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GORGEOUS VIEWS IN FRANKLIN This one-level brick home is beautiful with a front porch made for sipping coffee, taking in the views and watching the sun rise of set. Gourmet kitchen with Viking range and custom appliances, fresh paint, all hardwoods except wet areas. Rec room with wet bar and beverage fridge. 18x52 pavered patio with grill, water feature, gorgeous stone retaining walls and more. Huge garden area and privacy from neighbors! Shared driveway. Adorable workshop with water and electricity plus a cute potting shed! 3 Beds / 2 Full Baths | 2,704 SF 4478 Gosey Hill Road, Franklin, TN Price Offered At: $1,199,995 Represented by Mona Wilson, 615.400.0708

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This timeless and lovely home in the exclusive, gated Northumberland was the perfect home for Larry’s buyers. From the gorgeous renovated kitchen to the remodeled owner’s suite, this home spoke sophistication, yet home, to his buyers. Larry enjoyed assisting his buyers with the purchase of this beautiful home.

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4 Beds / 5 Full Baths / 1 Half Bath | 8,014 SF 1 Strawberry Hill Nashville, TN Sales Price: $3,300,000 Represented Buyers: Larry Lipman, 615.364.3333

RENOVATED EAST NASHVILLE GEM Newly renovated home features stunning hardwood floors leading you through the open concept of the main level, with two living areas. The kitchen features new, high-end stainless steel appliances, a large center island and sleek, custom cabinetry. A built-in cabinet system adorns the primary suite. The luxurious primary bathroom features double vanities and a large walk-in shower. On the third floor is a spacious bonus room with two walk-in closets and a full bathroom. The covered back deck and fenced-in yard are ideal for entertaining and relaxing.

SIGNIFICANT SALE IN WEST MEADE This one-level living mid-century home situated on 2.8 acres in West Meade SOLD. We knew this home wouldn’t last long on the market with its beautiful updates of classic architecture with sleek and artistic details and finishes throughout. The renovations were beautiful and set the scene for captivating showings. Larry thoroughly enjoyed helping his repeat sellers with the sale of this sophisticated home. 4 Beds / 4 Full Baths / 1 Half Bath | 4,381 SF 166 Vaughns Gap Road, Nashville, TN Sales Price: $2,300,000 Represented Sellers: Larry Lipman, 615.364.3333

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3 Beds / 3 Full Baths / 1 Half Bath | 2,689 SF 15 S 13th Street, Nashville, TN Price Offered At: $1,590,000 Represented by Donna Tisdale, 615.202.8799

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From the Publisher For many years I have had a love affair with New York. It all started when I took a trip to New York with my parents when I was 13. My father had a connection with the Port Authority and arranged a private helicopter ride from the 34th Street Heliport on the East River. We flew around the face of the Statue of Liberty (can’t do that anymore!) and landed on top of the 59-story PanAm Building (now the MetLife Building) towering over Grand Central Station. After that adventure, we walked from the Heliport to have lunch at P.J. Clarke’s on East 55th Street and 3rd Avenue, that I thought it was very fancy, and where I had eggs benedict for the first time. In retrospect, it wasn’t that fancy, but it was memorable. It is an old Irish saloon established in 1884 that they had to build the neighboring skyscraper around as the owners would not sell out. However, the food and atmosphere were fantastic and very “old New York.” P.J.’s would continue to be a big part of my New York experience in years to come. As you may recall from one of my earlier publisher’s letters, rock ‘n roll has always been a big part of my life. When I was 14, I started reading an underground rock magazine called Creem. Creem covered a lot of up-and-coming underground acts, many of which hailed from New York, would never come to Nashville, and seldom got played on the radio. But many of these acts found a home in my record collection. These included The New York Dolls, Kiss, Lou Reed, and the late 70’s New Wave/Punk scene that centered around CBGB’s. Creem was the accelerant that further fueled my fascination with the Big Apple. During February of my sophomore year at Duke University, two friends, George and Keith, and I blew off two days of classes to drive 10 hours from Durham to take a long weekend in New York. I remember going past the refineries on the Jersey Turnpike and finding them so strange and foreboding. When I drove through the Lincoln Tunnel and arrived at the bustling streets of Manhattan, I panicked at the wheel, pulled the car over to the curb, and asked Keith to take over. We stayed in a tiny prewar apartment on the Upper East Side that belonged to some friends of George that were out of town. We attended a Beatles fest where we scored some bootleg records of the lads from Liverpool. My most vivid memory of the trip was our pilgrimage to CBGB’s. The famous (and now defunct) club was on the Bowery, a very seedy part of town back then. When we got out of the cab, we were hesitant to go in, but fortunately we did and saw a punk band called the Rudies. I still have the 45 that I bought that night. My first job out of college was working for Jack Daniel’s in sales. Because of its proximity to New York City, I opted for the Northeastern regional sales office in Northern New Jersey. During my three years in New Jersey, my Duke friends who lived in Philly and the Tristate area and I would trek into New York on the weekends to catch a cheap bite (typically in the Village) and go see the up-and-coming (and sometimes famous) bands at The Ritz, CBGB’s, Peppermint Lounge, Lone Star Roadhouse, Mudd Club, Kenny’s Castaways, and The Bottom Line. During that time, we saw the Psychedelic Furs, Lords of the New Church, Cheap Trick (Steven Tyler joined for an encore of John Lennon’s “Cold Turkey”), The Bongos, and Johnny Thunders—all Creem magazine heroes. The bands would usually wrap up by 4 AM, after which we would end up at P.J. Clarke’s for a late-night nosh or Chinatown for dim sum. Occasionally, we’d go to The Palisades (the cliffs overlooking the Hudson River) by the George Washington Bridge and watch the sunrise. When I received my MBA from Vanderbilt, I landed a job in New York on Wall Street and moved into an apartment in a 30-story 1970’s high rise on the Southeast corner of East 90th Street and 3rd Avenue, four blocks from Central Park, where I would live for 16 years in two different condos. At this point in my life, I appreciated and could afford more of what New York had to offer than just music. I loved the art museums and galleries, jogging and picnicking in Central Park, and the diverse and delicious culinary scene. My favorites were the original Palm, La Grenouille, Quatorze Bis, and Sparks. It was also a great training ground for my 30-year career in finance. During my years in New York, I met my wife, Melissa, got married, and had my two sons, Jack and Charlie, who were born at Lenox Hill Hospital on Park and East 77th Street. My music also came full circle when I formed an all-original band, The Aggressive Pedestrians, that played some of the same clubs I visited, including China Club, Kenny’s Castaways, and The Bitter End. I have always said that New York City has an energy that you either tap into or not. I tapped into it for a long time, but by the time I was 43 with two small children and a wife who was no longer working full-time, we were ready for a change and moved to Nashville 20 years ago—one of the best decisions I ever made. I still love to visit New York, but I could never live there full-time again. Nashville is our home now forever.

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Interview by Carolyn Smith Bryant / Photos by Charlie Mahanes and Morph Hospitality Group Carolyn Smith Bryant: In preparation for this interview for Sophisticated Living Nashville, I lived in your Instagram feed, read your newest and obsession-worthy cookbook Chaat: Recipes from the Kitchens, Markets, and Railways of India, twice-through—

more for familiarizing the western world with the diversity, history, and seasonality of Indian food and its ingredients. I came to the conclusion that you are its greatest ambassador of all time. The greatest of all time. The G.O.A.T.—The Tom Brady of Indian Food!

Maneet Chauhan: ...I apologize. *both laugh*

MC: Wow, you’re giving me goosebumps! That is—that is so kind of you.

CSB: I watched the Food Network and read a lot about you online. In doing so, I wondered if there was anyone else who has done

CSB: So, my question is...are you glad you didn’t listen to your mother when she said, “there is more to life than food, Maneet?” slmag.net

MC: I’m glad that I did and I’m sure that she’s glad too. It’s interesting that we are having this conversation because just this past Monday I was honored as a “Champion of Global Cuisine” by the Culinary Institute of America with the likes of Chef Roy Yamaguchi, Chef Enrique Olvera, and Chef Pedro. It’s surreal to be in that group of legendary co-honorees. The fact is, I never set out to be an ambassador of Indian food. When I was in India, all I wanted to do was be a baking and pastry chef because it really wasn’t celebrated very much. I used to see beautiful cakes in books and say, “one day I’m going to be able to do all of this.” So, I did my undergrad in India in hotel management because, at that time, there weren’t culinary, baking, and pastry schools. In my final year of hotel management, I asked my instructor what the best culinary institute in the world was and without even batting an eyelash he said, “The Culinary Institute of America.” So that’s where I went! I was the only Indian on campus for the majority of my time there. I used to take my friends to eat Indian food in local restaurants for $8.95 all-you-can-eat greasy buffet. They would say “yeah right, that’s good Maneet” and I would say “no! this is not good!” That was not the food that I was raised on; three fresh meals a day, seasonal cooking. I remember red cabbage was only available for one week in December and when we were done picking it all and preparing it, we had to wait a whole year. But when we talk about ‘seasonal cooking’ we don’t just mean what is available in that season. Those vegetables and produce are very important because they nourish and they balance out your body based on what the environment is. It’s so much more than a trend. I get very distressed about the fact that you can get mangoes in the middle of winter or spring peas throughout the year. *laughs* No, they’re called ‘spring 22 slmag.net

peas.’ I promised myself to tell the world about the beauty and seasonality and freshness of Indian cuisine. And it’s taken its time, no question. Nothing worth achieving happens overnight. But I feel very blessed that I have the platform to do it. CSB: I thoroughly enjoyed reading Chaat, the newest of two cookbooks. It’s a gorgeous book co-written with the incomparable Jody Eddy, chock-full of history, stories, photos, and recipes that are anything but daunting. I loved revisiting the map of India and learning about terrain and proximity to other countries; both of which influenced the ingredients used in different regions. I loved learning about the chaats, the snacks that can be found at railroad stations all over the nation; often the same families making the same recipe for generations. So, your fascinating cookbook is a study in tradition but yet, your Chauhan Ale and Masala House is fusion cuisine. Which is more fun for you? Preserving food traditions or creating new ones? MC: I like doing both. I have fierce pride in where I have come from and fierce pride in where I have ended up. So, Chauhan Ale and Masala House needed to embody who I am. My roots are Indian. At Chauhan Ale and Masala House there is a section of the menu, which is traditional, purist. But life is about evolution; you cannot be stuck in one place—and that’s the same with my food. The more I travel, the more I learn about different foods, techniques, and ingredients, and I love incorporating that. Creativity is very important. So, we have Chicken Tikka Masala Poutine or Nashville Hot Chicken Pakoras because that’s who I am today. But I’ll never forget where I came from.

