2022 Spring RESIDE

Creole-Style Houses O er Eclectic Architecture

Chef Éric Ripert’s Favorite Cookbooks

Underwater Travel for The Truly Adventurous

Susan Kelechi Watson’s Home Treasures

5 WELCOME HOME

8 CREOLE- STYLE HOUSES OFFER

ECLECTIC ARCHITECTURE

From cozy cottages to new construction, hallmarks of this traditional style remain a staple in U.S. Gulf Coast homes

16 NATURAL WONDERS

These stones add a durable, unique, and beautiful touch to any room they’re used in

18CREATING CURB APPEAL

Painting your home’s exterior is a way to wow the neighbors

20 SUSAN KELECHI WATSON’S FIVE FAVORITE THINGS

The This Is Us actress on what she treasures in her New York and Los Angeles homes

22CREATURE COMFORT

Alicia Adams Alpaca’s items take coziness to the next level

36HAUTE HOME HAPPY HOURS

How to style an at-home bar— from clubrooms and cocktail lounges to taprooms and taverns

STYLE

24 CURVES AHEAD

Designer LaQuan Smith talks

Lady Gaga, Puma, and female empowerment

26 HANDCRAFTED HEADWEAR alented illiners o er high end, stylish hats for men and women

34SUPERSIZE SUVS

Three-row cars are all the rage in the luxury market

46ARCHITECTURE THAT CONVEYS THE SPIRIT OF A PLACE

Hong Kong-based architect

Nelson Chow on the importance of context and creating an experience

48 EACH PIECE IS PERSONAL

Ilaria Icardi is paying homage to her fa ily’s ne ewelry b siness

50BIG ON STYLE, LOW ON WASTE

Advene handbags are created within the highest environmental and ethical standards

52SEED -TO - SKIN BEAUTY

Essènci skin care promotes renewal, healing, wellness, and balance

62LOUIS VUITTON LUGGAGE GETS SHINY UPGRADE

The new Cotteville 40 can be a status home decor piece, too

TRAVEL

12UNDER THE SEA

Cast your gaze below the water’s surface for a one-of-a-kind aquatic experience

28LUXE RAIL JOURNEYS

These elegant trains let you step back into the golden age of travel

32REFINED ROSEDALE

This neighborhood in Toronto, with winding, tree-lined streets and stately mansions, is still close to the Canadian city’s nancial center

64BEST GADGETS FOR TRAVEL

Whether you’re hitting the road or the skies, these tools will come in handy

CULTURE

6 WHAT’S NEW IN ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND DESIGN

3-D motion, industrial-style glass walls and windows, and upgraded butler’s pantries

44LOOKING AHEAD AT NUREMBERG’S FUTURE MUSEUM

Visitors are invited to ponder ethical questions about what lies ahead for the planet and themselves

FOOD & WINE

54SOUPS WORTH SAVORING

The best bowls from coast to coast

56 DIAMONDS OF THE KITCHEN

r es o er a real c linary treat

58COZY UP WITH DIGESTIFS THIS WINTER

Plus, three recipes worth trying tonight

60ONE PAN SERVES ALL

This cookware company caters to multiethnic kitchens with sustainability in mind

63 É RIC RIPERT’S FAVORITE COOKBOOKS

The famous chef shares the cookbooks that inspire him

GALLERY

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Immerse yourself into the old world charm of Villa Montelepre, a striking estate located in Plantation Key, Fla., and o ered at $13,500,000. This Mediterranean masterpiece is a visual gift with sumptuous panoramic bay views while blending together function and design.

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WHAT’S NEW IN ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND DESIGN

MOTION, INDUSTRIAL- STYLE GLASS

WALLS AND WINDOWS, AND UPGRADED BUTLER’S PANTRIES

Digital art is immersing itself in 3-D motion, industrial-style glass walls and windows are bringing luxury homes closer to nature, and butler’s pantries are getting an upgrade. Below, the latest trends in art, architecture, and design.

ART

Works in 3-D motion design are literally taking the art world in a new direction, capturing the attention of collectors around the world, and animating a whole new generation of techy artists. he special e ects i ages, displayed in public spaces, on big-city advertising billboards, or on social-media platforms, are meant to engage viewers.

Paying homage to the “I Heart New York” motto, Shane Fu, a New York City artist who has been creating digital 3-D motion design work for almost three years, once lled the streets of anhattan with floating hearts. n St. Petersburg, Russia, Vadim Solovyov sent a school of enormous stingrays flying thro gh the city’s s ies and depicted a giant raccoon washing its paws in the city’s main river.

“My work often features abstract ove ents in a con ned space,” says Fu, whose works have reached cities such as Shanghai and Sao Paulo, Brazil.

His Back Alley Recycling and Limerence, for instance, are digital creations superimposed on top of video footage that is disguised as public exhibits.

Los Angeles-based artist Laura Porat creates cartoonlike works that possess what she calls a “vinyl toy quality.”

“A big trend in 3-D motion graphics is to create moody, photoreal, and atmospheric environments, while my art goes against the grain in that it’s incredibly stylized and fun and takes a lot from pop

A still frame from Shane Fu’s Polar Museum, shown at top; a still frame from his Competitions piece, shown below.

c lt re,” she says. “ y pri ary infl ence is all the movies and TV shows that I watch, but I’m also inspired by everyday life; a lot of the characters I create are based on real people I’ve met.”

Artists are embracing 3-D motion design in large part because it is so accessible. “You no longer need a highend computer to do 3-D,” Porat says.

ARCHITECTURE

Oversize 1920s industrial-style steel doors and triple-hung windows are used to create luxury residential spaces with unlimited architectural horizons.

For a 10,000-square-foot modern colonial in Los Angeles’ Brentwood Park, architect Bobby McAlpine encased the bac and sides of the gro nd floor of the home in the factory-style glass.

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n the great roo , the floor to ceiling glass doors that run the room’s

length make the wall disappear so the outdoors pours in for entertaining,” says Meg Joannides, principal of Los Angeles-based MLK Studio, the interior design r for the pro ect. “ hey see timeless and beautiful, and this house is not supermodern so they are appropriate for the style of the architecture.”

Plus, the window muntins (the vertical dividers that separate glass panes) are elegantly tapered and extremely thin to “give the distinct look of a modern detail” that retains a historic feel, she says.

In another new-construction home in Los Angeles that Joannides is working on, steel windows are being used as transparent room dividers to close the family room from the kitchen and the main hallway. “They disappear into pockets in the walls so you don’t feel boxed in,” she says.

She adds that the steel windows and doors “are a great look that never goes out of style–100 years later, we’re still using them.”

DESIGN

The butler’s pantry has been elevated to an elegant entertaining essential in l x ry residences. “ t is a b er between the dining room and kitchen,” says Jennifer Gerakaris, a partner at Peter Pennoyer Architects. “They can be dressy or utilitarian but always reinforce the style of the house.”

Architect Tim Barber, whose eponyo s r is based in os Angeles, says they are indispensable for large-scale living. “We use them as bars, dessert staging areas, for espresso and tea prep, even flower arranging ones,” he says.

During the renovation of an early 20th-century stone and brick French Renaissance mansion, Peter Pennoyer Architects designed a butler’s pantry equipped with a German-silver sink, traditional cabinetry, storage spaces, and direct entry to an elevator. A custom service trolley, complete with its own compartment that serves as a docking station, facilitates serving.

For a new Southern Colonial Revival house he designed in Atherton, Calif., Barber wrapped the butler’s pantry in lacquered cabinetry that has old-glass doors, a mahogany countertop and lacquered brass hardware. It features a second dishwasher, an ice maker, beverage fridge drawers, a warming drawer, a liquor lockup, storage for serving pieces and table linens, and displays for stemware. The new pantries, he says, “salute the legacy of ctional b tlers past.”

Walls of glass de ne the great room in a house designed by Bobby McAlpine and decorated by MLK Studio, shown above. An elegant and functional butler’s pantry by Tim Barber Architects, shown at left.

Opposite page: Shane Fu (2); this page, from left: Laura Hull; Roger Davies

CREOLE - STYLE HOUSES OFFER

ECLECTIC ARCHITECTURE

FROM COZY COTTAGES TO NEW CONSTRUCTION, HALLMARKS OF THIS TRADITIONAL STYLE REMAIN A STAPLE IN U.S. GULF COAST HOMES

Classic ew Orleans ho es have an instantly recogniable style, with their intricate ironwor and grand galleries. t if yo ’re loo ing to de ne what, exactly, co nts as Creole architect re, the answers get ore co plicated.

“Creole is a word sed in any different co ntries and c lt res aro nd the world,” says anielle el ol, exec tive director of the reservation eso rce Center of ew Orleans. “ he way it is ost co only de ned in ew Orleans is abo t being born here to parents fro so ewhere else . hat incl des ropeans, Africans, free people of color who ca e by way of aiti. t really r ns the ga t.”

Creole ho es, then, have been historically de ned not st by their architect ral style, b t by location, and the people who lived in the . “ f yo date bac to the late s and early s yo can try to classify so ething as Creole depending on where it’s located in the city, it doesn’t necessarily have to be a Creole cottage or Creole townho se,” el ol says. “ n the late s the Creoles really settled in the downtown areas of ew Orleans the rench arter and the o tgrowth of that was the Creole s b rbs, which we now as arigny, re e, and ywater.”

hat said, Creole cottages and Creole townho ses are the two ost co only seen exa ples of this type of architect re. As the na es wo ld i ply, one o ers ore odest fa ily arters, and the other confers a certain level of stat s.

“Creole cottages are pretty ch the earliest co on type of ho sing in ew Orleans ,” el ol says. “ e really saw the co e into pro inence aro nd , and they’re the oldest existing str ct res still in this city.

hey were very space e cient, and a typical cottage was set p li e a s are with fo r e al roo s, with fo r bays eaning a front and bac door, and windows at the sides.”

As with their larger townho se co nterparts, cottages often had co rtyards in the bac that co ld be sed as itchens, gardens, and a space to do la ndry and raise livestoc . And both types of ho es were designed for entertaining g ests as ch as possible.

“A ar of good Creole architect re is great entrances, fab lo s stairways, bea tif l parlors, so eti es two or

In New Orleans, wrought-iron lace balconies shine, shown at left. A modern house in Houston, shown above, takes its inspiration from Creole style.

From left: Getty Images; Courtesy of Ernesto Caldeira/Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty

three parlors [on the main level],” says Ernesto Caldeira, an agent with Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty in New Orleans. “Some townhouses might have three parlors across the front; it’s half the house.”

But the most recognizable features of Creole townhouses are found on the exterior. “The classic features are the big, stately columns in the front, deep gallery-style porches in the front and back,” says Rachel Solar, an agent with Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty-Central Houston Brokerage. “They tend to have oversize windows, lots of ornate ironwork, and indoors, tall ceilings and narrow, long floor plans and lots of natural light.”

“Stylistically what makes Creole townhouses easy to identify is that the openings on the front will be arched,”

Stately columns and oversized windows dot New Orleans’ Garden District, shown above. Colorful houses, shown at right, add cheer to the Louisiana city’s Esplanade Avenue.

Del Sol says. “They’ll often have French doors, and the windows that are ro nd at the top and t into those arched openings.”

Some of these traditional elements are on display at 623 Allston Street, B, a three-bedroom home currently listed in Houston, where even in some new construction, traditional Creole design has made its way over from neighboring Louisiana.

“With us being so close to Louisiana, we’ve had a lot of people come from New Orleans, and they’ve certainly infl enced o r architect re,” olar says. “There’s a particular neighborhood in Houston called The Heights—it’s one of the oldest neighborhoods—where only certain types of architecture are allowed, and Creole is de nitely one of the .”

The Allston Street property “has that old world charm, even for new construction,” Solar says. “Builders in this neighborhood do a great job of striking a balance, doing a lot of rich molding, original hardwoods, and those big windows, and also having [modern updates like] functional storage and insulation.”

Historic Creole townhouses have been known to get modern updates as well, as is the case at 1040 Chartres Street in New Orleans, a townhouse that has been converted into luxury condos.

“It’s an 1820s or 1830s building, and [represents] the current state of a Federalstyle Creole townhouse,” Caldeira says. “These townhouses are one of the most important versions of Creole architecture, and mainly found in the French Quarter. They were built by very socially conscious older families.”

The urge to update historic Creole homes, as well as to build new versions, is hardly a new one, and one of the biggest hallmarks of this catchall Southern style is its adaptability. In fact, some of the features that have come to be known as classic Creole or New Orleans style architecture have been added to buildings over the years, the better to align with whatever design trend was in vogue at the time.

“These buildings were being built

well into the 19th century, so you had the infl ence of the ree evival ove ent, and people in the 1830s who wanted to be fashionable wo ld slap so e ree evival details onto the ho se,” el ol says. “ f a ho se has ree evival columns, those could date back to certain decades when they were really popular, and if the overhangs have lacy ironwork, you could date that back as being added at some point when it was popular.”

“All the [details] you see in the French

Quarter really came into fashion later on, and were kind of added to buildings that were already there,” Del Sol adds.

In addition to being endlessly adaptable, original Creole homes were built to last. “These homes were typically constructed of really heavy woods, like sinker cypress,” Del Sol says. “It’s resistant to everything—water, termites.”

“These homes have been here for 250 years, through so many hurricanes,” Del Sol says. “They’re amazingly resilient.”

Traditional Creole style adds character to this new construction in Houston, shown at left.

UNDER THE SEA

CAST YOUR GAZE BELOW THE WATER’S SURFACE FOR A ONE - OF-A- KIND AQUATIC EXPERIENCE

Conrad Maldives’ The Muraka is a luxury suite submerged more than 16 feet below the water’s surface.

Global travelers in search of new destinations have increasingly been looking underwater, where a growing assortment of luxury experiences are waiting to be had. o e are o ered in conjunction with a beachfront or overwater resort, while others provide intrepid adventurers the opportunity to channel their inner oceanic explorer, plunging below the surface in search of shipwrecks, exotic wildlife, and more.

NEXT- LEVEL EXPLORING

For adventurers who have already mastered the art of sc ba diving or are loo ing to s ip certi cation , and are dreaming of sinking even further into the great abyss, there’s The Deep Blue Experience by Fraser & U Boat. Guests can explore forgotten shipwrecks and underwater volcanoes throughout the Mediterranean on the U Boat Navigator, a 24-meter expedition yacht that houses a pair of Triton submarines capable of diving 1,000 meters deep; a three-person, custom-built Triton 3300/3—the sa e odel sed to l the C’s award winning Blue Planet II—and a smaller, one-person Triton 3300/1 that serves as a support sub. The U Boat Navigator cruises through Malta, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, and beyond, aided by a crew of six professionals. There’s even a full dive center with mixing facilities for breathing gases.

At roughly US$80,000 per week, the package—which accommodates up to 11 guests for cruising—is ideal for amateur explorers who are passionate about world history, shipwrecks, or geology. The U Boat Navigator can be chartered either as a stand-alone explorer vessel or as a shadow vessel for someone’s principal charter or their own yacht. Fraser creates bespoke itineraries based on the interests, including shipwrecks, dive sites, Mediterranean volcanoes, underwater cinematography, and more. Marine biology enthusiasts looking for a new snorkeling experience are venturing to Thailand for a one-of-akind Swim Reef at The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui. The largest man-made reef pool in Southeast Asia teems with ore than species of in red sh resc ed fro local sher en, and advanced ltration syste s ens re that poll tants, elly sh, and s spended solids in the seawater are removed, resulting in a consistently temperate and safe environment throughout the year. Strategically placed arti cial coral reef str ct res allow for opti sh viewing. hile en oying i ersive snor eling discoveries and s pervised sh feedings, g ests are able to view cat sharks, hold sea cucumbers, and try an ad hoc spa experience by letting tiny cleaner wrasse sh swi p and nibble dead s in o their o tstretched ar s.

MALDIVIAN PLAYGROUNDS

Renowned for its overwater bungalows and endless blue waters, the Maldives has become a preferred aquatic playground for the global jet set. In November 2018, the Conrad aldives angali sland deb ted The Muraka “coral” in hivehi, the local lang age , a l x ry s ite submerged more than 16 feet under the water’s surface. estled on the ndian Ocean floor, the two level str cture has an above-water living area, sitting over a main

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bedroom with an 180-degree curved acrylic dome, windows in the bathroom and walk-in closet, and a dedicated tunnel viewing theater that doubles as a personal aquarium. With rates starting at US$10,000 per night (depending on the season), the suite, which can accommodate up to nine people, incl des an in nity pool, a gy , a private bar, and 24-hour butler service. Junior explorers can go glamping with the shes, as sta will set p a tepee in the undersea suite.

Huvafen Fushi, a luxury resort located in North Malé Atoll, has placed its spa below the water’s surface—the rst and only spa of its ind in the world—to deliver next-level calm and relaxation. To make the most of the hypnotic refuge eight meters below the water’s surface, a SpaQuarium experience is o ered every evening. Guests enjoy Champagne, canapés, and petits fours while the resort’s marine biologist provides commentary on the nocturnal predators (sharks, rays, eels), bioluminescent plankton, and pristine corals illuminated by UV light torches. Also o ered is a bespo e underwater dining experience.

The Maldives has seen several other notable properties open underwater facilities and attractions recently.

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas located in Baa Atoll, a renowned UNESCO Biosphere Reserve housing some of the richest diversity of marine life in the world o ers A, an nderwater

restaurant and wine cellar featuring the co ntry’s rst certi ed wine ed cation. Patrons can expand their wine knowledge and earn a globally recognized WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) certi cation d ring their vacation. (The resort’s wine collection is valued at more than US$2 million.)

Guests enjoy an array of underwater activities, most notably the Snorkeling with Manta Rays program; the waters are home to the world’s largest natural manta ray feeding region from June to November, allowing visitors to get up close and personal while swimming with hundreds of the gentle giants.

Niyama Private Islands Maldives, whose entire spread, including a pair of private islands with 134 spacious villas, can be rented out for $130,000 per night, is home to Subsix, the world’s rst nderwater cl b, located six meters below sea level. If lounging with drinks while gawking at bioluminescent activity doesn’t appeal, the subaquatic space also hosts private chef dinners, wine tastings, and events.

