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Perfectly positioned in an urban setting where the ocean and sky become one, the Gateway Towers at Ward Village are the extraordinary vision of Richard Meier & Partners, the architecture firm behind nearly 20 museums and civic centers worldwide. Adding to an award-winning legacy of global achievement, the Gateway Towers will be Meier’s first in Hawaii and are poised to become an iconic addition to the Honolulu skyline. With Meier’s masterful use of natural sunlight and sophisticated palette of materials inspired by Hawaii’s native landscape, the Gateway experience

will be elegant and timeless. Offering ocean views from every residence, the cylinder tower features gradually curved, floor-to-ceiling glass windows creating an Imax-like view spanning from Diamond Head across the Pacific Ocean. With 35,000 sf of immaculately detailed indoor and outdoor amenities and access to the 1-acre Gateway Park, this will be one of the most exciting residential experiences offered in the Pacific.

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ear Readers,

Passport? Check. Laptop? Check. Phone? Check. Sense of discovery? Often nowhere to be found. As a global traveler who has spent more than 260 days away from home in the last year – including 31 nights sleeping on airplanes – I frequently feel that I am not grounded. To counter this, I rely on my Fairmont colleagues in 20 countries to keep my sense of discovery and wonder intact.

This year, I traveled to Africa for the first time, and I am so glad that I was truly able to explore Kenya with Fairmont. My husband and I have been sponsoring a wonderful young student in Kenya for several years through the AmericaShare Program, but had never met the lovely Ruth in person. While at Fairmont The Norfolk in Nairobi I mentioned her in passing to our general manager. Unbeknownst to me, he contacted her boarding school and arranged for Ruth to visit me at the hotel. It was so touching and so personal – and it helped foster in me that ever-elusive sense of discovery.

It was then on to our Fairmont Safari Clubs in Mara and Mount Kenya, the latter of which was once owned by actor William Holden. I felt the same magical hold and gratitude that I, too, am now part of the legacy that will protect and enhance these destinations for our guests for years to come.

In this issue, we feature inside connections to several Fairmont destinations, but a few are closer to me, geographically and emotionally. First, New York. I lived there early on in my career, and a piece of me will always be a New Yorker. Hence, our cover story, which unveils some heavily guarded secrets of New Yorkers. In addition to New York, Hamburg is one of my all-time favorite cities (indeed, I am writing this letter from the glamorous and beautiful Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten), and if it is not on your bucket list already, it should be, along with Monte Carlo where the Grand Prix energy and joie de vivre is present 365 days per year. Finally, we are giving you a sneak peek of two of our newest Indonesian destinations: Bali and Jakarta.

We hope to spark your sense of discovery, and look forward to hearing about your favorite #FairmontMag trips.

I, too, am now part of the LEGACY that will protect and ENHANCE these destinations for our guests for years to come.

Jennifer Fox

President, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

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Contributors

Natali Deftereos

Fairmont Magazine

Stylist Born in South Africa, Natali Deftereos began her career as a stylist in London before moving to Shanghai. She works on both commercial and editorial projects, having styled for clients like Elle and Net-a-Porter.

For “Remade in China” (p. 56), she selected Chinese objects of all kinds, from slippers to pottery. “I made some great discoveries along the way.”

Vol.10 No.1

Editor-in-Chief

Natasha Mekhail

fairmontmagazine@spafax.com Editorial Associate Editor

Art Art Director

Eve Thomas

Guillaume Brière

French Editor

Graphic Designer

Digital Editor

Photo Researcher

Mélanie Roy

Marie-Eve Dubois

Renée Morrison

Julie Saindon

Editorial Intern

Christina Rowan Copy Editor

Production Production Director

Fact Checker

Acting Production Director

Proofreader

Production Manager

Melissa Edwards

Joelle Irvine

Tara Dupuis

Maureen Veilly

Jane Pavanel

Jennifer Fagan

Contributors Elizabeth Berg, Mads Berg, Lauren Colchamiro, Nathalie Cusson, Natali Deftereos, Véronique Delisle, André Doyon, Ute Grabowsky, Grant Harder, Ellen Himelfarb, Gunnar Knechtel, Peter Ash Lee, Cheuk Lun Lo, Jennifer May, Michel Ostaszewski, Chris Popio, Amy Rosen, Andrew Rowat, Marielou Théoret © Copyright 2015 by Spafax Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of the publisher is prohibited. Fairmont Magazine is published twice per year by Spafax Inc. Points of view expressed do not necessarily represent those of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. The publisher reserves the right to accept or reject all advertising matter. The publisher assumes no responsibility for return or safety of unsolicited art, photographs or manuscripts. Printed in Canada.

FRHI Hotels & Resorts President & Chief Operating Officer

Jane Mackie

Vice President, Public Relations

Alexandra Blum

Manager, PR & Partnerships

Michael Glennie

Kaitlynn Dodge

President, International & Fairmont Brand

Coordinator, Public Relations

Jennifer Fox

Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

Michelle Crosby

Senior Vice President, Marketing

Patricia Courtney

Administrative Assistant to the President International & President Fairmont Brand

Sean Taggart

Sue Moore

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Illustrator Copenhagen-based artist Mads Berg puts a modern spin on classic poster art, and he has illustrated advertisements, maps, comics and editorial spreads for household names such as Coca-Cola, Playstation and Vanity Fair.

In his illustrations for “Life in the Fast Lane” (p. 42), Berg was inspired by the glamor and glitz of Monte Carlo as well as by vintage Grand Prix posters.

Vice President, Fairmont Brand

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

William R. Fatt

Mads Berg

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Amy Rosen

Writer An award-winning freelance writer and cookbook author, Amy Rosen regularly contributes to publications including Food & Wine, Food Arts and enRoute. In “The Neue Menu” (p. 48), she explores new German cuisine in Hamburg, Germany.

“I loved the calmness and elegance of the city. It didn’t exactly look like a typical European city – no castles, and most of the buildings are post-1945 – but it felt very well-heeled.”

Mélanie Roy

Editor Born in Quebec City and based in Montreal, Canada, Mélanie Roy works as a writer and editor for magazines including Ricardo and Mercedes-Benz, as well as Fairmont Magazine.

In “A Taste of Terroir” (p. 30) she travels to Charlevoix to unearth the Canadian region’s culinary treasures. “My family has a home there, so I visit often, but I’m still blown away by how many amazing ingredients and chefs can come from one small place.”

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LIVE THE EXPERIENCE

For more on Fairmont Mara Safari Club, turn to page 73

Masai Mara,

PHOTO: ABERCROMBIE & KENT/ROSE LOGGI

Kenya, is at the heart of the Great Wildebeest Migration, a year-round journey that sees more than a million wildebeest, 350,000 gazelles and 200,000 zebras travel between Kenya’s national parks and the Serengeti in Tanzania.

While most people are content to check this incredible event off of their bucket list with a jeep safari, a hot air balloon ride lets you

fully grasp the herds’ astounding numbers. Watch the migration on the Mara plains between July and October, or keep an eye out for elephant calves stumbling alongside their elders in June and July, the months following Kenya’s wet season (when most births occur).

No matter which species you spot, one thing is for sure: this is one ride even David Attenborough would envy. Renée Morrison

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Explore Fairmont Sanur Beach, Bali on page 75

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The Dish

Hail Caesar!

The famed Canadian cocktail is breaking free of the border and gaining fans around the world.

PHOTO: JENNIFER MAY (THE ART OF LIVING ACCORDING TO JOE BEEF: A COOKBOOK OF SORTS)

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he year is 1969. The place: Calgary, Canada. The bartender at a new Italian restaurant is tasked with creating a standout signature cocktail, so he draws inspiration from the menu and, a few crushed clams later, transforms a simple Bloody Mary into the Bloody Caesar, a spicy, savory drink that will sweep the nation for decades to come... but draw confused stares when ordered beyond the Canadian border.

Until now, that is. Slowly but surely, Canada’s unofficial national cocktail (more than 250 million are ordered yearly) is gaining popularity around the globe, from London, England, where gastropub Newman Street Tavern serves their Caesar up with an optional oyster, to New York, where Brooklyn Crab’s “Bloody Breuklen” comes with Clamato house mix and a salty-aired, harbor-side setting.

Back in Canada (including at Fairmont hotels across the country), the Caesar is such a mainstay that mixologists outdo one another with increasingly elaborate garnishes, from turkey jerky to mini burgers. Order Joe Beef’s version (pictured) in Montreal and you’ll have to eat your way through seafood and celery before your first sip. Across the city at L’Gros Luxe, find Caesars topped with everything from onion rings to fried pickles.

For a high-end at-home version, spring for some Caesar mixer from Walter, a Canadian company that uses vine-ripened tomatoes, grated horseradish and clam juice from sustainable Atlantic fisheries. “It adds a slight brine and umami note,” says Walter co-founder Aaron Harowitz, who takes a bottle with him on his travels. “I’m always excited and even a little proud when I see Caesars south of the border.

And when I introduce friends to them, they become converts.” Eve Thomas

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Street View

Artisan San Fran

In San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf district, discover one-of-a-kind products to sip, savor and pack as souvenirs.

Best for City-Inspired Stationery With tables covered in candy-colored candles, antique-inspired

jewelry and quirky gifts (think pink poodle bookends), Gigi + Rose may be the prettiest shop in San Francisco. Pick up a notebook, calendar or greeting card adorned with an illustration by local artist Tomoko Maruyama, whose prints on watercolor paper add an original twist to landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge. 900 NORTH POINT ST., H103, GIGIANDROSE.MYSHOPIFY.COM

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Explore Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square on page 71

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Best for Scented Souvenirs

When Albert Nichols left his job as an architect to devote himself to fragrance, he knew that his products would put an emphasis on both quality and beauty – two fundamentals passed down by his great-grandmother, Elizabeth Wightman, who inspired the Elizabeth W brand. Today, the San Francisco perfumery stocks everything from impeccably packaged eau de parfum (in fresh, timeless scents like orange verbena and vetiver) to chic printed aprons. 900 NORTH POINT ST., E210, ELIZABETHW.COM

1. A VIEW OF AQUATIC COVE FROM ACROSS THE BAY; 2. THE ENTRANCE OF FAIRMONT HERITAGE PLACE IN HISTORIC GHIRARDELLI SQUARE; 3. THE FISHERMAN’S WHARF DISTRICT SIGN; 4. A PRINT FROM ERIC JOYNER’S ROBOTS & DONUTS SERIES; 5. SCENTED GOODIES (AND A CANINE SALES ASSOCIATE) AT ELIZABETH W BOUTIQUE; 6. BLACK POINT CAFE’S LEMON MERINGUE PIE; OPPOSITE PAGE: “TRAM AT THE FERRY BUILDING” BY TOMOKO MARUYAMA

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Art Attack SF’s small studio is covered in carefully curated paintings, sculptures and apparel made by San Francisco and Bay Area artists. Find edgy, thought-provoking ink and acrylic pieces by David Steinhardt and whimsical prints from the famous Robots & Donuts series by Eric Joyner, or opt for a wearable work of art: sunglasses made with reclaimed walnut and zebrawood by locally based brand Wooed. 2722A HYDE ST., ARTATTACKSF.COM

Best for Making Yourself at Home

Located on the city’s picturesque waterfront (with stunning views of Alcatraz), the iconic Ghirardelli Square chocolate factory was reinvented in 2008 as Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square.

