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LIFESTYLE LETTER
JUNE 2018 PUBLISHER
Caitlin Agnew | Caitlin.Agnew@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR
Nicolette Martin | Nicolette.Martin@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Caitlin Agnew, Earl Benjamin, Jordan Blaine CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Dear Gents,
Life N Light, Kara Mercer
WELCOME TO THE MEN’S ISSUE, CELEBRATING NOT ONLY THE FATHERS IN OUR LIFE (FATHERS DAY IS JUNE 17) BUT A VARIETY OF INFLUENTIAL MEN FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. The men in our area exude innovation, pride for the community, as well as active and healthy lifestyle’s, and there was no shortage of men who came to mind when putting this issue together. We only wish we could include more. From cruising around with Steven Goldfarb in his classic car, working out (or trying to) with Olympic athlete Norris Frederick to scheduling photo shoots with top influencers of our area, this issue was so fun to create and is packed with men you need to know. In this month’s feature, we’ll introduce you to some local movers and shakers, all
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passionate about what they do and from a variety of industries. Learn about what makes them unique and how they’re impacting the community. If you haven’t already, you’ll probably run into one—or several—of them around town! We hope to inspire you to plan a weekend and take some time with just the guys with our road trip adventure to Suncadia. We show you a quick and memorable weekend brocation, with nature, activity and a luxury lodge to relax and unwind. Cheers to celebrating the men in our lives. Happy Father’s Day and happy June.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2018
FEATURES 16 An Olympian’s Workout Featuring Norris Fredrick
24 Men to Watch Meet Local Men Impacting the Community
30 Guys’ Road trip to Suncadia An Adventure with the Guys
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36 President Ride-along Co-Piloting with a Local President
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DEPARTMENTS 8
Lifestyle Letter
12
Good Times
14
Around Town
16
Healthy Lifestyle
20 Inspired By 36 Driver’s Notebook 40 Travel Destination 44 Lifestyle Calendar 48 Local’s Choice
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GOOD TIMES
Grand Opening Party: Life Time Athletic Bellevue Life Time Athletic Bellevue welcomed 800 members and guests to tour the company’s newest destination—its 132nd overall and first in the Pacific Northwest—and receive a firsthand look at the incredible programs and services it has to offer. The club offers 40,000 square feet of luxury health, wellness and spa programming and experiences, supported by a team of nearly 100.
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The Lake Houses at Eagle Cove www.EagleCoveEstate.com Kennydale, WA
. Offered at $16,000,000
. MLS 1255553
Unique. Historic. One-of-a-kind. Exclusive. Luxury. Iconic. Private. Lake front. As brightly as those terms glow, they are not close to describing The Lake Houses at Eagle Cove. Eagle Cove is not just a house in a gated, lakefront community, it is it's OWN gated community, nestled right up to the sparkling edge of Lake Washington. Three luxury single-family homes, a guest home, plus one monumental boat house. All right on the shore, with staggeringly 180 degree vistas from nearly every room in each house. As stunning as the history is long.
WES JONES Managing Broker, KW Bellevue Each OfďŹ ce is Independently Owned and Operated
425-577-9814 Wes@SellwithWes.com
AROUND TOWN
GREAT WINE INC. NAMED AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPION BY SCORE Local business Great Wine Inc. has been named a winner of the 2018
American
Championship
Small by
Business
Score,
the
nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. The Championship awarded this title to entrepreneurs for their dedication to the success of their businesses, awarding them an all-expense-paid trip to a training and networking event, Score mentoring and publicity throughout the year, and a chance to win one of three $15,000 grand prizes, made possible with the support of Sam’s Club. Great Wine Inc. earned the title by describing what makes their business one of the best businesses in their community, and how they plan to use the prizes to grow their business. Nominations were presented to a judging panel of business experts that determined the winners. Great Wine was founded in 2015 in the U.S. and China by Danni Lin. The company endeavors to provide people with high-quality and affordable wines, and experiences in “vinotyping,” the discovery of individual wine taste and preferences based on individual sensory abilities. This concept allows individuals to accurately build their wine profile, be confident with their wine preferences, and be comfortable whenever they purchase wines.
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ANNOUNCING A NEW OFFICE, MORE THAN A CENTURY IN THE MAKING. For over 100 years, putting clients’ needs first has been part of Merrill Lynch’s rich history and culture. Our Private Banking and Investment Group is now here in Bellevue to deliver a powerful and dedicated wealth management experience aligned with your unique values and goals. Let the members of our newest team help you pursue what’s most important to you.
