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Of Note... Bridle Party

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Of Note... All Greek to Me

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Reigning in Maine

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Curating a Lifestyle: The Eye of the Beholder

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EDITOR - IN - CHIEF Bridget Williams ______________________________________________ ASSOCIATE EDITOR Kay Matton ART DIRECTOR Jason Yann CONTRIBUTORS Writers Patti Bailey Dr. Matthew Bessen Victoria Chase Colin Dennis Scott Harper Andre James Amelia Jeffers Caylee Matthews Photographers Tony Bailey Brianna Cottrell Chad Henle Andrew Kung COPY EDITOR Jennifer Newton EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Claire Williams ADVERTISING SALES OFFICE 502.582.6563 ______________________________________________ CEO/PUBLISHER Eric Williams Sophisticated Living is published by Sophisticated Living, LLC, P.O. BOX 1229, Prospect, Kentucky 40059 USA. All Rights Reserved. Sophisticated Living is published six times a year. All images and editorial are the property of Sophisticated Living, LLC and cannot be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission. Annual subscription fees are $25.00; please add $5 for subscriptions outside the US. Single copies may be purchased for $5 at select fine retail outlets. Address all subscription inquiries to: Sophisticated Living, PO Box 1229, Prospect, KY 40059. To order back issues or reprints of 100 or more, call 502.582.6563.

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From the Editor-In-Chief

I always knew you would break my heart, they always do. Like a lot of relationships these days, ours began online. One look at your profile picture and I was instantly smitten. You had the typical cliché life story: a rough upbringing but a heart of gold in spite of it all. There were physical scars from your sorted past, but your playful personality made them negligible. The time you spent in a loving foster home taught you good manners and how to be a friend to everyone.

In your online bio, you made it clear that you were looking for a lifelong relationship, and there were some very nice people with your best interests in mind who checked me out prior to our first meeting. When the date was finally set, I was extremely nervous and wondered if I was rushing into things too soon. After all, it had been just a few weeks since I’d said a tearful goodbye to my loyal companion of the last several years, but there was a gaping hole in my heart that I hoped you’d be able to fill.

As I buckled my six-year-old daughter into her booster seat and set out for our agreed upon rendezvous location–a gas station in rural Indiana–I wondered aloud about what I was getting myself into. I held my breath as well pulled alongside your car. As soon as the door opened and I spied your sweet face, all of my doubts suddenly melted away. You were right there before me in all of your pudgy pug perfection, your wonderfully wrinkly face concealing a missing eye, and your curly tail wagging furiously to signal that you were as equally excited to meet me. We knew instantly that you would be an ideal addition to our family (once we got accustomed to the strange snorting noises you made when you were excited).

Rocco the rescue pug, from the moment you hopped into the back seat with my daughter as we drove away from the gas station, she found in you a best friend, a confidante and a constant companion. I am convinced that the loving bond the two of you shared has and will continue to make her a more compassionate and caring person throughout her entire life. All dog lovers could fill volumes with accolades about their beloved pets; I am lucky to have my daughter’s elementary school collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures (all with her signature “x” marking your missing eye), and later her iPhone photos depicting the two of you embarking on various adventures to help remember the special role you played in our family.

It wasn’t easy watching you age, and I will admit to expressing my frustration over the hassles and messes that accompany caring for an elderly dog, but the smiles your puggy antics provided me with each day far outweighed the inconveniences. We marked your 16th birthday on Christmas, leading me to believe that you might just be invincible, which made your swift and sudden passing just a few months later that much harder to bear. Several weeks on, I still look under my desk and expect to find you there snoring away, or to see you rounding the corner when you hear me milling about in the kitchen, hoping for a handout. The late Joe Garagiola, Sr., a professional baseball catcher and television host, is attributed with saying, “You don’t really own a dog, you rent them, and you have to be thankful that you had a long lease”. I will be forever grateful that we were your family for 12 of your 16 years on earth.

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SIMPLE · BEAUTIFUL · LIFE

W W W . S T O N E WA R E A N D C O . C O M

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Bringing family and friends together is the basis for pair of newly built structures on a rural historic farm.

Written by Patti Bailey / Photography by Andrew Kung The barn was designed by Tennessee architect Steve Durden and built by Esposito Construction. Second-floor balconies located on both the front and back of the living space take advantage of pastoral and wooded views.

Deep in the heart of the Bluegrass, two families came together to create a unique compound on a 1,000-acre farm that is dually utilized for recreation and agricultural pursuits. Scattered throughout the undulating landscape, which is graced with an 80-acre lake and numerous ponds, are several structures, the oldest being a restored cabin (parts of which date to the early 1800s), and the newest, just a few years old, are a workshop/bunkhouse and a large barn/bunkhouse. The new kids on the farm, which boast interiors artfully composed by Amy Cimba of Bittners, are appropriately rustic, while maintaining comfortable and chic touches that reflect the personal tastes of the families that inhabit each.

Sharing a similar floorplan of a central two-story living space flanked by garages and storage space on either side, both the workshop (designed by architect Tim Winters), and the barn (credited to Tennessee architect Steve Durden), were built by Aaron Esposito of Esposito Construction. While the pair of structures also share a number of interior design elements (a given in this rural setting), it is the scale and site placement of each that makes them truly unique. The cozier workshop is nestled among the trees just below a small rise that falls off sharply to a creek; the barn is located at the heart of the farm, and its scale appears even more grand in this pastoral setting.

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Doors on either side of the fireplace lead to a balcony with sweeping views of the surrounding acreage.

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Countertops in the workshop's kitchen are concrete. Reclaimed hardwood floors on both levels came from Longwood Antique Woods.

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The pair of dining tables on the second floor of the barn were custom-made in the Bittners woodworking shop.

The workshop’s open concept floorplan includes a combination kitchen and living space on the first floor and an upstairs bunkroom that is able to accommodate up to eight guests, via built-in bunkbeds and a queen-sized bed with a custom headboard fashioned from exotic hardwoods by the Bittners woodworking studio.

On both floors, Cimba balanced more rustic elements—stacked-stone fireplaces with live edge wood mantels, reclaimed hardwood floors from Longwood Antique Woods, and a kitchen island wrapped in weathered barn wood—with polished details, including blue leather upholstery on the sofas in the living room, stainless steel appliances, and gleaming glassware etched with the farm’s logo. Resembling a cross between a tree branch and deer antlers, the logo is designed with a point to represent each of the seven children in the owners’ families.

The understated appearance of the barn belies the luxurious living spaces concealed within its monochromatic exterior. From floor-to-ceiling, there is an extensive use of reclaimed wood, sourced from both Longwood Antique Woods and salvaged from other structures on the farm.

On the ground level, the walls in the more “formal” living room are clad in wood salvaged from a barn on property. The elevated hearth is fashioned from a slab of limestone. Cimba chose to cover the traditionally styled sofas in linen-colored Sunbrella upholstery for durability. She selected a pair of leather armchairs with fringe detail to “add a little bit of cowboy” to the room.

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The walls in the barn's ground level living room are clad in wood salvaged from a barn on the property. Cimba selected the leather armchairs with fringe detail to add "a little bit of cowboy." The sofas are upholstered with durable Sunbrella fabric.

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Walnut paneling and a live edge wood mantle crown the stone fireplace in the workshop's living room. The same slate was used on both the hearth and the window seats for continuity.

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The second floor bunk room in the workshop comfortably accommodates up to eight overnight guests.

The headboard in the workshop's bunk room was made by the Bittners workshop.

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The farm's logo, with a point to represent each of the children in the owners' families, hangs at the base of the stairs in the barn.

Intended for large-scale entertaining, a commercial-grade kitchen on the second floor is adjacent to a sprawling vaulted living and dining area, with nearly every surface covered in reclaimed wood. Alternating Windsor and ladder-back chairs pulled up to a pair of Bittners-made dining tables lend a casually collected feel to the thoughtfully designed space. An iron faux bois chandelier is centered overhead between a pair of ceiling fans from Lexington’s Big Ass Fans. Natural variations in the barn wood planks make them ideal for concealing doors to storage spaces and the elevator. In order to accommodate additional overnight guests beyond the lucky few who call dibs on the secondfloor bedroom, Cimba selected a sleeper sofa from Lee Industries to anchor the seating area in the living room.

