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From the Editor-In-Chief The afternoon of April 5, 2005 stands out in my mind as the last time I can remember feeling totally and completely relaxed. I was lounging poolside at a resort in Naples, and while this activity (or lack thereof ) is enough of a trigger for almost every other person in the world to unwind, my mind is constantly preoccupied by thoughts of what’s to come in the next hour, day or week. Short of an unbeknownst lobotomy, I have no idea what magical combination of events occurred on that particular day to leave me in a tingly state of mindless bliss. The ability to revisit that moment has become a personal Holy Grail of sorts, as well as a Catch 22: the effort I expend trying to relax actually inhibits my ability to do so. A recent visit to The Ritz Carlton, Palm Beach (see related story beginning on page 33) triggered memories of that aforementioned afternoon. I was having lunch with Jacqueline Pfeffer, the resort’s PR coordinator, and a passionate yoga instructor. Having seen scores of yoga materials, the majority featuring a lithe model in a scorpion pose or some other contortion that seems to defy the laws of gravity, I told her that I always wanted to try yoga but never had because I have the flexibility of a two-by-four. She replied that flexibility (or lack thereof ) is unique to each individual and that a person’s range of motion can change on a daily basis. After lunch, I ventured down to the beach and reflected on our conversation: Could the same principle of uniqueness apply to a person’s ability to relax? Given the choice to spend an active afternoon or lounge in a cabana, I’ll always happily choose the former. I concluded that afternoon all those years ago must have been a fluke, and rather than apply my New Year’s resolve trying to “relax” more, I decided to accept the fact that I thrive in a state of perpetual activity. As we are in the heart of resolution season, I’ve decided to take the relaxation quest off of my annual list. While I’m at it, I thought I’d go ahead and make and break two of my other oft made resolutions in order to banish the guilt that comes with broken promises and free up time to focus on more worthy pursuits. 1. Lose 10 pounds The perpetual desire of women everywhere, I’ve yet to decipher just how the accomplishment of this seemingly daunting fete will prove to dramatically alter the course of my life. Goodness knows that the 10 pounds I’ve been trying to shed since high school have undoubtedly taken up permanent residence, so I think I’ll just be happy with the fact that I can still run six miles without too many aches and pains and hope that skinny jeans go out of style soon. 2. Spend more quality time in the kitchen I truly enjoy cooking and have for many years. While the results aren’t always worthy of a Michelin star – ask my mother and sister and you’re likely to believe that my tombstone will read, “here lies the instigator of the great ‘meatloaf on a cloud’ debacle,” – nine times out of 10 (well, maybe eight of 10) the result is palatable. Despite my best intentions, long hours in the office, combined with a bevy of afterschool activities means that home-cooked meals often involve reading the instructions on the back of a box rather than a dog eared recipe from a back issue of Saveur. However, before I throw in the spatula, I’m looking forward to spending some quality time with a recently acquired copy of The Blackberry Farm Cookbook (see Bibliotaph on page 58). Instead of resolutions, this year I’ve decided to think bigger and adopt an approach proposed by Dr. Geoff Tabin, a world-class mountain climber and medical crusader dedicated to treating preventable blindness in the developing world. In a recent issue of National Geographic Adventure, which chronicled his herculean physical and medical feats, he was quoted as saying “I try to take the golden retriever approach to life. Try to be friendly to everyone. You get more done that way.” By adopting this positive outlook, I surmise that even if my epicurean efforts fall short, at least I can serve Hamburger Helper with a smile. sl 30 slmag.net
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The Breakers, Palm Beach
Unapologetically indulgent is one way to describe the enduring allure of The Breakers. Few rivals are willing and able to spend upwards of $20 million annually to keep things appearing the same as they ever were – which is to say at the pinnacle of fivestar service and amenities. It’s such a sensory-rich experience that the subtle scent of hair or skin perfumed with their privatelabel Sun Petals products instantly transports me to a Palm Beach state of mind. For the uninitiated, The Breakers is a 540-room Italian Renaissance-style hotel situated on 140 acres of the most coveted oceanfront real estate in Palm Beach. Founded in 1896 by Henry Morrison Flagler and still family owned by his descendants, the original property, destroyed by fire in 1903, was rebuilt twice more, in 1904 and again in 1926, at a cost of $7 million. The signature entrance, a 1,040-foot boulevard flanked by stately palm trees, manicured shrubbery and flowering tropical plants culminates at a Florentine Fountain patterned after the fountain at the Boboli Gardens in Florence. The front façade, punctuated by twin Belvedere 34 slmag.net
towers with graceful arches, is reminiscent of the Villa Medici in Rome. The grandioseness continues in the lobby, which draws inspiration from the Great Hall of the Palazzo Carega (circa 1560) in Genoa. With an exhaustive list of amenities, The Breakers is much more than just a pretty face. The resort features 36 holes of championship golf, including The Ocean Course and The Breakers Rees Jones Course; 10 tennis courts; a 20,000-square-foot luxury spa; a new $15 million Mediterranean-style beach club with a half-mile of private beach and 20 fully-equipped, luxurious beach bungalows for daytime-rental (a comfortable respite for a day spent transitioning between the beach and the three oceanside pools - lap pool, main pool and children's pool, and whirlpool spa); a Family Entertainment Center with an arcade, movie and gaming areas; an extensive program of family and children’s activities; and, a variety of water sports. There are nine distinct restaurant concepts at The Breakers that cater to every dining whim, from poolside
sandwiches to Muscovy duck “L’Orange” Roulade served in a most refined setting. The latter can be found at L’Escalier, the resort’s eponymous haven for contemporary French cuisine enthusiasts and those looking for an authentic white tablecloth experience void of pretense. Now in his second season, Chef de Cuisine Greg Vassos - whose decades of experience include apprenticeships and cooking alongside esteemed Michelin-starred chefs - is quite capable at the helm. Each course, abundant with the freshest seasonal ingredients, is exquisitely presented as a work of art, featuring bold and complex flavors that amaze yet do not overwhelm. Complementing the dining experience is the available expert consultation from Virginia Santarsiero Philip, the Breakers’ wine director and Master Sommelier. Only the 10th woman to earn the esteemed Master Sommelier certification, Santarsiero Philip leads a team of five sommeliers (including Master Sommelier Juan Gomez) who have assembled an exceptional list of more than 1,600 wine selections for L’Escalier. The sommeliers also sustain a magnificent 7,800-bottle display
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wine cellar, which showcases only a fraction of The Breakers’ noteworthy 28,000-bottle collection. Rivaling L’Escalier’s flair for the dramatic is the Top of the Point restaurant, which crowns the top floor of the Phillips Point office building’s east tower in the heart of West Palm Beach. Part of the private Phillips Point Club, The Breakers completely overhauled every aspect of the Club environment following their takeover in June 2008. Capitalizing on its urban setting and stunning, panoramic views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Atlantic Ocean and Palm Beach, the new facility is chicly outfitted with ebonized and polished woods complemented by warm wall colors and supple leather upholstery. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, the menu includes steakhouse favorites, fresh seafood and inventive sides served in generous proportion. If you are lucky, you might get a glimpse of Argentine polo standout Nacho Figueras at Echo, another of The
Breakers outstanding off-site restaurants. Featuring edgy contemporary décor that attracts an equally chic crowd, Echo serves outstanding dishes with flavors that pull from the cuisines of China, Thailand, Japan and Vietnam. The menu is arranged into Five Elements: Wind (small plates), Fire (creations from an open flame wok), Water (sushi, seafood and shellfish), Earth (meat, game, poultry and produce) and Flavor (desserts). From January 4 through April 27, 2010, the resort is offering a “Breakers Re wards” program, providing $100 or $200 nightly credits per room (based on type of accommodations) for significant savings on resort amenities. Rates start at $499 per room per night, based on availability. For reservations or more information, visit www.thebreakers. com, call toll-free 888.BREAKERS (273.2537) or contact your travel professional.