In addition to overnight accommodations, the property offers fractional ownership of its cozily furnished apartments, all of which include a gourmet kitchen, fireplace and dining area, many with exposed-brick walls. 900 NORTH POINT ST., D100, FAIRMONT.COM/GHIRARDELLI

Best for Local Lattes When the baristas preparing

your coffee have a cult following, you know it’s going to be good, and the offerings at Black Point Cafe don’t disappoint.

Try the signature lavender latte – a smooth and subtle 6 blend – or one of the legendary sweets, from almond croissants to coconut cranberry scones, all made in-house with love. 882 NORTH POINT ST. Renée Morrison

Questionnaire

Off the Page

Bestselling author Elizabeth Berg finds creative inspiration at home and away.

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I never leave home without — Many books to read. I stack them on my nightstand and regard them with the same sense of joy and greed as a box of fine chocolates.

Favorite museum — The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Utterly unique and enchanting!

My idea of travel happiness — Feeling as though you get a real sense of what a place is, and the kind of people who live there. Also, finding street food that’s delicious.

My favorite place to write is — At home, at my desk, with a vase of flowers and a cup of coffee nearby. I’ve also taken retreats to places by the ocean. The sound of the water was both calming and energizing, and I really loved to walk on the beach when I took breaks.

The best place to people watch — An airport is great. So many nationalities and so many personalities on display. We’re an endlessly interesting species.

The Dream Lover is set in France. My favorite part of visiting there is — How, in Paris, nearly everywhere you look is something artful. And the language, of course. Listening to French. Even if you’re being insulted, it sounds sublime.

Elizabeth Berg has penned bestselling novels, including

Open House and The Year of Pleasures, as well as two works of nonfiction.

To read an excerpt of her brand-new novel, The Dream Lover, based on the life of author George Sand, turn to page 62.

PHOTO: CHRIS POPIO

Fondest travel memory — I once took a cooking class in Positano, Italy – alone. For weeks, I worried about traveling so far by myself, but from the moment I arrived, everything was wonderful. I think it opened me up to having a better experience than I might have had with a companion.

Next vacation — I want to go to Nohant-Vic, France, to see George Sand’s country house.

Best travel tip — My favorite cab driver said, “I deal with all the problems that come up before I get through security and then, once I’m through, I just let go. I read. I talk to people. I just relax. I start my vacation right then and there.”

Favorite quality in a hotel — A rose on a room service tray. Good coffee that you can make in the room. Nice soap and shampoos and lotion. Friendly staff. And nice sheets. Oh, the sheets...

When traveling, I wear — Soft, stretchy fabrics that still look good.

My favorite is a gray pants and tunic top combination that never wrinkles and that can accommodate a spill or two. Or three.

Best thing about traveling — It exposes you to something different and can make you appreciate your own life more. My mother-in-law used to say, “It’s good to go away; it’s good to come home.” I agree.

Best way to get to know a city — Leave things up to chance and take cues from the people you meet. Guidebooks are good for a general orientation, but don’t rely on them – or on schedules – so much that you miss serendipitous events.

Favorite city in the world — Chicago. It has everything you could want, except good weather.

In Balance

Buzz Word Get set to glow with beauty treatments that tap the skin-reviving benefits of honey.

PHOTO: MICHEL OSTASZEWSKI; HONEY SOAPS COURTESY OF EUROPEAN SOAPS LLC

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leopatra famously bathed in milk and honey, but she was hardly the first to look to bees’ sweet elixir for its health and beauty benefits. Honey has been revered since antiquity for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, making it a key ingredient in beauty products and treatments. For a complexion worthy of the Queen of the Nile, at-home face masks deliver a potent dose of the sweet stuff. Artifact’s Egyptian Honey Rose mask includes raw honey to prevent blemishes and even skin tone (thanks to naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acids); Crème Ancienne Ultimate Nourishing Honey Mask by Fresh uses honey to seal in moisture for up to six hours; and Guerlain promises its Abeille Royale Repairing Honey Gel Mask will leave skin plumper and smoother from the first application. Even predating pharaonic

Egypt, Mayans on the other side of the globe used honey as part of the temazcal (sweat lodge) ceremony, allowing the warmth from heated volcanic stones to open pores for optimal nourishment.

Today, it’s still used in treatments at the Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, and in local co-op Mayak’ab’s artisanal soap, made with honey from the area’s stingless melipona bees (native to the Yucatan region). Whether at home or as part of a modern-day spa ritual, add this powerful ingredient to your skin care routine and you’re golden. Renée Morrison ARTIFACTSKIN.COM; FRESH.COM; GUERLAIN.COM; FAIRMONT.COM/MAYAKOBA-RIVIERA-MAYA

LIVE THE EXPERIENCE

Discover Fairmont’s honey spa treatments on page 75

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PURIFYING CLEANSING BRUSH GIVES A BOOST TO YOUR FACE WASH WHILE BEING GENTLE ON YOUR SKIN, US$90, CLINIQUE.COM; NUFACE MINI FACIAL TONING DEVICE LIFTS AND FIRMS PROBLEM AREAS LIKE THE JAWLINE AND EYES IN AS LITTLE AS FIVE MINUTES, US$200, MYNUFACE.COM

CLEANSE

CARRY ON

Skin Savers

These high-tech devices bring beauty routines into the 21st century.

LIVE THE EXPERIENCE

Learn more about Fairmont’s cutting-edge spa offerings on page 75

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Swell Time

Learn to ride the waves with tips from Fairmont experts.

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“Have fun – and don’t

be afraid to fall once in a while!

As for not feeling any aches afterward, I recommend finishing off with an Orchid Mai Tai at our beach bar.”

John Kealoha Fero

PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES (BEACH); ILLUSTRATIONS: GUILLAUME BRIÈRE

HUI HOLOKAI BEACH BOY FAIRMONT ORCHID

“The biggest

with a stretch, focusing especially on your lower back, and avoid injury by not overexerting yourself.”

Allen King

Ryan Phillips

AQUA SURF SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR FAIRMONT MIRAMAR HOTEL & BUNGALOWS

T O P G E A R

“Warm up

mistake new surfers make is having an ego.

Start off properly with lessons, including learning about surfing etiquette and safety.”

WATER SPORTS ATTENDANT FAIRMONT ROYAL PAVILION

LIVE THE EXPERIENCE HIT THE WAVES AND THE BEACH BAR IN STYLE. VILEBREQUIN WOMEN’S TURTLE SCALE PRINTED SHORTS, US$170, VILEBREQUIN.COM

HYDRATE WITH AN ECO-FRIENDLY BOTTLE. KLEAN KANTEEN “THE ORIGINAL” CLASSIC 18OZ BOTTLE, US$19, KLEANKANTEEN.COM

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Get the most bang for your bean with tips from Coffee Planet roastmaster Matt Wade.

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What tasting is to wine aficionados, “cupping” is to coffee fans and professional baristas. Different roasts are coarsely ground, specially infused, served up in a spoon then sipped in deeply.

“Finish by rolling the coffee in your mouth while thinking about its flavors.”

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As with tea, temperature can make or break a good brew. After bringing water (bottled or filtered, ideally) to a boil, let it rest for about a minute, but not much longer. “If the water is too cold, you will be left with a flat and under-extracted coffee,” cautions Wade.

Matt Wade is the resident roastmaster at Coffee Planet, a

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Day Trip

10:00 AM Champignons Charlevoix At the base of the Mont Grand-Fonds ski hill, Danielle Ricard and her partner grow beautiful bunches of seashell-like oyster mushrooms in a controlled environment meant to mimic the humidity of a forest floor. Sample the fruits of their labor by picking up a jar of their Italian-marinated mushrooms, but be sure to save some for home – they get better with age. CHAMPIGNONSCHARLEVOIX.COM ISABELLE MIHURA; RIGHT: FOIE GRAS, GIZZARD AND DRIED DUCK BREAST SALAD

A Taste of Terroir On the Charlevoix flavor trail in Quebec, Canada, all roads lead to Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu.

THE LAITERIE GREENHOUSE; BELOW: 1608 CHEESE

La Ferme Basque Originally from Basque Country, Isabelle Mihura moved to Saint-Urbain and began raising mulard ducks, a breed prized for the quality of its liver and favored for foie gras. Her farming philosophy is guided by animal welfare (the ducks are free range and every effort is made to reduce stress during the last two weeks of feeding) and by the strict artisanal production methods used in Southwest France. Stop in at the tasting room for an indulgent bite, including rillettes and foie gras au torchon. LAFERMEBASQUE.CA 12:00 PM

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Laiterie Charlevoix Take a guided tour of this family-owned working dairy and interpretation center founded in 1948 and modernized according to sustainable farming practices. Discover the secrets of their homemade cheeses, including the 1608, a creamy tribute to the year Quebec was founded. It is made using milk from the Canadienne cow, a dairy breed unique to Canada.

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Domaine de la Vallée du Bras Turning tomatoes into wine? Pascal Miche has managed to do it – with tasty results. From a sunny plot of land in Baie-Saint-Paul, he grows heritage tomatoes brimming with complex flavors, which he then translates into some of the most interesting aperitif wines in the world using a secret recipe inherited from his great-grandfather. The most recent addition to his Omerto line: a subtle, smoky, medium-dry elixir aged nine months in acacia barrels.

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Le Saint-Laurent Go from farm to table at Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, where chef Patrick Turcot proudly showcases ingredients gathered from along the flavor trail. At least 75 percent of the menu is made up of products found within 30 miles of the hotel, including vegetables from Les Jardins du Centre, guinea fowl from Les Volières de Baie-Saint-Paul and beer from La MicroBrasserie Charlevoix (to name a few).

FAIRMONT MANOIR RICHELIEU; LEFT: FIVE SPICE AND HONEY-GLAZED DUCK BREAST WITH TRUFFLE GNOCCHI; CHEF PATRICK TURCOT

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3. Tisserande Charlevoix Anne-Marie Hamel Take home a traditional woven blanket. TISSERANDE-CHARLEVOIX.COM

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TAILOR-MADE NEW YORK

A weekend at The Plaza proves you can have a one-of-a-kind time in a city of eight million – you just need to know where to look.