In similar fashion to its newly built neighbor, Cimba worked with the owners to find creative ways to work the farm’s logo into varying aspects of the interior design. Its most direct application can be spied as soon as you enter the residential portion of the barn. Made from forged iron, the logo-turnedart hangs on a wall near the stairs to the second floor, serving as a poignant reminder that the property is above all a treasured family retreat. sl

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David Brown Automotive drew inspiration from the 1960s for its newest 21st century Grand Tourer.

Written by Andre James Among the belles of the ball at the Geneva International Motor Show this past March was the latest creation from David Brown Automotive: the Speedback Silverstone Edition. The unveiling of the Grand Tourer, whose design takes cues from both the dawn of the jet age and classic racers from the 1960s, was timed with the one-year anniversary of David Brown Automotive’s relocation of its headquarters and coachbuilding facility to the historic Silverstone racing venue in the UK. British businessman David Brown founded his eponymous automotive company in Coventry in 2013, announcing its first model—Speedback GT—in March 2014. Three years later,

the company relocated to a new 18,000-square-foot facility in Silverstone, which is home to the British Grand Prix. Since then, each new release has followed a similar modus operandi: taking classic, timeless and elegant looks that hearken to prior decades and reimagining them with state-of-the-art engineering, production methods and performance and safety features.

“Ever since David Brown Automotive relocated to Silverstone, we have wanted to mark the significance of the circuit’s aeronautical and motorsport heritage,” said Brown. “Speedback Silverstone Edition addresses our ambition on every level, as a visually stunning Grand Tourer and the most performance-focused model we have ever made.” slmag.net

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Approximately 8,000 painstaking man hours go into the build of each vehicle, and great care is taken to use predominantly British-sourced premium materials. The streamlined handcrafted aluminum body of the Speedback Silverstone Edition is defined by extended side skirts, a front spoiler and enhanced rear diffuser.

Larger side vents, distinguished by limited edition Silverstone details, give a nod to the performance-enhanced powertrain inside.

Jet-inspired exhaust tips are akin to exclamation points as they compound the race-tuned engine notes. Adding to the car’s classic racer profile are forged 20-inch ‘Afterburner’ alloy wheels, a bespoke signature pattern grill fitted with twin LED auxiliary driving lamps, dark ceramic LED technical headlamps and clear lens taillights.

Representing the most performance-oriented car produced

by David Brown Automotive to date, the Grand Tourer’s 5.0liter twin-scroll supercharged V8 engine delivers 601hp, capable of propelling the car from 0-60mph in 4.2-seconds and on to a limited top speed of 155mph. The powertrain is mated to a six-speed ZF automatic transmission, with drive delivered through the rear wheels for assured sports handling. An upgraded

suspension system, a fully automated Dynamic Stability Control system, performance brakes and active rear differential enhance the dynamic driving experience without sacrificing comfort or aesthetic refinement.

An abundance of ‘Antique’ and ‘Ebony’ leather inside the cockpit is bound by contrasting tan stitching and mated with Kvadrat ‘Remix’ premium fabric to add a touch of aeronautical emphasis. Other high-end finishes include scorched ‘Ebony Macassar’ wood veneer on the dashboard and a leather and Alcantara steering wheel. The two-seater configuration allows for rear luggage stowage in place of rear seats. Heated and adjustable sports seats are embroidered with a Silverstone Circuit outline.

Aeronautical-inspired speedometer and tachometer dials near a fully integrated infotainment system represent one of many instances where past and present meld in perfect harmony.

Production of the Speedback Silverstone Edition will be limited to 10 built-to-order cars, priced from £620,000.00 GBP (approximately $870,000). For more information, visit davidbrownautomotive.com. sl

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Clockwise from top left: Horse head handle glass Pimms jug from At Home in the Country ($175; athomeinthecountry.co.uk), Artisani horse head wall hanging ($275; artisani.com), Horse 3 ceramic vase from VG New Trend (price upon request; vgnewtrend.it), Cheval cocktail table from Jonathan Adler ($1,099; jonathanadler.com), Life-size Moooi horse lamp by Front (price upon request; moooi.com).

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Clockwise from top left: Sophie Allport horse napkins ($20/4; sophiealport.com), Polo helmet wine cooler from Annabel James ($150; annabeljames.co.uk), Handcrafted wine glass by Frare Lavorazioni Artistiche ($560; artemest.com), Dartagnan stool with saddle leather seat from Haymann Editions (price upon request; haymanneditions.com), Peterhof hand-painted miniature rocking horse (peterhofparis.com), Oly Studio Kedan stool (price upon request; olystudio.com), Equestrian cushion cover by Hanbel & Monpas (hanbel.com), Horse and rider invitation set from Chase and Wonder ($25/10; chaseandwonder.com)

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Bibliotaph... Horsepower

Compiled by Victoria Chase The ultimate off-roader, the Land Rover Defender is recognized around the globe as an icon of British engineering. Landy fans and petrol-heads alike will enjoy this highly illustrated collection of classic and limited edition models, beginning with its first iteration as a utility vehicle in 1948 and onward to 21st century special editions.

Mike Gould - Defender: Land Rover's Legendary Off-Roader - hardcover, 160 pages, Aurum Press (quartoknows.com)

The icons of muscle car art—including Camaro and Chevelle SS, the Hemi and 440-6 ’Cuda, Challenger, Roadrunner, Super Bee, GTX, Super Bird, Daytona Charger, Super Cobra Jet and Boss Mustang, Talladega Torino, Buick GSX and W30 Oldsmobile 442, and AMX Javelin—are all included in this lavishly illustrated volume. Each example is described in a detailed essay followed by a gallery of portraits and special gatefold presentations that capture the art of the muscle car at its finest. David Newhardt (author), Peter Harholdt (photographer) The Art of the Muscle Car - hardcover, 240 pages, Motorbooks (quartoknows.com)

Beauty, performance, racing success, exclusivity and Italian flair combine to make Ferrari one of the world's most iconic carmakers. This book offers Ferrari owners and fans an engaging and comprehensive history of Maranello's extensive sports car range, highlighted by gorgeous photography and fascinating images from Ferrari's historic archive. Dennis Adler - Ferrari: 70 Years - hardcover, 320 pages, Motorbooks (quartoknows.com)

All of the cars featured in this elegant book attained auction prices in excess of $1,000,000, making them the most desired (and expensive) cars in the world. Photographed by Simon Clay, vibrant images are accompanied by informative text that gives the reader the specs, history and other fascinating details of these dream vehicles. Martin Derrick (author), Simon Clay (photographer) - Million Dollar Classics: The World's Most Expensive Dream Cars hardcover, 192 pages, Chartwell Books (quartoknows.com)

Automotive writer and photographer Dennis Adler details the early career of Ferdinand Porsche, supported by stunning images of the first Gmünd coupe, the 356, and the timeless 911, among others, to relay the full story of the iconic German sports car.

Dennis Adler - Porsche: The Classic Era - hardcover, 304 pages, Motorbooks (quartoknow.com)

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books For photographer Mary McCartney's largest work to date, she chose to focus her camera singularly on the extraordinary beauty of a white stallion, Alejandro, captured in the bucolic countryside of Sussex, where she grew up. Mary McCartney - The White Horse - hardcover, 200 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com)

Taking each of the four key sporting attributes—athleticism, speed, agility and endurance— veteran journalist Nicola Swinney explores how these essential characteristics inform performance across a diverse range of equestrian pursuits. Using examples from dressage, polo, snow sports, reigning and others, she demonstrates how the horse and rider work as one to achieve sporting success. Nicole Jane Swinney - The Sporting Horse: In Pursuit of Equine Excellence - hardcover, 224 pages, White Lion Publishing (quartoknows.com)

The first known book of its kind, image-driven chapters are dedicated to equestrian architecture that incorporates scientific principles and sound design to promote the health and safety of horses. John Blackburn, Beth Herman - Health Stables by Design: A Common Sense Approach to the Health and Safety of Horses - hardcover, 160 pages, Images Publishing Group (imagespublishing.com)

Elwin Hartley Edwards, who edited Riding magazine for 18 years and is the author of more than 30 books on horses and horsemanship, compiled this comprehensive photographic guide to more than 150 horse and pony breeds and types from around the world.

