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Fendi Casa, Macallan "M"
30 Haute Joaillerie Bvlgari
32 Haute Horlogerie Hublot, Jacob & Co.
34 Runway Report
Salvatore Ferragamo Men's
36 Men Trend Gucci
38 Runway Report Gucci Women's
40 FemmeTrends
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42 Cellar Notes Tuscan White
44 Mixology
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46 Big Smoke
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56 Auto Exotica Rolls Royce Ghost II
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62 Luxe Links Trump
64 Travel Escape
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66 Suite Dreams Anthology Suite
70 Cover Model Christine Taylor
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Chris has been in the wine trade for over 25 years, beginning when a trip to Europe after high school graduation developed into a life-long passion for wine. He has worked in virtually all of its aspects including winemaking, restaurant, import, wholesale, and retail. In 1996, he became only the thirteenth American to have passed the demanding Master of Wine Examination. Today, there are still only 29 Americans out of a total of approximately 235 people worldwide who have passed this most demanding wine examination since it was first given in London in 1953. The exam not only covers winemaking and grape growing, but the business of selling, marketing and distributing wine as well. It also demands that successful candidates identify (in a series of blind tastings held over three days), the grape(s) used, where they were grown (country and region), vinification methods employed, the vintage or age, alcohol, acidity, sweetness and the quality/ maturity in a line up of 36 wines. Chris has also worked as a lecturer and educator for a wide array of clients including American Express, Merrill Lynch, Georgio Armani, IBM, Accenture, The Television Food Network, J.P Morgan, The Consulate Generale of Monaco, The Wall Street Journal, Crystal Cruise Lines, and many more. His success as a wine educator/lecturer can be attributed to a unique understanding of what people want to know about wine, a talent that evolved during years of working with clients of his retail shops.
Elisa Gaudet has worked in the golf industry in the U.S. and Latin America for the PGA Tour and the Tour de las Americas before founding Executive Golf International. Prior to golf, Elisa worked in the entertainment industry as a model and SAG, AFTRA actress. She has appeared on numerous radio and TV programs and has been a guest speaker on a variety of golf topics. Her syndicated “On the Lip” column has been running since 2003. In 2011 she launched the Two Good Rounds, a golf lifestyle brand with the first endeavor being the book Two Good Rounds – 19th Hole Stories from the World’s Greatest Golfers based on interviews with 36 of the top golfers in the world discussing their 19th hole favorites. (www. twogoodrounds.com) She splits her time between New York City and Florida.
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Fendi Casa Piano If you're in the market for a grand piano, don't look anymore , the designers from the famed fashion house at Fendi Casa have created a piano bar and Cristallino bar stool electric piano with CD player and MIDI bases player is crafted from the most exotic Crocodile skin with Rubin red metallic lacquered frame and stainless steel feet, wood lacquered with special polished lacquer finish. The legs are even covered in leather. Fendi Casa thought of everything, you can even get a matching small bar with bottle holder.
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CELLARNOTES BY CHRIS CREE MASTER OF WINE
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he Loire is the longest river in France, meandering past a myriad of picturesque villages and Chateaux and through world-class wine regions, each with a unique climate, geology, grape varieties and style of wine. The river’s headwaters are in the center of France in the Massif Central, and it flows northward to Orleans where it turns west and makes its way to the Atlantic. It is one of the largest producing wine regions in France, making almost as much wine as Bordeaux. While there are dozens of individual appellations, it is sometimes thought of in three main areas: Upper, Middle and Lower. With its cool northern climate, its red and white wines are perfect for summer fare, and the following are some of the better-known areas. The Upper Loire lies hundreds of miles from the sea and the climate here is more continental - in many ways it is more akin to the Burgundy region of Chablis than the rest of the Loire. The best-known regions are Sancerre and Pouilly Fume, along with lesser-known Quincy and Menetou Salon, and they are considered to be some of the best places in the world for Sauvignon Blanc. The combination of cool climate and limestone/flint soils produces wines with zippy acidity, racy minerality, and citrus and herbal notes that are crisp, dry and refreshing. They are great with all kinds of shellfish, seafood, sushi or salads. A small amount of red and rosé wine is also produced from the Pinot Noir grape, especially in Sancerre. The rosé wines are often superb – light to medium in body, cool crisp and clean, with hints of red fruit and pale salmon color. The reds, such as Sancerre Rouge, can be a little tricky as the cool climate makes a style that is higher in tannins and acids than the typical California or Oregon Pinot, but they can be delicious especially in warmer vintages when they get just a little more ripeness and fruit.
The Middle Loire is known mainly for white wines made from the Chenin Blanc grape and reds from Cabernet Franc or Gamay in the Anjou and Touraine. The Vouvray appellation makes delicious Chenin Blanc that ranges from crisp and dry (labeled as Sec), softish and off dry (demi-sec), to sweet dessert style wines (Moelleux). Huet is one of the best growers in Vouvray and the wines are well worth seeking out in all styles. They also age incredibly well, and from time to time the winery will release 42 Valley Social Magazine
whites that are several decades old. The best-known red wine regions include Chinon, Bourgueil, Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil, Samur and Saumur Champigny, making red wines from the Cabernet Franc grape. They can range from medium in body with bright acidity that are ready to drink young – almost Pinot Noir like in some ways - to fantastic age-worthy wines from some of the top growers like Olga Raffault in Chinon, Breton in Bourgueil and Clos Rougeard in Saumur Champigny whose wines can age for decades. These regions are cooler than Bordeaux and California where the grape is also grown, and the wines here are typically more elegant, fine boned and almost Burgundy-like in their style than they are big and powerful. They a earthy, cool and sometimes herbal in tone, often with good acidity and tannin, and they are great with light meats like duck, game birds, pork, poultry or grilled meaty fish. There are also wines made from the Gamay grape, vaguely Beaujolais like, fresh and fruity, and some lovley dry, crisp rosé wines as well. The Lower Loire is where the river finally meets the sea near the city of Nantes. The climate is decidedly maritime and the wines of its best-known appellation Muscadet are influenced by the nearby Atlantic. Muscadet is crisp, high acid mineral wine that is a reflection of the cool climate and geology, with soils that include clay, gravel and sand above sub soils of gneiss, schist, granite and volcanic rock. The Melon de Bourgogne grape used for Muscadet is fairly neutral in flavor, and the wines are often aged on the yeasts left over from fermentation to allow the wines to gain some richness and texture in a process called called “sur lie”. Muscadet is racy, mineral, and focused, and the best come from a handful of small family estates, with Domaine de la Pepier being one of the tops. Most Muscadet is inexpensive, making it a great summer wine, and it is the perfect wine with oysters, clams, shrimp, sushi and all kinds of seafood. These are just a few of the many wines and regions along the Loire, a region whose wines are well worth getting to know especially of you are looking for lively refreshing whites and reds for summer. Cheers!
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chic spot in the heart of Beverly Hills, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, at the Beverly Wilshire, has become the place to see and be seen and has garnered high praise from many outlets including the Los Angeles Times (Three Stars), Wall Street Journal and Wine Spectator, to name a few. Additionally, noted food critic John Mariani awarded CUT “Restaurant of the Year” in Esquire magazine’s November 2006 issue. In 2007, CUT was nominated for "Best New Restaurant" by the James Beard Foundation, considered one of the highest marks of distinction within the culinary community. CUT is the recipient of one star in the prestigious Michelin Guide, Los Angeles edition. A sophisticated, modern lounge adjacent to CUT, sidebar is the ideal place in Beverly Hills to unwind after work or to relax on weekends. A small menu of appetizers – "Rough Cuts" – accompanies a wide selection of classic wines and innovative cocktails like pins & needles.
