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From the Editor-In-Chief At some point in time, nearly all parents have chided their child or children for watching too much television. My tipping point usually comes when I find myself able to recite the dialogue from a given iCarly episode, at which point I realize that if the nuances of this tween show are too familiar to me, I certainly need to redirect my daughter’s attention to something I’ve deemed at least slightly more enlightening. In our house, the tables turn in this scenario just one day each year: December 24th. On this day, and often on more than one occasion, someone will be moved to invoke Charlie Brown and his infamous cry of “Good grief!” followed by “I can’t believe you’re watching it again!” “It” is A Christmas Story, the comedy classic from 1983, and I never seem to tire of it as it loops on TBS for a solid 24 hours. Certainly I could satiate my yearning for Christmas nostalgia any time the mood strikes by buying the DVD, but as someone who grew up marking the change of seasons by welcoming the network airing of particular TV specials and movies like an old friend, on-demand, commercial-free viewing would be nothing short of sacrilege. The return of Charlton Heston in The Ten Commandments served to remind me that Lent (and what I perceived as the unjust torture of giving up candy for four long weeks) would soon be coming to an end, leaving me as exuberant as Julie Andrews in the hills of Austria in The Sound of Music, which also made its annual appearance around the same time. Thanks to Charles M. Schulz and the Peanuts gang, I hardly needed to consult a calendar, as Halloween and Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without the Great Pumpkin and the sparse Charlie Brown Christmas tree as touchstones for the season. Fittingly, in this month’s issue, we highlight Charlie Brown, his cohorts and their creator within our travel feature: Beyond the Bottle: Savoring Sonoma County. As you’ll read, we learned that in addition to world-class wines and cuisine, there are infinite things for travelers of all ages to discover in Sonoma. I’m pictured here with Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis at Football 101, a fundraising event for his Marvin Lewis Community Fund (marvinlewis.org). Although Riverfront Stadium is long gone, standing on the turf at Paul Brown Stadium I felt my extremities go numb as I reminisced about a Bengals game I attended with my dad as a little girl on January 10, 1982. Now known as the Freezer Bowl, the temperature with the wind chill was a bone chilling -59°F, and believe me, it felt every bit that frigid. To make matters worse, my faithfully frugal father (which I think has something to do with his growing up with 12 siblings), parked on the Covington side of the river “to avoid the traffic”. When, around the third quarter, I reached the point where dumping hot chocolate down my back rather than drinking it was sounding like a good idea, I convinced my dad that I really couldn’t feel my feet and needed to leave. The walk back to the car across the bridge was brutal – I felt like there was a pair of concrete blocks where my feet should be. Having had 28 years to thaw out and reflect on the experience, I wouldn’t change a thing (except donning one of the beautiful and cozy ski jackets found in From Ski to Shining Sea, beginning on page 58). From all of us at Sophisticated Living, we wish you peace and prosperity during this season of thanks and celebration and throughout the New Year. Bridget Williams, Editor-in-Chief
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Reflection and celebration time is here! To begin this letter, I sat encircled by the past five issues of Sophisticated Living’s Lexington edition and found myself overwhelmed with pride and passion. Proud to be involved with such an exquisite publication and passion because this magazine represents a number of my personal ones: journalism, fashion, wine and decorating…just to name a few. One year has flown by since Sophisticated Living premiered in Lexington, and I am blown away by the impact the magazine has made on the community in such a short period of time, not to mention the phenomenal feedback I have received. Sophisticated Living has filled a significant void in Lexington. Lexington now has an impressive lifestyle publication meeting national level standards with award winning photography, first rate journalism, and stunning advertisements exclusively showcasing the best of what this community has to offer. Every issue offers our urbane readership a consistent editorial layout including antiques, wine, travel, cars, art, homes, food and fashion. Sophisticated Living is truly an all-encompassing luxury lifestyle magazine. This issue marks our sixth and final issue for the year 2010. As I pause to reflect on the past year, I am overcome with feelings of anticipation and excitement…let the celebration begin! You see, I love to find a reason to celebrate and host parties...enter the Sophisticated Living issue launch events. These began with our second issue of 2010 and our event first was hosted at Mod Boutique with food by Azur. Make it part of your New Year’s resolution to attend all six of the 2011 sophisticated soirees. Not only do these events draw our valued readership, but our respected clientele… serious networking at its finest. I’ll wrap this letter up by saying; here’s to Lexington, thank you for making our first year a grand success! And of course to Eric, Bridget and Claire, a hearty thanks-muah! I think this all calls for some champagne….Veuve anyone? Cheers!
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ALMOST FRENCH One country’s influence on antiques Written by Kirby Camm, Bittners France has played an important role as a cultural center for centuries, with Paris serving as its epicenter. From cuisine and fashion to architecture, literature and art, just to name a few, French culture has had far-reaching influence on many different levels for numerous countries. While this influence is widely known, one aspect of French cultural influences that is not widely discussed or given much thought is antique furniture. For an extended period of time, many countries wanted to be French, and one way they could accomplish this was by emulating French furniture styles or giving a French interpretation to a pre-existing style of the period. A fine example of French furniture influence are Buckingham Palace’s staterooms for the British monarchy in London, England, which display a combination of very fine French and English furniture. The English furniture appears French, although it was English-made. The French influence on antique furniture started, in my opinion, in the mid-17th century, continued throughout the 18th century and declined in the mid- to late-19th century. Almost all European countries were influenced by French furniture styles during this time period. Even American furniture was influenced by France after the beginning of the 19th century. But it is important to note that most countries did an interpretation of French design rather than just completely copying French styles. The illustrated late English Regency mahogany chest, circa 1835, is a prime example of English Regency furniture influenced by the French Empire period. At first glance it looks very French. This chest has a French Empire form and feel about it, and several design features echo French style. For instance, the freestanding columns with an ormolu band at the top and bottom of the columns are French influenced, as well as the ormolu medallions over the two columns and the ormolu
wreath with extended branches of leaves over the center drawer pulls. The center of drawer hardware pulls is never seen on large English chests, but this type of brass hardware drawer pull is often seen on French and Continental chests. Only after closer examination of this chest can you determine that it is English-made. The chest’s mahogany wood top with wide inlaid mahogany cross-banding on the edge is entirely English and not French. The dovetails on this chest are typical of English style, as well as the construction of the drawers. One other telltale sign is how the chest back is made. It is done in the typical English construction of the period and differs from its French equivalent. Outside of their obvious beauty, a fact that makes these French-influenced pieces even more desirable is that they are somewhat scarce in today’s antique marketplace. sl
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Written by Bridget Williams
Every fall I hear people mention that they are headed to Napa Valley “for the harvest.” What, I wondered, was their role? Were they stepping off the plane with pruners in hand, ready to release the succulent bunches from their vines, or pulverizing the berries with their feet in giant vats a la “I Love Lucy”? Neither, as I discovered during a recent visit to neighboring Sonoma, during which I learned that a whole vineyard can be harvested within hours and most vineyards do not even permit casual visitors to wander amongst the acres of vines. Still, there is a certain palpable energy to be savored. “Just because you can’t put on a helmet and walk onto the field, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the game,” said Matthew Weese, cellar master at Mauritson Wines, located in Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley. A “Vineyard Adventures” initiative recently launched by the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission does allow interested visitors to take a self-guided tour at four wineries in Sonoma County without the need for a reservation. At Mauritson Winery, one of the first to sign on to the pilot project (five more are scheduled to begin offering tours following the 2010 harvest), Soho and Chelsea, a mother-daughter pair of docile yellow Labradors, greet guests at the entrance to the tasting room. “There is no other region in the United States that permits visitors to
take self-guided tours through the vineyards,” said Larry Levine, vice president of marketing and communications of the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission. After obtaining our laminated map, we casually strolled through the vineyard, where large numbers on placards at various stopping points corresponded with descriptions on the map that detailed various aspects of the vineyard, from grape varietals and soil types to irrigation and the like. A tasting of Mauritson’s flagship Dry Creek Zinfandel followed (the region is often noted as producing the best zinfandel in the world). Be sure to pick up a bottle or two of their Alexander Valley Chardonnay, which is barrel fermented in oak and only available through the tasting room at the winery. After a tasting, I would also highly recommend grabbing a gourmet sandwich just down the street at the “kitschy-chic” Dry Creek General Store, where you might run into owner Gina Gallo. With one million acres, Sonoma County is vast and getting lost is not necessarily a hopeless proposition; on more than one occasion we were too busy craning our necks to take in the scenery and missed a turn as we traversed the twisty-turning roads. While there are a plethora of outstanding lodging options, three in particular offer unique twists on the Sonoma experience: the Gaige House, the Kenwood Inn & Spa, and The Farmhouse.
