ISSUE 02 FESTIVE 2017
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year THE FESTIVE ISSUE Oh, the holidays, that special time of year when cups are filled to the brim and belts are loosened. A season of gathering, with family and friends, and enjoying the good cheer that surrounds the traditions. At Goodspeed, we encourage gathering, particularly when it brings you to other places. And so when we chose the schedule for our quarterly publication, it felt natural to consider the calendar from a traveler’s perspective. Given that many people take their big summer vacation in August, that is when our Indian Summer Issue publishes and then continues through the early fall season. This issue, our Festive Issue, encompasses those holiday celebration months of November, December and January, recognizing them as a popular time of travel with family and friends. Next is our Winter Getaway Issue, which premieres in February and will stay in the seatbacks through the end of April, followed ultimately by our Spring/Summer Issue, which publishes in May, allowing us to focus on the beginning of the season in our Northeast Island destinations and the many festivals that fall during the busy months of May, June and July. We believe this structure gives us the
best opportunity to showcase our destinations’ many highlights, as well as keep our clients’ travel schedules at the forefront. In this issue, we continue to feature original stories from our destinations that provide further insight into each location, such as the boom of development on Nantucket. Our exclusive interview with Blue Flag Development regarding its new home association project puts a fine lens on the dynamics of building on the island and their project’s target demographic niche. Our second feature tells the very personal tale of how Stowe’s revitalized Morrisville Airport came to be and why its resurgence is perfectly in sync with the mountain’s various current improvements. This issue will always stick out in our memory as we were in the throes of production when the trio of Hurricanes Irma, Jose and Maria bore down on our island destinations, particularly St. Barths, Anguilla and Puerto Rico, disabling them but not destroying them. We have stood in total admiration of the people of these islands as they rehabilitate and rebuild their paradises and remain steadfast in our support of them. After all, they are the ones who have truly shaped these special places from the beginning and who will undoubtedly characterize their future. I wish you a very happy holiday season. MEG NOLAN | mnolan@flytradewind.com
LETTER FROM THE FOUNDERS
Giving Thanks
Photo: Christian Oth
Welcome to Tradewind’s first Goodspeed issue of the “festive” season. Times of celebration are always a time to give thanks. Thank you to our incredible team of professionals and thank you to our loyal and supportive customers.
DESTINATION LEGEND:
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The fall has been a particularly challenging time for many members of the Tradewind Family. Hurricanes Irma and Maria struck many islands of the Caribbean including St. Barths and Puerto Rico. We are doubly thankful for the safety of all our Family and everyone’s hard work and support. Tradewind’s San Juan team stood tall after Irma, delivering all manner of relief supplies to St. Barths, only hours after the storm. Tradewind’s St. Barths team returned the favor only days later, sending what else but fresh bread and croissants to their stricken colleagues. Together, we have prevailed to be stronger and more unified. Let us raise a glass this festive season and celebrate life! Goodspeed! ERIC ZIPKIN | ezipkin@flytradewind.com DAVID ZIPKIN | dzipkin@flytradewind.com
ACK = NANTUCKET
ANU = ANTIGUA
AXA = ANGUILLA
BOS = BOSTON
MVY = MARTHA’S VINEYARD
NEV = NEVIS
SBH = ST. BARTHS
STT
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T H E L AT E S T A N D G R E AT E S T IN OUR NINE DISTINCT D E S T I N AT I O N S ........................... 4 Updates from Antigua, Stowe and Boston as well as our first ever gift guide and book list
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U P P E R C U T ................................ 16
TH E CI SCO KI D S. . ...................... 28
Trading Jabs with Belly and Body’s Jonathan Edmond
The latest housing development on Nantucket from Boston-based Blue Flag Development
T R U T H S E R U M . . ......................... 20
FE AST O F TH E E AST................. 34
The Guys Behind Stowe’s Lost Nation Brewery
Stowe Aviation paves the way while Vail Resorts makes the mountain epic this season
In Every Issue
TH E E YE O F TH E STO RM.......... 38
C A L E N D A R ................................ 14
V E C T O R ...................................... 42
Not-to-miss events in our destinations
Tradewind’s routes and current happenings
H I D D E N H AV E N S ...................... 24
S U N D O W N E R S ........................... 44
Clark Cove, Nantucket
Tradewind’s pick for where and with what to best toast the sunset
The on-the-ground and in-the-air efforts done for the islands affected by Hurricanes Irma, Jose and Maria
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Sultans of swing COOL CLUBS CUSTOM GOLF FITTERS COME TO BOSTON AREA
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BOS Play better golf is Cool Clubs motto and with such precise customization at their core, its hard to believe you won’t. there’s a distinct process that led the way to the positive outcome. Yet in the case of Cool Clubs, a custom golf club outfitter with personalized fitting operations based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and with locations around the country, including Stamford, Connecticut, and Palm Beach, Florida, and now Natick, Massachusetts, the process is, in fact, the success story. Dedicated to finding and constructing clubs that fit not just the player’s build, but also his or her swing, and adjust accordingly to the player’s typical ball flight is Cool Clubs’ secret sauce— and what sets them apart. OFTEN IN THE CASE OF SUCCESS STORIES,
Cool Clubs specializes in shaft frequency data and uses their own S3 machine or Shaft Simulation System, which takes over 200,000 measurements on each shaft in their massive inventory and then catalogs them into their proprietary software. They then pair this software with the readings they get from the popular high-end technology Trackman (easily the best tool out there to capture swing speed), which captures data on a player’s swing and ball flight, including specifics like the club face angle and spin rate, to offer a unique matching system that is totally custom to the individual. The optimum pairings come in three options—or what they call “good, better, best”—for specific club heads and shafts for that particular player. And like any worthwhile process, it’s not quick. Custom fittings are divided between club types—driver, irons, long game—and rightfully so. To do your entire bag can take close to five hours, though well worth it if you must do it all at once. The process begins with some measurements of your hands and distance from hand to ground, followed by frequency tests on your current set of clubs with the S3 machine that can test flex up to 1/10, and finally your swing on the Trackman. The data is mind-boggling and incredibly juicy for those who love analytics or dissecting their own golf games. Furthermore, Cool Clubs has all the latest gear from all the major brands and enjoys a particularly strong relationship with Bob Parsons and PXG. For the golfer who loves data, this may just be the best thing out there.
