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$5.95 Volume 7 issue 5
TRAVEL: TOP ALPINE RESORTS AND HOTELS KNOW HOW TO PAMPER THEIR GUESTS.
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18FINE LUXURY MUST HAVES
A collection of must have luxury items for him and her.
24SEEDLING TO SMOKECigars have retained a resilient following, remaining afavorite vice of the wealthy and discriminating.
36SUPERLATIVE: INDULGE IN
SPRING FASHIONSThe latest in Spring fashion wear from
the top national designers to the up and coming, FINE magazine puts it all
together for you.
44SNOW SEEKERSTop alpine resorts and hotels knowhow to pamper their guests. Before planning your next winter vacation, check out these uber destinations.
48PAINTING THE TOWN RED
Erik Skoldberg is painting the town red—and a host of other colors with the artist’s work on display at various
locations all over the country.
62TECH DRIVE
From sticks and primitive clubs usedto hit pebbles along a sandy dunes,
golf has now evolved into a high-tech powerhouse.
WINTER FASHIONS FOR A SCOTTSDALE LIFESTYLE.
FINE magazine brings you hot must have winter fashions for the mildly
cold weather.
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Before you head out to improve your golf game, there are a few items you may want to add to your bag.
FUNCTIONALLY SAFECrossfit and functional training go head to head working to win the hearts of the actively minded. But most than working out is involved.
GOOD FOR THE SOLETOMS donates a pair shoes forevery one purchased, and hasprovided more than two millionof the world’s impoverished with shoes.
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PUBLISHERS LETTER
Dear Readers,
As the seasons change, we will be once again blessed with an abundance of sunshine and a local
landscape that is in full bloom from the desert to the mountain terrain, we are reminded of why we call
Scottsdale our home.
With the New Year well underway, this issue is aimed at inspiring and encouraging you to simply live
well; from personal fitness to sustainability and social responsibility, life is lived spherically, and with
great purpose.
In looking forward to a full social calendar this season, I’d like to briefly take a moment and thank
our partners, guests and staff for their support at our second annual Spring Xposure Fashion Show
hosted in San Diego, CA; benefiting Fresh Start. The evening was well attended, featuring the latest
new fashions and guests included multiple famous TV personalities. For upcoming events, check out our
Social Calendar online at FINEsd.com
Enjoy!
John Winfield Publisher, FINE Media Group
John Winfield
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PUBLISHER / EDITORIAL DIRECTOR John Winfield
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Heather Winfield
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Willie Daniels
CONTENT EDITOR Jeanette Calo
GRAPHIC DESIGN Brad Froese & Whitney Butler
FOOD AND WINE EDITOR Maria Desiderata Montana
SOCIAL MEDIA Natalie Neece
FASHION STYLIST Heather Winfield
ASSISTANT FASHION STYLIST Whitney Butler
INTERNS Chanel Castro & Natalie Neece
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Jeanette Calo
Sarena Cowles
Willie Daniels
Jeannie Ferris
Joyce Jlynn Gonzalez
Amy McCualsky
Natalie Neece
Robert Pingatore
Published by FINE Media Group, LLC
FINE magazine is your source
for high-end luxury, lifestyle and
living. We target more than 60,000
affluent readers in print and an additional
200,000 digital recipients each month.
FINE magazine is your guide to the
newest developments, the most exclusive
places and the latest trends in FINE dining,
art, jewelry, wines, fashion and real estate.
We currently offer Microsoft Tags and
QR-code options on selected listings,
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everywhere from behind-the-scenes of VIP
San Diego events, to the cutting edge of
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CONTRIBUTORS
AMY MCCUAlSKY
Freelance contributor Amy McCualsky writes
about trends in the culinary industry, features on
chefs and restaurant reviews. She has 25 years of
experience working in various editorial positions
at magazines and newspapers in Nashville, Tenn.,
Columbus, Ohio and Orange County, Calif.
SeRenA CoWleS
Sarena Cowles is the owner and designer of
the “Sarena Cowles” private label. She travels
around the world to find the most beautiful and
fashion-forward items, and combines them with
accessories from local designers. She is currently
launching Supporting Entrepreneur Women
(SEW), a non-profit organization.
JeAnne feRRiS
As a former actor, writing is a natural medium
for storytelling. Researching for non-fiction
feature articles requires the same in-depth
quick study as researching a fictional character.
Contributing for FINE is a welcome relief along
with beach walks, karaoke and volunteering for
favorite charities with her family.
nAtAlie neeCe
An intern for FINE magazine, Natalie is a mass
media and communications major at California
State University San Marcos. A San Diego native,
Natalie enjoys writing, fashion and traveling.
RobeRt pingAtoRe
Robert is a certified personal trainer with 15 years
of weight management training and developing
athletes in sport-specific conditioning with an
emphasis on hard court sports and beach volleyball.
JeAnette CAlo
An East Coast transplant, Jeanette loves soaking
in Southern California culture and cuisine. With
experience as a writer, editor, designer, college
professor and even bartender, she offers a unique
perspective on the scene. Jeanette studied abroad
at Cambridge University and lived in Paris before
marrying her best friend and settling in San Diego.
Willie dAnielS
Willie has worked in the graphic design and
marketing field for 11 years. He loves teaching
and spends his weekends in voluntary educational
work with his wife and two children. He is an
automotive enthusiast and loves spending time
building and testing performance vehicles.
JoYCe “JlYnn” gonZAleZ
Joyce is a freelance writer who received her
Bachelor’s degree in journalism and English
literature from Point Loma Nazarene University.
At the onset of her journalism career, Joyce was
an editorial director and currently writes press
releases for various businesses.
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This custom built North Scottsdale luxury home in the heart of the Pinnacle Peak area has been meticulously maintained inside & outside.
Owners have recently updated kitchen with slab granite counters, stainless steel appliances, refinished cabinetry & beautiful center island. The open spacious floor plan with soaring ceilings & wooden vigas exudes warmth, character & charm.
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Listed and Sold by Solutions Real Estate - 19 Days
Spectacular golf course and mountain views from this Blackstone home for sale. Buyers will love this golf course home for sale with a casita when it comes to having visitors.
You will find all the bells and whistles in this highly upgraded Blackstone at Vistancia golf course home for sale. Alder wood kitchen cabinets, granite slabs with full tile back splash, stainless steel appliances, built-in refrigerator, Wolf 5 burner gas cook top, convection microwave, walk-in pantry, butlers pantry, and a wet bar w/wine refrigerator, automatic sun shades.
The ample sized master suite offers hers and his walk-in closets w/built-ins, travertine shower, double sinks plus vanity. Outdoor kitchen w/gas BBQ, gas firepit, separate spa and salt water pool, travertine patio and much more.
Currently Available withSolutions Real Estate
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Closed last June 15, 2012 MLS # 4712398, 7191 E Rockaway Hills Dr. in Cave Creek on 5 acres, 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 3513 Sq. Ft. of Territorial Luxu-ry with forever views perched high above the town of Cave Creek.
Gourmet Kitchen w/6 burner Dacor gas range, built-in Fridge, alder cabs. Each bedroom has it’s bath w/granite & walk-in closet. Luxuriously appoint-ed Master with his and hers closets, granite counters, jetted spa.
Deep 4 car garage with built-in extensive storage cabs & workbench. Entertain & enjoy sunsets at South facing pavered back patio, built in BBQ & view deck.
