Haute Living San Francisco January/ February 2019

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LUXURY LIFESTYLE WITH PURPOSE

KICK-OFF 2019 WITH DR. ORNISH’S WELLNESS BOOK “UNDO IT!” WINTER ESCAPES TO VAIL, MALIBU, AND PUNTA MITA GET EXCITED FOR SAN FRANCISCO BALLET’S OPENING INSIDE THE BIG CHANGES AT SF SYMPHONY

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LEGENDARY WINEMAKER JEAN-CHARLES BOISSET SHARES HIS MAGIC WORLD 1/7/19 5:28 PM

SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 WESTIN ST. FRANCIS

Join the Bay Area’s top entrepreneurs, investors and change-makers to celebrate 20 years of inspiration and impact in the lives of students.

2019 Honoree Katrina Lake CEO & Founder, Stitch Fix Past BUILD mentor and entrepreneur.

PAST HONOREES The “Pitch Prize” is named after Franklin “Pitch” Johnson, one of BUILD’s first and most important investors. Katrina Lake will join past Honorees: Jack Dorsey, Reid Hoffman, Marissa Mayer, Ben Silbermann, Nick Woodman, Brian Chesky, Golden State Warriors, and Aaron Levie.

Enjoy an evening celebrating youth entrepreneurs.

HOST COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS Shanti & Doug Brien, Jack Dorsey, Cathie & Pitch Johnson, Joelle Emerson & Aaron Levie and Emily Chang & Jonathan Stull.

TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Don’t miss our live auction with exclusive experiences and packages you won’t find anywhere else.

Visit BUILD.org/gala

BUILD’s mission is to use entrepreneurship to ignite the potential of youth from underresourced communities and propel them to high school, college & career success.

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Publisher’s LETTER AS WE BID GOODBYE TO 2018 AND WELCOME THE new year, let me reflect on the extraordinary nine months since I took over Haute Living San Francisco last March. We published four issues and with this, our fifth, we continue to strive for improvements. I hope we enrich your experience and brighten your days with our exclusive content on fascinating people, exciting events, exotic places, and noteworthy charities.

We are grateful to you, our readers and subjects, for taking the time to read our magazine, share your inspiring and interesting stories in our pages, and support the charity events we sponsor.

In this issue, our cover story features the legendary international vintner and entrepreneur Jean-Charles Boisset. We invite you to journey into his magical world and learn about his new book The Alchemist Of the Senses.

We celebrate the upcoming opening of the San Francisco Ballet and its 86th season by highlighting the contagious passion that fuels every aspect of the company, from the dancers to the auxiliary.

We introduce Esa-Pekka Salonen—the new music director designate of the San Francisco Symphony who will replace Michael Tilson Thomas when he retires in 2020. We salute MTT’s 25 years of excellent leadership at the symphony and look back at some of his accomplishments with the orchestra. We also chat with Gorretti Lui, chair of the symphony’s annual Chinese New Year Concert. The event, which is February 16, promises to be a fantastic performance, party, and banquet.

We get close up with e-commerce entrepreneur Julie Wainwright and learn about her booming designer consignment business, The RealReal. Her company is extending the life cycle of luxury fashion like no other.

OLIVIA HSU DECKER OWNER/PUBLISHER Olivia@HauteLivingSF.com Keep up with us digitally at www.HauteLivingSF.com and find daily postings of San Francisco Bay Area stories.

Our Wine Country ambassador Kelly E. Carter gives us a sneak preview of 2019’s fundraising calendar showcasing what events you should not miss this year. The generosity of this resilient region recovering from devastating wildfires is remarkable!

Our health and wellness ambassador, Lydia Graham, kick starts 2019 by opening Dr. Dean Ornish’s new wellness book Undo It! The guide details how simple lifestyle changes can fight cancer, diabetes, heart disease, weight gain—and ultimately, slow the aging process to live a better and longer life.

We look forward to bringing you more captivating content in each issue and wish you a healthy, joyful, and prosperous new year.

Cheers to Luxury Lifestyle With Purpose, Olivia

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Approached down a grand, gated drive leading to a motor court, the ±6,100 sf home is a master of contemporary architecture. Every room in the 3-level

structure takes advantage of the views, welcoming the outdoors in, as do the sprawling terraces surrounding the view-side of the home. The main level features formal entertaining and dining spaces, an open-air kitchen, and a grand double-height staircase leading to the lower level. Below, there is a family room with kitchen and dining area, home gym with sauna, 3 en suite bedrooms, and a master suite overlooking the infinity pool and spa.

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Haute Living MAGAZINE PUBLISHER Olivia Hsu Decker Olivia@HauteLivingSF.com EDITOR Katie Sweeney Katie@HauteLiving.com ART DIRECTOR Greg Concha Greg@HauteLiving.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Teresa Rodriguez, Laura Schreffler, and Maria Castellucci Teresa@HauteLivingSF.com Laura@HauteLiving.com Maria@castelluccinapavalley.com FINE AUTOS CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Tim Lappen TL@JMBM.com FASHION AMBASSADOR Sonya Molodetskaya Podiumsf@yahoo.com WINE COUNTRY AMBASSADOR Kelly E. Carter Kelly@KellyeCarter.com TRAVEL AMBASSADOR Victoria Uslaner Victoria.uslaner@fourseasons.com INVESTMENT AMBASSADOR Richard Davis Richard.davis@bnymellon.com HEALTH AND WELLNESS AMBASSADOR Lydia Graham ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR Humberto Palomeque Humberto@HauteLiving.com WEBSITE EDITOR Katie Sweeney Katie@HauteLiving.com SUBSCRIPTION AND DISTRIBUTION INQUIRIES Olivia@HauteLivingSF.com ACCOUNTING Sarah Trissel St.bayarea@gmail.com LEGAL Carl Lippenberger Carl@lippenbergerlaw.com Haute Living San Francisco Visit us at www.HauteLivingSF.com

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On theWEB LAZY BEAR LAUNCHES NEW WINE PROGRAM Lazy Bear, the popular two Michelin-starred restaurant in the Mission, has unveiled a comprehensive new wine list and announced an exciting mezzanine program. Beverage director Matthew Dulle spent two years curating a list of over 1000 bottles and is opening up the extensive cellar to wine lovers.

His collection includes old, historical bottles from famed California producers like Ridge Vineyards (he has over 60 different labels) and classic Napa Cab and Bordeaux. To ensure that oenophiles have plenty of access to the great wine, the team is introducing The Lazy Bear Den. It’s for people who want to sip a glass of wine, but not commit to the ticketed multi-course meal.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) KASSIE BORRESON, THE FINE ARTS MUSEUMS OF SAN FRANCISCO, CARNEROS RESORT AND SPA, MATTHEW MILLMAN, AND DREW ALTIZER

ACTOR OLIVIA WILDE SHARES HER CLEAN BEAUTY SECRETS Olivia Wilde is an actor, mother, and most recently a clean beauty activist. A year and a half ago, the star joined forces with True Botanicals, a San Francisco-based natural skincare collection founded by Hillary Peterson. Wilde came to town for the opening of the brand’s first boutique, a skincare sanctuary in Jackson Square. A natural beauty, Wilde’s passion for conscious consumerism is obvious. She’s incredibly down to earth, and genuine—qualities that celebrities dealing with the grind of back-to-back interviews can sometimes lack. Both candid and sincere, Wilde shared insight on her youth, current life, and what True Botanicals item she can’t live without.

STEP INSIDE SAN FRANCISCO’S DESIGNER PENTHOUSES If you’re looking for a luxury apartment in San Francisco, there are a plethora of options available, from The Avery to One Steuart Lane. However, if you’re looking for a luxury penthouse apartment outfitted by a local interior designer, there are only two options: Kendall Wilkinson’s two-bedroom at 181 Fremont and Michael Friedes’ Steinway Suite at The Harrison. Wilkinson’s fully-furnished half-floor residence is move-in ready and sits more than 700-feet above the city’s streets. Friedes’ penthouse is designed around the Steinway Model M Spiro high-resolution player piano.

The two-bedroom 49th-floor corner penthouse, also with excellent views, is move-in ready, too.

STUNNING INDIAN JEWELRY EXHIBIT NOW AT LEGION OF HONOR East Meets West: Jewels of the Maharajas From The Al Thani Collection is on view at the Legion of Honor now through February 24. The not-to-bemissed exhibition features over 150 precious Indian objects, collected by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani. It’s a stunning mixture of old and new. Items—necklaces, brooches, bracelets, and pieces worn on ceremonial occasions like daggers date back to the 1600s. In the early 20th century, European houses like Cartier were inspired by the opulent style of Indian jewelers and copied it—these pieces are also a part of the collection.

CARNEROS RESORT’S NEW SPA OFFERS LUXE RELAXATION When you’re in need of a hard-earned break, book a room, brunch, and spa treatment at the Carneros Resort and Spa in Napa Valley.

Last summer, the hotel debuted a $3.5 million renovation, and the new spa is completely transformed. Designed by Nina Chiappa Interiors with TLCD Architecture, the spa mimics the farmhouse style that is prevalent throughout the resort. A new spa requires a unique treatment menu and Carneros’ does not disappoint. There are a variety of massages including an aromatherapy-infused herbal poultice massage, a Himalayan salt stone massage, and a wellness spot treatment that features CBD salve.

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TABLE of CONTENTS

ON THE COVER: JEAN-CHARLES BOISSET PHOTOGRAPHY: ALEX RUBIN

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PUBLISHERS’ LETTER WHAT’S ON THE WEB

Why actor Olivia Wilde was in San Francisco, the top designer penthouses, Lazy Bear’s new wine menu, and more

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HAUTE HAPPENINGS

Your guide to the upcoming months’ top galas and charity events

HAUTE FASHION

30 Futuristic appeal and deep-rooted heritage combine in Louis Vuitton’s 2019 cruise collection

COVER STORY 40 Step inside legendary winemaker and entrepreneur Jean-Charles Boisset’s magical world

THE HAUTE LIST AUTO

HAUTE YACHTS

HAUTE JETS

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Q&A with Honda Aircraft Company’s CEO Michimasa Fujino

San Francisco Ballet’s upcoming season promises to be filled with passion

HAUTE DRINKS

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Bugatti Chiron: The ne plus ultra of vehicles McLaren unveils the ultimate Speedtail

A look at Moran Yacht & Ship’s Kismet

Premiere Napa Valley is more than a trade auction—it’s a celebration of craftsmanship and camaraderie

HAUTE DINING

Find French bistro fare at Nico’s new location in Jackson Square

HAUTE SHOPPING

All the dealers not to miss at the Fog Design+Art Fair

Dining

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Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a lavish concert and banquet Meet Esa-Pekka Salonen, the man who will direct the orchestra starting in 2020 We salute Michael Tilson Thomas and his tireless work with the SFS

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How Julie Wainwright is rewriting the life cycle of fashion

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Drinks

Fast and fabulous winter escapes

Haute Living, San Francisco. www.HuateLivingSF.com

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San Francisco Ballet

Esa-Pekka Salonen

Chinese New Year chair Gorretti Lui

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Design powerhouses Andrew Skurman and Suzanne Tucker have created a Francophile’s dream apartment

HAUTE AMBASSADOR

Richard Davis-Lowell provides insight on art collecting Kelly E. Carter highlights wine country’s 2019 fundraising calendar Victoria Uslaner takes us to the Four Seasons Mexico City Lydia Graham opens Dr. Dean Ornish’s latest book

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Highlights from the season’s best parties

HAUTE SEAT

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Dede Wilsey The One&Only, Palmilla.

Julie Wainwright of The RealReal

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BY TIM LAPPEN

TheHAUTE LISTAuto

The ne plus ultra of vehicles

I LOVE INVITATIONS, DON’T YOU? THEY ALL START OUT ABOUT THE SAME

that mythical car on the roads around Provence was exceeded only by 202 MPH on

way but the fifth word in is critical. I mean “Would you like to” is a nice beginning

the back stretch of Bugatti’s home race track, Circuit Paul Ricard. That trip remains

but where they go from there can make all of the difference in the world. For exam-

the highlight of my automotive journalist career but there are a few which come in

ple, if it continues “run with me for 26.2 miles” or “join Weight Watchers starting on

right behind that, and this story is about one of them.

Saturday” that may not be something which you’d jump at. Fortunately for me, since

To replace the Veyron (which was in production from 2005 through 2015, if you in-

I live in AutoLand (metaphorically and literally), many times that tantalizing lead

clude the few variants), Bugatti created the Chiron which, like the Veyron, is named

is followed by something automotive. The invitation that arrived before the 2018

after a famous Bugatti race driver from the past. The Chiron takes off (literally)

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance continued with “drive the Bugatti Chiron on a

from where the Veyron passed the baton. It’s still a W16 engine (16 cylinders!) but

two-and-a-half-hour leg of the trip from Los Angeles to Pebble Beach?” The Chiron

it’s now at 1,500 horsepower. While Bugatti doesn’t advertise its acceleration or top

is a supersonic vehicle which can go zero to 60 in under two and half seconds and,

speed achievements, it’s faster than the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse that I drove a

yes, I beat that mark as my reply was delivered in about one second–“hell yeah!”

few years before, which would mean 60 in under two-and-a-half seconds and a top

a neighbor family which loved cars and their teenage son had–incredibly enough–a

speed which is electronically limited to about 260 MPH but which is said to achieve over 280 MPH with the restriction removed.

Type 35B Bugatti. The car made a certain unusual sound, which became my siren’s

The Chiron is a vehicle where nothing was compromised to meet a budget. The

call, and I would race to the end of my driveway to see it go by. It wasn’t only the

leather is sumptuous, the seats beyond comfortable, the fit and finish superb, the

sound that spoke to me—it had perfect proportions. It also burned oil in copious

ergonomics outstanding, the body sleek, sinuous, and gorgeous.

amounts such that, long after it had disappeared from sight, the cloying smell of burning castor oil (the Castrol predecessor) hung in the air.

My next Bugatti highlight was a five-day trip to France to drive the modern machine. “Mine” was the Grand Sport Vitesse version–the initial Veyron had 1,001 horsepower, but the Grand Sport Vitesse upped it to 1,200 ponies. The joy of piloting

Immediately at home, I felt a huge rush just when firing up the engine. My co-pilot, the great Andy Wallace, a professional racer who is Bugatti’s test driver, showed me a few things which had changed since my Veyron drives and off we went. And I mean OFF. Interestingly, the car is so sure-footed and capable that it’s effortless to drive.

PHOTOS COURTESY BUGATTI / MAX EAREY

Bugatti has been my most-favorite marque since I was a child. I was lucky to have

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The Chiron is a vehicle where nothing was compromised to meet a budget. The leather is sumptuous, the seats beyond comfortable, the fit and finish superb, the ergonomics outstanding, the body sleek, sinuous, and gorgeous.

The transmission shifts are automatic (unless the driver chooses

Chiron, you can go from the speed limit to a multiple of that in the

to use the paddle shifters), the steering direct, the suspension so

blink of an eye and then get back down to the limit so quickly that

sophisticated that its work is completely behind the scenes and

should anyone, say, have a radar gun pointed your way, it will seem

all you know is that it’s taking care of business. The Chiron’s motto

like an electronic glitch.

should be “I’ve got this!”

How to describe the indescribable? With the Chiron, let’s start

Whenever I mention Bugattis, people ask “How fast did you go?”

with this: your body experiences what your mind really can’t com-

This time I was better behaved, in no small part because of the

prehend. It’s like “I am here but now I am there and I can’t figure

plethora of police in the area. It was the Thursday of Car Week so

out how that happened!” With all-wheel drive and more computers

everybody and his brother who had an exotic car was wending

than a Space Shuttle, the Bugatti wizards have figured out how to

northward from Los Angeles. I saw gaggles of Ferraris, Lamborghi-

put 1,500 horses and 1,180 pound-feet of torque to work. With so

nis, Aston Martins, Porsches and the like (birds of a feather and all

little drama, it’s the closest thing to an automotive miracle that I’ve

that) and boy was it fun to pass the whole group at once! With the

ever experienced. Suffice to say, the Chiron is my new favorite ride.

PHOTOS COURTESY BUGATTI / MAX EAREY

A lifelong petrolholic, mechanic (cars, motorcycles, boats), and automotive journalist since penning a column for his high school newspaper, internationally recognized attorney Tim Lappen is a partner at a major Los Angeles-based law firm, where he chairs the firm’s Family Office Group and its Luxury Home Group and is, of course, a member of its Motor Vehicle Group. He can be reached at tlappen@gmail.com.

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BY DESTINEE A. HUGHES

TheHAUTE LISTAuto

SPEED RACER

MCLAREN AUTOMOTIVE, THE BRITISH CREATOR OF LUXURY AND HIGH-

front and back of the car, are laser-etched with the McLaren hallmark, display-

performance sports cars, has revealed its stunning Ultimate Series McLaren

ing where and when they were created. Vaughtons, the manufacturer that is

Speedtail. The new sports car will exceed the 243-mph peak speed of the legend-

renowned for exceptional quality and craftsmanship in emblems, medals, and

ary McLaren F1 and feature a central driving position plus two seats on either

badges, has hand-crafted the emblems for the new limited-edition Speedtail. In

side. Priced around $2 million, only 106 Speedtails will be created.