TASTING NOTES Color: The light and refreshing sea green Nose: Strong with rosemary, juniper, plus a light citrus and cucumber flavor, tasting somewhat of orange blossom. Palate: Pleasant, smooth and full-bodied. Aftertaste: A slightly sweet and long lasting aftertaste.
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Per serving: 1 oz Tanqueray Gin 1 oz rosemary syrup 1/2 oz lemon juice 3 pieces sliced cucumber 1 sprig of rosemary for garnish
Muddle two cucumbers in a mixing glass, add other ingredients and shake with ice until well-chilled. Fine strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass, top with thin cucumber slice and a sprig of rosemary.
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PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA
BIGSMOKE
BY JEFF BROWN
ALEC BRADLEY MUNDIAL PL8
(6" x 58 / Medium)
Five years in the making, this stunning, limited release perfecto features a luxurious Honduran Trojes wrapper that surrounds a complex, all Honduran-Nicaraguan core with a heavy dose of EstelĂ ligero. The smoke is ultra-creamy, perfectly-balanced and loaded with bold, dark tobacco flavors. Honduras
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CAO FLATHEAD V660 CARB
(5½" x 54 / Full)
Hearty Nicaraguan longfillers and a spicy binder leaf, trunk-pressed inside a toothy Connecticut Maduro Broadleaf with a flat cap make for thick, creamy and earthy smoke dominated by flavors of sweet spice with hints of black pepper, and cocoa on a long, luxurious finish.
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Nicaragua
CASINO GOLD BY H.R.S. QUEEN
Rated
(5" x 52 / Medium)
A beautifully handcrafted cigar blended by Nestor Plasencia. The cigar offers an excellent draw with an even burn and a firm ash. The smoke is medium-bodied and luxuriously creamy, with a slightly sweet and toasty flavor. Perfect for both new and veteran cigar lovers. Honduras
93 Rated
NICA RUSTICA BY DREW ESTATE
(6" x 52 / Medium - Full)
Skillfully handcrafted in the old Cuban style method of rolling with a pigtailed cap, this cigar was blended to be "rustic, un-polished and un-refined for hardcore tobacco lovers." The smoke is complex and billows with sweetness including flavors of cocoa, earthiness, some nuttiness. Nicaragua
THE JUDGE BY J. FUEGO RETRIBUTION
(6" x 50 / Full)
A full-flavored cigar blended to perfection by Jesus Fuego with a 4-nation blend deftly rolled in a dark, shimmering Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper. Flavors of pepper, sweet wood, nuts and espresso appear along the way for a hearty, complex smoke with perfect balance. Honduras
99 Rated
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PHILANTHROPY
BY CAMILLE DAGORN
CHARITY BUZZ The new way to make a difference
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hat if your dreams could help make a difference in the world? What if with the click of a mouse you could receive the experience of a lifetime and also change someone else’s life? CharityBuzz founder and CEO Coppy Holzman and his passionate team of driven dogooders are making this happen every day. Whether it’s having lunch with Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer, coffee with Warren Buffett, owning the first Lamborghini Aventador in the U.S., or walking in a pair of Louboutins signed by Oprah; online auction site CharityBuzz is making the impossible possible. CharityBuzz is a for-profit Internet company in New York City that has raised funds for more than 2,000 nonprofit organizations through online charity auctions with prominent celebrities and brands. You can even customize your own dream and watch it come to life by submitting it to the Dream Big Concierge. By bidding on your desired experience, you also provide funds for nonprofits such as UNICEF, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, and the Humane Society. CharityBuzz harnesses the power of pop culture and technology to benefit charities around the globe through unique experiences that pertain to your passions and interests – from sports or music to politics or art. Holzman is trailblazing a new way to raise money for nonprofits with a simple mantra, “Do good live well.” CharityBuzz has offered experiences such as a lifetime membership at Trump International and a private guitar lesson with Paul Simon. While people have found themselves in walk-on roles in movies or in the company of celebrities like Beyoncé and Paul McCartney, 2,282 charities have received funding, including human rights, environment, education, poverty and 48 Valley Social Magazine
hunger organizations. With over 100,000 registered bidders, the company is growing – and growing quickly. Through word-of-mouth buzz and social media marketing, CharityBuzz has had a 94% traffic increase in the last two years. The company’s success stems heavily from their belief that experience exceeds value. As Holzman affirms, having a big fancy car or luxury goods “was never really my thing.” What he values most are his family and friends, and on the side of his business he develops scholarship opportunities for kids. “It’s good business to do good,” Holzman states. Holzman’s dedication to servicing others translates to unparalleled attention to customer service. Bidders become part of a life-changing program and ultimately an extension of Holzman’s family. In return, they become CharityBuzz’s greatest advocates. On November 29th, the CharityBuzz team rang the New York Stock Exchange Euronext opening bell to celebrate raising $100 million for charity, a monumental moment for Holzman and his team. But the ultimate winning experience is when Coppy Holzman receives a call that the money his company raised provided meals for children during the holidays or medical funding that saved lives. According to Holzman, his most rewarding experience has been building the entire company. Holzman’s auction site has revitalized charity funding with unwavering success by doing what’s right for the charities. Holzman and his team are now ready to up the ante. With the success of CharityBuzz, the future is looking even more promising. As Holzman proudly asserts, “I really feel like we’ve just begun.”
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OBJETD'ART
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Baccarat Sun Clock The designs of Georges Chevalier (1894-1987), who was artistic director of Baccarat from the 1920s to the 1970s, were largely responsible for propelling Baccarat into the modern era. With his purity of line and geometric style cues, his signature is clearly legible, marking the stylistic power of the first artist to work for the Manufacture. Among Georges Chevalier’s flagship designs, the Sun Clock is to rise again in a brilliant reissue that will crown it as the star of 2014. A solid crystal sunburst, whose rays transport us to a place of magic. Designed in 1948 and inspired by the symbol of the Sun King, Louis XIV used on the gates of his Palace at Versailles, the Horloge was displayed that same year in New York for the opening of the first Baccarat boutique in the United States. Its most famous buyer was none other than playwright Arthur Miller, who chose it to decorate the Manhattan apartment he shared with his wife, Marilyn Monroe. This remarkable piece continues to fulfil its illuminating destiny today and will embody the quintessential Baccarat savoir-faire until the end of time. Limited and numbered edition of 25 pieces) $150,000 at Baccarat 800.777.0100 and www.baccarat.com
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JETSET
Pilatus PC-24 Super versatile jet
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very crystal found in the mountains of Switzerland is entirely unique. Just as unique is the PC-24, the only aircraft combining the versatility of a turboprop with the cabin size of a medium-light jet, and the performance of a light jet. It’s a plane that simply doesn’t fit into any of the existing business jet categories. That’s why Pilatus had to create a new one: the Super Versatile Jet (SVJ) category. The PC-24 has been engineered to be “off-road“ compatible from the beginning. Its outstanding short-field performance – even on unpaved runways – opens up an incredible level of mobility. With the PC-24, you will have access to almost 100% more airports around the world (2,640 ft.). That means you can fly closer to your final destination than with any other business jet. You‘ll be able to use smaller airports and avoid massive administrative procedures, and reduce ground transfer time to an absolute minimum.