Another tool in Cool Clubs’ arsenal is their loft-lie machine, which takes both analog and digital readings on the club heads, ensuring that the club is set to the optimum strike zone of your swing as well as being correctly angled throughout your set. The precision is beyond impressive. During our custom fitting, we were dismayed to learn that our new set of irons had a host of different measurement lengths and incredible variance in the shaft frequencies. Hence, the loft-lie machine’s Loft-Lie Analysis ($150), which manipulated the iron heads back to better standards and, more importantly, specific standards to our swing style was imperative. As Cool Clubs fitter Mike D’Orazio, a PGA member himself, explained, “One of the biggest things we preach is that you have had a great fitting prior, but if you order the wrong thing, then it’s useless. Simply put, we build to a much tighter tolerance to your personal swing. And that is everything.” With a new custom-fit driver and shaft plus newly bent irons fresh in our bag, we couldn’t agree more. at $175 for long game, $500 for a driver and $700 for the complete tour: coolclubs.com FITTINGS START
OPENING THIS FALL, Cool Clubs Natick will be run by Glen
Sutton, a Boston and Nantucket resident who has spent the majority of his professional career in golf. The facility will partner with KOHR Golf, a brand-new, state-of-the-art golf training facility. “I’m very excited, and the combination of Cool Clubs and KOHR Golf’s new facility will provide customers with one of the best club-fitting experiences in the country,” says Sutton.
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EPIC Unveil STARTING THIS SEASON (2017–18), STOWE IS NOW ON THE EPIC PASS
With Vail Resorts’ recent purchase of Stowe Mountain in Vermont, Stowe officially became epic. which provides access to 45 of the world’s best mountain resorts including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Whistler Blackcomb in Canada; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe; Perisher in Australia; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan and Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin. Those who buy an Epic Pass also gain limited access to 30 European ski resorts including Verbier and Les 4 Vallées in Switzerland, Les 3 Vallées in France, Arlberg in Austria and Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta in Italy. According to Vail Resorts’ director of communications, Rachael Woods, Stowe was selected because it is “the premier, high-end resort for East Coast skiers and snowboarders, and has a long history of providing outstanding hospitality and adventure for its guests.” THAT IS, IT BECAME PART OF THE ILLUSTRIOUS EPIC PASS,
The Epic Pass merits its name even further with its variety of options (below pricing good until November 19th): — E PIC PASS ($899)—offers unlimited, unrestricted access to Stowe, plus the best of North America and limited access to the European counterparts — E PIC LOCAL PASS ($679)—offers the best value, including 10 days at Stowe, Vail, Beaver Creek and Whistler Blackcomb with holiday
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restrictions; unlimited and unrestricted skiing and snowboarding at Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin; and skiing and snowboarding at Park City, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood with limited restrictions — E PIC 7-DAY ($679)—ideal for skiers in search of a week of skiing at Stowe or Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Whistler Blackcomb, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood and Arapahoe Basin, plus seven free days at Afton Alps, Mt. Brighton or Wilmot Mountain — E PIC 4-DAY ($459)—perfect for the long weekend at Stowe or the other North American resorts Beyond bringing a gleam in the eye to current Epic Pass holders, the recent addition of Stowe means both the diehard East and West Coast skiers can finally agree on something. FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Antigua’s Masterpiece Moment J U M B Y B AY J O I N S T H E P R E S T I G I O U S O E T K E R C O L L E C T I O N announced that Jumby Bay Island, located two miles off Antigua, would be the next property to join the hospitality brand’s portfolio of what they call “masterpiece hotels.” Distinguished by the finest traditions of European hospitality, the Oetker Collection properties now number 10 in total and include exceptional hotels such as Le Bristol in Paris, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, the Lanesborough in London and Eden Rock in neighboring St. Barthélemy. THIS PAST AUGUST, THE OETKER COLLECTION
The 300-acre private island resort is open for the 2017/18 season, having been spared the brunt of Hurricane Irma, unlike its neighbor Barbuda and fellow Caribbean partner Eden Rock. Frank Marrenbach, CEO, Oetker Collection, is delighted to add the property to the collection: “This private island paradise is a truly special place, with 300 acres of manicured landscape surrounded by white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. Guests can rest assured that our team of hoteliers will offer them quite a unique sense of place.” Jumby Bay Island comprises a 40-room resort and 50 individually designed, fully staffed villas and estate homes plus three restaurants, a spacious THIS SEASON AT JUMBY spa, complete watersports, A brand-new Sailing Academy will be five tennis courts and three available for both beginner and experienced different beaches. As its sailors at Jumby Bay, who enjoys strong trade own private island, the winds. The islands fleet of boats range from junior exclusivity is unparalleled, and adult single-handle sailboats up to a 24ft. but what makes it truly RS Elite keelboat and catamaran. Students will special is the service.
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learn to rig, handle and skipper the boats while weekly regattas and group excursions will ensure further hands-on learning. In addition to sailboats, the island’s luxury yacht, Yennecot will be anchored and available for private charter.
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FIRESIDE FICTION OUR L IST OF R EC E NT LY R E L E AS E D B O O K S BY SO ME O F O UR FAVO RI TE AUTH O RS, E ACH O NE GUAR A N T EED T O K E E P Y O U E NGAGE D UNTI L TH AT LAST LO G I S BUT CI ND E RS AND ASH .
