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1638 Wingate Drive, Delaware

Truly one of the best lots in Central Ohio, just like living in a State Park. Fantastic open floor plan w/multiple rooms overlooking forest, creek, gorgeous views from every window. Approx. 2.7 acres of nature and daily interaction with wildlife. First floor has remodeled kitchen wide open to great room, huge vaulted living room, open dining groom & den. Large deck off kitchen perfect for your cookouts w/family and friends. Partially finished walkout lower level w/bar, 1/2 bath, workout room and workshop. $875,000

4100 Belmont Place, New Albany

Over 11,000 sq ft finished across four levels. Incredible location situated on double lot, at the end of a cul-de-sac, a close stroll to two parks. Enter into elegance of the first floor with a lovely foyer, dining room, library all flowing into a grand family room. Gourmet kitchen w/breakfast area, work station and coffee bar. Stately master suite has large bedroom chamber, sitting room w/fireplace, large bath & dressing areas.

LL offers custom brick sports memorabilia cases, huge bar, cigar rm and theater. Offered at $1,559,000

5800 Havens Road, Gahanna

This home is nestled into 2.5 acres of trees with an attached 2 car garage and detached 6 car carriage house for the car enthusiast. First floor has beautiful hardwood floors, huge living room with fireplace, formal dining room with corner cabinets, full bath and den. Centrally located kitchen offers white cabinets, subzero fridge, & three need SS appliances, open to Great Room with wood beams, huge fireplace & adjoining screened porch. Lower level Rec Room, ½ bath and flex room, plus stairs to garage. $559,000

7708 Roxton Court, New Albany

Amazing Georgian Manor with over $100K in recent refurbishments. Located at the end of private cul de sac backing to beautiful woods, three lots of NACC East Golf Course. Gorgeous kitchen w/huge granite island & high end SS appliances, overlooking amazing vaulted ceiling great room. Full spa room on 1st floor with sauna, hot tub and endless pool. Fabulous outdoor living area with kitchen + bar and fireplace. Awesome master suite w/spa bathroom. All BR’s have private baths. Fully finished LL w/top of the line theater room, billiards and game rooms, wine cellar and full bar.

Offered at $1,799,000

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Ideally located close to Parks and Market Street, this freshly remodeled 5bdrm 4.5 bath Fenway home with 4 car garage screened porch and 4858sqft of finished living space. $699,800

2751 Silver Sreet, Granville

Ideal property for an Equestrian lifestyle! This amazing home has 148 acres of meticulously maintained property that includes 60 acres of open land available. Quick and easy access to Granville, New Albany, and Columbus.

Over 7,200 sqft of total living space, pool terrace and outdoor fireplace, 6-acre pond, fields and reforested acreage. $3,900,000

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ills Run Lane, Blacklick

Exquisite custom estate, nestled in the woods on 2.6 acres. 5 BR/5 FB,2 HB open floor plan w/tons of windows & a newly remodeled kitchen. Custom cabinetry & high ceilings throughout, perfect for entertaining. Finished LL has theater room, wet bar, workout room & tons of storage space. $1,329,000

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Brand new home to be completed prior to the start of school.\. This suburban “urban living” home features great kitchen and wine nook, open first floorpan w/two living areas, hearth room, private study. 4Br’s in main second story and 5th BR/guest suite apartment, plus approx. 1000 sq ft finished in lower level w/6th BR. $1,375,000

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Back to the Future

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

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Of Note... Bridle Party

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Bibliotaph... Horsepower

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Seeworthy

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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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Family Ties

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Flight Club

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Joshua Dalton 10 Things I Cannot Live Without

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Columbus Museum of Art Comes Alive

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Women's Leadership Breakfast

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American Heart Association Go Red for Women Luncheon

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From the Editor-in-Chief

I love cheap sunglasses. (Given the state of the weather in Columbus this year, it is worth noting that I love a reason to wear sunglasses at all, let alone care if they are cheap.)

