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Jerry Johnson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER INTERNATIONAL BAY CLUBS, LLC. Todd Pickup
GENERAL MANAGER, BBC Leticia Rice
PRESIDENT INTERNATIONAL BAY CLUBS, LLC.
Kevin Martin
GENERAL MANAGER, RESORT Marina Dutton
BOARD OF MANAGERS FOR INTERNATIONAL BAY CLUBS, LLC
GENERAL MANAGER, NBCC Robin Shelton
Todd Pickup, Kevin Martin, Richard Pickup, Kory Kramer, Joe Moody, Rick Weiner, Devon Martin, Steve Arnold
BALBOA BAY CLUB & BALBOA BAY RESORT STAFF
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER RELATIONS AND CLUB EVENTS
Aaron Trent
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Selby Gillett
EXECUTIVE CHEF, BALBOA BAY CLUB
Jacob Davis
EXECUTIVE CHEF, BALBOA BAY RESORT
Prabeen Prathapan
SENIOR MANAGER OF FOOD & BEVERAGE
Rodrigo Otalora
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
Scot Dey
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Graeme Blair
DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE
Sarah Sanchez
CATERING SALES MANAGER
Rachel Putnam
CATERING SERVICE MANAGER
Vaughn (Sarah) Bene
CATERING SERVICE MANAGER
Sarah Omar
MEMBERSHIP SALES MANAGER
Danielle Sayer
HR MANAGER
Sarah Blanco
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Abigail Bajet
DIRECTOR OF RECREATION
Ashley Pitcock
DIRECTOR OF SALES
Kamia Kinchlow
CLUB SECRETARY
Sandy MacIntyre
SPA MANAGER
Holly Monson
DIRECTOR
John McCook
HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
Robbie Maurer
CONTROLLER
Pam Burns
TRAINING MANAGER
Melanie Stacklie
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER RELATIONS
Yoona Chang
MEMBER RELATIONS MANAGER
Katherine Feehan
DIRECTOR OF RECREATION & FITNESS
Bianca Gillett
RECREATION MANAGER
Gabe Soria
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER EXPERIENCE
Fabrizio Khalona
DIRECTOR OF LEASING
Laura Bryan
DIRECTOR OF MARINA OPERATIONS
Captain Troy Heidemann
EDITOR
B.W. Cook
ASSOCIATE MANAGING
EDITOR
Laurie Veitch
EDITORIAL ASSOCIATE
Alyssa Smith
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Yoona Chang, Ann Chatillon, Katherine Feehan, Melanie Hertrick, Clayton Lilley, Patrick O’Donnell, Aaron Trent, Marielena Verdugo
Bruce Cook Editor
Dear Reader,
I was watching the Men’s Semi-Finals of the US Open Tennis competition and started thinking about an appropriate message for the October issue of Bay Window. I suppose I was distracted. My mind wandered from the rally between Carlos Alcaraz and Frances Tiafoe; his personal story, one of rise and redemption, so very compelling. For those unfamiliar, Tiafoe is the American-born son of immigrant parents leaving their home country of Sierra Leon in search of the American Dream. His father found a job as a maintenance man at a tennis club in Maryland, Tiafoe was born and lived on the club property as a child. Tennis became the backdrop of his future American Dream. Today, at 24, he is one of the top-ranked pros in the world.
In a televised interview with Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ABC TV’s Good Morning America, Tiafoe shared, “My parents envisioned tennis as an avenue to a college scholarship. That was their most serious wish for me, a college education paid for by tennis. I said, let’s see how much farther tennis can lead us. Here we are today, and I would not be talking to you if it had not been for my parents and for the opportunity in this country if you work hard enough.”
So, there it is, Bay Window readers. The quintessential explanation of the American Dream, fought for, and realized.
There’s more, as I pondered the Frances Tiafoe story, I focused again on the tennis match. The Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York was filled to capacity. Thousands of fans enjoying the thrill of world-class play. People had come from around the nation and the world.
Outside, war rages in Ukraine, economic challenges persist internationally, water is short in California, far too plentiful in the in American south-east street violence goes unchecked, and we are advised not to charge our electric cars in times of extreme power demand. Yet, in spite of it all, so many challenges, people conduct their lives. They attend sporting events, they graduate school, go to church, synagogue, mosque, plan a wedding, work for a charity or cause, invent a rocket ship to Mars.
In other words, we choose life. The circumstances of our time do not have to dictate our choices. Frances Tiafoe is a living example of overcoming odds.
As fall dawns on the Orange Coast, with each season, another chance for renewal. Another opportunity to focus, to fight hard, to achieve each of our own unique, special American Dreams—for ourselves, our children, for everyone.
Enjoy the read, bask in all the wonderful photo essays, and celebrate life.
Sincerely,
Bruce Cook Editor
The Best Of Broadway Comes To The Center
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL AND TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD SET TO GRACE THE SEGERSTROM STAGE
In the next few months, New York’s blockbuster hits are coming to Costa Mesa, and if you’ve heard about these two incredibly successful productions on Broadway, it’s clear that they are not to be missed when they arrive here. Moulin Rouge! The Musical and To Kill a Mockingbird are both part of Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ 2022/23 Broadway Season, bringing some of the best that Broadway has to offer to Orange County audiences. Maintaining all the glitz and glam of Baz Luhrmann’s original film, Moulin Rouge! The Musical’s extravagance makes this show undeniably “spectacular spectacular.”
Winning 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, it’s a perfect tribute to the movie we all know and love—somehow capturing the exhilarating energy of the film and amplifying tenfold. New music, vibrant costumes,
and a larger-than-life set make Moulin Rouge! The Musical a party that never stops in Segerstrom Hall from November 9–27.
After a wildly successful run on Broadway, To Kill a Mockingbird is making its way to Segerstrom Hall from December 27–January 8 and delivering a powerful, emotional performance. Under the direction of Tony Award-winner Bartlett Sher, this play brings Harper Lee’s famous novel to the stage and gives the audience new insight into characters through shifts in perspective. This play remains true to Lee’s masterwork and creates a compelling and impactful show that will stick with audiences long after they leave the theater.
You know these stories, now see them come to life onstage by visiting SCFTA.org or calling (714) 556-2787.
ONCE UPON A DUCK FARM
A NEWPORT BEACH STORY BOOK EQUESTRIAN ESTATE
LOCATED AT 2612 MESA DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH
Established in 1947 | Newly Extended & Constructed in 2021
Offered at $25,000,000
3 Acres | 6,618 Sq. Ft. | Barn/Loft 1,158 Sq. Ft. | 6 BD + Office | 5 BA
Once upon a Duck Farm. . A storybook sanctuary was established in 1947 and newly constructed and extended in 2021. Ready for someone to write its next chapter is on the market for only the second time in 80 years. This sprawling 3 Acre Newport Beach Equestrian Back Bay Ranch is magical in all of its elements. The history of this property dates back to when Alvin & Patricia Cox bought this piece of land from Myford Irvine. Alvin had a close relationship with Myford through hunting and flying planes. This was the first time ever that the Irvine family sold land to a private individual. This is how the Duck Farm began but it was called Goose Hill back then. Famed actors such as John Wayne, James Cagney, Andy Devine, and Clark Gable were just a few of Alvin Cox’s network of celebrities and local old-time Newport residents such as the Beek family were just a few of the friends that hung out and hunted on this property along with flying there planes off into the Santa Ana winds off the property Fun fact about Patricia Cox, Alvin’s wife is that she was the first activity director at the Balboa Bay Club. It was handed down to the next generation and then sold to the current owner All historical facts were provided by Buddy Cox Junior
Fast forward to Today this stunning land is zoned for up to 14 horses on its 4 parcel estate. As you enter you are greeted by the Duck Pond which is filled with gorgeous Koi, Ducks, and Geese. The chicken coop in the front yard produces fresh eggs for the farm. This property boasts an allnatural small dry farm vineyard consisting of about 40 vines with Cab Franc and Semillon grapes. The paradise on this private ranch includes over 35 fruit trees includingpomegranate, Mexican lime, Meyer and Eureka Lemons, Blood Orange, multi-variety of orange, grapefruit, plum, nectarine, fig, peach, apple, pear, and lavender throughout. There are multiple sitting and gathering areas including the fountain and sitting circle with dining under the Coral Tree and sitting areas under the porch and dining area outdoors.
The original farmhouse was built by Alvin Cox who owned Santa Ana Lumber back in 1947. The newly constructed extended home along with the loft and barn was designed by William Guidero and built by Longman Construction in 2021. The fully renovated original farmhouse has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths and gorgeous white oak wood floors throughout with a Zinc roof that carries over the newly extended home and new copper plumbing, tankless water heater, and central air. The natural breeze flows throughout the home with its double-hinged windows. The new construction home has soaring 20-foot ceilings with wood beams throughout. Limestone floors and white Oak are throughout the property along with french doors of the rooms extending onto individual porches. The Kitchen has
an ice maker, two refrigerators a laundry area, and a mud room off the barn. Vintage light fixtures line the hallways with custom tile throughout the bathrooms. The solstice sunrises and sunsets can be enjoyed either sitting in the living room by the stone fireplace with the Kolby double sliders that extend open on the entire front and side of the new home or out by the fire pit in front of the original home. Private sitting areas off 5 of the bedrooms with porches to enjoy your morning or evening on the ranch. The Loft that overlooks the barn is a great work/creative space. The barn can be used for large weddings, Yoga or Charity type events, or for the equestrian lifestyle having horses or even a car enthusiast could utilize it with a lift.
Over the past 6 years, there have been many new additions including a new saltwater pool, jacuzzi, bocce ball court, sewer system connection, lawn, landscape with path, and tree lighting done by Molly Wood Garden Design. The property is fully irrigated. Off the master is a Redwood hot tub to enjoy the unsurpassed views of the Upper Newport Bay and Ecological Reserve. The property is surrounded on three sides by the Back bay and cannot be developed so the views will never be obstructed. The preserve is a 752-acre property consisting of salt marsh, mudflat, and marine habitats. Large mudflats with suitable loafing areas above high tide are extremely desirable for migrating shorebirds and waterfowl. Sheltered waters provide foraging, spawning, and nursery habitat for marine fishes.
The property has a small horse arena and room for expansion for those horse lovers! The orchard does not disappoint along with a Veggie Garden and Native pollinator garden spruced up by Lucie Galvin a local sustainable gardening teacher who trained in Scotland at the Chelsea Flower show and the English gardening school. The pollinator garden has Monarch butterflies and California
poppies which makes for a match back with the Back Bay natives and links it to its own seasonal cycle for the veggies. The property boasts Sycamores and Coastal Oaks out by the roundabout and barn. Cobblestone from Europe and authentic weathered new wood line the barn. The heavy new drainage system installed on the property makes for a high-functioning ranch. The magic of this historical landmark in Newport Beach does not compare to any other property and this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase this dreamy equestrian estate. Who will be the lucky owner to create the next chapter on these stunning grounds….
“Starry, Starry Zoofari”
FRIENDS OF THE SANTA ANA ZOO PRESENT ZOOFARI 2022 RAISING AN IMPRESSIVE HALF MILLION DOLLARS SUPPORTING ZOO PROGRAMS AND IMPROVEMENTS.
