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bask calendar Winter highlights: music, theater and art in the glow Holiday gifts, wedding ideas and captivating locales that have bask abuzz this season

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bask culture in print Top titles to give and get this season

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bask beyond Top-notch resorts for your winter getaway

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152 bask@table Emerging hot spots and classic treats with a twist

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bask publisher’s note | by jolie adams

It’s official. Winter is here. While it’s true that many of us live in Southern California for the sunny skies and near perfect temperatures most of the year, there’s something special about this season in particular.

Maybe it’s the cooler weather, the patch of blue peaking through the few fleecy clouds, or the evening lights that remind me of the city—the holidays are my favorite time of year, when warmth and joy come from time spent with family and loved ones.

Despite how busy this year has been, I always look forward to decorating my home for the holidays. This usually entails a trip to the attic to pull down all of the décor I’ve stored away year after year. And although I have had these things for decades (mostly homemade crafts my children made for me when they were in school), I am always surprised at what I find wrapped inside—these memories from holidays past are always the most valuable part of the season to me.

This season is intended to be all about fun, relaxation, and building new memories for the years to come.

Regardless of whether you prefer to spend your winter at home by the fireside or dashing through the snow at an exclusive winter destination, this issue is your guide to making the most of the season: from holiday gifts for everyone on your list to top-notch ski resorts, it’s all here.

If you’re looking for something new to try during your time off, try taking your family to the South Coast Collection, a new shopping destination. It’s not only a fantastic place for home design, but is also filled with Zen gardens, fashion shows and mini boutiques that invite exploration. Our social calendars are cheerfully booked with stylish affairs, and I must say, a standout venue for these ultimate occasions is [seven-degrees], the same locale of this issue’s fashion photo shoot. In these pages, you will also find glitz and glamour in stunning designs by Lloyd Klein, Oday Shakar, and Arturo Rios Couture Hats, and striking jewelry from Lugano Diamonds and Judy Klimek that are sure to have you glowing in the spotlight on these exceptional evenings out.

This edition of bask is also our wedding issue, where you’ll find a complete guide to planning all the big-day details, from the most striking flowers to unique vintage décor. We also share a peek into the minds of men during the exhilarating yet grueling wedding planning process from our very own Clayton Daniells, who is in the process of organizing his own nuptials.

With the New Year around the corner comes a time of reflection, on the year that just flew by and on setting goals to make the upcoming year even better. I’m so proud of our dedicated team and thankful to our loyal bask readers—you have made our first year truly outstanding. Here’s wishing you all the best for a safe and joyous holiday season and much success, health and happiness in the New Year.

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2 Clayton Daniells There may be nothing more heartwarming than a truly can’t-wait-excited recently engaged man. This is just the situation of bask’s Men’s Editor, which made the production of our wedding issue even more special for him: “This edition’s theme was easy for me—I’M GETTING MARRIED! As a groom-to-be, I was thrilled to share my experiences and talk to others who were equally excited about sharing their thoughts and memories about weddings and marriage.”

3 Heidi Ristau Any foodie knows how easy it is to get caught up in the search for a unique new spin on often already-complex dishes.

But in researching the tastiest treats for this issue, Heidi discovered one of the most fundamental truths of good eating— “The simplest food and drink, done perfectly, are often the best.”

4 Mark Van Mourick As the CEO and founder of Optivest, Inc., Mark manages the portfolios of some of the most preeminent families in the nation. He also wrote Cash Out, Cash In–The After Success Investment Guide, a guide for managing the responsibilities of wealth accumulation. Mark founded and serves as president of The

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5 Golie Alemi Glamour and glitz dominated Golie’s experience of fashion and wedding coverage this winter. She was enchanted by the closing of a special friend’s wedding ceremony; she explains, “We sent the handsome couple off to their honeymoon in Europe with sparklers; it was very magical.” And, highlighting holiday couture in bask Style led to the discovery of pieces that were “amazing— everything from the dazzling jewels to the glamorous gown.”

6 Tony Lattimore It’s a small world—while photographing Araki Japon, Tony, who lived in Iwakuni, Japan for a year while in the Marines, was pleased to discover that the gracious chef’s wife is from Hiroshima, a mere 40 miles from Iwakuni. This coincidence was just the cherry on top of an altogether great shoot of the restaurant’s delicious food.

7 Robert Pingatore While Robert has a passion for cutting-edge technology and claims the research of new gadgets as a highlight of producing bask Tech, this season’s search for the coolest products was accompanied by unexpected developments in the technology world. He says, “it is always fun to be right on the edge of the big game-changers, and digging into the Kindle Fire and discovering what makes it so hot gave me an enormous appreciation for where Amazon is taking consumer electronics and cloud computing.”

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only by Santa’s elves, Virginia took great pleasure in discovering the most luxurious, even fairytale-esque winter destinations for bask’s feature on top winter travel destinations. “Since traveling is one of my greatest passions, looking into countless stunning winter resorts worldwide and narrowing down that list to the most special, desirable locales was enjoyable in every way.”

hand is not a feat many people would choose to attempt, but when Cyrus’ babysitter called in sick shortly before a scheduled shoot at Bliss Home Design, the magazine’s interconnected nature was proven. bask Editor Amy Adams quickly stepped in with an offer to watch Cyrus’ daughter—he explains, “Amy, with her calming charm, proceeded next door with my daughter where they tea partied and came back with a new doll in hand.”

9 Tony Florez Having the opportunity to shoot and work with [seven-degrees] for this issue is an opportunity Tony calls nothing short of amazing. As a photographic perfectionist, he welcomes the chance to push himself to new heights, and was able to exercise his creativity especially in this shoot: he says, “I love working with two different models; it gives me more time to be creative on the shoot.”

10 Robert E. Palmer As a man about town, Robert enthusiastically delves into investigation of the hottest, most worthwhile events in Southern California each season. He explains, “My favorite thing about creating the bask Culture Calendar for each issue is that it allows me to stay current on all of the amazing events going on in our diverse community and, in the process, requires me to dig deep into the history and context of the artists and events we choose to highlight.”

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12 Debbie Lavdas Orange County can often feel like a small town, a sensation Debbie discovered is encapsulated in the SOCO experience. She says, “I was surprised at the kind of ‘six degrees of SOCO’ factor. On location, I ran into friends at Portola Coffee, checked in on Facebook and heard from an artist (who painted my house) to look for her work in Smart Dog there, talked to a lawyer friend who gushed [about] the Food Trucks she religiously lunches at—and a week later got some organic goods from a girlfriend shopping SOCO’s Milk and Honey store.”

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December 13-January 1 Yes, it’s beginning to feel a lot like Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at Segerstrom Hall. Inspired by the holiday movie, this new musical tells the story of two friends putting on a show at the Vermont Inn and finding their true loves in the process.

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catS January 17-22 Albert Schweitzer once purred that “There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.” Suffice it to say that Schweitzer would have loved Cats, Andrew Lloyd Weber’s seven-Tony-Award-winning meowsterpiece. Featuring 20 of his best songs of all time, including the spellbinding “Memory,” Cats is one of the longest running and most successful shows in Broadway’s history. See it on the Segerstrom Stage.

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A pre-Valentine’s Day treat awaits you and your love in the two-night stand of Roberta Flack at Orange County’s Pacific Symphony.

Along with U2, Flack is only one of two artists to win back-to-back Grammy Awards for Record of the Year. With songs like “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” and “Feel Like Making Love,” it’s not hard to understand how she achieved such acclaim.

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George Thorogood March 8 He may be “Bad to the Bone,” but the blues rock vocalist and guitarist George Thorogood sure can play, and he has sold over 15 million records worldwide to help prove it, including two platinum and six gold records. Catch him and his band, The Delaware Destroyers (he hails from Wilmington), at the Anaheim House of Blues.

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American Idiot March 14-April 22 Nominated for three Tony Awards for its Broadway run following the 2009 premier at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, American Idiot shreds its way to the Ahmanson Theatre. Featuring the brilliant soundtrack of Green Day and the lyrics of lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong, the story of three boyhood friends searching for meaning in a post 9/11 world is “thrillingly raucous” and “emotionally charged,” says the New York Times. Its Tony-Awardwinning sets and lighting will also be on stage for this remarkable performance.

The Orange County Museum of Art hosts the exhibition Richard Dieberkorn: The Ocean Park Series, the first major showcase of his most famous works from 1967-88. A leading West Coast Abstract Expressionist in the 1950s who drifted through alternate styles for years, he returned to his artistic roots in 1967 and created his highly praised Ocean Park series. Featuring 80 works of prints, paintings, drawings and collages, the show highlights the artist’s simultaneous use of various diverse media.

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With so many items to choose from, Archive Vintage Rentals can help any bride, whether they know precisely what they want or have absolutely no clue. Rental items range from tables and chairs to antique suitcases and chandeliers. With warehouses on the East and West Coasts, Archive takes a “green” approach and uses unique, one-of-a-kind inventory that might otherwise be discarded. These pieces are truly right out of an Anthropologie catalogue, but many of them are collector’s items and almost too expensive to purchase. Luckily, Archive makes them available to you no matter where you decide to have your wedding. 102 W El Portal | San Clemente, CA | 949.218.6643 | ArchiveVintageRentals.com

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PHOTOGRAPHER | Tony Florez Ah, one of the most important wedding decisions— the photographer. The person you trust to capture and record every detail and every moment during your whirlwind of a day. Whether your wedding vision is traditional, formal or contemporary, Tony Florez Photography can captivate any style.

With over 20 years of experience in all types of photography—from celebrity weddings and events to fashion and lifestyle—Tony always pushes the envelope, and strives to create something dramatic that will stand the test of time. His unique approach and genuine passion for photography is sure to bring art and style to any album.

949.644.1185 | TonyFlorez.com

DESIGN | White Lilac Inc. Weddings are one of the most important celebrations of a lifetime.

It’s a time when you introduce families and create relationships that you hope to pass down for generations. Although this special occasion is about the love and devotion between the bride and groom, it’s also about making your special day memorable for you and your guests. Whether you’re planning a garden wedding or an oceanside ceremony, White Lilac Inc., which specializes in comprehensive event design, can help transform any space through the use of flowers, lighting, custom linens and unique table settings. While they can handle large-scale events, what sets them apart is their unique architectural approach and creativity, sure to make any gathering an unforgettable work of art.

949.722.9322 | WhiteLilacInc.com | WhiteLilacInc.BlogSpot.com

CATERING | What A Dish We’ve all been to one of these weddings—the venue is beautiful, the dress is stunning, and the food, well, somehow it’s so horrible it leaves us speechless. If only we could turn back time and introduce that lovely couple to What A Dish, who designs and plans natural, organic meals for even the grandest of weddings. Catering to any palate, the menu is tailored for you, right down to the heirloom bruschetta on crostini with creamy organic burrata and pesto drizzle.

949.276.4884 | WhatADishOC.com | WhatADishCafeCatering.BlogSpot.com

VENUE | [seven-degrees] If much of your time is spent worrying about when to have your wedding and finding the right venue for the season, look no further. [seven-degrees] offers 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, accommodating even the most unexpected weather conditions. Originally developed as a forward thinking, multi-purpose “idea lab” for artists, this architectural establishment also serves as a lovely venue for any wedding. Recognized as one of Southern California’s most distinctive event venues, [seven-degrees] has an indoor Media Lounge with in-house audio and visual capabilities, and a lush hillside terrace that makes for a perfect outdoor backdrop.

