Haute Living San Francisco March/April 2019

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LUXURY LIFESTYLE WITH PURPOSE

HOW THE BATTERY IS POWERING PHILANTHROPY ART & FASHION COLLIDE AT ASIAN ART MUSEUM BUILD CELEBRATES YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS MEET SF OPERA GUILD’S NEW PRESIDENT

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PRECISION MEDICINE FOR CANCER TREATMENT

MICHAEL COVARRUBIAS TMG PARTNERS’ LEADER ON BUILDING A BETTER BAY AREA

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MAGNIFICENT HOMES AWAY FROM HOME Make these your weekend home or a home of a lifetime…..

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Chateau de Villette, Paris Region

Villa Astor, Sorrento, Italy.

Villa Balbiano overlooking Lake Como

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Publisher’s LETTER THIS MONTH, WE ARE CELEBRATING THE FIRST ANniversary since I took over Haute Living and started our new mission of living a luxury lifestyle with purpose. Over the past 12 months, we profiled a dozen philanthropists and supported many charity events. Our cover stories presented diversified personalities from Prince Albert of Monaco to legendary winemaker Jean-Charles Boisset to the first African American mayor of San Francisco, London Breed.

In this issue, we interview Michael Covarrubias, the chairman and CEO of TMG Partners. Under the leadership of Covarrubias, TMG Partners has built over 70 projects in the Bay Area that have positively impacted our communities. My first visit to a TMG Partners development was in the late 1980s—to the Marin City public housing project for low income families located between Sausalito and Mill Valley. I was impressed by TMG’s commitment to low-income housing for Marin City. It was extremely difficult to obtain approval in affluent Southern Marin County. I recently asked Michael about Marin City and he said, “I will get into heaven because of it.” After admiring him from afar, I finally met Covarrubias in 2013 through a real estate transaction. He was kind, professional and fair in every aspect of our communication. For his 30+ years of Bay Area community building, the San Francisco Business Times is giving him its Lifetime Achievement Award. We congratulate him for all his accomplishments!

Please join me in welcoming our new addition, ambassador Christine Cournoyer. She is a strategic advisor to QIAGEN who recently acquired her company N-of-One, a leading molecular decision support firm. She previously served executive positions at Lightbridge and Lotus Development and as chief OLIVIA HSU DECKER OWNER/PUBLISHER Olivia@HauteLivingSF.com Keep up with us digitally at www.HauteLiving.com and find daily postings of San Francisco Bay Area stories.

information officer of IBM’s software group. Along with Lydia Graham, Cournoyer will provide insights on health and wellness. I strongly feel there is no luxury lifestyle if we don’t have good health. I hope Cournoyer and Graham’s articles enhance your wellbeing.

Enjoy the delicious story on GourmetFest and our feast for the eyes—pages featuring luxury autos, jets, yachts, and fashion. Then, meet San Francisco Opera Guild’s new leader, my dear friend Mary Poland, toast Napa Valley’s sustainable wineries and fly high with the Four Seasons private jet tours.

I encourage you to support two good causes: BUILD, who is hosting a fundraising gala on March 23 and San Francisco Ballet, whose spring fashion show is March 20.

Cheers to Luxury Lifestyle with Purpose, Olivia

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Hot Property

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.

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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 COPY EDITOR Jay Barmann 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 & HOSPITALITY AMBASSADOR Victoria Uslaner Victoria.uslaner@fourseasons.com INVESTMENT AMBASSADOR Richard Davis Richard.davis@bnymellon.com HEALTH AND WELLNESS AMBASSADORS Lydia Graham Chris Cournoyer 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 BERBER IS SF’S MOST EXCITING NEW DINING DESTINATION There is no restaurant in San Francisco quite like Berber.

Considering that there are over 4,000 restaurants in the city’s seven by seven miles, that’s a pretty lofty declaration. However, with superb North African cuisine, an interesting wine list that highlights lesser known regions and varietals, and a live show that includes a belly dancer and hanging acrobat, we can confirm that Berber is 100 percent unique.

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PARACHUTE’S LUXE LINENS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN HAYES VALLEY Parachute, a modern bedding and bath company based in Venice Beach, is the latest web retailer to open its doors in San Francisco. Founded in 2014 by Ariel Kaye, Parachute uses excellent materials like Egyptian and Turkish cotton and European flax to make high-quality and super-comfortable sheets, towels, robes, baby blankets, and more.

NEW HOSPITALITY GROUP WANTS YOU TO TAKE LEISURE SERIOUSLY Anderson Pugash and Benson Wang, the team behind four of the city’s top nightlife spots—The Dorian, Palm House, Audio, and Bergerac—have launched a new hospitality group with a wellness twist. Through Serious Leisure, the duo hopes to encourage peers to make more time for themselves—whether it be a month-long vacation, a weekend escape in wine country, or a blowout bash at one of their bars.

“The messaging behind Serious Leisure is to take your leisure seriously. Find time for balance, find time to relax, and take care of yourself,” Pugash says. Their first project? The Flamingo Hotel in Santa Rosa, which they recently purchased with Yang Capital.

THE AVERY IS HOME TO ONE OF SAN FRANCISCO’S MOST EXPENSIVE PENTHOUSES From the development firm Related California, The Avery is a 56-floor multiuse project with 181 residential units and a brilliant penthouse collection.

The crown jewel is the 8,482-square foot full-floor penthouse. Situated 600 feet above the ground, the ultra-luxe residence has a private rooftop deck—an offering that’s incredibly rare in SF. With four bedrooms, six bathrooms, two powder rooms, a library, media room, gym, family room, dining room, and living room, the penthouse is unlike any other home in the city.

FARAH MAKRAS AND MARY BETH SHIMMON GO INSIDE VOGUE Two of San Francisco’s most fashionable females about town, Farah Makras and Mary Beth Shimmon, recently had the experience of a lifetime. The duo was hand-picked to represent the Bay Area at a breakfast hosted by Vogue’s editor-inchief, Anna Wintour. Not only did they get a glimpse inside the famed walls of Vogue, but they were seated next to Wintour herself. During the meal, Makras professed her passion for children’s causes while Shimmon chatted about the arts, particularly museum fashion exhibits.

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TABLE of CONTENTS

As the chairman of TMG Partners, our cover subject, Michael Covarrubias, oversees projects like the one pictured here of Platform 16 in San Jose

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PUBLISHERS’ LETTER WHAT’S ON THE WEB

Why Berber is SF’s most exciting new dining destination, plus luxe linens in Hayes Valley and The Avery’s impressive penthouse

THE HAUTE LIST AUTO

Meet Jaguar’s newest cars, the I-PACE and XF Sportbrake S

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HAUTE YACHTS

Turquoise Yachts Introduces New 77m Superyacht Concept

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HAUTE JETS

An exclusive look at how a Bombardier comes together

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HAUTE DRINKS

The Botanist is the ideal gin for mixing with tonic

HAUTE DINING

Verjus is the Quince team’s hot, new wine bar

HAUTE SHOPPING

Model Maggie Rizer opens a designer boutique in San Ramon

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HAUTE HAPPENINGS

Your guide to the spring’s top galas and other not-to-be-missed affairs

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EVENT PREVIEWS

Jason Wu presents his fall 2019 fashion show in partnership with San Francisco Ballet GourmetFest brings rare wine and delicious eats to Carmel Art and fashion collide at the Asian Art Museum’s annual gala

HAUTE FASHION

Fendi’s resort 2019 accessories collection is filled with classic, but contemporary pieces

COVER STORY

Learn how TMG Partners’ Michael Covarrubias has spent his entire career building communities

FEATURES

How Battery Powered is changing the philanthropy game Mary Poland discusses her new role as president of the San Francisco Opera Guild BUILD is an organization that encourages youth to become entrepreneurs

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Haute Living, San Francisco. www.HuateLiving.com

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GourmetFest

Haute Residence

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HAUTE TRAVEL

A quick trip to Healdsburg

HAUTE RESIDENCE

Embrace outdoor living at this stunning Tiburon property

HAUTE AMBASSADOR

Victoria Uslaner takes us inside the Four Seasons private jet Kelly E. Carter highlights Napa’s green initiatives Lydia Graham explores what makes a home healthy Chris Cournoyer discovers a new way to treat cancer

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Highlights from the best parties

HAUTE SEAT

120 Drew Altizer, photographer extraordinaire, on the dos and don’ts of getting your picture taken

The One&Only, Palmilla.

Jason Wu’s fall 2019 collection

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TheHAUTE LISTAuto

JAGUAR I-PACE

Jaguar’s new all-electric AWD crossover is a winner

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BY TIM LAPPEN

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JAGUAR’S NEW I-PACE IS NOT THE ALL-ELECTRIC VERSION OF THE F-PACE

belies its heft (close to 5,000 pounds).

or E-PACE. The clever folks at Jaguar used the “I” in front to denote “electric.”

The I-PACE (all of Jaguar’s PACEs are spelled with capital letters, please) is,

But I-PACE doesn’t have to do with Apple’s products so much as Tesla’s, as

in short, about as close as possible to the perfect amalgam of a sports car, a

it is looking like a worthy challenger to the vaunted Tesla X. It may not have

small SUV/crossover, a station wagon, and an iPhone. It has the range to be

Millennium Falcon doors, and it can’t sing and dance using a trick Easter egg

useful to virtually everyone (really, how many people drive over 234 miles in a

(Google it). But it has the looks, comfort, performance, and panache to take on

day, anyway?). It has the excitement of a performance car (about 400HP and

other electric crossovers on the market.

over 510 pounds of torque), the handling of a sports car (it’s all-wheel drive)

Stepping back, there are now a trio of Jaguar PACEs, so it’s good to get a brief lay of the PACE family’s luxury land.

and, to me, the great looks which, interestingly, change pretty dramatically depending on the color and accent choices.

The F-PACE started the nameplate and it’s a crossover with a wide range of

It’s a luxurious car, with a great sound system and, if you’re not fully ready

motors, from the more sedate four-banger up to the OMG version, the F-PACE

for an all-electric vehicle, you can utilize the sound system to provide a rather

SVR, with 550 HP and 0-60 in the four-second range. F-PACEs have base prices

subtle sound of a gas-driven engine—there’s actually a piped-in engine sound

which range from the $45,000 range to the low $80,000s.

that you can switch off. My favorite color combination is the gorgeous photon

The E-PACE is a compact crossover, on the same platform as the Range

red with black leather interior (go for the performance seat option–the con-

Rover Evoque, and it also offers a few motor choices. Its base prices run from

trast stitching is great looking). It was mine for a week, and I was sad to see

the high $30,000s to the low $50,000.

it go. It was the special HSE model, which is available only for a limited time,

And unlike its F and E siblings, the I-PACE is fully electric, with a range

so its base price was $80,500. But, as it was bedecked with fun options (like

that’s an extension cord short of 235 miles. It arrives with a base price of

the 22-inch wheels of polished black metal with unique carbon fiber inserts),

about $70,000, but the one I tested had a handful of bells and a couple of

it carried a sticker of about $93,600. For Jaguar’s first try at an all-electric car,

whistles, so its sticker was just over $80,000. Its performance (0-60 in the fours)

they completely hit the mark.

The I-PACE is, in short, about as close as possible to the perfect amalgam of a sports car, a small SUV/crossover, a station wagon, and an iPhone.

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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 TIM LAPPEN

TheHAUTE LISTAuto

JAGUAR XF SPORTBRAKE S WHY NOT CALL IT A STATION WAGON? WELL, LET’S GET THAT OUT

when someone tells you about this new vehicle or even mentions its name,

of the way. Years back, people who hunted were transported to the field in

that is shattered to smithereens when you see and drive this baby. First,

a horse-drawn wagon that had room for people, their equipment, and the

there’s the look—low, long, sleek and purposeful. More Ferrari GTC4 Lusso

game that they shot, so the conveyance was called a “shooting wagon.”

than Volvo. The car has swagger. And, intelligently, Jaguar gave it the

Some people say that the wagons used for hauling stuff (from the train

funds to cash all of the checks that the looks will write. Although it only

station, for example) were called brakes. Others say that a plain wagon

has a supercharged six-banger, it pumps out 380HP with 332 pounds of

was used to break in horses, but who knows? At least you now have a

twist. It’s cooking with enough heat to get you to 60MPH in a tick over five

better idea of where the British term “shooting brake” comes from, which

seconds. I love what Car and Driver said about this car: “Finally, we know

was the starting point for Jaguar naming its sports wagon a “Sportbrake.”

what James Bond would drive if he ever settled down.”

The “S” is to be sure that you know that this is the special Sportbrake, with

The mechanics are great, too. It’s all-wheel drive, and it has an eight-

extra oomph and a more aggressive look. When musing about what to call

speed trans, with paddle shifters. It’s got a variety of nannies to keep you

it, perhaps Jag thought that when the owner is at the gym and a buddy

on the straight and narrow, like torque vectoring, stability control and the

asks “Whatcha driving?” the owner would prefer not to say “Jaguar Station

like—think of these as computers which can counteract many ill-advised

Wagon.”

challenges to the laws of physics. Riding on 20” wheels, the car has a great

I will tell you this: no matter what pre-conceived idea you might have

stance. Mine was liveried in Firenze red metallic paint, which was the per-

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A fast and luxurious hauler

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fect color, especially with the ebony leather interior and the optional blacked-out

color choices. Of course, the sticker showed the results of this active choosing,

grille and other exterior bits, along with the enormous gloss-black panoramic roof.

taking the base price of the S model from $70,450 to $84,815. (The XF Sportbrake

Inside, the cabin presents what we’ve come to know and love about many

models start at a base price of $64,575.)

Jaguar is on a roll. I’ve had extensive seat time, and even track time, with many

and an infotainment system that can pump out the tunes. Mine included a gaggle

of their models, and I have enjoyed every one immensely. The most positive thing

of goodies added on, like a ten-inch touch screen, adaptive cruise control (a tractor

that I could say about this vehicle? I’d like one for myself, precisely as my test

beam on the guy in front of you), heated seats front and back, four-zone climate

car was outfitted. The Jaguar XF Sportbrake S provides the experience, looks,

control, soft-close doors and (wait for it) configurable ambient lighting with ten

performance, utility, and pleasure that I want from a vehicle. Try it. You’ll like it.

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English vehicles—attractive hides on the seats, leather, carbon, and wood accents,

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BY DELLVIN ROSHON WILLIAMS

LuxuryCORNER Haute Yacht

QUANTUM LEAP

CUSTOM TURKISH POWER AND SAILING SUPERYACHT BUILDER TURQUOISE

house a large limousine tender, a 10-meter beach-landing tender and space for either

Yachts has just introduced its most dramatic design to date, the 77-meter Quantum.

a 6m watersports tender or a selection of jet skis. The lower deck beach club and

It’s the latest concept from the shipyard that produced last year’s 77-meter M/Y GO

gymnasium also have opening terraces port and starboard, as well as aft, and are

along with yacht designer Ken Freivokh (of Maltese Falcon and Black Pearl fame).

accessible internally from the main saloon as well as externally via the stern platform.

As contemporary as it is luxurious, Quantum’s standout feature is its drive-in tender

Lesson: Quantum opens on three sides, giving unfettered access to the sea.

bay that doubles as a saltwater pool within a beach club, allowing guests direct sea

On the main deck, a saloon offers vast open space with a rotating seating group that

access. The 7m fresh-water pool on the main deck, strategically positioned over the

can be arranged as a cinema. The formal dining room is capable of hosting a banquet

float-in lower deck pool, was designed with a hexagonal-shaped glass grid, allowing

for all 14 guests—who, by the way, have optimal living quarters on the main deck in six

sunlight to shine directly onto the beach club below.

double or twin staterooms.

Drive-in tender garage aside, there is a starboard garage amidships that can

The pièce de résistance of the yacht is a central atrium spanning three decks, where

PHOTOS COURTESY OF TURQUOISE YACHTS

Turquoise Yachts introduces new 77m superyacht concept

Project Choice: Feadship Royal Dutch Shipyards

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transparent floor sections add to the feeling of total integration between decks and provides access to a central lift, which serves four decks. Two of the staterooms can be totally opened to the spacious, adjoining VIP suite, each with a private saloon and access to his and hers bathrooms.

Owners have exclusive accommodations that include a semicircular family saloon on the PHOTOS COURTESY OF TURQUOISE YACHTS

upper deck that opens out into a panoramic terrace overlooking the pool area and the sea. There is also a pantry, nanny’s cabin and a private office with direct access to the atrium, a balcony, a master stateroom with stunning 180-degree views, as well an adjoining private Jacuzzi beside the touch-and-go helipad.