Sanford and Linda Smith with Amos Bracero and Ethan Fischer
Tom and Debbie Newmeyer
Rip and Karen Ribble
Henry Dicarlo looking at Beetlejuice the snake
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Del and Carole Stagg
Juan and Angeles Carlos
Howard and Karin Hall with Docent Terry Hernandes holding Digger
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Gathering To Find A Cure For Alzheimer’s Disease
THE BRUCE ALLEN FAMILY OPENS THEIR BAYFRONT ESTATE FOR A MID-WEEK DINNER RECEPTION, HOSTING DOCTORS AND SCIENTISTS WORKING WITH UCI MIND ON RESEARCH AND TREATMENT FOR NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS INCLUDING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE.
Dean Frank M. LaFerla, Josh Grill, PhD (Director, UCI MIND), Bruce Allen
Mary Allen, Harriet Harris, Jennifer Taylor, Dick Allen, Pam Muzzy Craig Jennings, Laura Anenberg, Terri Elliott, Bob Elliott, Margie Jennings
Kiersten & Bruce Allen (Host)
Dean Frank M. LaFerla, Harriet Harris (committee member), Josh Grill, PhD (Director, UCI MIND)
Jeff & Patti Estabrook
LIVE THE LIDO LIFESTYLE
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omatthews@villarealestate.com DRE No. 00483564 Serving the coastal communities for the past 30 years.
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Birria Taco Tuesdays
5:00pm-9:00pm
Enjoy this popular savory, slow cooked pork specialty served with dipping consommé
Western Wednesdays
5:00pm-9:00pm
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INSIDE THE RARIFIED WORLD OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB
Robin Shelton
CCM, PGA Master
Professional General Manager
Newport Beach Country Club
Dear NBCC Members,
Roy Williams is one of the greatest basketball coaches in history.
Best known for being the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels, Williams has one of the most decorated resumes with achievements and accolades. He won the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship three different times. He was the Big 12 (formerly Big Eight) Coach of the Year on seven different occasions. He is in both the Basketball Hall of Fame and the Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Williams is the fastest coach to win 900 games and also the only coach to win 400 games each with two different teams.
Additionally, Roy Williams was instrumental in recruiting Michael Jordan to play basketball at North Carolina. He has an incredibly impressive background and success record.
After a challenging match, he was in a press conference being questioned on decisions made during the game. One question after another inquired about his decision making, about his play calling, about the player substitutions. Still others second-guessed the preparation activities, shot selection, the timing of timeouts, his coaching philosophy.
As the questions continued, Coach Williams stopped and asked, “Do you know the two easiest jobs in the world? Seriously?” A pause followed and he said, “College basketball coach and golf course superintendent, because everybody knows how to do your job better than you do.”
The first week in October marks the beginning of our fall aeration. Aeration is a necessary process that relieves soil compaction and promotes healthy grass growth. The process involves “punching” small holes in the soil to allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate deeper, which allows the roots to grow deeper, too. Fall and spring aeration are like an oil change in a car—a required preventative practice that ensures a healthy playable surface for both the short term and long term.
The short-term inconvenience is worth it in the end, much like getting your oil changed. It can be easy to question the timing of aeration when greens are healthy and playable, but it is aeration that ensures a healthy and playable surface all year long. The times of the year that we perform these aerations are based historically on weather patterns to allow for the quickest growth and recovery.
Thank you for your support as we undergo the aeration process this fall. The golf course agronomy team will work hard to create the best possible playing conditions for the year to come.
All the best, Robin
Shelton
October Calendar
Swimming & Cinema
LOCAL FAMILIES BEAT THE HEAT WITH ENTERTAINMENT DURING THE DIVE-IN MOVIE
SERIES.
Gemma Bryan, Taylor Bryan, Perry Block
S’mores by the pool
Max and Mia Buccola with friends
Carly Bryan, Pierce Bryan
Dive-In Movie fun
Isabella Monroe jumping in the pool
Sophie McConnell, Taylor McConnell
Hendricks Monroe, Alyssa Monroe
Picnic in the Park
LABOR DAY WAS A DAY OF REST AND RELAXATION AT NBCC.
Mr. Scott and Amy Anderson with friend
The Morehead family
The Monroe family
Labor Day picnic in the park
Members enjoying the Labor Day picnic
Riley Sbicca, Caroline Sbicca
Waterslide fun
The McConnell family
Memory in a Bottle
NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB’S FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGERS SHARE MOMENTS THEY’VE TREASURED OVER A BOTTLE OF WINE.
BY ASHLEY RYAN
One of the greatest parts of opening a bottle of wine is the memories you make in the process. Whether it’s a wedding toast, college graduation party, birthday celebration or something else entirely, vino has a way of bringing people together while being a part of their stories.
Here, we explore some of the Newport Beach Country Club’s food and beverage managers’ favorite varietals and how they’ve connected with those bottles or wineries during memorable moments.
SARAH SANCHEZ | FOOD AND BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
Sea Smoke Southing Pinot Noir
“My sister and brother-in-law live on a boat in Puget Sound in the small town of Gig Harbor, Washington. My nephew had just been born. I went with my husband and daughter to visit them in early August. It was a special time, and to … [have the] opportunity to share it with them was equally as special. We were able to go out one night to a small café called Morso Bistro. … We sat down as two couples to enjoy the first childfree evening. It was my job to go to the attached little wine market to find a bottle to share. After combing through the selection, I chose to purchase the Sea Smoke pinot noir. It seemed like the perfect blend of subtle elegance—balanced yet memorable—and uniqueness. It was a beautiful summer night with shared stories and experiences about being new parents and all the joys that come with it. … Sea Smoke pinot noir will always be a wine that was shared over laughs and memories.”
DAVID CROCKETT | ASSISTANT FOOD AND BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
Fess Parker Winery
“A couple years ago, my fiancée and I spent the weekend at the Fess Parker Winery in Los Olivos. When I originally booked our bungalow, I was under the assumption that it was going to be at the winery. When we arrived, we realized the bungalows were off-properly in Los Olivos. After our initial disappointment, we discovered our bungalow was in the center of town on the main street with all the tasting rooms from surrounding wineries. Fess Parker played the original Davy Crockett in the TV se-
ries; with my name being David Crockett, I was treated like a celebrity. It was an amazing experience followed up with a day in Solvang. We rented tandem bikes and explored the town. It’s a trip we are definitely looking forward to booking again.”
ANDREW CICHON | BEVERAGE MANAGER AND SOMMELIER
AtalierbyRaúlPérez
One of my fondest [memories] is the last tasting I went to with a winemaker before the world changed and I moved to California. It was the middle of March in 2020—a night with Raúl Pérez where I found passion for albariño. … I grab a glass from the table, plus a bio sheet about the man and his legendary wines, then work my way through the crowd of 30 or so to secure a space right next to him. I start off with a handshake and thank him for his time. He proceeds to ask, “Where is your glass?” in broken English with a thick Spanish accent. Then the real experience begins. [At first sip,] the wine transcends … everything a white wine from Spain usually is. Atalier … creates a … long list of so many familiar flavors: fresh peaches, apricots and apples with a saltwater rinse and orange blossoms in bloom. … After the last of the lineup, I grab another empty [glass] and return to my favorite—the perfect end by finishing with the perfect beginning. I grab the bottle of Atalier albariño, but this time ask him for his glass, pour us both a swig and, in true Aspen fashion, cheers, then gulp the last drops together.”
AMANDA SANDERS | FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER
Silver Oak Cellars
“My memory in a bottle goes back to Valentine’s Day 2020 with Silver Oak wines. My team and I at my previous club were hosting a … wine dinner featuring a three-course, plated meal prepared by the Silver Oak executive chef himself, Dominic Orsini. Our team had been preparing for this event for a couple years and it was so exciting for the day to finally come. I was in charge of all the decorations and making sure the room had the perfect mix of romance and excitement. With the pops of red rose petals, the bold burgundies of the wine, soft background music playing and the candlelit room, all was set and [we were] ready for the members to arrive. We started the first course with a chicory salad paired with the Twomey Cellars pinot noir. Going into the entrée course, chef Dominic prepared a peppercorn-crusted wagyu beef with cognac cream, which was paired with
a choice of Silver Oak Napa Valley or Silver Oak Alexander cabernet sauvignons. Our team was very lucky that the chef made some extra wagyu and we were able to try it with the wine. Now, I am not a huge fan of red wine, but the wine paired with the steak was so delicious that I am now always on the lookout for a good peppercorn-crusted steak. Hosting this event with my team was one of the highlights of my club career and it gave me the boost of confidence that I needed to know that this was the industry I wanted to be in. Knowing that the members were super happy and that our team felt super successful at the end of the night was the one of the best parts of my career.”
JASON ALVAREZ | FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER
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Pinot Noir
“I was never really into red wine until one day my wife came home with a 2015 Belle Glos pinot noir bottle. As nice as the vintage was, we decided to hold off and wait for the right occasion. On the night of Christmas, we decided to open that wine. Little did I know that—[although] my entire life I have gone without red wines—the different notes of ripe plums with hints of black licorice [would] forever change … the way I taste wine. I was blown away [by] how many different flavors came together to make a great wine. From that night on, we always have at least two bottles of that wine at home. Christmas … spent with loved ones [is wonderful], but even better when you have great wine.”
MICHEL ZAMORA | ASSISTANT FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER
The Prisoner Red Blend
“They say wine is an acquired taste, and I couldn’t agree more. I was at a friend’s house when she brought out a bottle of The Prisoner red blend. For someone who’s always reached for a moscato, imagine my surprise when I first tried Prisoner and fell in love with the aromas and tart taste. It was love at first sip. It was good wine with good company. It took me to a different place, a serene and timeless one. It completely changed my opinion on wine and made me realize that the ones I had had before just weren’t the right ones for me. It gave me a newfound appreciation for wine overall. That first taste of raspberries reminded me of picking the fruit with my grandpa when I was a little girl in overalls and pigtails—a memory unlocked.”
Fast Results
BIANCA GILLETT, DIRECTOR OF FITNESS & RECREATION AT NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB, REVEALS HOW INTERMITTENT FASTING CAN IMPACT YOUR HEALTH JOURNEY.
BY ASHLEY RYAN
From keto and paleo to Whole30, there have been a number of diet trends in recent years that have soared to popularity. One of these fads, called intermittent fasting, is a great way to achieve results, though it does require a bit of a strict regimen.
Intermittent fasting isn’t a modern concept. In fact, it can be traced back to ancient Greece, when the physician Hippocrates recommended it to his patients to combat certain health issues. Now, however, it’s typically used more as a dieting tool—one that produces results and has added benefits, too.
“When changes occur with this metabolic switch, it affects the body and brain,” says
Bianca Gillett, director of fitness & recreation at Newport Beach Country Club. “Some benefits include improvement in thinking and memory, improved blood pressure and resting heart rate as well as other heart-related measurements, prevention of obesity and, for men, fasting for 16 hours [has led to] … fat loss while maintain[ing] muscle mass.”
