes, shallot vinaigrette

Robust wine offerings can be expertly paired with any dish. DIsh shown is the Bistecca alla Griglia

Carne entrees focus on the Pollo, Bistecca alla Griglia, and Pugliese Braciole Steak. The Pollo is similar to a piccata preparation, focused on a lemon caper butter sauce and topped with fresh Parmigiano Reggiano. The Pugliese Braciole uses skirt steak rolled with prosciutto, herbs, and breadcrumbs. The steak is then cooked in a ragu meat sauce, resulting in a fall-apart, melt-in-your-mouth entree. The Bistecca alla Griglia starts with caramelized cippolini onions which utilizes the jus from the onions to cook the steak in with red wine, balsamic, and chicken stock creating a sweet, salty and savory dish.

An offering of fresh caffe can pair nicely with classics like cannoli, dark chocolate budino, Amaretto cheesecake, and house-

made ice cream café affogato (hot espresso over ice cream). A spin on desert comes in form of the Tiramisu (Smores). Lady fingers, are soaked and layered over a cookie cracker, with chocolate, and topped with a torched marshmallow topping, creating a rich and salty offering. In addition, a large selection of amaro digestifs is available as an after-dinner drink, including Nonino, Averna, and Braulio Amaro, offering different levels of bitter and herbaceousness.

The philosophy for Al-Posto is simply good cuisine, good wine and spirits, and an exceptional dining experience within a friendly, lively atmosphere. We hope to see you at ‘The Spot.’ sl

Al-Posto is located at 2710 Erie Ave, in Hyde Park Square 45208. 513.321.2710. al-posto.com. Open Tuesday through Saturday.

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SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS

Situated at the gateway to the Bavarian Alps, Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt is a luxurious home for visitors to the "Hamptons of Germany."

Written by Bridget Williams / Photos courtesy Althoff Hotels

I could nearly hear the gears grinding as my brain began firing on all cylinders to etch a core memory as I walked along the shore of Lake Tegernsee in Rottach-Egern, about 31 miles north of Munich, Germany, this past spring. With rising temperatures signaling that winter's icy grip had finally loosened but still cool enough that a confectionery dusting of snow still clung to the highest alpine peaks, people (and their four-legged friends) were out in droves, strolling, sipping, paddling, dining, and smiling as they basked in the warmth of the sun's pinky promise that summer was rounding the corner.

With stringent building codes creating a cohesive Bavarian storybook scene, complete with folksy painted shutters and murals on the whitewashed building exteriors, a town center chock-full of upscale shopping and dining, a plethora of luxury cars lining the streets, and some of the priciest real estate in the country, this area is frequently called "The Hamptons of Germany." My steps were made even springier knowing that my accommodations—a dreamy two-

story lakefront Maisonette Suite in an iconic 5-star hotel—meant I could play this glorious day on repeat for the duration of my stay.

I must admit that my fellow travelers and I giggled like elementary schoolers when we pulled up to the hotel and spied the signage with the hotel's full name—Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt— although I am confident we weren't the first or the last Americans to do so. Überfahrt, we learned, means "crossing," a nod to the resort's location at the narrowest part of the lake, which has made it a vital boat crossing from the 15th century onward. At over 200 feet deep, the four-mile-long Lake Tegernsee, one of the cleanest in Bavaria, is a remnant of a long-gone Ice Age glacier. Its crystal-clear water (due in part to a ban on motorized watercraft) is fed by five rivers and morphs into a beguiling shade of "Tiffany Blue" during summer. Although the lake doesn't freeze over in winter, the water temperature rarely eclipses the seventy-degree mark, making a dip particularly refreshing in summer.

Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt is situated directly on Lake Tegernsee. At over 200 feet deep, the four-mile-long lake, one of the cleanest in Bavaria, is a remnant of a long-gone Ice Age glacier.

The Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt, a sprawling resort embraced by the lake on two sides and with mountain views all around, has proudly flown the Althoff flag for the past 15 years. The Althoff Hotel group, a Cologne-based business founded in the mid1980s by self-made hoteliers Thomas H. Althoff and his wife Elke Diefenbach-Althoff, is known for its three-pillar corporate philosophy that reflects the founders' passions: fine dining, architecture and interior accoutrements, and service.

Upon arrival, guests are greeted beneath a glass portico that melds into a green roof, a dramatic installation that preserves unobstructed lake views from inside the lobby. Public spaces, including five restaurants and the 176 rooms and suites, display ethereal elegance with a calming and quiet color palette enlivened through tactile details.

My third-floor, two-story suite was a stunner. Piped-in classical music in the vestibule made me feel like I was being welcomed like royalty. A first floor living room opened to a large terrace overlooking the lake and the nearby church of St. Lawrence, whose pointed belltower dominates the cityscape and provides a lovely soundtrack throughout the day. At the top of the stairs in my room, an enclosed solarium (ideal for sunrise yoga), provided access to another walled terrace with enchanting Bavarian Alps views and an alfresco dining area, making it easy to enjoy the crisp mountain air without lacing up your hiking boots. A highlight of the sprawling

bathroom, outfitted in Rojo Alicante marble, was the Swarovski "starry sky" light installation above the tub that reminded me of the starlight headliner in a Rolls-Royce.

During my visit, the hotel had just ended a ten-year run with a 3 Michelin-starred chef at the helm of its fine dining offering, Restaurant Überfahrt. Before the announcement that Cornelia Fischer, a native of Lower Franconia, would take the helm as Executive Chef, Restaurant Überfahrt hosted a series of pop-up dinners with prominent-starred German chefs. The restaurant's interior was enchanting, with sumptuous channel upholstered walls in deer leather (from which the finest Lederhosen are crafted) and dreamscape-like black and white Lake Tegernsee photographs.

Charismatic and prominent German celebrity chef Alexander Hermann was in the kitchen during our visit, serving a menu highlighting the "greatest hits" from his restaurants, including two Michelin-starred Aura by Alexander Herrmann & Tobias Bätz. Amply demonstrating his made-for-television looks and personality, Hermann had the German clientele enrapt when he emerged from the kitchen to describe each course. If this was just a placeholder experience, I can only imagine the fine dining fête that Fischer, who honed her skills at some of the finest restaurants in Germany and Switzerland and was named "Female Chef of the Year 2024" by Schlemmer Atlas, a preeminent German gourmet guide, will provide.

The focal point of Restaurant Bayernstube is a blue-and-white tiled kachelöfen, a type of masonry heater used in this area for centuries.

A locally sourced in-suite snack, including Herzoglich Bayerisches beer, brewed on the shores of Lake Tegernsee since Benedictine monks founded the distillery in 1050.

You can bring a taste of Tegernsee home by attending a class in the hotel's "Genusswerkstatt," an on-site cooking school.

Fine dining is a cornerstone of the Althoff Hotel experience.

We traveled to Germany in style and comfort, departing from NYC's JFK airport aboard Condor's new A330neo. While the aircraft's planet-friendliness, cabin quietness, and Condor's top-drawer lie-flat Business Class experience are undoubtedly attention-grabbing, it's their fleet's lively and colorful beach umbrella-style striped paint job that turns heads on the runway. I arrived rested, well-fed, and ready to commence an ambitious itinerary (condor.com)

A horse-drawn carriage through the surrounding area with champagne in hand is an elegantly easy way to enjoy the landscape.

Photo of a lakeview room by Jannis Hagels.

A Spa Suite

Memorable dining moments aren't limited to the fine dining restaurant, as I learned at breakfast on my first full day. The buffetstyle spread, complete with live cooking stations, was a sight to behold. And, since I've convinced myself that calories consumed in Europe are calculated differently from those stateside, I dove head-first into a late lunch replete with authentic Italian cuisine at Il Barcaiolo (awarded 2 toques from French restaurant guide Gault et Millau). The chef, who hails from Lake Como, travels to Italy twice a month to source staples for the kitchen, and it shows.

I also went all-in for an authentic Bavarian feast at Restaurant Bayernstube, donning a dirndl I procured from a shop in the town center earlier that day. The focal point of the dining room is a blue-and-white tiled kachelöfen, a type of masonry heater used in this area for centuries. We washed down our "Bavarian mezé" of 12 vegetable side dishes accompanied by meat and cheese fondue with Herzoglich Bayerisches beer, brewed on the shores of Lake Tegernsee since Benedictine monks founded the distillery in 1050.