Quantum’s profile is what makes the yacht both powerful and practical; her physics and physicality, fluid. The slightly flared bow and swoop of the hull give a certain air of sporty timelessness. Quantum is named so because she is a “quantum leap” ahead of any other yacht delivered by Turquoise Yachts. By the looks of its 2013 50.4m M/Y Ileria, 2012 47m 7 M/Y Vicky or its 2012 33m sailing yacht Simba, Quantum will not only live up to its name, but take the yachting world by storm in the process.

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BY DELLVIN ROSHON WILLIAMS

LuxuryCORNER Haute Jet

ELITE MOBILITY

Haute Living’s exclusive look at how a Bombardier comes together BOMBARDIER BUSINESS AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURES THE WORLD’S MOST

possibly communications antennas for cabin connectivity and other optional features,”

luxurious business jets that have the largest, longest range. We know that. As a

Fagan adds. “The aircraft team also proposes variations that might meet customer

premium brand, it boasts the best product portfolio and the largest backlog in business

requirements, including bespoke features. So, these requests can also be discussed.”

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aviation to date. We also know that. Here’s what we don’t know: how a Bombardier

At this stage, the aircraft team also discusses color and material preference with

entry-into-service firmly in the books, Haute Living takes a look atGhost what itconcept. means toKenand woods,Design to carpets and metal finishes, the designer variouswhere material 144m M/Y Freivokh brings modern minimalism andbuilds flexibility a boards tremendously care ofthroughout torsional the rigidity.

Sliding platforms, opening of the literally create world-class flight experiences out of proverbial thin air. rigid frame system thattakes are refined process.

From helipad here, a digital “first impression” telescopic signal forward, glass pool, and a gym are just some of its features.

Perhaps the secret to its success lies in a process skylihts, that, untilanow, few have beenmast future aircrafta emerges. aware of: For the ultra-high-net-worth, a Bombardier Both must hydro be an extension of their Ghost Fagan continues,for “From this, the engineering teamunderwater in Montreal develops a formal and aerodynamic, is designed transparency and optimal efficiency.

Balconies and flying various throughout the vessel,ofallowing a revolutionary lightpersonality. It masterfully weaves comfort, connectivity, innovation and bridges expert link proposal of spaces both the technical elements the aircraft as well as photorealistic sensitiveBombardier film embedded withinrenderings the skin ofofthe to maximize light.on customer availability, the engineering into a seamless, ultra-long-range experience.

Business theyacht design proposals.natural Depending Aircraft’s industrial design manager Tim Fagan explains, “The specification process

requirements of the design proposal and the timeline of custom material samples,

for personalizing a Bombardier business aircraft to completion typically takes place

multiple meetings may lead to the final aircraft configuration. And a final aircraft

over several meetings.” First, the Bombardier Business Aircraft team focuses primarily

definition, including technical specification, visuals and material samples is presented

on gathering information about the customer: their plans for the aircraft, frequent

to the customer for approval.”

missions, city pairings and how many passengers would typically be aboard.

As for the importance of the process, there’s a saying: ‘‘People don’t buy products;

“This helps guide the overall layout of the aircraft cabin, including the number and

they buy meaning.’’ Fagan’s insights shed enormous light on what a Bombardier

location of seats, sofas, entertainment suites, monitors, entertainment equipment, and

design scenario is all about. For example, the progressive development of a Global

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aircraft actually comes together. With the flagship Global 7500’s 2018 delivery andPearl, thethe client to helplargest guide interior design vis-à-vis personal From exotic leathers From thefirst designer of Black world’s DynaRig sailing yacht, comestastes. the deconstructed

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7500 aircraft cabin from a blank sheet (with seating for up to 19 passengers) allows, on one hand, the aircraft owner to envision the aircraft and express him or herself through the poetics of product design, all while soaking up unparalleled access to the brand—which is what luxury is all about.

On the other hand, brand-customer collaboration takes us beyond features and functions, and deeper into the dynamics between buyer motivations and the complementary technological and

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design-driven push for innovation.

In addition, there is Bombardier’s Nuage seat, the first new seat design in business aviation in 30 years. “Seating ranks as the single-most important factor in passenger well-being on longer flights,’’ Fagan says. “Unlike other aircraft seats, where only the back pivots and pushes the body forward, Nuage dips the seat as the back is reclined. This fully cradles the body and ensures optimal comfort.’’

What emerges is a spectacularly innovative approach to the business jet experience. Bombardier has focused on a process that is as holistic as it is design-driven. From distinct living areas, cabin management systems, OLED displays and extra-large windows for optimized natural light, the buyer is empowered to create an exceptionally spacious home in the sky. What’s more, the Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft families allow customers to grow their experience within the Bombardier Business Aircraft family. And if current trends are any indication, then we’ve only scratched the surface of what next-generation business jets can become.

Project L3: BMT Group

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HauteDRINKS

AN ORI-GIN-AL SPIRIT Meet The Botanist, an otherworldly gin that tastes completely different from anything else out there

WHEN IT COMES TO CLASSIC COCKTAILS, THERE ISN’T ONE QUITE AS SIMPLE AND ELEGANT AS THE GIN AND TONIC—AND THERE’S NO GIN better suited to the modern day G&T than The Botanist. “The Botanist Gin is the first and only dry style gin from the Scottish island of Islay,” Dominic Alling, national brand ambassador, told Haute Living at a recent event. “Featuring a unique combination of 22 locally hand-foraged botanicals from Islay in each bottle, Botanist is extremely versatile. This unique versatility makes for a beautifully balanced gin that serves as the ideal foundation to complement the local and seasonal ingredients that suit your taste.”

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Botanist’s distillation process also sets it apart. First, the 22 aromatics, which include apple mint, hawthorn, lemon balm, white clover, and wood sage, are carefully dried and stored. Next, the liquid slowly simmers in a rare style of pot still called a Lomond still—the distillation takes 24 hours. This method ensures that the gin is gently infused with the delicate flavors of the herbs and florals. It’s the only gin in the world made using a Lomond still, and the resulting liquid has incredible depth and complexity. Like wine, Botanist gin also reflects the terroir—the land where the botanicals are harvested. Alling recommends enjoying Botanist in a jazzed-up gin and tonic. “One of the best ways to drink it is in a gin and tonic with fresh, seasonal garnishes such as mint, rosemary or basil, and Fever Tree tonic.”

If making cocktails at home isn’t your jam, experience The Botanist at The Treasury in downtown San Francisco. “Botanist Gin is a balance of so many unique herbs and botanicals from the Islay. This overall makes the gin stand out above the rest. It’s perfect for a G&T or my personal faA cocktail called All the Fixins combines The Botanist with sherry and cinnamon syrup

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vorite, a 50/50 martini with Manzanilla sherry,” Treasury’s bar manager Ryan Hall says. The drink is also featured in one of the bar’s signature cocktails, Smoke & Mirrors. “It is a riff on a gin sour with pineapple and smoked Oolong tea gum, citrus and bitters. Botanist is a perfect gin for this cocktail as it not as juniper forward as most of its competitors.”

At Bellota, the wildly popular Spanish restaurant South of Market, bar manager Dave Osborne uses Botanist to make a Spanish-style gin tonic.

“The Botanist is one of our top sellers. It pairs well with many tonics and our use of botanical garnishes in the G&Ts is a great way to enhance the gin’s inherent flavors,” Osborne says. “The fragrant, fresh botanicals balanced with citrus and juniper give The Botanist a unique yet approachable flavor profile. Guests love hearing the story about the Islay botanicals and the foraging process that is involved in sourcing them.”

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HauteCUISINE

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

SANTÉ!

Michael and Lindsay Tusk

REGULARS OF MICHAEL AND LINDSAY TUSK’S QUINCE

tapas bar. “The cave à manger concept came around in the

and Cotogna will be surprised to learn that the couple’s lat-

80s in Paris,” Tusk explains. “Zoning requirements didn’t al-

est project is a complete departure from everything loyal

low a wine shop to open wine and let their client taste it—un-

fans have come to know and love. First, Verjus, the Tusk’s

less they started to serve food.” Et voila! A new type of retail

new concept, is French and not Italian. Second, Verjus is not

experience was born.

a restaurant, but a wine bar and wine shop. Third, Verjus

The Tusks expertly bring this fusion of restaurant and shop

does not take reservations; to get a table on a busy Saturday

to life at Verjus. Diners enter through la cave (wine shop)

night, you may have to wait. Despite all these changes, Ver-

where the walls are lined with a dizzying array of labels. The

jus delivers precisely what is found at Quince and Cotogna:

store also sells a variety of wine-related items (corkscrews,

delicious food, wonderful wine, dedicated waitstaff and an

decanters, glasses), condiments (salt, spices, oils, vinegar),

inviting atmosphere.

canned foods like Portuguese sardines, cookbooks, table-

“Verjus is something we’ve been working on for many

ware and linens. Tusk oversees the buying. “We’re selling

years. It was slow to take form and shape, but it was based

specialty products that we’ve come across while traveling,”

on experiences that we had in Italy, France and Spain,” Lind-

she says. “They’re quite eclectic. They have a culinary focus,

say Tusk tells Haute Living. In particular, the Tusks were

but they’re a range of things—whether it be pasta tools or fish

inspired by Paris’ cave à mangers—a hybrid wine shop and

plates or textiles or specialty glassware. It’s anything that I

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At their new wine bar and wine shop, Verjus, Quince owners Michael and Lindsay Tusk are bringing a taste of Paris to Jackson Square

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would have wanted to buy for myself.”

Once you walk through the shop, which has a handful of dining tables, you round the corner into the wine bar and are transported instantly to Europe. There is a bustling open kitchen, circular wooden tables with low woven stools, and a long marble-topped bar with standing room only.

Besides curating the boutique, Tusk designed Verjus’ interiors using a mixture of contemporary, custom, and vintage elements.

While she swears she wasn’t trying to make the space Instagrammable, it most certainly is. “The flooring is caustic cement tiles from Spain which are laid out in this very unusual custom-pattern that I created,” Tusk explains. “The ceilings are capturing a lot of attention. They’re extremely high lacquer gloss, almost like a car finish, and highly reflective.” Juxtapositions of rustic and refined decor are featured throughout Verjus.

The food is a similar contrast of high and low. It’s small, shar-

A table for dining in la cave

able plates of simple cuisine, but as imagined by Michael Tusk, a James Beard award-winning, Michelin three-star chef. From the crusty-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside baguettes to the snappy and flavorful pork sausage dotted with manchego cheese, everything is made in house, and all items must be ordered at the bar.

The menu, which changes daily, is displayed above the kitchen on a marquee-style lightbox. Written in French, the food appears wildly sophisticated, but in reality, it’s perfectly executed and amazingly good bistro fare and bar snacks. For example, the pithivier is a meat pie encased in flaky puff pastry; the gratin coquilettes truffle is macaroni and cheese, albeit one of the best variations you’ll ever taste. Plump, buttery escargots arrive on a thick slice of brioche. A melt-in-your-mouth omelette is filled with creamy Boursin cheese. The meal lingers like it would if you were in France, yet you leave feeling the same way

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Housemade charcuterie

you would when you walk out of Quince or Cotogna—maybe a little wine-buzzed, well fed, and completely satisfied.

The wine shop

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SHOPPING

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A MODEL BOUTIQUE

As she prepares for spring, Maggie Rizer takes us inside her beautiful East Bay store

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Inside Maggie Rizer’s boutique

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WHEN IT COMES TO THE WORLD OF FASHION, WALKING THE WALK IS crucial to a model’s success. At her five-month-old boutique, M, model Maggie Rizer is hitting her stride. “It’s been a learning experience for me to feel confident with my buying,” Rizer recently told Haute Living. “At the beginning, I was thinking a little too New York and LA. I’m excited about spring because it’s

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more casual, a lot more of what the East Bay woman is looking for.” Although she grew up in upstate New York and spent much of her life traveling for photo shoots and runway shows—Rizer has appeared in every major fashion magazine from Vogue to W and walked at countless shows including Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, and Chanel—she has a clear understanding of what Bay Area women want. She is one of them. After getting married, Rizer and her husband settled in San Ramon where she now raises four small children while running the boutique.

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SHOPPING Coffee table books for lounging and browsing

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Dean Harris earrings

Charlotte Olympia shoes

M is at City Center Bishop Ranch, a new retail project in San Ramon that is home to shops, restaurants, a gym, and a movie theater. Rizer stresses that it’s not a mall, but “a modern town square where people come to live their life” and her store is a reflection of that sentiment.

There is a children’s play area with a birdcage and canaries and plenty of space for lounging. “It was designed so that people could come in, sit down, open a coffee table book, and fully relax and enjoy the space. It’s like a piece of art because everything is beautiful—the books, jewelry, and clothes.”

Rizer has stocked M with brands she doesn’t easily come across in the Bay: “I went out of my way to find things that I don’t see around.” Think Rick Owens, Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Meyer, Helmut Lang, Emilio Pucci, and Lisa Marie Fernandez. For spring she loves HVN’s floral dresses, Anna Sui printed tops, Temperley knit sweaters, Charlotte Olympia flats, and Dean Harris gold tkreltekt;elrkte;rlkt;erkte;rtke;ktetk

hoops. For a busy working mother, accessories are “a big deal because it’s an easy way to stay in touch with fashion while wearing jeans and a t-shirt,” she pauses before continuing. “Women crave fashion. Whether they are at a flag football game or swim meet, they’re still putting their best fashion foot forward, but they need to be able to do it in a wearable way.” Spoken like a model mother.

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Barrel tasting along the Wine Road

Spring is shaping up to be a busy and exciting season. Here’s what’s on our social calendar.

Asian Art Museum Gala Fashion and art collide at the Asian Art Museum’s annual gala. Get the exciting scoop on page 38. asianart. org/regular/gala

8 2019 YMCA of San Francisco’s Y for Youth Fundraiser The Four Seasons San Francisco is proud to host the annual YMCA benefit starting with a VIP cocktail reception at 5 p.m. The program will take a global focus with special guest Carlos Madjri Sanvee, the incoming secretary general of the Worldwide Alliance of YMCAs. ymcasf.org/y-youth

8-10 Wine Road Barrel Tasting Weekend Update your wine collection by investing in futures of Healdsburg’s greatest varietals. At the 42nd annual Wine Road Barrel Tasting weekend, over 40 different wineries—including Benovia, Chalk Hill Estate, Hanna, and Simi—are opening their cellars and giving ticket

14-17 Yountville Live A variety of musicians will be in wine country to perform at the fifth annual Yountville Live. Enjoy intimate sessions by Anderson East, Drew Holcomb, The Tenors, Jon McLaughlin, Runaway June, Blaine Mitchell, and many more. Yountville Live also includes a culinarycentric event, Taste of Yountville, where local wines and restaurants will pour their elixirs and serve their cuisine. yountvillelive.com/

15-17 GourmetFest Fans of fine wine and luxury dining should get themselves to Carmel-by-the-Sea for Relais & Chateaux’s annual culinary extravaganza, GourmetFest. Learn more about this event in our story on page 34. gourmetfestcarmel.com

Dinner at Yountville Live

15 GlobalSF Annual Reception GlobalSF is a nonprofit dedicated to encouraging international companies to invest in San Francisco while helping locally-based companies expand to global marketplaces. Join their mission at the Market Square for a lively party that features musical performances and cuisine from favorite Bay Area restaurants. globalsf.biz/ reception

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holders the chance to taste wine straight out of the barrel. wineroad.com/events/barrel-tasting-weekends/

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MARCH

Musicians perform at Yountville Live

MARCH 20 San Francisco Ballet Fashion Show After a four-year hiatus, the San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary has reimagined their annual fashion show. Find out all the details of Jason Wu’s presentation on page 30. sfballet.org/season/ events/2019-fashion-show

23 Build Gala Haute Living is the proud sponsor of Build’s 20th-anniversary gala which honors Stitch Fix founder Katrina Lake. Read more about this impressive organization on page 70. build.org/2019gala/

23-24 California Artisan Cheese Festival The local cheesemaking community will come together at the 13th annual California Artisan Cheese Festival in Santa Rosa.