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This porcelain plate is hand decorated in 23K gold or platinum by an artist. Fish represent strong marriages, love and blessings.

GIFTS | Diana Martin Whether you’re a bride looking for the perfect gift for your wedding party or a wedding guest, finding the right gift can be a daunting task. Simple solution: talk with an expert. With over 20 years of experience, Diana Martin offers full-scale personal gifting services, and has a knack for selecting gifts that are relevant and purposeful. When the gift you give is more about quality than quantity, DM strives to help you think outside the box to design a meaningful and personal gift to create a longlasting memory symbolic of the special event.

949.631.2727 x202 | DianaMartinGifts.com

INVITATIONS | Paper*Girl As the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. And once you set a date, you’ll find countless options to choose where and how you create that first impression.

Leave it to Paper*Girl to custom tailor your perfect invitation, personalize your vision, and attune the experience precisely for you. Whether you’re aiming for something extravagant or beautifully understated, Paper*Girl will capture the perfect sneak peek of what’s to come on your wedding day.

714.446.9503 | Paper-Girl.com

CAKE | It’s All About the Cake Something that looks this good couldn’t possibly taste as good as it looks. But it does. Even better. With over 10 years of fashion design experience, shop owner Diane Richey combines her passion for art and food, and uses her skills to create custom designed confections. Designed just for you to reflect your personal taste and style, every cake is a one-of-a-kind work of art. Flavor options combined with Richey’s exquisite designs make for layers of absolute bliss.

949.240.7100 | ItsAllAboutTheCake.com

EXPO | A Soolip Wedding We’ve all flipped through pages of wedding magazines in search of the perfect wedding dress or to catalogue the vision we dream of on that special day. But what if you could bring those pages to life and actually see these fashions in the flesh? Well, you can. Take a trip to Bel Air Bay Club in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 4 and witness the 13th annual celebration of A Soolip Wedding.

Originating from a paper boutique in West Hollywood to an established lifestyle brand, Founder Wanda Wen created this stylish gathering in 1999. With over 60 collections being showcased— including leading gown designers such as Monique Lhuillier and Carolina Herrera to the refined treasures from Black Starr & Frost to the in-vogue floral creations of Krista Jon—this is an extraordinary event that will highlight the industry’s most coveted bridal resources and secret gems, a truly inspirational experience for the discriminating bride and groom-to-be.

310.360.1055 | ASoolipWedding.com

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Shaving Kit The Art of Shaving The 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave Ocean Kelp Collection, $100; TheArtofShaving.com

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Dress him in style through this site which offers an amalgam of over 140 of the world’s top fashion brands

Masculine Scent Diptyque Paris Feau De Bois “Gris” 300g candle, $90; DiptyqueParis.com

Rejuvenating Spa Package Ergonique First Class Passport to Cosmetic and Wellness Vacation, [Pan Am bag, Intraceuticals rejuvenation skin regimen, Metagenics supplements, BHRT, liquid facelift, Body Metrix Health Evaluation] price varies upon individual services; Ergonique.com

Leather Travel Bag Brunello Cucinelli Leather duffle trolley bag, $3,830; Flannel with leather trim duffle bag, $2,670; BrunelloCucinelli.com

Sleek Leather iPad Sleeve Montblanc iPad Meisterstück Leather Case, $400; Montblanc.com

Fresh Fragrance Lacoste Eu De Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc, Vert and Bleu, $62; Lacoste.com

Comfy Slippers Ugg Australia New Ascot wool and suede blend in Metal with molded rubber outsole and genuine sheepskin lining, $100; UggAustralia.com

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A STYLISH + PROGRESSIVE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

SHOPPING • EATERIES • DÉCOR • BOUTIQUE • DESIGN • ACCESSORIES • FASHION

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Engraved Charm Necklace Charmed Circle Love Letters necklaces available in Crystal Quartz and Smokey Topaz, $295; CharmedCircle.com

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Perfect for those who like to stand out from the crowd, an online destination to shop from new and emerging fashion designers

Floral Scent Henri Bendel Gardenia & Vanilla Eau De Parfum, $65; HenriBendel.com

Chic Shoulder Bag Jessica Grant Kai Tote available in ten different colors, shown in Anthracite, $3,250; JessicaGrantHandbags.com

Exquisite Gems Balboa Island Jewelers Ascher Diamond Bracelet, Flawless Color 55 carats, price available upon request; BalboaIslandJewelers.com

Fringe Bracelet Ellen Arthur 10K gold plated fringe bracelet with fresh water pearl, $395; NaomyAndAdrian.com

Everyday Leather Tote Iomoi Handmade leather tote bag, available in chocolate, green, navy and orange, $450, custom text/ monogram available, $25; Iomoi.com

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La Prairie Limited Edition Luminous White Caviar Collection includes White Caviar Illuminating Cream, White Caviar Illuminating Serum and White Caviar Illuminating Eye Serum and complimentary deluxe travel samples, $950; LaPrairie.com

Judy Klimek Lola Glamour Earrings sterling silver hooks, sterling silver chain and white shell pearls 2 Âź, $99; JudyKlimek.com

Metallic Cosmetic Case Stephanie Johnson Rodeo Drive Pewter Collection in Katie Folding Clutch, $45 and Large Trapezoid, $42; StephanieJohnson.com

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Get to Know SOCO

Tired of the same old haunt? Discover a new scene to shop, eat and stroll–any day of the week 3303-3323 Hyland Avenue Costa Mesa, CA SouthCoastCollection.com

If you’re anything like me, you may have passed the oversized, towering S-O-C-O letters off the 405 countless times and heard buzz of the place from your stylish friends, but something still stopped you from exiting the 405 near the South Coast District to check it out. Could the four or more stores visible to the eye really be worth your time? And why go—what exactly is the place?

Shopping, a hangout, design stores?

Well, you may kick yourself once you finally decide to stop by. I know I felt a certain sense of rue for not checking it out sooner once I ventured in to peruse the progressive shopping space spanning 20 acres and over 300,000 square feet of stores (way beyond what you see from the freeway).

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By choosing to work with one of von Hemert’s expert designers we can help you save time and money. We would love a chance to show you what we do best… design.

Visit us at www.vonhemertinteriors.com & then stop in to see us.

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The officially titled South Coast Collection— SOCO to regulars—is exploding with some of the most current stores, freshest restaurants and upscale event venues in Orange County. The Collection is the “style” child of the owner and developer of BURNHAM USA; Burnham-Ward Properties who have spent millions giving SOCO its fresh, progressive identity and carefully crafted spirit of community.

Just one quick visit to SOCO and you’ll begin to see the appeal: from large, luxe, unique home design stores (Fixtures Living, Scalamandre, tpt home, Stark) to indulgent hair and body boutiques such as 88 Orange Home and Body Products and Paul Mitchell The School. SOCO is a synergistic neighborhood of stylish shops that are complemented by a sustainable landscape of Zen gardens, succulents, olive trees and bamboo filling open spaces. Within the eco gardens lies a hub of quirky specialty boutiques that make up the diverse oc mart MIX. Add this all together and you have a trendy trifecta of intriguing, original and green shops to meander through.

The MIX was inspired in part by visits to The San Francisco Ferry Building, and you’ll undoubtedly recognize the open, warehouse-like-feel and exposed plan paired with a touch of Fred Segal-flavored brands. The space offers something for everyone with stores such as Alexander Gray (optical), Eva’s Trunk-Denim Bar, Nirve Bikes, Milk and Honey Baby, Stoned Jewelry, Derringer’s Cycle (motorbikes for the most discerning riders), the organiconly Portola Coffee Lab hangout and We Olive & Wine Bar. When I visited SOCO, I saw all walks of life—from plugged-in businesspeople to indie art types to moms with strollers and shoppers on a mission. The wide range of visitors is easily understandable as the very regional South Coast District center distinguishes itself even further with showrooms of many exclusive wholesalers, including the likes of 88 Orange and the Pal + Smith Design Lab. On top of the myriad shopping opportunities, you’ll find a park-like setting, complete with a bocce court that invites family fun. Or, check out the Farmer’s Market any given Saturday for a different, but equally engaging, type of shopping.

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The officially titled South Coast Collection–SOCO to regulars–is exploding with some of the most current stores, freshest restaurants and upscale event venues in Orange County.

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It’s worth noting that the center is also overflowing with events, each with its own eclectic flavor. The locale serves as a venue for everything from fashion/charity shows, a SOCO Artist Walk, children’s concerts, foodie fests during the holidays, movie nights, food truck visits, weddings, and other informal weekly happenings such as Taco Nights (Thursday) and live music in the coffeehouse and wine bar (visit SouthCoastCollection.com and TheOCMartMix.com for full event listings).

Finally, if you find SOCO is your kind of place, you might also want to keep your eye on some of the other progressive properties owned by Scott Burnham, now the largest owner of individual commercial properties in our local Newport/Mesa community (behind the Irvine Company).

And be on the lookout for this innovative company’s latest local endeavors: the new Black Starr and Frost Jeweler (America’s Oldest Jewelry Store) on Bayside Drive and the new Greenleaf Café coming soon on 17th Street, which are sure to possess the creative characteristics unique to the Burnham brand.

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WHETHER YOU’RE PLANNING A VACATION, LOOKING FOR WEDDING INSPIRATION, REMINISCING ABOUT GOLDEN SPORTS MOMENTS, OR JUST LOOKING TO LOSE YOURSELF IN AN ENGROSSING READ, THIS COLLECTION OF BOOKS RUNS THE GAMUT. WE’VE HANDPICKED SOME OF OUR FAVORITES, BOTH OLD AND NEW, THAT WE’RE SURE WILL KEEP ANY VACATION FREE-TIME HAPPILY SPENT, PROVIDE AS-NEEDED CONVERSATION STARTERS WHEN HOSTING HOLIDAY PARTIES, OR GIFT IDEAS TO DELIGHT YOUR FAVORITE BOOKWORMS.

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THE MIDDLE PLACE

BY KELLY CORRIGAN What initially seems to be a light memoir about simultaneously embracing the roles of parent and child quickly emerges as something much more as Corrigan leads us through her battle with cancer–both her own and her beloved father’s. In a book of such serious subject matter, Corrigan does a remarkable job of making the reader laugh as much as cry without sacrificing any depth or honesty in her story.

3 2 THE ART OF GIFT WRAPPING BY WANDA WEN Just in time for the holiday season comes this indispensible guide from paper arts expert Wanda Wen to making the exterior of a gift just as enticing as the present itself. For anyone with an artistic flair looking for new ideas, or anyone who has been baffled by a tough package to wrap, this engaging and instructional book is full of resourceful and glamorous ideas that are as practical as they are whimsical, and is sure to help you delight everyone on your holiday list this year.

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SECRET JOURNEYS OF A LIFETIME

BY KEITH BELLOWS Discovering secret travel spots is often the most enjoyable part of any vacation, but can also be the most difficult–which is where this compilation, complete with gorgeous, full-color photographs and personal anecdotes, comes in. Divided into sections like Last Wildernesses and Island Getaways highlighting the most beautiful, little-known journeys and routes, and including Top 10 features such as Wine and Beer Festivals and Wildflower Displays, you’ll be hard pressed to find a vacation in here you don’t want to take, which leaves the only too enjoyable task of narrowing down the wanderlust this assemblage is sure to inspire.

