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14 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM features {october 2023} 108 SCHOLASTIC CHIC Lifelong learners will thrive at Graduate Palo Alto, a whimsical hotel filled with allusions to Stanford and the Peninsula. PUNCH checks in with a student ID key card to hunt down all the references. PHOTOGRAPHY: GINO DE GRANDIS 114 EQUESTRIAN PARADISE The Horse Park at Woodside welcomes riders of all levels to rein, vault and jump. Here’s what draws both Olympians and kiddos sitting saddle for the first time.
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68 16 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM 45 31 departments {punchline} Peninsula Culture 31 Style and Substance 38 Perfect Shot 40 Diary of a Dog: Lilly {due west} Travel & Wellness 45 Sea Ranch Serenity {october 2023} IN EVERY ISSUE 20 Editor’s Note 22 Sloane Citron 25 QuickPUNCH PHOTOGRAPHY: PAULETTE PHLIPOT / COURTESY OF R. BRAD KNIPSTEIN / COURTESY OF ADAM POTTS / ANNIE BARNETT {food coloring} Eats, Drinks & Scoops 61 Vamos al Café 68 Japanese Home Cooking 76 The Beat on Your Eats {home & design} Style and Substance 85 Trader Vic’s Revamp 92 Beyond the Vase {landmark} 122 Broadway-Burlingame Arch 85 Cover photography by: Paulette Phlipot (page 92)
18 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM “Just when I discovered the meaning of life, they changed it.” —GEORGE CARLIN FOUNDER/PUBLISHER Sloane Citron EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Sheri Baer CREATIVE DIRECTOR Britt Johnston ASSISTANT EDITOR Johanna Harlow CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Linda Hubbard COPY EDITOR Carrie Lightner PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTORS Annie Barnett Paulette Phlipot PHOTOGRAPHERS Gino De Grandis Robb Most Irene Searles Robert David Siegel WRI TERS Lotus Abrams Sophia Markoulakis Loureen Murphy Elaine Wu SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Dylan Lanier ASSOCIATE PUBLISHERS Sally Randall Georgina Fox Sonia Vittori CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR Airiel Mulvaney ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Alexa Randall PRINT QUALITY DIRECTOR George Marquez PUNCH is an idea about how to live a life that is more engaging and authentic, from personal adventures, growth and what we feed our bodies and souls to the culture that fulfills us and the traditions and new discoveries offered by the Peninsula. It is about appreciating and exploring the richness of where we live and how that understanding can enhance our lives and make them more fulfilling and happy. PUNCH MAGAZINE ADVERTISING Please call 650.383.3636 or email hello@punchmonthly.com PUBLISHED 1047 El Camino Real, Suite 202 Menlo Park, CA 94025 ©2023 by 36 Media, LLC Members Sloane Citron, David Arfin hello@punchmonthly.com punchmagazine.com PUNCH® is a registered trademark of 36 Media, LLC FOLLOW PUNCH: @punchmonthly PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM FOR EVERYTHING PUNCH, COMPLETE CALENDAR, INSIDE SCOOPS & MORE: punchmagazine.com
20 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM cal personalities and stories that are inspiring and uplifting (in a not-yank-your-house-up-off-theground kind of way). So, here’s a sprinkling of what you can expect in October PUNCH. In an homage to local culture, learn how Palo Alto’s new Graduate Hotel celebrates the rich storied history of Stanford University. (Page 108) And jump over to The Horse Park in Woodside to see the flurry of activities that create this Peninsula equestrian paradise. (Page 114) In Burlingame, we meet up with Sam and Gloria Malouf to explore the thriving husband/ wife partnership that anchors a family-run upscale boutique. (Page 31) And in Hillsborough, the duo behind TRG Architecture + Interior Design reveal the dramatic transformation of a home previously owned by Victor “Trader Vic” Bergeron. (Page 85) Here on the Peninsula, October is synonymous with Half Moon Bay’s Art & Pumpkin Festival (October 14-15). Another good reason to head coastside is Tanya Slye Designs for festive botanical styling with succulents and gourds. (Page 92) If you’re looking for a more tranquil seaside escape, PUNCH’s getaway this month is The Sea Ranch. Check out our tips for sliding into Sonoma County’s highly-tuned-tonature community. (Page 45) The ability to expand our horizons without leaving home is one of the Peninsula’s biggest perks. Channeling a Guadalajara cafe, Tal Palo in Los Altos says “Bienvenidos!” to guests (Page 61), and the Belmont team behind Just One Cookbook demystifies Japanese recipes through a popular food blog. (Page 68) In QuickPUNCH, check out reasons (beyond a tornado) to look skyward in our Q&A with Hiller Aviation Museum’s Jon Welte. (Page 28) The seasonal fun is just beginning, so stay tuned to PUNCH! Sheri sheri@punchmonthly.com {editor’s note} for coffee in the hilltop town of Groznjan. We awoke to thunder showers but they cleared sufficiently for a delayed start under an ominous-looking sky. About 20 miles into our ride, a downpour looked imminent. What we didn’t expect was the sudden plunge into darkness. BOOM!! CRACK!! WHOOSH!! Like a scene from The Wizard of Oz, we were caught in a deluge of whipping winds, near-horizontal pounding rain, flashes of lightning and ear-piercing thunder cracks. At the time, I was riding with PUNCH photographer (and longtime friend) Irene Searles and her husband, David Brett. Survival instincts kicked in and we furiously pedaled toward the barely