Sold by Solutions Real Estate $710,000
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Solutions Real Estate Represnted Buyer - Cave Creek
Premier Gated Golf Course property with sweeping Mountain Views set high above 12th Green on Legend Trail Golf Course.
Wonderful guest casita with full bath & private courtyard entrance. High end upgrades include knotty Alder cabinets & doors, Chiseled edge slab granite counters, Stainless Steel appliances, wolf cook top, Brazilian Tiger wood flooring, wood plank bed-room floors, Custom Crown Molding, New Chiseled edge travertine casita flooring!
Nearly $100K in upgrades! Minutes from downtown Carefree, downtown Cave Creek, Desert Mountain, & Scott-sdale shopping.
This is a truly remarkable property in the North Scottsdale High Sonoran desert. Listed at $875,000. Sold for cash in 34 days at $830,000.
Sold for Cash in 34 Days by Solutions Real Estate
Fabulous five bedroom, three bath home located in the Kierland area. This home has a lot to offer: Formal living and dining room, family room with a wet bar, kitchen has GE profile appliances, hard wood floors in the living and family rooms.
Beautiful ear with play pool to enjoy your Summer. Surround sound through out the house and on the patio.
Sold for More than Asking price
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AMAZING HOME!! On golf course with built in BBQ and swim ready pool and spa! Fantastic views of Superstition Mountains!
Kitchen features granite counter tops with island. Split floor plan! Master bedroom has fireplace and own sitting room with large size master walk in closet!
Detached Casita next to pool and courtyard! This home has it ALL! Hurry in this one will NOT last long!
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Listed by Solutions Real Estate - Pending Sale in 8 Days
Located in the well renowned Las
Sendas Golf Community. This 6623
sq foot 5 bedrooms 7 bath home has
two view decks to enjoy the city and
mountain views which are to die for!
This elegant home has all the latest
finishes from stone flooring, Granite
counter tops to commercial grade
appliances. You will find 4 Bedrooms,an
office and 5 1/2 baths in the main wing,
as well as Guest Quarters with Great
Room, BR, Bath, Kitchen, and its own
garage.
You can also enjoy a theater with a full
fledged wet bar/kitchen to spoil family
and friends while watching your favorite
movies. There are 2 swimming pools
and 2 Jacuzzis to enjoy. The front private
Spanish style courtyard boasts a large
heated pool and spa. The back yard has
a charming play pool perfect for the
young ones while the Jacuzzi next to the
master suite is ideal for the new owners
fun and privacy. Enjoy cooking out on
your built in BBQ while watching the
spectacular sunsets. This home is truly a
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Sold by Solutions Real Estate
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Sold by Solutions Real Estate - Las Sendas - $1,161,000
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Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar. And sometimes, it’s a work of art.Cigars have retained a resilient following, remaining a
favorite vice of the wealthy and discriminating. The inaccessibility of Habanos, or Havana cigars, continues to perpetuate the mystique, and nothing tops the boxes of hand-rolled cigars that bear the phrase “hecho a mano”—made by hand.
A Rich HistoryIn the early Americas, tobacco was considered so valuable, it
served as currency, was smoked as a peace offering and used by native medicine men for shamanic ceremonies. The United States’ founding fathers created a tradition of cigar culture in private salons—early cigar lounges that housed the fragrant smokes. Since the Cuban embargo imposed by President Kennedy in 1962, a resilient industry by Cuban exiles—who survived their revolution and prospered despite invasive federal regulation—has succeeded through several decades. Since as early as 1931, Hollywood has used the cigar as a prop
and accessory. In the silent movie classic “City Lights,” Charlie Chaplin played an endearing tramp who struggled through lighting a cigar. Fellow funnyman Groucho Marx was never seen
Seedling to SmokeCelebrate the art of a hand-crafted cigar.By Jeanne Ferris
SEEDLING TO SMOKE | Luxury | Lifestyle | Living
CAMACHo CorojoConsidered one of the most unique cigars available, the blend is a
1997 Vintage jamastran Valley Corojo wrapper and includes genuine,
first generation Cuban seed. This nostalgic hand-crafted Honduran has
a hint of cocoa. Although still managed by the Eiroa family, oettinger
Davidoff acquired this company in 2008.
Wrapper, Binder and Filler: Authentic Corojo
Format: nacionales
Length: 5½ inches
Ring Gauge: 44
Strength: full
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without a stick in his hand—flicking it right, left, up and down, but never dropping a single ash. Even James Bond femme fatale Xenia Onatopp, portrayed in “Golden Eye” by Famke Janssen, punctuated her sentences with a gran panetela. Not once did she blink from the smoke or flinch from the draw—a remarkable portrayal of self-control, or perhaps just pure enjoyment. And, she only lit her cigar once. Milton Berle, George C. Scott, and George Burns top the long list of thespian cigar aficionados. There is of also, of course, the nemesis of the Habanos,
Fidel Castro, alongside one of the most famous statesmen in history, Winston Churchill. Churchill inadvertently became a poster boy for the Cuban cigar and was rewarded with a format created in his honor. But the great orator never shied away from his love of
cigars, as he informed a visiting Saudi Arabian king: “As I was the host at the luncheon I raised the matter at once, and said to the interpreter that if it was the religion of His Majesty to deprive himself of smoking and alcohol I must
DAViDoff AniVErSArio SEriESBased in Geneva, Davidoff has been credited with creating the cigar
cellar and setting a European benchmark for quality since 1906. There
are three formats in the Aniversario Series: Grand Double Corona
(no.1), Churchill (no. 2), and the Toro (no. 3). Since Grand Double
Corona and Churchill are mild, they are good choices for cigar novices,
while the Toro is robusto.
Origin: Dominican republic
Wrapper: Criollo
Format: Dominican
Size: 8 2/3 inches, 7 inches and 6 inches
Ring Gauge: 48 and 50
ArTUro fUEnTE opUS X loST CiTyDue to its limited production, this cigar is a rare jewel, with its true format is the rumination
of many cigar forums. it was the first Dominican puro—containing only tobaccos grown in the
Dominican republic—on the market. This hand-rolled special edition was grown for and named
“The lost City,” a movie directed by actor Andy Garcia as a historical tribute to the revolution
in 1958 Havana.
Origin, Wrapper, Binder and Filler: Dominican republic
Size: 7.5 inches
Ring Gauge: 38
Strength: full
SEEDLING TO SMOKE | Luxury | Lifestyle | Living
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point out that my rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them. The king graciously accepted the position.”
Exclusive PuffsCigars may be a part of our collective history, but tastes
may have changes over the years.“Unlike the past, today’s customer is not loyal to brands
but seeks the latest trend,” said Charlie Hennegan, proprietor of Liberty Tobacco Lounge. However, an entrepreneurial full service cigar bar
called Elite Mobile Cigars is on the move in San Diego. Elite caters to special events and exclusive parties of international following, and its list of clientele reads like a Who’s Who in the sports, financial and movie industries, as well as the political arena. CEO and connoisseur Dave Harry purchases very rare humidors, stocked with equally rare cigars of which only 30 sets are made for the first of each year. “I have been collecting these cigar sets since 2006 and
have had them only on display,” said Harry, who carries an estimated $1.8 million retail in rare cigars. “I am a true collector of cigars because I keep what I collect and wait till there are no more available.” Harry also trades with other collectors who no longer
have the passion to store cigars. In addition, his connections with different families like the Fuentes, the Padrons and the Garcias allow Harry to obtain “special cigars that are not sold in the typical market.”For example, one of Harry’s most unique cigars is the
Princessa D, which is only one of the cigars in the Fuente Opus X 2008 Charity Box, of which only 500 boxes are made each year.“The Opus Princessa D has over 14 different types of
tobacco in it, which makes the cigar change flavor from draw to draw,” Harry explained. “And I do like to smoke cigars, not just look at them.” Harry said the most popular brands requested are the
Arturo Fuente Opus X or a Cuban Cohiba. “A lot of people ask for those only because they are illegal
in the U.S. and like the fact they have something they shouldn’t,” Harry admitted. “I believe the Cuban market is not what it used to be. In my opinion, there are a lot of very good cigars that are legal in the U.S. which are better.”