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Costa d’Este, Vero Beach
The laid-back beachside hamlet of Vero Beach is the kind of tight-knit community where locals gather at the corner coffee shop each morning to greet and gossip and are just as eager to chat it up with visitors (where the six degrees of separation rule almost always rings true). Just an hour-and-a-half from the hustle of Palm Beach and part of the “Treasure Coast,” the city boasts wide, uncrowded beaches, varied art and cultural values (twice named one of the best small art towns in America), fine dining and cozy mom-and-pop-style eateries, quaint shops and a host of outdoor pursuits. Instantly recognized by its distinctive mid-century modern architecture and enviable location on Ocean Drive in the heart of Vero Beach, Costa d’Este, singer Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s $50-million hotel, opened its doors in June of 2008. The 94-room beachfront property began life as the Palm Court Hotel, which was severely damaged by hurricanes in 2004. The design scheme for the architecture and interior design draws from various organic geometric expressions, particularly the circle, which is demonstrated in dramatic fashion via the porte 38 slmag.net
cochere entrance with a dramatic waterfall-style fountain. A onestory connector, flanked by twin, five-story towers whose façades feature bas reliefs of random-patterned circles, creates a horseshoe shape that opens to the beach and envelopes a long infinity-edge pool and spa, a focal point throughout the day and night. The interiors are minimalist chic, with muted colors drawn from natural materials and textures, including limestone, teak, bronze and woven fabrics. Near the reception counter, an image of a ghostly purple orchid (Gloria’s favorite flower) is projected on a bronze chain metal curtain. Each of the guestrooms incorporates custom straightlined teak furniture-style credenzas, platform beds with backlit headboards, marble flooring, an I-pod docking station, crisp white Egyptian cotton bedding, flat panel televisions and complimentary high-speed wireless internet. Bathroom vanities share the same lines as furnishings in the bedroom and feature distinctive, oval-shaped showers lined in tumbled limestone with built-in benches and Kohler rain showerheads and a Hansgrohe hand-held shower fixture. Nine cabana rooms with private beachfront gardens are accented by fabric sunshades and furnished with a chaise for lounging and a table for dining alfresco. Three corner suites offer one bedroom, two full baths and a separate living area. The expansive presidential suite offers a master bedroom with private dressing room and bath, as well as an optional second bedroom. Large sliding rice paper panels connect the suite to its living area, complete with a state-of-theart audio/visual entertainment system. Rounding out the unit is a gourmet kitchen, dining room and four oceanfront balconies. If a trip to the spa is a vacation prerequisite, the Spa at Costa d’Este is the only resort spa in Vero Beach. An intimate space located on two-levels, the spa’s Zen-like décor features wall coverings crafted of mother-of-pearl mosaic tiles and sea grass, marble and wood-plank flooring, limestone surfaces and walnut furnishings. Facilities include relaxation areas and four treatment rooms, including a couple’s suite. “Spa at Costa d’Este is a distinctive experience from the moment a client steps in the door and exemplifies the owners’ philosophy that our guests should want for nothing,” said Awilda Rivera, the resort’s general manager. Opposite the spa’s reception area is a well-equipped fitness center with partial ocean views. Even if you are not lodging at Costa d’Este, the property’s outstanding signature restaurant, Oriente, is a worthy destination on its own. Named for Cuba’s Oriente region, the cuisine pays homage to the Estefans’ heritage. The bold interior
design includes a “peek-a-boo” window to the bustling kitchen, reinforced by teak wall panels, slate ledger-stone and patterned, woven fabrics the color of aged rum. An owners’ roundtable seating eight is located in the center, while plush banquettes line the walls. The bar is laced with backlit, hand-wrought ironwork and topped with a honed slab of concrete. Low-slung cocktail seating is positioned to optimize conversation and views of oversized plasma monitors. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Oriente is unrivaled in the region in terms of its bold exploration of Latin American, Spanish and Creole traditions. Executive Chef David Rodriguez, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a member of the American Culinary Federation and the prestigious Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, watches over the dining room like a mother hen, chatting with guests and ensuring that every last detail is properly attended to. “Something special happens in the evenings at Oriente,” said Rodriguez. “Naturally I’m biased, but many, many restaurant guests tell me they come first because they are curious, but they come back again and again for the great food and the energy, which is really alive here.” Lacking the corn syrupy flavor typically inherent in cocktails using a premixed base, a refreshing pre-dinner madefrom-scratch “Mosaic Mojito” was the best I have ever had. In addition to a number of specialty cocktails, the restaurant’s wine cellar is well stocked with South American, Spanish and Californian selections, along with selected French, South African and Australian vintages. Having difficulty narrowing our choices from the expansive dinner menu, we opted to dine tapas-style, by choosing several dishes from the small plates selection to share. A surprising standout and representative of the menu’s overall inventiveness was the seared tofu, an intensely flavorful dish that incorporated red miso, piquillo peppers, edamame and Latin aromatics. Music is the pulse of Costa d’Este. While a Latin beat reverberates with varying intensity throughout the public spaces, it is the heart of the vibrant beachfront pool area. During the day, the cadence of activity is relaxed. As the sun sets, the activity ramps up as an eclectic mix of locals and guests gather around the poolside bar or congregate en masses on circular loungers. Adding energy to the mix is a DJ on Friday and Saturday evenings and a live band on Sunday afternoons, bringing a little Miami heat to Vero Beach. Costa d’Este is located at 3244 Ocean Drive in Vero Beach. For more information or reservations, call 877.562.9919 or visit www.costadeste.com.
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The Ritz Carlton, Palm Beach
What a difference $130 million can make. My last visit to The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach just prior to their major renovation project was, to be frank, a bit underwhelming. While the hallmark of a Ritz-Carlton stay – unparalleled customer service – was on par with other Ritz properties, the décor was tired and dated. The spa and fitness facilities were operated out of cramped quarters in the lower level, and the children’s program was held in a repurposed guest room. This time around, I was wowed from the get-go. The 310-room property is presently only one of four Ritz-Carlton resorts in the United States to have earned both Mobil Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond accolades. The elegant, expansive lobby serves as the resort’s living room, and as such, interprets the Palm Beach experience by putting a contemporary spin on hallmarks of high design. Whereas period antiques and fine oil paintings were once displayed in a staid setting with saturated colors, today they seem equally at home as part of a soft tropical color palette and juxtaposed with youthful large-scale iridescent damask and geometric upholstery, antique mirrored finishes and chinoiserie flourishes. 40 slmag.net
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bath lounge following my facial. Having arrived early, I made a cup of tea, selected one of the spa’s signature mini chocolate cupcakes and settled in a comfortable chaise located underneath a magnificent chandelier crafted by UK artist John Harrington from 300 crystal stemware glasses. There are 19 total treatment rooms, 12 of which have private outdoor gardens. Single garden rooms boast a hanging chair and an outdoor shower, while the double rooms feature an outdoor soaking tub, shower, waterfall and day bed. After my treatment, I headed to the 2,000-square-foot bath lounge. A flock of oversized rubber ducks bobbed in the hot tub. Overhead, a water shower circle created the feeling of a gentle rain. After a refreshing soak, I melted into a heated chaise lounge and wondered how I could retrofit one for my desk chair. Before heading outside to the Self-Centered garden, I poked my head into the sauna and was surprised to find penguin statues looking back at me from carved-out nooks. In similar unexpected fashion, reflected light from an overhead disco ball bounced around on glistening water molecules in the steam room.
At one end of the garden is a mirror mosaic, over which flows a heated waterfall that provides a neck, back and shoulder massage. Nearby, metal interpretations of the iconic Egg Chair gently swing suspended above an ankle deep pond. A social zone offers a sense of community with shared lounging, while private niches are cordoned off with soft green curtains. At night, the seductive garden transforms with color-changing lights, canopy tents and twinkling, underwater fiber optics. Whimsy continues even in the fitness studio, where a message etched into the glass window that overlooks the tranquility pool and ocean reminded me how many miles were required to burn off each of the aforementioned cupcakes. In addition to a full array of cardio equipment, free weights and weight machines, there is also a Motion Studio for yoga and Pilates and a Spinning Studio featuring Lance Armstrong’s indoor cycling program.
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Part of the reason I was so eager and able to linger at the Eau Spa was the peace of mind that came with enrolling my daughter in a half-day program at AquaNuts, an imaginative underwater-themed play space for children from ages five through 12. Before I could even say goodbye, the crackerjack staff had already engaged her in one of the many activities in the center, which include an indoor climbing wall, a performance theatre complete with state make-up, costumes and props; computer workstations and gaming consoles; and an AquaNuts laboratory where glow-in-the-dark slim and colorful secret potions are concocted. While quite contented with AquaNuts, she could not help but wish she were a few years older so that she could enjoy Coast, a hip teen lounge complete with an interactive recording studio, DJ booth, gaming lounge and a salon. Emerging from the Eau Spa at dusk, I was amazed to see the lobby’s transformation as the soft glow of candlelight replaced sunlight and how it highlighted the lustrous silks, sparkling crystal and gilded elements of the décor. Well-attired guests, including a mix of couples and families, mixed and mingled on the terrace at Stir Bar and in private niches defined by embroidered linen drapery. Outside on the terrace (the only oceanfront hotel terrace in Palm Beach), guests lounged in an arc of cushy upholstered seating that surrounds a large gas fire pit and partook in torching their own s’mores and playing “Cupcake Tic Tac Toe.” A DJ and sushi bar added to the eclectic mix and all but erased my prior post-renovation recollections. Throughout the month of January, The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach has signed on to contribute five percent of room proceeds from the “Sweet Dreams for the Cure” package to the Susan G. Komen foundation. Valid January 1 to 31 and starting at $569 per room, based on double occupancy, the package includes overnight accommodations, as well as: two pink bath robes, two pairs of fluffy pink socks, a special pink cupcake welcome amenity and Sole Foot Delight treatment with pedicure from Eau Spa. For more information or to make reservations, call 561.533.6000. sl
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Chilean Wine Chile is similar to an island: in the north it is sheltered by the Atacama Desert, which is one of the world’s driest; to the south are the Patagonian Ice Fields; to the east, the Andes Mountains, which are the source of irrigation; to the west, the Pacific Ocean; and in the center is a winemaker’s paradise, a veritable garden of Eden with an almost perfect Mediterranean climate that produces exceptional grapes, as well as some of the best fruit I have ever tasted. A long thin strip of land running along South America’s west coast, Chile is no more than 110 miles wide but is 2,900 miles long. These natural barriers have worked to the viticulture advantage of Chile by protecting the vines from pest and disease. A matter of fact, the vines are predominately own-rooted, meaning the fruiting vine is not actually on root stock, hence considered to be the true expression of the fruit. Very few vineyards in the world, let alone entire countries, are own-rooted, as they are very susceptible to a root louses called phylloxera, but because of its natural boundaries, Chile has the oldest vineyards in the world and has a large percentage of “green” wine! The traditional area of Chilean vineyards’ is the vast Central Valley with its sub-regions of the Maipo, Rapel, Curico and Maule valleys. While these areas produce very good wine, there is a strong move to the cooler growing areas of Chile, with the aim to produce wines with greater finesse and elegance. It is ironic that, despite Chile’s undersized width, there is a bigger difference in soil and climate from east to west than north to south. Some of the cool growing areas to look for are Elqui Valley, Limari Valley, Casablanca Valley, San Antonio Valley and Bio Bio Valley. T h e Sp a n i s h C o n q u i s t a d o r s s t a r t e d v i t i c u l t u r e approximately 460 years ago in Chile to celebrate religious ceremonies. Their primary grape varietal was Pais, which produces low quality but a high quantity of wine, and still exists in very small amounts. The French brought the noble varieties in the 1880s, and hence most of the grapes now have French lineage. Chile makes 75 percent red wines and 25 percent white wines, with most of the wines being from Bordeaux varietals. Cabernet Sauvignon is king and is produced more than triple the amount of any other grape. Merlot comes in second place and the very interesting, if not esoteric, grape Carmenere is the third. Filling out the top five are Syrah and Pinot Noir. Carmenere, once thought to be Merlot in Chile, is an ancient Bordeaux varietal brought to Chile in the 1800s
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from Bordeaux. It is all but extinct in France but thrives in Chile for its uniqueness. Carmenere has soft tannins, deep red color, red and black fruit flavors, a herbaceous character that is decreasing as winemakers allow the grape to ripen longer, and qualities similar to Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc and, of course, Merlot. It is commonly used as a blending grape and is more and more frequently seen as a varietal labeled wine. For white wines, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are almost evenly produced with the Moscatel of Alexandria coming in
On a recent trip to Chile, I was astounded and learned much about the dramatically improving quality of Chilean wine. Having always thought of Chilean wine being a great value, I now know that they are great value wines at every price level. In fact, Chile is undergoing a wine revolution headed by many young winemakers that have trained abroad and are pushing the quality bar perpetually up.