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4 VINTAGE WEDDINGS: ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF BRIDAL FASHION AND STYLE

BY MARNIE FOGG Taking on bridal fashions by decades, this compilation of historical photographs, news clippings, and original text is a fun- and fashion-filled venture through the ages. For anyone fascinated by style or weddings, current and vintage, this progression of vogue looks for the big day is not to be missed.

5 THE ART OF PIXAR

BY AMID AMIDI Children and adults alike have treasured Pixar for 25 years, an anniversary that is celebrated in this captivating tome of full color scripts and beautiful animations.

Amidi leads us through the past quarter-century of Pixar hits that have found a special place in our hearts by revealing exclusive animation and showcasing the true art of a genre that at surface level seems made for children.

6 DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD: THE WRITERS AND ARTISTS WHO MADE THE NATIONAL LAMPOON INSANELY GREAT BY RICK MEYEROWITZ The sharp wit of such defining comedic accomplishments as SNL, Matt Groening’s work, and The Onion was all inspired by the National Lampoon, and though its glory days may have passed, you can revisit the high points in a full-color encapsulation of illustrations, articles, photography, and more as assembled by former Lampooner Rick Meyerowitz.

Though the humor may not be exactly highbrow, it is undeniably clever–it’s impossible to flip through this volume without at least conceding a chuckle, and we bet you’ll catch yourself laughing out loud on numerous occasions.

THE BIG SHOW: CHARLES M. CONLON’S GOLDEN AGE BASEBALL PHOTOGRAPHS BY NEAL MCCABE AND CONSTANCE MCCABE Quintessentially American, the sport of baseball is revealed in its true glory days in this consummate collection of Charles M. Conlon’s finest photography of the best show in town from 1904-1942. The startlingly honest photographs tell stories unto themselves, but they are also accompanied by captions fastidiously extracted from reports and quotes of the day that give a window into who the players were and what their world was made of at the time.

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Best Retreats Though we may not have immediate access in Southern California to the best powder, these top-notch resorts are no more than a quick flight or drive away, and once you’re there, you’ll feel a world away from the shivering-below-70 mentality of our part of the state

The Montage Deer Valley Park City, UT

The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, CA For a quick getaway that’s not too far, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe unveils the Stay Three Ski Three Package. Available through December 21, it’s a great way to experience the Ritz’s unparalleled service and the charming destination of Lake Tahoe before the holiday rush. Let the Mountain Concierge take care of your equipment and keep you up to date on daily snow conditions ideal for your personal desires, so all you have to worry about is taking a few days to relax and enjoy the holiday atmosphere. With ski-in, ski-out facilities and an inter-mountain gondola, stress-free skiing has never been more accessible.

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Canyons Resort Park City, UT Home to the first ski resort from the iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel brand, along with five other world-class resorts, Canyons Resort is a premier luxury experience. This winter, the resort is offering a Heli Skiing Adventure Package operated by Wasatch Powderbirds, wherein guests take off from Canyon Resorts’ private helipad and sail into hidden ski coves in the Wasatch Mountains. A Mountain Salvation massage is also included in the package, and you’ll be sure to want to sample the other offerings of the Golden Door Spa while you’re there. For further ski offerings, you’ll find North America’s only heated chairlift as well as the newly created Ski Beach, a unique gathering spot.

A haven for families seeking a ski resort with equally covetable activities for every age range, The Montage Deer Valley has it all. With ski-in ski-out facilities and trails for every skill level on the same slopes, as well as options such as ice skating, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and tubing at the Powder Park for non-skiers, there are myriad opportunities for family bonding. When you want to split from the kids for a couple hours, the young ones can visit Paintbox for engaging children’s activities while adults head to Spa Montage for ski-themed signature experiences such as Yoga for Skiers or the Après Ease mud soak and massage. And, for pre-departure packing help, the Montage now has an inhouse fashion stylist, Joe Katz, who offers travel planning to help style and shop for the perfectly-plotted wardrobe on the go.

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Park City offers the perfect combination of a quaint, winsome Old Town district with some of the highest caliber skiing opportunities anywhere, not to mention a welcoming ambiance and stunning scenery.

The Sky Lodge Park City, UT If you’re looking for an emphasis on skiing, with a healthy dose of luxury spa and dining options, and a smattering of other snowbased activities, we’ve scouted one of the best packages.

The Double Black Diamond Package is offered at The Sky Lodge through April 2012 and includes lift tickets to the outstanding powder of Park City and lodging in a welcoming and luxe suite for four people in a two-bedroom Sky Suite.

The rooms include all manner of cozy comforts to make your getaway feel like home, including private hot tubs and in-room fireplaces to warm up by while enjoying the picturesque city or mountain views. The private decks are radiant heated, and each suite includes a kitchenette—though with the restaurants available, it’s likely you won’t want to cook at all.

Zoom, adjacent to the resort, was founded by Robert Redford, and draws on a rustic yet elegant décor scheme while serving a menu that perfectly blends the hearty fare you’ll want after a day on the slopes with a refinement that will appeal to a taste for luxury.

If you’re in the mood for something more casual, yet equally tasty, check out Easy Street Brasserie, which draws on a French vibe for a touch of sophistication that complements the mellow mood of Park City’s Old Town district.

Equally appropriate before or after a visit to either of these eateries is a stop at Sky Blue–The Sky Lodge’s outstanding rooftop bar. The bar offers breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery without forgetting the impediments of the elements–guests are provided with shawls, throws, and robes while on the heated decks in order to ensure maximum enjoyment of the landscape.

When you’re not admiring the views from a distance, we’re sure you’ll want to spend as much time as possible in this enviable environment.

The Sky Lodge has accounted for this with the aforementioned lift tickets to world-class skiing at Park City Mountain Resort or Deer Valley, but you may want to try your hand at something a little more unusual as well.

With this in mind, Rocky Mountain Recreation offers several intriguing options to explore the magnificence of this winter wonderland. Try dog sledding or a sleigh ride for an unrivaled experience of nature’s beauty. For the more adventurous, snowmobiling is also available for a thrilling ride through similarly stunning landscapes.

Dining room at Easy Street restaurant

Post-outdoor exploration, The Sky Lodge’s Amatsu spa is the perfect locale to find calm and rejuvenation. Every treatment draws on the Japanese-inspired environment and includes a soak in an ofuro tub, which is a traditional part of the Japanese spa experience. Check out the extensive offerings of various massages, facials and more to complete your luxury experience at The Sky Lodge.

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Venturing a little farther from home while remaining in the States can have big payoffs: still not so far as to make the journey a hassle, you’ll find that the lengthier drive from the airport is well worth your time as the environment of these resorts is unlike anything you’ve ever seen in SoCal, and they are right in the heart of some world-class slopes.

Amangani Jackson Hole, WY Offering two exceptional packages on top of its picture-perfect location and lavish accommodations, Amangani is not to be missed. The first, for those looking for excitement outside of traditional skiing, is a Winter Wildlife Adventure that can be taken in two ways–as a half-day touring the valley of Jackson Hole with a guide who will help acquaint guests with the assortment of wildlife in the area, from moose to elk to white tail deer, or, for an even greater thrill, as a snowshoeing expedition through the immaculate backcountry. If, however, you just can’t wait to try out the first-rate skiing venue, consider Amangani’s novel approach with the Ski to Live package. Launched by a former consultant for the US Ski Team, this program emphasizes the Zen aspect of the sport by training you to adjust your mindset for improved performance in both skiing and snowboarding.

Dunton Hot Springs Telluride, CO Ever wanted to stay in a ghost town? No? You may rethink that when you see what Dunton Hot Springs has to offer. This restored ghost town is brimming with sumptuous upgrades and remarkable activity options. Guests stay in exquisitely appointed rustic cabins complete with ice skates, snow shoes, and cross country skis, have unlimited access to hot springs (sans sulfur smell), and all meals are prepared with local, organic foods and served in the old-time saloon.

On top of all this, Dunton provides a host of activities to take advantage of the breathtaking environment, from heli skiing and dog sledding, to a one-ofa-kind ice climbing adventure on their frozen waterfall or backcountry skiing in unspoiled, untracked powder.

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D ISCOVER A PL AC E W HE RE L U X U RY IS S E CO N D N ATUR E .

To book your Napa Valley stay, please call 800 942 4220 or visit calistogaranch.com Discover the exclusive benefits of our one-of-a-kind private residences complete with signature Auberge amenities and services.

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You don’t even have to change time zones to experience Olympic-caliber mountains outside of the US; an easy journey to Whistler, Canada will reveal a charming town, sumptuous resort living, and, of course, phenomenal skiing and snowboarding opportunities.

The Four Seasons Whistler, BC A ski valet to account for any snow-related wish, outstanding dining, unparalleled customer service, an unbeatable location for relaxation and sport alike, and a fine eye for detail in every way all combine to make The Four Seasons Whistler a can’t-go-wrong choice for a winter retreat this season.

Nestled against Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, two of the finest sites for skiers anywhere, the town of Whistler is utterly picturesque. Majestically snow-covered mountains form the backdrop for a small town that can only be described as charming, and filled with excellent dining of all varieties as well as pleasant shops for window-shopping or bringing back some Canadian keepsakes.

And right in the heart of this undeniably desirable locale lies the Four Seasons Whistler, offering a cozy den of modern comfort that accentuates the natural beauty of the area. Whether you choose to stay in a guest room, suite, or townhouse, most are equipped with warming fireplaces, plush furnishings, soaking tubs that encourage relaxation and furnished balconies with breathtaking views to allow for private moments of leisure while enjoying the unbeatable natural landscape.

When you want to step outside of these welcoming accommodations to experience the adventure of Whistler, just leave it to the Base Camp counselors and slope-side Ski Concierge to ensure that whether you’re exploring the powder or taking in the views from a sleigh-ride, every detail is taken care of, so you’re free to focus on simply enjoying yourself.

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Whistler is also home to a spine-tingling zip-line tour that operates even in winter, which provides a one-of-a-kind view of the mountains on an adrenaline-filled excursion. For another unique activity, ride the gondola to the log cabin Crystal Hut at the top of Blackcomb Mountain for a salmon bake–and don’t forget a swimsuit to take advantage of the hot tubs perfectly situated to take in the outstanding mountain vistas.

Of course, you don’t have to travel to a mountaintop for phenomenal dining. Visit the Four Seasons’ Sidecut for a modern twist on a classic Canadian steakhouse, which means, in short, exceptional cuisine. An outdoor fire pit lends a cozy atmosphere, which is augmented by the option to roast s’mores after dinner.

The Fifty Two 80 Bar and Bistro offers a more relaxed ambiance, replete with daily specials such as Grilled-Cheese Thursdays for a grown-up version of the perennial favorite and Jacked-Up Saturdays, centered around the eatery’s seven recipes using Old No. 7 Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey.

Once you’ve indulged in the unparalleled outdoor activity and cuisine offerings, you’ll want to pamper yourself with a visit to the spa. The inspiration drawn from the pristine nature surrounding Whistler is evident in treatments centered on natural products such as clay harvested from local glacial lakes.

