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Nestled into the foothills on over 2
acres with mountain views from the
private balconies located in every
bedroom.
Gourmet kitchen perfect for a quiet
breakfast on a Sunday morning or
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Upgrades galore with granite
counters, hard wood floors, travertine
tile floors, plush carpet, alder wood
cabinets and more!
Perfect private backyard with pool,
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secluded fire pit.
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MLS # 4663601
Sold by Solutions Real Estate - $975,000 - Less Than 30 Days
This custom built North Scottsdale
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Pinnacle Peak area has been
meticulously maintained inside &
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Owners have recently updated
kitchen with slab granite counters,
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cabinetry & beautiful center island.
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MLS # 4871392
Listed with Solutions Real Estate - $687,000 - Sale Pending
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Beautiful custom home on 1.5 acres
in Cave Creek Arizona. Updated
interior with beautiful Versailies laid
tumbled travertine tile throughout.
Backyard oasis surrounded by natural
Sonoran Desert and a view of Black
Mountain in Carefree Arizona.
This home has the right combination
of Luxury and comfort. You will feel at
home right away. Listed at $625,000
and sold in 19 days, December 2013.
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MLS# 4864584
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/builtins, travertine shower, double sinks
plus vanity. Outdoor kitchen w/gas
BBQ, gas firepit, separate spa and salt
water pool, travertine patio and much
more.
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Solutions Real Estate
MLS # 4858677
Currently Available - Vistancia at Blackstone Country Club - $899,000
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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 Luxury 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 appointed 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
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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
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New Chiseled edge travertine casita
flooring!
Nearly $100K in upgrades! Minutes
from downtown Carefree, downtown
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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
MLS # 4761264
Sold for Over Asking Price in 4 Days
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!
Pending sale
MLS # 4887102
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
masterpiece you won’t want to miss!
Sold by Solutions Real Estate
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Sold by Solutions Real Estate - Las Sendas - $1,161,000
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SEEDLING TO SMOKE | Luxury | Lifestyle | Living
Seedling to Smoke
Celebrate the art of a hand-crafted cigar.
By Jeanne Ferris
S
ometimes, 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 History
In 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
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CAMACHo Corojo
Considered 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 SEriES
Based 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 CiTy
Due 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
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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 Puffs
Cigars 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.”
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ASHTon ESG
Developed 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
ArMADA
A 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 BEAUTy
Under 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
Selecting a Cigar
Selecting 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 1932
The 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 2000
This 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.
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade (2004)
Filler: Dominican piloto Cubano
Binder: Mexican San Andreas (Medio Tiempo)
Size: 5½ inches
Ring Gauge: 50
lA AUrorA prEfEriDoS
Available 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.
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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Beyond The Horizon
Moving into the future, vietnam also retains its past.
By Whitney Butler | All photos used with permission
V
ietnam. Southeast Asia. Ho
Chi Minh. These words tend
to stir conflicting images for
a generation who witnessed the world
change, as soldiers were sent into the
jungle over night. Today they represent
both history and the unknown—an exotic
Communist nation in the midst of a
postmodern globalized world.
But often it is from the ashes that new life
arises—a new destination to explore and
discover. Vietnam still lives in the shadows
of Western society, but just beyond the
horizon, a new day comes and Vietnam
is looking brighter than ever. More than
2,000 miles of coastline boarding the South
China Sea harken international travelers
to experience tropical beaches, incredible
World Heritage Sites and stunning
biodiversity. And while the country’s
natural grandeur appeals to those souls who
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seek adventure and wisdom, its surprising
metropolises are equally breathtaking—as
this ancient culture attempts to balance a
profoundly difficult history with modern
Western luxuries, technology and culture.
Vietnam is one of only a handful of
Communist countries remaining in the
world. Long since divided by ideology,
the country now enjoys solidarity
geographically and politically, proving it
a safer and easier travel destination. The
size of this country is best represented
by the various cities, local people and
activities that highlight various points
of historical and modern interest. It’s a
destination that has worked effortlessly
to attain status beyond assumptions that
linger from decades passed. Traveling here
is an exploration of food, culture, and
international shopping, as well as a test of
personal discovery, as adventure seekers
dive into the unknown and unexpected.
Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi
Minh City is the contemporary heartbeat
of Vietnam. This metropolitan area is
home to more than nine million people
with many luxurious accommodations to
take visitors from the intense city hustle to
pleasant and calming comfort. The Rex
in District 1 is an updated hotel famous
for entertaining American officers and
war correspondents in the 1960s and 70s.
Limousine services, a private gym and staff
babysitters are just a few of the unexpected
luxuries afforded to guests at this historical
hotel. The Park Hyatt Saigon effortlessly
balances familiar comfort and exotic pull.
From elegant stateroom windows, the busy
streets below look strangely peaceful as
hundreds of motorbikes, pedestrians and
small vehicles make their ways in collected
chaos. The Hyatt staff is fluent in English
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and ready to assist in planning a day’s
adventure to various exciting destinations
throughout the city.
Some of the country’s best historical
points of interest, including the Saigon
Zoo and Botanical Gardens, can be
enjoyed within this city. One of Ho Chi
Minh City’s most notable crossings—Ben
Thanh Market—is prized by locals and
tourists alike. Just about anything can be
purchased from within several adjoining
buildings, from silk blouses and souvenirs,
to steaming bowls of pho and incredibly
refreshing Chè—a mixture of exotic
cut fruits, molasses, coconut milk and
shaved ice. This market is a great place to
experience the lifeblood of the economy
and the hustle of cultural intersections, as
people from all over the world come here
to shop incredible bargains.
The Diamond Plaza, also located in
District 1, is home to several high-end
luxury boutiques that cater to tourists with
discerning taste. Completed in 1999, this
multi-level shopping mall also includes
a cinema, several cafes and restaurants,
office suites, and apartments. This
beautiful architectural jewel foreshadows
the budding industrial future of the city
and the country’s desire to accommodate
Westernization.
The intense sound of transportation that
fills this busy metropolis is silenced moving
up the coast. For travelers that seek both
privacy and opulent accommodations,
there is no substitute for Da Nang.
Centrally located, Da Nang is famous for its
international port and pivotal role during
the Vietnam War. The city is quiet and
slow—almost still compared to Vietnam’s
major cities. The sand that stretches across
these beaches is fine and white, the ocean
breeze cool and fragrant—and the people
and hospitality reflect this lifestyle.
Vietnam takes an incredible leap toward
resort and luxury lifestyle in Da Nang,
which draws people in from all over the
world. The tropical climate and unspoiled
stretches of sand have been recognized the
world, and some of the best hotels and
resorts in Asia are here.
Guests will feel completely at peace at
the Furama Resort in Da Nang, a luxury
resort that surprises travelers with beautiful
suites, beachfront views, five-star dining,
spa services, and several lagoons and pools
for lounging. But the pool is the last place
to be in Da Nang. The pristine beaches
and turquoise waters are best viewed from
shady cabanas situated in the sand. During
the day, the beach is only sprinkled with a
few people, as locals don’t typically enjoy
the waves until the sun begins to set—
making these secluded beaches the perfect
place to quietly rejuvenate under the sun.
Redefining luxury at a new Da Nang
hotel is the Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort,
an InterContinental hotel with absolutely
every amenity one could imagine while
on vacation. This palatial escape includes
a library, game room, complete business
center, health spa, limousine services and
more. An English-friendly and hospitable
staff meticulously prepares every detail for
guests in this Vietnamese paradise.
In Da Nang, a savory menu of fresh
seafood is available almost year round.
From simple fish to more adventurous
crustaceans, travelers to the city by the sea
simply can’t miss the bounty lining most of
the main streets, calling customers in with
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huge tanks of live seafood—some almost
escaping these aquariums to make it back
to sea. And seafood isn’t just on the menu.
Here, most restaurants enjoy oceanfront
views as well. For a comfortable dining
experience and incredible ocean view, dine
at The Blue Whale Restaurant, known for
its modern and updated interior, complex
wine list, abundant seafood selection and
helpful Western accommodations.
