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ACCENT The Magazine of Life’s Celebrations • spring/summer 2013

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FEATURES4 Welcome Letter

6 Events

8 Best Bets

10 From the Runways

16 Anniversary: Mikimoto

18 Designers: David & Sybil Yurman

20 Trends: Asian Fusion

22 Trends: Strong & Soft

24 Reads: Living a Charmed Life

36 Cars: Perfect Timing

38 Perfect Gems

42 Design: Nate Berkus

44 Eats: Food for Thought

48 Spirits: Fine Tequila

50 Delicacies: Much Ado About Oysters

52 First Person: Why I Dance

WATCH SECTION26 Advisor: Watch Wisdom

30 Pop Culture: Watches in Film

32 Profile: Raymond Weil

34 Profile: TAG Heuer

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Once again, it is our pleasure to provide you with this complementary copy of Accent Magazine,and to have the opportunity to fill you in on all that’s new at Bachendorf’s. 2012 was certainly ayear to remember. My proudest moment came over the holidays, when we were able to

accomplish something our company had never thought possible. On Monday December 31st, weorganized a community service day during which over 50 of our employees volunteered at either theAustin Street Shelter or the Operation Kindness animal shelter. I was touched by the turnout, and by thecommitment our valued employees and their families showed to the community.

Additionally, we were able to finish the Rolex shop-in-shop at the Galleria Mall, and further renovationis coming soon to both the Galleria and Plaza stores. As the days pass, we strive to update not only thestores’ décor, but also everything inside them, in order to surprise and delight you each time you visit us.

I encourage each of you to stop in at your local Bachendorf's to discover the newest jewelry and watchdesigns from the best brands the world has to offer. Immerse yourself in all the fabulous jewels andtimepieces; if they make you smile, just think about the smile they might bring to your spouse, significantother, or child....

With best wishes for a happy spring and summer,

Lawrence BockPresident

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AT BACHENDORF’S JEWELERS, WE CONTINUE OUR LONGSTANDING TRADITION OF HOSTING FUN EVENTS TO ENTERTAIN CLIENTS AND BENEFIT CHARITABLE CAUSES.

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CATTLE BARON’S BALLLawrence Bock, co-chair Kristen Johnston, and Dallas star Josh Henderson(John Ross Ewing) enjoying the Cattle Baron’s Ball at South Fork Ranch.

PARTNERS CARD AFTER PARTYPartners Card celebrated their successful

year, raising over $1 million for The Family Place!

SKYFALL SCREENINGPrivate screening of SKYFALL in celebration of James Bond and Omega’s 50th anniversary.

DALLAS BAR ASSOCIATIONDallas Bar's Top Donors were presented with a

dazzling Baccarat crystal vase.

LUXURY WATCH & JEWELRY EVENTCustomers enjoy Bachendorf’s

annual shopping event during the holidays.

JETS & JEWELS EVENTOur annual invitation-only Jets & Jewels event showcases jets,

fine apparel, fine spirits, luxurious jewelry and much more.

EVENTSAT BACHENDORF’S

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BESTBETSBACHENDORF’S

LISA NIKRose quartz longdrop earrings in 18Krose gold withdiamonds, $1,365

BIZZOTTORing in 18K yellow goldwith diamonds, amethystand colored oval quartzstones encircled by goldchain, $1,695

MIKIMOTORoyal blue Akoyaspecial-edition set,featuring Mikimotosignature clasp withblue enamel over 18Kwhite gold, $7,950

RAYMOND WEIL Ladies’ Noemia in stainlesssteel with diamond bezeland mother-of-pearl dialwith diamond markers, $2,595

PHILLIPS HOUSE Yellow gold Love Alwaysbracelet with yellow golddiamond Affair button, $3,950

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KONSTANTINOSilver necklace withfaceted cognac topazand citrine, $2,995

IVANKA TRUMP Thin diamond bangle bracelet, $2,750 Oxidized thin black diamond bangle bracelet, $2,200

NORMAN SILVERMAN Split-shank platinum ring with a round brilliant cut diamondcenter stone surrounded by micro-pavé set round diamonds, priceupon request

PENNY PREVILLE 18K yellow gold and diamond openpear-shape lace earings, $7,340

WELLENDORFWings of the Night ring in18K white gold with enameland diamonds, $16,700

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1. Lagos blue topaz drop pendant necklace with harlequin facets, accented by 18K gold and sterling silver 2. Lisa Nik rose de France 15mm square ring in 18K white gold with diamonds

3. Doves 18K rose gold pendant with sparkling white diamonds, featuring checker-cut white topaz over royal blue lapis lazuli 4. Lagos blue topaz cushion-shape gemstone cocktail ring

with harlequin facets, prong set with sterling silver and 18K gold beaded accents 5. Doves 18K white gold bangle with sparkling white diamonds, featuring checker-cut white topaz over

natural Arizona turquoise 6. Doves 18K white gold earrings with sparkling white diamonds, featuring checker-cut white topaz over natural Arizona Turquoise

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1. Roberto Coin Bollicine cuff bracelet and ring in 18K yellow gold with diamonds and enamel 2. John Hardy Naga 18K yellow gold and white sapphire necklace 3. Ivanka Trump

Signature pavé diamond oval band ring in 18K white gold 4. Ivanka Trump mixed cut bracelet with rock crystal and diamonds in 18K rose gold 5. Diana Collection 18K yellow gold

earrings with G color diamonds

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1. Ivanka Trump black and white onyx cabochon cocktail ring with diamonds in 18K white gold 2. Phillips House diamond and rock quartz over black mother of pearl logo doublet

earrings 3. Ivanka Trump octagonal black galuchat cuff with onyx and diamonds in 18K rose gold 4. Ivanka Trump black and white thin diamond and oxidized black diamond bangles in

18K white gold 5. Ivanka Trump black and white crossover earrings with onyx and diamonds in 18K white gold

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SILVER & GOLD CLASSICSFeaturing timeless designs, the Classic Collection redefines the technique and remarkable craftsmanship that gives Konstantino jewelry its distinct identity. Handcrafted in Sterling Silver and Gold, these designs are sophisticated and rich in tradition.

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ANNIVERSARY

120 pearlanniversarystrand of Akoyacultured pearlswith 18K whitegold clasp.

Black South Seacultured pearlnecklace withsignature ball claspin 18K white gold.