Cheap sunglasses are probably not an accessory to which I should admit, however, as the owner of a magazine named Sophisticated Living. Though I am admittedly a bargain hunter, generally the bargain needs to be in the form of something super-high quality before it is added to my closet at this point, especially shoes, bags, jackets, and dresses….maybe because I view it as a commitment. One silk skirt I love harkens back to my early college days, and looks as new today as the day I bought it - an unmentionable number of years ago.

But, me and sunglasses? It’s a relationship that never seems to work out.

Finding the perfect pair is hard enough! The nose pads are never positioned comfortably; it’s hard to find just the right width; and I prefer large lenses to give me the most sun protection. The few times I have fallen in love with a pair, I promptly drop, break, or lose them. After a few unrequited love affairs with my fair share of Ray Bans, Serengeti’s, and a particularly heartbreaking experience with Chanel, I have concluded that my destiny is to live out my life with a series of disposable, yet chic sunglasses from whom I expect very little. Because you know what? They deliver.

My most recent acquaintance was made with a particularly appealing slim, dark and handsome pair in the gift shop of The Getty Museum in Los Angeles. So far, we’ve enjoyed a lovely day of whale watching in Long Beach, an exhilarating hike in the Hollywood Hills, and some windblown driving down the PCH. We’ve even taken the next step, and they’ve accompanied me back to Ohio, where we have had only a handful of opportunities to connect.

But, since they were only $12, I am keeping things pretty casual - and, so far, so good!

Welcome to the May/June issue of Sophisticated Living Columbus, where we have focused on a bit of fun and frivolity - it’s finally spring, after all! And, here’s to strengthening your sunglasses relationship, no matter your preference!

Warm wishes,

Amelia Editor in Chief ajeffers@slmag.net

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Derrick Adams, Floater No. 17, 2016.

Courtesy of the artist and Rhona Hoffman Gallery.

Derrick Adams, Floater No. 19, 2016.

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SUMMER AT THE PIZZUTI COLLECTION Written by Amelia Jeffers Opening May 10 at the Pizzuti Collection in the Short North are two exhibits that, at first glance, are very different in many ways. But, dig a little deeper, and you may see the intersection of reality and perception, conveyed with an intimacy that provokes a deeper understanding (or at least consideration) of fundamental discussions at the forefront of society today. In line with their mission, the Pizzuti Collection staff has assembled a selection of twenty-first century artists; but, as usual, the assemblage is curated with an eye toward inviting, and sometimes challenging, the viewer in new ideas and perspectives. Read on to learn more about each exhibit (open through August 12), and visit pizzuticollection. org for hours and special events.

GO FIGURE is an intergenerational exhibit that takes on the human form in ways both inquisitively tender and provocatively direct. Works by art world icons like Joan Semmel, as well as mid - career masters including Nicole Eisenman and Kehinde Wiley, 14 slmag.net

stand besides newcomers like Alison Zuckerman for an array of perspectives about how we look at others, how we look at ourselves, how we take in and interpret bodily forms, and what we deduce from those encounters. The works in this exhibition do not shy away from fundamental discussions pertinent to our culture wars, showing how figuration in painting, photography, and sculpture can address aging, sexuality, the inequities of the art historical canon, social media obsessions, and definitions of intimacy.

Alec Soth has spent his career photographing the peculiarities of life, often during road trips that took him through rural and suburban America, capturing everyday life. He has photographed brides at Niagara Falls, hermits living off the grid in Arkansas, kids dancing at prom in Cleveland, and people living along the Mississippi River.