ASHTon ESGDeveloped to celebrate the anniversary of 20 years of dedication and
collaboration between robert levin and Carlos fuente, jr., the wrapper
for this cigar was grown at the prestigious Chateau de la fuente in the
Dominican republic. flavors are roasted peanuts and almonds ending
with sweetness.
Origin, Binder and Filler: Dominican republic
Wrapper: Dr Sun Grown rosado
Format: robusto
Size: 5 1/4 inches
Ring Gauge: 52
Strength: full
ArMADAA full-bodied cigar hand-rolled with a rare
Ecuadorian Sumatra maduro wrapper fermented
from a single leaf of ligero, the Armada is the most
limited of the Man o’ War line, with only 10,000
cigars made each year.
This cigar was developed by Abdel “Aj”
fernandez, a protégé of Don Alejandro robaina—
the man considered the “Godfather” of tobacco.
fernandez moved to nicaragua to produce his
own cigars after studying in Cuba under robaina.
Origin, Binder and Filler: nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Maduro
Format: Corona
Size: 6.5 inches
Ring Gauge: 56
GUrkHA BEAUTyUnder the British regime in india, legendary
nepalese fighters grew their own tobacco and
rolled it into cigars, which the British called
“gurkhas.” A premium brand, Gurkha has been
in business for 125 years, and in 1989, kaizad
Hansotia assumed ownership after discovering
this far East legend in Goa, india. The Gurkha
Beauty is medium-bodied with a grassy flavor.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian
Binder: Dominican republic
Filler: nicaraguan
Length: 6.5 inches
Ring Gauge: 58
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Selecting a CigarSelecting the perfect smoke can seem daunting, especially
to a novice. Thankfully, we’ve got some tips to allow you to boldly go where you may not have gone before.“Selecting a cigar is by trial and error, similar to wine
tasting or trying out new brews,” Hennegan said. In a cigar, the outermost wrapper determines much of
the cigar’s character and flavor, while the filler—wrapped up bunches of leaves inside the wrapper, held together by binders—makes up the majority of the cigar. The size and shape of the cigar, together are known as the vitola, is measured by length and ring gauge.Also key in choosing a smoke is strength, which should
not be confused with flavor. Strength is similar to coffee—strong, mild, etc.—while flavor evolves or deepens on the palate as tobacco is drawn upon, often resembling fruit, spices, flowers or even leather. “At some point you have to make a decision and run with
it, but always remember, what is mild to one person is not so to the next,” Hennegan advised.When choosing a full-bodied cigar or smoking for the
first time, Harry offers this advice: “Be sure to have a good meal and don’t try something new on an empty stomach. Also, only puff on the cigar and hold it in the mouth. More experienced smokers will hold the smoke in and let the last 20 percent out through their noses. This gives the cigar its true flavor profiles while using all your senses.”For Panamanian resident and ex-pat Robert Cozza,
a cigar aficionado of 60 years, the best smoke is “a Honduran full-bodied Maduro Torpedo because it has flavor, consistent draw and an even burn. I can light it with one matchstick. Cigar quality and consistency from bundle to bundle is disappointing. I don’t believe the leaf is aged as of days of yore.” Although veterans like Cozza are old school with their
matchsticks, according to Harry, “A good cigar will burn very slowly and will allow you to come back later and not have to relight it. This is a sign of a well-constructed cigar.”
pADillA SiGnATUrE 1932The padilla Signature 1932 is a limited production produced by Ernesto
padilla to honor the birth year of his father, Heberto padilla. Handmade in Don
pepin Garcia’s El rey de los Habanos factory, this starts out mild and creamy,
eventually becoming full.
Origin: Miami
Wrapper: nicaraguan Corojo
Filler: nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo
Binder: Criollo
Size: 6.8 inches
Ring Gauge: 42
MACAnUDo VinTAGE 2000This smoke is from the Connecticut Valley in the United States, which
produced one of its finest crops this century. General Cigar had the
foresight to put a great deal of this leaf away for extra aging. prior to
this debut, Macanudo has only released five editions of the vintage line
since 1979. it is hand-crafted and medium-bodied, becoming full.
Origin: Dominican republic
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade (2004)
Filler: Dominican piloto Cubano
Binder: Mexican San Andreas (Medio Tiempo)
Size: 5½ inches
Ring Gauge: 50
lA AUrorA prEfEriDoSAvailable with a number of different wrappers. The red Maduro, platinum Cameroon and Gold
Corojo cigars receive extra aging in oak barrels, resulting in a flavorful woodiness. Sapphires
have Connecticut wrappers that have been aged for five years in rum barrels.
Origin: Dominican republic
Wrapper: Eight-year Brazilian Matafino
Filler: piloto Cubano (Dr), Bahía and Cameroon
Binder: piloto Cubano
Format: lancero
Size: 6 ¾ inches
Ring Gauge: 40
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No matter which cigar you choose, Hennegan has some last sage advice: “The most important thing to remember when smoking, is it’s an enjoyment, much like a cocktail at happy hour. Relax, take your time, slow down. Smoke with a friend or friends if possible. The cigar is a social vehicle—the shared smoking experience is bonding.”And nothing brings people together better than a hand-crafted work
of art. Formats—or cigar shapes—have changed and evolved through the years, but the tradition of hand rolling remains intact despite technological advances. Machines cannot mimic quality and fool the sophisticated palate. Touching real pages in a book by a fireplace or smoking a fragrant hand-rolled Habana or Nicaraguan vitola defies current trends. Enjoying respites, sunsets and celebrations is an unshakeable
tradition for human nature. Baroness Dudevant, best known by her nom de plume as French literary George Sand, captures this pastime in one eloquent sentence: “The cigar is a perfect compliment to an elegant lifestyle.”
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Just because the journey is long,
doesn’t mean it has to be hard. We
offer some of the top places that make
“roughing it” a thing of the past.
Aspen
Aspen Mountain’s famous black-diamond
terrain has kept the city on the map since
1947. The mountain features 64 miles
of trails and eight lifts—and there are no
bunny slopes here. Guests of The Little Nell
(thelittlenell.com)—Aspen’s only five-star,
five-diamond hotel—enjoy coveted ski in/
ski out privileges to this historic mountain.
“When San Diego travelers are looking
for luxury services and unparalleled access
to America’s most famous mountain town,
The Little Nell is the perfect getaway,” said
John Speers, the hotel’s managing director.
“Our cosmopolitan-yet-intimate ambience
makes for a fantastic vacation in Aspen.”
It’s the service that makes The Little Nell
legendary. From babysitting and carwash
services to helicopter skiing and in-room
massages, there is no shortage of amenities.
Even your pet can enjoy the lap of luxury,
from gourmet biscuits to dog walking and
grooming—and a Puppy Jet Lag Kit, if
necessary. The legendary hotel offers a
Ski Concierge team that handles slope-
side services, from equipment waxing to
boot warming, as well as inter-mountain
ski transfer to Buttermilk, Highlands and
Snowmass.
