LAVIANO: Holiday 2016

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AQUARACER CALIBRE 16 CHRONOGRAPH Henrik Lundqvist, famed goalie, Olympic Gold Medalist and Vezina Trophy winner.

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contents holiday 2016

50 features

departments

for eclectic collectors | 40

invitation to style | 12

A curated selection of cool gifts for the man who has it all.

It’s time to celebrate!

Finishing statement | 44

Layering necklaces…the art of the goldsmith…our marriage-proposal winner… new toys on the block…and more!

Who needs accessories? These look-atme pieces add polish to any look.

Destination: Zanzibar | 50 Come to this East African island for its pristine beaches and sensory delights.

watch me! | 56 A great timepiece will set you apart.

the height of elegance | 62

The laviano Guide | 19

The art of the jeweler | 24 Owner Jack LaViano marks 50 wonderful years at the helm.

SPOTLIGHT

canfield cannonball | 28 Meet the watch that celebrates the American railroad’s musical history.

Make an entrance with one-of-a-kind gems that are sure to turn heads.

PROFILE

artfully yours | 66

Jay Strongwater’s jewels for the home are beloved for their elegant artistry.

Creative displays can make commanding visual centerpieces in your home.

Layer it on | 72 These delicate beauties make a statement: Sometimes more is better.

the art of charcuterie | 82 For enthusiasts of this cooking style the meat is cured, but not the addiction.

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96 room key | 92 Soak your weary self in the hot springs at Costa Rica’s Tabacón Grand Spa and Thermal Resort.

in closing | 96 The right jewelry can add a layer of sophistication to whatever you wear.

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ON THE COVER Luisa wears a black Suprema fur vest from Society Femme in Westwood and diamond drop earrings, a diamond eternity band and a Patek Philippe watch, all from LaViano. Birdie, one of Jeff LaViano’s English setter pups, wears a red holiday bow.

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mercedes-amg gt s | 38 This svelte sports coupe has rock-star presence and performs like a supercar.

big sky’s the limit | 78 Skip the crowds and hit Montana for the perfect powder and Western flair.

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THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE Award-winning menu from BV’s Grill and sweeping views of the Hudson In our Nyack location, you’ll find a loft aesthetic in a warehouse conversion, accented by an award-winning menu from BV’s Grill and sweeping views of the Hudson.

In other words, not your typical hotel fare.

With highly-stylized interiors in a prime location steps away from downtown Nyack on the Hudson River, Flawless events begin and end at The Time Nyack. From business meetings to social functions, formal dinners to lighter fare, our staff is committed to enhancing your experience with exceptional catering and the latest in smart technology. Select from a series of uniquely urbane venues on property, each inviting your guests to collaborate together while celebrating all that makes the passage of time worthwhile.

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| memo laviano 172 WE ST WOOD AVE., WE ST WOOD, NJ 07675 201.664.0616 www.l avianojewe l er s.com Sto r e H o u r s tuesday, wednesday and friday: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. call for holiday hours

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Mark Dowden

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Jack, Douglas and Jeffrey LaViano

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Time to Celebrate

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he holidays are a season of celebration and togetherness for the LaViano family, and we strive to bring that positive spirit to our friends and customers. This year feels especially festive, now that the political campaigns have ended— what a distraction they were!—and we can all refocus on the important things in life.

The new issue of LaViano magazine features two cover girls instead of our usual one. Joining lovely Luisa is Birdie, one of my English setters. Besides building one-of-a-kind heirloom jewelry, my family has been raising pure-bred setters for many years. When my dog Flirt had a litter a few months back, I couldn’t resist holding onto Birdie. If she looks a bit sleepy on the cover, it’s because she had just woken up from an afternoon nap.

One of the secrets of our success is the commitment of our staff. I’m pleased to note that my associate Bert Cohen recently marked 40 years of service at LaViano. We’re proud of you, Bert!

If you or a loved one enjoys marking time in high style, visit our watch salon. It’s laid out as five European-style boutiques representing our most important manufacturers: Breitling, Cartier, IWC, Patek Philippe and TAG Heuer. We offer great depth of selection for these world-class anchor brands. LaViano Jewelers carries other fine watch brands too—Alpina, Frederique Constant, Michele and Shinola among them—so you’re sure to find the right watch at the right price.

Fine jewelry has been our main focus for more than half a century, and it always will

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Contributing Editors Liz Donovan, timothy kelley, Everett Potter, Josh Sens Contributing Photographer Daniel Springston

be. Unlike most suburban-based jewelers, we employ both a goldsmith and a platinum smith in-house. (Read about them on page 20.) Their presence allows us to design and craft our own unique pieces to the same quality standard as the famous Fifth Avenue stores, but at a fraction of the price.

This distinction—call it the LaViano Difference—is especially relevant to young couples who may be considering their first serious jewelry purchase. Not only do we manufacture our own settings; we also sell certified diamonds at wholesale prices. Whether your taste in engagement and bridal jewelry runs to the classic or the contemporary, we offer an unbeatable combination of quality and value.

In the pages that follow and in our store, tucked among statement pieces that would leave her breathless and Swiss timepieces destined to be family heirlooms, you’ll also find a large selection of keepsakes and gift items. These range from enameled decorative ornaments by Jay Strongwater, to Damascus-blade pocket knives by William Henry, to affordable gold-and-diamond everyday jewelry for young women. No need to search high and low: LaViano has everything you’re looking for! We encourage you to drop by and see us soon.

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Publishing staff

National Advertising Manager Mary Masciale Advertising Account Executives Bridget juliano, maura hunter templeton, annette Vanore Director of Production and Circulation Christine Hamel

Advertising Services Manager jacquelynn fischer Senior Art Director, Agency Services Kijoo Kim Production/Art Assistant Alanna Giannantonio

Accounting Agnes alves, Megan Frank

Published by Chairman Carroll V. Dowden President & CEO Mark Dowden Senior Vice Presidents shae marcus, Carl Olsen Vice Presidents nigel edelshain, Rita Guarna, christine hamel

Laviano Magazine is published by Wainscot Media, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645, in association with Laviano. Copyright © 2016 by Wainscot Media, LLC. All rights reserved.

E d i to r i a l C o n t r i b u t i o n s : Write to Editor, Laviano, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; telephone 201.782.5730; email mark.dowden@wainscotmedia.com.

The magazine is not responsible for the return or loss of unsolicited submissions.

S u b s c r i pt i o n S e r v i c e s : To change an address or request a subscription, write to Subscriptions, Laviano, Circulation Department, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; telephone 201.573.5541; email christine.hamel@wainscotmedia.com.

Adver ti s ing Inquirie s: Contact Mary Masciale at 201.571.7015 or mary.masciale@wainscotmedia.com.

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laviano guide 5 17 Modern Jewelry Masters

Jewelry lovers are sure to be dazzled by this gorgeous book, which highlights the art of the world’s most skilled and visionary jewelers.

Written by Town & Country editor-in-chief Stellene Volandes, Jeweler: Masters, Mavericks, and Visionaries of Modern Design (Rizzoli, $85) profiles 17 jewelers. Each was selected by Volandes for his or her ability to create timeless pieces of wearable art while pushing both creative and technical boundaries.