His works are stark and clear images that confront the medium of photography and consciously consider the ways it can tell stories, provoke reactions, and document contemporary realities. sl

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Operation Feed (ongoing through June 30); midohiofoodbank.org A Taste to Remember, The Bluestone; childrenshungeralliance.org Les Chapeaux dans le Jardin (Hat Day), Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens; fpconservatory.org Raise the Roof, The Amelita Mirolo Barn; uacommunityfoundation.com Dine With the Artists, Dorothy and the Prince of Oz, Sheraton Columbus Capitol Square; balletmet.org Frieze Art Fair, Randall’s Island, Manhattan; friezenewyork.com Gallery Hop, Short North; shortnorth.org 144th Running of the Kentucky Derby; kentuckyderby.org The Cooper-Bing International Vocal Competition, Southern Theater; operacolumbus.org Member Preview: Go Figure & Alex Soth (exhibited through 8/12/18), The Pizzuti Collection; pizzuticollection.org Central Ohio Youth for Christ Be The Story Luncheon, Villa Milano; http://coyfc.org Momentum Year-End Performance: “We Are Stars”, Davidson Theater; momentum-excellence.org The Jefferson Series: featuring Elizabeth Vargas, McCoy Center; newalbanyfoundation.org Sole Celebration, Signature Airplane Hanger; inchristysshoes.org Taste of Dine Originals, Franklin Park Conservatory; buckeyeranch.org Bouquet of Flavours, Huntington Club at the Ohio Stadium; creative-living.com Sporting Clay Charity Event, Cardinal Shooting Center; salvationarmycentralohio.org Columbus Academy Spring Gala, Columbus Academy; wedoauctions.net/caspringgala Celebration For Life, Smith & Wollensky; cancer.osu.edu Red Cross Power of the Purse, Hilton Polaris; redress.org/ohiobuckeye North Market Apron Gala, North Market; northmarket.com Merry Go Round, The Ohio Union at The Ohio State University; childhoodleague.org Komen Columbus Race for the Cure, Downtown; komencolumbus.org Symphony Gala, The Exchange at Bridge Park; columbussymphony.org FORE!Miler, Muirfield Village Golf Club; foremiler.com The Memorial Tournament, Muirfield Village Golf Club; thememorialtournament.com

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Redbrush Farms was inspired by Robert Stern and designed by George Acock with incredible detailing to both finish and architecture. The living room features quarter sawn oak paneling from 1750’s Farnham Hall, England and a wood burning limestone fireplace, all surrounded by a second story galley library. A true cook’s kitchen opens to a newer lofted timber frame addition with walls of windows overlooking the pool and refurbished log cabin pool house.

Surrounded by acres of trees and located adjacent to Mohican State Park with miles of walking and riding trails.

This stately brick Georgian overlooks the 4th hole of the The Lakes County Club Golf Course. Located on a cul-de-sac in Olentangy Schools, this home blends the desirability of a neighborhood with a private wooded setting. Amenities include new SS appliances in the kitchen and a master suite with private deck. The finished lower level features a bedroom option, full bath, and walk out to a stone patio offering fire pit, water feature and scenic setting. Don’t miss the screened in porch! Listed by Kate Giller: kate.giller@herrealtors.com.

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This exceptional custom home in Rolling Ridge is situated on 5.75 acres overlooking a private lake for an extraordinary setting. The architecture is somewhat reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright with a mid-century feel of Palm Springs. Constructed of stone in 4 unique ‘’pods’’ situated right at lake level with spectacular views of the lake from all rooms, including the great room with 20’ tall glass windows. Multiple fireplaces are scattered throughout and private bedroom suites are positioned at each end of the home separated by common living areas.

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COLUMBUS COMES ALIVE

On Saturday, February 24, Columbus Museum of Art came alive with whimsical and playful experiences at the first annual CMA Comes Alive family benefit event.

More than 400 guests enjoyed art-making, gallery tours, a collaborative LEGOÂŽ build, a TRANSIT ARTS dance party, and a delicious buffet. Event Chair Jessica Joseph helped raise more than $46,000 to support Columbus Museum of Art and creative initiatives in its JPMorgan Chase Center for Creativity.

