John Craig: Spring/Summer 2017

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features british invasion | 36 The McLaren 570GT is a highperformance sports car with everyday comfort and driveability.

start your engines | 38 In Ted McLaren’s paintings, each automobile is a study of light, shape and color.

VENICE BY TWILIGHT | 42 Early evening in the “city of canals” brings a special magic that daytime tourists miss.

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departments Memo | 12 Spring is our favorite time of year.

The john craig Guide | 17 Stenströms shirts...the perfect summer sip...Michael’s swimwear...live music in Naples...Johnnie–O collections... and much more.

the techie | 22 You may not need any of these hightech toys. But you’ll certainly want them!

Essentials | 26 Stock up on the season’s best shades, shoes, printed swim trunks and more.

SPORTING LIFE | 62 Located at the bottom of the Emerald Isle, Old Head of Kinsale will soar to the top of your favorite golf locales.

GRAPE | 66 You can find splendid pinot noirs down south—South Africa, that is.

If the suit fits | 70 Take your wardrobe to the next level with John Craig’s Made-to-Measure service.

directory | 72

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Your guide to the John Craig experience.

On the cover: Collin wears a sportcoat by Jack Victor, light blue shirt

by Stenströms, floral print pocket square by Eton and blue boutonniere by Hook & Albert.

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Our favorite time of year Graham, who has come Spring is here and out with some more so is the famed Florida simple, sophisticated weather—the clear prints.

60-80 degree days that Gentlemen global travelers come sometimes will ask us, to enjoy. So what can “What is in right now?” you wear this spring The answer: Comfort to take your wardrobe is in! The fashion to the next level? We industry has embraced have brought in some the “ath-leisure” very special pieces that phenomenon, and so you’ll want to check out many pieces in our store at your local John Craig have stretch and even store this season! a sweat-wicking fabric The warm months to keep you cool on are always bright and those warm days. Peter colorful, especially at Millar, Johnnie-O and John Craig, but this Photo by Damon Tucci Photography Southern Tide make season you can expect some great performance long-sleeve a sophisticated spin on color. We are sneak peek wovens that you’ll love. They are the seeing lots of mint, cranberry and perfect item to travel with and can take even brown, but paired with light you from the golf course to lunch or colors to give it a nice contrast. The even to cocktails! other color we can’t get enough of is What else is featured in this issue grey—and 50 different shades of it! of John Craig? Get the scoop on some Grey is the new khaki and pairs great very cool new high-tech toys. Read with everything, especially all those trunk show p. 20 about the magic of Venice at night. pastel shades that you know you can Check out the new McLaren 570GT, and enjoy always count on finding on our shelves. our feature on the awe-inducing golf course Old What will you find in long-sleeve wovens this Head in Ireland. Then read our Essentials page spring? Checks and plaids are still very much in on Peter Millar golf attire to learn how to look the picture, and playful prints (don’t miss the totally put-together when you tee off. watch pattern in “Man About Town” starting There’s so much to look forward to this spring. on page 48) are staying strong as well. They Enjoy the warm weather, and when you’re out pair great with a bold sportcoat, pant or even and about, don’t forget to stop into John Craig. just by themselves. Our favorites this season are We hope to see you soon! from Eton, Stenströms, Stone Rose and Robert Craig & Blair DeLongy

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john craig guide The perfect summer sip The Negroni is having a moment. The classic Italian aperitif, made with equal parts Campari, sweet vermouth and gin, is served over ice with an orange peel for garnish. Two things have occurred in the past decade to fuel its growth: “The rise of bartenders as real craftsmen,” which has hastened the comeback of classic cocktails, says Dave Karraker, vice president of engagement and advocacy for Campari America. And “the palate in the U.S. became more bitter.”

The bitter part of a Negroni comes from the Campari, but tempered with the sweetness of the vermouth, it’s the perfect mix, helping you to envision yourself as a welldressed Italian casually leaning on your Vespa parked next to a bubbling fountain in the city center.

And now it’s even easier to enjoy: Campari released a bottled Negroni last fall.

As of press time, the pre-mixed cocktail was available in only a few markets. (South Florida is one of them, natch.)

Fashion fit for a king

There’s nothing like a ringing endorsement from royalty but Carl XVI Gustaf, the King of Sweden, isn’t the only gentleman with access to shirts by Stenströms. John Craig customers can also get their hands on the Swedish company’s luxurious shirts, each of which undergoes more than 60 separate production stages—25 for the collar alone. Most of the design elements and manufacturing are done by hand, ensuring that each piece receives the attention to detail that it and its wearer deserve.

New to Stenströms? Stop by any of the John Craig stores to learn about the shirts and try one on for the perfect fit.

