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An Art Advisor’s Guide

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See Worthy

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Bibliotaph

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Five Grapes You Need to Try

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Sept/Oct 2015

Last year we profled Indy’s pioneering restaurateur Joe Vuskovich, whose chain of outstanding, bargain-priced establishments, Yat’s, has become an enormous hit both locally and regionally over the past 14 years. Vuskovich (pictured here in an uncannily accurate portrait by local artist Kyle Ragsdale) recently opened his seventh Indianapolis outlet, this time at 1420 W. 86th Street.

Joe has been a great friend to us over the years, and we would like to take this opportunity to wish him the greatest success in this new location. For more information, visit yatscajuncreole.com.

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Anna and Joe Pizzi

Tere’s usually a rough spot in every love story. Ours came when Jen and I were dating, and I got stupid.

Like many couples, we had “our place.” For us, it was the old Ambrosia Italian restaurant in Broad Ripple. We went there every Friday night, sometimes more often. We even had a table inside and another on the patio that were “ours.” But then …

I was young and felt like the king of the world (error No. 1). I gave up on Jen (BIG mistake No. 2) and started seeing other women (a trifecta of transgressions). When I walked into Ambrosia with another gal, I expected to get seated easily, as always. But I couldn’t get a table anywhere. Suddenly, I’d been relegated to a symbolic Siberia, waiting an hour or two like everyone else on a busy night. It didn’t make sense — until I saw Mamma, as in Anna Pizzi, the feisty family matriarch of all she surveyed. Ten I got it.

Mamma either loved you or, well, wasn’t fond of you at all. Mark Twain, the grand utterer of understatement, would have said Mamma was a straight shooter. She knew when people (and ingredients) were meant to be together. She loved Jen and me together.

When I showed up at her restaurant with the wrong woman, Mrs. Pizzi was appalled and wanted to make clear what she thought of my moronic move. She didn’t yell, of course.

Mamma pulled out her trusty motherly arsenal, slowly shaking her head and making a shaming motion with her fngers.

Her unhappiness really made me think about what I’d done. Soon enough, I came to my senses, and thankfully Jen forgave my foolish ways. Upon our reuniting, the frst place we went was “our place.” And there was my adopted bubbe, or grandmother, to greet us, literally crying tears of joy. Ten we all embraced and wept.

Anna Pizzi’s gone now. So is her beloved husband, Joe. Teir son, Gino, who’s worked at Ambrosia since he was young, now owns it. We love Gino, and a second generation of Cohens has helped make the eatery’s new spot in SoBro a family favorite. In fact, when we recently closed on a new (old) Meridian-Kessler home, we went to Ambrosia that night to celebrate. Jen and I each had a glass of champagne, and the kids had Sprite — in futes, too.

And the food. Ambrosia has the best Bolognese I’ve tasted anywhere. But the people who work there also make it special. Tat’s why it’s our place when we’ve closed on a house or just want to have Friday night dinner out. Ambrosia’s an old friend who brings us joy and comfort and love. Te photos of Mamma and Joe that line the walls remind us of her place in our relationship every time we walk in.

While we were all celebrating our new home, the couple at the table next to us wanted cannoli for dessert. Dave Butts, our favorite server, had to tell them it’s still of the menu. I’ve often wondered why. I love cannoli and especially enjoyed Mamma’s.

Maybe Gino will bring it back. Because an Italian restaurant that doesn’t serve cannoli?

Isn’t that, well, illegal?

Jefrey Cohen, Editor-in-Chief If you have a favorite Mamma story or a tale about Ambrosia, I’d love to read and share it.

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An Art Advisor’s Guide to Navigating Art Fairs

Written by Anita Heriot

Scene from Cosmoscow 2014. Te 2015 event is scheduled for September 11-13 in Moscow (cosmoscow.com).

Te season is upon us for art fairs. Use this checklist to make your time at an art fair fun and productive.

1. Strategize. Choose a fair. Make a list of the top fve galleries at each fair you want to see. Locate them on the map when you enter each section of the fair, then establish your route to make sure you get to the booths you want to see.

2. Budget. Establish a budget and make a wish list. Dealers want to sell to serious buyers. Know what you are willing to pay and stick to it within 10%. Tere is something for buyers at every level of collecting.

3. Comfort. Eat before you go and bring a snack. Food will be available, but lines can be long and tables/seats unavailable.

Wear comfortable shoes and leave large bags and backpacks at home. Charge your phone before you go or bring a backup. Go ahead and enjoy an alcoholic beverage while perusing the shows, it is part of the fun.

4. Navigate. Getting around to all of the fairs can be difcult.

Consider opting for the free shuttle or traveling with a group of like-minded collectors.

5. Inquire. Feel free to ask questions about prices and about the artist and his or her work, but be mindful that you do not interrupt a sale in progress. Get on the gallery mailing list.

6. Avoid Faux Pas. Do not approach a gallery to sell your artwork, albeit work you own/have collected or art you have

made. Do not verbally insult the gallery or the work of an artist you know nothing about in the presence of said dealer/ artist. Do not touch. Do not forget to watch where you are walking. Do not leave empty glasses in the booths.

7. Discuss. Talk with other collectors, art advisors, and curators about artists that interest you. Investigate whether the artist sells at auction and at what price point.

8. Pause. It is okay to ask a gallery to put an item on hold while you take a break to decide if the piece is right for you. Be respectful of the time it is on hold.

9. Observe. If you see several diferent galleries carrying work by the same artists, be aware that it is a sign that the market is “hot” for that artist. Note who is NOT being shown anywhere as sign that the market may be cooling of for that artist.

10. Seek Help. Hire an experienced art advisor to walk the fair with you. He or she will have knowledge and access to the dealers at the fair.

11. Negotiate. There is usually movement in price for a work.

Ofer 20% less with the goal of going 10% lower than the asking price.

12. BUY!! Acquire the very best that you can aford. Follow your heart and have fun with it! sl Anita Heriot is president of Pall Mall Advisors and a member of the Appraisers Association of America and is USPAP certifed. She can be reached at aheriot@pallmallartadvisors.com.

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SEE WORTHY Buddy Darby takes the long view as he transforms a 2,500-acre parcel on St. Kitts into Christophe Harbour Written by Bridget Williams

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Sandy Bank Bay and Te Pavilion, a private beach club for owners and members.

In response to increasing connectivity that makes the great wide world seem ever smaller and the fact that it is hardly surprising to find the familiar Golden Arches in even the most remote locales, a palpable push has emerged among globetrotters seeking authenticity and a distinct sense of place. St. Kitts is one of those places. There is but one large chain hotel on the entirety of the 69-square-mile island, of which one-quarter is a designated a national park with rainforest that is bucking the trend elsewhere and actually expanding. For adventurers there is still plenty of of the beaten path exploring to do among the peaks and valleys, where you are more likely to encounter a vervet monkey or a mongoose than one of the island’s 32,000 human inhabitants. Te turquoise waters around the island beckon with pristine dive sites teeming with massive beds of coral and fsh in every color of the rainbow.

Superyacht owner Buddy Darby was quick to recognize the potential of this West Indies Island. “When I came down here I was intrigued by its physicality,” he explained as we talked over cocktails on the deck of Andromeda la Dea, his 154-foot Perini Navi sailing yacht. Responsible for developing both Kiawah Island in South Carolina and Doonbeg Golf Club in Ireland, his latest and arguably most ambitious project is Christophe Harbour, encompassing a 2,500-acre peninsula on the southeast corner of St. Kitts that includes six of the 11 main beaches on the island. “I’m the kind of person that has the vision to look at a raw landscape and see the fnished project,” said Darby, who added that he has the added beneft of executing his plan with team members who have worked under him for 20 years. slmag.net

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First tee box on the planned Tom Fazio-designed golf course.

Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park.

Infnity pool at a home in Christophe Harbour.

Darby is a man who possesses an infectious level of joie de vivre along with unwavering optimism; he’s a “go big or go home” kind of guy. At a party he isn’t happy unless everyone is having the time of their lives, so it is not hard to share in his enthusiasm for the development, which he said will require a full two decades to build the 2,000 planned units. “Other than dancing on the head of a nuclear warhead I don’t know if there is anything else riskier that I could do,” he joked.

Based on the successful template used for the development of Kiawah Island, the varied private residential neighborhoods and public buildings comprising Christophe Harbour have been carefully planned to tread lightly on the land and incorporate indigenous building materials and architectural infuences. Darby singled out SALT Plage, a bar and restaurant open to the public near the entrance to the development as an example. The physical structure was

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constructed utilizing fragments from an old sugar mill on property.

Te mix of corrugated metal, painted Tolix chairs, dramatic colored lighting, rope hammocks integrated into an overwater deck, and an international clientele combine to make the spot as hip as any one would fnd on the more developed neighboring islands.

The rugged beauty of the area is quite striking. Bordered on one side by the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea on the other, waves of verdant peaks rise steeply from sugar-sand beaches on both coasts. From the beaches situated at St. Kitts’ southernmost tip, one can gaze across the channel to nearby Nevis. It is in this secluded spot where a 135-room fve-star Park Hyatt hotel is currently under construction, out of the sightline of property owners, allowing residents and vacationers to dually enjoy an enviable feeling of exclusivity and seclusion.

Priate home in Christophe Harbour.

Expansive ocean views from a hillside home in Christophe Harbour.

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Te Pavilion is the social hub for members and property owners at Christophe Harbour.

An oceanfront bungalow adjacent to Te Pavilion.

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A rendering of the completed Marina at Christophe Harbour.

On a recent visit we stayed in one of nine homes that comprise the Windswept Residence Club. A turnkey neighborhood, these expansive four-bedroom ensuite villas provide equity share purchase options starting at $450,000. Ocean and Great Salt Pond views are afforded from the second floor verandah and The Pavilion, a luxurious private beach club and social hub for owners and members, is a short walk away. Located in Sandy Bank Bay, the Pavilion ofers casually elegant dining and cocktails, complimentary access to watersport and tennis equipment and bicycles and ample shady and sunny areas for repose around the perimeter of a freeform oceanfront infnity-edge pool. A number of hiking trails winding up the peaks originate from the area, and it’s well worth the efort to take in the million dollar views from the top.

A Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course is in the planning stages. On an exploratory run I ventured 450-feet above the Caribbean Sea to a plateau where a stake marked the frst tee box. Taking in the 360-degree views and knowing Fazio’s status as a top creator of highly rated courses around the world, I surmise that this course will be nothing short of spectacular.

As a superyacht owner himself, Darby has his pulse on this exclusive community and what discerning seafarers are seeking.

“Twenty years ago a ‘big’ boat was 90 feet. Today, there are 700 boats over 100-feet in length under construction,” he explained.

Many of these vessels will invariably end up cruising the circuit

that includes Antigua, St. Maarten and St. Barths, as evidenced by the fact that a record 130 superyachts visited the region during the most recent winter cruising season. To capitalize on this lucrative market, this past February The Marina at Christophe Harbour debuted to great fanfare. Upon completion, this 300-acre, $100 million project will have 300 state-of-the-art berths, 60 of which will be able to accommodate vessels up to 300-feet in length.

Modeled after a European seaside village, the completed complex will include a yacht club, concierge and hospitality services for owners along with a variety of housing units, shops and restaurants.

Compared with it neighbors, at the moment, the diverse real estate options at Christophe Harbour present an incredible value for someone in the market for a Caribbean residence. Homesites range in price from $700,000 for a nearly half-acre hillside site with ocean views to $7.9 million for 1.3 oceanfront acres on Sandy Bank Bay. An investment of $400,000 or more makes the purchaser eligible for the Federation of St. Kitts Citizenship by Investment Program.

“Life is about the acquisition of memories,” Darby said on stage prior to a performance by Darius Rucker to ofcially open Te Marina at Christophe Harbour. When they are collected in a location as special as St. Kitts they are certain to become some of the most treasured kind. For more information about Christophe Harbour visit christopheharbour.com. sl slmag.net

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Bibliotaph... Monumental Reading

Compiled by Victoria Chase

Te second volume in the series, this book highlights 32 architects and architectural frms on the leading edge of shaping the built environment of the future. Richard Schulman (Photographer), Paul Goldberger (Introduction) - Portraits of the New Architecture 2 hardcover, 170 pages, Assouline Publishing (assouline.com).

Scheduled to be released in November to coincide with the 100-year anniversary of the National Park Service, photographer Ian Shive presents breathtaking photographs of U.S. national parks alongside essays by notable naturalists, scientists, adventurers and artists to tell the story of these international treasures. Ian Shive (photographer), W. Clark Bunting (introduction) -Te National Parks: An American Legacy - hardcover, 332 pages, Insight Editions (insighteditions.com).

Available in late September, this book is the frst to present 47 New York City landmarks great and small, side-by-side in intricate detail. Written with a preservationist's passion, each structure is inextricably woven into the Big Apple's rich heritage. Judith Gura and Kate Wood (Authors), Larry Lederman (Photographer) - Interior Landmarks: Treasures of New York - hardcover, 240 pages, Te Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com).

Available in mid-October, this monograph covers 50 environmental works and memorials designed by American artist and architect Maya Lin, who most famously conceived the Vietnam Veterans Memorial for a class project while she was an architecture student at Yale. Maya Lin with Michael Brenson, William L. Fox and Paul Goldberger - Maya Lin: Topologies - hardcover, 400 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Tirty-seven bridges cross the Seine River, collectively weaving a unique and remarkable tale of the city’s history. Photojournalist Michael Saint James has cast new illumination on this city in his new large-format photography book, Bridges of Paris, which boasts over 350 original images of Paris and the bridges that lay at its heart. Te book features glorious portraits of each bridge as well as intimate riverside moments. Michael Saint James - Bridges of Paris - Hardcover, 280 pages, Citron Bay Books (citronbaybookstore.com).

Modest to monumental landscapes around the globe under the light of full moon are captured in more than 260 time-lapse photographs

by British artist Darren Almond. Hans Werner Holzwarth - Darren Almond: Fullmoon - hardcover, 400 pages, Taschen (taschen.com).

Written and compiled by architects for architects, "African Drawn" utilizes hundreds of both historical and contemporary images and drawn plans to provide an in-depth documentation and analysis of African urban spatial planning. Gary White, Marguerite Pienaar, Bouwer Serfontein - Africa Drawn: One Hundred Cities - hardcover, 224 pages, DOM publishers (dom-publishers.com).

Vatican expert Dominique Chivot provides a glimpse into the inner workings of the Vatican, a 110acre sovereign city-state, interweaving papal history with 200 breathtaking images of some of the most sacred treasures in the world. Dominique Chivot - Vatican - hardcover, 224 pages, Assouline Publishing (assouline.com).