These modern masters each bring a unique aesthetic sensibility to the art of jewelry design. Wallace Chan is a Hong Kong jeweler renowned for his technical skill and maker of the world’s most expensive diamond necklace (estimated cost: $200 million).

Elena Votsi, a Greek jeweler who works exclusively in gold, redesigned the medals for the 2004 Olympic Games. Hemmerle, a family-run Munich jeweler, is admired for elegantly joining disparate materials in single pieces of jewelry.

Though the artists’ stories are included, their jewelry speaks for itself and is well represented in the book’s 300 stunning color photographs.

Tips for Layering Necklaces

The look of layered, delicate necklaces is somehow timeless and contemporary at the same time. And it means you can wear more of your favorite jewelry on a daily basis. What’s not to love? This look works for everyone, so feel free to play around with your necklaces and wear whatever makes you feel good.

But if you’re searching for a few guidelines, these come from the experts here at LaViano Jewelers.

1. Mix your metals. Don’t be afraid to mix gold, silver and rose gold, but stick to necklaces of a similar thickness. And if you’re mixing metals, avoid creating a combination that’s overly busy by selecting necklaces with charms that match the chains they’re on, or with gemstones that are clear to neutral in color.

2. Pile on the dainty. You can wear as many thin, elegant necklaces as you like, but vary the lengths. A good guideline is to keep an inch or two between chains as they lay on your chest. This leaves enough space to give the eye a chance to appreciate each necklace and helps to keep chains from tangling, too.

3. Add length to your layers. Layering isn’t just for short charm necklaces. Try adding a long, lariatstyle necklace to finish your look.

4. Play with color. When your chains are all the same metal, it’s time to experiment with color. Mix shades that are similar, but don’t match precisely.

For example, pair pinks with reds, or light blues with sea greens.

5. Keep your balance. If you’re layering multiple necklaces, avoid stacking bracelets or wearing a ring on every finger. You want to create a pretty and interesting focal point, so don’t make your neck compete for attention.

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For those on your shopping list who are moved by the unique, there’s StingHD. Featuring bracelets and accessories made from stingray leather, this line offers elegant gifts for both men and women.

Its beaded texture and natural luster make stingray leather pretty to look at as well as tough and water-resistant. In use for centuries, it’s been prized by samurai warriors for armor, French kings for snuff boxes, and roaring Twenties fashionistas for clutches and other accessories.

StingHD has turned this rich tradition fashion-forward, creating handmade wallets, cardholders and bracelets from the highest-quality stingray leather. Bracelets in a variety of colors and styles are accented with solid silver, 18-karat gold, diamonds and other gemstones. Choose from single-, double- or triple-wrap bracelets, all tailored to individual wrist sizes. They look great alone, stacked or worn with a watch.

Take the sting out of your holiday gift shopping—stop by LaViano today to see this enchanting line.

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Treating Mind, Body and Spirit

The Graf Center for Integrative Medicine at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, which recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, is part of a growing trend at hospitals around the country: offering a broader range of therapies for both disease treatment and prevention.

Called Integrative Medicine (IM), this approach looks to treat disease in a larger context, caring for the whole person and emphasizing overall health and wellness. The physician-led Graf Center for Integrative Medicine offers only evidence-based therapies—those that have been shown to improve health in clinical studies. Its services, which include therapeutic massage, nutritional counseling, acupuncture and yoga, can help minimize nausea, reduce pain, lower blood pressure, and relieve stress and anxiety. The Graf Center for Integrative Medicine will work closely with your physician as needed, but the center is open to anyone who wants to take advantage of its wellness services. And who wouldn’t? Its soothing therapies and spa-like atmosphere make it one health habit that’s easy to embrace. LaViano is proud to support the Graf Center for Integrative Medicine and all that it brings to the community. To learn more, visit englewoodhealth.org/centers-departments/graf.

The Art of the Goldsmith

Social Inspiration

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The holidays bring a seemingly endless to-do list. Make your shopping easier now—and all year round—by following us on social media. We post photos of new jewelry and gift lines you can find in our store, and highlight individual items that make standout tokens of affection and appreciation for the special people on your list.

We also use social media to share ideas about how to wear jewelry with current fashions, tell you more about the designers we carry and showcase one-of-a-kind custom designs to inspire your own creativity.

Occasionally you’ll also see opportunities to share personal stories about moments in your life that are tied to a special piece of jewelry. For every announced theme, we’ll pick a winning story and give that person a LaViano Jewelers gift certificate. Our first contest focused on marriage proposal stories, and our winner was announced on November 1, 2016. (Read the romantic story of her engagement on page 22.)

Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter by searching for LaViano Jewelers. We look forward to connecting with you!

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At LaViano, we’re proud of our exceptional team of professionals, including two goldsmiths, Matt Tchir and Tom Christopher, who have a combined 90 years of experience!

Both learned their art through traditional apprenticeships. “It was a skill I didn’t know I had,” says Tom. “All these years later, I love that I’m still doing a craft that basically hasn’t changed in hundreds of years, even with the wave of new technology.”

The artistry and creativity of the profession is what drew Matt to it. “I really enjoy the process of creating pieces from start to finish,” says Matt, who works mostly in platinum.

Tom, who works on sizings and repairs as well as total restoration and redesign, believes customers absolutely have an emotional attachment to their jewelry. “We always have that in mind as we work,” he says.

A self-described perfectionist, Matt says that high quality and attention to detail set LaViano apart. Tom agrees. “We use new technology while embracing old-school craftsmanship,” he says. “It’s an unbeatable combination.”

Goldsmiths Tom Christopher (front) and Matt Tchir in their workshop at LaViano Jewelers.

Mull Over This One way to celebrate the changing season is with a cup of warmed spiced wine. Sure, you can buy pre-packaged mulling spices anywhere, but it’s just as easy (and, we think, a lot tastier) to make it at home.

First, pick up a bottle of fruity wine. (Tip: Visit Carlo Russo’s Wine & Spirit World in Ho-Ho-Kus, where the expert staff can recommend the perfect selection.)

You’ll also need: apple cider (4 cups per bottle of wine), 4 whole cloves, 3 star anise, 1 cinnamon stick, ¼ cup honey and an orange or lemon. Other

optional additions include 1 bay leaf, 1 tablespoon grated nutmeg, 1 tablespoon cardamom and a bit of Cointreau or spiced rum.

In a large saucepan, combine the wine, cider, honey, spices (whatever assortment you choose) and a squeeze of the citrus, first reserving several slices of the fruit for serving. Allow it to simmer, but not boil, for about a half hour.

Toward the end of the half hour, add a few splashes of the liquor if you choose to use it.

Strain the wine and serve with a slice of orange or lemon.

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THE A‑­Z LIST

LaViano offers nearly 100 brands of jewelry, watches and giftware—including all of the favorites listed here.

she said yes, of course!

When Melissa Mazza-Chiong saw a Facebook post announcing LaViano Jewelers’ contest for most romantic proposal story, she had to share hers.

“I’ve visited LaViano before, and they carry such beautiful jewelry—how could I not give it a shot?”

Melissa Mazza and Gabe Chiong met in New York City as employees of Forbes magazine and began dating. When Melissa started a new job, Gabe took her out to celebrate. After a memorable meal at Strip House, Melissa suggested they take a walk, as she often did after dinner. “Unknowingly, I set myself up,” she says.