Elwin Hartley Edwards - The Horse Encyclopedia - hardcover, 360 pages, DK Press (penguinrandomhouse.com)

Compiled from photographs taken by Anouk Masson Krantz over a span of 10 years, this book provides a visually stunning record of both the landscape and the wild horses of Cumberland Island. Anouk Masson Krantz - Wild Horses of Cumberland Island - hardcover, 240 pages, Images Publishing (imagespublishing.com)

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SEEWORTHY

Sip and savor in the sand at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by World Red Eye Based on my recent experience at the five-day spectacle that comprises the annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival, getting a beach-ready body will take on an entirely different meaning should I return to Miami for the 2019 rendition. After sipping, snacking and savoring my way through everything from tater tots to truffles, there was still so much left on the table, both literally and figuratively, that I’ve resolved to “train” for next year’s event so that I won’t miss a bite!

Founded 17 years ago by Florida native Lee Brian Schrager, who is also Senior Vice President of Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the festival has continued to grow and attract some of the world’s greatest celebrity chefs and winemakers. United under the theme of EAT-DRINKEDUCATE, in 2018 there were nearly 100 different events staged all over South Beach and beyond, drawing an estimated 70,000 visitors, along with 350 participating chefs, wine makers and food professionals from around the world. Dog lovers, day drinkers, late-night snackers, vegetarians, carnivores, fitness enthusiasts, fashionistas and everyone in between could find at least one event that spoke to their palate.

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For our inaugural visit, we went big, primarily participating in marquee events held under massive oceanfront tents erected directly in the South Beach sand. We kicked off the weekend with a tasty tour of Italy via the Italian Bites on the Beach event, hosted by celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis. After stuffing ourselves silly at tasting stations presented by 30 local and national chefs, and imbibing a few Aperol Spritz, we attempted to burn as many calories as possible by dancing to a live performance by multi-platinum and Grammy nominated group Smash Mouth.

The following afternoon, we made our way to another massive tented village a little further down the beach to partake of the Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village featuring MasterCard Grand Tasting Tents & KitchenAid Culinary Demonstrations. There was a dizzying array of offerings: pours from more than 80 of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits suppliers along with bites from more than 50 restaurants from across South Florida. Popular local DJs provided an upbeat background for the revelers.

Christina Dampman & Gabrielle Pearson at Wine Spectator's Best of the Best event

Guy Fieri and Festival founder Lee Brian Schrager at Heineken Light Burger Bash

Belvedere Vodka at the Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village

Walshy Fire at BACARD� presents Walshy Fire’s Rum & Bass Beach Party

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Wine Spectator's Best of the Best at Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Entrance to the Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village

Laura Padrino at Wine Spectator Trade Day

Fashion designer Zac Posen and chef Giada De Laurentiis at Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village

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Gourmet bites at the Best of the Best event

Later that evening, our ambitious itinerary included taking in both the Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best event at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, followed by a nightcap back at the beach for the raucous Heineken Light Burger Bash, presented

by Schweid & Sons. We were handed a Riedel wine glass as we walked into the Best of the Best event, which was a dream come true for both gourmands and oenophiles. Sampling stations offered decadent dishes created by 60 of the nation’s top-rated chefs, while a selection of 100 wines rated 90 points or higher on Wine Spectator's scale were being poured by the proprietors and winemakers themselves.

At the Burger Bash, chef and judge Guy Fieri fired up the crowd and boasted of how he sampled each of the 45 burgers created by participating chefs vying for the title of best burger on the beach. Having already overindulged at the Best of the Best event, I still managed to try quite a few of the burgers, but fell far short of Fieri’s impressive feat.

Perfectly encapsulating the spirit of South Beach, we capped off our weekend of glorious gluttony on Saturday night at the beachfront Walshy Fire’s Rum & Bass Beach Party, presented

by BACARDI. A second annual event, rum-centric drinks were accompanied by bites from 25 South Florida chefs. JamaicanAmerican DJ Walshy Fire and special guest DJ Irie kept the dance floor packed and the energy level soaring late into the night.

Throughout the weekend, I found myself marveling at just how smoothly each of these massively scaled events were staged. This was due in no small part to the involvement of the exceedingly friendly and hardworking students from Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management (which is the beneficiary of the festival’s proceeds). To date, the festival has raised more than $26 million for the School.

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Of Note... All Greek to Me

Compiled by Colin Dennis

Clockwise from top left: Greek Key Biedermeier walnut upholstered settee from Jonathan Charles Fine Furniture (price upon request; jonathancharles.com), Orion chair upholstered in microfiber velvet from Haute Home Furnishings ($1,815; hautehousehome.com), Hudson 42" pedestal table from Hickory Chair (price upon request; hickorychair.com), Lexi bench from Jessica Charles (price upon request; jessicacharles.com), Pimlico chair from Taylor King with Hercules Citrine upholstery (price upon request; taylorking.com), L'Objet combines chinoiserie and Greek key motifs in Limoges porcelain for its Cinnabar candle ($145; l-objet.com), Labrazel Greek Key soap dispenser in natural shell ($340; labrazel.com), Hygeia bust from Audenza ($117; audenza.com)

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Clockwise from top left: Greek Key table lamp in antique gold from Ethan Allen ($399; ethanallen.com), Laskaris S/S 2018 Couture Collection, Mint Greek Key chest from Bradburn Home (price upon request; bradburnhome.com), Key planter from Haddonstone ($138; haddonstone.com), Worlds Away Fulton vanity with bronze base and Carrara top ($2,315; worlds-away.com).

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REIGNING IN MAINE

Sister properties The Danforth and The Camden Inn are tops for a town and country experience in the northeast.

Written by Caylee Matthews Although it was useless against the torrential downpour that had persisted nonstop since I arrived in Portland, Maine, the tiki umbrella that crowned my colorful cocktail was enough to keep my spirits from getting soggy.

Surveying the exotic environs while taking a moment to inhale the aroma of charred spices that still lingered in the air from the crafting of my libation, I found it hard to believe that this lounge, open to guests of The Danforth Inn (danforthinn.com), was located inside a circa 1823 Victorian mansion.

Dutch innkeepers Raymond Brunyanzski and Oscar Verest, who also manage sister property Camden Harbour Inn (camdenharbourinn.com) in Camden, Maine, have gone to great lengths to imbue both inns with contemporary European elegance, odes to their home country and lively design flourishes that allow them to operate in a league of their own in both cities.

The duo’s yin and yang business relationship—Verest has two decades of business management experience in sales, finance, and management positions in the Netherlands, while the convivial Brunyanzski hails from one of the most well-known entertainment families in the Netherlands and has experience in leading high-end tours and consulting for some of the best hotels in the world—ensures that their properties’ palpable joie de vivre is balanced with a keen attention to detail.

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Fresh catch at the Harbor Fish Market in Portland

Located in the heart of Portland’s historic West End neighborhood, the intimate Danforth Inn has but nine well-appointed guest rooms, all of which boast a fireplace. Redesigned in 2017, each spacious room and suite is uniquely designed, incorporating modern art, pops of bright colors, touches of chinoiserie, and an overarching commitment to the preservation of the building’s historic architecture (including a lower level billiards room that has the distinction of being Portland’s first speakeasy during Prohibition).

As Portland’s only luxury boutique property, the Danforth Inn offers amenities one would expect to find in a much larger property, including a complimentary breakfast with a changing personalized menu in addition to an abbreviated buffet.