A project commissioned by the World Monuments Fund, leading contemporary writers were selected to give a voice to 50 sites of signifcance to our global heritage, supported by imagery curated by the International Center of Photography. Andre Aciman, Anne Applebaum, William Dalrymple, Justin Davidson and Fernanda Eberstadt - World Monuments: 50 irreplaceable sites to discover, explore and champion - hardcover, 240 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).

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Grape Expectations: Five Grapes You Need to Try Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier

Panoramic view of Viña Santa Cruz in Colchagua Valley in the Chilean Central Valley. Photo by Elemaki.

Trying wines from grapes new to you is one of the many enjoyable things about wine. Many people are delighted to share such an exploration with their wine aficionado friends; after all, you may be only a sip away from your new favorite.

A good example would be the grape Grüner Veltliner. I have shared numerous bottles with many friends, but having written and talked about the number one grape of Austria frequently, I thought I must recommend some other grapes. Many grapes could have been included here; in fact, it may be hard to believe that there are hundreds to choose from. Look in the lamentably titled area of wine lists or wine shop isles labeled “other wines” or seek them out hidden among the country of origins for more popular grapes. Tere’s certainly nothing wrong with the popular grapes, after all they became popular for a reason, but you will be rewarded by a new adventure, perhaps great value and excellent food afnity. Give these fve grapes a go. {WHITE} Torrontés | Torrontés is Argentina’s top planted white grape. A crossing of the Muscat family, Argentina is the only place where you see this grape produced, making it a true Argentinean specialty.

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Originally believed to be from northwest Spain, it produces a fresh, rich, crisp and very aromatic wine. When you put your nose in a glass, the profusion of foral notes instantaneously makes you think of springtime. Try Torrontés as an excellent aperitif or with seafood. I believe the best area for Torrontés is Salta, the most northern area for grape growing in Argentina, producing twothirds white wine and specializing in Torrontés. Salta means “very beautiful” and is home to Bodega Colomé, owned by Hess. At 8,300 feet above sea level, it holds the distinction of being the world’s highest vineyard. Try: Torrontés Bodega Colome 2012.

Vermintino | Te primary white grape of Sardinia is Vermintino.

This grape lineage is Italian and is most known for being a Sardinian grape, but it is planted in Liguria under the synonym of Pigato and in Piedmont as Favorita. Vermintino is a delightfully linear citrus-mineral-driven white wine, typically un-oaked, and a perfect accompaniment for seafood. The finest example of Vermentino is produced in northern Sardinia in an area called Gallura. Vermentino di Gallura is hard to find but is a more bodied, richer and sometimes oaked-aged version. Te Sardinian’s enjoy drinking wine and eating the Mediterranean diet, which is

At 8,300 feet above sea level, Bodega Colomé is the world’s highest vineyard.

perhaps why they possess one of the world’s largest populations of centenarians. Try: Vermentino di Sadegna Argiolas Costamolino 2012. {RED} Carmenère | The name Carmenère originates from the French word for crimson as Carmenère, once thought to be Merlot in Chile, is actually an ancient Bordeaux varietal brought to Chile in the 1800s. It is all but extinct in France but thrives in Chile’s Colchagua Valley. Carmenère has soft tannins, deep red color, red and black fruit favors and an herbaceous character. Te latter is decreasing and becoming more balanced as winemakers allow the grape to ripen longer. Its qualities are similar to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and, of course Merlot, hence it is often blended with them. Try: Carmenere Cono Sur Bicicleta 2011.

Aglianico | Te number one red grape in Campania is Aglianico, which is planted throughout southern Italy and reaches its zenith in Taurasi. Taurasi is both the name of the place as well as the wine. A wine of great body with black fruits, structure and ageability, Taurasi can be austere in its youth. Taurasi must be aged for three years, one of which must be in wood. To be labeled

Riserva, it is required to be aged one more year, with half of the additional time spent on wood. Two of the best producers are Mastroberardino and Terredora Di Paolo. Members of the Mastroberadino family own both wineries. The 1968 Taurasi Mastroberardino is considered one of the most legendary wines of the region. Other areas for good quality Campanian Aglianico are Irpinia and Taburno. Try: Taurasi Terredora Di Paolo 2008.

Lambrusco | Yes, Lambrusco. Believe it or not there is quality Lambrusco produced. I am not referring to the bargain made and priced variety, but rather the small family winery version.

The grape Lambrusco hails from the food epicenter of Italy, Emilia-Romagna. This can be an unusual wine. For example, many versions have what the Italians call frizzante, or are lightly effervescent and are extremely fruity if not with a hint of sweetness. Both of these characteristics make it a delightful accompaniment with a variety of foods, from spicy barbeque to the classic pairing of salty cured meats. Try: Lambrusco Sorbara Rose Fiorini Corte Attimi 2012. sl A Certifed Wine Educator, Harper is one of 140 professionals in North America and 220 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.

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Curating a Lifestyle: Weathering Your Decor

In a world full of creative repurposing, p the transformation of industrial tools, equipment and salvaged architectural items to interior design has become almost commonplace. But, before upcycling was hip, Americana collectors were rescuing and repurposing all manner of antique utilitarian objects. Among the myriad of objects successfully transitioning from function to form, weather vanes are some of our most favorite.

One of the earliest instruments of meteorology, weather vanes were critically important to alerting a community of changing weather patterns prior to the twentieth century. The earliest known weather vane was of the Greek god Triton, mounted atop the Tower of the Winds in Athens, Greece in roughly 48 B.C. Usually mounted on a central building in the center of town, a weather vane needed to be large, functional and sturdy enough to withstand life in the elements. Becoming a point of pride for a community, weather vanes eventually developed from a simple, fat banner style to three-dimensional representations of important cultural objects.

The science of weather vanes is relatively simple: mounted on a pole and attached to the highest, unobstructed

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point on a building, a free-spinning, aerodynamic object is created that will turn with the force of the wind to face the direction of oncoming air currents. Te shape of the objects is only signifcant to the function in so far as the front needs to be narrower than the back. Given the labor involved in making and mounting the vane, care was often taken to use quality, weather-resistant materials like iron, zinc and copper, with the most accomplished makers utilizing a combination of materials that maximized weight versus durability.

Troughout early Europe, nobility and wealthy landowners often commissioned local blacksmiths to create vanes displaying their coats of arms from sheet iron–simultaneously identifying their property and providing workers the means to predict impending weather. In the center of town, the tallest building was usually the church and impressive weather vanes were constructed as a point of pride as well as faith. Referencing St. Peter’s denial of Jesus, large full-bodied and dimensional roosters adorned steeples across the countryside.

In the frst days of America, weather vanes were among the various important tools imported from Europe. As our country

developed, local blacksmiths met the needs of farmers and towns in close proximity; but, by the mid-nineteenth century, factories dedicated to the manufacture of weathervanes had developed throughout New England. Patriotic themes emerged alongside sophisticated representations of animals and symbolic representations of industry and American spirit.

Most common from the period are horses – either running, leaping or pulling a sulky. Well-developed steer, fsh, roosters and stags were also popular. Some of the most valuable examples today are the more rare, fgural vanes of the period - including the angel Gabriel, American Indians and Lady Liberty. As industrialization brought steam engines and eventually the automobile to everyday America in the latenineteenth and early-twentieth centuries, three-dimensional weather vanes of locomotives and cars were created. Although not as old, these examples are generally far more valuable than their eighteenth and nineteenth century counterparts– appealing to a wider variety of collectors.