Kokichi Mikimotomeasuring pearls,circa 1951.

Mikimoto, founded by Kokichi Mikimoto in 1893 and known theworld over as the leading maker of cultured pearl jewelry, marksits 120th anniversary this year.

Among other impressive achievements during the company’s longhistory, Kokichi was the first to develop a technique for the cultivation ofpearls that is still in use to this day. A determined innovator, he succeeded increating the world’s first perfectly spherical pearl, an object he regarded asnature’s most precious gift to be shared with women everywhere. Thetimeless elegance found in Mikimoto pearl jewelry has been celebrated andworn by icons of style in every era, from Coco Chanel and Marilyn Monroe toElizabeth Taylor and Sarah Jessica Parker.

To commemorate more than a century-long commitment to productdesign, superior craftsmanship and strict quality control, Mikimoto has

proudly revealed plans to release three specially designed 120pearl strand necklaces that embody the company’s traditions.

The first design is comprised of 120 Akoya cultured pearlsand represents the original pearl that Kokichi cultured in 1893off the waters of Toba, Japan — a feat that brought him onestep closer to fulfilling his dream of bringing the unsurpassedbeauty of the pearl to all women. This unique Akoya strandwill feature an 18K white gold clasp accented with beautifulroyal blue enamel lacquer, crafted by skilled artisans in Japan.

The second design, made of multi-colored Black SouthSea cultured pearls, celebrates the breathtakingly rare typeof pearl that Kokichi first cultured in 1914, using a newtechnique that helped Mikimoto expand cultivation into thewaters off Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Tahiti.The rich, dark colors of the pearls range from slate gray,silver and pistachio to peacock green and midnight black,with overtones of green, rosé or blue.

The third strand consists of 120 multi-colored South Sea and Freshwaterpearls and marks Mikimoto’s mid 20th-century expansion into theinternational market that helped shape the company’s enduring legacy. Thisnecklace is comprised of Golden South Sea, White South Sea, and Pink andPeach Freshwater cultured pearls. Both of these exquisite strands will fastenwith a paisley motif version of the iconic Mikimoto clasp, exaggerated in sizeto accentuate the necklace.

“These 120 pearl strands represent each milestone in our brand’s 120 yearhistory” says Meyer Hoffman, COO of Mikimoto. “Each pearl symbolizes amoment in our past where we’ve taken our founder’s vision to the next level.With this anniversary, we honor the rich legacy that Kokichi left us whilelooking forward to the future.”

These rare and breathtaking pieces will be available in early fall 2013.

PEARLSOF WISDOM

After 120 years, Mikimoto knows a thing or two about these timeless treasures.

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‘‘We create art for people to wear.” With those words, David and Sybil Yurman articulated an enduring visionfor their company, America’s foremost jewelry house for

over 30 years. From the very beginning, their belief that art is personal —that the artist’s world is unique and the creative process is an expression ofthe artist’s aesthetic — made using the word ‘jewelry’ seem insufficient.‘Jewelry’ doesn’t entirely encompass David Yurman’s vision of what he iscreating, nor does it express his passion for the creative process, his love ofdesign and his refusal to be led by conventional wisdom.

His interest in sculpting began early, at just 13 yearsold. During summers off from high school, David studiedart, working as an apprentice to Cuban sculptor ErnestoGonzales in Provincetown, Massachusetts. In his 20s, hehitchhiked to California, joining other artists in Big Sur,and immersing himself in the culture and lifestyle of thebohemian community. Moving back to his native NewYork City several years later to pursue his passion forsculpture and form, he served apprenticeships undermaster sculptors Jacques Lipschitz, Hans Van de Bovenkamp and TheodoreRozack — experiences he describes as life-altering. Then, another call fromdestiny: the chance meeting of his muse and future wife and partner, Sybil.

His romantic nature inspired, he sculpted a piece of jewelry as a giftfor her. She wore it to an art gallery opening and the owner, taken withthe design, asked if David had more to sell. He recalls, “I couldn’timagine recreating something so personal that I had made for Sybil, soI said ‘no.’ But at the very same moment, Sybil said ‘yes’ — and, like that,

we found ourselves in the jewelry business.” Though he never set out to be a jewelry

designer, working closely with Sybil, a painterin her own right, led him to explore differentavenues of artistic expression. For the twohalves of the famed Yurman design team,their collaboration as artists epitomizes the

very essence of yin and yang. “Wecomplement each other,” says Sybil,

“and that creates a dynamic unity.Together, we create something biggerthan us, sometimes larger than lifeitself.” While David sees the world

through the lens of a sculptor, with arefined sense of proportion and a three-

dimensional perspective, his muse sees theworld as a kaleidoscope of emotion, color,

form and movement. After years of designing sculptural jewelry that was sold at craft shows

and galleries, it was David’s creation of the cable bracelet, a twisted helix ofsterling silver wire composed of multiple strands, thatput his name on the proverbial map. The piece becamean instant icon, a contemporary classic that has servedas the thread that runs through all of the collections.Deemed a phenomenon in the jewelry world, DavidYurman’s handcrafted creations — silver paired withgold, and diamonds and semi-precious stones set insilver — were revolutionary. The pieces, with ancientGothic and Egyptian references, blended classic withcontemporary styling. “We bridged the gap between

fashion and fine jewelry, and we used art as the bridge,” says David.For David and Sybil Yurman, beautiful jewelry is not the end result

of a simple technique or a single element. Outstanding quality andextraordinary craftsmanship are achieved from a foundation of artisticexcellence. Over 30 years later, what began as an artist’s passion forsculpture and a painter’s love for color has turned into a jewelry housethat continues in the classic tradition of the guild, but pushes theboundaries of convention with imagination and innovation.

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collection [far left], wecombine smooth and cable

cords to create contrast,texture and a sense of

movement. It’s really a symbolof the way Sybil and I work

together: everything we do isintertwined.”

—David Yurman

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“We use artto bridge the gap between fashion

and fine jewelry.” David Yurman

WORKING ARTISTS

Sybil Yurman remains David’s muse. And so much more.

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W hile shoppingfor your wardrobe thisseason, have you noticed thatmany of the most fashion-forwardstyles contain elements of Easterncultures? Influences from Japan are

particularly prevalent, like pleated origami-inspired organdy cotton, wing-shaped shoulders, and wide pants, among others. It’s a trend that willcontinue into fall and winter, with floral jacquards from Vera Wang, Easternspiritual styling from Prada, and brushstrokes of color from Lela Rose.