The couple strolled down 5th Avenue toward Washington Square Park. As Melissa saw the iconic arch from a distance, she began reminisc‑ ing with Gabe about an evening shortly after they first met when they spent hours seated in the nearby empty, waterless fountain chatting the night away.

“As we walked under the arch,” she recalls, “I heard our song—‘I’m Yours’ by Jason Mraz—play‑ ing in the distance. I remember saying, ‘Babe, I hear our song. Isn’t that your friend Naren from work?’ Gabe didn’t make a peep.”

When she looked at the fountain, Melissa saw a small group of singers and musicians Gabe had organized to play their song. “Gabe got down on one knee, said the most amazing things—now a total blur—and asked me to marry him,” she says.

Summing up the proposal, Melissa says: “Gabe put so much love and effort into making that day perfect—he outdid himself. I still daydream about it. Four years later, we are blessed with two beau‑ tiful boys who fill our hearts with joy and love.”

We enjoy hearing jewelry-themed stories from our customers and friends. Be the first to find out about future contests by following us on social media (see details on page 20).

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Kosta Boda Kristina Designs Lauren K. Lieberfarb Louis Tamis & Sons Luca Gems Luigi Tavanti Lumière Designs Mark Patterson Martin Flyer Mayfield’s Maylin K. Mémoire Michele Watches Monica Rich Kosann Nanis Octagon Orbita Orlando Orlandini Orrefors Patek Philippe PeJay Creations Penny Preville Picchiotti Poor Cat Designs Roberto Coin Roberto Demeglio Sal Praschnik SeidenGang Shinola Simon G. Stephen Webster Swiss Army TAG Heuer Tanya Farah Tirisi Moda TW Steel Waterford Wolf Designs

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New Toys on the Block

LaViano has a fun new neighbor: Tons of Toys at 140 Westwood Avenue. Brimming with games and playthings of all kinds, this shop is a child’s holiday dream come to life. Part of a small New Jersey chain of five stores, Tons of Toys is a much-loved institution known for its extensive selection, friendly customer service and knowledgeable employees. Toys right here in Westwood? It’s nice to know we can skip the craziness of the big-box stores this year. Inside tip: Visit tonsoftoys.com for a 15% off coupon before you head to the store.

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the art of the jeweler From the Desk of Jack LaViano: Thank You for 50 Wonderful Years

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am proud to say that 2016 is my 50th anniversary year at the helm of LaViano Jewelers. After serving in the Army, I returned to Westwood on April 20, 1966, to continue the legacy of my father, Michael J. LaViano, known to all as M.J. Since then, many things have changed, and a few have not!

In the “have not” category: our business philosophy and dedication to our clients. Putting the customer’s best interest foremost always has been, and will continue to be, our pathway to success and continuance.

Since the early days in 1944, when we had just $500 of capital and were striving to acquire new and superior product—from diamonds to timepieces—we have worked to exceed client expectations. One example: Though it’s unusual in the industry, we have on staff two full-time bench jewelers. That means every aspect of creation and oversight are in-house, allowing us to produce jewelry of a quality that others simply cannot match. (You can “meet” our bench jewelers on page 20 of this issue.)

For the last 20 years, it has been the third generation’s turn. Eldest son Jeffrey and youngest of three Douglas do most of the heavy lifting, as it should be. And they’re probably doing it better than “The Old Man.” Comments from clients attest to their hard work and success, and the comfort I realize as they make their way is immeasurable.

Thank you for 50 years of loyal support, and yes, I’m still available by appointment.

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What’s new at the store this year?

We took in a new line geared toward both men and women.

The company is called StingHD and primarily offers bracelets made of stingray and python leather. The leather comes in many colors, and the bracelets feature unique ornaments and a variety of metals.

They can be worn individually or stacked to create a fashionable look for all occasions.

Read more about StingHD on page 19, and check out their Instagram account to see all of the available styles.

In addition, we have reestablished our relationship with a very respected manufacturer, Carelle, which for many years has done specialty work for Tiffany & Co. Their product is classic but has a bold look, with a Bulgari or Cartier feel.

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What unique items will customers find when they come to do their holiday shopping?

We did a lot of cherry-picking this year so we can offer our clients one-of-a-kind items.

We have some exquisite and unusual stone colors: pink tourmaline, opal, blue zircon and some amazing gem emeralds. These unique items really cannot be duplicated. If you’re looking for something special that no one else will have, you’ll find it here.

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In addition to an excellent selection of quality jewelry, what other gifts can clients find at LaViano?

We carry Jay Strongwater, a line that is sold in upscale retail stores worldwide and is our most popular gift collection.

We also have Cross pens, which make great holiday or graduation presents at a reasonable price. And anyone looking for a special piece to finish a room will want to see our classic Waterford and Daum offerings.

From top left, Carelle bracelet, Cross pen, StingHD python-skin bracelet, Carelle ring, Daum glass sculpture.

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Diane Durocher Interiors Sophisticated • Elegant • Timeless

Diane Durocher Interiors is an award winning design firm that specializes in creating beautiful interiors customized to reflect our clients’ individual needs and style.

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Tirisi Jewelry is made of 18 Kt gold with high quality diamonds and fine handcut semi-precious stones

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al accuracy, a closed railroad minute track and a hacking movement, which stops the second hand so you can set the time precisely.

The clean, elegant design is easy to read at a glance. The navy pebbled leather strap is there solely to look good, and it does the job admirably.

Though few of us hold responsibility for the safety of trains, we do need to be on time. If we can arrive in style too, so much the better.

Only 1,000 of these individually numbered watches were made, and LaViano has one available. The timepiece is packaged with a collectible book and a 45 RPM vinyl record that features a cover of the “The Wabash Cannonball” performed by Lukas Nelson (Willie’s son). Stop by the store to see it, before this train leaves the station.

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atches don’t often come with a story, but when you think about it, what could be more fitting? The object we rely on to mark the passage of time seems uniquely suited to mark our shared history, too.

Shinola must agree. The Detroit watchmaker’s limited-edition Canfield Cannonball “celebrates the early railroad as a force that changed American music forever.”

As the expanding American railroad system made travel easier, musical styles began to spread. One song in particular, “The Wabash Cannonball,” became a symbol of this—it was recorded in various genres by artists as diverse as Bing Crosby, Willie Nelson and blues legend Blind Willie McTell.

Inspired by the pocket watches of train conductors in the 1900s, the Canfield Cannonball offers exception-

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Gifts for everyone on your list!

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Jewels for the Home Handcrafted and intricate, Jay Strongwater’s gifts for the home are beloved for their artistry and shimmering elegance.

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Frames and vanity-top items are still a mainstay of the Strongwater repertoire, but the collection has since expanded to include animal figurines, charms and pins, as well as larger items like lamps, cushions and tables.

Avid Strongwater collectors and new fans alike will find many items to love at Laviano, including decorative bowls and vases, like the one at right. Whether a Jay Strongwater gift is purchased for yourself or a loved one, these jewels for the home will be treasured forever.

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nspired by nature’s beauty—from the silky texture of an orchid petal to the dazzling colors of a peacock feather—Jay Strongwater has been handcrafting fine “jewelry for the home” for more than 20 years.