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I could feel my blood pressure lower as soon as the keys to my creekside suite at the Gaige House were in my possession. Located in Glen Ellen, the property has just 23 rooms, from king and queen accommodations in the main house to stand-alone Zen suites with interior glass atriums and granite soaking tubs. Wedged between the swimming pool and a trickling creek, our Asian-inspired suite boasted a wisteria-covered porch and completely private outdoor lounge area. The interior was configured like a studio apartment, complete with a wet bar and refrigerator for chilling wine, a small dining table, living area
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with a gas fireplace, a king-sized bed with a skylight above, and a very large bathroom with separate soaking tub and shower. The historic main home serves as a gathering spot for the daily continental breakfast and an evening wine and cheese reception, after which a basket of flashlights is placed near the front door should you wish to walk to one of several outstanding restaurants just down the street, including The Girl and the Fig, where we enjoyed an outstanding meal. Massage services are available and can be provided in a third floor treatment spa loft, in-room or in a tented site near the creek.
Just a short distance away from the Gaige House and directly on the Sonoma Highway, the Kenwood Inn & Spa offers a completely different interpretation of the Sonoma aesthetic. The Mediterranean-style villa, spread over 2.5 acres, boasts three lush courtyards, an exquisite saline swimming pool, fountains, a serene pond, meticulously landscaped flora, and abundant ivy cascading up, down and around the Inn. Private guestroom entrances lead into each of the ultra-private 29 rooms and suites outfitted with one-of-a-kind furnishings crafted in Italy especially for the Inn.
An on-site spa is consistently ranked among the best in the country by national travel magazines and highlights the organic products of ARCONA. It is also the first spa in the country to adopt the age-old European tradition of vinotherapy, which harnesses the healing power of grapes. Executive Chef Andrea Di Loreto is at the helm in the dining room, which is operated for guests only and offers a complimentary two-course breakfast and a rustic Italian a la carte dinner menu of appetizers, salads, and entrees with high-quality ingredients sourced from local farms and farmers’ markets.
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Located in the Russian River Valley, the Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant is owned by Catherine and Joe Bartolomei, a brother and sister team of fifth generation Russian River farmers. “People are so isolated in their daily pursuits, and we wanted to create a haven in the ‘real Russian River wine country’ that allows them to come and feel a part of something from a bygone era,” said Catherine. A small cottage serves as the reception and guest services hub. Inside, a series of shelves display a self-serve assortment of organic, locally-made body scrubs and herbal olive oil soaps for in-room use, as well as make-your-own Italian sodas and apothecary jars filled with old fashioned sweets and the makings for s’mores. Executive Chef Steve Litke is the reason Catherine and Joe initially sought to purchase the property. Although
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its predecessor was an “icky restaurant with a disgruntled housekeeper serving as waiter” according to Catherine, she was astounded by the food and asked to meet the chef. During the course of their conversation she learned that the property was for sale. “We’ve built an entire business around the quality of his food – the most ridiculous business plan you can imagine, but business has far exceeded our expectations.” The owners provide Litke with six weeks of professional development leave per year to further hone his craft. In the main dining room of the clapboard house, a mural painted on canvas and upholstered around the room near the ceiling recreates scenes from family photographs beginning in the 1920s. Roaming about is Sonoma County’s only Master Sommelier, Geoff Kruth. In addition to a top-notch
selection of regional standouts, the restaurant maintains a nice selection of non-local wines at the request of their many local patrons. Service befits food of its caliber. My favorites include the delicate ravioli stuffed with sweet corn filling and fresh shaved black summer truffle and black trumpet mushroom-encrusted pork tenderloin. The newly constructed “barn,” built on the site of the property’s original barn, is decidedly contemporary but with touches that nod to its agrarian roots. Inside, the walls are studio white; a sliding barn door separates the bedroom and living area. Upholstery is organic linen and flax. Reclaimed matte-finish marble is found in the bathroom. “We wanted the look to be humble but sophisticated,” said Catherine.
While the 1800 grape growers spread across 13 distinct viticulture areas in Sonoma offer plenty of activities for oenophiles, there are infinite possibilities for engaging in activities that fall outside the realm of winemaking, such as an afternoon at Safari West. A labor of love for Peter Lang, whose passion for African hoofstock was inspired by travels with his father, film and television director Otto Lang, the 400-acre property, certified by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, provides up close and personal visits with more than 800 mammals, birds and reptiles. Tours in the open-air “safari” vehicles bounce around on uneven terrain; children, in particular, love the bench seats located above the driver, where they can see eye to eye with a curious giraffe. Those interested in fully embracing the safari experience can stay in one of 31 well-equipped tented cabins.
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In nearby Santa Rosa, the nearly 30,000-square-foot Charles M. Schulz Museum & Research Center is also worthy of a special trip. Using whimsical, contemporary architecture befitting the beloved cartoonist and his characters, a visit is like a trip down memory lane. Opened to the public in 2002, the museum is near Schulz’s original studio (which has been carefully transported in its entirety to the museum’s second floor), and across the street from Snoopy’s Home Ice, a skating arena where Schulz spent a great deal of time during the last 30 years of his life. In addition to a plethora of Peanuts strips, there is original art by artists worldwide, such as the Morphing Snoopy bas-relief sculpture designed by Japanese artist Yoshiteru Otani. After working up a hearty appetite ice-skating, we headed over to Syrah Bistro for dinner. Located near the Railroad Square historic district, the spot is a favorite of locals who adore Chef/owner Josh Silvers’ Cal-French bistro fare served in a high-ceilinged dining room accentuated by plastered walls and rustic accoutrements. The open kitchen makes the 10-table space feel much larger. Table attendants are attentive and possess an intimate knowledge of the locally sourced ingredients and their methods of preparation. Beginning with a simple amuse-bouche of a watermelon cube, topped with a similarly sized piece of goat cheese and skewered with a sprig of local micro basil and a taste of balsamic, followed by a fragrant chilled corn soup with chives and candied bacon, a perfectly grilled filet mignon "Mirepoix" and “Something Sweet from Andy,” the dessert du jour, our meal was memorable from start to finish.