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CSB: You have a beautiful family. Your husband Vivek who is also your business partner, and your two kids, your seven-yearold son Karma and ten-year-old daughter Shagun. I loved reading about all their favorite dishes, those they request on birthdays and holidays, and all the places you wrote that you could not wait to take them via rail in India. This article will come out in the middle of summer. Is this the year that you take to the rails with your family, and if not, do you have fun summer plans and traditions that you can share with our readers? MC: Because of my schedule, a lot of things are impromptu. Last year I was filming in Park City, Utah, and I was supposed to be there for ten days. But because of COVID protocol, I was there for 30 days. I took the kids along with me and we had the most epic time! We went white water rafting; we ate and drank everything! I’m doing something in Bermuda this summer and I’m taking the family with me. So, yes, summer is going to be epic, no matter what! CSB: I’m sure our readers have frequented your award-winning Nashville restaurants Chaatable, Chauhan Ale and Masala House, Tánsuō, and The Mockingbird. They probably also know the three breweries you own in the area because you believe that beer is the BEST alcoholic beverage to pair with Indian food? MC: I think anything fermented from India is best to go with any food! *both laugh* CSB: I happen to agree. Our readers have most certainly seen you as a judge on many Food Network shows from Chopped to Halloween

Wars to Holiday Wars and more. Here we sit, two transplants to this sophisticated city…what was it about Nashville that made it the perfect place from which to grow your brand and raise your family? MC: People always ask me, “why did you choose Nashville and Franklin?” and I say “I didn’t. Nashville and Franklin chose me.” We were in New York, Chopped had really taken off—this is about 12 years ago—and I was getting calls from all over the country. “Would you like to open a restaurant in San Francisco? Seattle?” You know, the obvious food cities. And then I got a call, “would you like to open something in Nashville?” And Vivek and I turned to each other “who goes to Nashville?” Because at that time, we’d never visited here. But we’re the kind of people that explore each and every opportunity, it’s foolish not to. So, we hopped on a plane and fell in love with the city. Nashville has the heart of a small town and the ambition of a big town. It’s as cosmopolitan as it gets. The people here are so well-traveled, so well-read, so global in their approach; and that’s what makes Nashville such a great city. Of course, our son Karma decided to make the final decision by being born the day we opened Chauhan Ale and Masala House. So, we went back to New York, packed up our house, and moved here. I travel so much as soon as I land in Nashville, I have the very profound feeling that I’m home. Best decision ever. CSB: You were raised in the eastern India town of Ranchi within the tradition of Sikhism, the world’s fifth largest organized religion. The tenets of Sikhism are simple and pure: honesty, compassion, generosity, service, devotion, and equality for all. In addition to your faith, what ideas, messages, and people had the most impact on your outlook in life, goals, and dreams? slmag.net

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MC: We were raised Sikhs, but it was never staunch. What I loved about the way we were raised is that there needs to be respect for each and every person, no matter who they are or what religion they believe in. That secularism is something I hold very dear as I do our tradition of service. When we would go to the Gurdwara—the Sikh temple—everyone had to do their bit, be it washing dishes or cleaning the floor. I think that is very important to an equitable, compassionate society. In Sikhism, there is a community kitchen called langar. After prayers, everyone sits on the floor with food that has been made by people who have volunteered their services. When the bread is given to you, you take it in your hand because that is an offering given to God. You can be a pauper or a king, but you’re sitting right next to each other breaking the same bread. That is a very profound moment. My grandmom taught me a prayer that I repeat whenever I’m in distress “Ik Onkar,” which means “God is one.” I believe religion should bring you peace. Everybody needs to be themselves and believe in what they believe. CSB: Which family members had a strong impact on your outlook and career path? MC: I grew up in a family of really strong women. My dad’s mom told stories of crossing the border during the partition of India and of being a refugee. She went on to start her own business. My other grand mom was widowed and carried her family. I had such great role models in front of me. But I also had my dad who pushed both my sister and me. He said “listen, you can be whatever you want, do whatever you want.” In Indian society where being a girl was unacceptable, I decided on a profession which was so outside the norm…to be given that freedom to grow. After we were born, my mom got her Bachelor’s in Arts and Education as well as a Montessori course, and my dad got his Masters. It used to be fun, the four of us sitting at the dining room table together studying. Our parents used to tell us “we are middle class people, good education is the 24 slmag.net

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biggest gift we can give you.” Dad has always said that there is no place for mediocrity in life. Don’t just get through life, live life. And that’s what I’ve done throughout my life. CSB: And now you’re passing this on to your children. What a gift. MC: As long as they listen to me that’s all I care about! *both laugh* CSB: That is a challenge, isn’t it. MC: Especially in the mornings when I’m like “please finish your homework!” CSB: Speaking of challenges, I find that the challenge for most women in life is finding the balance in home, work, and self. What is your magic behind juggling family, the explosive growth of your brand, good health, friendships, and all the projects you must have in the works? MC: I think that the first step is to believe there is nothing known as “balance.” At least in my life there isn’t. A lot of people live with the guilt that they’re not giving enough time to their kids, business, etc…and that is human nature. This morning, I got the kids up early, they got their science experiment done, and I got them to school. Now we are sitting here. After this, Guy [Fieri] is filming a show here and he wants me to show up. The bottom line is I enjoy everything I do. I enjoy the chaos of it and the high I get after the craziness is done. You know, from March 14-April 20 I was home for 2 days but when I got home, I was on a high like “Oh my God, I have achieved this.” So that’s what makes me tick, and it’s fine. People should stop overthinking and just start living. CSB: I agree. On a different note, our readership is very philanthropic. Quite often they read this magazine, learn about new causes, and support them. What organizations are you helping these days and why?

MC: Right now, I am supporting Chef Jose Andres with World Central Kitchen. He has given us all a platform to do what we do…we are chefs, we cook food. He addresses everything going on in the world like in Ukraine which is so sad. I’ve heard from my grand mom about walking across the border as refugees when my dad was a year old. She would have tears in her eyes “we didn’t even know how to get milk for our son.” So, to think of Ukraine and to remember our family’s story, it resonates with me. All of those moms and young kids are displaced, for no reason at all. The March of Dimes also gets a lot of my time and attention because my son was in the NICU for 3 months, born at 26 weeks, and weighing less than 2.5 pounds which is lighter than a gallon of milk. So, I have seen the miracles the March of Dimes has created. We also participate in the Franklin Supper Club of OneGenAway which helps to relieve food insecurity. I do whatever I can to help even if it’s in a really small way. It’s up to us to make a better society. If we only think about ourselves and not the people around us—the people who truly need it—then why are we living life? We’ve got to give back. CSB: Your Instagram posts are great. One can learn to make a dessert or after-school snack, watch you and your colleagues deliver a good Beyoncé drop challenge, or watch your glam squad transform you from your naturally stunning state to camera-ready. To me, you are accessible, unique, funny, playful, brilliant, powerful, and chic. How do you describe yourself and what are you most proud of?

the next level. It’s all about putting your own signature on your meals and having fun. I have fun. The time I stop having fun is the time I’m going to stop doing something. CSB: Speaking of fun, you recently had the opportunity to partner with the Amanyara Resort in Turks and Caicos where you provided bespoke dining experiences complete with locally sourced fresh ingredients, craft cocktails, and opportunities to mix and mingle with lucky guests. This seems like a delightful part of your job and a win for the luxury resort. From celebrity chef, to author, to restauranteur, to food critic and judge, if you will please, what is your absolute favorite part of your job? MC: Being a mom. Kids are so precious because you get to see the beauty and purity of the world through their eyes. It’s not a job, it’s who I am, which is very important. I’m at a place in my life that there is nothing I don’t take joy in doing. There is no monotony in what I do. Today I’m doing this, tomorrow I’m doing this, and that’s what keeps me going. CSB: One day you’re judging pumpkins and cakes, or chopping someone… MC: ...and now I’m here! CSB: And that feels like a beautiful place to stop.

MC: Um...wow. I would describe myself as living life to the fullest. I feel fortunate that I have a platform. I use my Instagram for positivity. There are a lot of people who reach out to me and say, “in the morning when I open Instagram and see your smiling face, that’s all that I need.” There are so many people struggling through things in life so if I can make someone happy, my job is done. The recipes I put on Instagram are what I’m making for my family on a daily basis. I want people to realize that Indian food is not difficult to make, it really isn’t. You just get a couple of spices and follow your story, what speaks to you. It might be ginger garlic paste that somebody learns from me, and they put it in their grandmom’s meatloaf to take it to

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Luftwerk Photo by Nathan Keay.

IN LIVING COLOR

Colorscapes, from artist duo Luftwerk, seeks to inspire wonder and connection to the natural world Written by Melissa Mahanes / Photos by Kate Joyce, John Faier and Nathan Keay Petra Bachmaier and Sean Gallero, collectively known as Luftwerk, approach their art exceptionally scientifically. The duo met in 1999 while studying at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and soon discovered a shared interest in installations that transform and sculpt spaces using light, color, and texture. Asked how they came up with the name Luftwerk, they replied: “We wanted to find a name

that reflected how people experience our work.” Luft (air) stands for the ephemeral, immaterial, and volatile properties of their favorite material, light. Werk (work, artwork) alludes to the materiality of surfaces, structures, and methods and defines the framework in which light and sound take shape. Their work shifts the viewer’s perceptions of space and site by manipulating light and color. slmag.net

Sky Blue Photo by Kate Joyce.

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Color Suite in Topography Photo by Kate Joyce.

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Luftwerk’s inspiration for Cheekwood’s installation stems from their discovery of Nomenclature of Colours, a book by German mineralogist Abraham Gottlob Werner in 1814. This tome was so groundbreaking that Charles Darwin carried a copy with him when he traveled in 1831 to the Madeira, Canary, and Cape Verde Islands on the HMS Beagle. This pre-photographic era book was used by artists, scientists, and naturalists as a tool to standardize color with its 108 swatches. The color samples provide detailed descriptions of each color in animal, vegetable, and mineral. For example, No. 76 Dutch Orange is described as Crest of Golden Crested Wren (A), Common Marigold, Seedpod of Spindle-tree (V), Streak of Red Orpiment (M), and accompanied by a painted chip. This document was the precursor of the modern Pantone system. Werner’s guide inspired Luftwerk to create installations intended to lead visitors to understand better how we perceive the physical world through color. “Cheekwood is a special place that merges history, nature, and art with an extensive sculpture trail and museum galleries; a fascinating sphere to experience how history, landscape, art, and culture weave and grow together,” says Bachmaier and Gallero. “We couldn’t envision a more ideal site to exhibit, engage and illuminate our artwork. Our hope is that visitors will celebrate the colors of the natural world through this immersive journey and will feel enriched by exploring the colorful confluence of art, history, and natural sciences.” In the Color Garden, Luftwerk worked with Cheekwood’s Peter Grimaldi to create Painter’s Palette, positioning flowers in colorful groupings. This installation unfolds into Color

Suite in Topography, a design of 110 ten-foot flags installed in a serpentine over the landscape of the Arboretum Lawn. The Bracken Children’s Garden’s Prairie Blooms are on a child’s-level for interactive play. What is fascinating is that the color palettes that Luftwerk utilizes in the flags and flowers are patterns of color that look more like solid colors when they move or spin. Up the driveway in the Mansion’s Portico is your next color experience. Sky Blue is a breathtaking installation of shades of blue, from bright white to deep midnight. Finally, at the end of the Portico is a disc that glows bright white against the darkest of backgrounds. The Looking Hall is where you can see Luftwerk’s thought process come to life, with the display of minerals in beakers and pigment samples. A copy of Nomenclature of Colours is on display on loan from the University of Chicago Libraries. The exhibition galleries on the Mansion’s top floor use botanical colors combined with color-changing light conditions to fascinating effect. Using pigments and LED lighting, they show many mesmerizing examples of how light and movement affect color. “Interdisciplinary, deeply researched, and driven by an experimental curiosity, Luftwerk’s creative practice is both highly cerebral and utterly enjoyable,” says the exhibition’s curator Dr. Marin Sullivan. “They have created a truly unique and immersive exhibition for Cheekwood, and I am certain Colorscapes will delight and surprise our visitors.” sl Luftwerk is on view May 7–Sept. 4, 2022. Cheekwood is open Tuesday – Sunday, 9am – 5pm, and Thursdays from 9am to 9pm. Admission must be purchased in advance online. For tickets and more information about Colorscapes and all of Cheekwood’s current and upcoming exhibitions, visit cheekwood.org.