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No longer relegated to the bedroom, no longer a second-class citizen, no longer an afterthought. Of course we’re talking about slippers. Stubbs & Wootton slippers. Who else has footwear with political themes, financial themes, skulls, you name it? And the great thing is that you can wear them all the time, with everything from jeans to dinner clothes. They’re not just for tiptoeing around the house. You can wear them outside, for way more than walking down the driveway to pick up the newspaper. Handcrafted in Europe, Stubbs & Wootton slippers have risen to a cult-like following among their fans. (Could the next one be you?) Their grey flannel English setter slippers were even featured on the cover of True Prep: It’s a Whole New World, author Lisa Birnbach’s update of The Official Preppy Handbook. So ask your John Craig sales associate about Stubbs & Wootton. We think you’ll be impressed by the brand’s quality and designs—full of humor, flourish and flair. They’re totally Palm Beach; hence the reason they’re a favorite among locals. Who knows—slippers might finally achieve the status and respect they deserve.

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listen up: live music now playing in naples It’s the age-old debate when choosing a spot to hear live music.

No, not man versus woman. It’s tunes versus atmosphere. 7th Avenue Social, in Naples, solves the problem. They’ve got both, in spades. Located at 849 7th Ave. S., the restaurant is the result of the vision of proprietor Colin Estrem and attracts the area’s top bands and solo artists for regular performances. So…music: check.

Add a creative menu, which makes it a popular hub to meet and eat.

Atmosphere: check.

7th Avenue Social doesn’t take reservations at this time—just show up and enjoy the food and the lively atmosphere. But don’t fret if the space looks packed because it’s a deceptively large area. There is plenty of seating (dining tables, bar stools, sofas) throughout the establishment, and the music sounds great from every spot. But let’s face it— you’ll probably be on your feet grooving to the tunes.

John Craig is proud to feature more than 75 designer brands! See if you don’t find your favorites in the list below. Then stop by one of our stores (there are eight) for a shopping experience you’ll love.

California dream team

Here’s an example of, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it — make it even better!” You may know Johnnie-O, the L.A.-based apparel brand. They’ve totally nailed the “West Coast prep” look with their casual sportswear and golf collections. But like the Warriors adding Kevin Durant to their already-All Star lineup, Johnnie-O has added a key industry player who will take them into the stratosphere. We’re referring to Chris Knott, founder of Peter Millar, who has joined Johnnie-O as chief merchandising officer. He brings his 30-plus years of industry experience in retail, sportswear and golf apparel to the company.

His top priority? In short, making a good thing even better. He’ll be elevating Johnnie-O’s product quality and fit, and enhancing the overall brand. So don’t worry about them screwing up a good thing by “fixing” it. “We’re committed to making this brand an upgraded version of itself,” Knott said. And so far, the chemistry between him and the company is golden. “I fell in love with the DNA of the brand. [I feel] the brand really matches my lifestyle of relaxed, comfortable and stylish sportswear,” Knott said. “John [O’Donnell, the founder] and I understand what you guys want, because we are you guys. I can’t wait for you to see what’s next for Johnnie-O, because I know you’re going to love it.” We can’t either. Bring it on!

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Just because a place puts an Italian flag out front and serves pasta doesn’t mean it’s authentic Italian. Anybody can do that. But when it comes to Caffé Andiamo, they walk the walk.

The Recupito family has owned and managed the restaurant, located at 500 Sawgrass Village in Ponte Vedra Beach, for more than a decade. It’s been a local favorite, serving realdeal Italian fare with traditional, fresh ingredients. Like many families of Italian heritage, the Recupitos have a passion for food. For example, their Italian-style sausage is made by hand, as is the pasta and mozzarella. You can order a classic like fettucine Alfredo or pasta fagioli (hey, it’s pasta fazool!), but don’t overlook their other dishes. Everything is made with old-world passion and Andiamo’s unique twist. To taste what “Italian” really means, go Andiamo or go home.

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Trunk show

You work out all year to look good at the beach, right? So it only makes sense to wear the very best swim trunks. Michael’s is an American men’s swimwear company that was born from founder Michael (hence, the brand’s name) McClung’s desire to combine his passions — the beach, the water and fashion — into his work. A fashionindustry veteran, McClung thinks that swim trunks should not only feel great but also reflect your personality. To start with, he visits mills in Italy to discover the best fabrics. Then he and his team get creative thinking up fun and unique patterns. Take note of their logo, a playful figure flying a kite. It’s an expression of Michael’s optimism and eagerness for life. That exuberance finds its way into his products. Check out Michael’s swimwear at John Craig.

There’s sure to be a design that fits your personality — and your beach bod.

The steak house that Ruth built

It’s been generations since men had the experience at their barbershop that women have all the time at their beauty salon. The barbershops of the early 1900s doubled as social hubs where men could retreat for an hour or two to take a break from their bosses, their responsibilities…their wives? The Shave Cave was started because the owner, Max Glazer, saw the value of those classic barbershops. He knew that today’s men needed a place to feel pampered and relaxed. That’s why he considers The Shave Cave to be “a classic barbershop for the modern man.” So, while you’re waiting for your appointment, or before you head back out into the world, relax in the lounge with a cold craft beer, see what’s playing on the large-screen TV, grab a snack, and hang with the guys. Call it what it is: a man cave!

