The Face of America Magazine 2020 - Vol. 4 Issue 1

The Face of America

2020 Vol. 4 Issue 1

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PIERRE GERVOIS PAINTER OF THE UNTOLD

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THE FACE OF AMERICA MAGAZINE VOL.4 ISSUE 1 SPRING/SUMMER 2020 CONTENT BEAUTIFY

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On the streets

ERIC J HENDERSON

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New York City

PIERRE GERVOIS

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New York City

XXI

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Virtual

ARTISTS’ SELFIES

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Boca Raton, FL

UNHUNG HEROES

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

EMBRAER 300 E

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In the Sky

TESLA CYBERTRUCK

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On the road

UBER FLYING TAXI

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In the Sky

MASERATI LEVANTE

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On the road

AFTERNOON AT THE PIERRE HOTEL

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New York City

GAPELII FASHION

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California

UNDONE BESPOKE WATCHES

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On your wrist

SZANTO ICON ROLAND SANDS WATCHES

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On your wrist

THE HORSE SHOE FARM

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North Carolina

YUMMY

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Good food & Good drinks

PALAZZO LAVACA

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Austin, TX

VOGMASK

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For the new normal

GIFTS

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Everywhere

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ART

R E Y E M N A EV OUNDER F O C EC O &

BEAUTIFY WALLS AND FACADES NEED LOVE The Face of America Magazine

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L A R U M S A J O R N E B RU

Beautify is a technology company created to allow for the ease of beautification, everywhere, starting with street art & murals.

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L A R U M S A J O R N E B RU

It grew out of a non-profit of a close name (Beautify Earth) whose mission is to put an end to blighted walls and aesthetic apathy by empowering artists, encouraging social responsibility and instilling community pride.

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EVAN MENDEL MURAL

Beautify connect artists, landlords, and funding sources to convert our world's outdoor wall spaces into public art galleries, unlocking the economic and social benefits of art for both businesses and communities, while giving brands an authentic, organic way to engage consumers.

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PIERRE GERVOIS PAINTER OF THE UNTOLD

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The “To Allege” series has been created in Pierre Gervois’ studio in New York City in April 2020 during the COVID-19 confinement in effect in the state of New York, using discarded canvases found in the streets of his Brooklyn neighborhood (Bedford-Stuyvesant).

As Pierre Gervois was running low on black paint, he diluted the remaining black paint with white paint to create this grey color, never used before to paint his subjects. “To Allege” is composed of seven paintings of different sizes (the first four paintings of the series having the same size). Pierre Gervois applied multiple layers of white latex paint on the surface of each canvas, leaving just the topographic traces of the original pictures & paintings now laying beneath the paintings.

During the confinement period, as our lives are temporarily suspended, the artist explores who we really are: Is it our alleged lives, where we present ourselves in a perfectly polished way, or shall we leave the scars of our past to outcrop? These paintings are made to be observed very closely, under different lightings, to reveal the topographic details.

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Pierre Gervois (b. 1969) To Allege I (2020), Latex paint on canvas, 22 x 22 inches (56 x 56 cm)

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Pierre Gervois (b. 1969) To Allege II (2020), Latex paint on canvas, 22 x 22 inches (56 x 56 cm)

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Pierre Gervois (b. 1969) To Allege III (2020), Latex paint on canvas, 22 x 22 inches (56 x 56 cm)

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Pierre Gervois (b. 1969) To Allege IV (2020), Latex paint on canvas, 22 x 22 inches (56 x 56 cm)

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Pierre Gervois (b. 1969) To Allege V (2020), Latex paint on canvas, 16 x 20 inches (40 x 50 cm)

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Pierre Gervois (b. 1969) To Allege VI (2020), Latex paint on canvas, 12 x 16inches (30 x 40 cm)

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Pierre Gervois (b. 1969) To Allege VII (2020), Latex paint on canvas, 24 x 29 inches (61 x 75 cm)

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Ground-breaking digital art investments platform, ARTCELS, in partnership with HOFA Gallery, is announcing a new virtual contemporary art exhibition, 'XXI', launching on 4 May. Responding to the realities of social distancing, ARTCELS today announces they will be creating a memorable virtual art experience, set to be the first-of-its-kind to feature bluechip contemporary artists—Banksy, George Condo, Kaws, Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons— together in a virtual art exhibition.