Little Fires Everywhere
The Golden House
CELESTE NG
Heralded as Rushdie’s best work, the wit and exuberance of the characters ensure hours happily tucked into the fold.
SALMAN RUSHDIE
An engrossing social critique set in the leafy suburbs of privilege, Ng creates characters that astound equally for their devastating actions and their total familiarity.
Sing, Unburied, Sing JESMYN WARD
Another achingly raw work from Ward that confirms her spot as one of America’s most profound writers, tackling heady topics such as race and drugs.
FOR YOUR C O F F E E TA B L E
The Riviera Set:
Glitz, Glamour, and the Hidden World of High Society MARY LOVELL
Delicious details abound in this well-researched tale showcasing the celebrity-filled, 40-year history of Cannes’ Château de l’Horizon, ranging from Winston Churchill to Rita Hayworth.
Escape, GRAY MALIN
Dream Spaces, VICTORIA HAGAN
A daydream-inducing must-have, Malin’s latest compilation is especially tempting during winter’s coldest months.
Immensely talented, Hagan presents some of her more recent projects in detail, and though all the properties are gorgeous, we’re partial to the Nantucket cottages.
Mother Land PAUL THEROUX
Despite the saga-sized tome that details his relationship with his manipulative mother and his petty sibling dynamic, Theroux keeps our attention with razorsharp wit and astute selfexamination.
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What Happened HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
After all, don’t you want to know where she points the finger?
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‘Tis the Season T H E G O O D SP E E D GI FT GUI D E
Bianchi for Scuderia Ferrari SFO1 Racing Bike FOR THE TRIATHLETE HEADING TO NEVIS
This new collaboration between Italian giants Bianchi and Ferrari showcases an ultra-light frame, full carbon saddle and carbon wheels wrapped in Pirelli. $15,000 | FERRARI.COM
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Custom-Printed Govino White Wine Glasses Starts FOR THE YACHT-HOPPER HEADING TO ST. BARTHS
What’s better than acrylic wine glasses on a boat? Acrylic wine glasses filled to the brim with your name (or your hosts) on them, of course. $49.95 | GOVINO.COM
MVY
Taimen Tricomp LS Shirt FOR THE ANGLER IN MARTHA’S VINEYARD
Guaranteed to take you from boat to shore, this dynamic shirt includes UPF 50 sun-shielding, mesh backed zippered pockets and a chamois hemline for sunglass cleaning. $149.95 | SIMMSFISHING.COM
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Ruffoni Historia Copper Fondue Pot OR THE FONDUE LOVER F HEADING TO STOWE
Handcrafted in Italy, this handhammered pot works well for both cheese and chocolate and the chromed burner allows for easy adjustment of the flame to ensure less burning. $350 | WILLIAMS-SONOMA.COM
Omaha Special Putter
FOR THE GOLFER HEADING TO NANTUCKET
Forged in Nebraska on an anvil, the Special Putter is an entirely handcrafted club featuring an offset flanged blade made of Damascus steel with a shaft of selected hickory. $1,000 | SPECIALPUTTEROMAHA.COM
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Smith Lowdown Focus Sunglasses FOR THE STRESSED-OUT HEADING TO ST. THOMAS
Smith has released sunglasses with sensors in the frames that monitor brain activity. The data is then sent to your phone where their app will then play “guiding sounds” to help you relax, focus or increase sports performance. $349 | SMITH.COM
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Canada Goose Knitwear FOR THE SARTORIALIST HEADING TO BOSTON
Blend in yet raise eyebrows in the new Merino wool knitwear line with durable nylon accents from Beantown staple brand, Canada Goose. $395 | CANADAGOOSE.COM
ANU
Sperry America’s Cup Boat Shoe FOR THE SAILOR HEADING TO ANTIGUA
This new amphibious release from Sperry has super tough design elements (and names for them) like Beastly Traction, HydroPel technology and RazorCut Wave Siping.™ $99.95 | SPERRY.COM
Strong and Alfons Striped Towel from Deck Towel
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FOR THE BEACH BUM HEADING TO ANGUILLA
Made from fine European Linen, the carefully crafted towels are not only attractive they are meaningful to the Anguilla’s rebuild after Hurricane Irma. $196 | DECKTOWEL.COM
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CALENDAR
NOVEMBER 1
13–20
24–25
ANU
SBH
Independence Day
St Barths Cata Cup
MVY Vineyard Artisans Annual Thanksgiving Weekend
— SBH
All Saints Day
2–25
18 MVY 15th Annual Holiday Gift Show Opens
ANU 2018 ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Cricket
11 NEV Nevis Triathlon
23 ACK
Annual Cold Turkey Plunge
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23 NEV Oualie Fest
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29 MVY Oak Bluffs Tree Lighting
DECEMBER 1–2
JANUARY
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Annual Christmas Stroll
Annual Basket Festival and Sale
AXA Bankie Banxx New Year’s Eve Morning Celebration
MVL Stowe Winter Carnival
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AXA
Annual Antigua Charter Yacht Show
National Heroes and Heroines Day
7–10
25
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ANU
Christmas in Edgartown
Nelson’s Dockyard Christmas Day Champagne Party
9 MVL
Family Day at the Helen Day Art Center
NEV National Carnival Parade
17–21 MVL Winter Rendezvous (Gay Ski Week)
5–24 SBH
St. Barths Music Festival
31 HPN White Plain’s New Year’s Family Spectacular FESTIVE 2017 | PAGE 15
T R A D I N G J A B S W I T H B E L LY A N D B O D Y ’ S J O N AT H A N E D M O N D
New to the scene this past July, Belly and Body is a brand-new boxing and fitness studio located in Greenwich, Connecticut. The gleaming, light-filled space caters to both group and private training sessions led by martial arts instructor and personal trainer Jonathan Edmond, whose smile is as infectious as his workouts are invigorating. The 48-minute class is not just boxing; instead it’s split between cardio (jumping rope, burpees, squats), heavy bag boxing (combinations and footwork) and core routine exercises (TRX bands, Bosu balls and the Viper). PAGE 16 | GOODSPEED MAGAZINE
Photos: Lizzie Alcayaga
Upper Cut
C O N T R O L T O W E R | J O N AT H A N E D M O N D
The workout is fast, fierce and meaningful, especially with his state-of-the-art heartrate monitoring system—ideal for those into data. Ultimately the classes are geared toward everyone, regardless of previous boxing ability, and with no two classes alike, the workout is just what you want it to be most: fun. Tell us how you first got into boxing.