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WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST

On March 7, Columbus School for Girls and The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio presented the 6th annual Women’s Leadership Breakfast in CSG’s Ruch Dining Room. The breakfast was an early celebration of International Women’s Day, which was Thursday, March 8. The 2018 theme for International Women’s Day was #PressforProgress. More than 100 women leaders and a few supportive men from all over central Ohio gathered to hear from the featured speaker and first African-American Columbus Public Health Commissioner, Dr. Mysheika Roberts. Dr. Roberts message included a call for all women to, “Show up! Have a clear vision. Be a mentor.”

Save the date for the next Women’s Leadership Breakfast, on or close to the date of the next International Women’s.

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1) Jennifer Ciccarelli, Dr. Mysheika Roberts, Lori Ann Feibel 2) Dr. Mysheika Roberts, Sandra Brogdon, Kelli Newman Myers 3) Katie Matney Piazza, Jennifer Ciccarelli, Judge Terri B. Jamison, Sarah Pariser 4) Dr. Mysheika Roberts, Mark Lomax 5) Katie Kessler Chatas, Eleanor Vorys 6) Sarah O’Dell, Bethany Yamamoto, McKenzie Gillison, Dr. Mysheika Roberts, Alyssa Estepp, Maura Hackett 7) Dr. Mysheika Roberts, Ruth Lomax 8) Dr. Mysheika Roberts, Bexley Mayor Ben Kessler

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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON The Go Red For Women Luncheon raises awareness to the No. 1 killer of women – cardiovascular diseases. Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s national movement that inspires women to make lifestyle changes, mobilizes communities and shapes policies to save lives and improve the health of all women. At the 2018 Central Ohio luncheon, held Feb. 22 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center Battelle Grand, the American Heart Association invited participants to join the conversation on women’s health. Guests learned about disparities in health care, heard from experts on recent discoveries and breakthroughs in heart and brain health, and watched inspiring stories of survival. Chairs of the 2018 luncheon were Linda Kaufmann and her husband, Mike Kaufmann, CEO of Cardinal Health.

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EAT UP! COLUMBUS

On February 10, three hundred supporters of Freedom a la Carte enjoyed a 5 course menu at St. Charles Preparatory School prepared by a star Chef lineup from Ambrose & Eve, Watershed Kitchen & Bar, Flowers & Bread, Ajumama, South Village Grille, Cravings Cafe, and The Butcher & Grocer. Over $140,000 was raised to help fund Freedom a la Cart's mission, which include providing social support, job skills education, workforce training and most of all restoration and hope to those affected by human trafficking here in Central Ohio. For more information about Freedom a la Carte, or to place an order for their catering services, visit freedomalacarte.org.

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1) Larry and Gay Armentrout 2) Christie Angel and Otto Beatty 3) Julie Clark (Founder of Freedom a la Cart) and Daniel Fox 4) Cyndi Lima and Michele White 5) Jen Bowden and Kevin Terry-Smith 6) The all-star lineup of Chefs who comprised the 2018 Eat Up! Columbus event. 7) Julie and Rich Helmreich, Beth Hauptle, Sue Helmreich, Joe Towarnicky 8) Paula Haines (Executive Director and Co-Chair of Freedom a la Cart) and Kate Finley (Board Member and Co-Chair of Eat Up! Columbus) 9) Chef Catie Randazzo, Kate Finley, Kathy Steinman, Kara Reynolds, Lindsay Dunn, Quinn Schmiege Nyhan, and Paula Haines 10) Spirited bidding contributed to a wonderfully successful event. 11) Judge Paul Herbert and Barb Farnbacher, Jerry and Paula Haines

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The annual contemporary art party and fundraiser for education programs at the Wexner Center for the Arts had a 1990s theme, inspired by the winter exhibition All of Everything: Todd Oldham Fashion, featuring dozens of looks created by the designer over that decade. Revelers had lots of fun with it, arriving in neon, slip dresses, sequins, crop tops, chokers, and other styles that defined the ‘90s—many of which are back in a big way right now.