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
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A N O LY M P I A N ' S W O R K O U T THIS NAME MIGHT SOUND FAMILIAR TO YOU. However, if it doesn’t, it should. Norris Fredrick is our local professional track and field athlete as well as an Olympian. To add to his resume of accomplishments he is also a threetime indoor bronze medalist for Team USA. He is the epitome of modern-day success and an all-around powerhouse of a man. From Roosevelt High School to earning his bachelor's and MBA from the University of Washington, Norris is also a leader in our community. You may see his name on videography, notice his face on campaigns or already be following him on his lucrative social media channels. With the 2020 Summer Olympics on the horizon, his schedule consists of training, working, sleep and repeat. Here, Bellevue and Seattle’s favorite Olympian shares a workout.
FEATURING NORRIS FREDRICK ARTICLE JORDAN BLAINE | PHOTOGRAPHY LIFE N LIGHT
THE WORKOUT
LUNGES, WITH OR WITHOUT WEIGHTS
4 SETS OF 12
AB WHEEL (NOT DOING IT FROM YOUR KNEES IS A BETTER WAY TO ACTIVATE YOUR ENTIRE ABDOMEN.)
4 SETS OF 8
STRETCHES (HOLD EACH STRETCH FOR 15 SECONDS WITH CALM, SUBTLE BREATHING.)
15 SECONDS/ STRETCH
BOX JUMPS
4 SETS OF 8
SQUAT JUMPS
2 SETS OF 20
JUMP ROPE
4 MINUTES
CONTINUED >
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
(CON TI N U ED)
THE GEAR 01
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NORRIS FREDERICK LIMITED EDITION SOCK NorrisFrederick.com, $20 One-of-a-kind #TeamFrederick custom socks are for the everyday warrior and comfortable enough to wear around the house.
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COMUTORA RUNNING SHOES Asics.com, $70 These shoes are lightweight and comfortable for anything from golfing to long walks.
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FLEECE FULL ZIP HOODIE Asics.com, $41 The ultra-soft cotton keeps you insulated during the cold and contains advanced moisture control to keep you dry during our rainy season.
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WATER-REPELLANT KNIT TRACK PANT Asics.com, $85 The track pant is built with premium stretch that conforms to you. Wear them for a jog or HIIT session, and you can’t go wrong.
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FAVORITE PRINTED LONG SLEEVE Asics.com, $29 With extremely breathable material, this Favorite Printed Long Sleeve is perfect for any activity or weather.
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INSPIRED BY Photo by Melissa J Thompson
INSIDE A
WOM AN'S MIND LEARNING TO CRACK THE CODE IN YOUR COMMUNICATION CAN MEAN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SOARING OR SINKING IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP! CLAUDIA ALABISO IS A LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST. In practice for more than a decade, Claudia worked both in New York City and here, on the Eastside. Her private practice is in Bellevue, where she specializes in relationship therapy and addiction counseling for families. Claudia also owns and operates The Ashram Yoga, along with her husband, in Kirkland and Bellevue. A woman’s mind is notoriously intricate and complex. Anyone married to a woman knows that a seemingly simple conversation can often send you reeling when you realize you’ve missed a subtle message. Here are some common phrases you might encounter.
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what she says “WE NEED TO TALK .”
what she says “ WE SHOULD ... [INSERT UNPLEA SANT TA SK HERE].”
what she means
what she means
This may make you want to run! But,
Does she mean we or really mean you?
don’t fear. She is simply taking the con-
Play this one safe; assume she means
versation from casual to serious. She’s
you. She doesn’t want to push but wants
collected her thoughts to express her-
you to know there’s a task to be done. If
self carefully. You won’t be as prepared
you take the initiative, you’ll bank some
as she is, but listen openly and respond
brownie points! If she ends up doing the
thoughtfully, and this can be an open
task alone, you’re in for it ...
dialogue rather than scary conversation.
what she says “ YOU DON’ T UNDERSTAND WHAT I’M GOING THROUGH.”
what she says “ WHATEVER YOU DECIDE IS FINE WITH ME .”
what she means
what she means
She doesn’t know how to convey what
This is a test. And you better make the
she is experiencing, or she assumes
right decision! If you are paying attention, a
you don’t have the patience to under-
woman has usually expressed herself well
stand deeply. But make no mistakes—
and made her expectations and desires
she wants you to understand. As her
clear. She’s probably tired of arguing about
partner, this phrase can feel like she is
the topic and has surrendered. But there’s
putting up a wall. This is actually your
still only one right decision in her mind.
door to intimacy. Try to listen patiently.
