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My baby turns 21 in March, and I have to admit that the milestone fell under my radar until a recent meeting with Kelli Campbell to discuss another momentous moment: Joseph's Salon & Spa's 50th anniversary. As Kelli talked about growing up in the salon (the business was founded by her parents when she was a toddler), it reminded me of how my daughter's life has been documented in the pages of this magazine. Over the years, I have used the space provided for my editor's letter to share the trials and triumphs of being a working mother. The catharsis created by penning this piece genuinely helped me work through the bittersweet burden of gradually emptying the nest. The experience was even more gratifying when I heard from readers going through similar life changes who said they found comfort in my words. I absolutely burst with pride when I see how my daughter Claire has deftly bridged the chasm from adolescent to adult. This transition was put on a fast track, no doubt, by a strict COVID lockdown in France that kept her primarily confined to a one-square-kilometer area around her Dijon apartment for many months. Before moving to France in 2018, she considered making a box of Kraft Mac & Cheese the apogee of her culinary skills. Now, her Instagram stories regularly depict a cornucopia of comestible creations, such as elaborately themed weekend brunches and a Super Bowl "snack stadium". The life she has created for herself is nothing I could have ever imagined, and that's how it should be, entirely self-determined. Now that she's officially launched into the world, it's been interesting to see her become a cheerleader for me and chasing dreams in my life's second act. My parents had a similar unfettered approach to deciding who and what I wanted to be as an adult. However, my impertinent and fiercely independent tendencies prompted the mention of military school on more than one occasion. Armed with their core values and an encouraging "the world is your oyster" attitude, I tried on several career paths before fortuitously falling into this one. With more "pinch me" moments than I can count, I am grateful for this now seventeen-year career journey and that my daughter rode shotgun with me for most of it. March 8th is International Women's Day, and quite by happenstance, it coincides with an issue that is positively packed with girl power. It seems only fitting to dedicate this issue to my daughter; an 88-page birthday card full of inspiration.
Still crazy after all these years. An outtake from our 2021 New Year’s card. Photo by Tony Bailey.
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FIFTY YEARS OF FABULOUSNESS Joseph's Spa & Salon celebrates a milestone under the leadership of second-generation owner Kelli Campbell Written by Bridget Williams
Every four weeks or so, I will admit to feeling a little giddy when my phone pings with a calendar reminder of an upcoming appointment at Joseph's Salon & Spa. From the moment I cross the threshold and catch the first whiff of Joseph's signature scent, I feel my shoulders loosen, knowing that for at least a few hours, I can indulge in feeling blissfully pampered. This feeling of respite is not due to happenstance; rather, it's the result of second-generation salon owner Kelli Campbell's calculated commitment to minding the details. Hairdressing as a profession runs deep on both sides of Kelli's family. Her mother Connie has four sisters, and all of them were hairdressers. Her uncle owned Roy's of Louisville Beauty Academy. Describing her father Joe as a "Warren Beatty type," Kelli reminisces that her father cut a striking figure as a hairdresser, wearing a suit while he worked. When Joe and Connie opened Joseph's at its current location on Dutchman's Lane in 1972, then surrounded mainly by farmland, it was one of Louisville's first upscale salons. "The look was very 70s chic, complete with lots of gold and crystal," said Kelli. Kelli recalls catching the school bus on the corner in front of the salon, helping out by sweeping shorn locks, and occupying her time by holing up in a closet and braiding the hair on mannequin heads. Her parents were resolute in their resolve that she attend college. When Kelli graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in communications, she became the first member of her immediate family to reach this milestone. Her career's opening act was spent working at Saks Fifth Avenue in downtown Cincinnati and living nearby in an area that seems to continually rise and fall in a phoenix-like fashion. When her father developed COPD, Kelli returned to Louisville to help out with the business and was shocked to see that it had become a shell of its former self. After cleaning house both literally and figuratively, she realized that she loved the business side of operating the salon, and in particular developing talent. 22 slmag.net
Kelli admits that being the same age or younger than the staff at that time and the fact that she wasn't a cosmetologist created some hurdles she had to work hard to overcome. "It's an important part of my work to elevate the status of my staff as tradespeople and to get them to do the professional things that will help them earn that respect," Kelli explained. Joseph's was one of the first salons in Louisville to have an esthetician and offer facials. Kelli took those services to the next level in 2000 by physically expanding the salon's footprint and adding a dedicated spa. Another expansion in 2006, which added four additional treatment rooms and a call center, tripled the salon's original square footage. Today, Joseph's employs 70 full and part-time staff (that number was closer to 100 pre-pandemic). In a quest to obtain a better work-life balance, Kelli's husband Matt now minds the business's financial side. "When we were both managing independent careers, it sometimes felt like we were married single parents," said Kelli, a mother of two teenagers. During the COVID shutdown, Kelli still went to the salon every day. She began offering curbside service for clients wanting to purchase their favorite AVEDA products and recently launched a new endeavor: Joseph's at Big Spring, a mini-spa located in the new wing at Big Spring Country Club exclusively available to members. Developing and maintaining a social media presence and offering ways for clients to connect and schedule appointments via text, email, and Joseph's website are a few ways that Kelli ensures that her business remains well-positioned in the increasingly digital era. However, Kelli never loses sight of the fact that the business's heart is its people and the service they provide. "When so much has been taken from us, it's particularly gratifying when a client comes up to me and says, 'I am so grateful to have a moment of calm at Joseph's.'" sl
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In the dining room, the team took special care in ensuring that the patina on hand-hewn beams accentuating the ceiling strikes the right balance between rustic and refined.
GOOD AS BLUE From royal to sky, interior designer Lori Andriot of Bittners explores the many moods of blue.
Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Andrew Kung How ironic that a home designed for entertaining would be completed at the precipice of a pandemic. Fortunately, in the right hands, seemingly singular and simple elements—paint, wood, textiles, and light—can be transporting, with carefully executed architecture and interior design allowing the senses to slip outside the boundaries of four walls. Such is the case with a residence orchestrated by Lori Andriot of Bittners in collaboration with architect Daniel Grimm and builders Clayton Langan and Ed James from Karzen Langan + James and Four Boards Woodworks. "We focused on foundational and functional details in every room," said Lori, citing the builders' deft skills in applying elaborate and beautiful woodwork and unique ceiling details such as the paneled and barreled ceiling in the kitchen and the groin vault ceiling in the main hallway. This project represents Lori's second collaboration with the homeowner, and she had the good fortune of being involved before ground was broken. During a meeting in 2017, when neutral color palettes were still the rage, the wife, who says she enjoys the interior design process, went against prevailing trends
and her own largely minimalist inclinations by presenting Lori with a photograph of a bold blue sofa culled from her organized idea file. Taking this cue, Lori worked like a watercolorist, lighting touching a loaded brush to a white canvas and allowing the color to subtly infuse the ethereal interiors. "The look is traditional with a little edge," explained Lori. High on the homeowners' wish list was an abundance of natural light provided in spades in the double-height entry and living room. In the former, the gentle curve of the staircase is accentuated by a custom iron railing by Bluegrass Ornamental Iron and floor-toceiling flat panel wainscoting. A niche created beneath the stair's curvature provides an ideal spot for displaying a contemporary sculpture on a wood pedestal. In the adjacent dining room, the team took special care in ensuring that the patina on hand-hewn beams accentuating the ceiling strikes the right balance between rustic and refined. A restrained display of white vases of varying sizes resting on shelves within a pair of built-in bookcases painted blue that flank the wide doorway is a testament to the power of careful editing.
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Bifolding doors create a wide opening for unfettered movement from the bar to the screened patio with a stone fireplace.
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The kitchen’s barrel vault ceiling seems to amplify natural light provided by windows over the sink and at the eat-in area. Expertly designed to continue the clutter-free aesthetic found throughout, there is a place for every accouterment.
A veterinary assistant is credited with the pencil drawings that capture the unique personalities of the couple’s 11 dogs.
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In the foyer, the gentle curve of the staircase is accentuated by a custom iron railing by Bluegrass Ornamental Iron and floor-to-ceiling flat panel wainscoting.
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Varying patterns in the tile used for the primary bath create a feeling of movement and energy.