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ARTCELS’ mission is to create a new art experience which their investors and America’s art community can enjoy from the comfort of their homes.

Through a secure link, viewers will be able to explore artworks by a selection of eminent international blue-chip artists and other leading international artists, including Retna, Daniel Arsham, Anthony James and Joseph Klibansky, in a 3dimensional, HD virtual show designed to be immersive, interactive and realistic.

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Talking about the forthcoming virtual show, ARTCELS Co-founder, Elio D’Anna, says "It’s the very first time an art portfolio of this calibre has ever been presented as a virtual exhibition, and we’ve used the latest capturing and rendering technologies, guaranteeing a true-to-life experience. During this difficult time, we are hoping this exhibition will bring some relief to those in isolation and be a bright spot to all art lovers across the globe.”

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ARTCELS is a secure art investments platform with pioneering features supported by strategic partnerships. Swiss partners of ARTCELS include 4ARTECHNOLOGIES who provide the technology to authenticate all art assets, and ASSETYZE who ensures all transactions are secured with blockchain technology.

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THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION OF SELFIES

BY AMERICA’S LEADING ARTISTS

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Boca Raton Museum of Art Launches New Online Community Initiatives with “Eye to I: Self Portraits from the National Portrait Gallery�

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The term self-conscious takes on a whole new meaning in today’s social media era. At a time when millions of selfies are posted every day and identity is proving to be more fluid, this exhibition from the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery shines a new light on self-portraiture and representation. The show was created to commemorate the National Portrait Gallery’s 50th anniversary, celebrating the artists who make the NPG Collection so extraordinary. Eye to I brings together the work of major artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, at the Boca Raton Museum of Art. The powerful works are from every decade, starting in 1901 and continuing through 2015.

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“Art, culture, and creativity have always made a difference in powerful ways, especially during challenging times,” said Irvin Lippman, the executive director of the Boca Raton Museum of Art. “While the Museum is temporarily closed, we will continue to give back to the community. Being inspired and creative have not been canceled. These artists in Eye to I made a lasting mirror effect of themselves, creating a very personal art that engages us – the viewer.” adds Lippman.

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UNHUNG HEROES OF THE METROPOLITAN A TOUR GUIDED BY PROFESSOR ANDREW LEAR

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Guided by Professor Andrew Lear, the tour explores male members in paintings and sculptures across the Metropolitan.

Are these artworks true to life size? Were men really smaller once upon a time?

And who broke off the statues’ missing body parts? Is there hidden phallic symbolism in your favorite painting? For museum-goers who’ve ever wondered about these and other questions, this tour has the answers.

Visitors learn about the aesthetic ideals of Greek culture and how they have affected the whole history of art without clothes.

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Shady Ladies Tours' art museum tours introduce art lovers to some of the sexiest and sauciest works of art in New York City. Led personally by Professor Andrew Lear, a leading scholar on the history of sexuality and one of the foremost experts on erotic Greek and Roman art, the tours reveal the scandalous back-stories behind paintings and sculptures in major New York City museums. Tours include Nasty Women of the Metropolitan, Shady Ladies of the Metropolitan and Gay Secrets of the Metropolitan. With his groundbreaking work on the history of art and his long experience as a scholar and teacher, Professor Lear is an ideal guide to give tour-goers an entirely new (and naughty) perspective on both classic and little-known pieces of art.

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MOVING

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The Phenom 300E offers the ultimate experience in business aviation, with stunning performance, comfort and technology. Along with Embraer’s iconic airstair and oversized windows, the 17-ft-2-in-long Oval Lite® cabin features wonderful head room and aisle space, as well as innovative seating with enhanced cushioning and custom sew styles for truly exceptional in-flight comfort and style.

First created for the Praetor 600, the optional Bossa Nova Edition interior — which won best interior design at the 2019 International Yacht & Aviation Awards in Venice — is now available in the Phenom 300E.