Proceed cautiously.
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Just Listed by Brazen Group Properties
Memories Made Here Will Last Forever 8905 NE 13th Street | Bellevue, Washington 98004 | Offered at $4,400,000 Custom-built five bedroom Clyde Hill home with six bathrooms built to take advantage of the half acre lot showcasing the beautiful gardens, recreational areas and large west facing patios with ironwood decks. Large kitchen with new appliance is the center of all entertaining featuring nine foot ceilings and three inch Brazilian Cherry hardwoods throughout both floors. North wing features master suite, den and private patio. Second main floor master plus three additional bedrooms on the lower level with a rec room opening to a large, fully-fenced, grassy backyard and sports court.
Brazen Group Properties Presents Our Monthly
Bellevue Luxury Residential Report Sold / Original
Days on
Address
Original List Price
Sold Price
$/SQFT
List Price %
Market
Undisclosed Address, 98004
$7,995,000
$8,075,000
887.95
101.0%
6
47 Skagit Key, 98006
$5,300,000
$5,300,000
954.95
100.0%
5
8926 NE 36th St, 98004
$5,388,000
$4,800,000
797.47
89.1%
100
10665 SE 22nd Street, 98004
$4,399,950
$4,300,000
650.04
97.7%
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2112 94th Ave NE, 98004
$3,750,000
$3,628,888
689.9
96.8%
244
9109 NE 35th Place, 98004
$4,098,000
$3,600,000
664.33
87.8%
317
10003 NE 21st St, 98004
$3,588,888
$3,350,000
587.62
93.3%
160
500 106th Ave NE #3515, 98004
$3,200,000
$3,200,000
1184.75
100.0%
7
10648 SE 18th Lane, 98004
$3,488,000
$3,125,000
558.53
89.6%
47
1646 106th Ave SE, 98004
$3,099,950
$2,999,888
524.36
96.8%
129
9426 NE 24th St, 98004
$2,920,000
$2,850,000
598.74
97.6%
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9401 NE 1st St, 98004
$2,388,000
$2,541,500
688.82
106.4%
6
2423 105th Ave NE, 98004
$2,500,000
$2,535,000
530.33
101.4%
2
1630 92nd Ave NE, 98004
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
776.4
100.0%
6
9020 NE 34th St, 98004
$2,248,000
$2,305,000
720.31
102.5%
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**This data is a sampling of sold properties from April 2018 (Source: Northwest MLS)
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Working, living and serving Bellevue for 25 years!
ARTICLE EARL BENJAMIN
Movers & Shakers
PHOTOGRAPHY LIFE N LIGHT
L o c a l M e n I m pa c t i n g C o m m u n i t y
The Founder and President Cameron Smith, President, Seattle Polo & Equestrian Club WHAT DOES COMMUNITY MEAN TO YOU, AND HOW DO YOU THINK YOU IMPACT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY? Impacting
community
means
sharing
different aspects of things I do with people to improve their lives. Through my product development firm, Product Creation Studio, I’m able to work on products ranging from life-saving medical devices to life-enhancing consumer health applications in an environment where people thrive. I started the Seattle Polo & Equestrian Club to bring the sport of polo to Seattle. I am happiest when my dreams align with improving the lives of people around me.
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The Chairman and CEO Jeff Rogers, Chairman & CEO, OneAccord WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT THE WORK THAT YOU DO? At what seems to be opposite ends of the spectrum, there’s an intersection. On one hand, we’re working with private business owners who, given macroeconomic trends, are looking to transition their enterprise. On the other hand, we have this millennial “bubble” who are confounding to many business leaders. As we are acquiring companies and the owners transition, we have the opportunity to be developing future business leaders through these businesses. This is a long-term view—seeding our business community with well-trained and developing professionals.