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COVER Sweetheart neckline black ruched bodice with flower appliquĂŠ trumpet skirt by Jenny Lee Bridal Boutique; Black moon earrings 4.21 tcw collection VS round brilliant white diamonds 11.83 tcw round brilliant black diamonds set in 18k white gold, Black marquise diamond necklace 18.90 tcw marquise cut black diamonds surrounded by 6.11 tcw collections VS white round brilliant diamonds set in white gold by Lugano Diamonds; Red silk cocktail hat with vintage Japanese velvet leafs and French veil by Arturo Rios Couture Hats

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RIGHT Ivory silk jersey vintage madame bes asymmetric draped evening gown by Lloyd Klein; Cognac lace bracelet 24.4 tcw pear shaped cognac diamonds and 4.62 tcw collection VS white round brilliant diamonds all set in 18k white gold, Multi colored rose cut ring features 10.90 tcw rose cut multi colored diamonds set in 18 k yellow gold by Lugano Diamonds

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Left One shoulder metallic peacock French lace with hand sewn Swarovski crystals by Oday Shakar; Black orchid ring 6.34 twc white diamond briolettes and .78 round brilliant collection VS white diamonds set in Titanium, Black diamond bangle with 4 tcw black diamonds set in black gold and 2 white diamond bangles with 4 tcw collection VS white diamond set in 18k white gold by Lugano Diamonds; Peony earrings faceted crystal quartz on 14k white gold by Judy Klimek; Silver lampshade hat with black and silver ostrich and horse hair feathers by Arturo Rios Couture Hats Right Pale pink champagne crepe chiffon garden robe by Lloyd Klein; Pink Cadillac necklace raw rose quartz roundels and delicate rose quartz slices by Judy Klimek; Pear shaped rose cut earrings 3.62 tcw rose cut G VS2 white diamonds 1.15 tcw collection VS rose cut diamonds and 1.10 tcw round brilliant diamonds set in 18k white gold, Rose Dome Ring 1.79 tcw collections VS white diamonds set in 18k rose gold by Lugano Diamonds

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Silk embroidered tulle with flower appliques A line dress with natural waist by Jenny Lee Bridal Boutique; Marquise Chandelier Earrings 9.87 tcw collection VS white diamonds set in 18k gold, Pear shaped Marquise necklace 3.41 cts of pear shaped 2.98 cts of marquise and 5.92 cts of round brilliant white diamonds all set in platinum, Asscher cut bangle 7.14 tcw of asscher cut collection VS diamonds set in 18 k white gold, 7.09 ct Radiant engagement ring set in platinum on a band with 2.45 cts of white collection VS diamonds

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Off the shoulder beaded bodice sheath gown with ostrich feather skirt by Jenny Lee Bridal Boutique; Heart of pearl earrings made with 14k white gold freshwater pearls and Turkish silver by Judy Klimek

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FRONT Hand embroidered and painted floor length “Bird of Paradise� evening gown by Lloyd Klein Couture Collection; Yellow and white flower earrings 12 pear shaped fancy yellow diamonds 3.02 tcw 10 pear shaped collection VS white diamonds 2.68 tcw and 2 round brilliant fancy yellow diamonds 10ct cushion cut fancy yellow diamond ring set in platinum with 2.75 cts white diamonds and .41 cts of yellow diamonds, Yellow diamond flower bracelet 17.28 tcw of pear shaped marquise and round brilliant white and yellow collection VS diamonds by Lugano Diamonds

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BACK Gabardine caped kimono smoking jacket and matching giraffe trousers and straight front bustier

by Lloyd Klein Couture Collection; Riviera diamond necklace 30.33 cts of collection VS round brilliant white diamonds set in platinum, Agate clouds bangle 282 cts of agate and 2.26 cts of collection VS round brilliant set in white gold, Fleur de Lis diamond agate bangle 198 ct agate bangle 3.15 cts of collection VS round brilliant white diamonds set in white gold, Black butterfly earrings 4 rose cut diamonds in the wings for a 1.04 tcw and 2.15 cts of round brilliant collection VS diamonds making up the rest of the tcw by Lugano Diamonds; Golden yellow cocktail hat on a flat pillbox base with silk poppy flowers and feathers by Arturo Rios Couture Hats

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Strapless beaded Chantilly lace and sequin trumpet skirt with tulle overlay by Jenny Lee Bridal Boutique; Antique style chandelier earrings set in black gold 3.42 cts of rose cut marquise and round brilliant white diamonds, Antique style diamond lace chain 18 cts of rose cut diamonds also set in black gold, Rose cut bracelet 34.62 cts of rose cut collection VS white diamonds set in 18k white gold Emerald cut 12.85 ct engagement ring set in platinum by Lugano Diamonds

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Sweetheart neckline black ruched bodice with flower appliquĂŠ trumpet skirt by Jenny Lee Bridal Boutique; Black Moon earrings 4.21 tcw collection VS round brilliant white diamonds and 11.83 tcw round brilliant black diamonds set in 18k white gold, Black marquis diamond necklace 18.09 tcw marquise cut black diamonds surrounded by 6.11 tcw collection VS white round brilliant diamonds set in white gold, Black Dome flower ring 0.7 cts of round brilliant collection VS diamonds and 3.78 cts round brilliant black diamonds set in 18k white gold by Lugano Diamonds; Red silk cocktail hat with Japanese velvet leafs and French veil by Arturo Rios Couture Hats

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take a leap Say “I do” to finding love, looking good and living in balance

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as a little boy or sit up at night with your buds talking about when and where, but then everything changed—you met her. The feeling may have been immediate or perhaps it took a few months to know. But then it was clear and the idea of a wedding and marriage went from “who cares?” to “what if?” to “how, when and where?” With new questions came new perspectives and a new appreciation for everything life could offer. You slept better and smiled more. The sky was bluer and the water warmer. Love filled your heart and your life. It was time to become husband and wife.

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pob | men@work by robert pingatore

Mark Van Mourick

photographs by Tony Florez

Optivest CEO and bask Brief Contributor Mark Van Mourick sat down with us to give us his outlook on the global economy, his take on the joys of philanthropy, and his thoughts on what makes successful entrepreneurs tick.

bask: What are you going to be using bask Brief to share with readers?

Mark Van Mourick: Really, it’s going to be a quarterly review and forecast of the market, the economy, and what direction we are moving.

Optivest is a firm designed for the long haul, so I won’t be getting caught up in hot trends or the weekly moves on Wall Street. Among other models, I will continue to use historical trends to understand where our economy is today and likely will be tomorrow. b: How do you determine who you will and won’t work with?

MVM: Well, I’d love to work with everyone, but we just don’t have the bandwidth for it. Mostly, I work with entrepreneurs who have sold out and now need to upgrade their investment counsel to plan for their retirement. And, it’s more the serious, safe money. We don’t chase the venture capital deals or speculative things.

It helps that I’m in the same season of life as most of my accounts, although I continue working, as do some of my clients. They have the means to retire whenever they want, but they choose to keep working. b: That brings us to the fact that you have mentioned you hope to never retire. What do you mean?

MVM: I crossed a point a number of years back where my passive income from my savings covers all of my expenses, so I know I could. I know what retirement would look like financially. But, I’ve seen a lot of people that come to us in retirement, if they’re active and they’re healthy and have good business acumen, they go back to work in a few years.

Maybe it’s in a nonprofit or as a consultant, so that’s one reason. I’m also fortunate enough to be able to work remotely from our home in Vail, Colorado, or while we are on philanthropic trips experiencing third world travel, which leads to our six-figure giving

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base that we would have to suspend if I were to stop working. And I feel like there are three sides to healthy living: work, self-indulgence and giving back. While that balance changes seasonally, it is important to me to find the level in those three areas. Bottom line is that I don’t think I’d ever not work; I enjoy what I do. I read financial stuff on the weekends when I don’t have to, and I like figuring out the economy and the markets. b: How did you discover that there is a balance among those three values of work, self-indulgence and giving back?

MVM: Taking those in reverse order, I believe my Christian faith has led me to believe in the power of giving back. And my selfish nature certainly dominates the selfindulgent side. But, I think there’s a balance. We’re supposed to love ourselves, and I think that’s part of loving ourselves, which, at least for me, is through recreation. And the giving back, well, in my mind, it’s all God’s money, so it’s not, “How much should I give?” rather it’s, “How much should I keep?” I think every generation ought to earn their own money and give their own money away. I don’t think it’s the responsibility to pass it on to the next generation so much as it is to use it to the best of your abilities now, and that’s what I’m doing. Mind you, this is my belief for my money, not my clients’! As for the work question, I think full retirement is so overrated.

I think you need to have a little tension on your brain, a reason to get up in the morning.

whom had walked more than two days for their first time in a medical clinic. The first person in line was a pregnant mom who had the deadliest form of malaria. I mean, this is a bug that kills in a couple days. Both she and her baby were saved, and they certainly would not have [been] if there were no clinic. So, while some of the schooling and leadership programs are hard to measure in terms of success, saving a pregnant mother and her child? That’s a visual memory for a lifetime.

b: What was the most rewarding climb of your mountaineering career?

MVM: We climbed the Dru (the Aguille de Dru), after which I had named my son. We visited it when he was nine and I told him that when he was 18, we would climb it together.

And we did! When he turned 18, we went back and we climbed it. It was just the right amount of challenge. We spent three weeks there, just getting ready. It was late summer and yet, it snowed a half-meter just before we and our two guides got started. It was an incredibly long day: 22 hours, on a liter of water with snacks in our pockets with 25 pitches. We reached the top by 6 PM and then spent most of the night rappelling down the mountain and then hiking back down the glacier. It was a very special and rewarding experience for both of us. b: You were involved in the Boy Scouts [for] a long time. What lesson really struck home for you as a Scoutmaster?

MVM: The first time activities that the boys get to do will end up being vocations or avocations for them later in life. If not for taking these boys out (and about a third of them came from single mother households, so we Scoutmasters often became father figures to them), these boys wouldn’t have these experiences. They get to ski, they waterski, they ice skate, camp, cook…there are a lot of skills that they learn, whether it’s archery, learning to shoot a rifle, rowing a boat, or sailing. These are activities that they would have had no other exposure to were it not for scouting. It’s amazing that we can introduce [them to] some of these things that they will have a great interest in later on in life.

There are three sides to healthy living: work, self-indulgence, and giving back.

b: Speaking of philanthropic efforts, which do you feel are doing the greatest good, or of which you are most proud?

MVM: We’re in seven countries now. Money goes so far in third world countries. Most of what we have done has been medical or health-related. We’ve built clinics, orphanages, freshwater wells, made large distributions of wheelchairs, supported organizations that pull women out of situations of forced prostitution. We also built a retreat center in China that trains ministers there. We really look for projects that are very efficient. The moment that really sticks out in my mind: we opened a medical clinic on a small Indonesian island called Sumba. My partner in Optivest Properties and I were there the day it opened and there were 30 people lined up, some of

b: Changing gears to recreation, if you absolutely had to, what is the hierarchy of your favorite outdoor sports?

MVM: I love skiing. And heli-skiing in Canada is about as good as it gets for me. I try to get a week of that in a year. Plus, we spend quite a few weeks a year in Vail, Colorado, where I can still get work done while not being in the office. Mountaineering and climbing, rock climbing, would definitely be number two.

I’m really loving boating right now; we’ve had a good size boat for the last few years, and I really enjoy doing that with my family.

Surfing, I love with my boys. It really is a social activity when we’re out there together.

Camping, hiking and scuba diving would round out the list.

b: How much does having those circles of people with common core values help?

MVM: In business, and really all of life, so much of everything boils down to relationships, whether it’s relationships with family, friends, coworkers or clients. That’s something that’s crucial to me here at Optivest, that we have a harmonious environment in which to work.