1993, authentic gold was used for the first time in its luxury cars with the legend-

One of the innovative ways McLaren is merging art with performance is by offering clients the opportunity to customize their Speedtail with a range of unique

ary McLaren F1, which famously used gold foil as a heat shield in the engine compartment.

finishes for their car’s badge. The well-known badge, which comes in a set of

While this is the first of 18 supercars promised from the company’s master plan,

three, will feature the trademark McLaren “Speedmark” logo and will be recre-

the McLaren Speedtail combines the allure of elegance with an advanced sports

ated in hand-crafted 18-carat white-gold emblems and carbon-fiber inlays—utiliz-

car design. The automotive company is continuing to make insurmountable ad-

ing the exclusive Thin Ply Technology (TPT). The emblems, which will be on the

vancements in history of the luxury sports car markets.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MCLAREN

McLaren Unveils the Ultimate Speedtail

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BY DELLVIN ROSHON WILLIAMS

LuxuryCORNER Haute Yacht

THE BIG REVEAL A LOOK AT MORAN YACHT & SHIP’S KISMET

“I THINK THE OWNER’S PASSION FOR YACHTING, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY his boat, is immediately evident as you step onboard Kismet,” says Christopher Callahan, broker and marketing director at Moran Yacht & Ship Inc., worldclass leader in the sale, construction, and charter of luxury superyachts.

Having set the standard with the first Kismet (now renamed Global), billionaire Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham Football Club owner Shahid Khan’s second Kismet is no less unforgettable.

Delivered by Lürssen in 2014 and designed by Espen Oeino, Kismet remains

one of the world’s most iconic superyachts and is still very much ahead of its time. Available for charter and sale for the first time with Moran Yacht & Ship, the 95.2m (13.8m beam) Kismet is a custom motor yacht outfitted to accommodate 12 guests in seven cabins (including two VIP suites). It has three outdoor lounges spaces, a pool and hot tub complex that is every bit as opulent as it is extravagant, and high-profile passengers—Jay-Z and Beyoncé among them.

Kismet is the culmination of a six-year journey, one in which the expansion

of Khan’s wealth and influence also coincided with a need to accommodate a growing, adrenaline-fueled constituency. Unlike the first Kismet, however, 68m wasn’t enough. According to the story, Khan’s design brief contained three words: “make it impressive.” And impressive it is.

Kismet comes with its very own cinema, a full-service spa, indoor/outdoor

dining spaces for 12 (bar included) and a formal interior dining room with a staircase that leads to the ballroom (as one would expect). There are also two helipads, one on the foredeck, doubling as a basketball court; the other, an outdoor lounge. The upper foredeck also boasts a large mosaic-tiled pool with an inset Jacuzzi.

Vision is the key, as Callahan explains: “Owner requirements certainly

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Ghost concept. Ken Freivokh Spread out over five decks, the Reymond Langton-designed “Champagne & Design brings modern Caviar” interior concept features a double-height main salon spanning the main minimalism and flexibility and upper deck aft via a sweeping staircase perfect for nightcaps, morning joe, where a tremendously rigid or corporate entertaining. Cruising at 14 knots and a maximum speed of 17 knots, frame system takes care of Kismet can effortlessly reach 6,000 nautical miles from 220,000 fuel tanks.

Kismet’s availability comes at a time when yacht builders and brokers are

riding the wave of increased sales. But in an industry that’s seen its share of challenges, Callahan is quick to point out that Moran Yacht & Ship’s approach to luxury shipping—making expertly crafted experiences integral to its stateof-the-art attention to detail—is why the brand has loomed large in the minds

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of yachting enthusiasts for nearly three decades. “While there have been some market gyrations recently, we continue to be optimistic on all fronts [sales, charter, new construction],” he says. “As a testament to this, we have recently signed a 116m new build called Project Testarossa.”

Furthermore, the trend toward eco-friendly technology onboard superyachts

has not been lost. As the University of Connecticut School of Business graduate PHOTOS COURTESY OF GUILLAME PLISSON

proudly notes regarding the Ken Freivokh-designed 106m Oceanco Black Pearl, “The concept was to create one of the world’s most technologically advanced superyachts offering true zero-emissions cruising—virtually unheard of, especially for a yacht of her size. I think we will continue to see more advancement on this front, since the environment and seeking its natural beauty is a cornerstone of yachting.”

Moran Yacht & Ship currently has eight projects in progress ranging from

64m to 142m. In 2018 alone, the firm signed 109m, 116m, and 118m projects.

Due for delivery soon is the 95m Lürssen Project Fiji. It will be available for charter this summer in the Mediterranean and, according to Callahan, “will be one of the highest-profile charter yachts afloat.” With brand DNA like this, projects of such remarkable passion are no wonder why Kismet remains a true masterpiece.

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LuxuryCORNER Haute Jet

SKY’S THE LIMIT HAUTE LIVING TALKS TO HONDA AIRCRAFT COMPANY PRESIDENT AND CEO MICHIMASA FUJINO

THERE ARE LESS-CREATIVE WAYS TO PRESS RESET THAN BY STAGING PURE

converts interior panels into speakers.

aviation theater for $5 million. But the new and improved HondaJet has done

Having achieved FAA certification and delivered 17 jets in the first half of 2018

just that. Honda Aircraft Company’s launch of the HondaJet Elite has been

alone, the HondaJet Elite is making headway among the world’s ever-expanding

extraordinary; the response, overwhelming. But there’s more to the Ferragamo

millionaire class. Michimasa Fujino, president and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company,

stiletto-inspired HA-420 upgrade.

talks exclusively to Haute Living about pioneering technological advancement,

With a travel range of 1,437 nautical miles and a maximum speed of 485 mph,

best-in-class performance, and more.

the HondaJet Elite reaches an altitude of 8,000 feet, maxing out at 43,000 feet. The

Haute Living: HondaJet Elite is the most-delivered luxury light jet in its class.

seven-seater also incorporates efficient aerodynamic design with over-the-wing

Why?

engine mounts, an all-glass touchscreen cockpit for two, a fully enclosed belted

Michimasa Fujino: When I set out to design a business jet, I wanted to create

lavatory—unavailable on most light jets—and the Bongiovi Aviation system that

new value in the aviation industry by providing users with the most-advanced

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technologies such as state-of-the-art aerodynamics and composite structure. The HondaJet is a clean sheet design and the result of years of aeronautical research.

Our meticulous attention to detail, design, and engineering offer customers the best performance, efficiency, and comfort in its class. Also, dedication to bettering the industry and to improving the lives of our customers accounts for the HondaJet’s success.

HL: Are we seeing a transition from large luxury cabin jets to lighter luxury aircraft?

MF: There has been an increase in interest in more efficient business jet travel options. For example, the majority of business jet usage is less than 1,000 nautical miles. If you are traveling with a few passengers, it’s more practical and efficient to use a light jet rather than a large cabin jet. The HondaJet is as high performance and comfortable as a large cabin jet, but is also much more efficient and appealing to not only individual owners but also fleet and charter operators.

HL: How has HondaJet Elite’s success translated in the global market?

MF: Due to the innovation and technology implemented PHOTOS COURTESY OF HONDA AIRCRAFT COMPANY

on the HondaJet, interest in the aircraft in the Middle East, which is not generally a light jet market, is rapidly increasing. It is a more efficient option, has a sporty look, and is attractive to the region. In Asia, the Honda brand is very strong, which has created a lot of brand recognition across the region. Commitment to innovation and technology are all contributing factors to Asia’s interest for both individual and fleet sales. › › The Middle East and Asia are both new areas of growth for the HondaJet. While sales in the U.S. remain strong, interest in these regions provides us with the opportunity to increase awareness of the benefits of light jets and to expand sales and service of the HondaJet. HL: What would be the key differences between HondaJet Elite buyers and large or mid-sized jet buyers?

MF: Buyers in the light-jet market are often owner-operators who are interested in personal and business use; those buying light jets are usually looking for a more efficient way of regional travel, including access to smaller airports. Purchasers of light jets may be looking to lessen their impact on the environment while also enjoying the benefits of private air travel.

HL: Are there any technological innovations that you would like to bring to the market?

MF: We are always looking for ways to improve personal mobility through technological innovation. Our goal is to continue to create new value in the industry, and we are constantly working on new technologies such as advanced aerodynamics, new structural material, automation and advanced controls. We’re thankful that business aviation users continue to choose HondaJet.

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BY KATIE SWEENEY

HauteDRINKS

Although Premiere Napa Valley is an exclusive trade auction where a single bottle can cost $1250, for the vintners who produce the wine, the event is a labor of love that celebrates craftsmanship ACCORDING TO ITS WEBSITE, PREMIERE NAPA VALLEY (PNV) IS “THE best week in Napa Valley.” The annual invitation-only trade extravaganza, which is put on by the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) and takes place February 18-23, 2019, is indeed an experience unlike any other. It’s the unique time of year when the local winemaking community and the global buyers who collect from the region come together to honor the craft.

The culmination of the event is Saturday’s barrel tasting and live auction. More than 185 of the valley’s top vintners will pour their best wines—small batches (lots range from 60 to 240 total bottles) of one-of-a18

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kind blends explicitly made for PNV. After sampling the wine during the walk-around barrel tasting, restauranteurs, wine shop owners, and collectors bid to purchase their favorite blends. The funds raised from the auction—$4.1 million was fetched at the 22nd annual event in 2018—support NVV’s mission to promote, protect, and enhance the Napa Valley.

While the educational, tasting, and networking seminars and parties are something to look forward to, for the winemakers PNV is a showcase that allows them to reconnect with friends, taste wonderful wine, and show their support for each other.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF INGLENOOK, ALEXANDER RUBIN FOR NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS, BOB MCCLENAHAN FOR NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS, AARON POTT, CADE WINERY, AND PINE RIDGE VINEYARDS

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF MEADOWOOD NAPA VALLEY, FINCH PHOTOGRAPHY, AND STEVEN PETERSEN

CABERNET, CAMARADERIE, AND COMMUNITY

Napa Valley is known for its picturesque countryside, legendary chefs, and award-

it’s a fun way to talk to the end buyer about who Pine Ridge is. Other people find a

winning Cabernet Sauvignon, but while researching this story, I realized that PNV

particular vineyard block or a different winemaking technique or something about it

highlights a lesser known side of the area—one of extreme camaraderie and respect

that they think is interesting. Most people try to do something interesting.

for the community. The lack of competition and rivalry is unprecedented. Would Pepsi share its recipes with Coke? Would Google let Yahoo borrow a search algo-

Chris Phelps: It’s like circling the wagons, and it’s a reminder that we’re not just

rithm? Would the San Francisco Giants share its playbook with the Oakland A’s?

promoting ourselves as a brand, as a winery, as an entity, but that we’re all kind of

The answer to these questions is most likely a definite no. But in the nation’s top

in it together. There’s a very collegial team-based feeling that I think exists with

winemaking region, vintners have been sharing tricks of the trade for years.

vintners in general, but specifically with Premiere. You know most everyone there, and it’s like being on a big team. The intimacy of that room when you’re tasting wine,

They may be making the world’s most expensive grape juice, but in their hearts,

it distills Napa Valley, which is not a vast growing region, down to something even

most vintners are farmers looking to produce exemplary wine. To better understand

smaller that you can get your arms around. I’m getting excited talking about it!

this sense of harmony, Haute Living sat down with four vintners, Aaron Pott owner of Pott Wine and the 2019 PNV steering committee chair; Michael Beaulac general

Danielle Cyrot: Premiere Napa Valley is a way for us to showcase one barrel out

manager and winemaker of Pine Ridge Vineyards; Chris Phelps the associate win-

of our cellar that we think is exceptional. It’s not something that you get to do every

emaker at Inglenook; and Danielle Cyrot winemaker of Cade Estate Winery. In our

day, because usually, my wines are much larger blends of 200 or 300 barrels.

conversation, we discuss the valley’s team spirit, how PNV cultivates a winemaker’s creativity, what oenophiles can learn from walking the barrel tasting floor, and why

HL: Do you think that an auction like Premiere stimulates a winemaker’s creativity?

PNV is the best week of the year.

AP: Yes, absolutely. It takes them away from making blends that need to be sold, and Haute Living: Why is it important for a winemaker to participate in Premiere?

it puts them in the mindset of making a blend that just needs to be beautiful. You see all of the passion of each individual winemaker, what they like, what they want

Aaron Pott: I love the fact we’re making our own blends, and they’re small blends.

to work with. You know, some people will do whites, white wines, because they just

We get to do whatever we want to, and we don’t have to conform to any sort of cor-

love white wine.

porate idea of a blend. It’s a fantasy blend, and the sizes are so limited. We’re talking five, 10 or 20-case lots—and most people are doing these wonderful little five-case

DC: The grape variety that I like to work with I’m still learning about it. I’ve never felt

lots.

that I’ve made the perfect glass of wine. I’m still figuring it out, and that’s the beauty of it. The challenge and also what makes it exciting and fun to keep doing. I want to

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MEADOWOOD NAPA VALLEY, FINCH PHOTOGRAPHY, AND STEVEN PETERSEN

PHOTOS COURTESY OF INGLENOOK, ALEXANDER RUBIN FOR NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS, BOB MCCLENAHAN FOR NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS, AARON POTT, CADE WINERY, AND PINE RIDGE VINEYARDS

Michael Beaulac: I use it to showcase what I think Pine Ridge is all about. For me,

A packed house at the Napa Valley Vintners 2018 annual meeting during PNV

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do something different than the offerings Cade already has.

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HauteDRINKS CP: Blending is a very creative process. When we were making the blends in December and January, finishing in February of 2018, we realized that there was an

Pott pours at last year’s barrel auction

opportunity to use three different sections to create this exclusive barrel. We think it’s extraordinary. It’s something that’s never been done before. When you’re putting it all together you need something genuinely unique. I know close colleagues take a lot of pride in coming up with something that’s not only unique but will never be repeated. There’s a feeling that it’s a one-off thing. It’s never going to be repeated, like a little vintage pop-up.

HL: Is getting a high bid something that you think about when blending the wine?

AP: If you’re the lowest guy on the bidding roll and if you’re the highest guy on the bidding roll, there’s no difference. You’re still making money for the vintners.

It’s a good cause. We’re supporting ourselves. I wish people would look less at the numbers and look more at where the money’s going and how it’s being spent.

MB: You know for us, of course, I want to get a high bid. That makes Pine Ridge stand out. But it’s not essential to the process that I’m going through. I’m trying to make the best wine I can.

Michael Beaulac

DC: I don’t really know if there is such a specific style or type of wine that gets the high bids, I’m just trying to showcase what I think is the best. Some people may think, ‘Oh this is amazing, and I want to bid a lot,’ and other people will go, ‘Oh it’s not my cup of tea.’ But I make wine for what I think is best and not for anybody else.

HL: What’s the relationship between the vintner and the buyer?

AP: My lot last year was bought by a Swiss restaurant, a restaurant in Zurich, that’s called the NapaGrill. Suddenly I have this new Swiss contingent of friends.

I’m going to go skiing with them since they’ve so generously invited to send me over there to go skiing.

Danielle Cyrot

CP: Half the time or two-thirds of the time as the winemaker you get to meet the buyer, and it establishes a bond. I’ve run into to people that I’ve bottled the Premiere lot for ten years down the road, and they say, ‘Hey, I still have six bottles of that wine.’ You might not have seen them since they bought the wine, but they

Different blends of wine

still feel that connection, so I think it’s intimate because that connection is almost as unique as the wine itself and the creation of this ultra small lot.

HL: What can a wine lover learn from PNV’s barrel tasting?

AP: Premiere Napa Valley’s is the trades’ first taste of the new vintage. It allows them to see what the quality is from tasting all of the wines in the room. You have almost 200 wines in the same room. That’s going to be a big percentage of what’s being produced in the Napa Valley. So, you really get a good idea of what’s coming out of the different appellations in Napa Valley, from different varieties in Napa Valley.

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MB: You get a good idea of what the vintage was like. Because 90%, 95% of the people are doing Cabernet because that’s what we do best here in the valley. ‘17 was a difficult vintage, and I think it will be interesting to taste those wines. It will be everyone’s first opportunity to go around and taste ‘17 vintage Cabernet.

DC: It gives you an excellent perspective of the appellation. You learn how growing grapes from these different areas of Napa Valley impacts what you’re tasting in the glass. You can go around and sample the entire Napa Valley all in one day in the same room and see how each of us fares within that particular vintage. That’s pretty unique, you don’t get to do that every day.

HL: What do you love most about the Napa Valley winemaking community?

CP: I have a whole group of colleagues in the winemaking community that I can call or meet up for lunch or coffee anytime, and they’re very generous with sharing how they do something. It’s not such a huge world when you’re in the world of wine. It’s a tight-knit, small community.

Vineyards during winter

DC: We all go around and give each other high fives and say, ‘Hey that’s an awesome wine. Good job.’ You can say, ‘Wow, that’s an amazing glass of wine!’ or ‘What did she do to make that taste so great up on Howell Mountain?’ or ‘What barrel are you using? How do you get these flavors out of it?’ I always think there’s a fun spirit of good congratulatory work. Good job, we made it, we all did it together.

MB: There is a tremendous amount of camaraderie in the valley. For instance, I’m having a barrel tasting next month, and I’ll have 80 people come to it, other winemakers. There’s also a real sense of sharing. Across the street is Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and we share our information back and forth. I needed some equipment earlier, last week, and I called them up and said, ‘Hey can I borrow this?’

The response was ‘Of course you can.’ Everyone is trying to help each other and hoping that we all make better wine. The camaraderie is unbelievable.