discernible shape of a bus stop shelter. We ducked inside and huddled together, struggling to process the sight of leaves and debris swirling madly in circles. Thunderous booms joined in symphony with the splintering cracks of branches breaking around us. Shielded from the full brunt of the storm, we now frantically wondered: Will this flimsy structure hold up if a tree crashes down? What if there’s a lightning strike? Given that I’m now sharing this account, you can jump to the conclusion that we (and thankfully, our entire group) prevailed through the storm. And indeed, local news headlines confirmed that a rare tornado had swept through coastal Croatia. Although before-and-after photos show our attempts at tenuous smiles, the “during” aspect was, quite honestly, both terrifying and strangely exhilarating. Our trip (including that very memorable episode) surpassed all expectations, but I still found myself emitting a happy sigh when we landed at SFO. As Dorothy once postulated after her own whirlwind of adventures, “There’s no place like home.” And there you have it. The link back to PUNCH—and our convivial setting here on the San Francisco Peninsula. A quick search reveals the occasional tornado touching down here as well, but we can all agree that’s not a common association. What’s more familiar is what we present to you every month—loABOVE: Sheri Baer and Irene Searles in the aftermath of the storm; cycling under a threatening sky just before the wild weather fully swept in. “You’ve got to write about the tornado!” I kept hearing after my recent return from an epic trip to Eastern Europe. Apparently, being unexpectedly caught in the wildest weather imaginable is a line- (or editor’s note-) jumping event. And, of course, there’s that extenuating detail… we happened to be on bikes at the time. But PUNCH Magazine’s mission is capturing the Spirit of the Peninsula—not a freak severe storm along the Adriatic Coast. How could I possibly tie my harrowing story back to PUNCH? Okay, I conceded. I’ll try. To set the scene, we anchored our travels with a Backroads cycling tour through Croatia and Slovenia. On this particular morning, the plan was to head out from Portoroz, Slovenia, cross the border into Croatia and stop PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF DAVID BRETT / IRENE SEARLES
22 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {sloane citron} two halves, a kids’ room with two bunk beds, and my parents’ room. In between the bedrooms was a narrow hallway with a wall phone, where we had a party line, which meant that all the families in the canyon shared one line. If I was bored, I’d carefully lift off the handle from the receiver and listen in on conversations. For us kids, the cabin was a place of freedom, exploration and discovery, often about ourselves. Teens were allowed to drive on the dusty, rocky roads, often ending up in ditches, from which we had to be extracted. We blew things up with M-80s and Cherry Bombs and captured lizards, turtles and frogs for weekend pets. Sometimes we used old bamboo fishing rods to pull up slimy catfish. At some point, the unique cabin caught the attention of someone in the publishing world, and a well-known photographer, John Rogers, did a photo shoot of the cabin and our family. I was seven but remember it well. Some months later, LIVING magazine published an article about the cabin and featured some of those photos. Recently, an archivist at the University of North Texas contacted me for more details about the cabin and our family to accompany the photos that are now in their possession. The best part was that she had access to the original images from the shoot, many that we had not seen before. There was Shelley with her horse Tuscan and the three of us lying on the floor playing board games. There was a great picture of the large gong. Through the images, I could touch the time at the cabin, full of innocence and adventure. Our father, much to the great displeasure of me and my brother, sold our cabin a couple of years before his death. I guess he thought we wouldn’t have come back often enough to make it worthwhile. But we would have, and I wish I could take my kids and grandkids back to that special place. We’d hit the gong, look for arrowheads, chase lizards and blow stuff up. And when it got dark, we’d watch the stars and try to capture the fireflies that danced through the night. One of the great joys I had growing up in Amarillo was our family’s cabin in the “canyon,” which I’ve previously written about here. We’d pack up the Chrysler station wagon with our stuff and our big, black German Shepherd Tamby and head out. As a child, I thought the trip was a long one. Only later in life did I understand that it was only 30 minutes away. Still, its remote uniqueness from our suburban home always made it feel like an adventure. The cabin came to be because several Amarillo doctors decided to build weekend homes in a beautiful small canyon, known always as simply the Canyon. Nestled within its walls was a small creek that ran through the middle, filled with belching bullfrogs and big, slimy catfish. At night, the sky was bright with stars and fireflies darted through the air. While the other doctors constructed typical, basic cabins and rustic homes, my father, influenced by the time he spent in Japan as a surgeon during the Korean War, decided to build a true Japanese home out there in the Panhandle dust and weeds. Probably sketched out on a scrap of paper, the design was simple and straightforward, though