LUXURY RESORTS, SUBMERGED

One of Dubai’s most iconic resorts, Atlantis, The Palm, is home to a three-story underwater suite. (The aster bedroo ’s floor to ceiling windows look directly into the Ambassador Lagoon aquarium.) Starting from around $5,500 per night, the suite includes 24-hour butler service and full access to the resort’s myriad attractions.

One such attraction, the Lost Chambers Aquarium, hosts underwater yoga, pilates, and meditation classes, with a backdrop of 65,000 marine animals.

The resort’s newest underwater thrill is the Aqua Trek Xtreme experience, in which intrepid explorers descend a ladder 10 meters to the bottom of the Ambassador Lagoon, while wearing an Aquatrek helmet. Once guests reach the bottom, they embark on a guided underwater walking tour of one of the biggest open-air aquariums in the world, coming face-to-face with sharks, stingrays, and schools of multicolored sh.

Resort World Sentosa, situated st o the coast of ingapore on the island of entosa, o ers two story Ocean Suites with direct access to the resort’s massive aquarium. Each unit includes a scenic outdoor patio and Jacuzzi on the upper level, with underwater views of the aquarium’s 40,000 sh on the lower level. A daily highlight is feeding time, when guests can watch as divers go below the surface to interact with marine life.

O the coast of an ibar is e ba Island, which is home to The Manta Resort. A two-minute boat ride from the beach, the resort’s Underwater oo is a three level s ite o ering coral reef views from its submerged bedroom. After lounging on the roof to take in the night sky, guests decamp to the bedroom to view Indian Ocean wonders illuminated by underwater spotlights.

French cruise line

Ponant launched the world’s rst multisensory underwater lounge, Blue Eye.

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UNDERWATER SOJOURNS

Journey Beyond, which owns and operates 13 tourism brands across Australia, attracts serious divers to Queensland’s stunning Whitsunday Islands, home to the company’s Reefsuites. Opened in , the rst underwater accommodations in the co ntry o er nprecedented access to the dazzling underwater world of the reat arrier eef. oored o shore on a pontoon at Hardy Reef, 40 nautical miles from Airlie Beach, the Reefsuites o ers a plethora of a atic advent res, and guests can take a scenic helicopter flight to see the fa o s eart eef.

French cruise line Ponant, known for its world-class service and gastronomy, has launched the world’s rst ltisensory nderwater lo nge, Blue Eye, which enables guests to see, hear, and feel the sights and sounds of the ocean. O ered on each of the six onant xplorer ships, l e ye was designed by ac es o gerie, a rench architect who specializes in underwater habitats, and was inspired by Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.

Located seven feet beneath the water line, Blue Eye resembles a submarine attached to the ship, albeit one made from 19 layers of clear steel, making it stronger than the ship’s hull. Digital screens adorn the walls pro ecting i ages l ed live by three underwater cameras strategically placed to capture spectacles, and the sound system, developed by a music co poser and so nd design expert, broadcasts a natural symphony across a three-mile radius using underwater icrophones. Capping o the i ersive experience, “body listening sofas” discreetly vibrate in unison with the strea ing a atic aco stics to create an underwater encounter guests can see, hear, and feel.

Perhaps the planet’s most notable underwater restaurant, Under is

located on Norway’s craggy Lindesnes coast. The architecturally striking co plex is angled feet below the icy waters of the North Sea. Head chef Nicolai Ellitsgaard’s Immersion tasting menu features nearly 20 seasonally inspired dishes, with a focus on locally caught Norwegian seafood. Sustain-

ability is built into the restaurant itself, as the ro gh concrete exterior attracts limpets and kelp, gradually forming an arti cial reef. iners and visiting researchers study the biology and behavior of the abundant cold-water marine life via panoramic views of the North Atlantic seabed.

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underwater yoga at the Lost Chambers Aquarium at Atlantis, The Palm, in Dubai, shown above. The resort’s three-level underwater suite, shown below, is popular with celebrities and honeymooners looking for

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NATURAL WONDERS

THESE STONES ADD A DURABLE, UNIQUE, AND BEAUTIFUL TOUCH TO ANY ROOM THEY’RE USED IN

The innate character, the unique graining, the colors that take their cue from the earth—there’s so much to love about natural stone. Using it throughout your home, whether iterated for countertops, walls, flooring, or accents adds a sing lar bea ty that can’t be replicated. “No two pieces of stone will ever match completely, as veining and color are all made by Mother Nature,” says Gioi Tran, founder and principal designer of San Francisco-based design r Applegate ran nteriors.

Each type of stone has a distinctive range of natural patterns all its own. For a cleaner look, you’ll want stones with more uniform or solid backgrounds. For a complex appearance choose stones with scattered veining, says Mary Dimichino, senior designer at a es ropp cabinetry in ew or . “ he nish, whether polished or honed, also impacts the appearance of nat ral stone. t can transfor a s rface’s text re, color, and reflectivity,” she says.

And beca se of its inherent i perfections, nat ral stone is forgiving the ore flaws, the ore interesting the look. But perhaps its most useful quality is durability. “Natural stone is hardwearing and provides a d rable s rface for flooring, kitchens, and bathrooms while also relatively being easy to clean, hygienic, and nontoxic,” says Maneli ilson of aneli ilson nteriors in ew or . And it’s entirely environ entally friendly. “ t does not re ire any arti cial processes or che icals for manufacturing, unlike many other man-made engineered building materials,” she says.

GRANITE

One of the strongest of all-natural stone varieties, granite is a low-maintenance option that’s heatand scratch-resistant, making it ideal for outdoor and high tra c spaces s ch as la ndry roo s, mudrooms, and kitchens, Wilson says. Many types of granite are spec led with flec s of color, while others have veining and swirls similar to marble.

Made of many types of crystals, each slab of granite has unique coloring and veining and is often sold in shades of white, beige, black, blue, green, or gray, Dimichino says.

t’s great for itchen co nters and bac splashes, replace s rro nds, and in tiles as a feat re wall, Tran says.

“While granite was looked down upon for decades, it is nally having a well deserved co eback,” says Phillip Thomas, founder and principal of hillip ho as nc., a design r in ew or City.

“ have had a n ber of co issions lately that speci cally as for granite. ew discoveries in granites that have the same qualities of quartz and arble are de nitely driving this res rgence,” he says. “ t has incredible depth and text re and is warm underfoot.”

Before working with natural stone, Wilson recommends obtaining stone samples to check for color, or actually visiting the stone yards themselves to see the stone in person. “Color, veining, and nat ral characteristics will vary from slab to slab,” she says. She also suggests having any stone surfaces resealed once every six months to ensure longevity.

ONYX

A type of marble, onyx comes in varying degrees of patterns and a rainbow of colors, including popular hues like jade, mint, light pink, and warm tan.

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Tran loves the glamour and translucency of the material and uses it for feature walls, bathrooms, counters, and even furniture. “The veining, variety of colors, and vibrancy make this material genuinely spectacular; it’s perfect to be backlit as either a feature wall, powder room vanity, or even under a bar counter,” he says.

“A unique attribute of onyx is that it’s translucent and can be backlit for a wow e ect,” ilson says. “ owever,

the downside is that it is also very soft and prone to cracking. It should be used selectively to ensure it stays away from areas of high tra c and fre ent se,” she says.

It’s typically featured as an accent. “Its translucent quality, warm color tones, and beautiful veining can be stunning in the right application,” says Donna Mondi, founder and principal, Donna Mondi Interior Design in Chicago. It’s pricey, “but perfect for a floating vanity or accent wall insert.”

“It is so beautiful and unique that it’s almost like lining your home in jewelry,” Thomas says. “I love to use onyx in bathrooms because it gives the space a warm, luxurious glow.”

TRAVERTINE

A porous limestone sedimentary rock, travertine has a uniform look and feel with its characteristic pores and pits gracing its surface. Depending on the variety of travertine, these pits can be small and sporadic or very large and frequent. The colors of travertine are more neutral than other types of natural stone, and they range from ivories and creams to darker taupes or browns. “Color swirls and waves throughout [travertine] bring energy to a space and lend a more modern aesthetic,” says o ng h, interior designer, Cosentino Design Alliance based in New York.

Travertine can also be iterated in vario s nishes fro honed and polished to brushed and tumbled. “It’s the most suitable material for damp or humid environments, cladding walls, replaces, and bathroo s, since it’s naturally porous and breathable,” ilson says. “ t is also a great choice to use around swimming pools and bathroo s and shower floors, as npolished travertine does not become slippery when wet,” she says.

TERRAZZO

Terrazzo is a composite material that uses chips of natural stones such as marble, granite, quartz, glass, or shell that are combined with epoxy or cement. And it’s extremely resilient and durable. “Typically poured in place for floors, the price tag is high, b t yo can nd any options of pre ade terra o in tile formats which are a great way to incorporate it into bathrooms and kitchens,” Mondi says.

ith its wide range of colors and patterns, terrazzo provides an abundance of design flexibility. “ erra o is low maintenance, nonporous, and incredibly durable, making it ideal for flooring applications in both residential and co ercial spaces,” ilson says. Since it’s made of recycled glass and stone chips, it also makes for a highly eco-friendly material option, she adds.

And it can be c sto i ed to t any color plan and precast into a multitude of shapes to create furniture and cabinets, Tran says. “Because it’s a composite aterial, yo can ix in di erent colors and insert all sorts of stones and metals,” Thomas says.

“Based on 18th-century Venetian pavement, terrazzo has come a long way and can be custom poured, shaped, or even made into tiles that can be chic and elegant for inside pools and bathrooms,” Tran says.

Opposite page: A kitchen designed by Phillip Thomas uses quartz. This page: Also designed by Phillip Thomas, this kitchen, shown at top, feels as luxe as can be. Granite adds a

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replace designed by Maneli Wilson, shown at bottom.

Opposite page: Eric Piasecki; this page, from top: Michael Mundy; Chandler Pierce Architecture

CREATING CURB APPEAL

PAINTING YOUR HOME’S EXTERIOR IS A WAY TO WOW THE NEIGHBORS, WITHOUT EVER HAVING TO INVITE THEM IN

When it co es to rst i pressions, the paint yo choose for yo r ho e’s facade atters. “ efreshing, changing, or brightening p the exterior can a e a h ge di erence,” says Cara oodho se of Cara oodho se nteriors in oslyn arbor, . .

t’s not st abo t the color the type of paint yo choose is vital. “ ith exterior paints, d rability is ey,” says ic atson, director of prod ct infor ation and technical services at herwin illia s. “ he best exterior paints hold color longer and resist peeling and blistering. oo for paints for lated to resist chal ing, ildew, and dirt, which will save yo oney and ti e in aintenance,” he says. he co pany’s new erald ain efresh, has a self cleaning technology that washes dirt away pon contact with rain or water, re iring ini al aintenance, atson says.

t painting yo r ho e isn’t a one and done ind of thing. t re ires p eep, which can depend on where yo live. “ t’s all abo t the weather,” says ew or City architect evin ichten. “ f yo live on the coast of aine or orth Carolina where yo r ho se is pelted with salt spray, sand, and wind in the winter, yo ay need to to ch p every spring and repaint every three or fo r years. n ore ild cli ates, yo ay only need to repaint every years,” he says. “And re e ber that the s n can be br tal.”

CUE THE COLOR

hen considering the h e, yo r selec

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tion sho ld be driven by the ho e’s character and architect ral style, says anco ver based designer tephanie rown. “ enerally spea ing, a si ple color palette of one to two colors helps oderni e ost ho es and ore co plex color co binations of three or ore lend the selves to ore traditional ho es, especially if yo are trying to highlight vario s details and oldings,” she says.

he secret to painting yo r ho e’s exterior is ore than st nding the right color it’s nding the right color co bination, says i e ndwiller, end ser prod ct experience anager at en a in oore. “ o narrow down yo r color choices, b ild an exterior palette aro nd the ele ents of the ho se that won’t change, s ch as roo ng aterials and stone or bric co ponents,” he says.

Color choice can also be a prod ct of yo r s rro ndings. e adden, director of color ar eting at herwin illia s, reco ends rst loo ing at the colors yo r neighbors have chosen for their ho es and avoid sing those exact sa e shades. “Choose a color that co pleents a c rb appeal tric that will bene t yo and yo r neighbors,” she says.

And loo at the location. “A dar brown ho se with green tri wo ld not loo great near the beach, b t wo ld be very happy in the o ntains or a forest,” ichten says. “ i ewise, a

gray-shingled house with white trim wo ld not t into a wooded area b t it’s happier by the ocean,” he says.

rays, whites, and beiges are classics that help the siding of a ho se loo pri and freshen p the c rb appeal, adden says. t there are other choices too, of co rse. “Charcoal gray, navy, and h nter green are ore pop lar in areas with pine trees, o ntains, and sea access, while terra cotta, b rlap, and r st colors do inate areas of the co ntry in the desert,” she says. ar , sat rated h es, s ch as ricorn lac , ron Ore, and rbane ron e, have been trending for exteriors in recent onths, adden says. “ ot only do these colors pair bea tif lly with a ho e’s s rro nding greenery, they also help create a focal point when sed on a front door or sh tters.”

And yo don’t even need to paint a whole ho se to a e an i pact. “ ainting yo r front door is one of the easiest and ic est ways to boost c rb appeal.” or a classic and elegant loo , adden s ggests a bold navy bl e, or, for a door that really stands o t, a ewel toned bl e green or even a deep pin .

ALL THE TRIMMINGS

ri s are an i portant nishing to ch ch li e an accessory is to an o t t. “ hey add a layered loo to yo r ho e,” oodho se says.

adden advises a ing s re yo r accent, tri , and siding colors are varied eno gh to discern the fro each

other, nless yo ’re p rposely going for a onochro atic loo . he shades yo choose can also i pact how big a ho se feels.

To make a small house seem more s bstantial, ichten s ggests eeping the walls and tri the sa e color.

“ i ewise, a assive h l ing ho se can be ade lighter and ore delicate with a contrasting tri ,” he says.

o es with the ost c rb appeal tend to have opposite h es of paint and tri , ndwiller says. “ f yo r ho e’s exterior is painted in a lighter h e, consider a tri in a dar er color, and vice versa,” he s ggests.

PREP TO PERFECTION

he o tco e of any painting pro ect is only as good as the preparation you p t into it. verything needs to be washed, cleaned, and sanded and any loose paint or damaged or rotten wood sho ld be replaced before starting.

“A good pri er will render the s rface ore nifor and, beca se of this, the topcoat has a better chance to adhere to the s rface, which lti ately res lts in longer coating life expectancy,” atson says.

i ing of the wor is i portant, too. “Chec the weather forecast. aint dries faster in war er te perat res, lower h idity, and when it’s s nny,” atson says. or best perfor ance, avoid painting in direct s n, and try for a aterial te perat re above degrees ahrenheit, atson says.

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muted roof and facade complement each other in a house using Benjamin Moore White Chocolate OC-127, shown on opposite page.

Georgian Bay SW 6509, shown at top left, and Naval SW 6244, at top right, are both bold options for outdoors.

SUSAN KELECHI WATSON’S FAVORITE THINGS

THE THIS IS US ACTRESS ON WHAT SHE TREASURES IN HER NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES HOMES

Susan Kelechi Watson may have called RESIDE® from the Los Angeles set of This Is Us, but her heart, she says, is in Manhattan. “I love New York and New York is my home,” says the actress, who plays the whip smart, level-headed Beth Pearson. “I consider L.A. to be where I work, and I’m lucky to get to work in a really beautiful place.” Keeping it bicoastal can be a little chaotic, admits the award-winning actress, but she’s used to it. “The only thing I really bring with me when I travel back and forth is some clothes. I don’t know if I’ll ever master it, but I’ve adapted,” she says.

On both coasts, her homes are cozy and well-curated. She gravitates toward color-mixing, dramatic artwork, and an uncluttered layout. “I have yellow sofas, and blue velvet chairs in the L.A. dining room. And I love deep reds. I love the richness of color in a space,” she says. The 40-year-old’s look is elegant and sleek, but also homey. “I don’t want it to ever feel like you can’t touch anything or that you can’t sit down and put your feet up,” she says.

ere are ve of the star’s favorite things at ho e, spanning both fabulous residences.

BANANA LEAF WALLPAPER

“I chose it because the banana leaf is a Jamaican symbol,” says the actress. “It’s a part of my heritage that’s always been there in the background. The wallpaper was a way to bring a piece of myself into the interior design of my home. I wanted to have an accent wall, and this paper gives a odern flavor to the dining room.”

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JUICER

“I try to eat healthy as much as I can and I love, love, love fresh juice. A favorite is an apple, kale, celery, lime, and honey mix,” she says. “I love the bene ts of it and it’s de nitely part of my routine. This one is really beautiful, and it does the job beautifully.”

“My This Is Us co-star Chris Sullivan gave this to me and I use it every single day. It’s so helpful to not have to keep your phone in your hands,” Watson says. “I use it all the time, so it was a really great gift. We do a lot of Zooming—a lot— and it’s a great hands-free way to keep your phone pretty stable.”

'HEY GIRL HEY' POSTER

“I did a project with HomeGoods and they set me up with this—they knew I liked it so much. A nice guy who was working with them reframed it for me and I love having it on my wall,” Watson says. “It’s perfect because it’s just a saying that my friends use, like, ‘Oh, hey girl, hey.’ If somebody comes out looking super cute, you might be, ‘Oh, hey girl, hey.’ Or I’ll use it if I haven’t seen someone in a while.”

SCULPTURE

“I love this cool sculpture. I keep a wall where I have these beautiful framed African bowls and other objects. I like to have symbols of love around the house and this sculpture just felt like a beautiful symbol of love,” she says. “I stumbled upon it and now I keep it at my place in L.A.”

Opposite page: Robert Ascroft for foureleven.agency; this page, clockwise from top: ILoveWallpaper.com; Susan Kelechi Watson (3); Pure Juicer

CREATURE COMFORT

ALICIA ADAMS ALPACA’S PIECES

TAKE COZINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Alpaca wool, shown here in di erent shades, is softer than cashmere.

When designer Alicia Adams and her husband were looking for an enterprise conducive to raising their growing family, such as olive oil or a vineyard, a chance encounter with an alpaca led them to bravely embark on an exciting new adventure: breeding the rare Suri alpacas in New York’s Hudson Valley.