T h e C r e at i v e Patrick De Armas, Justin Kane Elder and Stefan Hofmann, Founders and Designers of Electric Coffin WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT THE WORK THAT YOU DO? Being able to think about problem-solving in a different way and injecting new things into our daily environment is what gets us excited. The interaction and response from our clients make our work worthwhile. DO YOU HAVE A MANTRA OR MOTTO THAT YOU LIVE BY? Within our studio, we have a saying: "art first." This means to always allow ourselves the opportunities to explore conceptually and artistically. It allows us to have fewer constraints and focus on providing the most interesting work to our clients while staying true to who we are. CONTINUED >
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MOVERS & SHAKERS
(CON TI N U ED)
The St o ry t e l l e r Paul Cabellon, Global Good Storyteller & Corporate Communicator, Intellectual Ventures WHAT DOES COMMUNITY MEAN TO YOU, AND HOW DO YOU THINK YOU IMPACT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY? Community is about the investing in the common good—where people contribute personal time, talents or treasure to the betterment of civil society. I'm a board member at Cedar Park Christian Schools and am involved at my local church, where my family and I focus on bridging social and economic divides in society. WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT THE WORK THAT YOU DO? Being the storyteller for an invention company that creates technology to help the poorest people in the world is always pretty inspiring.
The Founder and Changemaker James M. Thomas, D.D.S., M.S., health:latch WHAT DOES COMMUNITY MEAN TO YOU, AND HOW DO YOU THINK YOU IMPACT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY? A big part of community is being able to properly nourish our bodies and grow. This starts from day one of life. health:latch is a niche health care practice with a sole purpose of helping babies, children and their families thrive. WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT THE WORK THAT YOU DO? When you can effectively eliminate a problem, a struggle or fulfill a need with a baby, you have made an immediate and direct impact that lasts a lifetime.
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The CEO and President Mitch Smith, CEO, MG2; President, Bellevue Arts Museum WHAT DOES COMMUNITY MEAN TO YOU, AND HOW DO YOU THINK YOU IMPACT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY? Community is where we live, where we are invested and, more importantly, where we give back. I'm engaged at the board level with the Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) in order to support, promote and build a thriving arts and culture community in the city of Bellevue. DO YOU HAVE A MANTRA OR MOTTO THAT YOU LIVE BY? A number of years ago, I defined my personal motto: Have great and loving people around that I trust and get s--- done in a collaborative, respectful and fun way. CONTINUED >
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MOVERS & SHAKERS
(CON TI N U ED)
The E c o n o m i st Björn E. Woltermann, Founder and CEO, Katalyst Inc. WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT THE WORK THAT YOU DO? As an economist by trade, I always wondered if I could build a business where everyone involved could win. At Katalyst, we are creating a win for the members, who get stronger, healthier and maybe happier within less time, effort and cost. We empower our team to do what they love because we believe they make all the difference for our customer experience. DO YOU HAVE A MANTRA OR MOTTO THAT YOU LIVE BY? I once heard a song called "Live like you were dying." It stuck with me.
The Inventor Pablos Holman, Inventor, Intellectual Ventures WHAT DOES COMMUNITY MEAN TO YOU AND HOW DO YOU THINK YOU IMPACT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY? For the last decade, we've been quietly inventing technology at the Intellectual Ventures Lab in Bellevue. Most of this is aimed at solving problems for people living in extreme poverty. We are trying to make this region into the Silicon Valley of saving the world! DO YOU HAVE A MANTRA OR MOTTO THAT YOU LIVE BY? Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare.
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GUYS' ROAD TRIP TO SUNCADIA
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AN ADVENTURE WITH THE GUYS
NOTHING GETS MEN FIRED UP LIKE TIME AWAY FROM THE RIGORS OF DAILY DEMANDS OR BONDS THEM MORE CLOSELY THAN THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCES. Experts say that road trips are a good way for friends—guys, especially—to bond. Let's face it, sometimes it’s just hard to get quality time with good friends, and a road trip forces you to do just that. A bro-cation should re-energize you, make you forget your troubles for a few days and relax you. With that in mind, Bellevue Lifestyle set out to put
+ STAY
together a brief but memorable road trip just 1.5 hours east
LUXURY LODGE AT SUNCADIA
to Suncadia, where you’ll find the Pacific Northwest's finest
70 Monabel Court, Cle Elum, WA 98922
mountain golf experience, not to mention stunning views, incredible design, amazing food options and outdoor activities at your doorstep. We packed up our 2018 Maserati Levante, a midsize luxury crossover SUV, and cruised over the mountains in no time, arriving in style at the custom-built lodge at 70 Monabel Court. Situated on one of Suncadia’s scenic golf courses, surrounded by the rolling pine forest, and with no shortage of amenities, there’s simply no denying this Suncadia lodge has all you need for an epic weekend away with the guys. For more information on our lodging and transportation of choice,
The house at 70 Monabel is truly an amazing five bedroom, three bath, brand-new custom home, located on Suncadia’s scenic golf course. When you walk into 70 Monabel, you are greeted by a wonderful chef's kitchen with concrete countertop, high-end appliances and a place for everyone to enjoy the scenery. The kitchen opens up to the great room and dining room which has plenty of seating. From the great room, you can step out and enjoy the fire pit, hot tub and outdoor seating or you can sit back in the living room and enjoy the 60-inch flat-screen TV. Also don’t miss the game room with Pop-AShot, shuffleboard and cocktail arcade table in the garage.