it was clear that the details were thoughtfully considered. The home was small, I’d guess under 1,000 square feet, and comprised two parts: one for living and one for sleeping. The location, on the eighth hole of a rudimentary golf course, was one reason that my father, a forever golf-duffer, wanted to have a cabin out there. Rising behind our small cabin were rugged cliffs that, when breached, led to the forever flat plains that defined the region. The cabin, though thoroughly Japanese in style, was simple. The living area was one room with a small kitchen on one end and an attached screened-in porch to keep the multitude of grasshoppers, snakes and mosquitoes outside. The living area had small chairs and tables and a sweet built-in couch that was perfect for wrestling with my brother Danny or hunkering down with a Mad magazine. We kids ate our meals on a high counter-bar when we could be cajoled into coming back from wherever we were playing, summoned by the striking of a huge gong in our front yard that reverberated throughout the entire canyon. A very distinct orange bridge, about 15 feet across, connected the living area to the smaller sleeping section, divided into the cabin
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PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM 25 OCTOBER 2023 + 31 DAYS + AUTUMN HARVEST + OUR 63RD ISSUE {quickpunch} Save the Date + A closeup Mars will hover just above the full Harvest moon on Friday, October 2. + Enjoy a piece of pie with two scoops of ice cream on October 14, National Dessert Day. + The 119th Fall Classic (World Series) starts on a chilly Friday, October 27. + Get your costumes and jack-o’-lanterns ready for Halloween on Tuesday, October 31. Venture Out + CHANT Neil Diamond classics at the (cover) Sweet Caroline Tour, October 14 at Redwood City’s Fox Theatre. + POP IN on the patch with Half Moon Bay’s Art & Pumpkin Festival, October 14-15. + CARVE out time for Palo Alto’s Jack-O-Jaunt pumpkin competition, October 27. For many of us, October is our favorite month since it portends the beginning of The Holidays, bringing the excitement of the big three: Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas/ Hanukkah. Every year, more homes are decked out for Halloween, soon to surpass Christmas in the illumination business. As the air slowly chills and the days shorten, there is a magic and coziness in the air as we hunker down for hopefully another season of plentiful rain. It’s an excellent time to find a long read that captures your attention, perfect alongside a roaring fire or some pumpkin-scented candles. “In the entire circle of the year there are no days so delightful as those of a fine October.” —Alexander Smith welcome back
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28 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {quickpunch} What’s one of your fondest memories involving planes? My elementary school was near the approach to the main runway at Long Beach Airport. Pacific Southwest Airlines was still around, and I vividly remember standing on the playground and watching the planes, each with a friendly smile painted on the front, fly past during recess. It never got old. What’s your top flight-related film? It’s hard to find, but the film adaptation of The High and the Mighty, which starred John Wayne. How do you recharge your batteries after a long day? A walk through the College of San Mateo campus on a clear evening works wonders. Is there a Hiller event you particularly enjoy? During the warmer months, our Kids’ Carnival gives young people the chance to paint a retired Cessna airplane in our collection. Being able to walk up to an airplane and touch it makes a remarkable impact on kids. Where’s your go-to spot in the museum? Our outdoor observation platform. Folks can hang out there and have a ringside seat to airport operations. On a busy weekend day, San Carlos Airport can have well over 300 takeoffs or landings. It’s a blast. What is your most cherished possession? My wedding ring. THE Q & A JON WELTE What was your first job? I had a summer job as a ride operator at the Knott’s Berry Farm theme park in Orange County. The suspenders and bow tie that came with the uniform are still seared into my memory. What’s a fun behind-the-scenes insight about Hiller? Rainy days drive attendance. Especially on weekends. Seriously. If they don’t teach this stuff in museum school, they should. What’s a quote you love? “It’s 106 miles to Chicago. We’ve got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark and we’re wearing sunglasses.” –The Blues Brothers Which historic pilot do you admire most and why? It’s a hard call, but I often fall back on Louise McPhetridge Thaden. She was a contemporary of Amelia Earhart and in many ways was the more successful pilot in terms of records set and competitions won. The Travel Air biplane that she used to set an endurance record over Oakland in 1929 is among the aircraft we have on display. What’s the most unusual or unexpected thing you’ve had to do for your job? I hadn’t been on the job for even a month when I got a call that I had to come help “bring a yak into the museum.” Five minutes later, I was helping to push a beautiful Yak-9 fighter plane through our hangar door for an event. Even now, I am never quite sure what surprises each day will bring! Hiller Aviation Museum’s president and CEO shares the job that required suspenders and a bow tie, which historic pilot he admires most and his go-to spot for watching takeoffs and landings.