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In the cockpit, the advanced ProdigyÂŽ Touch Flight Deck creates a highly intuitive environment with soft keys and touchscreen functionalities. The avionics enhance situational awareness with clear information about speed, altitude, fuel, engine performance and other flight parameters.

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The forward-thinking cabin design also includes a cutting-edge “backbone of technology” with proximityactivated controls, adjustable lighting, touchscreen monitors and patented flush gaspers. Multiple zones of personalization and the addition of nice®HD by Lufthansa Technik, an advanced cabin control system that offers portable device integration and wireless audio/ video streaming, further add to the sophisticated interior enhancements. Plus, passengers can also enjoy the best cabin altitude in the category (6,600 ft at FL450) along with a generously sized baggage compartment.

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This car is writing the future. We don’t even care about its performances.

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Spaceship vibes. En route to Mars.

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The future is now.

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UBER FLYING TAXI

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In October 2016, the “Uber Elevate” founding team published a comprehensive, first-principles analysis that breaks down the critical barriers to launching a scaled, aerial ridesharing product on Uber’s platform.

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Over the next few years, Uber will continue to work closely with city and country stakeholders to create an aerial ridesharing network that’s intended to be safe, quiet, and environmentally conscious, and to support other transportation options.

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In september 2019, Uber opened the first test site in Texas, right next to the Dallas Cowboys Headquarters.

Recently announced, Melbourne joins Dallas and Los Angeles in becoming the first cities to oer Uber Air flights, with the goal of beginning demonstrator flights in 2020 and commercial operations in 2023.

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MASERATI LEVANTE

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Levante is a wind that blows across the Mediterranean, transforming from benign calm to gale force in an instant. The Maserati SUV that bears its name assures such mighty power always remains under complete control. With the stability of Maserati Q4 intelligent all-wheel drive, the Levante maintains its refined composure even when the going gets tough.

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• Powerful V6 and V8 engines built at the Ferrari factory in Maranello, Italy • Up to 590 hp and 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds with Levante Trofeo V8 • Maserati Q4 intelligent all-wheel drive stays composed over all terrain • Maserati Skyhook performance suspension with electronic damping control for sport handling

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In every aspect of its design, the Levante is authentically Maserati—from its powerful, dynamic style to its purity of purpose, down to the smallest detail.

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FASHION

ARTISTIC DIRECTION & PHOTOGRAPHY EFDLT STUDIO LOCATION THE PIERRE HOTEL, NEW YORK SUIT SHARPE SUITING SHIRTS STENSTROMS BOOTS JM LEGAZEL CIGARS ALEC BRADLEY WHISKEY WHISTLEPIG RYE WHISKEY SUITCASE VINGARDEVALISE

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ARTISTIC DIRECTION

EFDLT STUDIO SPECIAL THANKS TO

MELISSA BRAVERMAN THE PIERRE HOTEL LEON WU SHARPE SUITING MARIE RAMBERG STENSTRÖMS THIERRY GUIZ JM LEGAZEL JONATHAN LIPSON ALEC BRADLEY ELIZA MCCLURE WHISTLEPIG RYE WHISKEY MARTIN STEIN VINGARDEVALISE

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ANDREW AKUFO, CO-FOUNDER

Gapelii Brand Is An emerging High-end Luxury clothing and shoe company offering the latest in men’s, women’s and children’s fashion. Their Apparel and shoes are designed to influence, encourage and make everyone feel comfortable wearing our brand. Although a relatively small company, 10% of the proceeds and sales are donated back to the communities we serve, providing scholarships, clothing and food to underserved populations and youth.

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Gapelli Brand was founded in August 2019 by Founder & CEO, Toja Hodge and Co- Founder/ Partner, Andrew Akufo in Hobbs, NM. Gapelii Brand was also created to inspire youth and other young entrepreneurs to pursue their goals, dreams and passions and furthermore, prove that a smalltown, Black-owned business can evolve and develop to have a significant impact on our fashion industry and the world if there is a determination to do so Â

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WATCHES

UNDONE BESPOKE WATCHES CREATE YOUR OWN STORY The Face of America Magazine

Established in 2014, UNDONE is the world’s leading bespoke wristwatch label, where premium watchmaking is about the individual.