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Blue is most predominant in the living room, beginning with a custom contemporary rug from Anabel's, whose pattern recalls the randomness of a well-worn Oriental carpet. The seating area, centered on the fireplace, features the vibrant blue Ultrasuede sofa mentioned earlier. Echoing the hue is a custom abstract artwork resting on the fireplace mantle. The art is "framed" by trim work that draws the eye upward to unique ceiling details. The wife is an accomplished cook, so it was paramount that the kitchen is as practical as it is pretty. The barrel vault ceiling seems to amplify natural light provided by windows over the sink and at the eat-in area. Expertly designed to continue the clutter-free aesthetic found throughout, there is a place for every accouterment. A sentient designer can use color to create specific moods. In a home with a predominance of white, which signals feelings of order and calm, Lori did a 180 in the bar, embracing an ebonized ethos that conjures the Rive Gauche, and the inebriating Parisian era that belonged to bohemian artists, writers, and philosophers. "[The wife] wanted a dark and dramatic upstairs bar with a New Orleans speakeasy vibe," explained Lori. She made the space even more provocative using ebonystained wood, brass inlays, antique mirror, cremone bolts, and very textural fabrics, including grasscloth on the recess of the
box beam ceiling. Changing the hardwood floors' pattern from wood strip to herringbone signifies a change in energy from orderly to more off-the-cuff. Walls are clad in cypress. Fourboards Woodworks fashioned the handsome bar from oak as a nod to Kentucky’s bourbon industry. A custom rug from Bittners defines the seating area in front of the fireplace. Bifolding doors create a wide opening for unfettered movement from the bar to a screened patio with a stone a fireplace. A focal wall of solid marble with a mitered edge in the primary bedroom is a feat of engineering. Muted blues in the restful space are found in the rug and accent pillows. Artful use of natural stone, selected with the assistance of Robin Straub at Louisville tile, continues in the primary bathroom, where varying patterns rather than color are employed to create a feeling of movement and energy. An extra-thick stone atop the vanities reflects au courant inclinations. Dimensional tile from Ann Sacks accentuates a wall behind a freestanding tub. One imagines that bathing in this airy environment must feel like floating on a cloud. Home as a haven has taken on new meaning during the pandemic. While this newly finished residence was designed for entertaining, for these fortunate homeowners, sheltering at home has never been so stylish. sl
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DOING WHAT YOU LOVE Written by Craig Kaminer
While browsing iconic department stores and boutiques in New York during the height of the pandemic, it was clear the trend of luxury sneakers is still hot and here to stay. The handmade Italian fashion footwear line Golden Goose best reflects how people are living, working, commuting, and dressing now and for the foreseeable future. The line of distressed sneakers and bags started as a passion project of founders Francesca Rinaldo and Alessandro Gallo, a couple from Venice who were outsiders to the world of fashion. Since its inception in 2000, it has grown from a company of $20 million in sales to more than $320 million in 2020. Golden Goose expects to grow another 35 percent in 2021 and has attracted private equity from Permira, a British global investment firm, and fashion industry superstars Silvio Campara to serve as CEO and Maureen Chiquet as Chairwoman to build the global brand. Although competing with the likes of Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci and Christian Louboutin, Golden Goose has emerged as a distinctively excellent Italian brand inspired by vintage fashion --
initially because the founders didn’t have the money to buy new luxury goods. Shoe prices start at $500 for men, women, and kids. While expensive, they are roughly half the price of other luxury brand sneakers. In a world of fashion sameness, Golden Goose customers are as original as the brand; seeking creativity, authenticity and relevance to make a personal statement and reinforce the uniqueness of their identities. According to Silvio, “Everything we do at Golden Goose goes against what I learned before I came here from Alexander McQueen and Armani. We are about scarcity, word of mouth, and making people feel relevant...not important. I was asked to not work the way I had before, not to worry about replenishment or assortment, but rather to focus exclusively on customizing the fashion and the experience for every customer. At first it was hard as it went against everything I thought I knew, but I decided I just needed to trust the vision and grow the business without changing the founding values.” The results speak for themselves.
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Inside Golden Goose’s Milan headquarters.
What started with 17 employees is now 750 strong and the company recently moved into new headquarters in Milan. “Just like the day the company started, we still know each other, we still love each other, and we still trust each other,” Silvio adds. “Seventy percent of the employees are women, from every race and religion, and always very international. We embrace talent above all else -- the best people with the best hearts. We don’t hire the best professionals we can find because that limits our possibilities. We hire inspired people and let them focus on what makes them unique.” According to Maureen Chiquet, former CEO of Chanel and a native St. Louisan, “Golden Goose is more than a brand. It's a family of creative, passionate, soulful, visionary people. One thing I loved about working for Chanel was the emphasis on perfection in everything they did but the one thing I love about working for Golden Goose is the emphasis on the perfect imperfection!” With the majority of its consumers being Millennials and GenZ, the emphasis is on the individual. “We give our customers comfort and authenticity first, then cool. But the brand really caters to anyone who is passionate about life,” says the very passionate CEO. The pandemic helped Golden Goose understand the importance of their brand’s values of family first, positivity, creativity 34 slmag.net
and hope for the future. The main goal of its newest collection is to convey a positive message of hope and of a fresh start. In these times of uncertainty, creativity becomes an uplifting response. “CREATIVITY IS THE ANSWER” became the company’s motto and a recurring sentence used extensively throughout the collection. Going back not only to its founding values but also to the brand identity, the new collection is called ReStar, which perfectly narrates the values and the real DNA of the brand. Bold statements such as Rethink, Future, Happiness, Kindness in the Small Things, Do What You Love, and Creativity is the Answer are printed or embroidered on T-shirts and sweatshirts, embellished with jacquard or flock print on knitwear, and embroidered with studs and Swarovski crystals on leather and denim. A deep sense of freedom underlies the whole collection with its balance between easy and versatile pieces in jersey and knitwear, or in leather and denim -- all of these garments being very effective means of spreading these messages of positivity. Images of beautiful landscapes are used in some pieces to suggest the freedom of outdoor adventure and the willingness to begin traveling again. Golden Goose artisanal craftsmanship is fully manifested in the Dream Maker collection through the use of different treatments adapted to the different categories, recreating the
Inside the Aspen Colorado boutique.
Front entrance to Houston LAB boutique.
The iconic Golden Goose lived-in look, distinctive feature of the perfect imperfection of the brand.
distinctive Golden Goose lived-in touch. To reinforce the importance of positivity, love, and being connected to each other, Golden Goose launched another initiative to encourage customers to join its creative community and work together on its designs. Believing that the energy of a collective is able to overcome any type of obstacles and that the most outstanding results can only be achieved through cooperation and co-creation, the company is inviting everyone to participate in a new activity called the “Dream Maker.” Dream Maker challenges people’s creativity and invites them to become an active part of the design process. In order to do so, Golden Goose decided to design a few garments on which the customers can give their final touch by themselves, adding their personal twist to these pieces following some specific input and guidelines given by the design team. This ensures a desired and appropriate outcome and pushes customers’ imaginations and creativity. For example, several T-shirts and sweatshirts come with small pieces of tape on which the customer can finish a brief sentence already written on it by adding a personal message with a colored marker that comes in a tool package included with the purchase of the garment. Other T-shirts come with numbered dots that customers can connect by embroidering through them and then
discovering the outline of the Golden star. These T-shirts come with a small kit containing colored thread to use for the embroidery. Other sweatshirts feature handsewn fabric patches on the back which the customer can decide to leave them on or remove them with the use of scissors to reveal a printed picture underneath. All these Dream Maker garments come with a QR code on the tag. By scanning it, the customer will be redirected to a guide on how to properly customize that specific piece. The brand is asking its lovers to push their creativity to the limits and work together on some of its most memorable styles, ranging from ready-to-wear pieces to footwear and accessories. The intertwining of ideas has always been one of the structural pillars of Golden Goose's design ethos: how the experiential pedigree of one notion or an object could develop and flourish in a completely different context, as seen or perceived through the eyes of someone else. It’s a journey of love, co-creation, and imagination. What Golden Goose does best is bring out the emotions of their customers in all of its designs. The company’s singular focus on their customers who, above all else, are passionate about life comes through. Even if the designs are not your thing, it’s hard not to be inspired by their vision, dedication, and success. sl
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Piestewa Peak at sunrise
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Where to soak up the sun in Scottsdale from daybreak on Written by Bridget Williams French composer Claude Debussy is credited with writing, "There is nothing more musical than a sunset." Mother Nature struck up the band shortly after we arrived for a six-night stay in Scottsdale, during which I planned to scout the best places to bookend our day by watching the sun rise and set. It was cloudy when we checked into our first hotel—Mountain Shadows Resort—so I'd all but written off any chance of spying famous desert sunset show. Wandering around to get the lay of the land, I happened to look outside, and the sky seemed to be on fire. We made a bee-line to a hill on the resort's short course, where I stood in awe of the colors on the horizon. My mission was off to a promising start. From the outside, Mountain Shadows (rooms from $399/ night), which originally opened in 1959 and was quite the swinging spot in that heady era, hosting the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and John Wayne, boasts a slightly brutalist facade, giving little hint of what lies inside. Completely rebuilt in 2017, today, the resort's midcentury heart is palpable within airy and contemporary interiors infused with subtle industrial touches that add just the right amount of edge. Towering walls of glass bookend the lobby, providing an unobstructed view of a terraced lawn and onto the iconic Camelback Mountain in the distance. There are ample areas for casual gatherings, outfitted with midcentury-inspired furnishings with exposed brass frames and upholstered in jewel-toned velvet. 36 slmag.net
Two u-shaped wings contain 216 guest rooms and 42 condominium suites. One wing envelops the aforementioned lawn, the other, the hotel's social heart, including The Citizens Club, home to a very well-equipped fitness center and juice bar, as well as a hot tub and a pair of cabana-lined pools that stair-step the gentle slope of the land. Immediately upon entering our spacious studio-style firstfloor room facing the garden, I was quick to notice the shower, with glass on three sides, that seemed to float in the center of the space. Moving into the bedroom, one is quick to notice that the concrete ceiling nearly doubles in height. The abstract pattern of the flat-weave rug under the bed paid homage to the region’s Native American heritage, while a colorful canvas abstraction of a mountain range on a nearby wall highlighted the property’s legacy. Across the lawn, the second-floor Camelback Overlook is part of 37,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space and provides a front-row seat to the sunset. The terrace overlooks the par-3 18-hole Short Course, which promises fun and fast rounds for both beginners and pros. Arthur Jack Snyder designed the original 1961 course; it was later redesigned by Forrest Richardson, a Snyder mentee. Rounds end at Rusty's, a patio and lounge, where tradition mandates that the player with the lowest score on The Forest Wager (a bonus Hole 17.5) picks up a round of drinks.
The pool area at Mountain Shadows with Cambelback Mountain in the background. Photo by Mark Boisclair.
Exterior of Mountain Shadows at dawn. Photo by Mark Boisclair.
An installation at the Desert Botanical Garden
A mural at Hotel Valley Ho
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Mountain Shadows. Photo by Mark Boisclair.