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CLOCKWISE: THE FIRST INCARNATION OF THE PLAZA OPENED ACROSS FROM CENTRAL PARK IN 1907; WRITER EVE THOMAS AND PARTNER BRETT SCHAENFIELD SNAPPED BY FLYTOGRAPHER LAUREN COLCHAMIRO; OVER 100 YEARS LATER AND THE PLAZA IS STILL BEING RENEWED TO REFLECT THE CHANGING CITY

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be a melting pot, but everyone wants it their way,” says Chef Todd English, setting down a plate of oysters fried in bacon butter. The evidence, he insists, is all around his eponymous restaurant: Peking duck buns, steak frites, spicy tuna rolls. The 200-seat space is modeled after a European dining hall, with separate sections for different culinary styles, but with one notable exception – you can order any type of cuisine you want, wherever you are in the room.

“We knew we couldn’t tell New Yorkers, ‘You can’t have a burger at this table, you have to walk over there to get it.’

No way,” says English, who opened the concept restaurant five years ago in The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel.

So now locals come in for lunch, sit at the sushi counter and have a BLT from the sandwich station. (Case in point: while I down the oysters, my partner Brett enjoys a kale salad.) Or they spot English at work and ask him to whip up something off-menu. Or they share a communal table with hotel guests, play temporary tour guide, say they “know a little place…” And nobody misses a beat (or a bite) thanks to headset-equipped bussers who weave in and out of the crowd like backstage staff at Fashion Week.

Finding that special moment in New York, and in one of the world’s most iconic hotels, can seem like an impossible feat. It doesn’t take a Sex and the City bus tour to feel like you’re part of a herd, not in a town where even “hidden gems” are already at risk of being overexposed.

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So, how do you create made-to-measure memories? By letting the city’s visionaries lead the way: characters and creators whose bespoke objects and experiences prove it’s still possible to make New York your own – even if only for a weekend.

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auren Colchamiro is a good person to start with.

She’s a native New Yorker who knows every inch of the city, including the best spots for photo ops.

Colchamiro was one of the first employees with Flytographer, a company that lets tourists hire photographers based wherever they’re traveling. What at first seems extravagant (“Like wedding photography minus the wedding,” observes Brett) begins to make sense as we pass a crowd of tourists posing in The Plaza lobby, one of them clasping a selfie stick, a long retractable arm that lets travelers capture moments without having to flag down a passer-by.

“It’s not a paparazzi-style experience,” Flytographer founder Nicole Smith assured me earlier. “It’s more like meeting a friend-of-a-friend. They can take your photo in Central Park but also tell you about their favorite café.”

As we push through The Plaza’s revolving door, Colchamiro snaps us without breaking stride, as quick and nimble as Bill Cunningham. As we head downtown in a cab, she offers tidbits about each neighborhood we pass: where to shop for jewelry, where to stop for pizza, what the traffic will be like on the way back.

“I’ll usually meet people beforehand so we can plot out a route,” she says. “Without knowing the city, you can’t

really tell how long it takes to get somewhere, not even with Google Maps.”

The meeting also helps clients get used to her “dancing all around them” with her camera. Colchamiro, who has snapped Taylor Swift and Pharrell Williams, swears that despite living in the age of Instagram, most people still hate having their picture taken. Luckily for her, visitors tend to be awestruck by their surroundings. “They spend too much time looking around to be self-conscious.”

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rett and I are amply distracted as soon as we hit Nolita, home to Le Labo’s very first stand-alone shop.

It’s a postage-stamp-sized apothecary that, when opened nine years ago by French transplants Fabrice Penot and Edouard Roschi, set the tone for Elizabeth Street’s transformation into a neighborhood of indie boutiques.

Every inch of the store is a study in industrial chic, a style that so many modern merchants seek out but which can only exist where there is a real confluence of history.

One wall is concrete, another, pressed tin – a surprise unearthed during renovations. A clerk in a waxed apron prepares ingredients for a bottle of Rose 31, one of the brand’s 35 scents (and found in Fairmont’s amenities), on a sleek precision scale. The small shop lets staff remain hands-on – compounding perfumes by the order and personalizing labels with their new owners’ name, the date and the store’s address. This is anything but fast fragrance.

“I call this place the lungs of Le Labo,” says Isaac Wolf-Tanner, a born-and-bred New Yorker who seems utterly at home behind the white tiled counter. Like Le Labo’s founders (whom the New York Times dubbed “antipreneurs”), he’s not about the hard sell. If anything, he dissuades new customers from leaving with the first bottle they like, comparing the experience to a blind date.

“You might have a good first impression, but you want to go for coffee, get to know them first,” he explains

CLOCKWISE: NOLITA IS HOME TO LE LABO’S FIRST STAND-ALONE STORE, WHERE EMPLOYEES LIKE ISAAC WOLF-TANNER (PICTURED LEFT) COMPOUND FRAGRANCES ON-DEMAND. LIKE THE BRAND, THE BOUTIQUE WAS INFLUENCED BY WABI-SABI, THE JAPANESE CONCEPT OF FINDING BEAUTY IN IMPERFECTION

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: BROWSING CULT SKATEWEAR BRAND SUPREME AT DOVER STREET MARKET; YARN BOMBER MAGDA SAYEG’S “EVERLASTING GOBSTOPPER (ALCOHOL INDUCING)” WAS CREATED JUST FOR THE STORE; WALKING THE STREETS OF MANHATTAN CAN BE THE BEST WAY TO DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW; T-SHIRTS FROM THE COMME DES GARÇONS PLAY LINE

OPPOSITE PAGE: AT DOVER STREET MARKET, A CONCEPT STORE FROM COMME DES GARÇONS FOUNDER REI KAWAKUBO, PERSONAL SHOPPERS STAY WITH GUESTS OVER SEVEN FLOORS OF DESIGNER LABELS

while misting a paper strip with Tubereuse 40, a perfume inspired by and sold exclusively in the brand’s New York locations. I like its hint of citrus; Brett shakes his head.

“Fabrice once said he tries to make the perfect scent and then takes one thing away,” Wolf-Tanner tells us. This embracing of imperfection isn’t just a marketing scheme, it’s a founding philosophy. In the corner by a pair of worn leather chairs sits a stack of mustard-colored paperbacks: Leonard Koren’s Wabi-Sabi: for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers, a guide to the Japanese principle of seeing beauty in imperfection.

As we spritz and sniff, we do notice one thing missing – the usual jar of coffee beans. It seems there’s no need for a quick palate cleanser when you’re savoring every note.

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ore entrancing smells and sights await at our next stop: Dover Street Market (DSM) in Murray Hill. The quiet midtown neighborhood seems like an odd choice for Rei Kawakubo’s exceptional take on a department store, but then the creator of Japanese fashion label Comme des Garçons has never been predictable.

As we make our way into the somber gray building, the aromas of Rose Bakery – pumpkin quiche, carrot cake – fill the air. The sweet smells cease as we enter the store’s glass elevator, but the sense of being inside a weird, wondrous place permeates all seven floors, with help from a sound installation by Brooklyn-based artist Calx Vive. It’s all part of what Kawakubo calls “beautiful chaos.” A Willy Wonka fantasy for fashion fans in a world where luxury often means stark minimalism.

Along with Comme des Garçons’ lines, DSM carries labels hand-picked by Kawakubo, “kindred souls who all share a strong personal vision” (and draw an eclectic mix of shoppers), including 166-year-old French house

It’s a WILLY WONKA fantasy for fashion fans in a world where LUXURY often means stark minimalism.

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ew Yorkers have always considered The Plaza their own, so when culinary director Geoffrey Zakarian (pictured right) and architect Thierry Despont set out to refresh The Palm Court, they knew they didn’t just have to please hotel guests – they had to impress locals, too. Luckily, they had an enviable legacy at their disposal: more than 100 years of archival sketches, clippings and memories. The Plaza is so iconic that every name drop beats the last, from guests like Marlene Dietrich and The Beatles to photoshoots pairing Mario Testino with Gisele or Annie Leibovitz with Sarah Jessica Parker. Even the new cocktail list is legendary: Order a Barbados Red Rum Swizzle from mixologist Brian Van Flandern and you’ll get a taste of Trader Vic’s, the hotel’s former tiki bar.

The renovated Palm Court debuted last fall in a burst of palm trees and ivy-covered trellises.

Glass tabletops reflect the majestic glass ceiling. Afternoon Tea comes on redesigned trays and a menu remade for New York – lox, organic egg salad, pink clouds of cotton candy for young fans of the Eloise at The Plaza books. The pièce de resistance: a brand-new bar that could have come straight from the Jazz Age. “If someone comes here and thinks this is all original,” says Zakarian, “we’ve done our jobs.”

The IDEA that you can still rediscover or REINVENT a neighborhood in New York... it’s kind of amazing.

Moynat’s only purses in the city, leatherwork from 20-something New York upstart Zana Bayne and limitededition sneakers that prompt line-ups around the block.

“Coming here is a bit of a pilgrimage,” says a personal shopper bedecked in black-on-black knits and ruffles.

“Some people have never even been to the area before. The idea that you can still rediscover or reinvent a neighborhood in New York… it’s kind of amazing.”

In addition to original artwork running through the store – yarn bomber Magda Sayeg’s “Everlasting Gobstopper (alcohol inducing),” found-object artist Leo Sewell’s “Rap Wrap” – a selection of brands get to decorate their own space, resulting in an incredible patchwork of colors and textures that couldn’t be cookie-cutter if it tried.

Architectural Junya Watanabe jackets give way to a capsule collection of Prada dresses and, past that, skateboards from cult New York brand Supreme. It’s the perfect place for seeking out something special… and leaving with exactly what you didn’t know you needed.

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ack at The Plaza, meeting bookbinder Paul Vogel feels a bit like stepping onto the set of The Royal Tenenbaums. In his atelier, tucked in a corner of the lobby’s Assouline book shop, I find Vogel perched by a wall of jewel-toned paper rolls, sporting a pale seersucker suit, his long hair and beard bleached white by the Hamptons sun. His past is appropriately picaresque: laboring in African diamond mines, modeling for life drawing classes in Paris. (“It was perfect, I couldn’t speak French.”) What brought him back was an introduction to the British bookbinding community, along with the feeling that it was time to get a “real job.”