Of course, you’ll get a great haircut and a shave with a good old-fashioned straight razor. And in their retail store you can pick up high-end personal products such as moisturizers, shave creams, razors and more.

Located at Sundial in the heart of St. Petersburg, The Shave Cave will help you get away from it all, at least for an hour or two. It’s what your wife does at her salon when she needs to get away from…you.

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Everybody knows Ruth’s Chris Steak House. They’re a highly regarded national chain, with a restaurant, lucky us, in St. Petersburg. But what’s the deal with the two names? The story begins in 1965. Ruth Fertel was a single mom in New Orleans looking for a way to feed her family. She saw a steak house for sale, and though Ruth wasn’t a restaurateur and didn’t know much about steak, she took a chance and bought what was then called Chris Steak House.

Ruth mastered all the ins and outs, from butchering to serving. What began as a huge local success continues 52 years later across America. The food and service have maintained Ruth’s high standards. Our local Ruth’s Chris, located in the heart of downtown at Sundial, offers a treat you may not have thought of: request a table on their covered (and dogfriendly) patio and watch the sun set over Sundial Fountain. It’s spectacular.

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Fall in love at (with) Luke’s Whether or not oysters really are an aphrodisiac, we think it’s a safe bet that you’ll fall in love with Luke’s Kitchen and Bar, and not just because of their “carefully curated” oysters and raw bar.

Luke’s, a classic American grill that opened at the corner of South Orlando Avenue and Manor Road in Maitland this winter, is committed to seasonal ingredients and responsibly sourced proteins. About the name: First, spoiler alert, there is no Luke. Founder Brandon McGlamery (of Luma on Park and Prato fame) chose “Luke” because it roughly means “light giving” in Greek, and the restaurant aims to shed light on American classics. You can indulge in soups and sandwiches and enjoy entrees cooked on an open-fire grill and rotisserie. If you’re looking for love, maybe an order of oysters couldn’t hurt.

Turn over a new leaf in 2017 King of color Pantone has dubbed “Greenery” the color of the year.

The yellow-green hue (specifically Pantone 15-0343) symbolizes a return to nature, as well as rebirth and new beginnings. “Greenery bursts forth in 2017 to provide us with the reassurance we yearn for amid a tumultuous social and political environment,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.

“Satisfying our growing desire to rejuvenate and revitalize, Greenery symbolizes the reconnection we seek with nature, one another and a larger purpose.”

The company has chosen a color of the year each year since 2000, and the hue tends to influence trends in interior design, architecture and fashion. So look for Greenery in clothing and accessories, in solid tones as well as accents. The color was already spotted on runways this season. To freshen up your look, add some Greenery to your wardrobe.

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Ride of your life Unlike anything on two wheels, VanMoof’s new SmartBike will make you rethink the phrase, “It’s like riding a bike.”

Integrated LED lighting, an anti-rust chain and puncture protection tires will please veteran cycling enthusiasts, while luxuries like an anti-theft tracking system, keyless lock and smartphone compatibility appeal to all riders. $1,398.

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Your grilling game doesn’t have to end when daylight fades, especially when the evening is still young. With the BBQ Grill Light and Fan by Sharper Image, your cookout can go well into the night—its four LED lights perfectly illuminate your grill, while dual fans pull the smoke you can’t see away from your space. Now that’s what’s cooking! $89.

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Head of the pack Wish you can ride your bike to work but can’t stomach storing your helmet all day? Then you’ll be happy to know Morpher has come up with a practical and safe solution. The company has created a foldable helmet that’s flexible, so it fits flat in your office briefcase or gym bag but is strong enough to meet U.S. and European safety standards. It had yet to reach stores at press time, but you can snag one online if you don’t want to wait. $119.

You may not need any of these high-tech toys. But you’ll certainly want them!

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Worth a look Not looking forward to the in-flight movie? Pack the Avegant Glyph personal theater headset for your next trip and watch your digital content or streaming video on the crystal-clear screenless display. The retinal imaging technology, including LED projection onto 2 million microscopic mirrors, is said to replicate natural eyesight. $549.

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Get into the swing Now here’s a golf coach who won’t yell or make you feel bad the next time you bogey. Hook up with Zepp’s Golf 2 Swing Analyzer, it’s a sensor that attaches to your golf glove and analyzes every swing—club speed, tempo, length and more. Results are immediate: Evaluations will be sent to your smartphone while you’re on the course.

The only thing it won’t do is carry your sticks. $150.

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elevate your driving game You might not hit for distance off the tee, but you’ll want to travel far in the Mercedes-Benz Style Edition Garia Golf Cart, which debuted last season at the British Open. The battery-operated “sports-cart” has a carbon-fiber roof and rear spoiler, as well as the types of amenities you’d expect from the luxury automaker—a mini fridge, 10-inch touchscreen, windshield heater, wipers, an 80-mile driving range on full charge and more. Price unavailable at press time.