The weekend-long event features seminars, tastings, farm and producer tours, and a grand marketplace where the state’s best cheese will be available to taste and purchase. artisancheesefestival.com

APRIL 10-23 SFFILM Festival The San Francisco Film Festival is the longest running cinema-centric festival in the U.S. Kick things off at the opening event: a star-studded screening of Netflix’s new reboot of the Tales of the City at the Castro Theatre. For the next 12 days a thrilling series of movies and magical parties follows. sffilm.org

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Easter on the Napa Valley Wine Train The Napa Valley Wine Train is throwing a festive lunch to celebrate Easter. Guests will journey through wine country in an exquisite old-fashioned train car while savoring a decadent multi-course meal. winetrain.com

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22-28 Riesling Week Learn more about the wine grape native to Germany and Austria at Waterbar’s Riesling Week. The restaurant is planning a menu that pairs perfectly with the wine. Enjoy Alaskan halibut and seared scallops with delicate and aromatic Rieslings. waterbarsf.com

26-28 CampoVelo Alongside the Clif Bar Cycling team, chef Chris Cosentino is hosting the third annual CampoVelo in Napa Valley. The three-day fundraiser combines cycling, wellness, cuisine and libations. Think morning bike rides followed by winery luncheons, culinary demonstrations, tastings and more—culminating with a feast at Charles Krug Winery. campovelo.com

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27 Avery x Harbor House Inn Collaboration Dinner Chef buddies Rodney Wages of San Francisco’s Avery and Matthew Kammerer of Mendocino’s Harbor House Inn are joining forces to throw a special dinner that highlights the unique flavors of the Northern California coast. The 10-course meal takes place at Kammerer’s restaurant at the inn. Overnight packages include a morning foraging trip with the chefs. exploretock.com/theharborhouseinn

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DESIGNER JASON WU WILL PRESENT HIS 2019 FALL COLLECTION AT SAN FRANCISCO BALLET’S UPCOMING FUNDRAISER

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“I create clothes for women who are not only fiercely fashionable but also own their power and femininity,” fashion designer Jason Wu says on his website. Wu could be describing many principal dancers from San Francisco Ballet.

Watch Sasha de Sola, Dores André, Mathilde Froustey or Yuan Yuan Tan perform, and you’ll see living, breathing, moving pictures of powerful femininity. Wu’s expression of the female form will also be on display at an upcoming fundraiser for the ballet. On Wednesday, March 20, San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary in collaboration with Sam Malouf Authentic Luxury and chair Andi ValoEspina will present an exclusive Jason Wu fashion show at the Bently Reserve—with the designer in attendance.

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A dress from spring 2019 illustrates Wu’s mastery of cut and tailoring

Wu launched his fashion brand a little over a decade ago, and became an overnight sensation when Michelle Obama wore his dress—a white one-shoulder gown with delicate flower appliqué—to her husband’s inauguration in 2009.

Obama loved Wu’s look so much that she chose him again for the 2013 inauguration, opting for a beautiful red silk number. Today Wu is known for his impeccable craftsmanship, intricate dresses, and flirty prints. He recently released his second perfume, Velvet Rouge, and continues to find new ways to engage with his clients—through collaborations (with plus-size retailer Eloquii and subscription stylist service Stitch Fix) or intimate fashion presentations that benefit a cause like the ballet.

San Francisco Ballet’s runway show will include looks from Wu’s Fall 2019 collection,

Spring 2019’s beautiful eveningwear

which debuted at New York Fashion Week in February. A number of retrospective pieces— one iconic item from each of Wu’s first 10 years as a designer—will also make their way down the catwalk. The clothing will be available to purchase at the presentation and the following day at an exclusive trunk show at Sam Malouf ’s Burlingame boutique. Ten percent of all Wu purchases will be donated to SF Ballet.

This isn’t the ballet’s first fashion show— the event dates back to the 1980s, but it recently went on a four-year hiatus. The last official ballet runway collection was in 2015.

The auxiliary has breathed new life into the fundraiser and hopes to raise $450,000 for a wide range of initiatives including community outreach, scholarships, and original works.

A reception with bites and drinks will follow the 11 a.m. show. Tickets range in price from $500-$5,500 with VIPs invited to an intimate dinner the night before the show. The meal takes

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place at interior designer Ken Fulk’s gorgeous Magic Factory, and Wu will there as well.

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ENJOY RARE WINES AND HAUTE CUISINE AT RELAIS & CHATEAUX’S 6TH ANNUAL FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL IN CARMEL

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ROM A TASTE OF YOUNTVILLE to Eat Drink SF, there is no shortage of local food and wine festivals. However, for those seeking an incredibly unique, one-of-a-kind luxury experience, only one festival comes to mind: Relais &

Chateaux’s GourmetFest. The culinary extravaganza, which takes place March 14-17, 2019 in Carmel-by-theSea, was created in 2014 by hotelier David Fink. Fink, who founded his first food festival in 1987, is the CEO of the Mirabel Hotel & Restaurant Group and a board member of Relais & Chateaux.

“GourmetFest is different from other food and wine festivals for many reasons. We bring a collection of the best chefs and winemakers from around the globe to one place, and we aim to keep the events intimate so that attendees have the opportunity to interact with these masters of their craft,” Fink says. “The amount of detail and thought that goes into every one of our

“GourmetFest is different from other food and wine festivals for many reasons.

We bring a collection of the best chefs and winemakers from around the globe to one place, and we aim to keep the events intimate so that attendees have the opportunity to interact with these masters of their craft,” Fink says. events–from our strolling welcome party to the incredibly exclusive, 25-person rarities dinner–is truly like no other food and wine festival in the world. For many of our guests, GourmetFest presents a once-in-a-lifetime chance to indulge in their passion for food and wine in PHOTOS COURTESY OF GOURMETFEST

the most spectacular setting, and we want to make sure their experience is an unforgettable one.”

Relais & Chateaux is an association that consists of more than 550 hotels and restaurants; although operated independently, the owners, chefs, and innkeepers share a similar mindset and passion for hospitality. A select group of the creme de la creme will converge on A chef cooks at last year’s event

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elaborate dinners. Michael Mina, David Kinch, and Michael Tusk are three local chefs who will be part of this culinary wonderland. Melissa Rodriguez of New York’s Del Posto, Nathan Rich of Vermont’s Twin Farms, and Walter Manzke of Los Angeles’ République will also be cooking up a storm. As for the wine portion of the festival, Château Lafite Rothschild, Domaine Yves Boyer Martenot, Opus One, and Champagne Taittinger will be pouring their extraordinary vintages.

GourmetFest ticket holders have the chance to experience the chefs and wineries in different ways. Michael Mina will give an entertaining cooking demonstration which is followed by a wine-paired lunch and

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book signing. “We’re excited this year to welcome chef Michael Mina to the lineup,” Fink says. “As a Bay Areabased chef we’ve watched his restaurant collection grow over the years, and we’re thrilled our guests will have the opportunity to learn more about his point of view and taste some of his outstanding food.”

David Kinch and Michael Tusk are cooking at the aforementioned rarities dinner, a ten-course meal where rare wine—2002 Champagne Taittinger Comtes des Champagne, 1982 Chateau Lafite, and the second vintage of Opus One to name a few—will be poured.

Since the wines are so rare, only 25 diners may participate making the meal a highly coveted ticket. Other event options include a wild mushroom hunt, wine seminars and a grand tasting of the best Relais & Chateaux properties.

New this March is a bluegrass and barbecue party.

“This year, we’re particularly looking forward to our newest addition to the festival lineup–Bluegrass and BBQ at the Wine House in Carmel Valley,” Fink says.

“This more casual celebration will feature a Champagne Taittinger welcome, bocce ball, blending semi-

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nars, bluegrass, and of course a gourmet BBQ lunch prepared by Relais & Châteaux chefs Eduardo Marin of Solar de Las Animas, Adriano Venturini of Eden Roc Cap Cana and AJ Buchanio of Magee Homestead.”

With all of these thrilling festivities, GourmetFest promises to be a delicious and memorable event, unlike any other food festival out there. As Fink puts it, PHOTOS COURTESY OF GOURMETFEST

“Our team has built a festival with a reputation for being the most luxurious food and wine festival in North America, with the highest net-worth clientele—but still remaining intimate. We continue to bring the greats, the legends, but also the new and upcoming superstars.

The evolution of this festival is like wine; with age, it has only gotten more and more rich.”

Tickets for GourmetFest are now on sale at http:// gourmetfestcarmel.com/.

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curator of Japanese art and associate curator of contemporary art, respectively.

exciting changes are afoot at the Asian Art Museum. The museum announced the

“Fashion is that intersection between the contemporary and the culturally spe-

new pavilion exhibition space and art terrace in 2017 and broke ground on the de-

cific,” Xu says. “It’s an opportunity for people to work together, and through their

velopment, designed by architect Kulapat Yantrasast, last September. Although it

work find synergies of what fashion is all about.” The quartet arranged the show in

won’t be completed until the spring of 2020, the project is breathing new life into

chronological order with the first part focusing on the late 19th century through

all aspects of the museum. Art lovers can look forward to a thrilling new experi-

the 1920s while the second half features the 1950s through today.

ence that features digital technologies, updated galleries, and reimagined displays

“We’re looking at garments that are made for haute couture, basically for the

of the museum’s permanent collection galleries starting with the third floor this

runway. We are looking at garments that are ready to wear, garments for women

June and the second floor in November. All of these transformations will be cel-

and for men. We’re looking at things for very casual situations as well as things for

ebrated at the museum’s annual gala on Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m.

very formal and special occasions,” Morishina explains. “I think that’s the beauty

In honor of the latest exhibit to open at the museum, Kimono Refashioned, the

of this exhibition. The depth comes in with the real diversity with which these ap-

gala will highlight the collision of art and fashion. “This year’s theme of Art + Fash-

proaches to fashion can be channeled. This is the moment when you start to see

ion underscores how the Asian Art Museum is a place where people can find inspi-

how a design concept or principle can come to life in any number of ways. It’s a

ration from beautiful artworks in the collection, to special exhibitions like Kimono

broad spectrum of interpretations.” The clothing ranges from traditionally classic

Refashioned,” the gala chair Michele Alioto tells Haute Living. “The gala is a great

to modern Japanese, and everything is timeless, universal and chic.

celebration that allows us to come together as a community to witness how art, design, craft, and tradition fuse together to benefit and inspire us all.”

After viewing Kimono Refashioned, gala guests will move into a tent for a sitdown dinner and fashion presentation by Chuchu Style, before heading back to

Gala-goers will have the chance to view the kimono fashion exhibit during the

the museum for dancing and more drinks. Throughout the luxe evening, fashioni-

event. “This show reaches across many years, from the late 19th century up to the

stas will be able to view seven custom gowns explicitly created for the event. The

present day,” Jay Xu, the director of the museum says. “It explores the key idea of

Asian Art Museum tapped internationally renowned designers to create a one-

the impact and interests, that the Japanese garment, the kimono, had on, and

of-a-kind dress inspired by artwork found in the museum’s permanent collection.

continues to have on, designers today—people who are bringing fashion into our

Andrew Gn, Ashdeen, Blanc de Chine, Juun.J, Shiatzy Chen, Tolight and Victor

lives.” Rather than merely display a variety of kimonos, the exhibit illustrates how

Tung each have designed a look that will debut at the gala. The garments will be

the kimono has inspired designers throughout history. The show consists of over

auctioned online from March 7 through Sunday, March 10 at noon and proceeds

40 pieces, including outfits, accessories, and artwork from a variety of fashion in-

will benefit the museum.

The Asian Art Museum worked with the Kyoto Costume Institute to realize the exhibit. Rie Nii, the curator at the institute, and Akiko Fukai, its director, were in contact with the Asian Art Museum’s Yuki Morishina and Karin Oen, associate

Dress, 1920–1930, by Paul Poiret for The House of Paul Poiret. Collection of The Kyoto Costume Institute

The commissions prove that the Asian Art Museum continues to look toward the future by showcasing diverse new collaborations and inspired intersections, specifically between art and fashion.

“Kimono Refashioned” is on view at the Asian Art Museum until May 5, 2019.

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fluencers like Paul Poiret, Coco Chanel, Issey Miyake and Tom Ford.

Jumpsuit and harness, Spring/Summer 2015, by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. Collection of The Kyoto Costume Institute

Evening dress, Autumn/Winter 1991, by Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons Noir.

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Haute Living chats with three of the designers to learn more about their art-inspired gowns.

ANDREW GN On the Asian Art Museum: “The Asian Art Museum was the very first museum I visited when I first came to San Francisco some years ago. I was astounded by the diversity and richness of its collections. It is a great pride and joy to associate my work with such a prestigious institution.”

On how Asian art influences his designs: “Being born Asian and growing up as a passionate collector of Asian art, Eastern aesthetics are deeply rooted within me.

They appear directly–or subconsciously—in almost every one of my collections.”

On his dress: “It is inspired by a Japanese cloisonné vase of the Meiji period and a recent Chinese scroll painting. They share an extremely vibrant combination of colors as well as the delicate rendering of chrysanthemums, which caught my eye.

The dress is in the form of a cape. Its two-dimensional cut is very Asian. We’ve translated the motifs into a hand-painted watercolor, which in turn is printed on silk satin. We’ve added the long, rich fringe to complete the Asian feeling.”

ASHDEEN On the Asian Art Museum: “I think it is terrific that the Asian Art Museum promotes Asian art, heritage, and culture by collaborating with designers from around the world. This platform recognizes and projects young brands to a global audience.”

On how Asian art influences his designs: “Our brand Ashdeen specializes in Parsi Gara embroidery, which is an artistic amalgamation of Chinese, Persian and Indian cultures. The craft was born due to the thriving trade between the Parsi community of India and China. The visual language is entirely Oriental and has evolved over the years. Each season, we interpret this fabulous heritage to create contemporary saris, garments and fashion.”

On his dress: “We have designed a fully embroidered sari for the museum. The PHOTOS COURTESY OF KIMONO REFASHIONED, 2019, © ASIAN ART MUSEUM; © THE KYOTO COSTUME INSTITUTE, PHOTO BY TAKASHI HATAKEYAMA AND MASAYUKI HAYASHI

sari is inspired by a Qing Dynasty Porcelain Vase with a hundred flowers decoration. The dense floral pattern of the vase appealed a lot to my aesthetic. We love how so many colors and patterns have been infused so flawlessly in one elegant object. The inspiration had to be interpreted in hand-embroidery. Each flower and bird has been drawn in detail and then transferred onto fabric for embroidery. The process is extremely laborious and has taken over 2000 hours to complete.”

SHIATZY CHEN On the Asian Art Museum: “Founded in 1978, Shiatzy Chen is an international fashion house devoted to “neo Chinese chic” and luxury craftsmanship. Our brand DNA starts with Chinese culture and aesthetics. We have created a unique trend of mixing Chinese and Western style.

We think the Asian Art Museum is a great resource for the abundant inspirations it provides. Their location along thePacific Rim also symbolizes the intersection of the East and West, which aligns perfectly with our design principles.”

On how Asian art influences their designs: “We have our interpretation of Chinese femininity, and draw design inspiration from Chinese art. However, we have transformed it into a contemporary style to keep up with fashion trends.”

On his dress: “We loved the curved, elegant line of the vase. The silhouette also resembles an ideal woman, an incarnation of beauty and grace. The design process for this unique dress has been very difficult since it’s entirely different from our usual practice. It requires a lot of imagination and a long process of deconstruction for the shape. We employed a massive amount of embroideries, too.”

Jacket, shirt, and trousers, Spring/Summer 2015, by Junya Watanabe for Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons. Collection of The Kyoto Costume Institute

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Michael Covarrubias

EVEN IF YOU HAVE NOT CROSSED PATHS WITH MICHAEL COVARRUBIAS IN business or socially, it’s likely that as a Bay Area resident you have had indirect contact with Covarrubias. As the CEO and chairman of TMG Partners, one of the Bay Area’s most prolific real estate development firms, Covarrubias has influenced countless residential, office, retail and mixeduse projects. If you’ve dined at One Market or live at SOMA Grand, you’ve come within six degrees of separation from the regional businessman. For the past 31 years, Covarrubias has been strategically reimagining the most important commodity in San Francisco—our literal terra firma.

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TMG, under Covarrubias’ leadership, piloted the building, rehabilitation and

Center for Creative Land Recycling and on the executive committee of the Fisher

development of over 70 projects totaling over 30 million square feet of residen-

Center Policy Advisors Board. His most significant way of giving back to the com-

tial, retail and office space across the Bay Area—within Emeryville, Marin City,

munity, perhaps, is his role as one of three co-chairs of the Committee to House

Mountain View, Novato, San Bruno, San Jose and San Francisco. Early on, the

the Bay Area, better known as CASA. The organization has recently released the

firm was active in the building and redevelopment of San Francisco’s South of

CASA Compact, a 15-year emergency plan that confronts the region’s housing crisis

Market (SOMA) district. Multiple

and is now headed to the state legis-

TMG developments include The

lature. Covarrubias spearheaded the

Landmark at One Market, 680 Fol-

Compact with co-chairs Fred Black-

som Street, The Crossing, 1000 Van

well of the San Francisco Foundation

Ness, and Emeryville Public Market.

and Leslye Corsiglia of Silicon Val-

TMG has also played a significant

ley at Home. Later this month, Co-

role in Silicon Valley, with mixed-

varrubias will be recognized by the

use space in 16 different ventures.