Prized by collectors worldwide, Strongwater’s intricate pieces, which include frames, delicate boxes, jewelry trays, mirrors and clocks, feature hand-painted enamel finishes studded with shimmering Swarovski crystals.

After finding success in the 1980s as a jewelry designer, in 1995 Strongwater started exploring how his creativity and skills might transfer to decorative items for the home. He soon had his

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Jay Strongwater’s home collection started 20 years ago with frames, and it still features many sizes and styles, embellished with either classic details (above, right) or with flora and fauna (right). Today, the line offers a variety of handcrafted decorative pieces, including mirrors (left), jewelry (gecko broach, above) and figurines, like the Santa Claus at far right. LaViano Jewelers carries an excellent selection of Jay Strongwater items, which make wonderful gifts for any occasion.

The beauty and artistry of his designs are best appreciated in person, so we invite you to stop in to see the work that has enthralled collectors worldwide.

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road warrior

The new Mercedes-AMG GT S has serious rock star presence that transcends its elegant design. It was literally handcrafted by racers to own the road.

If you’ve a need for speed, this svelte sports coupe effortlessly scoots its way to a top speed of 192 mph. Comfortably. But more than that, it’s fully equipped with racinginspired controls, and designed to perform exactly as a supercar should.

The AMG GT S boasts a 503-horsepower, 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Its massive torque reaches its 479 lb-ft peak at just 1,750 rpm and holds it all the way to 4,750 rpm, letting you go from zero to 60 in a scorching 3.7 seconds.

“Dial in” the car’s performance character with the twist of a knob on the console. Choose from four preset modes—comfort, sport, sport+ and race—plus an individual mode that you can configure yourself.

LED headlamps with stylized “eyebrows” as daytime running lamps, side lights and indicators—as well as three separate high-beam reflectors—give the GT S its distinctive look.

Some 260 grill pins, capped in chrome and individually sized and spaced by the car’s designer, add an air of elegance to the exterior.

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The weight distribution of 47 to 53 percent between the front and rear axle, coupled with the car’s low center of gravity, translates to extremely agile handling and high cornering speeds.

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The body of the GT S is almost entirely composed of aluminum (more than 97 percent), and its spaceframe weighs just 514 pounds—a class benchmark. Among the non-aluminum components: a radiator support made of lightweight magnesium.

Inside, drivers will find deeply contoured leather seats, a 10-speaker Burmester surround sound system and a pair of high-resolution screens displaying entertainment, navigation, audio and other features.

Standard are high-performance tires staggered in both width and diameter (19 inches in the front, 20 in the rear) for maximum power delivery and super-sharp steering response.

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A leather-wrapped, multifunction steering wheel offers easy access to the vehicle functions you use most often. Note the racing-inspired side grips.

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Fully variable exhaust flaps let you vary the engine sound depending on the preset mode you select— comfort, sport, sport+ and race.

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The enormous 15.4-inch front discs are grasped by powerful six-piston fixed calipers finished with eyepopping red paint and the AMG logo.

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This page, Gents sterling silver beaded bracelets in turquoise, $450, sodalite, $450, tiger’s eye, $525 and onyx, $500. Opposite, aerospace-grade titanium pocket knife by William Henry, $750.

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This page, Gents sterling silver necklace with mother-of-pearl cross pendant, $895. Opposite page, clockwise from top left, sterling silver William Henry money clip with skull detailing, $550; Gents enamel turtle cuff links, $500; 18-karat white gold mother-of-pearl and diamond cuff links, $4,575.

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Who needs accessories? These look-at-me pieces add polish to any ensemble.

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Clockwise from top left, platinum, diamond and ruby ring, with ruby weighing 7.96 carats and diamonds totaling 3.38 carats, $39,900; platinum, diamond and emerald ring, with emerald weighing 2.96 carats and diamonds totaling 1.14 carats, $25,000; platinum, diamond and emerald ring, with emerald weighing 1.37 carats and diamonds totaling 1.37 carats, $20,000; platinum, diamond and blue zircon ring, with blue zircon weighing 7.74 carats and diamonds totaling 1.10 carats, $9,500; platinum, diamond and tanzanite ring, with tanzanite weighing 6.36 carats and diamonds totaling .83 carats, $10,000.

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Clockwise from top left, 18-karat white gold, ruby and diamond bracelet, totaling 7.54 carats in rubies and 1.88 carats in diamonds, $12,250; 18-karat white gold, ruby and diamond necklace, totaling 4.95 carats in rubies and 2.02 carats in diamonds, $12,600; 18-karat white gold, ruby and diamond hoop earrings, totaling 1.85 carats in rubies and .65 carats in diamonds, $5,675; 18-karat white gold, ruby and diamond ring, with ruby weighing 4.16 carats and diamonds totalling 1.94 carats, $55,000.

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Clockwise from top left, 18-karat rose gold, hematite and diamond spiral ring, $1,700; 18-karat yellow gold mother-of-pearl and quartz crystal necklace, with diamonds totaling .27 carats, $4,075; 18-karat yellow gold and diamond flexible chain ring, with diamonds totaling .50 carats, $5,100; 18-karat rose gold mother-of-pearl, quartz crystal and diamond ring, with diamonds totaling .30 carats, $3,700.

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Clockwise from top, platinum and diamond drop earrings, with 66 round diamonds totaling 5.34 carats, $62,500; 18-karat white gold and diamond bracelet, with diamonds totaling 4.60 carats, $16,600; platinum and diamond eternity wedding band, with 11 round diamonds totaling 11.64 carats, $89,000; black stingray necklace with 18-karat white gold and diamond drop pendant, with diamonds totaling 2.88 carats, $10,600.

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Come to this East African island for its pristine beaches— and stay to delight all five senses. By Everett Potter

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ou’d have to go to the other end of the alphabet—to Atlantis—to find a place name as evocative as Zanzibar. The magical word hints of exotic sights and sounds, evoking the intrepid traders, explorers and adventurers of bygone days. And unlike Atlantis, Zanzibar is perfectly real.

Geographically, it’s a coral archipelago of 50-plus islands about 23 miles off the mainland of the East African country of Tanzania. (And just to keep travelers on their toes, the Z-word is also sometimes used for the largest of the islands, 50-mile-long Unguja.)

On my visit, I was like most Western tourists: fresh off a two-week safari in the Serengeti and ready for a few beach days before going home. Zanzibar’s fabled beaches were described by 19th-century British explorer Sir Richard Burton a “cocoa-fringed shore of purest white, and the sea blue as a slab of lapis lazuli.” He’d see the same thing today.

Unguja is easily reached—it’s just a 20-minute flight from Tanzania’s largest city, Dar es Salaam. The island’s northern and eastern shores, lapping the longest stretch of soft sands, are lined with resorts. The eastern shore is where the

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Rocky points dot Zanzibar’s sandy beaches. The island is an idyllic, exotic destination for travelers yearning for sand, sun and culture.

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luxury set settles in. There’s the Park Hyatt Zanzibar, the luxurious Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa and the Hakuna Majiwe Lodge, which actually takes the thatched roof vernacular architecture to another level with its 20 cabanas. I stayed at the Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort, which could patent its five-star Zanzibar experience: infinity pool, private beach, lush gardens, four-poster beds, teak furniture and multiple restaurants, including cliff-perched Samaki.