It sounds cliché, but we push for a family atmosphere here. It’s a critical and important part of who we are and how we treat all of our clients.

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pob | bask tech by robert pingatore

GEEK GIFTING MADE SIMPLE Just because you aren’t a geek doesn’t mean you can’t give gifts like one.

We’ve assembled some of the hottest goodies and ranked them on our bask scale of values of Playful, Utility, Meaningful and WOW! factor.

Amazon Kindle Fire Moving from the coolest gift to the hottest, Amazon’s Kindle Fire tablet could be the most desired tech toy since the original iPad. Running on an Android platform that is heavily modified for the Fire’s capabilities, and using Amazon’s signature browser, Silk, the Fire loads web pages much faster, is lighter to hold in one hand, and syncs much more quickly than Apple’s iPad2. The Fire has 8 GB of storage, but the important distinction is that it is designed to primarily use cloud computing, so users don’t have to worry about how much space they fill on their tablet. While there is no camera for videoconferencing on the Fire, the ridiculously low price–$199 compared to $499 for a basic iPad2– makes it easy to afford a standalone camera and other goodies as well. This tops our wish list this year. Amazon.com

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Don’t be intimidated; the mouthful of a name is the most difficult part of this system. Seriously, this is a wickedly awesome arrangement: a receiver roughly half the size of your cable television box, two tower speakers, two satellite speakers, a subwoofer and a center speaker. Why do we deem it so cool? It’s all wireless. Just plug in the receiving box, place speakers around the room and plug them into wall outlets, press the magic button on the remote, and the receiver will find and properly balance each speaker. Additionally, the system will calibrate the noise levels automatically, and determine the correct distance to yield an optimized listening zone for the best audio experience. AperionAudio.com

If you’re a creative professional, or you know one, or want to look like one, the Cobra backpack from booq is definitely drool-worthy. The ballistic nylon exterior is not only waterproofed but rugged-looking. There are zippered pockets for water bottles or an umbrella, an open top pocket for quick access to tablets or laptops and zippered back pockets for secure safekeeping of other goodies. Additionally, the comfortable shoulder straps are adjustable and allow for ample breathing of the material. The interior is designed with laptops and tablets in mind and is nicely padded to protect the most important tools in any creative person’s arsenal. This separate compartment is reinforced and can handle up to 15-17 inch Macs and 16.4 inch PC laptops. We can’t wait to see how much stuff we can get in ours along with our new Kindle Fire. BooqBags.com

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Revolutionary Cooler Systems VinPodium

SOLO Personal Ski Machine The newest way to hit the water with a whole lot of power, the original SOLO (pictured) is an incredibly cool concept. Because nothing is a bigger downer than a no-show driver on a day set for waterskiing or wakeboarding, the idea of being towed behind a driver-less boat is still too cool to properly gauge. The folks behind SOLO are taking things a step further with hot new features on the 2012 model. Along with a Bluetooth wireless safety lanyard that links with the custom ski vest, the Solo now features remote retrieval. Wipe out, and the boat will idle back to you, using the vest as its reference point and shutting the engine off when it’s 10 feet away, letting it drift right to the skier.

Add the new mini tower for wakeboard lift and new wedge shaped hull design for thicker wake, and this SOLO is more fun than ever!

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Ever find a fantastic wine in a dusty store that absolutely demands immediate enjoyment, but the fridge is too full and you don’t want to ice it down? Enter the VinPodium, the newest creation from RCS for the quick cooling of wine, champagne and spirit bottles. While most Californians drink their whites at too cool a temperature, and most reds at too warm a temperature, the VinPodium is designed to bring whites to their ideal level of the mid50°F range in just six minutes, and reds to their ideal mid-60°F range in a little less than three minutes.

The VinPodium is the ideal gift for the wine drinker without a lot of refrigerator space, the constant entertainer or the surprise host.

Easily the coolest gift you can give this year. VinPodium.com

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Jaybird Freedom Bluetooth Earbuds Smart phones rock. They’re almost as great as, say, bacon or Nutella. But the speakers previously available weren’t up to par with the greatness of the phones, especially when it came to trying to use them while working out. As sweat started, headphones would slip, and the designs are often clunky, unwieldy and uncomfortable. Enter the Jaybird Freedom. These are shake proof, wireless ear buds designed specifically for sports. The design looks natural, and the buds fit flawlessly. The battery provides six hours of music and playtime, and the buds come with a gorgeous hard-shelled magnet sealed carrying case. There are three sizes of ear tips and three sizes of secure-fit ear cushions to provide the perfect fit for every athlete. We love the fact that music pauses and resumes after phone calls, and that there’s remote volume control. We’ll never fight with ear buds on a long run again. JayBirdGear.com

The Silk Internet browser isn’t just another Internet reader, like Google’s Chrome, Microsoft’s Internet Explorer or Mozilla’s Firefox. Instead, it is more like an aggregator of content, or a gateway to Amazon’s incredibly diverse cloud cluster, officially titled the Amazon Elastic Compute. Silk stands the browsing experience on its head as it pulls a target website into the cloud, lays it out, properly renders it and then ships it off as a much smaller and condensed package to the Kindle. While it is still unclear at press-time exactly how it will be working, it appears Silk will download just one compressed package from the cloud and then unpack it and display it to the user. This means wildly fast browsing speeds and capabilities previously unseen in tablets and smart phones. The Silk browser will be proprietary to the Kindle line for now, but portable retail versions may be in the near future.

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2012 market outlook US Economy As the US continues to struggle to maintain modest growth, our economy has become more dependent on foreign economies than ever before. Though we do not believe that the European bank problems are large enough to take us back into a recession on their own, a “hard landing” in China would. Fortunately, according to China’s

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economists, a hard landing is unlikely without a recession in the US first. Therefore, we return our focus to the US economy teetering near break-even between the stagnation in Europe and the more modest growth in the Asian/Latin American economies. There is a tremendous amount of cash on the sidelines but confidence is low and we need a jump-start to get the economy moving again.

leadership with the ability to draw true bi-partisan support for common sense solutions.

We believe that some or all of the following catalysts are needed for positive economic momentum to begin:

• Several large companies must exhibit a belief in the future with the establishment of expansions and/or hiring plans. An industry leader needs to start the move toward regaining the animalistic spirit of American capitalism.

• The concerns of Main Street need to be addressed by a new forum of political

• A corporate tax rate reduction should be initiated along with a tax system that includes the majority of citizens participating (51% of citizens are not currently paying Federal tax – The Wall Street Journal).

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• We need consumers to respond to these changes, choosing optimism over fear, and to put some of their cash to work in businesses and real estate.

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If the above are accomplished in 2012, the American economy, and consequently the financial markets along with it, will start to flourish again. Jobs will come, prices will rise, and we can return to our normal state of guarded optimism and shallow business cycles.

2012 will be another volatile year as outside forces along with election year politics increasingly influence our US markets. We will be carefully watching for the above economic catalysts to spark sustainable growth and we will remain prepared to act defensively in the event that they do not. growth is estimated to be 4-6% and to grow seven-fold over the next 20 years (Goldman Sachs).

recessions Despite the dire headlines, an imminent second recession is unlikely. The most widely followed early warning indicator of a pending recession is the “Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index.” This index has turned down for two to three months before every recession since 1958.

As of the latest data reported on October 20th, the index is still climbing this year.

Furthermore, recessions by their nature are “excesses in need of a correction.” So far, consumers have not bid up the prices of houses or durable goods, as was done in 2007 before the last recession. The household debt service burden is back to 1985 levels and savings rates are at 20-year highs (Wells Fargo). Banks are not overlending. Companies are not over-hiring.

Inventories are not too high. Households are not over-exposed to stocks. Liquidity is at historic levels. It is hard to see how today’s economy would be deemed to be in excess of anything and needing to be recessed. More quarters of continued sluggish growth are more likely.

fixed income We are forecasting that interest rates will stay near current levels until mid-year 2012, then long-term rates should move up by about 1% by year-end. Current high-yield corporate bond spreads should narrow as the economy improves and look attractive at today’s prices. However, as forecasts of interest rates grow higher, maturity management will become more important. The US currency devaluation risk will similarly need to be managed as our large deficits are addressed with inflationary outcomes.

Mark Van Mourick, CEO and President Optivest Inc. 24901 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Suite 230 Dana Point, California 92629 949.363.8686 www.OptivestInc.com Investment advisory services are offered

by Optivest, Inc. under SEC Registration and securities are offered through Gramercy Securities, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC, 3949 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI, 02813, 800.333.7450 Legal disclaimer: The opinions written in this article are for informational purposes only. There are no implied recommendations, offers to buy or sell, or guarantees of future results. All investments involve potential loss of capital and should only be made after careful consideration of objectives and risk tolerances.

stock markets We are cautiously optimistic and continue to believe that purchasing healthy multinational public companies on price dips will be rewarded by the end of 2012. Our 2012 year-end targets are 1,425 on the S&P 500 and 13,250 on the Dow Jones.

Better results are likely to come from Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRICs) and the Next 11 (N11) as their annual GDP

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Timepieces with Panache A statement of style that is as eminently practical as it is vital to completing any look, watches are often-overlooked key components of male fashion.

It’s all too easy to neglect the chance to express individuality in the search for simple pragmatism when keeping time, but in truth, watches are one of the most quintessential pieces to ensure a sophisticated wardrobe that reflects your unique personality. This can be accomplished with a visit to truly experienced timepiece outfitters, and a few minutes of introspection on your personal preferences.

You are: The “High Flyer” Guy Your watch: Breitling Professional. Powerful. The high-performing Breitling watch collection contains the timepieces of choice for high-speed enthusiasts, whether climbing into the clouds or racing along coastal highways.

Information rich with at-a-glance clarity and communication, Breitling brings elevated aspirations and enthusiasm to every life journey. If you find your life is an expedition to all things higher and farther, Breitling is the watch for you.

You are: The “Global Success Story” Guy Your watch: Carl F. Bucherer One of the last remaining family-owned watch manufacturers, Carl F. Bucherer combines sophisticated timepiece design and cutting-edge technology for today’s globetrotters. The first and only brand to incorporate three separate time zones into its instantly recognizable chronograph, there is no shorthand to the brand or its name: Carl F. Bucherer.

You are: The “Classic Sophisticate” Guy Your watch: Cartier You know the face—bold, beautiful Roman numerals that instantly identify the brand as a classic and the wearer as a character of impeccable taste. Cartier fits perfectly beneath the cuff of a custom designed suit, and with 48 hours of power it never lets you down, even when your head is caught up in the latest merger or acquisition. If yours is a life spent above the crowd, raise your hand for all to see—Cartier.

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You are: The “Perfectly Put Together” Guy Your watch: Montblanc It started with pens that fit your hand and evolved to timepieces that set you apart as they schedule your day. For the man whose colors, collars, coat and cuffs are nails from head to toe, nothing is better than a matched set of accessories that honor the old while pushing the new.

You are: The “Super-Strength Athlete” Guy Your watch: OMEGA From James Bond to Olympic timekeeping, OMEGA precision is tried and true. Proven in multiple industries and over many years, OMEGA is sleek, sexy and strong.

Co-axial escapement technology ensures unprecedented accuracy, while eliminating friction doubles the length of service performance from five to ten years. With both accuracy and longevity, OMEGA is the clear choice for frontrunners.