DC: Yes, we all understand that if we all make great wine we’re gonna help elAaron Pott

Chris Phelps

evate the Napa Valley appellation and that helps us all. So you know, if I were to borrow a pump from my neighbor I’ve got a couple people I can call and be like, ‘Hey I’m in a pinch can I borrow a pump?’ 99.9% of the time the answer is yes.

We’re all in it together to help make great wine. So from my perspective, there’s

Cade’s tasting room

no secrets in winemaking, and I want to share my knowledge, and hopefully, everybody else will do the same so that we can all make a great glass of wine.

AP: The closeness of it. I made wine for years in Bordeaux, in France, and it was not a close-knit community. I think this is a real example of when all of the vintners come together to do something for the community. So, I really like the closeness. I think, you know, it was Robert Mondavi that said, “If one person’s doing well, it’s going to raise the tide and bring up all of our boats,” and I think that idea really stuck with people in Napa and it’s a real non-competitive group of people.”

Check out the Premiere Napa Valley portfolio and purchase wine online at https://premierenapavalley.com/.

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BY KATIE SWEENEY

HauteCUISINE Nico

NICO 2.0

Alex Guarnaschelli Lee Schrager Katie Lee Bobby Flay Sergio Sigala and Guy Chetwynd

An appetizer blini

In 2013, chef Nicolas Delaroque and his wife An-

I love cooking, and I would do it no matter what,”

drea opened Nico, an upscale French brasserie in

Delaroque says. “I love seeing a dining room full of

Laurel Heights. Four years later the couple closed the

people who leave happy. But, earning a star is a true

bistro’s doors and moved Nico to a new location in

testament to the team and our willingness and abil-

Jackson Square. Nico 2.0 debuted last summer, and

ity to be consistent and shine together. For me, being

the Delaroques have been serving superb Parisian-

French, Michelin has a special significance too.”

inspired fare to a devoted following ever since. “The

The new Nico is smaller than the old space, but it’s

new neighborhood has been very welcoming. It’s fun

a jewel box of a restaurant. The dining room extends

to see new faces enjoy their experience,” chef Dela-

into the open kitchen giving guests an insider’s look

roque told Haute Living. “We are also fortunate to

at the busy chef’s life. It’s elegant and refined, but

have a good number of regular guests from the old

cozy and inviting. Delaroque excels in everything he

location who we get to see more often because they

does, from serving foie gras in exciting new ways to

either work downtown or live nearby. So far, it’s been

perfectly poaching striped bass to making delicious

all positive!”

brown butter madeleines. He’s one of the city’s most

Delaroque is being modest—Nico was awarded a Michelin star last fall. “It’s incredibly rewarding.

well-rounded chefs.

Moving to Jackson Square allowed the Delaroques

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Delicious goodness awaits at the Michelin-starred restaurant that quietly re-opened in Jackson Square

A sous chef prepares snapper in the open kitchen

to add lunch service. They also recently switched from a set prix fix to an a la carte menu. While Delaroque enjoys the daily set menu of a classic French bistro, he acknowledges that this style of dining isn’t as appreciated by Americans. “Now that we’ve been in our new space for a little while, we think the neighborhood would enjoy the format more than our prix fixe style,” he explains. “It gives people more flexibility. While I love going to a restaurant and eating what they serve me without having to make any decisions, I think people are more willing to try a new spot when they can dine a la carte.” The option for a chef’s choice will remain, but Delaroque is lookA seasonal cocktail

Duck pithivier

ing forward to experimenting with interesting ingredients he couldn’t use before. “Now, if I have something like Périgord truffles or abalone or some other exciting ingredient, I can put it on the menu and not worry about exceeding my food cost for a set menu price. We can have some fun with different menu items.”

Another area the Delaroques hope to expand in the new year? Dessert. “I’ve always had a sweet tooth. Andrea and I have been thinking about launching a project that incorporates some of our favorite sweet things. We want to call it Fat Baby Francais, and it will be a sweet endeavor including madeleines, French flan, and ice cream.

OUI, CHEF! Chef Nicolas Delaroque makes everything from pithiviers, French puff pastry meat pies, to brown butter madeleines.

We are pretty excited about it!”

PHOTOS COURTESY OF GHOST MEDIA

A scallop course

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SHOPPING

BY KATIE SWEENEY

EYE FOR DESIGN 8 dealers not to miss at this year’s Fog Fair

ART GALLERY OWNERS, INTERNATIONAL DESIGNERS, AND ACCLAIMED ARTISTS WILL descend on San Francisco January 17-20 for the 6th annual Fog Design+Art Fair. The four-day extravaganza begins with a preview gala on January 16. The weekend-long festivities include artist conversations, an innovators luncheon honoring Pamela J. Joyner, and 53 unique exhibitions. Many of the proceeds, including those for the opening night party, benefit SFMOMA’s programs and departments. For art collectors and design enthusiasts, Fog is a prime time to meet with local and globally recognized curators, artists, and dealers. Attending? Here are eight booths you don’t want to miss.

Gallery: Crown Point Press, San Francisco Director: Valerie Wade Known for: Founded 57 years ago by Kathan Brown, Crown Point is a contemporary printing press that focuses on etching, prints, and plates.

Fog exhibit: “We are excited to present a one-person booth at the fair this year—Laura Owens. The presentation includes a selection of prints from Owens first project at the press in 2004 and her second project in 2010. Also on view will be a group of handmade, one of a kind artist books from her studio. Owens is a renowned Los Angeles painter whose mid-career survey has traveled from the Whitney Museum of American Art, NY to its current venue at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. In 2016 Laura Owens installed a major exhibition of new paintings at The Wattis Institute, titled Laura Owens: Ten Paintings, San Francisco.”

On SF’s art community: “While San Francisco is not considered a major market center there are a handful of devoted curators and collectors that support the activities of the museums and galleries here and participate in keeping the art scene viable. In my opinion, there is more experimentation here with the PHOTOS COURTESY OF RICHARD MOSSE AND ALTMAN SIEGEL, SAN FRANCISCO; CROWN POINT PRESS, COPYRIGHT LAURA OWENS; SARAH MORRIS, COSIMA VON BONIN, AND PETZEL, NEW YORK; DAVID GILL GALLERY

artists and programming in the galleries since there isn’t such an emphasis on the commercial market.”

Laura Owens, “Untitled (LO271),” 2004

Richard Mosse, “The Prophet,” 2012

Gallery: Altman Seigel, San Francisco Principal: Claudia Altman-Siegel Known for: Altman-Siegel opened her namesake gallery 10 years ago. She features emerging artists, historical exhibitions, and artists whose work speaks to present-day cultural dialogue.

Fog exhibit: “This year we are doing a solo booth with photographer Richard Mosse. Richard also has an upcoming solo show at SFMOMA in 2019, and we are excited to introduce his work to the San Francisco audience. Richard has documented the civil war in Congo and also the refugee crisis in Syria and Africa. We will be showing works from both of these series.”

On the importance of the fair: “Many people are talking about art having a bigger and bigger online presence, which makes sense. But nothing can substitute the experience of standing in front of the actual object. The physical connection one has with a piece of art cant be replicated in an online context. For this reason, I hope art lovers will continue to visit the gallery and the fair and experience the work in person.”

The new McMullen

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Gallery: Petzel, New York Principal: Friedrich Petzel Known for: Founded in 1994, this is Petzel’s first appearance at Fog. Petzel develops programs around modern, internationally-renowned artists and leading artists from the past 30 years like Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman, and Richard Prince.

Fog exhibit: “We will be exhibiting works by Cosima von Bonin (b. 1962, Mombasa, Kenya), Wade Guyton (b. 1972, Hammond, IN), and Sarah Morris (b. 1967, London, UK). We’re showing a group of artists that are both art historically relevant and adventurous. The booth should be appealing to anyone interested in seeing how our artists have navigated the contemporary art landscape with original and exciting ideas.”

On the challenges facing dealers today: “Images are being exchanged at a faster rate than they have been in the past. While this allows for a greater amount of diversity in what is being shown it also amounts to saturation in the marketplace. The project of any gallery is to try to convince audiences that they deserve A collection of 19th-century Chinese vases and wallper at Gracie.

recognition over the immense number of artists and galleries vying for attention.”

ABSTRACT BEAUTY

Above: Cosima von Bonin, “Non-Zero Enthusiasm,” 2009 Left: Sarah Morris, “We Move Between 2 Realities,” 2018

Gallery: David Gill Gallery, London Principal: David Gill

Barnaby Barford , “Conflict,” 2018

Known for: Established in 1987, David Gil has curated and represented artists and designers, championing them to push boundaries. His array of furniture, decor, and lighting has a strong identity with collectors.

Fog exhibit: “We are showing work by Sebastian Brajkovic and Sebastian ErraZuriz for the first time at the PHOTOS COURTESY OF RICHARD MOSSE AND ALTMAN SIEGEL, SAN FRANCISCO; CROWN POINT PRESS, COPYRIGHT LAURA OWENS; SARAH MORRIS, COSIMA VON BONIN, AND PETZEL, NEW YORK; DAVID GILL GALLERY

fair. Greek and Roman masterpieces inspire ErraZuriz; he utilizes truly technologically innovative processes to create functional sculptures like his Table Athena Lemnia.”

On SF’s art community: “The community seems to understand what is happening today and interested in collecting unique and limited-edition works. With SFMoMA it also has a world-class museum whose work with Fog Fair means that collectors, dealers, and institutions are brought together in one space–which makes for engaging conversations!”

Barnaby Barford, “Mirror Mirror Gold,” 2013

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SHOPPING Alvar Aalto for Artek, “Tea Trolley Model 98,” 1936

Gallery: Modernity, Stockholm Principal: Andrew Duncanson Known for: Specializing in the collection and sale of rare high-end lighting, jewelry, ceramics, glass, and furniture from 20th-century Scandinavian designers, this is Modernity’s first time at Fog. Fog exhibit: “We have tried to select some of the best pieces of vintage Scandinavian design the market has to offer at the moment. Our centerpiece will be the iconic PK54 dining table in steel and Cippolini marble, with the PK9 dining chairs around it. Although sold separately, we believe the set is a match made in heaven. The balance between geometrical lines, curves, warm and cold materials is very typical of Danish master Poul Kjaerholm. Collectors will find it a unique opportunity to enrich their collection with pieces they cannot find locally.”

On the challenges facing dealers today: “In our field, sourcing extraordinary pieces of vintage design in good original condition is increasingly difficult. At the same time, this, of course, means that when

Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, “Chaise Longue PK24,” 1965

we do find treasures, it’s all the more exciting and rewarding.”

Gallery: R & Company, New York Principal: Evan Snyderman with the goal of a closer study and appreciation for 20th and 21st-century design.

Fog exhibit: “This year we commissioned several new works from our designers to be featured in the booth. We will be showing new work from Katie Stout and Rogan Gregory who have been increasingly recognized for their boundary-pushing practices. They both create unique works that function as design objects and works of art. We will also feature work by the French interior architect Pierre Yovanovich alongside an important dining table and chairs by the master of Brazilian mid-century design, Joaquim Tenreiro.”

On the importance of the fair: “We love the SF collecting community. I find that although the community is smaller than in Miami or NY, the collectors are highly seasoned and sophisticated with some of the most refined tastes in the country. I also enjoy the closeness of that community and am thrilled to be able to work together with so many great collectors there.”

Pierre Yovanovitch, “Mad” chairs, “E.T.” table lamp, and “Lewis” stool

Rogan Gregory,“Fertility Form” illuminated sculpture; Joaquim Tenreiro, table and set of chairs

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF MODERNITY; JOE KRAMM / R & COMPANY; © BERNARD FRIZE / © LAURENT GRASSO / ADAGP, PARIS, 2018. PHOTO: CLAIRE DORN, PERROTIN; PATRICK PARRISH GALLERY, COPYRIGHT CHRISTOPHER KURTZ

Known for: Passionate commitment to historic preservation

Bernard Frize, “Capi,” 2015

Gallery: Galerie Perrotin, Paris, Asia, New York Director: Donald Ryan Known for: Vibrant and creative environments to fully immerse oneself in an artist’s work. Although Perrotin has 18 different gallery spaces throughout the world, this is its debut at Fog. Fog exhibit: “Perrotin is known for taking risks and is always at the forefront of developing artist’s careers. We are looking forward to showing works by Takashi Murakami, and we are also excited to show a new series of works by artist Leslie Hewitt who is in the collection of the SFMOMA. It’s an exciting gallery, and I think our booth reflects that.”

On SF’s art community: “We love the commitment to art and public institutions. We love that the San Francisco collector community colLaurent Grasso, “Studies into the Past”

lects with rigor, depth, and is committed to supporting artists.”

Gallery: Patrick Parrish, New York Principal: Patrick Parrish PHOTOS COURTESY OF MODERNITY; JOE KRAMM / R & COMPANY; © BERNARD FRIZE / © LAURENT GRASSO / ADAGP, PARIS, 2018. PHOTO: CLAIRE DORN, PERROTIN; PATRICK PARRISH GALLERY, COPYRIGHT CHRISTOPHER KURTZ

Known for: His unusual selection of art, lighting, and furniture has attracted the likes of everyone from Jennifer Aniston to Steven Gambrel to Thom Browne.

Fog exhibit: “We will be bringing an amazing collection of vintage Carl Auböck designs from the 1950s that I think everyone will love. We will also be showing contemporary pieces by Cody Hoyt, Julian Watts, and Christopher Kurtz. Watts and Kurtz were the only two American finalists for the Loewe Craft Prize in London last year, and I think their work is both beautiful, collectible, and affordable for what you are getting.”

On the challenges facing dealers today: “Paying the bills!

It’s tough out there, especially for the mid-tier and smaller galleries such as myself, but we love what we do, and hard work is something we are used to; so we are looking forward to getting 2019 started right at Fog!” Carl Auböck, Various works, circa 1950

Christopher Kurtz, Sculpture in Brass, 2017

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EventsCALENDAR San Francisco Ballet’s 2018 opening night gala

Wondering where we’ll be partying over the next couple of months? Here is what’s on our winter agenda.

16-20 Fog Design+Art Fair Fifty-three art, design, and decor exhibits will be on display at the 6th annual Fog Design+Art Fair at Fort Mason. The opening night preview gala benefits SFMOMA. Learn more about what dealers you should be shopping on page 24. https://fogfair.com/

17-19 Zinfandel Experience The Zinfandel Advocates and Producers are hosting their annual bacchanal with a series of wine-centric events including a winemakers auction and dinner and a grand walk-around tasting. The festivities are in a variety of locations throughout the city, from One Market restaurant to Pier 27. https://zinfandelexperience.com/

23 San Francisco Ballet Opening Night Gala San Francisco Ballet celebrates its 86th season with an opening night gala and performance. Read about this not-to-be-missed affair in our profile on page 50. https://www.sfballet.org/season/events/2019-opening-night-gala

31 SFJAZZ Gala Cultural and political leaders will join top musicians at SFJazz’s annual Gala.

The 2019 event honors Chucho Valdés and includes dinner, the concert celebration, and an after party. Various ticket packages are available. https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/events/2019-gala/

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18-20 Esa-Pekka Salonen at San Francisco Symphony Get a sneak peek of what’s to come at the San Francisco Symphony when future director Esa-Pekka Salonen (get to know him on page 62) conducts the orchestra in Sibelius, R. Strauss, and Anna Thorvaldsdottir. https://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/Calendar

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FEBRUARY 7 Guardsmen Celebrity Dinner and Sports Auction Mingle with sports personalities, bid on exciting auction items, and enjoy a lively dinner at the 31st annual Guardsmen Celebrity Dinner and Sports Auction. The event takes place at the Four Seasons and proceeds benefit the Guardsmen’s long-time partner, the Giants Community Fund. https://sfsportsauction. guardsmen.org/

12 Hamilton Broadway sensation “Hamilton” returns for a second run at the Orpheum Theater. If you missed the musical telling of founding father Alexander Hamilton’s life the first time it was in town, be sure to get this hot ticket today.

It runs through September. https://hamilton. shnsf.com/

16 San Francisco Symphony Chinese New Year Concert & Banquet The San Francisco Symphony is throwing a lavish Chinese New Year party with a special concert and banquet. Get the inside scoop

on this celebration in our story on page 54. https://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2018-19/Chinese-New-Year-Concert.aspx

The reception before last year’s Chinese New Year celebration at the symphony

22 Susan G. Komen Visionary Awards Join the Susan G. Komen San Francisco Bay Area chapter at their 2019 Visionary Awards Luncheon at the Julia Morgan Ballroom. Individuals like Dr. Melinda Telli and philanthropist Anette Harris will be honored for their significant achievements and advancements in breast cancer research. https://komensf.org/visionary-awardsluncheon/

24 Oscars Viewing Party The Saint Francis Foundation Ambassadors present their 4th annual Academy Awards viewing party and benefit at the Fairmont’s Penthouse Suite. Dust off that tux and glittering gown for this elegant and fabulous soirée. https://www.saintfrancisfoundation.org/ events/

MARCH 1 Asian Art Museum Gala The Asian Art Museum is honoring their upcoming transformation at their annual gala. Presented by William K. Bowes Jr. Foundation, Chong-Moon, and Reiko Takahashi Lee, the event will feature a cocktail reception, dinner, and dancing. http://www.asianart.org/ regular/gala

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San Francisco Ballet Fashion Show It’s been four years since the last San Francisco Ballet fashion show and this year’s catwalk, from the San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary and Sam Malouf, will feature the latest looks by Jason Wu. The Bentley Reserve will serve as a stunning backdrop to this luncheon and fashion event. https://www.sfballet.org/season/events/2019-fashion-show

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Build Gala Build is turning 20 and to commemorate their birthday the organization is hosting a gala. Honoring Stitch Fix’s founder, Katrina Lake, the evening at the Westin St. Francis promises to be memorable. https://build.org/2019-gala/

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ALCHEMIST OF THE SENSES LEGENDARY WINEMAKER JEAN-CHARLES BOISSET SHARES HIS MAGIC WORLD

BY TERESA RODRIGUEZ • PHOTOS BY ALEX RUBIN & ERIC RYAN ANDERSON

JEAN-CHARLES BOISSET IS AN INTERNATIONAL VINTNER, ENTREPRENEUR, AND RISK-TAKER. A MAN OF ENDLESS curiosity and imagination with piercing blue eyes, he is an alchemist to the senses. For the past few decades, Boisset has been a passionate leader in the world of wine—both in France and the United States—but recently Boisset has set some incredible expectations for himself. Those goals include changing the way people engage in the world through their senses. With the use of scents, textures, games, and even a pendulum, his hot-off-the-presses book, The Alchemy of the Senses (Chronicle 2018), plans to shake up the wine, literary, and design worlds.