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Clockwise from top left, navy and grey zip-up jacket by Robert Graham, flower and lobster lapel pins by Hook & Albert, tropical printed swim trunks by Michael’s Swimwear and sunglasses by Persol.

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What do you get when you cross a sports car with a vehicle built for everyday comfort and driveability? The McLaren 570GT, a high-performance yet refined ride.

McLaren’s new 570GT features a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, lightweight carbon fiber chassis and aluminum body, allowing an impressive power-to-weight ratio that lets you go from zero to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. But compared with the 570S, it’s more refined and practical, with a softened suspension, more headroom and more luggage space.

That powerful engine pumps out 562 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. The car features a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, but there is also a manual mode controlled via steering-wheelmounted rocker-shift paddles.

Compared with the 570S, the GT’s suspension firmness is relaxed by 15 percent in the front and 10 percent in the rear to make it more comfortable to drive. But don’t worry, the GT still handles like a sports car, hugging the road and feeling impressivly responsive.

Going shopping? The 570GT has almost 8 cubic feet more storage space on the back ledge of the car than the 570S (for a total of 12 cubic feet of carrying capacity with the trunk in front). You can even buy McLaren luggage designed to make maximum use of the added space.

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The GT cast alloy wheels (19-inch front and 20-inch rear) are fitted with Pirelli P-Zero tires, which minimize unwanted road noise with noise-cancelling foam technology.

The uncluttered interior features a “floating” center console with a 7-inch vertical touch screen plus heated memory seats and sumptuous leather trim.

The rear spoiler sports a higher lip (10 mm over the standard-issue 570S) that provides added downforce and stability.

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The 570GT comes with dihedral doors to make getting in and out easier. The doors gently latch when closing, thanks to the soft-close mechanism.

The panoramic roof makes the roofline slightly taller than the 570S and it stretches back further to the rear, offering more headroom and amazing views. (Stargazing, anyone?)

The low nose is set off by highintensity LED headlights.

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start your engines In Ted McLaren’s Auto-Icon series of paintings, each subject is a study in light, shape and color.

Ted McLaren always had a thing for cars. Formula One racing was his first love, and his first car was a 1958 Corvette—a dream machine for any generation. With a last name like his, it’s conceivable that McLaren was destined for a future involving cars, though he is unrelated to the McLaren who founded the British car company.

McLaren is a packaging design engineer by trade. He holds more than 40 packaging-related patents and served as president of a packaging business in northern Ohio. But even a busy professional needs a hobby, and to relax, he turned to the canvas. (He’s been painting for fun since age 10 and attended the Ontario College of Art.) After restoring a 1964 Ford Mustang convertible, he discovered a special way to capture the essence of the classic car.

Rather than painting the entire body of the vehicle, McLaren decided to feature a specific part of the car, focusing on its headlights and grille. McLaren has since completed dozens of auto paintings, hosted gallery shows and earned numerous awards.

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Ted McLaren’s pieces focus on a specific part of a car rather than the entire vehicle. The sparkling chrome fender and grille of a 1963 Ford Galaxie are the focal points of the painting at left.

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Opposite page: The design of the 1936 Ford grille and hood ornament was state-of-the-art in its day. This page: a two-canvas print features the dramatic face of the 1960 Corvette, made popular by the television program Route 66.

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venice by twilight Early evening in the “city of canals” brings a special magic the daytime tourists miss. By Everett Potter

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ou’re intrigued, no doubt, by the Venice that draws travelers—the historic city of canals, the place that inspired Shakespeare and Thomas Mann, the venerable city-state that 800 years ago was a trading power with no peer. So yes, sightsee as much as you like during the day. But twilight is when this magical place—the best walking city I’ve ever visited—becomes a stage set with a glorious role for you. The ochre walls seem to glow, the lights of the palazzos go on and there’s little doubt that you’re in the most romantic city in the world. continued

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Evenings in Venice are known more for their lively cafes than crowded nightclubs. Venetians are known to partake in highly ritualized consumption of light cocktails and food throughout the night.

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of prosecco from the Veneto blended with white peach purée and served ice cold. It’s beyond delicious, and having just one requires willpower. You’ll be in good spiritual company here—Truman Capote, Orson Welles and Charlie Chaplin all haunted Harry’s, as did Ernest Hemingway and the heiress and art patron Peggy Guggenheim. Today there will be well-dressed Venetians inside and perhaps too many tourists.

So visit Harry’s at least once. But for a true giro di ombre, head to other places for a tipple as the sun goes down, to bacari that are more local and more chic.

Wander the streets as the many church bells mark the time, with a backdrop of kids shouting in a square as they thump a soccer ball off a thousand-year-old wall. One memorable night I stood outside of La Fenice, the fabled opera house.

The performance was sold out but you could hear opera emanating from the windows and doors, filling nearby streets with a performance too big to be contained within four walls. No other city is quiet enough for quite this experience.