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HAUTEYACHT Available at Ferretti Group America 561.249.4242
RIVA DOMINO 86 Nautical Italian design at its best
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ome products are developed with the precise aim of carrying out a function. Others go far beyond this. The clean, winning lines of Riva 86’ Domino, this 26 metre coupé, have been drawn by Mauro Micheli of Officina Italiana Design to immediately impress anyone laying their eyes on her for the first time. Her well-balanced beauty is shown in her special personality, through which the aggressiveness which characterises all Riva opens transpires. This model is enhanced by the Metallic Ice colour covering hull and deckhouse, creating a spectacular, high-impact effect. Designed for owners who love sporty lines which in no way affect the yacht’s simple style, the Riva 86’ Domino is an evolution of the 63’ Vertigo and 68’ Ego Super models. Owner and guests can enjoy more space, and a number of different areas for socializing, characteristics which make this yacht ideal for both long cruises and daily life on board. 54 Valley Social Magazine
As already experimented on 92’ Duchessa, a large sundeck at bow features a dinette with a table for 6, whilst another table, which can also seat 6 guests, and a comfortable sofa, are located in the cockpit. The sundeck is perfectly integrated into the upper part of the deckhouse, so that it cannot be perceived from outside. It features a second steering position, ideal for mooring manoeuvres, and a sunpad with a reclining back which can accommodate 3 guests. The closed, airconditioned upper salon, creates an open space area with the dinette, and is separated from the helm station by a large LCD television. This solution guarantees the passage of natural light both through the large side windows and the windshield, fully lighting this area. The design of the furnishing elements, and the choice to match the special shades of elm and grey durmast with natural-coloured leather inserts and grey lacquering make this an attractive, welcoming environment, emphasizing the spaciousness. The fully-equipped galley is located on a mezzanine level, and accessed from the left hand side of the helm station, whilst the crew cabins (for 4 people) are accessed from the va l l e y s o c i a l m a g.c o m
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stern cockpit. They feature a head and dinette, guaranteeing total privacy for owners and their guests. The special design of the large window in correspondence with the full beam master cabin located amidships follows the surfaces of the hull, integrating into it perfectly and ensuring as much light as possible in this environment. Equipped with an en-suite head and walk-in wardrobe, the master cabin also has a private living-room area and vanity. The VIP cabin, with en-suite head, is located at bow, whilst two twin-bedded guest cabins with en-suite heads, are located between this and the master cabin. The portside guest cabin also features a system of sliding beds on tracks that allows to transform it into a second, double-bedded cabin.
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AUTOEXOTICA BY TODD CROSSLEY
ROLLS ROYCE GHOST II
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rotecting the popularity of Ghost’s iconic design while delivering the latest Rolls-Royce technology to its exacting customers, the subtle re-design of Ghost Series II begins from the front. Re-sculpted LED headlights encircled by daytime running lights lend Ghost Series II a more dynamic visual signature and blend perfectly with revised surface treatments to the front of the car. A tapered ‘wake channel’ on the bonnet, emanating from the Spirit of Ecstasy, evokes the sight of a jet’s vapor trail or wake of a fast luxury yacht and hints at the car’s dynamism. Subtle resculpting of Ghost’s bumpers creates a stronger stance and a sense of extra width and height, whilst the contemporary aesthetic is further enhanced with the addition of chrome inserts to the front air intakes, which now feed more air cooling to the front brakes. In addition, the famous waft line has been re-designed on Ghost Series II to lean further forwards emphasizing the car’s effortless dynamism. “As a design statement, Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II continues to transcend time,” comments Giles Taylor, Director of Design for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. “This is ensured by the deft treatment of features such as the new headlights, the new wake channel on the bonnet and surfacing that lend the car a more dynamic, purposeful stance and hint at the cutting edge technology inside. I am very pleased with the overall sense of design harmony .” Inside, Ghost Series II delivers on its outward appearance. The ultimate contemporary combination of luxury, technology and connectivity available to the successful entrepreneur on the move today, Ghost Series II’s onboard technology ensures it is an oasis of calm in a busy, connected world where he or she can do business in peace. Its suite of technologies ensures that both business and leisure time in the car are a super-luxurious, effortless experience. Satellite Aided Transmission (SAT), which debuted in Wraith last year, enhances the car’s dynamism – ensuring the car automatically adapts to its surroundings, augmenting the drive experience. Updates to navigation systems and the car/user interface ensures accessing Ghost’s features remains an effortless experience, whilst optional Bespoke Audio – the most exhaustively engineered and finest audio system in automotive history – brings new levels of acoustic satisfaction to passengers. The Ghost remains the ultimate choice for successful entrepreneurs around the world and the calmest place from which to run their successful enterprises on the move.
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Our jumbo shrimp is the most delicious oxymoron you’ll ever eat.
At blue, appetizers are just a sampling of great things to come. Enjoy reading a wine list more closely resembling a novel in length. Find an amazing assortment of prime steaks waiting to be grilled to your exact specifications. Our selection of desserts is best described as wickedly good — an oxymoron that applies to our entire menu. For reservations, call 610-691-8400 or visit bluegrillhouse.com.
MUSICICON BY CAMILLE DAGORN
ROBIN THICKE A sound all his own
status as his fans fell in love with his voice and music style in "Lost Without U," a soulful ballad later voted by People magazine as the "2007 sexiest song of the year." The hit found its spot at number one on four Billboard charts simultaneously: R&B/Hip Hop album, Hot R&B/Hip Hop song, R&B Hip Hop Airplay, and Hot Adult R&B Airplay. Thicke returned to the stage in 2008 with a modern ’70’s tribute album, Something Else, paying homage to the era that influenced his own successful career. The album reached the Top 10 on the R&B/hip-hop charts and it remains Thicke’s highest charting album to date. He later released Sex Therapy, again hailed as “the sexiest song of the year.” The song closed in at, you guessed it, number one on the R&B/ Hip Hop charts. The album also won Thicke an ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Award. Robin Thicke’s success in music led him to several entertainment opportunities. In 2012, Thicke starred on ABC’s Duets, as a music competition mentor amongst other musical powerhouses such as John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, and Jennifer Nettles. He also became part of the BET reality show Real Husbands of Hollywood. It was in the spring of 2013 that Robin Thicke released his single, “Blurred Lines,” in collaboration with Pharrell Williams and T.I. While infectiously upbeat, the daringly explicit music video was banned from YouTube due to partial nudity. “Blurred Lines” delivered an instant summer hit with its feel-good vibe. To date, the censored YouTube video of “Blurred Lines” has generated over 195 million views from the internet-savvy generation. Since its debut, the song has packed dance floors and remained atop the Billboard chart for twelve consecutive weeks.
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distinct falsetto voice flirtatiously summons its listeners. The voice behind the sultry singer’s lyrics is unmistakably that of Robin Thicke. His sometimes controversial lyrics and videos provide everyone something to talk about as his hits cross multiple Billboards soaring to number one. Robin is the son of entertainment parents, Gloria Loring and Alan Thicke. The Los Angeles native was drawn to music early in life, inspired by the legends of the 1970’s such as Marvin Gaye and Al Green. He also admired musical icons, Prince and Michael Jackson. Thicke began wooing fans with his first 2003 album, A Beautiful World. His 2006 album, The Evolution of Robin Thicke, reached platinum
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Robin Thicke has accumulated numerous musical awards, such as VH1 Soul/Vibe award for “Best Breakthrough Artist” and an American Music Award for “Favorite Breakthrough Artist.” He is married to actress Paula Patton, and the two have a 3-year-old son, Julian. In a recent interview with Oprah, Thicke said he believes his son has a future in the music business. There is no denying the talent and sex appeal of Robin Thicke. As his music continues to top the charts, he has proved himself to be one of our generation’s most successful singersongwriters of Soul and R&B music. His music and videos remain on top-through Thicke and thin.
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TVICON
BY BILLY KOUNOUPIS PHOTO BY FOX BUSINESS NETWORK
MARIA BARTIROMO She is where she is supposed to be...
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f you’re a stock market investor, broker or employed in the financial services field, it’s a good bet that you’ve heard of Maria Bartiromo. Most renowned for being the first woman to bring a camera crew into the New York Stock Exchange and report directly from the trading floor, she also has an extensive work portfolio that includes interviews with presidents, dignitaries, CEO’s and pop culture icons.