The Living Room and Bar at Hearth '61
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Brussels Sprout Salad from Mountain Shadows' Hearth '61
interest. The colorful composition was hearty but not heavy, and left just enough room to indulge in dessert, a lemon confection encased in white chocolate. On average, the Phoenix/Scottsdale area gets rain just 33 days per year; unfortunately, six of these happened to coincide with my visit. Rain thwarted our plans to watch the sunrise atop Camelback Mountain (the Echo Canyon trailhead is an easy one-mile walk from Mountain Shadows through the Paradise Valley neighborhood). Undeterred, we set out as soon as the skies showed signs of clearing. Be forewarned that the 4.8-mile out-and-back trail to the top of the area's highest peak is rated as extremely difficult, but in my humble opinion, the bouldering involved can bring out one's inner child, and the exertion is well worth the views. As a bonus, each time you glance up at the peak
Bacon fat heirloom popcorn from Citizen Public House
Garden Premium guest room at Mountain Shadows. Photo by Mark Boisclair.
Taliesin West served as Frank Lloyd Wright's desert laboratory.
during your stay, you can relish in the satisfaction of knowing that you made it to the top. The Phoenix/Scottsdale area is a mecca for urban hiking, and I found it fascinating how quickly you can go from a bustling city to what feels like the boondocks. At the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, located on Scottsdale's outer edge, there are more than 215 miles of trails for people of all abilities spread out over 35,000 acres. Other notable and challenging hikes with rewarding views include Piestewa Peak, the second-highest point in the Phoenix Mountains; Two-Bit Peak; and, Dobbins Lookout in the South Mountains, whose Depression-era observation deck can also be accessed by car. If you want to feel miles away without working up a sweat, a visit to the Desert Botanical Gardens is in order. Home to more than 50,000 accessioned plants through its five thematic trails, I
was genuinely surprised to learn that there was so much diversity in desert flora and fauna. Prefer ogling structures over shrubbery? Make a reservation to tour Taliesin West, built by Frank Lloyd Wright and his apprentices in the 1930s and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019. Wright's home, school, and studio served as a living architectural laboratory, and the tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the golden years of the United States most famous architect. If you time your visit just right, you can cap off your day with a sunset dinner at Isabella's Kitchen. A bustling spot popular with locals, its large patio and second-floor terrace overlooks the McDowell Mountains and Grayhawk Golf Club's Talon course, home to the 2021 and 2022 NCAA Men's and Women's Golf Championships.
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Clubhouse of the Cambelback Golf Club at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn & Spa
The spa pool at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn & Spa
Tyner's Trail at the base of Mummy Mountain and on the 125acre JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa (rooms from $299/night) requires minimal effort for maximum views, including downtown Phoenix and Camelback Mountain. Our second stop, this AAA Four Diamond property, which originally opened in 1936, and was acquired by Marriott in 1967, holds the distinction of being the first resort in Marriott's history. Guests are comfortably accommodated in 453 adobe-style casitas, some with private pools, and all of which are surrounded by impeccably manicured gardens and pathways whose colors seem even more vibrant against the sienna shades of the natural desert landscape. Tops among the vast amenities at the resort are the 32,000 square-foot destination spa and 36 holes of championship golf at Camelback Golf Club. COVID precautions are in full effect throughout the resort; at the spa, this translates to reduced capacity, requiring a reservation to use the expansive fitness center, and wearing a mask for the duration of spa treatments. Still, an aura of respite and tranquility is maintained throughout the facility, and after so many months of isolation, a massage feels even more 40 slmag.net
Living room in a guest casita at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn & Spa
indulgent and restorative. Those wanting to create an entire spa day can enjoy healthy and flavorful cuisine at Sprouts at the Spa, and reserve a private cabana for relaxing next to the spa pool. There are seven distinct dining experiences on the property, many of which have outdoor patios. During our visit, the pinnacle of on-property cuisine, Lincoln Steakhouse & Bar, was still closed as a casualty of COVID. However, we still managed to indulge our yen for red meat with carne asada served with a savory chimichurri that we washed down with a signature margarita. The area around Mountain Shadows and the JW Marriott Camelback Inn is largely residential. A notable exception is El Chorro, a local institution that's worth a short walk. Operated as a restaurant, bar, and lodge as far back as 1937, the current owner recently renovated the property, expanding the vast landscaped patio and incorporating several green-building features. What didn't change is an 80-plus year history of presenting patrons with a basket of their famous sticky buns. We took ours to go, and even two days later, warmed in the microwave, they were sinfully delicious.
An appetizer at Second Story Liquor Bar A vignette among the impeccably manicured grounds at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn & Spa.
El Chorro has been a Scottsdale institution since 1937. A hiking trail is never far away from wherever you are in Scottsdale.
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Hotel Valley Ho is considered to be one of the most well-preserved mid-century modern hotels in America.
The lobby at Hotel Valley Ho
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In contrast, Hotel Valley Ho (rooms from $369/night) sits at the gateway to bustling Main Street in Old Town Scottsdale. Considered one of the most well-preserved mid-century modern hotels in the country, the architecture and interior design of Hotel Valley Ho takes guests on a sentimental journey to a bygone era. When it originally opened in 1956, Bing Crosby, Tony Curtis, and Zsa Zsa Gabor were among the members of the in-crowd to sign the guest registry. Recently restored to its former glory, the property’s 241 guest rooms have punchy mid-century-inspired décor. Our tower suite boasted a full kitchen with sleek and sunny yellow lacquered cabinetry and a large terrace that provided a view of Camelback's backside. A hub of activity, Hotel Valley Ho’s OH Pool is lined with colorful cabanas and an Instagramable "It's Always Sunny in Scottsdale," mural, which I ironically spied during a walk around the property in the rain. Lining the corridor walls leading to the VH Spa are historical photos and hotel advertisements that guide guests on an interesting walk down memory lane. A more sensory journey to far-flung locales is offered via four Jet Set spa treatments. The hammam experience is infused with savory aromatics from the Far East, while wild-harvested Arctic Berry body wrap is part of the Helsinki treatment. With an expansive poolside terrace, ZuZu, Hotel Valley Ho's all-day restaurant, is always buzzy. The approachable menu (hello truffle fries!) is accompanied by a chic cocktail list. Hotel Valley Ho's Old Town location provides walkable access to a host of shopping and dining experiences. Inside the clubby
Mad Men-inspired confines at Second Story Liquor Bar you'll enjoy savory, modern American cuisine. Citizen Public House blew our minds with their bacon-fat heirloom popcorn, so simple but oh so good. Equally rapturous was the guacamole at The Mission Old Town. The restaurant's beautiful and romantic interior design is a fitting complement to its modern Latin cuisine. Knowing nothing about Arizona wines when we crossed the threshold at Merkin Vineyards' Old Town Tasting room, we were pleasantly surprised with the quality of wine produced at this familyowned winery, whose cellars are located 120-miles north in Jerome. Wholly committed to delivering a 100% Arizona experience, grapes are grown on 100-acres in the Verde Valley and Willcox regions, and the food served to accompany tastings utilizes fruits and vegetables grown on the estate. Merkin's ground-to-glass ethos was the perfect ending to a trip heavily focused on relishing the many natural wonders found in the Valley of the Sun, even when it rains. sl RESOURCES Stay Mountain Shadows – 5445 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253; mountainshadows.com / JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa – 5402 E. Lincoln Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85253; camelbackinn.com / Hotel Valley Ho – 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251; hotelvalleyho.com Satiate Citizen Public House – 7111 E. 5th Ave. Suite E, Scottsdale, AZ 85251; citizenpublichouse.com / El Chorro5550 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253; elchorro.com / Isabella's Kitchen – 8623 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ Merkin Vineyards' Old Town Tasting Room – 7133 E. Stetson Dr. Suite #4, Scottsdale, AZ 85251; merkinoldtownscottsdale.com / Second Story Liquor Bar – 4166 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251; secondstoryliquorbar.com / The Herb Box – 7051 E. Fifth Ave. Unit 1, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251; herbbox.com / The Mission Old Town – 3815 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85253; themissionaz.com See Desert Botanical Garden – 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008; dbg.org / McDowell Sonoran Preserve – mcdowellsonoran.org / Piestewa Peak Summit Trail – 2701 E. Squaw Peak Dr. / South Mountain Park & Preserve / Dobbins Lookout – 10919 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 8502 / Taliesin West – 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85259; franklloydwright.org / Two-Bit Peak Trail – 9200 N. 40th St.
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Clockwise from top left: Peacock brooch by Picchiotti (picchiotti.it). Lydia Courteille blue chrysocolla butterfly brooch ($38,135; lydiacourteille.com). Anita Ko palm leaf diamond bracelet ($29,350; anitako.com). Emerald and diamond green rhodium flower ring from Graziela ($9,900; grazielagems.com). Opposite page: Evening gown from Zara Umrigar's Wonderland S/S 2021 collection (zaraumrigar.com).
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Clockwise from top left: Ludus Love Token from Ana Katarina ($5,715; anakatarina.com). Anemone lapis necklace from Pamela Love ($320; pamelalove.com). Wild Garden necklace from Wendy Yue ($63,300; wendyyue.com). East-West olive branch necklace with blue sapphires ($110; girlupcollection.com). Hand carved turquoise flower bangle from Dima Jewelry ($2,050; dimajewellery.com). Peony + Stem earrings from Nak Armstrong ($6,350; nakarmstrong.com). Gold filigree butterfly earrings from Ben Bridge Jeweler ($399; benbridge.com). Swallow stud earrings from Atman Sarkisyan ($8,270; armansarkisyan). Opposite page: Yellow gold Swell rings from Emily P. Wheeler (from $4,200; emilypwheeler.com).
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Clockwise from top left: Rose gold Hawthorn bracelet from Colette ($13,980; colettejewelry.com). Biwa pearl bloom earrings from Pacharee (from $600; pacharee.com). Diamond flower stud earrings from EF Collection (from $488; efcollection.com). Bea Bongiasca enamel and amethyst ring (en.beabongiasca.com). Protea cocktail ring from Meadowlark ($525; meadowlarkjewellery.com). Opposite page: Two-piece designed by Zara Umrigar (price upon request; zaraumrigar.com).