On our way to Bodega Bay the following morning, we made a pit stop at Osmosis Day Spa, another favorite of locals and travelers in the know. The six-acre property is a haven of tranquility and boasts the only cedar enzyme bath in North America. Guests recline in wooden tubs and are then enveloped up to their chins in a proprietary mix of finely ground cedar milled from fallen trees in Oregon, rice bran, and 600 different plant enzymes imported from Japan and heated through natural fermentation. The majority of guests follow their 20-minute soak with a massage or a walk through the meditation garden, stopping at a temple overlooking a small pond built to mimic the shape of the Chinese character that represents love and peace. On your way out, be sure to pick up their divinely scented ginger/jasmine body wash and lotion. Known for whale watching and the site where Hitchcock’s classic film “The Birds” was filmed in the early 1960s, picturesque Bodega Bay is the perfect spot to while away an afternoon. A good bit of memorabilia can be found at The Tides Wharf. While there is a restaurant there, I would bypass it in favor of a cup of clam chowder and crab sandwich to go from the tiny Spud Point Crab Company, which consistently wins “Best Of ” contests both locally and nationally. Just down the road is Bodega Head, a magnificent craggy cliff that overlooks the Pacific and is popular with whale watchers throughout the year. We laid out a picnic spread featuring Sonoma’s bounty close enough to the cliff’s edge so that, with wine glass in hand, we were able to marvel at a whale’s aquatic acrobatics and relax to the rhythm of the crashing waves. sl
Dry Creek General Store - 3495 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA, 95448; 707.433.4171; drycreekgeneralstore1881.com; Gaige House - 13540 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen, CA, 95442; 707.935.0237; gaige.com; The Girl & The Fig - 110 W. Spain St., Sonoma, CA, 95476; 707.938.3634; thegirlandthefig.com; Kenwood Inn -10400 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA, 95452; 707.833.1293; kenwoodinn.com; Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant -7871 River Road, Forestville, CA, 95436; 707.887.3300; farmhouseinn.com; Safari West Wildlife Preserve & African Tent Camp - 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404; 707.579.2551; safariwest.com; Charles M. Schulz Museum & Research Center - 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403; 707.579.4452; schulzmuseum.org; Syrah Bistro - 205 5th St., Santa Rosa, CA; 707.568.4002; syrahbistro.com; Osmosis Day Spa -209 Bohemian Hwy., Freestone, CA, 95472; 707.823.8231; osmosis.com; Spud Point Crab Company -1860 Westshore Rd., Bodega Bay, CA, 94923, 707.875.9472; spubpointcrab.com
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Amarone
Written by Scott Harper, MS
Located in northeast Italy is the state of Veneto, home to Amarone. Of Italy’s 20 regions, Veneto produces the most wine, one-fifth of the total wine production of Italy, which is the largest wine producer on earth. Many of its wines are massproduced inexpensive wines made in quantity not high quality. But that has changed in the last decade, although, the high quality of Amarone has long been the exception. Amarone Della Valpolicella, or as it is most commonly called Amarone, is considered one of the top wines of Italy. It is the flagship wine of the region of Veneto and has recently been acknowledged as one of Italy’s top wines by receiving the highest legal quality designation, DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita). It joins such wines as Barolo and Brunello Di Montalcino at the top of Italian wine hierarchy. The wine area within Veneto where Amarone is made is called Valpolicella, which is quite near the beautiful old-world town of Verona. The best Valpolicella comes from the historic and original part of the zone now called Classico. Verona is noted for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, a magnificent central
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square called Piazza Bra and a century’s old Roman arena. The balcony of Romeo and Juliet still stands today, and the Roman Arena, which is smaller than it famous counterpart in Rome, the Coliseum, is still used for concerts and other public events. The Piazza Bra is a great place to have lunch, people watch or enjoy an espresso to help fuel your short trip to Valpolicella. The different wines from Valpolicella are: Valpolicella, Valpolicella Superiore, Valpolicella Ripasso, Amarone Della Valpolicella and Reciotto Della Valpolicella. All of these wines are made from grapes that you would rarely find anywhere besides Veneto, which is quite unique in the world of international grape varieties and winemaking. The number one grape is a grape called Corvina; it represents the majority of most blends with the balance being comprised of Rodinella and Molinari. Corvina is considered the finest grape of Veneto and naturally high in acidity. Valpolicella is made like other red table wines. Valpolicella Superiore experiences longer ageing and slightly higher alcohol. The real story is the unique production method of Amarone,
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Remo Farina 2005 Wine making in the family dates back to the 16th century with the Farina winery making wine since the early 19th century. This estate is now run by cousins Alessandro and Pietro Farina with other family members. Intermingling of cherry, strawberry, baking spice, earth, almond and light oak, this is a richly textured, concentrated wine that is full-bodied with an alcohol of 15 percent.
Many Amarone della Valpolicella Classicos sport brilliant old world labels like this one that make you think of Italy.
which represents about 20 percent of Valpolicella’s total production, and how it influences Valpolicella Ripasso. Amarone grapes are harvested ripe and then dried for around three months in special lofts called fruttai. These lofts have been modernized and are equipped with ventilators and de-humidifiers to discourage mold and other issues when drying grapes. During the drying period, which is from roughly October to February, the grapes loose 35 to 40 percent of their original weight, which concentrates the sugar, extract and decreases the amount of water in the wine. The resulting grapes ferment to dryness and achieve alcohol levels of 14 to 16 percent. If the grapes are dried for an additional month or so and are not fermented to dryness, the sweet wine Reciotto Della Valpolicella is made. Amarone is then aged for a minimum of two years in either old Slovenian barrels or new French oak, depending on the winemaker’s choice, to add further spice characteristics and texture or is aged four years to be labeled “riserva.” This process, which is called passito, adds to the expense but also adds a unique taste impression or illusion of sweetness because of the
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Luigi Righetti “Capitel de’ Roari” 2006 Fourth generation winemaker Gian Maria Righetti carries on the tradition of this family run estate since 1909. In local dialect, “Capitel de’ Roari” means many oaks, which is a reflection of the Righetti’s knowledge of their land. Ripe red cherry, baked strawberry, minerals, light oak, spice, almond and mocha all come together in this velvety textured, full-bodied wine with 14.5 percent alcohol.
big concentration of alcohol and glycerin. Looking at the color can be deceiving as it is not an opaque purple wine but rather garnet/ruby colored, so it appears to be a lighter-style wine. But with a sip, it explodes into a full-bodied, full-flavored mouthful. Flavors of bitter almond and cherry are packed with ripe fruit and spices, warm and velvety. While Amarone drinks really well early on, it also is very age-worthy; I have had several examples of 20-year-old Amarone that were still absolutely delicious. The Italians, never ones to waste, make use of the un-pressed grape skins of Amarone to re-ferment Valpolicella. This re-passing, or in Italian “Ripasso,” makes Valpolicella Ripasso, a delicious halfway point between Valpolicella and Amarone. sl
Scott is General Manager of the Bristol Bar & GrilleJeffersonville and is Wine Director/Sommelier for the 5 Bristol Bar & Grille’s in Louisville and Indiana. He teaches wine through Bellarmine University. Scott is a Master Sommelier and a Certified Wine Educator.
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Share the Road
Aston Martin’s supremely elegant Rapide provides sports car performance for four
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There is little doubt that a country estate with a miles-long paved drive would be a fitting prerequisite for ownership of an Aston Martin Rapide. Not, as one would surmise, to fulfill the genteel persona the storied British brand (and its perdurable association with 007) conjures, but rather to be able, on a daily basis, to listen to the heavenly tones of the V12 engine as one puts the gearbox through its paces via the steering column-mounted magnesium paddles. Such a spine-tingling experience was recently mine during a test drive over Bluegrass country roads as part of a road rally to Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown. First shown in 2006 in concept form at the Detroit Auto Show, the four-door Rapide project received an immediate green light from Aston Martin’s new shareholders in mid-
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2007, following the sale of the marque by the Ford Motor Company. The Rapide is the first four-door Aston Martin since the Lagonda, which was produced from 1976 to 1989. In a little over two years, Aston Martin’s design and engineering team has delivered a new car from the ground up. Able to accommodate four adults, Rapide has been developed from the “V/H Architecture” platform, which already forms the backbone to Aston Martin’s critically acclaimed line-up: the DBS, DB9 and Vantage. “With Rapide, the entire family can enjoy their Aston Martin together in unison, in an invigorating yet comfortable environment, sitting low, with plenty of visibility from every seat and with new levels of comfort, refinement and entertainment,” said Chief Executive Dr. Ulrich Bez.