One of his great dreams was to create a book that illuminated his esoteric views of the world and captured them on paper. This dream is now a reality, and as with everything that Boisset does, it is a stunning masterpiece of poetry in motion. While most coffee table books use words to elucidate their readers, Boisset employs most of the senses in the pages of the book to transport the reader to a new place of understanding.

When asked about 2019 he shares that this is the year of the senses. “I want to challenge people to explore each of their five senses as well as discover their sixth sense of intuition and connection.” Along with his epic coffee table book, Boisset is launching an impressive list of other delights that invite one to experience life through the senses. But before we look forward, let us turn back to better understand this charming Frenchman who has dramatically influenced California’s winemaking community.

IN THE BEGINNING

used her pendulum to line up the rows to perfection. I would walk backward,

vineyards of the ancient city of Vougeot, France. Their parents, Jean-Claude

and planting of the vines began. While digging into the moist earth, I would

Boisset was born in Burgundy; he and his older sister Nathalie were raised in and Claudine Boisset, were the children of schoolteachers and in 1961, at the age of 18 began their family journey in the wine world. “The most cherished souvenirs from my childhood are the memories of planting grape vines with my grandparents,” Boisset reminisces. “At five years old, I would be in the fields, holding tight to the twine that would lay the foundation for the rows of grapes.

My grandfather would slowly let out the ball of twine, while my grandmother

taking directions from my grandfather, ‘A bit to the left, more to the right, stop!’

Then, the lines were set, batons were staked into the ground to hold the twine, be energized by finding fossils. My grandfather would give me impromptu science lessons about how the ocean once covered this land. Through his stories, I would be transported a million years back in time when the prehistoric fish, plants, and other living creatures existed. We are thankful for all the many life forms that are now buried deep beneath our land that create this rich, nourishing soil where we plant the vines.”

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HONORING THE ELEMENTS

Joining his parents and grandparents in the world of wine at such a young age— from the soil to the vines, the cellars to the wines—had a profound impact on Boisset. A sense of place grounded his view of the world. His playground was the open fields, the walled vineyards of Vougeot, and the tiny yet influential River La Vouge.

The surrounding terroir was his inspiration; a living classroom where he learned about nature, ethics, values, heritage, history, and most of all, respect. “Our family’s philosophy has always been to abide by the rhythms of nature and follow her lead in the vineyards,” Boisset says. “We are children of Mother Nature and connected to her seasons. Through our experience, we elected to become much closer to the soil, to pay deep attention to it, to follow the lunar calendar, and to listen to nature and make it our guiding principle.”

His family used nature to treat nature–a biodynamic approach of composting,

and Boisset completed his French military service and graduate studies, he always remembered that pivotal moment with his grandparents tasting an extraordinary California Chardonnay. Soon he was entrusted to oversee the American Boisset distribution office and relocated to San Francisco. “I landed on the ripe, fertile soil of Napa Valley and the reality exceeded my expectations! Indeed, America allows you to dream. The power of America is this melting pot of religions, colors, and everything else that creates an amazing dynamic. Anything is possible here! I experienced a profound cultural shift. I took advantage of the wonderful gift of freedom and adventure, and I haven’t stopped yet.”

At the time, the Boissets didn’t own any wineries in California. But that was to change soon. In the late 1990s, Boisset purchased his first American winery, Lyeth Estates. This was followed by the Domaine de la Vougeraie, DeLoach Vineyards, and Raymond Vineyards. In 2011, he acquired the winery whose old stones had captured his imagination and whose wine sparked his fantasies—Buena Vista. He has since merged French winemaking techniques with an American spirit of in-

chemical-free remedies, and loving attention to the land that enabled the vine-

novation to create exceptional award-winning wines.

yards to respond—seemingly to reciprocate—and to thrive. This philosophy creates

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exceptional wines precisely because it cultivates the grapes’ remarkable ability to express a sense of place or what winemakers call terroir. “What if we could capture the style and hold it in a bottle, with all its heritage and promise?” Boisset wonders.

“This is not a dream. This is what we live and experience. It feeds our passion and is the source of our energy.”

He set out to restore and revive Buena Vista in a way that paid homage to the rich history of the region and the winery itself. The Buena Vista of today is one its founder would still recognize. Boisset wanted Buena Vista to be a monument to America and a tribute to the first premium winery in California. It has the

COMING TO AMERICA

first wine caves and the first gravity-flow winery; it is the first grand estate plant-

a journey to California. “We found ourselves discovering the spirit of the gold rush

California wine world—and Boisset has harnessed this historical legacy. Today,

In 1981, when Boisset was 11 and his sister was 14, their grandparents took them on in Monterey, San Francisco, and Sonoma. When in the Sonoma Square, my grand-

ed with premium viniferous vines and the first to produce Champagne method sparkling wine. Buena Vista was the birthplace of all that would happen in the his family owns over 25 wineries across the globe. Boisset’s dedication to fine

WE ARE CHILDREN OF MOTHER NATURE AND CONNECTED TO HER SEASONS. WE ELECTED TO BECOME CLOSER TO THE SOIL, TO PAY DEEP ATTENTION TO IT, AND TO LISTEN TO NATURE AND MAKE IT OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLE. I WANT TO CHALLENGE PEOPLE TO EXPLORE EACH OF THEIR FIVE SENSES AS WELL AS DISCOVER THEIR SIXTH SENSE OF INTUITION AND CONNECTION. parents noticed a signpost pointing to a nearby winery founded in 1857. It was so

wine and sustainable growing practices are legendary, as is his passion to see

intriguing that we had to go on an adventure and visit this significant destination.

and experience wine—and life—in a multitude of ways. His all-encompassing vi-

It was Buena Vista Winery,” he says. “I’ll remember forever discovering the oldest

sion explodes the compartmentalized way we usually perceive the world and his

stones of the California wine world—a grand winery estate. My grandparents al-

ventures are expanding from wine to a variety of products that scintillate the five

lowed us tastes of those incredible Chardonnays, and I was transfixed–such pure,

senses.

elegant, and tropical notes that we did not know in Burgundy! I recall the moment

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I declared to my sister, ‘Wouldn’t it be fun to make wine in California one day?’”

HIS FIRST LOVE AFFAIR

There is no question that 100 years from now lively discussions about Jean-Charles Boisset will fill the air at dinner parties around the globe. But what will be dis-

Boisset’s childhood trip to California was the beginning of his love affair with

cussed? Will Boisset be the topic of fine wines, and his predictions about cutting-

America and his intercontinental state of mind. “When I was a young boy living in

edge biodynamic farming, or will the conversations dive deeper into how he shifted

France, I would fantasize about the American way of life. I imagined it was amaz-

the paradigm of the senses and our view of the world? Most bets will be on the

ing, filled with discoveries and endless opportunities,” he says. As the years passed,

latter. Here is a breakdown of Boisset’s views on the senses.

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The sense of taste is the most personal. It is this singularity of experience that gives each person his or her proclivities for flavor. Boisset understands that and proclaims, echoing his favorite philosopher of food–Brillat Savarin–“Tell me what you eat, and I’ll tell you who you are.” As bold as that statement is, the truth that governs it is universal. What does one reach for–a piece of greasy fried chicken or a plate of fresh fruit?

Just recently Boisset purchased the Oakville Grocery. Founded in 1881, it is the oldest grocer in California. He plans to incorporate only the finest and freshest products available, and of course, they will be organic, biodynamic, and support the local farmers and winemakers to the fullest extent possible. “I want to showcase the remarkable agricultural abundance this valley and Northern California has to offer. This is a destination that offers the best of the West Coast and has a strong sense of community.” The meaning of food has always been of central importance to him and his family, and they are excited by the new edible adventure ahead.

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Boisset prides himself on working with only the best, and this is evident in his line of scents that he created with the famed French perfumer Olivia Giacobetti. Much like winemaking, the nose plays an integral roll in the perfect combination for perfume. So, along with the popular line of JCB candles, Boisset has created a new series of fragrances that exemplify his passions.

The aromas capture the sensuality of the cellar, white oak, rootstock, and the scent of grapes.

Because smell is so connected to emotions, Boisset wanted to ensure that the perfumes were subliminal, ethereal, and elegant. He wanted to capture that scent of a fleeting yet powerfully intimate moment with all of its delicate nuances and memories. Along with the fragrances, Boisset designed the bottle, including a limited-edition crystal bottle made by Baccarat, as well as the perfume box. 


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The vessel that touches one’s lips when drinking wine is an important part of the tasting experience. Imagine the difference in perception between drinking the 100-point 2015 Surrealist by JCB red wine in a squishy Styrofoam cup versus the crisp edge of a Baccarat glass. Regardless of the magical elixir, the first thing one experiences are the touch of the vessel to one’s mouth—which will inevitably affect the rest of the tasting. Boisset is keenly aware of this, and he has worked with Baccarat to realize his dream and create his line of glassware and decanter, which will launch in the spring of 2019. “Wine is the catalyst for our creativity and our creations. It is thanks to wine that we dream and that we experience the world with the emotion and passion that connects,” he says.

“Therefore, it is only natural that we created our ultimate dream glass with Baccarat to experience the wines we produce in the luxury and purity of crystal in a glass with the perfect proportion, weight, and balance with a delicate and refined shape perfect for red and white wines. It is our Passion Collection and the only wine glass you’ll desire to use.”

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The most engaging of all the senses is sound. Unlike taste, which is only experienced in the mouth, sound is experienced throughout space and with others. Because we can share the experience, music is the perfect conduit to raise vibrations and create a sense of togetherness simultaneously. One of the fascinating effects of music is its ability to create a powerful and mutual connection in a room, such as at a concert or the symphony. Boisset has worked closely with John Legend to create a collection of wines called LVE–Legend Vineyard Exclusive, as well as events that capture this harmonious state of wine and music, and in doing so, they have raised millions for charity. One of the organizations they have supported is Auction Napa Valley, which raises money for children’s education and community health. And, last year with the devastating fires in Sonoma and Napa, Boisset and Legend hosted a private event at Boisset’s home that was offered at the Napa Sonoma relief auction, and the funds went to support North Bay fire relief efforts.

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The JCB tasting room in Healdsburg

Raymond Vineyards tasting room

SIGHT

Walking into a dramatic color-saturated space designed by Boisset is a visceral experience. Expect to gasp with amazement and transform into a curious child who wants to touch and play with everything in sight. He has mastered the art of feeding the eyes with beauty and objects of desire.

The environments he creates flood guests with an overwhelming sense of opulence and visual stimulation. The best way to experience the many wonderful spaces Boisset has created—including the Red Room at Raymond Vineyards and the JCB Lounge at the Ritz Carlton in San Francisco—is to sit down and rest the body while letting sight devour the endless treats offered in each unique and decadent venue.

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While the rest of us mortals are content with living in the realm of the five senses, Boisset has made it his 2019 mission to explore the sixth sense with clarity and purpose. He does this with the use of a pendulum, which he has also included in The Alchemy of the Senses. “I use my pendulum to channel energy, connect with the unseen forces of the earth and cosmos that guide us through our subconscious. I also use it to confirm my intuitions and seek meaning. Think of the pendulum as an extension of your wisdom—consciously and unconsciously. That powerful connection allows you to assert and affirm the energy of thought and intention. The pendulum can create a true connection between your heart, your mind, your body and a sense of place.” So, in 2019, perhaps we should take Boisset’s lead and live our lives fully engaged with all our surroundings. Let us honor each sense for its powerful role in helping to shape our perception of reality. Knowing that, just like Boisset, we can harness the force of our senses and create a magnificent new year.

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A WARM WELCOME In her new book, Sims invites readers into her home and gives them a glimpse of her everyday private life.

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FEVER! AS THE SAN FRANCISCO BALLET GEARS UP TO DEBUT ITS 86TH SEASON, WE LOOK AT THE CONTAGIOUS PASSION THAT FUELS THE COMPANY

BY KATIE SWEENEY • PHOTOS BY ERIK TOMASSON & DREW ALTIZER

DIVERSE YET UNIFORM. CONTEMPORARY YET CLASSIC. INNOVATIVE YET CONVENTIONAL. Strenuous yet effortless. Athletic yet delicate. All of these adjectives—essentially a study of juxtaposition— can be used to describe the San Francisco Ballet (SFB). To witness these incredible contrasts all one needs to do is purchase a ticket to the company’s opening night gala and performance. The event, which takes place on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, is a demonstration of dance perfection and a preview of the juxtaposition to come during the ballet’s 86th season. “It is a unique program regarding diversity and also stylistically,” Helgi Tomasson, San Francisco Ballet’s artistic director, says of the evening’s show. “We have half of the program of Justin Peck’s ballets from Unbound with dancers in sneakers and another set of classical etudes.

In addition, there will be two world premieres. It’s a program that exemplifies our company.”

The company is arguably the leading ballet organization in the United States. Tomasson is known for nurturing dancers from all over the world and for his commitment to accelerating the art toward the future.

In 2018, SFB made history with Unbound, a festival of 12 world premieres—new works choreographed especially for the company. “The Unbound festival was an incredible moment that put the creative process of choreography at the limelight which was incredibly inspiring and provided the platform for the whole community to investigate the direction our art form is going,” Tomasson says. “We now have one of the most diverse companies in the world, and I am very proud of the breadth of repertoire that we present as a company, both modern work from leading choreographers of the day and the timeless classics such as Giselle and Nutcracker.”

This ethos is reflected in the programming of the 2019 season. It begins with the return of Don Quixote, last performed during the 2015 season, and includes two other story ballets, The Sleeping Beauty and The Little Mermaid. The rest of the programming is an assortment of new and old favorites. Tomasson’s preferred works from Unbound—David Dawson’s Anima Animus, Cathy Marston’s Snowblind, Trey McIntyre’s Your Flesh Shall Be a Great Poem, Christopher Wheeldon’s Bound To, and Arthur Pita’s Björk Ballet—will be danced. Liam Scarlett and Yuri Possokhov are showing world premieres, and Benjamin Millepied’s Ap-

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passionata makes its company debut. Tomasson sums up the season like this: “Don Quixote will be very exciting especially for the opportunities for the dancers to be challenged by different roles in the ballet. I’m also excited about John Neumeier [of The Little Mermaid], who is a phenomenal choreographer and storyteller. We have two new creations by Liam [Scarlett] and Yuri [Possokhov], which I can’t wait to see. And last but not the least Sleeping Beauty will be a great testament to what this company is capable of.

Much of its choreography may look easy but in fact, demands a high level of technical dexterity that only the greatest companies can provide. It is going to be a phenomenal year.”

But before diving into the dance adventures that make up the 2019 repertoire, there is the not-to-be-missed opening night gala. “It is the biggest Dancers at last year’s opening night gala after party: Thamires Chuvas, Angelo Greco, Solomon Golding, Jahna Frantziskonis, Nathaniel Remez

event of the entire season,” Yuan Yuan Tan, SFB’s star principal dancer, says.

“It is a big night of celebration and also a night for people to get warmed up for the season.” The theme for this year’s event? This is Passion. According to the ballet’s website, the gala will celebrate “the unbridled artistry and expressiveness of SF Ballet, where passion for dance is transformative. From the breathtaking physicality of dancers to the daring originality of choreographers to the adoration of audiences—this is passion.” Gala chair Claire Stewart Kostic proposed the theme to Tomasson last May. “I started researching about dance. Martha Graham, who was a choreographer and dancer from the last century said ‘Great dancers aren’t great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion for dance.’ It got me thinking about Helgi, and his whole ballet company,” Kostic says. “Helgi’s passionate, and it runs down throughout the whole organization from the dancers to our auxiliary to all our volunteers to the audience. Everyone is very passionate about ballet, and that is why SFB has been so successful.”

The gala festivities begin at 5 p.m. with a cocktail reception at City Hall.

Dinner follows at 6 p.m. with the performance taking place at 8 p.m. After the show, the black-tie-clad crowd returns to City Hall for the lively afterparty. Kostic is working closely with event stylist J. Riccardo Benavides and McCall’s Catering to plan an exquisite evening that captivates and enchants.

“This year is going to be more vibrant colors that exude passion. It’s going to

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be bright fuchsia and reds, burnt oranges, golden, airy—just a lot of passionate colors,” Kostic says hinting at the decor. “Then we have some surprises. I can’t divulge what the menu is, but we’re doing something that we have never done before.”