But don’t be like travelers who, weary from safari and sleeping in tents, simply stay put in one of these resorts, venturing only from room to beach to water to restaurant. On the main island alone, there’s simply too much else to see.

That’s where you’ll find the remarkable Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a labyrinth city of alleyways and historic architecture. Everywhere in the alleys of this beautiful, hypnotic and slightly shambolic town I saw evidence of Zanzibar’s checkered past; the place was prominent in the ivory trade and the slave trade. Over time, the islands became a source for some of the finest spices in the world.

Your hotel can arrange a guide to steer you through the maze of the city, which is reminiscent of the medina of Marrakech, a jumble of antique and souvenir shops, cafés and remarkable architecture. Keep your eyes open for the famous carved wooden doors, many covered in pointed brass studs—the studs were to keep elephants from casually barging in. Now they look like museum objects. The doors on Baghani Street are particularly stunning.

Zanzibar is known as a spice island and indeed, the air in Stone Town is fulsome with the perfume of cloves and nutmeg. The fragrances grew even more intense when we reached the Darajani bazaar, where vendors had piled high the island’s bounty: dodo mangoes and passionfruit, along with grapefruit, jackfruit and baobab seeds. The sea was the star in the market hall, which dates from 1904. Here were the fruits of the Indian Ocean, from parrotfish to octopus and triggerfish.

As you wander through Stone Town, you’ll see 19th-century mansions that have been restored and turned into smart cafés, shops and boutique hotels. Of particular note is the House of Wonders, or Beit-alAjaib, which was built as a ceremonial palace in 1883 and is now a museum of local life. (At the entrance, look for two 16th-century Portuguese bronze cannons; in the inner courtyard there’s a mtepe, a traditional Swahili boat.) From the wharves at Stone Town, you can watch the fishing dhows with triangular sails set off, a centuries-old design for traders plying the Arabian Gulf.

As for those beaches, most resorts will feature a beach outside your door. But if you want to be more This page, from top: a red colobus monkey, indigenous to Zanzibar but endangered after years of habitat destruction; a child frolicking with a flock of seagulls on a pristine white-sand Zanzibar beach; snorkeling in the crystal-blue waters. Opposite: Michanwi Pingwe beach’s The Rock restaurant at high tide.

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venturesome, head to Nungwi, Matemwe, Jambiani or Pongwe, which are all amazing. When the heat gets to you, seek out a vendor for a local concoction of sugar cane juice, ginger and lime.

On the drive to the beach, keep your eyes peeled for the red colobus monkey, indigenous to Unguja and unfortunately endangered. Its black face with a crown of white hair is unmistakable.

Do head to Michanwi Pingwe beach, if for no other reason than to have lunch at The Rock, which, true to its name, sits squarely on a rock just offshore. It looks like Hollywood’s version of a beach shack. If the tide is low, you can walk to it—providing you brought beach shoes to protect your feet from the coral. When the waters return, there is boat service. With seafood freshly caught from the surrounding waters—lobster, octopus, prawns and squid—and the thatched roof offering escape from the midday sun, it’s a brilliant and romantic place to unwind.

Diving and snorkeling are fantastic around much of the island, and a bevy of tour operators offers day trips. I happen to like the professionalism of a company called Safari Blue. It gets you to the coral reefs on a classic sailing dhow, with lunch at its restaurant on Kwale Island. The snorkeling was on par with any I’ve done, including in the Red Sea, with anemone gardens and fan corals, wave after wave of angelfish as well as Hawksbill turtles. We snorkeled on two different reefs, spotted dolphins during our sail and arrived back onshore blissful.

I also enjoyed a tour of Zanzibar’s spice plantations—such a tour can easily be booked through your hotel. It was a delightful morning on a lush plantation with a little learning on how to grow nutmeg and cardamom and cloves.

While dinner at your resort is the default setting on Zanzibar, take one night to go into Stone Town, have a sundowner at The Tea House restaurant at the Emerson Spice hotel and then stroll through the evening market, where stall after stall offers grilled and often spice-laden seafood.

There’s not a lot of nightlife in this Muslim city, but there is the rather tired Mercury’s on the waterfront, where you can hear cover versions of songs by Queen’s Freddie Mercury, who was born here. If “We Are the Champions” and “Killer Queen” aren’t your thing, catch some traditional Zanzibarian music at the Mtoni Palace Ruins, former home to 19th-century sultans.

The classical music of the island is taarab, a mix of music and poetry, and if you’ve got good ears you’ll hear musical strains from India, the Arab world and Africa.

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This page, from top: A vendor sells fresh produce, handbags and hats outside one of the elaborately carved wooden doors in Stone Town, home to the bustling and aromatic Darajani bazaar. Fishermen show off their catches. Opposite: A local man in indigenous dress gazes out at the vast ocean.

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Don’t understand why some folks don’t have the style sense to wear great timepieces? We don’t either!

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From top, men’s Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167A in all stainless steel with a green rubber strap, $18,939; men’s Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time 5164R in 18-karat rose gold, $51,031.

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Men’s Cartier Calibre with a diver blue dial in all stainless steel, $7,900.

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Men’s IWC Aquatimer Expedition JacquesYves Cousteau with a cronograph blue dial, $7,050.

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From top, ladies’ TAG Heuer with link MOP diamond dial in all stainless steel, $2,350; ladies’ TAG Heuer with link MOP dial in all stainless steel, $1,600.

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the height of elegance Make an entrance with one-of-a-kind gems that are sure to turn heads.

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This page, 18-karat white gold, emerald and diamond earrings, with emeralds totaling 1.40 carats and diamonds totaling .60 carats, $6,895; 18-karat white gold, emerald and diamond bracelet, with emeralds totaling 6.69 carats and diamonds totaling 2.01 carats, $18,850; platinum handmade Zambian emerald and diamond ring, with emerald weighing 2.96 carats and diamonds totaling 1.14 carats, $20,000; mauve hooded fur coat by Suprema. Opposite, platinum and diamond drop earrings, containing 66 diamonds totaling 5.34 carats, $62,500; platinum and diamond eternity wedding band, containing 11 round diamonds totaling 11.64 carats, $89,000; Patek Philippe 18-karat white gold and diamond watch, $49,897; black fur vest by Suprema.

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This page, 18-karat white gold and diamond hoop earrings, with diamonds totaling 5.33 carats, $20,475; 18-karat white gold and diamond pendant, with diamonds totaling 3.80 carats, $8,495; 14-karat white gold and diamond band, with diamonds totaling 5.07 carats, $14,275; 18-karat white gold and diamond bracelet, with diamonds totaling 4.60 carats, $16,600; black and green fur vest by Hartford.

Opposite, 24-karat yellow gold and opal drop earrings

by Gurhan, $4,820; 24-karat yellow gold and opal necklace

by Gurhan, $8,520; 24-karat yellow gold and opal ring

by Gurhan, $3,440; 18-karat white gold and stainless steel cuff bracelet, with cognac diamonds totaling .64 carats, $3,925; 18-karat rose gold cuff bracelet, with diamonds totaling .14 carats, $5,950; black fur coat by Suprema.

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A collection of prints. A montage of memorabilia.

A cluster of sculptures. Creative displays of the important well-loved pieces in your life can create commanding visual centerpieces in your home.

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Art is often more than just a picture in a frame.