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Aesthetically distinctive and commanding of attention, the shape of the Rapide is at once muscular and graceful, like an assassin in a bespoke suit. During our test drive, in the middle of a caravan with classic and contemporary cars in a wide range of makes and models, it was the Rapide that garnered the most double takes. Director of Design Marek Reichman, who led the in-house design team which penned the Rapide, aptly summed up the look by saying, “The new double grill gives more presence on the road, while the iconic signature side strake has been lengthened through to the rear doors to enhance its lateral proportions in a subtle, yet elegant way. The car’s purity makes it look right from every angle.” With simplicity and purity as paramount in the design process, all accoutrements are thoughtful and contribute to the essence of a superior driving experience for all occupants. For instance, “swan wing” doors open up and out at 12 degrees, thereby avoiding scuffs and scratches when parked next to a raised walkway, while serving the dual purpose of allowing easier access to the front and rear cabin. The back windows automatically retract all the way down when the rear doors are opened as the laminated side glass rises into the window seal when the car is driven at speed to cancel out wind noise. The front and rear window choreography has been designed to permit the absence of a visible B-pillar to declutter the curve line of the doors from front to back, creating a
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seamless glass-to-glass window frame. The wing mirrors have been specifically designed to emerge from the door giving the driver optimum visibility through the front corner glass. Good looks aside, the Rapide delivers effortless power and torque, via a hand-built, front mid-mounted 6.0 litre V12 engine, producing 470 horsepower. While I did not come to my test drive armed with a stopwatch, stated performance of zero to 60 mph time in 5.0 seconds is on target. Despite being more than a foot longer than its sibling, the DB9, the Rapide weighs just over 500 pounds more, due to the use of lightweight materials that provide the outstanding structural rigidity needed for the longer wheelbase. The standard six-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic transmission has been calibrated to ensure that the additional weight of Rapide has had a minimal impact on fuel economy, emissions and performance. While we punched the accelerator as each open straightaway presented itself just to hear the full range of engine notes (bringing toothy grins and audible shouts from everyone), handling around the occasional hard bend was just as impressive and felt more like a two-seater sports car than a sedan capable of carrying four. The Rapide’s weight balance is near perfect at: 49:51, contributing to its outstanding dynamics. All of us concurred in acknowledging a change of stiffness when the suspension was set to sport mode.
Inside the cabin, the look of sports car performance is paired with the finest materials and the highest levels of craftsmanship. At 5’6” and of average build, I was comfortable in the doubledstitched leather sports seats, both at the helm and as a backseat passenger (although I would definitely call “shotgun” if I was any taller). Heated and optional cooled seats feature two centrallymounted rotational dials, one at the front and one at the rear – placed within a center console that spans the length of the cockpit – to offer individual fingertip control to all passengers. If the Rapide is called into duty for carpool, large storage binnacles set between both the front and rear seats provide ample space to store CDs and games and keep valuables from view. The kiddos will love the optional Aston Martin rear entertainment system, which consists of two LCD screens seamlessly integrated into the back of the front seat headrests that can be operated independently. A six-DVD changer is integrated into the boot compartment, and sound is delivered via wireless headphones or through the standard audio system. Among the standard equipment is a 1000 W BeoSound Rapide bespoke Bang & Olufsen sound system. After the system is activated, a pair of acoustic lenses rises silently from
the dashboard. The speaker grills are formed from a single piece of aluminum and integrate seamlessly into Rapide’s interior, dispersing sound equally to all passengers. A microphone located behind the rear-view mirror continually monitors ambient noise to adjust volume settings to compensate. A revised Bluetooth™ microphone is located above the driver’s and front passenger’s head, improving sound pick-up to give crystal clear conversations. We were able to sync our iPhone and place calls within minutes. The trunk compartment provides ample storage space; the rear seatbacks effortlessly fold flat at the touch of a button to increase the total luggage to 31.3 cubic feet of boot space. The boot space is hand-trimmed with a carpet floor and four iridium-anodized runners and tread plates. A divider can be raised or lowered to create a separate area accessible from the back seats should rear passengers require access to their luggage during the journey (a feature that quickly became one of my favorites during the ride home when I couldn’t resist sampling from the stash of bourbon balls acquired at Heaven Hill). Base price of the Aston Martin Rapide is $199,950 (astonmartin.com). sl
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Artist Encounter: Elena Dorfman
Years ago while traveling in San Francisco I visited a gallery that was purportedly exhibiting slick, sexy images of idealized young women. The minute I walked through the door, I could see the enticing images printed on large shiny pieces of aluminum. I slowly walked down the long gallery, gazing into one mesmerizing scene after another. Some included several characters, some were very tight close-ups, but they all sucked me into that wonderful space where you connect with an artist through his or her work, but you cannot explain why...yet. There was a young sailor carrying his bride through a bedroom door; an older sad man melting into another woman’s bosom and yet another man sitting on a couch, watching television while holding the hand of his girlfriend. I was awestruck by these photographs but... “Wait a minute,” I asked myself, “Is that a seam in her lip? Why is her ankle twisted in that way?” I’d been had. I was embarrassed! Gazing, as I had, into these picture I had implicated myself in some sort of voyeuristic fantasy. I’d been caught! These were fake women, silicon sex dolls, and thus began my relationship with the artist, Elena Dorfman. Ever since that initial encounter in 2005, Laura Lee and I have loved and collected the work of Elena as well as established a friendship with her. We began by hanging the doll series, Still Lovers, in Proof on Main for the grand opening of 21c Museum Hotel. Wow! Silicone sex dolls were something new
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Written by Steve Wilson
to Louisville and a few eyebrows were raised. Our journey of collecting and exhibiting Elena’s work had begun. Elena’s career has evolved through penetrating, multifaceted explorations into worlds that are marginalized or flourishing below the surface of the mainstream. Following Still Lovers, we presented a subsequent series entitled, Fandomania, featuring young subjects all of whom assume alternative personas related to Japanese cartoons, video games or anime. Think of the portrait photographer Richard Avedon meeting Takashi Murakami at a costume party in Anaheim, California, with over 50,000 kids jostling for attention and you may have a clue as to how these photos were captured! Most of these pictures were made at six conventions of this sort over the course of one year. Shot in situ before a black drop, the vulnerable waifs with their stringy hair and blemishes are matched by precocious twenty year olds confident in their alter egos prancing around in the most outlandish, homemade costumes imaginable. These, too, were compelling to us, and we shared them with the public as well. The struggles artists face in their search to find new subject matter are well documented in the history of art. Being such close friends with Elena by now, we have a new appreciated for the angst artists sometimes feel trying to make the “right” decision about the next body of work to be tackled. At least, to date anyway, Elena hasn’t cut off an ear. During one of these periods of periods of anxiety, Elena visited us several times in Louisville and began to hang out in our community, befriending other artists
and absorbing the vibe of this place. She came out to our farm one day, and we learned that she’d grown up as a competitive horse rider. I put her on one of my horses and off she went riding with Louisville painter, Gaela Erwin. I think that ride inspired the next work that was so popular at 21c. Soon after, we met in New York, and she presented me with an intriguing proposal. She wanted to bridge from human to animal and also from still to moving pictures, this time focusing on the world of the horse and racing culture, something we know a little about here in Kentucky. It seemed like a perfect match. Out of this working collaboration, came her most ambitious body of work to date, The Pleasure Park. Elena returned to our farm and stayed in our guest house while she researched horse culture, preparing for a series of film shoots that she would direct throughout the course of the next year. While filming the horses, Elena discovered the jockeys. She began to share with me her still images of the riders in studio, sometimes nude, their bodies scarred and disfigured from accidents which reignited her passion for portraiture. Let’s face it, the world of riding is its own distinct subculture, and something about the contrast of the thoroughbred’s sinewy bodies and the musculature of the riders really inspired her to do some beautiful work. She and I began an electronic volley via our blackberry device, whereby Elena would share images, and we formed this conspiracy of encouragement and mutual respect. The results, I think, speak for themselves. We hung ten of the horse portraits
in Proof to coincide with the 2009 Kentucky Derby, and to mark the 2010 Derby, we projected her three-channel video on racing in the video gallery at 21c. Elena took an obvious icon and showed it to us through a completely different aesthetic. Last year, we invited Elena to join us for our bi-annual summer trip to a fishing camp in Canada where Laura Lee has been going since her early childhood. While there, we all had the extraordinary experience of watching baby eaglets take their maiden flights and during the evenings we spent many hours in competitive matches of pingpong and irritating episodes of charades. That week, Elena began a portrait series of our friends and family, including my grandchildren. Watching her prepare for each photo, picking the right setting and the right light was yet another interesting way to get to know her and understand her intensity. But better yet, the soft sweet photos she produced of my favorite people reminded me that we can never know everything about anyone, especially an artist. And I don’t think artists ever know the depths of their own creativity, but being in on the search… is a great honor. sl
Steve Wilson is a philanthropist and arts patron who seeks to engage the public with contemporary art in new ways.