When asked about a favorite memory from a past opening night gala, Kostic recounts a flash mob dance performance. She says gala-goers can anticipate this same sense of wonder and excitement at this year’s event. She’s most looking forward to the after party. “It’s the most fantastic event. Not only the fun and the décor and the magic of it but the dancing. The dancers are phenomenal, and they come to the after party, and they are all on the dance floor,” she says. Mixing and mingling with the dancers—Jennifer Stahl, Angelo Greco, Mathilde Froustey, and Joseph Walsh—is a highlight for guests as are the four DJs, silent disco, band, unlimited alcohol, and food stations including a sushi bar.

Whether you come for the show and stay for the party or come for the party and stay for the show, it will be a fabulous and extravagant evening. Ultimately the opening night gala is a celebration of dance, the San Francisco Ballet, and the glittering season to come. As Tan puts it, “I hope that everybody will come and appreciate the beautiful dancing and enjoy the evening.”

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San Francisco Ballet in Cathy Marston’s “Snowblind”

San Francisco Ballet in Justin Peck’s “Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes”

OPENING NIGHT GALA BY THE NUMBERS Putting on the gala is no easy feat. It requires months of strategic planning.

Here’s a behind the scenes look at the numbers that go into the event.

PEOPLE WHO ATTENDED THE 2018 EVENT: 3,275 BOTTLES OF CHAMPAGNE CONSUMED AT THE AFTER PARTY: 246 FLOWERS PURCHASED FOR THE 2018 DECOR: 1000 bunches SIZE OF THE CREW WHO TRANSFORMED THE DINNER SETTING INTO THE AFTER PARTY: 60 TIME IT TAKES TO SET UP THE EVENT: 22 hours FUNDS RAISED AT THE 2018 OPENING NIGHT GALA TO SUPPORT SFB’S ARTISTIC AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS: $3,158,333

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DANCER Q&A GET TO KNOW TWO OF THE BALLET’S MOST BEAUTIFUL DANCERS. NAME: Sasha De Sola TITLE: Principal PREFERRED ROLE OF THE 2018 SEASON: Definitely Aurora in “The Sleeping Beauty.” It has been a dream role for me for as long as I can remember. Aurora is such a demanding role in many ways, and I felt so fortunate to have had the opportunity to realize that dream finally. I can’t wait to dive back into it this season!

NUMBER OF SHOES USED IN A WEEK: It depends. When I am dancing a classical full-length I can go through as many as seven to 10 pairs per week! But those don’t go to waste after I use them! I save those shoes for other ballets that don’t require the shoe to be quite as structured. I generally re-use them for more contemporary repertoire.

FAVORITE STORY BALLET: It’s hard to choose one. Since I was a little girl, I always loved the score and the classicism of “The Sleeping Beauty.” But as I get older, I am drawn to more dramatic works such as “Onegin” or “Romeo and Juliet.”

HIGHLIGHT OF UNBOUND: I felt so proud of the entire company for their incredible work on the Unbound festival. I didn’t have a favorite moment. I just felt so fortunate to be surrounded by so many incredible and versatile artists!

De Sola in Helgi Tomasson’s “The Sleeping Beauty”

NAME: Benjamin Freemantle TITLE: Soloist PREFERRED ROLE OF THE 2018 SEASON: A couple come to mind, but outside of the Unbound festival, I loved getting the chance to perform Jerome Robbins’ “Fancy › Free” as the lead sailor.

NUMBER OF SHOES USED IN A WEEK: I typically only wear nude colored shoes, and those don’t last as long because you don’t wear socks with them. Gross. So I usually switch out after a week of use.

FAVORITE STORY BALLET: My favorite full-length ballet to watch as well as one I’ve performed would be John Cranko’s “Onegin.”

HIGHLIGHT OF UNBOUND: My favorite moments would have to be in Trey McIntyre’s ballet “Your Flesh Shall be a Great Poem.”

I get the chance to be alone on stage for almost 10 minutes, and it’s crazy to look out to the audience and realize that it’s just you they are looking at—it’s a surreal experience DANCE MOTTO: My mother passed it down to me during my early years of doing Irish dancing. When I got nervous or wanted to not dance for whatever reason she would pull me aside and Freemantle in Trey McIntyre’s “Your Flesh Shall Be a Great Poem”

say, “F*ck it, have fun.” I say that to myself before I go on stage. .

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NO ONE UNDERSTANDS THE UPS AND DOWNS OF LIFE QUITE LIKE JULIE WAINWRIGHT. The 61-year old CEO and founder of The RealReal, a luxury e-commerce consignment boutique, is currently riding a high. Business is booming: By creating an entirely new market—that of lightly worn, used, highend clothing and accessories—her seven-year-old company is disrupting the world of designer fashion as we know it. The pieces are priced at the highest market value rate allowing consignors to make the most bang for their buck. Savvy shoppers use The RealReal as a tool that informs their expensive purchases. “We’ve noticed that the luxury consumer mindset has changed,” Wainwright told Haute Living. “We’re seeing that consumers shopping retail want to know the resale value of designers and items before they make a purchase so that they can make the most when consigning with us.” A smart socialite is more likely to make new purchases—a trendy Gucci velvet handbag or classic Chanel tweed coat—knowing that she can easily resell it on The RealReal and make 80% of the price back. “Our job is to educate the consignor on what brands hold resale value and what does not (which can shift from season-to-season or year-to-year), so they are informed when shopping brands in the primary market,” Wainwright says. “It’s the new luxury life cycle.”

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IN 2011 JULIE WAINWRIGHT STARTED A DIGITAL SECONDHAND STORE. SIX YEARS LATER, THE REALREAL IS WORTH OVER $500 MILLION. MEET THE WOMAN WHO IS EXTENDING THE LIFE CYCLE OF FASHION.

BY KATIE SWEENEY

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CLOSEUP While she’s changing the landscape of fashion today and receiving accolades like

failing again–it pushed me to take greater risks, and it forced me to think outside

being named to Vanity Fair’s New Establishment List and Forbes 40 Over 40 (both

of myself. Part of that was realizing that if I wanted to have my dream job, I would

in 2017), Wainwright’s life hasn’t always been a bowl full of Van Cleef diamonds.

have to create it, and that’s what I did with The RealReal.”

Wainwright grew up in South Bend, Indiana where she was raised by artist parents.

Her “Aha!” moment came in December of 2010. “I was out shopping with a girl-

“I was surrounded by beautiful design and with an appreciation for it,” Wainwright

friend: my friend purchased items from a consignment rack in the back of an up-

says. “That certainly translates over to fashion–I appreciate well-made, beautifully

scale boutique. I never knew her to shop consignment or buy from online resale

designed goods.” She attended Purdue University where she studied profit and loss

websites,” she reminisces. “When I asked my friend why, she said she trusted the

management. “The best companies at the time for that type of experience were

shop owner. The shop was beautifully curated, and she was getting amazing deals

packaged goods companies. I joined Clorox right out of Purdue. After three years

on luxury designers she loved like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci. It changed my

there, and seeing few women in management positions outside of human resourc-

perception of consignment.” Once the wheels started turning, Wainwright’s natu-

es, I joined a tech start-up–taking my first of many risks. This allowed me more op-

ral entrepreneurial spirit took over. “The lightbulb went off, and I did extensive

portunities, and at the time, technology start-ups were more of a meritocracy. I also

research of the luxury and resale markets, and even tested resale methods myself,”

was open to big opportunities along the way. Before I was 27 years old, I was living

she says. “There was a massive market opportunity to create a beautiful shopping

in London and setting up international sales for Software Publishing Corporation

experience, preserve the romance of luxury brands, ensure authenticity and remove

as part of a two-person team.”

barriers to consignment–not to mention the business model would be impervious

In the 39 years she’s been working, Wainwright has been employed by 11 dif-

to the likes of Amazon.”

ferent companies. While that type of job mobility is encouraged now, when Wain-

One of the things that she’s built The RealReal on is authentication. Scroll to

wright was younger, women didn’t move around as much. However, her breadth

the bottom of The RealReal’s website and the second item listed, below ‘contact

of professional experience is one of the reasons Wainwright is such an exceptional

us,’ is ‘authenticity.’ Wainwright has a team of expert brand authenticators, people

entrepreneur. She’s seen and done it all—including running seven different (eight

who know how to spot a fake Hermès handbag from a real one. The RealReal also

if you count The RealReal) companies as CEO. Her most notable CEO role was a

employs gemologists, horologists, and art curators. Every product is put through

two-year stint, from 1999 to 2001, at Pets.com. A website that was before its time,

a rigorous background check, that’s multi-point and brand-specific before it’s ac-

Pets.com sold cat litter, cans of dog food, and other items related to raising house-

cepted for consignment. “Authentication is extremely important—it’s who we are.

hold pets. However, the company’s funding dried up, and just two years after it was

The RealReal is unique in that it’s rooted in authentication, trust, and expertise.

started, Pets.com shut down, a casualty of the dot-com crash. Many publications

Every customer can trust that the item they purchase is authentic,” she says. “We

regarded it as the biggest flop of the bubble bursting and blamed Wainwright for

also have experts who are providing valuable information about resale value and

its demise. To make matters worse, at the same time as Pets.com’s collapse, Wain-

trends. Matching the luxury experience of the brands with the customer experience

wright’s husband filed for divorce.

is also a differentiator. Through our rigorous authentication process, our photogra-

Seventeen years have passed, and Wainwright looks back on that time as a learn-

phy, and our curation of items into daily sales we are presenting product–whether

ing experience. “You cannot be afraid of failure–that fear will prevent you from tak-

online or in store–in a way that preserves and communicates its integrity, beauty

ing risks required to move forward,” she says. “The media didn’t hold back when it

and, of course, luxe.”

came to Pets.com failing; however, failing so publicly freed me from worrying about

If you’re scratching your head at Wainwright’s mention of “in store,” allow me to

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Hat and dress by Stella McCartney, available on The RealReal

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The RealReal pop-up in San Francisco December 2017

The RealReal’s store in New York

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE REAL REAL AND DREW ALTIZER

Through our rigorous authentication process, our photography, and our curation of items into daily sales we are presenting product–whether online or in store–in a way that preserves and communicates its integrity. explain. After such success online, Wainwright couldn’t help but wonder how the

Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Prada. Although Gucci is fourth in top sales,

consignment concept would translate to a retail experience, so last holiday sea-

Gucci is now the most searched designer, displacing Chanel and Louis Vuitton for

son, she experimented with the company’s first brick and mortar. Although it was

the first time. We see most of the demand growth coming from gen Z and mil-

only a pop-up in San Francisco’s Union Square, it was a hit. “San Francisco was a

lennial customers. Additionally, with Hedi Slimane’s recent Celine debut, we have

great market for our pop-up–it’s our hometown, it’s logistically easier as it’s close to

seen a steady growth in search for Phoebe Philo era Celine, with resale value rising

one of our warehouses (located in Brisbane). We already had a big consumer and

across the board for all Celine items, and growth in iconic ready-to-wear pieces.”

consignor base here, and there was a lot of ask and

The designers are taking notice of Wainwright’s

interest with our base already,” Wainwright explains.

little fashion startup, and The RealReal recently

“Additionally, brick and mortar give us an opportu-

announced a partnership with Stella McCartney

nity to engage with both our consignors and cus-

that encourages consumers to participate in a

tomers. They have an opportunity to experience the

circular economy through consignment. Stella

brand and see the amazing quality of our products.”

shoppers who sell an item on The RealReal re-

Earlier this year, The RealReal opened storefronts

ceive an immediate $100 credit to Stella retail

in their two biggest markets, one in Los Angeles and

stores and McCartnery’s website. This partner-

the other in New York. “Opening storefronts has

ship keeps Stella clothing and handbags out of

been incredibly valuable to our growth. They pro-

landfills, motivates fans of the brand to resell

vide another touchpoint for consumers to consign and shop with us. The stores have been an excellent

Maha Ibrahim, Wainwright, Andre and Christina Iguodala, and Rati Levesque at the SF pop-up in 2017

way to introduce luxury consignment to those who aren’t quite comfortable shopping online for more

their items, and demonstrates how The RealReal is poised to disrupt the fashion industry further.

Providing beautiful goods to the consumer and outstanding service to the consignor is what has

high-value items,” she says. With sales on the uptick, The RealReal has plans to

ultimately made The RealReal a success. “We have created a seamless consignor

debut additional boutiques in undisclosed locations in 2019.

experience handling everything for the customer—we’re making sure consignors

Also on the agenda for the New Year? To continue to educate both consumers

get the best return, we’re transparent about the process and pricing, and we’re mak-

and consignors. This past holiday season, The RealReal released a market report

ing it easy with in-home pickups, physical locations for drop-offs, and the option to

that provided insight on the current state of fashion with unique data illustrating

send items to us,” Wainwright says. Wainwright is playing her cards right and hopes

shifts in consumer behavior and the longevity of certain brands. “The top five sell-

The RealReal is in it for the long haul. Her ultimate end goal? “To make sure the

ing brands on The RealReal for clothing, shoes, and bags are (in order) Chanel,

business model is impervious to Amazon.”

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RING IN THE CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY’S 19TH ANNUAL CONCERT AND BANQUET

BY KATIE SWEENEY

IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT TO ASIA TO CELEBRATE THE CHINESE NEW YEAR, HEAD TO DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL ON FEBRUARY 16, 2019, FOR the next best thing: the San Francisco Symphony’s (SFS) 19th-annual Chinese New Year concert and banquet. The lavish event, second only to the SFS’s opening gala in the fall, transports guests to China through music, food, and festivities. It starts with a vibrant reception at 4 p.m. The concert is promptly an hour later at 5 p.m. and a sit-down dinner for 500 follows at Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall at 7 p.m.

Gorretti and Lawrence Lui are the presenting sponsors of the concert and chairs of the dinner. “I love the symphony’s dedication to the Chinese Ameriwhich benefit 100,000 children, students, families, and teachers.” The Chinese New Year celebration, which initially began in 2001, was founded by Janelle Ross. “She wanted to do something for the Chinese community and Chinese New Year is what everybody celebrates in my culture,” Lui explains.

“It started out very small in scale, as a tea party before the concert.” Over the years, the event has grown into what it is today: a blowout celebration attended by 2,700 excited symphony enthusiasts.

This February’s event is en route to becoming the biggest and best Chinese New Year bash to date. With hundreds of red lanterns, the hall’s decor will be traditional and lavish. “We will have lots of color and activity in the lobby. It is family friendly,” Tatyana Filatova, SFS’s publicist explains. “This year our goal is to make every aspect unforgettable and spectacular. The pre-concert reception is going to have tea and wine bars, Chinese calligraphy stations, and Chinese instruments playing. We’ll have some New Year traditional cookies and treats.”

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can community,” Gorretti Lui recently told Haute Living. “I am especially honored to be a part of this event because the proceeds go to education funds

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Acclaimed violinist Angelo Xiang Yu will perform “The Butterfly Lovers” at the Chinese New Year celebration

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Every detail—and nothing is being overlooked—is inspired

for the cultural revolution that was happening at the time. Ele-

by the real-life festivals that take place in China. Each person

ments of video and projections which are typically reserved for

that walks through the hall will receive a lucky red envelope.

SFS’s Soundbox shows, from designer Adam Larsen, will be a

In a scene straight out of Crazy Rich Asians, Lui insists that

part of the presentation creating a wholly immersive experience.

real money will be found inside the pockets. To further empha-

The dinner occurs post-performance, making it a completely

size the theme, concert-goers are encouraged to wear Chinese-

different event from the opening night gala, where the meal

inspired attire. “Even if you are of Indian descent or African

takes place before the show. “We can play a lot more with the

American or whatever, we want you to experience our tradition-

menu and entertainment. For opening night, we have to be on

al Chinese attire,” Lui says. The event is meant to welcome every

such a tight timeline to get everybody to the concert by 8:00

type of background into the Chinese culture with open arms.

p.m., so it does have a bit of a regimen feel to it,” Filatova says.

The Luis are not only attempting to delight and surprise

“With Chinese New Year we have more flexibility to be crea-

guests but also to make the event synonymous with Chinese

tive with how we want to feed and entertain our patrons.” Lui

New Year in San Francisco. “They’re really pulling out all the

is working closely with McCall’s Catering team to create an

stops,” Jennifer Lobre, SFS’s assistant director of events says.

authentic Chinese banquet feast. “When you call it a banquet,

“The whole party is going to be elevated. It’s going to be incred-

you have to have at least eight to twelve courses,” she says. “You

ibly spectacular and sophisticated. The Chinese culture is so

won’t leave hungry. I assure you.”

rich in traditions, and there are these significant things they

While the event is commemorating the Chinese New Year, it

do around family and New Years. We’ve playfully incorporated

is ultimately a celebration that bridges the gap between the east

them.”

and west. By embracing and honoring the local Chinese com-

Conductor Mei-Ann Chen will lead the symphony’s perfor-

munity, SFS demonstrates how music can be a universal and

mance of classical folk music and works by famed Asian com-

unifying language. As Lui puts it, “We encourage people that

posers. For many, the highlight of the show will be The Butterfly

have never experienced a Chinese New Year celebration to come.