Here, Gillett discusses the science behind fasting, how to do it in a healthy way and what types of food and fitness to incorporate in your overall health plan.
THE SCIENCE OF SELF-CONTROL
Overall, the concept of fasting isn’t a complicated one. “Science states that, after hours
without food, the body exhausts its sugar stores and starts burning fat,” Gillett explains. “… Intermittent fasting works by prolonging the period when your body has burned through the calories consumed during your last meal and begins burning fat.”
While she says it can take two to four weeks to adjust to a fasting program—and some people may be hungry, tired or irritable in the meantime—it’s generally an easy routine to follow once you are acclimated.
One of the most common ways to fast is with a 16/8 plan, in which you fast for 16 hours straight and then have an eight-hour window during which you can eat. While other plans can have dieters refraining
from eating for periods of 24 to 72 hours, Gillett says that is often not a healthy approach, as it may encourage your body to store more fat as it reacts to signs of starvation.
Intermittent fasting is generally considered healthy, but there are groups who should not try it, including those with diabetes or other blood sugar issues, women that are pregnant or breastfeeding, children or teenagers, and anyone who has had a history of eating disorders.
NUTRITION & FITNESS
According to Gillett, the main benefit of this type of diet plan is that it shortens your window for eating. “Naturally, if you are eating less due to fasting, you will be at a caloric deficit, which will help you lose weight and body fat,” she notes. However, she says, your goal should still be to fill your body with healthy foods compared to processed foods, which are high in calories and can still lead to weight gain.
As for what kinds of foods to focus on during your dining window, she recommends
mimicking a Mediterranean diet, if possible, revealing that the combination of lean protein, leafy greens, healthy fats and unrefined carbohydrates can have a positive effect on your health and weight loss journey.
As for fitness, she says there are a few things you’ll want to consider, including whether to workout before, during or after your dining window. Determine your preference early on, she says. “Eating on an empty stomach might work better, … [and then there are] others who know they don’t like working out on an empty stomach.”
She also notes that the type of exercise you’re looking to do can dictate the timing of your workout. For example, when doing strength training, you typically want to use carbohydrates as fuel while cardio or HIIT routines can be done with fewer carbs— meaning that the latter routines are ideal for those wanting to work out on an empty stomach.
And, Gillett says, “Eating the right meals after your workouts to build or maintain muscle is crucial. The best practice for
combining intermittent fasting and exercise is to time your workouts during your eating periods, so your nutrition levels are peaked. Also, make sure you give your body protein after the workout to aid with regeneration.”
Experiment until you find a fasting plan that works for you, then watch as the results add up.
Practice Makes Perfect
NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB’S DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION DETAILS WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO APPLY YOURSELF AND HOW TO FINE-TUNE YOUR GOLF SKILLS.
BY ASHLEY RYAN
With any sport, practice is key—after all, it’s hard to improve without repetition. But in golf, it’s especially important, as the look and feel of your execution has a huge impact on the game.
According to Carlo Borunda, the director of instruction at Newport Beach Country Club, regular practice can help you become a better player. “Practicing is key to helping you improve your swing technique and mental game,” he notes. “This is the time where you can fine-tune specific areas of your game, which can help you lower your scores.”
Here, Borunda delves into how practice makes perfect.
BAY WINDOW: What does it mean to practice with purpose?
CARLO BORUNDA: Purposeful practice describes the concept of setting a goal before you begin your session and then focusing on accomplishing that goal. The goal should be challenging enough to make it rewarding once you are successful, [but] it shouldn’t be so challenging that you can’t achieve the goal in the time you have allotted for your session.
BW: What are some ways golfers can practice intentionally?
CB: Intentional practice will help you build confidence in your skills. A good putting challenge is to consecutively hole 20 putts from 3 feet [away]. To improve your chipping or pitching skills, place a towel on the practice green. Challenge yourself to land the golf balls on the towel. This will help you focus on a landing zone. For the full swing, practice with impact tape, which shows where you are making contact with the golf ball. Challenge yourself to make center contact with a wedge, mid-iron, fairway wood and driver. These types of short practice sessions will help you gain confidence for the next time you play a round of golf.
BW: What elements should golfers be practicing?
CB: My favorite practice sessions challenge
Using impact tape during your practice sessions is a great way to challenge yourself to make center contact, which will improve your consistency and add power to your shots.
me to focus on my balance and tempo. In my opinion, these are the two most important elements that affect a golfer’s ability to consistently make solid contact with the golf ball. I recommend that you start your driving range warmup with 20- to 40-yard wedge shots. Your balance should favor your lead side (left foot for a right-handed golfer) throughout the swing. Focus on using your body rotation to dictate the swing. Next, use an alignment stick to help you aim. Find a target that is approximately 100 yards away. Choose a golf club that you can hit at least 120 yards [with] and make full swings with a slower swing speed. The goal is to develop a smooth tempo before you add more speed. If you feel your contact begins to worsen, get back to working on the previous drills until you can coordinate a full swing that is established by balance and tempo.
BW: What are some measurements you can use to see if your practice is paying off?
CB: The goal for most golfers is to hit more fairways and greens with fewer putts each time they play a round. Use a scorecard to track total score, putts, fairways and greens hit per round. This data will help you understand where you should focus your practice time. If you hit eight fairways (8 out of 14 is 57%), but only four greens (4 out of 18 is 22%) in regulation with a total of 36 putts, then you will know that you need to improve your approach shots, short game and putting skills. Each time you play, you can use this information to track your progress.
BW: How can you practice with a purpose mentally?
CB: Having a good game plan and pre-shot routine are great ways to strengthen your mental game. I play all golf courses with the same game plan. I rehearse my sequence and the timing of my routine frequently as I practice so it doesn’t take too long. Remember, slow play is bad for golf. My typical game plan is to play the
shorter holes and most par-5 holes aggressively and the longer par-3 and par-4 holes conservatively. As part of my pre-shot routine, I want to know where the trouble (water, out of bounds, et cetera) is before I choose my golf club. Once I choose my club, I no longer think about the trouble. My club choice needs to help me build confidence, so I make sure it will help me achieve my carry distance. I now move into visualizing the shot by making one or two practice swings. Once I feel ready, I step up to the golf ball and make a committed golf swing.
BW: How important is it to formulate a plan of what you should practice and when?
CB: A good practice plan is essential to your improvement and enjoyment of the game. Give yourself enough time to accomplish your goals. Sometimes you may only need 15 minutes and other times you may need one hour. It should always include time for rest and evaluation, so you are never frustrated. The goal is to challenge yourself to improve. Remember to reward yourself by focusing on your successes.
BW: How can practicing on the golf course be beneficial?
CB: Playing the golf course is one of my favorite ways to practice. I love to use the golf course to work on my routine and the way I visualize my shots. I also use this time to work on key shots that I can’t always practice at the driving range, like punch shots from the rough or under trees. I also spend some practice time hitting a few fairway and green-side bunker shots.
BW: Are there any mental benefits to playing with purpose?
CB: These days, I play golf with the same goal as I did when I first picked up the game, which is to relax and have fun. I want each shot I play to revolve around these goals. When I get frustrated, I know I am focusing on the wrong things.
Short game practice challenge: Use a towel to help you focus on your landing zone.
Seahorse Selects
LADIES CELEBRATED THE ANNUAL SEAHORSE CLASSIC WITH A GOLF TOURNAMENT, A WINE PAIRINGS PARTY, AWARDS CEREMONY AND MORE.
2022 Ladies Seahorse Classic
Kimberly Burge, Barbara Burnell
Carol Andrews, Suzie Young
Jennifer Thomas, Kim Ralls
Tammy Keilch, Millicent Puglisi
AiLam Newkirk, Pam Fadel
Andrea Yaeger, Debbie Fleming
Seahorse Classic dining
Michelle Amato, Cheri Elink-Schuurman
Sharon Esayian, Charlene Immell
Seahorse Classic Derby Awards ceremony
Celebrating the 2022 Seahorse Classic winners
Trina Andry, Julie Patton
Seahorse Classic pairings party
Champions Nancy Ponce and Kathy Schmidt
On the Water
KIDS BUILT AND TESTED WATERCRAFT DURING NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB’S CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA.
And they are off!
The Fike family preparing their boat
The McGilvray family
Off to the finish line
Team Wilson-Hayden
Most Creative - The Tushin family
Fitz Woolley, Rohen Woolley
The Titanic Award - The Townes family
First Place - The Dederich family
Family Forward
NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB MEMBER TAMMY KEILCH SHARES THE TALENT SHE’D MOST LIKE TO HAVE, HER IDEA OF PERFECT HAPPINESS AND MORE.
Every so often, the editors of Bay Window send out a questionnaire to one of the esteemed members or employees of an International Bay Clubs property to gain some insight into his or her life. These nine questions
allow our readers to learn something new about old friends, or discover somebody they have not met before. For this issue, we’re getting to know Newport Beach Country Club member Tammy Keilch.
Bay Window: What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Tammy Keilch: My family and my son— the only real achievement that matters.
BW: Who is the greatest love of your life?
TK: My husband—Big Daddy, as I call him. We met on a blind date and, on our second date, I asked him, “How was your day?” As he started to tell me all about his day, I knew at that moment [that] I was going to grow old with him.
BW: Which talent would you most like to have?
TK: There is a long list of talents I wish I had. If I have to choose one, I’d say being a better golfer—actually, no, being a scratch golfer. I’m close, only 26 strokes away.
BW: What do you most value in your friends?
TK: I have amazing friends, both men and women. What I value most is their honesty, loyalty, sense of humor, athleticism and career accomplishments.
BW: What is it that you most dislike?
TK: Negative people who always think the worst instead of thinking of the positive. In my mind, the glass is always half full. Anyone who thinks the glass is half empty or just plain empty is a huge problem for me.
BW: What is your greatest extravagance?
TK: Being a member at NBCC. … It has brought our family closer together—golfing with my husband [and] my son as a family and making new friendships. We spend our holidays at the club.
BW: What is your favorite occupation?
TK: My passion has always been home design. Today, my career includes selling residential real estate, building new homes, redesigning and remodeling, and interior design. … I love what I do.
BW: Who are your heroes in real life?
TK: First responders. They are kind, giving people who touch someone’s heart and go way above and beyond to support and care for other people in a time of need.
BW: What is your idea of perfect happiness?
TK: My life today. I am happily married for 28 years. I have an amazing son, Robby, who is a freshman playing golf for … [University of Colorado] Boulder. … I’ve been more than blessed; I honestly wouldn’t change a thing.
Keilch family - Robby, Tammy, Robert
People Person
SINCE
STEPPING INTO HER ROLE
AS ASSISTANT MANAGER OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE AT NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB, MICHEL ZAMORA HAS ENJOYED GETTING TO KNOW MEMBERS AND STAFF.
BY ASHLEY RYAN
It’s been just over three months since Michel Zamora joined the Newport Beach Country Club team, stepping into the role of assistant manager of food and beverage in late May. But this isn’t her first time working front-of-house in a restaurant setting.