You are: The “Bigger, Better, Faster” Guy Your watch: Ulysee Nardin From its early nautical beginning in the 19th century, Ulysee Nardin has created a watch-making tradition of constant improvement and innovative achievement.

An uncommon watch for an uncommon man, the brand has 18 Gold Medals and over 4,300 industry awards.

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What to do When you Hear Wedding Bells?

With weddings at the forefront of our Winter issue, and our own Men’s Editor Clayton Daniells swiftly approaching his own wedding date, it only made sense to report his approach to preparing for the big day.

Read on for a man’s take on enjoying the journey of wedding planning while keeping sanity intact. photograph by Tony Florez

Hire a Wedding Planner Everybody knows someone who could help plan your wedding, but it is best to hire a wedding planner with the same mindset as when hiring an attorney– professionalism first. The right wedding planner will save you thousands of dollars and ensure that the money you do spend is used to deliver the best experience possible. Don’t skimp and don’t entrust this day to a friend of the family simply to avoid hurt feelings.

Pick a Place There are countless stunning settings in Southern California for beautiful, romantic weddings. But remember: if you decide to use a private home or venue in or near a residential neighborhood, you are going to have the police at your door telling you to turn down the music. People love weddings as long as they are not next door.

Yes, I am getting married. It was a big decision, but deciding to propose was just the first of many big decisions in a process that will decide how simple, sumptuous, stressful, sexy or silly the actual wedding will be. Our date is Memorial Day, 2012. I offer my experience for your schooling, and I promise, you will be the better man (and groom) for it.

The Ring Let’s just leave it at: size matters.

The Proposal Everyone will ask how you did it, what you said, when, where and why you did it the way you did. This is probably the most personal part of the entire process and once the question is popped your life will never be the same.

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So make this moment your own. Be sweet and sincere. Use just a few words so she can remember what you said and pull the ring out early so she knows you are serious.

Grab a Date Spring and summer book up early, especially weekends. Be smart and look to other days of the week for more choices and significant savings.

The Announcement Let her spread the word. If we’re being honest, nobody cares what you think, and sharing the news with family and friends is an experience she should be free to relish.

Set a Budget You will go over your budget. But you have to start somewhere and most wedding sites and/or planners offer excellent programs for tracking and managing dollars and decisions.

The First Thing Everyone around you has ideas about what makes a wedding special. But weddings are really about brides and the more you remind yourself of that the better off you will be. She has been thinking about this her whole life. Give her the power to make the ceremony her own.

Have Fun Getting married is a great time to make a statement about who you are and what you believe in. While the process can be difficult at times, smile and hug your girl and remember that your wedding day is the first day of the best days of your life.

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The Orange County Pacific Symphony Orchestra toasted the 33rd season with a grand celebration of opening night to honor the greatest musicians, composers and conductors of all time. The event was held at the beautiful Westin South Coast Plaza where guests had the unique opportunity to mingle with the musicians at an exclusive cocktail reception and dinner. The highlight of the evening was a stellar and passionate performance of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto by the immensely talented Sarah Chang at the stunning Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Merriment continued after the concert as guests returned to The Westin to dance the night away, thus prolonging the festive evening in support of the Symphony’s artistic and educational programs.

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October 27th marked our one-year anniversary as a local media fixture highlighting and promoting some of the best in Southern California and beyond. The private Crystal Cove estate was the perfect setting to celebrate and showcase some of our most gracious partners.

Guests arrived at dusk greeted by an exotic auto showcase from Ferrari of Newport Beach and a fall fashion exposÊ by Max Mara and John Varvatos and exquisite jewelry custom designed by Lugano Diamonds. Invitees sipped on cocktails by Ion Vodka and indulged in delectable fare by Montage Laguna Beach’s Chef de Cuisine, Casey Overton. While partygoers enjoyed a dramatic sunset and ocean views, they were captivated by a live art demonstration by local artist Matt Bentley and impeccable cake

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As the sun set and DJ Mark Moreno hit the decks guests were seduced by the ultra chic entertainers of the renowned French Cabaret assembly L’effleur des Sens which added a touch of drama and gaiety to the evening. As patrons concluded their evening they were presented with a token of appreciation from Dolly’s Cotton Candy as farewell and sweet dreams from bask Magazine.

The party was held at a lovely home in Crystal Cove listed by Surterre agents Jim Weisenbach and Jane Polley. For more information call 949.422.8611. left to right, top to bottoM: L’effleur des Sens Jim Weisenbach, Jane Polley Executive Chef Casey Overton of Montage Laguna Beach RJ & Adrienne Brandes bask entrance Kedric Francis, Jolie Adams, Evan Dorian

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The Harvesters is a group of some of Orange County’s most supportive leading ladies brought together by a mutual mission: to aid the Second Harvest Food Bank’s quest to end hunger. This year marked the 19th annual luncheon held by these philanthropy-minded women, which commenced with a silent auction showcasing items from Orange County’s local luxury purveyors. Attendees graciously bid on the items as they sipped champagne generously provided

by Caroline Jones of Cartier. The highlight of the afternoon is always the high energy New York style fashion show, kindly put on by South Coast Plaza, which previewed looks from Chanel, Gucci, YSL and Christian Dior to name just a few. Once the show concluded, guests were ushered to Big Canyon Country Club’s grand ballroom where they dined on delectable cuisine and enjoyed the company of some of the community’s most charitable hearts.

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kids of kilimanjaro The nonprofit organization Kids of Kilimanjaro, which provides school lunch programs for 15,000 young students in East Africa, held its 6th Annual Gala Fundraiser on October 22nd to great success.

The event, which took place at the sophisticated Beverly Hills Hotel, was held in Beverly Hills for the first time in honor of its supporters in Los Angeles. Guests enjoyed a keynote address given by The Honorable Bill Richardson, current Special Envoy for the Organization of American States and former Governor of New Mexico. In addition to an elegant cocktail party and seated dinner, the evening included a live and silent auction for a number of enviable items. Raising a record $218,448, items such as a two-night stay at the luxurious Pelican Hill Resort, a week’s vacation in an outstanding private residence in Kauai, a dress worn by Jennifer Lopez, and exclusive menswear by John Varvatos were auctioned.

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The Beckstrand Cancer Foundation, an organization that aims to improve and enhance the quality of life for cancer patients and their families, celebrated its 8th Annual Diamond and Pearl Ball on October 22nd at The Balboa Bay Club & Resort. Guests were touched by the life story told

by Honoree Fran Drescher, a cancer survivor, who is known for her performances in “The Nanny.”

The evening commenced with red carpet arrivals including several celebrity guests such as Regina King, Adam Rodriguez and Board President George O’Connell, followed by a silent auction featuring luxury items from various donors. In line with the evening’s theme, the star-studded event included a “Moulin Rouge” inspired performance and seated dinner. National Spokesperson Eva La Rue and Executive Director Lil Spitzer kept the energy of the live auction flowing as attendees graciously bid on items such as one-of-a-kind designs by Oday Shakar to rare vintage wines to a tour in Tel Aviv with presenting sponsor Moti Ferder of Lugano Diamonds. left to right, top to bottoM: Lugano Diamonds Collection Andy & Susan Phillips, Leo & Kim Daboub, Tracy & Anthony DiGiorgio Board President George O’Connell and Guest Lil Spitzer, Eva La Rue, Fran Drescher Moti & Idit Ferder Regina King

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Kids of Kilimanjaro works to provide in school meal programs photographs by Karyn Millet

As a child, my favorite part of school was lunchtime. This was the time my friends and I would meet to buy cafeteria food or trade our packed lunches. What I didn’t realize then was the energy this seemingly simple lunchtime tradition gave me to carry on throughout the day and how it helped me focus on my classes, afterschool activities and homework. The lunch selections and overabundance of food we have in America are easy to take for granted. Unfortunately, in many areas of the world, children miss out on this much needed midday boost of energy and nutrition as schools cannot afford to provide lunch for their students.

In 2004, an altruistic entrepreneur by the name of George Namkung, a local OC resident, had the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream by trekking to Africa. George has traveled to over 90 countries for work and personal reasons, but had yet to experience Africa. After reading about the global warming hitting Kilimanjaro and the possibility that glaciers would disappear by 2015, he knew it was time to go. It took six nights and seven days to hike to the very top of the beautiful peak that claims the title of the highest stand-alone mountain in the world at 19,330 feet.

George has spent time volunteering since college and always sees local schools and children as the most important places and people to visit at any destination. There is a little village in Tanzania in the Monduli and Moshi Districts, high up the mountaintop of Mt. Kilimanjaro, where children wake up enthused to attend school. Unfortunately, the schools could not afford to nourish them with lunch, and tens of thousands of children had to leave to go beg. This situation is especially tragic when considering that, with the education they were forced to miss school, these children could work to propel themselves out of poverty. Minutes before George had to board his flight back home, he visited the last school. There, he found unimaginably decrepit conditions–dirt floors, no windows, no air conditioning, great heat, no water, no food, and a minimal amount of the supplies that schools need to operate. Faced with this harsh reality, George was eager to find a way to help.

Hunger at the school was the most pressing issue. Neither the school, the government or the parents could afford to provide lunch. Proper nutrition is vital not only to allow children to focus on their classes, but also to improve their immune systems to fight malnutrition and malaria, common issues that continue to plague this region today. George recounts, “I saw preschoolers putting their heads down, falling asleep, and even fainting, not being able to pay attention in class. Older kids left the school to pick berries in the fields, or journeyed to the village to beg for food. My defining moment was when I asked a class, ‘What is one question you want to ask me before I leave?’ I randomly picked a cute girl with vibrant energy, and she says, ‘I don’t have a question, but I have a request. I wish you a long and happy, healthy life, so I could have the opportunity to see you again.’ continued

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From that moment, which melted my heart, I said I was in. I am committed to helping these kids. That has stuck with me since then, and will forever. I asked the teacher if that was a common phrase they learned to say to tourists. The teacher replied no, she said that out of her own heart.”

Inspired, George established Kids of Kilimanjaro, a 501 (c) non-profit organization that works to provide in-school meal programs. The association works directly with the local department of education and at least 90 cents of each dollar raised benefits the children. Corn, milk and sugar are the main staples for pre-school children, while beans and rice are supplied to elementary school children. To date, the organization has served 15,000 students at 48 schools, and raised more than $1 million. Today, school attendance is at 100% and graduation rates have greatly increased.

With the basic need of food met, the students have energy to carry on throughout the day. This allows them to graduate to middle school and high school where lunches are supplied. Without an education, there is no promising future for these kids than to become a farmer and raise cattle. This lunch program presents a sustainable method for impoverished children to achieve success through health and education.

Getting involved with this highly worthwhile organization is surprisingly simple. It only costs $22 to feed one child for an entire school year. Elementary school students in the US even hold their own events to raise money.

Public speaking, event fundraising and donating are all ways to help. Kids for Kilimanjaro holds an annual gala which raises money primarily through attendees, auction and table sponsors (corporate sponsors are welcome).

Recently, GNLD International became the Founding Corporate Sponsor for Kids of Kilimanjaro, and has picked Kids for Kilimanjaro as their Charity of Choice. As George explains, “What we need most is funding. Once we commit to 15,000 students to feed everyday, we must; we can’t just turn away one day and say ‘sorry, we can’t feed you anymore’.”

“It only costs $22 to feed one child for an entire school year.”