Lovers, a concerto by acclaimed violinist Angelo Xiang Yu. The

Please come and bring your great-grandmother, your grand-

Butterfly Lovers was initially written in 1959 by Chen Gang. Its

mother, your friends. Everyone is welcome.”

tonal harmonies, chord structures, patterns, and Chinese melodies areoffice incredibly MTT in his

memorable. The composition gained main-

stream popularity in the 1970s— when it became an anthem

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The table setting at a previous New Year celebration

Tickets for the San Francisco Symphony’s Chinese New Year Celebration, which is anticipated to sell out, can be found online at the orchestra’s website.

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The reception before the 2018 Chinese New Year concert

Conductor Mei-Ann Chen

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Mei-Ann Chen conducts the SFS

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SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY GIVES A STANDING OVATION TO THE LEGENDARY MTT

BY MARIA CASTELLUCCI

NOTED AS A CHILD PRODIGY, AMERICAN COMPOSER, PIANIST, AND CONDUCTOR, MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS (MTT) infuses his melodious measure to classical music lovers from around the globe. Born in Los Angeles, California to a Broadway stage producer and history teacher, the family lineage recounts those of great musical talent. Dating back to his great-grandfather, Pincus, among others, the family’s expertise spans from actor and playwright to painter and poet to name a few.

Honoring the legend we all know and love, Michael Tilson Thomas will conclude his final season with San Francisco Symphony (SFS) in grand fashion. After 25 glorious years, his tenure has brought world fame and recognition in creating one of the greatest orchestras of artistic reputation.

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ooking back over these decades I am filled with gratitude for the extraordinary artistic

Addressing the audience

partnership I have had with the members of the Orchestra and for the warm and generous style of music making we have shared with all

of our audiences,” MTT said. “Having been a music director of an orchestra for most of my adult life and as I approach my 75th birthday, I feel this is an appropriate moment to set aside some of my administrative responsibilities and begin a new period of creative possibilities. Fortunately, my new and unique relationship as music director laureate of the San Francisco Symphony will allow me to continue to work with my esteemed colleagues for years to come on projects close to my heart.”

With his San Francisco debut at age 29, MTT’s legacy with the SFS began in 1974 conducting Mahler’s Ninth Symphony. This was cemented by his role in becoming the full-time leader of a major American orchestra as the eleventh music director of SFS in 1995. From 1995 to present, MTT has formulated a vast array of groundbreaking promise through a multitude of areas, which brought rank and honor front and center into the classical music scene. These areas include artistic excellence in his ability to bring about his nuance to renowned composer’s work such as Mahler, Schumann, and the like.

Through a continued perspective of growth, his passionate com-

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mitment towards education and media also brought MTT to world-

THROUGH A CONTINUED PERSPECTIVE OF GROWTH, HIS PASSIONATE COMMITMENT TOWARDS EDUCATION AND MEDIA ALSO BROUGHT MTT TO WORLD-CLASS RECOGNITION.

Leading the orchestra

class recognition. He brought about an imaginative concert experience through live recordings with multimedia platforms, including Soundbox which started in 2014—the creation of a club like atmosphere to further experience classical music in a new realm. Tilson Thomas has given extreme heart and passion during his directing tenure. His musical curiosity sparks with intensity and vigor as he concludes a beautiful mark on San Francisco’s classical music arena. The milestones and accolades that MTT received during his tenure only further his legendary status. The winner of eleven Grammy Awards, he appears in over 120 recordings and is honored for his collection of compositions, his television debuts for BBC, and media radio series with SFS called The MTT Files.

His impactful and grand accomplishments with SFS will leave lasting impressions and rousing memories for all who experienced him in action. While MTT enjoys his 75th year, the baton has been passed, a legend has been named, and his harmonious impression has been stowed in the hearts of all.

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Esa-Pekka Salonen

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Salonen Takes Center Stage MEET ESA-PEKKA SALONEN, THE FAMED CLASSICAL STAR WHO WILL LEAD THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY COME 2020

BY MARIA CASTELLUCCI PHOTOS BY ANDREW ECCLES & DREW ALTIZER

ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY, the transposition of classical music in the 21st century has been awarded a new leader. Captivating souls through his powerful and majestic presence, Finnish composer and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen will lead the San Francisco Symphony (SFS) as musical director beginning in 2020. Former music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Salonen currently leads London’s Philharmonic Orchestra as conductor and artistic advisor. Under Salonen’s leadership, crucial breakthroughs in digital installations have allowed followers from around the globe to experience an orchestra through audio and visual projections. Taking the music world by surprise, the announcement of Salonen championing the SFS excites on many fronts. His gallant and infectious spirit consistently drives him to experiment around avenues of technology while deviation from relic has proven to be his forte.

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Mark Hanson, Melissa Kleinbart, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Sako Fisher, and Matt Cohler at the official announcement of Salonen’s new role

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Known as one of the most vibrant, acclaimed, and famed artists of our time, Salonen thought San Francisco was a “natural fit” when deciding to make a move to the Bay Area. With innovation spewing from all directions, geographically San Francisco deemed the most intriguing to Salonen. However, Salonen has rather large shoes to fill and succeeding Michael Tilson Thomas will be no easy feat. Directing the SFS for over 23 seasons and leading the industry as the longest-tenured director in any American orchestra, Tilson Thomas will conclude his run with the SFS in fine fashion. The passing of the torch came as a big shock as 60-year-old Salonen previously noted he was not looking for a new conducting opportunity and NPR tweeted about “the surprise move.” As if this couldn’t get any more intriguing, Salonen will be accompanied by a diverse eight-member creative flow of advisors.

This list includes a robotics scientist, an Academy Award-nominated composer, new musicians as well as advocates for additional contemporary scores.

In an era of increasingly greater classical music following by the younger generation of today, Tilson Thomas and Salonen bring about many commonalities to the stage and their respective philosophies, making the transition seamless yet still neoteric and contemporary.

The similarities between Tilson Thomas and Salonen include their mutual interests in bringing access to classical music, the enhance-

Salonen meets new fans

ment of the orchestral experience through multimedia and what is called creative staging, and attracting a broader audience to classical music through different media platforms.

Tilson Thomas was famed for his PBS television series and multimedia projects from the YouTube Symphony Orchestra to providing K-12 grades classical music in their school’s core curriculum. All of which were designed to make classical music more attainable to people of all ages and musical backgrounds. Through his leadership and inspiration, the succession of directors will continue to grow in spirit, harmony, and zest. Salonen drives home a great contemporary feel and proves successful in his recent dabbles from years past. In 2015, he lectured at Apple’s Distinguished Educator Conference about the use of technology in musical education and it’s importance and ability driving forward. He stated, “It’s not about how big of a budget you have.

The Philharmonia Orchestra in London is a great example of how to use technology and music in an inspiring way. Many companies could do the same. I would not be able to live or work without technology. I can work with my iPad and then, for example, save the compositions to Dropbox. This way I can access my music wherever I am in the world.”

Salonen has a deep affection for both the new and old—high tech and century-old scores. In fact, it is his love for technology that allows him to preserve and share ancient classical pieces in new ways. This excites the palate when dreaming up what comes next for Salonen. The beauty is in the juxtaposition; the canvas of old versus new and its ability to reinvent with vigor and intensity.

As we say goodbye to a wonderful era showcased by the talented Tilson Thomas, we welcome the magnificent revolution in music as Salonen takes center stage. What mark will he put on San Francisco’s classical music scene? Only time will tell.

Salonen

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HauteTRAVEL Stoller Family Estate

4 FAST & FABULOUS WINTER ESCAPES Want to get out of town for the weekend?

Head to one of the following destinations for a unique and memorable break from the Bay. PORTLAND Get there: At under two hours of flight time, one can hop on a plane in the afternoon and arrive at the famed Multnomah Whiskey Library for happy Jackrabbit

hour by 5 p.m.

Stay: The Duniway is a stylish boutique hotel in the heart of downtown

Tusk

Portland. The chic lobby feels like a living room, and its bar is a popular hot spot among locals. The hotel is named after Abigail Scott Duniway, a pioneer and women’s rights activist. Her spirit is channeled throughout: rooms are stocked with books written by other Portland-based trailblazers and the Duniway family crest is on the room keys. With a neutral color palette, velvet couches, and dark wood furniture, the rooms are cozy and inviting, but luxurious. Decorative accents—geometric tiles in the shower, rose-print wallpaper in the closet, moose artwork on the walls—keep things playful and add a touch of whimsy. The Duniway is within walking distance to the famed bookstore, Powell’s, hip cafes like Heart Roasters, and boutiques such as Wildfang.

Eat: Chef Chris Cosentino is behind the Duniway’s wildly popular groundChef Chris Cosentino’s ribeye

floor restaurant, Jackrabbit. With pig’s head, fried rabbit, and housemade

The patio at Tusk

pasta, the menu reflects his whole-animal and Italian background. If vegeHarvest at Stoller

tables are more up your alley, head to Tusk, a restaurant that serves Middle

The Duniway

saffron rice, everything on the menu is delicious.

Do: Oregan is known for its Pinot Noir, and you’ll find plenty of it at Stoller Family Estate. The winery, which is a 40-minute drive from The Duniway in the Dundee Hills AVA, is a family-friendly destination with plenty of room to picnic. Warning: the wines are so good that you might have to check your bag on the return flight home.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF NOBU, MARTIN LOF, AND MALIBU FIT CONCIERGE

ronment. From the creamy hummus to the balanced salads to the fragrant

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE DUNIWAY, STOLLER FAMILY ESTATE, JACKRABBIT, AND TUSK

Eastern cuisine made with local, seasonal ingredients in a happening envi-

MALIBU Get there: Surf Air, a private member-based air service, operates daily flights throughout California. Grab a plane in Oakland and arrive at Hawthorne Airport in under an hour. A car will meet you on the tarmac and whisk you to Malibu.

Stay: For a truly zen getaway, stay at the Nobu Ryokan. A Japanese-style inn, the Ryokan is a 16-room sanctuary of minimalist splendor. Once you The Nobu hotel in Malibu

step through the wooden doors, it’s impossible not to instantly relax. The massive rooms (that overlook the ocean) feature Japanese books, Indone-

Surf Air

sian teak soaking tubs, and Jeruselum limestone bathrooms. The resort requires a two-night minimum, but you’ll want to spend more than a couple of days at this otherworldly oasis.

The dining room at Malibu Farm

Eat: Experiencing acclaimed chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s Japanese-Peruvian cuisine is a must and Nobu Malibu is a short walk from the hotel. Enjoy the chef’s signature dishes like black cod with miso or try innovations such as wagyu with white truffle butter. Be sure to have breakfast or dinner at Malibu Farm, an iconic restaurant on the pier. The farm has two operations: a counter-service cafe and a full-service restaurant with bar, housemade ice cream, and specialty cocktails. Chef and owner Helene Henderson has a cult following and rightly so: every appetite and dietary need is welcome Mountain top yoga can be arranged with Malibu Fit Concierge Nobu

at the farm, and the options are plentiful—think scrambled egg burritos with chicken sausage and black beans, grilled salmon Nicoise salads, and vegetable paella.

Do: Wellness is the name of the game in Malibu, so pack tennis shoes and

Nobu Ryokan

workout gear. Take a yoga class with Alo ambassador Tom Morley, a sage guru who leads exclusive retreats worldwide. Hike, standup paddleboard, PHOTOS COURTESY OF NOBU, MARTIN LOF, AND MALIBU FIT CONCIERGE

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE DUNIWAY, STOLLER FAMILY ESTATE, JACKRABBIT, AND TUSK

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or workout with Peter Deacy, the handsome founder of Malibu Fit Concierge, a training and diet service that is customizable.

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BY KATIE SWEENEY

GMC Yukon Denali

Sweet Basil

Mountain Standard

VAIL Get there: Flights from SFO to Denver are frequent—select one that arrives on the earlier side of the day. Rent a GMC Yukon Denali, the premium SUV manufacturer is the exclusive vehicle of Vail Resorts, and the best way to get around. It’s a scenic two-hour drive to the hotel.

Stay: The Arrabelle at Vail Square is a charming and sumptuous retreat that looks like it could be out of a storybook. A bronze bear greets guests in the lobby, and there is a relaxed, but refined vibe. Brass chandeliers, stone floors, roaring fireplaces, and furniture with carved wood details give the Arrabelle an old-world elegance. The plush beds are incredibly welcoming after a long day on the slopes—as is the rooftop hot tub and 10,000 squarefoot spa. Arrabelle’s restaurant, Tavern on the Square is located at the bottom of Vail Mountain, and it’s a scene-y spot to apres.

Eat: For a memorable fine dining experience, book a reservation at Sweet Basil, the iconic restaurant in Vail Village. Sweet Basil has that je ne sais quoi that can only be found in a restaurant that was ground-breaking when it opened, and forty years later, is just as good. Order a martini and the saffron linguine with lobster, shrimp, and scallops. You won’t be disappointed.

open kitchen. The cuisine is new American with a Southern focus. The Vail Square

buttermilk biscuits with Benton’s country ham are a must try.

Sweet Basil

Do: Outdoor activities are on the agenda. Skiing, snowmobiling, winA room at Arrabelle

ter horseback riding, ski biking or tubing, ice skating—you name it, Vail Square’s got it. From the ski rental shop to the ice skating rink, everything is conveniently near the Arrabelle.

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Tavern on the Square

PHOTOS COURTESY OF AUBRIE GERBER, SCOTT CRAMER, VAIL RESORTS, AND GMC

taurant. The unpretentious tavern overlooks Gore Creek and has a bustling

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ST. REGIS, FOUR SEASONS, PUNTA MITA TOURISM BOARD

For a more informal vibe, visit Mountain Standard, Sweet Basil’s sister res-

PUNTA MITA Get there: Punta Mita is a private gated community on Mexico’s Pacific coast. The closest airport is Puerto Vallarta which is a three and a half hour direct flight from SFO. Then it’s an hour drive to Riviera Nayarit.

Stay: There are two luxury resorts in Punta Mita: the St. Regis and the Four Seasons. The St. Regis is a sprawling 22-acre property with three pools, meandering walkways, and lush landscaping. It’s so large that even when at The bar at the St. Regis

capacity, it feels secluded. Guest rooms have spacious bathrooms with outdoor showers, Spanish-style tile floors, and pretty floral accents. The Four

The view from the St. Regis’ lobby

Seasons is more happening than the St. Regis—with plenty to do for kids and adults. There is a lazy river, game room, and Mexican arts and crafts.

With gentle waves and white sandy beaches, the resort has the best swimming beach in Punta Mita. Book a prime oceanfront room, and you’ll enjoy sweeping unobstructed views of the Pacific.

Eat: Mexico isn’t known for being plant-based, but chef Manuel Peruyero is doing his best to change things. At Sea Breeze, Peruyero has created a delicious multi-course vegan tasting menu. For the best fish tacos you’ll ever eat, go to Mita Mary Bistro Boat, a grill that’s steps away from the ocean with tables in the sand. Mita Mary offers every type of taco imaginable, PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ST. REGIS, FOUR SEASONS, PUNTA MITA TOURISM BOARD

PHOTOS COURTESY OF AUBRIE GERBER, SCOTT CRAMER, VAIL RESORTS, AND GMC

The beach at the St. Regis

from shrimp to avocado. When you need a break from chips and guacamole, visit Aramara, the Four Seasons Asian-inspired seafood restaurant.

The spa at the Four Seasons

Sip sake, enjoy sushi and sashimi, and fragrant crab udon noodles.

One of two golf courses

Do: Relax by the beach with a book, hit up one of the spas, or partake in outdoor activities and water sports—Punta Mita has it all. There are two Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses, a tennis club, four beach clubs, and surfing, snorkeling, and standup paddleboarding.

Surf lessons are available year round, but for a more intensive experience visit during the second annual Punta Mita Surf Camp July 31-August 2, 2019

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BY KATIE SWEENEY PHOTOS BY JASON WELLS

HauteRESIDENCE

PARISIAN JEWEL ON NOB HILL A Francophile’s Dream Apartment Now for Sale in San Francisco

THERE ARE MANY STUNNING PROPERTIES IN SAN FRANCISCO,

create a unique, incredible French-inspired space that is indeed unlike any

but rarely does an apartment like 1001 California Street #3 come on the

other apartment in the city.

market. This fully-furnished 3,640 square-foot two-bedroom, two-and-a-half

“When we first got the job, it was a very tired apartment so, we gut-

bathroom home is located on the top of Nob Hill across the street from icon-

ted the entire unit, down to its bones so we could see where the struc-

ic landmarks the Pacific Union Club, Grace Cathedral, the Fairmont Hotel,

ture was, and really understand all of the possibilities for the sizes of the

and the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins Hotel. The apartment takes up the

rooms, the shapes of the rooms, and the storage possibilities,” Skurman

entire third floor of a classic Beaux-Arts building that dates back to 1914.

recently told Haute Living. “The building is a French design, so it was

In the late 1990s, the entire unit was gutted and completely remodeled by

decided to go with French interior architecture, and we used details from

renowned architect Andrew Skurman (who has earned the French distinc-

the 19th century in Paris, which is called the Haussmann period. This

tion of Chevalier of Arts and Letters and five Julia Morgan Awards from

was a period when Baron George Haussmann rebuilt Paris and made the

the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art) and award-winning interior

streets straight and created the beautiful apartments that proliferate Paris

designer Suzanne Tucker. The duo worked closely with a previous owner to

at this time. We wanted it to look like a Parisian apartment. We created

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shapes of rooms inside that fit the exterior of the BeauxArts building.”