third. Moscatel is used in making the grape distillate Pisco, which when mixed with lemon juice, sugar, egg whites and bitters forms the national drink of Chile, the Pisco Sour. Lastly a little Viognier, Riesling and Gewurztraminer are also seen from a limited number of wineries. Chile offers values in every price range and frequently overdelivers in each of those ranges. Here are just a few of many good wineries to pick up: Cono Sur, La Rosa, Sena, Santa Carolina, Chono, Casa Lapostolle, Concha Y Toro and Quintay. sl
Scott is General Manager of the Bristol Bar & GrilleJeffersonville and is Wine Director/Sommelier for the 5 Bristol Bar & Grille’s in Louisville and Indiana. He teaches wine through Bellarmine University. Scott is a Master Sommelier and a Certified Wine Educator.
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With the release of its four-door Panamera, Porsche has proven that luxury performance automobiles need not be a solitary sanctuary for speed-lovers. The Panamera is the first all-new, built-from-the-ground-up vehicle from the Stuttgart, Germany-based manufacturer since its historic debut of the Cayenne in Paris in 2002. “The crucial task for our engineers was to combine Porsche’s sporting DNA with all the spaciousness and driving comfort of a luxurious sedan,” said Wolfgang Dürheimer, Porsche’s executive vice president of research and development. “The Panamera is an alternative car concept for the premium customer, and while competing with established vehicles in the premium class, it will be a clear segment leader in terms of performance, driving dynamics and efficiency.”
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The Panamera is Porsche’s fourth model line, joining the 911, Boxster/ Cayman and Cayenne model series. It is the first premium car with an automatically shifting double-clutch transmission to feature an engine start/stop system that saves fuel and reduces emissions by turning the engine off when it is not needed, such as sitting at a stop light, for example. All engines have advanced and fuel-efficient Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) as well. All U.S. Panamera models feature a seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) double-clutch gearbox delivering a dynamic driving experience, ultra-fast gearshifts without the slightest interruption of engine power, a very high level of comfort for four, and outstanding fuel efficiency when compared to a conventional automatic transmission. The Panamera is offered in three versions: 400-horsepower, two-wheel drive Panamera S (0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and a top speed of 175 mph); the all-wheel drive Panamera 4S (0 to 60 in 4.8 seconds and a 175 mph top speed); and, the 500-horsepower, twin-turbocharged, all-wheel drive Panamera Turbo (0 to 60 mph in four seconds and a top track speed of 188 mph).
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To create the lightweight structure of the Panamera body, Porsche employs advanced production methods and all kinds of steel grades, light alloys like aluminum and magnesium, and plastics. In the case of the Panamera S, the result is a car that weighs just over 3,990 pounds. This structure, and a 76-inch width, allows for two full-size, perfectly contoured rear seats and a highly functional, variable luggage compartment. The rear seat backrests tilt forward individually, providing up to 44.6 cubic feet of luggage capacity. One further visible highlight of the overall aerodynamic package and another innovation is the active four-way rear spoiler on the Panamera Turbo. Through its efficient management of control angles and surface geometry geared to driving conditions, the rear spoiler optimizes both the car’s aerodynamics and performance. The elongated headlights hearken to those of the 996 generation. The Panamera chassis and suspension represents a combination of sporting performance and superior comfort. In its basic setting, it offers a very high level of driving comfort, yet at a touch of the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) button, it turns into a thoroughbred sports suspension. Another highlight is the adaptive air suspension – standard on the Panamera Turbo and optional on the other models – that can provide extra air volume on demand. The optional Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) system with its two active anti-roll bars can further enhance driving dynamics and comfort. Through the Sport Plus button, the optional Sports Chrono Packages enable the driver to choose, at the touch of a button, the high-performance configurations for the engine, drive train and suspension systems, including Porsche Traction Management (PTM ) with its fully-
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controlled all-wheel drive. PTM is standard on both the Panamera 4S and the Panamera Turbo. In the cabin, the primary cluster is composed of five circular dashboard instruments, with a large analog tachometer placed squarely in the middle. To the right is a 4.8-inch high-resolution digital display presenting a selection of on-board computer information. The centerpiece of the Porsche Communication Management System is a seven-inch high-resolution touch screen located high in the middle of the dashboard. Interior accoutrements, as expected, are top-notch and incorporate supple leather, exotic woods, carbon fiber, aluminum trim and high-quality plastics. Up to four optional multi-zone temperature controls allow each occupant to regulate his or her microclimate. “I always believed that Porsche would build a car like the Panamera – a car where the Porsche experience could be shared with more than just the co-pilot,” said Detlev von Platen, president and CEO of Porsche Cars North America. “Just like with the Cayenne, we found another chance to forge a new path and create a car that did not exist: a sports car for four. Our dealers are excited because this will bring new customers, and the list of hand raisers is growing every day. Despite the tough economy, I am confident the Panamera will be a success.” The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the Panamera S is $89,800, while the Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo retail for $93,800 and $132,600, respectively. sl
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Arty Party
Written by Bridget Williams
Miami turns up the heat on the contemporary arts scene A great many of the more than 250 gallerists from North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa who collectively represented some 2,000 20th and 21st century artists offered positive feedback following the eighth edition of Art Basel Miami Beach. “This was a surprisingly strong show,” said David Zwirner of David Zwirner Gallery in New York City. “This art market is stabilizing and gaining momentum.” Zwirner’s sentiments were echoed by Andrew da Conceicao, director of the Michael Stevenson Gallery in Cape Town, South Africa. “It has been a long while since we have met this many new and serious collectors and curators in such a short time span. We are leaving with a big smile on our face.” Sale prices ranged from a few hundred dollars for multiples and works by young artists to several million for museum-quality masterpieces.
Wendell Castle, Barry Friedman and Marc Benda
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Kelly Nipper in Art Perform at Art Basel.
Attendance was strong, with an estimated 42,000 visitors attending special exhibitions, panel discussions, private collection tours and events featuring film, performance and video. To facilitate a better visitor experience, the layout was extensively redesigned to include larger spaces for many galleries. For instance, the Art Positions sector, focused on special projects by young artists and galleries, was formerly situated at Collins Park but was sited in the center of the Miami Beach Convention Center this year, bringing young energy into the halls. The Art Collectors Lounge was significantly redesigned and enlarged and included a restaurant with seated and served dining, along with lounges by title sponsor UBS and associate sponsors Cartier, NetJets and AXA Art.
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The new Oceanfront environment, created by Los Angeles artist Pae White, proved to be hugely popular with the public. White’s interactive cityscape exuded a particular energy at night when the elements transformed into a shadowy group of buildings. The site played host to a number of daily programs, including Art Basel Conversations, Art Perform (an intensified program of longer performances by rising international artists, such as Kelly Nipper, Kris Martin and Claire Fontaine), Art Video and Art Film (an exclusive work-in-progress preview of the feature documentary film “Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child,” directed by Tamra Davis). While Art Basel Miami is certainly a major drawing card, it is not the only (or even the oldest) show in town, as no less than 17 complementary concurrent events were staged to capitalize on the presence of key collectors and curators. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Art Miami, the anchor of the Midtown Arts District, highlighted a wide variety of art from 80 national and international contemporary art galleries and prominent institutions.
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"Eco-Totems" outside the Red Dot Art Fair created by Luis Valenzuela
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Bernice Steinbaum of The Bernice Steinbaum Gallery the 2009 Official Host Gallery of Art Miami
Following a highly successful debut in 2008 as a booth-based event, the Red Dot Art Fair, a boutique fair for galleries specializing in emerging, mid-career and established artists that seek to present work of lasting value and beyond current trends, returned to the Wynwood Art District. An opening reception benefitted GreenMiami, which seeks to increase the city’s tree canopy to 30 percent by 2017. Complementing the green theme were Eco - Totems, an art installation created specifically for the event by Luis Valenzuela of recycled plastic bottles and solar panels. In addition to daily outdoor concerts, the fifth PULSE Contemporary Art Fair, held at Miami’s Ice Palace, included 89 exhibitors (27 of which were newcomers) in its main gallery, with an additional 15 galleries in its IMPULSE section. Making its debut, the Graffiti Gone Global event, curated by New York photographers and writers James and Karla Murray, represented the largest ever gathering of international graffiti artists. The asymmetrical 4,000 square-foot gallery was built of interlocking elements of wood and steel to resemble the multi-ethnic Brazilian shantytowns known as Favelas. Participating artists, including Brazil’s Smael, Japan’s Aiko Nakagawa, Colombia’s Billi Kid, Ewok One 5MH of New York City, home-town favorite Crome, created artwork during the show on individual panels that were subsequently detached and sold. The 2010 edition of Art Basel Miami Beach will take place December 2 to 5. 58 slmag.net
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John Baldessari, Raised Eyebrows/ Furrowed Foreheads: Woman (with Semaphore Flags), 2009 was shown at the Mai 36 Gallery (Zurich) at Art Basel.