FROM TOP: BROWSING THE OVERSIZED ART BOOKS AND RESTORED RARE EDITIONS IN THE ASSOULINE BOOKSTORE, LOCATED IN THE MEZZANINE OF THE PLAZA LOBBY; THE SPACE ALSO SHOWCASES THE TOOLS AND WORK OF HAMPTONS-BASED BOOKBINDER PAUL VOGEL

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Concierge So Vogel apprenticed with bookbinders across Manhattan, many of whom didn’t make it into the digital age. (“He retired; they relocated.”) It’s clear that Vogel, who has received commissions from Oprah Winfrey and Ralph Lauren, is a rare find in an increasingly rare industry. But his outlook is hardly bleak: “The funny thing about being on the endangered list is people start to appreciate you again.”

Whether you bring him a medieval manuscript or a treasured family cookbook, Vogel can bind or restore it as if it were a work of art, using archival materials like cotton rag paper and linen tape.

As for the particular demands of New Yorkers, Vogel remembers a local publishing house that once wanted to work with him. “I explained what I did as well as I could and they called me later asking for a quote on 13,000 books. To

bind. By hand,” he recalls. “I explained again, and they still wanted my fee and a due date. So I said, ‘Oh, I don’t know, about $9 million and 37 years?’”

From Vogel’s mezzanine-level workshop, we find ourselves in the perfect position to watch another piece of history evolve: The Plaza’s bustling lobby. Bellboys direct mountains of monogrammed luggage, honeymooning couples stop for a cocktail at The Champagne Bar, little girls go for Eloise Tea in pink tutus.

The enduring appeal of the hotel, and this city, is everywhere, whether you’ve visited once or a thousand times. So when, after a Broadway show that evening, Brett and I slide into the backseat of a cab and I say: “The Plaza,” the driver simply nods and we’re off. Sometimes, to get what you want in a crowd of eight million, all you need are the magic words.

MIXOLOGIST BRIAN VAN FLANDERN PUTS THE FINISHING TOUCHES ON A BARBADOS RED RUM SWIZZLE AT THE NEW BAR IN THE PLAZA’S PALM COURT (ALSO PICTURED RIGHT) – THE RECIPE WAS INSPIRED BY THE PLAZA’S FORMER, FAMOUS TIKI BAR, TRADER VIC’S

New York, USA STAY With Central Park as its backyard, The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel is an oasis on Fifth Avenue and one of the most iconic hotels in the world. Grown-ups can book unique suites like the Fitzgerald Suite, designed by Oscar-winning production designer Catherine Martin, while children get their own bespoke experience in the Betsey Johnsondecorated Eloise Suite or with the Knights of The Plaza package, in which they’ll be “knighted” upon arrival. FAIRMONT.COM/MAGAZINE-NEWYORK

DINE Enjoy breakfast or afternoon tea in the The Palm Court, or stop by in the evening to watch mixologists work their magic behind the brand-new bar.

Have it your way at The Todd English Food Hall or stroll through The Plaza Food Hall for local gourmet specialties, including caviar from Olma and crêpe cakes by Lady M.

DO Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa, located in The Plaza, showcases the benefits of wine, inside and out, from antioxidant-rich treatments to by-theglass pours in the lounge, which has its own walk-in cellar. CAUDALIE.COM Make memories that last with Flytographer, a service that lets you hire a local photographer to snap you while you see the sights. They’ll help you plan a route and (finally) put down the smartphone long enough to enjoy yourself. Ask the concierge for more details. FAIRMONT.COM/FLYTOGRAPHER

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With winding roads overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, eternally glamorous Monaco is the spot for driving enthusiasts looking to rev their own engines in between races.

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LIFE IN THE FAST LANE

When it comes to luxury, Formula One celebrations deliver at every turn. We take an in-depth look at the track-side action in Monaco – and make pit stops around the world.

By Ellen Himelfarb — Illustrations by M ads Berg

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atch and learn,” says JeanJacques Yeterian as he flicks his Ferrari F430 Spider into first and steps on the gas. I’m thrown back into my seat and feel the salty air whip my hair. As we hurl along Monaco’s Basse Corniche – the marina to our right, prime real estate to our left – I put on my sunglasses and do my best Grace Kelly. It’s no use trying to catch the names of the mega-yachts in their berths. They’re all a blur.

Yeterian points out more sites as we climb the palm-studded coastline toward the legendary casino: the new Monaco Yacht Club, styled like a grand Art Deco ship; the baroque Opera House, where Princess Grace hobnobbed with Maria Callas; the fabled hairpin turn that swerves past the Fairmont Monte Carlo’s foyer. I’m so revved up by the whirr of the engine that when Yeterian – whose high-speed tour comes care of Jean-Marc Ayache’s Driving Experience – invites me to take the wheel, I nearly jump into his lap.

Monaco and sports cars are inextricably linked, dating back to the principality’s first Grand Prix in 1929. The circuit has been part of the Formula One championship since the ’40s, around the time Ferrari first came into the picture. Because of the rocky ledges and sharp, demanding turns of the city streets, Monaco

is considered one of the top courses in auto racing.

As even David Coulthard, the 13-time Grand Prix champion and Monaco resident, tells me, “Monaco is worth 25 points, like any other F1 race, but it’s the one on the calendar for any driver.”

Seeing it from behind the wheel of a Ferrari is a luxurious experience for any racing fan. And for a Ferrari naïve like myself, the tour delivers.

After our lap of the official circuit (racers do 78), we head into the hills. I take the wheel just outside Monaco’s borders and within minutes I’m veering precariously close to the precipice, accelerating like a pro. And it appears I’m not alone.

Lamborghinis and Porsches fill the streets with the roar of engines and the smell of oil. The rumble “is, to me, like music,” says my Monegasque friend Claudia.

In Monaco the wave of the checkered flag is like the clock striking 12 on New Year’s Eve. Yet while the F1 props up the tourist calendar in a major way, it is not, my friend assures me, even close to all that Monaco has to offer. Of course, I’ve known that since my days as a student in nearby Nice, having a crack at the slot machines, falling asleep on the steps of the silvery-brick cathedral in wait of the first train back. As we chat over yellowtail sashimi at Nobu, she fills me in on the latest.

2.07 miles/3.34 kilometers Fairmont Monte Carlo

Arguably the most challenging track in Formula One racing, the narrow Circuit de Monaco is set up over six weeks each year (and dismantled over three). As an added challenge, it contains the slowest corner of any circuit: the Fairmont Hairpin, taken at around 45 km/hour.

D R E S S C O D E : At most of the principality’s star-studded parties, men wear freshly pressed suits and ties while women don red-carpet-worthy gowns.

FA M O U S FA N S : George Lucas and Cameron Diaz.

T H E A F T E R - PA R T Y : Champagne flows freely at the exclusive Billionaire nightclub parties, held over three nights at Fairmont Monte Carlo.

T H E S O U V E N I R : A diamond or precious stone piece by jeweler Marco Molinario – ideal for bringing back memories of the glittering Côte d’Azur.

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Fairmont Monte Carlo offers a Grand Prix Formula One Experience that includes accommodation for up to four nights, access to the rooftop terrace overlooking the Fairmont Hairpin, Grand Prix special in-room amenities and daily buffet breakfast.

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Once a humble fishing village, this bustling metropolis is now home to diverse cultures (Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian) and the plethora of delectable dishes they brought along with them.

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Set against the backdrop of the city’s skyscrapers, Singapore’s Marina Bay Street Circuit is lit up by more than 1,600 lights for the annual race – the first and only one to take place at night.

D R E S S C O D E : Dresses and shirts in pure cotton, linen or silk are best for Singapore’s hot and humid tropical climate.

FA M O U S FA N S : Gordon Ramsay and Sir Richard Branson.

T H E A F T E R - PA R T Y : At 1-Altitude, the highest al fresco bar in the

Unveiled in 2009, Abu Dhabi’s futuristic Yas Marina Circuit is a feat of modern architecture, with a surrounding harbor that can host more than 150 yachts.

D R E S S C O D E : Keep outfits relatively modest with pants or skirts that fall below the knee and shoulders covered.

Pack a lightweight button-down shirt for him and a versatile shawl for her.

FA M O U S FA N S : Prince Harry and Kim Kardashian.

T H E A F T E R - PA R T Y : Formula One ticketholders have complimentary access to up to four after-race concerts (past headliners include DJ Armin van Buuren and Jay Z) at Du Arena.

T H E S O U V E N I R : Fresh dates of all kinds, from chocolate-dipped to almond-stuffed, from renowned gourmet food shop Bateel.

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ith the crowning of Caroline’s brother Albert in 2005, his subsequent marriage and the recent birth of his twins, Monaco has entered the 21st century with a modern

At Fairmont Singapore, which offers panoramic track views from its location above Turn 9 of the Marina Bay Street Circuit, guests can enjoy an early-bird offer of 10 percent off on circuit-facing rooms with a three-night minimum stay during the event. Book by June 30, 2015.

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Nouveau Musée National de Monaco (the other is in the hills above Port de Fontvieille), spearheaded by Princess Caroline in a quest to bring cutting-edge contemporary art to the sovereign state. Sauber Villas’s exotic gardens of fig and orange trees lead up to the next clifftop, where I glimpse the city’s most recent build: Tour Odéon, a cobalt-blue glass monolith that promises more swish boutiques, restaurants and a penthouse apartment priced in the hundreds of millions.

world, patrons get a bird’seye view of the glowing track below and can dance until the wee hours of the morning.

T H E S O U V E N I R : One of the 13 fragrances by local artisanal perfumery Code Deco, well known for its spicy and sophisticated scents for men and women.

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Fairmont Bab Al Bahr takes guests to the heart of the action with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Experience, which includes a complimentary fifth night when guests book four nights in a Fairmont Gold room or suite during the races.

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Nobu, probably the finest of Monaco’s new generation of restaurants, is on the Fairmont’s main floor. Then, up the steep rock face, between the art nouveau Café de Paris and the sexy Buddha Bar, are the Pavilions, a cluster of amorphous white pods housing boutiques like Alexander McQueen, Lanvin and Saint Laurent. The mini shopping center was built as a temporary substitute for an even posher plaza being built further east. But the curious architecture has proven to be a draw, and my friend tells me they’ll keep it around. “In Monaco, they don’t destroy, they just build.”

Bidding my Ferrari farewell, I stroll toward Larvotto Beach to Villa Sauber, one of two restored stucco manors that make up the

Steeped in Arabian culture, this sophisticated cosmopolis and economic powerhouse is surrounded by the rolling sand dunes of Liwa Desert and crystal shorelines of the Persian Gulf.

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outlook and an openness to brew-pubs, architectural marvels and experimental food.