Bartiromo is much more than just another newsroom name, however— she’s one of the last remaining oldschool reporters: someone who isn’t afraid to follow the money trail, even if it takes her around the world to get answers. More than once, her reports have taken her from the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, to Russia, Dubai, Davos and more as she tracks down answers for the American people.
She takes her career seriously and does everything she can to provide honest investors with the facts they need to make good financial decisions in a market that’s often clouded. Fighting for the truth… Perhaps one of the most defining traits about Bartiromo is that she won’t think twice to question the situation and she’s known for not backing down, giving money manipulators and staunch fiscal representatives a piece of her mind. 60 Valley Social Magazine
Most notably in her career, during the United States’ fiscal cliff situation in 2013, she berated Senator Ben Cradin (DEM) of Maryland, " If you can’t do what the American people pay you to do, why don’t you just step aside and put somebody in there who can actually get a deal done?" Bartiromo’s presence as a truth-teller has also shined through in media. In her epic fight with Barney Frank, regarding the banking situation, she called him a "non adult" in her disgust at the way Congress was avoiding addressing the paramount financial situation facing the American public. Never backing down and always seeking answers, Bartiromo plays by her own rules and gets the answers she’s looking for by commanding conversation—cutting through the fluff to address the real issues at hand. Iconic appeal… Bartiromo has become an existential presence in the world of media today, outgrowing the niche title of financial reporter to become a widely respected icon in all that she does. If you’ve walked through a bookstore lately, you may have seen Bartiromo’s three New York Times best-selling books, each of which has garnered huge praise for its honesty and hard-hitting, poignant assessment of fiscal politics. Or, possibly, you’ve heard her name in recent blockbuster movies, such as “Arbitrage”, “Money Never Sleeps” and “The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3”. She even had a catchy song written about her, simply titled Maria Bartiromo, by Joey Ramone of the Ramones. She is groundbreaking, smart, knowledgeable and daring; there is no better way to describe Maria Bartiromo than prolific, in all that she is and all that she does. She lives and breathes her work, is at the top of her field as the financial "it" girl and, after 20 years of being with CNBC, she now hosts two new shows, “Opening Bell with Maria Bartiromo” on the FOX Business Network and “Sunday Morning Futures” on the FOX News Channel. I had the privilege to interview Maria Bartiromo in her new office at FOX News Headquarters, where she seems more at home than ever, ready to put her nose to the grind stone for the people who look to her for the answers they don’t yet have.
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TRUMP
The name is Trump and it's coming up roses
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hat's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet;” William Shakespeare's Juliet believed little importance should be paid to a name, most specifically in reference to Romeo's family Montague. Well we know how that ended. Quite the opposite can be said about Trump with the recent addition of Turnberry Resort Scotland he now has 17 golf courses around the world in his portfolio. Donald J. Trump boasts a 4 handicap and his company creed is the commitment to creating the world's finest portfolio of golf courses. Even more impressive is the fact that many of these courses are playing host to some of the most important golf tournaments in the near future. Most notably the PGA Championship at Trump National in New Jersey in 2022. Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey will host the 2022 PGA Championship and is already slated to host the U.S. Women's Open in 2017. The Senior PGA Championship will be played at Trump National Golf Club in Potomac Falls, Virginia, in 2017. His recent purchase, Turnberry , on the western coast of Scotland, has already hosted the British Open four times, and it remains on the rotation. Trump National Doral near Miami hosts a World Golf Championship and the Trump course in Puerto Rico hosts the Puerto Rico Open, a regular PGA Tour event.
I interviewed Donald years ago in 2005 at Bedminster during the Writers Cup when he only had four courses. While some things have changed, he has lowered his handicap by a stroke and added 13 golf courses to his portfolio; others are still very much the same like his focus and determination to have a name in golf in a very notable way.
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From 2005 article: Donald Trump emerges from his helicopter that has just landed on the golf course at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster N.J., ready to play a round of golf and captain one of the teams in the annual Writers Cup. He has entered our lives much like a character from an Ayn Rand novel, many times swimming like a salmon upstream: he has overcome naysayers, governmental agencies and regulations, recessions in the economy and competitors in order to produce superior products. From ice rinks to skyscrapers to golf courses. The common thread that joins all of these diverse projects is Trump’s dedication to superior products and a relentless pursuit for the best. Adding golf to his portfolio of investments is largely due to his interest in the sport – Trump is a 5 handicap, and because, as he said, “For years golf has been my passion and I like having courses where I spend time." Like much of the land in the Northeast, the Bedminster property had agrarian roots. It was previously known as Lamington Farm, and its rich history dates back to the 1600s. The Duyckinck family occupied the house and land from the 1600s through the early 1900s. Legend has it that John Duyckinck, an alleged British Sympathizer, was jailed and eventually exiled by George Washington in 1779 to live within the boundaries of the property. The land was then obtained by the Morgan Cowperthwaite family, which kept it for three generations. The property was popular with high society for its fox hunting and formal dances. In 1981, the property was sold to automobile manufacturer John Z. DeLorean, whose celebrity brought a new awareness to the estate. The land was acquired by Trump in 2002. Since then, the buildings have been restored and a beautiful 18-hole, 7,081-yard golf course was built along with an Olympic-size pool, spa, tennis courts and a “village” of elegant guest cottages. The estate has now returned to its former grandeur and majesty, Trump-style, with no detail overlooked, no luxury spared . . . indicative of the man and our times.
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Architect owner Nick Troubetzkoy has expanded upon his philosophy of building in harmony with Caribbean nature in his creation of Jade Mountain St.Lucia. The bold architectural design – individual bridges leading to exceptional infinity pool sanctuaries and rugged stoned-faced columns reaching towards the sky – makes Jade Mountain St.Lucia one of the Caribbean’s most mesmerizing resort experiences.
Expect grand sweeping spaces where bedroom, living area and an extravagant private infinity pool glide into one another to form extraordinary platforms floating out into nature. With the fourth wall entirely absent, Jade Mountain’s sanctuaries are stagelike settings from which to embrace the full glory of St Lucia’s Pitons World Heritage Site, and of course, the eternal Caribbean Sea. A wide range of spa services can be enjoyed in the privacy of the Jade Mountain sanctuaries or at Kai en Ciel, Jade Mountain’s boutique spa and fitness studio. The Jade Mountain St.Lucia sanctuaries are deliberately technofree; there are no telephones, radio or television. Internet access is available at reception and upon guest request, internet can be made available in the individual sanctuaries also. The resort major domos and a dedicated resort team ensure outstanding service around the clock. Enjoy the exclusivity and privacy of Jade Mountain with all of sister resort Anse Chastanet’s restaurants, bars, boutiques, art gallery, spa, scuba, bike and watersports facilities as well as 2 soft sand beaches available to Jade Mountain guests at all times.