You can bring a taste of Tegernsee home by attending a class in the hotel's "Genusswerkstatt," a cooking school that’s operates from a freestanding contemporary glass box with a rustic interior and topof-the-line GAGGENAU appliances.

Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt's spa and fitness offerings are comprehensive. The 28m indoor pool is a piscine palace outfitted with enough marble to rival a Roman bath. Elke Diefenbach-Althoff devised the holistic treatments for the 4 elements spa, which are carried out in spacious, light-filled, garden-facing rooms.

As the gateway to the Alps, the area is a haven for hikers, including hut-to-hut hikes. The Tegernseer Hütte trek, a nearly 6-mile route with 2,900 feet of elevation gain, is considered the pinnacle experience—and not for the faint of heart). An easier option for chasing a mountain high is the Wallbergbahn gondola. In winter, the lift provides access to Germany's longest and most challenging natural sledding run. A horse-drawn carriage through the surrounding area with champagne in hand is an elegantly easy way to enjoy the landscape. With such an expansive playground at your fingertips, recreation opportunities are limited only by guests' imagination. While Easter through October is considered high season, a robust schedule of annual events makes the area ideal for a visit any time of year. A complete calendar of area events can be found at tegernsee.com/en/events. So, whether you choose winter schussing or summer sipping at the Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt's lakefront Dom Pérignon bar, a haute Heidi experience awaits sl For more information visit althoffcollection.com/en/althoff-seehotel-ueberfahrt/the-hotel.

The balcony of the Maisonette Suite provides an unobstructed view of the storybook setting.

Compiled by Bridget Williams

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ON CLOUD WINE

Perched high above Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Grange Estate is the famed wine region’s newest luxury lodging option.

Written by Bridget Williams

Already an early riser, on the first morning of my trip to Oregon's Willamette Valley, I was surprised to see dawn's first light peeking through the drapery in my suite at Grange Estate, a charming nine-room inn that opened in late June. Always down to catch the sunrise, I decamped to the sectional in the living room, where I sat gob-smacked for the next twenty minutes as the sun slowly emerged from behind the Cascade Range, illuminating the snowcapped peak of Mount Hood.

A primo location nearly 1,000 feet above 100 acres of vineyards is just one of the many covetable attributes of Dundee Hill's newest lodging option, available exclusively to members of the Foley Food & Wine Society (free to join at foleyfoodandwinesociety.com). As a "serial acquirer," billionaire businessman Bill Foley's foray into the wine world began in 1996 when he and his wife Carol purchased 1,000 acres in Santa Barbara County, California, and established Foley Family Wines. Since then, the industry dabblers have become dominant, acquiring more than 20 prestige wineries from the West

Coast to New Zealand and quickly closing in on a company goal of reaching a cumulative volume of 2 million cases.

Also under the Foley Entertainment Group umbrella is a growing portfolio of hotels and restaurants, including Hotel Les Mars in Healdsburg, CA; Farmhouse Inn in Forestville, CA; Hotel Californian and Blackbird restaurant in Santa Barbara, CA; Whitefish Mountain in Whitefish, MT; Wharekauhau Country Estate in Palliser Bay, New Zealand; and MacArthur Place in Sonoma, CA. Members of the company's Food & Wine Society can use loyalty points to access exclusive experiences and special events.

Grange Estate shares the hilltop with a handsome multipurpose building in the same architectural style, which houses the tasting room for The Four Graces Winery, Anthology tasting experience, and multiple private event spaces. It is also home to the well-established and Tuscan-inspired Black Walnut Inn & Vineyard, whose breakfast room, gym, and public spaces are available to guests of Grange Estate.

Sunrise view from the Jory Suite Photo by Bridget Williams

The Four Graces tasting room shares the space with the open kitchen of Anthology restaurant.

Games and books are available for guests’ use in the first floor gathering area of The Grange Estate.

Living room in the Jory Suite

Photo by Aubrie LaGault

A hand-crafted black walnut headboard is a focal point of the Aeolus room.

Photo by Aubrie LeGault

Second-floor Laurelwood Suite

Photo by Aubrie LeGault

Photo by Aubrie LeGault

Designed by Portland-based architecture firm Urban Patterns and boasting a modern farmhouse vibe, each of Grange Estate's guestrooms presents a unique melding of contemporary styling, artisan-made furniture, artwork with a sense of place, and a healthy dose of nostalgia. The cumulative effect creates a homelike appeal, beginning in the first-floor common area with its plethora of intentional coffee table books, board games, and seating areas that inspire an atmosphere of conviviality.

If your stay occurs Thursday through Sunday, don't miss the communal culinary extravaganza offered twice nightly at Anthology. We were offered a glass of Foley Family Brut, made following the Méthode Champenoise, at arrival. As a warmup to Executive Chef Chase Williams' hyper-seasonal menu, a server presented a silver tray laden with carrots appearing as if they'd been dipped in white chocolate. The deceptively simple presentation belied a complex layering of ingredients that packed a punch. We couldn't wait for the eight courses comprising the "Gather & Preserve" menu to follow. With just 14 seats and an open kitchen, Anthology is the realization of the affable Williams' long-held dream. The James Beardnominated chef, who joined the Black Walnut team in 2018, works

in tandem with long-time collaborator Zack Ehrlich. They take turns explaining each dish, accompanied by a hand-drawn menu card created by Williams. At the end of the meal, the cards are gathered into a little folio that becomes a unique keepsake of the evening.

The duo changes the menu at Anthology every two months. Perfectly paced and expertly accompanied by wines culled from the Foley portfolio and beyond, course after beautiful course showcased what happens when culinary prowess intersects with fond childhood memories. While my husband gushed over the "Cherries and Duck," I was partial to "Farmer's Choice." A throwback to the first item Chef Chase put on the breakfast menu at Black Walnut, I found it hard to believe that so much flavor—truffled bearnaise, maple lardon bacon, Fresno chili, and chives— could be so harmoniously contained within the confines of a hollowed out eggshell. Every detail, from river rock vessels sourced in Denmark to substantial wineglass bowls seeming to defy physics perched atop delicate, slim stems, contributed to the specialness of the evening, making it much more than just a meal.

Outside of Anthology, guests of Grange Estate, Black Walnut, and The Four Graces can experience Williams and Ehrlich's cuisine.

Breakfast room at The Grange Estate

A walk-behind waterfall on the Trail of Ten Falls in Silver Falls State Park

Photo by Bridget Williams

Pinot tasting in the private tasting room at The Four Graces

Photo by Aubrie LeGault Farmer’s Choice at Anthology

Our farm-fresh breakfast each morning provided an ideal way to fortify ourselves for busy days spent hiking and wine tasting. In the Four Graces tasting room, akin to a modern cathedral for oenophiles, the Sip & Savor Experience offers a generous board of seasonal bites to explore The Four Graces' Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs. While you're there, check out the covetable walnut wine shelving in the private tasting room, a stunning handmade table of locally sourced black walnut surrounded by refurbished chairs from Princeton Law School in a "crow's nest" event room, and a wine wall that serves as a "greatest hits" display from the entirety of the Foley portfolio.

The Dundee Hills AVA is regarded as the epicenter of Oregon Pinot Noir. It's one of 12 American Viticultural Areas in the Willamette Valley, boasting over 900 wineries. Our summertime visit was perfectly (or imperfectly) timed with an extreme heatwave, meaning that we couldn't use Grange Estate's cozy fire pits and woolen blankets, and making tasting copious amounts of pinot less palatable. However, we're not that easily discouraged, so in addition to our tasting at The Four Graces, we made time to visit a few of our favorite winemakers, including the living room tasting room in the home of Scott and Denise Flora

at Native Flora (nativeflora.com); the "urban" tasting room at Purple Hands (purplehandswine.com) and the iconic Red Barn tasting room at Arterberry Maresh (mareshredbarn.com).