Perhaps the only thing that tops a day
on the slopes is the après-ski. The hotel’s
famed Montagna restaurant just underwent
a remodel, re-emerging as Element 47.
Guests can choose from a menu separated
into four distinct “elements”: garden, sea,
sky (poultry) and field (beef and game). Each
quadrant includes appetizers, sharable items
and entrees. Colorado agriculture is the
focal point of Chef Robert McCormick’s
menu, which draws from local produce and
livestock, as well as sustainable seafood from
both coasts.
Lake Tahoe
From families to world champions, Lake
Tahoe offers something for everyone. Seven
resorts surround North America’s second
largest alpine lake, allowing you to weave
through trees, hit the terrain parks or fly
down challenging steeps.
The discriminating will want to stay at The
Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe (ritzcarlton.com),
a mid-mountain resort at Northstar. This
gondola-accessed, ski-in/ski-out five-star
hotel boasts snow-dusted views from the
guest rooms’ floor-to-ceiling windows and
private balconies. The Mountain Concierge
services and ski valets make the experience
that much more enjoyable.
“We are anticipating a great year and
bookings are ahead of schedule,” said
Steven Holt, market director, public
relations, who recommends The Club Level
Experience, which “offers a guest room
which includes access to the Club Level
floor with continuous food and beverage
presentations.”
SnowSeekersTop alpine resorts and hotels know how to pamper their guests.
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Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
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Even the s’mores at the Ritz-Carlton are superlative. This year, the resort is offering “The Art of the S’more” program, where guests can get tips from the property’s own Marshmologist at the resort fire pit. Kids will love sipping hot chocolate while creating the perfect treat, and adults will love the new signature S’moretini. The resort also features luxurious spa
treatments, including Renew, Restore and Relax packages that fill four to five hours with bliss. Follow this pampering with a dinner at Manzanita, where acclaimed chef Traci Des Jardins creates French-inspired California cuisine, and you might not even miss the slopes.The nearby Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
Resort, Spa and Casino (hyatt.com) also offers wonderful accommodations. The guest rooms, including private lakeside cottages, recently underwent a $20-million renovation at this AAA Four-Diamond Hotel, which features Stillwater Spa. Pamper yourself with an 80-minute Lake Tahoe Stone Massage or a 50-minute Moor Mud Detox Wrap, which rejuvenates, softens and purifies tired muscles and dull skin. This mountain escape is close to Diamond Peak, Mt. Rose and Northstar at Tahoe Resort, among other locations.
Whistler and BlackcombWith a mile of vertical rise, summit
glaciers and more than 200 trails, Whistler and Blackcomb offers thousands of acres to explore. Both mountains get plastered with more than 400 inches of snow each year, and offer terrain for the experienced and novice alike. The two Canadian mountain peaks are connected by a smooth 11-minute ride on the PEAK 2 PEAK, the world’s highest and longest gondola. With so many options, the hardest part is deciding where to go first.But choosing where to stay is a no-
brainer. The Four Seasons Resort Whistler (fourseasons.com) is without peer. Nestled on the Blackcomb side, the alpine hotel marries rustic mountain charm with
modern European elegance. Large windows
in spacious rooms offer mountain, valley
and forest views, and every room features a
gas-burning fireplace.
If you’re heading to British Columbia to
hit the slopes, feel free to pack light, as the
resort will literally take care of everything.
Check in at the Ski Concierge and get suited
up in high-performance clothing and gear,
alongside expert advice and transportation
to and from the hills. Serious skiers and
snowboarders will love the Ski Elite
program, where they are connected with a
one-on-one expert instructor.
After a day on the slopes, soothe sore
muscles at the resort’s spa, which features a
Personal Steam Rent Infusion, a signature
treatment where natural essential oils infuse
the air and calm the spirit. Coupled with a
massage or the Columbia Glacial Clay—
which uses freshly harvested seaweed from
the Pacific coast—it’s the perfect regimen to
relax mind and body.
And don’t forget to go for a swim! The
resort’s outdoor pool is heated year-round,
and even the pool deck is heated for those
last few barefoot steps before diving in. Or
enjoy the outdoors by cozying up après
ski with hot chocolate and s’mores for the
kids—and something a little stiffer for the
adults.
Top off the day with a bite at Sidecut,
where Executive Chef Scott Thomas
Dolbee cooks up locally-sourced dishes
such as Canadian prime beef from Alberta,
Howe Sound spot prawns and Queen
Charlotte yellow eye rockfish, not to
mention a host of oysters and scallops. Try
the signature rib eye steak with house-made
“Edison’s Medicine Rub” and steak sauce
with poached egg-grilled asparagus and
aged cheddar and potato gratin.
With so many options, all you have to do is
find the snow. These locations will take care
of the rest.
Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
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Erik Skoldberg is painting the town red—and a host of other colors. The artist’s work is on display at various locations all over the country. Skoldberg, a San Diego
native and University of San Diego graduate, said his work is heavily influenced by his own experiences. His use of bright colors and broad strokes leave a lasting impression.“I want to build a collection that connects my travels,
experiences and Mother Nature, and take a view into that world of emotional harmony,” he said. Skoldberg’s journey into art began at a young age. His
mother, Gloria Skoldberg, has been teaching art for more than 30 years and operates the Skoldberg Art Academy. Erik said he was fascinated by colors, color theory and the impact color can have. His work is typically done in an open-air setting. Using
pictures from his travels, Skoldberg will look for color combinations that “most effectively carry out my image and fuse appropriately.”“Once my colors are determined, my dance of brush strokes
begins,” he said.If the colors from his work seem familiar, it’s because they
are. Skoldberg said he relies on the icy blues of Alaska, the tropical greens of Fiji and the burning reds of a stunning sunset.“I am following a road map from my experiences straight to
the canvas, and hope the viewer will interpret it individually,” he said.Last year, Skoldberg was showcased in a FedEx marketing
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Painting thetown RedPainter Erik Skoldberg is leaving his mark.
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72 x 48 inchesLime, forest, cobalt blue, yellow
108 x 60 inchesGrey and cadmium
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72 x 36 inchesMarine, green, red oxide, umber, yellow
campaign for the Professional Convention Management Association. His art is in the corporate office and FedEx store in Southern Califnornia.But perhaps Skoldberg’s biggest achievement was
his first solo show at the grand opening of Salazar Contemporary Art Exhibits in La Jolla, California. “I believe that great artists should also be great
individuals, and Erik Skoldberg is passionate about his art and helping others,” Salazar said. “He has supported many charitable causes throughout his life by donating his beautiful artwork to various causes. I admire his commitment to painting, which is different than committing to art … he paints from the heart and by this, he gives his works a breath and life of their own.”It’s been a busy year for Skoldberg, and it appears
things won’t be slowing down any time soon. “I approach each painting with the same
technique,” he said. “My strokes and multiple layers are never the same order, causing new dimensions and new forms of expression. My style will continue with new ideas and new constantly changing results. My painting will always evolve.”
72 x 36 inchesIvory, titanium, lime, phthalo, cadmiums
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The golf we know today evolved from sticks or primitive clubs used to hit pebbles along a sandy dune
by the seashore or rabbit runs in Scotland’s
Kingdom of Fife. Since the ole’ stick and
ball games of yore, the technology of the
game has changed exponentially.