“I’ve always worked in restaurants—family-owned restaurants to be exact,” Zamora explains. “I’ve always worked front-of-thehouse, and I’ve enjoyed conversating and meeting people from all different parts of the world with all different and unique lives.”
Zamora comes to the club from a restaurant in Irvine, where she served as both lead hostess and lead server. Having worked at a past job with David Crockett, assistant director of food and beverage at NBCC, he let her know when the assistant manager position opened up.
“He … encouraged me to apply; he said I’d be a great fit,” Zamora recalls. “That only encouraged me to go in and apply for the position. What convinced me to work here was the group of people I sat down to interview with. Everyone sitting in the room sounded passionate about the work that they do.”
Currently, Zamora’s job is to help run both of the NBCC dining venues, the Seahorse Grille and the Member’s Grill. “I help … train employees and … develop personal growth among them,” she notes, adding that she tries to always lead by example. In addition, Zamora handles restaurant event orders, which are documents that outline event details, from setup to menus and other special arrangements. “We require a limited menu be created for any party larger than nine adults to ensure our culinary team is properly prepped and to ensure that the flow of service runs smoothly throughout the restaurant,” Zamora says. “This allows me to work very closely with members.”
One thing that she has really enjoyed about working with members is getting to know their stories, whether through private events or simply when they’re visiting the club’s dining venues. “It’s interesting jumping from conversation to conversation and realizing just how different people’s lives are, even with people who are sitting side by side,” she says.
So far, Zamora has really enjoyed her time
at NBCC, noting that the people that she works alongside are the best part of the job—along with the fact that trust, safety and accountability are all important pillars at the club.
But she has faced some difficulties as well. “Learning when to step away from my work is something I’ve found extremely challenging. There is always something to do, which keeps things exciting, but I need to learn when it is time to call it a day,” she says. “… It’s not bad to have something to look forward to the next day.”
Before coming to the club, Zamora earned an associate degree in liberal arts from Santa Ana College, choosing a generalized program because she had too many interests to specialize in a single subject. Always one for setting goals, she hopes to further enhance her professional skills this year by strengthening her floor presence and her relationship with members and learning more about golf. On a personal level, she wants to start and maintain good habits while eliminating bad ones as well as improve her time management skills.
Some of her hobbies include going to the movies to view psychological thrillers, going on staycations or short getaways, visiting the beach late at night or early in the morning and hanging out with friends. Zamora also has a 3-year-old pug named Milo, who she says “loves to go on long walks, hates the veterinarian and is the most loyal companion I could ever ask for.”
And, if she could have any career, Zamora says she would love to be an actress in New York starring in romantic comedies—something that would just further expand her love for interacting with people and learning about their stories.
Michel Zamora
THE HOST OF THE COAST IN NEWPORT BEACH SINCE 1948
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Bill Blaine, Michelle Barto, Bruce Cook, Cory Cosenza, Mike Granja, Noel Hamilton, Wayne Harvey, R.J. King, Kory Kramer, Mark Larson, Kevin Martin, Joe Moody, James Papazis, Richard H. Pickup, Todd Pickup, Jane Rivera, Ryan Tomalas, John Wortmann, Jack Wright, Dr. Daniel Yanni
HONORARY GOVERNORS
Douglas K. Ammerman, David Banta, Richard Bertea, Robert C. Clay, James Doti, Robert W. Howard, Michael Nevell, Michael D. Stephens, Herbert Sutton, Catherine Thyen, Ethan Wayne, David C. Wooten
HONORARY GOVERNORS DECEASED
William C. Adams, Harold Ayres, Harry Axene, Joey Bishop, Guy Claire, Nick Doolin, Arden Flamson, George Gaudin, Senator Barry Goldwater, Dr. Frederick Grazer, Robert Guggenheim, Sam Gurley Jr., William Hadley, Richard Hausman, Gavin Herbert Sr., Clement Hirsch, Mary Lou Hornsby, Norman Kendall, John Killefer, Robert Lynch, Roger Miller, Richard Nabers, John J. McNaughton, R.J. Marshall, Arlis B. Parkhurst, Theodore Robins Jr., Jim Slemons, E. Morris Smith, W. Reed Sprinkel, John Wayne, Dorothy Yardley
Leticia Rice General Manager
Balboa Bay Club
Dear Members,
Fall is here and while we are still enjoying some summerlike weather, the leaves will be turning and the temperature dropping before we know it. Get ready to bundle up and enjoy all that fall has to offer.
Here at the Club, you can enjoy all your favorite football fun at Members Grill with great specials during every NFL game and of course we will keep you tuned in to your favorite college football match ups. Don’t worry baseball lovers, we will be sure to keep you caught up on all the MLB playoff action as well.
On the event front, our dynamic duo of Aaron and Melanie have you covered with a Penfolds Winemaker dinner on the 12th, Boo Bingo on the 18th, Kids Halloween party on the 28th and pumpkin carving on the 30th, just to mention a few of the events planned for October. You can read all about our upcoming events in the pages to come.
Parents, if you’re looking for a night out without the kids, join us for a very special event on October 6th, our Comedy Extravaganza featuring Brian Kiley, Kevin Flynn, and Mark Riccadonna. This adults-only event is the perfect night out, and guests are welcome so invite your favorite couple to join you and make your reservation today!
On the dining front, be sure to stop by Members Grill to enjoy Chef Jacob’s new menu items and don’t miss his seasonal Oktoberfest specials. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling the hostess at 949-630-4290.
As always, we thank you for your continued support of the club and look forward to welcoming you soon! Boo for now!
Leticia
October Calendar
ABOUT THE LIFE SAVERS FOUNDATION
In May of 2017, Carole Pickup hosted an event at the BBR designed to bring awareness to the crucial need for living organ donors. As a result, Bruce Cook, editor of Bay Window received a kidney from Laguna Beach resident Heidi Miller, saving his life. Four years later, post pandemic, Carole is joining Bruce, Heidi and Ralph and Sherry Opacic to pay the gift of life forward helping many in need of organ transplantation here in Orange County. The purpose of The Life Savers Foundation OC is to grant financial assistance to living organ donors paying for expenses related to lost wages, hotel, travel, medical appointments and more. Taking away the financial burden will enable so many more generous people to “save a life.” In Heidi’s words, “The gift of life is the greatest gift of all.”
Consider joining the cause. Your participation is life changing.
Mrs. Carole Pickup
Founding Chair and Ralph Opacic
Executive Director and Heidi Miller
Co-Founder and Organ Donor
Cordially Invite
Balboa Bay Club and Newport Beach Country Club Members
Balboa Bay Resort Guests and
Friends Community Wide to celebrate the inauguration of ...
The Life Savers Foundation of Orange County
THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 19, 2023
Balboa Bay Resort Grand Ballroom
6 pm arrival reception, hosted cocktails and heavy appetizers 8 pm program and dessert
“Fund A Need” Ask to raise dollars to launch the non-profit 9 pm dancing and entertainment Featuring
The Jerry Mandel Orchestra with
Bruce Cook plus Special Guests
Performing songs from The Great American Song Book Requested Donation $250 per person
R.S.V.P. BY DECEMBER 30, 2022, to Heidi Miller at heidimillerkidneydonor@gmail.com or call 949-933-4606 for more information, please pay by check or with credit card
Generous Underwriters Needed
Please contact Ralph Opacic for more information: ralph.opacic@ocsarts.net
Fall and Holiday Member Events
October
OKTOBERFEST MENU - AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME
BEGINS OCTOBER 1
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Join us in Members Grill for lunch and dinner to enjoy Chef Jacob’s authentic Bavarian menu favorites. Of course, we will be serving featured Beers and Bavarian Pretzels with ale cheese sauce and mustard too! Top off your meal with freshly made Apple Strudel with vanilla ice cream and caramel. Call Members Grill for reservations at 949.630.4290 (Oktoberfest Menu will not be available on Taco Tuesday or Little Italy Sunday nights).
WEEKEND BRUNCH ON THE BAY
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Enjoy a delicious Brunch for the whole family here at the Club. All your favorites including Avocado Toast, Eggs Benedict, Huevos Steak Rancheros and Crispy Fried Chicken ‘n’ Waffles. Captain Crunch French Toast for the kids, plus delicious Belgian Waffles, and Buttermilk Pancakes hot off the griddle!
Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
NFL FOOTBALL – MEMBERS GRILL
THURSDAY NIGHTS -
Starting at 5:15 pm, Sundays All Day - Starting at 10:00 am and Monday Nights - Starting at 5:15 pm. Happy Hour specials available in the Lounge or Poolside throughout the games. Reservations not required.
FIESTA TACO TUESDAYS
EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT
• 5:00 – 9:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Live Mariachi music and great Margarita specials, paired with Chef Jacob’s delicious Menu Items! Taco Man Station featuring: Carne Asada, Chicken or Fish Tacos, Seafood Ceviche, Tijuana Caesar Salad, Enchiladas, Dessert Station and more. Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
PRIME RIB THURSDAYS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 • 7:30 PM
RECEPTION - 8:00 PM SHOWTIME GRAND BALLROOM
Join us at the Club for a night of comedy with
Conan O’Brien’s head monologue writer BRIAN KILEY along with MARK RICCADONNA (SNL Weekend Update writer, The Montreal Comedy Festival). Comic Actor KEVIN FLYNN (Sex & The City, The Heartbreak Kid) performs as well. Hosted by Boston’s GARY MARINO (ABC’s Live with Kelly Ripa, Fox News and +300 radio stations). Tickets are limited. Guests welcome. Adults 21 and over. Early dinner reservations recommended for A+O and Members Grill. Reception includes cheese and charcuterie. No-host bars available. 48-hour cancellation policy. Open Seating. Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
THE WINES OF CALIFORNIA ON THE BAY! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
4:00 – 6:00 PM • MEMBER LAWN
An event for the Wine Lovers! Join us on the lawn this fall for an evening tasting fine wines, a beautiful sunset and great music on the bay with Danny Maika. Wineries featured include Stag’s Leap, Frank Family, DAOU, Napa Cellars, Adobe Road and more. Great juice and savory small bites. Reservations required. 2 guests max per membership. 48-hour cancellation policy. For reservations, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
LADIES BUNCO NIGHT
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10
5:30 – 7:30 PM • LIBRARY
Make reservations to join us for the fast-paced dice game of Bunco. This event sells out quickly. House wine and snacks included. Bring $12 cash for game buy-in, all monies awarded at the end of the games. Even the biggest loser can come home the biggest winner! Space is limited. A Members only event. 48-hour cancellation policy. Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
PENFOLD’S WINEMAKER DINNER
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 • 6:00 PM
RECEPTION - 6:30 PM DINNER
BAY VIEW ROOM
Wine connoisseurs know Penfolds as one of the world’s finest and most collectible wines. Come experience one of the most renowned wines in the world accompanied with pristine cuisine specially crafted by our very own Executive Chef Prabeen. 72-hour cancellation policy. Wines will be available for purchase by Members Only. Limited Seating. Reservations required. For reservations, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
SPOOKY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT BUCKETS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 • AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP BETWEEN 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Gather your family and join us for a Spooktacular fall movie night at home. Complete the experience with your very own pre-made Movie Night Bucket
with a Halloween theme. Order your Spooky Family Movie Night Bucket today by calling the Club Desk at 949.630.4120. Limited supply available. RSVP early or ghoul miss out! Movie Night Buckets are complimentary. One bucket per family.