And what jewelry do these Asian-infused fashions beg for? Pieceswith a decidedly Eastern edge, of course. “These clothes are theperfect canvases, so to speak, for jewelry,” says David Wolfe, creativedirector of the Doneger Group in New York City. “Unlike what we sawbefore this year, the new fashions aren’t heavily embellished.” Wolfe,one of fashion’s leading international forecasters, adds that with thesemodern Eastern-inspired clothes, “The lines and the shades provide thecolor, if you will. And with this new sophisticated simplicity of extremestructures and curvilinear cuts, a strong jewelry statement becomes veryimportant.”

GO EAST WITH YOUR JEWELRYSome of the best fine jewelry brands aremaking accessorizing à la the Asian aestheticeasy to do this year, by incorporating one orseveral of the following elements: Gems. Certain stones “say” Eastern, especiallyjade (in all colors), red coral, black onyx,pearls, mother-of-pearl, emerald and ruby. Materials. Enamel and lacquer, materials usedin original Far Eastern jewelry, are significant,

and today “new Eastern” collections sometimesrely on colored resins and ceramics to impart that same

bold mien. Techniques. Filigree and mokume-gane bring Eastern cultures

to mind. The openwork of filigree can invoke the idea ofChinese calligraphy, while the ancient Japanesemetalworking art of mokume-gane is a process used byspecially trained artisans for one-of-a-kind jewelry.Themes. Art Nouveau-like motifs are characteristic ofEastern jewelry, especially dragonflies and butterflies, plusflowers and plants like cherry blossoms, bamboo, lotusand peonies. Spiritual symbolism abounds: the Om, theTree of Life and certain mythological creatures, such asdragons. And all 12 animal signs of the Chinese zodiac are

definitely key. 2013 is The Year of the Snake on the Chinesecalendar, so new jewelry focused on those writhing reptiles is

everywhere. The ancient Chinese culture viewed snakes as apositive omen, symbolic of eternal love, wisdom, immortality and

so on. Today, contemporary luxury brands are fashioning serpentine-stylejewelry whichever way you want it: replete with demonic details like a long

tongue and menacing eyes, or in morestylized versions merely hinting at asnake via their super-curvy shapes,often inlaid or prong-set with preciousgems. Whether you choose a snake-ystyle this year, or pieces with afeminine Art Nouveau-like beauty,heading toward the exotic East willsurely lead you in the right direction!

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From gelato greens to sherbet purples, jewelry’s newest pastelgem palette looks simply delicious! And this spring andsummer, the sweetest delicately hued designs are those that

spotlight the stone as the star. As the precious metal plays more of asupporting role in many of the new pieces, four interesting stone cutsin particular are adding to the latest statement jewelry’s drama:cabochons, checkerboards, rose cuts and slices.

THE COLOR STORYAlthough bright Emerald is 2013’s Color of the Year, according tointernational color authority The Pantone Color Institute, most of theother leading hues of spring and summer are toned down, moremuted. In a one-on-one interview, Pantone’s executive director,Leatrice Eiseman (often referred to as the “International Color Guru”)explains: “The first half of this year is more about less-bold shadesthat help us find harmony in the frantic pace of our everyday lives.That said, however, today we have a lot of trans-seasonal colors.”

Exactly what colors are at the top of this proliferation of pastels?For women, there are 10 key shades, but here Eiseman discusses fourof those that are especially significant to new luxury jewelrycollections this season: Dusk Blue, Grayed Jade, African Violet andLinen. “You need to try a touch of all these on-trend colors in someway. And buying a beautiful piece of colored stone jewelry is a greatplace to start — because it’s like dipping your toe into new colorwaters. But just be sure it’s good color, from a quality brand and arespected jeweler that you trust.”

SOME PERFECT PASTELS On that note, here are some of the pretty-in-pastel gems that finejewelry brands are focusing on this season. Because they’re fashionforward, you’ll often find them in pieces that are important to add toyour jewelry wardrobe, like multi-strand bracelets and necklaces,power pendants, dramatic drop earrings and epically sized fashionrings.Dreamy Greens. Prasiolite, opal, chalcedony, moonstone, agate, greenamethyst, jade, peridot, tsavorite, chrysoprase, tourmaline, greensapphire, green diamonds. And emerald, of course, because Emerald isthe Color of the Year! Pretty Purples. Quartz, jade, moonstone, amethyst, mother-of-pearl,purple sapphire. Be-in-Style Blues. Moonstone, blue topaz, labradorite, blue cat’s eye,blue agate, aquamarine, turquoise, chalcedony, blue quartz, iolite,lapis-lazuli, sapphire, tanzanite, zircon, blue diamonds. The Right Whites. Rutilated quartz, agate, pearls, moonstone, mother-of-pearl, white coral, champagne diamonds and linen-like shades ofrough-cut diamonds. C

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You’ve been touring the country and the reviews have beensensational. Why did you write this book? I felt there was something ultimately universal in the way women relate themost significant moments in their lives to jewelry. Open any woman’sjewelry box and there will be at least a few pieces that connect her to herpast, that represent her present and that can be handeddown in the future. As a writerand jewelry designer, Iwanted to explore thistheme, kind of what IleneBeckerman did in Love,Loss, and What I Wore.What did you learnabout yourself fromwriting it? More than I wanted to know;it was a painful process of selfdiscovery. I learned that I holdon, am afraid of loss (thus Ihave every piece of jewelryevery guy ever gave to me —even the ones I don’t want toremember). I learned that I haveincredible connections that godeeper than I realized with the maternal side of my family. That Icontinually choose the wrong men and stay too long in bad relationships.And that my mom and grandmother were the true gems in my life.What have women told you about themselves upon readingyour book?I’ve had many women write me about their mothers: the shared emotionsand shared jewelry boxes. Almost everyone who wrote mentioned therelevance certain pieces have to significant moments in their lives: theexciting time they got their ears pierced or the magical moment they werefirst given jewelry by a guy — even if it was from a vending machine!Women have told me about the pain of selling their jewelry after a divorce,the joy of receiving their engagement ring, the bittersweet memoriesconjured up by their mom’s charm bracelet… What are your most prized pieces and why? • My mom’s baroque pearls handed to me in the hospital in a Ziplock bag

when she died unexpectedly• My great-grandmother’s brooch, transformed four times for four

generations, taking on each of our personalities as it changed• My grandmother’s fantasy gems• A platinum eternity band I bought myself. It was my first self purchase

and it meant that I was independent and didn’t need a man to buy mejewelry.