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Bibliotaph Nestled in the blue mists of Tennessee's Smoky Mountains, the 10,000-acre bucolic refuge of Blackberry Farm houses a top-rated small inn with one of the premier farm-to-table restaurants in the country. This sumptuous cookbook offers a collection of recipes that are as inspired by the traditional rustic cooking of the mountainous south as they are by a fresh, contemporary, artistic sensibility. Some of the dishes are robust, others are astonishingly light, all are full of heart and surprise and flavor — and all are well within the reach of the home cook. Sam Beall - The Blackberry Farm Cookbook: Four Seasons of Great Food and the Good Life - hardcover, 300 pages, Clarkson Potter, randomhouse.com.
In this book, Valerie Aikman-Smith, an L.A.-based food stylist and writer, introduces the reader to salts from all over the world and how they can be used in everything from a gazpacho with smoked salted croutons to chocolate chip cookies with sea salt. Valerie Aikman-Smith - Salt: Cooking with the World's Favorite Seasoning - hardcover, 64 pages, Ryland Paters & Small, rylandpeters.com
From one of America's premier wineries comes The Bryant Family Vineyard Cookbook: Recipes from Great Chefs and Friends. Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, first produced in 1992, is internationally recognized, well loved by wine connoisseurs, and served with distinction by well-known chefs. The book showcases more than 80 favorite recipes from culinary masters who have a passion for Bryant Family Cabernet. A portion of the proceeds from the cookbook sales will be donated to The Bowery Mission. Barbara Bryant & Betsy Fentress - The Bryant Family Vineyard Cookbook - hardcover, 192 pages, Andrews McMeel Publishing, andrewsmcmeel.com
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books For fans of PBS’s Everyday Baking from Everyday Food and home bakers seeking one easy-to-follow reference for all their sweet and savory baking needs, from breakfast breads to beautiful party cakes. John Barricelli, owner of The SoNo Baking Company & Café in South Norwalk, CT, presents 125 recipes for sweet and savory breads and baked goods, with a focus on techniques and finishing skills to produce beautiful, bakery-quality results at home.Available in March. John Barricelli - The SoNo Baking Company Cookbook - hardcover, 288 pages, Random House, randomhouse.com
Ottolenghi is one of the most iconic and dynamic restaurants in the UK. Ottolenghi: The Cookbook captures Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi's zeitgeist for honest, healthy, bold cooking presented with flair, style and substance. This painstakingly designed book, lavishly photographed book offers the timeless qualities of a cookery classic. Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi - Ottolenghi: The C o o k b o o k - h a r d c o v e r, 304 pages, Ebur y Press, randomhouse.com
Renowned tableware designer and Elle Décor contributing editor William Yeoward reveals his expert secrets of planning wonderful parties to ensure you become the perfect host or hostess and throw a soiree your guests will never forget. William Yeoward – The Perfect Host - hardcover, 144 pages, CICO Books, cicobooks.com
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Of note... Animal Attraction
Handmade needlepoint 'Zebra Safari' rug from Vermilion. Available to the trade (vermilionrugs.com).
The life-sized Horse lamp is one of a three piece collection of animal furniture designed by Front for Moooi. Polyester, pvc/cotton laminate on metal structure. ($6,542, moooi.com). Bodo Sperlein brings an equestrian theme to his unique Lladró Ascot collection, a versatile group of tabletop accessories that bring a touch of originality and style to any table. Horses’ legs, heads and hoofs are used in clever and inventive ways to invite us to touch and admire each piece. ($75-$500, lladro.com).
Easton chair with Cirque Linen upholster y from C.R. Laine. ($1,574, crlaine.com)
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Goofy tousled tentacles dangle from a bell shaped body that's lit from within. Handmade by Haitian artisans from papier mache and recycled materials, the light is available in white or an array of low VOC paint colors ($215.00). straydogdesigns.com
A single bulb drops dramatically from a scalloped tin collar, illuminating two lovely birds perched high in a cage. Made of oxidized tin and papier mache by artisans in Haiti and Mexico ($460.00). straydogdesigns.com
The gender neutral ‘Berkeley’ bag from Moore and Giles is inspired by vintage doctor bags. Shown in a handstained dry lagoon finish. ($1,060.00, mooreandgilesinc.com)
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VENEER
Written by Kirby Camm, Bittners
It’s all about the wood. One of the major misconceptions about antique furniture is its method of construction and the type of wood used. For some reason, a good many people think of antique furniture as being made of solid wood. This is far from the case! While there are many examples of provincial and metropolitan-constructed furniture pieces that are made of solid wood, it’s safe to say that seventy five percent of the antique furniture pieces one encounters are veneered. There is a simple reason for this: a scarcity of fine quality wood. All hardwood trees such as walnut, mahogany, or even cherry are somewhat scarce in comparison to common soft wood trees like pine. Along with this scarcity, cabinetmakers learned early on that there was a limited amount of irregular wood grain to any given tree (the irregular grain is what gives antique furniture its desirable aesthetic). We simply don’t have enough page space to expound upon the various types of wood grains, but a few famous examples 64 slmag.net
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An expansive estate in Manalapan reaches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Eric Williams
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Those fortunate to have a beachfront retreat typically fall into two categories: those who, either by design or default, acquire a cozy place à deux and those who allow plenty of room for family and friends to visit. This Louisville couple's home in Manalapan falls squarely into the latter category. Situated directly on the Intracoastal Waterway with a private beachfront cabana just across South Ocean Boulevard, this 8,000+-square-foot home with eight bedrooms and nine-and-one-half baths on 1.6 acres boasts expansive public and private spaces.
Previous | The 8,292 square-foot Manalapan home is situated directly on the Intracoastal Waterway with a private beachfront cabana just across South Ocean Boulevard. Right | Glass tile insets create a diamond pattern in the master bathroom’s polished marble floor. Antique mirror details are found in the Niermann Weeks “Monaco” chandelier. A Bain Ultra soaking tub sits in front of a dual entry shower with an elaborate body spray system and oversized rain showerheads.
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Arts-and-Crafts-style oak cabinets, combined with an iridescent glass tile mosaic backsplash, create an interesting juxtaposition of classic and contemporary styles in the kitchen.
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Iron gates built into the living room’s wet bar lead to a small wine cellar with stone walls and a cork countertop.
In the dining room, a rich elephant grey colored oval coved ceiling further emphasizes the cream-colored walls and decorative trim work. A pair of square tables that can accommodate 16 guests ensures that gatherings of all sizes will still feel intimate. Taupe velvet tufted chairs with nailhead trim and contrasting damask backs pull in the colors found in the living room drapery.
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Marc Michaels Interior Design is responsible for the soft contemporary dĂŠcor prevalent throughout, which incorporates blonde wood paneling, a color palette in varying hues of cream, buttery yellow and taupe, and brushed nickel and mirrored accents. Entering the foyer through the covered portico, one is quick to note the barrel-vaulted ceiling two stories above. Square display niches on either side provide views into the office on the right and the dining room on the left. Underfoot, tan and cream marble squares are laid in a harlequin pattern. Four sets of French doors with transom windows in the living room provide expansive views of the pool area and the Intracoastal. The room is large enough to accommodate three distinct seating areas, all united by a sea grass carpet from Stark. At one end of the room is a built-in bar; its form is repeated at the opposite end via a display niche surrounding a large contemporary painting. Iron gates built into the bar lead to a small wine cellar with stone walls and a cork countertop. In the dining room, a rich elephant grey colored oval coved ceiling further emphasizes the creamy walls and decorative trim work. While the room can accommodate a seated dinner for 16, a pair of square tables ensures that gatherings of all sizes will still
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Right, top | Plush scrollwork in the master bedroom carpeting is mimicked in the crushed velvet armchairs. The recurring element of nailhead trim is found on the custom headboard and television armoire. An eight-arm chandelier with a hand-painted finish hangs above a seating area at the foot of the bed. Below | Oak paneling is found on the walls and ceiling in the library. Built-ins with arched niches provide a repository for books, art and photographs. A pair of mother-of-pearl pendant lamps provides soft illumination.
feel intimate. Taupe velvet tufted chairs with nailhead trim and contrasting damask backs pull in the colors found in the living room drapery. A swinging door provides access to a service kitchen outfitted with Miele and Subzero appliances. Oak paneling is found on the walls and ceiling in the library. Built-ins with arched niches provide a repository for books, art and photographs. A pair of mother-of-pearl pendant lamps provides soft illumination. The room contains a combination of leather and velvet upholstery in colors of straw and taupe. Arts-and-Crafts-style oak cabinets, combined with an iridescent glass tile mosaic backsplash, create an interesting juxtaposition of classic and contemporary styles. An adjacent hearth room and casual dining area incorporate design cues from the other living areas, including nailhead detail on the upholstery and taupe-colored walls. Two sets of French doors lead to a covered terrace. Plush scrollwork in the master bedroom carpeting is mimicked in the crushed velvet armchairs. The wainscoting
and wall and ceiling colors call to mind the palette in the dining room. The recurring element of nailhead trim is found on the custom headboard and television armoire. An eight-arm chandelier with a hand-painted finish hangs above a seating area at the foot of the bed. Glass tile insets create a diamond pattern in the master bathroom’s polished marble floor. The woodwork has a handpainted antique finish, while a textural troweled plaster treatment has been applied to the ceiling. Antique mirror details are found in the Niermann Weeks “Monaco� chandelier and Venetian silver leaf Niermann Weeks wall scones mounted on the vanity mirrors. A Bain Ultra soaking tub sits in front of a dual entry shower with an elaborate body spray system and oversized rain showerheads. A large abstract painting by Sylvia Angeli and an ornate forged iron railing dress the stair hall to the lower level. Dark wood paneling, a box-beam ceiling and tartan plaid wall-towall carpeting lend a clubby atmosphere to public spaces on this level. An L-shaped granite-topped bar is surrounded by
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Left | An impressive iron chandelier is a prominent feature of the double height verandah on the main level.
stools with striped velvet seats. A trio of square lamps with parchment-style shades hangs above the pool table. The pattern of the decorative button spacers between the antiqued mirror squares in the powder room is echoed in the three-dimensional wallpaper treatment. As in the lower level, each of the three spacious bedroom suites on the second floor boast ultra high-end bathroom finishes and a fine eye for detail. Outdoor lounging and entertaining areas are given as much consideration as the interiors to take full advantage of the South Florida climate. An outdoor kitchen and seating area created under the second floor verandah service the pool area and provide respite from the sun. An impressive iron chandelier is a prominent feature of the double height verandah on the main level. While this home’s ample square footage ensures that even when there’s a full crowd gathered no one feels crowded, its true allure is a well-executed floor plan and interior design scheme that makes even the grandest rooms seem supremely livable and intimate. sl
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Fast? How fast can you count to 0.2?