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Of note... Gifted
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Measuring an impressive 70" high and 31" wide, 'Ethel' by John Petry was inspired by his early memories of watching TV during the 1950s, when housewives would clean house in very nice dresses. The blouse is made of bottle caps, while the skirt is fashioned from numbers used by gas stations for displaying prices. Price upon request. Available through the Miller Gallery in Cincinnati (millergallery.com).
Made from 10oz London Tan leahter, the No. 18 Backpack ($500) from Vancouver based Palmer & Sons was conceived based on 1940s war time equipment. The 120 hand-set solid brass rivets are an example of the fine handiwork completed by the father/son artisan team (palmerandsons.ca).
A pink silk organza gown, covered with soft, cascading rose petals from Zang Toi's Spring 2011 collection (houseoftoi.com)
right, The adorable Caroline Mini bag in pink crocodile leather from Chopard is the ideal companion for intimate dinners. In addition to a make-up set, it has space for a notebook for jotting down the next date with your Valentine. In a playful allusion to the brand’s signature symbols, the clasp is a tiny heart housing moving diamonds. (chopard.com)
far right, ‘Bree’ shopper ($1,995) from Jimmy Choo (nordstrom.com).
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Of note... Gifted left, The Happy Sport Chrono from Chopard. The delightfully feminine pink alligator leather strap daintily highlights the mother-of-pearl dial enhanced by five moving brilliant-cut diamonds. (chopard.com) center, Milus ZETIOS Regulator is available in 18K red or in stainless steel. The regulator indication is housed by the 42-mm diameter case. The flattened outer bezel is complemented by subtly rounded details. The protected crown at 3 o’clock is decorated with a relief in the shape of the Milus symbol. Special connecting elements join the case to a strap of finest alligator leather and ensure pleasant wearing comfort. (milus.com) right, Topping the pyramid of Blancpain's Basel 2010 new releases is the Carrousel RÊpÊtition Minutes Le Brassus. This grand complication, for the first time in watchmaking history, combines a flying one-minute carrousel and a cathedral gong minute repeater. (blancpain.com) Carbon fiber flag clock in chrome ($450) from Chelsea Clock features a 4.5-inch face, sport hand, a precision etched dial and enameled nautical flags representing numerals one through 12 (chelseaclock.com).
A bevy of blue and pink sapphires escort diamonds in magnifying the beauty of Calibre 101 from Jaeger-Le Coultre. The gems arranged in graded shades of color express delicate artistry calling for a broad range of precious stones required to create such a flowing merge of hues, an effect further accentuated by the extreme suppleness of the watch gently embracing the wrist. Symbolizing a blend of rigorous technical expertise and sensual aesthetics, it vividly embodies the patience and talent of craftsmen at the peak of their art (www.jaegerlecoultre.com/eu/en).
An engineer-turnedartist, Doug James has re d i re c t e d h i s p e n c h a n t for helping others develop efficient manufacturing procecces for his own benefit by developing unique furnishings and objects for the home. "Man About Time" is a unique prototype f a s h i o n e d f ro m h a n d s c l u p t e d polyester resin with an opaque stain lacquer finish over aluminum armature and measuring 18" high, 9" wide, and 6" deep. Price upon request (studiodoug.com).
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The new MINI Scooter E Concept was unveiled earlier this year - almost ten years to the day since the new MINI was first shown at the Paris Motor Show. Three deign versions are available. Distinctive features include the circular central instrument cluster, the iconic speedometer, the visually prominent indicator lamps in the style of the classic Mini and the chrome trims on the bodywork. The MINI Scooter E Concept is driven by a built-in rear wheel electric motor which is powered by a compact lithium-ion battery. MSRP is projected to be around $6,000 (miniusa.com).
Chopard Classic Racing black resin fountain pen with pink gold trims. Also available in roller, ball point or pencil pen. (chopard.com) A highly regarded collector car, the Porsche 356 Speedster was the company's first production automobile, built from 1948 - 1965. With just half of the total production of 76,000 still around, the Beck 356 Speedster is considered the gold standard for Porsche Speedster and Spyder replicas. The deluxe pre-assembled body package starts at $19,500 (www.beckspeedster.com).
To mark Gucci's 90th anniversary in 2011, Gucci and Riva, in collaboration with Officina Italiana Design are offering an exclusive made to order yacht "Aquariva by Gucci," a model customized by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini. The Aquariva by Gucci will be exclusively available on a made-toorder basis through Riva's dealer network (riva-yacht.com).
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Of note... Gifted Sous Bois Dinner Plates #4, #5 and #6 by Albert Pinto ($178.00). Available through Dolfinger's in Louisville, L.V. Harkness & Co. in Lexington and Goldsmith Cardel in Cincinnati (devinecorp.net).
Chambery black centerpiece bowl ($998) from the Varga Museum limited edition collection. 10" diameter. Available through Dolfinger's in Louisville, L.V. Harkness & Co. in Lexington and Goldsmith Cardel in Cincinnati (devinecorp.net).
Handmade by Matthew Richard in Portland, Oregon, this tabletop mobile ($385) can rotate 360 degrees (dwr.com).
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Designed by Carlo Alessi in 1935, the Alessi Ottagonale Coffee Service Collection from Design WIthin Reach ($865 for the set) is crated from 18/10 stainless steel with Bakelite handle and knob. (dwr.com)
Emerald cut diamond ring surrounded by rubies. Available from St. John and Myers in Lexington, KY (stjohnandmyers.com).
'Lola' pave diamond heart necklace on chain ($4,800) by Judith Ripka. 18kt yellow gold chain with full cut, round brilliant pave diamond heart and diamond varrels accents. Available from Koerbers in New Albany, IN; Saks Fifth Avenue in Cincinnati or at judithripka.com.
Stuart Weitzman 'Jazziest' ($498) gold extreme platform ankle wrap with Swarovski crystal detail. Available at www. stuartweitzman.com and Stuart Weitzman stores nationwide.
Roberto Coin CapriPlus collection. Bangles from top: 18K yellow gold with light and dark cognac diamonds ($24,000); 18K gold plated silver with reclaimed ebony wiid and cognac diamonds ($4,500); 18K rose gold with amethyst ($11,800); 18K yellow gold with white diamonds ($13,500); Ruthenium treated silver with blue topaz ($2,400). Earrings ($5,000) in 18K yellow gold with white diamonds. Ring ($4,400) in 18K yellow gold with white diamonds. Available in Lexington from Shelia Bayes Fine Jewelers or Neiman Marcus (robertocoin.com).
de Grisogono cufflinks in blackened white gold set with 40 white diamonds of 0.10 carat, 4 rubies of 1.00 carat and 216 rubies of 5.00 carats. (degrisogono.com)
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sources Page 58 Pilot hat and Haruki down jacket from the Kjus Spirit Collection (kjus.com). Page 59 True Religion Swimwear Page 60 Top Left: "Annika" 100% ultra-fine merino Nordic zip neck sweater (nevedeisgns.com) Top Right: "Amo Neve" long sleeve crew neck (nevedesigns.com) Bottom Left: "Josie" hat in alpine and "Lexi" merino zip neck sweater in sapphire (nevedesigns.com) Right Top: All Mountain Skis from Heidiskis (approx. $1,500 USD) are handmade in Switzerland (heidiskis.com). Right Bottom: Leighton jacket ($299.50) in Peridot from Obermeyer (obermeyer.com). Page 61 Top Left: Gottex Top right: Agatha Ruiz De La Prada Bottom Left: Victorio Lucchino Bottom Right: Milly by Michelle Smith Page 62 Top Left: Haruto down jacket from the Kjus Spirit Collection (kjus.com). Top right: Monterossa Jacket ($700) from Spyder (spyder.com). Photo courtesy of Spyder. Bottom Left: Unisex Kjus beanie, Cube jacket & Stealth glove from Kjus (kjus.com). Bottom Right: Raptor jacket ($360) from Obermeyer (obermeyer.com). Page 63 Top Left: Swell Suits Right: Francis Montesinos Bottom Left: Olasul This Page Top: On her: "Elin" zip neck sweater ($162.80) in snow. On him: "Gordon" merino zip neck sweater ($162.80) in charcoal (nevedesigns.com) Bottom: Obermeyer Girls Kismet jacket ($125) in Marshmallow, Karma jacket in Candy Pink ($129.50), Nirvana jacket ($119.50) in Marshmallow Stripe print (obermeyer.com). 64 slmag.net
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Simple grass cloth window shades complement the clean lines of the cream cabinetry, marble countertops and backsplash, and contemporary sconces in the kitchen. The wood-topped island provides additional prep area and space for casual dining.