BOO BINGO IS BACK!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18
6:00 – 7:00 PM • BAY VIEW ROOM
Join us for a frightfully good time with BBC’s Boo Bingo Night at the Club. A full-hour of festive, fast-paced bingo games and spooktacular gift card prizes. Join the fun and come in costume! Snacks and beverage service available. Guest fees apply. 6 guests max per membership. One bingo card per reservation, additional cards can be purchased with cash for $1 each. No walk-ins. Parents must stay with children at all times. 48-hour cancellation policy. Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
1221 CLUB “COCKTAIL CLASS” SOCIAL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19
4:30 – 6:30 PM • BAY VIEW ROOM
This is definitely a Ladies Night out at the Club! Enjoy an evening learning how to make and enjoy fun, approachable cocktails with a modern twist. We are bringing in a Master Cocktail Brand Specialist to create modern recipes to sip and savor. Featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Ford’s Gin, Remy Martin Cognac and Champagne Telmont! An evening of Spirits, Cognac, Bubbles, Small Bites and Friends. Plus, everyone takes home a special gift of swag! Seating is limited. 48-hour cancellation policy. Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
BBC KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY WITH THE WILDER SHOW!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
5:30 – 7:30 PM • MEMBER LAWN
Mummies, Daddies, Boys and Ghouls are invited down to the BBC Pumpkin Patch for a spooktacular night of Halloween Fun. This year we will feature an all-new comedy, juggling, unicycle show featuring the amazingly funny and super talented Mark Wilder! Enjoy our Disney themed Halloween décor, special treat bags, balloon twisters, your favorite characters and more. Come in costume! A Members Only event. No Guests. Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120. *Dinner Reservations for Members Grill are highly encouraged if you plan to stay for dinner after the party!
BBC’S FAMILY PUMPKIN CARVING
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM • MEMBER LAWN
Let BBC be your pumpkin carving headquarters! Join us for an afternoon on the lawn to carve the perfect jack-o-lantern to display on Halloween Night. Fun for all ages…even the little ones! Don’t try this at home! Leave the mess with us. Includes 1 pumpkin, patterns, tools for carving, spooky treats and punch. 72-hour cancellation policy. A Member’s only event. No guests. No Walk-ins Reservations required. Parents must stay with children at all times. For Reservations, please call 949.630.4120.
November
LADIES BUNCO NIGHT
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7
5:30 – 7:30 PM • LIBRARY
Make reservations to join us for the fast-paced dice game of Bunco. This event sells out quickly. House wine and snacks included. Bring $12 cash for game buy-in, all monies awarded at the end of the games. Even the biggest loser can come home the biggest winner! Space is limited. A Members only event. 48-hour cancellation policy. Reservations required, please call 949.630.4120.
HOLIDAY BINGO
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
6:00 – 7:00 PM • BAY VIEW ROOM
Join us for a special Bingo this month to get you in the mood for the approaching holiday season. As always, we will have delicious snacks and plenty of fast-paced action with several games of Bingo! This is sure to be a delightful evening of fun and great gift card prizes. Guest fees apply. 6 guests max per membership. One bingo card per reservation, additional cards can be purchased with cash for $1 each. No walk-ins. Parents must stay with children at all times. 48-hour cancellation policy. Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
VETERAN’S DAY LUNCH
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Join us in the Members Grill to honor the brave men and women who have fought for our country. Veterans and enlisted service men and women will receive a complimentary Lunch Entrée, a Beer and a special gift with a valid Military ID. Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING COCKTAIL CLASS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
4:30 – 6:30 PM • ROOM TBD
Join us for an exciting evening learning how to create simple holiday cocktails to enhance parties at home, or when ordering out at restaurants. Certified Brand Development Managers will teach you how to make some of the most unique
holiday cocktails and give you the confidence to make them on your own. The techniques and background information you will receive is used to train top craft bar staff around the world. Spirits will include Cognac, Dark Rum and Whiskey. Enjoy bar snacks, hors d’oeuvres and a competition event. Class size is limited. 48-hour cancellation policy. No walk-ins. Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
CHILDREN’S GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 • 3:00 – 4:30 PM AND 5:30 – 7:00 PM • BAY VIEW ROOM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 • 10:00 – 11:30 AM • BAY VIEW ROOM
We invite you to start or continue a holiday tradition that has lasted for centuries. Join us for all the fun decorating your own gingerbread house to display and enjoy this holiday season. Includes everything you need to decorate your own gingerbread house. Light snacks included. One house per child’s reservation only. This event will sell out quickly. 72-hour cancellation policy. A Member only event. No walkins. Reservations required, please call 949.630.4120..
THANKSGIVING THEME MOVIE NIGHT BUCKET!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 • AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP BETWEEN 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Gather your family for a fall movie night at home with your very own pre-made Movie Night Bucket. Order your Family Movie Night Bucket today by calling the Club Desk at 949.630.4120. Movie Night Buckets are compliments of your Club. One bucket per family.
THANKSGIVING FEAST ON THE BAYFRONT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 • SEATINGS AT 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM AND 5:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL
Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner with family and friends at the Club. Feast upon Chef Jacob’s homestyle menu of traditional oven-roasted Tom turkey, fresh salads and signature sides, complete with a holiday dessert. All you would expect to enjoy on this day to give thanks. 72-hour cancellation policy. Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
FAMILY PHOTOS WITH SANTA CLAUS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
4:30 – 6:30 PM • CLUBHOUSE
Bring down the family to pose for a quick photo with Santa Claus in his grand throne from the North Pole. Photos will take place in the festively decorated Clubhouse! Our photographer will capture your family photo and we will post them on the Club website for you to retrieve. Why not make it a night out and have dinner in the Members Grill?
December
STROLLING DICKENS’ CHRISTMAS CAROLERS
DECEMBER 1, 14, 16, 24 & 25
6:00 – 8:00 PM • CLUBHOUSE & RESORT
In the rich time-honored tradition of the holiday season, we are pleased to present Dickens’ Christmas Carolers to stroll the halls and restaurants, even the Members Lawn. Hear them sing all your holiday favorites.
BBC MEMBER’S CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING DINNER
This special night in Members Grill will be a complete sellout. Early reservations are a must! Enjoy Executive Chef Jacob’s delicious holiday dinner offerings while Dickens’ Carolers stroll the room. Space is limited. Reserved seats for Tree
Lighting are not included with purchase of dinner. Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290. 48-hour cancellation policy.
“HOLIDAY HULLABALOO” BBC’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & MUSICAL-REVIEW
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
6:00 PM • CLUB/RESORT ENTRANCE-PORTE COCHERE
Experience the most spectacular Tree Lighting ever! OCSA’s MONTAGE! kicks off your holiday season with their sensational musical-review, “Holiday Hullabaloo!” A grand high-energy performance featuring Frosty, Rudolph, Santa and Friends, with holiday magic, live singers, toe-tapping dancers and the lighting of our giant 20’ Christmas Tree! Complimentary treats and beverages. Our gift to you, when you donate a new, unwrapped toy at the event, benefitting Toys for Tots. Reservations not required. Open seating available after 5:00 pm.
BBC’S SPECTACULAR CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY BENEFITTING TOYS FOR TOTS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 • 5:00 – 7:00 PM • GRAND BALLROOM
Join us for holiday family fun making Christmas cookies with Santa’s helpers, creating your very own
Build-a-Holiday Bear, coloring and Christmas crafts, family photos with Santa Claus, Elsa and friends at her snow castle and much more. A Members only event. No walk-ins. Reservations required 48-hours in advance, please call 949.630.4120. $25 per person or complimentary when you donate a new, unwrapped toy or gift to Toys for Tots.
FAMILY BRUNCH WITH MRS. CLAUS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 AND SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 • 9:30 – 11:30 AM MEMBERS GRILL
We invite you to enjoy a Holiday Brunch like no other. Using secret recipes from the North Pole, Chef Jacob teams up with Mrs. Claus to prepare some of Santa’s favorites from Christmastown!
From Chocolate Chip Pancakes to Sweet Cinnamon Rolls, Fruit and French Toast, there is something for everyone! Space is limited. No parties over 10. Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290. 48-hour cancellation policy.
1221 CLUB HOLIDAY LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5
11:00 AM • GRAND BALLROOM B
Join us in the Grand Ballroom for the 1221 Club’s favorite event of the year. Our Chefs will prepare a special holiday luncheon preceding our runway fashion show, featuring the latest styles and terrific accessories. Formal models to walk the runway, wearing fashions for the season. Another spectacular, live performance by OCSA’s MONTAGE! is icing on the cake. Afterward, a gift for 1221 Members: exclusive Champagne Shopping at the boutique with extra savings of up to 25% off. This event will sell out! Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120. 48-hour cancellation policy.
113TH ANNUAL NEWPORT BEACH -
HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE
DECEMBER 14 – 18 • STARTING AT 5:00 PM, PASSING BY OUR SHORE AT APPROXIMATELY 8:20 PM
BOAT PARADE DINNER AT THE CLUB NIGHTLY SERVICE
5:00 – 9:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Enjoy our festive holiday menu offerings, then head out to the Member Lawn for the best viewing in town. Delight in the magic as you watch all the decorated boats pass by. Reservations required. Please call 949.630.4290. 48-hour cancellation policy.
BOAT PARADE
BEST VIEWING NIGHTLY
6:00 – 9:00 PM • MEMBERS BEACH & LAWN
For Members and their guests preferring a casual, family-friendly atmosphere, the Beach and Lawn offer exceptional viewing and delicious hot menu items, available for purchase on the lawn. Cozy up to the beach fire pits, dine with plenty of seating and live music entertainment the entire night. Bring your blankets and jackets. No reserving of fire pits. Don’t forget to bring your Membership Card! Reservations not required.
CHRISTMAS EVE IN MEMBERS GRILL
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24
(GRILL WILL CLOSE AT 7:00 PM)
Serving Lunch in Members Grill from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Festive Holiday Menu offerings from 3:00 – 7:00 pm. For Reservations, please call 949.630.4290.
CHRISTMAS DAY IN MEMBERS GRILL
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25
(GRILL WILL CLOSE AT 7:00 PM)
On Christmas Day bring family and friends to Members Grill for lunch, served 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Festive Holiday Menu offerings from 3:00 – 7:00 pm. For Reservations, please call 949.630.4290.
Chef Jacob’s famous New Year’s Day Brunch is the perfect way to ring in the New Year! For Reservations, please call 949.630.4290. 72-hour cancellation policy.
NEW YEAR’S DAY FOOTBALL IN THE LOUNGE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1
12:00 – 7:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Enjoy our New Year’s Day College Football Playoff Tailgate Party! Come root for your favorite team while you enjoy Chef’s Game Day Menu.
ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WEATHER PERMITTING.