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The tasting room at Cakebread Cellars. Photo by Rocco Ceselin.
PERFECTLY PAIRED
Cakebread Cellars carries on the legacy of its trailblazing co-founder with women in leadership positions and a robust culinary program. Written by Chloe Gellar
Dolores Cakebread co-founded Cakebread Cellars, one of Napa Valley's most prominent wineries, in 1973 with Jack, her husband, and her high-school sweetheart. Having celebrated both her 90th birthday and 70th wedding anniversary shortly before her death this past October, Dolores leaves behind a legacy as a trailblazer in an industry in which women once took a backseat to men. As early as the 1980s, Dolores was championing a culinary approach to wine, launching Cakebread's "American Harvest Workshop," one of the first initiatives in the United States to pair food and wine with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients. Further supporting the integration of food and wine, Dolores was the driving force behind the wineries' famous fruit and vegetable garden that still greets guests today. She also worked with Cakebread's Culinary Director Brian Streeter to create wine-pairing cookbooks. The same year Dolores co-founded Cakebread, MaryAnn Graf became the first woman to be named head winemaker at a California winery. According to on-going research by Lucia Albine Gilbert and John C. Gilbert, in 2020, only fourteen-percent of the more than 4,200 wineries in California reported having a female lead winemaker, up from 10% two years prior. Speaking to these female professionals' proficiency, twenty-percent of the California wineries listed in Wine & Spirits Magazine's Top 100 Wineries were led by women winemakers in 2019 and 2020. The Gilbert's have published their research at womenwinemakers.com. 50 slmag.net
Family-owned Cakebread Cellars is among those who have selected a woman to lead the winemaking program, which encompasses 15 sites and 584 acres under vine across all of Napa Valley. As the head winemaker, Stephanie Jacobs has made sustainability a pillar in her practice. Just the fourth winemaker in the winery's history, she is the second consecutive woman to hold the position. Joining Cakebread in 2004 as an enologist, Stephanie has been integral in establishing and maintaining Cakebread Cellars' status as a "Napa Green Certified Winery" – a distinction the winery has held for over ten years. The winery is additionally certified as Fish Friendly and participates in the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing program. Stephanie is continuously finding innovative ways to practice sustainable winemaking. Continuing Dolores' legacy during the pandemic, Cakebread Cellars has devised a unique series of on-going virtual programming that allows fans of the winery to sip, click, and connect in lieu of in-person tastings. Participants order a cooking class tasting kit in advance of a live cooking demonstration via Zoom with Executive Chef Brian Streeter. For more information on upcoming events, visit cakebread.com/virtual. To whet your appetite, Chef Streeter shared his recipe for Dungeness Crab Cakes, which he recommends pairing with a 2018 Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay. sl
The tasting room at Cakebread Cellars. Photo by Rocco Ceselin.
The Cakebread Family with the late Dolores Cakebread. Photo by Alexander Rubin. Winemaker Stephanie Jacobs. Photo by Alexander Rubin. (flavorpaper.com)
Dungeness Crab Cakes Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 lb. crabmeat, picked over for shells 1.5 c. fresh bread crumbs 1 stalk celery, finely minced (1/2 cup) 1 green onion, finely minced (1/4 cup) ¼ c. mayonnaise 1 T. fresh lemon juice 1 T. chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 tsp. Dijon mustard ½ tsp. Worcestershire ¼ tsp. Tabasco sauce 2 eggs, separated Extra virgin olive oil 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Preparation Combine the crabmeat, bread crumbs, celery, green onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, mustard, Worcestershire, Tabasco, and egg yolks in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the crab mixture. Shape 1/3 cup of the crab mixture into a 2-inch-wide patty. Repeat with the rest of the mixture. Add enough olive oil to fill a large nonstick skillet 1/4-inch deep. Heat over medium-high heat. Add the crab cakes in a single layer, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Arrange on a serving platter and serve with the lemon wedges.
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This page, clockwise from top left: Isidore Leroy Abracadabra mural (isidoreleroy.com). Cranes removable wallpaper from Tempaper (tempaper.com). Zephyr wallpaper mural by Nina Marika Tarnowski for Woodchip and Magnolia (woodchipandmagnolia.co.uk). Opposite page: Verrio Sky wallpaper by Cole and Son (cole-and-son.com). Catherine Rowe Designs Orange Grove wallpaper (catherinerowedesigns.com). SY-252 Addington Blue hand-painted scenic wallpaper from Gracie (graciestudio.com). Cipressa wall covering from Arte International (arte-international.com/en). Flavor Paper, Everland by DFC & David Franco. (flavorpaper.com).
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THE ULTIMATE M5 BMW's new 2022 M5 CS Sedan is the company's quickest and most powerful production vehicle ever. Written by Andre James / Photography courtesy of BMW USA A limited-production super sedan only available for the 2022 model year, the 2022 M5 CS Sedan builds on the capabilities of M5, which itself was updated for the 2021 model year. The four-passenger seating configuration, with M carbon sport seats in the front and two individual bucket seats in the rear, is a first for the M5 variant. The simple formula of increasing power and cutting weight elevates performance and dynamics for both street and track driving. The S63 4.4-liter M TwinPower Turbo V8 delivers 627hp, an increase of 10hp over the Competition model. High levels of power and torque and working through the 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission with Drivelogic and the M xDrive allwheel-drive system, the M5 CS reaches 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds, 0.2 seconds quicker than the M5 Competition model. The top speed with the standard M Driver's Package is 190 mph. To help drivers hone and harness all that power, the M Driver's Package also includes a voucher for BMW driver training. The eight-speed M Steptronic transmission provides extraordinarily short shift times and fast, precise responses to the accelerator's input. Simultaneously, the dual-branch, electric flapcontrolled sport exhaust system, with quad stainless-steel tips, fitted to the M5 CS, amplifies and enhances the V8's soundtrack while giving the option for quieter operation when necessary. The exhaust tone's characteristics are changed depending on the selected mode – EFFICIENT, SPORT, or SPORT+. Additionally, the M Sound button can soften the exhaust tone for a more understated note. 54 slmag.net
Pressing the SETUP button positioned takes the driver to the 12.3-inch central display's menu for programming an individual configuration for the powertrain and chassis options (ROAD, TRACK, and SPORT modes). Simplified operation using the touchscreen display or iDrive Controller makes it easy to choose different engine, suspension, steering, and M xDrive system settings. The two red-painted M1 and M2 buttons next to the gearshift paddles on the M Alcantara steering wheel enable quick changes between setups. Exclusive exterior appointments include a unique gold bronze finish on the BMW kidney grille surround, the model badging, and the 20-inch forged alloy wheels. A striking feature of L-shaped light tubes within the Adaptive LED headlights is the application of racing-inspired yellow instead of standard white. The M5 CS represents the first application of red calipers with BMW Carbon ceramic brakes. Notable inside the cabin are seats clad in black Merino leather with Mugello red accents and contrasting red stitching. Imprinted on all four is a map of Nurburgring's Nordschleife, one of two circuits at the legendary race track, and where the M5 CS was put through its paces during development. Scheduled to arrive at dealerships later this year, those interested in reserving a BMW M5 CS Sedan from this limited run, which will have a starting price of $142,995, can inquire online at bmwusa.com. sl
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Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance
BACK IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT While some event organizers have chosen to focus on 2022, several Concours across the country are making ambitious plans for the show to go on in 2021. Written by Andre James Car enthusiasts are a convivial and generous lot. When they come together at picturesque locations across the country for a Concours d'Elegance, a high-brow motoring show and tell, these gearheads, collectors, aficionados, and admirers make a significant impact on the charitable interests of the host city. Even without an event in 2020, the storied Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance still managed to distribute more than $1million to its local charity partners. "Since its beginning, the Pebble Beach Concours has had two goals," said Pebble Beach Concours Chairman Sandra Button, "to celebrate great cars and to raise money for people in need. We are proud to have raised almost $30 million for our local charity partners since the inception of the event in 1950." While the pandemic has conditioned us to enter dates into our calendars using a pencil rather than permanent ink, we've rounded up a list of domestic car shows that, as of press time, are scheduled to take place in 2021. April 25: Benedict Castle Concours, Riverside CA; crossroadscarshows.com 30-May 2: The Greenbrier Concours d'Elegance, White Sulphur Springs, WV; greenbrierconcours.com Held on a picturesque show field with The Greenbrier's iconic front entrance as a backdrop, this year, a special Movie Cars class will feature big-screen favorites like ECTO-1 from Ghostbusters and Boss Hogg's Cadillac from Dukes of Hazzard. Special awards pay homage to the resort's historical legacy and roster of famous guests, 56 slmag.net
including the Princess Grace Award (Most Elegant Open Car), the Dorothy Draper Award (Most Stylish Interior, Selected by Carleton Varney), and the Sam Snead Award (Best Country Club Car). May 20-23: Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, Amelia Island, FL; ameliaconcours.org Now in its third decade, the Amelia Island event is considered among the top motoring events in the world, drawing more than 300 rare vehicles to the show field at the Golf Club at Amelia Island. Special events on the days leading up to the Concours on May 23rd include a "Guardians of Porsche Wine Maker's Dinner" on May 20, a McLaren Dinner on May 21, and seminars on Chevy Thunder and the Porsche 935. 28-30: Sandhills Motoring Festival, Pinehurst, NC; sandhillsmotoringfestival.com Initiated in 2018 by members of the Porsche Club and Mercedes Benz Clubs pf America, this Memorial Day weekend event draws more than 150 entrants and motoring enthusiasts with events including a Southern BBQ, a road rally, hangar party, a show in the Village of Pinehurst, and an awards dinner. June 11-13: Cincinnati Concours d'Elegance, Cincinnati, OH; ohioconcours.com The longest continually running Concours outside of the West Coast and the 4th longest in the United States, the 43rd annual
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event will be held in picturesque and historic Ault Park, where a classic pavilion overlooking the show field of 200 premier collector vehicles.The show has the distinction of introducing several innovations, including the first regular classes of motorcycles (2000) and Asian collector cars (2006). Special events include a countryside tour, hangar party, craft beer garden, brunch at the pavilion, and the William Sherman Automotive Art Show. July 10: Concours d'Elegance at Copshaholm, South Bend, IN; concoursatcopshaholm.org This third-annual event will be held on the grounds of the Studebaker National Museum. If you have a budding car enthusiast, be sure to sign them up for the Hagerty Junior Judging program. 17: Keeneland Concours d'Elegance, Lexington, KY; keenelandconcours.com Benefiting the University of Kentucky Children's Hospital, the show field is laid out among mature shade trees on the lawn in front of Keeneland's Keene Barn. 23-25: Concours d'Elegance of America, Plymouth, MI; concoursusa.org A distinguished car selection committee upholds a four-decade history of showcasing the most magnificent motoring icons on the lawns surrounding the historic Inn at St. John's. Evolving like other
great motoring shows into a multi-day lifestyle event has allowed it to contribute more than $5 million to charitable organizations. August 12: Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, Salinas, CA; WeatherTechRaceway.com When the 2021 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion kicks off for four days on August 12 at Monterey County's WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, several driver and fan favorites will be on the grid. Adding to the anticipation will be the first time a dedicated historic Indy Car group, which originally competed between 1963 and 1978, will be racing at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. The Indy Cars will be complemented by two wildly disparate groups: the thundering historic Trans-Am cars from the "pony car" era of 1966 to 1972 and the high-revving historic Formula One cars that competed on the international stage between 1966 and 1985. 13: The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, Carmel, CA; peninsula.com/en/signature-events/events/motorsports One of the most exclusive motoring events on the calendar for eighteen years, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering has provided an unparalleled and exclusive experience for motorsports enthusiasts and collectors from around the world to enjoy rare collections of fine automobiles and motorcycles in a garden-party setting on the rolling greens of Quail Lodge & Golf Club. Admission includes access to five gourmet culinary pavilions, as well as caviar, oysters, fine wines, specialty cocktails, champagne, and more.