Nowhere is the contrast between ancient and avant-garde more vivid than around the Rocher, the 450-foot-high outcropping where the Grimaldi family founded the principality more than 700 years ago. The palace’s medieval tower used to be the highest point in the land. Today the webbed white Simona Tower looms behind, a symbol of this new, progressive attitude.

A landscaped path smooth enough for high heels snakes down the Rocher to Port Hercule, where I peer into La Rascasse, a rowdy nightclub where VIPs party with a first-class view of the circuit. Then I duck into the pedestrian lanes behind for lunch at the revamped Marché de la Condamine, a Euro-style food court with heaps of fresh pasta, oven-fired pizzas and pyramids of chocolate truffles.

Further west, in Fontvieille, is the Prince’s Vintage Car Collection. Playboy no more, Albert opened this mindblowing assortment of automobiles to the public, including the 1954 Sunbeam Alpine his mother Grace drove in To Catch a Thief and a 1986 Lamborghini Countach with brazen scissor doors.

The “stay out” ropes will drive car nuts mad, but as I begin the walk back to my suite at Fairmont Monte Carlo, past tourists snapping at the palace guards, I console myself with memories of my dalliance with the F430. I may be a mere mortal, but I handled life in this fast lane like a champion.

Newtown (named after original owner Jacques Villeneuve, in English), with its bustling patio overlooking Crescent Street’s festivities.

T H E S O U V E N I R : Hand-rolled, wood-fire baked bagels and cream cheese from the city’s Mile End district.

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Originally called the Île Notre-Dame Circuit, the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve was renamed to honor the legendary Canadian driver who won its inaugural race.

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T H E T R A C K : The Shanghai International Circuit is a nod to the city itself: it’s shaped like the Chinese character “shang” (meaning “high”). Despite sitting on wetland, the avant-garde circuit was constructed in just 18 months.

D R E S S C O D E : With a street-style scene that rivals that of New York or Paris, Shanghai is the place to show off outfits that make a statement.

FA M O U S FA N S : Fashion models (and F1-driver girlfriends) Dasha Kapustina and Jennifer Michibata.

T H E A F T E R - PA R T Y : At just a stone’s throw from the hotel, Bar Rouge has the city’s most coveted guest list thanks to a sleek terrace that looks out onto the Huangpu River.

T H E S O U V E N I R : A stylish and functional creation from Spin Ceramics, where minimalist pieces, such as all-white dim-sum-inspired paper weights, are created by hand.

On the Bund, a historic street lined with Art Deco-era buildings, the iconic Fairmont Peace Hotel offers a Formula One package that includes complimentary daily breakfast, an upgrade to a Fairmont Gold room with access to Gold floor benefits, and shuttle transportation to and from the racetrack.

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SAY AUF WIEDER SEHEN TO HEAVY DISHES. FROM MICHELIN STAR S TO BURGER BAR S, HAMBURG HAS A FRESH DEFINITION OF GERMAN CUISINE.

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By A my Rosen — Photos by Gunnar Knechtel

TOP: A DISH OF BEEF TARTARE WITH HERB CREAM AND ICED MUSTARD PEARLS BY CHEF CHRISTOPH RÜFFER; OPPOSITE PAGE: A MEETING OF THE CULINARY MINDS AT DIE BULLEREI

THE PRESIDENTIAL table at Hamburg’s Deichgraf Restaurant is so-called for a small framed photo of Gerhard Schröder, the former socialist chancellor of Germany, smiling down from the pale-yellow wall. The room is intimate and cozy, with dark hardwood, traditional high-back chairs, woven fabrics and sunny windows overlooking a canal. Thies Conle, a tall chef with a gentle smile, was a new arrival to the restaurant when that photo was taken a decade ago. Ever since, he’s witnessed German food evolve right alongside global politics. And he’s contributed to that evolution.

Conle’s light-leaning twists on traditional recipes include labskaus, a vibrant local mash-up of potatoes, beets, onion and chopped beef, topped with a fried egg.

“Labskaus is an old sailor food they used to make from salted meat,” Conle explains. “They prepared this when they left Hamburg and would be sailing for two or three weeks.

Now it’s a typical dish that just tastes great.” He livens up his version using the best beef, local potatoes and free-range eggs with yolks the color of a July sunset. “Our way is to make food fresher,” he says, “the traditional dishes with fresh ingredients.”

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Hamburg is a place where old-world charm and maritime grit come together. Once a gateway for transatlantic passengers and international spice traders, the city on the river Elbe has long been Germany’s window on the world. Today it remains Europe’s third-busiest port, as well as a genteel, walkable city, full of lakes, rivers, canals and more bridges than Venice, Amsterdam and London combined. And though you might spot locals tucking into organic sandwiches and fair trade lattes throughout the day at the city’s chic cafés, don’t mistake Hamburg’s tranquility for a lack of hustle. Germany’s richest city may be demure, wearing its wealth like a fur coat turned inside out, but it’s the country’s financial, media and transportation hub.

That understated vibe extends throughout Hamburg’s dining scene. It may surprise some to learn that Germany is second only to France in its number of Michelin stars, with eight of them here in Hamburg, many of which were earned over the last two years. The sweeping changes to the country’s culinary scene have been fast and far-reaching, transforming almost as quickly as Hamburg’s port-lands skyline. What was once a meat-and-potatoes kind of place is now about freshness, quality and a light touch. Chefs are spinning traditional fare into a modern German cuisine movement. And it’s exciting stuff.

FROM TOP: HAMBURG IS A WATER CITY WITH MORE BRIDGES THAN VENICE, AMSTERDAM AND LONDON COMBINED; CHEF THIES CONLE’S FRESH TAKE ON THE CLASSIC SAILOR DISH, LABSKAUS

Germany is second only to France in its number of MICHELIN STARS , many of which were earned over the last TWO YEARS .

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: CHEF RÜFFER AT MICHELIN TWO-STARRED HAERLIN RESTAURANT; HIS PRIVATE CHEF’S TABLE OFFERS A FRONT-ROW SEAT TO THE ACTION IN HIS PRISTINE HERB-FILLED KITCHEN; FLAVOR MEETS ARTISTRY IN RÜFFER’S DELICATE CUISINE

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airmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, a romantic heritage building located on the banks of the Inner Alster Lake, is the perfect embodiment of Hamburg’s new energy. Recently renovated, it’s as if a boutique hotel set up shop in a grand old dowager.

And Christoph Rüffer, chef at its Haerlin Restaurant, is leading the city’s culinary charge. Walking into the twoMichelin-starred beauty is like swanning into a dreamscape of sandy taupe, gold and pale-green hues. The wallpaper is hand-painted Chinese silk, the custom brass wine vault showcases 600 labels and the white-antelope-leather menus detail the meal of a lifetime.

Soon after I’m seated, a trio of miniature artworks appears. The evening’s amuse bouche sees whimsy done right, including a spoonful of “paella”: puffed rice delicately paired with raw local shrimp and crisped chicken skin. It’s followed by a dish of goose liver with mushrooms that looks like a trip through the looking glass; its teardrops and meringues of foie gras and mushroom are all taste, texture and magic. A subsequent plate of oxtail, goosed with Périgord truffle and Meyer lemon, includes a smoked potato mash that’s like velvet on the tongue.

On it goes, through halibut with cockles, verbena and dill hollandaise, to a saddle of fawn with boudin noir, while wonderful local and international wines are paired and poured by our boy-wonder sommelier (he’s infinitely knowledgeable but looks all of 13). Finally, pastry chef Christian Humbs plays with his veggies for dessert, in a gorgeous arrangement of fennel with cranberry, yogurt and oats.

But what really blows my mind about Haerlin Restaurant is the fact that, though each recipe requires a staggering amount of research, thought, time and technique, many of the dishes here change weekly – and the whole menu changes completely each month. To put this in Fairmont Magazine

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spaces. With flourishes of statement wallpaper, bold artwork and comfy modern furnishings, Chef Rüffer says, “It looks like a home.”

Meanwhile, the staff break room resembles a chic café rather than a school cafeteria – so inviting is the space, it’s often transformed into a venue for private events.

Rüffer notes that the payoff of a charming back-of-house hasn’t just meant a more efficient workplace. “We’re all working a little more creatively since the renovation,” he says.

“We’re more in the moment.”

For a glimpse behind the scenes, guest tours are available upon request.

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Though each recipe requires a staggering amount of RESEARCH , time and technique, many of the dishes change weekly – and the whole menu changes completely EACH MONTH .

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: THE ORIGINAL HAMBURGER IS A FAR CRY FROM TODAY’S FINGER-FRIENDLY VARIETY; SAMPLE IT IN THE CROOKED CONFINES OF THE 90-YEAROLD OBERHAFEN KANTINE; ARTISAN CHOCOLATE SPREADS AT ISEMARKT REFERENCE THE CITY’S NAUTICAL HERITAGE

perspective, I’ve eaten at three-star Michelin restaurants that keep many of the same dishes on the menu for decades. “I think for me and for the future, this is the right way – to create a new a-la-carte card every month,” says Chef Rüffer, “so the frequent guests have something new to discover, every time.”

For a very different example of Hamburg’s Michelinstarred offerings, I make my way the next day to the swank Harvestehude district across the lake from Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten. The much-lauded owner and namesake of the one-starred Anna Sgroi has a different culinary perspective from her Hamburg contemporaries, as she’s a self-taught female chef, born in Sicily. Her handsome restaurant, housed in a circa-1897 building, serves up Southern Italian dishes using fresh ingredients prepared with a feather touch.

Sgroi’s Ligurian rabbit ravioli is the star of my meal, lively with the salty pop of Taggiasca olives. Meanwhile, the steamed cod with anchovy, crispy capers and cauliflower is a forkable journey through Hamburg’s farmers’ markets.

“My kitchen is light,” she explains while sipping a glass of wine, post service. So diners will get ravioli, but not the cheese-stuffed red-sauced variety. “I cook in a light way, but the flavor is strong,” she says. “There’s impact.”

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amburg was always an address for good food, but not too overdone,” says Stevan Paul, a Hamburg-based cookbook author and food stylist, as we sip a flight of beer at Braugasthaus Altes Mädchen.

We’re meant to sample “from head to tail,” lightest to heaviest, from the fresh and fruity Zwickel to a dark stout that tastes like coffee and chocolate. “This brewer is a

maniac,” Paul declares, explaining that, like with Rüffer’s prolific kitchen, Ratsherrn Brauerei launches a new beer every few months.

The microbrewery anchors a new complex in St. Pauli, a former working-class area that is now home to hip restaurants and a coffee roaster, lending it a Portland-esque vibe, only with less rain and more Lederhosen.