San Francisco Business Times with

More recently, with the 2016 sale

a Lifetime Achievement Award. On

of the First and Mission Street site

the eve of the culmination of his ca-

of Oceanwide Center—a mixed-use

reer, Haute Living’s publisher, Olivia

two-tower skyscraper development

Hsu Decker, sat down with him to

that TMG pulled from bankrupt-

discuss his past, present, and future.

cy—Covarrubias had a hand in the most transformative redevelopment

Olivia Hsu Decker: You graduated

initiatives in the last half-century in

from the University of San Fran-

San Francisco’s Transbay District.

cisco. Were you born and raised in

TMG is currently working on 3700

the Bay Area?

California, a project that involves

Michael Covarrubias: I was born in

the demolition and replacement of

East Oakland. My parents were im-

the existing California Pacific Medi-

migrants who met while working at

cal Center (CPMC)/Sutter Health

a local factory. They divorced when

hospital buildings. The property will

I was five years old… after that my

be converted into 37 new structures

mother raised me. I went to high

with 265 residences. As a company

school in Oakland and then gradu-

dedicated to relegating its focus only

ated from USF in 1971 with a degree

to the Bay Area, TMG has also been

in business administration.

aggressively pursuing several office developments in Covarrubias’ origi-

OHD: Your first job was in commer-

nal hometown of Oakland, as well as

cial lending at Union Bank. What

in San Jose.

made you decide to leave banking and join TMG Partners?

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Although he is a heavyweight who has assisted in the evolution

MC: In my 17 years at Union Bank,

of the Bay Area for most of his life,

I learned an immense amount about

Covarrubias is humble about his ac-

development through complicated

complishments. He prefers to focus

real estate financing transactions—

on cultivating relationships. One

or, as they say, I saw a lot of ways to

way he achieves this goal is by par-

go broke and quickly learned ways

ticipating in management roles at many crucial local organizations.

to try to avoid them. TMG Partners

1221 Broadway, an Oakland office building

started four years before I joined,

Covarrubias is the past chairman of

and I was the fifth partner. By 1995,

the board for the Bay Area Council,

I assumed the role of running it, and

a group of over 300 businesses that works together to solve issues like housing, One of Prince’s ocean expeditions

then bought out my partner in 2003.

homelessness, traffic and the future of the region’s workforce. He’s also a board trustee at the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, a trustee and governor at the

OHD: What qualities are crucial to being a successful CEO?

Urban Land Institute (ULI), director of The Committee on Jobs, active in the

MC: Both internally and externally, a good leader needs to take a collegial ap-

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88 Bluxome in SOMA

proach. Listening to ideas from principals and teams and communities is criti-

from the community—what do the neighbors want. This was our number one

cal to making successful decisions. As such, the method is vital not only to the

consideration as we approached the CPMC redevelopment, and our intensive

personal, professional success, but to the positive impact that a company—es-

work within the community has proven to be a win-win for the neighborhood,

pecially in development—can make on its customer, its audience, or, in our

including both design and desired density. That’s the type of result TMG cares

case, the Bay Area region.

about.

OHD: What’s your secret to choosing the right projects? How do you man-

OHD: TMG Partners started in 1984, and you have been super successful for

age the risks and grab the proper opportunities?

over 30 years. What sets you apart from the others in your industry?

MC: It may sound overly altruistic, but we do care about the community, the

MC: I’d say what sets us apart is our exclusive focus on the Bay Area. Being

built environment and the future of the Bay Area. If we are not going to make

able to develop the right product for the specific site—not just office, not only

a positive impact, we are not going to proceed. We operate seamlessly when it

residential, not just retail—but what makes overall sense. That regional com-

comes to decisions on which developments to pursue—whether it’s mixed-use,

mitment coupled with a true partner organization keeps us connected. Our

office, multifamily, ground-up or renovations. Our goal is to skate to where the

partners have all stayed with TMG for 10 to 20 to 30 years. Additionally, we

puck is going to be. Secondly, we are thoughtful and not prone to rush in op-

find ways to better learn where we are from where we were. In our anniversary

portunistically. We know to evaluate in three parts: the greater economy and

event this year, dubbed “33.3 Forum” reflecting our years of operation, we cel-

industry trends, the local Bay Area economy and then down to the submarkets.

ebrated the resiliency of our region to rebound from the worst of times to the

An essential part of our review of the submarket is what is missing, what can

best of times. As we understand that we operate in a perpetual state of disrup-

we add, what hasn’t been done, and, most importantly, what have we heard

tive innovation, we brought together visionaries and forecasters Paul Saffo and

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Kathleen McIntosh, Michael Covarrubias Kathleen McIntosh, Michael Covarrubias, and Olivia Hsu Decker

1550 Bryant Street in San Francisco

Parag Khanna, New York Times journalist Michael Mandelbaum and two-term Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to discuss how we reinvent our thinking and implement systems in order to create something better, to stay ahead of the competition, to continue to influence, and to lead the world.

OHD: Many developers leave the Bay Area in favor of regions where the cost of real estate and development is more affordable. Why have you rejected this idea and stayed exclusively in the region?

MC: I could go on for hours about that! In summary, though, the Bay Area is a rarity with economic, cultural, climate, and lifestyle forces—that is hard to find combined in other regions. Our team is homegrown, so passion is innate. We see a tremendous amount of value in an area that, though somewhat landlocked, can be appropriately denser, can grow up responsibly and can be reimagined in other instances. Again, our vision does not come from chance, but by being involved in leading organizations throughout both California and the Bay Area—organizations such as the Bay Area Council, CASA most recently, ULI, SPUR (San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research), and other smaller but focused entities, as well.

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COVER STORY OHD: TMG expanded to Oakland and San Jose extensively in 2015. Do

MC: We practice IRR—which is not a traditional internal rate of return.

you have plans to move into other regions in the Bay?

We focus on integrity, relationships, and results. We work hard to execute

MC: As we will always limit our focus to the Bay Area, we also continue

at all times with integrity (to do what we said we’d do); we develop long-

to see all submarkets equally when it comes to opportunity. We are active

term relationships (capital, tenants, communities); and then produce high

again in San Jose, in addition to San Francisco and the East Bay. We love

results. All combined that makes our partners confident to do repeat busi-

it all!

ness with us. As we build and design these projects, we want to add to the ever-improving fabric, landscape and architecture of this extraordinary re-

OHD: What are the main challenges developers face today?

gion. We are proud we were able to bring Sir Norman Foster to the Ocean-

MC: It’s a stepped approach. Whether you begin with a charrette to listen to

wide project, Robert A. M. Stern to the redevelopment of CPMC, and Kohn

the community or work with grassroots organizers who have had their fin-

Pedersen Fox in San Jose. Locally we admire Heller Manus Architects, with

gers on the local community’s pulse, you must look and respond according-

whom we worked on the Pinterest project in SOMA. San Francisco enjoys

ly. Again, this is where partnerships on all levels come in. A good developer

an excellent reputation as an international city and cultural destination, es-

cannot have the hubris to think their vision is right without first gaining

pecially in the arts. To be able to support this with what will be indelible

input, education, and then interweaving that in a solid strategy. Timing, of

interpretations from internationally renowned architects is nothing short

course, is also critical. Sometimes you need to pivot with immediacy; other

of our gift to the city.

times you have to have patience and restraint. I think what sets us apart is our creative solutions to the most challenging properties.

OHD: What project are you most proud of and why?

MC: It may seem somewhat oxymoronic to cite an older, classic building in

OHD: Your track record shows a triumphant return on the investment.

this era where many are recreating the skyline with muscular towers, but

How do you increase the value on properties by a large margin?

there’s a lot to be said for The Landmark at One Market. We reimagined

Samsung Building in San Jose

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2201 Valley in Oakland

It may sound overly altruistic, but we do care about the community, the built environment and the future of the Bay Area. If we are not going to make a positive impact, we are not going to proceed. We operate seamlessly when it comes to decisions on which developments to pursue—whether it’s mixed-use, office, multifamily, groundup or renovations.

Our goal is to skate to where the puck is going to be.

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Jacket and shirt: ZEGNA

Strauss’ “Arabella.”

Landmark at One Market in San Francisco

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the old Southern Pacific Railroad headquarters that had a very central design,

come tremendous obstacles. We have to get the Bay Area on a better path so that

flanked by massive floorplates and a lot of open space—mostly for traditional, as

those who grew up here or came here expecting to raise generations of families

well as technology companies—to ultimately accommodate the first urban head-

can stay and prosper—if not merely enjoy without fears of the inability to afford

quarters for a then young and growing tech firm called Salesforce. It’s just a beau-

their homes. It’s so critical to the Bay Area and a genuinely positive summary of

tiful building that anchors the near side of the Embarcadero, puts a pin at the end

how a public/private partnership can work! It is now being taken up by our state

of Market Street and looks best when viewed from the top of Nob Hill down Cali-

legislators, and we are optimistic.

fornia Street. Now fast-forward to Salesforce Tower, which has large floorplates, open spaces for tech creativity and steals the skyline. The irony adds to the lore!

OHD: Besides CASA, you have been chairman of the Bay Area Council for a few years. What are the biggest problems in the Bay Area today?

OHD: What was your most difficult project?

MC: Firstly, I have to give credit and thanks to the Council’s CEO Jim Wunder-

MC: None are by definition easy, or anyone could have done them. But, over the

man. His leadership has been key, and he, too, is a collegial operator who has

years, large master-planned communities such as the Hamilton Air Base, and

benefited from deep relationships over decades. I feel lucky to have been able to

Marin City in Marin County, added a lot of gray hair to my head. Buildings like

articulate the needs of the Bay Area to local, state and federal leadership. Our

680 Folsom tested our skills at reconstruction, seismic upgrading and tenant im-

meetings in the mayor’s office, in Sacramento and back on Capitol Hill, have

provements—all while in the depth of the ’08 crash. With patience, it came out

made a difference. I think mostly our greater impacts have been around tackling

well on all counts.

the challenging issues, such as traffic, congestion, water and, of course, housing affordability. We have made strides,

OHD: Let’s talk about the

and every success only adds to a

current real estate boom.

stronger base for these entities to

What up-and-coming build-

continue to shape the improvement

ings do you think are most

of the Bay Area.

interesting?

MC: I don’t know that I’d say

OHD: You and TMG consistently

there is a current real estate

contribute to the community and

boom in San Francisco in

make an impact beyond your de-

that the City—and now the

velopment projects. What is your

greater

philanthropy focus?

region—has

been

MC: Before outreach had the formal

growing and thriving for decades. There are always cycles where things speed up, then

Paul Saffo, Parag Khanna, Peter Schwartz and Covarrubias at TMG Partners 33.3 Forum

things will slow. There is con-

brand of Corporate Social Responsibility, my team and I—and maybe this is an obvious offshoot of living

stant chatter and prognostications about boom and bust, “too frothy” and “loom-

in the Bay Area—already cared a lot about our communities. While we individu-

ing recession.” It comes down to careful calibration of the pipeline, to patience, to

ally have been involved in our charitable concerns, we also decided to organize

being able to react swiftly. Indeed, the growth in the Transbay is eye-popping, and

our efforts companywide. Our priorities are now housing, community and the

this will slow over the next few years as we tap out availability for more. Oakland

arts, youth and education, environmental responsibility, health and well-being,

is also aggressively building up and getting denser—that has a longer runway cur-

and community and industry leadership. We’re proud to be included annually in

rently. San Jose has been slower growth, but not stopping, notably with projects

the San Francisco Business Times’ Top 100 Corporate Philanthropists.

like Diridon Station. Even Sacramento has another growth spurt now. There are so many exciting projects, especially the original mixes of uses, whether by block

OHD: What is your motto?

or in one development, that it’s almost impossible to list them succinctly.

MC: Skate to where the puck is going to be. Also on TMG’s website vision page is the phrase “Huh to Duh.” Essentially, it’s our motto not to say no before yes. We

OHD: What are your thoughts on the homeless and the high cost of living in SF?

look at a complex challenge and have that aha moment through believing there is

MC: My work with CASA may be the hardest project I’ve ever worked on. As

always a creative solution.

co-chair, I needed to co-lead a group of 50 Bay Area housing, for-profit, nonprofit, political, social equity, corporate and labor groups to forge a compact that

OHD: How do you spend your time when you’re not working?

all could agree on. Many people thought consensus could not be achieved—and,

MC: I enjoy spending time at my house in St. Helena. It allows for calmer family

frankly, I wasn’t sure either—but through the commitment to protection, pres-

time—especially when my daughter Alison, her husband Greg and their two tod-

ervation and production, and committing to regional needs outweighing self-in-

dlers join me and my wife, Kathleen. I believe we all agree that it is at the core of

terests, we produced and received approvals on a 10-part agreement. I think the

everything we work for. The area up there is ideal for tennis, running, swimming,

Compact we successfully achieved through CASA is truly a giant leap forward in

and dining. We have many friends in Napa, so it is just the best way to recharge

solving what is no less than a crisis. This was tough work, and I am proud of the

your batteries. Outside of those weekends, I love to travel with Kathleen, digging

leaders, like Metropolitan Transportation Commission executive director Steve

deeper into new cultures, enjoying art, cuisines, appreciating how other cities are

Heminger (the creator of CASA). He and I worked alongside each other to over-

run, and meeting new people with different voices.

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mediately agreed and thought this is the right time to get serious about it. The

doors in the fall of 2013, the private

first words of the meeting were Lynne suggesting it be called Battery Powered,

social club and boutique hotel was the

we loved the name and literally never had a discussion about any other names.

talk of the town. “The Battery infuses

During that meeting, we shared some high-level thoughts about the program.

the romance of a throwback era with

One important component for both of us was that Battery Powered should ex-

the pulsing rhythms of contemporary

pose members to a wide variety of philanthropic causes, and allow members to

life,” Haute Living said of the Ken Fulk-

explore and learn, and to ultimately find their own areas of passion where they

designed space which includes a restau-

can go deep.”

rant, four bars, a lounge, spa, wine cellar, library, 14 hotel suites, and a spa-

With Benioff ’s expertise, the Birches came up with an interesting original way

cious penthouse. Six years later The Battery continues to make waves, but this

of giving back. Each year is broken down into trimesters with Battery Powered

time the talk is about its incredible giving community, Battery Powered. A club

focusing on three different philanthropic themes: one that highlights local is-

within the club, Battery Powered is a crowd-funded philanthropy effort meant

sues, another that looks at national issues, and the third examines global issues.

to activate generosity among members. Last fall, Battery Powered announced a

“We have covered things from early childhood education to gun safety and con-

$15 million milestone. In the four years since its inception, Battery Powered has

servation to criminal justice reform and everything in between,” Colleen Greger-

granted funds to over 80 organizations. Now as it enters the second trimester

son, the executive director of Battery Powered, explains. 2019’s three themes

of its fifth year, Battery Powered hopes to raise $20 million by 2020. With its

are homelessness, youth opportunity, and addiction and recovery. The entire

unique and contemporary model, Battery Powered is disrupting the world of

process is interactive with Battery Powered members nominating the issues and

philanthropy as we know it and creating a new way of giving.

organizations that benefit funding.