A Labor Of Love
THE 2022 BBC LABOR DAY CARNIVAL IS THE “BEST EVER”
The Ball Family
Alexis Bral and Alex Fathollahi
Governor James Papazis, Blake Tomalas
Charles, Governor Michelle and Penelope Barto
Governor Joe Moody, Todd Pickup, Governor Daniel Yanni
Coco Chazen Gemma Dinapoli, Audrey Brennan
Governor Noel Hamilton, Kensie O’Connor
Governor Cory Cosenza and his daughter Kendall
Poppy and Elizabeth Sinclair
Paige Hanke
Sophia Johnson
Jack Wickstrom
Luca Dinapoli
The Lyon Family
The Goe Family
Lisa Johnson
The Finn Family
Who Let The Dogs Out?!
MATT MAUSER AND BAND HAVE THE CONCERT CROWD UP AND DANCING
Doug Heckle and Lynda Stubblefield
Governor Mark Larson and Mike Kincaid
Kevin Rudd and Lee Martin
Billy and Nichole Lyon
Dan Mac, Emily and Mark Ziebell
Governor Mark Larson, Mike Kincaid, Mike Rudinika, Mark Cabi
Arash and Katie Kashanim, Christina and Brent Ball
Mark and Lisa Cabi
Devon Miller, Governor John and Anne Wortmann
Taylor, Michelle and Jeff Peck
Stephanie Pettey, Rhonda Eaton, Liz Bauer
Mike and Sherri Skillman, Debbie and Bickey Oates
Rick and Gretchen O’Shea, Kevin Server, Jim Walker
William and Karen Lilley, Erika and Robert Goe
Director of Membership
Loving October
INTRODUCING PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBERS TO THE CLUB CULTURE
BY SELBY GILLETT, DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
If a hug was a season, it would be fall and October would be the extra cozy middle part of the hug where you’ve gotten past negotiating the arm positioning and haven’t gotten to the “how long should this hug be?” bit. I love hugs and I love October.As some of you may recall, this time last year I started my maternity leave and welcomed my daughter into the world at the end of the month. As exciting as that was, I was a bit sorry to have missed an October at the Club. There is a peacefulness to this time of year that comes from being the deep breath after the excitement of summer and before we get humming with preparation for the holidays. The halls of the Clubhouse are filled with a bit of a different crowd and I have a few extra moments to spend enjoying long chats with members who are essentially institutions within the Club’s history. The stories this place holds within its walls are remarkable. I feel very fortunate I’ve been on the receiving end of someone feeling happy to share. If you haven’t done so recently, I would encourage you to take a moment to ask a fellow member to share their favorite memory. You never know the treasure you may find.
“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” –F. Scott Fitzgerald
Please
join me in welcoming:
RUWE FAMILY:
The Ruwe family is excited to join the BBC and participate in all the fun social events! We look forward to meeting new families and friends and enjoying lots of cocktails! Cheers!
MARSTON FAMILY:
We are excited to be a part of the BBC family as we just recently started our own family! We look forward to creating memories here, and the everlasting relationships to come.
COX FAMILY:
We are thrilled to join the Balboa Bay Club family! We are looking forward to all of the wonderful new friendships we will form within the community. We will see you by the pool soon!
The Steiner family is looking forward to enjoying the pool and beach with friends.
Selby Gillett
STEINER FAMILY:
Country Love Songs On A Summer Night
THE CONCERT CROWD COMES IN THEIR COUNTRY BEST FOR AN EVENING OF GOOD OL’ NASHVILLE FAVORITES
Gary Bowan and Dennis Dumon
Kristi and Bob Jacob
Kellie Kidder and Chana Jensen
Barbara Riggs and Nancy Green
Pam and Bill Overfelt
Char and Mike Artmstrong and Connie Mayhill
Darren Lang, Governor Bill Blaine, Sharon Blaine, Mike Kincaid, Holly Kincaid Lauren Biggs, Nicole Hurst, Dennis and Robin Biggs
Tom and Michelle Dallape
Jeanne Barnett
Shawn Bowan, Lynn Dumont, Ellen Berry
Lisa Hallaian and Dana Kanne
Patsy Gehl and Terry Kerley
Rochelle Ronay and Michelle Peck
Shawn Akins and Todd Barnett
Chad, Maxine and Ed Czinsky
Marina Dutton General Manager
Balboa Bay Resort
Dear Guests, Members, and Visitors,
Welcome to Fall! I am excited to share this month’s special events as we continue to provide a robust schedule of events for everyone to enjoy.
Sip + Shop at Bayfront Boutique will be partnering with Dancing Daughters on Friday, October 7th from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Samples of their lemon-flavored whiskey will be handed out as you enjoy browsing around the boutique. Dancing Daughters whiskey is produced by their female-owned and operated craft whiskey company and is made locally in California. Their goal is to create a unique new whiskey that evokes 1920s glamour, sophistication, and speakeasy spirit.
Chef Prabeen and the culinary team will be participating in the Chef Masters Event on Sunday, October 16th at Pageant of the Masters/Festival of the Arts Laguna Beach from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The event will be an intimate gathering of the area’s finest culinary talent and will benefit Unconditional Inc. helping senior and special dogs to find a loving home. Visit chefmasters.org for more information and to purchase tickets.
We are honored to be once again hosting Variety’s 10 to Watch event for the 23rd Annual Newport Beach Film Festival on Sunday, October 16th. Although this event is not open to the public, you may witness celebrity sightings if you are at the resort! Tickets are available for other events associated with the festival and can be purchased at newportbeachfilmfest.com. The festival is celebrated as one the of the leading lifestyle film festivals in the United States and attracts 58,000 film and food fans to over 100 feature films, 30 short film programs, and a dozen public parties featuring more than 60 culinary partners.
Please join us at A+O Restaurant | Bar for Howl-loween on Monday, October 31st. Enjoy menu and drink specials and bring your costumed fur friend with you. Let your V.I.P (Very Important Pooch) enjoy items off the pooch menu and be sure to snap a photo at the “Paws-N-Repeat” station tagging @balboabayresort to be entered into the pet costume contest. A limited amount of “Wag Bags” will also be handed out to our four legged visitors.
Many of our guests and members enjoyed the outdoor fitness classes with CAZ Training Club this past summer. Although classes have ended for the season, we look forward to resuming outdoor yoga and strength training again in April of next year.
For more information regarding all the events at the resort, please see our calendar of events in this issue. I look forward to seeing you around the resort.
BAYFRONT BOUTIQUE AT BALBOA BAY RESORT PARTNERS WITH RESSOURCE TO HOST AN EVENT FEATURING HIGH END, LUXURY ITEMS INCLUDING BOTTEGA VENETA, MIU MIU, BALENCIAGA, MARNI, DOLCE & GABBANA, SAINT LAURENT, AND MORE!
BY FRANCINE SLOSSER (PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANN CHATILLON)
Monze Garcia, Diedre Stary and Thalia Rojano modeling Bayfront Boutique fashions
Mary Lister and Pam LaFlamme
Madison Taber and Carie Jernqufist-Ferry
Lisa Hallaian
Chad Mellor and Elisabeth Padula
Melissa Arman
Estefania Amezcua and Madison Taber
Fannie Amezova
Alexa Ryan
Alyson Yakinian and Meagan Jolliff
Brittany Heslin and Andrea Stein modeling RESSOURCE
Birria Taco Tuesday Debuts at A+O Restaurant | Bar
POPULAR SAVORY SLOW COOKED PORK SPECIALTY IS SERVED WITH DIPPING CONSOMMÉ
BY FRANCINE SLOSSER / PHOTOS COURTESY OF BALBOA BAY RESORT
A+O Restaurant | Bar has added Birria Taco Tuesday to its weekly lineup evenings from 5:00 – 10:00 pm (or until they sell out!). Slow cooked with pork, onion, tomatoes, and a variety of chiles and spices, this Mexican dish gained popularity in Los Angeles and quickly spread coast to coast thanks to its popularity on social media sites like TikTok. Birria tacos are made with tortillas which are grilled to give them a crispy exterior and served with a dipping consommé, side of pickled onions and limes. This food craze has
left some restaurants in Los Angeles with lines around the block. “I am thrilled to bring Birria tacos to A+O Restaurant | Bar for our members and guests,” says Jason Hseih, Director of Food and Beverage. “Be sure to make a reservation so you don’t have to wait in line!” he joked.
Enjoy Birria tacos every Tuesday at A+O Restaurant | Bar. This mouthwatering specialty pairs nicely with the Balboa Margarita which includes tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, and organic agave nectar. Choose from regular, strawberry, and spicy.
Instant Elegance - Gifts and Décor
BY CHRISTINE PHILLIPS FOR BARCLAY BUTERA INTERIORS
For over 26 years, Southern California’s most discerning clientele have relied on the sophistication of Barclay Butera Interiors for all their home design and décor needs. And while their custom designs are as coveted and sought after as ever, Barclay’s flagship store has become a premier destination for spectacular gifts for any occasion! Clients, customers and recipients agree; a signature gift from Butera’s carefully curated store is always unique, chic and perfect for any home. This year, Barclay favors handblown glass in distinct shapes and fresh blue and white porcelain pieces for impact. Of course, there’s the
quintessential nod to coastal living with luxury shell and coral pieces rounding out the mix. Whether it’s the perfect Italian made picture frame, hand poured candle, unique tabletop or mantel timepiece, rest assured the arbiter of taste, style and elegance has collected magnificent pieces in a variety of price ranges for all your gift giving needs. And while you’re there, don’t forget to pick up something fabulous for yourself. If you are unable to make it to Barclay’s jaw-dropping showroom, make sure to log onto www.shopbarclaybutera.com for a beautiful array of gifts year-round for everyone on your list.
Fall Recipes From Around The World
PUMPKIN SEASON ARRIVES
BY LANA SILLS
We live in a food world that is without borders. We eat everything from Korean BBQ to Indian curries to Japanese ramen and udon and these international cuisines have now become our all-time favorites. When it comes to food, we’ve never had it better in this country.
A memorable weeknight dinner starts with a kitchen pantry stocked with ingredients you’ll reach for again and again. Cook like a pro with spice blends and flavor-packed condiments…
Miso gives instant depth to sauces and marinades. Red Miso is more robust than yellow or white and this fermented soybean paste is fundamental for miso soup and so much more. Sambal Oelek is a tangy, hot and salty chili paste that I love to cook with. And add a spoonful in mayo smeared on a chicken sandwich or dabbed on the edge of your grain bowl, and when “you put an egg on it” put Sambal on it too. Another Asian pantry staple I always keep on hand is Furikake; savory
sprinkles with seaweed, fish flakes, sugar, salt and sesame. Put it on crispy-skinned salmon fillets, fried rice, grain bowls and sprinkle on popcorn for movie night…it’s delicious.
Pumpkin season is here…Halloween is just around the corner. A fuss-free dinner is perfect before the fun begins. How about a big pot of chili, corn bread muffins or the deliciousness of fettuccine alfredo served family style? No October would be complete without a classic deep-dish apple pie with salted caramel ice cream. Pumpkin seed brittle, pumpkin deviled eggs, slow-cooker Halloween hot chocolate, pretzel and chocolate spiders and marshmallow pops are the easiest and most festive way to celebrate the holiday. A sweet, smoky, salty pumpkin bacon shake with a caramelized strip of bacon on the whipped cream top is a fun ending.