Tradition stepped aside in the 1850s,
when sticks were replaced with iron-headed
clubs and the introduction of steel shafts
in the United States. Advancements in the
game itself began as early as the 1930s,
when the United States Golf Association
set standards for the weight and size of the
golf ball. These standards impacted the
way the game was played, which, in turn,
impacted the technology of the ball and
ultimately the club.
Graphite became popular in the 1970s
because of its lightness and strength, and
the movement of the first metal “wood”
prompted further developments. Metal has
now completely replaced wood—making
wood club sets a nostalgic collectible for
antique dealers and museums.
Technology such as graphite shafts
and lightweight titanium heads have
also changed the size of the club head.
The strength of these once space-age
materials now allow the face of the club
to be thinner, increasing the spring-like
effect of the clubface on to the ball and
the distance the ball will travel. In fact, in
an effort to maintain the challenge of the
game, the USGA has recently limited the
spring-like effect, known as the coefficient
of restitution (COR), to .83 and the
maximum club head size to 460-cc.
A pioneer in golf technology, Richard C.
Helmstetter began his career as a billiard
cue designer, and later became chief club
designer for the Callaway Golf Company
at its headquarters in Carlsbad, CA. With
the help of Glenn Schmidt, the company’s
master toolmaker, the company developed
the original Big Bertha driver using a large
volume (190-cc) steel club head. The Big
Bertha grew to 290-cc in 1997. Through
the Big Bertha, Callaway contributed to a
page in the history of the swing.
The company continues to develop
technology that changes the game.
Available this month, the RAZR Fit
Xtreme Driver is the newest product in
Callaway technology. Headlining the
adjustable driver is a powerful new Speed
Frame Face Technology that optimizes
stiffness and stress distribution across the
face for more efficient energy transfer.
“The RAZR Fit Xtreme Driver is
worthy of its extreme designation,” said
Dr. Alan Hocknell, SVP of research and
development at Callaway Golf. “We
Tech DriveTop companies add their stroke to the history of the game.
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worked tirelessly to improve on the best
distance characteristics of our longest
drivers, and the result is incredibly fast ball
speed off the Speed Frame Face, plus the
lowest CG of any adjustable driver in golf.
It will not be matched.”
Speed Frame Face Technology is a
combination of VFT and Hyperbolic Face
Technology, resulting in stress distribution
across the titanium face for a larger,
more consistent sweet spot and increased
ball speed. It also saves weight that is
redistributed in the clubhead to improve
the center of gravity (CG) and maximize
inertia, which leads to optimized ball
flight and forgiveness. Also featured is a
tighter bulge radius than its predecessor,
providing a more preferred look at address,
along with more consistent sidespin and
dispersion.
The crown of the RAZR Fit Extreme
is a forged composite of more than seven
million turbostratic carbon fibers, which
is lighter than titanium. Its OptiFit Hosel
technology now allows one to manually
adjust the shaft, grip and loft on this driver.
Callaway maintains that the personal
adjustment on the face angle—open,
closed or square—improves the accuracy
and trajectory of the shot from either the
tee or the fairway. The OptiFit Weights
can also be adjusted to shift the clubhead’s
CG to promote either draw or neutral
ball flights. Golfers now dial in their ideal
settings and hit drives like never before.
The RAZR Fit Xtreme features two tour-
grade shafts as stock offerings. The primary
shaft, the Aldila Trinity, combines Aldila’s
three patented design technologies—RIP,
S-Core and Micro Laminate—into a
single shaft design. A secondary offering,
the Matrix 7M3 Black Tie, is a heavier,
lower launching, lower spinning option for
higher head speed and higher spin players.
Neither shaft will be modified from the
product available in the aftermarket.
So in effect, changing your driver will
amend a bad swing, which proves yet again,
technology may soon surpass human
ability. Mary, Queen of Scots—who legend
has it was a huge fan of golf—would have
given her head for this driver.
Another respectable authority on
golf technology also headquartered in
Carlsbad, CA is TaylorMade-Adidas,
which continues to offer stiff competition
in the market. Gary Adams, the inventor
of metalwood, founded TaylorMade in
McHenry, Ill., in 1979 and acquired by
Adidas in 1997.
Via a global webcast on Oct. 23, Mark
King, current president and CEO of
TaylorMade, officially introduced what he
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calls the biggest iron innovation to date:
the RocketBladez. These irons boast a new
technology that promotes high-launching,
long-straight and quick-stopping
performance for golfers of all abilities.
The key technology is its “speed pocket,”
which was inspired by the distance-
enhancing benefits of the RocketBallz
fairway woods and Rescue clubs.
Altogether, the RocketBladez set consists
of 11 individually designed clubheads,
each tailored in size, shape and feature to
maximize distance and control.
“Metalwoods have advanced tremendously
since TaylorMade introduced the first one
in 1979,” King said. “There hasn’t been a
significant advancement in irons since the
perimeter-weighted cavityback, which was
introduced more than 50 years ago.”
The speed-pocket advantage is especially
effective on impacts made low on the
face. TaylorMade studies indicate that 68
percent of iron shots by amateur golfers
are mishits below the center of the face.
The speed pocket helps to increase ball
speed and distance on those low-face
mishits significantly. Tour professionals will
also benefit from the RocketBladez Tour
model also being offered.
“We created RocketBladez irons for
amateurs, but when our Tour Staff pros
tried it, they wanted it,” King explained.
The RocketBladez also boasts an ultra-
thin clubface with improved inverted
cone design. The speed pocket is filled
with specially formulated polyurethane
developed by 3M that quiets vibration
without slowing or inhibiting the flex
of the pocket. It also keeps debris out.
Both models consist of strong, maraging
stainless steel. Not only is it 11-percent
thinner, but it adds up to 10 COR points
to the face compared to Burner 2.0 irons
and promotes less drop-off in ball speed
on impacts low on the face, where the
majority of iron mishits occur. That means
the COR low on the face is higher than it
has ever been in a TaylorMade iron.
Both amateur and professional
RocketBladez models have low and
centered CG location and external and
internal hosel-bending notches. The irons
have now been fine tuned to a lower CG by
2.5 mm and centered location on the face
by shortening the hosel to save weight and
then redistributed to all the strategic areas
within the head. Also featured, is a distinct
external notch on the outer, rear side of
the hosel and internal notch inside that
together makes it easy to bend the head to
change the lie angle.
On the Apollo 14 mission on the moon in
1971, Alan Shepard fitted a six-iron head
to the handle of a lunar sample collection
device and launched two golf balls over
a mile into the distance. A similar shot
on earth would hang in the air 25 to 30
seconds, and travel just 900 yards. But
with the improvements created every year,
today’s technology may soon overcome the
lack of atmosphere on the moon.
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RocketBladez IronsOnly RocketBladez are powered by the Speed
Pocket, that little thing that promotes radical
increased speed and distance. These irons are the
true blend of the feel pros demand with explosive
distance amateurs crave. The Speed Pocket—If you
don’t have it, then you don’t have it.
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Ashworth Cardiff MeshThe Cardiff was created to deliver the functionality of a traditional golf shoe with
the versatility and comfort typically found in a casual town shoe. A breathable,
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offers playability, wearability and sure-footed traction that’s made to be in style
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Adidas SAMBA Golf Stand BagThe new Adidas SAMBA golf stand bag harkens back to the brand’s iconic
three stripes and colorful design while providing players with a lightweight and
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Functionally SafeBy robert Pingatore | All photos used with permission
The beginning of the year is stereotypically accompanied by resolutions, pledges and declarations
for change. For many Americans, it’s the time
of year to commit to improved health and
fitness.