An easily walkable city with a population of just under 67,000 residents, the Danforth’s ideal location makes it easy to explore the best of Portland.

Some of my favorites included Vena’s Fizz House (versfizzhouse.com), which serves a wide variety of botanical-infused fizzes, vegan treats, creative fondues and simple sweets; the Salt Cellar (salt-cellar.com), home to a 500pound Himalayan salt lamp (the largest in North America); handmade donuts from HiFi (hifidonuts.com); Eventide Oyster Co. (eventideoysterco. com), a James Beard winner; small plates and crafty cocktails from Central Provisions (central-provisions.com); nautical-inspired totes and accessories fashioned from torn sails at Sea Bags (seabags.com); The Victoria Mansion (victoriamansion.org), a National Historic Landmark and one of America's finest and most complete houses of the mid-19th century; and, the shops and eateries of Old Port (portlandmaine.com).

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Nautical totes at Sea Bags

Lobby lounge at The Camden Harbour Inn

The lounge at The Danforth Inn

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More restrained than its bigger city sister 80 miles south, there is a discernible sense of calm that pervades the Camden Harbour Inn, which was originally constructed in 1874. Feeling more homelike than hotel, the property was also designed in classic European fashion within a larger quintessential New England framework. The 20 lavish and uniquely outfitted guest rooms and six luxury suites all include a fireplace, and six of the rooms boast a private balcony. The Inn’s hillside placement permits all accommodations to have a view of Mt. Battie and the 5,700-acre Camden Hills State Park or the Camden Harbor. Original artworks from the owners’ private collections adorn the walls throughout the property.

A destination in its own right, the AAA Four Diamond Natalie’s Restaurant celebrates the bounty of Maine using contemporary techniques and global influences. Guests of the Inn are treated to a signature gourmet champagne breakfast each morning. During dinner, Brunyanzski’s family ties to show business play out well in the kitchen theatre, where he serves as conductor in conjunction with Executive Co-Chefs Chris Long and Shelby Stevens. “Dining is the process of coming together and enjoying one another, and I enjoy assembling and working with a team of creative people to make the experience the centerpiece of the evening,” explained Brunyanski. Lobster lovers will want to add their Homard Grand Cru (Grand Lobster Menu) to their bucket list; the multi-course lobster feast was a delight for all of the senses that I won’t soon forget. Under the direction of mixologist Alexa Doyer, Natalie’s cocktails are as highly venerated as the food; the wine list features an impressive selection of more than 200 carefully selected bottles.

With just 5,000 year-round residents, the population of Camden nearly triples during the summer months. Located on Penobscot Bay, there is much to explore in the immediate area of this charming small town, including the 19th century homes that comprise the High Street Historic District, the landscaped amphitheater of the Camden Public Library, the restored Camden Opera House, and ample hiking trails in Camden Hills State Park. Local restaurants of note include tiny Thai restaurant Long Grain (longgraincamden. com) and Francine Bistro (francinebistro.com), whose constantly changing menu celebrates the best of what’s local.

Further afoot is the exquisite tasting room of Cellar Door Winery in Lincolnville (mainewine.com) and the town of Rockland, Maine, whose worldfamous Farnsworth Art Museum contains an impressive collection of paintings by Andrew Wyeth and other well-known New England artists (farnsworthmuseum.org).

While the rain in Maine persisted for all five days of my town and country tour of the state, the superb staff at both properties helped me find plenty to do. As I warmed myself in front of the fire each evening following my daily excursions, I may have been drenched, but I was by no means defeated. sl

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Clockwise from top left: 3ternity ring from Julien Riad Sahyoun in 18K yellow gold ($3,600; jsay.com), 18K gold-plated sterling silver Honeycomb Lace ring from Pandora ($180; pandora.net), Cirari 18k yellow gold fashion ring with diamonds ($4,850; cirari.com), 2 Hoops ring by Anil Arjandas in 18K rose gold with brown diamonds ($1,178; anilarjandas.com), Konstantino 18K gold and pearl diamond ring ($4,750; konstantino.com), Whirl 18K yellow gold and diamond ring from Carelle ($3,950; carelle.com).

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Clockwise from top left: John Hardy Modern Chain small J hoop earrings in 18K yellow gold ($2,400; johnhardy.com), 3 Birds necklace from Jacquie Aiche in 14K rose gold with diamonds ($2,875; jacquieaiche.com), Gumuchian "B" stud earrings ($315; gumuchian.com), Les Georgettes Arcade customizable medium cuff with rose gold finish (from $119; lesgeoregettes.com), Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 in 18K yellow gold with malachite dial (price upon request; rolex.com), Leibish 18K yellow gold fancy light yellow cushion diamond tennis bracelet (price upon request; leibish.com), Impressions bangle from Alessa Jewelry in 18K rose gold with diamonds ($2,995; alesaa.jewelry.com).

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Clockwise from top left: Courage lion ring in 18K yellow gold from Monica Rich Kosann ($4,200; monicarichkosann.com), Fairy cuff from Tamara Comolli in 18K rose gold ($1,980; tamaracomolli. com), Sydney Evan 14K yellow-gold Daisy Drop earrings with pavĂŠ diamond ($2,860; sydneyevan.com), Perfect necklace from By Stolie in 18K yellow gold with diamonds ($1,500; bystolie.com), Anthony Lent Brickface cufflinks in 18K yellow gold with diamond eyes ($5,750; anthonylent.com), Konstantino 18K gold lacework stone bracelet ($36,000; konstantino.com), Rose gold mini disc shaker multi waif ring from Jacquie Aiche ($2,915; jacquieaiche.com). Breguet Reine de Naples 35mm ladies watch in 18K rose gold with diamonds ($43,000; breguet.com).

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Clockwise from top left: Sydney Evan 14K yellow gold and pavĂŠ diamond rectangle bangle ($4,380; sydneyevan.com), Chopard Happy Sport watch in 18K rose gold (price upon request; chopard.com), PICCHIOTTI rose and white gold Xpandable bracelet with round diamonds ($19,600; picchiotti.it), X&O bangles from Assael in 18K yellow gold with pearls (price upon request; assael.com), Constellation earrings from Adam Foster Jewelry (price upon request; fosterjewelry.com), Sydney Evan 14K yellow-gold and diamond tennis racquet necklace with 14K gold ball chain ($1,190; sydneyevan.com).

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GREENER GRAPES Bonterra’s organic and biodynamic wines are just as good in the glass as they are for the earth.

Written by Chloe Geller From its inception more than three decades ago, the team at Bonterra Organic Vineyards (bonterra.com) has been grounded in the belief that better wines are made from farms teeming with biodiversity and healthy soils. Their portfolio of varietal wines, crafted by winemaker Jeff Cichocki and stewarded by founding winemaker Bob Blue, are exclusively made from 100% certified organic vineyards, with Bonterra’s own nearly 1,000 acres of organic vineyards in Mendocino County, California forming the backbone of the collection.

Upping the ante on organic, at the top end of Bonterra’s portfolio is a trio of single-vineyard wines produced from the estate’s Demeter-certified biodynamic vineyards: The McNab, The Butler and The Roost wines. Biodynamic farming, a method put forth by Austrian philosopher Rudolph Steiner in the 1920s, predates the creation of organic farming by two decades. Bonterra’s biodynamic wines are only crafted in exceptional vintages, serving as a testament to the potential of winegrowing that seeks to draw out the ultimate expression of a vineyard site.

With its adherence to the lunar calendar and a composting practice that involves, among other steps, filling cows’ horns with herbs, minerals and manure, burying them en masse in the soil during cooler months before being digging them up and spreading the biologic material over the fields months later, Cichocki admits that to the uninitiated, the processes can seem a little “fringe”. “There is a spiritual as well as a practical and scientific way to approach biodynamic farming, and we choose to focus on the latter because the practice results in healthy vines that grow in a balanced way and make our vineyards stronger overall,” he explained. He added that the procedures hearken to self-sufficient family farming methods that were lost or eschewed in the era of 56 slmag.net

industrial farming. “It’s up to us as biodynamic farmers to give back to the soil,” Cichocki said.