Your next stop could be Al Prosecco, which is on Campo San Giacomo all’Orio, one of Venice’s great neighborhood squares and away from the wellworn tourist routes. Here you can watch the locals on the square and sip some of the city’s finest prosecco, even sampling the slightly more sophisticated prosecco fermo, a non-effervescent version.

Venice is remarkably safe after nightfall. I’ve always thought that for that reason it’s the best city on Earth in which to get lost. Eventually you’ll find your way to wherever you’re going, thanks to the kindness of strangers or maybe a street map from your hotel stuck into a back pocket. (Note that your phone’s GPS may not work well in the stone maze.)

I know from experience about getting lost. One night I left a restaurant with a group of friends, offering to lead everyone back to our hotel. I pride myself on my innate sense of direction, and so we walked left and then right, down one passageway and then another, into a square and beyond, as they talked and I

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Feel those cooling breezes wafting in from the lagoon? Pretty soon you’ll notice that the masses of day trippers have departed with the sun—budget tourists who’ve left for their hotels on the mainland in Mestre. That’s fine. Now the curtain has risen and Venice has become your secret show.

But this isn’t Berlin, Rome or Prague—it’s not a place for partying. The fact is that restaurants are stacking their chairs not long after 10 p.m., while many bars close by 11. It’s the rare boîte that stays open until midnight. So I prefer to be in league with the locals, who choose twilight to leave their homes for a local bar or café for an aperitivo. In Venice, that drink is a highly ritualized one and is typically either an ombra or a spritz. An ombra is a tiny glass of red or white wine that is tossed back quite quickly. A spritz is an aperitivo of white wine, Campari and a shot of seltzer or sparkling water. Prosecco, the bubbly white wine made in the hills of the Veneto region, is also a favorite.

This is also when classic Venetian wine bars, or bacari, offer snacks called cicchetti, the Venetian version of tapas. They can include baccalà mantecato (creamed salt cod) on warm polenta, or polpette (breaded morsels) of meat, cheese or tuna. There could be sardele in saor (sardines with sweet and sour onions and sultanas) or ovosodo con arringa (hard boiled egg topped with herring fillet). My favorite is seppioline alla griglia (grilled baby squid).

The best way to enjoy these true Venetian cicchetti is to do as many locals do and engage in a giro di ombre, literally an ombra-crawl, hitting various small bacari. In this twilight ritual you literally rub shoulders with a wide range of Venetians relaxing. And after a while you realize you’ve also eaten dinner—there’s no need for a formal meal. It’s a cool melange of sightseeing, dining and drinking.

But where to go? For decades, the favorite tourist haunt for an aperitivo has been Harry’s Bar, which opened in 1931 and claims to have invented the Bellini, named after the Venetian painter Giovanni Bellini. The cocktail consists

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navigated with confidence. Less than 10 minutes later, we found ourselves standing in front of the restaurant we had just left. Was it a touch too much prosecco? Or had we been bewitched?

So throw caution to the wind. For a glimpse of the real Venice, head to Osteria al Squero, which has a terrific northern Italian wine selection and a creative array of cicchetti. It’s across a canal from one of Venice’s last remaining squeri, or gondola workshops, and you can watch this ancient craft while sipping your wine.

Then head back to the labyrinth of canals big and small, of twisting alleys and winding passageways leading in and out of myriad squares. Even at twilight, it’s an architectural feast for the eyes, with stone doorways and balconies and elaborate stairways, worn by hundreds of years of footsteps and weather.

If you want to go really local, squeeze into Osteria alla Ciurma in the Rialto. It will be jammed with regulars standing, or perched on a stool if they’re fortunate, under a ceiling hung with vintage fishing boats. Have an ombra, order some cicchetti and try to blend in.

For a hipper locals’ place, go to Al Merca, also in the Rialto. A bar by default, it serves ombra and cicchetti but there’s nowhere to sit. You can stand on the edge of the square and rub shoulders with some of the city’s cooler kids.

Feeling full now? Just walk some more. The Adriatic laps at the city’s feet and the crush of visitors has left its mark, but never has decay seemed quite so splendid. By this point, the need for gelato has probably kicked in.

Lots of small shops sell it, but I love Gelateria Nico on the Dorsoduro, which is ridiculously good.

I like to end my evenings in Venice by walking across St. Mark’s Square. It’s when the Café Florian is emptying and it’s a good time to sit, listen to a budding Vivaldi playing to the nighttime crowd and have a final glass of wine or a coffee. Then to the pier to be transported like an Italian film star in a vintage wooden launch to the Belmond Hotel Cipriani, which lies across the Grand Canal on the island called Giudecca.

I first stayed here 25 years ago—it dazzled me then and it still does. It has extraordinary views of the Doge’s Palace and the Venetian Lagoon. There are rooms with balconies overlooking the water and the hotel’s private garden, as well as suites in various sizes, all decorated in an opulent, gilded style. Few places in Europe can rival the sense of grandeur here. Outside there are elaborately tended gardens along the water and the only swimming pool in Venice, remarkable especially for its Olympic size. The legend is that the measurements were mistakenly given in meters rather than feet; hence the gargantuan dimensions of this salt water pool. It will be spotlit when you return late at night, so head to bed and arise by midmorning for a palatial breakfast. Then join the gathering sunbathers around its perimeter in midmorning. Put on your hippest shades and relax, for this is the ultimate spot in Venice to recover from the previous evening’s giro di ombre.