“When we opened The Battery we always planned for philanthropy to be part

Within each theme is a four-month giving cycle that includes various events

of its DNA,” Michael Birch, The Battery’s co-founder, tells Haute Living. “We

designed to engage members. First, members are educated on the issue. “We

wanted to ensure that when we did introduce the philanthropic component that

write a brief for that topic, which lays out our framing for the issue and provides

we could really focus on ensuring that it was both innovative and successful in

an informational background,” Gregerson says. “We have the leading experts on

its own right.” Although Michael and his wife and co-founder, Xochi, had no

that issue come into the club, and our members can come here and learn from

experience with creating a foundation, they had powerful friends who helped

them. We do volunteer days, so people can get their hands more involved in the

them figure out the format. “About three months after we’d opened, Lynne Beni-

issue and see it more first hand. Sometimes we do film screenings or intimate

offinreached MTT hi off

out to me and said that philanthropy should be an integral part of

dinners around the issue. All are part of that education component.” For the

The Battery and asked to meet for a coffee to discuss,” Birch remembers. “I im-

recent round that explored homelessness in San Francisco, a team of experts

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HEN THE BATTERY OPENED ITS

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The Gastro Pub bar at The Battery

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PHILANTHROPY participated in a panel discussion in front of Battery Powered. It featured Assem-

On allocation night, The Battery also

blymember David Chiu, homeless advocate David Elliott Lewis, the city’s Depart-

offers additional gifting. If anyone wants

ment of Homelessness and Supportive Housing director Jeff Kositsky, and UCSF

to donate more to the cause, The Battery

researcher Dr. Margot Kushel, and it was moderated by Tipping Point CEO and

will match each donation, which is one

founder, Daniel Lurie.

of the ways Battery Powered was able to

Education is crucial to the philanthropic arm’s success. “The thing I really ap-

reach its $15 million milestone in four

preciate about Battery Powered is it exposes you to a whole range of charities

short years. For the final theme in 2018,

and non-profits, and in a super intellectual way,” Leti Light, an active Battery

which focused on healthy democracy,

Powered member says. “I like how they focus on multiple themes throughout the

there were so many last-minute dona-

year and social issues. Battery Powered picks them because they’re not only inter-

tions that all 12 of the finalists were fully

esting but also really digging in and providing a lot of educational opportunities

funded. “When the funding is complete,

to understand the issues better and help us to be more informed philanthropists.

there’s incredible electricity in the room,”

You get a richer understanding of what it is that you’re trying to solve.”

Brown says excitedly.

After education comes the organization portion of the theme. Battery Pow-

By providing members with a creative

ered’s team sifts through the nominations and selects 12 nonprofits that would be

and stimulating philanthropic experi-

able to create long-lasting change with financial help from grants. Larkin Street

ence, Battery Powered also has built a

Youth Services, San Francisco

tremendous community. Members con-

General Hospital Foundation,

nect under a different context—that of

and Hamilton Families are

giving—which can be a welcome break

three of the organizations se-

for those who have high profile demand-

lected to receive funding dur-

ing careers. “Battery Powered provides

ing the homeless focus. “Or-

a community, and a platform for us to

ganizations apply through a

all get to know each other, without the

pretty typical application pro-

preconceived notions and stereotypes as-

cess,” Gregerson explains. “We

sociated with our day jobs,” Brown says.

have a panel that does the due

Light loves the community for the mem-

diligence on those applicants.

bers’ passion. “There is so much joy and energy around being together, and doing

That evaluation panel narrows

this together, and learning together, and connecting one another to other excit-

the applicants down to 12 fi-

ing opportunities,” she says. “It’s what, in the last year, has given me a sense of

nalists. Then we spend a lot

community within the larger Battery clubs for sure.”

Van Jones speaks about criminal justice reform at a Battery Powered educational event

of time educating our mem-

The Battery Powered group has 600 members and around 200 active par-

bers about those 12 nonprof-

ticipants per theme. “Our members give a lot to each other in the form of men-

its. They have a profile online,

torship around philanthropy, around friendship, around sharing ideas, sharing

they share short videos, and

values and sharing great discussions,” Gregerson says. “We are giving in many

we invite all 12 into the club

ways to each other and to the community.”

one evening. Throughout the

Earlier this year, The Battery hosted its first fundraiser for Battery Powered.

night, our members can hear

Instead of doing the typical gala, they threw a special one-day event that was

from the leadership of each organization, meet them and ask questions.”

meant to ignite change. Sparked, at the end of January, was part retreat and part

Battery Powered member Dustin Brown enjoys getting to know each non-

conference and featured a wide variety of guest speakers including Common,

profit personally. “It’s such a wonderful, collaborative, cognitively diverse envi-

Hope Hall, DJ Spooky, Aza Raskin, Alicia Garza, Alonzo King, Jason Silva, Aye-

ronment,” he says. “We really get into the nitty-gritty of each organization and

let Waldman, Miyoko Schinner, and Michael Hebb. The event emphasized the

why what they’re doing is important.” Once members have a clear understand-

connection and compassion that Battery Powered is known for and generated

ing of what each organization does, it’s time to allocate the funds. For members,

interest among those who have yet to join the philanthropy club.

this is the most exciting part of the entire process: being able to donate their

With Battery Powered’s monetary and interpersonal success, it begs the ques-

dollars. Five organizations get larger grants which range between $250,000-

tion: is this a model that can be replicated elsewhere? “It’s a group of people com-

$350,000 each. The remaining seven finalists also get a $10,000 grant each.

ing together with shared values who want to make a positive impact on the world

“Allocation night completely transforms your experience,” Light says. “It pulls

around them,” Birch says. “Through that process, the community can share ideas

everything together. It’s inspiring. It’s super social. You see people’s passions

and experiences, and learn from one another. There is nothing we would like

really come out. People stand up and advocate for these causes because they’ve

more than to see other private clubs and organizations, including companies,

gotten to know them personally in their own lives. You wish you could support

launch structured philanthropic programs at least partly inspired by Battery

them all.”

Powered.”

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Michael Moran, the executive and artistic director of the Ubuntu Theater Project, received a grant during Battery Powered’s theme on arts and the creative process. Here he explains how Battery Powered changed his Oakland-based organization for the better.

Ubuntu Theater Project’s goal: “Ubuntu Theater Project is a collection of artists that are committed to creating compelling works that unearth the human condition and unite diverse audiences through

revelatory,

heart-pounding

theater. Our mission is to inspire comA panel at Sparked featuring Scott Budnick, Charles Anderson, and Common

passion across socioeconomic and racial barriers. We make an effort that our

Colleen Gregerson

cast reflects and represents Oakland.

It’s quite diverse in all different kinds of ways, both racially and socioeconomically.”

How Battery Powered’s grant helped: “It capitulated us. It gave us breathing room, so we could continue our model and teach classes. We’re doing seven shows a year in site-specific locations all across Oakland to reach communities that might not feel like the theater is necessary for them. We’re activating spaces that are usually transactional.

Recently, we opened Mother Courage by Bertolt Brecht at Mills College where we just got a residence for the year.”

How Battery Powered inspired the theater troupe: “Working with Battery Powered has been amazing. They’ve been incredibly supportive. It’s, I think, both moving and inspiring to have a funder see your vision and get behind it.

That’s really an affirmation.”

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PROFILE

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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Mary Poland

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Singing Praises her

REJOICING IN THEIR 94TH YEAR, THE SAN FRANCISCO Opera celebrates that of their newly elected Opera Guild board president, Mary Poland. A classical music major from the University of Washington, Poland has held music composition in various forms dear to her heart for decades. Studying piano specifically, Po-

land learned from a young age to love the arts, specifically opera. She adores opera’s qualities of drama, theatre, and suspense all paired

SAN FRANCISCO OPERA GUILD WELCOMES PRESIDENT-ELECT, MARY POLAND

with a live symphony. Once she settled in and made San Francisco

her home, Poland soon came to witness that the San Francisco Opera in the 1970s drew in the most exceptional talent, style, and artistry that this city’s art scene had held in some time. It was a natural fit for Poland, as she gravitated towards involvement in a philanthropic medium melding music and charitable opportunities within the city of San Francisco.

She is assuming her leadership role with the San Francisco Opera

BY MARIA CASTELLUCCI PHOTOS BY DREW ALTIZER

Guild, her oversight includes guild operations, fundraising initiatives, educational outreach programs, and Opera Ball—San Francisco’s Opera season-opening gala. Also, Poland will serve on the San Francisco Opera Association Board of Directors. Poland’s twoyear term as elected president has widely excited the community at large. Her passion for sustaining supreme talent, spearheading funding initiatives, broadening the network for educational outreach programs as well as strengthening the attendance of the Opera during the season, drives Poland to further inspire the love of this art form onto those in her community and far beyond.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the SF Opera Guild; the primary funding and educational arm of the Opera. As Guild President, Poland shares a series of exciting, fun and insightful behind the scenes chronicles of her present and future hopes for the SF Opera and its mission to inspire and create its many layers of depth and promise. In an exclusive in-person interview, Poland reveals how sitting at the helm of the guild will bring forth a vow for wow!

Haute Living: How has the Opera Guild shaped the opera?

Mary Poland: The Opera Guild and the opera have always worked hand in hand in a most collaborative way. This year we are celebrating 80 years in taking on our mission: providing a strong educational arm to the opera. The guild’s mission became most important

Linle Froeb, Poland, and Kim Dempster at SF Opera’s Evening on the Stage 2018

after Prop 13 was passed because that decimated the arts in schools.

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PROFILE Poland speaking at a SF Opera Guild Youth Education Programs benefit in honor of Natalia UrrutiaHernandez earlier this year

Poland, Maureen Sullivan, and Carol Doll at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s centennial

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Ken Chidi Funk and Poland at a Saks Fifth Avenue event last September

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We have helped backfill that vacuum. Two

in place for Opera Ball and for the Even-

of my favorite programs are Book to Bravo

ing on the Stage event we do in December.

and Voices of Social Justice. Voices of So-

What I’m looking at now is for 2020. If

cial Justice deals with bringing real-life

you want good people, you need to give

situations acted out through drama and

them time. In my perfect world, we are

sound into an artistic context that the chil-

planning two years out.

dren put on from start to finish.

HL: As president, what would you like to

Poland looking glamorous at the 2018 Opera Ball The Polands and Olivia Hsu Decker at the 2016 Evening on the Stage

HL: How will the guild commemorate its

accomplish this season?

80th anniversary?

MP: I want to see and embrace the young-

MP: We have decided to do a whole year

er generation, that being the millennials,

of celebrating! We’re bringing it to peo-

the GenXers, to come, participate and to

ple in different manners. We will kick off

possibly even be board members. We are

the celebration with a Marchesa Fashion

always looking for new talent. It’s a ro-

Show on May 16th; also, some high profile

bust board of 80 members. I believe that

recitals around one of our programs called

younger generations care what a particu-

Opera Scouts.

lar organization is doing for the community that they live in. We do resonate with

HL: What inspired you to get involved

them. We get a fantastic amount of rock-

with the opera initially?

stars from Bravo [SF Opera’s young pro-

MP: I was exposed to all the art forms at

fessional group]. You’ll see a number of

a young age and the piano was my instru-

those folks bubble up into leadership posi-

ment. My father was very instrumental,

tions with us soon. Board development is

my mother loved music, but my father

what I am working hard on this year. Our

played the piano, the drums and had a jazz

board reaches out there to look for young-

group in the basement of our house and

er folks. One of my most important jobs is

would jam once a month. It was fun hang-

to mentor the next generation of leaders.

ing with dad and playing the piano along-

Bill Poland, Daru Kawalkowski, Mary Poland, and Alton Irby at a gala

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side him. Then, I was a music major at the

HL: How do you plan to drive funding

University of Washington. When I moved

and charitable opportunities to greater

down to SF in the mid-’70s, the opera was

shape the opera?

a big deal. I had some good friends who

MP: We brought on a contracted grant

were involved in an auxiliary group. These

writer to take the funding outside of the

wonderful women were dedicated to the

private sector. Getting that kind of finan-

philanthropic and educational side of the

cial sustainability through institutional

guild. I was impressed, I learned a lot, and

giving as opposed to individual contri-

I thought, this is a good, strong organiza-

butions is crucial. We need to shift and

tion for me to be involved with.

change the percentages.

HL: What new fundraising initiatives are

HL: What does listening to an Opera do

you implementing this season?

for you metaphysically?

MP: The Marchesa Fashion Show on May

MP: It’s these timeless themes that you

16th is exciting. For the designer, Geor-

see in movies today. It’s the element of

gina Chapman, it was timely. She knows

mystery, of surprise; the production is

SF rejoices in her designs. She trusts it will

strong, tight, the vocals are amazing. It’s

be a fabulous, successful experience. In a

a wonderful way to tell a story and be on

perfect world, I would love to see some-

that stage–it’s another form of Broadway

thing like this every year. We have a won-

musicals, and I love musicals. They can

derful fundraising counsel. Part of what I

sometimes get dark. Human nature is hu-

would like to do as president is to build a

man nature. It’s the evolution of just how

long timeline. I’ve already got the leaders

sensorial the opera is.

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CLOSER LOOK

Building

Student winners

BLOCKS

ON ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY, THE NON-PROFIT BUILD CONTINUES TO BREAK EDUCATIONAL BOUNDARIES BY ENCOURAGING A SPIRIT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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The crowd at the 2018 gala

THE MISSION AT BUILD, A 20-YEAR-OLD NONPROFIT THAT WAS

“I’m incredibly honored to have been recognized by the BUILD organization in

founded in East Palo Alto, is simple, yet incredibly effective: BUILD (which stands

this way,” Lake said in a statement. “When I started my career, entrepreneurship

for Businesses United in Investing Lending and Development) uses entrepre-

wasn’t something that seemed obvious or accessible to me. I hope that now my ex-

neurship to ignite the potential of youth from under-resourced communities, and

perience can help students in the BUILD program see what might be possible for

propels them to high school, college, and career success. By teaching disadvan-

them, and have the courage to pursue their ideas.” As the only woman to ever lead

taged kids how to create and run a business, BUILD provides the students with a

a technology company IPO and the youngest woman to take a company public,

pathway to prosperity. Although just four students started in BUILD’s inaugural

Lake is a laudable entrepreneur whom many admire. One of her biggest fans is Su-

program, the organization has gone on to serve more than 7,000 kids across the

zanne McKechnie Klahr, the founder of BUILD. “Katrina is an extraordinary role

nation, and nearly all of these students graduated from high school and went on

model for BUILD’s young entrepreneurs,” McKechnie Klahr says. “She is not only

to college.

blazing a trail in the tech and retail sectors but is also inspiring those of us who are

BUILD’s accomplishments and 20th birthday will be celebrated this month at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco. On Saturday, March 23, BUILD is throw-

mothers, CEOs, and leaders to see what can be possible. Her commitment to her company and her community is inspiring.”

ing its annual gala, an important fundraiser for the organization where Katrina

At the BUILD Gala guests have the chance to interact with BUILD students

Lake, the founder of Stitch Fix, will serve as the evening’s honoree. Lake will receive

who are selling and showcasing their unique products and business ideas. Dur-

the Pitch Prize, an award named after Franklin “Pitch” Johnson, a local venture

ing the dinner program, two of BUILD’s top student teams will pitch their plans,

capitalist and one of BUILD’s initial donors. Previous honorees include a who’s

Shark Tank-style, to a panel of judges which includes Lake. The audience will also

who of startup founders—Twitter’s Jack Dorsey, LinkedIn’s Reid Hoffman, Airb-

participate in the winner selection process. A live auction with once-in-a-lifetime

nb’s Brian Chesky, Pinterest’s Ben Silbermann, GoPro’s Nick Woodman, and Box’s

experiences will activate the generosity in the room. When the program concludes,

Aaron Levie—along with the Golden State Warriors and Marissa Mayer, but Lake

the after-party begins. DJ Dojah of Go-Pro and YouTube will get the crowd moving

is the only one who has a direct personal connection to BUILD. In 2008, Lake

on the dance floor. Last year’s gala raised $1.31 million and this March, BUILD’s

spent a year mentoring a team of students from Woodside High School through

CEO Ayele Shakur hopes to exceed that number.

BUILD’s program. A handful of these students will be at the event to pay tribute to their former mentor.

The impact its program has on students is overwhelming. Frejoel Munoz is an example of how BUILD can change a student’s life. The New York City high school

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Katrina Lake

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student is in a BUILD class at the Bronx Engineering and Technical Academy.

“Before BUILD I didn’t care about my work. Now I sit down and make sure I have a good grade. If I don’t have a good grade I’m stressing out,” Munoz said in a television segment produced by CBS. “When I understood what BUILD was and how I can grow a business, I made myself into a creative person in which I put many ideas and points of view together so I can create one whole product.” Munoz and his team developed a LED weatherproof vest for bike riding in the dark. Last December, at a New York Knicks basketball game, the group was awarded with the Sweetwater Clifton City Spirit Award. BUILD positively impacted Munoz’s life and he noted the changes by describing the before and after: “I was lost. I didn’t know what I wanted in life. I didn’t know what talent I had,” Munoz said. “Now I feel like, ‘Wow, I have made it a long way.’”

Shawn Elliott, Brandee Barker, Katie Stanton, Geoff Yang

Students like Munoz will often fail without aid from organizations like BUILD. “If you go to a public school in a low-income community, especially an urban area, you have much less of a chance of succeeding because you’re going to be in a high school with lower graduation rates,” says Will Leitch, the national manager of grants and media relations at BUILD. “Your chances of failing or dropping out are higher.