Te height of the folk art market in the early 2000s saw prices for the most unusual and well-developed weather vanes

exceeding $1 million. As news about their value circulated, historic vanes were removed from churches and barns throughout the northeast and sold to folk art dealers and their customers across the country. Today, attractive and early vanes can be purchased at auction for a few hundred to tens of thousands of dollars. Form is less important than condition and surface. Original gold gilt fnish has nearly always worn off, but collectors covet a lovely green patina of weathered copper vanes.

Adapting to nearly any decor, weather vanes may represent a collector’s passion (as in the quill weather vane pictured here, purchased at Garth’s for a former Presidential candidate and well-known author); or simply a fanciful interest. Interested in finding a weather vane to add to your collection? Seek well-known folk art dealers or auction firms and prepare to be patient. Although thousands of weather vanes were created, many succumbed to the elements and relatively few remain today. sl Amelia & Jef Jefers are co-owners of two fne art, antique and bespoke collectibles companies: Garth's of Delaware, Ohio and Selkirk of St. Louis, Missouri.

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A 1924 Isotta Frashini Tipo 8A owned by Te Patterson Collection.

65th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Te Patterson Collection of Louisville wins “Best of Show” for a second time.

Written by Andre James Photos by Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Tere have been 65 Concours d’Elegance held on the famed 18th fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Links on California’s Monterey Peninsula. Jim Patterson of Louisville, KY has won the coveted “Best of Show” award in two of those years, thereby establishing his Patterson Collection among the upper echelon of covetable private automobile collections in the world. A Concours veteran, Patterson’s frst win came in 2010 with a 1933 Delage D8S De Villars Roadster. His 2015 entry–a 1924 Isotta Frashini Tipo 8A– bested 220 other hopefuls, including a 1914 Rolls Royce, a 1937 Delahaye and a 1953 Abarth 1100.

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company acquired it in 1931. Te car moved from France to Switzerland as it circulated among four previous owners before being shipped to North America in 2014.

Asked what he loved most about the massive cabriolet, Patterson chose to focus on its small details. "I love the cigarette lighters," he said. "You should see them! I wondered a while ago if they worked, and I've got a blister on my fnger to show they do."

Ferrari was the featured marque at the 2015 event, held on August 16 as the fnale of Monterey Motoring Week. Concours Chairman Sandra Button said plans to feature Ferrari were many years in the making. “It seems particularly appropriate to be showcasing this marquee now since a Ferrari earned our top award this past year,” she explained. Tat car, Jon Shirley’s 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Scaglietti Coupe, was the frst Ferrari to be named Best of Show at the event, as well as the frst postwar car to win in nearly 50 years.

Ferraris on the fairway.

Participants in the Tour d'Elegance.

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Shelby GT350 Mustang participating in the Tour d'Elegance.

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Start of the Tour d'Elegance.

Cars arriving on the morning of the Concours.

Other marques and classes highlighted to the delight of the 20,000 spectators in attendance included duPont, Designs

by Carrozzeria Touring, Pope, postwar Cunninghams, historic Mercury customs, Japanese motorcycles, British prewar sports cars, the 75th anniversary of the Lincoln Continental and the 50th anniversary of the Shelby GT350 Mustang.

Motoring enthusiasts preferring to see the cars in action versus idyllic idyl on the golf green line the route of the Tour d'Elegance, an 80-mile roundtrip to Big Sur that represents quite a mechanical accomplishment considering the many of

the vehicle’s advanced ages. The Tour d’Elegance also serves an important function in determining class competition and eventually Best of Show honors: if two vehicles tie in class competition, the vehicle that has successfully completed the Tour gets the blue ribbon.

The charitable arm of the Concours, the Pebble Beach Company Foundation, has raised more than $20 million to support and enhance educational programs for youth in Monterey County that encompass the arts, sciences, sports and technology. sl slmag.net

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Te simple lines of the large rectangular case of the limited edition De New Retro watch from De Grisogono is destined to be donned by a modern dandy (price upon request; degrisogono.com.

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From left to right: Te stainless steel DolceVita women's watch from Longines features a case set with 46 Top Wesselton VVS diamonds (price upon request; longines.com). Slim d'Hermès with a 32mm rose gold case, guillochÊ dial in white natural mother-of-pearl and ultraviolet alligator strap (price upon request; hermes.com). Te Chopard Happy Sport 30mm Automatic is made of 18k white gold with a diamond set case, bracelet and bezel and mother-of-pearl dial (price upon request; chopard.com). Baume & Mercier limited edition Capeland Shelby Cobra 10232 with a 44 mm steel case fnished in Shelby's Guardsman Blue racing color. Black alligator strap with red calfskin lining and grey stitching ($4,450; baume-et-mercier.com).

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Formula 1 driver, Felipe Massa, who test drives all Richard Mille watches, wearing the limited edition RM 008 Felipe Massa. Te timepiece, which bears the colors of the Brazilian fag on its inner bezel, features a baseplate in carbon nanofber and a split second chronograph (price upon request; richardmille.com).

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From left to right: (Top) Te nautically inspired Portugieser Chronograph from IWC boasts a 44-hour power reserve and stopwatch function with minutes and seconds ($7,900-$17,500; iwc. com). (Bottom) At Baselworld 2015, Rolex presented three versions of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust Pearlmaster in a new 39MM size. Shown in 18CT yellow gold with a bezel set with 48 gradient-colored baguette-cut sapphires (price upon request; rolex.com). Te Rambler 44mm travel watch from Shinola includes a Detroit-built Argonite 515.24H quartz movement handassembled from more than 100 Swiss-made components. Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and custom rubber strap ($750; shinola.com). (Top) Resembling a compact with an incorporated mirror, the Jeweler's Secret by Harry Winston is adorned with mother-of-pearl, 752 diamonds, 48 pink sapphire cabochons and fve rosy-pink pearls (price upon request; harrywinston.com).

(Bottom)Te RĂŠcital 17 is the third timepiece in Bovet's Dimier Collection to be powered by the Bovet Virtuoso II watchmaking specialties caliber. Te openwork dial shows three time zones and a moon phase highlighting the current phase of the lunar cycle in both hemispheres (price upon request; bovet.com).

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6) Jackson low chest of drawers from Oly Studio (to the trade; olystudio.com). 7) Campaign-style details are found on theTremont 2 over 3 drawer dresser in black from Arhaus ($1,999; arhaus.com). 8) Double bureau fnished in black lacquer with gold painted accents and brass hardware from Kindel Furniture's Dorothy Draper Collection ($14,575; kindelfurniture.com). 9) Five-drawer dresser from the Frame Collection with metallic and stained decorative moldings applied to a wood case on tapered brass legs. Each piece is signed by the designer, Luis Pons ($12,050; nibahome.com). 10) From Giorgetti, the Yang seven-drawer chest with frame in mdf, veneer and solid walnut canaletto wood. Te top-tray is covered with leather (to the trade; georgetti.eu).

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Carven Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2015-2015 / Photos and text courtesy of Carven For their designer debut the duo of Adrien Caillaudaud and Alexis Martial ofered their vision of the winter 2015 Carven girl: a fresh, contemporary and self-confdent character with a penchant for high-waisted trousers, trench coats and mini-skirts. Te collection evokes an égérie - a London girl living in Paris, swaying between an electric revival of the late 60’s and the timeless elegance of active Parisian women.