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Built to Last Written by Bridget Williams
Photography by Eric Williams In an era of mass production and instant messaging, quality and craftsmanship can often be overlooked in the interest of cost effectiveness and instant gratification. When it comes to interior design, such folly could certainly produce a perfectly lovely home, but it will not merit any pieces that will be cherished from one generation to the next. Fortunately for these well-advised homeowners, they are able to have a foot in the past while in the present, relying on interior designer Carolyn Threlkeld of Hubbuch & Co. to create an au courant interior that incorporates treasured family heirlooms and wisely purchased casegoods. “I have had the great privilege of working with three generations of [the wife’s] family,” said Threlkeld. “While there are some similarities, each of their homes is a true reflection of their own personal styles.” As a college student, Threlkeld advised the wife on a few key pieces that have since traveled with her to Washington, D.C., and back to Lexington, first in a self-dubbed “mouse house” in the Chevy Chase area and after her marriage to a spacious duplex built on a previously vacant lot by Bruce Nichols and builder Ernie Clemons in the style of other historic buildings nearby. Even though they had looked at traditional homes in the area, the couple was enamored with the fit and finish of the duplex. Once they realized that they were frequently using it as reference point for comparison, they decided to make it their home. Prior to their marriage, the husband lived in a bachelor pad for 15 years with items of his own selection, as well as a number of inherited family pieces. Understandably, there was a bit of give and take when it came time to blend the couple’s furnishings, and both Threlkeld and the wife are quick to give him kudos for being so accommodating. “Our style won him over,” chided Threlkeld. The wife, who describes her style as “eclectic,” had a clear vision for the interior design. “When we moved here, I knew I wanted it to be higher style and more sophisticated” than her previous residence.
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Gilded piscine Limoges plates - weddings gifts of exceptional sentimentality to the wife - were the inspiration for the chinoiserie-style painting on board by Joe Richardson of Hubbuch & Co.
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In the master, the long wall opposite the bed is completely outfitted with an enviable amount of closet and drawer space, eliminating the need for auxiliary furnishings in the room. The effect eliminates clutter and creates a restful retreat.
Interior designer Carolyn Threlkeld of Hubbuch & Co. helped the couple combine separately acquired and inherited pieces, such as the secretary in the living room, to express their eclectic but classic style.
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The sofa in the family room is a carryover from the husband’s bachelor pad and was recovered to match a pair of armchairs that were in the wife’s previous home. A nook with a desk and built-in cabinetry at the other end of the room opposite the television serves as a compact home office and repository for displaying a trove of family photographs and mementos.
Presenting a handsome sense of curb appeal, the nearly 4,000-square-foot home offers a flexible floor plan and three floors of living space with 10-foot ceilings on the first floor and in the lower level and nine foot ceilings on the second floor. Plantation shutters dress the windows in the living room. The wall color and decorative trim molding remain as they were when the couple purchased the home. The dining table and chair near the base of the stairway are from the wife’s uncle, while the secretary and sofas are from her mother. Gilded piscine Limoges plates, that are weddings gifts of exceptional sentimentality to the wife, were the inspiration for the chinoiserie-style painting on board by Joe Richardson, also of Hubbuch & Co. A Viking cooktop is centered into a long countertop under a bank of sunny windows in the kitchen. Simple grasscloth window shades complement the clean lines of the cream cabinetry, marble countertops and backsplash, and contemporary sconces. A wood-topped island provides additional prep area and space for casual dining. A corner china cabinet purchased from the Lexington Antique Show was a wedding gift from the wife’s grandmother. The couple spends most of their time in the cozy family room. The sofa is a carryover from the husband’s bachelor pad and was recovered to match a pair of armchairs that were in the wife’s previous home. The television rests atop a red chinoiseriestyle sideboard; antique gameboards hanging above serve as art and complement the room’s varied assemblage of paintings of various mediums, genres and eras. A nook with a desk and built-in cabinetry at the other end of the room opposite the television serves as a compact home office and repository for displaying a trove of family photographs and mementos.
Compromise is not without reward as the lower level is largely the husband’s domain. A supremely comfortable sofa is centered in a wall of custom built-ins – the perfect spot for watching a big game. Rounding out this level is a full bathroom, a guest bedroom and a vast expanse of storage and closet space. The couple is pondering converting the space built in for an elevator shaft into a wine cellar. At the top of the stairs to the second floor is a large painting by Melissa Graves Brown. The wife met her in Sun Valley when she was still a starving artist; since that time she has gone on to garner a great deal of acclaim as a painter of western landscapes. After a great deal of deliberation, the homeowners configured the second floor into two bedroom suites, separated by a long hall. The door to each features a transom window. In the master, the long wall opposite the bed is completely outfitted with an enviable amount of closet and drawer space, eliminating the need for auxiliary furnishings in the room. The effect eliminates clutter and creates a spa-like feeling of serenity that is carried over to the master bath, which would be perfectly at home in the suite of a fine hotel. Outfitted in the same marble as the kitchen, the room, with its oversized soaking tub and shower, double vanity and contemporary sconces, is at once classic and modern. Threlkeld is excited about working with the fourth generation of the wife’s family as the couple is expecting their fourth child in February, and she is assisting with the transformation of the second bedroom into a nursery. No doubt the baby will have a fine start in an education of the finer points of life. “It’s always wonderful to have nice things to begin with,” said Threlkeld. sl
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Southern Hospitality Jonathan’s at Gratz Park
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Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Eric Williams
If you have ever watched a bead of oil dance around in a hot skillet, then you have some idea of what it is like to be Jonathan Lundy. Celebrating his 12th year as proprietor of Jonathan’s at Gratz Park, he operates at one speed: breakneck. This intensity has served him well, as the James Beard nominee recently celebrated the launch of his first book, Jonathan’s Bluegrass Table: Redefining Kentucky Cuisine. He also completed a recent stint as a celebrity chef for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games Cookin’ in the Bluegrass: A Celebrity Chef Dinner Series, collaborating with Michael Schwartz of Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink from Miami and Traci Des Jardins of Jardiniere in San Francisco for the sold out three-course dinner.
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Lundy’s great, great, great grandfather was the founding owner of Calumet Baking Powder Company, and he recounts that boyhood observations of his grandfather making scratch biscuits and sausage were important to forming in his mind the idea that cooking can impart both excitement and joy. A selfprofessed “under-achiever” in college, in his 20s Lundy began to seek out a career path that would allow him to work with his hands, after realizing that academia was not for him. He tested the waters in the culinary field with an unpaid apprenticeship under Emeril Lagasse while living in New Orleans, before obtaining a degree from Johnson and Wales Culinary School in Providence, Rhode Island. After returning to Lexington, he took a job with Roy & Nadines, eventually working through the ranks to become head chef, before opening Jonathan’s in the historic Gratz Park Inn with his wife Cara in 1998. “We literally opened on a shoestring budget with just enough to cover the first few months’ operating expenses,” he reminisced.
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Current tastes have elevated “Southern” cooking as a hallmark of fine dining, but Lundy feels that prior to 1998 that was not so. “No one was concerned with Southern or local,” he said. At Jonathan’s, the “menu relates to the space,” he said, referring to the restaurant’s refined confines within historic Gratz Park Inn. The white tablecloth space, which seats 70 inside and more in temperate climes on the brick enclosed patio, is divided into two dining rooms: the smaller of the two boasts a fireplace and a woodpaneled bar, and its coziness makes a table here one of Lexington’s most coveted in the winter months.