In the garden at the Biodynamic McNab Ranch, there are approximately 100 different plants, including four types of lavender. Walking through the vineyards, you will spy plantings of native flowers interspersed with the grapes to attract beneficial bugs, cover crops like legumes that are tilled back into the soil to increase nitrogen, 3,000 sheep allowed to graze each winter, and chickens and songbirds that are welcomed to eat pests. There is a distinct sense of place here: warm and dry summers, the benefits of cooling breezes wafting from the Pacific Ocean 25 miles away, and mountains to block the fog, and the resulting threat of mildew and mold that comes with it.

Fittingly, the affable Cichocki, who joined Bonterra in 2007, came into his career as a winemaker organically, transitioning from environmental planning to winemaking starting from the ground up. “I jumped in as a cellar rat, doing things like sanitizing tanks, and learned the craft from an apprenticeship standpoint,” he said.

His resume includes Mill Creek Winery in Healdsburg, Matanzas Creek Winery in Bennett Valley, Cakebread Cellars in Napa Valley and B.R. Cohn in Sonoma Valley. “It’s exciting to craft wines that are delicious, while knowing that the way we’re making them is something I can feel good about,” said Cichocki.

Always striving to make wine in general and Bonterra’s wines specifically more approachable to a wider audience, Cichocki remarked that the company’s organic and biodynamic practices would be inconsequential if the resulting wines didn’t appeal to consumers. “We know people won’t come back just because we’re organic; we need to be able to compete with the rest of the world.” sl

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Curating a Lifestyle: The Eye of the Beholder

Written by Amelia Jeffers

This handpainted sign in Brooklyn was purchased for $200 by art and antiques dealers, Steven S. Powers of New York and Robert Young of London.

Photo courtesy stevenspowers.com.

One brisk morning in March, my friend Steven Powers dismounted his bike, ready to start the day in his Brooklyn studio, when he realized he had forgotten his keys. Resolving to make the best of a rough start to the day, he embraced the unexpected ride and took a different route home. A few minutes into the trip, Steve was stopped in his tracks by a crude sign made from a flattened refrigerator box and painted with large, bright yellow letters. Maybe it was the length of the message, or the boldness of the font (definitely marked by emotion); but certainly his art dealer eye and intuition moved Steve to post a photo of the scene to his Instagram account with several hashtags and choice words for the crime referenced by the sign.

Within minutes, the post had garnered the eyes and attention of others in the art and antiques trade. What was created out of exasperation by a woman whose bike had been stolen from that very location was becoming a powerful visual image online that moved dozens of people to stop in their tracks, just as Powers had earlier in the day. Comments on the Instagram post circled around the possibility of buying the sign for the cost of her bike, so that she

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could buy a new one and get to work the following Monday. Robert Young, an antiques dealer in London, offered to split the cost with Steve. With a bit of disbelief regarding the way the morning had unfolded, Steve climbed the steps of the brownstone and wondered how he would determine which apartment belonged to the signmaker. He smiled as he reached the buzzers and saw that one of the three names had been painted on. Ringing the bell, Steve invited the owner down for a discussion he knew she would find remarkable.

The story of the #karmacycle (hashtag added by the owner of the bike) went viral, with thousands of interactions on social media and news outlets like The Washington Post and The Today Show covering the story in detail.

Intrigued by the image and whirlwind of attention it had commanded, I called Steve to discuss his plans to keep, sell, or discard it. He quickly dispelled any thought that the sign was purchased only as an act of charity. Pointing out that it had grabbed his attention, and then the attention of many others, Steve engaged me in a conversation related to the artistic merits of such a sign - reminding me that Aarne Anton, an iconic dealer

This primitive doll was carved in the19th century from a bedpost and enhanced with leather, cloth, and paint. It sold for over $11,000 at auction. Photo courtesy Garth's Auctions, Delaware, Ohio.

in American folk art, was known for buying signs from homeless individuals. In fact, folk art is defined as a work or object made by someone with no formal artistic training; sometimes without an intention of creating art for consumption, but merely as an expression of emotion or creativity. Revisiting the post, I contemplated the artistic merit of the sign: bold color and contrast, a great use of space, and the juxtaposition of raw expression delivered with rudimentary materials against a backdrop of a refined wrought iron fence and window grates adorning the old brownstone residence. It certainly has the components of a work of art, in the eyes of the right person who might appreciate it.

This concept stuck with me as I visited The Broad Museum in Los Angeles a few weeks ago. Strolling among works by such legends as Lichtenstein, Koons, and Warhol, it is difficult to justify that a polished steel sculpture made to look like a balloon dog has more artistic merit than Steve’s #karmacycle sign. I mean, in whose eyes? By whose judgement?

A few years ago, when I worked in the auction industry, our firm sold a small wooden doll that someone in the 19th Century

Ohio or Indiana wilderness had carved from a bedpost. The primitive figure hardly seemed functional as a plaything, let alone worthy of preservation by the generations of family members who had kept it safe from many an evening fire. However, in it I see pure emotion as I imagine it being carved by the loving hands of a father struggling to make a home for his family in an unknown, untamed countryside. Determined to provide something of joy and indulgence to his little girl, he repurposed bits and pieces of their meager existence: the bedpost for the body, a scrap of leather for the arms, a swatch of fabric for the kerchief, and a dab of paint for the eyes and mouth. Clearly others shared my view, because when the doll came up for auction, two bidders spiritedly competed to over $11,000 before one relented. Though hedging on the #karmacycle sign soaring to that kind of price, Steve assures me that whatever the outcome, his goal is to pay it forward. Who knows? In the eyes of the right two bidders, we also could behold a remarkable statement about just what makes art. sl Amelia Jeffers is an nationally-known auctioneer and appraiser who has worked in the fine art, antiques and bespoke collectibles market for over 20 years.

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FAMILY TIES The new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe extends the AMG model family.

Written by Andre James The new four-door Mercedes-AMG sports car celebrated its world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show this past March. Developed autonomously by Mercedes-AMG for those looking for a vehicle for day-to-day use, but who are unwilling to go without unparalleled performance, the new coupe is the first four-door sports car to come out of Affalterbach, and draws directly on the legendary SLS and AMG GT models.

"The new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe blends the impressive racetrack dynamism of our two-door sports car with maximum suitability for everyday use. It has a unique way of embodying our brand core, "Driving Performance" and with its systematic configuration it will attract new customers for Mercedes-AMG," commented Tobias Moers, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. Clearly recognizable as a member of the AMG GT family, the new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe follows the design philosophy of Sensual Purity. It takes the striking proportions with convex surfaces and a muscular body and develops them to exciting effect for a four-door variant of an AMG GT Coupe. Even with the

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additional seats in the rear, the characteristic lines of the AMG GT models are not compromised. The tailored upper contours and broad shoulders point to the athletic, sporty orientation of the car, which is additionally emphasized by very pronounced rear wheel arches. The rear view picks up on familiar features of the AMG GT design idiom: extremely slim LED tail lamps define the hallmark trunk line, and the rear spoiler, extendable in several stages, not only underscores the family affiliation but it is also an important element of the active aerodynamics.

"The new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is the ultimate fourdoor sports car and the ideal ambassador for Performance Luxury," said Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer, Daimler AG. "It embodies a symbiosis of emotion and intelligence with breathtaking proportions and a puristic, surface-oriented design with sensuous shapes. It is both hot and cool at the same time."

Powerful, up-to-date in-line 6-cylinder and V8 engines with outputs ranging from 429hp to 630hp allow completely new driving experiences and combine impressive performance with

modern efficiency. With a top speed of up to 195 mph, the Coupe ensures superior performance in any situation. All AMG GT 4-Door Coupe models are equipped with the AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive. Depending on the engine there are up to six drive programs to choose from in the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe: "Slippery," "Comfort," "Sport," "Sport+," "RACE" and "Individual." These levels are selectable via the DYNAMIC SELECT paddle in the center console and stored with the new drive program attribute AMG DYNAMICS, which can be adjusted to match the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe's handling characteristics to different demands and driving conditions.