A few years and some 200 alpacas later, the alpaca wool piling up had to be addressed. er rst stop was to a local wool and sheep festival where various spinners were tasked with making yarn fro the alpaca fleece. Ada s new only that the yarn had to be super soft, with no itchiness the flat, thin scales of alpaca help avoid the itch factor. Even though the samples came back too scratchy, Adams pressed on.

Alpaca wool, or fleece, is softer than cashmere, warmer than wool, lightweight but durable, and naturally hypoallergenic. Because of its natural, silky luster, it was once reserved for royalty. he ancient ncans treas red the fleece, calling it the ber of the gods.

Going straight to the source, Adams journeyed to Peru, the native land of alpacas, where she discovered some small, family-run mills that utilized the pre-Incan tradition of working alpaca bers into the soft, l stro s yarn she had been searching for.

With her quest complete and designs for sumptuous throw blankets, baby sets, capes, and clothing for the whole family in mind, Adams created Alicia Adams Alpaca, a collection of high-end textiles for the home and family using 100% baby alpaca wool, one of the world’s most sustainable and l x rio s bers.

Adams says she always recommends the classic throw as a versatile baby gift for both mother and child. The bestselling throw comes in over 90 natural and eco-dyed colors such as English rose, citrus, and oceanside. “The mom can wrap it around her and the baby, and then put it in the stroller,” Adams says. “The baby will grow up and always have the blanket in their nursery room, in their kid’s room, and in college, too.”

Adams’ favorite item in the collection is the Buckley throw, which features a pattern of enlarged cables with a twisting cable design. “The artist that makes these, it’s just incredible, the quality and the talent behind the Buckley,” Adams says. “It’s all handknitted. Both sides.”

An alpaca throw, if treated well, will last a lifetime. “It’s not going to fall apart li e other bers,” Ada s says. “It’s a very sustainable and hearty ber.” Alpaca wool has a high tensile strength, which means it takes a lot of force to break it. Thanks to the natural c rl in the f r, the ber has high elasticity, which means sweaters and pillow covers will maintain their shape.

Of course, demand for all things cozy increased during the pandemic. “A lot of people were redoing their homes and getting all comfy, thinking maybe they could upgrade their wornout cushions now that everyone’s home all the time,” Adams says. “The pillows and bedspreads have de nitely increased in popularity.”

In the 11 years since she began her journey, Adams continues to strike alpaca gold. The newest additions to the home collection are soft, handcrafted alpaca r gs. hese flat woven r gs

feature a natural shine and luster, and are available in minimalist, modern prints or in all natural colors. Custom rugs are available up to 14’ x 20’; standard sizes include 4’ x 6’ and 5’ x 8’.

Alpacas are born in one of 24 natural shades, from snow white to jet black, with grays and fawns in between. “The alpaca is the only ber ani al that prod ces that color, and so any di erent colors,” Adams says.

Adams’ modern design aesthetic combined with real world practicality is at the heart of the business. As more and more people are staying close to home, Alicia Adams Alpaca is continuing to focus on luxurious, handcrafted, and sustainable products that will last for years and years.

“What I love most about my job is that it’s a family business,” Adams says. “I love creating beautiful things with alpaca, and then making people happy with it.”

Designer Alicia Adams, shown at left, uses the luxe material to make everything from rugs to pillows and bedspreads.

Alicia Adams Alpaca (4)

CURVES AHEAD

ON -THE - RISE DESIGNER LAQUAN SMITH TALKS GAGA, PUMA, AND EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH FASHION

LaQuan Smith designs clothes that make women feel great.

For designer LaQuan Smith the past two years have been all about growth, opportunity, and dreams coming true. Which is something for a guy who—just over 10 years ago—was giving away his leggings on the street.

Back then, the eager 20-year-old Queens native roamed the Meatpacking District, SoHo, and the Upper East Side spotting stylish women and gifting them leggings from his backpack. The leggings were vibrant, textural, and, as the lucky women could plainly see, eye-catching—he was often wearing a pair himself.

he giveaway ga bit paid o . is fledgling brand gained b , and once Lady Gaga showed an interest, well, things too o .

Today, the label, sold at tony online sites like Fwrd and Farfetch, is about much more than leggings. Fans, including trendsetter celebs Beyoncé, Rihanna, ennifer ope , and ylie enner, floc to him for a saucy mix of catsuits, superslit dresses, and high-gloss motorcycle pants. n he la nched a pl s si e collection with 11 Honoré, and dove into swimwear. Last year, he snagged a coveted spot as a CFDA/Vogue Fashion nd nalist receiving grant oney and mentorship), and nearly broke the internet when Hailey Bieber wore his beige idri baring halter dress to eet French President Emmanuel Macron. This year will see the release of his hotly anticipated collaboration with sports juggernaut Puma.

Smith, now 33, spoke to RESIDE® from his studio in Long Island City.

Despite a pandemic, you’ve achieved quite a lot in the last two years. It’s been a whirlwind. Considering what we’ve gone through, persevering through this period of uncertainty was a blessing and an eye-opener. I studied my consumers, trying to understand what they wanted. People also took the initiative to support designers of color and small, independent businesses, so there were many factors that allowed my business to grow. I’m blessed. I have a great team behind me that’s creative, smart, and passionate about what we’re doing.

You’ve come a long way.

I remember back in the day I’d have a deskside [meeting] at Vogue and the rst estions they’d as were “ here are yo sold ” and “ here did yo study?” I felt discouraged, because when you’re an emerging designer, you don’t always have those accolades. [After

attending New York’s High School for Art and Design, Smith was rejected by fashion schools, so he skipped college and started his own brand.] I focused on what works best for me, taking my time. Obviously, winning the CFDA/ Vogue Fashion Fund comes with great opportunities, getting mentorships from incredible businesspeople. I feel like I’m in college now. But I’m still focused on creating luxury experiences for women who embody the LaQuan aesthetic, which is this idea of being unapologetically sexy.

Cornering the market on sexy is smart. Sexy is never going out of style. reali e y clothes are not for everybody. hen tili e the word sexy, I think sometimes people take it out of context. It makes people feel a little uncomfortable, perhaps because they don’t feel sexy within themselves. But it’s really just about strong female e power ent. t’s a sexy con dence, a level of assurance. My consumer knows exactly who she is. She loves her body, she loves to shop, she loves to look good, to celebrate—that’s who I’m targeting.

What can we expect from your upcoming Puma collection?

I want to bring a chic, fun, sexy aesthetic to athleisure. They’re giving me full

creative control. It will be an assortment of outerwear, hoodies, leggings, crop tops, bralettes, and sweatpants, to hit the gym and then meet your girlfriends for brunch afterward. There’s a demographic of women out there who will really enjoy putting on a pair of Puma–LaQuan Smith leggings and a crop top, thin ing, “ loo good in y gym clothes.”

So you’ve come full circle—back to leggings. Women come to me now for an entire o t t, b t leggings is what la nched my business, what I was known for. I’d pull all-nighters, making leggings, then sneak into runway shows or Fashion Week parties—or give them to women on the street. After a year of hustling and promoting these leggings, someone came up to me and said, look, if you’re serious about this business, you need to ta e a year o and a e a f ll collection. So that’s what I did. I saved my money. My grandparents, my mom, my friends, everyone supported me, giving e oney to p t o t y rst collection. I was 21. It was a dream come true. It shows you how New York works, how it’s such a melting pot. You can be rubbing shoulders with anyone. There are so many incredible opportunities right in front of you and you don’t even know it.

The designer, shown above, was selling leggings from New York City streets just 10 years ago. Now he counts celebrities among his fans.

HANDCRAFTED HEADWEAR

TALENTED MILLINERS OFFER HIGH - END, STYLISH HATS FOR MEN AND WOMEN

Millinery has been around for centuries, with people donning hats to protect their heads in chilly weather, add a dose of high-fashion to their ensembles, and even prove social status. Nowadays, hats are majorly in fashion, with designers handcrafting bespoke fedoras, cloches, fascinators, and inventive, of-the-moment creations. From London to New York to Los Angeles, these high-end milliners o er stylish toppers for everyday wear and special occasions.

PHILIP TREACY

“How a hat makes you feel is what a hat is all about,” says headwear designer Philip Treacy. Hailing from County Galway, Ireland, this celebrated hatter is one of the world’s most recognized, imagining haute couture hats and headpieces ranging from his signature shapes to striking avant-garde designs topped with ribbons, flowers, and b tterflies. reacy dresses the heads of British royalty and Hollywood’s A-listers, so it’s no surprise that Vogue aga ine de ned hi as “perhaps the greatest living milliner.” His work has also been featured in London’s Victoria and Albert Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

GLADYS TAMEZ MILLINERY

“ ats give con dence li e no other accessory,” says Gladys Tamez, a designer based in Los Angeles. While visiting Spain, Tamez encountered a multigenerational milliner who made her a hat, inspiring the start of her millinery career. “Its sculptural forms, the materials and tools, along with the process itself, really spoke to me,” she says. With an upbringing and education spanning Texas, Mexico, and Italy, her work is inspired by art, culture, historical fashion, and northern Mexico tradition.

FRANCES GREY HATS

BY DEBBIE LORENZO

Born to Jamaican parents and raised in Queens, N.Y., Debbie Lorenzo learned about fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology before debuting Frances Grey, the namesake of her great-grandmother, a seamstress in Jamaica. She specializes in handmade custom millinery for both women and men, and her bold yet timeless pieces have decorated the heads of highpro le people incl ding eyonc , Iman, D-Nice, and Veronica Webb.

KATHERINE ELIZABETH MILLINERY

“I used to think hats were something to keep you warm until I realized they are sculptures you can wear,” says Katherine Elizabeth, a milliner with a shop in London’s Oxo Tower. She discovered millinery while majoring in fashion at the Surrey nstit te of Art and esign, b t her a nity for gar ents leaned more theatrical than practical. “My university kept telling me to be more commercial and tone it down, so when I discovered millinery, it all fell into place.” Beyond curating showpiece-like fascinators, Elizabeth runs an online millinery and business academy.

FLAMEKEEPERS HAT CLUB

Born and raised in New York City, Marc Williamson sold headwear at J.J. Hat Center in Midtown and Pork Pie Hatters in New York’s East Village and Williamsburg before launching his outpost in Harlem in 2014. Williamson wants his customers to feel at ease when they enter his boutique on West 121st Street, where he takes a modern approach to hats. Aiming to “pass the torch from one generation to the next,” FlameKeepers Hat Club sells men’s fedoras, boaters, wide brim, newsboy caps, and packable hats, sourced from across the globe.

TERESSA FOGLIA

This designer’s passion for headwear led her to enroll in a hat-making course in Europe in 2017, spurring the launch of her namesake brand the following year. Sustainability drives Teressa Foglia’s imaginative collection as well as her one o pieces, fro eco friendly aterials to cha pioning local artisans and female founders. Showcasing quality, her hats are “made to last forever” and known for their detailing, including heirlooms, charms, and embroidered dates and phrases. All creations are produced in her Brooklyn studio with stores in California, New York, Nashville, and Texas.

Katherine Elizabeth Millinery’s Red Sunset and Winter Flower Burst, shown on opposite page.

Gladys Tamez Millinery’s Goldie and Lois styles, shown above. Opposite page: Katherine Elizabeth Millinery (2);this page: Jamie Lendrum

LUXE RAIL JOURNEYS

THESE ELEGANT TRAINS LET YOU STEP BACK INTO THE GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVEL

With the world’s most glamorous rail journeys, the journey matters just as much, if not more than, the destination. There’s nothing quite like hopping on a train to explore a new destination, especially if there are amazing stops and lots of pampering along the way. ven aded travelers sed to rst class travel revel in the all day l x ries o ered by the most iconic train experiences. Sitting in a comfy window seat, drink in hand, while gazing out at an endless stream of gorgeous scenery is a unique thrill that never goes out of fashion.

Here are some of the most luxurious train rides around the world; all aboard for some adventure.

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Belmond has been a pioneer of luxury rail travel for more than four decades. Its portfolio, which extends across 24 countries, incl des six train o erings, headlined by the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Guests retrace the steps of their predecessors there’s a dress code and plenty of white gloved stewards—on a journey between Venice, Italy, and classic culture capitals like Berlin and Paris; new boarding points have been added in Rome, Florence, Geneva, Brussels, and Amsterdam. Lovingly restored sleeper cars harken back to the 1920s and ’30s, with sumptuous fabrics and antique xt res. he train boasts three resta rant cars, all hailing from the 1920s, each featuring memorable touches. Sitting in the train’s oldest carriage are three new Grand Suites conceived by the renowned interior design studio Wimberly Interiors. Each suite features private bathrooms with showers, do ble beds, and a living area with nderfloor heating. Addi tional a enities incl de a personal ho r cabin steward, free flowing Cha pagne, in s ite dining, and private transfers.

Belmond’s British Pullman has been given a jolt of panache by the infl ential l a er es Anderson. aying

tribute to both the golden age of cinema and travel, Anderson has rei agined the train’s historic Cygn s carriage—named after the Greek God of Balance—enhancing the historical preservation of the Art eco inspired space with his signature symmetrical lines, unique color palettes, and Art Nouveau style. Guests choose between a table in the main carriage or a private coupé for an elevated guest experience, complete with copious amounts of e ve Clic ot Cha pagne, excl sive dining menus, and unique crockery and glassware selected by Anderson. he ll an o ers a host of day journeys throughout the year, con veniently departing from London’s Victoria Station.

As the crown jewel of the Portugal railway system, The Presidential Train has hosted global dignitaries and heads of state for more than a century. Built in 1890, it once served as the Portuguese Royal Train, transporting dignitaries like Queen Elizabeth II and Pope Paul VI. Present day passengers feel like they’re in a time capsule, as the train was agni cently restored in the furniture and charm that made it iconic remains intact and has since been show cased at the National Railway Museum as the most emblematic piece of Por tugal’s railway history. Gastronomical highlights come fast and furious, as ichelin starred chefs pair dishes with ne ort g ese wines.

The legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express o ers white-glove service, and even has a dress code.

A grand suite in the Venice SimplonOrient-Express comes complete with its own cabin steward, in-suite dining, and free- owing Champagne.

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ASIA

Belmond’s Eastern & Oriental Express appeals to those who yearn for the romance and nostalgia of a bygone era, when travel was best experienced at an unhurried pace. Travelers step into a world of classic glamour as they cruise through historic wonders and bustling cities on multinight journeys throughout Bangkok, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Beyond the luxe accommodations with cherrywood and elm b rr paneling, ne fabrics, and vintage touches, highlights include steward service, gourmet meals, and engaging excursions at each stop. Guests can enjoy a foot massage in the saloon car, then stroll over to the lively piano bar or stylish observation car to have a cocktail while taking in panoramic sunset views.

The world’s leading provider of long-distance luxury rail journeys, Golden Eagle Luxury Trains provides access to so e of the ost agnicent, yet rarely visited, sites from the ancient world. Four new tours are being launched in 2022, including two that are powered entirely by steam. But it is Golden Eagle’s Trans-Siberian Railway that gets most of the attention; one of the world’s great train journeys cuts through the heart of Russia, connecting the east with the west. At 9,288 kilometers in length, it’s the longest singleservice railway in the world, crossing eight time zones as it progresses from Moscow to Vladivostok. Luxurious suites and heritage cabins provide a fanciful backdrop for all the creature comforts one could hope for while traversing the largest country on Earth. Patrons can pass the time by taking Russian language lessons or dancing to a live pianist.

ince its la nch in as apan’s rst luxury sleeper train, Cruise Train Seven Stars has become one of the country’s most in-demand luxury travel experiences. The train, which traverses the scenic island of Kyushu, has just seven carriages for 30 people, and customers must enter a lottery process to secure a ticket. Inside, the interiors celebrate Japanese artisans with rich colors, wood paneling, and lattice screens. Multiday itineraries whis travelers thro gh ve of Kyushu’s prefectures, with stunning coastal views and immersive cultural experiences. Passengers sip on cocktails in the piano bar, then decamp to the dining car for gourmet meals crafted with seasonal ingredients.

With routes running between Kyoto

and other Japanese cities, JR West’s Twilight Express Mizukaze o ers a one-of-a-kind travel experience. Likened to a tony hotel rolling through the beautiful Japanese landscape, the Twilight Express lets its guests soak in a marble bathtub while zooming through highlights such as the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (the world’s longest suspension bridge), the serene Setonaikai National Park, and the stunning Orii Coast. On the culinary side, a team of top Japanese chefs curates an inviting en reflecting the regions through which the train passes.

AFRICA

Well-heeled visitors to southern Africa board the Rovos Rail to travel from Victoria Falls to South Africa in high style. Nine journeys lasting from 48 ho rs to days are o ered the handsomely rebuilt trains carry a maximum of 72 people in 36 superbly appointed suites and are also available for charter. The nine-day golf safari travels through the northeastern reaches of South Africa, with lots of playing opportunities for the most discerning golfers, along with ample game viewing. The ultimate

British Pullman, shown at right, has been given the Hollywood treatment by director Wes Anderson. Day and longer journeys are available.

Rovos Rail experience comes by way of the 15-day Trail of Two Oceans, which travels 4,300 kilometers coast to coast across the continent from the Tanzanian capital of Dar es Salaam to the Angolan city of Lobito. Passengers dress to match the for ality of the environs thin ne china, crisp linen, and silver. Completing the timeless atmosphere, there are no radios or television sets on board.

NORTH AMERICA

Canada’s most decorated luxury scenic train line, the Rocky Mountaineer, has la nched its rst . . ro te. n addition to its three routes connecting Vancouver to the Canadian oc ies towns of an , Lake Louise, and Jasper, the newest o ering travels between enver and oab, tah. nown as “ oc ies to the Red Rocks,” the two-day journey passes through vast canyons, natural archways, and captivating hoodoos. Spacious, glass-domed train coaches provide a comfy environment for taking in breathtaking scenery, and guests nibble on culinary creations inspired by the passing regions. For an elevated travel experience, customers on the Canadian routes can opt for GoldLeaf Service, featuring a bilevel coach with oversize windows and an outdoor viewing platform.