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32 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {punchline} deep sigh of relief and knew I was home.” After emigrating from Lebanon in 1979 and spending her first few years in Las Vegas, Gloria had a similar visceral reaction when her family relocated to the South Bay. While dating Sam in the late ‘90s and visiting him at his family’s business, she too fell in love with the Burlingame-San Mateo area. Today, as co-owners of Burlingame’s upscale boutique, Sam Malouf Authentic Luxury, the duo harmoniously work side by side. They continue to build an ever-evolving life based on mutual respect and shared heritage and interests, all while running their thriving store stocked with sleek sport coats and blazers, classic dresses and clutches. Sam and Gloria, both of Lebanese descent, met in the late ‘90s at a local Lebanese-American Association fashion show that Sam’s family business, Malouf’s, was sponsoring. Gloria’s cousin, who was helping with the fashion show, was short on models and asked Gloria to fill in. “The rest is history,” smiles Gloria. Sam has been part of the Burlingame business community for 34 years, first with his family’s business, Malouf’s, and then with the couple’s own enterprise for the last 15 years. Sam’s ties to Italian menswear and Neapolitan tailoring run deep, and brands like Zenga and Brunello Cucinelli are part of his core lineup. Gloria has been by his side since they wed, first helping with Malouf’s while working full-time as a corporate retail buyer to now heading up a robust womenswear section ranging from established brands like Missoni, Proenza Schouler and Khaite to Australia’s Aje and Swedish sustainable fashion brand BITE. As partners in business and life, Sam and Gloria Malouf have had 23 years to perfect that elusive balance that so few couples get right when working together. And they both credit the Peninsula with being a foundational bond. Sam recalls his first reaction when he arrived here from Texas: “The moment I stepped out of SFO on April 1, 1991, my whole being felt refreshed. I took a
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34 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {punchline} It’s not cliche to say that family means everything to the Maloufs. The couple’s three daughters— Eleanora, 21, Isabella, 18, and Gabriella, 11—are their world, and the work that it takes to run a business is never lost on them. “They have watched us grow our business from the ground up. Naturally, we don’t expect them to carry on the legacy of the family business, but if they did, we would welcome it. We give them the room to follow their interests first,” Gloria explains. Sam expands further on his daughters and the business: “I would love to grow the business with their involvement, and I know each would bring different talents—but only if they have the passion. And I would want them to work elsewhere for five years first since experience outside is essential to their success here.” Gloria credits her business acumen to her previous career and her innate curiosity and passion for design, but she also gives a significant nod to Sam. “We challenge each other’s viewpoints and learn from them,” she notes. “We have a mutual respect for what we both do and our individual strengths.” Specializing in coveted and cutting-edge European and Japanese designs, the Maloufs have the eye (and the inventory) to supply customers with particular looks that often can’t be sourced outside of Europe. Separately, they travel to Europe several times a year to connect with vendors and attend shows. Even with lots of international travel, you’ll still find both of them on the sales floor most days. And you might even run into Gabriella, their youngest of three daughters, helping out after school. ABOVE (right): Gloria Malouf (fifth from left with two of her daughters in front of her) hosting a Lebanese feast for visiting vendors and friends. Photography credit: Sam Malouf.