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The Frist Museum presents an exhibition exploring light and space Written by Melissa Mahanes / Photos courtesy of Frist Museum of Art In the 1960s and 1970s, a group of artists in Southern California experimented with industrial materials such as acrylic, polyester resin, neon fixtures, and fiberglass. These artists sought to manipulate light by projecting and reflecting the actual light (instead of using paint to simulate light) to create new forms and change viewers’ perceptions of what is present and what is absent. The Frist Museum is presenting an exhibition with 50 works by 22 artists ranging from small sculptures, paintings, and immersive installations in Light Space Surface: Works from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. “The show challenges us to rethink what art can be and the materials that artists can use to create their work,” says Carol S. Eliel, Senior Curator of Modern Art at LACMA, who provided an informative guided tour of the exhibition. “Although these works might evoke Southern California for visitors—its sunshine, open spaces, and glossy surfaces on surfboards and cars—the roots of Light and Space (artists) and “finish fetish” goes much deeper.” Works with highly polished surfaces, referred to as “finish fetish,” permeate the exhibition with selected works by Larry Bell, Helen Pashgian, and Fred Eversley. Participating artist Gisela Colón was present during Eliel’s tour and spoke of her work Untitled (Monolith Silver), 2016. Her work is a highly hand30 slmag.net

polished cast carbon fiber monolith with an iridescent surface and magical energy. Her work stands alone in its own gallery, which lends to examining it as an experience of “surface liquidity and reflection, as well as prismatic refraction,” describes Colón. The most recognized artist in the exhibition is James Turrell, whose “cross-corner projection” Afrum (White) comes near the show’s end with the illusion of a white cube floating in the corner of the room. “The space generated was analogous to a painting in two dimensions alluding to three dimensions, but in this case, threedimensional space was being used illusionistically.” says Turrell. Video holograms by Bruce Nauman, glass tubing works by Laddie John Dill, and cast resin wedges by Peter Alexander round out the examples of multiple uses of light and execution of incredibly smooth surfaces. The exhibition at The Frist Art Museum is also an innovative multisensory experience. The Frist has collaborated with the Nashville Ambient Ensemble, who composed new music inspired by select works in the exhibition to accompany the audio tour in place of verbal commentary. This adds another layer to change further the perceptions of what you see. Immerse yourself in Light, Space, Surface, and sound. sl Light Space Surface: Works from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art / June 3-September 4, 2022. Frist Art Museum / 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 / Please visit fristmuseum.org for museum hours.

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AN IMMOVABLE FEAST StayOne made it easy to plant myself in a luxury Parisian home for a few days. Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Tony Bailey For a few sweet days in May, I pretended to live the Parisian pied-àterre life by booking an exquisitely updated four-story, 18th-century home in the heart of the Latin Quarter through StayOne (stayone. com/en). Situated just a few blocks from the sparse third-floor flat lacking hot water and a toilette that Ernest Hemingway shared with his wife Hadley on Rue Du Cardinal Lemoine, my temporary home was equally worthy of writing about and thankfully and decidedly more opulent, with a private garden and a heated pool. A luxurious lobby and turndown service at a five-star hotel paled in comparison to my all-too-short routine of waking early to savor a cup of Mariage Frères tea at daybreak and listening to a sleepy city coming to life. Gradually, the wake-up chirps of myriad birds gave way to the chipper voices of young children setting off for school. From a cushy sofa in the garden, which was bursting with red-orange blooms of climbing roses that stretched up to a second-floor terrace, I'd nonchalantly wave to the dapper businessman casually smoking as he peered down at me from a nearby balcony and wondered if he was covetous of this private greenspace. Then, moving back inside, as my family and friends slept off their jet lag, I took time to appreciate contemporary interiors worthy of a feature in Architectural Digest and indulge in thoughts of becoming an expat. The idea for StayOne began percolating after Thomas Bennett and his wife completed a high-ticket renovation of a villa in the south of Spain. Rather than have it sit empty when they weren't in residence, they opted to rent it, a decision they quickly

regretted as their first tenants trashed the place. After vowing "never again," Bennet discovered that his experience is why nearly half of all vacation homeowners opt to leave their properties vacant for most of the year. Setting out to create a community that links homeowners with qualified holiday renters, Bennett co-founded StayOne in 2018 with Jorge Munoz. "Our view is you don't need to be transacting with strangers," explained Munoz. Unlike other vacation rental platforms, potential renters become members of StayOne by filling out a questionnaire with the option of linking their social media accounts to increase their circle of influence. Similarly, Every StayOne home is individually vetted and must pass 300 quality checks to ensure it meets the community's high standards. Having launched with just ten members, StayOne now boasts more than 50,000 clients in 70+ countries. Their portfolio surpasses 3,500 homes in 250 destinations, many of which are unavailable elsewhere. After securing $5 million in funding, led by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, the company expanded into the United States, opening a headquarters in Miami earlier this year. From ancient to contemporary, city to countryside, StayOne properties encompass everything from a stunning farmhouse positioned on the edge of a tranquil Catskills swimming creek in New York, to a magnificent eight bedroom villa on the site of a former medieval watchtower with a breathtaking view of Italy's Lake Como. slmag.net

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Villa Peduzzi overlooking Italy’s Lake Como. Photo by PetrinaTinslay

The level of trust facilitated by the StayOne business model means that a feeling of mi casa su casa extends from homeowner to renter. In Paris, the homeowners’ daughter was at the property to greet us upon arrival and go over the home’s particulars. The homeowner checked in daily to make sure we were pleased with our stay and to see if there was anything that we needed. When my daughter left something behind, she went above and beyond to locate it and reunite her with the missing item. What I found to be most beneficial was a neighborhood guide assembled by the homeowners that I used daily to inform my selections for everything, from choosing the perfect patisserie at breakfast to a hotspot for a nightcap. Particularly helpful was a list of establishments that were recommended we bypass. As part of its expansion into the United States, StayOne is taking trip planning up a notch by launching bespoke itineraries for its members. For example, Coast to Desert: Wellness Escape will combine a week's stay in Malibu with a private yoga

instructor and chef followed by a luxury private helicopter charter to Palm Springs. Paris isn't lacking in options for travelers in search of opulent accommodations. However, there was certainly something exceptional about the opportunity afforded by StayOne for our multigenerational group to vacation at our own pace with ample room for stealing a quiet moment or enjoying a convivial aperitif. This adaptability is something I don't think we would have experienced in a traditional hotel setting and allowed for truly exceptional moments and memories in the City of Lights. sl A few Latin Quarter recommendations from our hosts: • Inside the cozy and eclectic Narro Restaurant, located next door to Hemingway's first residence, chef Kazuma Chikuda, offers French, healthy, and contemporary cuisine using locally sourced ingredients (72 Rue de Cardinal Lemoine; restaurantnarro.fr/en/) • Pastries at Carl Marletti (51 rue Censir; carlmarletti.com) and Sébastien Dégardin (200 Rue Saint-Jacquesl sebastien-degardin.com) are as beautiful as they are delicious. • For afternoon tea with what the homeowner described as "the best cheesecakes in Paris," head to L'heure du Thé (23 Rue Lacépède) • Located in a former mansion and situated on the banks of the Seine at the edge of the Latin Quarter, Lapérouse first opened in 1766 and remains a classically Parisian establishment (51 Quai des Grands Augustins; laperouse.com)

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Ed Ruscha, Hollywood, 1968. Collection of the Pomona College Museum of Art.

Lights, Camera, Los Angeles: LA Steals the Scene By Wendy Cromwell

A new dawn is lighting up the Los Angeles art world. Once upon a time in Hollywood, New York was the center of culture and commerce (as far as the art market was concerned). Now, Los Angeles has its own healthy art market, focused on showcasing artists and less centered on churning out the big bucks associated with New York. And guess what? Collectors and curators are paying attention! Think of Los Angeles as your talent pool, with artists cast in the starring roles. What's happened in the past 20 years to elicit this sea change? As recently as two decades ago, Los Angeles was basically the boonies to New Yorkers, namely the cultural intelligentsia that powered the art market (art dealers, museum curators, critics, collectors, and auction houses). Old School New York After World War II, the art market shifted from Paris, where it had been based since the 1920s, to New York. Why? New York was just across the pond from Paris and a haven for European artists during the war. This dynamic fostered a vibrant art scene fueled by Wall Street money. In addition, New York offered a tradition of philanthropy and patrons supporting cultural institutions, then nonexistent in Los Angeles. Post-war New York offered a dense art ecosystem, solidifying the art market's long-standing presence there…until now, that is! Obviously, Los Angeles was just waiting for her close-up all along. LA Waits in the Wings While New York was busy being the center of the universe, a Post-War art scene driven by Surrealism was bubbling up in Los Angeles. Surrealism refers to a 20th-century avant-garde movement in art and literature that sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind, for example, by the irrational juxtaposition of images. New York had Marcel Duchamp, the radical thinker who emigrated from France, bringing Conceptual art to America; Los 38 slmag.net

Angeles had Man Ray, a Surrealist who relocated to Los Angeles from France because he was drawn to Hollywood. Sur-real for sure! Ed Ruscha, one of the most successful artists from Los Angeles since the 1960s, was deeply influenced by Surrealism, as were a host of other artists like Ed Keinholz, one of Ruscha's peers, as well as David Hammons, who also lived and worked in Los Angeles early in his career. East Coast Ideas vs. West Coast Imagery Not surprisingly, much of Los Angeles' artistic output has been image-based (spoiler alert: imagery is trending big-time in today's art world). The consensus was that Post-war New York was the hub of intellectuals, where the cultural elite gathered to discuss big ideas. Meanwhile in Los Angeles, artists were more chill, inspired by the landscape, the water, sunlight, and movies (and the good vibes). A few key practitioners based in Los Angeles redefined art in the second half of the 20th Century. Still, it took time for everyone else (aka the market) to notice and take them as seriously as their East Coast contemporaries. • David Hockney (b. 1937) moved to Los Angeles from London in 1966. He observed the light dappling the water of his swimming pool and painted portraits of friends and lovers. • Based in Santa Monica, Richard Diebenkorn (1922 - 1993) made abstracted compositions inspired by light, water, and the architecture of his surroundings, all of which influenced his masterful Ocean Park series. • The crew known as the "Light & Space Movement" (think artists like James Turrell, Mary Corse, and Larry Bell) created sculptures and paintings about phenomenological effects: air, fog, and refracting Pacific light. • John Baldessari (1931 - 2020), an influential artist and teacher at CalArts, appropriated photos from movie stills to question the nature of perception. His shadow looms large over the dominance of photographic imagery in contemporary art

Show You the Money Until recently, art made in Los Angeles consistently underperformed at auction compared to work by New York artists. Here's the deal: since the beginning of the contemporary art market, which is generally regarded to be the Sotheby's auction of Robert and Ethel Scull's art collection in 1973, New York-based artists like Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns commanded the highest prices. That changed in 2018, when David Hockney's Portrait Of An Artist (Pool With Two Figures), 1974, sold for $90 million at Christie's, making Hockney the most expensive living artist on record. Now that's how you make a splash! In 2019, Ed Ruscha's Hurting the Word Radio #2, 1964, achieved an auction record of $52.5 million at Christie's (bought by Jeff Bezos, btw). However, many - myself included - believe Ruscha is probably undervalued, simply because he was insulated from the market for many years because he lived in LA! The Art World Goes West A few key factors helped LA steal the scene: the weather, the vibes, less expensive real estate than New York (more bang for your buck), some of the best art schools (talent incubators), galleries opening that can afford to represent this emerging talent because of the low rent… you get the picture. Additionally, the art ecosystem is anchored by museums that support these emerging artists and collect locally, such as UCLA's Hammer Museum, whose Made in LA biennial offers artists career-defining big breaks. The The Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Wilshire Boulevard is currently in the middle of a mega expansion led by Herzog & de Meuron. Takeaway Collectors of Contemporary art always seek out the new, and Los Angeles is newly trending, putting emerging artists in the spotlight. Watch as the wave rolls on… sl

John Baldessari, Overlap Series: Palms (with Cityscape) and Climbers, 2000. Collection of The Broad.