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CHRISTINE TAYLOR Hollywood’s Queen of Comedy: Lehigh Valley’s Christine Taylor Shares The Secrets To Her Success as a Film Star, Wife & Mother
} VS: Because we’ve been watching you on TV and in films since you were still in high school, a lot of people don’t realize that you grew up in the Lehigh Valley. Where exactly did everything start for you? CT: I grew up in a little neighborhood in Wescosville called Shepherd Hills, under the Allentown umbrella… one of the suburbs. I went to Allentown Central Catholic School, and before that, I went to elementary school at St. Thomas Moore. My dad's still in Allentown. My Grandma's there. I really have nothing but great things and memories about having grown up there. VS: How did you first fall in love with acting? CT: I started dance class when I was three. I wasn't an intense dancer or anything, but I always loved the recitals where you put on the big performance for the audience. That was sort of my first taste of what it felt like to do something on stage, dress up in costumes and have people clap for you. I took dance class for about ten years, from the ages of three to thirteen. Every year I kept re-signing up because I loved the recital at the end of the year. I never really loved to dance. (laughs) I didn't even love the dance classes that much. I started community theater, just because I had a love for being on stage. That was the most fun part for me. I went through some elementary school plays and then the community theater really started in my freshman year in high school, when I started to audition outside of school for some plays and started to work. VS: You didn't come from an entertainment family of any sort. Did that make it challenging to find the support and inspiration to pursue a career in acting? CT: No. Not at all. I feel like even though no one in my family had any show business ties or connections of any sort, my family was always a very funny, outgoing family. We laughed a lot, joked a lot. My parents took me to the theater growing up. We loved movies and TV. We all sort of shared that in common. St. Thomas Moore was the first place I saw a musical when I was seven or eight. I saw a church production of “Godspell”. I just remember looking at the actors on stage and hearing the songs. I just remember saying to my mom, "I want to do that." I felt like that was when I first saw how creatively stimulating being on stage could be. That's what really continued throughout. 70 Valley Social Magazine
I have a daughter in elementary school now, and she's doing the school play, and I was laughing because I said, when I was in fifth grade I remember auditioning for “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, and not getting cast. It was the most devastating thing to happen to this ten year old in fifth grade. The next year, I sort of wanted to do it, but there are always people that are going to be wanting to do it too. It wasn't like it just clicked right off the bat for me. The next year, I auditioned for “A Christmas Carol", and I got a little part. That was sort of my little step in. That made me want to do it a little bit more. With each year, I got a little bit of a bigger part and little bit of a bigger part. Really sort of paid my dues, locally, there. (laughs) Before I started getting the leads in plays. I feel like that just was a good life lesson… that it doesn't come easily, even in your fifth grade school play. VS: Was your goal always to land a role on television, move out west, and work your way into films? CT: Never. At that point, I had never even been to the west coast. In fact, working professionally is something that I sort of stumbled into during the summer before my junior year of high school, when Lois Miller, a manager who had a daughter on a TV show in LA, was starting up a talent management company right in Allentown. She'd seen me in a play, a community theater production of something that I'd done. She approached me to say, "Hey, would you be interested in auditioning for commercials at any point? You can drive to New York and go on some auditions and see how it goes." I think when she first approached me I was very involved in my high school world and my activities and probably whatever play I was doing at the time. It just wasn't the right timing. I remember over the summer, when I had some free time, she said, "They're looking to cast a Burger King counter girl. They're on this national search for this face. Would you be into going in and auditioning for it?" My mom and I said yes, of course. It was over the summer and it was a fun day in New York. It was a two hour drive into the city. We parked the car. I walked up to the audition. The audition took probably twenty-five or thirty minutes. (laughs) It was so short! I had never experienced that before because the community theater auditions were very intense and hours and hours. I just remember va l l e y s o c i a l m a g.c o m
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reading off of a cue card and that was that. I left and my mom and I spent the rest of the day in New York City and had a blast. Lo and behold, I ended up getting the commercial. It opened up a world that I didn't even know. It was such a different type of acting. I was used to being on stage in the theater. These commercials came along, you could audition for ten or twenty a week and not get any, but it was a really fun process. I got to meet all of these cool people, and I happened to have some success in that. I ended up doing a bunch of commercials over the course of my junior year in high school. At the time you didn't have to sign exclusively with an agent. The agency pays attention to the people that are getting cast. I remember it was at that point that they started sending me on some other auditions for soap operas. Soap operas were really not my thing. There were always a couple that I wanted to get on. When they would say they wanted an 'edgy' girl, I would wear a jean jacket and think that was 'edgy' (laughs) for a soap opera. I was so naive when I walked into the room to see what New York City's version of 'edgy' was. That was when they sent me for an audition for this Nickelodeon series called “Hey Dude”, which was going to be Nickelodeon's first episodic series. That was in the beginning of my senior year in high school, when I auditioned for that, and ended up getting cast in that. I was just kind of going in to it blindly and having fun. I thankfully had parents that are fully supportive. They had this "Let's go for it," kind of attitude. I think what they thought was like, this is just going to be a fun phase and something that will be really fun to put on a college resume. (laughs) Because, how can it last? When I ended up getting the show, I ended up having to sort of relocate in my senior year for part of it to Tucson, Arizona. That was my first time I ever moved out west. I spent a couple of years doing that show and getting to know people who were on the show and people who worked in California and in LA, more sort of show business industry people. That sort of led me to LA from there. I had gotten into NYU. My plan was I was just going to go to NYU and sort of audition for commercials or audition on the side, but the Nickelodeon series sort of took me in a different path. VS: Are you surprised that “Hey Dude” has become something of a cult phenomenon over the years? CT: Yeah. I can't believe that. It's so crazy. When we did the show, it was such a little show. Nickelodeon wasn't what it is today. It had its following and kids watched it, but today, all these kids from the Nickelodeon shows are these sort of teen stars and multi-talented singers and, dancers. We were just this little show. At the time, when it aired. I know people watched it and enjoyed it, but that was sort of it. It wasn't the kind of phenomenon that the shows like “iCarly” ... It didn't have that kind of following at the time. I remember finishing the series and moving to LA and having a sort of credit on my resume of sixtyfive episodes of “Hey Dude”. All the casting directors had any idea what it was. They werere all saying, "What is Hey Dude? What is that show?" When it ended, it sort of just ended. They didn't syndicate it. It didn't air for years and years after that. It really was a decade later when the kids that watched it had had grown up and I would see them out socially. I would be in a grocery store line and the checkout person would say, "Oh, I loved you on Hey Dude." It was these
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grown ups. They would say, "No. I watched every episode." VS: One thing that stands out about your career is that, despite reaching stardom so young, you never fell into that wild, out-of-control lifestyle that so many of your contemporaries succumbed to. What kept you on the straight-and-narrow path to a balanced family lifestyle? CT: Thank you. I think that's a really nice compliment. I have to attribute a lot of that to where and how I grew up. I didn't grow up in LA or in the industry. I think that I attribute to my parents and my family and trying to always stay as grounded as possible. I lived a very traditional life up until high school, when things started to shift a little bit for me. I even remember when they offered me the role in “Hey Dude”, my biggest issue, was that I didn’t want to say yes to the part unless I knew that they'd let me come home for my senior prom and my graduation. It meant more to me to be able to be with my friends and finish high school the way I started it. All that stuff still stayed true for me. For me, a shift came, as it does for some women, when I got married and had children… my family really became the priority. The roles started taking a back seat to what my life was. That just happened organically because I realized when I had babies that I wanted to be with them. Going off to work for too long a period of time was hard for me because I missed them and I wanted to be at “circle time” and pick them up. I think that probably is the balance that you're talking about a little bit, that I really appreciate you noticing. I just think it's sort of the way my life fell into place. VS: After focusing on films, you’ve built an impressive and enduring career on the big screen, appearing in favorites like “The Brady Bunch Movie”. “Zoolander”, “The Wedding Singer” and “Dodgeball”. Where did you get the comedic chops to pull off a line like “ I just threw up in my mouth a little bit”? CT: Comedy was something I loved to do. I always loved watching them growing up. My family, my friends… we all had favorites that we grew up watching. It was so exciting to get to be in a lot of them, especially some that I consider classics. That "Throw up in my mouth," line, I've got repeated to me probably (laughs) ten times in a week. You know, I really get it a lot. That, and the Marsha Brady thing, which I'm super proud of and I think is really cool. VS: As you mentioned, you’ve been very selective in recent years about devoting time towards your career. With that being said, what are your goals for the near future? CT: At this stage of my life, my daughter is in middle school. She's going into 7th grade next year. My son is going into 3rd. They're little people now. They can actually function without me if I'm gone for a few days or if I go off to do something. It took me a long time to not have that mother guilt of “are they going to be okay?” It also speaks to some of my control issues of wanting to be there and wanting to be with them. It's been a real teaching process for me because I realized it's important for them to see me go off and do things. I think particularly with my daughter, because my husband works in a very big, different capacity that I do, but I thought it was important for Ella to be able to see that moms can go work, too. It can be different.