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Lamborghini display at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, in 2019
Bugatti stand at the 2019 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Bentley Centenary Parade at the 2019 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Photo by Kelly Serfoss.
15: Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Pebble Beach, CA; pebblebeachconcours.net Seventy years back, on November 5, 1950, the first Pebble Beach Road Race took place — and the Pebble Beach Concours was born with it. To mark this historic event, event organizers invited Derek Hill to retrace the old road race course driving the very same Jaguar XK120 that his father Phil had driven to victory 70 years prior. Three more drivers and four more cars would record overall wins in the Pebble Beach Road Races before the tree-lined course proved to be too dangerous, and a new circuit was built to host them at Laguna Seca beginning in 1957. The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, will gather all five of the winning cars on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links, alongside many past Best of Show winners from the Concours to mark its 70th celebration.Additional features and special classes will pay tribute to early electric cars, 90 Years of Pininfarina, Porsche 917, Early Electric Vehicles, Talbot-Lago Grand Sport, Iso Rivolta, Miller, and cars of the Carrera Panamericana. 21: Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance, Denver, CO; morganadamsconcours.org Sold out year-after-year, this event brings together one-of-a-kind vintage vehicles, one-off assembly automobiles, custom private jets, 58 slmag.net
extraordinary vintage aircraft, and a moveable feast presented by some of the area's top restaurants. Proceeds from the event benefit The Morgan Adams Foundation, which is dedicated to improving the quality of life of children diagnosed with pediatric brain tumors and other rare cancers. 22: Geneva Concours d’Elegance, Geneva, IL; genevaconcours.net Special classes at the 2021 Geneva Concours, a leafy community located 32 miles west of Chicago in the Fox River Valley, include early autos built in the Chicago area, the 100th birthday of the Duesenberg, and the 60th birthday of the Austin Mini Cooper. 28: Carmel Artomobilia, Carmel, IN; artomobilia.org A unique convergence of art and autos, this annual event takes place on the streets of the Carmel Arts & Design District. Other weekend events include SHIFT, a unique driving experience for an eclectic group of auto collectors, and the REVOLANTÉ gala at THE Bridgewater Club. September 3-5: Virginia Festival of the Wheel, Charlottesville, VA; vafestivalofthewheel.com Held at the Boar's Head Resort in Charlottesville, proceeds from the event support the UVA Cancer Center Patient Assistance Fund.
The Ault Park show field at the 2019 Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance. Photo by Tony Bailey.
1931 Bentley 8-liter wins top ‘Best of Show’ award at the 2019 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Class winner at the 2020 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Photo by Deremer Studios.
The 1972 Miura P400 SV, chassis #3673, best in class winner at the 2019 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
10-12: Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance, Edgemont, PA Bringing together classic cars and the world of horses and fox hunting, it is held at the Radnor Hunt in the countryside of Chester County. A marketplace at the event features motoring and lifestyle vendors. 18: New York City Concours, New York, NY; nycconcours.com The event's location, the Rooftop at Pier 17 in Manhattan's Seaport District, gives it the distinction of being the world's first day-to-night rooftop Concours. A lifestyle event that melds motoring with art, music, fashion, and entertainment, proceeds will benefit the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club. 18-19: Huntington Beach Concours d'Elegance, Huntington Beach, CA; hbconcours.org This 35th annual family-friendly event will be held over two days at Central Park in Huntington Beach. Since its founding, this volunteer-run event has raised more than $900,000 in support of the Huntington Beach Public Library. 17-19: Vail Automotive Classic, Vail, CO; vailautmotiveclassic.com This 12th annual event will welcome show cars to the streets of Lionshead Village.
30-October 3: Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week, Newport, RI; audrainconcours.com In 2019, more than 70,000 visitors participated in a weeklong series of event hosted at some of Newport's most notable locations; the historic mansions of Bellevue Avenue, the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the Audrain Automobile Museum, the Redwood Library and Athenaeum, the National Museum of American Illustration, the Newport Pell Bridge, and local city and state parks. The bespoke Best in Show trophy pays homage to Willie K. Vanderbilt, his 1900 Daimler Phoenix, and the origins of Newport's profound automotive history. October 23-24: Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Greenwich, CT; greenwichconcours.com Owned and produced by Hagerty, this 25th annual event has added new "hands on the wheel" experiences for 2021 in addition to time-honored traditions such as the Grand Tour and Waterfront Party. Featured classes for 2021 will include Ford vs. GM, Lancia, 100 Years of Duesenberg, 70 Years of Allard, Right Coast Rods, Vintage SUVs, 120 Years of Indian, and 100 Years of Moto Guzzi. sl
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GOING FOR GOLD IN SILVER LAKE VILLAGE The newly opened Goldener Hirsch Residences are a modern marvel on the mountain. Written by Bridget Williams
The snowfall seemed to have a sedative effect on an already sleepy village. Breaking the silence, an army of Snowcats were hard at work on nearby Bald Mountain. Diffused by the glittery flakes, their headlights reminded me of ethereal beams cast by an expedition submarine as it traverses the depths of the ocean floor. A sentiment likely inspired by the fact that I was watching the scene unfold from the edge of a glass-walled hot tub that cantilevers over the side of the rooftop at the newly opened wing of the Goldener Hirsch in Park City, Utah’s Silver Lake Village. Having just opened in mid-December of last year, we were the first people to stay in the handsomely appointed studio room, making the oft lauded “new car smell” a distant second to “new hotel smell”. The 40 residences in the new wing, ranging in size from 570 to 3,720-square-feet, are connected to the iconic Goldener Hirsch Inn— the only family-owned luxury hotel in Deer Valley— via a Bridge Plaza that provides a spacious mountain view outdoor gathering space. 60 slmag.net
In contrast to the 20-room Inn’s dominant Bavarian influences, the architecture of the $120 million expansion, designed by the vaunted firm Olson Kundig, is decidedly modern, rendered in steel, glass, and faux bois concrete walls. Todd-Avery Lenahan of TAL Studio, whose work has been described as “cinematic,” conceived the interior design. In the lobby level, where fireplaces bookend a pair of seating areas, a beguiling blend of touchstones from bygone eras are filtered through a contemporary lens. Surveying the space, I took on a directorial role, envisioning myself as a silver screen siren in this chic environment, complete with pin curls, a bias cut silk sheath dress, and looking wistfully at the camera while lounging, martini in hand, on the sleek moss-colored sofa. Lenahan’s ability to ricochet from a flair for the dramatic to a proficient eye for placidity was evident in our spacious studio room. Boasting a largely neutral color palette, white oak paneling dressed the wall behind both the bed and a sinuous cream-colored
sofa that anchored the seating area near a floor-to-ceiling window. Artwork, both paintings and black and white photography, nodded to Austria’s alpine landscape. After a day on the slopes, I much appreciated the bathroom’s soaking tub and steam shower. On-property amenities include an eye-popping ski-prep room designed in black and white with impactful pops of red. With on-snow ski storage at the base of the mountain, guests don’t have to trek their gear back and forth. The 2,026-acre Deer Valley Ski Resort is one of a handful of properties in the United States that doesn’t allow snowboarding. As a bad skier on a good day, the one-on-one coaching from a ski school pro, one of the largest in the country, as well as ample beginner runs, certainly increased my confidence, and kept me amply occupied while my better half schussed steeper slopes. Even with six mountain peaks and 21 chairlifts, it’s essential to plan ahead for skiing as Deer Valley caps the number of lift tickets sold each day to maintain
optimal social distancing. After a day on the slopes, we were elated to find a plate of warm cookies waiting for us when we returned to the room. While I reveled in the modern marvelousness of the expansion, it’s well worth a trip across the Bridge Plaza for dinner at the Bavarian-influenced Goldener Hirsch Restaurant. Here, classic Austrian dishes meet the best of what’s fresh and local. Beginning with fondue, a traditional Swiss winter meal, we moved on to wiener schnitzel and a stunningly plated Utah lamb loin with lingonberries, which are native to Scandinavia. Another cheesy Swiss classic—raclette—is the star of the show at nearby Empire Canyon Lodge’s winter-only Fireside Dining restaurant. Made in the traditional fashion in front of a stone fireplace, the restaurant reportedly goes through 700 wheels of cheese every winter; the simple deliciousness of warm melted cheese is a reminder that food needn’t be fussy to be fabulous.