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Opposite, from top: Visitors of the Belmond Hotel Cipriani can dine with a magnificent view.

Seafood Antipasti is a popular dish at A Beccafico. This page: Even after a long day, a gondolier works into the evening and seeks his next riders.

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Windowpane sportcoat by Jack Victor, light blue shirt and polka-dot tie, both by Eton, multicolor pocket circle by Dion, trousers

by Sartore, leather belt by Salvatore Ferragamo and sunglasses by Persol.

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Blue sportcoat by Peter Millar, crewneck sweater by The Peter Millar Collection, plaid shirt by Robert Talbott and floral pocket square

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Sportcoat by Jack Victor, light blue shirt by Stenstrรถms, floral print pocket square by Eton and blue boutonniere by Hook & Albert.

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Grey sweater, long-sleeve plaid shirt and coral shorts, all by Peter Millar.

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Ivory sportcoat by Samuelsohn, shirt and boutonniere both by Robert Talbott, and floral print pocket square by Eton.

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Blue sportcoat by Canali, shirt by Peter Millar, green tie and pocket square, both by Eton and trousers by Samuelsohn.

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Located at the bottom of the Emerald Isle, Old Head will soar to the top of your favorite golf locales. By Josh Sens

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o play the most jaw-dropping golf course on the planet, you don’t have to travel to the end of the earth.

It only looks that way.

Sleepy two-lane roads wind through the unspoiled countryside of County Cork, Ireland, spilling south toward the coast, where the Emerald Isle gives way to the Celtic Sea. Here, a diamond-shaped promontory known as Old Head of Kinsale rises from the water, its shale and sandstone bluffs towering some 200 feet above the waves.

Across its wind-blown crown stretch the firm green fingers of a layout so arresting, its beauty verges on surreal. Nine of the 18 holes at Old Head Golf Links cut hard along the cliffs. All 18 holes provide a coastal panoramic. Also looming into view from every green and tee box is a 17th century lighthouse, perched on a jagged point, Old Head’s farthest incursion into the sea.

From the day it opened, in 1997, the links inspired a kind of wide-eyed wonder. Even seasoned travelers were stunned by the surroundings, which prompted Links magazine to hail the layout as “the most spectacular” golf course in the world.

“Are there courses with better bunkering? More artistry in their architecture?

Greater prestige on the global stage?

Sure,” says Joe Passov, chief architecture critic for Golf magazine. “But for the sheer sense of thrill, even an element of danger, there was and is nothing like Old Head.

It’s a golf course setting more awe-inducing than any you’ll see.”

In keeping with its priceless vistas, a round at Old Head does not come cheap.

The pair of Irishmen behind the project, Patrick O’Connor and his late brother, John, dreamed up the course as a high-end getaway for golf-loving globetrotters. Accordingly, green fees top out at 260 pounds, or roughly $325, during peak season. The majority of guests come from overseas, happy to pay prime rates for a chance to cross the course off their bucket list.

As a return on their investment, golfers are a treated to a layout with the improbable features of an Escher painting. Several tee shots and approaches encourage heroics, with long, forced carries over sheer cliffs and chasms. At Old Head, hazards take on a new meaning.

Consider what awaits you on the second hole, a 402-yard par-four whose unforgiving fairway elbows sharply along a bluff. Take a few steps from the tee box, and you’re peering at a dizzying 200-foot drop. When the fog blows in at Old Head, golfers are warned not to wander for obvious reasons; the next step could be a doozie. Better to wait until the visibility clears.

Not that staying put at Old Head is much of a hardship. The course is part of a luxury resort, with a spa, 15 well-appointed cliff-side suites, and a clubhouse bar and restaurant overlooking the Atlantic. Nor is it the only local attraction. Nearby, sits the community of Kinsale, a historic fishing port-turned-tony resort town that is regarded by many as the culinary capital of Ireland, brimming with fine restaurants, wine bars, cafes and pubs. Every October, the town plays host to the Kinsale Food Festival, a three-day celebration of wining and dining marked by foodie walking tours and elaborate tasting menus.

But enough about food. The stars of this golfers’ paradise will always be the scenic course and fabled layout of Kinsale.

Opposite page, clockwise from top: A focal point of the coastal panoramic, a 17th century lighthouse is visible from each green and tee box of Old Head Golf Links. Too much slice or hook off the tee might send your shot into the sea—talk about a water hazard! Power up before your round with a traditional Irish breakfast, including bacon, sausage, eggs, potatoes and more hearty treats. With its variety of restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs, the nearby town of Kinsale is considered the food capital of Ireland. The late John O’Connor, along with his brother Patrick, designed the award-winning golf course at Old Head.