The sold-out event also had performances by music and comedy superstar Reggie Watts (currently bandleader for The Late Late Show with James Corden), Canadian DJ-producer Jacques Green, and local DJ Kenny Lectro, plus a show of original fashions from the members of Columbus design collective Alternative Fashion Mob.

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More than 1,400 guests danced and partied in the name of creativity at Wonderball 2018! On Saturday, January 27, the soldout Wonderball raised more than $170,000 to support a vibrant arts community at the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA) and throughout Columbus. CMA exploded with creative experiences such as an interactive artist installation by Zane Miller, Tarot card readings using a custom card deck designed by local artists, a portrait photography experience with photographers Megan Leigh Barnard & Autumn Theodore, the debut of Licks Vol 1from members of Doc Robinson, FluxFlow Dance Project with Flutist Jason Leon Moncrief, and an interactive camera obscura presented by Stephen Takacs Photography, among others.

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BACK TO THE FUTURE

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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Of Note... Bridle Party

Compiled by Colin Dennis

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

Promenade Suite 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: 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

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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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FLIGHT CLUB Written by Amelia Jeffers / Photography by Brian Flaherty and Steve Miller

In an unassuming hangar on West Case Road in North Columbus sits a fleet of private planes available for rent to an exclusive audience who seek adventure, accessibility, and best-in-class training through Capital City Aviation. Membership to the low-key flight club is ridiculously inexpensive: for a one-time fee of $150, and monthly dues of just $35, members have access to some of the most experienced instructors and training equipment in the state and, after thorough vetting, can make use of the club’s bevy of small aircraft, ranging from small Cessna Skyhawks to luxury choices from Cirrus.

For members like Dr. Emile Daoud, a cardiologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, gaining a pilot’s license has been a lifelong dream. Daoud recalls his first flight as a high school student, when an older friend took him up in a single engine plane over the hills of his hometown of Cincinnati.

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Though early ambitions to become a fighter pilot were shuttered because of a vision issue that disqualified him from service, Daoud’s desire to fly never waned.

Building a career and a family put indulgences like learning to fly on hold, but when his wife Debbie surprised him with flying lessons for Christmas a few years ago, Daoud’s passion took off – literally.

Signing up for ground school in the fall of 2014, Daoud likens the experience to sitting in his first chemistry class in college: an invigorating, exciting new world full of foreign terminology but (for an analytical mind) easy to grasp. Anxious to put his new knowledge to use, Daoud put his name on a waitlist for in-flight training, but soon found Capital City Aviation, where he was able to get started right away.

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Achieving his private pilot license in just one year, Daoud was excited to share his new hobby with his family, starting with small trips to Cincinnati and Cleveland. Like other engaged members of the club, the Daouds began looking for reasons to fly.

Longer trips to see kids at college or for sporting events became more regular, and they decided that an investment in their own aircraft made sense.

Plane owners at Capital City Aviation lease their aircraft back to the club for flight instruction or for use by other members, cutting the cost of ownership by putting equipment that could be sitting dormant to use. Leadership at the club protects the asset (of planes and passengers) by taking safety quite seriously, requiring active flying members to exceed FAA requirements for training and testing. Apprehension about the safety of private aviation and small 68 slmag.net

aircraft is real, making it difficult for some to justify flying your own plane versus driving when traveling short distances. After all, rarely is a car crash fatal, but a plane crash is generally not survivable.

Putting the minds of new pilots and their family at ease are the inventory of Cirrus planes at the club. As the first manufacturer to design a plane around a whole-plane ballistic parachute system, Cirrus leads the industry in flight safety and crash survival. Its Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) is super-simple to use; as the only Cirrus training facility in Ohio, Capital City Aviation takes care to train not only their flying members, but any regular passengers on the use. Beyond the remarkable safety features, Cirrus planes also boast cabins that rival the comfort and luxury of high end automobiles, making them a near-irresistible option for discerning new and seasoned pilots.