According to Paul, Germans are becoming political about food, just like consumers in many parts of the world: “From the big kitchens down to the street foods, we all want to know more about what we’re eating and where it came from.” At the brauhaus, this translates into a resurgence of craft beers brewed following historic purity laws.

He also points to the beer hall’s neighboring Die Bullerei, a former slaughterhouse-turned-trendsetting restaurant, run by celebrity chef Tim Mälzer, host of the German version of reality show The Taste. Known for its dry-aged steaks, Die Bullerei stands alone with its ethically sourced beef, hipper-than-thou service and pop-art surrounds (check out the neon cuckoo clock in the main dining room). Mälzer is also known for his burgers, ranging from juicy American-style cheeseburgers to more adventurous iterations like one filled with confit pork and a veggie burger with panko-breaded trumpet mushrooms as the patty.

Yes, the burger wars have reached Hamburg, with eight new eateries opening this year alone. But let’s not forget that this is where the humble hamburger began. The hearty sandwich, invented for the city’s port workers, started as slabs of tender braised pork piled onto a bun and doused in a savory brown gravy. (Try it at its best in the Oberhafen Kantine, a 90-year-old restaurant so crooked and wonky inside, you feel dizzy walking up the stairs.) Filling and fatty, it’s knife-and-fork material. In his towering Fairmont Magazine

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Tradition meets modernity at these Hamburg hotspots.

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DEICHGRAF RESTAURANT Deichstraße 23 It’s all about tradition with a twist, using local ingredients, including bay shrimp with braised chicory and the zing of ginger, or a red fruit jelly dessert, preserved during summer and served throughout the year.

DIE BULLEREI Lagerstraße 34b From house-made burrata and burgers to desserts that draw a cult following – such as the banana-avocado-passion-fruit-chilli sorbet – the menu and atmosphere make this a dining hotspot.

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LOKAL1 Kampstraße 25–27 What’s fresh, what’s seasonal and what the chef feels like cooking are what make up the handful of dishes offered on the nightly chalkboard menu, such as white fish with sweet potatoes and venison with parsnip, Brussels sprouts and pomegranate. LOKAL1.COM

NIL Neuer Pferdemarkt 5 The focus is on slow food, seafood, modern German dishes and wonderful wines. Everything is homemade and handcrafted, from the warm rye bread to the crispy duck and nougat cake.

ANNA SGROI Milchstraße 7 Chef Anna Sgroi is the Sicilian-born namesake of this Michelin-starred restaurant, where fresh Southern Italian dishes include grilled langoustines with avocado and cucumber, and classic desserts like mascarpone-filled crêpes with poached pears. ANNASGROI.DE

JAHRESZEITEN GRILL Neuer Jungfernstieg 9 –14 Table-side steak tartare prepared in a custom Quandt silver platter by blackvested servers, along with a deep pour of sommelier-recommended Château Peynaud (2011), makes for eventful dining at this signature Fairmont restaurant.

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“I cook in a light way, but the FLAVOR is strong,” says Sgroi. “There’s IMPACT .” modern creations, Mälzer gives a nod to the original’s meaty abundance – but gracefully leaves out the mess.

A similar reimagining of the classics is afoot at Nil, a neighborhood restaurant housed in a former shoe shop. Nil’s prix-fixe meals are based on the changing of the seasons, with a focus on slow food, seafood and modern German dishes. “Everything is homemade using good ingredients. A lot of handcrafted work,” explains co-owner Elisabeth Fungers, thoughtfully stroking her faux-hawk. This includes dishes such as sweet-and-sour marinated sardines with pine nuts, raisins and arugula (a play on the suz-und-sauer fische traditionally prepared in Jewish kitchens). It also includes the unconventional cooperative spirit of Nil’s 14-chef brigade. “Once Jamie Oliver was here.

He went upstairs to say hello and was surprised by what he saw,” she tells me. “He said, ‘So many chefs for such a small restaurant!’ So we are not rich,” smiles Fungers, “but we are happy.”

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or a final taste of the German food evolution, I pop by Lokal1, where I’ve heard tales of Chef Hagen Schäfer doing amazing things with seasonal produce. Sure enough, I find mouthwatering match-ups on the daily chalkboard menu, such as beet borscht with duck and dumplings and apple tart with sea buckthorn cream. I also discover a four-play of items containing that most German of supporting dishes, red cabbage. Here, however, the rough brassica leaves aren’t served on the side, but as the core ingredient: a gingery cabbage soup, a croquette filled with sweet-andsour cabbage, a caramelized cabbage roulade with a red lentil curry, and a crunchy slaw with a zingy lime and fish sauce dressing. Unassuming cabbage, no more!

This dish, this place, is the embodiment of Hamburg’s culinary scene today, where the past is not forgotten, but rather embraced and made anew.

After all, without bold thinking and creativity, you’d be left with meat and potatoes – full but with an unfulfilled appetite for all that could be.

BELOW: ALONGSIDE EYE-CATCHING WALL ART, THE CHALKBOARD MENU AT LOKAL1 PRESENTS AN EVER-ROTATING MIX OF CHEF HAGEN SCHÄFER’S DAILY INSPIRATION

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gastronome Friedrich Haerlin, Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten has just completed its most ambitious renovation project to date. All 156 rooms and its new spa are kitted out in modern, luxurious materials, while history still shines in restored details from the polished marble lobby to the elegant antique elevator.

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Set in a glassed-in room in the thick of the kitchen action, the Chef’s Table at Haerlin Restaurant is a unique experience.

Up to eight guests can eat, drink and enjoy a window seat on what goes into making a Michelin-starred meal. Served by Chef Christoph Rüffer himself, it’s the most sought-after table in the city.

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DO Once a no-go port zone,

HafenCity, currently Europe’s largest inner-city development project, is now a blueprint for reimagining life on the water. It may be home to the new Elbe Philharmonic concert hall and buildings designed by some of the world’s leading architects, but you can still find people fishing off of the footbridges. HAFENCITY.COM

With more than 200 sellers in the chic district of Eppendorf, Isemarkt, which runs Tuesdays and Fridays, is a kilometer-long stretch of food-market stalls smartly tucked under the U-Bahn’s viaduct. Every now and then you hear it rumble by, just as your stomach starts rumbling for all the cheeses and smoky sausages on display. ISEMARKT.COM

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Curated by Natali Deftereos Photos by Cheuk Lun Lo

Chinese-born designers and artists are finding inspiration in

traditional objects, materials and patterns, and reinventing them for modern tastes. These contemporary items owe their allure to centuries-old customs and dynastic art forms.

Shanghai-based artist and designer Chen Hangfeng crafted 20 limited-edition Logomania Phoenix pieces featuring contemporary logos (see how many you can spot), hand-cut from rice paper, to create designs evocative of classical Chinese patterns.

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Modeled after the traditional cloth slippers ubiquitous to Old Peking (also known as bu xie), Mary Ching Oriental Ballerinas have been updated with high-end materials like silk, satin and pony skin. British-Chinese founder Alison Yeung studied fashion design at London’s Central Saint Martins, and incorporates her eccentric multicultural style into each pair of her slipper-shoe hybrids, which are available in a selection of animal prints and bold colors. LIMITED-EDITION ORIENTAL BALLERINAS BY MARY CHING, PRICE UPON REQUEST

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STEEPED IN HISTORY

During the Tang Dynasty, a period of prosperity in the nation, tea became an object of connoisseurship and a common ritual among friends and family. Today, tea service is synonymous with Chinese culture – and calls for a specific serving method, its own rules of etiquette and carefully selected vessels. Shang Xia’s Bridge Bamboo Woven Porcelain Tea Set blends minimalist white pottery with Chinese craftsmanship. The bamboo section is made of half-millimeter strips carefully woven together to act as an insulator, resulting in a design that’s as functional as it is beautiful.

BRIDGE BAMBOO WOVEN PORCELAIN TEA SET BY SHANG XIA, US$5,440

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Shanghai, china STAY The landmark hotel of Shanghai’s 1930s golden age, Fairmont Peace Hotel is the Art Deco jewel in the crown of the iconic boulevard known as the Bund. Step back in time at the Jazz Bar and snap your fingers to the beat of the resident band made up of six jazz veterans.

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DINE Book lunch, dinner or the signature Sunday Brunch on the Bund, hosted on the terrace of the ninthfloor Cathay Room. Each option offers sweeping views of the Huangpu River and Shanghai’s modern skyline.

DO Balance your yin and yang at Fairmont Peace Hotel’s Willow Stream Spa, which offers ancient diagnostics and traditional Chinese healing methods combined with the latest in beauty and well-being techniques from around the world.

WHITE HOT

In Buddhism, a white lotus flower is a symbol of enlightenment, representing spiritual and mental purity. It’s fitting then that Hong Kong-born, London-based ceramic designer Peter Ting chose Blanc de Chine, a snow-white porcelain that dates back to the Song Dynasty, for his intricate Lotus Stand Candleholder. The piece’s ornate details, from its base of entwined stems to its textured petals, are simultaneously classic and modern. LOTUS STAND CANDLEHOLDER BY PETER TING, AVAILABLE AT PEARL LAM GALLERIES, PRICE UPON REQUEST

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Find Shang Xia, Shanghai Tang and many more Chinese luxury retail shops in Xintiandi, an upscale, car-free shopping district a short drive from Fairmont Peace Hotel. Ask the concierge about complimentary chauffeured car service.

GRAPHIC NATURE

Jingdezhen, in the northeast of Jiangxi Province, has been producing qīng-huā, the iconic blue-and-white porcelain, since the mid-14th century. When artist Jacky Tsai (famous for creating Alexander McQueen’s trademark skull image) designed the Blue Lotus Decorative Plate for international retailer Shanghai Tang, he put a spin on the city’s time-honored patterns. The fine-bone china plate was given a whimsical edge with the addition of acrobats gliding along lotus stems. BLUE LOTUS DECORATIVE PLATE BY JACKY TSAI, AVAILABLE AT SHANGHAI TANG, US$262 Fairmont Magazine

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Dream Lover

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From the novel by Elizabeth Berg — Illustrations by Guillaume Brière

JULY 1804, RUE MESLAY PARIS

On the day of my birth, my father was playing his beloved violin at a party given for my mother’s newly engaged sister, my aunt Lucie. My mother, resplendent in a ruffled pink silk dress and matching shoes with pearls at the center of their bows, was dancing a quadrille. She excused herself suddenly and repaired to a nearby bedroom overlooking the garden, where she gave birth to me, reportedly without a sound and also very quickly.

It was Lucie who attended my birth, a consequence of my mother having latched onto my aunt’s arm at the moment she realized it was time.