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South Africa, that is, where you might not expect to find such splendid pinot noirs. By Josh Sens

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n recent decades, as oenophiles awakened to emergent wine regions around the world, South Africa remained largely out of sight and mind.

Blame politics and preconceptions.

The country’s Apartheid-era isolation didn’t help. But even after the boycotts ended, South African vintners faced stiff competition from a global market that paid their labels relatively scant attention.

Asked for impressions of South African wine, outsiders were apt to mention Stellenbosch, the heat-baked region outside Cape Town that has staked its claim with such sun-worshipping varietals as granache and cabernet sauvignon—if they knew to mention anything at all.

But as with so much else in South Africa, the country’s wine-making reputation has changed.

It is now seen as a hotspot for pinot noir. Actually, cool place is more like it.

At first blush, that might sound unlikely. Pinot noir, after all, is a notoriously temperamental grape that performs most willingly in cool-climate settings like Burgundy, Oregon’s Willamette Valley and the fog-blanketed Sonoma Coast. It can stand some heat but doesn’t tolerate relentlessly high temperatures, and South Africa, of course, gets a ton of sun.

Yet the country is also home to microclimates with just the sort of traits that pinot noir prefers.

Consider the appellation called the Cape South Coast, which stretches southeast of Cape Town over rolling terrain, close to the Atlantic Ocean, covering a collection of grape-growing wards and districts including Elgin Valley, Walker Bay and Hemel en Aarde.

The soil here, rich in clay and shale, is primo for pinot, and so are the climatic conditions, freshened by the ocean’s kiss.

More than 60 wineries operate around the Cape South Coast. Many are small and family-run, and the finest of them share in the conviction that the smartest way to treat pinot noir is pretty much to get out of its way.

“When you are harvesting quality fruit, it’s not necessary to manipulate the wine,” says Jean-Claude (JC) Martin, head winemaker at South Cape Coast winery Creation Wines.

“What you do instead is guide it gently through the process so as to preserve the sense of place.”

Like many winemakers, Martin recognizes pinot noir as “the heartbreak grape,” a nod to its fragility and beauty. But he loves it fearlessly.

Born in Switzerland, he first fell for the varietal in his late teens while working his family’s vineyards on the slopes of Lake Bienne. In 2002, he and wife Carolyn, a native of South Africa, purchased the land where their winery now sits, on

Hemel en Aarde Ridge, transforming what had been a sheep farm into a happy place for pinot noir.

Creation’s vineyard grows at nearly 1,000 feet above sea level, less than 10 miles from the Atlantic. A combination of the clay soil and the ocean’s cooling influence gives rise to elegant wines that favor bright fruit flavors and fresh acidity over weighty oak and tiresome tannins.

“That’s what we think pinot noir should be,” Carolyn Martin says. “Ageworthy wines that pair wonderfully with food.”

Pinot noir of similarly splendid subtlety and structure can be found at respected estates throughout the South Cape Coast. They include venerable properties like Botanica and its Elgin Valley neighbor, Boschendal, a winery whose roots reach back to 1685, as well as relative newcomers like Stellar Winery, whose delicate, fruit-forward River’s End pinot noir is made with organic grapes.

Stellar released its first wines in 2003, one year after JC and Carolyn Martin established Creation. At the time, South African pinot noir flew largely under the radar. But those were the old days. The world is changing quickly. And one of the truths of our brave new age is that undiscovered wine regions don’t remain that way for long.

Clockwise from top: Founded in 1685, the picturesque Boschendal is one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa. Ginny Poval, Botanica’s winemaker, is a self-taught American who relocated to South Africa and planted her first vineyard there in 2009. Take a sip of Creation’s Pinot Noir and you may detect red berry aromas, elegant vanilla and a whiff of wood spice. Botanica’s vineyards, where grapes for The Mary Delany Collection are grown. Visitors are treated to dramatic mountain views at Boschendal. Boschendal’s Elgin Pinot Noir comes from one of the highest planted vineyard sites in the Elgin Valley.

Tasting notes Creation Estate 2013 Pinot Noir, $30 This balanced, elegant pinot noir opens with bright berry notes and gives way to a clean, refreshing finish. It marries beautifully with mild fish and poultry.

Boschendal Elgin 2014 Pinot Noir, $35 A complexly structured wine, this pinot noir has hints of cranberry and red cherry on the nose and notes of clove and spiced oak on the palate. It’s a wonderfully food-friendly wine.

Botanica Mary Delany Collection 2013 Pinot Noir, $25 Starting with crisp acidity and refreshing berry notes, this delicate pinot noir shows a feisty character with a bright and spicy finish. It has slight undercurrents of the oak in which it is aged. Try it with roast chicken or shellfish.

Stellar Winery, 2014 River’s End Pinot Noir, $14 On the nose, this organic wine gives off woodsy hints, almost like a morning walk through a dewy forest.