1445 DANA AVENUE, PALO ALTO 4 BEDS | 3.5 BATHS | 2,603 SF LIVING | 7,395 SF LOT | OFFERED AT $5,998,000 Gorgeous 2016 Tudor-style home with open-concept floor plan on a tree-lined street in coveted Crescent Park. Light and bright transitional interior design blends modern style with traditional charm and character for a chic and warm feel throughout. The heart of the home is a tremendous great room with a stunning wall of divided-light accordion doors that provides a seamless transition to the spacious and heated loggia ideal for entertaining and relaxing. A luxurious open gourmet kitchen with oversized island and top stainless steel appliances, a sunny breakfast nook with French doors to a private patio for al fresco dining, a formal dining room, a living room with gas fireplace, and a bedroom with en suite bath and double doors to the rear yard complete the first floor. A generous primary suite with tall soffited ceilings, a spacious walk-in closet, a lavish bathroom, and a private balcony highlights the second floor, plus two additional elegant bedrooms, a beautiful shared bathroom, and a laundry room. Additional features: handsome hardwood oak floors, skylights, remote-controlled drapery, A/C, dual pane windows, and fresh interior paint. Wonderful lush and mature landscaping, a detached one-car garage with built-ins and great potential for flex use, and just minutes from the vibrant downtown, parks, museums, Stanford University, and outstanding public schools (Duveneck Elementary, Greene Middle, and Palo Alto High). brianchancellor.com | 650.303.5511 brianc@sereno.com | DRE 01174998 The information contained herein has been obtained from third party sources deemed reliable but its accuracy is not guaranteed. Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno has not and will not verify the information and assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. Buyer should verify and investigate all information to Buyer’s satisfaction and investigate all information to Buyer’s satisfaction. 1445DANAAVE.COM
36 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {punchline} is an essential aspect of the business. Through the years, Gloria personally has been active in PARCA, Filoli and the Hillsborough Auxiliary to Peninsula Family Service (HAPFS), in addition to their girls’ schools. The business supports PARCA and HAPFS, in addition to the SF Ballet, the Lymelight Foundation and the Hillsborough School Foundation, either as a corporate or fashion show sponsor. “Giving back to the community is important to us as a family and as a business, and I’ve made lifelong friends as a result,” Gloria says. “It’s a bonus when your vision for events is aligned with a nonprofit, and you can dream together.” Sam is quick to point out that a good working relationship with one’s spouse needs to be cultivated. He specifically recalls how things shifted during the pandemic: “I decided that we needed to figure out what we really loved to do most and focus on that, removing everything else. I really wanted Gloria to flourish in what she loved. I also began to outsource some tasks and focus on what I love, and that has helped both of us enjoy our relationship at work.” Being involved in philanthropy
694 PETTIS AVENUE MOUNTAIN VIEW 5 BEDS | 3 FULL BATHS | 2,692 SF LIVING + 298 SF ATTACHED GARAGE | 8,684 SF LOT 694PETTIS.COM | OFFERED AT $4,198,000 This sophisticated modern masterpiece from renowned Olson Kundig Architects is your invitation to own one of California’s most innovative and eco-friendly homes. Nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street in the heart of Silicon Valley, this carbon-negative new build effortlessly joins elegance, artistry and environmental consciousness into one harmonious experience of luxury and sustainability. A stunning foyer welcomes you with unobstructed sightlines to the elegant open floor plan flooded with natural light, and seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces. Entertain in the expansive great room that encompasses the kitchen, dining and living areas, featuring exposed steel beams, crisp lines and custom cabinetry. Sliding glass doors invite you and guests onto the Brazilian Walnut deck, and from there into the generous, professionally landscaped rear yard to enjoy California living at its finest. Ideally situated close to vibrant downtown Mountain View and just three blocks from beautiful Eagle Park with its abundant grassy fields, playground and outdoor pool, this property is convenient to Silicon Valley’s leading companies, Stanford University, and top-notch public schools. Developed by pioneering net-zero builder Aro Homes. brianchancellor.com | 650.303.5511 brianc@sereno.com | DRE 01174998 The information contained herein has been obtained from third party sources deemed reliable but its accuracy is not guaranteed. Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno has not and will not verify the information and assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. Buyer should verify and investigate all information to Buyer’s satisfaction and investigate all information to Buyer’s satisfaction. julialaquer.com | 650.434.2755 julia@sereno.com | DRE 1928656
38 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {punchline} PERFECT SHOT palo alto ecocenter Originally commissioned by Lucie Stern as a center for Sea Scouts— and built to resemble a ship with porthole windows and navigation bridge—the EcoCenter in the Palo Alto Baylands was restored as an environmental nature center. Menlo Park photographer Jennifer Fraser enjoys wandering the tidal salt marshes that surround the Center, photographing the herons, avocets and mallards that inhabit them. “It is a peaceful walk, especially in autumn when the sun is low on the horizon and the marsh grasses glow gold and red,” she shares. Image by Jennifer Fraser / jenniferfraser.zenfolio.com
PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM 39 calling all shutterbugs If you’ve captured a unique perspective of the Peninsula, we’d love to see your Perfect Shot. Email us at hello@punchmonthly.com to be considered for publication.