Alexis Mabille Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2015-2016 / Photos by Matthew Brookes / Text by Alexis Mabille My Haute Couture is the marriage of my style and my clients’ desires, a fusion of my codes and each woman’s charisma. My creative process is didactic. My inspiration? Women. Te ones whose natural charm brings my creations to life and pushes it forward. I consider my work to be a laboratory for ideas. Each piece is specially created for a unique person and designed to highlight her radiance, intensity and perpetual femininity. slmag.net

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Louis Vuitton Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2015-2016 / Photos and text courtesy of Louis Vuitton What is a fashion collection made of? It’s a multi-dimensional journey, facetted by experiences both immediate and distant. Shreds of discoveries, recollections transformed by memory, imaginative anticipation… Treasures brought back from unfamiliar lands or explorations into the intimacy of a wardrobe. A sentimental anthology of iconic images and ridiculous photos that still have primordial meaning. Te intuition of a garment and the way it’s orchestrated are the key to style. Understanding the excellence of a basic —the better to take it somewhere singularly imaginative— will always be the best path. Tis collection is a proposition of style, an invitation on a journey about fnding the momentum to transcend what we know so well in order to take it toward something we’d like to discover.

Ralph & Russo Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2015-2016 / Photos and text courtesy of Ralph & Russo A renewed interpretation of Ralph & Russo’s romantic sensibility is unleashed for Autumn Winter 2015/2016, manifesting in sensual femininity and sexy sophistication. Te silhouettes belong to a woman resolutely assertive. Amour-like tailleurs are encrusted with crystal and pearl mosaics and dense ogival motifs adorn structured jackets wherefrom grand ovate forms shell out dramatically in the essence of a Fabergé egg. Optical and graphic, the workmanship is a sublime blend of tradition and modernity.

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Viktor&Rolf Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Autumn-Winter 2015-2016 / Photos and text courtesy of Viktor&Rolf In his show notes for the very frst Viktor&Rolf Haute Couture show in January 1998, the late Richard Martin, curator of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, wrote:"(...) Viktor&Rolf pose clothing and they form ideas. Viktor&Rolf 's presentation mingles statue and runway, letting us see both the living statue of a fne-arts identity and the animation of a couture showing."

For Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2015, the house of Viktor&Rolf reafrms the roots as mapped out by Richard Martin 17 years ago. More than ever true to their core, fashion artists Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren use a mingling of fashion and art as a means of expression, presenting a collection of wearable art.

Didit Hediprasetyo Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2015-2016 / Photos and text courtesy of Didit Hediprasetyo Gowns are the starting point of the season. Floor-length A-line skirts give a sense of stature and serenity, while mermaid silhouettes contour the beauty of feminine curves. Leather outlines long bustier dresses, highlighting their construction, making them an armor of beauty in which to face the world. Pleated silk jersey encases the bust, visually repurposing the versatility of motorcycle jackets, evoking the robotic lines of superheroes. A trench coat turns into a cropped bomber jacket, and a fuid leather bolero unfolds its wide lapels, bringing a sense of contemporary aplomb. Red becomes a vow of boldness, and the dynamic lifeline in the collection. slmag.net

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Atelier Versace Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2015-2016 / Photos and text courtesy Atelier Versace A new Versace evolution. Elevated deconstruction, softness. Stripped of detail, transparent silk chifon gowns fow from boned body lined in velvet, the fabric free to foat as if pure air. Lightweight chifon layers bring softness to tailoring, especially with the drape of bell sleeves.

Te tailoring is punctuated by metal staples that defne the silhouette. Cut-out chifon layers create raw-edged fowers that decorate chifon dresses in dove grey, powdery pink, faded green and lilac. High platform heels are worn with each look, boots or sandals providing a toughened contrast to the softness all around. "Atelier Versace, with the ethereal drama of deconstruction and sumptuous raw edges. It is the passions of a woman, exposed and elevated," - Donatella Versace.

Alexandre Delima Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2015-2016 / Photos courtesy of Alexandre Delima For his third collection, designer Alexandre Delima presented 15 looks in what he deemed a “clear-cut, radical wardrobe for the heroine of today and the future.” Feathers, fur, leather and embroidery played prominently for Delima’s targeted clientele, whose “desire and longing are expressed in a wardrobe with no place for the slightest embellishment, where each silhouette involves combinations dictated by a plethora of moods.”

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Rami Al Ali Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2015-2016 / Photos and text courtesy Rami Al Ali Being the only boy of fve children, Syrian native Rami Al Ali took an early interest in style and fashion. Fascinated by the dramatic transformation of his sisters – in both appearance and confdence – after stepping into a glamorous dress, he was mesmerized by the power of fashion. While he created his label in 2000, his big break came in 2009 when his spring/summer couture collection graced the runway at Rome’s AltaRoma couture week. Now on his seventh consecutive season in Paris, and with the recent launch of his debut prêt-à-porter collection, Al Ali’s transition from daydreamer to global trendsetter is complete.

Antonio Ortega Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Autmn/Winter 2015-2016 / Photos and text courtesy of Antonio Ortega As part of Antonio Ortega’s “Mummifc” collection, mysterious bandages curl and intertwine, enveloping silhouettes. Clothes glide over the body, sensual and fragile. Dark tones are often enhanced with touches of light; the curves of the waist and hips are draped with bands of colour, graphic shapes, and contrasting shades. Dresses, suits, skirts, shorts, pants, overcoats and jackets are enhanced by sets of embroidery, knitting, weaving, enriched efects, the wink of an eye and a brilliant sheen. slmag.net

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View from the Mandarin Bar. Photo by Bridget Williams.

A NON-GAMBLER’S GUIDE TO VEGAS A frst time visitor to Sin City takes a gamble and fnds ample excitement beyond the casino foor Written by Bridget Williams

I’m a late joiner to the party that has been carrying on for decades in Las Vegas. For most of my adult life I pooh-poohed the destination, eschewing its unnaturally green and glittery garish façade in the middle of a desert. By no means a teetotaler, I’d never taken a shine to gambling, so I never took the time to see what else the city ofered. Deciding to take part in one of the 20,000-plus conventions held there annually provided the perfect opportunity to see if I could amply occupy a long weekend. I’m happy to report I wasn’t disappointed (and have been back several times since). {STAY} Curious to see if I could find tranquility in the midst of a city that never sleeps, I checked into the Mandarin Oriental (mandarinoriental.com). Te 47-story, 392 room nongaming property is the only one in Las Vegas boasting Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond recognition for the hotel, Twist by Pierre Gagnaire restaurant and the Spa. From the entry, tucked away at the entrance to the upscale CityCenter development, guests can take a seat on the 62 slmag.net

velvet bench in the elevator as they are escorted to the “Sky Lobby” on the 23rd floor; floor-to-ceiling windows hint at the whirl of activity below, but a quiet aura of sophistication pervades the space. The décor throughout is sleek and modern with subtle Oriental touches. Subdued music and a profusion of fresh foral arrangements enhance the overall sensory appeal. Even if you aren’t checking in, I would highly recommend spending time in the Mandarin Bar, where the views are as intoxicating as the specialty cocktails.

Spacious guest rooms are designed to be a serene oasis, with high-tech enhancements seamlessly integrated into the interior design. Those seeking the ultimate luxury getaway will want to book into one of three presidential suites, each measuring more than 3,200-square-feet.