Sleek and technologically advanced, a highlight of the cabin accoutrements includes innovative controls that can be intuitively operated and configured as required. Using the left-hand Touch Control Button on the steering wheel, preferred information can be projected onto the left- or right-hand side of the instrument, such as the classic speedometer and tachometer, information on navigation or assistance systems and on to detailed engine data.

Especially sporty drivers can also fade in a g-force display or the current output and torque values.

Two high-resolution displays, each measuring 12.3-inches, dominate the Widescreen Cockpit, and three different styles are available for these all-digital displays: "Classic," "Sport" and the new "Supersport.� Inspired by the two-door Mercedes-AMG GT, the center console of the new 4-door model represents a further special feature: color display buttons, integrated into the distinctive and tailor-made trim element. This integral display can adjust the transmission, suspension, ESP, exhaust system, start/stop function and rear spoiler position. These display buttons use colored and intuitive symbols to show various functions, and are easy to operate with just a small tap of the finger.

The blend of high individualization and sports car technology, placing yet more focus on the requirements of discerning customers, is also clear from the wealth of available equipment packages and individual options. Sales release of the first four-door AMG GT is scheduled for early 2019. sl

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Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker

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Makeup entrepreneur Bobbi Brown puts a fresh face on a landmark New Jersey property to transform it into a luxury boutique hotel.

Written by Caylee Matthews Bobbi Brown’s eponymous makeup line is a household name, but for her latest endeavor she chose a makeover of a different kind: working with her husband, attorney and real estate developer Steven Plofker to metamorphose the once forgotten Georgian Inn into The George, a design-minded, boutique hotel located in the heart of Montclair, New Jersey (just 12 miles west of New York City). The couple are longtime residents of the quaint town, which Brown has referred to as “the Brooklyn of New Jersey,” putting down roots the day after returning from their honeymoon and raising their three sons there.

Built in 1902 as a private residence by Charles Van Vleck, mostly notably known as the architect for the Rockefeller family,

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the property was converted to The Georgian Inn, a residential hotel for short-term stays, in the 1940s. During this period, the Montclair branch of the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) relocated its New Jersey headquarters to the Queen Anne carriage house located at the rear of the Inn. The historic building was granted landmark status in 2008, but years of less-than-attentive upkeep caused it to fall into a state of disrepair. After Brown and Plofker acquired the property in 2012, they embarked on full-scale renovation that was mindful of preserving the building’s handsome original architectural details.

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Inspired by their shared love of travel and indie hotels around the world, Brown and Plofker designed each of the 32 guestrooms to have a bespoke look and feel that is distinctly different from one room to the next. Design-minded with a sophisticated style that is both worldly and chic, public and private spaces deftly incorporate design elements that encompass traditional, modern, masculine and industrial influences.

Guests can expect uncompromising comfort and luxe touches in each space, combined with top-notch amenities from The George’s best-in-class partners. These include Casper (mattresses and pillows), Flaneur (duvet covers), SMEG (mini

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in-room retro refrigerators) Dyson (hair dryers), Nespresso and EO Products (bath amenities), among others.

A serial entrepreneur, Brown serves as creative director of The George; touches indicative of her personal tastes and her affinity for the local community are palpable throughout. For example, recurring British motifs speak to Brown’s self-professed Anglophilia. Brown partnered with One Kings Lane to decorate the public spaces on the first floor, taking a modern approach when utilizing classic pieces.

Brown remarked that the vision for the project was to create a hotel that is “welcoming, comfortable, interesting, and ever-evolving.”

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BOURBON AND BEYOND A newly released cookbook celebrates the bounty of the Bluegrass.

Photos by Dan Dry ourbon is the first uniquely American distilled spirit, and one that is synonymous with Kentucky, so it seems only fitting that a new cookbook co-authored by David Danielson, Executive Chef at Churchill Downs, and Tim Laird, Chief Entertaining Officer at Brown-Forman, would be released just in time for the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby. Not to be relegated to the bookshelf once the first Saturday in May has passed, the engaging format of The Bourbon Country Cookbook: New Southern Entertaining: 95 Recipes and More from a Modern Kentucky Kitchen, distills the spirit and hospitality—both new and old—of great Southern food and drink into 95 accessible recipes designed to help readers achieve the ease and elegance of Bourbon Country entertaining in their own homes throughout the year.

To help with your own Derby and springtime entertaining, the authors have been gracious enough to share several recipes from the book, which is arranged by the kinds of traditional fare one might find on a Kentucky table— pickles, vegetables, ancient grains, bounties from the barnyard, and (of course) bourbon cocktails. A common thread among all of the recipes is that they pay homage to the rituals and victuals of yesteryear, while embracing the new Southern palate and the flavors of modern Kentucky bourbon.

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Mixed Berry Hand Pies Makes: 6 servings Filling ⅓ cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1⅓ cups fresh blackberries 1⅓ cups fresh raspberries ½ cup fresh blueberries ½ teaspoon freshly grated orange zest Dough 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon baking powder 2 sticks unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces ½ cup sour cream 1 large egg, lightly beaten To make the filling, in a large bowl, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Add the blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, and orange zest and toss until evenly coated. Set aside.

To make the dough, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add the butter, working it in with a fork until the mixture is coarse, crumbly, and most of the butter pieces are pea-size.

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Add the sour cream and stir until the mixture starts to come together in chunks. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and bring it together with a few quick kneads.

Pat the dough into a rough log, and roll it into an 8 × 10-inch rectangle. Dust both sides of the dough with the flour and, starting with a shorter end, fold the dough in thirds. Flip the dough over, give it a 90-degree turn, and roll it again into an 8 × 10-inch rectangle. Fold it in thirds again, then wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. Roll the chilled pie dough to an 11-inch square on a lightly floured surface. Cut four large (5-inch) circles out of the dough, saving the trimmings. Place the dough rounds on the prepared baking sheet and put about ⅓ cup of the berry mixture onto half of each round. Lightly brush the edge of each circle with the egg. Fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges tightly to seal. Cut 3 small vents on top of each pie. Repeat with the remaining dough and berry mixture.

Brush the tops with the remaining egg.

Bake the pies for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Reprinted with permission from The Bourbon Country Cookbook by David Danielson and Tim Laird, Agate Surrey, 2018.

Kentucky Mule Makes: 1 cocktail 1½ ounces bourbon 3 ounces ginger beer Squeeze of 1 lime wedge (about ⅛ teaspoon) Lime wedge, for garnish Combine the bourbon, ginger beer, and squeeze of lime in a rocks glass filled with ice. Stir the mixture, garnish with the lime wedge, and serve.

Reprinted with permission from The Bourbon Country Cookbook by David Danielson and Tim Laird, Agate Surrey, 2018.

Bloody Mary Shrimp Salad Makes: 6 servings 10 ounces medium shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined, tails removed (about 1½ cups) 2 cups seeded and diced tomatoes 1 cup finely diced celery ½ cup diced English cucumber, unpeeled ⅓ cup halved pimento-stuffed olives ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion ½ cup Bloody Kentucky Bloody Mary mix (see page 68) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon celery seed 3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley Juice of ½ lemon Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Sweet Potato and Dandelion Salad with Bourbon Sorghum Dressing Makes: 6 servings 4 jumbo sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons canola oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 cup dandelion greens, stemmed and cut into ½-inch strips (1 bunch) Bourbon Sorghum Dressing (recipe follows), room temperature ¼ cup salted roasted peanuts Preheat the oven to 400°F. On a baking sheet, spread the sweet potatoes evenly, drizzle them with the canola oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the potatoes become tender and are browning around the edges. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool to room temperature. In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes and dandelion greens. Add the desired amount of Bourbon Sorghum Dressing and toss to coat evenly. Transfer to a serving platter, top with the peanuts, and serve.