visit MaseratiOfKirkland.com and SuncadiaResort.com. CONTINUED >
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GUYS’ ROAD TRIP
(CON TI N U ED)
+ EAT
SWIFTWATER CELLARS WINERY 301 Rope Rider Drive, Cle Elum, WA 98922 509.674.6555 Swiftwater Cellars is a Washington state winery that features a tasting bar, restaurant, pro shop and special event facilities. Swiftwater Cellars' wines are sourced from select vineyards in the Pacific Northwest and tended to by veteran winemaker Tony Rynders. "Our family's vision is to provide a wonderful experience for our visitors, complete with fine wine and warm hospitality in a casually elegant resort setting,” founder Don Watts says. Stop in for drinks and an appetizer or full meal. You won’t be disappointed. PORTALS THE LODGE AT SUNCADIA 3600 Suncadia Trail, Cle Elum, WA 98922 509.649.6473
Portals offer a true PNW dining experience with gorgeous views and captivating cuisine. Artisan meals are crafted with local inspiration and seasonal ingredients, making for a truly unique and delicious dining event. Whether you stop by for breakfast before a daylong hike, a light lunch as you embark on outdoor adventures, or are looking to wind down with a flavorful meal in the evening, Portals offers something for every palate.
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GOLFING AT SUNCADIA 866.715.5050
Suncadia is known as a premier Washington state golf resort destination featuring championship golf on three award-winning golf courses: Prospector Golf Course, Rope Rider Golf Course and Tumble Creek Golf Course. All skill levels are welcome, and there is flexibility to book reservations for a daytrip or extended stay. Suncadia offers the Pacific Northwest's finest mountain golf experience. PINT AND BIKE TOUR 888.515.8726
The Pint and Bike Tour takes you to the nearby small town of Roslyn to check out the new Heritage Distillery where you will sip on “field-to-flask” libations, and take a tour of the facility.
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Do you extensive need dental work? Trust your care to a Prosthodontist, the dental specialist trained in reconstructive dental care. Dr. Johnson is a board certified prosthodontist, trained at the University of Washington and the Mayo Clinic. He not only maintains a full time private practice, he also lectures and teaches continuing dental education courses to his general dental colleagues across the country. He has been in practice for over 25 years and is your trusted source for more involved care including the latest technology involving the “all on 4� teeth in a day treatment concept. You see ads in the paper and hear ads on the radio regarding dental implants. Before you invest your hard earned money, consult with a specialist.
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CLEAN WATER
CHANGES
ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING. When a community gets access to clean water, it can change just about everything. It can improve health, increase access to food, grow local economies, and help kids spend more time in school.
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DRIVER’S NOTEBOOK
President Ride-along CO-PILOTING WITH A LOCAL PRESIDENT
ARTICLE JORDAN BLAINE PHOTOGRAPHY KARA MERCER
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ME & MY CAR
DRIVER Steven Goldfarb HOME BELLEVUE OCUPATION President of Alvin Goldfarb Jewelry A FIFTH-GENERATION JEWELER ON HIS MOTHER’S SIDE AND SECOND ON HIS FATHER’S, STEVEN GOLDFARB GREW UP DISCUSSING JEWELRY AROUND HIS CHILDHOOD DINNER TABLE. “I remember being 8 years old when the president of Rolex watches would be at our house for dinner,” the president of Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler says. After graduating from Mercer Island High School, Steven made the leap across the water to study political science at the University of Washington. “The most important lesson I learned in college was how to study and learn; and of course, the UW is where I met my wife, Fredda.” It was not until the day of graduation he decided to join his father, Alvin, in the family business. Steven isn’t just the president of a luxury business; he is multifaceted. Deciding to ful-
The Firebird is the same make and model
fill a life-long desire to learn a musical instru-
as the one Steven had in high school; choos-
ment, he took up guitar at age 50. His most
ing the Firebird was easy.
recent interest is in restoring a 1968 Pontiac Firebird convertible. “My dad always drove cool cars and often talked about getting an old one," he says. "When he passed away, I was inspired.”