What is it that you want people to feel after the workout?
I got my first taste of boxing through my martial arts training in kung fu. As a high school student I was part of the track team, but found the training schedule to be a bit overwhelming. I wanted to find a better way to balance my exercise routines but keep the same intensity as a sprinter/runner. When I reached the sparring level and was trained on the punches as a black belt, I realized that it was totally up to me to breathe, train properly and be better prepared. This philosophical aspect of training, which stems from the martial arts, really stood out to me.
After a class with me, the main objective is “happiness” and to be on a high all day, which we have heard from some of our attendees.
What prompted you to open Belly and Body? We opened Belly and Body to offer our clients a consistent level of release, balance and control, allowing them to conquer any fear, obstacle or dream. For me, it all comes down to the way people apply themselves—not just in sport, but in life, too. The more often we apply our faith, or power of positive thinking, to a situation, the more likely we are to apply it in other areas in our lives, like work or personal relationships.
Choose three words that define boxing for you. Accuracy, speed, power.
What is it about your workout class that separates it from others out there? At Belly and Body we focus on the combination of skills required to eventually master it and own it. First, there’s accuracy, which means the quality or state of being precise. Next, there’s speed. John Wooden says it best: “Be quick, but don’t hurry.” And last, power, which comes only when you put both the accuracy of your punches and their speed together in a specific way.
What advice would you give someone who might be intimidated about trying your class?
You use heart rate monitors in the class; why? Having heart rate monitors in our class was a way to prove that doing things correctly is more demanding, safer, improves motor skill and ultimately makes you more efficient. Overall, a healthy body is nothing without a healthy heart. Some of our members are now watching the screen to see if they are above 90% of their heart rate maximum and thus reminding themselves to breathe and bring it down. Others have kicked it up a notch, realizing they can apply a bit more effort to the lateral shuffles or how quickly they move from one exercise to another. Ideally you want to be about 80% to 88% of your heart rate max. It’s about gaining results that will last.
Dare we ask, where did the name Belly and Body come from? Looks like the secret is about to come out. An old friend of mine who is a nurse and a healthy eater gave me a health kit for my immune system with chlorella and a ton of superfood for my birthday. She texted me days later asking, “How’s your belly?” I saw the text as I was walking back from a run, and knowing that I had just trained my body, I replied, “Belly and body doing good.” Right then and there it hit me. I immediately put the phone down, searched the internet, found out that the domain was available, and it’s all history from there.
What does a high-energy boxing guy like yourself do during his downtime? Spiritually, it’s all about Jesus first. To relax I close the studio on Sundays and attend church right here in Greenwich. Church is where I connect the importance of physical fitness and gain mental clarity, or as others like to call it, “tuning your frequency with God.” FOR MORE INFORMATION
bellyandbody.com
It’s fitness, and we all have a superhero in us eager to hit something. The focus in our class is learning to the point of mastery without ever getting hit.
ACCURACY, SPEED, POWER. FESTIVE 2017 | PAGE 17
The Summer’s Most Talked-About Listing
HARBOR HILL ESTATE
4 Middle Way / 48 Shimmo Pond Road Shimmo, Nantucket Island $42,500,000
Harbor Hill is a singular property if ever there was one. Situated prominently on a four-acre waterfront parcel overlooking Nantucket’s boat-laden north shore, the 18,000-square-foot multi-building estate is the epitome of privilege. Designed by renowned architects Hugh Newell Jacobsen and Simon Jacobsen, the property evokes a serenity and signature personality unlike any other on island. To be there is to be in a world unto itself. With stark white walls and intelligent design—every full-length window has both pull-out screens and motorized shades, and the lights are all set to follow a daily program—the space is undeniably modern, yet surprisingly intimate, particularly in the various gathering spaces. Expansive water views, private beach access and a dedicated sunset porch ensure the guests’ outlook is as magnificent as the home itself, while the 10 guest suites, swimming pool with spa, steam and sauna, gym, tennis court with viewing pavilion, home theater and separate staff quarters ensure all the creature comforts are satiated. The multi-tiered landscape was designed by Stephen Stimson and features substantial natural plantings, beautiful rose gardens, a koi pond and a meandering, forest-like path to the private beach stairs. What resonates most, though, is the feeling of open space within the property, aided undoubtedly by its symmetrical, multi-building design—which, unlike its neighbors, feels deliciously distinct. FOR MORE INFORMATION, contact Donna Barnett at donna@maurypeople.com or 508.228.1881.