40 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {punchline} calling all dogs If you’ve got quirky habits or a funny tale (or tail) to share, email hello@punchmonthly.com for a chance to share a page from your Diary of a Dog in PUNCH. me with much love, though I’m always thrilled when Coby comes to pick me up. Coby named me Lilly, partly for his great-grandmother and mostly because the name fits me so well. I’m cheerful, happy and always ready for any adventure. As a dachshund, I have short legs, but I keep up with Coby as we take our long walks each evening on streets such as Rothchild, Allenby and Dizengoff, and then back to our home in the Neve Tzedek neighborhood. When my secondbest friend Sloane visits, he always brings me the tastiest treats from the States. I get so excited that I jump on him and lick his face until he finally says, “Enough Lilly, enough!” Then I wait five minutes and start all over again. Though I hope to one day visit my extended family on the Peninsula, for now I’m happy enjoying the beaches and open-air markets of my Israeli hometown. While I am not technically a Peninsula pup, my roots are firmly in Menlo Park, where my housemate and best friend, Coby, was raised and where my second-best friend (Coby’s father, Sloane) lives. Yep. You could say I’m here in the pages of PUNCH because of nePETism. I reside in Tel Aviv with Coby, who professionally does magical things in the air, but I just see him as the most tail-wag-worthy dad a dog could ever have. When he’s working, I get to stay with a wonderful woman named Hagit who treats lilly DIARY OF A DOG
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#1 Coldwell Banker Agent for Hillsborough Top 100 Agents Nationwide 2008-2022 Wall Street Journal Cal BRE# 01060476 JIM ARBEED Coldwell Banker Top 1% Internationally 650.430.7653 JimArbeed.com MID-CENTURY CLASSIC • Situated in a Magical Setting on a .54-Acre Private and Gated Lot • ±2,825s.f. of Cheerful Living Space featuring 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Bathrooms • Exceptional Living Room with Cathedral Ceiling and Huge Windows • Graceful Dining Room with Grand Fireplace and Built-in Display Case • Chef’s Kitchen with Center Island with Prep Sink and Breakfast Nook • Family Room with Fireplace, Wet Bar and Direct Access to the Rear Yard • Large Primary Suite with Dressing Area and Lovely Marble Bathroom • Expansive and Private Grounds with Level Lawns, Lush and Colorful Landscaping, Sparkling Pool, and Huge Covered Entertaining Patio $4,195,000 www.860hayne GRAND CUSTOM ESTATE • Majestic, .73-Acre Gated Lot with Long, Private Driveway and Motor Court • Remodeled and Expanded in 2007 by a Renowned Local Architect • Over 6,600s.f. of Outstanding Living Space with Quality Finishes • Five Sizeable Bedrooms and Five and One-Half Luxurious Bathrooms • Elegant Formal Rooms with Huge Bay Windows and Lovely French Doors • Gourmet Kitchen with Professional-Grade Appliances and Breakfast Room • Family Room with Grand Fireplace, Wet Bar with Beverage Cooler, and Desk • Billiard/Guest Room, Library/Game Room and Temp-Controlled Wine Cellar • Master Suite with Fireplace, Built-in Bookcase and Custom Walk-in Closets • Stunning Master Bath with Dual-Head Steam Shower and Swarovski Fixtures • Enchanting Grounds with Verdant Landscaping, Level Lawns, Beautiful Rose Gardens, Enchanting Pathways, Spa, and Outdoor Kitchen $6,950,000 www.989hayne.com SUPERB ESTATE WITH STUNNING VIEWS • Luxury, Newly-Built Estate with Sweeping Bay and SF Skyline Views • Spanning ±11,000s.f. of Extraordinary Living Space on a .61-Acre Lot • 6 Generously-Sized Bedrooms, 