Your chances of not being prepared for college-level work, even if you do graduate, are greater. A student in one of these under-resourced schools in the city who does everything right—works hard, does all their homework, stays after school—will be lucky to get into a two-year community college. A student in an affluent white suburban school who does everything wrong will get into a two-year community college.”

So how exactly does BUILD ensure that an underprivileged youth completes high school? It’s an in-school credit-bearing elective that lasts the entire year. Students choose to take the BUILD class and are broken into small teams. Each team is assigned a mentor, an adult volunteer who meets with them once a week to help oversee the development and realization of the BUILD team’s business plan. “The program is designed to engage students who otherwise don’t like school because it engages their thinking. They get to come up with these ideas and to create a business. They get to keep all the profits that they raise,” Leitch says. “The beauty of the BUILD program is that its hands-on and forces the students to get involved.”

Richard and Barbara Pivnicka, Cathie and Pitch Johnson

To fully understand the significance of BUILD, Leitch spent a year acting as a mentor. He says the experience was challenging at first but ultimately was incredibly rewarding. “These students know that you’re not getting paid. They know you’re not part of the school. They know you’re not a teacher. They know you could be somewhere else. Over time, because you’ve simply shown up for them, they get close to you,” he says. “The students soak up caring adults’ attention. At times I felt like I wasn’t getting anywhere with them. I would look at their grades and they still weren’t doing great. But over time, I felt appreciated and realized I was making a difference by showing up.”

Leitch points out that most students who experience success in the program credit their mentors. When they stand up to talk at an event like the upcoming gala, the first thing a student will do is thank their mentors. “What I’ve learned from the students is how important we as adults are in making a difference to young people by believing in them,” Leitch says. BUILD not only positively affects the students’ lives, but it also transforms the lives of its mentors and employees.

As Lake puts it, “I continue to be inspired and motivated by the incredible passion and energy that these amazing young students demonstrate, and I’m proud to be part of the BUILD community.”

Learn how BUILD is changing the world by purchasing a ticket to the gala at https://BUILD.org/2019-gala.

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Presenting Le Chateau Tiburon, one of Marin County’s grand estates, for those desiring unparalleled world-class views, the utmost in privacy and the finest that life has to offer. Located in Tiburon’s most prestigious neighborhood, this stunning home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac at the summit of Gilmartin Drive, combining exquisite design with an ideal setting. As one of the first homes in the neighborhood, the builders had their choice of parcels and selected 190 Gilmartin Drive for its one-of-a-kind setting and unobstructed, panoramic views. In addition to breathtaking views from almost every room, this opulent property enjoys an effortless indoor/outdoor flow out to expansive patios, lush gardens and an inviting pool, making it perfect for entertaining. Over the years, Le Chateau Tiburon has hosted many grand-scale events in addition to intimate family gatherings with guests mesmerized by the drama of the twinkling lights of the San Francisco skyline and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. The vantage point for fireworks viewing is unrivaled. The home was specifically designed to take full advantage of these impressive bridge-to-bridge views offering grand rooms including a formal living room and dining room, 8 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, including an au pair suite with a private entry and 3 additional family rooms. Two of the 8 bedrooms are luxurious master suites with 3 additional en-suite bedrooms. The Designer Showcase kitchen opens out to an expansive wrap-around terrace with panoramic views.

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BY KATIE SWEENEY

Journeyman

Harmon Guest House

ESCAPE TO HEALDSBURG

Where to eat, drink and have fun

WHEN IT COMES TO WINE COUNTRY, EVERYONE IMMEDIATELY thinks of Napa. However, its little sister to the west, Sonoma, is just as wonderful. A visit to one of Sonoma’s star winemaking cities such as Healdsburg offers a unique and lovely getaway. What it lacks in pomp and circumstance, it makes up for in charm. Walk through the square in downtown Healdsburg, and it’s like walking back in time to a place where people stopped and smelled the roses instead of being constantly distracted

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by smartphones. Healdsburg Square has a refreshingly small-town quality that is comforting and nostalgic. While there are places to stay outside of the town itself (and closer to the wineries), it’s best to stay near or off the square because that is where the action is in terms of food and nightlife.

CampoFina

The four-story 39-room Harmon Guest House is a new hotel that opened

Seghesio’s Rockpile Vineyard

last September. It’s less than a block away from the plaza and near multiple tasting rooms. Named for the founder of Healdsburg, Harmon Heald, the hotel has modern, masculine rooms with ample light and balconies. Wood floors and textured throw pillows make all the rooms feel cozy and homelike. The Guest House has a happening rooftop bar and pool, so during the warmer months, it’s a fabulous place for people watching.

If you’re looking for a more intimate and private place to stay, book a room at Les Mars. This opulent French-style Relais & Chateaux property is the stuff bed-and-breakfast dreams are made of. Each room is outfitted with old-world antiques including poster beds with curtains, oversized armoires

Jordan Winery

Continue the French theme by visiting Jordan Winery, an estate that was founded in 1972 and designed to resemble a classic French chateau.

Jordan specializes in two types of wine—Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon—and their mastery of the varietals is apparent at first sip. Food plays an essential part in the family-owned winery’s footprint, and a tasting experience is always paired with cheese or small bites from Jordan’s culinary team. Jordan recently debuted a stunning remodeled dining room by Geoffrey De Sousa and new tour options to enjoy its reimagined space.

At Seghesio Family Vineyards, a winery that dates back to 1895, taste an assortment of Italian-inspired varietals at the massive bar that overlooks a

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luxurious marble bathtub.

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and tufted armchairs. If it’s a cold day, turn on the fireplace or relax in the

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SingleThread

The spa at Hotel Healdsburg

cellar room filled with barrels. Enjoy vibrant Zinfandel, aromatic Arneis, and hearty red blends. The friendly staff will fill you in on the estate’s colorful history while providing interesting tidbits about the labels your sipping.

When hunger strikes, head to one of Healdsburg’s beloved restaurants. At Pizzando, you’ll find thin, crispy-crusted pizza and delicious salads in a casual and comfortable setting. For a more upscale Italian experience, grab a table at the popular hot spot, Campo Fina. Indulge in rich housemade pasta, flavorful meatballs, and incredible appetizers like creamy duck liver spread and finger-licking good saffron arancini.

Spoonbar at the H2 Hotel is another dining option that is upscale and inviting. Order a classic cocktail and sit back, relax, and get ready to devour a feast. Executive chef Matthew D’Ambrosi serves elegant wine country cuisine in generous portions. Think creamy cauliflower soup with shaved truffles, melt-in-your-mouth red wine braised short ribs, and crunchy fried Brussels sprouts. If you require picnic provisions for a day at the wineries, stop

by Journeyman, Pete Seghesio’s sensational artisanal butcher shop. Journeyman sources its meat from small local ranches including the Seghesio family ranch—and makes nine different types of salami! There are also platters with pickled veggies and cheese, housemade sandwiches, and grilled sausages.

For the ultimate foodie experience book a reservation at SingleThread, the one-year-old three-Michelin-star restaurant that operates its own farm and serves up seasonal Japanese-inspired cuisine.

No trip to wine country is complete without some rest. When you need a break from all the wining and dining, book a lavender peppermint restorative PHOTOS COURTESY OF ERIC WOLFINGER, KIMBERLEY HASSELBRINK, SPA HOTEL HEALDSBURG, KIM CARROLL, TASTE OF TEA, AND RICHARD KNAPP

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massage at the Spa Hotel Healdsburg. Afterward you can sip a soothing cup

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of Japanese herbal tea at The Taste of Tea, a restaurant and wellness center that has a vast selection of imported tea, sake, and rejuvenating dishes like ramen. Or take a yoga class with Jenn Russo at Yoga On Center, a clean and spacious studio that offers lunchtime vinyasa, happy-hour flow, and restorative yin yoga.

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PARADISE ESTATE A stunning Tiburon property, now for sale, is the perfect paradise for a large and fabulous family

MARIN COUNTY IS AN AMAZING PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY. JUST ASK MATTHEW LE Merle and Alison Davis. The power couple are the co-founders of Fifth Era, a technology investment firm, and the co-authors of two books, Corporate Innovation and Build Your Fortune. Both UK natives, Le Merle and Davis are also parents to five children, Max, Tallulah, Louis, Felix and Leo, all of whom grew up in picturesque Tiburon. “When we moved to the Bay Area we rented a home in Hillsborough and spent almost two years looking for a great home in which to raise our family,” Davis tells Haute Living. “We were initially focused on homes in the Peninsula, but when we visited Tiburon and saw our current home, we were captivated. We knew it would be a magical place to raise a family and we haven’t looked back.”

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The house Davis is referring to is Paradise Estate, an over 10,000-square-foot, eight-bedroom, seven-and-a-half bathroom property that is absolute paradise. With magnificent gardens, Paradise Estate sits on almost six acres of land and boasts stunning views of the bay. “When we purchased the house we hadn’t seen anything like it before. It is very spacious, filled with light, and with wonderful views of the Bay from almost every room,” Davis says. “The indoor pool with jacuzzi and sauna is a particular treat and made for lots of use. But definitely, a wonderful feature is the six acres of incredibly private gardens with roses, fruit trees, olives, sports court and beautiful places to spend time and breathe.” The entire home is Mediterranean-inspired. “We have seen homes with similar architectural features in the south of France and Italy,” Davis says.

The ample grounds and amenities ensure that no family member is ever bored. As Davis mentioned, Paradise Estate has an indoor pool, with sauna, spa, and changing room along with a separate wellness space with room for massage tables. There is an outdoor dining area with a kitchen and barbecue and a private campsite with a fire pit. The sports court can be used for paddle tennis, basketball, volleyball or badminton. Other outdoor areas include a bocce court, an oversized chess game, gazebo, peaceful courtyard with water feature, a sculpture gar-

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den, a trampoline, hammocks, a rose garden and a meditation labyrinth.

the two towers of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Richmond Bridge, the downtown

“Our youngest son just left for college, and the other four are now working or

Oakland skyline and Tiburon coastline. “Our main living room has been a great

doing post-graduate work. They all loved growing up in our home and agreed

family gathering place to chat, play music or games, read books and relax to-

it was an idyllic family home and childhood,” Davis says. “They spent many

gether,” Davis says of the space. “Our large, light-filled kitchen is a delight both

hours in our indoor swimming pool, play-

to cook in and hang out in. But the most

ing basketball and paddle tennis, jumping

beautiful spaces are outdoors, including

on the trampoline and camping in the gar-

on our front loggia that looks out over

dens—we now have an official campsite.

the bay, or in our rose garden which is

We also have chickens, a fruit orchard, lots

breathtaking when the roses are all in

of orange and lemon trees, and a vegeta-

bloom.” A three-car garage and room to

ble garden. The kids all learned to cook

park over a dozen cars mean that plenty

healthy food and make jams and preserves

of friends can come over for a party. “We

growing up. Inside the house, we have a

love entertaining and throwing parties,”

big screen and projector room which was

Davis says, mentioning movie viewings

very popular for video games, movies and

in the home theater and past sporting

watching sports. They all play the piano,

competitions on the rolling lawns.

guitar and other instruments for fun, so we

As a a technology investor and a

have had many happy musical evenings

board director at several large global

and jam sessions.”

Alison Davis and Matthew Le Merle surrounded by their children

The home is not only perfect for rais-

companies including the Royal Bank of Scotland, the deluxe master bedroom

ing a family, but it’s also ideal for entertaining. The massive gourmet kitchen is

served as Davis’ retreat from the hustle and bustle of her highly demanding

spacious and filled with natural light. An Italian Carrera marble-topped island

professional career. “The master bedroom is gorgeous, and we wake up every

serves as a fantastic place for cooking and gathering. The kitchen opens onto

morning looking at the sun rising over the Bay,” Davis says. The master suite has

the entertainment terrace, and everything including the breakfast room and

multiple closets, a large terrace, and a marble fireplace.

formal dining room has gorgeous panoramic views of the pristine bay, including

If work did call when she was at home Davis made use of the office and

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The library

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HauteRESIDENCE library—that has a conference meeting room and separate entrance—the ideal place to be productive.

Davis has nothing bad to say about 4545 Paradise Drive and believes that its indoor-outdoor design and proximity to nature is life-enhancing. “We love the incredible views from almost every room, the light flooding the house, and the beautiful and private gardens which open directly onto Ring Mountain and all the hiking trails there,” she says. “We both travel a lot, so we also like the easy access to San Francisco. We are 10 minutes to the Golden Gate Bridge, and the San Francisco and Oakland airports are 35 minutes away.”

With so much love for the home, it’s hard to believe that Davis and Le Merle are selling it, but they feel their time with the property is up. “When we bought the home, we had four and then five young children and two livein housekeepers, so we needed plenty of space,” Davis says. “The kids had friends around all the time. Now it is just the two of us, so we are willing to pass the house on to a new family to enjoy.”

Where will they set up their new nest? That is still to be determined, but idyllic Marin is a place Davis holds incredibly close to her heart and where she hopes to stay. “Marin County has stunning outdoor beauty. Within a few minutes we can be sailing on the bay, surfing in the Pacific, or hiking or biking on Mount Tamalpais,” she says. “Besides, I love that it is on the doorstep of San Francisco and Silicon Valley which form the center of the global innovation economy. It must be the best place in the world to combine fascinating work with living richly.”

Learn more at http://4545paradiseestate.com or by emailing olivia@sanfranciscofinehomes.com.

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BY VICTORIA USLANER

HauteAMBASSADOR

Travel & Hospitality

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The stunning performence of Turnadot

Rice terraces in Bali

COME FLY WITH ME

Exceptional service at 30,000 feet

A look at the Four Seasons’ luxe private jet tours

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE FOUR SEASONS

Victoria Uslaner is a San Franciscobased luxury sales and marketing executive with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. She began her career in the luxury hospitality industry in Toronto Canada before working at Paris Hotel Ritz. In 1999, Vicki joined Four Seasons management team at Hotel George V and held a variety of positions in sales and marketing, guest relations and catering.

In 2005 Vicki was transferred within Four Seasons and joined the San Francisco Worldwide Sales Office where she took on the role of global account director. Vicki travels the world extensively visiting the new and exciting Four Seasons destinations. She shares her finds with Haute Living’s readers. Meet Victoria at: victoria. uslaner@fourseasons. com Web: http://www. fourseasons.com

IN A SEA OF SILVER AND WHITE AIRPLANES, IT’S HARD NOT TO NOTICE the sleek black jet emblazoned with the Four Seasons logo as it comes in for a landing. As the hotel industry’s first fully branded jet, the completely reimagined Boeing 757 has been customized from nose to tail, allowing Four Seasons to offer a unique luxury travel experience at 40,000 feet.

The Four Seasons team, led by director of guest experience Javier Loureiro, oversees every aspect of the flight, from start to finish—and grants every

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wish along the way. Chef Kerry Sear goes above and beyond to deliver cuisine that transcends the limits of in-air dining. From coordinating a 20-course meal for a couple wishing to taste the spices of Shanghai, to hunting down a blender that can operate at altitude, there is nothing Sear won’t do to ensure the Four Seasons traveler is fully satisfied. To achieve this high level of gourmet service, the Four Seasons jet was custom-fitted with state-of-theart kitchen equipment that allows the chef to create magic in the galley, utilizing fresh, local ingredients gathered from each destination.

With this kind of flexibility, guests can tailor meal choices while aboard the jet—be it caviar

Inside the luxurious jet

on carved ice or a burger and beer.

Jet setters are invited to choose one of the Four Seasons specially curated round-theworld journeys. Each one provides ample time on the ground to explore all the local treasures.

My favorite itinerary is the “World of Adventures” that journeys from the Seychelles to the Galapagos. Experience the rare, the wild and the beautiful on this trailblazing voyage across four continents. From sailing the South Pacific by catamaran to trekking with gorillas in Rwanda, all Four Seasons adventures are fully customizable, allowing guests the freedom to choose the experiences that speak to them, and to change their minds at a moment’s notice. I can’t think of a more rewarding and enriching travel experience!

Bon Voyage, Vicki

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Kelly E. Carter is the director of communications at Alpha Omega winery on Napa Valley’s Rutherford Bench. The former editor of Haute Living San Francisco previously enjoyed a lengthy, awardwinning journalism career writing about sports, entertainment and luxury lifestyles for various media outlets.