With the powerful 333 hp 3.0 liter supercharged V6 waiting to launch you with 325 lb-ft. of torque, the last thing you want to do is spend time between gears. The new sevenspeed S tronic速 dual-clutch automatic transmission delivers on-the-spot gear changes, which is especially exhilarating during the 4.9 seconds it takes to reach 60 MPH. Perhaps most impressive, the S4 delivers all of its exceptional power and performance without compromising fuel economy. The 3.0 liter supercharged V6 delivers V8 power with remarkable fuel efficiency*.
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It is November in Louisville, and it is not hard to spot homeowners cleaning up the leaves from their lawns and gutters. Scaling a narrow ladder to the rooftop combines dizzying feelings of exhilaration and fear. The intrepid few who ascend to the uppermost rung of the ladder possess a heady mixture of confidence, balance and poise. Their reward is a dazzling vista solely their own. I imagine that when Louisville’s venerable chef Dean Corbett decided he was ready to put his name on a restaurant, he was determined to climb higher than he had ever gone before. By marshaling his considerable skills and imagination, he has created a place where diners partake in a genuine “top rung” experience.
Written by Dr. Matthew and Ellana Bessen Photography by Eric Williams
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Ellana and I negotiated a handful of conventional stair steps as we ascended to the veranda of the remodeled 19th century farmhouse once known as the Von Allmen mansion. We were told that the surrounding estate was Kentucky’s first operating dairy farm and that the all-brick and limestone cellar has endured from the original 1850 construction. With the aid of Pat Durham Builders, Ben Palmer-Ball Architecture and Meg Vogt Interiors, Chef Corbett directed the conversion of the space. The muted pear colored tones of the interior work well with the classic white table cloths adorned with pale fresh cut flowers and simple votive candles resting in contemporary crystal pyramids. Except for a charming painting of the Von Allmen house framed in the surrounding fire of autumn maple trees above the restaurant’s limestone fireplace, the elegant dining setting is devoid of gimmicks that might distract one from the superlative food and service.
We were greeted by Director of Service and Sommelier J. Troy Ritchie, who presented each of us with a champagne flute filled with Russian River Valley sparkling wine (J Vineyards, Cuvee 20) and escorted us to our seats. From the black colored napkin to protect my dark suit trousers to the amuse course (a savory meatball-size portion of miniature beef Wellington), Ellana and I were immediately welcomed to a pinnacle of service and attention with each succeeding offering, provoking the eager excitement of a parade of Christmas presents. Even the prosaic dinner roll was elevated to star treatment. We learned that Corporate Chef Kevin Rice arrives at 7:00 am every day to bake Corbett’s trio of heavenly herb parmesan foccacia, buttermilk sage rolls and sea salt baguettes. The first of these would be a finalist on the list of all time best comfort foods; the latter accomplishes the feat of presenting salt as its predominant flavor without even a trace of unpleasantness; and the warm tangy middle choice may have been the most satisfying of all with its subtle herb flavoring.
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Nestled in the well of a cymbal-shaped white bowl, my first course – gnocchi, Reggiano, English peas and truffle – was a testament to Executive Chef Chris Howerton’s mastery of traditional Italian cuisine. Though, at my request, he omitted the Gatton Farms Ham, this was a fabulous opening number, redolent with butter, delicately cooked garlic minced as fine as grains of sand, the incomparable flavor of the cheese and extravagant notes of truffle. The peas looked like emeralds floating among clouds of pasta and creamy sauce dotted by flecks of herbs. The gnocchi themselves had a cylindrical shape (having been formed with the aid of a pastry tube), which allowed a larger surface of each lump to stay in contact with the pan as they were gently browned. Ellana and I each tasted a glass of New Zealand’s renowned Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay with refreshing hints of apple and vanilla contrasting well with the 80 slmag.net
richness of my first course. Ellana’s appetizer was a fig glazed diver scallop alongside pumpkin risotto. Akin to a creamy pumpkin pie, the hearty risotto complemented the sweet glaze and brought to mind familiar tastes of the fall season. The salad course relied on Kentucky Bibb lettuce harvested daily at Louisville’s hydroponic greenhouse, Grateful Greens. The turgid leaves supported a clutch of mellow marinated red onions, rhomboid chunks of red beets and spheres of soothing, herb-speckled goat cheese, amid a lilting red mustard vinaigrette. Although they were simply boiled rather than roasted, the beets had an appealing complex spice flavor, which persisted in the presence of the dressing. These gentle textures were well paired with a spirited Ferrari-Carano 2005 Sonoma Pinot Grigio, a beguiling aqueous honey, which, unlike most California whites, had evidently prospered from its time in the cellar.
The evening’s ladder theme was unexpectedly repeated by the fish course, wherein a substantial Hawaiian swordfish filet in the company of a bed of Savoy cabbage, red pepper and onion stir fry, sesame seeds, plus a simple orange gastrique was crowned by a trellis of bean sprouts. Their fine shafts were arranged in perfect right angles and supported petite spade shaped leaves; I fancifully visualized young Jack shuffling his boots from one rung to the next on his way to the giant’s castle. I was amused to find that this whimsical architecture actually imparted the distinct taste of beans plucked from the field. Ellana was more enchanted by the fish itself with its delicate “unfishy” flavor. Ritchie elected to up the ante by pouring two different wines to go with this course. The white was a 2006 Alsatian Pinot Blanc from the Bott Geyl vineyard, transparent with a gentle fruit character and mineral notes. Its untraditional counterpart was a Jed Steele Santa Barbara Pinot Noir. With a cranberry hue and a persisting finish reminding me of chestnuts playfully tingling on the inner surface of the lips, it left a firm impression on both Ellana and me (we decided to take a bottle home with us) and enhanced the bold seasonings of the fish spectacularly.
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An elite dining venue may present a ball of sorbet as a punctuation between courses, but it is difficult for me to recall it done as memorably as Corbett’s. A shivery serving of mango sorbet carried all the intensity and density of the ripest fruit I have known. In a similar way, Ellana’s prime beef tenderloin had uncommon distinction. The precisely grill-marked exterior was a deep mahogany, immediately beneath which lay the ruby color interior. I cannot count the times an esteemed steak house has prepared this dish incorrectly after asking the diner for her preference. In this case, the preparation was flawless and no instruction was solicited. This dish came with Duchess sweet potatoes bolstering a pond of warm marshmallow topping, a thicket of black trumpet mushrooms and a truffle demi to anoint the beef. Wandering off the well-worn trail, the wine director poured a Sicilian Nero D’Avola, Cusamano Benuara 2007, a formidable red that bathed the palate with the essence of old time licorice. For me, Mr. Ritchie poured a Morgan 2007 Unoaked Chardonnay from Monterey. Its simple freshness matched well with my portion of sea bass on a spiced pumpkin ravioli covered in a pomegranate, orange-passion fruit glaze. The arrival of two glasses of Fonseca 10 year Tawny Port heralded our dessert. A pillbox shaped flourless chocolate torte festooned with a crunchy sliver of almond brittle and parked alongside a little scoop of banana walnut ice cream occupied
the center of a broad white platter intended to depict a giant eye with the torte representing its pupil, outlined in two bold stripes of strawberry sauce. If dark were a flavor, it would taste like this high amplitude chocolate dessert. The tiny ball of ice cream also packed a walloping jolt of banana confection. It and the mango sorbet were prepared specially in Corbett’s kitchen by Pastry Chef Sarah Leopold. If every great concert deserves an encore, an exceptional dinner should require the same. Our hosts at Corbett’s did not release us without yet one more trip to the culinary summit. The finale, spread before us like a Parcheesi board, guided us from the white chocolate-covered liquid pistachio candy with a white chocolate pistachio cookie, to a malted milk bar coated in dark chocolate, next to a dark chocolate orange truffle and finished at the home square, which held two uncoated bourbon balls (no chocolate, simply the decadent core.) And in less time than it takes Ron Popiel to exclaim “But there’s more!” our amiable server strolled over with a pair of tantalizing sea salt caramels that “you just have to try.” Her enthusiasm was in keeping with the very highest expressions of elegance, freshness, culinary skill, creativity and service that characterized our dinner at Corbett’s. Dean Corbett’s path to the apex of the restaurant business may not have been short, but he is certainly standing there now.. sl
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A quintessential beach retreat à la Lee Robinson Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Eric Williams Rife with vibrant, tropical-inspired colors and patterns, Lee Robinson of the Lee W. Robinson Company has created a quintessential beach retreat for the Louisville owners of an oceanfront condominium in Palm Beach. The Lilly Pullitzeresque theme is introduced at the point of entry, vis-à-vis a lively treillage bamboo wallpaper from Thibaut installed above the chair rail. Near the front door, a powder room has been turned into a jewel box with a furniture-style vanity faux-painted to resemble green embossed leather and metallic tropical-inspired wallpaper from Clarence House. The gentle sound of running water emanates from a wallmounted fountain with an aged patina located at the start of a long hallway that nearly spans the entire length of the unit and culminates in a picturesque view of the pool and the breaking waves of the Atlantic. Overhead, mirrored insets in the coffered ceiling amp up the drama. Situated at the midpoint of the hallway and just outside the arched entryway to the living room is a built-in wet bar with a Lee Robinson signature design element: wire mesh grates with fabric backing in the upper cabinet doors. 86 slmag.net
A fitting color palette of coral and sunny yellow can be found in the spacious living room. Healthy bromeliads fill a pair of large stone planters on pedestals that reside in opposite corners of the room. The room displays a fine attention to detail: a diamond pattern in the wall paneling under the window casement, which is repeated in the lower cabinet doors of the built-ins; upholstered window cornices and exquisitely tassel-trimmed drapery (“Neptune’s Treasure” from Scalamandré); subtle strié wallpaper; and thick brush fringe trim on the matellise-style upholstered armchairs. Construction of the built-in entertainment bookshelves mimics the wet bar and serves as a repository for charming family photographs and other treasured mementoes. Asian influence of varying degrees is expressed in nearly every room, evidenced by a pair of vase lamps in the living room. Chinoiserie-style wallpaper with a predominantly yellow background in the dining room perpetuates the home’s sunny disposition. Underfoot is a green and white needlepoint rug with a diamond pattern that is repeated in the basket-weave caning on the backs of the dining chairs.