David Hockney, Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures), 1972

A SNACK-SIZED LA ART GUIDE HOMETOWN HEROES Anat Ebgi / Blum & Poe / David Kordansky / François Ghebaly / Hannah Hoffman / Matthew Brown / Morán Morán / Moskowitz Bayse / Nino Mier / Parker Gallery / Various Small Fires / Vielmetter / Regen Projects BICOASTAL GALLERIES New York-Based / C L E A R I N G / David Zwirner* / Half Gallery / Harper's / Karma* / Lisson Gallery / Pace Gallery / Sean Kelly / SHRINE / Sargent's Daughters / Los Angeles-Based / Francois Ghebaly / David Kordansky / Nicodim *opening soon INSTITUTIONS LACMA Los Angeles County Museum of Art / MOCA Museum of Contemporary Art / Hammer / The Broad / The Getty Center / The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens / LAXART BIENNIALS AND FAIRS Made in LA / Pacific Standard Time / Frieze LA / Felix

Robert Irwin, Miracle Mile, 2013. Collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Prior to founding Cromwell Art 18 years ago, Wendy Cromwell was Vice President of Sotheby’s Contemporary Art for nearly a decade. She ran a Fortune 500 corporate art collection before that, and consulted for several blue-chip art galleries while in graduate school. Wendy received her Master of Arts in Modern Art from the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University and graduated from Smith College with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History. Wendy is past president and current board member of the Association of Professional Art Advisors and a member of the Appraisers Association of America. For tasty bites of art world knowledge delivered to your inbox monthly, subscribe to the Cromwell Art Snack.

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Entrance to the International City of Gastronomy & Wine on opening weekend

MORE THAN MUSTARD

The newly opened International City of Gastronomy & Wine in Dijon, France, is an ideal starting point for a deep dive into French food and wine. Written by Bridget Williams

It all started in November 2010 when UNESCO added the "Gastronomic meal of the French" to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This designation recognizes how pairing the right recipes with the right wines strengthens social ties. Three years later, France chose four cities—Dijon, Paris, Tours, and Lyon—to establish a Cities of Gastronomy network, with each city asserting a specific theme. As Dijon is the capital of Burgundy and its terroirs are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Dijon's International City of Gastronomy (citedelagastronomie-dijon.fr/.) has an emphasis on French wine. A decade in the making, the City officially opened to the public on May 6 of this year. Over half of the structures that comprise the 16-acre development are repurposed and restored buildings that date as far back as the 12th century, including several with Burgundian polychrome roof tiles arranged in geometric patterns that signified the region's opulence to visitors arriving from distant lands. More than a tourist destination, the site is a fully functioning eco-friendly neighborhood with market-rate and affordable housing integrated within its shops, exhibition halls, demonstration kitchens, schools, restaurants, cinema, and wine cellars. Curio by Hilton SainteAnne Dijon is still under construction and scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2023 as a four-star hotel with 125 rooms and suites. United by an underlying bee and honeycomb theme, the heart of the site is a gourmet village with 12 different "pop-up" style shops that were certainly a buzz during our opening weekend visit. French purveyors of everything from cheese to china showcased their wares. The butcher proudly boasted that he only spoke French and only butchered French meat in the boucherie. The various entities within the City work collaboratively to source the finest produce and products and minimize food waste. We made a beeline for the three-floor Cave de la Cité wine cellar, housing 3,000 reference wines and offering tastings of 40 slmag.net

250 by the glass. Oenophiles will want to make a reservation to access the Grand Cru cellar, which holds some of the world's most prestigious Burgundy wines. Our jaws dropped when we discovered that you could taste Romanée-Conti, one of the world's most expensive wines, by the glass! While professionals will benefit from a branch of the internationally recognized Ferrandi cooking school and a wine school operated by the Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne, home gourmands are also amply accommodated. They can get inspiration from an outpost of Paris' Librairie Gourmande gourmet bookstore and partake in regularly scheduled classes and demonstrations covering everything from making mustard to chocolate workshops for children. Dijon was an established epicenter for epicurean delights long before the UNESCO designation. One of our foodie favorites is the Les Halles market. This 19th-century covered market became a national monument in 1975 and is open four mornings a week, with Saturday drawing the biggest crowds. Opting to rent a fabulous historic apartment with quirky contemporary interiors a stone's throw from the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy during our last visit allowed us to shop the market and create a meal à la française (visit srloc.reservationenligne.net/listing/63 for rental information). If you'd rather leave the cooking to someone else, I'd recommend the Michelin-starred Loiseau des Ducs (bernardloiseau.com/en/loiseaudesducs.html); L'Epicerie & Cie for homey French cuisine in a charming setting (estaurant-lepicerie. fr/index-uk.php); the indulgent eight-course tasting menu at Michelin-starred William Frachot (chapeau-rouge.fr/en/ restaurant-dijon-centre); and hyper-local eating at Cibo (cibo. restaurant/en/home/). Boasting one of the most complex craft cocktail menus I've seen, Monsier Moutarde is a lively spot to kick off or cap off an evening (monsieurmoutarde.com). sl

Morning view from our rental apartment in Dijon.

“Vinostronomic” restaurant La Table des Climats in the International City of Gastronomy and Wine

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The section of the threelevel Cave de la Cité at the International City of Gastronomy and Wine holding the grand crus.

The Place de la Liberation in Dijon

Vignette from the first large-scale exhibition devoted to pastry in France at the International City of Gastronomy and Wine

Dijon’s Darcy Gardens

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GOLD STANDARD Compiled by Bridget Williams

Clockwise from top left: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36. Available from The Richter & Phillips Company in Cincinnati, Diamond Cellar in Columbus and Nashville, Reis-Nichols Jewelers in Indianapolis, Davis Jewelers in Louisville, Simons Jewelers in St. Louis, and rolex.com. Nouvel Heritage Gold Thread ring ($2,100). Available through Reis-Nichols Jewelers in Indianapolis and at nouvelheritage.com. Ray Griffiths 22K gold signet coin ring ($3,850; raygriffiths.com). Marlo Laz Fine Jewelry Southwestern Sardinia necklace ($7,840; marlolaz.com). Vendorafa “Bamboo” bracelet in 18-karat yellow gold, set with brilliant white diamonds ($4650.00). Available through Heffern Fine Jewelers in St. Louis and at vendorafa.net. Darius Jewels Sisters ear pendants ($7,200; dariusjewels.com).

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Clockwise from top left: Anita Ko Heart eternity necklace ($11,600; anitako.com). Colette Clover nail jewelry ($3,500; colettejewelry.com). The Wrap bracelet from Ramona Albert in gold plated cast brass ($750; ramonaalbert.com). Judith Peterhoff Orno Slice earrings in recycled yellow gold ($954; judithpeterhoff.com). Picchiotti “Easy Wear” yellow and white gold bracelet with magnetic clasp ($21,585). Available through Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, Heffern Fine Jewelers in St. Louis, and picchiotti.it/en. IVI SEASON SIX earrings (i-v-i.co). Bondeye Jewelry solid gold Donut band ($1,335; bondeyejewelry.com). Deborah Pagani Siren bracelet ($8,100; deborahpagani.com).

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WELL-BEING BEHIND THE WHEEL Bentley’s New Azure Range

Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of Bentley Motors To provide its customers with a curated selection of features that enhance the well-being and comfort of the vehicle’s occupants, Bentley Motors recently announced a new Azure range. It will be a permanent offering across the Bentley model line-up, including Bentayga, Bentayga EWB, Flying Spur, Continental GT, and Continental GT Convertible. More than just a specification, Azure includes tactile and visual clues designed to reduce stress and promote well-being, along with driver assistance technologies for smoother, safer journeys. The Azure development team engaged creative neuroscientist Katherine Templar-Lewis, from Kinda Studios, whose wide-ranging research on the external factors that influence stress was vital in defining the ‘well-being behind the wheel’ concept the Azure feature suite embodies. Considering everything from light to the patterns we see around us to the impact of in-car posture and the importance and thermal comfort, Katherine’s research, paired with Bentley’s measurements, gives a science-based analysis of the relaxing experience of traveling in a Bentley. This Science-Informed Design approach uses various interdisciplinary methods to create the most positive sensation of wellness and comfort for Bentley drivers and 44 slmag.net

their passengers. This approach involved designing not simply for the senses of vision, hearing, touch, and smell, but also the position of our bodies (proprioception), gravity and acceleration (vestibular), temperature and even the body’s internal sensation (interoception). “We know from the scientific research undertaken by our specialists that increased agency comes through choice, and we have taken a holistic approach to well-being behind the wheel, uniting technology, design, and craftsmanship to deliver driver and passengers to their destination more relaxed than when they set off,” said Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and Chief Executive of Bentley Motors. Defining Azure’s focus on comfort are up to 22-way adjustable seats, enabling passengers of all heights and weights, from the 95th percentile male to the 5th percentile female, to find their ideal seating position. At the same time, the heating and ventilation functions help maintain the body’s optimum temperature for comfort and alertness. Research has shown that when we slump, our bodies take in up to thirty percent less oxygen, reducing our cognitive function and placing stress on the body. Azure features a massage function with six programmable settings to promote constant micro-adjustments in muscle and posture to combat this.

Another key element of the Azure range is Bentley Dynamic Ride, a 48V active anti-roll control system that cushions driver and passengers from excessive movement. In addition, all Azure models feature the Touring Specification of driver assistance systems. Combined, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, Traffic Assist, and Bentley Safeguard offer a suite of onboard radar and camera systems that constantly monitor the surrounding traffic and roads and intervene if necessary to prevent or avoid an accident. Of the Azure cabin accouterments, Maria Mulder, Head of Color & Trim at Bentley Motors, said, “We consulted with neuroscientists to understand the interrelationship of color, texture, tactility, and even scent to create an atmosphere of relaxed serenity. When we see pleasing forms, shapes, and colors, our brains release chemicals such as dopamine that make us feel good and are good for our body and sense of well-being. Sensory receptors convert physical stimuli into neural activity, creating changes in our brain and nervous system. Every fabric, sound, motion, color, and touch continuously impacts our nervous system, and the Azure cabin has been finessed accordingly.” The Azure interior design specification includes ‘wellness quilting’; the fractal patterns of precisely crafted diamond quilted

upholstery create an eye-pleasing interplay of light and shade and provide an irresistible invitation to explore them with one’s fingertips. And while Bentley customers will always have access to the full range of wood veneers, the Azure range offers three open pore veneers; Dark Walnut, Crown-Cut Walnut, and Koa, whose softer, satin, reflective quality evokes a mood of calm. Azure customers also have a full range of 15 hide colors and color splits to choose from, with contrast stitching as standard and seat piping as a no-cost option. Complementing these visual pleasures are Azure illuminated treadplates, Bentley ‘B’ foot pedals, mood lighting, and a duo-tone steering wheel with heating function. The Azure range builds on a tradition established in its early days, when the Bentley Boys were racing and winning at Brooklands and Le Mans in their thunderous racing green machines, and founder W.O. Bentley was obsessive in his pursuit of smoothness and refinement. “I have put up with a lot of noise in my time, but I don’t like it,” he wrote in his autobiography, adding, “I hate noise for the sake of noise. To me, 70 mph in silence is far more creditable than a noisy 80 mph.” Today’s Bentley’s Azures are quieter at 150 miles an hour than anything W.O. Bentley would have experienced at 70. sl slmag.net

Russacks St. Andrews. Photo by Alex MacLeod

GREAT SCOT!