Give your special memories and collectibles equal footing by incorporating them into the mix. Here, miniature art pieces, found objects and special memorabilia help create an attractive textured montage.

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There are no hard-and-fast rules to displaying your favorite things within the same space. With the right arrangement, dissimilar objects can easily evoke a quiet harmony in a room.

Here, a classical mahogany table and sideboard define the area with their straight lines and are complemented by a pair of dark wood frames hanging from the picture rail. In contrast, a curated assortment of stark plaster busts of American statesmen adds pops of white and softness to the dĂŠcor.

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An affinity for silver holloware extends from the pieces atop the English mahogany secretary to the main display wall. This tightly clustered collection of framed engravings from a 19th-century silversmith’s catalog weaves a subtle thread of elegant design continuity throughout the room.

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Clockwise from top left, diamond and pearl cuff bracelets in 14-karat rose gold, white gold and yellow gold, $1,200 each; 14-karat yellow gold diamond and pearl ring, $1,225; diamond and pearl rings in 14-karat white gold and 14-karat yellow gold, $1,050 each; diamond and pearl pendants in 14-karat yellow gold and 14-karat white gold, $675 each.

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Layer it on

Go ahead, pile on (strategically, of course) these delicate beauties.

They’re sure to make a statement. Sometimes more is better.

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Clockwise from top left, 14-karat two-tone negative space diamond bracelet, $4,995; 14-karat two-tone negative space crisscross diamond ring, $1,295; 14-karat two-tone diamond hoop earrings, $2,195; 14-karat yellow gold negative space diamond drop necklace, $1,825.

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Clockwise from top left, 14-karat yellow gold and diamond arrow bracelet, $875; stackable bands in 14-karat yellow gold, rose gold and white gold, $395 each; 14-karat gold and diamond crescent necklace, $725; 18-karat yellow gold and diamond bar necklace, $1,195; 14-karat yellow gold and diamond pavĂŠ square earrings, $750; 18-karat yellow gold and diamond “LOVEâ€? necklace, $1,095; 14-karat yellow gold and diamond climber earrings, $750; 14-karat yellow gold and diamond arrow necklace, $525.

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the sporting life

big sky’s the limit

Skip the crowds and come to Montana, where America’s largest ski area offers perfect powder, breathtaking vistas and the flavor of the West. By Everett Potter

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’m not exaggerating when I tell you I can smell the adrenaline in the tiny tram at Big Sky Resort, which is rapidly ascending a sheer rock face to the 11,166foot summit of Lone Mountain. Crammed inside with me are a dozen pumped-up skiers, gazing out at the seemingly limitless expanse of peaks and the vast sky that gives sprawling Montana its nickname—“the Big Sky country”—and names this resort as well.

Big Sky Resort, opened in 1973 by the late, legendary NBC newsman Chet Huntley, is directly below. On the mountain’s north side is Moonlight Basin, a real-estate-development-turned-ski-resort that merged with Big Sky a couple of years ago. Like most of the other skiers and boarders on this tram, I’ve been happily skiing between the two, which is easy enough because they are connected. Michiganbased Boyne Resorts, which operates them both, added even more terrain when it acquired a private ski area on Spirit Mountain. With these properties combined, the new Big Sky Resort offers 5,750 acres of terrain, nudging ahead of Vail’s 5,289 to become America’s largest ski area. It’s why my tram-mates are so jazzed about accessing the gnarliest inbounds terrain this side of the Alps.

“It’s blowing a little hard up here,” says a guy wearing enough gear to ascend Everest as we step out of the gondola. Hard? I’m being blown backwards on my skis. The wind actually clocks at 80 miles per hour, but I won’t learn that until I ski down Marx, one of Big Sky’s famous Dictator Chutes. That’s dictators as in Castro, Lenin and Marx (an honorary dictator, I guess).

I am sweating bullets as I ski down the thick, wind-blasted powder on Marx, which turns out to be steeper than anything I’ve ever wanted to ski. How steep? If I fell, I’d probably end up in Utah.

Steep, yes. But later I also cruise my way into corduroy bliss. There are dozens of well-heeled doctors, lawyers and corporate chiefs from Minneapolis, Detroit and Chicago enjoying the exceptionally long and well-groomed runs and the absence of crowds at both Big Sky and Moonlight Basin. Nearly 40 percent of the terrain is ideal for beginners and intermediates.

Big Sky Resort lies about an hour’s drive south of Bozeman, which is well served by major airlines. Yet this is not Colorado or Utah, or even Wyoming. There are no crowds or lift lines here. And the skiing is as good as it gets: On a typical day, when you jump on a high-speed quad there will be empty chairs ahead of and behind you. You can ski more in a morning here than you can all day at another resort where you have to wait in line for 20 minutes after every run. The numbers tell the story: Big Sky draws about 370,000 skiers a year, while Vail gets 1.7 million. You will have no trouble finding a place to sit at lunch. Dinner is fun, not a mob scene with Type A’s jostling for reservations.

The ski village is bustling, and there’s an activity center where non-Alpine sports like tubing, zip-lining and snowshoeing are offered. There are bars and restaurants, though if you’re used to Vail or Aspen the vibe seems pretty sedate and cowboy-flavored. Places like Scissorbills Saloon and the Cabin Bar & Grill invite you to tuck into hearty steaks and Montana elk.

Lodging choices run the gamut, but condo-style accommodations rule. The Lodge at Big Sky and The Summit at Big Sky both offer condos at the mountain’s base, as does the Big Sky Resort Village Center, which is a bit more upscale.

I prefer staying at Moonlight Basin, where lodgings are a bevy of newly built homes, condos, town homes and cabins, all adhering to a strict Western stone-and-timber aesthetic. My favorite is the Cow-

boy Heaven luxury suites, where it can be hard to leave one’s 860-square-foot, two-bedroom Cowboy Cabin. Cowboys should have it so good, with handsome leather chairs, drop-dead views of the Spanish Peaks range and a private alfresco hot tub.

There’s another great skiing option adjacent to Big Sky Resort, but it’s only available to memberresidents. The Yellowstone Club, which opened in 1999, owns the 9,860-foot Pioneer Mountain, with more than 2,000 skiable acres. Memberships remain available—the current total of 460 will rise to 864 before it’s capped. (To buy, you must pass muster from a board that includes Microsoft founder Bill Gates and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.)

Then there’s the other Yellowstone, the park, easily accessible to all of us. This national treasure gets just three percent of its 3 million tourists in wintertime. From Big Sky, you can arrange to head into the park with an outfitter on a snow coach tour to see bison and elk herds and observe the geysers steaming in the winter cold. Wolf sightings are also possible. The park welcomes cross-country skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers. There are tracks set for cross-country skiers, and the park’s unplowed roads and trails are fair game for those on snowshoes.

And there’s miles of backcountry wilderness to explore, but unless you’re an experienced backcountry skier or snowshoer, contact one of the park’s nearly two dozen licensed guides to take you safely into the wild. Snowmobilers will also need to go with a registered company.

Whether you take your skiing straight or pair it with these other activities, don’t come to Big Sky for a scene, or to be seen. Come for true Montana hospitality and a chance to try Wild West skiing in the biggest mountain complex in the United States.