The team of industry veterans behind the company believe that watches go far beyond functional fashion – that watches tell stories.

With their customizable, made-to-order timepieces, wearers become narrators.

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Every watch is unique, brought to life using traditional techniques and today’s technology; components are carefully curated, designs are developed in-house, and all products are tailor-made, tested, and true to the UNDONE philosophy: that individuality matters.

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The ability to customize the watch, choose the details you want and even add your initials on the dial is the true luxury. Because you decide what matches your personality and your life. And no one else is like you.

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SZANTO ICON ROLAND SANDS SIGNATURE SERIES WATCHES

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Roland Sands is an American motorcycle racer and designer of custom high-performance motorcycles. In his career as a professional motorcycle racer he won the 1998 AMA 250GP National Champion road racer championship, and today is also an award-winning designer of custom performance motorcycles. As the owner and founder of Roland Sands Designs, a company that sells custom motorcycle parts, he is known for unique designs and has developed a cult following around the world.

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The watch is rugged, tough, and dependable, crafted with a satin brushed stainless case with screw case back, a scratch resistant mineral crystal, and 100 meters water resistance. The strap is made of USA-sourced Horween leather, famous for its beauty and durability – it will quickly pick up the look of well-worn motorcycle boots and jackets and take on a vintage patina adding more character the longer it is worn. The watch is available for purchase online at timeconcepts.net

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TRAVEL

THE HORSESHOE FARM NORTH CAROLINA

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A gem in North Carolina, in a middle of the nature yet at 30 min away from the airport.

On this huge property you can easily stumble on a chicken roaming freely or on an art work among those carefully scattered inside and outside.

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You can find Jordan Turchin, the young and passionate owner the the shoe horse ranch here and there taking care of his host and running the property.

Discreet but professional he wants for his guests a unique and alternative experience to the luxury hotel.

Indeed, not only you will find beautiful amenities and impeccable service but there is more, a soul.

Maybe it comes from the selection of the well integrated art works all over the property or maybe is all this wellness feeling.

This property is the reflection of the owner, member of the millennial generation who wants to regenerate the hospitality experience, make it more introspective and authentic. We can say he did a great job.

And there is more to come, you will probably able to see some horses and cows soon.

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Surrounded by the mountains and the French Broad River, you will find your peace of mind either sitting at the fire places, walking in the nature along the river, at the yoga room, at the spa or simply on the numerous lounge chairs and swings at your disposal.Â

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Leave your mark and tell your story.

How many hotels allow you to be an artist?

We loved this inspiring secret space.

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The spa is the next step to pursue your journey of the wellness.

Randi, the spa manager has this smile that already make you feel at ease. But more than that she is the perfect fit for this place where you can relax and heal as she is herself in the middle of this journey.

After the treatment you can enjoy the amazing view of the mountains once the doors are open.

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Meet Randi Nelle, Spa Manager:

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And if you look for dining out, Ashville is just 30 min away.

Shoe horse ranch is where wellness, nature and art meet together. So take a breath and enjoy the slow pace that this property oers you.

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29 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC 28801

Our recommendation to explore Ashville: Check out Sovereign Remedies restaurant

Sovereign Remedies is housed in the New Medical Building on North Market St. A seven story building, it was once was office space for Asheville’s doctors and dentists, a drug store and barber shop, it now houses a wide variety of law, engineering, and environmental protection agencies.

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Chef Graham House spent ten years honing his style at world-renowned restaurants around the globe such Osteria Del Bouche in Lake Como, Italy; Redd in Yountville, California; 4th & Swift in Atlanta; as well as serving as the Executive Sous Chef at Prospect in San Francisco under Chefs Nancy Oakes and Pam Mazzola.