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Belonging to the flight club is as much about lifestyle as flying. Daoud and I discuss the similarities between his hobby and those my family and I have loved over the years, horseback riding and sailing. Sports like golf, tennis, running, or cycling appeal to many people because the barrier-to-entry is pretty low: you buy a piece (or few) of equipment, and within a few lessons, you can get started and be fairly independent. With flying, riding, and sailing, not only is the training time more intensive, but the sheer preparation to engage in the sport every single time is extensive. Horses must be brushed, hooves picked, and saddles tacked up before the rider can even mount. Mainsails need hoisted, jibs need rigged, and a course needs charted before a sailer leaves the dock. Preparation for flight is a little more

complicated, and requires solid attention to detail and a lot of flexibility since small planes and new pilots are heavily dependent upon the weather. But those who love an immersive sport often appreciate the preparation as much as the sport itself, viewing it as a transition time that allows them to leave the daily grind behind and truly engage the whole mind and body once they are in the arena, on the water, or in the air.

An investment in flight training is not cheap, but it is surprisingly affordable and not so different than a lot of other pastimes. For roughly $10,000 and a diligent commitment to out-of-class study and preparation, you can achieve a private pilot’s license in about eight months (less, of course, if you can devote more than part-time to the effort). slmag.net

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Maintaining your new skills by flying regularly is recommended, and the cost to rent a plane from the club’s fleet varies depending upon the model of aircraft and (of course) the length of your trip, but is totally manageable. Club members regularly fly to small airports around Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, but also target weekend retreats to places like The Greenbrier and Nemacolin. In fact, the ease of flying in and out of private airfields can be super-attractive to busy professionals who want to maximize their time out of the office. One member uses his plane and license to fly to manufacturing sites around 72 slmag.net

the country, allowing his company to place large facilities in smaller, more affordable markets.

Given the safety record of their fleet, the accessibility of the location, and the professionalism and experience of their staff, it’s tough to beat Capital City as an option for flight training or their fullservice aircraft storage and maintenance. For many, whether or not to pursue a pilot’s license may come down to simply not knowing if they will like the sensation of flying in a small aircraft. For $250, you can book a Discovery Flight with Cap City to experience the exhilarating sport first hand. For more information, visit capitalcityaviation.com. sl

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A view of the AC Dublin Hotel, home to the rooftop restaurant Vaso.

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Written by Amelia Jeffers / Photography Courtesy AC Hotel Columbus Dublin Rising up from the banks of the Scioto at the once-familiar intersection of 161 and Riverside Drive is a sight to behold. For those who haven’t ventured to the area since the days of Carfagna’s and Tuesday Morning, developer Crawford Hoying’s megalith project known as Bridge Park is nothing short of astounding. And even if those names mean nothing to you, prepare for a nearshock and awe response to this elaborate extension of old Dublin.

Anchoring the site is a modern and massive hotel from Marriott’s AC brand of properties. Inspired by a classically comfortable and sophisticated European style, AC Hotels are marked by upscale but relaxed accommodations, food, and drink - and the new Dublin location is no exception.

Though the hotel bar is ample and offers easy small plates and cocktails from the main restaurant menu, the ambiance of the rooftop eatery dubbed Vaso (spanish for “glass”) is not to be missed. Accessible via interior and exterior elevators, Vaso is (I think) unique to Columbus in the category of “transports me to another city.” Walls of glass commandeer the space, and the remarkable elevation in this part of central Ohio offers unobstructed views of bright blue sky, the river, old Dublin, and beyond. Modern fixtures complement the effect, and brilliant placement of furniture creates an airy, open and spacious feel without seeming like you’ve stepped into a conference center. The curved bar artfully ties together a cozy couch and stand are to more conventional tables that accommodate groups of just about any size.

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A mainstay of spanish cusine, steak (entraĂąa) is offered in several dishes on the Vaso menu.

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Another brunch option: Albondigas y Huevos.