• A locket and baguette stick pin from my mom, pieces that always remindme of her

• My dad’s Cartier Tank watch• The plastic bead necklace my niece made for me when she was three• A pendant my dad gave to my mom that I had revamped into a ring; it

keeps them alive, and together, forever…Family is obviously important toyou. What’s the best advice youever got from your loved ones? From my grandmother: “Always wear alittle lipstick. And earrings…”

“Superstitions are just that. Worryingdoesn’t make something not happen…” Andthe zinger: “If he hasn’t married you by now,he’s not going to!”

From my father: “People can onlyhurt you if you let them.”

From my mother: “You can usuallysee the train coming from afar; get off thetracks before it hits you.” And (the wordsI heard most often) “He wasn’t worthy ofyou anyway…”What’s your best advice to womenabout buying and wearing jewelry?

I very much believe in personal style and creating your own look. Buy forwho you are, not who your friends are. Try on lots of different things: you’lllearn your style as you get more comfortable trying on. Leave hints for yourhusband or significant other about your dream gifts. But never feel like youhave to stick with something: you can change your style as you grow. Themost important rule: there are no rules. Wear what you love. Wear yourjewelry; never let it wear you.I understand you’re a bit superstitious about your jewelry…Just a bit! I always wear some sort of talisman when I fly. (I truly believe ithelps land the plane…) I never wear a ring on my left hand ring finger becausesome Russian woman told me when I was very young that I’d never getmarried if I did. I’m still not married, and still longing for that band of gold… N

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IS IT NECESSARY TO SERVICE MYWATCH IF I’M NOT HAVING PROBLEMSWITH IT?All watches need maintenance. The extent of the service requireddepends on the particular timepiece, its movement and its age.Generally, quartz watches need battery replacements every twoto three years. Mechanical watches, much like automobiles, needregular servicing. The inner movements of the mechanical watchare lightly lubricated to reduce friction between the parts andensure accuracy and reliability. Deterioration of the lubricantsoccurs over time and results in higher friction, increasing wearand tear and decreasing precision. A mechanical watch should beserviced every three to five years. Watches should always betaken to an authorized retailer to be properly serviced. If thewrong gaskets, batteries or parts are used, it can result in moreexpensive repairs down the line. Even quartz watches, after asimple battery change, have to be properly sealed and closed toensure their water resistance.

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WATCH WISDOMTIME TO ANSWER YOUR PRESSING QUESTIONS.

IS A WATCH A GOOD INVESTMENT?Many people buy a watch because they love the individualstatement the piece makes about them. However, in today’seconomy, people also want to know that the watch they’rebuying will hold its value over time, and maybe even go up invalue. Most top-name watches will hold their value and somecan even become heirloom pieces over the coming generations. Ifyou’re looking to start building a watch collection, invest indifferent styles of watches appropriate for different situations,and do your homework regarding the most coveted brands.Special or limited-edition watches are almost always a goodinvestment in the long term. Don’t be afraid to ask questions; ourknowledgeable watch experts are here to give you guidance.

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I HEAR PEOPLE TALK ABOUT“COMPLICATED” WATCHES; WHAT DOESTHIS MEAN (AND ISN’T LIFECOMPLICATED ENOUGH)? The term complicated refers to timepieces with certain functions orfeatures that are considered top feats of watchmaking. The mostcoveted complications vary depending on personal taste andwatchmaking progress. Among the top categories today aretourbillon watches (expensive, complex mechanical calibers thathouse an escapement, which compensates for errors in timekeepingdue to the effects of gravity), repeater watches that chime the timeon demand via a series of gongs and hammers, and perpetualcalendar watches that can track the day, date,month, year and leap year (and sometimesmoonphases and more) for hundredsof years to come. Some of theworld’s finest complicatedwatches can have waitinglists, but please stop inanyway — we’rehappy to show yousome fabuloustimepieceswhether or notyou plan to buy.

WHAT NEW MATERIALS ARE BEINGUSED IN WATCHMAKING?As watchmakers progress in their quests for innovation, theynaturally turn to other fields, such as the space and automotiveindustries, to see what these state-of-the-art worlds are utilizing.This has led to a wealth of new lightweight, rugged, hypo-allergenic materials being incorporated into wristwatch cases,dials and straps. Among the more interesting materials beingused: high-tech ceramic, carbon fiber, aluminum, titanium andalloys of various elements. These are great new introductions thatare well worth checking out the next time you visit the store.

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WHAT ARE THE CURRENT WATCH TRENDS?One of the most important trends in the watch market today is definitely the proliferationof dual-, triple-, and multi-time zone watches. For today’s global business person, or anybusy traveler, having alternate time zones readily available at the flick of the wrist is almostessential. These timepieces come in a wealth of styles and in an array of price ranges,offering design and technology options for men and women. Chronographs also steal thelimelight with their form-meets-function attitude. A chronograph is a watch that timesmultiple events, and it can be a very useful tool. Another important trend today is themove toward new timepieces for women. These include mechanical and quartz watchesthat offer sophisticated features and functions, like elegant moonphase indications,chronograph counters and calendars.

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FOCUS: PROFILE by Karen Alberg Grossman

What was the original goal when the brand was launched back in 1976? My father-in-law, Mr. Raymond Weil, was a visionary. In 1976, while Swisswatchmakers were struggling with outdated business models, he saw anopportunity. His goal was to democratize, worldwide, Swisswatchmaking, to produce elegant and exquisite watches with the highestquality standards but at more attainable prices. Today, my mission is tocontinue my father-in-law’s extraordinary adventure.

How would you differentiate your company, and your watches, from thecompetition? Raymond Weil is one of the last independent family-owned businesses,with the third generation now in charge. Our brand benefits from thehorological knowledge of Mr. Weil, renowned in the watchmakingindustry as a living legend.