Chef House exercises his full creative control of the menu to the fullest. Working with a local contracted farm, Patchwork Urban Farms, as well as other local purveyors gives him and his team of hand-selected cooks a plethora of beautiful, seasonal produce to incorporate into his creative dishes.Â

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Discover the food of Executive Chef Graham House

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Thank you for the attentive and friendly service.

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YUMMY All photoshoots have been made before the confinement.

We want to thank all professionals working in restaurants for their dedication and courage during the COVID-19 crisis.

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COCO J’ADORE

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Brilliant sophisticated decoration, great friendly atmosphere, and inspiring food.

Coco J’adore is a total success. A successful mix of Parisian decadence and Newyork intellectual diversity. A perfect restaurant for a Friday evening gathering between friends, full of laughs and multicultural inspiration.

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ANDAZ 5th Ave.

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First of all, we love the contemporary vibes of the Andaz 5th Avenue, and the presence of contemporary art everywhere. Come downstairs and enter by a “secret door” marked with a rat sculpture, and enter the Bar Downstairs and Kitchen. The Executive Chef Christian Clark has designed a menu experience that offers guests an opportunity to indulge in some of his favorite foods, sourced from farmers and purveyors in New York City. Wonderful bright contemporary food and outstanding service.

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THE BAR DOWNSTAIRS AND KITCHEN @ANDAZ 5th Ave. 485 5th Ave. at 41st. St. New York, NY 10017 With the very talented Executive Chef Christian Clark

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VALERIE

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Valerie is a very New York bar and restaurant. The essence of the city and the vibes of Manhattan island are here, in all their cosmopolitan and relaxed attitude. Valerie is the kind of bar you want to experience after a day of work, to celebrate a new contract, or to bring your best client in a business casual and friendly atmosphere. We loved the delicious beef cheek steam buns and the braised beef, both melting in the mouth. The room was packed when we came, but the service was extremely attentive, warm, and professional, a rare thing in busy restaurants.Beautiful Art Deco design everywhere.

Special thanks to Christina Parsons, Waiter, for her very warm and professional service.

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VALERIE 45 W. 45th. St. New York, NY 10036

CAFE JOE A COFFEE SUCCESS STORY FROM ISRAEL TO THE USA The Face of America Magazine

Twenty years ago, a pair of immigrants from the United States, established the first branch of Cafe Joe in Israel. Today, Cafe Joe is Israel's leading coffee chain with over 250 branches and points of sales across the country. This amazing growth is a result of their reputation for excellence among the coffeeloving community. Now available in the USA for coffee lovers.

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The Joe’s new, innovative, air tight “EVO” coffee capsules ensure maximum coffee freshness, elevating the familiar espresso to new heights of flavor, body and aroma. The combination of this oxygen barrier with our unique tamp dome “EXTRA CREAM” technology generates an especially robust crema and extracts the perfect coffee from our gourmet blends, providing a rich and fulfilling coffee experience. The capsules are available in a variety of blends selected and designed by Joe’s coffee experts and are compatible with all Nespresso Machines (except “Vertuoline” machines).

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GROUNDED WINES CALIFORNIA WINES

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On the night of July 20, 1969, we stared at the moon and listened to the radio chatter of the Apollo 11 astronauts. Once voice boomed back to the listeners on Earth declaring, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." This brand focuses on the emotions at play during the American Space Age, producing a grounded authenticity that speaks of the wine inside.

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Founded on an enthusiasm for terroir, GWCo. believes in growth by evolution and revolution, as proven in this 2017 red blend from Paso Robles. Public Radio is a firm but smooth wine which expresses a bold message. The quality and personality lies in its self-awareness; sensitive to the zeitgeist while acknowledging its role as part of an ongoing story. The label serves only as a visual gesture with stylistic ubiquity persuading you to open the bottle without imparting a particular opinion, instead allowing you the freedom to manifest your own ideas, regardless of frontiers.

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BROKEN SHED THE SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND

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Broken Shed Vodka is made from all natural and renewable sources in Wanaka, New Zealand. Broken Shed Vodka is distilled from pure whey, then blended with a tasty mineral water from a 15,000 year old aquifer in the Southern Alps and pure sparkling spring water from the from the North Island of New Zealand. The result is a smooth and well-balanced vodka with a luxurious texture that remains true to the pure flavors of its source.