AUSTRALIA

With its bold red and white locomotive taking guests on Outback adventures for just short of a century, The Ghan is an Australian icon. Traveling between the South Australian city of Adelaide and

Darwin in the Northern Territory, the train’s motif honors its desert crossings and is a link to the Afghan cameleers who arrived in Australia in the 1830s. These desert pioneers were immortalized in when the rst stea train d bbed The Afghan Express but soon shortened to The Ghan—traveled north from Adelaide to the heart of the O tbac . n the 1940s, The Ghan transported serviceen to orld ar , and in the s it became critical for mining, transport, and agriculture. Today, the train travels between Adelaide and Darwin as a threeor four-day, all-inclusive experience; it can reach up to a kilometer long in peak season with up to 300 guests on board.

The menu tells the story of the country it travels through, proudly showcasing local ingredients and produce.

Journey Beyond Rail’s Indian Pacific o ers epic, transcontinental crossings between the ndian and aci c oceans. he longest o rney, a four-day jaunt from Sydney to Perth, follows the path of bush pioneers, gold rush prospectors, and legendary adventurers, while the shortest rail option is a scenic, two-day trip from Sydney to Adelaide. The chic, private Chairman’s Carriage service evokes the golden era of rail travel, with its all-inclusive dining, access to the exclusive Platinum Club, and dedicated service.

The interior of the Eastern & Oriental Express, shown above, pays homage to a bygone era. Below: The bar and the interior of a suite on the Venice Simplon-OrientExpress, among the most famous trains in the world.

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REFINED ROSEDALE

THIS NEIGHBORHOOD IN TORONTO, WITH WINDING, TREE - LINED STREETS AND STATELY MANSIONS, IS STILL CLOSE TO THE CANADIAN CITY’S FINANCIAL CENTER

With its winding tree-lined streets and grand mansions, Rosedale is one of Toronto’s most charming, exclusive, and sought-after neighborhoods.

“There’s a real sense of community,” says Paul Maranger, broker, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada-Paul & Christian Associates.

Despite its grandeur, it’s very neighborly, says business partner and sales representative Christian Vermast: “There are parks, and the streets are very walkable, so you always see people out exercising or walking the family dog.”

A VARIETY OF ICONIC HERITAGE HOMES

The neighborhood, in the heart of the city of Toronto, is bounded by Bloor Street on the south, Yonge Street on the west, Bayview Avenue on the east, and Whitehall Road on the north.

“What’s wonderful about Rosedale is the tremendous diversity of housing styles,” Maranger says, adding that lots typically are 50 by 120 feet, and prices vary according to the square footage of the residence.

Vermast notes that because Rosedale is surrounded by ravines that li it vehic lar tra c, it’s very iet and peaceful.

t has two sections, each of which feat res di erent eras of historic ho sing, whose prices range fro C illion to C illion.

n north osedale, which was planned in the s, estates are in the nglish dor and other historical based styles pop lar d ring that era. o th osedale, which dates to the s, feat res ictorian and Edwardian mansions.

Altho gh there are aro nd , ho ses in osedale, at the end there were only in the greater osedale area on the market. “In normal conditions, there sho ld be to for sale,

so we are in extre ely tight ar et conditions,” aranger says.

n addition, there are so e low rise id Cent ry odern hori ontal co ops that were b ilt in the s on the sites of former mansions.

Along the neighborhood’s periphery, there are a n ber of condo b ildings b ilt fro the s to the present day. or instance, crivener are, which co prises a pair of id rise arisian inspired b ildings b ilt years ago, is one of the city’s ost so ght after. At the latest pro ect, ale Aven e, which is still nder construction and which Vermast calls “an architect ral arvel,” nits sell for C illion to C illion.

“ osedale residents range fro yo ng fa ilies with children to seniors who have lived in their ho es for generations,” aranger says.

t’s the neighborhood of choice for any senior level exec tives, er ast adds, “beca se the city has a vibrant international business community— nancial capital ar ets, health research co panies, high tech ventures—and Rosedale is a short distance to all those sectors.”

WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE

ro location, nightlife spots, ne dining establish ents, and l xry shops to green spaces, the heritage protected neighborhood, whose name comes from the wild roses that grew on the original estate, represents the best the city has to o er.

Rosedale has a distinct look and feel. “ osedale’s eandering streets twist and wind so ch that it’s easy to get lost,” aranger says. “ t feels ore ropean than other areas of the city.”

er ast notes that “there’s parland galore,” adding that osedale ar has tennis co rts and soccer elds, Chorley ar feat res vast lawns, and Craigleigh ardens caters to dogs.

And the neighborhood is wal able osedale avine has . iles of hi ing trails and connects to the vergreen ric or s, a for er arry that has ponds and a large far er’s ar et.

n ay, the ann al ayfair festival, which feat res everything fro carnival rides to live bands, is held in osedale ar .

he co

nity, which is close to oronto’s inancial, iscovery, and ospital districts, is a short s bway ride from the shops and restaurants

in the or ville neighborhood and the pscale shopping district in ile along loor treet.

avorite dining spots in the area incl de ash, which serves seasonal, internationally inspired American cuisine orrel, which has a rench editerranean menu and an extensive wine list anto asta, an pscale bistro with talian entrees and a lengthy wine list erroni, which has talian fare and rooftop seating and the osedale iner, which serves br nch, dinner, wine, and beer.

he oronto awn ennis Cl b, a private athletic club in the heart of osedale, also o ers ne dining for members.

or l x ry shopping, residents also head to onge treet, which is lled with high fashion clothing shops and interior design stores.

Hopson Grace is as well-known for its window displays as it is for the ho e goods it sells arterre lowers speciali es in c sto , ropean style arrange ents and erhill

C O, which is located in the city’s historic train station, is the li or store brand’s flagship.

or go r et provisions, residents go to arvest agon, Olli e tcher hop, adege atisserie, and isces Gourmet Seafood Specialty Shop.

aranger adds that the erhill ar et, which is in north osedale, “is one of the city’s best p rveyors of high ality prepared foods and go ret del xe groceries.”

esidents often oin the oyal Canadian acht Cl b or the or Cl b they are abo t ve ilo eters away.

he neighborhood is ho e to ran so e all, an nternational accala reate orld chool and niversity preparatory school for girls in nior indergarten to th grade. Other private schools close by incl de pper Canada College, for boys in senior indergarten to th grade the or chool, a co ed cational instittion for st dents in nior indergarten to th grade and the abin chool, a co-educational school for students in nior indergarten to th grade.

osedale’s lovely bac yards and ab ndant par land, the agents say, a e it the ideal ho e for fa ilies. “ t’s very l sh and green,” er ast says. “ ost people can’t believe it’s so close to the nancial center. o city in the world has that l x ry.”

This Georgian-style home in Rosedale, asking just under C$7 million, is on one of the picturesque neighborhood’s secret streets. It has a private garden and a swimming pool.

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SUPERSIZE SUVS

THREE - ROW CARS ARE ALL THE RAGE IN THE LUXURY MARKET

SUVs, especially crossovers, remain hugely popular with American buyers, making up half of sales; w ith pickups included, it was 76% in 2020. And increasingly luxury buyers want their SUVs to have three rows of seats and accommodate six or seven passengers. In fact, there were at least 40 three-row models on the market in 2021. Unfortunately, some of the crossovers skimp on space for the third row. And access is sometimes not great. The larger SUVs, reviewed here, have better accommodations in what used to be called “the way back” when station wagons were king. Here’s a closer look at some high-end third-row models:

AUDI Q7

This is one of the sportier three-row luxury SUVs, with two turbocharged engines to choose from: a 248-horsepower

four cylinder or a 335-horsepower V-6 (coupled to an eight-speed automatic). They all have Quattro all-wheel drive, and both four-wheel steering and adaptive air suspension are optional. The executive package is a useful addition, adding adaptive cruise, lane-keeping assist, and four-zone climate control, plus heated and ventilated front seats (the rears are just heated). There is 69.6 cubic feet of cargo area behind the front seats.

BMW X7

Consumers can opt for a perfectly adequate 335-horsepower turbo six, but they can also go over the top with 612 horsepower in the Alpina XB7 V-8 variant. Expect plenty of luxury features, including heated seats, a panoramic sunroof, a digital dash panel, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen. The third row (accessed by moving

the power-operated second row) could be more commodious, but the other seating is thronelike. There is 90.4 c bic feet behind the rst row seats, but if you leave all three rows in place there won’t be a lot of cargo area in the back (12.8 cubic feet).

CADILLAC ESCALADE

The big Escalade was redesigned for 2021, and buyers can choose between a standard model and the long-wheelbase that o ers ore roo for the third row. Either way, you’ll be swathed in wood and leather, traditional touches that contrast with the state-of-the-art infotainment and digital displays. Most Escalades will be powered by a 6.2-liter, V-8, but General Motors also makes a three-liter turbo-diesel six available. SuperCruise autonomous driving isn’t available on the 2022 model, because of the chip shortage. The top-level

The Lexus GX, shown above, is quite capable o -road.

Sport Platinum model costs more than $100,000, but it adds 16-way power front seats with massage, soft-close doors, and a 36-speaker AKG sound system, plus self-parking, adaptive cruise, and head-up display. There is a large 109.1 cubic feet of cargo space.

INFINITI QX80

his ltra iet flagship for the brand was updated for 2021, with seating for eight. Highlights include semianiline leather seats, a suede-type headliner, dark burl wood, and 22-inch wheels. There’s 95.1 cubic feet with the second and third row folded, and the ability to haul 8,500 pounds. That third row folds electrically, though the process is slow.

LEXUS GX

he na e ex s doesn’t sho t “o road,” but the GX—with body-onframe construction and adjustable suspension—is quite capable where the trail ends. The four-wheel drive is always on, with a trade o in f el economy (just 16 miles per gallon combined). The one engine is a 4.6-liter, 301-horsepower V-8. The GX may be rough and ready, but it’s quiet and re ned inside, with a wood and leather ambience. There’s a cargo capacity of . c bic feet behind the rst row.

MERCEDES - BENZ GLS

The GLS receives kudos for its very accommodating third row. Your Boy

Scout troop will be smiling when they arrive at the Merit Badge awards. Redesigned for 2020, the GLS now has a high-performance variant, the $133,000 twin-turbo AMG GLS 63 S, with 600 horsepower. But all the GLS models are capable and luxurious. The base GLS 450 model is equipped with a 362-horsepower turbo six with a nine-speed transmission, all-wheel drive, adaptive air suspension, heated and ventilated front seats, a sunroof, and other amenities. Captain’s chairs are optional, but reduce the passenger cabin to six passengers. There is a maximum 84.7 cubic feet of storage.

RANGE ROVER

“We sell vehicles that people connect to on an emotional level,” chief creative o cer erry c overn said at the introd ction of the all new, fth generation 2022 Range Rover in New York. The Land Rover brand’s No. 1 market is the U.S., and that suggests certain capabilities. Not only does the ange over o er a roo y third row seat in long-wheelbase models, but there’s also a pair of fold-down perches for tailgating or tea parties. Choose the Tailgate Event Suite and there is added audio features and lighting in the back, as well as tailored leather cushions. The powertrain options include a 523-horsepower twin-turbo V-8 and a 423-horsepower plug-in hybrid (arriving as a 2023 model). The battery electric Range Rover, on the same platform,

arrives in 2024. Cargo space behind the rst row in the long wheelbase odel is a very credible 92.9 cubic feet.

VOLVO XC90

Volvo is heading for an all-electric future, and these days its gas engines all have four cylinders. There are three of those available, including a 400-horsepower T8 plug-in hybrid with two electric motors and 18 miles of all-electric range. This is one of the safest vehicles on the road, with a ve star crash rating. All the accident protection adds weight, but the PHEV drivetrain still attains a 27 miles per gallon combined fuel economy rating. The XC90’s interior is lovely and functional. The higher Inscription trim, worthy of a check box, adds Nappa leather massage seats, Harman Kardon audio, digital gauges, and lane keeping. There’s also excellent cargo space at . c bic feet behind the rst row.

The BMW X7, shown above, has thronelike seating upfront. The Mercedes-Benz GLS, shown below, was redesigned for 2020 and has a spacious third row.

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HAUTE HOME HAPPY HOURS

HOW TO STYLE AN AT- HOME BAR FROM CLUBROOMS AND COCKTAIL LOUNGES TO TAPROOMS AND TAVERNS

By Iyna Bort Caruso

As if we need another reason to love life at home, the home bar is enjoying a renaissance. Haute happy hours are the new splurge.

For decades, home bars have routinely taken over basements, displaced spare bedrooms, and usurped garages. But they’ve evolved, says Deirdre O’Connell, chief executive for Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty in Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. Bars are enjoying greater prominence in our homes. “They’ve moved from the basement to the main level,” she says. They’re now front and center in living rooms, family rooms, and busy hallways.

Imbibing in style starts with imbuing the space with warmth and hospitality. Some home bars channel the vibe of a favorite lounge, taproom, or saloon. Others take design inspiration from their surroundings. On the Gold Coast of Long Island, N.Y., the sophisticated yet welcoming bar of a Cold Spring Harbor estate is an open-concept entertainment destination. It includes a glass-enclosed wine room, home theater, card table, pool table, and even a massage room. “Anything you need to be entertained is there. It’s extraordinary,” O’Connell says.

Regardless of whether the aesthetic is playful, whimsical, retro, or dramatic, the goal is the same: to create a functional, flexible, and inviting spot to wind down with a glass of wine after a long day, or entertain a roomful of guests with their drinks of choice.

Good design enlivens the space, elevates the experience and is “reflective of lifestyle,” O’Connell says. “And that’s even more important now, when home has become a destination as opposed to just the place to lay your head.”

HARDING TOWNSHIP

NEW JERSEY

Beechwood is a 30,000-square-foot residence set on 15 acres of private land in the secure hamlet of New Vernon, with features including a carriage apartment and pool house. Designed by WESketch Architecture, its classic “butter y plan” provides elements of constant discovery for the observer and ensures the remarkable size remains a surprise for visitors as they make their way through it. Spaces include an oval-shaped great room, three-room wine grotto, and an English pub on the main level, the inspiration for which was derived from two copper pendants picked up on a trip in London. Bold selections of Jerusalem limestone oors, Roman-brick ceilings, cashmere wall coverings, and 13 imported replaces from Italy and Portugal, selected by designer Frank Delle Donne, are carefully woven throughout to portray quiet elegance. Located just 35 miles from midtown Manhattan, Beechwood is a work of art created with brick and mortar.

$22,000,000

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Kienlen Lattmann Sotheby’s International Realty

Jon L. Buryk 908.443.1491

LAS VEGAS NEVADA

This is a stunning property in the MacDonald Highlands community, which o ers seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining: A central great room opens to an expansive resort-style patio and pool with a swim-up bar overlooking the golf course. Another star feature is the fullsize old world pub-style bar, perfect for entertaining.

Two grand primary suites and four all-inclusive guest suites give everyone ample private space. The carriage yard features climate-controlled garages to accommodate 11 cars and a recreational vehicle. This hotel-inspired villa is only minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, two airports, and an abundance of outdoor attractions.

$12,900,000

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Las Vegas Sotheby’s International Realty

Isaac Moore 702.306.5866

NEW YORK CITY NEW YORK

Over the span of a decade, Jimmy Fallon and his wife, Nancy Juvonen, combined and renovated four apartments over three oors to create an eclectic home like no other in New York City. Perched atop the southwest corner of Gramercy Park East, it celebrates the structure and architecture of that historic landmark while transforming the space into a unique home, with the original window frames, casings, and hardwood oors restored throughout.

With 4,950 square feet of space, including six bedrooms and ve bathrooms, the pièce de résistance is the saloon room. This spectacular entertaining space features a customdesigned and fully equipped wet bar, with a vintage stained glass barback and a gas re with stone hearth.

$12,500,000

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Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage

Jeremy V. Stein 917.854.4411

Debbie Korb 917.701.7758

NICASIO CALIFORNIA

A one-of-a-kind American Sukiya is available for the rst time in bucolic Nicasio, West Marin. A labor of love, the estate and winery are a convergence of Japanese philosophy and California wine-country living at its nest. Consisting of a 3,000-square-foot main residence, a 2,200-square-foot guesthouse, a wine cave, a separate barn, and a 50,000-gallon spring-fed pool, West Wind Estate sits on 32 acres and serves as a functional winery. One standout feature is a 2,400-square-foot climate-controlled wine cave, the only one of its kind in Marin, that has 12-foot ceilings, a custom wine bar, an event space, and a prep kitchen ideal for catered gatherings.

$18,500,000

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Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty

Stephanie Lamarre and B.G. Bates 415.806.3176

COLD SPRING HARBOR NEW YORK

Located on Long Island’s famed Gold Coast in the picturesque waterfront community of Cold Spring Harbor, this estate o ers resort-style living in the solitude of 6.2 acres and a beach with mooring rights, yet is within easy striking distance of New York City. Every room is designed for elegant entertaining: a palatial dining room, an elegant living room, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and an adjacent great room with stone replace create an e ortless ow. To wind things down, decamp to the movie theater or retire to the sumptuous master suite with replace, sitting room, private balcony with hot tub, and a pair of indulgent master bathrooms. When the outdoors beckons, there’s a pool with a slide and waterfalls, and a tennis/sports court.

$12,950,000

Property ID: 3333174 | danielgale.com

Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty

John Messina 516.241.0761

BOSQUES DE SANTA FE

MEXICO CITY

The use of stone, wood, and metal as the main design components add an organic harmony and subtle elegance to this property, built by architects Bernardi & Peschard, with windows that open onto a forest setting. Among its features are ma oors and high wood-covered ceilings.

The window walls of the open-plan living space, which includes a lounge, dining room, and bar area, integrates the inside with the magni cent gardens and extraordinary views.

$4,850,000

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Mexico Sotheby’s International Realty

Laura de la Torre de Skipsy & Mariana Méndez 52 (55)5929.5252

SUNDANCE RIDGE

ST. KITTS

The Sea for Miles estate is the embodiment of natural beauty, with views of the island of St. Kitts and the Caribbean Sea. Located in the private Sundance Ridge community on the island’s southeast peninsula, the 16,000 square feet of luxury living space includes an 80-foot in nity pool and expansive outdoor covered and uncovered seating and sunken lounge areas, which extend the entertaining space from within through retractable glass doors and shutters. The wine cellar and tasting room design is reminiscent of a 1920s speakeasy.