Meeting the Architect BY PHOTOGRAPHER NATHAN COE
I was first introduced to Jacobsen’s work through great friends whose home was designed and built by Jacobsen. Our friend explained to me the incredibly detailed design process of the talented architect, which begins with a huge questionnaire. The multi-page document included such questions as: How many shoes do you own? What’s your morning routine like? Are you a morning or an evening person? As a result, their home is incredibly custom designed, and that is evidently the way Jacobsen approaches every project. FESTIVE 2017 | PAGE 19
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THE TEAM BEHIND STOWE’S L O S T N AT I O N B R E W E RY
Co-brewmasters Allen Van Anda and Jamie Griffith of Lost Nation Brewery in Morrisville, Vermont, ain’t lying. Rather, they’re making what they call “honest beer,” which follows a more European beer style with a dash of Northern Vermont mixed in. For them, it’s about keeping things as authentic and flavorful as possible while staying true to what makes good beer good. With six regular brews, ranging from a Rustic Ale to a Vermont Pilsner, and three seasonal releases, including an Oktoberfest currently available, Lost Nation ensures a robust tasting menu for all. Plus, their cozy Tap Room restaurant serves up seasonal pub fare like local Vermont sausage, pork belly and shaved prime rib, while a fleet of guest brews keeps both newcomers and regulars appeased. But to understand the beer is to understand the brewmaster, so we sat down with the two guys behind the 7,000-barrel small batch beer and asked them some honest questions.
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C O N T R O L T O W E R | L O S T N AT I O N
What drew you to making beer initially? There is always something different happening in the day. You use many different skills to work in a brewery: science, math, plumbing, carpentry, etc. There is always something different to do. ALLEN:
Working in a small brewery is hard work, but at the end of the day, you have a tangible product to show for it. A product that, for the most part, makes people happy. We have always said that beer is a mirror to the soul of the person making it. If that individual cares and puts their all into the product, you are going to taste that. There are not enough products today that are like that. So many things have become automated or lifeless. Craft beer is not one of those products. JAMIE:
What’s the secret to being a good brewmaster? Is it the same as being a successful one? Attention to detail and being passionate in what you do. These qualities absolutely do not guarantee success. Brewing beer is only one aspect of the overall picture. You have to be able to work with other people, be aware of external factors other than just brewing and, most importantly, be able to run a business. ALLEN:
Do you recommend those DIY kits that you can buy in the grocery store? And if so, any favorites? Quite honestly, neither of us has ever homebrewed. We both began this career by working in breweries. That said, brewing beer as a hobby or for leisure is fun, so sure, go for it! Decide what type of beer you like to drink, buy a kit or go to a homebrew shop, and give it a try. JAMIE:
For first-time visitors, what is the one must-have at the brewery? And then, which is the beer you’re most eager for feedback on? Well, we like everything. That is one of the great things about beer. There are so many different types, flavors and profiles that you literally can have something different every day based on what mood you are in, what you are eating, what the weather is like, etc. We try to balance our offerings so there is something for everyone. From light to dark beer, we like it all. And our food is pretty good as well! As for feedback, we like to hear it all. ALLEN:
It is great to have the Tap Room. It gives us a chance to connect with the people who are enjoying our products. Seeing and hearing people enjoying what we work hard to create really helps on the long days and nights in the brewery. JAMIE:
What’s the next bold move for Lost Nation? Whew, that is a good one. We are a small, independent company. Right now, the goal is to build a strong foundation so there is something here for our children and our community. Being small and growing, it kinda seems like each day is something new and big and bold. We love every minute of it! ALLEN:
FOR MORE INFORMATION
lostnationbrewing.com
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HIDDEN HAVENS CLARK COVE, NANTUCKET
Surrounded by conservation land on the island’s south shore, Clark Cove is one of Nantucket’s cleanest ponds, giving it the most beautiful deep navy color and, in our estimation, extra sparkle in the sun. Found by following Barrett Farm Road off of Madaket Road and then taking a left at the fork onto Clark Cove Road, the quaint pond hamlet, whose backside is separated from the ocean by 50
Clark Cove, once part of Hummock Pond, sits between Sanford Farm and Head of the Plains.
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or so yards of sand, is as tranquil as they come. And since the area is barred from any construction due to its conservation land and oceanfront perimeter, it’s bound to stay that way forever.
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The Cisco Kids
Boston’s Blue Flag Development merges Malibu’s iconic surf style with Nantucket’s classic farm aesthetic in their newest project, Hawthorne Park. Building on Nantucket is abundant right now. Streets are clogged with construction trucks pulled up sideways and every which way while the sounds of hammering and saws dominate the birdsong. Even places you thought would remain the same forever are sporting golden new shingles or, worse, are being torn down in favor of new builds. Yet, amidst this construction fervor are those rare developments that remind us curmudgeons
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that new can also mean repurposing or rehabilitating a space that was otherwise left to wither and that nostalgia is but a luxury. The future is now, albeit far better looking and feeling with mindful designers and builders behind it. And with that, we are proud to sit down with the guys behind Blue Flag Development, whose projects are future-forward yet past-aware.
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THE VISION
“We’ve taken the approach that small is beautiful and prefer to do things on a smaller scale—high design and high quality but within a smaller footprint,” states Brad Guidi, co-founder and the construction arm of the triumvirate behind Blue Flag Development, which also includes Tyler Hardy, who handles the finance side, and Nantucket native and development arm Terry Sanford. Perhaps it’s Sanford’s local perspective or their shared sensitivity to the current frenzied climate of building on the island, but at Blue Flag, size, volume and sameness are the very antithesis to their vision.
building, they were intent on preserving the heritage of the original structure. “We found old photographs, maybe early 19th century, of the original residence and then commissioned the architect to restore it in that vein,” explains Guidi. “Our approach is not just to jam everything in there but focus on the design aesthetic of tying the old Nantucket into the new. These homes on the island have been here for hundreds of years, so we don’t simply throw out the old window; we repurpose it and infuse it with a modern twist. Otherwise you lose the heritage and authenticity of Nantucket, which for us is what is most alluring,” furthers Sanford.