We headed a little over an hour west to Cannon Beach to find respite from the heat. After a long and slightly chilly stroll on the broad four-mile-long beach, which took us past the iconic Haystack Rock where Tufted Puffins were nesting, we perused the art galleries and farmer's market in the small beachfront town before tackling the Clatsop Loop Trail in Ecola State Park. Further south, Depoe Bay is a hotspot for whale watching, with a designated Whale Watching Center equipped with binoculars and volunteers on hand to answer questions. Also roughly an hour away southeast of Dundee is Silver Falls State Park, Oregon's largest state park. At just under nine miles, its Trail of Ten Falls passes ten waterfalls, four of which you can walk behind. Every direction we traveled offered super scenic drives (and ample roadside stands to pick up seasonal produce, including hazelnuts, marionberries, and lavender ), making Grange Estate an ideal homebase for exploring Oregon's diverse landscapes. sl

For more information about The Grange Dundee Hills visit foleywinesdundeehills.com.

Executive Chef Chase Williams

Photo by Aubrie LeGault

Chef Zack Ehrlich. Photo by Aubrie LeGault

Part of the landscaping crew at Native Flora

Photo by Bridget Williams

You can pick your own bouquet at Wayward Winds lavender farm in the Dundee Hills.

Photo by Bridget Williams

FALL BACK

New timepieces to mark the end of Daylight Saving Time in style

Compiled by Bridget Williams

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LE ROYAL TREATMENT

It’s easy to adjust to palace life at Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris

Written by Bridget Williams / Photos courtesy of Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris

"These days, you eat with your phone first," said pastry chef and entrepreneur Yazid Ichemrahen during a tasting of his sweetest hits at Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris, where he was recently tapped to lead the pastry and dessert program. With 1.6 million Instagram followers, the thirty-something, who, at the tender age of 22, became the youngest chef to be named a World Pastry Champion, knows a thing or two about appealing visuals, backed up by a unique approach that's lighter on sugar and heavy on raw ingredients. "By adhering to a single rule—no more than three ingredients and three textures in any single dessert—a recipe for happiness emerges," said Ichemrahen.

Under Ichemrahen's direction, the dessert course at each of Le Royal Monceau's dining outposts becomes an event, with a member of the pastry team finishing off creations tableside. This elevation brings the last course up to par with first impressions

upon entering the whimsical and wonderful Palace Hotel, located in Paris' 8th arrondissement. While just a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe, the hotel feels worlds away within a chic residential area notable for the charming Parc Monceau (established three years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence).

Terrifically theatrical and taking cues from the 1940s and onwards, the Philippe Starck-orchestrated interiors in public spaces and the 149 guestrooms and suites are heavily focused on contemporary art and mirrored surfaces, with generous helpings of crystal, application of grand scale, and the unexpected, such as the trippy floor-to-ceiling stripes in the guest room corridors. A product of the roaring Twenties, Le Royal Monceau retains the vanguard spirit of the era, with halls once roamed by Josephine Baker and Ernest Hemingway reimagined by Starck, a Parisian native, through a lens of contemporary joie de vivre.

Il Carpaccio’s main dining room, set within a greenhouse space framed by a manicured garden, is a feast for the senses even before the first plate arrives. Photo by The Travel Buds.

Presidential Suite

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Photo by Patrick Locqueneux

Prestique Suite

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Presidential Suite.

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Royal Monceau Suite bathroom

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Ray Charles Suite

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Pastry chef and entrepreneur Yazid Ichemrahen in the hotel’s smoking room

Le Bar Long Photo by The Travel Buds

Dome pendant lights, nearly the diameter of the round tables below, ring the perimeter of Matsuhisa Paris, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's first Matsuhisa restaurant in France.

Chefs Oliver Piras & Alessandra Del Favero of the Michelin-starred Il Carpaccio

Photo by The Travel Buds

The lobby's monumental staircase, with walls sheathed in mirrors, is reminiscent of Coco Chanel's famed escalier connecting her second-floor apartment at 31 Rue Cambon with her boutique below. An installation of massive crystal chandeliers, part of the hotel's inventory since it opened and hung at varying heights, amplifies the drama. The first time I took the stairs up to my room, I was caught off guard by Russian artist Nikolay Polissky's installation of 15 life-sized wooden elk and deer arrayed on the first landing.

Views from the dormer windows of my 7th-floor junior suite framed what I fancied as my ideal dream apartment, complete with a terrace, on the same floor in a Hausmann building across the street. My suite's interior was a beguiling mix of blonde wood paneling, camel-colored leather furniture, and otherworldly blown glass sconces and table lamps (including one with a purposely off-kilter shade that I tried to straighten more than once). While Versailles has its Hall of Mirrors, I enjoyed the funhouse effect created by a fully mirrored closet and bathroom. Perfect natural light projectors, leaning floor mirrors at either end of the room concealed televisions. Hung next to the bed in every room is a copy of a different love letter culled from the hundreds Jean Cocteau wrote to his beloved Jeannot (Jean Marais).

Hoping to refresh my jet-lagged complexion, I headed straight to the Clarins & myBlend Spa shortly after check-in for ninety minutes of pure bliss via a myBlend facial. The indulgent treatment included donning a MyLedMask (which, showing my age, made me think of Billy Joel's The Stranger album cover). I returned to the spa facilities several times during my stay to sweat it out in the hammam, sauna, and sprawling fitness center, spread out over four rooms and encompassing a private Thai Boxing

studio and one room entirely dedicated to Pilates with the latest Reformer and Cadillac machines.

The hotel's Le Bar Long is the spot for an elevated apéro among the local chic set. Starck conceived the illuminated long bar to switch up the repetitive face-to-face layout between patrons and a bartender moving behind a bar. A nearby smoking room, dramatically rendered in red from floor to ceiling, is said to represent Starck's vision of hell (which is far chicer than I would have imagined).

While it may be in the city's heart, Le Royal Monceau's culinary program pulls from a global playbook, partnering with some of the world's most famous chefs for its fine dining experiences. Matsuhisa Paris is Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's first Matsuhisa restaurant in France. In the high-ceilinged space, dome pendant lights, nearly the diameter of the round tables below, ring the perimeter. Stéphane Calais' fresco mural, Jardin à la Française, adorns the ceiling. During breakfast, the same space becomes La Cuisine, where chef Norihisa Semboshi presides over a sumptuous breakfast buffet that takes it up a notch during Royal Sunday Brunch, an impressive display of global cuisine and French supremacy in the pastry arts.

It's hard to imagine the painstaking hours it took for craftsman Thomas Boog to create the fresco of hand-glued shells on the walls within Il Carpaccio. The main dining room, set within a greenhouse space framed by a manicured garden, is a feast for the senses even before the first plate arrives. Within six months of reopening in 2022, the restaurant, a collaboration with the three-star Da Vittorio in Lombardy, Italy, and chefs Oliver Piras and Alessandra Del Favero, received a Michelin Star. Put your experience in the hands of the chef and sommelier for their six-course tasting menu and thank me later.

The Philippe Starck-orchestrated interiors in public spaces and the 149 guestrooms and suites are heavily focused on the unexpected, such as the trippy floor-to-ceiling stripes in the guest room corridors.

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My visit this past spring was a tad too early to enjoy the leafy respite offered by the courtyard of La Terrasse, where tables from Matsuhisa Paris and Il Carpaccio spill out into the garden. At the center, a clear-bottomed cocktail pool provides a glimpse of swimmers in the subterranean spa pool, one of the largest indoor pools in the city.

In a city with no shortage of luxury hotels, Le Royal Monceau differentiates itself from its peers with scores of unique guest experiences. Paramount among these is a dedicated, in-house Art Concierge, a world first in a luxury hotel, who can devise custom art-centric itineraries and tailored visits of the hotel's private collection, comprised of more than 300 pieces.

Rain scuttled plans for "Fleur Royale," a plein-air watercolor experience with Mireille Blanc and Eva Nielsen, professional artists and instructors at the Académie des Beaux-arts, so the concierge pivoted and moved us as close to the outdoors as possible without getting wet: the dining room at Il Carpaccio. Despite none of us in our group having an artistic background, supportive guidance from the instructors and a bit of liquid encouragement had us creating mini masterpieces that became a highly personal souvenir.