$16,000,000

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St. Kitts & Nevis Sotheby’s International Realty

Neybis Sanchez 305.904.2511

BEVERLY HILLS

CALIFORNIA

Luxury and tranquility meet in this captivating reimagined single-story fourbedroom sanctuary, situated behind private gates in Beverly Hills. Indooroutdoor harmony is meticulously de ned by the open- oor plan leading to a spacious pool and garden grounds. An artfully placed open-air glass atrium showcases a Japanese maple tree and oversized solid oak front door o ering breathtaking curb appeal. The massive great room features Italian limestone ooring as well as high ceilings, both bathed in natural light from multiple skylights, and the bar area seats ve.

$17,380,000

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Sotheby’s International Realty

Sunset Strip Brokerage

John Giddins 310.205.0305

LOOKING AHEAD AT NUREMBERG’S FUTURE MUSEUM

VISITORS ARE INVITED TO PONDER ETHICAL QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR THE PLANET AND THEMSELVES

The t re se , an o shoot of Munich’s Deutsches Museum, opened its doors in September 2021, inviting the public to consider what lies ahead for our planet, its cities, and ourselves. The Nuremberg-based museum was several years in the making, with planning beginning in 2014 that included lengthy discussion of how to best address the thorny questions that concern our future.

“There was a lot of political discussion before opening,” says Sebastian inst dt, press o cer for e tsches Museum Nürnberg. “But it’s absolutely the time to deal with such subjects. We

have tremendous challenges to master.”

The museum is located in a historic district with views of the Pegnitz River; inside is an expansive, industrial space that extends over three floors, with exposed concrete serving as a backdrop for the innovations on display. The exhibition area spans 3,000 square eters and addresses ve ey the es Work and Daily Life, Body and Mind, City System, Earth System, and Space and

Time.

Many of these themes are presented via prototypes and encourage interaction. Take, for instance, the “Telemax plus” robot, in the Work and Daily Life

section, which allows guests to use a robotic arm to attempt to defuse a bomb, or the model space station in the Space and Time exhibit, where visitors can experience what it’s like to steer a Mars rover. Other objects on display invite contemplation, like a huge globe that shows data on climate and air tra c.

Unifying these thematic areas is the question of the divide between science and ction Are the ideas explored by the exhibits feasible and already under way, or do they belong to the realm of fantasy? Is the line between the two always so clear? What would it be like if one of the futures envisioned by novels, l , and television li e the rise of arti cial intelligence s pplanting h an beings ca e to pass o this end, some exhibits incorporate objects fro beloved wor s of science ction, like Star Trek’s “medical tricorder,” a scanning device used by characters in the series to diagnose illnesses. Aptly enough, at the museum’s opening, Bavaria’s Premier Markus Söder used a lightsaber to cut through the red ribbon.

Exhibits are also intended to provoke conversation about the ethical di ensions of possible scienti c and technological advancements. The Future Museum asks visitors to consider, for instance, the morality of using “genetic scissors” to manipulate h an A, and ponder how the cities of the future might accommodate growing populations.

“We try to spark an ethical debate, by looking into how our ideas develop, and the movement between technology, research, and culture that inspires the economy,” Linstädt says.

Visitors are further challenged through an interactive game they can play as they move through the museum. They are given bracelets that allow the to “collect” the di erent technologies they encounter in the exhibits, b t there’s a twist hey can ta e only 25 technologies with them into their personal future.

The exterior of the new Deutsches Museum, located in a historic district in Munich with views of the Pegnitz River.

This page: Ludwig Olah/Deutsches Museum. Opposite page, from top: Daniel Karmann/Deutsches Museum; Ludwig Olah/Deutsches Museum

t’s not only a way to challenge g ests to prioriti e possible advanceents, b t also a ethod for letting the se sta now which prototypes are the ost interesting to the p blic. hese insights will help to direct f t re exhibits and dialog es.

Another ethod of engage ent co es via the “f t re co nicators” st dents who have been trained to interact with visitors on the se ’s any topics.

“ t’s ite a ni e thing for er any we enco rage interaction and disc ssion right away,” inst dt says. he space’s str ct re f rther facilitates open disc ssion, via a central area called the for that can acco odate eetings of h ndreds of g ests, where the se will host tal s.

And exhibits don’t shy away fro the dar er possible o tco es of h an endeavor and o r dependence on technology, delving into the ra i cations

of climate change, as well as presenting an interactive station that explores the e ects of long periods of power fail res on society tting for a se whose opening was delayed by a pande ic that see ed straight o t of science ction.

o far, any of the t re se ’s visitors have been do estic, d e to contin ing travel restrictions. owever, ore international visitors are expected soon, and incl sivity is prioriti ed via apps that provide infor ation abo t exhibits in several lang ages.

Openness as to what ay lie ahead for h anity is ey, as the se contin es to evolve.

“ e don’t want to tell people how it’s going to be there’s not only one possible f t re,” inst dt says. “So we want to show visitors a range of possibilities, and a e s re it’s their decision as individ als and as e bers of society what inds of develop ents we want to have in the end.”

From top: A prototype of the car of the future; a globe shows data on climate and air tra c.

ARCHITECTURE THAT CONVEYS THE SPIRIT OF A PLACE

HONG KONG - BASED ARCHITECT NELSON CHOW ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTEXT AND CREATING AN EXPERIENCE

For Hong Kong-based architect

Nelson Chow, 2021 was a busy year.

His award-winning studio, NC Design & Architecture Ltd. , completed several high pro le pro ects that ade global headlines.

Chow, who was raised in Hong Kong and Canada, has a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Waterloo in Canada but also a menswear tailoring certi cate fro ew York’s Fashion Institute of Technology.

Before starting his own studio, he wor ed in the ew or City o ce of the international design and concept r Avro O, then the dge esign Institute in Hong Kong.

His innovative residential and comercial spaces o er sophisticated references to pop culture and history and also act as experiential entertainment.

Here, he talks about his inspirations and ideas, and what he’s planning next.

You’re known for using architecture to tell stories. What’s the story behind the

space-themed Faye, the sky-high club you designed that opened in April 2021 in Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong district? Faye was inspired by Space Carnival, which is in the penthouse of the California Tower, an iconic skyscraper in Lan Kwai Fong. Its predecessor, Volar, had been an institution in the district for over a decade. It had carnival ponies, which people would always take photos with. The owner really wanted to bring that back. So that’s how the carnival theme started. Given its location at the penthouse and the panoramic view of the city, we wanted to reinterpret a carnival and give it a futuristic twist and imagined it as a spaceship. This kind of story gives meaning to any design.

One of your other 2021 projects— Memento, the pop-up for Louis Vuitton’s Objets Nomades collection of travelinspired furniture—transformed two oors of the historic Pedder Building in Hong Kong into an imaginary seaside mansion. What inspired that design?

Nelson Chow, shown above, designed Faye, an outer-space-themed nightclub, shown at top, that opened in 2021 in Hong Kong.

It was important to bring an element of Hong Kong into the design, so we imagined the space as a seaside mansion. It’s pulled apart like pieces of a puzzle, each representing a special unique moment. References to old mansions found in Hong Kong are reinterpreted through architectural details in a contemporary manner. Visitors navigate between these di erent “ o ents.”

Memento also had a sensory component, which is a rather novel feature in architecture.

There are 10 rooms, and each entices a di erent sensory experience. e wanted to a e the experience tr ly immersive.

The living room mimics the feeling of morning in spring, so there are two windows in it, and each of them has articial s nlight behind, and a slight wind blows the curtain in a slow motion. In the meditation lounge, we used metal with a ripple text re to create light reflections on the wall i ic ing the feeling of water, and we played a gong sound to give a meditative feeling. In the garden, we implemented green walls and bird sounds and infused it with a floral scent.

Several of your projects provide a cinematic sense of mystery. In the nightclub PDT (Please Don’t Tell) in Hong Kong, guests slip up a clandestine staircase to gain access to a private bar via a vintage telephone booth. And in the nightclub Foxglove in Hong Kong, visitors touch a carved silver handle to enter its exclusive inner sanctum. What do these features add to the experience?

PDT has a long tradition back in New York of having a phone booth, so when it came to designing its second outpost at the Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong hotel, we needed to respect the original identities while developing

a new narrative that suits the site. e developed a story abo t a b tler having a secret drinking spot in the hotel room accessed via a sophisticated phone booth. Once the visitor dials the number, the curtain rotates and the audience sees the dressing mirror hidden behind the curtain—it’s a phone booth that doubles as a changing room for the butler—and the mirrored doors then open up to reveal the secret bar. oxglove is a hidden a cl b behind an umbrella shop, carrying the fa o s ox brellas fro ngland, so the outside looks like a museum for the umbrellas, which are famed for their decorative ani al head handles. hen visitors press the handle of the fox head umbrella, the lighting dims and one of the display cabinets opens to reveal a cruise-ship-like interior, bringing the audience back in time to an earlier era where a was played in cr ise cabins.

Your work, which you’ve described as the intersection of art and architecture,

has been the subject of many articles. Is there anything about your work that all the writers have missed? verything to e is e ally i portant, whether it is the architecture, interiors, furniture, lighting, art, as they all contrib te to the overall experience, so unlike some architects who may look down on the role of interior designers, I see the importance of all these edi s in a pro ect. y training as an architect has provided me with a strong foundation in designing buildings and the urban environment, and menswear tailoring has helped me shift my focus into loo ing at the ner details.

Your projects also tend to reference the luxuries of the past. ach period has its own loo and feel, and we usually begin by researching all sorts of reference images we like for the pro ect whether it’s f rnit re, space, or art—then develop a design that is relevant.

Walk us through your design process. e start by listening to the client and looking at the site. Good design should have a connection to its surroundings, so the designer should try to understand the spirit of the place. Mrs Pound is a stamp shop with a restaurant behind, but it was designed to be like a stamp shop as it is sited in a neighborhood of antique shops, and there is a street st selling sta ps. And i ber House is nested around a hillside, so we created a treehouse to enhance the feeling of cabin living. After we co e up with a story, we then do research on what is relevant, so basically anything visitors see is designed holistically.

At Foxglove in Hong Kong, a luxe bar, shown at top, stands behind what appears to be an umbrella shop, shown at bottom.

EACH PIECE IS PERSONAL

ILARIA ICARDI IS PAYING HOMAGE TO HER FAMILY’S FINE JEWELRY BUSINESS

After over two decades working in couture, Ilaria Icardi pivoted right before the pandemic. It was time, she felt, to launch her own jewelry collection that pays homage to her father, Umberto Icardi, a well-known goldsmith who died in 2016 but was renowned for eti, a ne ewelry business in Valenza, Italy, that he started in the 1960s with his brothers. Emmeti manufactured pieces for such brands as Cartier and i any Co. It took her a few decades to return to a business she knew so well. “I grew up breathing jewelry, but I wanted to study fashion,” says Icardi, who studied in Milan in the early 1990s before joining several fashion houses in an illustrious career that included top positions at Yves Saint Laurent under Tom Ford and ve years at Celine. n , she joined Victoria Beckham and served as design director until she decided to

shift to fashion consulting alongside her burgeoning jewelry business. “The time is right for me to spend time with my father’s archive and reset, redesign, and bring these jewelry memories to life,” she says.

We spoke to Icardi via Zoom from her London home to discuss what it was like launching right before the pandemic, why she’s drawn to designing “bold and chunky” pieces such as her lapis lazuli signet rings and spaceman pendants, and what she hopes customers will love most about her collection.

Can you tell us about starting your company right before the world shut down? When I launched, it was four weeks before the entire pandemic started. I was like “oh my God what am I going to do now?”—this is like Thelma and o ise driving down the cli . t y website was already live and I was so

Ilaria Icardi, shown above, recently pivoted from couture to launch her jewelry collection, following in the footsteps of her family.

surprised, but people were very interested in jewelry during the pandemic. Once I got some press, the orders started coming in fast. And, while I couldn’t travel to the factory in Italy due to the lockdowns, it helped that my younger brother, who is a gemologist, works with me, and together we found a way to manage logistics and shipping.

Since then you’ve launched two collections.

I have two mini collections that are very small, very focused, and made to order. I want to build up the brand because at the moment I’m only online. Being in direct communication with customers has been so amazing.

It seems very important for you to share the story behind each piece you design.

When you buy jewelry it’s a lifetime investment. I’ve been doing a lot of engagement rings. It’s such a big responsibility and you want a piece of jewelry like this to have a story behind it, you want to have something to say about it. Between my own story and my father’s, I always have enough to say.

Creating my collection is emotional and brings me joy. My father always wanted me to be involved with the business and I always rejected it in a way. Since he passed away, I believe this is now my way to communicate with him. I know he’s looking down and smiling.

Is there one piece that connects you most to your father?

My chain is from my father’s archives. It is the chain he wore all the time. I’m inspired all the time by my father’s archives and all of the pieces he made for himself. I go home to my mom’s house where the archives are and it’s so amazing. All of the pieces are described by hand and there’s a technical card for every piece. My father was meticulous about writing everything by hand.

How do you go about creating a piece? I love to work in 3-D using a waxlike resin because it enables me to do things like change the proportion of a piece. Also it really helped to work this way during the pandemic. I was stuck in London and couldn’t go to the factory, so this way when I was designing a ring, for example, I could wear it and see how

it felt. We were sending wax rings back and forth by post and then modifying the details via Zoom.

What inspires your designs?

So many things. It can be something I see when I’m sitting on the [London Underground] to a beautiful book or an exhibition. I recently went with my daughter to the Victoria and Albert Museum to see an “Alice in Wonderland” exhibit. We ended up in another section and stayed for one hour in front of some statues. I go to the Portobello oad flea ar et on riday ornings. I know lots of people there who are fantastic who are selling and dealing with vintage. I always search for vintage whenever I’m traveling.

What do you want your customers to appreciate most about your pieces? or the rst ti e, with y collection, I design purely for myself. This has been so di erent for e than wor ing for YSL and Celine. There you have to respect the DNA of the brand. The second thing I want people to know is that each piece has a soul. This truly is a labor of love.

Icardi looks into the family archives for inspiration on her unique pieces, all of which are available online only for now.

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BIG ON STYLE, LOW ON WASTE

ADVENE’S CHIC, POPULAR HANDBAGS ARE CREATED WITHIN THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND ETHICAL PRODUCTION

When fashion veterans and longtime friends Yijia Wang and Zi Xuan created Advene in 2019, they set out to reinvent sustainable luxury in the accessories sector. Customers at the time had to choose between sustainability, style, and price. “That’s when we thought we should do something,” Wang says.

With Advene, Wang and Xuan, who are based in New York, created a solution: luxury accessories that are thoughtfully constructed, sustainably made, and fairly priced.

Advene’s rst prod ct, the Age bag, is entirely sourced from food byproducts and is 100% traceable. Leathers are prod ced in a tannery certi ed by the Leather Working Group. This means that, fro rawhide to nished leather, every step of the process is held to the highest standards of environmental impact and ethical production.

There are only 13 tanneries in the world certi ed as s ch. “ st thin about it,” Wang says. “Only 10% of leather made in the U.S. is traceable. We’re not producing new leathers; it’s all recycled leather.”

Additionally, the Age lacks plastic lling, which is co only sed to str cture the silhouette of bags. Instead, the design ensures it maintains its

The Age bag, shown at left, is a versatile piece meant for day or night. The Edge, shown at right, is more unisex.

architectural shape. “Even though it’s a three-dimensional, sc lpt ral shape, we can achieve it witho t sing any llers,” Wang says. “It’s all very supple leather—the weight comes from the material itself.”

It’s not just celebrities like January Jones, Hailey Bieber, and Kerry Washington who admire Advene’s dedication to ne crafts anship, high style, and co it ent to sustainability—the Age won the nascent company the 2021 iF Design Award for Excellence.

“The Age bag is there to help a woman through her everyday adventure,” Xuan says. From an elegant dinner at a ichelin starred resta rant to a neighborhood ba e o or smart meetings with clients, it’s a versatile bag the duo says can easily be dressed up or down. “I wanted to create something for the modern working woman that empowers them and that gives them emotional support,” Xuan says.

The Edge, Advene’s second bag, is a casual yet chic rectangular shoulder bag that tucks neatly under the shoulder. “ t di ers fro the Age, which is ore fe inine,” an says. “The Edge is much cooler, more unisex.” From the front, it has a distinctly edgy appearance—chic but also sharp. From the side, Xuan used tulip-shaped gussets to maintain Advene’s feminine charge. Kendall Jenner immediately picked one up in black.

“ he two bags have slightly di erent personalities,” Wang says. “The Age is more ladylike with its sculptural shape; you feel very special when you wear it. The Edge is perfect for anything it’s an e ortless, no brainer co panion for anything that’s still a chic way to elevate your style.”

The Trench Tote, the duo’s third and latest product, was designed during the height of the pandemic. “The majority of people sed to wor in the o ce, b t now they can wor from home or in cafes,” Xuan says. “It’s much more versatile

than before.” The tote bags are made from hemp, which is four times stronger than cotton, and are durable and produced in a carbon-neutral facility powered by solar energy.

It’s a very French approach to styling. “French women usually wear a small purse to carry their everyday essentials,” Xuan says, who spent time in Paris with Wang before launching Advene. “And then they use a tote for larger items.”

Deliveries are 100% carbon-neutral, and Advene’s dust cloths are made from deadstock fabric from their hemp textiles supplier.

Advene also incentivizes customers with a discount if they choose minimal packaging. If a customer would prefer more extensive packaging, Advene has created a Forest tewardship Co ncil certi ed gray board box. ray board is made using recycled pulp produced from old newspapers, cardboard, and other packaging making it 100% recyclable.

“ e want to be a destination where people can nd good designs that they can use for their everyday life,” Xuan says.

Wang says it’s important to keep their design approach consistent, “developing something that actually captures a daily moment for people, and then inspires them for those adventures.”

Advene can do this by maintaining close relationships with its customers, according to Wang. Surveys sent to clients ask about everything from product design to future designs. As a direct-to-consumer business, feedback from the brand’s c sto ers infl ences design.

Advene will debut their highly anticipated crossbody bag this spring, followed by a second edition of the tote.