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fter she ensured that mother and baby were stable, Lucie went back to the party to tell my father the news. She made her way through the revelers and approached the small group of musicians, who stood with my father in the corner of the room. She laid her hand on Maurice’s arm, stopping his playing. The other musicians stopped playing as well, and the crowd grew abruptly silent. Lucie said into the stillness, “Come, Maurice, you have a daughter.” This announcement was greeted with a great burst of applause.

“She will be fortunate,” my aunt told the guests, over her shoulder, as she led my father to the bedroom. “For she was born in the time of roses, to the sounds of music.”

Now the crowd laughed, and then the music began again.

I turned my head toward the sound, drawn to music then as I ever would be.

And then there was my father, holding me in his arms.

His tears fell on my forehead, and his long forefinger gently wiped them away; but I, still in possession of the shortlasting but infinite wisdom that is ours in the womb, felt his great joy as well. I was given the name AmantineLucile-Aurore, and my father said, “We shall call her Aurore, after my mother, who does not bless her now but, in time, will.”

Surely it tore at his heart to hold me that day, an infant whose weight barely registered in his arms, knowing that his mother would condemn his marriage and, by extension, me. He pulled me closer and rocked me side to side, crooning.

A writer has a most fertile mind, or he is no writer at all. He has an imagination that soars when given the most meager starts: a wet blade of grass, croissant crumbs on a plate, the sight of a woman hurriedly crossing a street.

And in the way that the fiction a writer produces can assume a truth of its own, these details of my birth seem less story to me than memory.

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After I was born, my father felt there was no more hiding from my grandmother; now he would need to tell her of both his marriage and the birth of his daughter.

My grandmother’s position was always this: she could forgive one’s circumstances at birth. After birth, though, came the choices one made – the life one chose to fashion for oneself. She herself, for example, despite being born illegitimate, had conducted herself properly, married well, lived a life of great dignity, and never gave cause for criticism or scorn. She had plans to raise her own (legitimate!) child, my father, in the same way. She could and did turn a blind eye to her son’s dalliances: he had fathered a son with a girl in the village outside Nohant. My grandmother doted on the boy, called Hippolyte, and contributed money to help raise him after he was put in the care of a peasant woman next door to the estate. But to give him the name Dupin, to consider him in any way an heir to her fortune?

Certainly not! His last name was Chatiron, after his mother. Whom her son most emphatically did not marry.

My father argued that Sophie’s life experiences had not permitted her to make the same choices as my grandmother and reminded her that Sophie was legitimate, as was her daughter, Caroline. But my grandmother persisted in her complete disregard for Sophie, as well as in her belief that the differences between her and Maurice were too great to sanction a relationship between them. It could not last.

It was not proper. My father was an aristocrat: kind, deepfeeling, optimistic, and intelligent. He was also a brilliant artist and gifted in his knowledge of languages and of literature. He was very much sought after to sit at the tables of many important and influential people, for he was a most charming and witty conversationalist. He loved music perhaps most of all, and he was widely praised for both his singing and his violin playing. He acted impulsively, but with the kind of courage and trust that can make rash decisions seem like good ones, even

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well-considered ones. He loved – and, I daresay, lived for – the beauty in life. He found it everywhere, and he was as glad to give it as to receive it.

My mother was mercurial, a beautiful, dark-completed bohemian with a dramatic way of expressing herself, whatever her mood. She had been cast out of her home in her early teens to work as a dancer in a theater in the hope that she would find a “protector.” She was strong and practical and had, as well, an air of mystery and magic about her; she was one of those charismatic beings who draw the eyes and ears of everyone in the room. Most of all, she was well aware of the uses and power of passion – my father alluded obliquely but clearly to skills she possessed that turned strong men into weak-kneed devotees.

Never mind my grandmother’s concerns about such a mismatch. I learned in time to use each side of my family for my own particular advantage.

I am sorry to say that in the end, my father lacked the courage to tell my grandmother about his marriage, but he did write to her of my birth. He told her my name was Aurore, after her, in an effort to win whatever goodwill that might bring. But my grandmother had heard rumors of my parents’ marriage, and she wrote to the mayor of the Fifth Arrondissement of Paris with the request that he confirm it, which he did. Soon afterward, she went to the city and set about trying unsuccessfully to have the marriage annulled. She would not stop in her quest to force my parents apart. After her husband’s death, she had turned all her hopes and attentions to her only son. For him to marry a woman like my mother ruined her plans, so carefully conceived and meant to serve as comfort to her in her old age.

But there was something else, too, something of which she may not have been conscious: there is always trouble of the worst sort when a widow effectively remarries and the man she weds is her son.

When my father heard that his mother was in Paris, he concocted a plan of his own. He brought me to her apartment building and conspired with the concierge to find a way for my grandmother to see me.

The concierge came to my grandmother’s apartment to show off “her” granddaughter. “Look at her; I can hardly bear to put her down!” she said, then offered me to my grandmother to hold. When I was in her lap and my grandmother saw my eyes, so like my father’s – large, black, and with the softness of velvet – she understood that it was her own granddaughter she was holding. “Who brought her here?” she demanded. The tone of her voice caused me to burst into tears.

The instinct to protect children that lies in the breast of most mothers took hold, and the concierge stepped forward with her arms outstretched. “Ah là là,” she said, “give her back to me. I can see she is not wanted here.”

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my grandmother only held on to me more tightly. She raised me to her shoulder and, sighing, began to pat my back. “Poor little mite,” she said, “none of this is your doing. There now, stop your crying; you are safe with me.

“Who brought her here?” she asked again, albeit more gently.

The concierge raised her fingers nervously to her mouth, then clasped her hands before herself. She spoke rapidly, saying, “If you please, madame, it was your son, Maurice, who waits downstairs. We thought if only you held the child, you would–” “Maurice!” my grandmother cried and, with a great deal of emotion, called for my father to be brought up to her.

They embraced and wept, my small body between them, but in the end my grandmother would not agree to meet Sophie or to bless the marriage. All she could manage was to take a ruby ring from her hand and press it into my own; she wanted the ring to be given to my mother.

Thus my grandmother made a conciliatory move toward my mother, but with a mediator in between: me. Just like my father, I was caught in the middle.

The Dream Lover

At the beginning of this powerful novel, we meet Aurore Dupin as she is leaving her estranged husband, a loveless marriage, and her family’s estate in the French countryside to start a new life in Paris. There, she gives herself a new name – George Sand – and pursues her dream of becoming a writer, embracing an unconventional and even scandalous lifestyle.

Paris in the 19th century comes vividly alive, illuminated by the story of the loves, passions and fierce struggles of a woman who defied the confines of society. Sand’s many lovers and friends include Frédéric Chopin, Gustave Flaubert, Franz Liszt, Eugène Delacroix, Victor Hugo, Marie Dorval and Alfred de Musset. As Sand welcomes fame and friendship, she fights to overcome heartbreak and prejudice, failure and loss. Though considered the most gifted genius of her time, she works to reconcile the pain of her childhood, of disturbing relationships with her mother and daughter, and of her intimacies with women and men. Will the life she longs for always be just out of reach – a dream?

About the author

Elizabeth Berg is the author of many bestselling novels as well as two works of nonfiction. Open House was an Oprah’s Book Club selection, Durable Goods and Joy School were selected as ALA Best Books of the Year, and Talk Before Sleep was short-listed for an Abby Award. Her bestsellers also include The Year of Pleasures, The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted, and Dream When You’re Feeling Blue. Berg has been honored by both the Boston Public Library and the Chicago Public Library and is a popular speaker at various venues around the country. She lives near Chicago.

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In partnership with Penguin Random House, Fairmont has built a reading list inspired by the art of travel. Start The Dream Lover (you can order titles right from the web­site or find them at select Fairmont hotels) and you might just be inspired to plan your next vacation.

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Fairmont Jakarta — At the start of Jenderal Sudirman, one of Jakarta’s main streets, you’ll find a stunning sight: the Selamat Datang (“Welcome”) Monument, encircled by a roundabout and surrounded by a fountain that lights up each night. Between 6 and 11 a.m. on Sundays, Jakarta’s Car-Free Day, thousands of locals stroll, jog or cycle around the landmark, stopping at food trucks to feast on traditional dishes like nasi goreng (fried rice with meat and veggies), watching public performances and even joining in on the occasional al fresco yoga class.

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PLAYTIME AT THE PLAZA The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel — There’s no shortage of unique experiences for kids at this iconic New York City hotel. Book the Magic Tree House package, which includes local activities inspired by the popular book series. Or, stay in the one-of-a-kind Eloise Suite, designed by celebrated fashion designer Betsey Johnson and inspired by the beloved heroine of Kay Thompson’s books.

The Knights of The Plaza package includes accommodations in the signature Tower Suite, a picnic lunch to take to Belvedere Castle in Central Park and, of course, the appropriate royal garb.

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SWEET SCHOOL

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr — At the Chocolate Gallery, budding bakers can spend a Saturday afternoon learning the basics of chocolate making with the hotel’s resident pastry chef. From selecting the right type of cocoa to melting, tempering and molding chocolate into sculptural works of art, participants can indulge in their creations or take home treats to enjoy with family and friends. FAIRMONT.COM/ABU-DHABI

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Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square — Take advantage of the Family Fun Package and discover the City by the Bay with the kids.

The package includes CityPass vouchers for two kids and two adults, plus kids’ backpacks, a set of City Walks San Francisco tour cards and nightly accommodation (valid on stays of three nights or longer).

Guests also receive five San Francisco-themed postcards – great for sending to grandparents, friends and classmates back home. FAIRMONT.COM/GHIRARDELLI-SAN-FRANCISCO

MONTE’S CLUB

Fairmont Le Château Montebello — Kids come first at Fairmont Le Château Montebello in Quebec, Canada. Children and their parents can get creative with toys, craft supplies and games at Monte’s Club, open on Saturdays and Sundays. The property also offers regular movie nights, where little ones can enjoy screenings of age-appropriate films (in both French and English) in a supervised environment, with snacks and beverages included.

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FAMILY RATES

BUILD A KITE

ETIQUETTE CLASS

Fairmont Yangcheng Lake’s Family Weekend Offer includes a second room at 50 percent off (for up to two family members up to 18 years of age), complimentary buffet breakfast for two people per room (kids under five eat for free, and kids under 12 eat for half price) as well as special family amenities.

India’s kite-flying tradition dates back to the days of the maharajas, who supposedly kept their royal cellars filled with the aerial contraptions. Through the Fairmont’s Tingar Kids Club team, children can learn about the history of kite making and even create their own kites to fly on the hotel grounds.

Children staying at Hamburg’s Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten can learn the basics of good table manners through the Small Book on Etiquette program, held in German for kids six to 13 years old. A further course for teens 13 to 18 offers tips on cutlery use, posture and proper dinner attire.