“For us as a development team, we’re tired of seeing the same old thing. We spend a lot of time authentically detailing our projects and trying to bring back the old Nantucket by infusing the historic with the modern,” explains Sanford. They also take on projects that others simply won’t touch. Their previous project, Union Lights, included restoring an old funeral home that was simply left to rot on Union Street in downtown Nantucket. Rather than just raze the
With five projects currently live on Nantucket, and just two of them fully completed, the boys are busy. But, fortunately for Nantucket, that hasn’t hindered their devotion to a thoughtful approach. “It’s about leaving a space better than when we found it,” claims Guidi. And with Hawthorne Park, the firm’s latest and largest housing development near Cisco Beach on Nantucket’s south shore, there’s little doubt that will be the case.
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“ The connection of the individual homes to the center parcel is what makes it stand out.”
THE BUILD
Set on six and a half acres, the site was sorely in need of transformation and what Sanford calls “responsible redevelopment.” So that’s just what Blue Flag Development did—spending an entire year cleaning up the site, removing old car and motorbike refuse and consistently testing the ground to guarantee clean water levels. Once the land was clear, they began meeting with land planners and engineers and were told they could fit 14 lots, each with three structures, with zero zoning restrictions. Fortunately for Nantucket, Blue Flag balked at that kind of crammed-in design. “Sure, we could have begun selling right away, but to us it looked like urban sprawl, and that’s not what we want to leave behind,” adds Sanford. So instead of quick transactions, they put the land on the town sewer (at no small expense) and created what’s called a flex subdivision. As a flex subdivision, they are able to claim a dedicated open space and in return are allotted a few extra building lots. “Usually developers do this type of subdivision with throw-away property like wetlands or some such, but we went with a different approach and instead of throwing away the space, we put it in the middle of the site and activated it by creating a 3.5-acre private park complete with walking trails, a pool and a gym for the homeowners’ shared use.” So what initially were 14 half-acre lots are now 17 quarter-acre lots—and 17 individual dwellings rather than 32. Hawthorne Park also marks their third foray into establishing a Homeowners Association. No small feat, they weighed the cost of creating and managing an association against what they see as a key opportunity to build something currently sorely lacking on Nantucket. As Sanford explains, “One of the things we’ve identified as a key point for homeowners on Nantucket is the burden of managing and taking care of the property. Everything from the quality to the consistency of getting people to show up and fix things is challenging. And for those people who live off-island that have to spend too much time worrying and making phone calls in the off-season for a house they use sparingly, that’s a bummer. So we
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thought, let’s set something up so that they spend most of their time enjoying the property rather than managing people.” The shared pool is this idea in action. Rather than build 17 pools, Blue Flag figured, better to do just one, allowing homeowners to use it at their will with zero burden to bear. The Homeowners Association will also handle quotidian hassles like landscaping and exterior maintenance (paint, broken fences, shingle replacements). Of course, building on Nantucket is no easy feat. Getting approvals for utilities and sewer is more challenging now than before, while dealing with contractors, who are limited in capacity, is extremely tough. Construction per square foot on Nantucket is triple the cost compared to what Guidi experienced with his previous firm in Philadelphia. That said, the guys at Blue Flag love being able to leave their mark on Nantucket. “The opportunity to do development in Nantucket is particularly interesting to me as it’s a place I care about and will always care about,” says Sanford. “And to be able to put my finger on it and improve it is key.” THE DESIGN
Working in tandem with New York’s Workshop/APD, a familiar and admired architectural and design firm on Nantucket, the guys at Blue Flag are confident that Hawthorne Park will be drastically different from a traditional design. First, there’s the fact that the scale of the houses is much smaller than those typical in Nantucket, with the largest coming in at a modest 3,285 square feet. Second, working with an architectural-design firm that specializes in creating a holistic master plan that ensures a connection between the architecture, the landscaping and the interiors will offer a marked difference in both the design and the way people live on the property. Staying true to Blue Flag’s appreciation for Nantucket’s past, the inspiration for the design is the original agrarian landscape of the island. This has manifested into four separate types of farmland structures: the barn, the cottage, the farmhouse and the homestead. These four architectural designs play off one another, mirroring how
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a piece of property like this would have developed with each of the buildings being added over time. As a result, the buildings are sited so they work together, allowing buyers to purchase one or a compound of all four. For Andrew Kotchen, principal of Workshop/APD, maintaining a holistic design is the hallmark of Hawthorne Park, though one of the greatest challenges has been getting the various agencies on Nantucket to understand the big vision of the project or, as he says, “seeing it as a whole design rather than a series of 17 designs stuck to one another. Projects like this,” he continues, “where the developers really try to create a community and understand the potential buyers by constructing a housing pool that directly covers all types of buyers, are rare. And that was their vision from the beginning.” Fortunately, they all share a similar “high energy” and, despite the challenges that building on Nantucket can bring, are able to have fun as they bring Hawthorne Park to life. Kotchen is keen to point out that, despite the repetition, each house has its own narrative, one that the designers were strict to follow regardless of budget or HDC requirements. The homes will also come to market fully furnished by Workshop/APD as an option, which gives them a particular depth and richness, and
“ We wanted to create a community that’s maintenance-free, where people could leave their keys and live without worry.”
a “distinct vibe that is true to its design,” according to Kotchen. Not surprisingly, the central park area played a large role in the design of the community. “Typically, in small communities it’s very much about drafted lines between the parcels with set property distributions,” explains Kotchen. “This is very intentionally created as a blended landscape where everything weaves together. There are blurred visions between each property to push people to make their way into the open space—the sweet spot of the project.” THE BUYER
Given the size and layout differences between the four styles, different houses will appeal to different demographics. The barn is meant to target younger families or a younger couple while the homestead will appeal to more established, larger families, according to Sanford. Of course, like anywhere, location is crucial. And the idea behind being out by Cisco is to attract those people who are busy in their off-island lives but want to get to Nantucket to unwind with minimal hassle. From the bike path just outside to the famous point break down the beach and libations and fresh produce at the neighboring brewery and farm, it’s hard to imagine a location more ideal. PRICES START AT $2.6M. FOR MORE INFORMATION
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A New Perspective on Real Estate Gayle Oberg
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T H E H A N G A R | S T O W E AV I AT I O N
With news of Vail Resorts coming east, there’s a big spotlight on Stowe this winter. Luckily, Stowe Aviation and the Stowe Mountain Resort have been preparing.