But given time to open, it becomes a medley of blackberries and ripe cherry, with just enough tannins for a dry and elegant finish.

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Sure, you look sensational in the suits you’ve purchased at John Craig. We carry the finest labels in the world and our tailors are the best in the business. But there may come a time when you want to treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind suit made just for you. That’s when we’ll introduce you to the world of Made-to-Measure.

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Evening fundraiser? Wedding? Office? Wherever you’re going, there’s a lapel for that. The classic day-to-day look of a notch lapel is perfect for single-breasted suits and sportcoats. Often found on double-breasted suits, peak lapels can be identified by their edges, which point upward toward the shoulders, and are equally suited if you’re headed to work or a blacktie affair. The rounded-edge shawl lapel is commonly found on dinner and tuxedo jackets and worn at formal settings such as weddings, galas and black-tie events.

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overall fit

There’s a reason an off-the-rack suit may not feel right when you try it on—it’s not made specifically for you. A Made-to-Measure suit, however, is constructed according to your body measurements. How should it fit? Jackets should have smooth lines that follow the contours of your body, with sleeves ending at the wrist bone. The top button of a two-button suit, or the middle button of a three, should hit at the navel and never below. If a buttoned jacket creates X-shaped rippling, it’s too tight. There’s a lot to consider when finding the right garment, but not to worry—just allow our tailors to take your measurements, and we’ll handle the rest.

There’s an endless number of ways to give your suit a personal touch. Experiment with a variety of cuffs, stitching, lining and vents to satisfy your tastes and add style. Buttons are small but can play a large role in your suit’s overall appearance—change the type and color of your buttons from basic to an exotic material like horn or bone to enhance your look.

Choose materials and patterns that suit you (and the season) best. For Florida’s warm spring and summer temperatures, choose more breathable fabrics like cotton and linen. If cold temperatures are in your future, garments made of wool and cashmere will keep you warm. And don’t forget to show your personality—colors and patterns, plaids and pinstripes will make your suit pop.

A lot of detail goes into the suit jacket, but don’t forget your lower half! You have plenty of trouser options from which to choose—pleats or flat-front, with or without belt loops. But what shouldn’t change is the fit: Trousers should sit at the top of your hipbones, slim downward and then taper below the knee. Your seat and thighs should be hugged comfortably by fabric and show no wrinkles or divots. The bottom hem should graze the top of your shoes, so about 1 to 1½ inches of ankle (or sock) shows when you walk or sit.

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John Craig Personal Service As a family-owned business, we take a lot of pride in everything we do at John Craig. We have the finest sales professionals that you will find anywhere, and our experienced tailoring staff works diligently to make sure that you look great. Our commitment to our customers goes beyond the sale. Service impacts every part of our business, and our goal is to constantly exceed your expectations. Here are some of the things we do to take care of you. Of course, special requests are always welcome!

expertise A central part of the John Craig Experience is superlative service in a relaxed atmosphere.

If you want to browse in private, you’re more than welcome. When you need expert, individual attention, you’ll get it—instantly and for as long as you want. Our knowledgeable staff is well versed in all of the brands we carry, the trends of the season and how to fit every body type. They stand ready to advise you on all matters of wardrobe and accessories.

shopping by appointment If our store hours don’t fit your schedule, call us. If you’re a morning person who finds 7 a.m. the ideal time for your John Craig Experience, we will arrange to be here. Shopping by appointment allows us to give you the personal attention and shopping time you need, when your schedule permits.

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We understand that sometimes it’s a challenge to get to the store to pick up your alterations.

Just let us know when and where, and we’ll be happy to deliver them to you.

Closet Cleaning Sometimes it’s hard to part with old friends.

We can help. When you shop for your new seasonal wardrobe, our sales associates will come to your home and let you know which items are worn or out of style, and suggest how to coordinate your existing clothes with new additions. We’ll even take your old clothes and donate them to a local charity on your behalf.

Special Orders

Picture This Sure, all of your new clothes look great at the store, but sometimes, once you get home, it’s hard to remember what goes with what. Just ask and we’ll be happy to photograph your ensembles.

John Craig gift cards A John Craig Gift Card guarantees your gift will be the perfect style, size and color. Purchase a gift card at the store in any denomination you choose for a remembrance that will dazzle any lucky recipient.

Whether it’s a suit, sportcoat or a pair of shoes, if you can’t find what you’re looking for, just let us know. We’ll do our best to find it from one of our many resources.

made-tomeasure service Our Made-to-Measure service takes advantage of the relationships we have established with Italian manufacturers to deliver a suit that is smart and sexy—and a good value—in just four to six weeks. You won’t find a better plan to look your best.

coffee bar Like any gracious host, we always offer our guests something to drink.

The Lavazza Bar is the perfect place to relax, reflect and enjoy coffee, espresso, cappuccino or a cool drink in between trips to the dressing room.

Keep up with the latest scores on our flat screen. Need to charge your iPhone or iPad? No problem. We’ve got all the bases covered.

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