Our watches are creative and elegant, offering high quality standards atunequaled prices. They benefit from Mr. Weil’s 63 years of experience,from my 30 years, and from the latest technological innovations made byour R & D department.

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment?Staying independent in a highly competitive market. By so doing, we’veadded a human component to our business model.

What can we expect from Raymond Weil this year in terms of technicaland aesthetic innovation? Mr. Raymond Weil invented a fresh approach to luxury. My two sons, Elieand Pierre, and I strive to continue along this route. (They are particularlykeen on introducing new technologies in marketing.)

Our timepieces are at once classic and modern, casual and elegant.

Remaining true to the brand’s spirit, we’re offering new designs andvariations in color, materials, shapes and sizes.

The Maestro collection, for example, features a new chronograph, aphase de lune complication for ladies, and some retro-inspired models.Freelancer is revisiting its classics with new interpretations of the best-selling chronograph and the open-dial visible balance wheel models.The new Jasmine collection features a subtle flower motif, which nowadorns the heart of its dial, on a guilloché finish.

You’re known for a focus on art and music; how does this relate towatchmaking? Music is a family passion: my father-in-law is a great lover of classical andlyrical music and was inspired by it from the outset when he named hisfirst collections after famous operas. He transmitted this passion to mywife, who is a professional pianist, and to my sons who are musiciansthemselves. I’ve carried on developing this unique duo — watchmakingand music. They have much in common: precision, creativity and theemotions they inspire.

What kind of person wears a Raymond Weil watch? How manywatches do you own and which is your favorite?A person who wears Raymond Weil is attentive to quality, and appreciatesinnovative, elegant timepieces. In addition, this person likely favors thetraditional values conveyed by a family-run company.

Personally, I have a collection of about 60 Raymond Weil watches andcannot pick a favorite; each is appropriate for a particular moment of life.That said, I currently love wearing a recent creation: my Maestro Phase deLune Semainier, a unique timepiece with seven hands, combiningharmony, elegance, tradition and innovation.

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Only a couple of weeks after Hurricane Sandy, when much of lowerManhattan, Brooklyn and New Jersey were still plunged indarkness, TAG Heuer went ahead with its plans for the Manhattan

launch party of its latest Link collection, the Link Lady Trilogy LimitedEdition. Created in conjunction with brand ambassador Cameron Diaz,who attended the event, the Trilogy collection (a limited-edition steel ring,bracelet and watch trio featuring the first automatic watch in the LinkLady line) was already slated to do good: Profits are dedicated to supportUN Women, an organization that advocates for women's rights around theworld. In the wake of Sandy's destructive force, however, the watchcompany knew it must do more.

"Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims of Hurricane Sandy,"TAG Heuer president and CEO Jean-Christophe Babin told the crowd of500 or so, many of whom had flown in from Europe for the event. "Wedecided it was important to help New York Cares with their relief efforts,and we are donating $100 for every guest who is here."

As it happened, actor Leonardo DiCaprio — another TAG Heuerbrand ambassador, whose new Signature Link Calibre 16 Chronograph(with blue dial) will raise funds for Green Cross International and the

Natural Resources Defense Council — was in town filming The Wolf ofWall Street. He bounded on stage to join Diaz and Babin, showering highpraise on the brand. "It's incredible to work with a company that cares somuch, and gives so much. That kind of dedication to service is importantto me, and it's reflected in everything TAG Heuer does."

The Link Lady Trilogy Limited Edition set and Leonardo DiCaprioLink Automatic Chronograph Calibre 16 watch are in stores now. TAG Heuer fans can also enjoy a technological breakthrough this year: theTAG Heuer Mikrogirder. The innovative regulator, which TAG Heuerclaims challenges the 300-year heritage of hairspring/balance wheelmechanical regulation, allows the company to present a highly accuratechronograph, impervious to gravity, with minimal isochronous error.Winner of the 2012 Aiguille d'Or — the top prize in all categories at theGeneva Watchmaking Gran Prix — the Mikrogirder Chronographreplaces the spiral hairspring and classic balance wheel with a couplingbeam and excitatory beam system, paired with a linear oscillator. Thetechnology allows the chronograph accuracy to 5/10,000 of a second,beating 7.2 million times each hour. The design features a anthracite dialand rubber strap, with assymetric case.

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It was a tough qualifying session. Lap after lap I pushed myself to the max,knowing it meant the difference between starting on the pole position(where there’s an advantage going into the first turn) or starting on the

outside of the front row (where chances of taking the lead at the start areslim). As I took off alongside the other 35 cars in the field, I was confident Icould win the pole, especially since my pit crew had written a large #1 on mypit board. But as I came into the pits, I could tell by the look on their faces thatthis was not to be: I had lost pole position by only 5/100ths of a second.

Motor racing is a sport where time can be your best friend or your worstenemy. At the Rolex 24 at Daytona or at Le Mans, two cars can finish justseconds apart after 24 hours of racing. Pit Stops in Formula 1 are lightningfast: a car can have four tires changed in under three seconds. The driversof these cars are in constant radio contact with their crew members, whoreport competitors’ timing and scoring figures; race strategy can changeseveral times based on these reports.

While both motor racing and timepieces involve speed and precisemechanics, the fashionable gatherings of classic and vintage cars at Concoursd’Elegance events involve neither. In fact, these extraordinary vehicles arepresented stationary. Perhaps the longest running of these events is theConcorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, which has been held on the shores of LakeComo, Italy since 1929. At events like this, classic and vintage cars are scoredon the basis of perfection. It may be a static display, but the value of theseglorious cars can reach or even exceed that of some thoroughbred racecars.

In England, The Goodwood Festival of Speed is held each summer atLord March’s estate in West Sussex. This event combines static display with

individual runs up the driveway, and attracts about 150,000 spectators fromaround the world. Then in the fall, Lord March presents a spectacularvintage race held at the Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit, built in 1948 byhis grandfather just a mile or so from Goodwood House. In its glory days(the 1950s through 1966), this circuit hosted Formula 1 races and other top-level events that rivaled the best in the world. Today, all who attend thereunion come dressed in period clothing.

In the U.S., Classic Car Week in Monterey, California takes center stageevery August. Dinners, auctions, car shows, lawn parties and other exclusiveevents keep auto enthusiasts remarkably busy all week. At nearby MazdaRaceway Laguna Seca, some of the most extraordinary vintage racing is

held from Friday through Sunday at theRolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.Perfectly restored racecars from aroundthe world compete in full fields, usingmodern timing and scoring techniques.Split-second accuracy determines gridpositions, and drivers fight to shedevery possible second from their timecharts.