In the dining room, a rich elephant grey colored oval coved ceiling further emphasizes the cream-colored walls and decorative trim work. A In the dining room, a rich elephant grey colored oval coved ceiling further emphasizes the cream-colored walls and decorative trim work. A pair pair of of square square tables tables that that can can accommodate accommodate 16 16 guests guests ensures ensures that that gatherings gatherings of of all all sizes sizes will will still still feel feel intimate. intimate. Taupe Taupe velvet velvet tufted tufted chairs chairs with with nailhead trim and contrasting damask backs pull in the colors found in the living room drapery.
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Right | Situated at the midpoint of the hallway and just outside the arched entryway to the living room is a built-in wet bar with a Lee Robinson signature design element: wire mesh grates with fabric backing in the upper cabinet doors.
Left, up | Chinoiserie-style wallpaper with a predominantly yellow background in the dining room perpetuates the home’s sunny disposition. Underfoot is a green and white needlepoint rug with a diamond pattern that is repeated in the basketweave caning on the backs of the dining chairs. Left, down | The diamond pattern in the wall paneling under the window casement in the living room is repeated in the lower cabinet doors of the built-ins.
Separating the galley-style kitchen from the dining room is a cozy breakfast room with coral-colored strié walls. Silver palm tree door pulls are found on the arched doors that lead to the kitchen. Playful touches include a white faux coral chandelier and a pair of artisan lobster sculptures scaling the wall together. Campaign-style chairs surround a glass-topped pedestal table. A large mirror mounted above the wainscoting reflects the enviable view of the landscaped grounds at the other end of the unit, while making the room feel much larger. Hues of coral and aqua can be found in the drapery and upholstery of the sun porch, which serves as a fitting transition to the cool blue water of the swimming pool just outside the walls of windows. A sitting room across the hallway features faux bois wall covering and a zebra-pattern needlepoint rug with a coral-colored giraffe-print border. A touch of “My Old Kentucky Home” is represented in a pair of paintings hanging above the sofa depicting historic scenes from Churchill Downs. Robinson’s myriad interpretations of a coastal color palette layered with carefully selected texture and pattern produce a tropical twist on his venerable design aesthetic. sl
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Interior Designer Ben Small of Bittners revamps a John’s Island condo to take advantage of the enviable views Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Eric Williams It is little wonder that interior designer Ben Small - who recently celebrated his 40th anniversary with Bittners - gets recruited to lend his keen eye to his Louisville clients’ second homes in various locales. Such is the case for this condominium on John’s Island, a 1650-acre, membership-only community located in the quaint town of Indian River Shores. Small reworked the entire floor plan of the oceanfront unit so that there are water views from every room. “Everyone lives in the kitchen, so we opened up the floor plan to reflect a more casual way of living and entertaining,” said Small. A pine chest, antiqued mirror and unique troweled plaster wall finish over the striped wallpaper decorate the foyer. As you move down the hall, the wall covering transitions to 92 slmag.net
a textured grass cloth. Small took creative liberty in the powder room, selecting a palm leaf wallpaper, toile sconces, a rectangular mirror accented by mother-of-pearl mosaic tiles and an altar table furniture-style vanity topped with a glass upside-down pyramid vessel sink. The walls are decorated with hand-colored lithographs and sea grass mats. The living and dining rooms, kitchen and lanai function as a cohesive space, further united by gleaming marble floors and a shared color palette of coral, sunny yellow and tropical green. In the living room, a mirrored wet bar with a black granite top is juxtaposed against a coffee table with an antique mirrored top and a knotty pine armoire. Walls have a Venetian plaster finish. Upholstered chairs are Clarence House.
A pine chest, antiqued mirror and unique trowled plaster wall finish over the striped wallpaper decorate the foyer.
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The living and dining rooms, kitchen and lanai function as a cohesive space, further united by gleaming marble floors and a shared color palette of coral, sunny yellow and tropical green. Walls have a Venetian plaster finish. Upholstered chairs are Clarence House.
Large-scale palm trees and papayas on the Manuel Canovas drapery and bed spread in the master suite call to mind aspects of the enviable scene just outside the window.
A tropical needlepoint rug from Stark and an antiquedmirror folding screen serve to define the dining area. A black granite-topped workspace separates the kitchen and dining rooms and further harmonizes elements of the open floor plan. Small’s intent for the kitchen was to make it appear more like a library, so he selected two-tone cabinetry and a mirrored backsplash that reflects the built-in bookcases that flank a large window seat. As the last stop before heading out or coming in from the ocean and/or pool area, the lanai is appropriately outfitted with a grass cloth-tiled ceiling and Lee Jofa drapery over a remote-controlled shade. Sliding doors in the lanai lead 94 slmag.net
to a well-manicured lawn and landscape bursting with colorful tropical flowers. Lively striped upholstery on the armchairs is from Clarence House, while the wool rug is from Lacey-Champion. Natural stone gives way to carpeting in the serene master suite, which was completely gutted during the renovation. Large-scale palm trees and papayas on the Manuel Canovas drapery and bedspread call to mind aspects of the enviable scene just outside the window. “The view is what everyone is here for. My goal was to create an appropriate frame that enhances the natural beauty.� sl
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Gary Walters of Walters Cabinets in Owensboro crafted the extensive walnut cabinetry in the kitchen. Appliances came from Trend Companies.
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Rattle off a far-flung destination or two in conversation with Mike and Pam Bernard and chances are they’ve been there. The jet-setting duo maintains a nearly constant travel schedule for work and leisure. While comfortably at home in the world, when the time comes to reconnect with family and friends, including their six children, they call an apropos cosmopolitan condominium in the Waterfront Park Place highrise in downtown Louisville home. The Bernards actually purchased two units - one on top of the other – as shells and transformed the raw square footage into one of the building’s few two-story residences. “We had considered Park Place for years and liked the idea of living downtown,” said Pam, who had no qualms about trading in her suburban lawn for the Great Lawn of Waterfront Park.
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The master bedroom was designed with serenity in mind, with subtly iridescent upholstered silk walls and a custom upholstered headboard from Bernhardt.
Working in tandem with the homeowners was a top-notch team comprised of architect Thomas G. Millea, Jr., of Laughlin Millea Hillman and interior designer Margo Rippy of Details Commercial Group. Realm Construction Company served as general contractor. “We were tasked with focusing on how family and friends would interact in the space as a starting point,” said Rippy. The three-year collaboration, rife with expected permitting hurdles, resulted in an 8,200-square-foot home that boasts another 1,600 square feet of outdoor living space with panoramic river and city views. Rippy, a commercial interior designer by trade, had worked with the Bernards on various commercial projects over the years (including interior design of luxury houseboats for Thoroughbred Houseboats, which Mike owns) and shares a similar design aesthetic with Pam. When this project came to fruition, Rippy was a natural choice, and her insider knowledge of commercial and residential interior design allowed her to incorporate many unique and leading-edge materials not typically found in residential projects. Because the project is so unique, a great deal of custom craftsmanship was a given. C&E Hardwood of Albany, Kentucky, custom milled all of the doors, base and crown moldings and cabinetry. No less than 18 slabs of granite, sourced from Global Granite and Marble and fabricated by Counter Culture Plus of Lexington, were used in various rooms. Varied expressions of a contemporar y pale blue and chocolate color palette can be found in the majority of the rooms, along with subtle and not-so-subtle representations
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of a fleur-de-lis motif. The latter is boldly introduced at the front door, where a custom glass double door by Arnold Reis of Mosaic Art Glass features a prismatic fleur-de-lis. A small vestibule provides privacy while introducing the drama that is to come. A Florentine mosaic from Daltile is centered in front of a large window overlooking the Ohio River. Overhead is a glass pendant lamp and recessed lights outfitted with Swarovski crystal trim. Textured origami-like folds are found in the silver y commercial-grade paper used in the hallway. Near the entry is a grand piano that Mike gave Pam to commemorate their 10th wedding anniversary. The expansive views are an immediate attention grabber. Michelle Haas of Selby House in Sellersburg, Indiana, was tasked with creating all of the drapery panels, which are installed on an automated system that regulates the amount of sunlight coming in at various times during the day. Intimate seating areas, each with Bernhardt custom upholstery, are anchored with chocolate-colored zebra-print rugs. There is an interesting mix of textures and patterns, and all of the upholstery fabrics have a nice hand. Lighted curio cabinets in the living and dining rooms display part of the homeowners’ crystal collection. Because Mike and Pam spend a lot of time on boats, elements reminiscent of what one would find in a luxury watercraft are incorporated throughout the décor, most notably in the dramatic curved walnut and cherry staircase that unites the two floors and separates the living room from the kitchen. The shape of the teardrop opening is mimicked overhead in mosaic tile.