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Raclette at Fireside Dining Restaurant
The Goldener Hirsch Restaurant
The Ski Locker at the Goldener Hirsch
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Grappa Restaurant
In the traditional manufacture of mezcal, a giant stone wheel is used to pulverize the cooked agave to create a pulp.
Tubing at Woodward Park City
The Goldener Hirsch provides complimentary on-call shuttle service in Deer Valley and to Main Street in Park City, which is less than three miles away. As easy as Uber, we used the app and never had to wait more than a few minutes for our ride to arrive. For an even more elevated experience and great insider information, hire private transport through Four Seasons Concierge. While wandering Main Street, we stopped into Gorsuch and overheard a salesgirl making her pitch: “We are a store of wants, not needs.” By the end of the day, I’d done my part to support the local economy, returning to the hotel with a shopping bag full of wants. We fueled our retail therapy with lunch at High West Distillery & Saloon, operating out of a historic livery stable and garage. More than one person had recommended The Burger, a delectable blend of Nimon ranch short rib and bison, and we were glad we heeded their advice. At Grappa, opened in 1992 and located in a former boarding house, the eccentricities inherent in an old house make for intimate and unique dining spaces. We went all-in on the Italian offerings. After shamelessly indulging
in grappa antipasto, spaghetti arrabbiata, and pistachio affogato, I debated walking the few miles uphill back to the resort! A fun day trip that’s ideal for families and open year-round is Woodward Park City. Opened in 2019, it’s an action sports facility encompassing skating, BMX, trampolining, skateboarding, skiing, liftassisted mountain biking, snowboarding, and tubing (the only place for tubing in Park City). After struggling on skis, I have to admit that it was quite a treat to effortlessly glide down the hill in an innertube. Each evening, almost on cue, a gentle snow shower coincided with our post-dinner stroll through Silver Lake Village. Catching an ephemeral flake on my fingertip, I marveled at its fleeting form. Just like the Residences at the Goldener Hirsch, its architectural uniqueness is a thing of beauty. sl RESOURCES Getting Around Canyon Transportation – canyontransport.com / Four Seasons Concierge – fsparkcity.com Stay The Goldener Hirsch Inn & Residences – 7570 Royal St., Park City, UT; goldenerhirschinn.com Play Deer Valley Resort – deervalley.com / Visit Park City – visitparkcity.com / Woodward Park City – 3863 Kilby Rd., Park City, UT; woodwardparkcity.com Dine Fireside Dining – 9200 Marsac Ave. #306, Park City, UT; deervalley.com / Goldener Hirsch Restaurant – 7570 Royal St., Park City, UT; goldenerhirschinn.com / Grappa – 151 Main Street, Park City, UT; grapparestaurant.com / High West Distillery & Saloon – 703 Park Ave., Park City, UT; highwest.com
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PURPLE REIGN Amethyst rules Derived from the ancient Greek word amethustos, meaning sober, amethysts have intoxicated many a royal eye as evidenced by their presence in royal collections worldwide, from ancient Egypt to the British crown jewels. Add a regal touch to your everyday ensembles with a selection of amethyst pieces that caught our eye. Compiled by Bridget Williams
Clockwise from top left: Adorned necklace from Anthony Lent ($34,500; anthonylent.com). Amethyst Eve ring from Samantha Tea (samanthatea.com). David Yurman Cable Classic Collection bracelet with amethyst and yellow gold ($825; davidyurman.com). Amethyst Jelly Munchkin pendant and cable chain necklace from Bondeye Jewelry ($850; bondeyejewelry. com). Akoya pearl and tanzanite cocktail ring from Assael (assael.com). Jennifer DeMoro 1120 007 v2 Ameth. Rush Jewelry Design Icon Victoire earrings (rushjewelrydesign.com). Enamel Frame gemstone studs from Sarah Hendler ($4,750; sarahhendler.com). UVA drop amethyst earrings from Deborah Pagani ($9,500; deborahpagani.com). Double Full amethyst ring from Nouvel Heritage ($4,800; nouvelheritage.com). Sapphire ring from Vram (vramjewelry.com).
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Equus Jacks Bourbon Restaurant & Lounge is an American Bistro in the Heart of St Matthews. Serving bourbon, wine, cocktails, and great food in a relaxed environment. Lounge, dining room, patio, or the brand new speakeasy, Black Rabbit. Private Room available.
122 Sears Ave Louisville, KY 40207 502-897-9721 | www.equusrestaurant.com
A vignette with live plants at the entrance to the taproom hints at the unique atmosphere inside.
COME TOGETHER Design duo Journey + Jacobs created a space that brings people together for good at Ten20 Craft Brewery Written by Bridget Williams / Photos by Lang Thomas Interiors Though the craft brewery movement has certainly moved the needle, the prevailing sentiment is that beer is a manly man's drink. As such, most purveyors play into this narrative with uninspired tap rooms heavy on concrete and stainless steel. That certainly could have been the route taken by the ownership group at Louisville's Ten20 Craft Brewery, particularly considering the $5.5 million buildout in the Butchertown neighborhood began with the shell of a 28,000 square-foot industrial building formerly home to meat processing facility known as Dryden Provisions. Instead, they went against the grain, calling on Jaclyn Journey and Amanda Jacobs of Journey + Jacobs to create a proper neighborhood gathering place. When they first hung out their shingle a decade ago, most of Jaclyn's and Amanda's clients were residential, with commercial commissions picking up steam in recent years. "There's something about designing for the masses that has such as draw for us," said Amanda. "Rather than specify a particular look, the owners requested an interior design that was upscale, gender-neutral, and conveyed feelings of warmth and belonging," Jaclyn explained. "In short, they wanted a place where they'd want to hang out." The existing building consisted of massive cooler rooms, and the designing duo embraced the original, industrial aspects to create the main taproom with a bar and several distinct lounge areas. At present, this 5,000-square-foot area can accommodate 120 lucky patrons, with another 60 in the outdoor beer garden. At full capacity, the facility, which will include a second floor and rooftop deck with panoramic views of Louisville, will accommodate 1,300 people.
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Mid-century-inspired furnishings mix with a vintage rug, and unique textiles in a seating area.
Channeled leather bar stools line the long bar, which is clad with oxidized metal at the front.
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The mix-and-match furniture style lends a home-like appeal that feels unique among the ever-growing mix of new breweries.
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Presenting an organic, collected-over-time aura with mix-and-match seating in the various lounge areas, the application of wood tones, leather, new and vintage textiles, live plants, stone, and tile softens the factory facets. At first glance, the vibe, which straddles the space between mid-century and modern, is more of what you'd expect in a coolkid coffeehouse than a brewery. Existing load-bearing columns in the main taproom are clad in custom-made tiles by local artisan Kristen Falkirk of Falkirk Tileworks to create statement pieces that Amanda refers to as "a little Morocco and a little Kentucky quilt." When temporary walls had to be erected in the main taproom, the design duo ingeniously used a trompe-l'œil technique, applying lime paint to the plywood to mimic concrete. Mounted to the plywood are large block letters in the same color that spell out the company's ethos, "Bringing People Together For Good." The come-one, come-all attitude extends to families, with a selection of indoor and outdoor games and plenty of room to roam. As a major cog in the wheel of Butchertown's revitalization, Ten20's ownership group understands that part of being a good neighbor means being reflective of the neighborhood. To that end, they commissioned Toya Northington, a Louisville native and textile artist, to create a collage in an anteroom at the front of the brewery. Alive with color and texture, it dances across an entire wall as a visual depiction of the artist's experience as a black woman in Louisville. A wall of windows near the long bar provides a peek into the heart of the brewery, where lauded head brewer Larry Horwitz oversees the 20-barrel system. The designers remarked that conversations with Larry early on in the process were instrumental in guiding aspects of the design. As of press time, there were 11 brews on tap, including flagship beers and seasonal selections. If beer isn't your drink of choice, there's also an excellent selection of bourbon, wine, and other spirits on tap, as well as non-alcoholic hop water. Until plans for an on-site food concept are implemented, Ten20's food partner, Happy Belly Bistro, is on-site with their food truck Thursday through Saturday. "We believe that good design is conducive to good conversation," said Amanda. Based on the steady stream of clients enjoying the newest neighborhood watering hole, albeit a safe distance from one another at the moment, the convivial atmosphere is an indication of a job well done. sl Located at 1020 East Washington Street, just a few blocks from the Louisville City FC's Lynn Family Stadium, TEN20 is open seven days a week, opening at 3 p.m. on weekdays, noon on Saturdays, and 1 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, visit ten20brewery.com.