On the 18th green at nearby PebbleBeach on the final day of Classic Car

Week, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance draws the most remarkablecars and the most knowledgeable attendees to these celebrated grounds.The contrast between the racecars and show cars is significant: In racing,time is everything; in showing cars it’s inconsequential. In both instances,however, winners at Monterey are presented with iconic Rolex timepieces. TO

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THE NIGHT SPOTIt’s no secret that Broadway singers and actors hate whenthe curtain comes down and they have to leave the stage.So on Tuesday nights, after the shows are out, performersand the fans who love them gather for Backstage at 54Below (located in the basement of legendary Studio 54) tokeep the music and jokes going over drinks and supper. Ledby musical director Brad Simmons and host Susie Mosher,gypsies, Broadway and cabaret stars (and occasionally anaudience member) sing or do their routines in this intimateand fashionable 144-seat space created by Tony-winningset designers. The wine list and food are good, the serviceexcellent, the crowd always fun. And you never know whomight turn up to perform. End your evening on a high note.

A STROLL THROUGH HOTEL LA MAMOUNIAMarrakech has a fascinating history, exotic markets, exciting nightlife and a delightfully opulent hotel. La Mamounia, a former palace celebrated for its mixtureof traditional Moroccan and modern French styles, offers intriguing experiences from great art to ice cream. Take a walk through the reception room, lobby andtearoom, where Moroccan paintings and statues inspire. Stop at the Italian Bar to view the latest photography exhibition while sipping a Le Grand DameChampagne cocktail made with citrus essence. Next, wander outside into the serene 17-acre garden filled with olive and citrus trees, magnificent roses and anextensive kitchen garden (you might chat with the chef as he gathers vegetables for dinner). At the center of the garden is Le Menzeh, an ice cream pavilionthat offers pastries and freshly made ice creams. Finally, to recover from your exertions, complete your tour with a Royal Hammam treatment at the lavish spa.

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SPIRIT OF THE PASTBuilt in 1228 by the Anglo-Norman de Burgosfamily, Ashford Castle is set on 350 acres with aspectacular backdrop of Irish woodlands, lakeand mountains. Sir Benjamin Lee Guinnesspurchased the estate in 1855 as the family’scountry residence. Since becoming a hotel in1939, the castle has welcomed dignitaries andcelebrities including Prince Edward, King GeorgeV, Ted Kennedy, Sharon Stone, Brad Pitt andBarbra Streisand. The castle offers contemporarycomforts and conveniences, but naturally, old-world traditions still thrive. There’s Ireland’s firstschool of falconry, a decanter of sherry in eachroom, and tea served in the drawing room. Andin keeping with conventional castle ambiance,there’s also a ghost, reportedly from the 19thcentury when the Guinnesses were in residence.Not to worry: guests who’ve seen the youngfemale apparition say she’s friendly.

LIGHT FOOTEDThis spring, let your feet shine with bright bejeweled footwear byIvy Kirzhner, featuring cloisonné metal work and exotic leathers.The 2013 collection includes the Ark, a dress wedge with crystalsand snake leather inlays on an 18K gold-plated heel. The Taj Mahalgladiator sandal features gold silk metallic leather with crystals.Nefertiti is an ornamental high wedge with 18K gold-platedhardware and hand-enameled cloisonné treatment. Pictured aboveare the Montezuma Deco-bejeweled slippers in royal blue and hotcoral kid suede and gold silk metallic, and the Tresor, a Deco balletflat in gold silk metallic and opal, both with crystals on an 18K gold-plated hardware ornament. Step into a brilliant summer.

CONCERT GRANDSteinway Lyngdorf is a collaboration between Steinway & Sons, makers of theworld’s finest pianos, and audio innovator Peter Lyngdorf. Their speaker systemsrange from the invisible to the compact to the giant. Currently, the state-of-the-art choice is the Model LS Concert. Combined with the SP-1 Stereo Processor orP-1 Surround Sound Processor and Steinway Lyngdorf’s fully digital amplifiers, it’sperfect for luxurious home theaters. The open-baffle design makes the speakerinteract with the room much as a musical instrument would, resulting inextremely open and life-like musicality. There’s also a remarkable remote thatweighs nearly 2.2 pounds, with a rotating wheel crafted from solid, gold-platedbrass and mounted on precision-machined Swiss bearings, providing intuitiveand total command of the system.

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Designer, film producer, author and TV personality Nate Berkus hasmade a career out of taking interior design beyond paint colorsand fabric swatches. His latest book, The Things That Matter

(Spiegel & Grau, 2012), gets to the heart of design in a way that has yousimultaneously poring over the vibrant pages and setting it down torearrange your living room. Here, we chat with Berkus about the book, hisown home décor, and more.Your new book focuses on design as a personal statement. Wasthere a point where you realized design was not just aboutmaking things pretty?I realized that very early on. My mom is an interior designer, so “home” wasmore about a well-designed room than a home-cooked meal. That was herway of saying she cared about her family. Things were not expensive, butthey were beautiful. It was ingrained in me that assembling interiors wasnot something to be rushed. You talk about incorporating things from your travels into yourdécor. How does one avoid a room full of kitschy souvenirs? I do a lot of research before I travel. I talk to the concierge at the hotel, I talk