A trio of bucket list-worthy golf destinations in Scotland and packing suggestions for looking good on the greens. Written by Elliott Greene Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts recently launched a collection of bespoke upscale hotels near some of the world's most prestigious golf courses. Staying true to its name, each Marine & Lawn property embraces the harmony between sea and land while paying homage to local tradition by restoring historic landmark properties and transforming them into distinctive locally inspired properties set in high culture environments. All restaurants feature concepts, dishes, and flavors inspired by the destinations and embrace local culture with design elements sourced from within the community. Meticulous attention to detail establishes a unique sense of place for guests, weaving centuries of golf history and legends of once-in-alifetime destinations into design details throughout each hotel. Steeped in history and serving as a living museum to golf and its founders, Russacks St. Andrews (marineandlawn.com/ rusacksstandrews) is set alongside the legendary "Old Course" in a renovated iconic 1800s building. Each of the 123 guest rooms sport design touches reflective of the destination. Ideal for group 46 slmag.net

getaways, the property's four-bedroom Links Townhouse provides the resort's abundant amenities with the added benefits of a highend kitchen, dining and living areas, a cozy home cinema, and total privacy. Set in a notable foodie destination, Rusacks St. Andrews teamed up with food innovators White Rabbit Projects to create a range of Scottish-inspired dishes using the best in-season, locally sourced ingredients at its three restaurants and bars, two of which overlook the first and 18th holes of the Old Course at St. Andrews (which hosted the 150th Open Championship this past July) and the North Sea. There's even a rooftop putting green and a Blendworks Experience at 18, in partnership with Eden Mill, Scotland's first single-site distillery, which at one point distilled and bottled products in the basement of what is now Rusacks St. Andrews. The Blendworks Experience offers two-hour blendyour-own-gin sessions guided by an Eden Mill expert, using several specifically distilled 'body spirits' and 'hero botanicals.'

Russacks St. Andrews Rooftop Putting Green. Photo by Alexander Baxter

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Marine Troon. Photo by Robbie Lawrence Photography

Located in one of Scotland's most treasured seaside towns, the 84-room Marine North Berwick (marineandlawn.com/ marinenorthberwick) appeals to more than just golfers with a spa, pool, a fitness center, and two restaurants and bars featuring local cuisine inspired by the spirit of its Scottish surroundings. Following a comprehensive renovation, the "Grand Old Lady" once again revels in her former glory as a luxury landmark on Scotland's Golf Coast. The hotel overlooks the 16th hole of the historic West Links course at North Berwick Golf Club and boasts scenic views of the Firth of Forth and Bass Rock.

Reopened this past spring, Marine Troon (marineandlawn. com/marinetroon/) encompasses 89 guest rooms, two restaurants and bars featuring locally-inspired cuisine, and expansive meeting and event spaces. Along with its attractive golf offerings, the hotel is a wellness haven with a new fitness and leisure center complete with an indoor pool, squash court, sauna, and steam facilities. In addition, the hotel provides unobstructed views of the 1st and 18th fairways of Royal Troon's Old Course, which has played host to nine Open Championships. sl slmag.net

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NO BESTING BUGATTI

A Bugatti 57 S wins Best of Show at the 2022 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of BMW Group Classic The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, held on the shore of Lake Como in Italy, is heralded as the world's most traditional beauty contest for historic cars. In the 16th century, Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio had a palace designed to serve as his private residence; in 1873, it became one of the most luxurious hotels in the world, the Villa D'Este. The hotel has been hosting the Concorso d'Eleganza since 1929, with the majestic Villa d'Este palace, gardens in the style of the Italian Renaissance, and the glittering waters of Lake Como serving as a stunning backdrop for the exceptional automobiles on display. At the culmination of the three-day festival this past May, an international jury of experts selected a 1937 Bugatti 57 S, owned by Andrew Pisker of Monaco, as the overall winner out 52 slmag.net

of a field of 51 outstanding classic cars from different eras of automobile history. With seven different classes on display, the Bugatti Type 57S competed in class A, 'The Golden Age of Elegance: The Art Deco Era of Motor Car Design.' The technical excellence comes from Bugatti, while the elegant convertible body is the work of Vanvooren, based in Courbevoie in the suburbs of Paris. The convertible still makes an impression nowadays with its proportions and clear lines. It is the first of just four Bugatti Type 57S cars built with a Vanvooren convertible body. One of its previous ten owners, a Vice President of General Motors, swapped the Bugatti inline eight-cylinder powerhouse for a Buick V8 for test purposes. Following some extensive research, the original straight eight-

Bugatti Bolide

The 1937 Bugatti 57 S at the entrance to the Renaissance gardens surrounding the Villa d’Este

cylinder engine – which had been lost for over 40 years – was found via an Internet search, a true modern-day miracle. Alongside the Type 57S in class A was a rare Bugatti Type 59 Sports race car from 1934 and a Type 57C Stelvio Cabriolet with Gangloff bodywork from 1937. Having served as a factory race car in 1934 and 1935, the Type 59 Sports was converted into a sports car and successfully competed in races until 1937. It only had five owners, one of which was King Leopold III of Belgium in the 1930s. This vehicle now counts among the most significant racing Bugattis and is widely admired for its originality. The Type 59 was awarded the FIVA Trophy for Best Preserved Pre-War Car. In the 'Concept Cars and Prototypes class, the new Bugatti Bolide¹ starred as one of seven prototypes on display, winning the

coveted Design Award of the class. Bolide answers the question of what a Bugatti would look like if it was stripped back to its cutting-edge essentials and based around the iconic 8.0-liter W16 engine. After the concept was unveiled in 2020, the desire from customers worldwide was so strong that Bugatti decided to produce a small production series of 40 units of the Bolide, which immediately sold out. "The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este is one of the most beautiful and significant events in the world of classic cars and luxury sports cars," said Christophe Piochon, President of Bugatti Automobiles. "We are humbled that a Bugatti vehicle should win the prestigious 'Best of Show' Award among such renowned competition." sl slmag.net

From its perch atop East Gros Ventre Butte, Amangani literally sits at the pinnacle of ultra-luxury options in the valley since it opened in 1998 as the first Aman resort in the United States.

MOUNTAIN MYSTIQUE

Amangani has set the bar for luxury lodging in Jackson Hole for a quarter century. Written by Bridget Williams Mountains are magical. From their snow-capped peaks to the mesmerizing duet of light and shadow enacted upon ancient rock faces that jut dramatically from the valley floor, it's little wonder that humans have heeded the Tetons' siren song for at least 10,000 years. With so much protected acreage in the area, Native American and 19th century Anglo-American fur trappers and explorers would likely find the pristine vista of peaks towering above the ess curves of the aptly named Snake River— perfectly captured by Ansel Adams in a 1942 photograph—familiar and still awe-inspiring. However, outside of this, present-day life in Jackson Hole, with its luxury resorts, multimillion-dollar homes, and upscale boutiques, bears little resemblance to the rough, rugged, and isolated life they eked out in this harsh environment. At press time, the most expensive residential property in Jackson Hole was listed at $65 million, a far cry from the $1.25 an acre on offer due to the Homestead Act of 1862. From its perch atop East Gros Ventre Butte, Amangani literally sits at the pinnacle of ultra-luxury options in the valley since it opened in 1998 as the first Aman resort in the United States. A contemporary expression of the alpine aesthetic designed by architect Ed Tuttle and rendered in wood, stone, and glass, the built environment captures the alluring and enduring mystique of the American West by playing a supporting role to the Tetons' majesty. 54 slmag.net

As soon as we landed at the Jackson Hole Airport, the only commercial airport entirely located in a national park, and onethousand-feet higher in elevation than Denver International Airport, I stopped to gawk at the scene from the jet bridge. Within minutes, my nemesis altitude announced its arrival via a pesky headache. It was something I was anticipating and learned to conquer by drinking lots of water and getting a good night's rest, which I knew would be assured by the tranquility and comfort of my room at Amangani. Admiring the vastness of the landscape en route to the resort lends the property a remote feel. However, if you are keen on a hike to the crest of the butte (led weekly by affable GM Stuart Lang, who's a delight to converse with), you'll see just how centrally located Amangani is to the area's significant points of interest. From the peak, you can spy the ski resort (jacksonhole.com), the town of Jackson Hole, and the National Elk Refuge (fws.gov/refuge/national-elk). From here, there's a trail leading to the 51,000 square foot National Museum of Wildlife Art (wildlifeart.org), the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to wildlife art. The museum's striking Idaho quartzite façade, which overlooks the Elk Refuge, makes it appear one with the landscape. It's well worth a visit, followed by lunch at Palate, their on-site restaurant, which is top-notch.

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Amangani boasts what is likely one of the world's most photographed infinity hotel pools.

Decadent truffle-topped fries at The Grill at Amangani

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The Grill specializes in local and sustainable ranch meats, fresh fish, and seasonal produce.

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Deep soaking tubs are positioned to take advantage of Grand Teton views. Photo by David Stubbs.

Back at Amangani, upon entering, the eye is drawn down a central staircase where a wall of windows frames the view of the mountains. Then, head down another level to gawk at what is likely one of the world's most photographed infinity hotel pools. There are just 40 suites, generously sized between 485 to 780-square-feet, all oriented to the view and boasting an expansive terrace to soak it all in. After putting my things away in a closet big enough for a month's stay, I downed a bottle of water and dove into bed for an altitude-headache-busting catnap cradled by a pillowy mattress resting atop a platform frame. Each morning during my stay, I reveled in the heavenly feeling of waking before dawn. I'd brew a cup of espresso, lift the remotecontrolled blackout shades, open my terrace door to admire the still-starry sky, and let the thin, crisp mountain air invigorate my senses. I relished a different style of soaking it all in at night: an indulgent bath in a windowfront tub complete with luxurious bath amenities from Aman's eponymous skincare line. Amangani's The Grill restaurant serves three meals daily, focused on hyper-local ingredients, including produce from nearby Vertical

Terrace of the Grand Teton Suite

Harvest Farms, the first three-story greenhouse in the Northern Hemisphere. Under the direction of Executive Chef Manual Fernandez, globally influenced seasonal menus offer ample diversity to satisfy nearly every culinary persuasion. In the adjacent Zinc Bar and library are intimate seating areas, with those positioned near fireplaces perennially occupied. The libations menu highlights locally brewed beer and regionally distilled spirits, with the later mingled with seasonal ingredients to comprise creative cocktails such as a huckleberry martini and a spicy hibiscus margarita (my personal favorite). Small in size but substantial in its offerings, the four-room Aman Spa is a welcome respite after a day on the slopes or the hiking trail. I treated myself to a 105-minute Après Ski Dream. This luxurious ritual encompassed a detoxifying foot scrub, an exfoliating dry brushing session, and a massage with antiinflammatory CBD massage oil incorporating warm basalt stones and amethyst crystals, and capped off with a glass of champagne. A well-equipped fitness room with a separate yoga studio and the infinity pool, maintained at a dreamy eighty-five degrees yearround, out the spa level amenities. slmag.net

One of Ansel Adams’ most famous photographs was taken near this spot in 1942 to help promote and protect the wild, western landscape from development.

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As many as 8,000 elk migrate into the 25,000-acre National Elk Refuge every fall. A sleigh ride is the best way to safely get close to the wildlife.

Skiers admiring Cody Bowl at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Amangani's dedicated Ski Lounge in Teton Village sits at the base of the Bridger Gondola.

If you aim to roam where the deer and the antelope play, you should book a tour with one of Amangani's in-house guides, who can take you from ritzy to remote at this four-season resort in short order. Our customized wildlife safari was led by Andrew Whitford, who arrived at the property 16 years ago and said he immediately "drank the Kool-Aid" of the Aman brand. "It's a tasty one," he said with a laugh. Andrew is one of those Zen-like people possessing an innate sense of adventure combined with profound reverence for the environment that provides his adrenaline rush. "I am fulfilled by the surroundings and love being able to share it with others," he explained. Although he's a GoPro-sponsored athlete, Andrew insists that testing yourself in the wilderness doesn't have to be a death-defying experience to be impactful. "Everyone can be humbled by nature," he explained. Andrew boasts an encyclopedic knowledge of the area and a gift for educating without being pedantic; he has a particular knack for making nature's less savory circle-of-life aspects more palatable. Armchair adventurers will undoubtedly find themselves enraptured by his tales of exploits in the great outdoors, including a run-in with a grizzly bear.

A gallery in the National Museum of Wildlife Art, the only museum in the world dedicated solely to wildlife art.

On the lookout for wildlife in the National Elk Refuge.