A port tasting with Italian-born sommelier Gabriele Del Carlo in the living room of the Ray Charles suite is one of many unique

food and beverage experiences available to Le Royal Monceau guests. Charles and Arlette Kotchounian, his French paramour photographer, were Le Royal Monceau regulars. Kotchounian's photographs of the couple during their visits add an aura of intimacy to the suite, a repository for Paris' only in-suite Pleyel grand piano (a professional pianist can be booked upon request).

Del Carlo, named Italy's best sommelier in 2011 and 2017, has facilitated a $1 million investment in expanding the wine list since his arrival. His focus on Vintage Port is unique in the city; Le Royal Monceau is the only hotel offering Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port by the glass, an experience Del Carlo likens to being able to buy a single pour of Burgundy's Romanée-Conti.

During a dessert demonstration with Ichemrahen, a trio of simple but very high-quality ingredients, including chocolate sourced from Vietnam, seemed to magically coalesce into the most decadent mousse. As Ichemrahen deftly turned the spatula, we gleaned some insight into why this contemporary culinary luminary finds a kindred spirit in a nearly one-hundred-year-old palace hotel: "We have a similar mindset, focused on luxury and forward-thinking," he said. sl

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Stéphane Calais' fresque mural, Jardin à la Française, adorns the ceiling in the dining room of Matsuhisa Paris.

Photo by Bridget Williams

Beef carpaccio with black trufle is a signature dish at Il Carpaccio.

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“Fleur Royale," a plein-air watercolor experience

DO / Before a special night out, take a short stroll across the street from the Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris to Patrick & Marcel Coiffure (6 Rue Dupont des Loges) for a "brushing," the French term for a blowout. The fabulously coiffed duo recently posted their red-carpet pics from the Cannes Film Festival on their Instagram account, @patrickandmarcel.

EAT / For an authentic French brasserie experience without pretense, head to Le Bon Georges in the 9th arrondissement (lebongeorges.paris)

Maxim's de Paris, founded in 1893, enjoyed a long run at the pinnacle of fashionable restaurants. When I last visited in 2016, the shine on its famous Art Deco interiors has dimmed, with unenthusiastic staff delivering an expensively underwhelming experience. The landmark's new owners unveiled a refreshed Maxim’s earlier this year, and its new hauteness lived up to the hype, with palpable energy, a preponderance of leggy models seated around the tables, live music, and solid classic French cuisine. (restaurant-maxims.com)

SEE / Surrealism: The Centenary Exhibition – Center Pompidou

The centenary exhibition, centering around poet André Breton's Manifesto of Surrealism , published in 1924 and on loan from the Bibliothèque nationale de France, brings together works by Surrealism's leading artists, such as Salvador Dali, René Magritte, Dorothea Tanning, Tatsuo Ikeda, Leonora Carrington, Max Ernst, Helen Lundeberg, and Joan Miro. (centrepompidou.fr/en/)

Desserts at each of Le Royal Monceau’s dining outlets are finished tableside by a member of the pastry team.

Photo by Bridget Williams

A port tasting with Italianborn sommelier Gabriele Del Carlo in the living room of the Ray Charles suite is one of many unique food and beverage experiences available to Le Royal Monceau guests.

Le Bon Georges offers an authentic brasserie experience without pretense.

Photo by Bridget Williams

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A SHORE THING

provided

for over a century.

Written by Bridget Williams / Photos courtesy of The Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Passalacqua and Villa Sola Cabiati

The Grand Hotel Tremezzo has

luxurious la dolce vita on Lake Como

Third-generation hotelier Valentina De Santis is not in the business of making her guests cry. Still, it occasionally happens, recalls Gregory Bradelle, Manager of Passalacqua, the crown jewel of the De Santis' family holdings on Lake Como. During a recent visit, he recounted that several guests, upon the stunning setting of the

Bellini Suite (the largest on the lake at 2,600 square feet), have been brought to tears by its grandeur. In response, Valentina, whose sunny disposition elicits the sun's gravitational pull, making you want to remain in her orbit to bask in her innate gioia di vivere as long as possible, threw her head back in laughter.

Lake Como is a dreamy destination on its own, and embellishing the fantasy is all in a day's work for a woman who fondly remembers childhood summers spent as a real-life Eloise in the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, the first hotel on Lake Como and one of its most legendary. As an only child, Valentina says she regarded the hotel as her personal castle, with her reigning (and running the halls) as its princess. This past spring, the princess of pop, Taylor Swift, made another of the DeSantis' properties —Villa Sola Cabiati—"Insta famous" when she and Travis Kelce stayed at the exquisitely restored 12-bedroom, 16th-century lakefront villa, which typically rents for $21,000 /night.

While her welcoming hospitality is innate and effortless, Valentina's attention to detail is quite intentional and calculated, down to the staff's Lega tennis shoes emblazed with the hotel's logo—in orange at Grand Hotel Tremezzo and yellow at Pasqualina.

The Grand Hotel Tremezzo—situated across the lake from the boutique-lined cobblestone streets of Bellagio, the snow-capped peaks

of the Grigne Mountains, and right next door to the splendiferous gardens of Villa Carlotta—is my embodiment of a postcard-perfect version of a Lake Como holiday. My lakefront accommodation, suitable for a baroness, was outfitted with fine antiques—heavy on marquetry and ormolu, along with lush fabrics with a nice hand and substantial trim—personally selected by Valentina and her parents. The overall effect projects a playful attitude and a feminine touch. Fabulously fussy, the De Santis' have created a dreamscape with a unique sense of place that even a modernist like me appreciates for its craftsmanship and enduring appeal.

Each morning, after heading downstairs for an early Americano and a selection of cheese and charcuterie from the elegant breakfast buffet spread complete with polished silver serving pieces, I spent time on my lakefront balcony, where the elevated perch provided a cinematic-like view of the vignette below: smartly attired staff delivering an Aperol Spritz to guests lounging on orange and white beanbags arrayed around the deck of the floating pool;

Park View Prestige Room

Park View Prestique Room at Grand Hotel Tremezzo

A second-floor salon at Villa Sola Cabiati

an iconic and alluring Riva Aquariva, with a gleaming mahogany deck and retro baby blue leather trim, bobbing near mooring poles dressed in a coordinating color scheme; and, patrons parked on orange-cushioned seats savoring fresh seafood in the alfresco setting of Giacomo Al Lago, an outpost of the Giacomo Milano, founded by Giacomo Bulleri in 1958. In short, an ideal idyll.

It's a delicate dance for a century-old hotel to remain simultaneously relevant and true to its roots, and the Grand Hotel Tremezzo does it with aplomb. My last visit was nearly a decade ago. I was thrilled to see things that I loved, starting with the superbly hospitable staff, along with a self-service candy station arrayed on a marble-topped credenza at the terminus of the grand staircase, a steep hiking trail leading to a fantastic viewpoint behind the hotel, and the jewel-toned upholstery in the Salon Musica remained. At the same time, ongoing tweaks and enhancements to guestrooms, amenities, and restaurants create a renewed sense of interest and excitement even for clients who've been returning for decades.

A collection of 18th-century buildings, once part of a tiny village, sit adjacent to the 85-room hotel and have been thoughtfully retrofitted for modern purposes. These include the T Spa, complete with a Turkish bath and a lakeview sauna, a supremely equipped fourstory fitness center, and a wine cellar with a barrel-vaulted ceiling that hosts sommelier-guided tastings from 300-plus labels on offer. We enjoyed an exploration of Nebbiolo, a full-bodied wine rarely grown outside its primary production area in Piedmont, Italy.

A well-curated gift shop highlights pieces from the De Santis' Sense of Lake collection. A project borne out of the second COVID lockdown, Valentina said it provided an outlet to connect with guests through collaborations with brands they admire to create everything from custom-scented candles and toiletries to silk dresses, hats, and swim trunks. Announced in early summer, a partnership with London-based fashion designer Emilia Wickstead resulted in a limited-edition vacation-wear capsule collection in prints inspired by Lake Como's elegant surroundings and verdant landscape.