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As Jonathan’s is by no means a stereotypical hotel restaurant and is in fact a completely separate entity from the Gratz Park Inn, Lundy does not impose any rules upon himself when devising the menu, allowing the conceptual aspect to remain consistent. “Southern cuisine is not the end all be all for me,� he said. What is important and serves as the backbone of his culinary style is the incorporation of regional ingredients, taking tradition and upending it just enough to make it his own. Along the way, he keeps a touchstone for innovation that has catapulted him to the coveted ranks of a culinary luminary. Lundy is the first to admit that the restaurant business is grueling, and he feels fortunate to be supported by a talented kitchen team that have not only been with him for a long time, but also possess varying personalities that help to keep things running smoothly in the kitchen. Although work has a way of creeping into nearly every waking moment, his wife and children (a son and daughter), as well as an interest in sculpting using reclaimed objects (several of which have been exhibited by the Lexington Art League), provide a welcome diversion during those rare moments of downtime.
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Jonathan’s Bluegrass Table: Redefining Kentucky Cuisine serves as Lundy’s “best of ” compilation. “It’s basically a menu in a book format. Everything in the book is or was on the menu at some point,” he said. He was motivated to undertake such an ambitious project, he says, to be the first Lexington chef to do a book of such scale (combined with the fact that his wife had been prodding him to do one for years). The book, like his restaurant, is laden with Kentucky’s bounty: bourbon, sweet corn, wildflower honey, country ham, farm fresh tomatoes, grass-fed lamb and beef, artisanal cheese, all complemented by food and feature photography by Lee Thomas. We have selected two simple and delicious recipes from the book as a fitting foil to winter’s chill: Jonathan’s at Gratz Park is located at 120 West Second Street in Lexington. Open for lunch Monday through Saturday from 11a.m. to 2 p.m., dinner from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday, and Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information or reservations, visit jagp.info or call 859.252.4949. sl
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a Home for the Holidays Written by Bridget Williams
Photography by Josh Merideth
The hearth room has deep, comfortable seating facing the massive wooden breakfront bookcase and entertainment center.
Think of a woodland glen nestled in the trees with a babbling brook running through it. Then picture exotic creatures roaming through this idyllic setting. Lastly, picture a stone and natural wood residence with numerous terraces and porches to overlook the pastoral beauty of the 10-acre setting. Put them all together and you have this idyllic home that exudes even more charm during the holidays. The original house was built in 1988, and since that time, it has undergone three separate renovations, the latest being the most expansive. The most recent rehab added stonework in the front, a breakfast room wing, antique oak flooring and a large blue stone terrace with outdoor kitchen. The wife had the idea of adding a stone waterfall to a stream that already ran across the front of the property. It is now a major landscaping feature of the home and provides a favorite place for the two youngest children to play. This year was the first of what the couple hopes will become an annual event, a Halloween party and pig roast. Friends and family gathered for games, decorations, drinks and, of course,
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the aforementioned pig. The whole house was decorated with a fall and Halloween theme that reflected the season. Christmas is another holiday that is very important to the couple. On Christmas Eve the whole family gathers for dinner. The entire house is decorated, and after dinner, wonder of all wonders, Santa Claus takes time out from his most important night of the year to put in an appearance, a thrill for everyone in attendance. The tree in the large bay of the great room is 14 feet tall and decorated in a very traditional style to match the house. The lush reds on the tree and the greenery draped on the stairway accentuate the rich warm colors used in the decoration of the room. A large oriental rug covers part of the oak flooring. Longwood Antique Woods provided the floors throughout the house. The antique oak came from one of the historic horse barns at Hamburg Place Farm, home to six Kentucky Derby winners. The wood was taken from the barn stalls and was re-milled and finished. One of the most striking features of this stunning home, the floors beautifully set off the oriental and needlework rugs used throughout the house.
The tree in the large bay of the great room is 14 feet tall and decorated in a very traditional style to match the house. The lush reds on the tree and the greenery draped on the stairway accentuate the rich warm colors used in the decoration of the room.
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In the kitchen, designed by Mike Smith of Artistic Kitchens, greenery, fruit and candles make the large mahogany island and the painted wood mantelshelf festive for the season.
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In front “Montchanin”, a hand-blocked wall mural from Stark in the foyer are a pair of two French open arm wing chairs on either side of a walnut barley twist table. Longwood Antique Woods provided the floors throughout.
In the foyer is a hand-blocked and printed wall mural from Stark, titled “Montchanin,” to establish the hunting and pastoral theme used throughout the home. At one side, a walnut barley twist table is placed between two French open arm wing chairs. Through the arch in the main hall, the painting and wall sconce have been draped with greenery and striped silk ribbon. At the end of the hallway is a grandfather clock that belonged to the wife’s grandmother. The recent renovations made changes to the long center hallway. The space was divided into several sections with a series of arches and paneled the walls, creating a series of small galleries. The effect looking down the hallway is breathtaking. The comfortable hearth room is decorated with another traditional tree surrounded with festively wrapped gifts. The room, which joins the kitchen, has deep, comfortable seating facing the massive wooden breakfront bookcase and entertainment center. A wall of windows opens to a large screened porch, while overhead the ceiling is paneled with wood. In the kitchen, greenery, fruit and candles make the large 88 slmag.net
mahogany island and the painted wood mantelshelf festive for the season. Once again, the hunting and animal theme has been carried out. The multi-colored glazed cotton chintz patterned with quail and woodland scenes from Scalamandre used in the breakfast room also ties into the country hunt theme. The octagonal breakfast room with windows or French doors on five sides has a raised and arched decorated ceiling. A swaged wooden bead chandelier hangs in the center. This stylish room overlooks the large bluestone terrace, as well as joins the rear porch. On one wall hangs a portrait by Carlton Ridge of two of the couple’s prized award winning male alpacas. The couple raises alpacas on the 10 acres of property. With a herd size of around 30 and up to 10 babies a year, these gentle creatures keep the couple busy. The couple belongs to a co-op where the wool is sent after they shear the alpacas once a year. Native to the high regions of the Andes, alpacas are related to llamas but are smaller in scale, with softer and finer wool. A very gentle and timid animal, the alpaca’s wool is the finest of any animal, softer and more silk-like than even cashmere.
The spacious den acts as a trophy room. For Christmas, lighted greens, pheasant feathers, ribbon and large red column candles on wooden candlesticks fill the mantel.
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In the master bedroom, a paneled headboard is crowned by a pleated half canopy. A French style deep lounge chair and ottoman provide a relaxing place to sit.
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The octagonal breakfast room with windows or French doors on five sides has a raised and arched decorated ceiling. A swaged wooden bead chandelier hangs in the center.
Animals and hunting have always been important to the husband, an avid sportsman, and as a reflection of that, the spacious den acts as a trophy room. A large stone fireplace at one end dominates the wood paneled room. Large leather lounge chairs flank the fireplace. For Christmas, lighted greens, pheasant feathers, ribbon and large red column candles on wooden candlesticks fill the mantel. In the master bedroom, a paneled headboard is crowned by a pleated half canopy. Warm browns and rust colors make a pleasant and comfortable spot for the couple to spend time
away from the rest of the busy house. A French style deep lounge chair and ottoman provide a relaxing place to sit. Overhead a crystal chandelier adds sparkle and elegance to the room. Designed to handle large groups for entertaining, the home has a cozy and comfortable intimacy because of the careful attention to detail and scale. An abundance of windows and porches opens the residence to the outside. And if you happen to glance out and see an alpaca looking back at you, it is just an added bonus to this unique place. sl
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Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Photography by Tony Bailey At the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, FEI President HRH Princess Haya commented, “For the first time, the World Equestrian Games have crossed an ocean to bring the best of our sport to another continent. We are witnessing a new beginning that will help spread the magic of horse sport and inspire young equestrian athletes to aim for the top.” From that moment on, the horse world’s eye were on Lexington for the 16 days of competition comprised of eight disciplines designed to test horse and rider. Highlights of the competition included: Edward Gal (NED), who became a three-time world champion in eventing following a 91.8 test on the famed Moorlands Totilas, propelled the Dutch team to its first gold medal win at the Dressage World Championships. Germany took the bronze, making it Germany’s first gold medal loss since 1970 when victory was snatched by Russia. A record 27 nations were in contention for the Jumping World Championships, in which Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum cleared the Alltech Fence and made a clean run for a German team gold. The very first para-dressage medals in WEG history were awarded, with Hannelore Brenner of Germany and Sophie Wells of Great Britain earning the gold. The United States captured both gold and silver individual medals in the Reining World Championships. Having given birth to daughter Maria just seven weeks prior, Maria Mercedes Alvarez Ponton (ESP) took the individual first
place in the Endurance World Championships. HE Sheikh Hamdan joined with HE Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum and Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum to capture the team gold medal for the United Arab Emirates with a combined total riding time of 23:56:36. Shawn Flarida (USA) took the individual first place ranking on RC Fancy Step at the Reining World Championships and the USA team claimed its third straight gold medal, this time on home turf. Team USA pulled out a come-from-behind victory over Germany to take gold in Vaulting World Championships. Boyd Exell of Australian won individual gold in Driving World Championships – the first Aussie to do so. After 115 jumps spread out over five days of competition on six different courses Belgium’s Philippe Le Jeune earned the gold medal in the Show Jumping World Championships. Le Jeune was the only rider to finish with 0 faults in the final four rounds.