Russ Barr of Stowe Aviation
Last February the deal that rocked the Vermont valley floor was finalized: Vail Resorts purchased Stowe Mountain and all its operations for $50M. And though the idea of new ownership alone is enough to send ripples through the community, this acquisition was more like thunder clapping, because with this purchase also comes entry for Stowe onto the much-heralded Epic Pass (see page 6). Now, skiers already enamored with Stowe can gain access to 45 of the world’s best mountain resorts, in addition to skiing Stowe, unrestricted and all season. And the best part: for less money. A season pass at Stowe used to run upwards of $1,860; the Epic Pass is almost half that at $899. Boom! by neighboring mountains. Killington Resort has reduced its annual ticket down to $899, and nearby Sugarbush has come down to $799 for its early-bird rate from $1,400. The popularity of the Epic Pass was already evident, prior to the Stowe addition. Sales are up from 500k in 2015 to 600k in 2016 with the idea of reaching 1M in the next two years with more acquisitions in store (Japan). But what does this mean for Stowe? AS EXPECTED, THE THUNDERCLAP DID NOT GO UNHEARD
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The adventure center at Stowe Mountain Resort at Spruce Peek
According to Jeff Wise, Director of Communications at Stowe, “The vibe around Stowe being part of the Epic Pass is the most exciting news here in a long time. The sentiment is incredibly positive, and the value of the product eclipses every access program we’ve ever had.” And, as if in step with the expected crowd surge, Stowe recently added a new $30M Adventure Center at the Stowe Mountain Resort at Spruce Peak. The spacious center houses all the children’s programs including daycare and ski and ride programs for kids 3 and up, as well as a brand-new indoor rock wall (Stowe Rocks) and a family-friendly restaurant, The Canteen. The Adventure Center pairs nicely with the two-year-old outdoor ice skating rink, whose ice skating is complimentary and creates a family-friendly centerpiece for the area. Those playing devil’s advocate to the Vail Resorts purchase express concerns over increased traffic on the roads and lack of parking availability—two issues that already plagued the mountain during peak weekends last year. However, Vail Resorts is aware and is considering everything from repurposing the 250 spots at the Spruce Peak complex to adding shuttle buses and paid parking. Air traffic, another area of concern with a potential crowd surge, has already been well considered, if not successfully managed, by Stowe Aviation over the last
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two years. Founded by local and New York-based attorney Russell Barr and his dynamo wife Toni, Stowe Aviation operates a Fixed Base Operation (FBO) out of the recently reconstructed Morrisville-Stowe State Airport, but that’s just what it says on their business cards. More accurately, Russ and Toni have been the life force behind the recent rehabilitation and forthcoming reconstruction of the Morrisville-Stowe Airport. It all began three years ago when their youngest son Harrison’s interest in flying caused Toni and Russell to take serious stock of the abysmal state of affairs at the local airport. Once they saw that the runway was sorely in need of repairs and a decent mowing, Russ, as he is known to do, made a phone call. As he says, “I never thought the state official I called would answer the phone that evening, let alone speak with me for an hour, agree with me and then thank me for my interest. Best of all, that next week he brought a team of designers to my office.” It was then that the proverbial ball began to roll. Instrumental behind corralling the Agency of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Vermont Governor’s Office to rebuild the MVL airport, which so far has included a totally reconstructed runway, taxiway and apron, the Barrs are now completely invested in the project. “This is our way of giving back to
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The rendering for the new airport at Morrisville/ Stowe.
the community,” says Toni. “Stowe has given us so much, and we want people to walk through the airport feeling welcomed and part of this special community.” Over the past three years, the airport has also received a new lighting system with Vertical Glide Slope Indicator, all new runway lights and a new state-of-the-art Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS). Next ahead is construction on what they call Phase Two, which includes a brand-new passenger terminal, a new air charter company, a Customs and Immigration office for those coming from and going to Canada, a new flight training academy, a maintenance facility and management team for aircraft, and an inviting café. Construction is set to break ground in late fall or early winter. For Russ, he’s excited that a new and improved airport will not just bring economic growth to the area but also “connection to major centers like Boston, New York and Toronto, which will further open doors to both locals and visitors to Stowe.” Heck, he thinks some people may even commute. Stowe Aviation often compares itself and its project to the refurbishment of the airports in Jackson, WY, and Telluride, CO, and how both those areas, once they invested in their airports and FBO, saw a major uptick
in both visitors and local employment. As Toni explains, “We are really trying to grow the aviation community. I never knew a thing until my son got involved. My goal is to bring non-flying people into the fold and get the community engaged in the airport. With the new space, we will have a meeting place and a warm and welcoming café that can be a true community space.” Currently, their small building showcases a well-known local photographer’s work, but with more square footage, Toni has even bigger plans. “My goal over time is to have this FBO not just be a terminal, but really be a community space that caters to creativity.” It appears that though the spotlight may have been brought over from the western part of the country, this eastern hamlet has been busy toiling and is now primed for the limelight, having had perfectly timed anticipation.
Russell and Toni Barr of Stowe Aviation
“ Stowe has given us so much, and we want people to walk through the airport feeling welcomed and part of this special community.” —TONI BARR
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THE EYE OF THE STORM Tradewind flies relief missions to and from St. Barths after Hurricane Irma
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT : On Sept. 6 at 1:45 p.m. EDT (1745 UTC) the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer or MODIS instrument aboard NASA’s Aqua satellite captured a visible-light image of Hurricane Irma over the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico. CREDIT : NASA Goddard MODIS Rapid Response Team; The streets of Gustavia during the storm; a view of Eden Rock and St. Jean during the storm; a glimpse of the aftermath in Gustavia.