This year, two of the most interesting
and, in some quarters, most controversial
movements in fitness that readers will
encounter are CrossFit, a current fitness
trend, and functional training. While the
two may appear similar, to practitioners
of the health and fitness industry, they are
almost diametrically opposed.
At its most elemental level, a CrossFit
workout combines body weight exercises,
gymnastics, Olympic-style weight lifting,
and often strength-endurance training.
The routines change daily and are designed
for high intensity exercise to be performed
in a timed setting. To CrossFit enthusiasts,
these are referred to as WODs (Workout
Of the Day).
However, little attention is paid to form
because the most important component in
a WOD is the volume of work performed
within a timed period. The majority
of CrossFit practitioners are part of
a community of like-minded athletes who
push each other to accomplish more work
in shorter times.
To functional trainers and strength
coaches, functional science in personal
training and fitness was born from the
lessons learned from the world of physical
therapy and rehabilitation. It is applying the
science of anatomy and human movement
to the art of improving performance,
reducing injury and enhancing durability.
Functionality is working within the
parameters of the way the body is made
to work. Note that this isn’t working with
the way it can work. Most readers know to
use their legs when lifting a heavy object
(functional) and to not use their backs (non-
functional).
The difference between some workouts is crucial.
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Trainers and coaches employing
functional science will use inflatable Swiss
balls to introduce elements of instability,
multiple joint movements tailored for
particular clients, and dynamic tools,
such as heavy rope, to initiate metabolic
changes. However, to say that functional
training is about its tools is as accurate
as saying the sport of basketball is about
the whistles the referees use to call fouls.
Rather, it is all about the science.
All training is a matter of stimulus
and response, risk versus reward. It is in
this philosophy that the two ideologies
part ways most dramatically. For an
example, the hardcore culture of CrossFit
has spawned playful T-shirts celebrating
vomiting as a result of intense workouts,
and worse yet, rhabdomyolisis, a potentially
life-threatening condition wherein muscle
tissues get broken down beyond the body’s
capacity to manage it and the tissue enters
the bloodstream, where it can cause kidney
failure.
Meanwhile, functional training is about
achieving the maximum result for the
minimum effort. The apathy to proper
lifting form, the “devil-may-care” spirit
regarding injury, and cavalier attitude
towards potential death inherent to the
CrossFit culture is anathema to functional
trainers and coaches, whose program design
and methodologies are based in safety and
rehab science. And while Crossfit founder
Greg Glassman may call his program
“functional,” it can only be so for someone
whose daily life is filled with carrying heavy
weights over large distances, followed by
time spent on hanging gymnastic rings and
rounded out with broad jumps.
CrossFit represents a fad in fitness,
bound to pass like so many previous
iterations of popular body mechanics and
improvements. Functional training, with
its basis on proven science, its emphasis
on improving daily living, and its intrinsic
focus on health as a key component to
fitness is here to stay.
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In donating a pair shoes for every one purchased, TOMS has provided more than two million
of the world’s impoverished with its classic canvas slide through the ‘One for One’ campaign. With bridal, prom, and holiday collections well received, the shoe designer now welcomes its newest spring designs, with the addition of ballet flats in vibrant shades of velvet suede.Making a difference one step at a
time, or as Blake Mycoskie, founder and chief shoe giver of TOMS, would say — a concept of giving ‘One for One,’ has set in motion a cause-center mission for business unlike any other; for every purchase of TOMS shoes, another is donated to a person in need. A derivative of “tomorrow,” TOMS simply seeks to offer a better future for impoverished children; a theme that continues to inspire brand loyalists and those hoping to make an impact on the world around.
While vacationing in Argentina several years ago, Mycoskie became inspired with the idea — an “aha” moment that has truly impacted the lives of millions globally. During his visit, he took note of the many children
walking barefoot in the small villages along harsh terrain. The Texas-native and former “Amazing Race” contestant also became aware of the evident health issues — soil-inherited diseases, such as ring worm, podoconiosis (or simply “mossy foot”), and tetanus, that can be absorbed through exposed skin; especially in regions laden with silica-rich soil. TOMS, as a result, helps to prevent such disease and increase basic hygiene standards, allowing youth to attend school, work, and simply dream of a brighter tomorrow.
In further raising awareness to the impact a pair of shoes can truly have, TOMS’ 5th Annual “One Day Without Shoes” event — slated for April 10, 2012 — asks the world to go without shoes for a day; the event has previously yielded more than 250,000 participants and more than 1,600 events worldwide.
According to Mycoskie, “The problem is large but the solution is simple. Wearing shoes and basic hygiene can prevent both infection and disease due to unsafe roads and contaminated soil. By imagining a life without shoes, we can all contribute to the awareness of these conditions,
which is why we ask everyone to join TOMS and participate in ‘One Day Without Shoes’.”
Lightweight in nature, TOMS’ shoes are modeled after the alpargata — a shoe worn by Argentine farmers for the past several hundred years. As the inspiration for the canvas and cotton fabric shoes, styles now include a Wrap Boot, Stitchouts, Cordones and Botas; the sole is rubber, and the brand offers several vegan styles as well.
New this spring, the “Spring Simplified” collection is inspired by the minimalistic lifestyle of musician and artist, Lenny Kravits, who takes us back to the basics of being thankful for having the mere “gift of life.” The campaign draws from Kravits’ dedication to follow the mindset of creating an environment of “low-impact living, and reminds us that simplifying our environment unburdens our minds, and our lives,” freeing ourselves to give back. In addition, TOMS introduces their posh and trendy ballet flats in an array of styles and shades; from burlap neutral tones to velvet suede in vibrant pinks and sapphire blues, giving avid followers more of a selection to participate in
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“Putting shoes on in the morning is an every day activity that we take for granted,” notes Blake Mycoskie, founder and chief shoe giver of TOMS. “For many of the children that receive shoes from TOMS, it is their very first pair that they can call their own.”
[ Blake Mycoskie, TOMS founder and chief shoe giver. ]
the ‘One for One’ program. As Mycoskie reflects on the number of shoes that
have been donated and the impact of how the brand has progressed in becoming an international fashion house of stylish comfort, he humbly indicates how “TOMS is extremely [modest] to say that [we] have given over two million pairs of shoes to kids in need with the ‘One for One’ model. [And], because, this model has been so successful in addressing the need of shoes for children, it became apparent that it could be used to address other needs as well. Sight was the most obvious of these needs considering that most cases of blindness and visual impairment can be prevented.”
TOMS Eyewear — a program launched in the summer of 2011 — addresses the issue of visual impairment and blindness; in true TOMS tradition, each purchase provides a donation through medical treatment, prescription eyeglasses and sight-saving surgery, administered by its first Sight Giving Partner, Seva Foundation. Surprisingly, visual impairment is the seventh-largest health disability in the world, with nearly 90 percent living in underdeveloped countries.
Next time you put on your classic canvas slides, take note; you have made a contribution in providing a type of luxury that most of us take for granted — a healthy lifestyle. Each donation without question has helped establish a stronger foundation for underprivileged children, placing them on the road to success, “one shoe at a time.”
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Welcometo the Family
A test drive of the 2013 Porsche Boxstershows it lives up to the brand.