Embellished with Art Deco accents meant to evoke Shanghai in the 1930s, the Spa, at 27,000-square-feet and encompassing two floors, is an ideal antidote to the area’s

Lobby of the Mandarin Oriental.

Temperature-controlled Tepidarium chairs in Te Spa at Mandarin Oriental.

non-stop action. It’s a must to arrive well in advance of any treatment to take advantage of the Vitality Pools, Steam Rooms, Ice Fountains, five different Experience Showers and heated Laconium Room with temperature-controlled Tepidarium chairs oriented to take in the famous view.

In addition to Twist and the Mandarin Bar, the property is home to MOzen Bistro, serving both Asian and multinational fare, the seasonal Pool Café, and the intimate Tea Lounge, located in the Sky Lobby. It’s easy to while away an afternoon soaking up the desert sun in one of the elongated outdoor pools, Jacuzzis or plunge pool, and intermittently seeking refuge from the rays and a cooling beverage in one of 17 poolside cabanas. {PLAY} While I don’t know what it feels like to win big at the casino, I can’t imagine the rush is greater than getting behind the wheel of a 570hp Ferrari F430 GT racecar with a top speed of 202mph and taking several exhilarating laps

Temperature-controlled A 570hp Ferrari F430 GT racecar at Dream Racing.

around the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Dream Racing is the only operator to ofer the racecar experience, and trust me, it’s worth every penny. (From $549; dreamracing.com) Any of the Cirque du Soleil (cirquedusoleil.com) shows are over-the-top amazing and cannot be missed. We caught “O” at the Bellagio and Te Beatles Love at Te Mirage. Of the two, I thought the diving pools that would magically appear and disappear on stage nearly as quickly as the lithe acrobats broke the surface of the water during “O” made the performance extra memorable.

Shopaholics and fashionistas will find no shortage of ways to occupy their time and empty their wallets. If your style is more funky than Fendi, head to the Container Park (downtowncontainerpark.com), a three-level open air shopping destination located at the corner of 7th and Fremont Street, where boutique and pop-up shops and restaurants are housed in converted shipping containers. slmag.net

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Street scene along the Las Vegas Strip.Photo by Bridget Williams.

{DINE} According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the city offers the most comprehensive collection of celebrity chefs, world-class restaurants and Master Sommeliers (12) than any other destination in the world.

Restaurants earning the AAA Five Diamond rating in 2015 include: Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace; Joël Robuchon at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino; Twist at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas; and Picasso and Le Cirque at Bellagio.

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room of Botero steakhouse in the Wynn Encore certainly didn’t inspire me to overindulge, but that doesn’t mean I skipped dessert! (wynnlasvegas.com/Dining/FineDining/Botero) Opened in May 2013 in the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Hakkasan Las Vegas Restaurant and Nightclub is a dramatically decorated five-level space encompassing an eponymous restaurant helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon and offering Hakkasan classics such as Peking duck with Tsar Nicoulai Reserve caviar and Jasmine teasmoked beef short rib accompanied by a carefully comprised wine list and culinar y cocktail menu. (hakkasan.com/ locations/hakkasan-las-vegas/) sl

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A HOME IN THE HILLS Denise Hargett puts family frst in a Meridian Hills remodel Written by Neil Charles Photography by Andrew Kung We are standing on the back patio of this stylish Meridian Hills home, admiring the half acre of impossibly green (it has been a wet summer), perfectly manicured lawn, enjoying the gentle breeze wafting through mature trees that line the garden’s perimeter.

Birdsong fills the air, accompanied by the rhythmic hammering of roofers, the steady drone of power tools and the shouts of builders hard at work. Tis bucolic corner of town is undergoing a transformation. Traditional cottages and bungalows are making way for more imposing, high-concept dwellings; stately pleasure domes that better refect the status and wherewithal of their owners.

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Te owner, oral surgeon Denise Hargett, is one of a growing number of professionals who, having moved to the suburbs earlier in life to enjoy the space and relative tranquility, are now moving back to take advantage of the maturing urban scene. As a family with two kids - Isaac, 13, and Erin, 10 - at Te Orchard School, the move enabled them to live close to their place of education.

In Meridian Hills, where both lots and homes are modestly proportioned by comparison with their suburban counterparts, space is always an issue, and needs to be approached with ingenuity if life is to proceed unencumbered by clutter.

A study in white ‌ the sitting room, topped of with a Baccarat chandelier, ofers both simplicity and elegance.

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Colorful upholstery and the warm glow of the sunroom’s Restoration Hardware hearth counterbalance the stone elements to create a welcoming gathering place.

Built in 2006, the home was already quite modern when the Hargett family moved in last year. “It was actually in decent shape, but just not my style,” says Hargett “Te outside was very traditional with white shutters. Tere was only so much I could do with that, so it’s not exactly what I want, but the inside is much more important.”

Working with Steve Gray Renovations, Gary Nance Design and Anne Brooks of Butternut Hill Design, the task of turning an ordinary, albeit modern, domicile into an extension of her lifestyle began with the main foor. Taking it down to the studs, walls were removed or relocated and rooms were repurposed with the goal of creating a fowing, welcoming atmosphere.

Designer Anne Brooks, who had worked with Hargett and her late husband, Tom, on projects since his post-college days, recalls that the experience was a particularly harmonious one: “Denise is extremely enjoyable to work with. She knows exactly what she doesn’t like, which makes it easy, because you know what not to bring to her. But then sometimes you can

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just call and say: ‘You have to have this.’ Tere was never any disagreement between any of us.”

Te kitchen became the focus of the ground foor, as befts one who likes to cook and entertain. Tis is a masterpiece of a space, a combination of understated beauty and jaw-dropping practicality.

I cannot think of a home cook who would not give a body part or two to play in this kitchen for an evening. Not surprisingly, it was designed by Italians, who excel at this kind of thing. Te owner tells us: “I was in Chicago and came across Minotti Cucine; I absolutely loved their stuf. Modulnova cabinets and Miele appliances. My last kitchen was white marble, so I’m loving this.” Te entire creation was designed and built in Italy, then shipped to the home and installed. Tat might sound pretty straightforward, but Steve Gray explains that it was no mean feat to get everything to work out frst time: “It was a lot of work to get all the design elements right. Te measurements had to be correct. We couldn’t aford any mistakes because everything had to be shipped across the ocean, and it would be very expensive to ship it back.”

Sleek design in the entryway, anchored by a stunning staircase, sets a sophisticated tone that carries throughout the home.

Te billiard room’s gray tones exude cool comfort.

Te thermal window panes in the customized front door protect privacy while allowing for light to radiate in and out.

Te back patio ofers a relaxing vantage point to overlook the lawn’s forested perimeter.

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A one-of-a-kind freplace stands of a work of art on its own and sets the stage to support Hargett’s extensive art collection.

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Te powder room design evolved around the vessel sink and Kohler faucet.

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An open foor plan in the bathroom channels a zen aesthetic, eschewing clutter in favor of the essential elements, such as the Japanese soaking tub.

Te quality of craftsmanship is all too evident. Te builder continues: “The kitchen cabinets are wood with eight layers of lacquer. Te hardware and the fxtures are of an exceptional quality. I really like the design, because it is contemporary and everything has its place, and there’s no clutter on the countertops.

Te drawers have built-in dividers, which force you to organize.”