to a friend who’s gone there before, to really get the best sources foreverything. I have a deep knowledge of furniture creators and modern art,but one thing that is always important to me is the element of the hand-made, whether it’s a Navajo basket on a coffee table or a South Americanbelt on a pile of books. I look for the best silversmith in Portugal, the besttextiles in Asia or ceramics in Mexico. I look for what’s indigenous, what’shistoric and traditional.When you walk into someone’s home, what stands out as“good” or “bad” design?What makes me happy is walking in to see different styles all combined.That may be a Swedish dresser, a French mirror and a Native American rugin one room. I think it makes a room feel layered, like it was assembled overtime. I love when someone takes a risk. I may not love what they did, but Iam taken in when I see someone is adventurous. Conversely, what bugs meis when everything is of the same quality or out of one catalog. You can tellwhen someone spent a great fortune, but you don’t know anything aboutthat person except that they’re rich. In the book, you discuss designing your own home in NYC. Howwas the process different than designing for other people?In a designer’s own home, he is answering only to himself, so he can takemore risks. I like to let things find me, whereas with clients you don’t havethe luxury of buying things haphazardly. For my home, I started to feel likeI didn’t have roots; I wanted to assemble everything in one space, under oneroof. Over 570 boxes were delivered to that home and as I went through allof them, I started to understand my own connection to things. I had todecide what to keep, where to put it, what it went with. The editing processis the most important part. Even if there is something you love, if there’s noplace for you to display it and enjoy it and have it add to the graciousnessof your home, then it should be edited out. What did you learn from writing the book?I didn’t set out to write an autobiography, rather I wanted the book to beabout how I approach design. I hope people recognize that we each have astory, which is why I shared my own in the book. Everyone I’ve known,everywhere I’ve been, everything I’ve done has influenced my style. I hopepeople will stop, take a beat, and decide for themselves what really servesthem in the home and what doesn’t. Only then can someone achieve aninterior that truly reflects their personality. What’s next for Nate Berkus?My Chicago design firm is constantly undertaking new projects. I am excitedabout my collaboration with Target, and hope people find a few things frommy line to add to their décor. I’m producing a second feature film that I’mreally excited about. I love books so much, and after producing The Help, Iwanted to find another project where I could make a beloved book into afilm. We need more of that.

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Once upon a time, everyone whocould grew vegetables in theirown “kitchen” garden, to haveeasy access to good, nutritiousfood and to supplement whatthey could purchase.

Unfortunately, as a civilization, we’ve movedfar away from the land, and most people nowget their fruits and vegetables from giant chainsupermarkets. Most of these fruits and veggiescome from industrial-sized farms, ripen in thetransport truck — instead of in the sun — andhave practically no taste and very littlenutritional value by the time we purchase themin plastic-wrapped packages.

STARTING A DELICIOUS REVOLUTION

The good news: a group of passionate anddedicated food “activists” has launched the

Good Food Movement. The overall goal is to getAmericans to eat healthier by relying more onlocally grown produce with higher nutritionalvalue, all while reducing our global carbonfootprint. In addition, there’s an emphasis onimproving children’s diets, specifically in low-income areas. Because while the number ofsupermarkets with organic produce sections,local farmers’ markets and locavore (organicfood, locally grown) restaurants has increaseddramatically, most inner-city children still live inneighborhoods served only by fast-foodrestaurants and convenience stores.

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Alice Waters, of the renowned Berkeley, Californiarestaurant Chez Panisse, with getting the ballrolling,” says Arnell Hinkle, executive director ofCANFIT, an organization that helps communitiesimplement healthy-food programs.

About 15 years ago, over concern for a localpublic school, Waters launched The Edible SchoolyardProject. Through kitchen gardens planted on theirown public school grounds, students across thecountry learn how to plant and harvest organicproduce. The kids are then taught how to makenutritious meals from what they’ve grown.

“We’re calling for a revolution in publiceducation — the ‘Delicious Revolution,’” Watersexplains. “When the hearts and minds of ourchildren are captured by a school lunch curriculumenriched with experience in the garden,sustainability will become the lens through whichthey see the world.”

The Good Food Movement got another boostwhen First Lady Michelle Obama planted a kitchengarden at the White House in 2009. She wasinspired to do so by a grassroots advocacycampaign led by Roger Doiron, director of KitchenGardeners International.

Doiron is a modern-day Pied Piper for thebenefits of kitchen gardens. Knowing that whenEleanor Roosevelt planted a “victory” garden at theWhite House in the 1940s, it inspired 40 percent ofthe U.S. population to follow suit, he figured Mrs.Obama’s enthusiasm for the cause might have asimilar effect.

“The commercially grown foods we’re eatingtoday are significantly less nutritious than they werejust 30 years ago,” Doiron points out. “What we needare millions of people joining the movement byplanting four-season kitchen gardens right in theirown back — or front — yards. This produce provideshealthy meals for families and any excess can bedonated to local food pantries.”

THE IMPORTANCE OF URBAN FARMING

As the population explodes and urban areas continueto encroach on farmland, the ability to grow morenutritious food in less space becomes paramount.

Will Allen, CEO of Growing Power, is anurban-farming guru, admired and revered byeveryone in the Good Food Movement. Allen’smission is to get nutritious, organic food grownwith the smallest environmental impact. Using hismethods, Growing Power’s two-acre urban lot inMilwaukee, Wisconsin, produces enough healthyfood to feed 10,000 people.

Some of these methods include: greenhouses

and “hoop” houses (made from plastic sheeting andplywood) that are composted with the richestfertilizer, verimcompost, made from worms (heatgenerated from the composting process also warmsthe greenhouses in winter); aquaponics, a symbioticmethod of growing certain plants and fish together;and raising crops and animals (bees, chickens, ducks,goats) sustainably, without chemicals.

Growing Power not only raises healthy food in acompact urban space, they run extensive programsfor inner-city and disadvantaged youths to get theminterested in and involved with the process. Theyalso hold workshops and travel around the countrytraining others how to replicate their results.

Allen, winner of a Ford Foundation leadershipgrant, a MacArthur “genius” award, and a spot onMrs. Obama’s “Let’s Move” team, states: “We have tochange where and how food is grown right now,because we are malnourishing ourselves to death.Today, most people live in urban areas, yet manyhave very limited access to healthy, nutritious food.What’s needed is a Good Food Revolution.”

GET ON BOARD THE GOODFOOD REVOLUTION

All of these organizations offer advice, classesand workshops. Kitchen Gardeners Internationalcan help anyone plant a kitchen garden. If youdon’t have the space, find a community gardenwith help from the American CommunityGardening Association. Learn how to get akitchen garden planted at your local public schoolthrough The Edible Schoolyard Project. And, ifyou want to start or join an urban farming projectin your community, attend a Growing Powerworkshop. As Thomas Jefferson said: “Cultivatorsof the earth are the most valuable citizens.”