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Outside the show ring, WEG attendees and competitors enjoyed perusing the Trade Show, the Equine Village and the Kentucky Experience, an interactive walking exhibit with 25,000 square feet of exhibits, displays, products, entertainment, food and art from throughout Kentucky. The James Beard Foundation partnered with the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation and the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games for the highly popular Cookin’ in the Bluegrass: A Celebrity Chef Dinner Series, held on-site at the Kentucky Horse Park. Sponsored by the Kentucky Proud Program, each dinner featured a host of Kentucky-made or – grown food products prepared by two celebrity chefs, many of whom are James Beard Award winners, and one local or Kentucky-based chef cooking side-by-side. Bolstered by several sold-out rounds of competition in reining, vaulting, dressage and para dressage, total attendance at the WEG eclipsed a half a million, with an average daily attendance of 25,000-35,000 throughout the event. “The Games legacy will be the talk about the 16 most colorful days 96 slmag.net
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in Lexington history,” said Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech President and Founder. “It’s changed the way people look at Kentucky. As far as business, it has been a resounding success. We want to continue our involvement with the sport.” The impact of the games on Lexington will continue, explained John Long, CEO United States Equestrian Federation and Board Chairman of the World Games 2010 Foundation. “There has been $100M invested into the Horse Park. The Alltech Arena has 35 new competitions and horse shows that were at other venues and now will relocate here. We have new infrastructure such as asphalt and fencing, most that had been here for decades.” Princess Haya concurred with the significance of the improvements and added, “This is one of the first World Games that has made improvements to the community, like public transportation and efforts like the legacy trail and events downtown.” “The face that Kentucky has shown over the 16 days has been beyond my expectations. I have a great sense of pride for what we have done here,” said Long. View additional photos at facebook.com/SophisticatedLiving. sl
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While it has become customary for the Horsemanship Program at Culver Academies to be considered for inclusion in the Presidential Inaugural Parade every four years, their participation in the World Equestrian Games was a first, and possibly a once in a lifetime opportunity. With more than 19,000 living alumni representing all 50 states and 56 countries, Culver seized upon the historic event by hosting a celebration at Spindletop Hall.
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Wine and hors d’oeuvres were carefully chosen to pair with an exquisite collection of natural color diamonds during the “Color Diamonds for a Cause” event, hosted by St. John & Myers to benefit Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
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• Architectural design features an open floor plan with classic oak hardwoods and beautiful tile flooring throughout. • An absolutely stunning kitchen features a convenient center island, Kohler fixtures, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, “Under Cabinet Lighting” and of course, granite countertops. • Take in year-round views of the Alleghny Mountains and Howard’s Creek from the rocking-chair front porch or the peaceful, screened-inback porch. • Sturdy construction is highlighted by Western Red Cedar siding complimented by a classic shake roof.
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reath taking mountain and water views only steps away from fishing and the Greenbrier resort. An adorable 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom Howard’s Creek hideaway with plenty of room and convenient access to all the services and amenities offered by the Greenbrier Resort, The Greenbrier Sporting Club is a private, residential sporting community and club on the 6,500-acre grounds of the legendary Greenbrier.
• Enjoy fishing mere steps away from your new home in Howard’s Creek or take a short walk to the Greenbrier resort for a full range of activities and amenities at America’s oldest private club. • Spacious home featuring 3,165 square feet built on a large lot, 0.578 acres.
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Haute off the press
Metropol bistro owner Dr. John Schremly graciously provided red carpet treatment by reserving one of Lexington’s favorite fine dining destinations exclusively for fans and clients of Sophisticated Living during its Haute Off The Press party.
Bill Embry with Embry’s Fur models
Jen Dotson, Dr. John Schremly, Mitchell Cotthoff
Allison Davis and friend, Phillip Marcum and Tim Burcham
Amy Burke, Chasity Hester, Jen Dotson, Kie VanderHorst and friends
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Serena Basil, Ashley Gabbard
Alex Martin, Griffin VanMeter and Thomas Birkman
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Lanie Pund, April White
Megan Kirby, Leslie Moore, Leigh-ann Mims, Julia Lark, Emily Lark
Markey Gala
Now in its second year, The Markey Gala is a celebration honoring Betsy Fishback, one of the champions of the sport horse. Betsy lost her battle with breast cancer in 2009. This gala evening of food, auction and the excitement of World Cup Grand Prix benefits the Markey Cancer Foundation in its effort to support patient care and research at the Markey Cancer Center.
David and Terissa Osborne
Mallory and Patti Pfiester, Kathleen Sullivan
Levana Capria, Ashley Srygler
Jessica & Michael Menifee, Dr. Dave Fishback and daughter Sarah
Reed & Lorelei Ringler, Mark Maloney
Allyn Mann and Dr. Andrew Clark
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Stephanie & Kevin Sutphin
Mrs. and Dr. Randall Rowland
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Jeannie Jeffrey, Sam Drury
Bill & Jill Harrigan, Nancy & Dr. Luke Fallon
65 Roses
The 65 Roses Seafood Splash & Spirit Bash to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was held at Rossi’s Restaurant and featured specialty cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, and a fabulous premier and silent auction.
Photography by Andrew Kung
Jackson McReynolds, Sherry Tackett, Tracy Ellis
Jill Gookin, Katherine Forgy-Peppiatt
Cliff Gookin, Mandy Ravencraft
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Tom Stern, Michele Ravencraft
Katie Hoelseher, Katie Cranfill
Joy Simpson Mason, Jason & Anne Yates, Bryan Sackman
Christine Willis, Kelly Helmers, Catherine Edelen
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Power of the Horse
The Race For Education held gala reception during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, at the Lexington Country Club, sponsored by Young Rider, Horse Illustrated and Thoroughbred Times to honor artist Andre Pater, who created four paintings, depicting some of the equestrian disciplines featured as part of the WEG.
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Amanda & Alan Bassett
Bonnie & Russell Linnemeier
Peter Winne, Holly Davis
Bill & Georgia Lockridge, Chris Young
Byers Watt, Frankie O’Connor, Justin & Libby Sautter
Doug Gossmann, Darrell “Rock” Schirmer
Alaina Matthews, Rebecca Grabert, Dr. Crystal Johnson
Brent Bruner, Josefine Young
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The Race For Education (RFE) enables children equine and agriculture industry families, as well as children who want to pursue an equine-related career, both with significant financial need, to obtain a college degree by providing tuition support; financial literacy training to help students minimize their debt load; mentoring services to provide students with emotional support; and assistance in finding career-related internships during college and permanent jobs upon graduation.
Mistee Miller, Tucker Johnson
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Pamula Honchell, Dr. Julie Swindler
Sharon Bird, Jeffery Pugh, Kim Patton
Omar Trevino, Jackie Jolie
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