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UP & AWAY With a new FBO and an expanded runway
at the Clark County Regional Airport, PrivateFlite Aviation is ideally positioned to become a leader in bespoke charter flight services. Written by Bridget Williams / Photos by Tony Bailey Todd Strause still gets a twinkle in his eye when he recalls his first time flying private. The bonus of being a "right seat" passenger, which allowed him to watch the pilot in action, was enough to prompt him to enroll in flight school as soon as he returned home. "I was hooked," said Strause. Today, his aviation holdings include a few jet aircraft; PrivateFlite Aviation, a charter flight management company; and Aircraft Specialists, a maintenance, storage, and fueling facility with a dedicated FBO at the Clark County Regional Airport. More than a decade later, this multi-faceted entrepreneur readily admits to still being fascinated by aircraft and the privilege of private flight. "I could sit in our lobby and watch jets take off and land all day." Strause's customer service-centric approach aims to impart a similar level of giddiness to each of his clients, whether it's their first or 100th flight. According to Strause, having charter, maintenance, and FBO (fixed-base operation) services under one umbrella is rare in the aviation industry and a particular boon for clients interested in putting their aircraft into the charter pool. Just 10 minutes north of Louisville, PrivateFlite's home base is a newly opened 22,600 72 slmag.net
square-foot facility boasting a bevy of bells and whistles such as a complete kitchen with complimentary snacks and beverages, a comfortable lounge area with floor-to-ceiling windows looking over the 7,000-foot runway, a large conference room, a pilot's lounge, and modern sparkling bathrooms. "It's all about doing the little things just a little better than everyone else," said Strause. Thinking post-pandemic, the FBO's 18,200 square-foot hangar with 28-foot doors, ample windows, and high-tech LED lighting will be an ideal site for hosting events. With only roughly half of the 15 acres they lease at the airport currently developed, plans are already underway to build another new hangar to accommodate their burgeoning business. More design element than amenity, a handsome lighted display case just inside the entry stops most visitors in their tracks. Stocked with some of the best bottles from Strause's burgeoning bourbon collection, his zeal as a rare spirit collector is nearly on par with his passion for aviation. Strause said he only began acquiring Kentucky's native spirit about five years ago, and since then has relished in the sport of attaining hard-to-get bottles. "Out of
town guests and locals who come through the door want to know the stories behind the bottles and which one is my favorite," said Strause, who added that it's a point of pride as a Kentuckian to help promote the Bourbon Trail. PrivateFlite operates on a 24/7/365 basis, due in part to contracts with large corporations for flights. With time being of the essence, PrivateFlite can be wheels up within two hours of receiving a call, and this level of responsiveness is available to all of their clients. Already a successful business owner in automotive marketing when he took on this endeavor, Strause admitted to being initially overwhelmed by his foray into the aviation industry. Laying out his company's core values helped hone his vision. "Because this is my passion, everything is done the right way," he explained. "Our goal is to be the best in the region at what we do by providing the ultimate client experience." This elevated experience includes minding the minutiae, such as ensuring clients' favorite beverages and snacks are available on the flight, handling baggage, washing clients' car while they're away, and providing high-end tailored concierge services.
Trust and transparency are two touchstones that Strause and Kelly Lurz, general manager of PrivateFlite Aviation and Aircraft Specialists, continually stress during a conversation. Early on as a new aircraft owner, Strause admits to "not knowing what he didn't know," a potentially expensive predicament he wants to help other owners navigate. "We have taken on a consultant approach for aircraft owners and want to be a reliable resource and partner with them," he said. For charter clients, Lurz says that their upfront pricing models are very competitive with Jet card companies. "The biggest difference is that we create personal relationships with our clients, and they are not treated as just a number," explained Lurz. PrivateFlite's growing regional footprint and national network of operators means they are available to clients all over the country, and they can provide competitively-priced flights for any destination. Strause refers to flying private as a "time machine." "Our clients are busy, and flying private offers them tremendous time savings to maximize their business and personal time," he explained. "Being home every night after a three-city tour in one day has a high value for our clients." sl
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MCLAREN UNVEILS ARTURA The brand's first-ever series-production High-Performance Hybrid supercar represents the distillation of more than a half-a-century of expertise and experience in race- and road-car engineering. Written by Andre James/Photos courtesy of McLaren McLaren's unveiling of Artura marks the beginning of both a new chapter for the luxury supercar company and a new era in supercar technology and performance that blends thrilling driving dynamics with EV capability. In announcing the launch of Artura, Mike Flewitt, CEO, McLaren Automotive commented, "Every drop of McLaren's experience and expertise has been poured into the Artura. Our allnew, High-Performance Hybrid delivers all of the performance, driver engagement, and dynamic excellence for which McLaren is renowned, with the additional benefit of EV driving capability. The introduction of the Artura is a landmark moment – for McLaren, for our customers who will appreciate and enjoy this car on every emotional and rational level, and for the supercar world." All-new from the ground up, the Artura is the first model to be built on an all-new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture, uniquely optimized for High-Performance Hybrid (HPH) 74 slmag.net
powertrains and built in-house at the McLaren Composites Technology Centre. The compact and lightweight 2,993cc twinturbocharged V6 petrol engine works in harmony with an axial flux E-motor located within the transmission bell housing. The E-motor is powered by a battery pack comprising five lithiumion modules, offering a usable energy capacity of 7.4kWh and a company-reported pure EV range of 19 miles in E-mode. Designed to excel on both road and track, the instantaneous nature of the motor's torque delivery – known as 'torque infill' – is key to the car's razor-sharp throttle response. McLaren reports that the Artura can achieve 0-60mph in just 3.0 seconds, with 0-124mph taking 8.3 seconds and 0-186mph in 21.5 seconds. Top speed is limited to 205mph. McLaren's has deployed an electronically controlled differential (E-diff ) for the first time in Artura. Lighter, more controllable, and smaller than a mechanical locking diff, the E-diff locks and unlocks individual rear wheels. This action increases performance and driver
confidence when cornering, enhances traction, and reduces levels of understeer. Wider tires provide additional stability and better traction performance. Pirelli P-Zero tires boast Cyber Tyre® technology that includes an electronic 'chip' inside each tire that generates real-time data and relays it to the car's stability control systems to optimize tire performance. A patented Pirelli Noise Cancelling System utilizes a soundabsorbing device on the tire's inside wall to reduce vibration and noise. The engineering artistry beneath Artura's skin is complemented by a lithe and minimalistic exterior design. Guided by an 'everything for a reason' ethos, the low-nose, cab-forward, and high-tail stance is pure supercar. This sculpted drama is underlined by the signature McLaren dihedral doors – which open closer to the body and house mirrors that fold in more tightly. Inside the driver-focused cockpit, the driving mode selection – which retains separate Powertrain and Handling controls – has been moved to the instrument binnacle, which is, in turn, mounted to
the steering column and adjusts with the steering wheel to further enhance driving ergonomics. The steering wheel is kept clear of unnecessary switches; however, the driver can still choose from four Powertrain modes without taking their hands away from the wheel. An all-new McLaren infotainment and connectivity system (MIS II) utilizes two high-definition screens. It features updated versions of familiar McLaren apps, including McLaren Track Telemetry and Variable Drift Control. A stealth mode on the main binnacle hides non-essential content, reducing distractions and promoting full concentration on the road ahead. A Bluetooth lowenergy vehicle key detects when the driver is heading towards the vehicle and powers up systems to welcome occupants, including ambient, 'hidden-until-lit' lighting in the doors. Priced from $225,000 for the standard specification, the Artura is available to order now from McLaren retailers, with first customer deliveries expected in the third quarter of 2021. sl
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Heavenly Keto Biscuits Recipe courtesy of Home Cuisine Yield: 9-10 Biscuits Ingredients 1 ½ cups superfine almond flour ¼ tsp salt 1 tbsp baking powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder 2 large eggs 1/2 cup sour cream 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Directions 1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly grease muffin cavities of a 12-cup muffin pan. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, salt, baking powder, garlic powder and onion powder.
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3. In a small bowl, combine eggs, sour cream, butter. Whisk until smooth. Pour into large bowl with dry ingredients. 4. Mix with a whisk or spoon until batter is evenly mixed. It will be quite thick. Stir in cheese. 5. Scoop ¼ cup of batter and place into muffin mold. The batter is sticky so you will likely need to use a spatula to scrape and remove all the batter from the measuring cup. Repeat until all batter is used up 6. Bake biscuits about 10-11 minutes or until tops are golden and toothpick inserted comes out clean. 7. Allow biscuits to cool slightly before eating. For 17 years, Sandy Pike, formerly of Jack Fry’s, Café Society, and Queen of Tarts, and her daughter Mae Pike have catered to all culinary tastes and nutritional needs with Home Cuisine. Offering classic breakfast, lunch and dinner; weekly paleo meals, Keto 14-day meal plans and a three-day sampler plan, you can receive up to three meals a day, seven days a week, delivered right to your doorstep. For more information and ordering, visit homecuisine.com. Nutritional Information Serving: 1 BISCUIT Calories: 216kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 63mg, Sodium: 129mg, Potassium: 172mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 355IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 163mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 3g
Crawfish Pot Pie
Recipe courtesy of Chef Sara Bradley, of freight house Yield: 4 pies Gravy 2 oz butter ½ cup flour 2 cups fish or vegetable stock 2 cups whole milk 1 pinch red chili flakes 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1-2 tbsp salt ½ tbsp cracked black pepper 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 1 tbsp hot sauce 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley Filling ½ cup onion, small dice ½ cup celery, small dice ½ cup carrot, small dice 4 cloves garlic, sliced very thin ½ Tbsp salt ½ cup white wine 1 lb. crawfish tail meat, gently squeeze to remove excess liquid (frozen is great) Topping 1 pack frozen puff pastry sheets (thawed in fridge per package directions) 1 each egg, lightly beaten 1 tsp finishing or flake salt 1 tsp cracked black pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a medium size pot, melt the butter and whisk in flour. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir frequently and try not to get any color on roux. 3. Turn off heat and add half your stock. Stir to incorporate. Make sure it is fully incorporated before adding other half of stock. Repeat with milk, making sure to fully mix before adding more. 4. Turn heat back on and cook until gravy barely boils. Make sure to stir frequently so that it doesn’t burn on the bottom. Once gravy boils, add all other gravy ingredients, remove from heat, and set aside.