Throughout the home, design elements are strong, but functionality comes first. The master bathroom is designed to be as user-friendly and stress-free as possible, down to the power outlets in the drawers, enabling the owner to dry her hair without having to step across the room to do so. A Japanese toilet has all the bells and whistles while the shower and bath area is an exemplar of utilitarian luxury. Te room was entirely remodeled to create a spa-like feel, the entire space being constructed as a wet area. There is a slight slope to the floor, which takes water to a drainage system at the edge of the room.

For the trim the designers used a concrete material to match the foor, so everything could get wet without the usual issues associated with wood trim. Te entire foor is heated all the way through into the shower, a feature Hargett puts to good use, even in the summer months.

Amidst the practicality and functionalism of the home, there are many elements of beauty for its own sake. Te front door is a good example. It is simple yet perfect. Made from two diferent kinds of glass, it was based upon a something Hargett had found online. When Gray explains it, however, it turns out that there is a practical element behind the design after all: “She found a picture of doors that she loved. We made the glass from two diferent selections then had them put together as a thermal pane so it could be used an exterior window.” Wherever one turns in this fascinating home, form meets function harmoniously and seamlessly. It’s not often a critic gets to say that. sl

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WHEN THE CHOU FITS Rachael Hoover Lekić revamps an old favorite Written by Neil Charles Photography by Kelley Jordan When Rachael Hoover Lekić was just 4 years old, her mother, Martha, opened a modest restaurant at 49th and Pennsylvania. Afectionately known as the “student union for adults,” Café Patachou’s reputation rapidly spread as a popular gathering place, ofering ethical, thoughtful food in a relaxed but sophisticated atmosphere to an intelligent clientele all too happy to pay a little extra for unimpeachable quality.

“I used to play there,” Hoover Lekić recalls. “In the evenings when my father still had the keys, when he got home from work we would head down to the restaurant to get ingredients for salad.”

Since those early days, Patachou has developed into a local empire with the potential for broader expansion, encompassing not only several iterations of the original café, but also the growing Napolese brand of pizzerias, the French-inspired Petite Chou Bistro and Champagne Bar and the recently opened Public Greens. Additionally, the Patachou Foundation is working to feed after-school meals to at-risk and food-insecure children.

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Having grown up working in the various restaurants, Hoover Lekić is now concept manager and sustainability director of Napolese Pizzeria and Petite Chou Bistro. Te latter may sound like one of those fancy titles invented for an errant family member in a 19th century manufacturing frm, but nothing could be further from the truth. Te position has been fought for and earned. While there can be no doubt that for many restaurateurs, “going green” may represent little more than a cynical attempt to curry favor with a hip and afuent client base, for the Patachou group, sustainability is a way of life, not a bandwagon.

“We try to minimize waste as much as possible; restaurants are very wasteful businesses; we recycle all of our glass, for instance,” Hoover Lekić explains. “We are not trying to create the next big thing, or be a part of what’s really cool and happening right now. We really focus on being above trend, and not enmeshed in trend.”

“I always knew that Rachael would be successful in whatever she attempted because failure has never been her forte,” her mother, Patachou President Martha Sanders Hoover refected recently. “Nonetheless, to see her excel in her chosen profession brings me pure joy. Te fact that she chose to be in the food industry and to work for my company when she had so many other options is literally icing on the cake.” Her father concurs: “She is a joy of a person,” says John David Hoover. “As her father, it would be difcult to ask for more from a child. She has a wealth of knowledge about food and wine, and a well-developed sense of honesty and ethics, generally, but particularly in the areas of food ethics and sustainability.”

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Following a disastrous food in May 2012, which forced Petite Chou to close for over six months, Hoover Lekić took the reins in remodeling and revamping the restaurant. After the waters subsided, the restaurant was gutted and completely renovated. Many of the last customers to leave on that stormy night (several of them being carried out through the rapidly rising water) were amongst the first to return; most of the staff, who had been assigned to other restaurants within the group during the renovation, picked up where they had left of.

Such loyalty on the part of both customer and employee is not earned overnight. Petite Chou’s management style eschews the traditional top-down, no-deviation-from-the-employee-manual school of business in favor of a program that seeks out employees’ best qualities and puts them to good use.

Managers actively participate in the nuts and bolts of day-to-day operations, as Hoover Lekić explains: “I can’t imagine asking people to do things I wouldn’t do. We look for people who are interested in what we do, all of our concepts and our values, then we train them to be more hands-on, and to be interested in the guests’ experience. You try to make value-based decisions instead of proft-based decisions.”

She and her husband, Denis, residents of Broad Ripple literally walk the talk of inclusivity, community and sustainability — they walk from their home to the restaurant at least once a day. “We love our walks to Petite Chou and Public Greens,” Rachael says, noting they pop into Petite Chou every day — “sometimes breakfast, sometimes dinner, and sometimes just to say hi.”

Te family’s approach clearly works, as the Patachou group is now home to many employees who have been with the company for more than two decades; an astonishing number when one considers the nature of this attritionprone industry. Such commitment on both sides of the desk is refected in the company’s decision to start the Patachou Foundation.

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“One of the reasons we started the foundation was that we were donating all this money to local charities, but we really didn’t feel like our staff was connected or involved in any way,” Hoover Lekić says. “Tey were the people who were allowing us to make enough money to give away, but there was no compelling reason for them to be involved or to participate in any of the charities we were giving to.”

In terms of food and aesthetics, Petite Chou has always paid homage to the classic bistros of France, while pragmatically recognizing that the restaurant is situated in the Midwest. Although you might not fnd such bistro classics as veal kidneys in mustard sauce or poulet de Bresse or Rascasse in the bouillabaisse, you will most certainly fnd carefully sourced local ingredients prepared in keeping with traditional French techniques. Te list of responsible purveyors is almost as long as the menu itself, a reminder that Martha Hoover was one of the pioneers of the local Indiana farm-to fork movement long before it ever had a name. Chef Ivy Denman, who had previously worked at Chicago’s highly regarded Blackbird, was brought in to propel the food’s already high standards to another level.

“I try to incorporate French techniques, specifc sauces and work them into the menu,” she says. “We are trying to become more classic as far as style is concerned. When we are putting the menu together we have to think about how to use local ingredients, such as corn, which they tend not to eat in France.”

Tree years after the food that came close to shutting the restaurant down for good, Petite Chou is now more than ever a fixture on the Broad Ripple dining scene. From time to time, storm clouds really do have a silver lining.

Bottom line, says Hoover Lekić: “I think we got a more functional restaurant out of it. Te original Petite Chou was a very hard restaurant to work.” sl Petite Chou Bistro and Champagne Bar is located just south of the Broad Ripple Canal at 823 Westfeld Blvd., 259-0765. It’s open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Tursday, and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit petitechoubistro.com.

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To support its signature fundraiser, the Discovery Ball, the Indianapolis American Cancer Society Guild hosted an Aug. 6 private wine tasting at Grey Market Wine in Zionsville.

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Te Indiana Historical Society welcomed 300 guests to its 17th annual Indiana Living Legends Gala on July 24 at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. Te event featured cocktails, dinner, dessert and a ceremony that included tributes to each of the evening’s honorees: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly, philanthropists and volunteers Dick and Rita Eykamp, community leaders Jerry and Rosie Semler, and HIV/AIDS activist Jeanne White-Ginder. Tis year’s gala also raised a record $160,000 for IHS’s statewide educational programs.