The apartment is a series of round rooms. Upon arrival, one walks through a curved gallery into a circular entrance hall. The dots on the floor are meant to resemble cabochons traditionally found on rings—a detail that Skurman and Tucker pulled from the Paris’ Bibliothèque Nationale. “We completely reconfigured the floor plan, creating an elegant flow for living and entertaining, capturing light and views from every window,” Tucker explains. “Inspired by the curves of the building’s two bays, we drew up a circular foyer as a uniquely inviting space and curved hallways connecting the bedroom suites.”

The first thing Athena Blackburn, the current owner, did was to paint the walls of the entryway and foyer in cerulean blue with gold accent trim to mimic many of the European chateaux she has visited. Her favorite room is the large round dining room with a circular table, a golddomed ceiling, beautiful chocolate color lacquered walls, mirrored doors, and a chandelier with 24 wax candles.

The chandelier can be raised and lowered to light the candles. “As far as I know, we have the only real candle chandelier like this in San Francisco. When you close the doors, you dine in a cozy and intimate setting—although this is a very spacious room.” Blackburn says.

The foyer

No detail was overlooked, and everything, from the

The view from the apartment includes the Fairmont Hotel

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HauteRESIDENCE The guest bedroom

dining room’s parquet flooring to the kitchen’s raised paneled cabinet molding was inspired by French design. “There are exquisite craftsmanship details throughout hand-scraped parquet de Versailles floors, lacquered walls, hand-painted finishes on cabinetry and paneling, antique mantel and light fixtures,” Tucker says. “Coco Chanel’s apartment on the Rue Cambon in Paris was the main source of inspiration for the interior details: beautifully detailed, very well-tailored, and French in feeling—down to the 12-panel Coromandel screen, collectible antiques, French stones, glazed walls, etc.”

Adds Skurman, “All the doors are very authentically French design, all the hardware, and the parquet flooring as well, was newly made, but hand scraped white oak to make them look like it had been there for centuries.”

The resulting home is very opulent, but also cozy. Hidden closets provide plenty of storage space. The guest bedroom is a suite with a den, full bathroom, and walk-in closet. The television is disguised behind a wall of books.

The large kitchen center island is covered in black granite with a massive hood that is reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower. Skurman’s team had to bring the hood in through the window. Also, the black granite island conceals a water purification system underneath. “The kitchen is a dream with the center island, and the chic Chinoiserie touches in limed white oak,” Tucker says.

The award-winning master bathroom, designed by Tucker, features a gorgeous bathtub in the middle of a Tonneau-shaped space. “Tonneau means barrel in French, and Cartier makes a Tonneau watch, which is barrel-shaped, with two long curved sides and two short flat ends,” Skurman says. “That bathroom was inspired by a Cartier watch.” Tucker describes it

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The library

The master bathroom

The master bedroom

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HauteRESIDENCE like this: “The master bath is amazing with the center tub, intarsia marble floor pattern and the pair of curved Art Deco-inspired mirrored vanities. His and her

The Eiffel Tower-inspired hood

dressing rooms add to this luxurious space of sensuous serenity.”

The powder room used by guests is another lavish space. Decorative Dutch painter Willem Racké expertly painted the room in a faux tortoise-shell pattern.

“The jewel box is undoubtedly the powder room–my dream to step inside of a tortoiseshell tea caddy,” Tucker says.

The building has recently undergone a $10 million complete restoration. Every aspect of the structure—the roof, walls, decks, doors, balcony railings, etc.—was redone. Luckily, as Olivia Hsu Decker, listing agent and co-owner of Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty, notes the new buyer, “Doesn’t have to live with three years of scaffolding and pay millions in cost!” The future homeowners will get to enjoy the apartment in all its glory.

Blackburn hopes that whoever purchases her beloved French-inspired apartment will enjoy it with passion. Skurman says that the apartment is perfect for a Francophile: “Someone who appreciates French architecture. You have all of these incredible shapes which is highly refined French that’s very unusual in the United States. The combination of the shaped rooms and all of the details—the flooring, moldings, paneling, and French windows—combine to transport you to Paris.” The apartment is laid out perfectly for entertaining with rooms flowing from one to the other. Blackburn loved inviting 12 people over for dinner. But it is Tucker who, perhaps, describes it best, “Truly, it is the most enchanting, breathtaking, and utterly delightful apartment in every way.”

Learn more at http://www.1001californiafloor3.com or by emailing olivia@sanfranciscofinehomes.com

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spacious loggia and trellis-covered outdoor dining rooms. A detached guest/staff house with its own address is complete with living room, kitchen and full bath. Two separate garages for a total of five cars and a stately courtyard offers parking for another 10 cars. This exceptional estate on two legal lots (addresses are 227 and 229 Upper Toyon) with over an acre of land offers complete privacy and serenity, and yet is just a short distance to open space, or Ross and Kentfield for restaurants, shopping and the prestigious Ross schools.

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BY RICHARD DAVIS-LOWELL

HauteAMBASSADOR

4 TIPS FOR BUILDING AND MAINTAINING AN ART COLLECTION

Richard Davis-Lowell is a Senior Wealth Director in BNY Mellon’s San Francisco office. For questions about this article, please contact him at Richard. davis@bnymellon.com or 415-951-4103.

A record number of 83,000 attendees to Art Basel Miami Beach 2018

“Over a lifetime, we may go through a dozen couches, but collectors

had the opportunity to see a wide variety of works from some of the

may hold art for a very long time—you want to be sure that it’s some-

most vibrant and exciting artists on the market today. The massive

thing that is interesting to you in the long term, that you find joy in

crowds, limited time, and sheer number of works on display is dizzying

or learn from each time you look at it. It could be that you prefer par-

and can put a lot of pressure on potential buyers fearful of missing out

ticular themes, such as landscapes or abstraction, or a particular era

on the most wanted pieces. Brian Lang, curator of BNY Mellon’s exten-

or movement. In any case, buying what you love is a better than pur-

sive art collection for over two decades, shared some tips for collectors

chasing something simply because it’s trendy or seems like it might be

looking to make the most of their visit.

a good investment.”

IDENTIFY YOUR PASSION

DO YOUR RESEARCH

Collectors should start by identifying the type of art they’re passion-

“To be successful as a collector,” Lang says, “you need to do your

ate about. “Think hard about what it is that interests you,” says Lang.

homework. If you’re interested in a particular artist, look at a number

PHOTOS COURTESY OF UNSPLASH AND OLIVIA HSU DECKER

IN 2017, THE GLOBAL ART MARKET GENERATED AN ESTIMATED $63.7 BILLION IN SALES, WHILE sales made at fairs like San Francisco’s upcoming Fog Design+Art (read more about it on page 24) and Art Basel Miami Beach reached close to $15.5 billion, up 17% year-over-year. Since its inception in 2002, attendance at the Floridabased offshoot of the famed Swiss art fair has more than doubled; it now attracts more than 75,000 visitors from all over the world each year.

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of their pieces and understand how an individ-

few things you can do to ensure that you and your

ual piece fits into their entire body of work.” By

family can enjoy it well into the future.

educating yourself, you give yourself the proper

n Keep a detailed inventory. Capture important de-

context that allows you to make smart decisions,

tails about your artworks, such as where and from

rather than impulsive ones. “Some collectors go

whom they were purchased and for how much, as

to a fair, see a work, and buy it on the spot with-

well as any distinguishing features. Having a clear

out considering whether the artist might have

record of the artwork’s history and provenance can

other works that better suit their taste. Serious

be critically important in determining its value.

collectors look at as much art as they possibly

Keep invoices to document your acquisitions and

can—at galleries and museums, in magazines and

the amount of tax that may have been paid.

online.” That way, when they do come across that

n Preserve

perfect piece of art, they can act with confidence.

to safeguard your artworks by getting them ap-

the value of your collection. Take steps

praised by a certified expert and purchasing speBE PRACTICAL

cialized insurance. You should also make accom-

As the curator of a collection with roughly 5,000

modations for proper, long-term storage, whether

works that are constantly rotating between busy,

in your home or a professional storage facility,

high-traffic locations in 16 countries, Lang has

should the need arise.

to be practical when acquiring new works. “The

n

bulk of our collection is made up of contempo-

Your art collection isn’t just something you take

rary works on paper: printmaking, drawing, and

pleasure in–it’s also an asset. Failing to take this

photography. Because the collection moves so

into account when making decisions about your

frequently, works on paper—properly framed

wealth and estate plans can have serious financial

and glazed—are easier to maintain and protect

consequences.

than paintings on canvas.” Though most collec-

n

tors won’t face the logistical challenges that Lang

happen to your collection after you’re gone? Per-

must contend with, it is essential to consider the

haps you want to pass it on to the next generation,

practical side of owning and displaying art.

or donate it to a museum or charity that you care

Don’t forget your collection when planning.

Think about your legacy. What do you want to

about. Having a well-documented plan in place is TAKE A LONG-TERM VIEW

essential to ensuring your wishes are carried out

Once you’ve begun to build a collection, there are a

properly.

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BY KELLY E. CARTER

The stunning performence of Turnadot

Doug Wamble and Morgan James, 2018 Festival Napa Valley finale at Alpha Omega winery

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BOB MCCLENAHAN, MATTHEW BAUM, ALEXANDER RUBIN FOR NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS

NAPA VALLEY’S HAUTEST CHARITY EVENTS IN 2019 Save the dates for these 13 fabulous fundraisers

New York Times bestselling author Kelly E. Carter is the Director of Communications at Alpha Omega winery in Rutherford. www.aowinery.com

SIPPING WORLD-CLASS WINE AT

10TH HALL CABERNET COOKOFF,

swank wineries will always be the number one

APRIL 27

thing to do in Napa Valley. For oenophiles who

HALL Wines hosts this exciting food and

also want to give back while enjoying Califor-

wine pairing challenge, benefiting local

nia’s famous wine-producing region, I offer

nonprofits and featuring celebrity judg-

you my list of the hautest events with a pur-

es, a silent auction and a VIP Preview.

pose that you should plan to attend in 2019.

www.hallwines.com

LOCO-MOTION, MARCH 9

INSPIRE NAPA VALLEY

The Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition’s an-

WINE WEEKEND, MAY 3-5

nual fundraising event is a special even-

You’ll be wowed at the second annual Napa

ing of good times and doing good to raise

Valley Wine Weekend, created to advance

money to continue building a Class 1, paved

research to end Alzheimer’s and dementia

trail that is family-friendly, dog-friendly and

and enhance care for those living with the

simply everyone friendly. www.vinetrail.org

disease. www.inspirenapavalley.org

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¡SALUD! A CELEBRATION OF OLE HEALTH,

WINEAPAWLOOZA, JULY 19-20

MAY 4

Go beyond helping just dogs and cats at WineaPAW- istoga’s picturesque downtown. Tickets go on sale in

takes place at 1,000 feet of tables in the center of Cal-

This lively, Latin-inspired fiesta, taking place at The looza, where animal lovers gather annually to raise July and last year sold out in 102 minutes.

Ranch in St. Helena, supports Ole Health’s mission money for Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch, a no-kill www.visitcalistoga.com/calistoga-harvest-table of providing high-quality primary health care to the rescue and sanctuary in the Napa Valley for companentire Napa Valley. www.olehealth.org

ion and farmed animals in need.

25TH MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR BRAIN HEALTH,

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SEPT. 14

THE INAUGURAL NEIGHBORHOOD TABLE: NOURISHING OUR COMMUNITY, MAY 11

Join the Staglin family at their Rutherford estate for V FOUNDATION WINE CELEBRATION, AUG. 1-4

an amazing day that raises funds (more than $380

Let the St. Helena Hospital Foundation feed your Host Duke basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski and

million thus far) to support neuropsychiatric brain

soul during this al fresco dinner at one long table set Chef Emeril Lagasse team up for the 21st edition of disorder research and includes a scientific symposiup in downtown St. Helena. www.shhfoundation.org this very impressive weekend which has raised more um, wine tasting reception, concert performance and than $108 million for the V Foundation for Cancer AUCTION NAPA VALLEY, MAY 30 – JUNE 2

CINEMA NAPA VALLEY, NOV. 13-17

The jewel of Napa Valley’s illustrious charitable necklace, Auction Napa Valley is arguably the world’s

VIP dinner under the stars. www.music-festival.org

Research. www.winecelebration.org HARVEST STOMP, AUG. 17

For the ultimate VIP experience at this event for-

most celebrated wine event. 2019 marks the 75th an- Kick up your heels at the harvest party of the year

merly known as Napa Valley Film Festival, splurge

niversary of Napa Valley Vintners, making this year while you support the Napa Valley Grapegrowers’

on the Movie Mogul pass. Your generosity will help

even more special. www.auctionnapavalley.org

this nonprofit celebrate the cinematic arts and enrich

mission to preserve and promote their world-class

vineyards and help farmworkers advance. www.na- the community by presenting an annual world-class FESTIVAL NAPA VALLEY, JULY 12-21

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It’s not hyperbole to call this culture and cuisine-filled

grams.

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ery hosts the finale for the third consecutive year. Festival

I hope to see you this year at some of these fabulous

Benefitting Calistoga Cares food bank and featur-

passes go on sale in February. www.festivalnapavalley.org ing Calistoga AVA wines, this culinary extravaganza

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BOB MCCLENAHAN, MATTHEW BAUM, ALEXANDER RUBIN FOR NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS

Scott Hamilton, Robin Roberts, Joe Theismann, Mike Krzyzewski, 2018 V Foundation Wine Celebration

fundraisers!

Atmosphere, 2018 Inspire Napa Valley Wine Weekend

Bob Myers, Libby Schaaf, and Joe Lacob

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BY VICTORIA USLANER

HauteAMBASSADOR Fifty Mils Bar

Caption gores Her!!

The stunning performence of Turnadot

Victoria Uslaner is the Global Account Director of Worldwide Sales at the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Find art, design, fashion, and culture at this hot destination IT’S NO SURPRISE THAT MEXICO CITY WAS NAMED THE 2018 DESIGN CAPITAL OF THE WORLD BY THE WORLD DESIGN Organization—the first North American city to hold the title. It is the perfect place for a cultural weekend getaway. I recently spent four days exploring the city and fell in love! The people, neighborhoods, architecture, museums, food and historic blend of old-world European charm and contemporary design make it a unique and exciting destination.

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A secret fire pit at the hotel

A view of the inner courtyard

Our hub for the weekend was, of course, the Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City—a perfectly located perch from which to explore the city’s highlights and secret places. The hotel is set around a beautiful and lush inner courtyard. The hacienda-style puts the hectic urban hustle of Mexico’s vibrant capital seemingly on pause. The Four Seasons is situated on the grand boulevard of Paseo de la Reforma, steps from one of the world’s great urban parks, the Bosque de Chapultepec.

At twice the size of NY’s Central Park, there’s a zoo, multiple museums, a botanical garden, a recreational lake, monuments to Mexican patriots and international heroes, plenty of photo ops, and even an archaeological site, Montezuma’s Baths. Pay a visit to the street-food stands on Calle Burdeos and Hamburgo just off the hotel entrance.

A favorite area to explore for shopping is the trendy La Roma neighborhood that is full of independent designer boutiques, art galleries, cafes, and restaurants. Nearby neighborhoods

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of Condesa and Polanco, all within walking distance, offer world-class gourmet dining, colorful markets, and local taquerias.

The adult pool

One of the absolute highlights of our weekend was a private off-hours tour of The National Museum of Anthropology. Lillian Aviles of Journey Mexico organized our visit–here are some of her suggestions for the perfect getaway: “My favorite museum in the city is the strikingly gorgeous anthropology museum that has an expansive collection of pre-hispanic artifacts.

Mexico has a rich and fascinating history of native populations that can be discovered here and Journey Mexico can schedule off-hour visits when the museum is closed to the public at this site, in addition to other sites in the city, such as Templo Mayor in the historical center.

A must for art lovers is the Zona Maco art fair that takes place every February. We can access the event before it opens to the public. During the fair, we offer unique insider experiences such as visits to top artist studios, cocktails at private art collectors´ homes, and even pop-up fashion shows. We have crafted a new ‘Emerging Designer’ tour that includes visits to designer

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yet move forward with modern techniques, colors, and fabrics. A favorite fashion designer is Carla Fernandez who supports communities in Chiapas, for example, that provide handmade weaving that is applied to shawls, capes, etc.”

After a hectic day of exploring, the Four Seasons provided the perfect oasis to relax and wind down. Be sure to have cocktails at Fifty Mils one of the world’s great bars–have the expert mixologist make you their signature drink: Billy the Kid (bourbon, vodka, lemongrass, cinnamon, fire, and wood) and don’t miss their Saturday recovery brunch with live DJ, themed food stations and unlimited champagne to wash it all down! All in all an enjoyable and culturally enriching experience.

Hasta Luego, Vicki An exhibit at Zona Maco Art Fair

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“UnDo It!” is a collaboration between Dr. Dean and his wife, Anne Ornish.

UNDO IT!

Lydia Graham is a passionate advocate of healthy living/ aging. She has launched and positioned many health and wellness-related companies, products, technologies, and organizations. She sits on the Board of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging.