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VS: After a long successful career in radio, would you change anything? CL: Honestly, no. I was blessed to have a chance to work several radio formats in medium to major markets from the age of 16 years old and that really allowed me to have a nice rounded knowledge of music and a broad career in multiple radio formats and day parts. From Rock, Country, Top40/CHR and even Adult Contemporary to Mornings, Afternoons, and Nights, I’ve seen and done it all and that will always keep a smile on my face. Flying to L.A. for work was worth it for the In-N-Out Burgers alone! VS: What does no one know about you? CL: That I always wanted to be an artist! Obviously, one would think a musician but I really wanted to be Bob Ross or a variation of him. The fact that the guy would make Yellow Ochre, Alizarin Crimson, or Prussian Blue sound like colors of the rainbow was mesmerizing to me. I tried painting a Gerber daisy on canvas once. It took me 3 days, looked like an 8 year old did it, and I tossed it in the trash. At least I can say I was Bob Ross for 3 days! I’ll take it! 82 Valley Social Magazine
VS: What is your perfect escape? CL: Bermuda! St. Maarten always had my heart and still does in a way but there is just something about Bermuda that’s not able to be described in words or even photographs. You just simply need to go there…and keep going back! VS: What is your favorite spot in the Lehigh Valley? CL: I don’t think I have one spot that I would call a “favorite” but if you are talking about amazing culinary destinations in the Lehigh Valley, I’ve become a BIG fan of brunch. I find it to be a very relaxing and even calming experience. You don’t feel rushed, and usually you experience it with friends or loved ones and even if you do fly solo, you always meet someone that is there for the same reason as you...a wonderful experience. Plus, who doesn’t love lobster eggs benedict at 11:30 on a Sunday? VS: What is the next big thing? CL: I’m not quite sure, but whatever it is I am positive it will be plastered all over Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with the hashtag #NextBigThing so I’ll keep my out! va l l e y s o c i a l m a g.c o m
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TIPS ON THOSE PESKY SUMMER ANIMAL PESTS
BELITA Hometown? Age? I checked in at the shelter late 2013. Notables? I love treats, bacon! Hair length - best feature? I have an excellent soft coat, love to be petted Walk in the park? I love to go for walks and play fetch with tennis balls. What I'm looking for? I lived on the street for a while, now I just need a nice warm place to call home! Call The Center for Animal Health & Welfare 610.252.7722
The warm humid weather is around the corner. With the climate change, Mother Nature annually re-introduces large populations of bugs. Spring and summer are an active period for many pests, including the pesky blood-sucking ticks and fleas. Fleas are wingless, blood-sucking insects that love to prey on our dogs, our cats and, occasionally even people. Fleas lay hundreds of eggs each day and the complete life cycle of a flea can be completed in as little as just 11 days! But, fleas are hardy too! If the environment is not right, flea larvae can make a cocoon and stay safe for up to five or six months. The best way to get fleas off of your pets and keep them out of your house is to work with your veterinary team and use safe, effective flea medications. Topical drops and oral pills are available to help kill all the adult fleas on your pet. But, since the adults are only about 5% of the population, it’s important to treat the environment too. Look for area treatments and environmental sprays that contain Insect Growth Regulators or IGRs. These will stop flea eggs from hatching and keep larvae from maturing. Be wary of over the counter products. Although some are good, please check with your veterinarian before applying on your pets. Some have caused severe problems, especially when used on the WRONG pet. Many “natural” or “organic” flea treatments lack any proof of effectiveness. For example, garlic tablets show no effect on fleas and could be harmful to cats. Ask your veterinarian about which products will work best for you and your pet. In addition, he or she can often provide you with good advice on stopping the infestation in your home. Ticks are blood sucking parasites that can carry of host of diseases to both people and pets. The best known of these diseases is Lyme Disease. Other diseases animals can contract from ticks are Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mounted Spotted Fever, and Anaplasmosis. Our dogs and our horses are susceptible to Lyme Disease and the illness often manifests as joint pain, recurrent lameness or even lethargy. Thankfully, the disease is not contagious between dogs or even between dogs and people. The blood-sucking tick is the only way to get this quiet disease. Lyme cases in humans is on the upswing in many areas of the country as the specific tick species that carry the bacteria causing Lyme disease expand their reach. Some experts believe that canine cases are increasing as well because dogs are outdoors much more than people and many pets aren’t tested for Lyme Disease. A veterinary in-house test kit is available for diagnosis from your veterinarian. It can help determine any exposure your pet has had to Lyme Disease, Ehrlichiosis, and Anaplasmosis bearing ticks. The good news is that we have many safe products, including topical medications and preventive collars that can help kill ticks before they spread the disease. There is even a vaccine that can help protect dogs that live in tick infested areas or that are at high-risk of contracting the disease. Antibiotics are available to treat affected animals. Ask your veterinarian about the best methods of tick control and how you can help keep your pet safe from a “tick”ing time bomb! The spring and summer of 2014 has yielded itself to various new and effective products that is very exciting. Please see our website for more information at vcvrc.com or feel free to contact one of the doctors for more information or a consult. Dr. Hodges is a veterinary surgeon at Valley Central Veterinary Referral Center, a specialty center for animals in Whitehall, PA.
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Valley Central Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center It Is offIcIal!! Valley Central Veterinary Referral Center and Valley Central Emergency Hospital have now merged to create Valley Central Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (VCVREC). Now two leaders in veterinary care in the Lehigh Valley have united and as one entity under the direction of Dr. Ronald Hodges and Dr. Carlos Hodges. VCVREC is committed to the goal of providing exceptional specialty and emergency care for your clients just as it has been since we first opened our doors in 1996 as a referral practice. While we will continue to offer expertise in the field of specialty medicine and surgery, we are pleased to include emergency veterinary medical care as a specialty discipline to help meet the needs of your clients 24 hours a day.