Bourbon Sorghum Dressing (Makes: 2½ cups) 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup apple cider vinegar ½ cup sorghum, room temperature ¼ cup bourbon 1 tablespoon grated yellow onion ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon hot sauce

In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, tomatoes, celery, cucumber, olives, and red onion. Add the Bloody Mary mix, oil, celery seed, parsley, and lemon juice and toss until evenly coated. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve or for up to 4 hours.

In a blender, combine the oil, vinegar, sorghum, bourbon, onion, salt, paprika, and hot sauce. Blend on low until all the ingredients are combined. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Reprinted with permission from The Bourbon Country Cookbook by David Danielson and Tim Laird, Agate Surrey, 2018.

Reprinted with permission from The Bourbon Country Cookbook by David Danielson and Tim Laird, Agate Surrey, 2018.

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Kentucky Bourbon Cheese Fondue Makes: 4 to 6 servings 16–20 spears asparagus (about 1 pound), woody ends removed 1 pound red potatoes, skin on, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups firmly packed shredded sharp white cheddar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ cup grated yellow onion 1 cup whole milk 3 teaspoons dry mustard ⅛ teaspoon celery seed 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup bourbon 1 teaspoon finely chopped chives, for garnish 1 baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes, for dipping To blanch the asparagus, prepare a bowl of cold water with ice.

Pour 1 inch of water into a large frying pan and bring it to a boil over high heat. Add the asparagus and return the water to a boil, cooking the asparagus for about 2 minutes, or until it is bright green and just tender. Drain the asparagus and immediately plunge it into the ice bath to stop the cooking process. When cool, drain well and pat dry.

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To blanch the potatoes, bring 1 quart of water to boil in a medium saucepan set over high heat. Add the potatoes and simmer for about 12 minutes, or until fork tender. When cooked, drain well and pat dry. Set the vegetables aside while you make the fondue.

In a medium bowl, toss the flour and cheddar to combine. Set it aside. In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it becomes translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the milk and bring the mixture to a slow boil. Add the mustard, celery seed, and Worcestershire.

Slowly add the floured cheddar, one small handful at a time, whisking until the cheese is melted and completely incorporated before adding another handful. Continue whisking the mixture until it’s smooth. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the bourbon.

Transfer the mixture to a fondue pot and garnish with the chives.

Serve immediately with the potatoes, asparagus, and baguette for dipping.

Reprinted with permission from The Bourbon Country Cookbook by David Danielson and Tim Laird, Agate Surrey, 2018.

Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie Makes: 8 servings Pie Crust 1¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out the dough 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 stick unsalted butter, chilled and cut into ½-inch cubes 3–5 tablespoons ice water Filling 3 large eggs 1 cup packed dark brown sugar ½ cup light corn syrup ½ cup dark corn syrup ¼ cup bourbon 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1½ cups pecan halves, divided ¾ cup bittersweet chocolate chips, divided To make the pie crust, in a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and, using a fork, cut it into the flour mixture until the butter is about the size of large peas. Slowly

add 3 tablespoons of the water, mixing with a fork just until the dough holds together. Add more water only if needed. Using your hands, flatten the dough into a disk. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until chilled.

On a floured work surface, roll the dough into a ⅛-inch-thick round. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges of the dough, allowing ½ inch to hang over the rim of the plate.

Fold the extra dough onto the rim of the plate and crimp the edge with a fork.

Preheat the oven to 325°F. To make the filling, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, light and dark corn syrups, bourbon, butter, and salt. Stir in 1 cup of the pecans and ½ cup of the chocolate chips.

Pour the filling into the crust and sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup of pecans and the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. Cool the pie on a wire rack to room temperature before serving.

Reprinted with permission from The Bourbon Country Cookbook by David Danielson and Tim Laird, Agate Surrey, 2018.

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MARVELOUS MADELEINE

Chef and businesswomen Madeleine Dee is cooking up a creative culinary career of her own design Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Andrew Kung

What sounds like a script for an indie film—a small city girl with Old Hollywood looks and big screen dreams who is also a global nomad, a culinary school graduate, a small business owner, a dreamer and a doer—is actually a recipe card for the career of chef and entrepreneur Madeleine Dee. Displaying confidence and charisma that belies her twentysomethingness, Dee took an atypical path into the culinary field. “I’m not like most chefs who grew up cooking at their mother’s elbow,” she explained. While she always loved food and cooking, and even sketched out recipe ideas at the tender age of four, her reasons for entering culinary school at Sullivan University were borne out of practicality; Dee rationalized that becoming a private chef could help pay the bills while she pursued an acting career.

After moving to Los Angeles, rather than being enamored with the celebritycentric scene, the Louisville native couldn’t wait to leave. She lasted just five days.

“I realized almost immediately that the city was not the place for me,” said Dee. While that particular dream didn’t pan out, she kept percolating ideas that would eventually put her in front of the camera on her own terms.

For several years, Dee worked as a personal chef, and while she was successful, the solitary nature of prepping meals for clients to eat later left her wanting for more face-to-face interaction. In early 2015, she took some time off to travel through Europe, an agenda-less trip that brought her to nine cities and forever changed her perspective on life, food and cooking. “I learned what good food really means,” she explained.

Lacking extensive experience in a traditional restaurant setting, Dee extracted the parts she enjoyed about being a personal chef—party planning, creativity, and the intimacy of cooking for a small number of people—to inform the style of her own establishment. Dee cited concepts like Beast, a no-frills, family-style restaurant operated by chef Naomi Pomeroy in Portland, OR, as an inspiration. She culled through their online reviews to discern what patrons did and did not like. Tops among the dislikes were communal tables and first-seating guests feeling like they were being rushed out to make way for the second seating, so Dee decided that her restaurant would have a single seating each night at tables that were close, but not communal. “Everyone can have their personal space if they choose, but they are still close enough to be friendly and share a bottle of wine,” Dee said.

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Using her own funds and crowd-sourced funding, Dee opened Fond of Louisville on Frankfort Avenue in October 2015 as a “tiny café” and local gourmet grocery. Fond serves multi-course dinners and tasting menus based on French fusion for up to 12 guests on Friday and Saturday nights, and on other evenings by reservation.

As the weekend dinners became more popular, guests commented with increasing frequency that the elegant presentation seemed “off” served at tables surrounded by shelves of retail goods, so over time the retail side continued to get smaller until it was phased out completely in the spring of 2017.

But then a funny thing happened. Dee continued to field inquiries from customers about product availability. “I literally had people call to say they would buy my pasta sauce and meatballs in any quantity I could provide,” she said with a laugh. Seizing an opportunity, the Fond Originals line was born.

Beginning with blueberry-lemon jam and Fond fig pizza (a dish Dee devised during her personal chef days and now serves as the amuse-bouche at every Fond dinner), the line has since expanded to include Roma tomato sauce, risotto cakes, broccoli-bacon-cheddar quiche, and strawberry-ginger jam. Each Fond Originals item is handcrafted by Dee in Fond’s tiny kitchen; the products are carried at several outlets around Louisville, and she has her sights on expanding her product line outside of the Derby City limits. Dee pointed out that there is a symbiotic relationship between the restaurant and the product line, with one continually feeding interest in the other.

At press time, Dee reported that her dinners were nearly sold out through May, and orders for products in her Fond Originals line are at an all-time high.

She admits that working seven days a week to keep all of her irons hot can be grueling, but that meeting an ever-increasing demand for her products and services is her “favorite kind of problem.” Dee has recently brought on a partner to help manage Fond Originals and is in the preliminary stages of finding a larger production facility to facilitate expansion.

As if the restaurant and product line weren’t enough, Dee is also developing her “Seasoned Cynic” concept, a lifestyle brand that will eventually encompass a multi-media presence, cookbooks, travel guides and cooking classes. Under the umbrella of her Bold Bird Production company, Dee successfully crowd-funded production of a pilot and several episodes of The Seasoned Cynics Guide to Entertaining, which she wrote and starred in. Chalked up as a major learning process, Dee is currently in top-secret negotiations to bring the Seasoned Cynic to a much larger audience. Whether this latest development works out or not, one thing is certain: Dee will find a way to realize her on-camera aspirations, and won’t shy away from the grind it will undoubtedly take to get there.