Clockwise from top: About an hour south of Bozeman, Montana, you’ll find the magnificent Big Sky Resort, with some of the most thrilling powder skiing this side of Switzerland—and you won’t spend half the day waiting in lift lines; Karl Marx didn’t actually get to be a dictator, but this run named for him is one of Big Sky’s famous “Dictator Chutes”; Scissorbills Saloon serves a mean grilled elk steak; the Mountain Guest House at the Yellowstone Club, which has openings for new members.

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For enthusiasts of this newly resurgent cooking style the meat is cured, but not the addiction. By Liz Donovan

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t long last, being a carnivore is “in” again. For years, many of us have yielded the high ground to our vegetarian friends, remarking to one another only sotto voce that they’re missing a lot of good eats. But now the ancient European tradition of charcuterie—finely honed techniques for preparing cooked or processed meats such as sausages and patés—is making a big comeback among discerning chefs right here in the U.S.A. With a respect for nature and an abhorrence of waste, they’re making culinary history. So hold your heads high, meat eaters! And meet three top practitioners of this tasty art.

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Chris Consentino Boccalone and Cockscomb, San Francisco

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This celebrity chef says meat is his muse. Popularly known for his TV appearances—for example, on Food Network’s Iron Chef America and as winner of Bravo’s Top Chef Masters—he has made a name as a leader in charcuterie’s resurgence.

As executive chef at Incanto in San Francisco, which closed in 2014, Chris Consentino hosted an annual “head-to-tail” dinner in which he’d make a point of using an entire animal, even serving pork’s blood with chocolate for dessert. This philosophy, he says, was inspired by his friend, French chef Jean-Louis Palladin, who taught him “to be realistic and respectful about the path an animal takes from farm or forest to plate.”

At Incanto, Consentino created a house-cured charcuterie plate that included mortadella and fennel salame. When guests asked where they could purchase Incanto’s meats, Consentino and Incanto owner Mark Pastore opened a salumeria (Italian delicatessen) called Boccalone, also in the City by the Bay, in 2007. (The slogan on its T-shirts: “Tasty Salted Pig Parts.”)

There and at farmers’ markets, customers can purchase Consentino’s meats, including the bestselling mortadella hot dogs and cured salumis, such as capocollo, a neck meat aged with spices; guanciale, a salt-cured pork cheek used in Carbonara dishes; and even orange and wild fennel salame. (Customers enjoy getting a selection in the store’s popular “meat cone” dish.)

Besides Boccalone, Consentino focuses his attention on his newest restaurant venture, Cockscomb, and his blog, OffalGood.com, which highlights his passion for cooking offal, the parts of an animal that are not skeletal muscle. (It literally means “off fall”—the pieces that fall off the animal during butchering.) But don’t expect him to rest on his laurels—this creative chef is constantly reinventing. “The possibility of catching lightning in a bottle, or within a salami casing, is enticing,” he has said. “That’s what will forever thrill us about the art of cured meats.”

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Zach Allen B&B Hospitality, Las Vegas Meat making is part passion and part tradition for Zach Allen. While he was growing up, his Germanheritage family gathered each fall to create a big batch of smoked sausages. His interest in working with cured and smoked meats professionally was piqued on a trip to Italy, where he met prosciutto makers and was inspired to learn charcuterie. At that time, Allen was preparing for the opening of Mario Batali’s Otto in New York City; he was determined to cure all meats—from those served as antipasti to the pepperoni on the pizzas—in-house.

To learn the craft, Allen worked with Armandino Batali, Mario’s father, who runs the famed Salumi in Seattle, and took formal training at Iowa State University’s Meat Lab, where he discovered the chemistry and technology behind meat curing and smoking.

“You need to know the science,” he explains. “Why you need the salt, the sugar, the nitrate and so on— and you need to be careful using them to make sure you’re safe.” Through Allen, Otto became the first New York City restaurant to have a cured meats plan approved by the city’s Health Department for HACCP (hazard analysis and critical control points), a food-safety system pioneered by NASA. Pig parts some chefs would discard engage Allen’s imagination. The loin, which is lean with a little fat but “not marbled like a shoulder,” he says, can be turned into lonza. “We season with salt and a little sugar and let the sweetness of the meat sing,” he says. Meanwhile, he handles the fattier shoulder by rubbing it first with salt and sugar, then rolling it in ground black pepper, fennel and cayenne to make coppa. Ankles, which contain tough meat, need a little extra work to become a succulent full-flavored cotechino. “We’ll season it with a lot of fall spices— black pepper, cinnamon, cayenne and clove—poach it really slowly in Prosecco for two to three hours,” he says. “Add all the skin and fat and it becomes tender.”

As for overall guidance, “it’s important to respect and look at the animal,” Allen says. “Take what the pig gives you and make it from there.”

He oversees 10 restaurants with B&B Hospitality, and has helped Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich open 17 properties in the United States and abroad. He brings in thousands of pounds of pork from Heritage Farms USA, which provides the restaurants with pigs bred and raised exclusively for them. “If you’re going to eat meat, this is the best way,” Allen says. “You’re using the animal to its fullest. You’re not wasting anything.”

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Jamie Bissonnette Coppa, Boston; Toro, New York, Boston and Bangkok; Little Donkey, Cambridge, Mass.

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This meat genius actually spent many years as a vegetarian and vegan. Eventually, his culinary ambitions prompted a diet change. Jamie Bissonnette recalls that a one-time boss “said I was a good cook, but I’d never be a great cook unless I started eating the food.”

In 2011, Bissonnette won $10,000 on the Food Network show Chopped; in 2014, he was awarded the James Beard Foundation Award for the Best Chef Northeast and also published The New Charcuterie Cookbook: Exceptional Cured Meats to Make and Serve at Home. Today he owns five restaurants, having added Cambridge’s Little Donkey just this summer.

Writes celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern of Bissonnette: “He can take ordinary food, even odd bits, fifth-quarter stuff (the pluck, the viscera, ‘the nasty’ to some) and make angels weep.”

The rabbit mortadella in the book earned Zimmern’s praise; ambitious home chefs can also find recipes for Bissonnette’s duck prosciutto and Vietnamese bologna, or Cha Lua. For those hoping to get a taste of the chef’s own creations, an array of salumis, patés and sausages is available at Coppa.

Toro, a Barcelona-style eatery that focuses on seafood, finds room on its menu for Bissonnette’s carnivorous creations in tapas dishes, such as smoked beef heart and seared foie gras.

Those vegan days are long ago, but this chef’s respect for animals endures. He began experimenting with offal after seeing parts of the animal go to waste once the popular cuts were butchered off. “When I made the change from vegetarian to omnivore, I wanted as little waste as possible,” he says. He also insists on knowing where his meat comes from and only sourcing ingredients from sustainable providers, advising people not to cook with meat they don’t know anything about. “I only use people I can get to know and speak with about the pigs and how they were raised,” he says.

For would-be charcuterie enthusiasts, Bissonnette has simple advice: “It’s not something you can learn on a stage. It’s something one has to be really dedicated to.

But it’s delicious.”

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n the map, the island of Sicily looks as if it’s about to be drop-kicked by the Italian boot. Indeed, its abundant wines have long been kicked around—known more for quantity than for quality, with flabby reds, listless whites and assorted sweet wines like Marsala and Moscato di Pantelleria that were good for cooking but not much else.