Sometimes you feel like you’re just one person; how can you make a difference, what does it mean to change the world? One person can truly make a difference, whether you’re involved at the local or regional, national or international levels, one person can make a difference. We all have the capacity. I’m just a small example of someone that said I’m going to do it.

We are now helping 15,000 children through the system.”

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The Tanzanian government has little or no money for events like drought, famine or flooding. The U.N. agencies provide help with global issues such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, malnutrition, but these are long term programs. There is no organization like Kids of Kilimanjaro, who will accept your donation dollars and make an IMMEDIATE impact in helping to feed hungry students who want and desperately need an education. In my opinion, there is no better investment for your dollars than in helping impoverished students who need to eat in order to learn.

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TK is known for its inspiring selection of ancient treasures and unique, contemporary Asian art. The sheer magnitude and variety of TK’s collection is a shock to even savvy collectors. Most of the inventory at any one time is of royal origin. A look inside their collections, a peek behind the curtains, inspires reactions of awe and wonder. Today, despite the company’s traditionally low profile, TK has quietly become the number one authority on the most important aspects of the Asian art and antiques profession.

Important Chinese art is TK’s primary field of interest. The company maintains collections that date from the 5th century BCE (Before Common Era) to 1000 CE (Common Era). TK’s fine selection of objets d’art dates from the Neolithic times to today.

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Ceremonial wine vessels of this type, know as a rhyton, originated in Persia before finding their way to the Greek world and beyond.

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Extraordinary French Provencal custom estate situated on an over three-quarter acre lot with sunset and golf course views. Five bedroom suites, five baths, plus three half baths. Five-car garage, separate casita, pool, spa and gated driveway. Exquisite re-creation of French country living in a world-class, guard-gated golf community.

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Set behind a stone wall high up on a hill, this completely private custom-built home offers spacious grounds, five-car garages, and views of the surrounding hillsides. Travel up the long stone driveway to the front entry and to a center courtyard for easy access to both garages. Enjoy the unique details and amenities including an approximate 1,100-bottle wine storage area, large entertaining spaces, and French doors from nearly every room opening to the grounds and verandas.

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Over one-half acre custom lot with panoramic view of mountains and night lights. One of the last remaining flat, rectangular lots available with views. Located on a cul-de-sac street in world-class guard-gated, golf community of Shady Canyon ÂŽ. Exclusive enclave with nature trail, clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, tot lot and acres of open space. Close to shopping malls, freeways, highly rated schools (University High School ranked # 8 in USA in a study conducted

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Brand new exquisite custom home on an over three-quarter acre lot with six-car garage. The spectacular grounds include built-in barbeque area, pool and separate cabana with bathroom. Six bedroom suites, six baths and one half bath in the main house, plus a separate casita with its own bedroom, bath and kitchenette. Main floor theater, game room and office/library. Enjoy resort-style living at its best the world-class golf community of Shady CanyonÂŽ.

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Craig Valli C 949.584.7111

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Enjoy Corona del Mar’s best views – ocean, harbor, Catalina Island, Channel, Jetty, Wedge – from nearly every room of this fabulous Spanish-style residence on prestigious Pacific Drive. Designed for chic seaside living, with four bedrooms, three-and-onehalf baths, expansive view terraces for living and entertaining.

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Rare offering of one of Shady Canyon’s only golf course-front homes. This highly customized and upgraded Villa is a sought-after Taylor Woodrow Plan 2. Highlights of this very private residence include a guest casita, grand billiards/theater lounge, chef’s kitchen, swimming pool.

Offered at $2,995,000 www.25Wildhawk.com

Jacqueline Thompson C 949.326.3392

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Shady CanyonÂŽ Irvine Offered at $5,975,000 Enjoy sweeping golf course and city lights views from this brand new custom estate. Situated on an end of cul-de-sac street, the residence offers approximately 8,246 square feet of elegant interiors, five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, custom theater, bar, lounge, connoisseur wine cellar and entertaining grounds with pool/spa. w w w. 2 5 C a c t u s . c o m

Balboa Peninsula Point Newport Beach Offered at $2,495,000 Just Reduced Just one house off the sand on Peninsula Point. Enjoy ocean views from second floor Great room and spacious patio.

Recently remodeled, amenities include gourmet kitchen and air conditioning.

Turnkey ready with approximately 2,700 square feet featuring five bedrooms, four baths and two-car garage. www.1577 EOc eanBlvd.com

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Jacqueline Thompson has sold over $200 million in the past four years For more details, visit www.JacquelineThompsonGroup.com

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Jacqueline Thompson C 949.326.3392

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This front row Pelican Point European Baroque-inspired masterpiece in Pelican Point took three years to build. All of the details, from the Italian slab marble to the hand-painted, hand-crafted Parisian-style fabrics and paintings, were created and imported by artisans throughout Europe, enhancing the estate’s impeccable authenticity.

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PeliCan heiGhTs NEWPORT COAST Offered for $3,850,000 In addition to an unparalleled level of privacy, this stunning estate offers arguably the best views in all of Pelican Heights. Featuring five bedrooms and five bathrooms plus a wine cellar and an outdoor fireplace, barbeque and spa, this home is defined by a distinct sense of luxury and style.

oCean heiGhTs - NEWPORT COAST Offered for $2,545,000

PaCiFiC riDGe - NEWPORT COAST Offered for $2,695,000

Three bedroom, three-and-one-half bath, approximately 3,640 square foot

Featuring a main floor master suite, this remarkable approximately 4,400 square

Tuscany style home on an approximately 15,000 square foot lot.

foot property offers an expansive floor plan with huge upstairs bonus room.

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neWPorT CoasT - 26 Via Rubino - $2,350,000

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MIChael fawaZ C 949.922.7762

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Nellie Gail ranch - Laguna Hills Price Upon Request

Bear Brand Ranch - Laguna Niguel Price Upon Request

Crowning a pinnacle end of cul-de-sac lot in Nellie Gail Ranch, this exquisite

A testament to early Pasadena Spanish-Mediterranean style architecture

estate spans approximately 2.2 acres.

and design, this estate offers solace and escape.

Bear Brand Ranch - Laguna Niguel Price Upon Request

Laguna Beach Price Upon Request

Why travel to distant lands in search of your ultimate escape when you can live

Enjoy breathtaking ocean, Catalina Island and San Clemente Island views

every day as if on vacation in Laguna Niguel’s guard-gated Bear Brand Ranch?

from this home in Laguna Village, featuring extraordinary design and finishes.

the La Mott Team T 949.472.9191

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Wrightwood Offered for $675,000 Reminiscent of Big Bear City 50 Years ago. The Acorn Lodge sits as an enclosed compound on over an acre of land with a junior Olympic sized swimming pool, five minutes to Mountain High Ski Resort. www.The A cor nLodge.com

Peninsula Point - Newport Beach Offered for $2,400,000

Peninsula Point - Newport Beach Offered for $2,697,000

This stately Cape Cod inspired home is on an elevated corner lot located

Built in 2008. Five bedroom, seven bathroom home with elevator and rooftop

a block from the beach and three short blocks to the bay.

deck. Close to harbor, private beach and world famous “Wedge�.

Cassie Hammond C 949.500.5569

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Christopher Moreno C 949.280.6357

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CONTEMPORARY North Laguna - Laguna Beach

There are not enough superlatives to adequately describe this recently completed soft contemporary home with its panoramic ocean and coastline views, pool and spa.

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Michael Gosselin T 949.464.3210

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frank Hufnagel C 949.444.8718

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Shore Cliffs Corona del Mar Price Upon Request One-of-a-kind oceanfront lot of approximately 17,000 square feet.

Gorgeous whitewater and up-coast views of Corona del Mar, Catalina Island sunsets and beyond. Located on a cul-de-sac.

One Ford Road Newport Beach Price Upon Request Gorgeous Stoneybrook with casita and private pool on a cul-de-sac street. Close to the One Ford Road exercise facility, playground and community pool.

Kevin Kanda C 714.612.0529

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ranCho Palos VerDes Price Upon Request This inspiring Palos Verdes estate, designed by architect Joe Addo, captures the drama of living in the Los Angeles hills with glass walled rooms projecting into space. At approximately 8,500 square feet, rounded/angled rooms embrace views of the Los Angeles basin, Hollywood Hills and South Bay. Call Mark w w w. 3 8 0 7 C re s t r o a d . c o m

laGuna BeaCh Offered for $1,495,000

CrysTal CoVe - NEWPORT COAST Price Upon Request

Spectacular views of ocean and coastline. Four bedrooms, three baths. Across

Mesmerizing views of the ocean abound from the moment you enter

the street from oceanfront with access to the beach. Call loraine

this breathtaking Crystal Cove residence. Unparalleled lifestyle. Call nedra

Mark nIX C 949.633.1166

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loraIne Mullen-kreSS C 949.633.6486 lmullen@surterreproperties.com

nedra JenkInS C 949.533.8141

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Offered For $9,999,000

Robert Milliken C 949.212.1970

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Cameo Shores Corona del Mar Price Upon Request Typically a generational home, this private oceanfront Cameo Shores residence offers entrancing unobstructed views encompassing the ocean, coastline, rock formations and breathtaking Catalina Island sunsets. Truly one of the best opportunities on California’s coast.

Call Patty or Marlynn www.4549Brighton.com

Newport Ridge Newport Coast Offered at $2,000,000 9 Sea Terrace is the crown jewel in Newport Ridge Estates. It has five bedrooms and five baths, including one downstairs bedroom with a full bath, which is currently configured as an office. Offering $500,000 in upgrades, this home is move-in ready.

9 Sea Terrace is on a large private lot overlooking a nature preserve.

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Marlynn Howe C 949.338.2522

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Carol Iversen Lee C 949.395.3994

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Belcourt Newport Beach Price Upon Request Beautiful traditional custom home in Belcourt was completely renovated in 2011. Impeccable attention to detail and superb craftsmanship is displayed in every room. Open floor plan boasts high ceilings and doorways. Three huge en suite bedrooms plus an office.

Spacious, private and sunny backyard with pool and spa.

Beacon Bay Newport Beach Price Upon Request Spectacular bayfront residence on the beach. Completed in 2007, the home was designed by Brion Jeannette and built by Tony Valentine.

Three bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, and gym that can be converted to a fourth bedroom. Elevator, rooftop pool and spa, four-car garage. w w w. Tw e l v e B e a c o n B a y. c o m

Karen Betson C 949.584.5929

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Beautiful Tuscan home finished with the finest materials. Two en suite bedrooms and media room upstairs, gourmet kitchen, bonus room, elevator and parking for four cars. Ocean views from the front patio and wonderful entertaining space in charming Corona del Mar.

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Adrienne Brandes C 714.401.8277

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Dana Point Price Upon Request One-of-a-kind stunning home.

Custom Cape Cod-style oceanfront estate on two beachfront lots. A rare opportunity to own in the guard-gated Beach Road community. End of road location and very private. Large decks offer panoramic whitewater views stretching from the San Clemente Pier to Dana Point Harbor. Gorgeous seafront courtyard with stone fireplace, lush landscape, sandy fire pit lounging area, built-in barbeque and glass enclosure. www.35851Beach Rd.com

San Clemente Price Upon Request This elegant Plan 3 residence boasts over 5,400 square feet of living space on an approximately 10,637 square foot premium cul-de-sac lot on the Talega Golf Course. Highly customized with features including crown molding, surround sound, a security alarm system, French doors, recessed lighting, plantation shutters and custom window coverings, hardwood flooring, and custom paint and carpet. The backyard sits above the golf course and features panoramic golf course views, a putting green, a large patio and a built-in barbeque island.