“What I get to do is really a chef’s dream,” Dee remarked. “I’ve managed to carve out a sane niche in what can be an insane industry. All of the things I have been dreaming about are actually happening.” sl Reservations for dinner at Fond of Louisville, located at 2520 Frankfort Avenue, can be made through OpenTable. To learn more about Fond of Louisville, Fond Originals and Madeline Dee, visit fondoflouisville.com and theseasonedcynic.com.

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SOPHISTICATED SOCIETY May 3 4 6 8 8 9-13 10 10 12 12 12 12 12-13 16-20 18 18 18 19 19 20-22 25-27

Lexington Cancer Foundation Bluegrass Wine Auction, 6pm, Donamire Farm Legacy Ball, 8pm, Woodford Reserve Club at University of Kentucky Kroger Field; thelegacyball.com Brunch & Bibelots, 11am, Headley-Whitney Museum; headley-whitney.org Lexington Philharmonic Guild Spring Fashion Show, 11:30am, Campbell House; lexphil.org VIPS Central KY Golf Outing, 11am, Keene Trace Golf Club; vips.org Kentucky Spring Horse Show, KY Horse Park; kyhorsepark.com Education Builds Hope Luncheon, 12:15pm, Carrick House; oneparentscholarhouse.org Garden Affair 50th Anniversary Cocktail Party, 6pm, Headley-Whitney Museum; headley-whitney.org Central KY Heart Walk, 8am, Keeneland; heart.org Blue Grass Council Sporting Clays Classic, 8am, 2500 Handys Bend in Wilmore; bgbsa.org KY Wine & Vine Fest, Nicholasville; kywinefest.com Pawhibition for Paws4theCause, 7pm, 250 Walton Ave. Ste. 130; paws4thecause.com Mayfest Arts Fair, Gratz Park & Transylvania University; downtownlex.com Kentucky Spring Classic, KY Horse Park; kyhorsepark.com Purses, Pouts & Pearls, 6pm, Woodford Reserve Club at Kroger Field; pursespoutsandpearlslex.org Taste of the Bluegrass for God’s Pantry Food Bank, 7pm, Keeneland’s Keene Barn; godspantry.org Brews, Boots & Beats with Walker Montgomery, 6pm, NexGen Aviation American Diabetes Assoc. Tour de Cure, Keeneland; main.diabetes.org Lexington Philharmonic: Celebrating Bernstein, 7:30pm, Singletary Center for the Arts; lexphil.org One: The Alltech Ideas Conference; one.alltech.com Vintage Market Days, KY Horse Park; kyhorsepark.com

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Round to Remember for the Alzheimer’s Assoc., 10am, Connemara Golf Course; act.alz.org/RTR2018 The Nest Jumper Classic, 6pm, Antebellum Farm (1984 N. Yarnallton Pike); thenestlexington.org Peace, Love & KET, 7pm, Donamire Farm; ket.org A Divine Affair for Catholic Charities, 7pm, The Mane on Main; catholiccharitieslexington.org It’s a Grand Night for Singing, UK Singletary Center for the Arts 7th annual Dachshund Derby, Scott Co Brooking Park; Kentuckydachshundrescue.com CKRH Night of the Stars, 7pm, Keeneland’s Keene Barn; ckrh.org

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AN INSPIRED EVENING

Presented by VisitLEX, the UK Art Museum honored chef, entrepreneur, and culinary tour de force Ouita Michel as part of its “An Inspired Evening� event. Proceeds will support the ambitious exhibition and public programs the Museum presents throughout the year.

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1) Mike Hilton, Phillip Sisk 2) Leah Guellang, Ben Martin 3) Analisa Wagoner, Cate Wagoner 4) Chris & Ouita Michel, Dan Rowland 5) Steve & Sue Scheff 6) Analy Scorsone, Ernesto Scorsone 7) Jordan Wood, Mark Youssef 8) Jessica Jay of Sora Aerial Arts 9) Graham Pohl, Jane Fields

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TAILS AND ALES

The 11th annual Tails & Ales event, to benefit the Lexington Humane Society, was held at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort. More than three dozen breweries offered beer tastings; Kenny Owens and Group Therapy performed live; and raffles and silent auctions added to the dollars raised to help care for the more than 5,000 animals who rely on the LHS for help each year.

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1) Alex Johnson, Steve Burton 2) Katherine Wade, Lauren Buskey, Michael Jordan 3) Linda Hostetter, Pete & Mary Johns 4) Eric Blalock, Czarena Crofcheck, Heather & Matt Mueller 5) Elizabeth & Alan Hall 6) Bill & Kathy Berry 7) Debbie Savage, Shannon Million 8) Leslie Rickerd holding Benjamin Button 9) Jon West, Andrea Sutton

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BLUE GRASS CHARITY FOUNDATION BALL

The 56th annual Blue Grass Charity Foundation Ball was held this past December. Directing the event was ball chair Jane Warner and foundation president Kim Knight; master of ceremonies was Adolph Rupp III; and head marshals were William Simms Freeman and Austin Stone Gardner. The Foundation has donated more than $1 million to local charities, including this year’s recipients: Arbor Youth Services, Baby Health Service, Chrysalis House Central Kentucky, Riding for Hope, and One Parent Scholar House.

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BLUE GRASS CHARITY FOUNDATION BALL

Top photo, row 1 left to right: Claire Russell Headley, Margaret McDowell Clifton, Margaret Mayer Cashman, Sarah VanDeren Masters, Carlisle South Berkley Row 2 left to right: Anna Catherine McDonald, Ella Cotton Barton, Mary Margaret Holden, Madison Caroline Montgomery, Davis Elizabeth Bratton, Caroline Clay Snowden, Charlotte Ann Foley Row 3 l to R: Caroline Mackie Alford, Jane Stuart Poulton, Caroline Rose Crush, Margaret Mary Clementine Croney-Clark, Mary Katherine McCarty Head Marshals left to right: Auston Stone Gardner and William Simms Freeman

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BIG BLUE FLING Christ the King School’s primary fundraising event, the annual Big Blue Fling combines music, March Madness, live and silent auctions and raffles to raise critical funds for the School.

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Jennie & Peek Garlington III along with Janie & Austin Musselman served as co-hosts of the 18th annual Farmland Conservation Celebration & Auction at Fasig-Tipton to benefit the Bluegrass Land Conservancy. Chef Ouita Michel devised the locally sourced menu and auctioneer Field Ladd kept the bidding lively to raise funds needed to conserve more farms and protect the Bluegrass for future generations.

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1) Helen Alexander, Connie Jennings, Maegan Nicholson 2) Jacklyn Evans, Julia Dawahare 3) Connie & Rod Brotherton, Fra Vaughan 4) Linda Helton, Valerie Schirmer, Rock Schirmer 5) Elizabeth Masi, Darren & Holly Fox 6) Brittany Roethemeier, Mary Catherine White 7) Caroline Greathouse, Nina Bonnie 8) Erin Lykins, Vincent Tew 9) Allison & Will Bishop

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ANTIQUE AND GARDEN SHOW PREVIEW PARTY

Maureen Peters and Geneva Donaldson, co-chaired the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation’s 33rd annual Antique and Garden Show, held at the Alltech Arena. Isabel Yates and Lexington Mayor Jim Gray were honorary chairs of the event, whose proceeds allow the BGT to protect, revitalize and promote the special historic places in our community in order to enhance the quality of life for future generations.

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1) Lexington Mayor Jim Gray, Shelia Ferrell 2) Helene Steene, Fran Taylor 3) Matthew Carter Interiors’ booth 4) Thomas Birkman, Shannon Hillenmeyer 5) Kim Hites, Suzanne Sinnett 6) Jon Carloftis and Lucille Carloftis 7) Kiptoo Tarus

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