Resembling a luxurious spa at a five-star resort, the focal point of the master bathroom is a Murano glass chandelier suspended over the Kohler effervescent soaking tub.
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A seating area in the living room is anchored by a chocolate-colored zebra-print rug. Custom upholstered pieces are from Bernhardt. An automated drapery system regulates the amount of sunlight coming in throughout the day.
Sconces from Metropolitan Lighting are attached to each of the upholstered silk panels in the theater room. Commercial chocolate velvet drapery from Architex dresses the screen and conceals the wall of cabinetry required for storage for books, etc. The Durkan carpet is also commercial grade.
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The dining room boasts blue silk drapery, and a round pedestal table with arced bench seating.
A Miele in-wall coffee system, Thermador cooktop, Electrolux in-wall oven, instant hot water dispenser, refrigerator drawers and Dacor microwave are just a few of the dizzying number of appliances found in the massive kitchen, all purchased from Trend Companies. Project coordinators worked with Gary Walters of Walters Cabinets in Owensboro on the design and installation of the extensive cabinetry in the kitchen and bathrooms. Mother-of-pearl mosaic tile from Maya Romanoff and a striking copper glass panel from J.C. Moag are distinctive elements found in the powder room near the kitchen. Wood veneer used in the hallway leading to the master wing was imported from South America and is similar to materials Mike would commission for use in his lavish houseboats. Frosted sliding glass doors separate the master wing from the rest of the living spaces. Shoji-style doors separate the suite’s rooms, including a home office, sitting area, bedroom, dressing room and opulent bath. A television is mounted above the ribbon-gas fireplace in the sitting room. Nearby, a curved wall conceals Mike’s home office, which has enviable views of Slugger Field. The master bedroom was designed with serenity in mind, with subtly iridescent upholstered silk walls and a custom upholstered headboard from Bernhardt. Travertine flooring introduced in the round dressing room with his and hers closets continues in the master bath. Resembling a luxurious spa at a five-star resort, the focal point of the room is a Murano glass chandelier suspended over the Kohler effervescent
soaking tub. His and hers mother-of-pearl mosaic sinks were handcrafted by artisans at Linkasink’s facilities in Arizona. The lower level contains a second full kitchen, guest bedroom suites, a laundry, theatre room and a humidor room. The latter features a custom door with Montecristo logo and the letter “B” interpreted in leaded glass. The theater room was a true diversion from the unit, but perfectly suited for the theme. The low ceilings required the team to create the illusion of columns and coffered ceilings without bringing the ceiling down. So they upholstered silk panels for the walls and attached sconces from Metropolitan Lighting to create the ambiance of a theater. Lighting outlines the shallow coffered ceiling to mimic added depth. Chocolate velvet drapery from Architex at the screen also conceals the entire wall of cabinetry required for storage for books, etc. The commercial-grade carpet is from Durkan carpets. Mike is particularly enamored with the whole house sound system. Installed by Trend Companies, the wireless Sonos multi-room system allows him to stream radio from around the world and store up to six million songs. “Throughout the unit, I selected items that were custom and not easily available in our market, and I was able to cross over to our commercial lines to get the contemporary items I wanted to be in the space,” said Rippy. Indeed, her utilization of top-tier commercial materials, combined with an of-themoment color scheme, has the effect of an interior one would expect to find in an haute hotel; the perfect urban oasis for a couple full of wanderlust. sl
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ANTIQUE SHOW Preview Party
The Heuser Hearing & Language Academy put a new twist on their popular annual antiques show with the addition of a “Fine Living” component. A preview party, co-chaired by Sug Schusterman and Cheri Collis White, was held at the Kentucky International Convention Center prior to the show’s public opening.
Harry Dennery & Laura Fraizer,Steve Bass
Jim Haynes, Cheryl Chapman
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William Schaaf, Patt Lippy, Laura Devlin, Billy Hertz
Shellie Branson, Karen Blue
Dan Woodside, Kurt Collins, Jennifer Brueckner, Linda & Brink Bloembergen, Bill Bickley
Jean Blacketer, Mary F Glasscock, Barbara Nichols, Bonnie Thornton, Margaret Woodside
Susan Maurais, Whitney, Jenny, and Cameron Headlee
Sherry Perchik, Amy McLaughlin, Nancy Burke, Jeanne Curtis
Jill Wood, Fran Thornton, Lisa Austin, Rhonda Jones
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The Crystal Ball
The Louisville chapter of The Links, Incorporated hosted “The Crystal Ball”, its annual black tie, charity fundraiser, at the Muhammad Ali Center. A concert by nationally known recording group Blackstone followed the gourmet dinner. Proceeds from the event will be used to benefit The Links’ volunteer efforts in the Parkhill neighborhood, one of Louisville’s most economically challenged neighborhoods.
Stephen Drayton & Aundrea Walton
Dr. Richard Shay, Maureen Fogarty & Derwin Webb
Kathy Neal & Senator Gerald Neal
Keith Reynolds & Judge Sadiqa Reynolds
Prescott & Janice Porter
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Christi Robinson & Barbara Sexton Smith
Splice Houston, Anne-Marie Brown & Connie Cosby
Keith Reynolds, Bill Bossier & Kevin White
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Judge Olu Stevens & Raymonda Stevens
Ed & Bernadette Hamilton, Laura & Dr. Robert Douglass
Darryl Owens & Brenda Sweatt
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Galapalooza
An auction of 40 life-sized, painted horses offered as part of Gallopalooza 2009 brought in $185,200 to benefit Brightside Inc., a nonprofit organization that conducts beautification projects in public areas across Louisville. Top bid getters were “Black Jack”, designed by Flags4Vets, which sold for $15,000; America’s Victory Ryder which was signed by all 30 of the 2008 Ryder Cup Golfers and also sold for $15,000; and, Liberty Runs Free, designed by Cindy and Fernando Trujillo, which sold for $10,500.
Collin & Woo Speed- McNanghton
Megan Ward, Scott Barber
Linsay Moremon, Matt Thornton, Gill Holland, Fran Thornton
Linda Jackson, Lynn Huffman, Ben Jackson
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David & Rhonda Bridges, Karen Koenig, Jeff Gallic
Beth Ransdell, Allen & Michelle Hertzman
Michelle & Stacy Houlihan, Doug & Carrie Hall
Lisa Gunterman, Cynthia Knapek, Lynn Huffman, Phil Ammon, Jean West, Mary Byrne
Vivian & John Korfhage
Jean Terwillegor, Kara Taylor, Carla & Les Terwillegor
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Michelle Dunaway, Steve Buttleman, Suzi Dollt
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Gilda’s Night at Rodes
Held at Rodes, this was the 5th year for the annual Gilda’s Club fundraiser. Gilda’s Club, named in honor of the late comedian Gilda Radner, provides a free, nonresidential place where men, women, and children with cancer, along with their families and friends, join with others to build social and emotional support. This event has raised more than $500,000 since its inception. Pat and Glenn Schilling served as honorary event co-chairs.
Douglas Riddle, Janice Carter Levich, Stephen Lewis
Ron Wolz, Julie Sympson
Annette Grisanti, Kinsey Morrison, Pat Schilling, Karen Morrison
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Lee & Babs Robinson, Terri & Steve Bass
Terri Bass, Annette Grisanti, Allison Endres, Douglas Riddle, Howard Vogt
Butch Shaw, Amy & Phillip Beaman
Beth Perdue, Rosemary Hocker, Jane & David Walker
Tim Rice, Chris & Sarah Brice
Luann & Salem George, Elizabeth & John Lenihan
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Holiday Open House
The Lee W. Robinson Company kicked off its 10th anniversary celebration with a festive cocktail reception at the company’s new showroom in the Colony Center. The event also marked the start of a two-week shopping event during which 10% of each day’s proceeds were donated to one of 16 different local charities. “We are honored to have so many local charities benefitting from our holiday event this year,” said Lee W. Robinson. “It’s been a solid year for our business even in light of the economic instability, and this event is the perfect opportunity for us to give back to our community.”
Allie Thompson, Lee, Rodes, Owsley & Babs Robinson
Robin Miller, Harriet Treitz
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Anne Tipton, Joy Yudofsky
Deborah & Walker Greenwald, Ellana Bessen
Amy Robinson, Ted Steinbock, Kelly Robinson
Beaver McMahon, Holly Gray
Sug Schusterman, Bill Streak, Babs Robinson
Charlie Dahlem, Antoinette & Kevin Cogan, Jim & Cathy Dahlem, Nichole Davies
Stephanie Geddes, Janet Bennett, Dick & Faye Thurman
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Holiday Boutique
Holy Spirit held a cocktail reception to kick off their annual Holiday boutique.
Stephanie Burch, Paula Podoll, Amanda Adkins
Anastasia Weis, Stephanie Wheeler
Jenn Dehn, Elizabeth Black, Lita Duvall, Sarah Flowers, Jeanne Moll
Amy Miller, Kristen Beckman
Debie Heleringer, Jessica Kane, Heather Turns, Mary Jude Pfeifer, Madonna Stengel
Kelly DeGrandi, Jullie Ferrell
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Erin Downey, Chris Cleveland
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Meridith Metzmeier, Amy Broyles, Janice Lechleiter
Jenn Dehn, Shea Jones, Debie Heleringer
Wendi Beneke, Shea Jones, Heather Rockwell
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A Healthy Honor
Dr. Christian Hahn of Ideal Dentistry and Rowland Design co-hosted a cocktail reception at Dr. Hahn’s Prospect office to celebrate their recent national design award for Healthcare Environments from Contract Magazine and The Center for Health Design.