By Willie Daniels
Before 1905, Albert Einstein couldn’t find a teaching job. Billionaire Ross Perot got his big start after borrowing $1,000 from his wife. Humble beginnings often forge great success—
and there will be yet another with Porsche’s latest release of the 2013 Boxster S.In order to appreciate what Porsche has accomplished with this new
vehicle, a few opinions must be stated, many of which have been accepted by the automotive industry regarding the first generation (Model: 986) and second generation (987) of Porsche’s Boxster, both remembered for their less-than-flattering exteriors. The soft rounded
bodylines in each of the earlier generations had a feminine feel and performance that left the driver wanting more. And with a base price significantly less than the 911, the Boxster came to be known as the “Poor Man’s Porsche.”But that’s all but changed. The new 2013 Boxster S
is no longer the unwanted stepchild of the Porsche family. It has been completely reshaped, reformatted and refitted into a stunning automotive experience with a look all Porsche fans have come to expect from the luxury brand.
ExteriorUpon first glance, the car’s stout aggressive styling
is evident. The Boxster S boasts the angry look in which sports car enthusiasts revel. The wheel wells are deep and the bodylines are hard, distinct yet true to Porsche’s core styling. The 2013 Boxster S truly has an exotic-car feel, separating itself from the predecessor’s common lines.Upon closer inspection the meticulous thought and
detail that went into this car is evident. For example, the taillights have integrated LED blinkers that slightly bulge and split the enclosure in half, while aligning themselves with the integrated spoiler on the rear of
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the car, giving the impression the spoiler runs across the entire rear of the vehicle.The air ducts on the side of the car are met by two hard bodylines
in the door, making them both functional and beautiful. While 19-inch wheels are now standard, the 20-inch rims (upgrade option) suit the car nicely without overpowering the design.The car is truly beautiful, and with the opportunity to test drive
it for two days courtesy of San Diego Porsche, I can honestly say it both turned heads and changed my view. From the streets of downtown San Diego through the back roads of Palm Desert, I never stopped without a conversation generated by this car. It’s spectacularly different than the previous Boxster, yet most people failed to realize the improvements both visible and under the hood.The 2013 Boxster S is so unique and brilliantly designed it will
likely become the standard by which all other two-seater sport convertibles are now measured. But the exterior beauty of this car is simply the beginning. Porsche owners can now look forward to beautiful design amalgamated with user comfort and functionality.
InteriorNo matter how striking a car may be from the outside, the driver
is the only person that deals with any inconveniences on the inside. Many functional problems can occur when manufacturing a luxurious two-door convertible sports car. Can it hold a cup a
coffee on your way to work? Can you reach the radio, climate controls, navigation and maneuver them easily? Is the legroom comfortable for various heights? These are real, everyday issues that many owners consider before purchasing a vehicle like the Boxster S.Porsche took all these things into consideration. There’s two
additional inches off legroom versus the previous model of the Boxster, as well as a significant amount of headroom. I tested the car by having a few gentlemen over 6-feet-tall sit in the drivers seat. Each fit nicely and said they were surprisingly comfortable.Modern vehicles have buttons integrated into the steering wheel
that allow the driver to accomplish tasks without his or her hands leaving the wheel. The Porsche Boxster S is no exception, with a bevy of electronically controlled options available at your fingertips.The ease of navigating through these options is where the 2013 Boxster separates itself. By utilizing a scrolling push-button wheel, you can simply roll your thumb over the button and access your tire pressure, trip information, phone book, diagnostics and even an additional map (separate from the one in the center console) in which you can zoom to see your location on the road. All this from one button.One of the more impressive interior features are the ventilated
leather seats. With the push of a button, air is sucked from in-between you and the seat, keeping your back dry when temperatures rise. Gone are the days of punishing your white
dress shirt with unfortunate oval wet
marks because you have perforated black
leather interior.
As technology advances and becomes
increasingly incorporated into cars,
additional training and the reading of
thick manuals has become a daunting but
necessary evil when purchasing a high-
end vehicle. Just because a car has the
ability to take advantage of technology,
it doesn’t necessarily mean that a driver
will be able use it properly. Porsche has
done a fantastic job of making the user
aspect of its technology very transparent
for the driver. For example, connecting
your phone via Bluetooth and accessing
the phone book from the steering wheel
is easily done without opening up the
manual and thumbing through the index.
These features along with many more are
all just as easy as programing your favorite
radio stations and using the navigation.
Performance
Let’s be honest, the first number that most
people look at when buying a luxury sports
car is the horsepower rating. But when
building a true sports car, the numbers
can be deceiving. A true sports car needs
more than just power to compete in luxury
high-end performance category. Building
a true sports car for the street is more than
strapping a rocket to a roller skate. Weight,
suspension, brakes and drive train all play
their part.
The specs for the Boxster S can’t be
overlooked, with 315 horsepower galloping
out from the 3.4-liter, six-cylinder engine
taken from the Porsche 911.
The chassis is completely different from the
old Boxster S, constructed primarily out of
aluminum and magnesium, making the total
weight of the car a tremendous 77-pounds
lighter and 40-percent stiffer. That’s not a
misprint—it really is 40-percent stiffer. And
when combined with computer-controlled
adjustable suspension and steering, racing
brakes, grippy tires, a mid-engine setup
and a seven-speed PDK transmission—
which shifts faster than a manual—
prepare to have a smile on your face when
you take it for a test drive.
Hands down this is the best handling car
I’ve ever driven. It was so well-behaved
on the bends that I felt it was my duty to
discover its limit. Each time I drove faster,
turned sharper, I thought I would feel the
rejection of the car. However, no such
limit was reached as it had more and more
to give. In two words: mind blowing—and
in more than two words, this car reshaped
my thinking of the Boxster.
It’s the perfect balance of power,
superior handling, braking, road feel and
comfort. Oh, and did I mention it gets 28
highway miles to the gallon, so we can add
economical to that list?
It can be difficult to try to convey on the
printed page the emotion and adrenalin
that comes from sitting behind the wheel
of a Porsche. It gives you the distinguished
feeling of confidence and strength that
can only come from being a luxury sports
car owner. Driving a 2013 Boxter S is an
experience you must try yourself in order
to understand how amazing the drive
really is.
From humble beginnings and
controversial criticism, the new Boxster
S has risen as an individualized
performance machine, ready to dominate
any competitors in its class.
“Building a true sports car for the street is more than strapping a rocket to a roller skate. Weight, suspension, brakes and drive train all play their part.”
-Willie Daniels
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TECHT E S T D R I V E
With the mind-blowing amount of technology
incorporated in the new 2013 Porsche Boxster,
we know it can be difficult to fully understand all the
acronyms and features.
Who better to explain how it all works than Porsche
itself ?
Using your Apple, Andriod or Windows smart phone,
scan the related QR-code below to view a video explaing
that particular feature. If you’re unfamiliar with use QR-
codes, follow these simple steps:
1. Download Microsoft Tag reader—or any QR code scanning app—from your phone’s marketplace.
2. Launch the program.
3. Scan the related tag.
4. Enjoy the video.
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The phrase “healthy cuisine” often conjures images of granola, tasteless tofu or vegetables boiled down to unrecognizable colors. People picture fish, chicken
and vegetarian dishes that are often high on health but low on
taste.
Celebrity chef Robert Irvine, however, sees things differently.
Irvine, the star of Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible,”
said he believes cooking with fresh ingredients results in healthy,
flavorful food.
“Food is like fuel for the body,” he said. “It’s what you put in
your body over time that helps you.”
Irvine knows a thing or two about healthy living. He eats every
two hours and works out frequently in an effort to keep pace
with his wife Gail Kim, a professional wrestler. The two share
philosophies on healthy eating and exercise.