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Becky and Jim Fehsenfeld welcomed nearly 150 guests into their stunning Northside Indianapolis home on June 4 to kick of the 2015 ArtMix Art & Home Tours. 2015 marked the second year for this fundraiser, which supports ArtMix: Art Redefning Disability. Over drinks and hor d’oeuvres, local philanthropists explored the Fehsenfelds’ private and extensive art collection, including many original paintings and pastels by the hostess. $15,950 was raised to support ArtMix (formerly VSA Indiana) programs, which annually provide access to the arts for an estimated 6,500 Hoosiers with disabilities.

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Joy’s House hosted Pam’s Party on June 20 at Highland Country Club. More than 100 supporters enjoyed live music by Henle and Te Loops, bounce houses, an exotic animal show and hot air balloon rides during the special event established in memory of Indianapolis friend, neighbor and community supporter, Pam Steele. Te annual event, now in its sixth year, continues to be co-chaired by Pam’s husband, Syd, and daughter, Susie. Tis year’s party raised more than $15,000 in support of family caregivers throughout Central Indiana.

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Hoosier Salon’s 91st Annual Exhibition, Indiana’s longestrunning art exhibition, is on display at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center July 30 - Sept. 26.

Out of nearly 500 submissions, the juried exhibition features 153 works by 126 artists and is considered the best art by Indiana’s current artists. All works are available for sale.

On the July 29 preview night, artists celebrated top award winners (nearly $25,000 was distributed) and friends of the organization were given frst dibs on the featured works before the exhibit opened to the public.

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THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK ACADEMY FINALS

Approximately 1,500 guests watched high school vocalists from around the country audition to attend the weeklong Songbook Academy, which features mentoring from the likes of Grammy winner Sylvia McNair, Tony nominee Laura Osnes and fve-time Grammy nominee Michael Feinstein. Te fnalists competed for the title of Songbook Youth Ambassador, a yearlong opportunity with multiple performances, including a chance to perform with Feinstein. Te event supports the eforts of the nonproft Great American Songbook Foundation, which works to preserve and promote music from Broadway, Hollywood and the Tin Pan Alley eras, stretching from the 1920s through the 1960s.

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1) Rosane Zelmanovitz, Maria Horner 2) Anastasia Kurtz, Keith Henry 3) Candy and Art Faulkner 4) Betsy Pope, Mary Jane Burris 5) Diane Bondus, Linda Maurer 6) Vanessa Parris, Christalia Bostos 7) Jim Wiegand, Ryan Mary, Angela Detlor 8) Patricia Wilson 9) Susie Vendely, Kathy McKinney 10) Jim Brainard, Jessica Patterson

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A CELEBRATION OF LEGACY: WINNIE GOLDBLATT

Te Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis and over 140 community members gathered at the Christian Teological Seminary on June 24 for a Celebration of Legacy to honor the endowment community and Winnie Goldblatt in her retirement after 27 years of dedicated service to the Jewish community. Te evening included comments from Katy Cantor, the federation’s chief philanthropy ofcer, David Vonnegut-Gabovitch and Dick Leventhal, co-chairs of planned giving and endowment, and Chuck Cohen, the evening’s emcee. Winnie was surprised with a tribute video, a stunning necklace made by New Zealand’s Marielle Estelle and the inaugural Or L’dor (Light Unto Generations) award—a beautiful glass piece made by Jef Rothenberg.

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1) James Stewart, Karen Jacobson 2) Ellen Deeter, Cheryl Cooper, per, Winnie Goldblatt 3) Beth Tishler, Renny Silver, Joanne Smith 4) Lois and Sid Si Eskenazi 5) Art Felsher, David Vonnegut-Gabovitch, Brad Bell 6) Sue Levin, Carol Joseph 7) Michael Skolnick, Paula Goldberg, Ofer Korin, Margo Fox, Elliot Gold 8) Wendy Cohen, Laura Rich Boyewsky, Gigi Marks Felsher, Carol Joseph, Barbara Leventhal 9) Barbara Levy, Martha Karatz 10) Barrie and John Fisch 11) Stanley Talesnick, Ruth Feinberg 12) Dick Leventhal, Beth Klapper 13) Katy Cantor, Dick Leventhal, Chuck Cohen, Ofer Korin

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INDIANA DESIGN CENTER SECOND SATURDAY GALLERY WALK KICK-OFF

Te Indiana Design Center hosted an evening of art, design and live music to kick of the Second Saturday Gallery Walk in the Carmel Arts & Design District. Guests perused three galleries plus showrooms located in the IDC, watching plein air artists paint, a screen printing demo by Walter Knabe and meeting the grand hall exhibitor, Christine Kim. Art students from Guerin Catholic High School led a paper sculpture activity for children who honed their art skills and gained appreciation for mix-media arts. Te IDC will host kick-of events monthly through October.

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1) Kathie Stremiecki, BJ Casali 2) Allison Santarossa, Andrea Kleymeyer 3) Karen and Jim Railing, Donna Shortt 4) Winnie and Roger Nestle 5) Sara Beth and Charley Vaughan 6) Connie and Jim Simpson 7) Chris and Sam Cavanaugh 8) Greg Ford, Linda Street 9) Jef and Clare Quinn, Betsy and Tom Frank 10) Lynn Almas, Kiralee Hubbard, Sandy Gooding

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BLIND PIG SPEAKEASY SHINDIG

Indiana Youth Services Association welcomed a stylish group4 of 1920s clad attendees to its second annual Blind Pig Speakeasy Shindig on June 11 at the Columbia Club. Guests enjoyed an evening of casino gaming, cocktails, a beautiful bufet of food, live music, and charity auctions. One hundred percent of the proceeds support the “Make Good Decisions” program to educate Hoosier teens and young adults about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse — and spread awareness of the Indiana Lifeline Law, which allows minors to report alcohol-related emergencies without fear of legal repercussions for undeage drinking. More than 300 people attended, contributing more than $60,000. Many laughs as well as words of wisdom were provided by co-emcees Abdul Hakim-Shabazz and Karen Hensel.

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GEIST LAKE EXPERIENCE FASHION SHOW

Nearly 100 guests were treated to a June 19 fashion show (from Delaney’s Shoppe, Terri Blaising Designs, and Beach Babies), a boat show and the Men of Geist Awards hosted by Bella Vita Ristorante on Geist Reservoir.

Troughout the evening, people had the opportunity to register to win giveaways, ranging from an autographed Paul George basketball to a $500 gift certifcate to G. Trapp Jewelers and a TV sports experience with Anthony Calhoun of WISH-TV. A concert on the water at Diamond Pointe with fve renowned DJs capped the GLX festivities. An estimated $5,000 was raised to support ABA Autism Services by Damar.

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1) Ann Lovko, Kristin McCoy, Guene Kalal, Kari Elbert 2) Rick Markof, Donnie McCoy, Jason McManus 3) Rick and Marianne Stanley, Kevin Crowe, Kathleen Dusing 4) Michael Mercho, Matt Vogt, Tommy Crowe 5) Jodi Dalton, Terri Blaising 6) Sharon Kandris 7) Renn and Heather Critchlow 8) Terry, Luke, Emma and Grace Tiernon 9) Lena Mercho, Mackenzie Tolle, Chelsea Tolle 10) Top row, l-r: Stephanie Bergstein, Beverly Markof, Laura Carafoil, Bottom row, l-r: Jessie Meltzer, Leigh Meltzer, Judy Allen, Stephanie Kleiner

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