7 Full and 3 Half Bathrooms • Grand 3-Story Atrium that Showcases the Stunning Formal Rooms • Chef’s Kitchen/Great Room that Opens to a Vast View-Facing Terrace • Primary Suite with Fireplace, Sitting Area, and Spa-Inspired Bath • 2 Offices/Libraries, 2 Family Rooms, Separate Recreation Room • Billiard/Game Room, Wine Tasting Room, Gym with Sauna • Home Theater with Stadium Style Seating, Au-Pair Quarters • 3-Car Attached Garage with 20-Car Motor Court • Basketball/Sports Court, Putting Green, Level Lawns • Large Entertaining Patio with Fireplace, Fountains and Lush Landscaping $11,950,000 www.101bellavista.com
#1 Coldwell Banker Agent for Hillsborough Top 100 Agents Nationwide 2008-2022 Wall Street Journal JIM ARBEED Coldwell Banker Top 1% Internationally 650.430.7653 JimArbeed.com Cal BRE# 01060476 Outstanding Spanish Revival Masterpiece | Superb Level Lot of ±1.02-Acres with Tremendous Set Back from the Street | Two Gated Entrances with Abundant Off-Street Parking | ±6,673s.f. of Sumptuous Living Space in the Main House | 5 Generously-Sized Bedrooms, 4 Full and 3-Half Baths | Grand-Scale Public Rooms, Including an Inviting Sunroom with French Doors Opening to the Stunning Rear Grounds | Chef’s Kitchen with Top-of-the-Line Appliances, Huge Center Island and Two Informal Dining Areas | Alluring Library/Family Room with Built-in Bookcases and Custom Bar | Luxurious Master Suite with Fireplace, Sitting Area, Dual Walk-In Closets and Gorgeous Spa-Inspired Bath | Detached 1-Bedroom, 1-Bath Guest/Pool House, Separate 1-Bedroom, 1-Bath Apartment/ADU with Large Living Room and Kitchenette, and an Au Pair Unit with Full Bath and Private Entrance | Outstanding Grounds with Majestic Trees, Lush Landscaping, Sparkling Pool and Sweeping Level Lawns | Huge Motor Court with 3-Car Garage plus 2-Car Covered Carport | Situated in the Highly-Coveted Lower North Area in Hillsborough’s Finest Location 828irwin.com $12,500,000 HILLSBOROUGH
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PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM 45 GETAWAY sea ranch serenity {due west} words by LOTUS ABRAMS TRAVEL & WELLNESS PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF ADAM POTTS
46 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {due west} PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF ADAM POTTS / COURTESY OF THE SEA RANCH LODGE About a two-and-a-halfhour drive north of San Francisco, Sea Ranch encompasses only about 2,200 private homes and undeveloped lots; a few resident recreation centers; a handful of small businesses; a private airstrip; and The Sea Ranch Lodge, one of the oldest buildings in the community, built in 1968. For a long time, the land that is now The Sea Ranch was only visited seasonally by the native Pomo people, who gathered shellfish and kelp from the shoreline. Starting in the 1800s, it was used for ranching. The Sea Ranch was conceived in 1964 when Oceanic Properties architect and There really isn’t much to do at The Sea Ranch—a predominantly residential community located on a remote, ruggedly beautiful 10-mile stretch of coastline at the northern boundary of Sonoma County—but that is precisely the attraction. It is, rather, a place to watch the waves crash against the shoreline below the cliffs; explore rocky tidepools; wander unspoiled beaches strewn with seashells; feel the power of the wind as it rushes over the grassy bluffs and through the cypress, pine and fir trees; and listen to the plaintive bleating of sheep grazing on the hillsides, part of the community’s wildfire mitigation efforts, which also happens to add to the pastoral atmosphere.