At T Pizza, a casual poolside woodfired pizza spot surrounded by lush gardens, you can make your own from scratch under the direction of a master pizzaiolo.

Risotti topped with saffron and a square of edible gold at La Terrazza, the only restaurant in the world offering the most famous dishes by Gualtiero Marchesi (1930-2017), regarded as the founder of new Italian Cuisine, and the first chef in Italy to ever gain three Michelin stars.

The lakefront amenities include a restaurant, floating pool and beach.

Photo by Julius Hirtzberger

You can venture out with a capitain in one of the hotel’s fleet of vintage speedboats.

The T-Spa lounge is housed in an 18th-century villa, complete with original floor mosaics and frescoes.

There are five restaurants on the property. Should you not be able to tear yourself away from the hotel's luxury confines during your stay, the diversity of the dining program allows for buon gusto from early morning to late-night digestifs in the T Bar. At T Pizza, a casual poolside woodfired pizza spot surrounded by lush gardens, you can make your own from scratch under the direction of a master pizzaiolo. Leave the cooking to the experts at La Terrazza, the only restaurant in the world offering the most famous dishes by Gualtiero Marchesi (1930-2017), regarded as the founder of new Italian Cuisine, and the first chef in Italy to ever gain three Michelin stars. Grand Hotel Tremezzo's Executive Chef, Osvaldo Presazz, is uniquely endowed to carry on the culinary maestro's legacy, having worked side-by-side with him. Don't miss Dripping di Pesce, an edible tribute to Jackson Pollock, and the ahh-inducing Riso, ro e zafferano, topped with saffron and a square of edible gold (those who order the iconic dish receive a gold-leaf-embellished certificate at the meal's conclusion).

And, while a luxury lockdown is certainly tempting, it would be a shame not to explore the area. The best way to enjoy Como is by water, and the Grand Hotel Tremezzo's marina keeps a fleet of vintage speedboats for guest charter. Accessorize with oversized sunglasses and a silk headscarf to feel like Sophia Loren while cruising around. Como has historically been a significant producer of silk; a public ferry runs throughout the day and evening to Bellagio, where there's a plethora of silk purveyors. Grab a sunset aperitif at Hotel du Lac's rooftop bar before returning.

Located on the tip of a small, wooded peninsula, Villa Barbienello, made even more famous by appearances in Casino Royale and Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones (including a kissing scene between Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala), is a gardener's paradise. With a history dating back to a Franciscan monastery in the 13th century, it was most recently owned by Count Guido Monzino, a businessman, antiquities and antiques collector and explorer, who donated the property to the National Trust of Italy after his death. Navigating the throngs of would-be influencers and Star Wars devotees recreating "the kiss" can be challenging; booking an interior tour through the Hotel's concierge provides a fascinating glimpse into the eccentric life of Monzino, a man who dedicated an entire floor to showcase his explorations, which included leading the first Italian expedition to Mount Everest.

Villa Carlotta, the Grand Hotel Tremezzo's next-door neighbor, is 14th century villa-turned art and house museum and botanical garden with 20 acres of formal gardens, including 150 varieties of azalea, a citrus tree allée, exotic plants, and water features. If you're looking for a longer walk, jump onto the Lake Como Greenway, a six-mile path that passes through seven different towns and along ancient Roman roads, historic churches, and stunning viewpoints. By water or walking, the Grand Hotel Tremezzo provides a luxurious home base for exploring this magical destination. sl

For more information visit: grandhoteltremezzo.com/en/; passalacqua.it/en/; senseoflake.com.

Grand Hotel Tremezzo boasts five parklike acres of gardens, complete with olive and palm groves.

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I DIDN'T KNOW I MARRIED A POP ARTIST

By Carol Middlekauff

When I married Chuck Middlekauff in 1972, I didn't know he would be a red-hot pop artist. He didn't know it either.

I did know we were both green-eyed left-handers, and I did know we would have the same initials. But I didn't know his heroes were the cowboys in the "Westerns" he watched as a kid—and later the Beatles and Beach Boys. I didn't know he would spend a good part of his hours cruising in—or lying under—old cars. I didn't know he played guitar. I didn't know he would be a weightlifter, that he would spend time in jail, or that he had a serious case of "road rash."

I did know that, after four Navy years, while he mastered drafting school, he was the part-time mail clerk at the insurance company where I was a file clerk. And I did know I fell madly in love with him when our fingers touched as he handed me the mail.

Five months later, we declared our vows. And I began to know about the rest.

Chuck did spend some years as a draftsman. Then, struggling to find a better career path at Metropolitan State College in Denver, he took an elective drawing course. Encouraged by collecting a few "perfect tens" his professor said he never gave, Chuck declared a

major in fine art. Although he discovered he could draw and paint, I heard him grumble at his graduation, "How will I get a real job with this B.A. in Fine Art?"

I agreed he should enroll at the Colorado Institute of Art, where he aced the International Design Conference poster competition in Aspen and graduated with honors. Then, expecting his imaginative portfolio to earn him a spot at a top advertising agency, designing Coca-Cola campaigns and other fun stuff, instead, he discovered that those "real jobs" mostly meant executing others' ideas. He loved/hated it for four years in Denver and Los Angeles and eventually threw in the towel to take a crack at real art.

Sorting out what he would paint meant spending a few years relentlessly examining art and artists and narrowing it down to watercolors and acrylics. His subjects? Cowboys, the West, and the all-American kitsch he grew up with.

Since 1992, Chuck's distinctive pop art interpretations of the West (which regularly reflect his affinity for juxtaposition, advertising concepts, and inspirations from the likes of Andy Warhol, Billy Schenck, Nelson Boren, and Jackson Pollack) have

appeared in the finest Western galleries in America. These days, you'll find his work in Mountain Trails Galleries (Jackson Hole, Wyo., Bozeman, Mont., and Park City, Utah.) and Sorrel Sky Galleries (Durango, Colo., and Santa Fe, N.M.).

But what about the old cars, weights, travel, guitar, and jail? I'm getting to that.

His first old car was a yellow and white 1959 Nash Metropolitan. That's right, the tiny bathtub toy of a car that found fame in the 50's song "Beep, Beep." Then, it was a series of C3 Corvettes. His current classic is a 1973 Corvette Stingray. I mostly see the bright yellow tail end of it driving away for the day. Or his feet sticking out from under it. When I ask about the grease under his fingernails, he says, "Oh, that'll come off when I wash my hair." And it does.

Chuck's electric guitar is a "Brown Sunburst" Fender. Once in a while, he gets it out and plays 50s and 60s rock-and-roll songs (some from his time in a high school garage band and others he's picked out by ear from old records). Those same tunes usually fill the studio, intensifying his energy while he's painting.

At 76, he still lifts those weights. When he's not applying acrylics directly on canvas, those iron plates also come in handy for pressing the paper of his watercolor paintings onto canvases (with glue between and then varnish protection—no frames, no glass).

And what about jail? He wasn't sentenced to jail, but we both regularly share the forgiveness of Jesus behind those walls with the Bill Glass prison ministries.

His "road rash" means we've driven close to two million miles crisscrossing America in a various Oldsmobile or Buick. He's still stuffing cars with paintings to deliver to galleries and collectors' homes (he loves meeting his collectors), traveling to prison events, and just for fun, so we're on the road a lot.

And sometimes Chuck even paints. Fifty-two years later, I still don't know everything about this husband of mine. sl

Paintings, left-right, top-bottom: The FAB FIVE - 40" x 50" - Acrylic on Canvas ($6,000). Think Different - 40" x 30" - Acrylic on Canvas ($3,850). Cutie Pie - 40" x 30" - Mixed Media on Paper Mounted on Canvas ($3,850). Happy Hour - 48" x 36" - Mixed Media on Canvas ($5,000.00). The Wild and Wacky West Road Trip - 48" x 72" - Acrylic on Canvas ($10,250.00). Chuck's paintings are available through Mountain Trails Gallery in Jackson Hole (mtntrails.net) or Sorrel Sky Galleries in Durango, New York, and Santa Fe (sorrelsky.com). Read more about the artist at chuckmiddlekauff.com.