“ n ve years, based on o r c rrent pace, thin yo will see a full line of handbags and small projects, tactile objects, and also potentially some key pieces for ready to wear, or maybe collaborations with furniture,” Xuan says. “Things that we can apply our design philosophy to, and then you can enjoy it in your everyday life.”

Advene founders Zi Xuan, left, and Yijia Wang. The Edge bag, shown below, is the second design from the duo.

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SEED -TO - SKIN BEAUTY

ESSÈNCI SKIN CARE PROMOTES RENEWAL, HEALING, WELLNESS, AND BALANCE

For Yetunde Beutler, shown on opposite page, a trip to France led to a commitment to organic skin products.

When Yetunde Beutler embarked on a road trip through the South of France in 2014, she had no idea that an impromptu vacation would carve out a new path, let alone an organic skin-care line.

That vacation with her husband, Michael—who is the director of sustainability operations at Kering, the corporation that owns a mélange of luxury brands including Gucci and Balenciaga—would lay the groundwork for Essènci, a luxury, seed-to-skin beauty brand headquartered in Paris.

While on holiday, she and Michael handpicked lavender from the fruitful elds of rovence and learned how to distill the botanical into essential oil, sparking a notion to create sustainable beauty products using French ingredients. That lavender lesson in the countryside led to research and development, and eventually, to the co-founders’ debut of Essènci.

Along with her partners in France, she curated Essènci’s formulations, a process that took several years before Essènci was ready to launch in 2020.

The name Essènci translates to “Essence,” in the language of Provencal—apropos because the beauty

line is rooted in the region. Beutler says the brand is about streamlining. “What does a person need to have great, beautiful skin? I don’t think you need tons of products,” she says.

Beutler, 48, has an M.B.A. in sustainable management and worked for Borghese and L’Occitane en Provence. At Essènci, she oversees product development, packaging, and much more but is vocal about her husband’s expertise in sustainability and contribution to the beauty line. “I’m lucky because I have my husband who does that day to day,” she says.

Science-backed, 100% organic certi ed, and aro atherape tic, b t with no added fragrances, Essènci’s Regenerative Collection contains natural ingredients from the South of France and Corsica, including raspberry seed, apricot kernel, wild carrot, and immortelle c rry plant or talian strawflower essential oils. Its unique formula promotes renewal, healing, wellness, and balance and bene ts all s in types. he rst prod ct la nched is L’Immortela Elixir Bio, an aromatic serum in an elegant bottle and an “on-the-go” roll-on version for travel. According to Beutler, as an antiinfla atory and antioxidant stilating microcirculation, L’Immortela is an excellent everyday serum, whether used alone or under a moisturizer.

“I do believe that our elixir is like no other oil-based serum out there on the market today,” she says.

A hydrating face cream, Renouvèla La Crème—also available in Riche and Extra Riche depending on skin needs— will debut this year. In the future, Beutler intends to add several products, including eye cream, cleanser, and body lotion, while still keeping the collection streamlined.

Beyond adhering to France’s strict regulations, perhaps Beutler’s greatest challenge is rede ning the ter “l x ry” as we know it. “In my book, luxury is sustainable, diverse, and inclusive,” she writes in a post she authored on the brand’s website. As one of a few Black women steering a beauty brand, she realizes the importance of opportunity for all as well as social sustainability, a necessary companion to environmental sustainability. While Essènci champions eco-conscious beauty, the company strives to impact responsible business practices and inclusivity. All of Essènci’s employees are women.

For packaging, Beutler chose to use glass instead of plastic. In addition to the environmental upside, she wanted consumers to reuse the vessels or place them as decor in their homes.

The entrepreneur envisioned the containers as art, turning to the Brittany-based Japanese artist Mikio Watanabe to sketch a motif for the beautiful white porcelain bottles produced by the legendary Maison Bernardaud in Limoges. “The idea was that people would not throw them away,” she muses. “I wanted to create something beautiful as well.”

Courtesy of Essènci

Essènci launched with an aromatic serum. All of its products are made in beautiful, eco-conscious packaging.

SOUPS WORTH SAVORING

THE BEST BOWLS FROM COAST TO COAST

The humble bowl of soup is practically synonymous with co fort food, b t it has ore c linary re ne ent than it gets credit for.

Whether you’re looking for the breadiness of a French onion soup, a full-bodied ramen, or a silky pho broth punctuated with cinnamon and ginger, there are plenty of bowls to belly up to with these city standouts.

EGG DROP SOUP AT KINGS CO IMPERIAL, BROOKLYN, N.Y.

If you look up the “best egg drop soup in Brooklyn,” Kings Co perial pops p on elp, and for good reason. he flavor of this heaping bowl is a testament to the TLC it got in the kitchen, and hours of simmering. The result is a marriage of flavors with perfectly fl y, fatty egg yol s elted into a salty broth with a hint of umami sweetness from the sesame oil mixed in with a subtle spice of Chinese greens.

FRENCH ONION SOUP AT PISTACHE FRENCH BISTRO, WEST PALM BEACH, FLA.

The last place in the world one might think to order a crock of French onion soup may be outside on a patio deck in South Florida, but take our word for it—you won’t be sorry. This lively est al each bistro with an a bience re iniscent of anhattan’s arisian inspired icon astis co es with a summer breeze year-round, and a crowd that trades in anolo lahni s for flip flops. he gooey gr yere elts over the bowl of Onion o p ratinee exactly as it sho ld, giving way to a silky, onion-soaked broth that’s not too salty. The prize? Chewy bits of baguettes soaking it all in.

PHO AT PHO BINH TRAILER, HOUSTON

ho fans will en oy this original recipe that originates fro anoi in ietna . he hand ade rice noodles have a hint of sweetness balanced with lively herbs and a beefy flavor that give the broth a rich text re. t any pho fan nows what makes this noodle soup sing is the integrity of its broth—clear and fragrant with notes of star anise, cinnamon, and ginger.

RAMEN AT IPPUDO, SAN FRANCISCO

f yo ’re going to an rancisco and yo arrive et lagged, or simply seeking feel-good comfort food, you may want to a e pp do yo r rst stop. his apanese ra en resta rant chain with global outposts in Asia, Europe, and Australia stays consistently delicious. You can’t go wrong with the original “Tonkotsu” pork broth with the restaurant’s signature dashi, thin noodles topped with apanese braised por belly, sesa e i rage shroo s, en a a apanese condi ent ade from lacto-fermented bamboo shoots), red pickled ginger, and scallions. or an even ore explosive flavor, consider the Karaka Spicy, which blends pork broth with hot spices.

KHAO SOI AT SOI, SEATTLE

Khao soi, the rich and spicy dish typically served as a so p, stew, or noodles in Laos and northern Thailand is the star at this casual Thai restaurant in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. It combines coconut milk, curry, egg noodles, and a hint of lemon grass— perfect for sipping on a rainy day.

MATZO BALL SOUP AT PASTRAMI QUEEN, MANHATTAN, N.Y.

astra i ay be the na esa e of this New York City kosher deli staple with two locations, but the matzo ball soup carries its own weight, anchored, of co rse, by its at o balls. t’s served with two moderately sized dumplings with fresh dill and egg noodles in broth.

CLAM CHOWDER AT UNION OYSTER HOUSE, BOSTON

No trip to New England is fully complete without a cup, or bowl, of clam chowder. This one happens to come with a spoonful of history: The restaurant claims to be the oldest in America, and is on the Freedom Trail. This creamy medley of clams and salty oyster crackers taste like summer all year round. Upgrade to a bread bowl to soak up all the chowder.

This page: Matzo ball soup from Pastrami Queen, which has two locations uptown in Manhattan.

From left: JJ Ignotz Photography; Getty Images

French onion soup is hard to beat on a winter’s day—or any time of year, really.

DIAMONDS OF THE KITCHEN

TRUFFLES OFFER A REAL CULINARY TREAT

Sometimes called “diamonds of the kitchen,” because of how rare and val able they can be, tr es have a dis tinctive aroma and rich taste. They are often associated with ne dining and ichelin starred resta rants beca se of their steep price tag and their origins in gastrono ic destinations of rance and taly. r es can cost p to tho sands of dollars beca se they’re di c lt to nd, grow, and store.

epending on the type of tr e, they can s ell and taste s y, garlic y,

s lf ry, earthy, or b ttery. r es tend to loo li e isshapen, ro gh skinned potatoes on the outside, b t with a r , yet spongy text re on the inside.

CONDITIONS FOR GROWING

rowing tr es re ires the perfect stor and ta es a very speci c type of calcareous soil and environment, not to ention that they st be foraged for, as they grow anywhere fro one inch to ve feet ndergro nd. nli e other

shroo s that grow on logs or fro the gro nd, tr es need broad leaved trees, speci cally oa , ha el, poplar, beech, or pine trees, to grow in what’s called ecto ycorrhi al sy biosis. he f ngi spores adhere to the roots of trees, which provide nourishment to the f ngal sy biont and help the grow. Apart fro al aline soil and the presence of tree roots, scientists still haven’t had a a or brea thro gh in discovering the conditions to force f ngi to a e tr es.

Tru es, which are often served over decadent pastas or meat dishes, can cost up to thousands of dollars because they’re di cult to nd, grow, and store.

“ r es are really special beca se they’ve never been s ccessf lly c ltivated on a co ercial scale,” says an r ayastha, fo nder of egalis oods, an online p rveyor of rare and l x ry go r et foods li e tr es, caviar, apanese agy , ni, and exotic seafoods. ew or based egalis oods s pplies of the . .’s ichelin starred resta rants, incl ding fa ed leven adison ar and e ernardin, with their tr es and other go r et goods. “ hey’re the last entirely wild food in existence beca se it grows ndergro nd and has to be fo nd with the aid of a trained ani al,” says r ayastha. “ hat, co pled with being a seasonal prod ct and global war ing is degrading the ann al tr e crop yearly, it’s a precio s reso rce.”

BLACK TRUFFLES VS. WHITE TRUFFLES

he ost val able tr es are blac tr es fro rance, partic larly so theast regions and the so thwest rigord region, and white tr es fro taly, incl ding in northern ied ont and in central parts of scany and bria. hite tr es have a higher price tag than blac tr es, as they are ch richer in flavor than blac tr es b t their scent disappears ore ic ly. r es are also fo nd in astern rope, pain, A stralia, and Chile. “ hite tr es sho ld be r , dry to the to ch, and have no soft spots,” says r ayastha, who started foraging shroo s at the age of in his ho etown in Ar ansas. “ lac tr es sho ld be r , b t they can have a bit of give to the . lac tr es have a two to three wee shelf life, while white tr es have a seven day

shelf life. hey sho ld have r ness and a pleasant s elling aro a, which changes ic ly when they start to degrade.”

t’s co on for both dogs and pigs to h nt for tr es. igs, with their s perior sense of s ell, are enticed by beta androstenol, a steroidal pheroone fo nd in tr es, while select dog breeds are easily trained to h nt o t the p ngent s ell.

HOW TO USE THEM

r ayastha says that blac tr es o er ore earthy flavors and bene t fro gentle heating. e reco ends eating blac tr es t c ed against eats as they roast or shaved into sa ces. hite tr es, on the other hand, have a n tty sweetness and a garlic y f n and are great for shaving atop dishes as a nishing to ch, for exa ple in risotto dishes or pasta with crea sa ces.

“ ven sweet dishes, li e pastries or ice crea , can be absol tely delightf l with white tr es,” he says. “ igh ality exa ples of either type of tr e are also fragrant eno gh to inf se b tter with their aro a, si ply by storing the both together in a closed container in the fridge.”

n addition to whole tr ffles, there are also tr ffle inf sed prod cts, fro olive oil to b tter and sala i and honey. owever, r ayastha advises doing research if yo ’re after the real deal.

“ ore than of tr e prodcts on the ar et are flavored with synthetic tr e flavoring,” he says, adding that yo sho ld steer clear of tr e prod cts with ingredients li e tr e aro a or tr e essence.

WETRUF LOOKS TO ADVANCE TRUFFLE FARMING

espite the di c lties in growing tr es, there are co panies and individ als dedicated to advancing tr e far ing, li e rench start p e r f. o nded in by engineer and olec lar diagnostics expert lora odesco and Cla de rat, a f ngi biologist and research engineer at A a p blic research instit te wor ing on the s stainable develop ent of agric lt re , e r f st dies technological innovations to i prove the process and i prove yields of far ing. n collaboration with A , e r f la nched a prod ct, p racer One, which eas res the soil water potential to help tr e growers anage their watering levels. e r f also does olec lar diagnostic testing on vario s tr e species to learn ore abo t this ni e shroo .

“ e are helping far ers se good practices to c ltivate their tr es,” odesco says. “ ecent discoveries incl de nderstanding of the tr e life cycle, incl ding sex al prod ction, the infl ence of the cli ate, and yceli growth. his nowledge opens new doors for orchard anage ent, and e r f hopes to bring all the new scienti c discoveries to tr e growers.”

odesco says that the tr e ind stry in rance is ore dyna ic than ever, and she wants to help bring tr e nowledge to the asses. n addition to e r f’s water anage ent prod ct, the start p’s services incl de tr e far ing training, advice on how to begin far ing tr es, drafting pro ects, research, and wor shop hosting.

The black winter tru es from Regalis Foods, shown at left, and the white tru e, shown at right, are the most valuable types of tru es on the market. The black variety has a more earthy avor, while white ones have a nutty sweetness and garlicky funk.

THE CASE FOR COZYING UP WITH DIGESTIFS THIS WINTER

PLUS, THREE RECIPES WORTH TRYING TONIGHT

Whether you call them digestifs or digestivos, digestive drinks by any other name would taste as bitter. The category originally arose as a pse doscienti c one, to ted by peddlers as cure-alls for one ailment or another. “The type now used in cocktails were often touted specifically for an advertised medicinal purpose and promoted as a medicine instead of as a beverage,” explains an entry in The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails, a newly released encyclopedic tome for the drinks world.

DEFINING DIGESTIFS

What actually are they, though? “Digestifs are bitter-herbaceous liqueurs that come from all over the world,” says Andrew Cordero, a bartender at J & Tony’s, a San Diego bar with a taste for all things bitter.

Bitter-tinged digestifs can work wonders for alleviating that too-full feeling after a large meal, but there’s no need to overeat in order to enjoy one. “While digestifs are most associated with after-meal enjoyment they can be enjoyed at any point,” says Sother Teague, the mixologist and mastermind behind Amor y Amargo, a New York bitters bar and emporium now celebrating its 10th anniversary.

When modern imbibers think of the category, they typically conjure up Italian amari, which have become the most well-known and widespread option. As The Oxford Companion explains, though, “The use and production of these drinks, it must be noted, are by no means con ned to rance and taly Altho gh those countries might be their most ardent advocates, such drinks also have, or have had, a place in the drinking cultures of many other countries.”

Consider Jägermeister or Underberg, both German digestifs, or Unicum, from Hungary.

Not only is the category of bitters a grander one than many realize, but within that category, two seemingly opposed forces, digestifs and aperitifs, are actually close relatives. “An aperitif is simply a premeal bitter and functions the same

Amaro is slightly bitter, but adds a nice bite to many cocktails.

way; however we associate lighter more citrus-forward bitters with aperitif and darker more medicinal ones with digestif,” Teague says.

’TIS THE SEASON TO BE BITTER

As the temperature drops, digestifs work all the better with the prevailing mood and the desire to be warmed up and cozy. Teague suggests starting with an approachable option you can nab at any liquor store.

“I’d suggest Amaro Montenegro; it’s got flavors of orange blosso and bitter orange, accompanied by notes of celery and cucumber, and hints of floral gentian that add bitterness,” he says.

Another go-to entrant for the digestif dabbler is Amaro Nonino. “It’s a lighter body amaro, loaded with stone fruit and caramel and its bitterness is quite mild,” Cordero says. Both he and Teague also suggest Cynar, an articho e flavored a aro. If that intrigues the palate, consider further exploration with Don Ciccio & Figli’s C3 Carciofo, an American-made artichoke amaro, though one with A al Coast roots.

Once you’re more accustomed to the category, there’s a huge range to branch out into. “In cooler months, I adore Amaro Dell’Erborista from Varnelli,” Teague says. “It’s a gentian and honey amaro that’s got a soft s o y flavor. erved hot, it’s si ilar to a toddy.” He also recommends Borsci Amaro, and even suggests trying some in eggnog.

With a category as diverse as digestifs, and one with a reputation as perhaps being an acquired taste, it could be easy to be scared away. But fear not. “Digestifs are a great addition to the adventurous drinker’s roster,” Teague says. “There are dozens and dozens, and each is unique and worth exploration. hey’re di c lt to categorize, and while this could leave you either fascinated or frustrated, choose the former!”

DIGESTIF COCKTAILS TO TRY

When you’re ready to dive into digestifs, but are more interested in mixing up a cocktail than sipping on one neat, there’s no shortage of options. For the simplest solution, pour a splash of your favorite digestif over ice, and top it o with soda water or tonic. It’s a low alcohol by volume refresher, which also does its digestive duties, and it just may become a new go-to. For something a bit more complex, here are a few ideas to help get you started.

1 PAPER PLANE

The Paper Plane is a modern classic coc tail created by a oss in 2007, with a backbone of bourbon and amaro brightened up by Aperol and lemon. “This is a bright, citrusy cocktail, and the combination gives o this freshness of grapefr it,” Cordero says.

3/4 ounce bourbon

3/4 ounce Aperol

3/4 ounce Amaro Nonino

3/4 ounce lemon juice

ha e all ingredients with ice. train and serve p in a co pe glass.

2 BITTER GIUSEPPI

Created by tephen Cole at the iolet o r in Chicago, think of the Bitter Giuseppe as a Manhattan made with Cynar as its base, instead of whiskey. “Cynar is a bittersweet, slightly savory amaro that is made with artichokes,” Cordero says. “I recommend trying it neat with a pinch of salt, or in the Bitter Giuseppe.”

2 ounces Cynar

1 ounce sweet vermouth

(such as Carpano Antica or Punt e Mes)

¼ ounce lemon juice

6 dashes Regans’ Orange Bitters No. 6

tir all ingredients with ice. train into an Old ashioned glass over a large ice cube, and garnish with a lemon twist.