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48 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {due west} The environmentallyfocused sensibility of the community as well as its distinctive architecture has inspired numerous articles in publications ranging from Dwell to The New York Times, as well as a major exhibit at SFMOMA. Not surprisingly, like-minded individuals continue to be drawn to the setting. Maynard and Lu Lyndon have been “Sea Ranchers” for over five decades. “Even before we knew each other, we both came up to The Sea Ranch in the 1960s,” recounts Maynard. After meeting in 1972, the couple bought their own lot in The Sea Ranch in 1997, and designed and built a house with the help of Maynard’s brother, Donlyn Lyndon, one of the community’s original architects. “We live here full-time and are quite connected to The Sea Ranch in various ways,” he says. “We love it.” community planner Al Boeke visited the area and recommended that his firm purchase the land— then called Rancho Del Mar—to build a coastal town that would be designed in harmony with its natural surroundings. Guided by the overarching principle of “living lightly on the land,” Boeke and an esteemed team of architects and design professionals embarked on plans to bring the community to life. Landscape architect Lawrence Halprin studied the area’s topography, weather and vegetation. Architectural firm Moore, Lyndon, Turnbull and Whitaker designed the first condominium building along the bluffs. And architect Joseph Esherick designed Sea Ranch’s first houses. Abiding by the philosophy of dynamic conservation, each landscape element was acknowledged and nurtured, reinforcing natural forms and scale, while building materials were kept simple and drawn from nature. PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF THE SEA RANCH LODGE / COURTESY OF THE SEA RANCH
PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM 49 Undeniably, a sense of community and respect for nature coalesce at The Sea Ranch. “The overall reason to visit The Sea Ranch is the joy of place—obviously, for the natural coastline, meadows, forests and hills, but also for the spirit and vision and reality of people living and respecting what they have in this 10-mile stretch of the Northern California coast,” Maynard reflects. “Come visit, stay, walk, observe, record and partake in the quiet and respect for place and nature.” DoThe best way to experience The Sea Ranch is by bike or on foot. So ditch the car and have Sea Ranch Supply drop off rental bikes at The Sea Ranch Lodge or your vacation rental. Pick up maps for The Sea Ranch’s six public access trails—Black Point, Pebble Beach, Stengel Beach, Shell Beach, Walk on Beach and Bluff Top Trail—at The PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF THE SEA RANCH LODGE - CARLOS CHAVARRÍA Maynard and Lu own LyndonDesign Gallery, which showcases the work of many local artists. They also curate the rotating art shows that grace the walls of The Café at The Sea Ranch Lodge. Thoughtfully revitalized from top to bottom after new owners bought the property in 2018, The Sea Ranch Lodge recently unveiled 17 refreshed guest rooms. The lodge even features new “supergraphics”—boldly colored graphic stripes, shapes and symbols—designed by 94-yearold San Francisco artist and graphic designer Barbara Stauffacher Solomon. In addition to the restaurant, bar, cafe and general store, the lodge is also home to the local post office and functions as the de facto community hub. Locals and visitors alike flock to the lodge for events like Trivia Night on Tuesdays and live jazz on Thursdays. Sea Ranch Association office. Hit the greens at The Sea Ranch Links, an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Muir Graves that blends the undulating seaside landscape with Scottish links-style architecture while maintaining the original lay of the land. Don’t forget to visit Maynard and Lu at LyndonDesign Gallery, a small, design-focused gallery showcasing many local artists’ work (open Saturdays or by appointment). While you’re there, head over to neighboring business, The Wine Shop, which holds occasional tasting events. You’ll also want to swing by the fanciful Sea Ranch Chapel. Although it looks like a fairy cottage in the woods, it was designed by artist and architectural designer James Hubbell, and is open daily to the public from sunrise to sunset.
50 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM coastal retreat searanchescape.com {due west} PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF THE SEA RANCH LODGE Stay Featuring breathtaking views of the natural surroundings, The Sea Ranch Lodge offers 17 rustic-contemporary rooms featuring stove-pipe fireplaces, cushioned window benches and thoughtful amenities like local hiking guides and binoculars. The Sea Ranch also offers distinctive rental homes designed by acclaimed architects. Like the forest-ensconced Tarp House with expansive outdoor decks, walls of glass and dramatic skylights to more deeply appreciate all the trees. Or the spacious Hines House, which sleeps eight, while offering a courtyard terrace and sweeping Pacific views. Home rentals can be booked through Sea Ranch Escape as well as websites like Airbnb, Vacasa and VRBO. Eat Enjoy ceviche, seared scallops and steak frites at The Sea Ranch Lodge Dining Room. Surrounded by stunning sea views and layered in light-toned wood, the lodge serves refined, seasonal fare with locally sourcedingredients, including oceanfresh seafood. Other options on the property include the Bar + Lounge, with locally-inspired craft cocktails, beer, local wines and light bites; The Café for light breakfast and lunch fare; and BBQ 42000, offering housesmoked meats over at The Sea Ranch Links. Twofish Baking, located inside the historic Stewart’s Point Store, is a must for delectable sandwiches, sticky buns and daily danishes. Go-to eateries in nearby Gualala include Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen, Upper Crust Pizzeria and Trinks Cafe.
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