A NEW CHAPTER

The Bizzarrini ‘Giotto’

Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of Bizzarrini

In 1964, automotive engineer Giotto Bizzarrini, who initially made his name as controller of experimental, Sports, and GT car development at Ferrari, founded his eponymous firm in Livorno, Italy. Approximately 133 examples of the brand's first car, the 5300GT, were produced across the Strada, America, and Corsa editions. In the summer of 1965, the Corsa edition of the 5300GT won its class at the 24hrs of Le Mans, after which Giotto drove the vehicle back to his home in Italy. While he professed a passion for automotive engineering and building, Giotto admitted he was less interested in the business side. After producing six different models, the company shuttered in 1969. The Bizzarrini brand and its intellectual property bounced between a series of owners until a new Bizzzarini company was formed in 2020 as a subsidiary of Pegasus Brands and supported by Alroumi Group Holdings and its CEO Rezam M. Al-Roumi, who, along with a group of investors, purchased a majority stake in Aston Martin Lagonda in 2007.

"As custodian of this remarkable brand, I am committed to returning Bizzarrini to its rightful place within the luxury automotive sector and creating new opportunities to engage and delight our discerning clients," said Al-Roumi.

Bizzarrini was reintroduced to the world in 2022 with the 5300 GT Corsa Revival. Its newest launch is the Giotto, a limitedrun super sports car named after the company's founder. Early in his career, automotive designer Giorgetto Giugiaro contributed to the design of the Bizzarrini 5300 GT, and he was selected, along with his son Fabrizio, to create the design of the first entirely new Bizzarrini model. "Designed for purpose and incorporating active

aerodynamic technologies, we have created something that is both recognizably Bizzarrini and totally relevant for an entirely new era of this cherished Italian brand," said Giugiaro.

Classic low-slung supercar proportions of the bespoke carbon fiber body are seamlessly blended with core elements of Bizzarrini's signature design DNA. The prominent dual bonnet-mounted vents of original Bizzarrinis have evolved into a new frontal visual character for the Giotto, incorporating ultra-slimline LED headlights. As they end in the center of the bonnet, they cradle a prominent centermounted Bizzarrini badge, just as it was framed on the 5300 GT. Being rear-mid-engined, the predatory stance of The Giotto is a visual representation of the power delivered through its rear wheels.

Among his accomplishments, Giotto Bizzarrini was heralded for his work in building the Lamborghini V12 engine, first used on Lamborghini's debut model, the 350 GT. His V12 engine proved such a compelling design that aspects of this power unit were used by Lamborghini right up until 2010, so naturally, Bizzarrini's work on the Lamborghini V12 provides inspiration for the Giotto's naturally aspirated V12 produced in partnership with Cosworth, paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Development of the powertrain and all engineering aspects of the Giotto will be overseen by Bizzarrini CTO Chris Porritt, who has led engineering divisions at Aston Martin, Tesla, and Rimac.

In line with the company's original plan, Porritt will lead on-road testing of the Giotto in late 2024. "We have a clear vision for the Giotto, driven not by lap times or acceleration records but in the emotional engagement of both the driver and the passenger," said Porritt. sl

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APPROXIMATELY ONE IN EIGHT WOMEN IN THE U.S. WILL DEVELOP INVASIVE BREAST CANCER IN THEIR LIFE, MAKING IT THE SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF CANCERRELATED DEATH AMONG WOMEN.

ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES, WE ARE HONORED TO SPOTLIGHT ORGANIZATIONS MAKING STRIDES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER.

FINDING COMPASSION AND COMMUNITY AT CANCER FAMILY CARE

Edited by Lindsey Himmler

“I have cancer. I have cancer. I HAVE CANCER.”

Michelle Krummen shared the unexpected and heartbreaking news with friends and family in a December 2018 online journal post: She had cancer. The active, healthy, 55-year-old business executive realized the unfair truth so many have faced—cancer does not discriminate.

The small lump in her breast was caught early during a routine mammogram. Doctors classified the cancer as stage I but aggressive.

Krummen prepared for the battle ahead. The following year would include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hair loss, and struggle. Armed with a positive attitude and an army of support, she was ready for the fight.

The first few weeks of treatment felt like hurry up and wait. The unknown is a heavy weight for any cancer patient and family. Test after test, this self-described type A personality found comfort in her friends, family, and community.

Krummen had recently joined the Board of Directors of Cancer Family Care (CFC), a Cincinnati-based nonprofit that offers counseling and other support services to cancer patients and their families.

“Jill was one of my first calls,” Krummen said. Jill Settlemyre is the Executive Director of CFC. “Jill and the Cancer Family Care

team offered both kindness and expertise, a true source of strength and reassurance during a very uncertain time.”

Krummen took full advantage of the services CFC had to offer, including the free wig program. She knew hair loss was coming and decided not to fight the inevitable. Surrounded by friends, family, and of course, her hairstylist, Krummen hosted her very own headshaving party!

“I thought I was going to be a ‘bald is beautiful’ kind of gal and use hats and scarfs as needed, but decided I better look into wigs just in case,” Krummen said.

Shortly after her party, Krummen scheduled an appointment at CFC to peruse the wide array of wigs, hats, and scarves. “Jill helped me find the right kind of wig and also joined in the fun,” Krummen said. “No color or style was off-limits.”

Krummen also learned that self-care would be essential during her journey. To help her heal from surgery and handle the stress of what’s to come, Krummen decided to explore Healing Touch, a therapy she first learned about through CFC’s Waddell Family Healing Hands Program. Healing Touch and therapeutic massage help cancer patients regain a sense of physical and emotional wellbeing, which can help soothe and uplift the body and mind.

“Cancer Family Care believes in treating the whole person,” Settlemyre said. “Our counselors specialize in addressing the unique

Michelle had been walking in the Stefanie Spielman Annual Breast Cancer walk in Columbus since 2015 to support her sister who was diagnosed with cancer 3 years before her. This was a photo from her first time walking as a cancer warrior with family member and her father.

challenges faced by cancer patients and their families, including the importance of feeling like yourself, whether it’s by finding a wig that suits your style or a self-care program that meets your needs. True to our mission, we always ensure cost is never a barrier to quality care.”

With the help of fun wig adventures or relaxing Healing Touch, Krummen always did her best to remain positive and face even the toughest days with a bit of humor. “I decided to diffuse my situation and side effects, so they sounded ‘good’ or at least manageable. ‘Think of the money I’m going to save on not dying my hair every four weeks!’”

Krummen kept her journal throughout her cancer journey, recording the highs and lows, the good days and bad. But she kept a common theme, her word for 2019—conquer. Still, there were hard days.

“I got nothing,” read one of Krummen’s journal entries. Struggles with ports, side effects of chemo, fatigue, and nausea all wore her down. Mentally and physically, her cancer took its toll.

Krummen credited her friends and family with getting her through. “It’s important to lean on your village,” she said. “It’s your medical team, your chemo buddies, your meal train, your family, and your 65-pound ‘lap dog.’ They all play a role.”

Krummen also learned to navigate and make use of the network of community resources that offered a support system for everyone—

Cancer Family Care, Pink Ribbon Good, the Karen Wellington Foundation, and many more.

As Krummen neared the end of her cancer journey, she wrote one more journal entry before signing off:

So, with my health on the upswing, I am ready to begin my next chapter in life. I did what I set out to do in January— ”conquer” cancer and “conquer” my next role. I can’t begin to describe what it feels like to leave cancer behind and begin a new opportunity.

And finally, Krummen closed her journal with a reminder to us all: You never know what is behind someone’s smile.

I think this is a powerful statement because some of us tend to smile at the outside world when, deep inside, we would rather not. We put on a “good face” because we think others might not care, or we don’t want to burden people with our issues, or we really aren’t willing or don’t want to deal with what might be troubling us. We tell ourselves that pain and suffering are meant to be avoided, not embraced for what they are.

Krummen is now in remission with a clean bill of health. She is also now president of the Cancer Family Care Board and prides herself on being a friend and ally to all facing a cancer diagnosis. sl

For more information on how Cancer Family Care can support families battling cancer, visit its website at cancerfamilycare.org.

Michelle with CFC Executive Director, Jill Settlemyre, celebrating being cancerfree in the Cancer Family Care wig room.