3 BLACK MANHATTAN

“As far as cocktails using digestifs go, there’s no better place to start than a Black Manhattan,” Teague says.

“

i ply replace the ver o th in a anhattan with a digestif style amaro, such as Averna, and proceed as normal.”

2 ounces rye whiskey

1 ounce Averna

1 dash Angostura bitters

1 dash Regans’ Orange Bitters No. 6

tir all ingredients with ice. train and serve p in a co pe glass, garnishing with a brandied cherry.

ONE PAN SERVES ALL

THIS COOKWARE COMPANY CATERS TO MULTIETHNIC KITCHENS WITH SUSTAINABILITY IN MIND

Less is more when it comes to cookware crowding the cabinets and countertop—and pieces should be suitable for multiethnic kitchens.

That’s the business model cooking at Our Place, the direct-to-consumer kitchenware company that set out to diversify the average cookware market with items that replace up to eight pots and pans into one multipurpose piece.

“We make products that connect people over cooking and eating together,

that are designed to make cooking more simple and joyful rather than technical and intimidating,” says Our Place co-founder and CEO Shiza Shahid.

Plus, she says, customers respond to products “because we designed them to represent the diverse cultures, values, and food traditions of the modern-American kitchen.”

Shahid, who co-founded the Malala Fund with Nobel Prize winner and activist Malala Yousafzai, set out to

make kitchenware more accessible and easy to use by streamlining the traditional eight-piece cookware set and condensing it in a way that serves multicultural cuisines. Her husband, Amir Tehrani, the company’s co-founder, has a background in cookware and the kitchen business. Together, the company marries Shahid’s social activism with business, bringing commerce to communities across the globe and highlighting artisans behind their products.

The most Instagram-famous of the collection is the Always Pan, in its eye-catching pastel pinks, blues, and sages that can cook up breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It’s a steamer, a strainer, a saute pan, a sauce pan, a saucier, a skillet, a nonstick pan, a frying pan, and a place to rest your spoon, perhaps, between sips of wine while you cook. The pan was such a hit, it reportedly had a 30,000-person waiting list when it rst la nched in .

Our Place kitchenware is multipurpose and meant to facilitate cooking from di erent cuisines from around the world. From pots to pans to steamers, you can cook almost anything imaginable in them.

It’s deep enough to make sauces, shallow eno gh to flip an egg, has an easy pour spout and modular inserts like a stainless steel steamer basket t for coo ing a si ple o elette, a pot of marinara, Spanish tortillas, dal, and dumplings.

“The intention behind the Always Pan was to make it simpler and more joyful to cook at home,” Shahid says. “You have everything you need in one.”

Then there’s the Perfect Pot, which comes with a built-in strainer, a roasting and steaming rack, and a self-basting lid perfect for boiling, baking, and crisping.

Partnerships with artisans from Thailand, China, and Mexico are also key ingredients in Our Place’s recipe for success. Cookware is made in collaboration with home cooks, artists, designers, and human rights leaders.

The Always Pan, for example, is made in a female-owned factory in China, “which we chose because of its highquality craftsmanship and commitment to team ethics,” the company says on its website. Consumers can see where their

products are coming from and who is making them.

The brand is also committed to sustainability. While most cookware leaves behind a trail of cardboard, plastic, and plastic foam after it’s unboxed, Our Place uses biodegradable packaging that comes sans bubble wrap.

In March, the brand rolled out a Traditionware collection inspired by Iranian cooking techniques with a Tahdig Trio—a three-piece cookware set named after the crispy rice dish. And Shahid’s trip to the Indus Valley Civilization in Pakistan inspired a terra-cotta-colored iteration of the Always Pan, a nod to the thousands-yearold terra-cotta cooking vessels, she says.

If there’s anything Shahid hopes home cooks will take away from her functional kitchen tools, it’s an exciteent to discover new foods and flavors through one multipurpose, melting pot.

“We believe in the power of home cooking, and that sharing a home-cooked meal is foundational to connection,” she says.

LOUIS VUITTON COTTEVILLE 40 GETS A SHINY UPGRADE

THE LUGGAGE IS LIKELY TO BE REPURPOSED AS A STATUS HOME DECOR PIECE

Louis Vuitton decided at 16 years old that he would become a trunk master, and the rest is high fashion history.

The iconic Cotteville 40 luggage—the classic 1930s-era suitcase designed with leather trimmings, Louis Vuitton’s signature LV monogram print, and a lock closure—is having a odern day glow p st as travel ta es o again. And there’s a lot to unpack.

The brand’s former artistic director of menswear, the late irgil Abloh, rei agined the l ggage in a shiny, silver mirror monogram canvas with a silver metal trim and light leather handles. It’s a piece so ornate, you may think twice before storing it in the overhead bin. (The price on the Louis Vuitton Cotteville 40 is available upon request.)

The futuristic design is modern day glam meets 19thcentury Parisian sophistication, and is a nod to Vuitton’s early career. He arrived in Paris where he began apprenticing in 1837, back when the main modes of transportation were horsedrawn carriages, trains, and boats. Roads were unpaved, and luggage needed to be more functional than fashionable.

Vuitton worked alongside Monsieur Maréchal, a successful packer and box maker. It was a well-regarded industry at the ti e beca se l ggage and boxes had to be ade to t onths worth of goods and personal items that were being stored and loaded into a customer’s carriage. Travelers would have craftsmen pack their luggage to ensure bags were safe and secure, according to the Louis Vuitton website.

Vuitton’s career in trunk making got a jump-start in 1852 when Napoleon became the Emperor of the French and his wife, Joséphine, hired him as her own box maker and packer. He became famous for his luxury trunks, and eventually reinvented leather luggage to become a durable fashion stateent with a waterproof canvas and slee flat s rface.

Today, as more people hit the roads, rails, and runways again post-lockdown, the Louis Vuitton Cotteville 40 is, perhaps, the rst class tic et of s itcases, celebrity stylists say, adding that while it may make a statement in transit, it can equally serve as a statement piece in the home.

“More people are buying these limited edition pieces for the home since they’re spending more of their time there. It’s really more of a home object, something you might see in a library or study. It becomes more of a showpiece; it’s more decorative than f nctional,” says A anda anders, a ew or City based stylist, adding “ o ething li e this will only increase in val e. It’s really an investment—whether you’re carrying it to your destination or anchoring it in your living room.”

At left: The inspiration behind the new ornate trunk, shown above, which has a futuristic glam design.

Courtesy of Louis Vuitton (2)

ÉRIC RIPERT’S FAVORITE COOKBOOKS

THE GLOBALLY LAUDED CHEF SHARES THE COOKBOOKS THAT CONTINUE TO INSPIRE HIM

To gourmands around the world, Éric Ripert needs no introduction. The France native’s renowned New York City institution Le Bernardin is one of the country’s most decorated restaurants.

While Ripert may be known for applying his vision to the nest fresh seafood, he has been trumpeting the virtues of plant-based dining with the release of his latest cookbook, 2021’s Vegetable Simple.

“ hat coo at ho e is very di erent from what I cook at the restaurant,” Ripert says. “With this book, I didn’t want to be preachy or judgmental. But eating vegetables makes you feel good and light, and has health bene ts.”

In recent years, Ripert, 56, has beco e ore interested in the e ects his infl ence has on cli ate change.

“Good practices of cultivating land and organic farming are important,” he explains. “I still eat meat. But I wanted to give alternatives.”

In Vegetable Simple, recipes for dishes such as Mushroom Bolognese and Fava Bean and Mint Salad are straightforward, without complex steps or ingredients.

“I think a lot of people are inspired by something new. Ten years ago everyone was excited about bacon and pork belly...now it’s trendy to eat vegetables,” Ripert explains. “People are discovering that vegetables connect you to the season, they’re nutritional and delicious. It’s a way to be very much in the present.”

Below, the cookbooks Ripert turns to for culinary inspiration.

LA CUISINE DU MARCHÉ

BY PAUL BOCUSE

“When I was a kid, I was very inspired by that book—it’s why I became a chef, probably because I was reading that book more than I was studying in school! It was a bestseller worldwide; it’s a very inspiring cookbook. Even though it’s a product of the 1970s, it’s still very relevant today, as it demysties a lot of classic recipes. f yo want to a e a so and s cceed, open this book.”

MA CUISINE POUR VOUS: LES RECETTES ORIGINALES

BY JOËL ROBUCHON

“I love that book because I worked for Joël Robuchon, and at the time I thought it was revolutionary. His recipes and his cooking were absolutely amazing and new. He was basically

demystifying three-star Michelin cooking for the home cook. He was really loyal to the recipes that were served at his restaurants, but making things approachable for the home cook. Also, my copy is autographed by him, saying to me that he believed that I would do well, so it’s a very sentimental book.”

BASICS: THE FOUNDATIONS OF MODERN COOKING

BY FILIP VERHEYDEN

“It’s very tiny—you can carry it everywhere. It has very cool pictures and simple recipes of ultrabasic items. You can learn how to make a vinaigrette, mayonnaise, garnishes, et cetera. All the techniques you need are in there. Actually, this book inspired me to do Vegetable Simple the way I did it, without chapters or structure, just a collection of di erent techni es that inspire the reader to cook.”

COOKING WITH THE SEASONS

BY JEAN - LOUIS PALLADIN

“ ean o is alladin was y rst chef in Washington, D.C.—he was one of the rst celebrated rench chefs in the country. He created this absolutely agni cent boo with pict res that were shot in the late 1980s, documenting his cooking which was inspired by the Southwest of France. This book hasn’t aged at all! It’s one of the most gorgeous books I have ever seen— st flipping the pages, the vis als are striking.”

THE FRENCH LAUNDRY COOKBOOK

BY THOMAS KELLER

“This book is absolutely beautiful, with pictures that pay homage to the beauty and bounty of California. It was very inspiring for myself and the rest of the industry. I think he broke the mold by creating an ob ect that’s a co ee table book but at the same time has recipes that are very inspiring and motivate the reader to cook.”

ELBULLI 2005 - 2011

BY FERRAN ADRIÀ

“Ferran Adrià basically documented everything he created from day one. He created a new style of cooking— very controversial, but very interesting. Today, a lot of the techniques that he invented are used by cooks in a more traditional way. He allowed us to coo and to introd ce f ll flavors with a lot of lightness and no butter.”

Photograph by Nigel Parry

BEST GADGETS FOR TRAVEL

WHETHER YOU’RE HITTING THE ROAD OR THE SKIES, THESE TOOLS WILL COME IN HANDY

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or those returning to travel after a long hiatus, these smart items can make for a truly bon voyage.

FOCAL CELESTEE

his rench a dio co pany b ilds so e of the nest headphones in the world, and the Celestee is Focal’s newest creation. While some of its models sell well north of $3,000, this , wired, over ear design o ers the sa e, closed bac frame of pricier versions to lock out unwanted sounds in noisy environments like airports and subway cars. The wired connection allows small audio devices like smartphones and tablets to drive the impressive sound.

POCKETALK S

Smaller than most cellphones, the $299 Pocketalk S is a dedicated universal translator for speech, text, and images. Programmed with 82 languages, the device can read printed words and signs in one tongue and translate it i ediately. ts speech f nction flows between two chosen languages, allowing users to speak back and forth in real time. For carefree travel use, the Pocketalk comes out of the box with a two-year LTE data plan that provides unlimited data usage in more than 130 countries.

REMARKABLE 2

he re ar able tablet is a prod ctivity device o ering a philosophy of “do not disturb.” While it has online capability to back up your projects to a cloud service, the tablet won’t send or receive e ails or texts, o er web access, or help with social media—reducing distractions in already fussy travel environments. With its ability to translate handwriting into text, it’s just you, a stylus, a reMarkable 2, and complete focus on your work.

SKYROAM SOLIS LITE

hile ost destinations these days o er the traveler a ple Wi-Fi, the $139.99 Skyroam Solis Lite guarantees connection aro nd the globe. all eno gh to t in a pants poc et, the LTE Wi-Fi mobile hot spot can keep up to 10 devices online in 130 countries without the need of a dedicated SIM card.

NIXPLAY SMART PHOTO FRAME

Any traveler feeling a little homesick can ll their hotel roo with a ple memories with the Nixplay Smart Photo Frame. The 10.1-inch, $175 screen connects to a cloud service and plays a programmable rotation of favorite digital photos and videos. A free app syncs with the device for a direct upload of photo libraries to keep those favorite moments in step with global journeys.

TRAKDOT LUGGAGE TRACKER

About the size of a wallet, the Trakdot will keep tabs on whatever bag you put it in for only $40. It stays connected anywhere cellphones operate with a rechargeable battery life long enough to last through multiple stops. Since the Federal Aviation Administration frowns on battery-powered devices operating in luggage while planes are airborne, the ra dot will deactivate on ta eo and reactivate once bac on terra r a. On arrival, the Trakdot sends you a text message con r ing yo r l ggage showed p with you safely at your destination.

The Pocketalk S is a universal translator for speech, text, and images.

ON THE COVER

PLANTATION KEY, FLORIDA

320 Key Honey Lane

Villa Montelepre is a ten bedroom, nine and one half bath, gated bayfront compound situated on approximately 2 acres with over 7,900 sf of living space. Turn every day into a celebration at this estate with a striking mix of tone, texture, and handcrafted artistry in a visually stunning Mediterranean architectural masterpiece. This one of a kind resort style residence highlights majestic panoramic bay views, blending function and design with a coastal thread of whimsy to the delight of all who enter. The entry foyer boasts a rotunda with hand-hewn pecky cypress beams and a nautilus theme. An intimate family-style living room with a sunken bar opens to a spacious eatin kitchen where family and guests enjoy premium amenities for new culinary experiences. This luxurious retreat includes a theater room or nursery, replace, indoor and outdoor showers and baths with bay views, and generous covered balconies overlooking the resort-style pool that makes your cares oat away. Take the elevator or the sweeping stairway down to the pool and spa, and relax on your private 100 ft white sandy beach, showcasing the calm turquoise waters and best sunset views that the Florida Keys have to o er. The boat basin o ers protected deep water dockage, concrete dock and sea wall, and 2 boat lifts. Connected by a shady veranda and separated by an authentic courtyard, the 2-story private guest quarters o er ve bedrooms and three and one-half baths. An additional one-bedroom villa is tucked away for caretaker quarters.

LESLIE LEOPOLD, 305.942.0215, LLEOPOLD@OCEANSIR.COM

CHERI TINDALL, 305.664.7661, CTINDALL@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 598652

$13,500,000

BALI INSPIRED ESTATE

KEY LARGO, FLORIDA

95601 Overseas Highway

The enchanting sounds of the waterfall welcome you to this remarkable 3+ acre, oceanfront estate. This property is embedded with trees of all kinds throughout and meticulously maintained grounds all positioned behind a private and gated entrance. As you enter the main oor of this residence, you will immediately understand its grand presence as one of the Upper Keys’ nest homes. Complete with high vaulted ceilings, Brazilian mahogany and travertine ooring, expansive windows looking out onto the pool/backyard, an elevator, and the most elegant xtures and nishes. O ering four bedrooms and four and one-half bathrooms, this home is rich with style. For ideal privacy, three of the guest suites are separate from the main residence. The kitchen o ers a gas stove, an island with a sink, and a separate wet bar/entertaining area. The oversized master wing has a separate sitting area, a spiral staircase leading up to a private o ce/study with views of the property, his/her custom builtin closet, and a large soaking tub. The outside o ers just as much as the interior with an enclosed patio, outdoor shower, zero-entry pool with jacuzzi, a covered outdoor sitting area, and a covered grill/ outdoor dining alcove that mirrors the property’s aesthetic. The most majestic part of this residence is the mangrove enclosed walkway with trek decking that leads to open water views of Dove Key and Rodriguez Key. It also includes dockage and a boat lift, providing the perfect backyard getaway for kayaking or snorkeling.

KIM THALER, 305.393.2787, KTHALER@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 593919

$7,750,000 oceansir.com

FEATURED GALLERY PROPERTY

PLANTATION KEY, FLORIDA

89635 Old Highway

Nestled on over 2.5 acres, this private gated oceanfront estate o ers a quiet escape for resort-style luxury living with four bedrooms, three and one-half baths in the main home and one bedroom, one bathroom guest quarters and a garage on the lower level. The circle drive meanders past a tennis court, through lush gardens of rare palms, bromeliads & well-tended lawns, to the grand entry stairs. The foyer is adorned by an incredible mangrove sculpture, where your gaze is immediately swept out to stunning turquoise ocean views. This home has been completely updated and remodeled from oors to ceilings and throughout each bedroom and bath, kitchen with custom cabinetry, great room with replace, laundry and half bath. The top oor is all master suite with double walk-in closets, separate elaborate shower and a stand-alone bath plus an outdoor shower and private ocean view balcony. The lower level o ers a multi-car garage, o ce and guest quarters. The spectacular pool, boat basin with boat lift and enormous beach area present ocean breezes and endless water views.

LESLIE LEOPOLD, 305.942.0215, LLEOPOLD@OCEANSIR.COM

CHERI TINDALL, 305.664.7661, CTINDALL@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 598558

$6,900,000

MULTI ACRE BAYFRONT PARCEL

PLANTATION

86600

KEY, FLORIDA

Overseas Highway

Unicorn property! Active building and dock permit for one of the largest building parcels left in the Florida Keys. 21+ acres and 1,250 ft of waterfront on the Florida Bay. Private drive leads to building site nestled in the trees with beach, dock, nature trails and glorious sunsets. Excellent Plantation Key location; just a stone’s throw from Snake Creek for fast bay to ocean access with no bridge restriction. Zoned Native Residential allowing one dwelling per four upland acres, guest house & caretakers cottage. Current plans for a ve bedroom, six bathroom home or customize your own to make all of your Florida bayfront sunset dreams come true! Walking distance to Founder’s Park.