Other non-ski-season activities that the resort arranges are day trips to Yellowstone National Park, hot air balloon flights, horseback riding, mountain biking, fly fishing, whitewater rafting, and kayaking. In the winter, snows average more than thirteen feet on the mountains and five feet in the valleys, bringing a whole new set of adventure activities. Just twenty minutes away from the resort and accessible by a complimentary shuttle, the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is the largest in Wyoming, offering nearly 2,500 acres of high-thrill skiing and snowboarding terrain, including Snowcat powder skiing and heli-skiing. Amangani's dedicated Ski Lounge in Teton Village sits at the base of the Bridger Gondola. Other powder-perfect pursuits include traveling to an old trapper's cabin via snowmobile, soaking in the Granite Hot Springs in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, dogsledding, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. At Amangani, Aman's signature brand of minimalism combined with over-the-top service and amenities provides a luxurious home base for an incredibly restorative experience. Regardless of the season and whether your pace is passive or pulsepushing, it's a cinch to be enveloped by the atmosphere of the American West on and off-property. sl slmag.net

Of Note... Swing Time Compiled by Colin Dennis

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MOOD INDIGO Compiled by Bridget Williams

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This page, clockwise from top left: Breguet Tradition Quantième Rétrograde 7597 - Regal monochrome ($42,303). Available through King Jewelers in Nashville and at Breguet.com. Marco Bicego Jaipur Color Collection blue topaz stackable ring ($1,270). Available through the Diamond Cellar in Columbus, Reis-Nichols Jewelers in Indianapolis, Davis Jewelers in Louisville, King Jewelers in Nashville, Simons Jewelers in St. Louis and at us.marcobicego.com.. Fred Leighton retro aquamarine, ruby and diamond cocktail ring ($37,500). Available through King Jewelers in Nashville and at fredleighton.com. Chopard Imperiale Joaillerie 36MM ($55,900). Available through Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, King Jewelers in Nashville and Chopard.com. Patrizia Daliana Linea Classica intaglio earrings ($250; patriziadaliana.com). Etho Maria “Evil Eye” ring in 18-karat yellow gold, turquoise, mother-of-pearl, black onyx, and blue ceramic, set with brilliant white diamonds ($3800). Available through Heffern Jewelers in St. Louis and ethomaria.com.

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JAW-DROPPING DROPTOP

Maserati unveils the MC20 Cielo, a head-turner with horsepower. Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of Maserati Maserati's super sports car is now also a spyder. The MC20 Cielo announces its special features through its name: MC stands for Maserati Corse ('Racing'); 20 refers to 2020, the year that began the brand's new era; Cielo ('sky') highlights the fact that it is a model devoted to driving pleasure in the great outdoors. Developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab and produced at the historic plant on Viale Ciro Menotti, the spyder is 100% made in Italy and 100% made in Modena, as is the coupé version. Both models come equipped with a 621-HP V6 Nettuno twin-turbocharged engine, which Maserati says will make the 0-62mph sprint in 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 199 mph. What distinguishes the spyder from its coupé sibling is a stateof-the-art electrochromic (smart glass) retractable roof. It can instantly be transformed from clear to opaque at the touch of a button on the central screen, courtesy of Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) technology. The roof is also best-in-class in terms of thermal insulation and of opening and closing speed, which is just 12 seconds. Just as striking as the roof design are the butterfly doors, which serve the practical purpose of providing easier access into and out of the cabin while showing off the carbon fiber cockpit and the completely unmasked front wheel. 64 slmag.net

The Primaserie first edition of the MC20 Cielo features an exclusive new three-layer metallic color known as Acquamarina. Interacting with light to reveal itself in a surprising way, the base color is a pastel grey inspired by racing, reminiscent of the MC20's sporty DNA, accompanied by an iridescent aquamarine mica that enlivens the hue and makes it exceptional. In addition to the parking sensors, rear-view camera, and blind spot monitoring included in the MC20 since model year 2202, the spyder adds a wide range of Active Safety Systems such as an autonomous emergency brake, traffic sign information, and a new 360° camera. MC20 Cielo comes equipped with an optional High Premium Sonus faber audio system. The MC20 Coupé system, an EISA awardwinning in-vehicle audio system, has been specifically optimized to fit the spyder's cabin's unique acoustic and positioning needs. The system's 12 speakers are situated to elicit the Natural Sound that distinguishes Sonus faber audio systems. The in-car experience is managed from the Maserati Intelligent Assistant (MIA) Multimedia system and from Maserati Connect. Pricing will be announced closer to the model's on-sale date in the coming months. sl

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PAIRED TO PERFECTION (x2) Tony Mantuano’s Puglian dishes and perfect wines at Yolan / Herradura Tequila pairs with Sean Brock’s tasting menu at June Written by Dave Mahanes / Photos courtesy of Brown-Forman and Yolan Melissa and I were recently treated to a private curated tequila pairing dinner featuring Herradura tequilas at June, Chef Sean Brock’s newest venture located above its sister restaurant, Audrey. June offers a tasting menu-only format creatively incorporating ingredients indigenous to the American South. Brock was seen in the open kitchen overseeing each of the evening’s impeccably composed dishes. June and Audrey’s master mixologist and national winner of the 2016 Woodford Reserve Manhattan Experience, Jonathan Howard, curated the tequila cocktails. At our table was master tequilier Ruben Aceves, whose family founded Herradura in 1870. Sold in 1995 to BrownForman Distillers Corp, Herradura tequilas are still produced at the same facilities in Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico, with the same care and perfection. Herradura tequilas are sophisticated, complex premium spirits that only use 100% agave and are 100% natural. Herradura has been the #1 selling tequila brand in Mexico for the last 70 years. First Plate: Grilled swordfish belly, green tomato, watercress Tequila: Herradura Blanco Herradura Blanco is a clear blanco tequila; however, this tequila is the only blanco that is aged 45 days in American White Oak which results in sweet agave flavors and oaky notes. Other blancos are not aged.

The Herradura Blanco Cocktail Jonathan’s approach was to take this beautiful tequila that has so much vibrancy and so much going on in the glass already and just season it to highlight certain small areas that are going to pair with the food. He used simple dashes of the green tomato, brandy and shiso salt, not to change the tequila but to just add to it. Second Plate: Giving thanks duck, brassica, Parmesan Tequila: Herradura Reposado Reposado means rested or matured in the barrel. The industry standard for a reposado is to age the tequila for two months in an oak container. However, Herradura Reposado is aged eleven months instead of two in a smaller 55-gallon charred White American Oak barrel. Herradura Reposado was the first reposado and debuted in 1974. As a result of the aging process, it has a beautiful amber color with elements of butter, vanilla, and cooked agave, with a smooth, sweet finish with a slight taste of spice. Herradura Reposado Cocktail Jonathan took fresh pressed grapefruit juice, North Carolina honey and a component of different spices used as non-alcoholic binder. Subsequently, he used liquid nitrogen to freeze this and cut it into frozen chunks. Then the Herradura Reposado was simply poured over this frozen concoction where it slowly dissipated to create a more concentrated flavor throughout the experience. slmag.net

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Third Plate: 45 day aged bear creek beef, black currants, romaine Tequila: Herradura Añejo The standard age for añejo is 12 months, with the size limit on the barrel no larger than 159 gallons. Like their Reposado, Herradura Añejo still uses smaller 55-gallon American White Oak barrels to age the tequila. The smaller barrel size gives the Añejo more oak color, flavor, and nuances. In addition, Herradura Añejo is aged 25 for months—13 months beyond the industry standard of 12. This aging produces a smooth, amber-colored spirit that leaves notes of cooked agave, toasted oak, and dried fruit. Casa Herradura introduced the world to añejo in 1962. Herradura Anjeo Cocktail A citrus compound including Tennessee sourwood honey and Chesapeake trout lily vinegar is diluted into a batch and frozen. This eliminates the gas created by shaking and stirring, which dries out the beverage. This is why this tequila cocktail is so rich and velvety and colder than any drink a bartender can usually make.

Fourth Plate: Honey custard with lemon caramel & milk ice cream Tequila: Herradura Añejo Ultra Herradura Añejo Ultra is an añejo that is filtered through activated charcoal which removes the amber color resulting in a clear liquid that looks like a blanco but is not. The flavor of the añejo remains. A few drops of agave syrup are added to the spirit. It is called Ultra because it is ultra- clean and smooth with unique flavors of cooked agave, caramel, and honey with toasted almonds. This has become a new way to enjoy tequila not only in Mexico but in the U.S. Another name for this type of tequila is cristaline. After Dinner Drink: Tequila Herradura Aniversario We were treated at the end of our tasting to the Tequila Herradura Aniversario; a limited production 100-month-aged Blue Weber Agave celebrating 150 years (1880–2020) of Herradura’s excellence in the production of tequila. This Extra Añejo was served neat in a small snifter. We could taste very subtle charred oak, cooked agave, vanilla, cinnamon, and floral notes such as rose petals or gardenias in this complex tequila. June 809 Meridian Street, Second Floor, Nashville, TN 37207 / 615.988.3263 / junenashville.com (June was not yet open to the public at publication time-kindly call Audrey at 615.988.3263.

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Orecchiette con Cima di Rapa

Recently, I had the good fortune to experience the wonderful 8-course wine pairing dinner at Yolan, The Joseph’s flagship Italian restaurant. It marked the introduction of their new spring menu inspired by the cuisine from Puglia, a southern region forming the heel of Italy’s “boot.” We were seated at a table in front of the custom temperature-controlled glass cabinet that holds massive 80-pound wheels of imported Parmigiano-Reggiano and separates the dining area from the kitchen. Headed by Michelin award-winning and James Beard Foundation nominated chef Tony Mantuano and his wife and sommelier, Cathy, the Yolan wine pairing dinner is not to be missed. Soft lighting and luxurious decor set the atmosphere, making it a gourmand and wine enthusiast’s paradise. The meal was well-paced and lasted about three hours but felt much shorter. Before each course, Beverage Director and Wine Expert Jon Kearns introduced each wine paired with the forthcoming dish explaining the characteristics of the wine and why it was chosen to accompany the plate. It was an entertaining education for me. Captain Samantha Becker led the food presentation and provided elegant descriptions of each. The sumptuous experience was expertly prepared by Chef de Cuisine Joey Fecci and Executive Pastry Chef Noelle Marchetti. Here is a brief summary of each course and pairing (in parentheses are notes courtesy of Chefs and Wine Expert). Crostata di Cozze Marinated mussels (the most common seafood of Puglia), fermented ramp foam, Calabrian chili oil Wine: 2019 Tornatore Etna Bianco, Sicilia (minerality, aromatic, fruit notes, finishes with salinity) Orecchiette con Cima di Rapa Handmade orecchiette (ear shaped pasta), broccoli rabe, garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano, breadcrumbs Wine: 2019 Colleleva Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, Marche (green, fresh acidity, crisp) 74 slmag.net

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Risotto Risotto, Castelvetrano olives, parsley purée, stracciatella (a cheese from Puglia), olive caramel Wine: 2019 Aurora Falerio, Marche (rich fruit, dry, greenness, soft) Ravioli di Grano Arso Burnt wheat ravioli filled with sweet pea cheese with a morel ragu Wine: 2016 Vallana Spanna Colline Novaresi, Piemonte (earthy, floral, high in acid, a bit less body) Ippoglosso Fave e Cicoria Pan seared wild Alaskan halibut (finished off in a wood oven), fava bean purée, chicory, snap pea butter sauce (a classic fish dish from Puglia) Wine: 2016 Pacherhof Sylvaner, Trentino-Alto Adige (rich fruit, dry, greenness) Agnello Local lamb sausage, asparagus salsa verde with a crispy shallot shell in the center filled with caramelized shallots. Wine: 2019 Fratelli Alessandria ‘Speziale’ Verduno Pelaverga, Piemonte (light, spicy) Pavlova (a pre-desert) Goat’s milk panna cotta topped with a pickled raspberry gelee and a basil diplomat mousse Girasole (Sunflower) Caramelized sun butter mouse with burnt sea salt with a sesame paste halva cake inside topped with a coco nivea, a citrus jelly and a gelato sunchoke Wine: 2018 Tessari ‘Tre Colli’ Recioto di Soave, Veneto (fresh fruit, not too sweet, savory notes, balanced perfectly) sl The eight-course tasting menu is $145 and $265 with the wine pairing. A five-course tasting menu is also available for $110 and $185 with the wine pairing. By Reservation only. Yolan (at The Joseph Nashville) 403 4th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37201 / 615.231.0405 / yolannashville.com. Monday 5pm-10pm / Closed Tuesday / Wednesday-Sunday 5pm-10pm