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THE HANGAR | HURRICANE IRMA RELIEF
In September, two Category 5 hurricanes ripped through our beloved island destinations of St. Barths, Anguilla and Puerto Rico.
AT THE TIME OF PRINT, THE TWO ISLANDS ARE FAST
and rebuilding their broken buildings and landscape. Despite hardship and tremendous loss, the people’s spirit remained unfettered. As stewards of these islands, Tradewind was eager to answer the call of need, and as soon as the runway was clear, we flew over 45 relief missions, bringing in supplies such as generators, water, food and necessary items like diapers and baby formula. RECOVERING
Co-founder David Zipkin was on the ground in St. Barths that first week after the storm. “We were the first airline
into St. Barths after the storm,” he reports. “Air Antilles was next and then French military flew in to help. We flew 12 flights a day that next weekend. We were evacuating people outbound while bringing supplies inbound, having procured supplies in Puerto Rico. The support has been tremendous, and supplies continue to pour in.”
ABOVE : The first flights back into St. Barths after Irma were Tradewind planes lined up to remove people from the island, and bring needed supplies there as quickly as possible.
It is our deepest desire to see these threes islands return to their former glory, and we are confident that because of the people who inhabit and ultimately define these special islands, this is undoubtedly achievable.
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ST. BARTHS
BEFORE & AFTER Between September 7th and October 5th, much progress has been made on the island of St. Barths. Below are striking before and after pictures showing an island that has been hard at work.
St. Jean before (at left) and after (at right) near the stadium
St. Jean before (at left) and after (at right) near Nikki Beach
St. Jean before and after on the main road
Before and after alongside the airport runway
St. Jean shops
Along the road in Grand Fond, driving towards Toiny
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THE HANGAR | HURRICANE IRMA RELIEF
St. Jean near the stadium
Gustavia
Gustavia
Anse de Cayes
The airport runway
The airport runway and St Jean beach
St Jean bay is looking perfect just about now! | Photo courtesy of WIMCO.
Everything is greening up nicely! |
Photo courtesy of WIMCO.
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VECTOR
TRADEWIND AVIATION COMFORT | CONVENIENCE | SAFETY
Tradewind Aviation was founded in 2001 on the premise that every flight deserves the highest-quality aircraft, crew and service. Headquartered at the Waterbury-Oxford Airport (OXC) in Connecticut with operational bases at Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains, New York, and San Juan International Airport (SJU) in Puerto Rico, Tradewind operates 21 aircraft for on-demand private charter and scheduled “Shuttle” service throughout the U.S. and Caribbean.
Stowe
San Juan St. Thomas St. Barths
Boston OXFORD,CT
White Plains Teterboro
Antigua
Nevis
Martha’s Vineyard Nantucket
Northeast Routes
SHUTTLE FLIGHTS OFFER THE COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
Caribbean Routes
of a private
As a scheduled air carrier, Tradewind is subject to a higher operational
Dominica
charter for the cost of a single seat. In the Northeast U.S., scheduled Shuttle
standard and increased scrutiny by FAA, DOT and foreign regulatory
flights are operated from the New York area to Boston (BOS), Stowe (MVL),
agencies as compared to the majority of on-demand charter operators.
Nantucket (ACK) and Martha’s Vineyard (MVY) and depart from private charter Annapolis FBO terminals. In the Caribbean, Shuttle flights are operated between San Juan (SJU), St. Barths (SBH), Nevis (NEV), Antigua (ANU) and St. Thomas (STT).
Private charter flights are offered throughout the U.S. and Caribbean in
our fleet of world-class Pilatus PC-12 and Citation CJ3 jets.
The safety of our customers and our employees is our number one
priority. Tradewind is a United States-certificated scheduled air carrier under
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—2 00 Shuttle flights and 20 unique private charter destinations per week
Part 135 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Operating continuously and
—U nited Airlines interline connection to St. Barths, Anguilla and Nevis from Newark, Chicago, Houston, Cleveland, Washington, D.C. and beyond.
without incident since 2001, Tradewind Aviation exceeds the FAA, ICAO and
—B ritish Airways interline connection between London and St. Barths
industry standards for aircraft equipment, pilot training and maintenance.
—A RG/US Gold rated carrier
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Tradewind Aviation has been awarded an ARGUS Gold rating, which is held by less than 20% of all US-certificated charter operators.
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We would very much welcome the opportunity to provide our superior level of service for your next journey. Our flight department is available 24/7 and happy to assist you. Contact us today!
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SuNdowners Tradewind’s latest pick for where and with what to best toast the sunset
KASTAWEY SMASH KASTAWEY BEACH BAR | NEVIS RECIPE
½ ounce of light rum ½ ounce of dark rum ½ ounce of gold rum ½ ounce of coconut rum 4 ounces of pineapple juice
2 ounces of tamarind concentrated juice
DIRECTIONS
Simply choose your favorite light, dark, gold and coconut rums. Mixologist Max from Kastawey’s recommends using Bacardi for the gold and Cruzan for the light, dark and coconut rums. Add fresh pineapple and tamarind juice for a sweet and tart flavor. Mix all the ingredients in a shaker with ice and serve with a wedge of lime or pineapple.
Nothing quite tops off a good day like a delicious cocktail in hand, seated in a prime venue for admiring the sky as the sun bids its colorful adieu. Fortunately, Tradewind flies to some of the most spectacular spots in the world for enjoying such a relaxing ritual. Above is one of our favorite spots with the tasty cocktail of choice. The recipe is included for you to re-create the ritual at home. Though, we wouldn’t fault you if you booked a ticket instead.
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THE MORNING COMMUTE.