FEW NAMES IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS HAVE HAD THE

his program. He holds it at the Preventive Medicine Research In-

staying power of Dr. Dean Ornish. With a litany of accolades too

stitute in Sausalito and distributes through select physician prac-

vast to name here and fans including past U.S. presidents, celeb-

tices and hospitals nationwide. This month, the program comes

rities, and ordinary folks, Ornish pioneered what has become the

directly to you as Random House/Ballantine Books releases his

revolutionary field of lifestyle medicine. While becoming more ac-

new book UnDo It! written in collaboration with his wife Anne

cepted today, his approach of using lifestyle changes to treat pa-

Ornish whose contributions are informative and integral. Recog-

tients (initially with chronic heart disease) without medication or

nized by Forbes as one of the world’s seven most influential teach-

surgery was mostly unheard of 40 years ago. Although he has had

ers, Dr. Ornish provides a step-by-step in-depth and comprehen-

some detractors in the past debating his science and brand of nu-

sive account of how-to follow his lifestyle medicine program. An

trition, he has stayed on course, driven by a broader mission and

important theme throughout is life balance with deep dives fo-

passion for reaching as many individuals as possible to prevent

cused in four key areas: eat well, move more, stress less, and love

and reverse chronic disease.

more.

Thanks to a collective body of evidence-based research, Ornish

The book’s depth and detail is impressive—it’s complete with

succeeded in getting Medicare and insurance companies to cover

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cussed in health today, lots of recipes for the cooks and foodies including shopping lists and resources, and suggestions

The Ornishs prescribe intimacy and more love in their recipe for longevity

on supplements (it’s a misconception that he is completely no fat as there are suggestions for healthy fats such as nuts and Omega-3s). Plus, you’ll find recommendations on exercises, meditation, and relaxation and breathing techniques complete with detailed instructions. There are also strategies for bringing in more love and intimacy. The book is a surroundsound prescription for healthy living, healing, and longevity, and, if needed, reversing chronic disease.

Even if you are not committed to a whole-food plant-based diet as Dr. Ornish strongly advocates, there is a take-a-way here for every reader seeking to understand wellness and how to lead a more balanced life in a busy world. For those who might not have followed the healthiest of lifestyles in the past, Dr. Ornish and Anne insist it’s not too late. The Ornishs are hugely optimistic about the possibility of reversal of chronic states and share anecdotes of folks who have visited death’s door only to spring back and enjoy a productive life.

Many teachers have an insatiable appetite for continual learning and study themselves. So, it was not surprising when Dr. Ornish having just completed this vast manual for living, over dinner recently proceeded to enthusiastically tell me about his new research pursuits focused on lifestyle changes and reversing Alzheimer’s. It sounds like we will hear a lot more from the Ornishs.

Learn more here: https://www.ornish.com/undo-it/

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HOLLYWOOD & TECH COME TOGETHER AT BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE AWARDS Some of Hollywood’s brightest stars joined the tech glitterati at the seventh annual Breakthrough Prize Awards. Known in Silicon Valley as the ‘Oscars of Science,’ the ceremony recognizes the world’s top scientists. Seven tech titans sponsored the event: Sergey Brin, Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg, Ma Huateng, Yuri and Julia Milner, and Anne Wojcicki. Over $22 million was awarded for discoveries in new kinds of electronic material, super-resolution imaging, and infant death research. Actor Peirce Bronson hosted the award ceremony Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan

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GETTYS THROW STARSTUDDED POKER NIGHT FOR AMFAR On November 17, Gordon and Anne Getty opened their Pacific Heights home for a festive poker tournament that drew the likes of Hollywood and Silicon Valley elite. The event was a fundraiser for amfAR, the nonprofit dedicated to ending the global AIDS epidemic through cutting-edge research. Although the amount raised at the party was not disclosed, the funds for the buy-in poker game and five-lot live aucJoshua Wood, Vanessa Getty, and Eric Muscatell

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FENDI CELEBRATES 2ND ANNUAL PARTNERSHIP WITH FOG FAIR At the end of November, Fendi kicked off the holiday season with a store party in honor of the upcoming Fog Design+Art Fair. For the second year in a row, the Italian fashion house is sponsoring the design event. To celebrate the partnership, friends of Fog and Fendi were invited to shop the latest collection. Members of Fog’s Steering committee mingled with guests who sipped champagne and toasted to the fun to come at the fair.

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• 5 bedrooms • 3.5 bathrooms • 4 fireplaces • Elevator to 3 floors • Breathtaking views of SF, the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito and Mt. Tam • Rebuilt in 1998.

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A GLAMOROUS FEAST IN THE NAME OF RBG The city oozed Hollywood glamour as SFFILM honored actors Felicity Jones and Armie Hammer for their upcoming movie On The Basis of Sex, a biopic about Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s early obstacles. It shows Bader Ginsburg’s fight for equal rights and the struggles she faced as a young female lawyer and new mom.

The stars made a red-carpet appearance at the storied Castro Theatre after receiving an SF Honors Award for Achievement in Filmmaking. The celebration continued at a sumptuous dinner at interior designer Ken Fulk’s newly opened creative incubator and social club Saint Joseph’s Arts Society.

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Located on the coveted West Shore Road in Belvedere, this

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deck on the water’s edge with spectacular views of Sausalito,

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AMY ADAMS, STEVE MCQUEEN, & BOOTS RILEY HONORED AT SFFILM AWARDS In early December, the Palace of Fine Arts was dotted with pink globe lights leading guests into the newly renovated exhibition hall for SFFILM’s annual awards night. The event raised over $700,000 for the organization’s education programs. Directors Steve McQueen and Boots Riley and actress Amy Adams were the evening’s honorees.

A bird’s eye view of the event in full swing

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Helen McEvoy and Nion McEvoy

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Enjoy majestic panoramic views of vineyards and lush greeneries from this 7,400± sq. ft. contemporary open floor plan home boasting grand spaces in all the rooms. Entertainer’s dream kitchen opening to a broad lawn and infinity edge pool, spa, and in-pool lounge chairs. There are six spacious bedrooms with six and onehalf baths, grand living room, dining room, and kitchen with 18-foot high ceilings, family room with fireplace, home theater/media room,

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bocce ball court, separate guest quarters, and a small vineyard with potential for another 30 acres.

Complete privacy on approximately 67.36 acres and yet just 15–20 minutes to the convenience of St. Helena’s many charming shops and gourmet restaurants!

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NEIMAN MARCUS THROWS LAVISH AFFAIR FOR LIBERTINE To commemorate the anniversary of Libertine Day, Neiman Marcus transformed their fifth-floor penthouse event space into a Chinese-inspired opium den. The over-the-top event featured models wearing designer Johnson Hartig’s colorful printed clothing.

Guests shopped the sequin, leopard, and floral dresses, jackets, and tops while sipping wine and indulging in dumplings.

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The amenities include a generous living room/kitchen/family room designed for hosting intimate or large gatherings, seamlessly connecting the interior to the exterior landscape. This is further reinforced by the large pergola featuring second floor balconies, expansive decks and firepit table on the first floor.

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The extensively landscaped level lawn leads to an infinity edge pool, heated spa and bocce court. Commanding views of Napa Valley vineyards and mountains complete the serenity of this gracious estate.

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SAINT JOSEPH’S ARTS SOCIETY OPENS ITS DOORS FOR CARLOS SOUZA Although his latest book came out earlier this year, Valentino’s beloved brand ambassador, Carlos Souza, was in town in December to celebrate its publishing with his San Francisco friends. Comporta Bliss is Souza’s second book, and it features a look at life in Comporta, Portugal. The mood was festive and lively as a chic crowd gathered to toast Souza. For many of the guests, it was their first time inside the immaculate remodeled church. The Billecart-Salmon flowed, and guests nibbled Cape Cod potato chips topped Willie Brown, Sonya Molodetskaya

with caviar. Everyone left dazzled by the space and with a book in their arms.

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AZADEH COUTURE LOOKS FORWARD TO BALLET SEASON WITH SHOPPING EVENT In anticipation of the upcoming season, the San Francisco Ballet hosted a shopping event at Azadeh Couture in Sausalito. An “Evening of Passion and Fashion” was the theme—a nod to the opening ballet, the classic story of the Spanish nobleman Don Quixote. Members of the ballet auxiliary shopped Azadeh’s gorgeous gowns while sipping wine by Luna Vineyards and French Champagne from Monthuys. Models walked around wearing the latest looks from Azadeh Couture.

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AN EVENING ON THE STAGE HONORS JOHN A. & CYNTHIA FRY GUNN San Francisco Opera Guild hosted the annual fundraiser “An Evening on the Stage” on November 28. This small exclusive event began in the lobby of the Opera House at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception. At 7 p.m. the group of 250 guests was seated on the opera stage for a lavish dinner. Co-chaired

by Kim Dempster and Linle J. Froeb, with décor

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by J. Riccardo Benavides, the set of Jake Heggie’s Ken Coelho and Lawrence

holiday opera, It’s a Wonderful Life, was the backdrop for the dinner. Benavides transformed the

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stage into an opulent setting with feathered wings made of hundreds of flowers at the entry to greet guests. McCall’s Catering served an elegant menu, and Roederer Estate provided the champagne for the celebration.

This year’s honorees were two of San Francisco Opera’s most generous donors, John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn, who received the 2018 Crescendo Award. The Gunns have been active supporters of the Opera for many decades. John joined the board in 2002 and took over the role of opera association president in 2008 and donated $40 million.

He devoted 10 years of his time and energy to help San Francisco Opera become the second-best opera company in the nation. This season the Gunns generosity made possible four productions: Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci, Tosca, Rusalka, and It’s a Wonderful Life. The award ceremony was hosted

by Matthew Shilvock, David Gockley, and Keith

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Geesling. The event ended with a dance party with tunes by Notorious.

Notable attendees included Pitch Johnson, past opera association president and honoree, Mary Poland, the newly elected Opera Guild president with her husband Bill Poland, Bryan Fabiano who was recently married to tenor Michael Fabiano, Karen Kubin, Elizabeth Fullerton, Navid Armstrong, Carolyn Chandler, Jane Mudge, Bernard Osher, Karl and Kristen Milles, George and Leslie Hume, performer Golda Schultz, George Shultz, Dede Wilsey, and Charlotte Shultz. The auction items opera ball package and a trip to Santa Fe Opera fetched $40,000.

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AN ELEGANT EVENING IN THE COURT OF HONOR The annual holiday fundraiser for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco took place on December 11. The guests enjoyed “An Elegant Evening” in the Court of Honor with dinner and live music by Bob Hardwick Sound at the Legion of Honor. A festive tent was set up in the museum courtyard with twinkling-light-covered Christmas trees and colorful tables with beautiful floral centerpieces.

McCall’s Catering served an elegant four-course menu paired with Hess Vineyards’ fine wines. The event was hosted by honorary chair Dede Wilsey and co-chairs Marion Cope, Kathryn Lasater, and Kate Harbin Clammer. Proceeds benefited programming at Lisa Zanze, Jim Zanze

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GRAND VIEW ESTATE Belvedere, California

BelvedereGrandEstate.com Offered at $39,000,000 Appx. 11,200 square foot home with stunning views from the Bay Bridge to San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito and Mt. Tam on appx. 1.2 of acre lush gardens on a double lot. This magnificent view estate is truly oneof-a-kind, private property on the prestigious Belvedere Island. Incredible scale and unrivaled opportunity, this masterpiece is in one of the most exceptional settings in Northern California, overlooking San Francisco Bay with breathtaking panoramic views. Sweeping entertainer’s terraces and walls of glass bring phenomenal views to the forefront of the living experience, all in a beautiful and very private resort-like setting.

Totally rebuilt in 2008, this gated contemporary style home offers 6 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a 60-foot indoor pool and entertainment area with multiple terraces to enjoy world class views, with elevator and walkways connecting the levels and uniting the indoor with the fabulous landscaped gardens and sculptures.

Double doors open into a light-infused, two-story atrium entrance to the home’s incredible floor-to-ceiling window walls, flooding the space in natural light, and immersing guests in the breathtaking views. An office room with fireplace, a majestic formal living room with soaring high ceilings, wall of glass windows, fireplace, wet bar, wine cellar and terrace with panoramic views. The dining room is next to the spacious open plan kitchen/family room/breakfast nook with fireplace and wall-to-wall glass doors to view decks, and a second family room/office with half-bath around the corner.

The kitchen with an enormous granite center island is equipped with top-ofthe-line appliances fit for a Michelin Star chef.

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The master suite features sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco, a fireplace, a deck and an opulent bathroom of exquisite granite.

Three other en-suite bedrooms complete this floor. A separate guest floor with two-bedroom en-suite sharing a living room with wet bar and a private view terrace.

The estate’s resort-like luxurious amenities are as impressive as the residence, offering the versatility to retreat in serenity or entertain elaborate and lavish events, featuring a 60-foot indoor pool on the garden level with steam room, sauna, an exercise area, an entertaining kitchen with dining area, two bathrooms, wall-to-wall glass doors which open onto spacious terrace with a spa tub and outdoor dining overlooking the exquisite gardens, various terraces with seating areas and spacious decks with endless views.

Ample parking within the gate, three car garage and three parking stalls by garden entrance.

This is a unique one-of-a-kind modern masterpiece with a combination of privacy, exclusivity, serenity, breathtaking views, lush gardens and resortlike luxury amenities in the most exclusive Belvedere location.

For more photos and information, please visit: BelvedereGrandEstate.com

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BY KATIE SWEENEY

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BARRY’S BOOTCAMP PARTNER ADAM SHANE’S DOS AND DONTS OF ACHIEVING 2019 WORKOUT GOALS This January, Barry’s Bootcamp, the boutique fitness studio that specializes in high-intensity interval training, is opening three new locations in the Bay Area. Adam Shane, the managing partner of Barry’s Bay Area, is the man behind the workout magic. He brought the intense running and weight training class to San Francisco four years ago and has helped the community grow into what it is today: a beloved family of inspiring trainers and hard-working clients. With Barry’s coming to the Castro, Palo Alto, and Burlingame in January, it’s the perfect time to hone in on those New Year fitness goals. To ensure that you meet and maintain the best you, Shane’s sharing his tips for how to commit to a workout plan.

DO’S

Do. Drink plenty of water especially in the morning.

Choose room temperature water with a squeeze of Adam Shane At right: Barry’s Bootcamp in the Marina is one of six Barry’s locations throughout the Bay Area

lemon. Room temperature water is good for digestion, detox, and pain relief. Other benefits include increased brain power and energy, promotion of healthy weight management and weight loss, flushing out toxins, improving complexion, maintaining regularity, and boosting the immune system.

Do sweat once daily whether through light (walking) or rigorous exercise. Sweating when exercising can produce endorphins which act as natural painkillers. Sweating also helps keep your hair and skin healthy and purifies the skin.

Do aim for balance. It’s not just about diet and exercise.

DON’TS Don’t beat yourself up if you miss a workout or veer off your food plan. Guilt and stress can be triggers for more unhealthy habits and will make it harder to sleep. Brush it off—get up to fight another day.

Don’t feel guilty; nobody is perfect.

Don’t be afraid to splurge on yourself when it comes to your health and wellness. Try the fitness class that may be pricey or purchase that luxe fitness outfit. You may surprise yourself by how much motivation that provides.

Don’t be afraid to try. The number one thing I hear from new clients is that they are scared, intimated, or think they can’t do it. After class, they always say they surprised themselves. Don’t let fear get in the way of taking the plunge. The first time for anything is always the hardest, but everyone had a first time. You will feel a sense of accomplishment after.

Achieving a balance of wellness and treating/enjoying yourself will help reduce the stress and pressure of missing a workout or having a meal you may feel guilty about.

Do challenge yourself. Go outside of your comfort

yourself in your workouts, the more results you will see and the better you will feel. You never know what you can achieve unless you try.

Do grab a workout buddy. There is strength in numbers so hold one another accountable. You’ll find that you are more likely to show up to your workouts when you know someone is waiting for you.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BARRY’S BOOTCAMP

class, try something different. The more you challenge

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zone—especially during workouts. Take a new fitness

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PLEASE JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL PRIVATE PERFORMANCE BY WORLD RENOWNED TENOR

MICHAEL FABIANO AND SUPPORT ARTSMART IN BRINGING PRIVATE MUSIC PROGRAM TO SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA SCHOOLS

WHEN: SUNDAY, JAN. 27, 2019. FROM 2 TO 5PM WHERE: 1001 CALIFORNIA STREET, FLOOR 3, SAN FRANCISCO. TICKET: $275 DONATION TO ARTSMART.ORG/DONATE OR PAY BY CREDIT CARD OR CHECK WHEN RSVP

EVENT SPONSOR: OLIVIA HSU DECKER, GOLDEN GATE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY WINE SPONSOR: JEAN-CHARLES BOISSET, RAYMOND VINEYARDS MEDIA SPONSOR: HAUTE LIVING MAGAZINE SAN FRANCISCO

RSVP: O.DECKER@GGSIR.COM Michael Fabiano, one of the world’s most important tenors, performs at major opera houses around the globe, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, the Royal Opera in London and the San Francisco Opera. He co-founded ArtSmart in 2016.

ArtSmart provides free, weekly one-on-one voice lessons by highly trained professionals to underserved youth in schools with little or no music curriculum. Your donation will support ArtSmart in its effort and vision to change the face of arts education by: * Building a nationwide arts education infrastructure * Engaging students with new educational technology * Bringing communities together to interact with live music * Quantifying the positive effects of arts education with big data For more information about ArtSmart, visit www.ArtSmart.org 1001 California Floor 3 is offered for sale at $12,800,000. Photos & details on www.1001CaliforniaFloor3.com .

Olivia Decker will donate 20% of commission to ArtSmart if any invitees purchases this property or refer a buyer.

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