SARAH EWALD, 305.393.0585, SABRINA.SARAH@OCEANSIR.COM

SABRINA WAMPLER, 305.393.2766, SABRINA.SARAH@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 598309

$6,750,000

HERON BAY CLUB AT LONG KEY

LONG KEY, FLORIDA

69401 Overseas Highway

Heron Bay Club at Long Key; a new, exclusive and secluded community o ering island living in a timeless and private setting with two homes and four bayfront building lots plus one dry lot, all with building rights and plans. Houses 5 and 6 are perched just o of the deep water basin teeming with life and overlooking the Florida Bay. Truly experience tranquil living in these spacious four bedroom, four and one half bathroom homes o ering marble travertine oors, Thermador appliances, gas range, marble kitchen countertops and more. Swaying palm trees frame the open water views, grandiose sunsets, stellar wildlife and world class shing and boating right from your backyard. Splash in your private saltwater pool & spa with panoramic views of the bay that adorn these comfortable residences. Heron Bay is located in a tranquil setting just minutes from Marathon Executive Airport for fast y in/ y out and immediate bay and ocean access via Long Key Bridge or Channel 5. Each lot comes with an assigned boat slip in protected marina, sizes vary.

SARAH EWALD, 305.393.0585, SABRINA.SARAH@OCEANSIR.COM

SABRINA WAMPLER, 305.393.2766, SABRINA.SARAH@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 597738

$22,200,000

HOUSE #5

LONG KEY, FLORIDA

69401 Overseas Highway

Truly experience tranquil living in this spacious four bedroom, four and one half bathroom home o ering marble travertine oors, Thermador appliances, gas range, marble kitchen countertops, and more. Swaying palm trees frame the open water views, grandiose sunsets, stellar wildlife, world class shing, and boating right from your backyard. Splash in your private saltwater pool and spa with panoramic views of the bay adorn this comfortable residence located in a tranquil setting.

SARAH EWALD, 305.393.0585, SABRINA.SARAH@OCEANSIR.COM

SABRINA WAMPLER, 305.393.2766, SABRINA.SARAH@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 597743

$6,500,000

HOUSE #6

LONG KEY, FLORIDA

69401 Overseas Highway

Embrace the nest living in the Florida Keys in this spacious four bedroom, four and one half bathroom home complete with marble travertine oors, Thermador appliances, gas range, marble kitchen countertops, and more. Open water views are framed by swaying palm trees, glorious sunsets, stellar wildlife, world class shing, and boating right from your backyard. This home o ers a saltwater pool and spa with picturesque views of the bay.

SARAH EWALD, 305.393.0585, SABRINA.SARAH@OCEANSIR.COM

SABRINA WAMPLER, 305.393.2766, SABRINA.SARAH@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 597744

$6,500,000

oceansir.com

TRANQUIL WATERFRONT RESIDENCE

ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA

158 Sapodilla Drive

Nestled within one of the most splendorous bodies of water in the Upper Keys, this exquisite 2,684 sf home o ers breathtaking sunset views. The home features three bedrooms and three bathrooms. A downstairs family room, a massive living area upstairs with vaulted ceilings, all with a view of the bay. The property features a large 35,066 sf. plot of land with perfectly manicured gardens that are ideal for entertaining. Beautiful deck ashore a tranquil canal that is full of life.

SEBASTIAN DEL NEGRO, 305.842.0559, SDELNEGRO@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 597907

$5,900,000

PANORAMIC OPEN OCEAN VIEWS

ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA

127 Columbus Drive

Expand your horizons in this renovated gated half acre mini-estate o ering 80 ft of ocean frontage. The rst level o ers a sensible oor plan and showcases the generous wrap-around porch, the perfect spot to entertain and enjoy sparkling ocean views. The well-appointed kitchen boasts Bosch and Kitchen-Aid appliances, with Cambria countertops while a marble-topped bar anks the living and dining area. The third- oor master bedroom suite includes a separate sitting area/o ce, generous master bath, and walk-in closet.

LESLIE LEOPOLD, 305.942.0215, LLEOPOLD@OCEANSIR.COM

CHERI TINDALL, 305.664.7661, CTINDALL@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 595558

$3,199,000

STUNNING OCEANFRONT HOME

ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA

75651 Overseas Highway

Beautiful location on a half-acre lot with direct ocean frontage. The home was converted from a duplex to single-family home with a building permit and pool permit ready to go. O ering three bedrooms and two baths with magni cent ocean views and sunrises. Ready to complete your dream home in the Florida Keys!

KIM THALER, 305.393.2787, KTHALER@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 598471

$2,395,000

SECLUDED CANALFRONT HOME

ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA

74864 Overseas Highway

Drive through a paved private driveway into this Lower Matecumbe gem. This beautiful home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms on a very well thought out living space of 1,494 sf. Step out onto the screened Lanai to enjoy stunning ocean sunrise views and an unobstructed 180 view of the wide canal. Downstairs features an open great room and large storage area. This deep water canal allows for large boats. This home has strong rental history through VRBO.

SEBASTIAN DEL NEGRO, 305.842.0559, SDELNEGRO@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 598137

$2,290,000

oceansir.com

OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND

KEY LARGO, FLORIDA

94825 Overseas Highway, #28

Customize your open oceanfront home to your liking at this unparalleled location in Key Largo Ocean Resorts. Five bedroom, ve and one half bathroom shell is complete and ready for you to chose your nishes. Total square footage is 4,653 for oors 1-4. This hidden gem location is on an oversized end lot with potential for 19 ft pier and to add a private pool and terrace overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The nearby marina does have slips on a waiting list. Community clubhouse, pool, tennis courts and playground o ered as part of the association. The only way to live closer to the water is to live on a boat!

SARAH EWALD, 305.393.0585, SABRINA.SARAH@OCEANSIR.COM

SABRINA WAMPLER, 305.393.2766, SABRINA.SARAH@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 598250

$3,190,000

ISLAND NIRVANA

KEY LARGO, FLORIDA

94825 Overseas Highway, #33

Happiness awaits you at this brand new and exquisite oceanfront property overlooking stunning watercolor views from every angle. This three bedroom and three and one half bathroom showcase property has unique architecture that pulls the ocean inside and creates a one of a kind oasis to immerse yourself in. This tastefully furnished and unique home has polished terrazzo oors throughout, including each of the four balcony terraces and the foyer, and a custom elevator. A rooftop deck with an air conditioned lounge area are for your VIPs only. This elite property is yours for the taking!

SARAH EWALD, 305.393.0585, SABRINA.SARAH@OCEANSIR.COM

SABRINA WAMPLER, 305.393.2766, SABRINA.SARAH@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 598252

$2,990,000

MERMAID MANOR

MARATHON, FLORIDA

2919 Sombrero Boulevard

Debuting Marathon’s Mermaid Manor to the market, a coveted waterfront Sombrero Golf Course home. Rare ground level aboveood residence with almost 2,600 sf, three spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, plus one convenient half-bath situated on an expansive 15,625 sf lot. New custom designed Chef’s kitchen features hickory wood cabinets, granite countertops, Wolf cooking appliances, full size Sub-Zero fridge and freezer, 105 bottle wine cooler, Miele espresso machine, oversized center island with seating for four, and built-in shelving/drawer storage. Seamless indoor/outdoor living ows to the screened-in heated concrete pool, surrounded by new porcelain tile, generous lounge area and outdoor kitchen complete with ice machine, propane grill and bar seating for six. Immaculately kept tropical landscaping with seven types of fruit bearing trees. Superb Florida Keys location, immediate ocean/gulf boating access, and meticulous attention to detail, Mermaid Manor is a pleasure to view and show!

ALLY KELLEY, 727.459.0493, AKELLEY@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 598629

$2,850,000

BREATHTAKING OPEN OCEAN VIEWS

MARATHON, FLORIDA

1100 E 63rd Street Ocean

Distinctive design and craftsmanship throughout this four bedroom, three bathroom canalfront home with elevator and rooftop deck. Being sold completely furnished and ready to move it! Panoramic ocean views from Key Colony to Sombrero Beach. 75 ft of protected, no maintenance dockage. Direct boating access to the Atlantic, just minutes from Sombrero Light or to the Gulf of Mexico under the 7- Mile Bridge. Superior quality nishes throughout this builder’s personal residence. Just 5 years old, featuring reinforced concrete construction, impact windows/doors and tile roof to withstand the elements of living on the water. Designed for open concept living with bedrooms on their own level for added privacy! Chef’s kitchen with massive island, incredible cabinetry and storage space. Screened in waterside porch o the living area adds gracious living space with unparalleled ocean views. Privacy and panoramic bird’s eye view from the expansive, 1,275 sf roof top deck, complete with an outdoor kitchen, ice machine, sink and re pit. Protected on the east side by 8 acres of non-buildable, natural habitat. Pool design and engineered site plan available. Centrally located oceanside in Marathon close to all amenities. Weekly vacation rentals are permitted in this neighborhood. A true pleasure to show.

JO ANN COOK, 305.360.7968, JCOOK@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 597417

$2,265,000

PARADISE IN THE MIDDLE KEYS

KEY COLONY, FLORIDA

561 10th Street

Live your winters in the lovely island city of Key Colony Beach, as a fulltime resident, or earn income as a vacation rental property. Complete with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, original restored Dade County Pine tongue and groove ceilings, new kitchen, all new impact glass windows and doors, 37.5 ft seawall dockage with step down wood dock, carport, and garage.

STEVE SMITH, 305.849.1196, SSMITH@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 597848

$845,000 oceansir.com

GULFSIDE GROVE OASIS

MARATHON, FLORIDA

501 123rd Street

Nestled on a spacious 9,000 sf lot, this three bedroom, two bathroom residence mirrors a charming family getaway with 2,016 interior sf and immensely lush tropical landscaping. Entertain in the gracious open concept great room paired with magni cent kitchen featuring silestone quartz countertops, white cabinets, updated stainless steel appliances and oversized peninsula featuring ultimate prep space. The large master en-suite includes a walk-through closet plus spa-like bathroom with jacuzzi tub, marble topped vanity, and step-in tiled shower. The second guest bedroom features plenty of natural light, a spacious closet and a guest bathroom close by. The third bedroom, currently utilized as a den/ o ce, houses another generous closet with an updated washer/dryer. A rare o ering, “Gulfside Grove Oasis” is a private domain with distinctive design and spacious living for all.

ALLY KELLEY, 727.459.0493, AKELLEY@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 598705

$675,000

TRANQUILITY BAY END UNIT

MARATHON, FLORIDA

2600 Overseas Highway, #59

One of the largest townhomes in Tranquility Bay is now for sale. Brand new to the market, this fabulous three bedroom, two and one half bathroom home has incredible views of the Tranquility pool area and the beautifully manicured beach from upper and lower oors. O ering granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and comes completely furnished. This unit has been meticulously maintained, updated every few years and is located near the Tranquility adult pool. Complete with two restaurants, pools, and beaches, Tranquility Bay has it all. Bring your bathing suits and a smile. This is an excellent opportunity to own a place in paradise that covers its expenses. Rental management is handled onsite through the complex.

BEN DANIELS, 305.395.2723, BDANIELS@OCEANSIR.COM

CORAL CLUB CONDO UNIT

MARATHON, FLORIDA

389 N Anglers Drive, #108

This spacious two bedroom, two bath condominium has an expansive living/dining room area. It has been meticulously maintained and comes fully furnished and move-in ready. Open the sliders and feel the cool tropical breeze. Fish are abundant in the canal, and even an occasional manatee to watch!

MELISSA GRADY, 305.731.3113, MGRADY@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 598708 $449,000

VACANT LAND IN IDEAL LOCATION

MARATHON, FLORIDA

106 Avenue K

Great opportunity to build your dream home on this large 12,000 sf cleared lot. This location is less than a 5 minutes walk to Coco Plum Beach! Avenue K currently has only six residences keeping it private and tranquil. An excellent place to live or vacation in the Middle Keys. Only a few minutes to shopping and all the amenities that Marathon o ers.

JASS TREMBLAY, 305.304.7508, JTREMBLAY@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 597293 $255,000

MLS ID: 597975 $669,000 oceansir.com

DIRECT OCEANFRONT HOME

KEY WEST, FLORIDA

25 Sunset Key Drive

Immerse yourself and come home to prestigious Sunset Key and enjoy all the ambiance and attractions of Key West, just minutes away, while preserving maximum peacefulness and privacy on a beautiful, private island, just o shore from Old Town Key West. Complete with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, this oceanfront residence features a large .19 acre waterfront lot with sixty-three feet of shoreline, expansive ocean and Key West Harbor views, heated pool, spacious, vaulted living area, upper-level master suite plus one additional upper-level en suite bedroom, two main-level bedrooms, and baths, natural stone ooring inside and out, golf cart parking and separate garage, electric roll-down hurricane shutters surrounding patios and a rich, warm island décor throughout.

BOB CARDENAS, 305.304.8292, BCARDENAS@OCEANSIR.COM

MATT CARLSON, 612.791.2345, MCARLSON@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 598657

$6,600,000 oceansir.com

ENDLESS WATER VIEWS

KEY WEST, FLORIDA

292 Sunset Key Drive

This three bedroom, three bathroom waterfront home has incredible panoramic views of Key West Harbour and the historic waterfront. No expense was spared on this elegant Sunset Key residence. This house has it all, from hardwood and tile oors throughout, to a chef’s kitchen with granite counter-tops, comfortable living and dining area, a covered outdoor patio, and an in-ground pool. Sunset Key Island is only three minutes from historic downtown Key West by an island ferry which runs 24 hours a day and leaves from the Opal Key Resort & Marina. Walk to one of the island’s three beaches. Even though it is an o -shore island, Sunset Key Island has full city utilities and services, and amenities such as tennis, a full-service spa, and a gourmet restaurant.

BOB CARDENAS, 305.304.8292, BCARDENAS@OCEANSIR.COM

MATT CARLSON, 612.791.2345, MCARLSON@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 595741

$4,995,000

ELEGANT HOME ON PRESTIGIOUS ISLAND

KEY WEST, FLORIDA

53 Sunset Key Drive

This three bedroom, three bath Victorian-style residence features a luxurious kitchen and spa-quality baths, private pool, spacious veranda, top-level lookout with ocean views and wet-bar, solid hardwood and natural stone ooring inside and out, private balconies from each bedroom and a comfortable warm island decor throughout.

BOB CARDENAS, 305.304.8292, BCARDENAS@OCEANSIR.COM

MATT CARLSON, 612.791.2345, MCARLSON@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 593976

$3,100,000

COVETED SUNSET KEY RESIDENCE

KEY WEST, FLORIDA

63 Sunset Key Drive

This two bedroom, two and one half bath overlook home is now available on prestigious Sunset Key Island. This lush center section of the island is just a one minute walk to Crescent Beach. Relax on your wrap around porches, watch the sunset over the water from your third story open air covered observation deck or lounge around in the extensive pool area.

Sunset Key Island is minutes from historic downtown Key West by the convenient Sunset Key Island ferry.

BOB CARDENAS, 305.304.8292, BCARDENAS@OCEANSIR.COM

MATT CARLSON, 612.791.2345, MCARLSON@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 589883

$1,895,000

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HISTORIC HOME IN OLD TOWN KEY WEST

KEY WEST, FLORIDA

1401 Pine Street

Beautifully renovated and maintained historic home in the quiet prestigious neighborhood known as The Meadows and registered historical marker as the home of the writer John Dos Passos in 1934. This three story residence has a saltwater pool with swimming jets, whirlpool jets, along with a private outdoor shower. The master bath has a heated jacuzzi tub, and the main bathroom is equipped with a state of art steam shower. Dade County pine throughout. All new ac/heat systems and two on demand water heaters. Updating includes hurricane impact windows as well as a new roof. While updating the home, the old charm was preserved. The great room still has an oil painted mural by a local artist. This is a must-see. Do not miss out on this gem; you are buying a piece of history.

MARC ULANOWSKI, EQUESTRIAN SIR, 815.861.3559, MULANOWSKI@OCEANSIR.COM

ELLEN GVILI, 305.304.2933, EGVILI@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 596109

$2,150,000

EQUESTRIAN MEETS ISLAND LIFE

CUDJOE KEY, FLORIDA

21541 Asturias Road

This is where an equestrian lifestyle meets island life. A unique opportunity to own four acres with a home, in a equestrian neighborhood that o ers a community boat ramp to the gulf. Approximately twenty ve minutes from Key West. This property has many possibilities it comes with another ROGO.

MARC ULANOWSKI, EQUESTRIAN SIR, 815.861.3559, MULANOWSKI@OCEANSIR.COM

ELLEN GVILI, 305.304.2933, EGVILI@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 596229

$2,150,000

GRAND SOUTHERN STYLE HOME

KEY WEST, FLORIDA

1420 White Street

This immaculate home is move-in ready for buyers looking for the easybreezy lifestyle in Key West. The open downstairs living space with 10 ft ceilings, extensive wood trim and crown molding, high-end kitchen cabinetry, and stainless appliances ows seamlessly into the generous breakfast and family room. The master bedroom and two additional guest rooms with two bathrooms are situated on the second oor leading to a beautiful large half wrap-around porch for people watching. Enjoy ocean breezes from your front porch surrounded by lush tropical landscaping. The separate one-bedroom apartment o ers guests plenty of space and privacy or makes a perfect mother-in-law or rental unit.

ELLEN GVILI, 305.304.2933, EGVILI@OCEANSIR.COM

MARC ULANOWSKI, EQUESTRIAN SIR, 815.861.3559, MULANOWSKI@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 597780

$1,998,900

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BEAUTIFUL HOME ON RIVIERA CANAL

KEY WEST, FLORIDA

2811 Venetian Drive

This elevated waterfront property is the perfect place to call home, located on the Riviera Canal with ideal depth for a ats shing boat. The open living area and the wraparound balcony have tranquil views of the mangroves. The home has three bedrooms with ensuite baths. There is plenty of covered parking for multiple cars and a large storage area underneath the home.

JENNA STAUFFER, 260.433.2319, JSTAUFFER@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 597762

$1,225,000

KEY WEST ISLAND GEM

KEY WEST, FLORIDA

1421 Eliza Street

Key West dreams begin with a home like this one. This conch cottage is picture perfect, ideally situated on a quiet street adjacent to White Street and Bayview Park. With one large bedroom, updated kitchen, bathroom, and a bonus bedroom loft accessed by a spiral staircase, this home is perfect for quick getaways or year-round living. Soaring ceilings and skylights add brightness to the living areas. A large yard with a pool, outdoor shower, covered seating area, utility room with laundry, and one bricked parking space complete the ample amenities o ered.

STACY STAHL, 305.731.9510, SSTAHL@OCEANSIR.COM

MLS ID: 598253

$899,000

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