“She’s a great cook, too,” Irvine added.
According to Irvine, the key to a healthy diet is eating lots of
protein and eliminating fats and butter. His go-to proteins are
chicken, salmon and sea bass, which he prefers to grill and then
top with various salsas of black beans, onions, tomatoes and “a
little hot sauce.”
His secret weapon in the kitchen is using grapeseed oil, which
has omega-3 fatty acids and no flavor. He uses it in place of
cooking oil, which can overpower a dish’s flavor.
Keeping the pantry stocked with flavor-boosters is also
essential in making healthy and tasty dishes, according to
Irvine. His favorites are rice wine vinegar and ginger in sauces
and dressings, and stone-ground mustard to emulsify dressings.
He uses fresh fruit such as mangoes and strawberries, and relies
on red onions or olives for a more savory sauce.
When it comes to cooking, Irvine’s primary advice is to
regulate the hear. Whether it’s a skillet, grill or oven, it should
be pre-heated before adding the food, so that it spends the least
possible amount of time in the heat, therefore retaining the
most nutrients.
Irvine’s healthy habits likely date back to his days in the British
Mission PossibleCelebrity chef robert Irvine gives tips on making
healthy food taste good too.
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Royal Navy. The Salisbury native enlisted when he was 15, and
refined his culinary skills until he was eventually selected to work
aboard the royal family’s personal yacht. From there, he cooked his
way across Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and the Americas. As part
of a guest chef program training U.S. Navy chefs, Irvine worked in
the White House cooking for former presidents including George
Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
He’s parlayed nearly three decades of cooking experience into
a successful career as a professional chef. His show “Restaurant:
Impossible,” in which he has two days to turn failing restaurants
around, has been a ratings hit for the Food Network. He has two
cookbooks—“Mission: Cook!” and “Impossible to Easy”—and two
restaurants—Robert Irvine’s Eat! in Hilton Head, N.C. and Nosh
in Bluffton, S.C.
But for all the success Irvine has received from cooking, it seems his
biggest joy is giving back. This year, he will be touring America with
his interactive show, “Robert Irvine LIVE.” The improvisational
cooking show features Irvine completing a number of cooking
challenges using audience suggestions and a robot named Chad.
“I didn’t want it to be just a cooking demonstration,” Irvine said.
“I wanted everyone to be involved with it. People are going through
such a hard time now with the economy. If I can provide a couple
of hours of escapism that they enjoy, great.”
A number of Irvine’s appearances benefit charities for children
and veterans. He’s teamed with actor Gary Sinise and his
foundation, which helps veterans. In October, the two appeared at
the San Diego Naval Medical Center’s Wounded Warrior and Staff
Appreciation Day. Sinise performed with his band (Lt. Dan Band),
while Irvine prepared meals for thousands of veterans and their
families.
“I feel everyone has a gift, and mine is to bring joy to people who
are going through a tough time.”
For more information on Irvine’s upcoming interactive shows, visit
his website at chefirvine.com.
“Food is like fuel for the body,” he said. “It’s what you put in your body over time that helps you.”
- Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine
It’s no surprise that New York is a fashion mecca—and nowhere does this show itself more than in the
autumn. Models, buyers and celebrities
from around the world descend upon
the city that never sleeps for New York
Fashion Week, a semi-annual event held
in February and September.
As the owner of the Shoes Me boutique
located in Pacific Beach, California I
was a featured designer in last year’s Fall
Fashion Week, a semi-annual event held
in February and September, which jump
starts a busy season in the fashion world.
Here are a few must visits when you
descend upon the Big Apple.
WhErE to Eat
Gottino
Neighborhood: West Village
Cuisine: Wine bar, Italian
Price range: $11-30
This Italian-themed gastropub, wine
bar and coffee shop features a beautiful
outdoor garden, which is open until
3 a.m. The restaurant specializes in
cicchetti (or tapas) and is famous for its
cheeses, pates and even a seasonal rabbit
pot pie.
WD-50
Neighborhood: Lower East Side.
Cuisine: Molecular gastronomy,
American Nouveau
Price range: $61 and up
Chef Wylie Dufrense has made a name
for himself with his ecclectic cooking
style, and WD-50 certainly delivers on
that front. Dufrense relies on science and
chemistry to create one-of-a-kind dishes—
like a sunny-side-up egg salad with carrot
puree and coconut broth.
The Meatball Shop
Neighborhood: Lower East Side
Cuisine: Italian, American
Price range: $11-30
Home to the best homemade meatballs
in the city, the Meatball Shop is a cheap
alternative to the other pricey Italian
restaurants. I highly recommend the
ice cream sandwich, which features two
homemade cookies and a sizable portion
of ice cream.
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Landmark
Neighborhood: Upper West Side, Tribeca
Cuisine: American
Price range: $31-60
Chef Marc Murphy’s menu caters to all appetites. This
after-work hangout boasts an incredible wine list and
sells only by the bottle. The catch—all wine is served at
a minimum markup. The steaks are cooked to order and
I’m told the sweetbreads are to die for.
Tea & Sympathy
Neighborhood: West Village
Cuisine: British
Price range: $11-30
An English-owned and operated tea house with a pub. Far
better than your mum used to make.
WhErE to Party
The Box
Neighborhood: Lower East Side
This spot is very exclusive. You need to know someone
to get in or you pay $500 per person. Once in, prepare
yourself for celebs and freaky behavior.
Brandy Library
Neighborhood: Tribeca
What sets Brandy Library apart—aside from its sizable
selection of whiskeys, brandy and spirits—is its level of
style and sophistication. It’s not the rowdiest bar in New
York, but it may be the classiest.
Bar and Books
Neighborhood: West Village
This chain has four sites in New York, including one of
the last cigar bars in the city. Max’s Tobacco Shop boasts
an immense scotch selection and more Bond Girls in red
dresses than the opening credits sequence to “A View to
a Kill.”
Little Branch
Neighborhood: West Village
Sasha Petraske, the man behind the members-only
speakeasy Milk and Honey, founded this drinks-only
establishment. The bar features live jazz, tin ceilings and
not a stitch of food. Drinks are served with hand-carved
ice. Order a beer and get a frown; order vodka and get
kicked out.
Bathtub Gin
Neighborhood: Chelsea
A secret door in an unassuming coffee shop leads to this
1920s-style speakeasy. The decor is meticulous, from the
memorable entrance to the copper bathtub in the middle
of the room to the pull-chains toilet flushers.
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WhErE to shoP
Jesse James Boutique
Neighborhood: West Village
This stylish boutique is casual—it serves up Coronas or
sparkling wine while you shop. The collection includes
an amazing selection by women with great taste—Walter,
Shoshanna and some cool designers you may not know.
This place is very stylish but relaxed.
Amarcord Vintage Fashion
Neighborhood: Soho
Best known for its trendy collection of high-end vintage
and hard-to-find designer pieces, this shop also has a
premium selection of mint-condition handbags and
footwear. The stock is constantly replenished and features
the most sought-after trends and styles. Also find dead-
stocks, runway inspirational-pieces, costume jewelry and
chic accessories.
A.P.C.
Neighborhood: East Village
If you want to invest in clothing, then invest in well-made
basics and classics that will go with everything. There’s no
better place to shop for such items than at A.P.C., which
stands for Atelier de Production et de Creation. And you
really do feel as if you’re shopping for items that were
thoughtfully and artfully created at some atelier. This is
one of my favorite places in New York.
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