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Dad’s Office (Antique doors from Preservation Station)

A NEW DIRECTION

Emily Haraf of EH Interiors makes a new build a home in West Meade Written by Shawn Haile / Photos by Kristen Mayfield Brande and Lee Thomas and their two daughters were looking for a new direction, which is exactly what they got in their new home. “We had a great family house in West Meade before, and we knew we wanted to stay in this part of Nashville, but we’re in a different time and place in our lives, and it was time to make a move and do some serious refreshing,” said Brande. “Home plays a central role to our family; we wanted it to be a place where we could enjoy every inch of a house and where others would gather and spend time with our family.” The Thomases hired Emily Haraf of EH Interiors, who started this lovely West Meade project in 2021. The home is a new building project by Kingdom Builders of Nashville. The 8,000 square foot home includes four bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, a bunk room, formal dining room, teen room, study, golf/soccer room, an open floor concept kitchen and main living

area. EH Interiors was given a blank canvas with the charge of making this home beautiful yet comfortable for their two teenage daughters and entertaining friends. EH Interiors wove together elements from past and present, here and there, that were reflective of the house’s design. Emily brought in a color palette of both bright and neutral hues. Every detail of the five-bedroom residence was meticulously thoughtout, beginning with the open kitchen and living room. “We realize time is ticking with our two teenage daughters; we wanted a place where we all have plenty of space but can still be together,” said Thomas. “Emily listened not only to our dreams but to our two girls. She brought color, art, and versatility to each room in the home; all curated just for us.” Lush greenery lines the exterior to create privacy from the neighbors and a verdant backdrop for interior views. slmag.net

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Primary Suite (Their beloved Boykin spaniel, Topper) Primary Suite

The formal dining room is situated at the front of the home, inserting an antique buffet that is a beloved family piece, gorgeous wallpaper, and lots of natural light, a perfect setting for a dinner party. At the rear of the house are the kitchen and the family room. The kitchen is adorned with professional-grade cooking appliances and lanterns that bring a youthful feel to the room. The open concept connecting the kitchen and family room allowed EH Interiors to play with different patterns, textures, and cool colors. Artwork is probably one of the most critical aspects when designing a home. We love for it to tell a story or to bring colors and statements together. The kitchen and living room feature two local artists—Kayce Hughes and Hilary Howarth. To the side of the kitchen is the bar area that transitions from the white and bright kitchen to a more masculine feel. Wallpaper makes a major decorative statement in the most unthought-of places; lots of surprises when you least expect them. The laundry room is not your average laundry room; this room serves as not only a second kitchen but also mom’s office and has built-in crates for the family’s two Boykin Springer 82 slmag.net

Bunk Room (Art is Kayce Hughes) Primary Suite (Cowtan and Tout wallpaper and fabric)

Spaniels. This room also has the best view of the outdoors and feels more of a retreat than a work area. The room was kept light and bright but did add richness to the cabinets. The home’s primary suite is a hidden oasis tucked away for maximum privacy. The suite has luxe layers of upholstered bedding, wallpaper, and antiqued preserved doors. EH Interiors’ mission was to make this area comfortable and a private paradise. Various shades of green were used to accentuate the serenity of the space, bringing the outdoors in! The two most talked about rooms in the family’s new home are dad’s office and the mudroom. The office is rich and dramatic, filled with treasures from the homeowners’ hunting trips. Antique doors from Preservation Station were used in the office to add to the style of the room. The mudroom is filled with bright pinks and yellows. Patterned wallpaper makes this room fun, and the lighting (made by Brande’s dad) compliments it so well. This home was a dream project; each room has its own personality and purpose and will create memories for many years to come. sl

SOPHISTICATED WEDDING

Brennan Frazier and John Jacobs, April 23, 2022

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John and Brennan were introduced at the very end of their sophomore year of college at The University of Texas at Austin. Brennan’s sorority sister invited her “cute neighbor” from down the hall to a party one weekend in April 2016. The cute neighbor, John, came to the party with a friend, and they began talking amongst a group at the party. Once they started talking at the party, they never stopped. The next day, they went to the Hula Hut restaurant on the lake in Austin, TX for their first date. They have been inseparable ever since! They got engaged in March 2021 on a hike in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia and were married almost exactly 6 years from the day they met. After their first look at Belle Meade Country Club, they privately exchanged written vows before heading to the St. George’s Episcopal Church to take pictures before the ceremony. The wedding party rode to and from the wedding in an open-air trolley. Their ceremony at was officiated by Reverend Margery Kennelly. Brennan’s father Keith walked he down the aisle wearing her mother Tracy’s gown from her wedding in 1984. The dress was a perfect fit already, so Muna of Muna Couture altered the dress slightly by adding flowers on the skirt. Their ten bridesmaids and ten groomsmen were a mix of high school, college and adult friends including the Brennan’s sister, Maureen Frazier, as the Maid of Honor, her brother, Kevin Patrick Frazier as a Groomsmen, and the John’s brother, Bobby Jacobs, as the Best Man. Brennan’s Grandmother, Mary Lu Richardson 84 slmag.net

attended as well as her grandfather, John Frazier. John’s parents, Daniel Jacobs and Myra Smith, and his grandmother, Carolyn Burkholder attended as well as his father’s girlfriend Nancy Schaffer. The flowers held by the bridesmaids were all white and their dresses were a cornflower blue. All of the groomsmen wore black tie. The reception, designed by Amos Gott, was held at Belle Meade Country Club. Cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres was followed by a seated dinner for 200 guests. The wedding cake was a vanilla cake made by Dessert Designs. The bride’s uncle, Mark Johnson, sang the first dance, “The Way You Look Tonight.”, then Bizz and Everyday People took over and the bride and groom danced all night (Brennan had very sensibly changed into Nike sneakers). For their honeymoon, they spent two weeks in Europe right after the wedding. They spent time in Lake Como, staying in Bellagio, Italy, hiking in the The Swiss Alps and wrapping up their trip in Milan. The Jacobs live in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC. Brennan works as a nurse at the Women’s Health Clinic at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Brennan will be attending Vanderbilt University this Fall to obtain a master’s to become a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. John is a Policy Analyst on Energy and Climate Policy for the Bipartisan Policy Center. sl Gowns: Bride’s mother’s gown with embellishments from Muna Couture, additional dress: Muna Couture / Grooming Details: Hair for bride and bridesmaids by Michelle Clark of Clark and Company, makeup by Val Cole of the Daniel Cole Collection / Invitations by Stone Cottage Paperie / Program: Ink Nashville

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A Place Where the Land Connects Us All

Embrace nature and all her gifts in a setting that reveals what’s possible when the earth is tended with care. In harmony with the land, Southall is a celebration of exploration and discovery. With 325 acres, a working farm, an inn, dining and spa experiences rooted in the soil, and adventure and learning experiences, something special is growing here. Opening Summer 2022.

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SOPHISTICATED SOCIETY Presented by

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TOY STORY IN CONCERT with the Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center (various times) MUSIC CITY JERK FESTIVAL at Walk of Fame Park from 12:30PM-8:30PM HANSON @ Ryman Auditorium at 8PM ILIZA: BACK IN ACTION TOUR at Ryman Auditorium at 7PM and 9:30PM SING-A-LONG A SOUND OF MUSIC at Schermerhorn Symphony Center at 3PM JOSH GROBAN at FirstBank Amphitheater at 7PM 43rd ANNUAL L’ETE DU VIN at JW Marriott Nashville at 5:30PM MUSIC CITY BREWER’S FEST at Walk of Fame Park from 5PM-9PM BLUEBIRD ON THE MOUNTAIN at Dyer Observatory at 8PM (gates open at 6PM) BYO blankets, lawn chairs, food, and drink and relax on the Observatory’s front lawn to enjoy a fabulous evening of sunset, music, and stars. After the performance, the telescope is opened to cap their night with views of celestial wonders. (Tickets (starting at $170) go on sale 30 days prior at eventbrite.com) 22st ANNUAL JEFFERSON STREET JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL at Fisk University at 5PM (Tickets starting at $20 at eventbrite.com) MUSIC IN THE VINES at Arrington Vineyards (Jazz: The San Rafael Band & Bluegrass: Craig Morris & King Cotton Band) from 3PM-7PM. Admission is free, and first-come, first serve. Check arringtonvineyards.com for many more dates and events. HAMILTON at TPAC’s Jackson Hall (various times) THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS at Schermerhorn Symphony Center at 8PM WWE SUMMER SLAM at Nissan Stadium at 6:30PM

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WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR at AgExpo Park in Franklin, TN. Details and ticket information available at williamsoncountyfair.org MEN AT WORK at Ryman Auditorium at 7:30PM FULL MOON PICKIN’ PARTY at Steeplechase Infield at Percy Warner Park from 6PM-10PM. If you play a bluegrass instrument, bring it along! BYO Blanket or chair, or dog. Register at warnerparks.org (Adults: $25, Youth $10) RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS at Nissan Stadium at 6:30PM LADY A at Ryman Auditorium at 7PM (8/13) and 10PM (8/14) MICHAEL BUBLE at Bridgestone Arena SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL at oneCITY August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN, and CYMBELINE by William Shakespeare. This family-(and dog)-friendly Nashville tradition includes a nightly pre-show Concert Series, “Insight” Scholar-led Discussions, NSF Apprentice Company performances, Food Trucks, and more! (Tickets $10 suggested donation at nashvilleshakes.com) BLUEBIRD ON THE MOUNTAIN at Dyer Observatory at 8PM (gates open at 6PM) (see info above) NASHVILLE REP’S BROADWAY BRUNCH (see p. 87) AGAINST THE ODDS: BLONDIE AND SPECIAL GUEST THE DAMNED at Grand Ole Opry at 7:30PM

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EMERALD BALL

Fable Lounge hosted another successful Emerald Ball in homage to Green Chartreuse and Ben Powell’s legendary hospitality. Revelers dressed in their finest green and enjoyed cocktails, music and dancing. (May 14)

1) Ben Powell 2) Cliff and Caitlin Kimmerling 3) Mary Prince, Ben Powell, Greta Drew 4) Garrett Almeida

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SYMPHONY FASHION SHOW

The 2022 Fall Collection of Lela Rose brought 675 wellheeled guests to The Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Amos Gott transformed the Courtyard into a festive garden draped in shades of pink and white with coordinating florals. After the lively crowd was whisked into the ballroom, the Fashion Show could begin with models strutting up and down the sunflower-lined runway. The Symphony’s accelerando students performed an impressive duo, before Jason Aldean took the stage. (April 27) 3

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1) Guests wearing Lela Rose designs 2) Kyle DiMeola and Mallory Ervin (Alan Poizner) 3) Beth Molteni, Mary Belle Grande (Alan Poizner) 4) Jason Aldean (Kathy Thomas) 5) Sarah Reisner, Amy Hobbs (Alan Poizner) 6) Nashville Symphony CEO Alan Valentine, Co-chair Andrea Powell, Advisory Chair Sandra Lipman, Co-chair Mary Huddleston (Alan Poizner) 7) Janet Bentz, AJ Falk (Kathy Thomas) 8) Xayvion Davidson, Julia Harguindey (Kathy Thomas) 9) Stacey Rhodes, Danielle Breezy (Alan Poizner)