The star attraction, though, is the amazing outdoor patio. With multiple firepits, heat lamps, and cabanas, the glass-walled, wood-floored deck is wellplanned to mitigate the brisk temperatures so prevalent in central Ohio, even into May - though I think their bigger concern will be determining the loadbearing capacity of the deck as more people find out about this hidden gem.

Even in the depths of a hard February winter, we were lured out to take in the views and fantasize about sundresses and sandals, warmed by the ever-present fire that serves as a beacon to guests of Vaso.

It may be the stunning views and a hip, straight-out-of-Miami decor that grabbed attention initially, but the incredible food and drinks have kept this place hopping since the opening earlier this year. With a nod to Spanish culture, the tapas-style menu is full of traditional tastes that are exquisitely prepared and presented under the watchful eye of Executive Chef David Belknap. With stints at such iconic brands as The Ritz Carlton under his belt, Chef David co-founded L&W Oyster Co. in New York City before heading to Ohio to make his mark on the fine dining scene here. And what a mark he is making.

Ubering to Vaso with a gaggle of girlfriends, I was prepared for a quiet evening of catching up while sampling menu items for this article; but the rhythmic music and low rumble of a large weeknight crowd greeting us as we exited the elevator quickly changed that expectation. Though we squeezed around a smallish table (the management had kindly accommodated my lastminute request for a press visit), our group was growing more energetic as we took in the vibe.

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The rooftop bar at Vaso is unlike anywhere else in Columbus.

The massive curved bar integrates the variety of seating options, and the wall of glass offers sweeping views of the river and old Dublin.

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Vaso's creamy and delicious take on butternut bisque.

Traditional spanish meats and cheese are served in the Tabla de Queso Charcuteria.

Octopus is served in several dishes at Vaso, here paired with patatas bravas and saffron aioli in Pulpo a la Grillado.

Vaso's small plate menu includes a wide selection of items for every taste.

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My friends were good sports about helping me sample as much as possible, so selections from the extensive drink menu were varied, though we definitely stuck to cocktails. Nikki, whose house specialty is a mean Moscow Mule, was taken with Vaso’s version. Cheryl went for the sparkling sangria, festively served with a lemon slice and scoop of berries. Zibbi gravitated toward “Ships Across the Sea,” a light and refreshing tequila concoction with Banane du Bresil, lemongrass, and lemon; and, I thoroughly enjoyed the savory, sweet and oh-so-fragrant “Garden Strolls” combination of Titos, basil, eau de vie, apricot brandy, and lime. Known for their ginormous signature G&T (gin and tonic), Vaso serves them up in fishbowl-sized goblets with juniper berries and a wedge of grapefruit peel. We all agreed to be adventurous in our next visit with the sangria and order a parron (see photos).

Our server, Audrey, was more than helpful as we navigated the food menu, helping us to make choice selections across every category. Tapas are my all-time favorite way to enjoy a meal, so I was super-excited to jump in.

Our first course focused on Pan Con (Bread) and Fritura (Fried). The Pan con Tomate is simply crisped bread topped with tomato jam, a drizzle of garlic olive oil and honey, and manchego. The Cheese y Charcuterie Board featured ibérico & serrano ham, chorizo, manchego, arzúa & mahón paired with grilled sourdough. One could make a meal of these two plates alone.

The Fritura (Fried) plates brought a bit of decadence to the table with a fan favorite (nothing short of dangerous for anyone on a diet): the Croquetas "Bombas.” We absolutely ravaged the Ham y Manchego. Served with date chili sauce and house-made spicy paprika ranch, these fried wonders are a supersophisticated bar food. From the “when eating tapas, you simply cannot miss” files, both the empanadas and fried potatoes did not disappoint.

Moving on to the Bocadillos (Sandwiches) and Verduras (Vegetables), Audrey recommended the Chorizo al Vino Tinto, a rich chorizo cooked in red wine and paired with goat cheese and caramelized onion. The serrano ham and cheese grilled sandwich with gherkins (Jamón Serrano y Manchego) was a solid choice; and, everyone raved about the delicious, share-able Piquillos Rellenos, peppers stuffed with cheese. Chef David sent us the butternut bisque (Sopa de Calabaza) in shot-glass servings so everyone could sample. With crispy pepitas, chili oil, and crème fraîche, we were all left craving more.