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Broken Shed Vodka is naturally free of GMOs, additives, gluten or any added sugars. There are only two ingredients in our vodka, water and whey distillate, that combine to bring you the uniquely clean taste that sings in a martini and enhances any cocktail.

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HOMES

AUSTIN, TX, HISTORIC PALAZZO LAVACA

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One of America’s fastest growing towns and tech hot spots, Austin, Texas has retained much of its Old West vibe and vibrant history including an 1890 building that was first a firehouse and then the worldfamous Capitol Saddlery where custom-made-cowboy boots were sold for thousands of dollars. Later, it was reborn as a stunning residence and event space while retaining much of its historical charm. Now for sale, the former Capitol Saddlery is priced at $4.95 million including the neon-lit boot above the home’s entrance.

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The unassuming building facade could easily be taken for almost any other Austin building near the University of Texas were it not for the gigantic boot above the entrance - a clue that it was formerly home to Capitol Saddlery. The owner was T.C. “Buck” Steiner, a gruff rodeo rider with up to 100 employees, but the star was Charlie Dunn, a boot maker that Jerry Jeff Walker wrote a song about in 1972.

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From the number of celebrities who have walked through its front door to choose the style of their next pair of pricey cowboy boots to the tinkle of cocktail glasses from the party in the gilded ballroom, Austin has it going on. Now for sale, Palazzo Lavaca is priced at $4.95 million, listed by Kumara Wilcoxon of Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty in Austin.

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EMBRACING THE NEW NORMAL WITH VOGMASK

Vogmask is the original stylish filtering half mask for particles.

First imagined in 2011, Vogmask created a unique facemask to bring design and reusability to highly eďŹƒcient filtering. Vogmask’s mission has never changed: to give the world a mask that makes you look great while providing the protection from airborne particles. Vogmask is used for protection from airborne particles such as PM 0.3, PM 2.5, PM 10, dust, allergens, post combustion particles, germs, shavings, biologics, odors, scents, mold, mold spores, particles in wildfire smoke, volcanic particulate pollution, and other airborne contaminants.

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Vogmask is designed as filtering face mask for protection from particles. The mask has two filter media, sewn into the middle layers of the mask: a carbon filter for odors, and a highly efficient particle filter for protection from microscopic particles. The Viral Filtering efficiency of the particle filter media tests at >99.9%. No mask is 100% efficient, filtering efficiency depends on a good seal around the nose and mouth, and mask users should be careful to wash hands before puttting on a mask, and after taking the mask off.

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Vogmask material components and finished products are tested for eectiveness, conditioning, and safety. Each Vogmask is manufactured under a documented quality plan. As a leader in combatting the adverse eects of air pollution and other respiratory health problems, Vogmask continues to improve through design and material innovations.

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Based in San francisco, Vogmask supports clean air and humanitarian eorts around the world. From London to Nepal to China we seek to improve quality of life, educate on the harmful eects of pollution, and instill civil responsibility that has a direct impact on the environment.

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PAWW SILK SOUND WIRELESS HEADPHONES Listen to your favorite music in ultimate style with the stunning Paww SilkSound wireless headphones. Beautifully designed to be lightweight and compact, with Bluetooth wireless connectivity, hands-free calling and over 8-hours of playtime, the Paww SilkSound headphones are the ultimate fashion accessory for anyone who doesn't want to compromise on sound or comfort.

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gifts HAPPINESS IS‌ Saltwater, freshwater, it doesn’t matter which. Your happiest place is where the surf meets the sand and where water meets land.

Happiness Is Inc. has the softest bamboo sweatshirts that remind us of our happiest places. Perfect for chilly nights along the water!