Till recently, says Brian Larky, owner of wine importer Dalla Terra Winery Direct in Napa, Calif., “when people thought of Sicily, they thought of mafia and Marsala. But it’s so much more.”

In fact, the island is home to more than 70 native grape varietals, with winemaking roots that run millennia deep.

And vintners today are drawing on that tradition, leaning on ancient grapes such as Grillo and Catarratto with a distinctive sense of place.

“Sicily is a place of great diversity, in its climate, its soils and, of course, its grapes,” says Alberto Tasca d’Almerita.

“It’s also full of history and culture you can see and touch and taste.”

After a ho-hum era, vintners on this historic wine-producing island are winning new respect. By Josh Sens

At 44, Tasca d’Almerita is a vintner of noble breeding—a count, no less, who is married to a princess (literally) and belongs to “the first family of Sicilian wine.”

His bloodlines in the industry trace to the 1830s, when forebears planted grapes in the center of the island. With father Lucio and brother Giuseppe, he oversees five of Sicily’s most respected wineries: Tenuta Regaleali, Capofaro, Tascante, Whitaker and Sallier de la Tour.

For the family business, the mid- to late-1900s brought robust growth, during which Lucio emerged as a pioneer, implementing a range of modern farming practices. He was the first Sicilian vintner to use a tractor and to dig a reservoir to catch rainwater. But he also held firm to traditions, championing indigenous varietals that were becoming vanishingly rare. Other wineries followed suit, among them Benanti, Ceuso, COS and Cusumano.

To sample the finest Sicilian wines today is to appreciate their wildly diverse profiles, by turns lean and feisty, lush

and complex. They’re reflective of a Sicily that contains multitudes, its topography ranging from stark volcanic peaks to sun-kissed inland valleys to low-lying flatlands cooled by coastal fog.

With five estates scattered across Sicily, the Tasca d’Almerita family makes wines in all of those settings, and their portfolio captures that wide-ranging terroir. It’s evident in stunning releases like Tenuta Regaleali’s 2014 Lamuri, a fruit-forward wine made from Nero d’Avola grapes grown in a rolling inland region, and Capofaro’s 2013 Didyme Malvasia, a bright white derived from fruit in vineyards stitched along Mt. Etna’s volcanic slopes.

As the managing director of the family business, Alberto is the widely recognized public face of all these labels. He and his wife, Francesca Borghese, show up on glossy Italian society pages. But his family’s wines, he says, are the true stars.

“People are getting more curious about indigenous grape varietals everywhere,” he says. “In that regard, Sicily is the biggest treasure in the world.”

Clockwise from top left: Vintner Arianna Occhipinti’s SP68, her blend of Nero d’Avola and Frappato; the vineyard at the Tasca d’Almerita family’s Capofaro Malvasia & Resort on the isle of Salina, north of Sicily; majestic Mt. Etna rises above a Silican town; the dapper Alberto Tasca d’Almerita; the Grillo grape, a variety favored for Marsala winemaking; harvesting the Nero d’Avola grape varietal at the Feudo Montoni estate; a bottle of Tenuta Rapitala Grillo 2013; a lush bunch of Nerello Mascalese grapes, named for the Mascali area of Catania, where it’s believed they have originated.

Tasting notes Tenuta Regaleali Lamuri Nero d’Avola, 2014 Retail price: $20 Lush aromas of black cherry, vanilla and tobacco give way to velvety tannins on the palate in this nuanced, foodfriendly wine.

Tenuta Regaleali Rosso del Conte 2010 Retail price: $70 A rich ruby color is complemented by deep flavors of cherry and stone fruit that resolve in a long, smooth finish.

Tascante Buonora 2014 Retail price: $20 Aged in stainless steel, this wine has hints of grapefruit and understated minerality as well as a lean, clean finish; these qualities help make it a wonderfully refreshing warmweather white.

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he “law of the land” in Costa Rica is “Pura vida!”—you’re likely to be greeted with the expression shortly after arriving in this cheerful Central American country. It directly translates to “pure life,” and after your stay here, you’ll know why.

Flanked by the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, Costa Rica makes up for its size (19,653 square miles; smaller than Lake Michigan) with a wealth of biodiversity and ecotourism—it hosts nearly 6 percent of the world’s species and protects 25 percent of its land within national parks and wildlife reserves ranging from tropical dry forests and cloud forests to wetlands and rainforests.

Conveniently situated at the edge of one of these magnificent rainforests, nestled under the grand Arenal volcano, is the Tabacón Grand Spa and Thermal Resort in La Fortuna. This five-star luxury getaway features three natural hot springs, which are 97 percent rain-based and 3 percent magma-based. After a rainfall, the water seeps through fissures down to the Earth’s core, where it’s heated by volcanic magma.

Once heated, the now mineral-rich water resurfaces and is funneled at a temperature of 120°F into the resort’s 20 magnificent pools, complete with waterfalls and flora.

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ambient pools is pampering enough, but if you desire, you can turn it up a notch by retreating to a private open-air bungalow surrounded by lush gardens and equipped with a thermal spring tub. There, expert masseuses will rub you from head to toe, wrapping your feet in a warm volcanic mud that will both soften and detoxify. Couples may opt for a romantic side by side full-body massage that ends with a love poem read in Maléku, the native language of Costa Rica, and topped off with a milk bath and a bottle of champagne.

Spending the day idling in a state of blissed-out nirvana can work up one’s appetite; fortunately, a cultural culinary experience beckons at the resort’s multiple restaurants. Start your morning with a colorful spread of local tropical fruits, like fresh papaya, mango and guava, or perhaps sample the traditional Costa Rican dish of sweet plantains at Los Tucanes. Of course, the Costa Rican coffee—strong and dark without a hint of bitterness—is not to be missed. Light bites are available for lunch, and both casual and formal dinner options are offered at Ave de Paraiso and Los Tucanes, respectively.

While enjoying the natural splendors of the Earth here, it may heighten your

experience to know that this resort is proud to be both environmentally and socially responsible. It holds a Sustainable Tourism Certificate, is certified by the government as a carbon-neutral facility and is active in supporting the local community through education and outreach.

When not indulging in the thermal springs, set out to explore the area and its stunning natural attractions. The majestic Arenal volcano rises more than 5,400 feet and at one time was Costa Rica’s most active volcano. But fear not—it’s now in a resting phase, with no major eruptions since 2010.

Craving adventure? Explore the lush rainforest surrounding the volcano with a guided hike and you may be rewarded with a glimpse of one of the thousands of species that call it home—our group spotted a toucan perched on a nearby tree during a recent visit. Other activities include zip-lining, whitewater rafting, bird-watching tours across some of the Arenal area’s “hanging bridges” and a Costa Rican–style safari river float, where you’ll discover wildlife such as monkeys, iguanas, sloths and crocodiles.

Truly, whether you’re tired and weary or seeking an adrenaline rush, you’ll surely discover something here that by the end of your stay will have you exclaiming, “Pura vida!”

Clockwise from top: one of Tabacón’s 20 pools, warmed by natural hot springs; the luxe honeymoon suite, which features a private Jacuzzi; some of the resort’s scenic waterfalls; a massage is one of the offerings at the top-rated spa; a bridge leads past a bungalow and through the lush gardens; the Arenal volcano rises beyond one of the resort’s thermal pools.

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