OUR VETERINARIANS ARE AMONG THE TOP IN THEIR FIELD Acupuncture & Alternative Therapies Diane Gabriel VMD, CVA Lee Simpson, DVM
Meet our team:
Behavioral Therapy Robin J. Stephan - Animal Behavior Consultant Cardiology Dennis E. Burkett, VMD, PhD, DACVECC, DACVIM (Cardiology) Meg Sleeper VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology) Emergency Service Karen Patton, DVM Heather Regan, VMD Joshua Sprague, DVM
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Internal Medicine Candace D. Carter, DVM, PhD, DACVIM Ronald D. Hodges, DVM, PC, DACVIM (Owner - Co-Hospital Director - Chief of Internal Medicine) Nuclear Medicine Ronald D. Hodges, DVM, PC, DACVIM Owner - Co-Hospital Director - Chief of Internal Medicine)
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APOLLO GRILL Apollo Grille is one of the Lehigh Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most award winning restaurants. Located in the trendy downtown area of Bethlehem it promotes a fun and laid back atmosphere combined with the finest service in the area. The food is exquisite and is accommodating to taste buds ranging from pizza to lamb. For an unparalleled Lehigh Valley dining experience Apollo Grille is second to none. www.apollogrill.com
610.865.9600
BETHLEHEM
MOLTO PAZZO This neighborhood charmer earns high marks for its traditional trattoria atmosphere, friendly service, and Classic Italian and modern-inspired fare. The menu takes advantage of the freshest ingredients while this family owned and operated Italian restaurant has been satisfying Valley diners dish after dish. 610.625.2733
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ROMA
Roma Ristorante is becoming more and more popular in the Lehigh Valley for many reasons. Whether customers want to enjoy the beautiful interior seating area, the convenient outdoor dining or the bar seating, which offers a wide variety of wines and other fantastic choices, there is a place for everyone at Roma. The menu ranges from delectable chops, seafood varieties and steak dishes. www.romapa.com
610.841.7662
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DINEOUT BETHLEHEM
YIANNI'S TAVERNA Located in Bethlehem, Yianni’s Taverna is “the first authentic Greek restaurant in the Lehigh Valley”. This is the perfect place to be for a culinary trip to the Mediterranean. Yianni’s Taverna prides itself on a pledge to use only the freshest ingredients in the preparation of their quality dishes. For a unique dining experience that cannot be found anywhere else in the Valley visit the vibrant Greek culture of Bethlehem at Yianni’s Taverna. www.yiannistaverna.com
610.867.8821
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2nd Street Tavern
Sagra Bistro offers an enticing blend of menu choices that are regularly switched up for an original and fresh taste. The popular and entertaining chefs at Sagra are able to turn plain, original ingredients and meals into exceptional dishes. Once customers are done with the fabulous meal, make sure not to pass up the tantalizing desserts, which will have customers coming back again and again. www.2ndstreettavern.com 610.967.0639
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HUNAN SPRINGS
Hunan Springs, an Asian cuisine must, offers a melded mix of Chinese and Thai from the Pacific Asian Rim. A refreshing twist to standard Chinese food, the menu is widely varied with authentic steamed duck and Pork Taro Root to name only a few of the dishes offered. Hunan Springs encourages everyone to come and enjoy the beautiful, relaxing atmosphere and unprecedented cuisine. www.hunansprings.com
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DINEOUT CENTER VALLEY
SHULA'S The first free-standing Shula's Steak house in the US finds its home in Center Valley's ever so popular Promenade Shops, delivering only the highest quality cuts of meat to your salivating palette. Start with Shula's signature Barbecued Shrimp, or try your luck with the 48oz. Porterhouse. If not for the indulgence of your appetite, the ambiance and service will keep you coming back again and again. www.donshula.com 610.841.5600
EASTON
MESA Easton's answer to modern Mexican, only a hop, skip, and a tequila from the heart of downtown. They feature a variety of classic Mexican dishes & small plates with a modern twist. Specializing in frozen and classic margaritas with seasonal flavors, as well as a generous tequila selection. Private "Tequila Room" available for events or parties. www.mesamexican.com
610.829.2101
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BONEFISH GRILL Do not be fooled by the name Bonefish, the latest culinary craze/crave of the Lehigh Valley, which features more than just flounder. This nationwide sensation serves up its fair share of terrestrial tastings, ranging from tantalizing tenderloins to a variety of mouth-watering pasta dishes. Founders, Tim Curci and Chris Parker, have discovered both a willing and wanting audience at their third location in Pennsylvania, which offers an ocean-wide array of succulent sea-life, otherwise not accessible. Try the Bang Bang Shrimp, a taste so authentic itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guaranteed to leave you closing your eyes, imagining youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sitting at a sea-side bistro, feeling the crisp ocean breeze grace your replete smile. www.bonefishgrill.com 88 Valley Social Magazine
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RIVER GRILLE
River Grille, Easton's culinary hot spot, boasts an inviting open kitchen concept. The hip, long bar is "the spot" Thursdays through Saturdays. Serving up contemporary-American cuisine ranging from Chipotle Shrimp to Red Wine Braised Short Ribs, and Margherita pizza. www.therivergrille.com
610.923.5110
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ALLENTOWN
Easton might not be home to Michigan Avenue, the Sears Tower or deep dish pizza, but we do have a hip place for dinner and drinks, with big city flavor and a swanky New York vibe. Not your typical Lehigh Valley lounge, Ocean seamlessly blends the feel of a big city restaurant with the attitude of a friendly, but upscale, neighborhood lounge.
Nestled in the Arts District of Allentown, Cosmopolitan is an architectural masterpiece that boasts six unique stories including two floors of upscale dining featuring contemporary American cuisine. This Allentown gem offers the best of both worlds – a downtown location in the heart of the city’s exciting lifestyle and culture combined with timeless décor. From the moment you walk through the doors, prepare to be mesmerized by the flawless blend of traditional elegance and dramatic details, all in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.
OCEAN
www.ocean235.com 610.559.7211
COSMOPOLITAN
www.ourcosmopolitan.com
610.435.3540
EASTON
SETTE LUNA
Located on the increasingly popular Ferry Street, this casual restaurant continually attracts loyal regulars with a rustic inspired atmosphere. The kitchen offers a diverse dinner menu, ranging from wood-burning oven pizzas to mouth watering mussels. www.setteluna.com va l l ey so c i a l m a g.c o m
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DINEOUT ALLENTOWN
TASTE OF ITALY One doesn’t have to brave the George Washington Bridge or the Lincoln Tunnel to enjoy a savory, scintillating Italian eating experience. Nestled in the very unassuming Valley Plaza in Bethlehem, PA resides the exquisite Taste of Italy, your local answer to the New York City bistros that characterize the streets of Little Italy. Taste of Italy certainly lives up to its name, offering fabulous, flavorful Mediterranean classics, all the while adding modern, distinguishable touches to their impressive and molto bene menu. www.tasteofitalypa.com 610.266.8011
BETHLEHEM
TWISTED OLIVE World cuisine with a twist, Twisted Olive is a casual bistro style restaurant with a world twist serving creative casual cuisine along with house-made infused cocktails. www.twistedolivebethlehem.com 610.419.1200