Dr. Kai Hahn, Carissa Main, Donna Ruley RDH, Dr. Christian Hahn
Cliff Whalin, Carol Faenzi
Robin & Dr. Christian Hahn
Julie Meehan, Jeff Mcafee
Dawn Stone, Lori Davis, Donna Ruley RDH, Dr. Christian Hahn, Carissa Main, Tam Jacob
Jeff Meehan, Sue Lund, Sue Foster
Amanda Kuster, Debbie Emberson
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Louisville Uncorked
Andrew Fleischman, Brett Gumlaw, Josh Hartlage, Chris Jones and Casner Wheelock, co-chairs of the hugely successful Louisville Uncorked events, staged a Pinot Noir wine tasting for the benefit of the Exploited Children’s Help Organization (ECHO). For 25 years, ECHO has worked to protect the children of Kentuckiana and address the needs of missing or abused children and their families.Â
Photography by Chad Henle
Tracy Meiner, Patrick Wagner, Catherine Banks
Kate Miller, Emily Wickerham
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Missy Hite, Sabrina Talbott
Autumn Keen, Jordan Yocum, Marty Aiken
Shannon Simmons, Allison Roessler, Nick Clark
Tiffany Hampton, Megan Schroeder, Mary Hicks, Laura Carroll, Lindsey Milby
Brian & Janet Settles, Andrew Stosberg, Jed Hayden
Andrew Fleiscman, Casner Wheelock, Josh Hartlage, Chris Jones
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Estates of Locust Grove Stunning 3 yr old executive home in the Estates of Locust Grove off Blankenbaker Lane - 5 br, 5 & 1/2 bath on overlook lot. 4 Fireplaces, 11’ ceilings, gourmet kitchen, finished w/o lower level and theater rm 7700 sq. ft. MLS# 1237156. Only $1,950,000. Steve Hall 553-7011
Stunning View of the Louisville Skyline 1915 Plum Hill Way Floyds Knobs, IN. Mediterranean style estate. Secluded atmosphere on over 5 acres. Only 15 minutes to downtown Louisville! $2,450,000. Susan Lodde 552-4177/susanandjesse.semonin.com
5411 Harbortown Circle Beautiful condominium on one level. Impeccably maintained 3BR, 4.5BA Upper River Rd home. Light-filled, open floor plan. Semiprivate elevator access, exercise room & party room. $1,239,000. Mimi Osborn 419-5217; Julie Davis 435-9830
4312 Hampton Creek Drive Custom built Stonecroft home in Beech Springs. Open floor plan w/1st floor master. 2nd floor offers 3BR each w/its own bath. Covered porch w/arched openings & fireplace. Finished LL w/wine cellar & media room. $1,025,000. Mimi Osborn 419-5217. Julie Davis 435-9830.
7 Overbrook Road / Mockingbird Valley Situated on 2.75 acres this completely renovated beauty features only the best and takes one’s breath away. 6BR, 6 full & 2.5 Baths. $2,995,000. Betsey Vaughan, Elleanor Leonard 329-5278
4326 Glenview Ave / Glenview Louisville’s finest in Glenview. Spectacular River view. The recent renovation is exceptional. 5BRs, 5 Full, 2 half baths on 2.4 acres. $3,475,000. Geoff Schilling 329-5290, Betsey Vaughan 329-5278.
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Puttin on the Dog
“At the Races” was the theme of the 5th annual “Puttin on the Dog” event to benefit Paws with Purpose, a local non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing highly-skilled service dogs and continued support throughout the partnership to ensure successful long-term relationships.
Heather Bass, Kavah Zamaniam
Ashley & Justin Lewis
Kate Underwood, Jim & Barbara Goldberg
Mike & Lesilie Cook
Howard Rosenberg, Ron Weisberg
Bonnie Esterle, Nyah, Cheri Cassey
Scott & Amy Beckham, Trevor
Karen Rabek, Jennifer Blumenthal
Steve & Mickie Simmon & Isaiah
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Science with a Twist
Twist Power Hour – A pre-event reception hosted by Louisville Science Center Executive Director Joanna Haas and Board Member Meredith Loeb with support from Jewish Hospital and St. Mary’s Healthcare, dubbed the Twist Power Hour, was a new addition to the popular annual event. Dustin Johnstone, Assistant Principal of Kammerer Middle School, Dr. Mark Slaughter, Chief of the Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Jewish Hospital and University of Louisville School of Medicine and Marita Willis, a Community Consultant with PNC Bank were honored as 2009 Ambassadors of Science Literacy.
Robin Bryant, Marita Willis
Cyndi & Richard Moreno
Allison Pullen, Steve Sadd
Tabi & Mike Brown
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Ernie Patterson, Mary Condon, Kristin Patterson, Tim Condon
Mona Kay & David Schafer
Hope & Matthew Boone Gardiner
Kent & Kathy Oyler, Divya & David Cantor
Greg & Joan Coleman, Elaine & Steve Gravatte
Mark Rawlings, Jamie Sears
Jeff Wood, Amanda Francis, Kyran Hoff, Emily & Ken Nolan
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Signature Chefs of Louisville
Businessman and philanthropist John Conti was the guest of honor at the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction. The largest fundraiser for the March of Dimes, Josh Moore of Volare served as the lead chef among the 25 top area restaurant participants who created a gourmet food sampling feast. The money raised from the event supports research to prevent premature births, birth defects and infant mortality
Photography by Chad Henle
Joel Poole, Joshua Moore, Mathew Collins
Douglas Riddle, J.P. Davis
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Cordt Huneke, Greta Hensler
Julia & William Carstanjen, Laura Calhoun, Dr. Patricia Tucker
Ben Small & Michael Judd
Michael Dees, Dean Corbett, Ken & Leigh Ann Kling
Adrian & Dr. Rodica Turcu
Janet & John Conti, Cindy & Ray Carcione
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Saturday • January 23, 2010 6pm • The Marriott Ballroom Louisville Marriott Downtown (Reservations required)
Grand wine tastings, silent and live auctions, dinner and entertainment by Signature Artist, Yunah Lee!
Signature Artist Yunah Lee joins Kentucky Opera for the Brown-Forman 2010 Fall SeaSon’s madame ButterFly. Her “voice of melting beauty” has left packed houses stunned with her portrayal of Cio Cio San.
For reservations, information & auction updates call Michael Miller Kentucky Opera 502.584.4500 or visit www.KYOPERA.org
Snow Ball
This annual black tie and ball gown event to benefit the neonatal intensive-care unit at Kosair Children’s Hospital has become one of the most fashionable holiday parties in Louisville.
Matt & Emily Kelleher
Garry & Teresa Ramsey
Sonny Tharp, Charlotte Tharp Norton, Tammy Kmetz and Tom Kmetz
Russ & Kathy Cox, Kathy & Stephen Williams
Kevin Robertson, Laura More & Richard Jones
Michael & Kimberly Hawthorne, Katy Rueff
Read Harris, Joyce Hagen & Tom bell
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Vanessa Hays, Cindy Baker & Megan Scherer
Stephanie Mutchnick, Misty Jones, Kimathi Doss & Ian Mutchnick
Amanda Nunnelley & Chris Current
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Greg & Tracy Haus
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Dining for a Difference
As part of the recent Gilda’s Night benefit, Owsley Frazier generously donated a catered Holiday dinner party at his home, The Avish, to the highest bidder during the live auction. The package, purchased by Susan Moreman, included dinner prepared by The Silver Spoon.
Douglas Riddle, Susan Moremen, Owsley Brown Fraiser, Stephanie & Drew Fellon
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Chuck & Eileen Hutchison
Karen & Sam Harvey
George Rapp, Lynne Meena
Gayle & Earl Dorsey
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Susan Tolliver, Robin Edwardsen
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Jackie Strange & Lloyd Kelly
Grand Celebration
Paul Varga, president and chief executive officer of the Brown Forman Corporation served as host for a celebratory dinner at the Muhammad Ali Center prior to the world premiere performance of Val Caniparoli’s The Brown Forman Nutcracker.
Laura Jones, Karen Willis, Jane Hopson, Mark McCloud, Erika & Thomas Paramore, Michael Jones
Missy & Paul Varga
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Howard Holloman, Gail Lyttle, Melinda & Dwight Hutton, Kevin Shurn
Ollivia Allison, Kendra Yeager
Heidi Fore, Rob King, Bruce Simpson
Lucy & John Shaver, Lindsey Layton
Rusty Cheuvront, Mary & Stephen Klein
Val Caniparoli, Melinda & Dwight Hutton
Ivy & Kevin Shurn
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Sunshine
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Rodes For Him hosted a private "Gentlemen's Night" for Northwest Mutual to benefit the American Red Cross. Approximately 45 gentlemen attended and enjoyed premium bourbon, brew and bison, along with rare stogies from Arturo Fuente. Guests included Mr Arturo Fuente and his wife, Vienna Fuente, who spoke about the long history of his family's cigar company and shared some of his exquisite cigars with guests. Over $5,400 was raised for the Red Cross on behalf of the event sponsors: Northwest Mutual, Rodes For Him, Arturo Fuente, Heaven Hill Distilleries, Bluegrass Brewing Co., Kentucky Bison Co., Kingsley Meats, Axxis, Louisville Stoneware, Reliable Rentals and Sophisticated Living.
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Rob King, Tim Rice, Arturo Fuente, Mark Kull, Chris Brice.
Fred Teale, Jim Porter, Tom Jurich, Howard Voguht
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J. Paul Tucker, Joe Altobelis, Victor Agruso, Bill Strench
Cordt Huneke, Arturo Fuente, Vienna Santisteban Fuente
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Holiday Cheer
Matt and Colleen Dicken of Strategic Wealth Designers held a Holiday party for their clients at the Hurstbourne Country Club. In the spirit of the season, the company made a generous donation to the Animal Care Society, who had adoptable pets on hand to mingle with guests.
Sue & Gib Kinney
Laura & Dennis Druen
David Herman, Aidita Bartolomei
Rosemary & Bill Thornton
Suzie & David Bright
Colleen & Matt Dicken, Bunny Zeller, Nicky & Daisy
Judy & Grainger Lott
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Charlie Hunton, Frank Kennedy, Sharron Moore
John & Jan Lewis
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