Learn More: Good Food Movement ResourcesACGA communitygarden.orgCANFIT canfit.orgEdible Schoolyard Project edibleschoolyard.orgGrowing Power growingpower.orgKitchen Gardeners International kgi.orgWindowfarms windowfarms.com

Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Cultureexhibit at the American Museum of NaturalHistory, through August 2013

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T he Margarita continues to rank as one of the country’smost popular cocktails, according to the Distilled SpiritsCouncil of the U.S. (DISCUS), as well as a perenniallypopular resort option. Fortunately, today’s drinker hasan unprecedented range of premium and super-premium tequila options from which to choose, whethersipped, shot or mixed into a drink. Casa Dragones is a

super-premium, limited-production blend of blanco (aged two to six months)and extra añejo (aged five years) tequilas, designed for refined, smoothsipping. It’s made in small batches and bottled in individually engraved,signed and numbered crystal decanters. “For us, it’s one bottle at a time,” saysco-founder and maestra tequilera Bertha Gonzalez Nieves, “and we neverwant to change that.” At about $300 a bottle, it’s not for shooting. Instead,it’s for sipping and is part of what could be called a Third Wave of Tequila inthe U.S. (Jose Cuervo representing our introduction to the agave-based spiritin the 1960s and ’70s, Patron/Sauza/El Tesoro taking us further along thejourney in the ’80s and ’90s, and today’s artisanal and luxury productsexpanding our horizons yet again).

Most of the flexibility in tequila production involves the fine points ofharvesting agave hearts, or piñons, how and how long the piñons are cooked,and specific distillation techniques. Blending differently aged batches, asCasa Dragones does, is a relatively new twist, one which Maestro Dobel

Single Estate tequila ($45) claims to have mastered first. A clear, colorlessblend of various aged tequilas, Dobel is unexpectedly earthy on the palate,in part due to the use of Balkan oak. Don Julio, meanwhile, launched itsAñejo 70 Claro ($70) in late 2011. Not a blend of aged tequilas, rather aclarified and filtered añejo, the result is a clear, colorless juice like a blanco,with the toasted oak and dusty sugar notes of an aged spirit.

Perhaps the most interesting experimentation happening with tequilainvolves barrel choices. Most brands employ new oak or used bourbonbarrels (the way most Scotch whisky does) during the aging process, buta few are exploring sherry casks, port barrels and more. DeLeon, aGuanajuato-based spirits brand, launched Leona on December 21 last year(the “end of the world” on the Mayan calendar). It was the first in a seriesof high-end, limited-edition “reserva” releases from the brand. FounderBrent Hocking says, “We were lucky to have purchased extra Sauternesbarrels used in finishing our añejo expression. While going through thewarehouse, we decided to experiment and see what would happen if weleft some to sit.” Taking the tequila to the aging “edge” of the añejoclassification (34 months), the resulting liquor is sweet, rich and complexand, quite simply, one of the most intriguing tequilas on the market. At$825, it had better be good of course, but Leona is no vanity project. It’sdefinitive proof that tequila has potential, as a fine spirit, far beyond bodyshots at spring break.

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T he legend: Ned was an “old Native American dude” who lived aloneon an island in the Long Island Sound. The waters surrounding hisisland were teeming with Bluepoint oysters (named for Blue Point,

Long Island, where they were originally discovered) so he harvested them forsustenance. He wasn’t rich, but he sure was happy!

Following in his footsteps, Ren Brighton has been farming Bluepointssince college, a passion he picked up from his grandfather, who ownedsome property on the Sound.

His business — Ned’s Island Oysters: Fresh Bluepoints delivered to yourdoor — is just over a year old, comprises two acres of beds in Darien, Conn.and is very labor-intensive. Beginning with local broodstock, the oysters startout in a hatchery. “It’s all about temperature manipulation,” Brightonexplains. “Spawning usually takes place only in the hottest part of summer,but if we heat the water to 30 degrees C, the oysters are tricked…” They thengrow in cages in the Sound until they meet Ned’s standard of three to four

inches; of course, the waters are carefully monitored by the State Bureau ofAquaculture. From spawning to market size takes 18 months to two years.

Caveat emptor: Since ‘Bluepoint’ is not trademarked, other regions haveattempted to market their oysters under this name. Be warned: theseimposters don’t even come close! Explains Brighton, “No rivers flow into thearea where our beds are located, so the waters here are a little saltier, andrich with algae, plankton and various nutrients.”

In addition to a delicious and nutritious eating experience (Ned’s Islandoysters were described by one taste tester as “sweet, perfectly briny, witha lingering tannic green pepper finish almost like a Chinon or otherCabernet Franc…”), oysters are reputed to be an aphrodisiac, and oysterfarming (a sustainable activity that uses no pollutants) is known toreplenish the seas. In fact, oysters eat by filtering out micronutrients fromseawater at a rate of about a gallon an hour, thus keeping marineecosystems healthy. So eat oysters, save the planet, and enjoy!

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For one hour a week, I am a princess. I am morebeautiful than Sofia Vergara, more graceful than aswan. Although my upper back aches slightly, I am

gloriously happy. Dormant muscles that I never knew existed arespringing to life. And my brain (whichcan no longer remember what book I’mreading) is sending multiple messages:to my pinky finger to point upward, tomy feet to glide back on the ball andforward with the heel, to my head to tiltand my torso to configure a perfectpose. (They tell me “muscle memory”will eventually kick in; I eagerly awaitthe kick...) I silently thank Mom and Dadfor those costly ballet lessons decades

ago, and wonder why I ever stopped. I love to dance!“Enough waltz!” insists my young and handsome

Brazilian dance instructor. “We will learn the rumba. Forgetthose ballet arms and look at me with dagger eyes. This is asensual dance! Run your fingers through your hair, sweepthem across your upper body. Focus on the hips…” I look athim defiantly: this middle-aged suburban mom is not aboutto sway her hips or caress her upper body. He accepts noexcuses: I am to practice in the privacy of home.

To prepare, I rummage through my closet and discovera slinky red dress and some gleaming South Sea pearls,perfect for a sensual rumba. Thankful that the back of mylakeside home is totally private (if I discount deer andchipmunks), I don the outfit and lose myself in thehypnotic rhythm blaring on my stereo in full surroundsound. Completely immersed in the music andconcentrating on my moves, I never heard the leaf blowersin my backyard. Suddenly, I’m returning the stares ofseveral smiling and appreciative gardeners, their facesglued to my back window. Apparently, I’ve unleashed myinner beast and will soon be the talk of the town, at leastamong groundskeepers…

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