For game-watching eats, everyone loves brats and kimchi or jalapeño popper pigs in a blanket; these can be assembled and frozen before baking, making it easy to take from freezer to oven on game day. Another delicious must-have wing recipe…my Sticky Miso Chicken Wings are sweet and sour and crispy (recipes included).
Hearty, meal-sized soups such as black bean soup with cumin, velvety soups such as clam chowder and the included recipe for supreme pizza soup will make the beginning of fall soup season perfect to enjoy with your family and friends. A soup and sandwich lunch or dinner is always welcomed…market-bought soups and a thoughtfully structured garlic-buttered sesame seed hero roll spread with fresh horseradish, piled with warm roast beef shaved thin, doused with beef gravy or jus, then toasted until it’s crunchy. Or, chili-caramelized pork slices on a soft hoagie roll with store bought giardiniera is scrumptious and an herbaceous tuna that is mixed with chervil, tarragon, dill and cilantro on fresh seeded toasted rye bread with big slices of fresh tomato and arugula. Brushing the bacon with maple syrup and spicing up the mayo can elevate a classic BLT. I love sandwiches and there’s something so special about a sandwich packed with loads of veggies in harmony with some creaminess on the bread…I start with pesto, then olive tapenade and a substantial veggie such as miso-glazed eggplant, more veggies of your choice, tomato, avocado and arugula for richness and texture.
Two important food holidays in October are National Taco Day and World Sake Day. Let’s make the Southside Sake cocktail: a cocktail based on the classic Southside cocktail from the early 1900s. Use any type of Sake you have on hand. Muddle 6 mint leaves in a cocktail shaker. Add 3 ounces of Sake, one tablespoon lime juice, one tablespoon lemon juice and one tablespoon simple syrup. Fill it with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with an additional mint leaf and a lemon twist. And let’s not forget about the comfort of Meatloaf Appreciation Day on the 18th. This is a great month to celebrate each National Food Day (i.e. Caramel Custard, Frappe, Hoagie-Hero-Grinder Day, Pulled Pork, M&M Day, Gin & Tonic Day, Mezcal, Buy a Donut Day, etc., etc., etc.!).
As the days get shorter, you won’t even notice…you’ll be too busy planning your menus to celebrate this glorious food month.
STICKY MISO CHICKEN WINGS
12 chicken wings, tips discarded and wings split
2 tablespoons canola oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup Shiro miso (light yellow)
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce
1 Thai Bird Chili, minced
3 tablespoons turbinado or light brown sugar
3 tablespoons water
Garnish: Cilantro leaves and lime wedges
Preheat the oven to 400°. In a large bowl, toss the wings with the oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Transfer to a rack set over a baking sheet. Bake for about 40 minutes, turning the wings halfway through, until they are golden, crispy and cooked through.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine all of the remaining ingredients. Cook over moderately low heat, whisking frequently, until the sugar is dissolved and the glaze is smooth and slightly thickened.
Brush the glaze all over the wings and bake for about 10 minutes longer, until the wings are golden brown and sticky. Transfer the wings to a platter, garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
JALAPEÑO POPPER PIGS IN A BLANKET
This magical finger food is what your game day spread needs. Serves 4 to 6 (if you want to share).
1 package crescent dough (cut into 1-inch triangles)
1 package mini hot dogs
1 egg, beaten
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated, plus extra for the topping
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon sriracha
1 clove garlic, grated
2 scallions, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Egg Wash: 1 beaten egg
Preheat oven to 400°. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, jalapeño, Sriracha, garlic, scallions, salt and pepper. Smear a tablespoon of the cheese mixture onto a crescent dough piece. Then, place a hot dog on one end of the crescent piece and roll up. Repeat until you have used all the dough, cheese and hot dogs. On a sheet tray, brush beaten egg on top of each pig in a blanket. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of the egg wash. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until brown.
SUPREME PIZZA SOUP
Everyone’s favorite dinner…in a bowl! Serve with cheesy garlic bread.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
3 large garlic cloves, minced
3 cans condensed tomato soup or One
28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/2 pound pepperoni, cut into small
pieces and/or crumbled Italian sausage
2 cups water
2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
Red pepper flakes
Heat the oil in a large saucepot over medium heat. Add the onions (and sausage if using) and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms and garlic and sauté 3 minutes more. Add the tomato soup, water, pepperoni and basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Before serving, stir in parmesan cheese. To serve, top each bowl of soup with mozzarella, red pepper flakes and chopped basil, to taste.
Serves 4.
APPLE BOURBON COCKTAIL FOR A CROWD
The perfect pitcher cocktail! Easy and light with infused Cinnamon Bourbon, it will warm you up this autumn season!
8 ounces Bourbon
2 cinnamon sticks
16 ounces apple juice
12 ounces Topo Chico
Garnish: orange peel, cinnamon stick, dried apple slice
In a small jar, add 1 cup Bourbon and 2 cinnamon sticks. Let bourbon infuse for at least 12 hours.
In a pitcher add the infused bourbon, apple juice and Topo Chico mineral water. If you would like it sweeter, I’d recommend adding agave. Serve over ice.
The City Of Light Beckons
PARIS IN THE FALL…TRÈS MAGNIFIQUE
STORY AND PHOTOS BY MELISSA LAITMAN
With its bustling city streets and magnificent landmark buildings such as the Tour d’Eiffel and the Arc de Triomphe, Paris is a city of beauty and charm. Paris has a timeless familiarity for first-time and frequent visitors, with instantly recognizable architectural icons, along with exquisite cuisine, chic boutiques and priceless artistic treasures.
For those of you wanting to visit, the perfect time is in April and May. When the flowers are blooming and the birds are chirping, you can’t beat it! But also, the fall is très magnifique and extremely beautiful.
Paris is situated on the Seine River where riverboat cruises glide up and down. Uniworld is a favorite of mine as is Tauck Riverboat Cruises. They are floating hotels that bring you into the thick of it all. Paris is known for its pain au chocolate which one can indulge in during a visit to a sidewalk café. “The perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.” –thingstodopost.org
Paris has a huge choice of accommodation, including boutique gems with exquisite decor, whether antique-filled and romantic or cutting-edge designer-chic. You can stay in the room Oscar Wilde died in, or in the former embassy where the Treaty of Paris was signed, ending the American Revolution.
Two of the wonderfully inviting hotels in Paris are the romantic Le Bristol Paris and the trendy Hôtel Le 123 Sébastopol – Astotel, both great hotels in excellent locations. Paris is the perfect place to visit on a pre-trip and post-trip when you take a tour of France. Discover the joy of sightseeing with the Paris pass, which gives you free entry to the best attractions Paris has to offer.
Overlooking the city from its Left Bank perch, the Panthéon’s stately neoclassical dome stands out as one of the most recognizable icons in the Parisian skyline. Originally a church and now a mausoleum, it has served
as the resting place of some of France’s greatest thinkers since 1791, including Voltaire, Rousseau, Braille and Hugo. An architectural masterpiece, the interior is impressively vast (if slightly soulless) and certainly worth a wander.
Some of the most marvelous restaurants in Paris come in the form of obscure, off beat places you would never think of looking for. Reading the menu at Michelin-starred Septime won’t get you far, as it looks mostly like an obscure shopping list (hanger steak/chicory/ roots, chicken’s egg/foie gras/lardo). And that’s if you even get a menu – if you order the excellent five-course meal (available for both lunch and dinner), you won’t even know what’s being served until it arrives. Reserve in advance.
Another divine restaurant is Derrière. Play table tennis, sit on the side of the bed with a glass of champers in hand, or lounge between bookcases – such is the nature of this restaurant with courtyard seating. Chilled vibe in a trendy ‘shoes-off’ style aside, Derrière (literally “behind”) is deadly serious in the kitchen.
Classic French bistro dishes and more inventive creations are excellent, as is Sunday brunch. Le Grand Véfour is an 18th century jewel on the northern edge of the Jardin du Palais Royal and has been a favorite of locals throughout the city. You will find more of these amazing restaurants upon walking the streets of Paris.
Ahhh, gay Paris, what more can I say except it wouldn’t be a true vacation without a visit to a cooking school. Whether it is just a simple cooking class or a full out Cordon Bleu cooking school, you will be able to bring home the recipes that only Paris has to offer.
Melissa Laitman has been in travel for the past 32 years. Please call her at 781-888-7060 for more information on so many wonderful destinations.
What is “Precision Medicine?”
THE ART AND THE PRECISE SCIENCE OF CANCER CARE
BY DR. M. BRANT-ZAWADZKI MD
The COVID pandemic’s social distancing resulted in thirst for social interactions and the human touch. Nowhere is this more appreciated than in dealing with one’s doctor. Part of the art of medicine is the “laying on of hands.” Your physician still listens with their stethoscope to your heartbeat, despite the availability of a cardiac echo tool that, scientifically, beats the crap out of the stethoscope. The personal physical interaction between patient and doctor has therapeutic value. Guidance and direction are better followed when personally delivered, and questions answered.
“Precision Medicine” sounds robotic. But it is a term increasingly heard in the medical context, especially around cancer, and a critical tool to survival in the hands of a humane physician. Precision Medicine grew from deciphering the human genome. A new era of predictive, personalized pro-active precision medical care, the so-called “4 Ps” was born. Example: Analyzing a patient’s genomic profile assures that certain drugs developed for a condition in the population at large, actually works in a given individual. It turns out that a widely prescribed drug to keep coronary arteries from clotting and causing a heart attack, does not work in about 25% of individuals because of a specific gene variant they carry that counteracts the drug’s effectiveness. Testing for the presence of that gene is now routine prior to prescribing it.
The greatest application of Precision Medicine has occurred in cancer care, a disease that afflicts 50% of us at some point. Survival statistics are dramatically improving by applying Precision Medicine here.
Genetic analysis of an individual patient’s cancer is indispensable to guide the treatment of that particular patient with the right drug – one patient’s lung cancer may have different genetic components than another person’s, and a targeted chemotherapeutic agent to that
patient’s specific cancer’s genome can be the difference between life and death.
Hoag Family Cancer Institute leads in the early adoption of genome technologies to benefit patients. The ability to rapidly and inexpensively sequence DNA from a cancer tissue biopsy allows doctors to exploit this information to guide more effective and less toxic treatments.
Cancer results from abnormally mutated genes in previously normal cells, causing uninhibited proliferation of those cells in the body. These can occur spontaneously in a specific organ, or they can be inherited (“germline”); that is, part of the genetic makeup of the cancer patient. DNA is the building block of the genes.
We now have drugs that target specific cancer mutations so if a patient’s cancer harbors a mutation for which a tailored drug exists, the result is a better outcome with less adverse side effects. For example, studies have shown that up to 40% of lung cancers have a specific gene marker responsive to targeted drugs. If for example, one detects a rearranged ALK gene, then treatment with the oral drug crizotinib is more effective and less toxic than traditional chemotherapy. More recently, studies show that patients with early-stage lung cancer harboring another mutated gene, called EGFR, the drug osimertinib reduces the risk that the cancer will return. Additionally, all patients with ovarian cancer should have genetic counselling and testing for germline mutations. It could indicate risk for other cancers, or that siblings or children could be at increased risk. Today, less than 40% of patients in the US with ovarian cancer get genetic testing. At Hoag, the goal is to have all women with ovarian cancer tested.