"It’s not the best-known '60s muscle car, but it’s very distinctive looking," he says. "It has a lot of big American chrome. "People honk and wave when they see it, and my wife loves it." CONTINUED >
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My dad always drove cool cars and often talked about getting an old one," he says. "When he passed away, I was inspired.
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TRAVEL DESTINATION
A World Apart ARTICLE ANDREA POE
Dubai landscape
Dubai offers ultramodern resorts, luxury shopping, international cuisine and a lively nightlife
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verything you've heard about Dubai's unbridled extravagance is true. Well, at least most of it is. (I’d been told that most taxis I’d hail
would be Mercedes and with luck even Lamborghinis. Turns out, that wasn’t quite true.) However, this city–technically an Emirate–perched on the Persian Gulf is considered the most expensive in the Middle East. It is the flashiest sister of the United Arab Emirates, where the moneyed class from around the globe comes to experience the best and often brashest aspects of modernity.
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“Everything you’ve heard about Dubai’s unbridled extravagance is true.”
Atlantis lobby
Emirates towers
I ensconce myself on Dubai’s most famous parcel of land, the manmade Palm Island at Atlantis, a glammedout property that affords access to some of the city’s most unusual experiences. High rollers can book the 10,000-sqauare-foot Royal Suite, where the soap is flecked with solid gold, or the Neptune Suite, where the walls face the aquarium. Mere mortals (like myself ) book spacious rooms with views of the Dubai skyline and the waterfront. You need not be an overnight guest in order to delve into the resort’s activities such as the waterpark, dolphin and sea lion encounters, the Lost Chamber Aquarium (home to more than 65,000 marine animals), and high-end shops. You can snorkel, Scuba and PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) certify in the property’s lagoon. And, this just may be the only (safe) place to hand feed sharks and stingrays after sunset.
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A WORLD APART (CON TI N U ED)
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For me, the highlight was the resort’s ShuiQi Spa, a two-story oasis with a trickling water wall and a celestial domed ceiling. I booked a 30-minute ZeroBody floating treatment that promised to ease jetlag, which after a 14-hour flight, I desperately needed. I lay on a water mattress pulsing with LED lights from which I was guided into a meditative state. The treatment was said to stimulate circulation and perhaps it did, but its
Ossiano restaurant
other claim to fame–relaxation–was evident. One of Dubai’s most extraordinary restaurants, the glow-
Spice souk
ing underwater Ossiano, is one of the big draws at Atlantis. The menu naturally nods towards the sea, which can make you feel just a touch uncomfortable as you watch your dinner’s brethren swim past. The night I dined here, it didn’t take long before a 600-pound grouper fixed an intense and persistent stare at my dining companion. To experience the essence of Dubai, though, you will have to resist the gravitational pull of Atlantis and head a few miles into downtown. The city is known for its steady march of high-rise towers, which dazzle and disorient, like the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, which soars 2,722 feet. Because Dubai is poised to host the World Expo in 2020, the skyline continues to be populated with construction cranes. As for the famed malls of Dubai, these temples of retail don’t disappoint. There are dancing fountains, a huge array of boutiques from Chanel to local silk shops, and if you hit the Mall of the Emirates, an indoor ski slope. The malls are your best chance to brush elbows with locals: men in kanduras, anklelength white cotton shirts, and women in everything from black burqas to daisy duke shorts. You can still discover pockets of traditional Arab life near to the new downtown. Take an abra, a traditional wooden boat, for the most atmospheric transfer across the Dubai Creek, and land at the docks steps from the souk. As you navigate the warren of narrow lanes that weave through the souks, the kaleidoscope of scents that waft from the stalls stand testament to a time not so long ago and prior to the oil boom when this was a thriving regional center, well regarded for its perfume and spice trades throughout the Arab world. After exploring the souk, I hail a taxi back to my home base at the Atlantis. As I’m sped along the fast new highway, the frenzy of the traditional neighborhood of squat buildings and dusty intersections gives way to the orderly new downtown with its gleaming skyscrapers. As we pull onto the dramatic drive that leads to Palm Island, I spot a Lamborghini, this one canary yellow. It zooms past my dinged up taxicab, and I can’t help but smile as the driver’s white ghutrah (headscarf ) flutters in
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Atlantis
the wind before the car disappears as if a mirage.
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23 BELLEVUE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Crossroads Park
This year’s festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 23, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 24. The festival features more than 100 craft, business and food vendors; fresh strawberry shortcake; live entertainment; hands-on history exhibits; and a family fun area.
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