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Doug Echelberger t 949.498.7711

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Corona Del Mar Offered for $5,595,000

Corona del Mar Offered for $2,750,000

Lis Olsen 949.500.4691

Brown And Stowell Team 949.212.2576

Ocean Heights - Newport Coast Offered for $2,545,000

Turtle Ridge - Irvine Offered for $2,288,000

Michael Fawaz 949.922.7762

Rick Langevin / Gia Langevin-Dalmacio 949.933.2777

Newport Coast Offered for $2,000,000

Newport Beach Offered for $1,835,000

Carol Iversen Lee 949.395.3994

Bryan Hill 949.374.0860

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Beacon Bay - Newport Beach Offered for $1,790,000

Dover Shores - Newport Beach Sold for $1,575,000

Hoover MacInnes Group 949.717.7188

Esther Fine / Ginny Berg 949.466.6483

One Ford Road - Newport Beach Offered for $1,500,000

Spyglass Hill - Corona del Mar Offered for $1,250,000

Sandy Wilcox 949.439.4424

Julia Liao 949.278.9528

Eastbluff - Newport Beach Offered for $875,000

Sea Ridge - Dana Point Offered for $569,000

Karen Spargo 949.244.7394

Traudi Hansen 949.887.3417

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osef Wojtkow is the CEO and founder of Your Car Our Driver, the Newport Beach based private chauffeur service that has quickly become an established part of travel plans for thoughtful guests at Orange County social events. Your Car Our Driver’s clients are A-list executives and celebrities who prefer the convenience of a chauffeur to drive them in their own cars, from and back to their homes.

Your Car Our Driver has a reputation for providing safe responsible drivers and excellent and reliable service. We’ve heard the name at many social events, so it’s great to finally meet the man whose company is having such an impact on safe travel in OC. Q. Any advice for our readers on safe travel to and from social occasions?

A. Yes, my advice is really simple.

“Plan your exit strategy.” Whatever means of transport you choose, make transportation a part of your planning.

How many lives can be ruined by one bottle of wine? Times have changed. It is no longer socially acceptable to drink and drive.

Make your reservations at the same time that you plan your visit and plan to travel home safely.

Hosts and party planners don’t usually make plans for getting you home safely, and we see the consequences of not planning ahead all the time.

Many people don’t realize that the police are outside many of the venues, ready to take immediate steps to ensure public safety.

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So it’s gratifying to see the peace of mind of our clients, who know that our drivers are there waiting to drive them back home safely.

We’re the designated drivers for our clients. Travel that is reserved with us, to and from events, avoids putting family, children and employees at risk because our company is the planned “exit strategy.”

Q. Why drive clients in their own cars, and why do your celebrity clients trust your drivers?

A. Our clients have great cars, why would they want to hire a regular limousine? That time is passé. We offer a discrete private service with total confidentiality. Our drivers are very responsible and have been carefully and properly screened. They have outstanding driving records.

Q. What are your clients saying?

A. Wylie & Bette Aiken say, “In this fun and exciting world known as the OC, Bette and I have the comfort of knowing that Josef from Your Car Our Driver and his pool of drivers are available to drive us to and from events in OC/LA. Your Car Our Driver combines safety and ease of use at a reasonable cost in the comfort of our own car!

Many of us know someone who has been affected by the consequences of drinking and driving.

Help us pass the word by telling your friends and loved ones about Your Car Our Driver and keep Orange County a safe place to live and drive. Call Josef today.”

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Hip Kitchens From sea urchin risotto to zucchini carpaccio to caprese salad, bask has scouted a plethora of simply scrumptious eateries where you can try such fresh dishes and original takes on old classics. Whether your tastes lean towards German sausages with a twist, or you’re simply trying to fulfill a sweet tooth with the most decadent dessert in town, these dining hot spots are sure to inspire your inner foodie.

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Twenty-nine-year-old Amar Santana is a culinary rock star. Previously the chef of Charlie Palmer, he opened his own restaurant in Laguna, Broadway by Amar Santana, and it is serving some of the most innovative food in Orange County. With so many delicious items on the menu, you can easily build a meal from the various small plate and appetizer options. On the night I visited, the amuse-bouche was four golden cheese and chorizo filled rice balls (arancini). While an amuse is usually a small bite from the chef, there were no complaints about this generous starter, which I would have happily paid for if it were on the menu. The chicken liver mousse is topped with pickled onions, whole grain mustard and crunchy potato chips and served with grilled sourdough for spreading. The roasted heirloom beet salad is visually stunning and delicious: yellow, red, and purple beets are diced, shaved and chopped, and then served with goat cheese crema, almond crumble, tart sumac and argon oil. Pan roasted scallops top savory sea urchin risotto and crispy, tempura sea beans.

For dessert, the hazelnut praline is reminiscent of a kicked up Kit Kat, with black cardamom ice cream, burnt banana cream and tangy passion fruit sauce. BroadwayByAmarSantana.com Fig & Olive Melrose Place is a beautiful, open space with high terra cotta ceilings, skylights that allow natural sunlight to stream in, and planters throughout filled with olive trees and rosemary bushes, evoking a Provençal patio. Bottles of olive oil line the walls, indicating a primary focus on the cuisine. Begin your meal with a trio of crostini, including delicious mushroom; truffled artichoke spread is topped with fresh, shaved mushrooms, grated Parmesan, and scallions that have all been coated in a buttery olive oil. The zucchini carpaccio is composed of raw, thinly sliced zucchini, dotted with toasted pine nuts and shaved parmesan, and then finished with a drizzle of nutty olive oil and lemon juice. For a main course, the chef’s signature lamb chops are a must. The chops are coated in Herbs de Provence and black pepper, then grilled and briefly smoked right before serving. They rest on pillows of goat cheese and chive gnocchi and roasted honey eggplant, crowned with rosemary garlic olive oil. The communal table is a great place to try a glass of wine from

their extensive list as well as some of the beautiful cheeses, such as Pierre Robert and Robiola, served with fig and olive walnut tapenade.

FigAndOlive.com Finally. Pizzeria Mozza is open in Newport Beach. The torturously long wait is over. If you haven’t been yet, go. Immediately. The plates are great for sharing, so grab your friends and taste as many dishes as you can. The caprese salad is like no other; slow roasted tomatoes top creamy burrata, lightly drizzled with basil olive oil, just waiting to be eaten with the grilled crostini that accompanies them.

Pizzas vary from the perennial favorite of Prosciutto di Parma, rucola (arugula), tomato and mozzarella to spicy salumi, mozzarella, tomato and Fresno chile. All of the toppings are layered onto the perfect crust: thin, light, chewy yet crispy, and slightly charred in the woodburning oven. End with the butterscotch budino, a rich pudding finished with crème fraiche whipped cream, caramel sauce, and sea salt. PizzeriaMozza.com Due to its phenomenal success downtown, Wurstküche recently opened a second location in Venice. Walk up to the large red and yellow striped doors and get in line with the crowd of others seeking the eatery’s delicious offerings. But don’t worry, the line moves quickly and efficiently, especially when the staff is working the door, guiding newbies through the ordering process and making helpful menu recommendations. Fresh sausages fill the refrigerator case at entry; choose from the broad selection such as the pork and coriander bratwurst, the santé fe jack cheese and jalapeño, filled with juicy, smoked turkey and spicy black pepper, or the exotic duck with bacon and jalapeño peppers. Next, decide on two toppings to accompany your wurst—caramelized onions, sweet or spicy peppers or sauerkraut—whether you want to indulge in their thick cut Belgian fries (go for it!), and if so, what sauce to dip them in—chipotle aioli, curry ketchup or refreshing tzatziki. Beverage-wise, there are 24 imported beers on tap to compliment your meal. After ordering, wait for your food in the dining room, with community tables, hip music and lots of great people watching. WurstkucheRestaurant.com

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bask@table | by heidi ristau

a classic take on

Retr o Desserts

Remember your favorite sweet treat growing up? A chocolate cupcake filled with vanilla frosting that you washed down with a glass of cold milk? An iced toaster pastry with fruit filling eaten on the way to school? Or grandma’s layer cake with buttercream frosting that only appeared on special occasions? While some may say they don’t make them like they used to, we’ve scouted dessert hot spots where they actually make them better.

Take a sweet trip down memory lane with these nostalgic treats.

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Rasberry Red Velvet Cakewich

Homemade Pop Tarts

Cake Monkey in Burbank takes your childhood favorites and transforms them into sophisticated adult indulgences. They have revolutionized the Ding Dong with the creation of the Cakewich in three delectable flavors. The Black and White is a moist chocolate cake sandwich filled with delicate vanilla buttercream, crunchy Valrhona pearls, and coated in bittersweet chocolate. Candy bar lovers will want to try the Peanut Butter and Marshmallow: rich yellow cake filled with peanut buttercream, homemade marshmallow and covered in chocolate. The Red Velvet includes raspberry vanilla frosting and a creamy chocolate coating.

There are Inside Out S’mores, homemade graham cracker and chocolate ganache sandwiches topped with toasted marshmallow; Big O’s, crispy Mexican chocolate cookies with a hint of cinnamon and filled with vanilla buttercream; and Pop Pies, a fresh take on the Pop Tart, in a variety of flavors including Chocolate Almond and Cherry Almond, drizzled with royal icing and sugar sparkles. No matter what you’re craving, Cake Monkey is sure to delight. They bake all their products to order, but will be opening a storefront in the near future.

Treats can also be found at various locations across the city such as Umami Burger, Olive and Thyme and Intelligentsia Coffee. CakeMonkey.com

A former burlesque house on skid row, Nickel Diner in downtown LA is a throwback from a passed-but-not-forgotten epoch. People come from all over the city for the sweet and savory donuts dipped in a thick maple glaze and then rolled in crispy bacon. Just as delicious, the dessert menu features updated classics with a twist. The Red Velvet cake is both scrumptious and beautiful, with contrasting layers of brilliant red cake and bright white cream cheese frosting.

Valrhona chocolate pearls are dotted throughout the cake, adding a surprisingly crispy crunch to what would be an otherwise “normal” cake. The Chocolate Crunch cake combines salty, crispy potato chips and crunchy peanuts with layers of moist chocolate cake and smooth chocolate buttercream frosting. The S’mores cake is the quintessential summer treat and a far cry from the gooey graham cracker sandwiches at camp.

Homemade graham cracker crust is alternately layered with moist devil’s food cake and rich, bittersweet dark chocolate ganache, then topped with soft peaks of fluffy whipped meringue that is toasted tableside. NickelDiner.com

S’mor es Cake A trendsetter on Orange County’s culinary scene, Sapphire Restaurant in Laguna Beach offers a delicious assortment of desserts, some of the best of which are reinvented favorites from a bygone era. Traditional Bananas Foster is transformed into a creamy, custardy bread pudding, studded with crunchy, candied pecans and served with a caramel gelato. The standard campfire favorite, S’mores, is recreated in a rich dessert with layers of hazelnut graham cracker sponge cake, milk chocolate and homemade vanilla marshmallow. The “Snickers” Bar is a take on the Mars classic candy bar with salted peanut nougat, rich caramel, milk chocolate and vanilla ice cream. SapphireLLC.com

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