Once recharged in Da Nang, Vietnam
has more adventure to offer in the north,
where the county’s culture is far more
traditional and exotic to Western explorers.
Once occupied by the French and once
the capital of French Indochina, Hanoi
is the capital of Vietnam and the second
largest city. This northern metropolis
is wildly different than Ho Chi Minh.
The urban areas surrounding the Red
River are architecturally inspired by the
French occupation and known commonly
as the French Quarter or Old Quarter.
Here, travelers can take in the collision
of European and Asian style, along with
traditional histories at several museums
including The National Museum of
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Vietnamese History, The Vietnamese
Museum of Fine Arts and several Ho
Chi Minh exhibitions. Hanoi is far less
cosmopolitan than the south, as a strong
division of political ideology is present
despite the unification of this country, and
the people who live here tend to struggle
marrying the new world with the old.
From Hanoi, just a few hours east,
travelers prepare to behold one of the most
beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites
on the planet—Ha Long Bay. Northwest of
the Golf of Tonkin, the bay is dotted with
monolithic islands covered in lush jungle.
Many of these islands are hollow and reveal
stunning cave interiors and natural grottos
that transform the surrounding world into
a playful fantasy. The legend of this bay
claims that gods sent dragons to protect the
Vietnamese people from foreign invaders.
The dragons spat out jade and jewels that
took shape as the islands that blocked the
invaders and now make up the bay.
The stories of these island formations
may be lost to antiquity but touring these
breathtaking seascapes is more luxurious
than ever before. Aboard handcrafted
wood boats called junks, guests can watch
the panoramic views slowly change with
the tide—sailing through a maze of sea
and jungle. Enjoy fine wine and dining,
luxurious suites and several water activities
like snorkeling and kayaking, aboard
one of several fleets that tour regularly
throughout the year. These intimate and
romantic cruises provide a unique glimpse
of the natural beauty while affording a
unique slice of luxury on the open China
Sea.
Those who commit to make this journey
will return changed—by the people, the
common experience of the human spirit,
and the understanding that the world is a
much bigger and more diverse place than
one could simply ever imagine, even when
enjoying luxury abroad. For many, Vietnam
is the Far East of imagination, and perhaps
traveling to this destination will fill a much
needed reality—that Vietnam is evolving,
changing, becoming a place that people
can experience with eyes wide open, as
the sun sets on the eastern shoreline, just
beyond the horizon.
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PAiNTiNg THE TOWN rED | LuxurY | Lifestyle | Living
Painting the
town Red
Painter Erik Skoldberg is leaving his mark.
By Natalie Neece
E
rik 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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72 x 48 inches
Lime, forest, cobalt blue, yellow
108 x 60 inches
Grey and cadmium
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72 x 36 inches
Marine, 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.”
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72 x 36 inches
Ivory, titanium, lime, phthalo, cadmiums
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Tech Drive
Top companies add their stroke to the history of the game.
By Jeanne Ferris | All photos used with permission
T
he 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”
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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
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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 tourgrade 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 distanceenhancing 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.
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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 ultrathin 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
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the COR low on the face is higher than it
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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
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Functionally Safe
The difference between some workouts is crucial.
By robert Pingatore | All photos used with permission
T
he 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).
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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 (nonfunctional).
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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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I
n 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
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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 silicarich 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 “lowimpact 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
“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. ]
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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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Welcome
to the Family
A test drive of the 2013 Porsche Boxster
shows it lives up to the brand.
By Willie Daniels
B
efore 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.
Exterior
Upon 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
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 19inch 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.
Interior
No 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 pushbutton 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
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“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
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 highend 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.
TECH
TEST DRIVE
W
ith 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 QRcodes, 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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Mission Possible
Celebrity chef robert Irvine gives tips on making
healthy food taste good too.
By Amy McCualsky | Photo Courtesy of robert Irvine
T
he 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
“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
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.
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Big
apple
pickings
An insider’s look
into New York City’s
fashion scene.
I
t’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.
By Sarena Cowles
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
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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.
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
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
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
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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Jesse James Boutique
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 deadstocks, 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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