Roger and Michelle heading off to a derby party. Cancer wasn’t going to keep Michelle down, especially since wearing a hat is in style on Derby day.

Michelle with her radiology team on the last day of her 30 day radiation treatment. Who wouldn’t be all smiles.

Michelle’s LAST chemo appointment surrounded by her daughters, niece and sister.

BREAST CANCER CONSULTS AT NO COST

Dr. Robin Zon Transforms Cancer Care at Cincinnati Cancer Advisors

Written by By Lindsey Himmler

A cancer diagnosis changes everything. With so many decisions to make, it can be overwhelming to try and find the best treatment plan.

Cincinnati Cancer Advisors (CCA) makes finding the optimal cancer care easier. As a consultative oncology service, CCA offers expert second opinions on treatment plans and comprehensive support through case reviews, referrals, clinical trial navigation, financial guidance, and genetic testing and counseling. CCA’s expert team is ready to support anyone in their cancer diagnosis, which means offering their services to patients at no cost, thanks to the generosity of CCA’s donors.

CCA connects patients with some of the nation’s leading oncology experts, including Dr. Robin Zon. As CCA’s Director of Breast Oncology, Dr. Zon brings over 25 years of experience to the practice. Her expertise is particularly crucial given that breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer deaths among U.S. women. Her credentials are exceptional. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), a Physician Emeritus and former President/CEO of Michiana Hematology Oncology PC. Previously, she served as Medical Director of Oncology Research at Memorial Hospital for the Northern Indiana Cancer

Research Consortium. She’s volunteered for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and received its Advocate of the Year for her work on behalf of individuals living with cancer and their cancer care teams. Dr. Zon was honored with ASCO’s Distinguished Achievement Award in 2020 and currently serves as the ASCO President.

A pioneer in telehealth, Dr. Zon has presented on best practices and standards for ASCO. Telehealth is important to CCA, and it has invested in state-of-the-art equipment that enables patients to access world-class advice regardless of location.

“Telehealth visits can allow patients to seek second opinions without having to travel distances and spend money and time to do so,” Dr. Zon said. “I personally hope tele-oncology will be able to help address some of the equity issues related to patient access to care.”

Dr. Zon was drawn to CCA because of its unique operational model. “This was a group of experienced doctors who were working for a nonprofit organization with one goal and mission in mind— to help patients get high-quality care by providing additional advice, which includes explanation and education, as well as validating what their doctors are recommending.”

Dr. Zon speaking at the Best of Oncology Conference

CCA distinguishes itself from traditional healthcare settings in three key ways:

1. All CCA services are provided free of charge, and no insurance is ever billed. Thus, there is no financial barrier to a patient’s access to optimal care.

2. CCA does not administer treatment. Instead, the CCA team works collaboratively with the patient’s oncologist and care team to optimize treatment plans. CCA has no incentive to use a particular provider or treatment regimen.

3. Lastly, CCA’s consultations are comprehensive, involving a thorough review of medical records and tests with input from specialists. The CCA team ensures in-depth consultations with patients and their care team, ensuring everyone fully understands their diagnosis and treatment options.

The glowing reviews from patients show the value that CCA brings. “My consultation with Dr. Zon was very informative and reassuring,” says one. “She was very thorough and answered my questions in a direct and professional manner. It helped to make my plan of care easier to understand - giving me more confidence.”

Significant advancements are happening in cancer care, including breast cancer treatment. “We are becoming more precise in how we determine and deliver treatments as there are so many different types of breast cancer,” Dr. Zon says. “There is tremendous excitement and energy about how the face of cancer care is changing for patients with breast cancer, especially as we continue to see a decline in mortality.”

Dr. Zon also stresses that cancer care is comprehensive. “It’s not just about treating the cancer but treating the patient as an individual within the context of their family and family history.” That includes survivorship care, continuing screenings for cancers, and genetic testing.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time for people to advocate for more research into breast cancer. “I encourage patients to reach out to their state and federal legislators,” Dr. Zon says.” Most importantly, tell your stories, which is the strongest form of advocacy for cancer care. Your voices matter!” sl

To schedule a no-cost consultation at Cincinnati Cancer Advisors, call 513.731-22732 or visit cincinnaticanceradvisors.org.

Dr. William Barrett, Dr. Robin Zon, Andy Guinigundo, and Dr. Abdul-Rahman Jazieh at this year’s ASCO Annual Meeting

Dr. Zon with CCA staff and attendees at CCA’s annual Best of Oncology Conference

Dr. Robin Zon

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ProScan Pink Ribbon Centers – We o er imaging services to all patients. If you receive your screening at a Pink Ribbon Center, you help support the programs of our non-profit helping bridge the gap of access to lifesaving early detection services for all. We o er locations at both Tri-County and Red Bank.

Pink Ribbon Bags – The Pink Ribbon Bag is a gift bag sent to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Filled with inspirational books, educational materials, and other comforting items, the bag is designed to bring hope to a woman as she begins her healing journey.

Mammogram Match – Mammogram Match is a Pink Ribbon Program that provides free mammograms and other breast health services to eligible patients.

Breast MRI Program – To continue to fulfill CCPF’s mission of early detection, CCPF has developed an enhanced Pink Ribbon Breast MRI Program to provide financial assistance for patients who have dense breasts as determined by their mammogram and would benefit from a Breast MRI.

Pink Ribbon Empowerment Program (PREP) – The Pink Ribbon Empowerment Program is a community outreach program that educates women on the importance of breast health and the services available to them. Through interactive presentations, PREP empowers women to be proactive about their health.

Cruisin’ for a Cure – We are pleased to provide transportation to and from your appointment through our Cruisin’ for a Cure program.

Survivor Circle – The Survivor Circle connects newly diagnosed women with breast cancer survivors to receive one-on-one support.

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New Life Furniture Bank’s annual friend and fundraiser, Fairways For Furniture, smashed a course record this year, raising over $75,000 at Oasis Golf & Country Club on July 15th! Thirty corporate teams came out to support New Life--and all had a chance to meet the voice of the Bengals and Bearcats, Dan Hoard. Dan played one of the holes with each team and in between, foursomes had a chance to ask him all topics Bengals and Bearcats! The money raised will help New Life reach its goal of providing furniture and household essentials for those overcoming homelessness and other devastating circumstances.

1) Matt Fleisner & Jordan Stires 2) Michael Wilhelm, Rick Wirthlin, Dan Hoard, Matt Michael, Mark Tranbarger

3) Thomas Keane, Emily Smith, Dan Hoard, with Ashley &J osh Galloway 4) Rich Coleman, Stan Williams, Dan Hoard, Mel Gravely & John Merchant 5) Tony Schweier & Bill Oeters 6) Megan Jofriet, Robin Bischoff, Dan Hoard, Rochelle Abbott & Jessica Mays

6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Memorial Hall, OTR

LYTLE PARK RIBBON CUTTING

The remodel of Lytle Park downtown, was opened with a special ribbon cutting ceremony. Community leaders, philanthropists, and leadership from Cincinnati Parks as well as Western & Southern Financial Group and Eagle Realty, were in attendance to open up the completed park to the public.

TALBERT HOUSE FATHERHOOD CELEBRATION

On June 6, over 250 community members gathered at Memorial Hall, raising over $360,000 to support Talbert House’s Fatherhood Project, a program dedicated to helping men become responsible and nurturing fathers. The event, presented by the Hatton Foundation, honored Courtis Fuller, Hall of Fame journalist and WLWT-TV news anchor, as Community Father of the Year. Fuller is a father to two daughters. Additionally, Demon Meatchem, a 2018 Fatherhood Project graduate and father of three, was named Graduate Father of the Year.