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COALATREE SHIRT Made from recycled materials, the Coalatree shirts are perfectly cut (a rare thing for casual shirts) and very comfortable. They look good on the trail as well as in a VIP lounge. We love them. /coalatree.com

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gifts SHADY RAYS SUNGLASSES Clothing trends come and go, and sunglasses are no exception. Aviators are a classic style that have been around for a long time, but this year they are making a comeback. Whether you already own some or not, try out a timeless pair of Shady Rays that will elevate any outfit. shadyrays.com

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gifts SAPPORO BEER Sapporo is the oldest brand of beer in Japan, founded in 1876.The legend of Sapporo began with the adventurous spirit of Seibei Nakagawa, Japan's first Germantrained brewmaster. Available in the USA since 1964, Sapporo is indisputably the most sophisticated and elegant imported beer. sapporobeer.com

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gifts COMPLETEATS COOKIES These plant-based cookies are delicious. They make a healthy and convenient travel snack for all the family.

Packed with superfood and natural ingredients, we make sure all our editors have them in their travel bags. completeats.com

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gifts JAF TEA Crafted from Ceylon tea, the world's finest black tea. JAF Tea is made in an artisanal small-batch process using the traditional method to preserve the flavor of the tea. Each leave is hand plucked at their tenderest to preserve the flavor and essential oils. Packed in Sri Lanka within days of plucking for optimum freshness. www.jaftea.com The Face of America Magazine

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SAEL WELLNESS These days our health hangs in the balance as the Coronavirus outbreak progresses. As you social distance and wash your hands, take a nutrientboosting supplement from Sael Wellness. Founded by Connor Saeli, the former Bachelor in Paradise contestant has been keeping busy off camera launching his new line. His objective is to make nutrition fun, simple and available to all by creating great tasting gummies that pinpoint two key aspects of our health: sleep and digestion. sael.com

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gifts STEEPED COFFEE SINGLE SERVE BAGS Steeped Coffee is the easiest way to make a great cup of coffee anytime, anywhere, in minutes. Take Your Moment — at home, work, or on the go. Steeped Single-Serve Coffee Bags are filled with 100% hand roasted specialty coffee and are crafted for quality, convenience, and sustainability. steepedcoffee.com

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gifts KABAKI TEA What makes Kabaki Kenyan Purple Tea so special is that for generation after generation, harvest after harvest, our purple tea plants have grown to thrive in the extraordinary climate of the Kenyan mountains. In this place, the intense African sun is tempered by the cool mountain air allowing ultraviolet rays to deeply penetrate the tea leaves, resulting in their vibrant color, high levels of potent antioxidants, and delicate flavor. kabakitea.com

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gifts HEMP THEORY Hemp Theory products, made with patented Nanobidiol Technology for faster, better results due to quicker and improved absorption, are all natural, non-GMO, with no gluten or chemicals. Natural medicinal properties that improve mood, relieve pain, help with stress reduction, improve sleep and more; all without the side eects that are common among synthetic pharmaceuticals.

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KATE’S REAL FOOD Kate’s Real Food all-natural energy bar made with high quality ingredients that are a perfect snack for any outdoor adventure or long day in the home office. Grab one of these new bite-sized morsels while commuting between your bedroom and yourn living room for your upcoming Zoom meeting.

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gifts GOOD DEE’S Good Dee’s proves that health-conscious living and decadent indulgence really do mix. Give in to cravings guilt-free with Good Dee’s complete collection of baking mixes designed for low-carb, restricted, and special diets. A full collection of sweet and savory baking mixes featuring nothing but simple, allergen-free ingredients. And their chocolate frosting is incredibly delicious (Tested and approved by our own food editors). gooddees.com

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BREWFERM BELGIAN BEERMAKING KIT Brewferm brings a unique Belgian home-brewing tradition to you. Brewferm is still a Belgian family-owned business today, and it has grown into a market leader with a vision, a constantly expanding range of oerings, and strong brand loyalty in the homebrew market. Start your own hobby or tradition with brewferm! brewferm.com The Face of America Magazine

IMPERFECT FOODS Imperfect Foods was founded in 2015 with a mission to eliminate food waste and build a better food system for everyone. They offer imperfect (yet delicious) produce, affordable pantry items, and quality eggs and dairy, delivered to your door.

Lettuce tackle food waste together! www.imperfectfoods.com The Face of America Magazine

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