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NEON NIGHTS AT THE DISCO

Family and Children’s Service hosted a disco-themed event at their Honey Alexander Center headquarters to raise critical funds to provide services for the more than 45,000 clients across Tennessee that they serve each year. Performances by drag performers Casanova and Ivy Saint James warmed up the crowd before Delicious performed and encouraged everyone to fill the dance floor to burn off the calories from the decadent treats served up by Johnny Haffner. (April 29)

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1) Lauren and Chad Tuck 2) Helen and Brian Milberg, Andy Moore, Lauren Willis, Anna and Rusty Moore 3) Gail Danner Greil, Greg Lemons, Ashley and Hunter Herring 4) Francie Corcoran, Beth Raebeck Hall 5) Entertainers Casanova and Ivy Saint James 6) Milton White, Sarah Ann Ezzell 7) Board ember Tracey Silverman, Joni Miller 8) Laurie Atkins, Honoree Corder and Cullen Douglass, Board Chair Marlene Eskind Moses 9) Barbara Daane, CEO Michael McSurdy 10) Mary Elizabeth Colton, Overton and Amy Colton

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2ND ANNUAL CREATIVETS GOLF TOURNAMENT

2nd Annual Golf Tournament was hosted at the beautiful Old Hickory Golf Club in Old Hickory, TN. The event included a 4-person scramble, BBQ lunch, awards dinner and LIVE MUSIC reception following the golf! CreatiVets’ mission is to empower wounded veterans to heal through the arts and music. (May 2)

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1) Cam Caldwell, Derek McCloud, Ben Strain, Mya Hansen 2) Stephen Ray Mariucci 3) Maria Hernandez, Breana McRay 4) Aaron Lewis, Manuel Arino, Jerry Majetich, Dan Tyminski 5) Brian Davis, Paul Horlick, Chris Bickel, Janet Bickel Huts, Andrew Horlick 6) Holden James, Stephen Ray Mariucci, Jesse Murphy, Dave Kuncio, Colin Healy 7) Chip Kelleher, Derek Crownover, Chenault Sanders, Prentiss Nelson 8) Mac Hereford, William Sellers, Devlin Hodges, Cole Swindell 9) Eddie Bolden, Dustin Herring, Sean Monk, Josh Terry 10) Nick Brown, Jason Rittenberry, Steven Samuels, Truett Pumphrey 11) Team BirdieBundle

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CHEEKWOOD SOCIETY DINNER

A beautiful evening and an elegantly appointed Swan Lawn tent were the backdrop for an elegant dinner honoring Cheekwood’s most generous donors, and the recognition of Lisa Manning with the James A. Webb III Award for Extraordinary Service to Cheekwood and The Jane and Guilford Dudley Award for Excellence in Philanthropy to Linde and Blair Wilson. (May 4)

1) Kate Grayken, Hilda McGregor 2) Tony Cassio, Kalinda Fisher, George Maybry, Alicia and Steve Mattice, Christy and Ken Webb 3) Nelson and Trish Andrews, Elizabeth and Bill Hawkins 4) Jim and Martha Crossman 5) Whitney and Wally Conyers, Britney Cline 6) Louise and John Bryan 7) Julie Stadler, Jennie McCabe, Frances Spradley 8) Marty and Betty Dickens, Karen and Topper Mathews 9) Carla and Kevin Nelson, Irwin Fisher

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HERMITAGE SPRING GATHERING

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage hosted their 121st consecutive Spring Outing to celebrate the honor and memory and legacy of the family who called The Hermitage home. Co-chairs Jane Corcoran and Sarah Ann Ezzell hosted a large gathering of ladies and gentlemen and enjoyed a conversation with Keynote Speaker Jennifer Pickens, author of Entertaining at the White House: Decades of Presidential Traditions. (May 18) 5

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1) Belinda Berry and Thomas Barrett 2) Beth Alexander, Patti Bottomy, Mary Simonsen, Missy Eason 3) Bob and Susan McDonald 4) Mary Lea Bryant, Sandra Lipman 5) Carolyn Campbell, Alberta Doochin, Mary Wade, Jennifer Esler 6) Barbara Turner, Debi Tate, Beth Alexander, Irwin Fisher 7) Bo and Nicole Watson, Debbie Vowell, AJ Donelson, Scott Vowell 8) Co-Chair Sarah Ann Ezzell, Keynote Speaker Jennifer B. Pickens, Co-Chair Jane Corcoran 9) Carol Yochem, Co-Chair Jane Corcoran 10) Marty Dickens, Cordia Harrington, Charles Overby 11) Marty Dickens, Sarah Knestrick, Ret. Brigadier General Kurt Winstead, Debby Koch 12) James Haltom, Dee Boswell, Emily Boswell, Virginia Boswell Thompson, Bryan Pickens

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SWAN BALL AUCTION

The 2022 Swan Ball Auction Party was a lively gathering at Belle Meade Country Club. Auction Chairs Dione DeWitte, Irwin Fisher and Coco Kyriopoulos presented a spectacular selection of auction items to raise funds for Cheekwood Estate and Gardens. The Swan Ball raffle was brought back, and drawings of fun prizes kept the crowd on their toes between Live Auction lot competition. Auction Party Co-Chairs Vee Vee Scott and Sally Nesbitt insured that everyone had a great evening with delicious food and cocktails. (May 18)

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TENNESSEE INNOCENCE PROJECT

TN Innocence Project Board Members Liza Canale and Katherine Cigarran hosted friends and introduced them to speaker Ms. Joyce Watkins (exonerated in January 2022) interviewed by TN Innocence Project Senior Legal Counsel, Jason Gichner. Ms. Watkins, a TN Innocence Project client, was featured on CBS Sunday Morning, following her exoneration. The case was also covered by multiple news outlets, including: CNN, Yahoo News, People Magazine, and the Tennessean. (May 20)

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1) John and Amy Liz Riddick, Liza Canale, Mason McKee, Kate McKee 2) Amy Liz Riddick, Liza Canale, Shea Ghertner, Katherine Cigarran 3) Katherine Cigarran, Liz Willers 4) Katherine Cigarran, Joyce Watkins, Liza Canale 5) Jodi Hess, Amy Calton, Liza Canale & Lindsley Brooks 6) Jason Gichner, Joyce Watkins, Mary Lee Coop, Jessica Van Dyke 7) Hedy Weinberg and Brad MacLean 8) Stephen Hannaway, Liza Canale, Nicoll Hannaway, Jason Gichner 9) Kevin Orndorff, Baker Eadie

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TIFFANY CIRCLE SPRING GATHERING

Laurie and Jim Seabury hosted a festive crowd at their home to celebrate Tiffany Circle Members. The evening’s special class speaker was Anne McKeough, American Red Cross’ Chief Development Officer, and a Tiffany Circle member herself. The Tiffany Circle is a community of women leaders who advance the American Red Cross mission through a focused investment of time, talent and treasure by engaging women locally, nationally, and internationally. Not surprisingly, the Nashville Chapter ranks among the highest in the country for their philanthropic endeavors. (May 23)

1) Julie Frist, Barbara Bovender 2) Steve and Wendy Burch, Milton and Denice Johnson 3) Maxine Majors, Jen Wolcott, Barbara Hagood 4) Jack Bovender, Sam Hazen, Milton Johnson 5) Sheila Shields, Rachel Ailor, Harriette Shivers 6) Randy Wolcott, Carol and John Rochford 7) Host Jim Seabury and Dave Mahanes 8) Host and TC Chair Laurie Seabury, Guest Speaker Anne McKeough (CDO, Red Cross),Jen Wolcott, Anna Trefethen (Division VP, Southeast and Caribbean 9) Rowena Cuffe, Laurie Seabury, Maxine Majors 10) Ric and Lynn Scarola, Red Cross Regional CEO Joel Sullivan

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STRADIVARIUS SOCIETY

The Nashville Symphony honored its most generous supporters at the Stradivarius Society Dinner. Honorary Chairs were Mary and Joe Cavarra and Phylanice and Turner Nashe, Jr. Guest were treated to cocktails in the Lobby, a special musical performance of Piazzolla-Three Tangos, and a seated dinner in Laura Turner Hall. (May 24)

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1) Lobby Reception 2) Fred and Debbie Cassetty, Lisa and Stuart Southard 3) Annette Eskind 4) Louise Morrison (Violin) and Matt Abramo (Double Bass) perform 5) Morel Enoch Harvey, Elizabeth Waller 6) Darryl and Carol Yochem, Jay Jones, Robb Turner, Kimberly Hewell, Norm Scarborough 7) Bonney and Jim Todd

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SWAN BALL PATRON PARTY

Patrons were greeted by the gracious hosts and a beautiful champagne table as they enter the Cheekwood Mansion for a spectacular fun-filled evening. Musical strains by Russ Davis on the grand piano provided lovely background music from the grand staircase alcove while guests engage in lively conversation and enjoy cocktails in the stately Cheekwood Mansion. Décor by Jenny Richter Events, spectacular flowers by Tulip Tree and dinner by Kristen Winston guaranteed a fabulous evening. (June 1)

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SWAN BALL

Guests of the Swan Ball were captivated by the stunning décor of Ken Fulk and the spectacular (and abundant) flowers by The Tulip Tree. Dinner from Kristen Winston and entertainment by Darius Rucker made Swan Ball and evening to remember. (June 4)

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1) David and Co-Chair Mary Catherine McClellan, Co-Chair Elizabeth and Mark McDonald 2) Peter Jackson and Roger Moore 3) Alberta and Bob Doochin 4) Ken Fulk 5) Bryan and Brenda Oslin 6) Anne and Joe Russell 7) Elizabeth and Larry Papel 8) Elizabeth and Les Coble 9) Erik and Kylie Skoldberg 10) Morel Enoch Harvey and Geary Leathers 11) Luis and Vivian Fernandez

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SWAN BALL

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Lip Lab brings a bespoke lipstick experience to Fifth + Broadway Written by Melissa Mahanes / Photo courtesy Lip Lab Lip Lab is Fifth + Broadway’s newest interactive boutique experience. Lip Lab offers beauty enthusiasts the opportunity to create fully customized and long-lasting lipsticks while also being clean and vegan. With the help of a Lip Lab Color Expert on-site, clients can create their own custom lipstick shades in whatever shade their heart desires. The Nashville location is Lip Lab’s tenth boutique in the U.S. and Canada, following their most recent openings at Le Bon Marché in Paris, Fashion Valley in San Diego, and locations in Soho, NY, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Toronto, CAN, Las Vegas, Irvine, CA, Minneapolis’ Mall of America, and Dallas. You take a comfortable seat at the horseshoe-shaped bar, and your color expert will collaborate with you to create your perfect shade. With 29 pigments, four flavors, three finishes, and an expert to lead the way, endless shades of red, nude, pink, and plum are at your fingertips. You will answer some questions and be walked through the process from beginning to end. First, you choose your finish from matte, satin, or sheer, then select a flavor (pomegranate, mango, vanilla, or peppermint). 104 slmag.net

Then the show truly begins—your expert will blend a test sample that you can try with disposable wands, and they will continue to refine the color until you are thrilled with your choice. The final formula is then translated into a larger quantity. Next, the potion is heated in a tiny beaker and poured into a mold. While you wait, your metallic tube is laser engraved with the wording of your choice, and just a few minutes later, the lipstick is ceremonially presented to you. Your shade even is filed with Lip Lab for future refills! Lip Lab is a social experience like no other—enjoy a friend’s day out, celebrate a birthday or bachelorette party, or host your own special event. There are mirrors galore to perfect your pout or create an adorable post. Lipsticks are $60 and $40 for each additional tube in the same session. Sophisticated Living Nashville readers should mention us to receive a 20% discount on weekdays. sl Lip Lab / 5014 Broadway Place, Space C-102, Nashville, TN 37203 / www.bitebeauty.com/liplab / (615) 823-6000 / Instagram: @bitebeauty Tik Tok: @liplabboutique

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