One doesn’t have to have cancer now to benefit. In those with a family history of cancer, testing for “germline” risk allows a tailored surveillance for the earliest possible detection
of such a cancer, and increasing the chances of a cure. Specifically, in patients with a family history of certain cancers, evaluation by a genetic counselor and testing can identify patients at increased risk for cancer and therefore allow for earlier or more frequent targeted cancer screening. Hoag has established several high-risk screening programs to identify cancers in the earliest stages when still curable. In some cases, the patient and their physician may opt for preventative surgery to remove the at-risk organ. For example, if one has a mutation in the MEN2 gene, removal of the thyroid gland before a cancer develops is curative 100%.
Hoag’s Cancer Institute established a Precision Medicine Program in 2017, creating a team led by Dr. Michael Demeure. Few hospitals offer the level of coordination and expertise offered by this team that also includes a PhD in human genetics, a molecular pathologist, a geneticist, genetic counselors and support staff.
This team recently published their results in the Journal of Clinical Oncology – Precision Oncology, and offered recommendations how others can follow their lead. Over the past 3 years, Hoag’s physicians have increased the number of cancers sequenced for gene markers from 661 to over 1,500 cases.
The future is exciting even for previously incurable cancers. The technologies to sequence RNA and protein are advancing and moving toward a more robust multi-omic analysis of cancer. But let us not forget the art of delivering these precision tools in the most compassionate, comprehensive way, facilitated by knowledgeable and humane doctors, nurses, dieticians and psychological support staff for patients and their families, in state-of-the-art facilities. This is “precisely” why the Hoag Family Cancer Institute sees the greatest share of cancer patients in the OC, and where hope can turn to cure.
(The author thanks Dr. Michael Demeure for providing considerable background for this piece).
Living The Good Life
Coastal O.C.’s Most Sought After Address
The Balboa Bay Residences, originally constructed and debuting in 1968 at the height of the midcentury modern era, remain today as the premier address on the Newport Harbor. Modernized to current state-of-the-art standards for exceptional living, the residences offer sweeping vistas of the bay and harbor, top of the line appointments and finishes, and unparalleled amenities.
With four towers offering units ranging from ultra-spacious studios to luxury penthouses in addition to one, two, three-bedroom homes and very special corner suites with wrap-around exposure, the residences at Balboa Bay are the choice of Southern California’s most discriminative citizens.
For more information and a private tour, please contact leasing director Laura Bryan at 949-630-4379.
Yes...You Too Could Be Living The Good Life At 1221 West Coast Highway.
Global Currency Markets Impact US Investors
THOUGH HARD TO SEE, INTERNATIONAL STOCK MARKETS ARE FINALLY SHOWING LOW CORRELATION
BY IVAN ILLÁN
You wouldn’t know it to look at returns on any of your international mutual funds or ETFs, but non-US stock markets of both developed and emerging markets around the world have been performing better (in some cases significantly better) than domestic US equities. Year-todate (through August 31, 2022), the US stock market, as seen by the S&P 500 Index Level, was –17.20%. By comparison over the same period, here’s a sampling of other stock market returns from around the world (as measured by MSCI Indexes): United Kingdom +0.67%, Argentina +1.18%, Australia –4.49% and Japan –2.31%. However, these returns would not have been available to you had you been a US-based investor investing with US dollars. These more favorable
returns are all denominated in local country currencies: British Pound Sterling, Argentine Peso, Australian Dollar and Japanese Yen.
At the beginning of this decade, I published another article entitled “New Year, New Decade, New Allocations?” (Forbes.com, January 2, 2020), which talked about the “home country” bias that most investors naturally gravitate toward when making their investment selections. As a result, you could imagine that stock market investors of these other countries are pleased with how well their account statement values have held up this year. But for those US investors who had allocated internationally, they’re probably wondering why such diversification hasn’t provided much hedge to the declines they’ve experienced this year on their US stocks.
The simple answer is that currency exchange rates play a more important role in portfolio returns than most investors realize. This year (through August 31, 2022), the ICE US Dollar Index, which tracks the value of the US dollar against a basket of world currencies, had gained +13.67%. Such strength in the US dollar could easily wipe out decent returns on investments made in another country’s equities or debt which are denominated in another currency. As in the case with the United Kingdom, where local investors in local currency had experienced a positive return, US investors using US dollars would have seen a –13.52% loss in their UK stock market investment.
An investor who may not realize this currency dynamic may erroneously conclude that all their portfolio holdings, whether foreign or domestic, have performed terribly this year. This would be unfortunate since currency exchange rates are just as volatile as any other financial market. For example, in just three years (December 31, 2001 through December 31, 2004), the ICE US Dollar Index fell –30.75%. This followed a threeyear period (December 31, 1998 through December 31, 2001) where the US dollar gained +23.98%.
Evaluating whether an investment has been good or bad is rarely an exercise of analyzing what has happened, but more about what is expected to happen going forward. If history is any indication, we could expect mean reversion in global currency markets to demonstrate themselves once geopolitical risks (like the land war in Europe) have abated. Though no one can have a perfectly clear version of what comes next, it is prudent to familiarize yourself with the various and often obscured dynamics today which may impact investment values tomorrow.
Do Business With Others The Way You Would Want Others To Do Business With You
THE PROLIFERATION OF LAWSUITS OVER NON-PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS
BY ALEX CHAZEN
Often, I write this column with an “end of the day” message in mind – some piece of advice that I think might be useful to hear from a lawyer. Today, however, I am going through that process in reverse. I have noticed a disturbing trend occurring in the intersection of the construction/ real estate/legal fields recently, although I am not sure that there is necessarily an easily proposed solution.
On a typical “home improvement” construction project (this can be anything from a full teardown and rebuild to any small work done at a home that costs more than $1,500), the owner enters into a contract with a contractor. Over the course of the project, the Owner makes payments to the Contractor as the work gets completed. Toward the end of a project, the Owner stops paying the Contractor. This is problematic on several levels (we’ll get to those below), but most especially because it usually results in either the Contractor liening the project or stopping work prior to completion. The Owner believes that they can find someone to finish the project cheaper (this is typically done at the “punch-list” phase of a project, and therefore only minor touchups remain to be completed), or they think they can convince the Contractor or the subcontractors to take pennies on the
dollar to just finish the project.
The number of lawsuits that I handle that started with some version of this scenario is going through the roof. Owner stops paying, Contractor files a lien enforcement or breach of contract lawsuit to recoup the monies owed to them, and then the Owner counter-sues for “construction defects.” Truthfully, the only people who are winning in these disputes are the lawyers. The Owner typically spends more on attorney’s fees than they would have just paying the Contractor, and oftentimes the Contractor’s insurance carrier steps in to resolve the construction defect counter-claim, therefore increasing their future insurance premiums. Sometimes the Contractors get a portion of the money owed them back, sometimes they write it off in an attempt to just move on.
What is interesting is that this is a relatively new phenomenon. As recently as 2010, the California Courts have upheld oral contracts for construction work, as the industry as a whole operated mainly on handshake agreements until very recently. Whereas so many aspects of our transactional interactions are heavily regulated, where the owner hired a licensed contractor, this was never an issue.
The margin on a construction project is almost never so high to allow for the Contractor to still make money on a project if the Owner refuses to make the final two payments under a contract. Typically, “retention” is built into a contract, which allows the Owner to retain a certain percentage of the contract – almost as insurance that the project will be finished – until it gets to the completion stages, and so Owners by doing this are essentially asking their Contractors to work for free.
Cases recently have totally shifted the roles that a general contractor can complete on a project without a licensed subcontractor, and so this practice that continues to become more prevalent could eventually topple the entire ecosystem of contractors doing work on residential projects for an owner that does not plan on doing the work in order to sell the home.
The bottom line, as always, is to hire a licensed, bonded, and insured contractor; to talk to them and have an open flow of communication with them during the project; but most importantly, to do business with others the way that you want business to be done with you. Nobody wants to get to the end of a project to find out that their client no longer has any intention of paying them – be it a contractor, a real estate broker, someone in sales, or even a lawyer.
Alex Chazen is a Partner at Lorber, Greenfield & Polito who practices mainly construction and real estate law. He can be reached at achazen@lorberlaw.com.
October Is A Sports Lover’s Month
FOOTBALL, BASEBALL, SOCCER, HOCKEY, BASKETBALL…FROM LITTLE LEAGUE TO COLLEGE TO THE PROS…IT’S ALL HAPPENING
BY RYAN G. COOK
Is there a better month than October in the sports world with more events coinciding at the same time? The October calendar is packed every week with games in sports of all sorts. Try and find another month with more action, collectively speaking.
Leading the television market, the NFL ratings are predicted to be strong this October. Everyone has their money on the Bills, Bucs, Rams and Chiefs, though this could be the year for the Packers and Broncos, and if you’re really looking for some good odds take the Bengals, 49ers or Browns. Historically speaking,
ratings will only grow as the season goes on and with sports betting in the states becoming legal it is likely we will see the highest ratings ever, though I still don’t understand if Prop 27 is a good or bad thing. That’s another column.
Second on the ratings chart is Fall Saturdays with college football. Many argue this is their favorite time of year, however one can also argue that is because of the social piece of this puzzle that brings all your college friends and memories back for one day a week. Or could it be the alcohol consumption? Then again, that’s probably similar to NFL Sundays, just add in good BBQ.
In our Southern California region, things are erupting regarding college realignment, specifically referring to USC and UCLA who are both off to great starts. There is a ton of exposure for both and we expect big things to come as we transition to the Big 10 conference in 2024. Also, don’t forget about the Chargers leaving San Diego and the huge San Diego State stadium redevelopment project that opened this season. Snapdragon Stadium, the $310 million LEED Gold Venue, designed by Gensler, will play host to SDSU, NWSL’s San Diego Wave FC and Major League Rugby’s San Diego Legion. The Spanos family and city officials sure missed the boat on this one and San Diego State is sure to benefit. SDSU football will grow in the coming years.
Next on the charts is MLB postseason, starting with last minute play in wild-card games, which are always exciting and unexpected. The Dodgers are leading the NL West, with quite a large lead, followed by the Padres, and then a close battle between the Giants and Diamondbacks. The Mets are having a great year leading the NL East followed by the Braves and Phillies. The Cardinals are leading the NL Central with the Brewers chasing. In the American League East, the Yankees are well ahead of a battle between the Rays and Blue Jays. In the west, the Astros are ahead of the Mariners, and in the AL Central, the Cleveland Guardians lead the White Sox heading into playoff time.
The NHL and NBA 22-23 season will begin in the month of October as soccer in the US and the MLS wrap up mid-October with the conclusion of the regular season and playoffs beginning.
As former USC Coach Lane Kiffin once said, “Get your popcorn ready,” or something like that. We will miss you Lane, but very excited for the Lincoln Riley era at USC.
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