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Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers — Baku, Azerbaijan’s distinctive, multicultural society is visually represented in the elegant Fairmont Baku with a striking piece of art above the lobby’s reception desk. Designed and fabricated exclusively for the hotel by Vancouver’s Farmboy Fine Arts, “Unison” is made of powder-coated steel and contains five different ancient tribal symbols from the historic city’s many coexisting cultures. The rest of the hotel is home to an impressive art collection, including over 100 original works.

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TALK THE TALK

Fairmont Kea Lani — With the Olelo Hawai’i weekly language class, part of Fairmont Kea Lani’s award-winning Hawaiian Cultural Program, you’ll learn the history of the Hawaiian language and pick up a few common expressions.

The complimentary class is led by certified cultural coach Jonelle Kamai, a graduate of the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association’s Ola Hawai’i program.

SUITE LIFE

The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel — For spectacular views of London, especially the River Thames, book a stay in the Royal Suite, spread over the entire front of the fifth floor of The Savoy. The Royal Experience includes a luxury 45-minute Thames river cruise, chauffeured car service in the hotel’s Rolls-Royce Phantom, 24-hour butler service, a signature seafood platter and bottle of Champagne at Kaspar’s Seafood Bar and Grill. Expect the same fit-for-royalty treatment as famous former hotel guests, including Elizabeth Taylor, Claude Monet and The Beatles.

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MASAI MADE Fairmont Mara Safari Club — Discover the Masai Mara National Reserve’s wildlife with a game drive or hot air balloon safari, and get to know Kenya’s most recognized tribe by booking the Masai Cultural Experience.

You’ll visit a manyatta (village) and explore local culture, from traditional tribal dances to the Masai women’s intricate beaded jewelry and belts.

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FRESH ART

TRAVEL FOR HER

UNIVERSAL MUSIC

In March, Fairmont Pacific Rim unveiled “16,” a major public art installation by Omer Arbel for Vancouver design house Bocci.

The permanent installation on hotel grounds features an armature of stainless steel “trees” topped with large, illuminated leaves made of white, gray and clear glass.

The Female Traveler Package caters to women on the go with a check-in performed by a female staff member as well as an array of in-room amenities, including a selection of lifestyle magazines, a Cairo shopping guide and a complimentary nail and hair care set.

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Fairmont Peace Hotel — Practice Tai Chi in a breathtaking setting with a one-hour session on the rooftop terrace of the Fairmont Peace Hotel, which overlooks the iconic Bund (a historic street lined with Art Deco buildings) and the Huangpu River. The slow, low-impact movements focus on balance and core energy, leaving you with a feeling of calmness and peace of mind. The package is complete with the signature Afternoon Tea experience in the Jasmine Lounge, which includes a wide selection of green and black tea as well as scones and pastries.

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Fairmont Sanur Beach, Bali — Revitalize and rejuvenate at the newly rebranded Fairmont Sanur Beach, Bali, set on a pristine beach amid nearly 10 acres of lush tropical gardens. The 120 contemporary suites and villas include round-the-clock dedicated butler service, while the fully equipped spa offers a little slice of Indonesian paradise.

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WATERSIDE WELLNESS

Fairmont Vancouver Airport — Nature lovers and bird watchers are flocking to Fairmont Vancouver Airport, where two exclusive birding packages are offered in partnership with local conservation group WildResearch. The birding getaways include guided trips (as well as transportation between the airport and nature sites), use of luxury Swarovski Optik binoculars, accommodation and meals.

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Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows — Plan a healthy break at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, California, where guests can take their workout routines to the next level. Fitness guru C. Wyatt Hicks, founder of Life Force Performance, will personalize an exercise regimen and provide one-on-one training sessions at the hotel’s awardwinning Exhale spa. After your session, relax and enjoy the heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, private sun deck, steam rooms and dry saunas. FAIRMONT.COM/SANTA-MONICA PAG E 2 5

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LIGHT THERAPY

Fans of European football can enjoy the excitement of an A.S. Monaco match in the principality’s legendary Stade Louis II stadium. Fairmont Monte Carlo’s F.C. Championship package includes accommodation, daily buffet breakfast and one match ticket per person in the Première Azur stand. FAIRMONT.COM/MONTE-CARLO

Honey from rare stingless melipona bees (native to the Yucatan region) is harvested for its healing properties and used in pampering treatments at Fairmont Mayakoba’s Willow Stream Spa. The Mayan Bath Ritual and the Honey in the Heart treatment both include honey body masks.

At Tova Day Spa, LumiFacial and LumiLift treatments make use of LED light therapy to turn back the clock on aging, sundamaged skin, acne, redness and uneven pigmentation. Both treatments are praised for their immediate results (diminished redness and firmer skin) and promote cellular rejuvenation. FAIRMONT.COM/SAN-JOSE

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GIN FOR THE WIN

Fairmont partnership — For the new Classic Cocktail program, set to debut in Fairmont hotels around the globe this fall, Fairmont has partnered with The Botanist: small-batch, artisanal gin made on the Hebridean island of Islay with a harvest of 22 local botanicals hand-picked by expert foragers. The Botanist’s distinctive and complex medley of citrus and herbal notes (juniper, coriander, aniseed) is a result of its low-pressure, 17-hour distillation.

Find this special blend in select cocktails created by Fairmont’s mixologists, or ask to sample it in a G&T. THEBOTANIST.COM

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FOOD & DR I N K

A ROYAL FEAST

Fairmont Monte Carlo — Visitors to Milan’s Expo 2015 (this year’s theme: “Feeding the planet, energy for life”) will have an opportunity to taste the creative culinary offerings of Fairmont Monte Carlo.

Executive chef Philippe Joannès and the hotel’s banquet service were personally selected by Prince Albert of Monaco to cater the exhibition’s Monegasque pavilion.

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DINNER SHOW

The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel — At Gordon Ramsay’s Savoy Grill, dine on classics such as steak, lobster and beef Wellington in the opulent, 1920s-style dining room. Celebrate a special occasion (or turn any evening into one to remember) by booking the Kitchen Table experience, where six to eight guests are treated to an exclusive menu and a view of the kitchen in action. FAIRMONT.COM/SAVOY-LONDON

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise — Last fall, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise was one of five locations in the world to host an exclusive event celebrating the return to earth of the Ardbeg Experiment, in which a prized Ardbeg Scotch was sent into space to measure the effects of weightlessness on maturation. Though the space whisky is purely for scientific study, Ardbeg marked the occasion by announcing a reissue of its rare Ardbeg Supernova. If you missed the event, you can still enjoy a dram under the night sky at the chateau, where the absence of light pollution makes it the ideal place for stargazing.

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GOURMET GALA

FAIR TRADE COFFEE

In partnership with Dean & DeLuca, Fairmont Vintages offers Fairmont President’s Club members in the United States the opportunity to have two carefully selected Napa Valley wines, along with tasting notes and food pairing suggestions, delivered directly to their doorstep each quarter.

This year’s annual Gala des Grands Chefs, taking place November 6–7, 2015, marks the 15th anniversary of the famous Charlevoix culinary event. To celebrate, 15 star chefs (last year’s roster included Baptiste Peupion of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac) will whip up a 15-course dinner for attendees.

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Guests at select Fairmont hotels and resorts will be treated to organic fair trade coffee through a new partnership with H.C. Valentine Coffee Company, an award-winning micro-roaster. The high quality “farm-to-cup” blends align with Fairmont’s commitment to responsibly sourced products and sustainability. FAIRMONT.COM/AMERICAS/COFFEE

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PICK A CARD

Worldwide — Looking for the perfect wedding or anniversary gift? A Fairmont Hotels & Resorts gift card (or e-gift card) is always well received. Offer the happy couple a romantic stay in one of over 70 elegant properties or an unforgettable dining experience in one of Fairmont’s award-winning restaurants. Or, for spa-goers, select a Willow Stream gift card, redeemable at any Fairmont with a Willow Stream Spa. The lucky recipients can choose from a range of signature spa treatments inspired by each hotel or resort’s local culture and ingredients.

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RIGHT AS RAIN

Worldwide — Don’t let a little rain stop you from exploring any destination. Borrow a sleek Fairmont umbrella to stay dry all day (without putting a damper on your outfit).

The newly branded umbrellas will be available to guests as of this summer.

RIDE IN STYLE

Fairmont partnership — At Fairmont hotels and resorts in the United States, guests can arrange complimentary local chauffeur transportation in a Cadillac CTS Sedan or Cadillac Escalade SUV. Fairmont President’s Club members have priority access to the transportation service.

Whether you’re going shopping or for a night on the town, it’s sure to get you there in style.

GOOD SPORTS

Fairmont partnership — With Fairmont Fit and Reebok, Fairmont President’s Club members have access to workout essentials while they travel, whether they want to hit the hotel gym or head out for a run. New gear is selected quarterly to ensure that guests are offered only the highest quality apparel, from running shoes to yoga mats. Be sure to enroll with FPC to take advantage of this deal and more. FAIRMONT.COM/FPC/FAIRMONT-FIT

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This year’s National Pollinator Week takes place June 15–21, 2015, and Fairmont is celebrating with eco-beauty brand Burt’s Bees, constructing sustainable bee hotels that provide resting spaces for urban pollinator bees, which make up more than 90 percent of the bee population.

Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Singapore has partnered with Australian premium skincare innovator Gaylia Kristensen to debut a series of treatments and products designed to provide a natural alternative to cosmetic injections. The line harnesses the power of molecular polypeptide and protein technologies for dramatically younger-looking skin. FAIRMONT.COM/SINGAPORE

The perfumers of New York-based fragrance house Le Labo, the brand behind Fairmont’s in-room Rose 31 amenities, recently made their way to multiple Fairmont hotels in order to develop a signature lobby scent. Candles featuring the scent will be available for purchase at select locations and online beginning in late 2015.

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Fairmont Nanjing — Reflecting nature in a hypermodern structure is no easy task, but BraytonHughes Design Studios rose to the occasion with their concept for Fairmont Nanjing, which occupies the upper half of the Jinao Tower. As a tribute to the city’s numerous plum trees, whose delicate pink blooms inspire celebrations every spring, floral patterns were worked into decor details from wallpaper to carpet. To

experience the hotel’s grandest design, ride the glass elevator up through the 27-story atrium, whose metal-plated walls are covered top-to-bottom in a motif of falling petals. The soaring interior, inspired by Constantin Brancusi’s modernist “Endless Column” sculpture and the form of a Chinese lantern, changes color throughout the day via a network of LED lights positioned discreetly behind the panels. Renée Morrison Fairmont Magazine

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