1) Buddy LaRosa with Steven Caudill 2) Fatherhood Committee: Front Row: Alex Meacham, Bernie Calonge, Scott Ashburn, Mitchel Livingston, Joe Greiner, Becky Scullin 2nd Row: Savon Gibson, Gary Strassel, Sam Rossell, Jack Greiner 3rd Row: Mark Addy, John Silverman, Rick Pescovitz, David Hoguet 3) Steve Scherzinger (Hatton Foundation) with Mitchel Livingston (Fatherhood Committee) 4) Denice Hertlein with Jackie Sweeney 5) Coach Zac & Sarah Taylor 6) Anna & Rick Pescovitz 7) Margaret & Walt Lunsford 8) Warren Weber, Pam Weber & Chris Ramos 9) Rudy Jones, Lawrence Jones, Larry Jones, Christopher Grissom & Jesse Grissom 10) Josh Arnold (Talbert House President/CEO), Courtis Fuller (Community Father of the Year), Demon Meatchem (Graduate Father of the Year), Jack Greiner (Event Chair)

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CINCINNATI ZOO LA LA

Despite the heat, Zoo La La was a huge success and raised a record $515,000 to support the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Living Classroom Education Access Fund that provides FREE Zoo field trips and nocturnal adventures to qualifying schools in need. We are thankful to our amazing ambassador council for all the effort they put into making this event the best ever.

1) Thane Maynard, Marcus Thompson, Tom Demeropolis & Don Iacobucci 2) Brittani Jacobs & Nicole Wanek 3) Thane Maynard with Elodie & Liliane Freeman 4) Rachel & Eric Baldwin 5) Nick & Sarah Trivett with Leanne & Jake Wegrzyn 6) Sabrina & Michelle Kline 7) Lauren Roeder, with Ashley & Eric Kendig 8) Marcus Thompson, Dominic Iacobucci, Aleicia Ennis, Emily Rotella, Maggie Brennan, Zoo Director Thane Maynard and Brian Butt 9) Stacey Lindeman, Emily Waterman, Alison Herrmann & Sally Sounders 10) Nancy & Chis Wones with Kathy Jen & Nancy Westbrock 11) Rob & Deborah Schoenfeld with Nick & Lindsay Koopman

STEPPING STONES GOLF CLASSIC

Stepping Stones hosted its 23rd Annual Golf Classic on June 3, 2024 at the O’Bannon Creek Golf Club. Stepping Stones raised a net total of more than $56,500 to benefit year-round programming for children, teens and adults with disabilities. As the tournament came to a close, golfers relaxed in the clubhouse where dinner was provided and awards were handed out for top golfers. Major sponsors from the event included Edgewell Private Brands, McCloy Family Foundation, Niagara Bottling, Danone, TreeHouse Foods, C.A. Carlin Group, KMK Law and Hunter Consulting. Stepping Stones is an impact agency serving people with disabilities in day and overnight programs that increase independence and promote inclusion.

1) Winners Allen Goss, Brandon Stewart, Nick Goss & Tim Goss 2) Moeller Student Volunteers 3) Adam Morton with Naveen Ramprasad 4) Barry Lawson & Kate Dukeshire 5) Kyle Trischle, David & Matt Eltingham 6) Event Chair Steve Mennen and his wife, Sabrina Mennen 7) Griffin Horter, Drew Horter, Hayden Horter & Kevin Hetzer 8) Volunteers Owen Wrassman and Kristy Suszek 9) Team Anne Shanahan

CINCINNATI INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL CHECK PRESENTATION RECEPTION

The Cincinnati International Wine Festival awarded $312,000 in grants to 34 Beneficiary Organizations at their annual Check Presentation Reception presented by Park National Bank on June 12, 2024. Guests enjoyed light bites by Chefs Choice Catering, wine, and mingling at the Cincinnati Nature Center. The Cincinnati International Wine Festival is a charitable, non-profit organization founded in 1991 to raise funds for local non-profits focused on the arts, education, health, and human services while elevating and promoting the wine industry. To date, the Cincinnati International Wine Festival has granted more than $7 million to Greater Cincinnati non-profits.

1) Stephen Bernstein, Teddy Gumbleton, Amy Cheney

2) Representatives from 2024 Beneficiary Organizations and CIWF board members and staff 3) Lakshmi Ananta, Yolanda Alvarez, Krista Heidenreich, Yen Hsieh, Jenell Walton, Di Yue, Cait Bothwell 4) Janell Walton, Di Yue & Sarah Gagnon 5) Ja’Lah Williams, Sarah Gagnon, Dawn Carlson 6) Nikki Hollis & Teddy Gumbleton 7) Elisha Gud & James Rowe

TEAL WE FIND A CURE OVARIAN CANCER FUNDRAISER

Teal We Find A Cure 2024 drew 200 friends, neighbors, health care professionals and providers to raise money to support its mission: to help fund research that gives women the early detection screening they need to beat ovarian cancer. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, silent auction, games and live entertainment from The Sly Band. The 2017 passing of Tracy Madrick Keith inspired the first event in 2018. To date, more than $250,000 has been donated to benefit awareness efforts and ovarian cancer research at the Tracy Madrick Keith Gynecologic Center at St. Elizabeth Cancer Center in Edgewood, Ky. Ovarian cancer facts: 1 in 87 women will get the disease; fifth leading cause of cancer death among women; pap test does not detect it; nearly 70% of women are diagnosed in advanced stages; and deadliest of all gynecologic cancers. Early detection is the key to survival.

1) Committee members left to right: Tony Keith, Jennifer Hill, Lora Morton, Val Januski, Amy Spence, Jayne Rauh, Sherry Madrick, Ron Madrick, Sue Ehrsam, Lisa Schretzman, Kirstin Snyder, Missy Watts & Diane Planck 2) Brian & Maggie Bellhortn 3) Mike Smith & Elisa Gray 4) Fact board on Ovarian Cancer 5) Debra & Matt Turner 6) Diane Planck, Lora Morton, Darlene Bass (survivor) & Amy Spence 7) Joey Case, Kathryn McLagah, Sophie Schueffer, Karly Smith, Emma Price, Campbell Christy, Payton Hubbard, Julia Hill, Paige McDaniel, Bria Patu, Courtney Kennett, Samantha Curless, Joey Brennen 8) Lisa Schustel, Tammy Booth, Lorie Clements & Maria McMain 9) Liz Bonis with Jim & Michelle Marcum 10) Patti Lally & Priscilla Bardonaro

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Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CABVI) hosted its third annual Fun Fest ’24 in Washington Park on Saturday, June 8, a free and accessible event benefiting the agency’s mission of empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with opportunities to seek independence This family friendly event featured blind-folded activities including a blow-up obstacle course, cornhole and beep baseball as well as a DJ, food trucks, raffles, and kids games. CABVI extends special thanks to Essendant, the presenting sponsor for this event.

Youth participating in the Blindfolded Beeping Baseball Home Run Derby 2) Split the Pot Winner, Mark Eby, donating his winnings back to CABVI’s Mission

CABVI Volunteer from Delta Gamma Sorority at NKU helping at the face painting booth

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The event was sold-put with a waiting list, with over 700 guests enjoying a display of jets, collector and exotic automobiles with ‘dinner by the bite’, wines from Hart & Cru and a silent wine auction with proceeds benefiting Juvenile Arthritis. The event was sponsored by Torque Motor Suites, MOTA, llctlc, Ohio Periodontal & Dental Implant Center, Northern Row & Five Stories, New Riff Distilling and Hart & Cru.

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SPCA CINCINNATI FUR BALL GALA

This year, the SPCA Cincinnati celebrated its 22nd Annual Fur Ball Gala, Animal House, which is its largest community fundraising event. Traditionally themed driven, the nonprofit organization traded in evening gowns and tuxedos for a more casual evening with a fantastic nod to collegiate life! The 650 guests in attendance enjoyed much nostalgia, fine dining, animal-loving camaraderie – helping to raise $606,000 to rescue more homeless and sick companion animals in Greater Cincinnati. The SPCA Cincinnati relies on the generosity of individual and corporate donors to work its lifesaving mission.

1) Dog for Adoption 2) Michele O’Rourke, Maria Miller & Jen Castellini 3) Vicki & Peter Alpaugh 4) Dog for Adoption 5) Mike Retzlaff, Tom Schiff & Mary Ellen Goeke

6) Toga Animal Parade on Stage 7) Joelle Ragland, Sydney Ragland, Christa McAndrew 8)Lynn & Tim Mathile

Village People 10) Chair Diane Corman and Rick Corman