Kelly co-authored New York Times bestseller “Come to Win: Business Leaders, Artists, Doctors, and Other Visionaries on How Sports Can Help You Top Your Profession” with Venus Williams and penned “The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel” for National Geographic Books. She has traveled to more than 40 countries and territories on six continents and called Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Italy home.

Visit Kelly at: www. kellyecarter.com

Wine Country

Alpha Omega solar arrays

KEEPING NAPA GREEN Toasting Napa Valley’s Sustainable Wineries VISITORS TO ALPHA OMEGA WINERY

Soil-to-bottle stewardship includes protect-

often ask me the meaning of the Napa Green

ing and restoring the Napa River watershed,

Certified signs visible from Highway 29 and as

saving energy and water, reducing waste and

they turn into the estate on Mee Lane in Ru-

carbon footprint–and being conscientious

therford. The signs recently began appearing at

employers and good neighbors. Independent,

Napa Valley wineries and continue to increase

third-party certification of farms and wine-

at a significant pace that demonstrates a com-

making facilities makes Napa Green one of

mitment to the environment by vintners. As we

the most rigorous sustainability accreditations

head into Earth Month, it’s worth pointing out

the wine industry offers. More than 70 percent

that these green and white signs indicate that

of Napa Valley Vintners’ (NVV) 550 members

the winery and/or vineyard have met the strin-

are certified. (I’m proud that Alpha Omega is

gent requirements of the Napa Green program,

among the double-certified wineries.)

a comprehensive sustainability certification for vineyards and wineries in Napa Valley.

NVV is well on its way to reaching its goal to have all of its eligible members in the Napa

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BY KELLY E. CARTER

Alpha Omega

Cade Estate Winery

Jarvis Estate

St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery culinary garden

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BOB MCCLENAHAN, SUZANNE BECKER BRONK, ALPHA OMEGA, MARTIN MANN, CADE ESTATE WINERY, ST. SUPÉRY ESTATE VINEYARDS & WINERY

Green program by the end of 2020. If you prefer tast- sla charging stations and another for electric vehicles. derground waterfall provides more than a beautiful, ing at a winery that puts as much thought into pro-

Inside the tasting room at St. Supéry, wine enthu- calming presence. The waterfall also maintains the

tecting the environment as it does its Cabernet Sau-

siasts can view a giant screen showing current solar perfect temperature and humidity level for barrel ag-

vignon and Chardonnay, visit www.napagreen.org to generation data and what that saved energy equals browse the list of participating wineries and check

ing wines.

in terms of light bulb use and tons of carbon dioxide

The oldest wine caves in Napa Valley, however, are

out the sample itineraries that move from south and gallons of gas collected. There’s also a culinary

at Schramsberg, where 155 acres of forested land pre-

(Napa/Carneros) to north (Calistoga). A few of my garden where most of the produce used in St. Su-

serve the natural beauty of this Napa Green-certified

favorite environmentally-conscious wineries include péry’s food experiences at the winery and Dollarhide

property. I love the tours here–not to mention the

Alpha Omega and St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Ranch is grown.

bubbly!

Winery in Rutherford, Cade Estate Winery in Howell

It’s not just the fabulous, hilltop views that make

Some of the wonderful wines produced by Napa

Mountain, Jarvis Estate in Napa and Schramsberg

a visit to Cade a must. You’ll feel good knowing that Green-certified wineries, including Alpha Omega,

Vineyards in Calistoga.

the majority of Napa Valley’s first LEED Gold Certi-

will be poured at the 13th Annual Green Business

At Alpha Omega, which boasts the most extensive fied estate winery is made of recycled materials such

Awards Reception 2019 put on by the San Francisco

solar and energy storage microgrid system in PG&E’s

as steel and plastic. Recycled blue jeans help insulate Green Business Program on March 13 at the Califor-

70,000-square-mile service area, five solar arrays

the Cade tasting room.

nia Academy of Sciences. On April 18, I look forward

were architecturally designed to serve as shade struc-

Jarvis, nestled in the scenic Vaca Mountains, is the

to raising a glass to the environment with my Napa

tures for parking and winery equipment. Guests can

country’s first winery and cave operation built entire-

neighbors at the second Napa Green Champion Cel-

relax knowing their wine purchased elsewhere is pro- ly underground. Park your car in a grassy meadow tected from the sun. The winery also offers three Te-

then enter the 45,000-square-foot cave where an un-

ebration at Domaine Chandon.

Cheers!

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BY LYDIA GRAHAM

HauteAMBASSADOR

Health & Wellness

BUILDING HOMES THAT HEAL

From clean air to calm environments, tips for healthier living

Lydia Graham is a passionate advocate of healthy living and 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, a pioneer biomedical research institution devoted solely to aging-related disease.

At the Buck, the world’s top scientists in the field of aging share their methods and expertise to find ways to live fuller, longer and healthier. Graham believes it is possible for people to enjoy their lives at 95 as much as they do at 25, and to achieve that, she’s helping Buck’s scientists tackle a more comprehensive study of the biology of aging. Support Buck’s mission, please visit: www. buckinstitute.org

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ess WE INVEST IN EXERCISING AND EATING well but have we paused to consider if our home is a healing home? Does it support our health and nurture our soul? It should: when we’re not at work or traveling, we spend most of our days and nights there. While recently touring Troon Pacific’s newest project Residence 950 with CEO Greg Malin for inspiration, (Troon sits at the intersection of sustainability and wellness), I noted five key takeaways on how to create a healthier home.

1. PERSONALIZED AND FLEXIBLE WELLNESS SPACE Having a dedicated home wellness space is vital. This can range from a small basket filled with bands, weights, and mats to a larger home gym or meditation area. What’s important is to adapt a space to suit your unique sports or practice routines. Here, Troon has packed in plenty of flexibility for the ultimate owner. Residence 950 features an enchanting detached one-bedroom— one-bathroom wellness cottage. Currently, the cottage is set-up as a couple’s massage retreat, with a steam room, sauna, outdoor shower and hot tub with ultraviolet filtration. Alternatively, it could be a yoga room or gym, or for those not particularly athletic, an in-law suite or office. Additionally, a double-height space in the main home (complete with an overhanging walking bridge) can be easily adapted to a sports court, a fitness center or an art gallery. Art has its healing properties, too. A visually stunning rectangular-infinity-edge pool cantilevered from the home’s main floor, overlooking the backyard and connecting the Bay to the pool’s reflection doubles as an infrared-heated saltwater lap pool providing plenty of opportunity for that morning swim.

2. CLEAN AIR Pay attention to indoor air quality as dust, mites, pollen, and mold can contribute to or exacerbate allergies and asthma. In Residence 950, a Zehnder MERV-13 ventilation system (https://zehnderamerica.com) in the main home, with an additional MERV-16 air conditioning system for the top Ample outdoor space at Residence 950

bedroom area, completes at least 12 whole-house air changes per day, i.e. once every two hours removing outdoor air pollution. The system provides

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HauteAMBASSADOR

Health & Wellness

Residence 950’s infrared-heated saltwater infinity lap pool

high-quality clean air solutions while expending

go on to form compounds leading to cancer and

little energy; there is a ventilated air barrier un-

other illnesses.

and cabinets exhaust out along with baths, so no

4. CALM ENVIRONMENTS

pockets of unfiltered air are trapped. Malin men-

It’s widely acknowledged sustained stress kills

tioned Zehnder offers a bedroom unit for those

and can trigger a myriad of diseases. So, creating

who can’t re-engineer an entire home. Hydronic

a soothing home is critical. Troon shielded cables

radiant heating with separate temperature con-

in bedrooms to reduce the risks of electromag-

trols is in all principal rooms and includes hu-

netic fields while sleeping and a switch capabil-

midity controls in key areas such as bedrooms

ity easily turns off WiFi. For sound attenuation,

and the sports (or art) area.

there is acoustic clay wrapping on drain lines and felt, foam and rubber isolation on water and

3. CLEAN WATER

drain lines; and the use of QuietRock in select ar-

Clean water is essential to our health. Troon uses

eas. Bringing nature in can be healing, too. Even

whole house water filtration via a Japanese Ten-

five minutes in nature is said to alleviate anxiety

sui Water Perfection System (http://www.tensui-

and depression. And, different kinds of nature

water.com). An entirely natural filtration method

have different effects on the mind and body.

using fine rocks and minerals, it removes many

The massage room

common contaminants found in household wa-

5. CHEMICAL-FREE LIVING

ter (heavy metals, bacteria, chlorine, chloramine

Troon used Declare (https://living-future.org/

and agricultural byproducts such as pesticides

declare) materials for healthier living. Declare

and fertilizers). These chemicals and metals can

is a transparency labeling system and project of

PHOTOS COURTESY OF OLIVIA HSU DECKER AND TROON PACIFIC

der the home’s concrete foundation. All closets

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the International Living Future Institute aim-

of drywall. This interior cladding is comprised of

ing to create nutrition-like ingredient labels on

up to 95% post-consumer recycled content and

consumer goods. Troon mitigated the use of Red

uses 40% less water and 25% less material than

List chemicals (https://living-future.org/declare/

its conventional counterparts. Red List compli-

declare-about/red-list) and used no VOC paints

ant, it enhances indoor air quality while mini-

and sealants. Natural flame retardant-free in-

mizing environmental impact.

sulation such as cellulose, mineral wood, silica,

Recently, Troon Pacific encouraged Moore &

cork, and agrifiber was used throughout as well

Giles to create the world’s first Declare-labeled

as flame retardant-free carpets and furniture.

Red List free and Cradle to Cradle-certified

Chemical flame retardants are present in many

leather (https://www.mooreandgiles.com/leath-

insulation materials, wall coverings, and some

er/shop/aspen-olive-green). This new product

furniture and textiles. Check out the Green Sci-

swaps a typically highly toxic treating process for

ence Policy Institute for a chart listing flame re-

a wholly organic and biodegradable one that uses

tardant-free building insulation (https://green-

only olive leaves and beeswax.

sciencepolicy.org). Halogenated flame retardants

Perhaps, one of the essential elements in cul-

are listed as one of the institute’s six classes of

tivating wellbeing is experiencing inspiration

chemicals of concern and are on the Living Fu-

and finding joy. Creating a healthy healing ref-

ture Institute’s Red List.

uge helps us explore what speaks to us. Maybe it’s

Also, USG EcoSmart Panels were used instead

time to check-in—is your home healthy?

The steam room

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The outdoor spa

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BY CHRIS COURNOYER

Christine Cournoyer is a Strategic Advisor to QIAGEN who recently acquired her company N-of-One, a leading molecular decision support firm. She previously served executive positions at Lightbridge Inc. and Lotus Development and was the chief information officer of IBM’s software group. Chris was named one of the “10 Most Influential Women in Technology” by Business Week. Meet Chris at: Chris.Cournoyer@n-of-one. com. www.n-of-one.com

HauteAMBASSADOR

Health & Wellness

PRECISION MEDICINE IS DRAMATICALLY CHANGING THE WAY CANCER IS DIAGNOSED AND TREATED CANCER IS A GENETIC DISEASE; IT IS CAUSED BY CHANGES,

found that inherited cancer can be complex; a mutation is not always

known as mutations, in the DNA sequence that cause cells to grow

associated with a single cancer type (such as breast cancer) but could

uncontrollably. Some mutations may be inherited: these types of

result in a myriad of cancer types. Thus, family history of all cancer

mutations are often referred to as germline mutations, and they

types in a family is important. There are a number of online tools

increase the risk that a person will develop certain types of cancer

available to document a family’s history of cancer such as ASCO’s

during his or her lifetime. Other mutations are acquired during a

Family Cancer History, and My Family Health Portrait, offered by

person’s lifetime and directly contribute to the genesis of the cancer:

the Office of the Surgeon General, and some of the tools even allow

these are referred to as somatic mutations.

a patient to collaborate with family members to document the types

Healthy patients with a family history of cancer are encouraged to

and incidence of cancer across the extended family. Armed with this

review this history in detail with their physician. Researchers have

history, the physician may suggest genetic testing to provide further

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THE MAJORITY OF US HAVE EXPERIENCED CANCER EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY THROUGH a family member, friend or colleague. According to the National Cancer Institute, based on data from 2013-2015, approximately 38% of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetime.

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insight into a person’s risk profile for cancer. If an inherited mutation is identi-

new treatment approach has been named “precision medicine:” identifying the

fied, patients are often referred to genetic counseling to help them to understand

right drug to target the changes in the DNA for a specific patient.

their risk profile as well as preventative measures they can take to reduce this

In 2014, the world of cancer therapy experienced another revolution, with the

risk. These preventative measures vary greatly and can range from diet and exer-

addition of immunotherapies to its arsenal. These drugs differ from targeted

cise to more invasive procedures such as a prophylactic mastectomy.

therapies in that their purpose is to use the patient’s own immune system to fight

Treatment options, for those patients who are actually diagnosed with can-

a cancer. Today, cancer treatment often consists of a series of treatments includ-

cer, have changed radically in the past two decades. Years ago, a patients’ cancer

ing surgery, radiation, targeted therapies and immunotherapies. The physician

treatment was based on the organ of origin in a one-size-fits-all approach. For

has far more options to treat patients, and these options are more tailored to the

example, breast cancer patients at a given institution were all treated similarly

individual patient.

with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, and the same was true for all lung

In the past few years, several studies have demonstrated improvements in

cancer patients, one protocol. The objective of the treatments was to eradicate

progression-free and overall survival in patients who underwent molecular test-

the cancer cells. Chemotherapy drugs were used extensively and were highly toxic

ing and use of targeted therapies, compared to historical controls. Over time,

and destroyed not only the cancer cells but also the surrounding healthy cells,

researchers in oncology believe that the advances being made in targeted thera-

often leading to very severe side effects.

pies and immunotherapies will allow cancer to become a treatable and chronic

Today, the treatment of cancer has become increasingly focused on an indi-

disease.

vidualized patient approach based on the specific molecular profile of each pa-

The number of people living with cancer has never been higher in the US with

tient’s cancer. The patient’s tumor is biopsied, and the lab pathologist will read

15.5 million cancer survivors growing to an estimated 20 million cancer survivors

the results of the molecular diagnostic tests to determine the somatic mutations

by 2026. With greater research, proactive efforts to understand a family’s history,

driving a patient’s cancer. Based on the specific mutations, they may be able to

and access to more advanced cancer treatments, cancer patients will live longer

select a “targeted” therapy that will directly target the patient’s mutation(s). This

than ever before.

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INSIDE THE FOG DESIGN+ART FAIR OPENING GALA Despite the torrential downpour and gusty winds, San Franciscans came out in full force to attend the 6th annual Fog Design+Art Fair preview gala on January 16. The event kick-started the festivities to the weekend-long contemporary art fair.

With 53 galleries from all over the world, it’s truly an international affair—and with a mix of people from New York, London, and Asia all gathered under one roof, it was a festive and lively, art-inspired evening. Proceeds from the opening night party benefited the SFMOMA’s exhibitions and educa-

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SF BALLET’S OPENING NIGHT IS FILLED WITH PASSION On January 23, the San Francisco Ballet hosted its annual opening night gala. It was a sensational event filled with dinner, dancing, and delights in honor of the acclaimed ballet’s 86th season. Gala chair Claire Stewart Kostic, event stylist J. Riccardo Benavides, and dinner chair Lydia Bergman used the theme—This is Passion—to inspire their decor and culinary decisions. Upon entry to the pre-performance festivities, guests were greeted by a dizzying array of visual effects. The highlight of the evening was a world premiere performance of UnSaid by

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choreographer Danielle Rowe that featured principal dancers, Michael Mauze and Alison Mauze

Sofiane Sylve and Aaron Robison.

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CUBAN LEGEND CHUCHO VALDÉS HONORED AT SF JAZZ GALA On January 31, the corner of Franklin and Fell was awash in blue lights and lively activity as music lovers gathered for SFJAZZ’s annual gala. A line of stylish and creativelydressed guests waited patiently before being whisked into a blue tent where mojitos and champagne beckoned.

Guests were treated to an open bar, culinary stations overflowing with shrimp, oysters, charcuterie, cheese, and Roederer sparkling wine. The show featured a series of

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musicians—Irakere 45, Omara Portuondo, Dianne Reeves,

Chucho Valdés, Omara Portuondo and Dianne Reeves

Corinne Bailey Rae, and many more—paying homage to Chucho Valdés.