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Sogo is ahead of the trend when it comes to the recent "Asian Invasion" of the Lehigh Valley. Tastefully bringing together Japanese, Thai, and Chinese cuisines, diners can enjoy a trifecta of Far Eastern delicacies, including the much applauded Monkey Roll—deep fried shrimp tempura with avocado. And it doesn’t just stop at the menu—Sogo also offers a chić long bar making the establishment not only a restaurant, but a destination to complete your welldeserved night out. Reservations recommended during the week, and required on the weekends. www.sogofushion.com 610.250.0198 va l l ey so c i a l m a g.c o m
DINEOUT EASTON
VALENCA
There hasn’t been this much buzz around a restaurant in the Lehigh Valley for quite some time—and with Portuguese-influenced dishes like Citrus Crusted Halibut and Spice Encrusted Filet Mignon, there’s good reason for it. Do not be fooled—Valenca’s downstairs, private-room offerings will even challenge the menu upstairs, with wine tastings, parties, and culturally-inspired events all scheduled in the near future. Without a doubt, Valenca has given the Easton-area a much needed facelift. www.valencaonthesquare.com
610.923.5142
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CORKED WINE BAR
Chef / Owner Joe Grisafi Introduces CORKED... New Upbeat / High Energy Vegas Style Wine Bar and Steak House located in historic downtown Bethlehem, Pennsylvania! We offer 32 special wines by glass available in a 1oz, 2.5oz or 5oz pour with an extensive 80 bottle wine list. We also feature 20 specialty beers on tap. Classic American Steak House Menu. Our meats arrive daily from "Pat LaFrieda Meats", fresh Crab Cakes prepared in house along with 95% of our menu. CORKED is the restaurant for wine lovers, beer connoisseurs, meat lovers & foodies. www.corkedwinebar.com
610.625.9463
BETHLEHEM
EDGE Craving the ultra posh food and atmosphere of a trendy SOHO restaurant, look no further. Nestled in Bethlehem's hip downtown area, Edge plates up Asian-French inspired dishes in a chic ultra modern decor. With an imaginative menu and cosmopolitan atmosphere, it's a sure bet for a great evening. www.edgerestaurant.net va l l ey so c i a l m a g.c o m
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VINTAGE
Perched atop of The Club at Morgan Hill, Vintage Restaurant boasts the best views of Easton and beyond while delivering the highest quality and presentation of food and service. With an outstanding lunch, superb dinner, and a classic Sunday brunch Vintage is truly one of the Valley's best kept secrets. www.theclubatmorganhill.com
610.923.8480
FOUNTAIN HILL
BOLETE
It doesn’t get much better than Bolete—with a menu that changes daily, and a chef that only uses the freshest ingredients, a wine list that tickles the sommelier in all of us, this restaurant ups the par for dining out in the Lehigh Valley. Give the Hudson Valley Foie Gras Torchon a go, with its Thai basil, red grape, chilies, and house baked sourdough. Indulge in the Roasted Thunder Bay Duck Breast, with carmelized fennel and almonds, and blood orange. Enjoy a departure from chef-driven chain restaurants, and remember what a good restaurant is all about—delicious food, and delicious surroundings. www.boleterestaurant.com
610.868.6505
BETHLEHEM
BLUE
Blue’s menu features a variety of fine steaks, chops and seafood, expertly seared on an 1800°F Montague grill that creates a flavorful outer crust while retaining natural juices. Blue also offers classic and contemporary appetizers, dinner salads, and side dishes, as well as sandwiches and lunch salads. Remember to check out the wine list of over 270 selections to find the perfect bottle or glass to accompany your meal. www.bluegrillhouse.com 610.691.8400 92 Valley Social Magazine
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NYC HOTEL
Four Seasons 57 East 57th Street (212) 758-5700 Gansevoort Park 18 9th Avenue (212) 206-6700 Gramercy Park Hotel 2 Lexington Avenue (212) 475-4320 Mandarin Oriental 80 Columbus Circle (866) 801-8880 Ritz Carlton 50 Central Park South (212) 308-9100 Sofitel 45 West 44th Street (212) 354-8844 St. Regis Hotel Two East 55th Street (212) 753-4500 The Greenwich Hotel 377 Greenwich Street (212) 941-8900 The Setai 400 5th Avenue (212) 695-4005 The Surrey 20 East 76th Street (212) 288-3700 Waldorf Astoria 301 Park Avenue (212) 355-3000
NYC RESTAURANTS
'21' Club 21 West 52nd Street (212) 582-7200 Alta 64 W 10th Street (212) 505-7777 Asiate 80 Columbus Circle (212) 805-8881 Babbo 110 Waverly Place (212) 777-0303 Balthazar 80 Spring Street (212) 941-0364 Bar American 152 West 52nd Street (212) 265-9700 BLT Fish 21 W. 17th Street (212) 691-8888 Brasserie 8 1/2 9 West 57th Street (212) 829-0812
Cafeteria 119 Seventh Ave (212) 414-1717 Catch 21 9th Avenue (212) 392-5978 Chanterelle 2 Harrison Street (212) 966-6960 China Grill 60 West 53rd Street (212) 333-7788 Cipriani Downtown 376 West Broadway (212) 343-0999 Convivio 45 Tudor City Place (212) 599-5045 Craft 43 East 19th Street (212) 780-0880 Daniel 60 East 65th Street (212) 288-0033 Del Frisco's 1221 Avenue of the Americas (212) 575-5129 Del Posto 85 10th Avenue (212) 497-8090 Felix 340 West Broadway (212) 431-0021 Fishtail 135 E 62nd Street (212) 754-1300 Gotham Bar & Grill 12 East 12th Street (212) 620-4020 IL Molino 86 West 3rd Street (212) 673-3783 Lavo 39 East 58th Street (212) 750-5588 Le Bernardin 155 West 51st Street (212) 554-1515 Le Cirque 151 E. 58th Street (212) 644-0202 Marea 240 Central Park South (212) 582-5177 Nobu 105 Hudson Street (212) 219-0500 Pastis 9 Ninth Ave. (212) 929-4844 Per Se 10 Columbus Circle (212) 823-9335 STK 26 Little w 12th Street (646) 624-2444 Tao 42 East 58th Street (212)888-2288 Tribeca Grill 375 Greenwich Street (212) 941-3900 Union Square Cafe 21 East 16th Street (212) 243-4020
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PHILLY HOTEL
AKA Rittenhouse 135 South 18th Street (215) 825-7000 Four Seasons 1 Logan Square (215) 963-1500 Hotel Monaco 433 Chestnut Street (215) 925-2111 Hotel Palomar 117 South 17th Street (215) 563-5006 Hyatt at the Bellevue 200 South Broad Street (215) 893-1234 Le Meridien 1421 Arch Street (215) 422-8200 Loews 1200 Market Street (215) 627-1200 Rittenhouse Hotel 210 West Rittenhouse Square (215) 546-9000 Ritz-Carlton 10 Avenue of the Arts (215) 523-8000 Sofitel 120 South 17th Street (215) 569-8300
PHILLY RESTAURANTS
10 Arts 10 Avenue of the Arts (215) 523-8000 A.Kitchen 135 South 18th Street (215) 825-7030 Amada 217 Chestnut Street (215) 625-2450 Amis 412 South 13th Street (215) 732-2647 Audrey Claire 276 South 20th Street (215) 731-1222 Barbuzzo 110 South 13th Street(215) 546-9300 Barclay Prime 237 South 18th Street (215) 732-7560 Bibou 1009 South 8th Street (215) 965-8290
Buddakan 325 Chestnut Street (215) 574-9440 Butcher & Singer 1500 Walnut Street (215)732-4444 Chifa 707 Chestnut Street (215) 925-5555 Continental 138 Market Street (215) 923-6069 Dandelion 124 South 18th Street (215) 558-2500 Davio's 111 South 17th Street (215) 563-4810 Del Frisco's 1426 Chestnut Street (215) 246-0533 Dmitri 944 North 2nd Street (215) 592-4550 El Vez 121 South 13th Street (215) 928-9800 Ela 627 South 3rd Street (267) 687-8512 Estia 1405 Locust Street (215) 735-7700 Fish 1234 Locust Street (215) 545-9600 Il Pittore 2025 Sansom Street (215) 391-4900 Jamonera 105 South 13th Street (215) 922-6061 La Viola 253 South 16th Street (215) 735-8630 Lacroix 210 West Rittenhouse Square (215) 790-2533 Le Bec Fin 1523 Walnut Street (215) 567-1000 Lolita 106 South 13th Street (215) 546-7100 Melograno 2012 Sansom Street (215) 875-8166 Mercato 1216 Spruce Street (215) 985-2962 Modo Mio 161 W Girard Ave (215) 203-8707 Morimoto 723 Chestnut Street (215) 413-9070 Opa 1311 Sansom Street (215) 545-0170 Osteria 640 North Broad Street (215) 763-0920 Oyster House 1516 Sansom Street (215) 567-7683 Parc 227 S 18th St (215) 545-2262 R2L 50 South 16th Street (215) 564-5337 Radicchio 402 Wood Street (215) 627-6850 Rittenhouse Tavern 251 South 18th Street (215) 732-2412 Rouge 205 South 18th Street (215) 732-6622 Route 6 600 North Broad Street (215) 391-4600 Sbraga 440 S Broad Street (215) 735-1913 Serafina 130 South 18th Street (215) 977-7755 Square 1682 117 South 17th Street (215)563-5006 Talula's Garden 210 West Washington Square (215) 592-7787 Tinto 114 South 20th Street (215) 665-9150 Twenty Manning Grill 261 South 20th Street (215) 731-0900 Vernick 2031 Walnut Street (267) 639-6644 Vetri 1312 Spruce Street (215) 732-3478 Zavino 112 South 13th Street (215) 732-2400
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