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From the brunch menu, Benedicto del Sur.

No spanish meal would be complete without a bit of Carne (Meat) and Mar (Seafood), and I live with a vegetarian, so an opportunity to eat well-prepared meat is always appealing to me. The hanger steak (Entraña con Salsa Vizcaína) is a twist on the all-American steak and potatoes. Moist and delicious, the mellow gamey-flavor is quite tasty and paired nicely with vizcaína sauce, slow poached onion, sweet red choricero pepper sauce, and pan-roasted potatoes. Our appetites winding down, we skipped the chicken though our neighboring didn’t, and it looked very fresh with squash, peppers and romesco sauce. However, no one could resist the grilled pork loin - brined for 24 hours, grilled with just a touch of smoke and served with rich tomato confit (Filete de Cerdo Grillado con Aioli).

Though an allergy kept me from tasting the generously-portioned Calamar Frito, my friends indicated that it was simply the best crispy but melt-in-yourmouth calamari they had ever had. With sweet peppers and sherry-chili sauce, the tender morsels looked amazing, but I chose the safer (for me) and gratifyingly delicious option of Gambas al Ajillo, a serving of lightly sautéed shrimp, sparingly dressed with a little evoo, garlic, chili peppers, and sherry.

Rounding out our meal was an american-influenced apple empanada and a classic flan, as rich and dense as you would hope. Unashamedly, we also ordered the churros and a french press, an easy yes - and, we all agreed a nice take on after-dinner coffee and donuts.

With a surprising shortage of fabulous brunch options in Columbus, my friends and I left eager to plan a weekend get together to try Vaso’s. And, as the summer calendar draws near, the Vaso 4th of July celebration, with an unbeatable view of the Dublin fireworks, a DJ and an opportunity to reserve a private cabana on the deck, seems like a perfect grown-up alternative to Red, White & Boom (but since they are on different nights, maybe both!). sl For more information, visit vasodublin.com.

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10 Things I Cannot Live Without Photography by James Henthorn A Gu l f C o a s t b oy t u r n e d Mi d w e s t entrepreneur, Chef Joshua Dalton has been on a 15 year culinary journey that could be likened to a rollercoaster ride. Dalton has been hired, fired and rehired at some of Columbus’ best and worst restaurants, but over the past few years, the classically untrained Chef has made his mark on the central Ohio fine dining scene. His first concept, 1808 American Bistro, has become a mainstay of downtown Delaware; while Veritas Tavern, his self-described culinary playground, was lured to Columbus’ restaurant row on Gay Street - and, whispers of a James Beard award circulate through the city. For the uninitiated, Veritas is one part science, one part culinary excellence, and two parts imagination. Sophisticated Living Columbus readers may remember our feature from the summer of 2016.

1. My cookbook collection - it grows every week.

2. My daily commute with Howard Stern & The Wack Pack.

3. The two women who shaped my life: my mother, Joyce and my sister, Jan. 4. The Hamilton Soundtrack. I just recently saw Hamilton in Chicago. I’m planning to see it again in May, and I listen to the soundtrack constantly. I love it!

5. Black Calvin Klein t-shirts. I wear them everyday and I probably own at least 80!

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7. My fellow coworkers. Running a restaurant isn’t a one man job. I couldn’t do it without all of them.

8. Kosher Salt. Otherwise, food would be bland. A little vinegar doesn’t hurt either.

9. Dairy - mainly cheese and ice cream. I went Vegan for a while as an experiment for Veritas. The meat was no problem, but the cheese and ice cream about killed me.

10. Meals that inspire me. I could obviously live without this, but traveling for inspiration is vital to my growth and happiness. I’m going to Noma in Copenhagen this summer and cannot wait! sl

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