5. In large sauté pan, sweat the carrot, celery, onion, and garlic until translucent. Deglaze with white wine and simmer until dry. Remove from heat and add crawfish meat and salt. 6. Mix the filling ingredients into the gravy. Taste for seasoning and adjust and needed. *The pot pie mixture can be made a day or two ahead of time. To assemble 1. Make sure puff pastry is thawed. Unfold and check the circumference of your bowls against the dough. You need at least 1 inch of overhang on all sides, but the more the merrier. We do not waste any puff pastry at FH and just leave it in a large square. 2. Divide filling among 4 oven safe bowls. They need to be tall enough that the filling does not touch the puff pastry when assembled. 3. With a pastry brush, brush the outer 1- 2 inches of your pastry dough with the beaten egg. Also, brush the top of the bowl so that the dough sticks to the bowl when laid oven opening. 4. Gently lay the dough over the bowl and press the egged edges to the bowl. Do not press to hard, as this will keep the dough from puffing. *Assembly can be done the morning before and kept in the fridge. To bake: 1. Brush the top of the pot pie with egg wash. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 2. Bake at 350 F for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown and the filling is hot. The best way to check the fillings temperature is to use a cake tester to make sure it's hot. Chef/proprietor Sara Bradley of freight house in Paducah, Kentucky (freighthousefood.com) has christened her cuisine “traditional Southern with a modern twist.” Her innovative, but grounded culinary approach has earned her a loyal and enthusiastic clientele. She’s a huge fan of the Bluegrass state, and every meal she serves has the goal of providing the most unique dining experience in western Kentucky. Her mission is to provide fresh, local and seasonal ingredients by partnering with farmers throughout the region, most within a day’s drive. Chef Bradley was invited to compete on season 16 of the hit TV series Top Chef: Kentucky and was runner up after battling it out with other talented chefs from across the country. She took advantage of each episode to showcase Kentucky ingredients, her southern culinary heritage and wicked wit!
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Some will drive it, all will feel it. The 2020 Q7 Progressive design and timeless beauty are the hallmarks of the 2019 Audi Q7, creating a striking presence on both city streets and dusty back roads. With seating capacity for up to 7, and towing capacity up to 7,700 lbs, the Audi Q7 is the quintessential road trip vehicle for you and your family.
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SOPHISTICATED STARS Happy Birthday Pisces and Aries! As springtime approaches, we can rest assured that life will be so much brighter, lighter, and happier! We have a friendly new moon in Pisces on March 13th, Full Moon in Libra on March 28th, and a beautiful new moon in Aries on April 12th, the start of spring will be gifting each sign in a different area of life. Check out this month’s Sophisticated Stars to see what spring has in store for you! ARIES March 21st – April 19th Your personal new year starts with the happy new moon in Aries on April 12th, arriving just in time to celebrate your birthday! This new moon will bring you much joy and new energy towards your goals and, quite frankly, whatever you’d like to manifest in 2021. Aries enjoys starting new ventures, so a new moon in your sign will happily ignite your fire. Plan your brightest and biggest ventures at this time. TAURUS April 20th – May 20th Taurus, you’ll enjoy the new moon in Pisces on March 13th as it will bring a flurry of opportunities to enjoy time with friends and socialize, even if virtually. You may also accept a new board assignment at this time or make new friends that will stand the test of time. Then at the full moon in Libra on March 28th, you’ll bring to fruition an exciting work or fitness goal. GEMINI May 21st – June 20th Gemini, March finds you celebrating a career victory at the new moon in Pisces on March 13th. If you had applied for a new role, have plans to open a business, or start a new career path, this new moon could mark your moment for a dream to come true. Then, at the full moon in Libra on March 28th, you may learn you are expecting or welcome romantic news such as an engagement or change in your current relationship status. If you are single, you may meet someone special at this full moon or re-engage with someone from your past. CANCER June 21st – July 22nd Cancer, at the beautiful new moon in Pisces on March 13th, you may be planning to embark on an educational journey, pursuing a college degree or graduate school. You may decide not to pursue a formal degree but will instead plan to learn via travel. Within two weeks of the new moon in Aries on April 12th, you’ll plant seeds for a career win or promotion. LEO July 23rd – August 22nd Leo, what a fabulous month as we welcome spring, with a new moon in Pisces, March 13th giving you excellent investment
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opportunities. This new moon will welcome financial support in stock, venture capital, or pursuing a mortgage, loan, or grant. Later in April, the new moon in Aries on April 12th will see you welcoming a unique opportunity to travel abroad, pursue higher education such as an MBA or a publishing opportunity. VIRGO August 23rd - September 22nd Virgo, this is such an excellent month for you, as the fabulous new moon in Pisces on March 13th will usher in an incredibly happy romantic development for you. If single, you may meet a love interest that quickly progresses to something serious. If already in a relationship, you may move in together or get engaged. The new moon in Aries on April 12th brings an excellent investment or financial opportunity to your doorstep that will make you exceedingly prosperous, bringing in more cha-ching in the coming year. LIBRA September 23rd - October 22nd Happy Spring Libra! Your March starts with a beautiful new moon landing in your house of work and fitness, and you’ll welcome a new fitness routine and possibly a unique creative work opportunity. If you start healthy habits within five days of this new moon, you’ll stick to it and love the results. Pursue new work opportunities within two weeks of this new moon. Creative endeavors are favored. In April, Libra will love the kind and benevolent new moon in Aries on the 12th, highlighting partnership and marriage. Libra is ruled by Venus, which governs marriage and partnership for the whole zodiac, so this new moon has Libra’s name on it! If partnered up, you may reach a milestone in your relationship and get engaged or married. Single Libras may meet a keeper. SCORPIO October 23rd - November 21st Scorpio, the new moon in Pisces on March 13th will bring romance, love, and fun just in time for spring. Look for new love and romance if single. If partnered up, you’ll enjoy more romance and fun together than you have in a long time. At the new moon in Aries on April 12th, you’ll find success with a new fitness and wellness routine. If you’re looking for a new job, you may also hear news within two weeks of this new moon. SAGITTARIUS November 22nd December 21st Sagittarius, life is due to get extremely exciting for you, as the new moon in Pisces on March 13th delivers happy news with a real estate venture or move! In April, at the new moon in Aries on the 12th, love and romance will be on order for you. You may also start an exciting creative project that will bring you ultimate joy and happy news to celebrate.
Aries medallion charm from Anne Sisteron ($2,475; annesisteron.com)
Le Stelle Tarot Card from Sorellina ($17,500; sorellinanyc.com) Pisces diamond pendant from Nicole Rose Fine Jewelry ($1,695; nicolerosejewelry.com)
CAPRICORN December 22nd -January 19th Capricorn, the spring welcomes so much happiness for you in your career and family, which is just your cup of tea! Capricorn rules career for the entire zodiac, so the full moon in Libra on March 28th landing in your house of career will benefit you. Within five days of this full moon, you’ll crystalize a career dream or goal. The new moon in Aries on April 12th sees you starting a positive new path regarding home and family. This may include desired home renovations, making an offer for a dream pad, or closing on a new home. This new moon may also herald joyous news regarding your family within two weeks. AQUARIUS January 20th – February 18th This is your long-awaited golden year, dear Aquarius! As planets Jupiter and Saturn align in Aquarius for the next 12 months, you'll make your most significant and brightest gains in over a decade. Whatever you put your intention and attention to will be rewarded by the presence of Jupiter and Saturn in Aquarius. This cycle happens only once every 12 years, so this is the year to make great strides towards your initiatives and goals! PISCES February 19th - March 20th Happy Birthday Pisces! The new moon on March 13th landing in your sign presents an excellent time to plant and nurture seeds for what you would like to create in 2021. What a happy gift from a benevolent Universe! The Aries new moon on April 12th will see a new income-earning opportunity gifted to you. If you are planning to start a new business or apply for a new role with a company, this is an excellent time to start. Be sure to do so within two weeks of this Aries new moon Pisces.
April’s birthstone is diamond. Stacked Berceau ring from Almasika ($7,900; almasika.com)
Aquamarine is the birthstone for March. South Sea pearl and trillion aquamarine earrings from Assael (assael.com)
Sophisticated Stars Astrologist Joy Yascone Elms MA is the author and founder of The Power of Divine Timing; an annual sign by sign guide based on astrological timing helping readers to find and nurture their blessings and starve their challenges! Joy also offers Divine Timing coaching programs that help clients stay accountable to manifesting their goals and dreams based on their personal divine timing. Visit www.thepowerofdivinetiming.com for more info or email Joy at thepowerofdivinetiming@gmail.com.
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SOPHISTICATED GIVING: LIVING ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER
The Living Arts & Science Center in Lexington has been profoundly affected by COVID-19. As an organization known for hands on discovery, the ongoing pandemic has been very challenging. The doors to the Center have been closed since March 2020, but LASC is slowly re-opening to in person activities. Guests can call for an appointment to see our art galleries, currently featuring exhibits by Kentucky artist and Afro-Futurist, Aye Aton, and Black Lives Matter: A Call for Positive Change. The Center is committed to providing quality arts and science education. Our mission is even more important today with so many children learning from home in non-traditional instruction. Spring break, No School Days, and Summer Camps for children will be offered in both in person and virtual formats. Throughout the pandemic, we have continued with virtual afterschool programs in seven Title One schools in Lexington, sharing fun and inventive STEAM activities. It is important that underserved students do not fall further behind. Scholarships are available for families with financial need. LASC wants to be your resource for education in all ways possible, meeting you in your homes even when you can’t come to the Center. Pre K Art Day can be found every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am on Facebook Live. Innovative art and science videos and lesson plans are available on our You Tube Channel The Living Think where thinkers explore common myths, learn about the scientific method and observe the world around them. Adults have opportunities to take virtual classes or attend a safe and socially distanced event, too. Until The Living Arts & Science Center can fully welcome you back into the building, we continue to be… The Place Where Creativity Grows! For additional information, please call 859-252-5222 or visit lasclex.org.
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