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FIRST PARTNER JENNIFER SIEBEL NEWSOM RECEIVES AWARD AT VITAL VOICES GALA In its 22 years, Vital Voices, a nonprofit that empowers females, has served over 16,000 women in 180 countries. On February 6, the ballroom at the St. Regis was transformed into a warm and welcoming space of female empowerment for the 6th annual Vital Voices San Francisco Gala. Two of the incredible females who have benefited from the nonprofit were profiled at the dinner: SheFighter founder Lina Khalifeh and youth activist Jamira Burley. Actress Alyssa Milano was on hand to present the first partner of California, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, with the Vital Voices innovator for equality award.

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HARRY KOTLAR CELEBRATES HEART MONTH WITH SHOPPING PARTY AT SHREVE & CO. Two unique Harry Kotlar jewelry collections were the cause of a VIP event that benefited the American Heart Association on February 7. Harry Kotlar’s 70th-anniversary line featured seven masterpieces made to represent the seven decades of the brand.

The Kotlar 1948 collection consisted of three pieces created specifically for Shreve & Co. for national heart month, all incorporating beautiful red rubies. A short film educated viewers on Kotlar’s rich history. Guests shopped the exquisite jewels while sipping Madiison Kupis and friend

bubbles.

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CPMC DEBUTS NEW STATE OF THE ART HOSPITAL WITH LAVISH AFFAIR The future of health care has officially arrived in San Francisco.

On February 7, an elite group of high profile donors was treated to an exclusive sneak peek of the new California Pacific Medical Center’s (CPMC) $2.3 billion hospital that takes up an entire block in between Geary and Post Streets. Six hundred esteemed guests—many of whom are high-level philanthropic investors in CPMC—enjoyed an over-the-top celebration. With a Tiffany & Co. photo wall, Dom Perignon, and caviar, the 11th floor was the place to be. However, interactive exhibits stationed throughout the hospital ensured that guests moved from floor to floor. The groundfloor cafeteria was transformed into a delicious tasting room with

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a lively atmosphere and a variety of musicians performed.

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HAUTE LIVING HOSTS PRIVATE MICHAEL FABIANO CONCERT

On January 27, one of the world’s most significant tenors, Michael Fabiano, performed a private concert to raise funds to support his nonprofit, ArtSmart, an opera mentoring and educational program. Thirty guests enjoyed a fantastic private opera performance at the beautiful Nob Hill condo of Athena Blackburn. Fabiano co-founded ArtSmart in 2016 to provide free

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weekly one-on-one voice lessons to underserved youth in schools with little or no music curriculum. The event was hosted by Olivia Hsu Decker and Haute Living magazine, with wine sponsor Olivia Hsu Decker, Maria Manetti, Richard Davis and Bill Lowell

Jean-Charles Boisset.

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OSCAR NIGHT AT FAIRMONT BENEFITS ST. FRANCIS FOUNDATION On February 24, over 150 of San Francisco’s most glamorous socialites gathered at the Penthouse Suite of the Fairmont Hotel to celebrate the 91st Academy Awards. The viewing party was a benefit for the Saint Francis Foundation.

The spectacular event, chaired by Christopher

Navid Armstrong, Joel Goodrich, Clara Shayevich, Mark Calvano and Tiffany Wang

J. Meza, raised over $150,000. Guests mingled in evening attire while watching the show and toasting to the night’s top winners.

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ICAA TRUSTEES RECEPTION AT NOB HILL RESIDENCE Suzanne Tucker, San Francisco’s beloved interior designer and a member of the board of directors for the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) hosted a cocktail reception for ICAA’s trustees on February 3. ICAA is a nonprofit membership organization committed to promoting and preserving classical design through a broad range of educational programs, lectures, walking tours and travel opportunities. The event took place at a classic Parisian apartment on Nob Hill at 1001 California Street. Tucker and renowned architect Andrew Skurman renovated the apartment 22 years ago and it is now for sale. Thirty-one ICAA members including chairman Russell Windham, vice-chairman Kirk Henckels, and president Peter Lyden enjoyed the magnificent tour. A celebratory dinner at the Big 4 Restaurant Edith Platten and Michael Mesko

followed.

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Napa Valley Prime New Home on 70± Acres 6 Beds | 6.5 Baths | 6,350± sq. ft. | 70± Acres | $5,850,000 Located in the exclusive St. Helena Reserve, this 6,350± square foot newly completed six bedroom, six and one-half bath home on 70± acres overlooks beautiful panoramic views of vineyards. Featuring high ceilings, bright/airy open floor plans and high quality materials throughout.

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.

Two additional structures could be built, subject to approval. A perfect home for gracious entertaining with total privacy and yet less than 20 minutes to lively Downtown St. Helena and the prestigious Auberge du Soleil Resort.

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Grand Home on 67± Acres with Panoramic Views 6 Beds | 6.5 Baths | 7,400± sq. ft. | 67.36± Acres | $6,388,000 Luxuriate in the world-renowned indoor-outdoor Napa Valley lifestyle at this newly constructed fabulous private gated ridgetop estate!

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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St. Helena Reserve 5 Lots | Price Upon Request Lot 1: Exceptional 50-acre view parcel within the gates at St. Helena Reserve.

This parcel has its own well and offers breathtaking panoramic views to valley floor and Mayacamas Range. Soil and aspect report identify 10 plantable acres for vineyards plus winery potential. Underground power services this site.

Lot 2: Unique 39-acre parcel offering 360 degree views including local vineyards and the Chiles Valley. This parcel is within the St. Helena Reserve gates and has its own well producing 12 gallons per minute. Soil and aspect report shows 12.5 acres of plantable land with underground power.

Lot 4: Expansive 161-acre parcel offering numerous potential building sites allowing for complete privacy and myriad view opportunities. This site has a potential for 33 acres of plantable land with the site served by underground power.

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Lot 5: Beautiful 43-acre parcel featuring Chiles Valley/easterly views of numerous vineyards and mountains. This site has the potential for 11 plantable acres according to soil and aspect report.

Lot #7: Located in the exclusive gated St. Helena Reserve, this prime 176 acres lot overlooks panoramic views of Pritchard Hill, Kuleto Vineyards, Napa Valley, Chiles Valley and Lake Hennessey. This is a spectacular ridgetop homesite to build a Wine Country compound with main house and two annex buildings, all with commanding vineyard views and total privacy and yet only 20-25 minutes from the vibrant downtown St. Helena where you will find fine restaurants, wineries, boutiques, quaint stores and all the services you need.

Also, the nearby Lake Hennessey provides jogging, hiking and water sports.

Power and well are available and 13+ acres are plantable for vineyards according to slope cropcare report and soil report subject to County approval.

Priced at $12,800 per acre it is an amazing value for this rare large size lot at this price point.

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California Lifestyle Collection Exquisite Nob Hill Crown Jewel

2 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 3,640Âą sq. ft.

$10,900,000

This magnificent full-floor condo in the most iconic building in San

shaped entry foyer has curved panels in the shades of Versailles blue

Francisco was completely renovated by renowned architect Andrew

with muted gold trims; a library/office with exquisite bookcases/

Skurman and award-winning designer Suzanne Tucker with attention

cabinets; a sitting room adjacent to the guest bedroom; Versailles

to every detail, plus a recent $10 million restoration to the building

style oak floors throughout and French doors opening onto views of

exteriors.

iconic landmarks including Grace Cathedral, the Pacific Union Club,

The features include a magnificent circular dining room with

the Mark Hopkins Hotel, the Fairmont Hotel, Huntington Park, the

lacquered walls, an antique chandelier with 24 real candles; a

Bay Bridge and the Salesforce Tower.

spacious living room with mirrored wet bar, antique marble fireplace,

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HauteSCENE SYMPHONY HOSTS CHINESE NEW YEAR CONCERT & BANQUET San Francisco Symphony welcomed the Year of the Pig with an impressive Chinese New Year concert and banquet on February 16 at Davies Symphony Hall. Presenting sponsors Gorretti and Lawrence Lui offered the audience a deeper understanding of the traditions of Chinese music and culture. The event, which was designed for both Chinese and Western audiences, sold out (530 gala tickets and 2,500 concert tickets) in record-breaking time.

The festivities included lion dancers, Chinese callig-

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raphy, good luck envelopes, and 300 red lanterns in the windows of Davies. For the first time at the Symphony, unique video projections were incorporated into the musical performance and event. From video designer Adam Larsen, these images added a sense of magic to the evening. Lilou, an official therapy pig, posed for photos in a silver bow and with hooves painted in Chinese red!

Taiwanese conductor Mei-Ann Chen started the concert with David Bryne’s title theme from the movie The Last Emperor. This was followed by Chinese composers Chen Gang and He Zhan-Hao’s The Butterfly Lovers performed by world-renowned violinist Angelo Xiang Yu. A documentary describing the background of this historically significant work, narrated by Ben Fong-Torres, introduced the concerto. Other programs included Huanzhi Li’s Spring Festival Overture and An-Lun Huang’s Saibei Dance. The banquet “Dîner en Rouge” was inspired by the vibrant visual pageantry of traditional Chinese New Year celebrations.

Held at Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall, the party featured dramatic performances by Alisa Gasperi and Big City Review.

This year’s celebration was presented in partnership

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with the San Francisco Arts Commission and also sponsored by John and Sherry Chen. Honorary chair Mayor London Breed thanked Gorretti and Lawrence Lui for their generosity. Attendees included political leaders: former Mayors Willie Brown and Frank Jordan, Assembly Members Phil Ting and Evan Low, President of the Board of Supervisors Norman Yee, Supervisors Rafael Mandelman, Gordon Mar and Catherine Stefani, City Administrator Naomi Kelly, Consul General Donghua Wang and Cultural Counselor of China Deyu Zhai. Event committee members were Eliza Cash, Iris S. Chan, Tiffany Chang, Claudine Cheng, Margaret Lui Collins, Lan Kay, Xiaojun Lee, Olivia Hsu Decker, Patricia Lee-Hoffmann, Tiffany Liu, Farah Makras, Sonya Molodetskaya, Nanci E. Nishimura, Sharon Seto, Elisa Stephens, Mindy Sun, Rosina Sun, Karen and Rick Walker, Leigh Wasson and Annie Y. Liu Wong.

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California Lifestyle Collection Renovated Mediterranean Estate

5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 6,858Âą sq. ft. home | 44,000Âą sq. ft. lot Reminiscent of an enchanting villa in the Spanish Colonial period, this gorgeous estate dates back to 1938 and has been beautifully remodeled and expanded with high quality materials and superb attention to detail while preserving the grandeur and authentic character of the original design. It offers a total of approximately 6,858 square feet of usable space, with five bedrooms (one currently furnished as a study), 5.5 baths, three fireplaces, a large recreation room, and a 1,000 bottle wine cellar. A spectacular garden that was registered with the National Garden Conservancy, and awesome views of Mt. Tam, Ross Valley and beyond. A fabulous pool, spa deck overlooking the valley, flat lawn, meditation space, and outdoor entertaining areas including

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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 over 1-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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MAGNIFICENT SAN FRANCISCO MASTERPIECE San Francisco, California SanFranciscoShowcase2008.com Offered at $27,500,000 In 2005, Ken Paige took one look at the fabulous marble staircase with the classic Tiffany dome over it and decided to buy. Although the foyer was beyond exquisite, the rest of the house was in total disrepair.

Paige set out to restore this spacious mansion to regain the original glory and prestige it so richly deserved, essentially to save it like Alma Spreckles originally intended. Paige wanted to make it “fit for a Queen.� He demolished nearly everything, replacing and upgrading every detail. He installed all new plumbing, electrical, heating, fireplaces, windows/doors, flooring, and ceilings, all while trying to maintain the original character. He kept the bronze railings with their Romanian eagles and added an extraordinary roof deck along with an elevator which goes from garage floor to all floors including the roof terrace. With all this renovation, the City of San Francisco Building Department required him to seismic and sprinkler the entire house.

Despite the tremendous amount of structural steel, it has all been concealed behind ornate cornices so that it does not show. Although the huge kitchen is filled with every available appliance, you will also enjoy the huge roof deck complete with a 20 foot long stainless steel kitchen/BBQ/bar area.

The Paige family has enjoyed this home for 14 years, hosting many

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large and small parties and charity events. The house has always been a happy and festive place. Nevertheless, there are new opportunities with other unique properties that Paige is exploring that will keep him busy!

This stunning Italianate mansion enjoys views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, Palace of Fine Arts, Alcatraz Island, Marin Headlands, Fort Mason, Russian Hill, Coit Tower, City and the East Bay hills. Exquisite architectural detailing is found throughout, with seven en-suite bedrooms, eight full bathrooms and three half bathrooms, formal living room, formal dining room, reception hall, grand foyer, mezzanine, library, fireplaces, eat-in kitchen, media room, family room, wine room, au-pair quarters with kitchen, gym, four marble terraces, six cast bronze balconies, garden with irrigation, gated driveway with parking plus four-car garage, elevator, security system with cameras, two laundry facilities, and is wired for Wi-Fi, automatic drapery, and Lutron lighting throughout. Walking distance to Union,

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Chestnut and Fillmore Streets, shopping district, prestigious schools, transportation and easy access to the Golden Gate Bridge and downtown San Francisco.

Designed and built in 1905 by James A. McCullough, this majestic Italianate villa of approximately 16,000 square feet has been lovingly restored and renovated using the finest materials and craftsmanship to create the ultimate modern amenities and luxury living, and still retains the elegance and beauty of the classic era.

This magnificent home was the entertainment house of Maude and Walker Graves, and their friend Alma Spreckles. It is said that the house, as evidenced by all the Romanian eagle crests, was remodeled for Alma Spreckles’s anticipation of Marie, Queen of Romania, as her house guest during the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition. Scott Street was the main gateway to the Exhibition and had the best view of the Tower of Jewels as well as the Palace of Fine Arts (still remaining). The amazing European designs, finest craftsmanship and top quality materials are impossible to duplicate today. The home was beautifully renovated and updated to modern home technology and luxury when it was selected as the prestigious San Francisco Decorator Showcase in 2008.

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BY KATIE SWEENEY

DREW ALTIZER’S DOS AND DON’TS TO LOOKING GREAT IN PHOTOS What do Mayor London Breed’s inauguration, Gordon Getty’s birthday party, and the Warriors’ basketball luncheon have in common? Photographer and man about town Drew Altizer was on the scene capturing each event. As the Bay Area’s beloved society photographer, Altizer shoots everything from celebrities in town to promote new films to local debutantes making their first appearance at a ball. Altizer and his team snap every major party—sometimes bringing more than 10 photographers to ensure that an event is appropriately covered—and can take over 15,000 pictures in one night. Afterward, his staff rushes to the office to edit, caption, and upload the images to his website—all so that the next morning socialites can see who wore what “on Drew.” With the spring season about to kick into full gear, we asked Altizer to share his tips for taking the perfect photo. Here is what you should always do, and what to avoid.

DOS

Do relax. People should relax, first of all, and not worry so much. People who think they take bad

DON’TS

Don’t waste time practicing in front of a mirror.

It’s not that important.

pictures, generally do. And the reverse is true. Be confident. If you didn’t look good, nobody would

Don’t over-pose. It’s not the worst thing to pay

be trying to take your picture.

some attention to how you hold yourself, but people tend to over pose. People sometimes look

Do smile. It doesn’t matter if you smile with your

like they’re going to slip a disk they’re posing so

teeth or no teeth. It depends on the person. Just

hard.

smile. Smile like you’re a happy person at a party.

Most people, if they reflect on it, will consider

one at a party and you don’t want to be pictured

that they don’t want to be photographed with a

with them, politely decline. A simple “no thank

cocktail in their hand. It’s not as nice a picture

you” will suffice.

the next day as it seems like it would be in the moment.

Do channel your inner celebrity. Celebrities

Celebrities that Altizer photographed in the last year include (from above, clockwise) Jake Gyllenhaal, Eddie Redmayne, Lily Collins, and Amy Adams.

know what to do. They know all their angles.

Don’t follow the photographer around. The

They know what they look like. This is their job.

worst thing that somebody could do is want their

They’re professionals at taking pictures.

picture too much. To catch a photographer’s eye all you have to do is look great and be nice.

Do have fun. Thanks to social media like InstaAbove: Drew Altizer

gram, people are disproportionately concerned

Don’t be disrespectful. The photographer is

and preoccupied with getting the perfect pic-

working and has certain shots that they must

ture. Snap your pic, then enjoy the party and

take. If they look busy, don’t be rude about them

experience!

not taking your picture. Let them do their job.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DREW ALTIZER AND NATALIE SCHRIK FOR DREW ALTIZER PHOTOGRAPHY

Don’t be holding a drink. It’s a point of etiquette.

Do decline the photo. If you’re talking to some-

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