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Cooking with a Private Chef
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 By Bev Church
A sneak peek into a dinner for Churchill’s great-grandson.
Michael Saxer, author of a new book, Cooking with a Private Chef: New Orleans to Newport, has been the private chef for Mr. and Mrs. James J. Coleman Jr. for almost 10 years. The following pages are a “sneak peek” into a dinner party they had recently for the great-grandson of Sir Winston Churchill, Jonathan Sandys.
Jimmy Coleman Jr. has been the Honorary Consul for Great Britain from Louisiana since 1975, and he and his fabulous wife Minnie entertain many diplomats and distinguished visitors from all over the world! Both play an integral part in the planning of the events they host, overseeing the flowers, music, candles, namecards, silver, china, crystal… and then planning the exquisite menu with Saxer. They even print menus for each event for their guests to take home. (More)
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Registry of Charitable Events
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January to April 2009
January
Jan. 9
Celebrating 100 Years of Zulu, 1909-2009
Benefits: Louisiana Museum Foundation and the Louisiana State Museum
Event Info.: The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club is celebrating its Centennial year with a fabulous exhibit (From Tramps to Kings: Celebrating 100 Years of Zulu,
1909-2009) opening at the Presbytere in January and will remain open to the public for a year.
Time: Patron party 6:30-8 p.m.;
gala 8-11 p.m.
Location: The Presbytere, 701 Chartres St.
Contact: 558-0493 (More)
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New Year, New You
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 Judi Russell, Photographed by Cheryl Gerber
New trends in fitness to help you look your best in 2009.
If you’re that unusual person who actually followed the experts’ advice and didn’t overindulge during the holidays, you can probably quit reading now. But for the rest of us, who never saw a buffet or fully stocked bar we didn’t like, January is time to get serious about getting back in shape.
Fortunately, getting serious doesn’t have to be all that serious. Studies show that you needn’t work out for hours to give your body a boost; short but regular periods of strenuous exercise can do the trick. And with the variety of exercise and sports classes available, getting fit doesn’t have to be boring, either.
At Crescent Lotus Dance Studio, for example, you can get your heart pumping by getting your belly jiggling. Co-owner Kryss Statho says belly dancing is a great workout for the whole torso, resulting in a lot of core flexibility and strength. “And it’s fun,” says Statho. People sometimes are self-conscious about their stomachs when they begin the classes, she says, but once they get into it, they “become OK with their bellies.” (More) |
See the Light
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 By Su-Jit Lin
Where we’re going in 2009 in health, beauty and wellness.
There’s no better time to reflect and observe patterns already in motion than when a new year creeps up on us. It truly is the end of an era as the old phrase “no pain, no gain” finds itself unceremoniously escorted out the door in 2009 with the wane of invasive cosmetic procedures and beauty treatments more trouble than they’re worth. Generation X is beginning to show signs of wear around the edges, as aptly pointed out by Annie Richard of M.D. Claiborne & Associates, as is our environment. Repair and damage prevention, both for our bodies as well as for the planet we live on, are becoming bigger blips on our radars, taking the lead in trends this upcoming year.(More)
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Dine at the Bar
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 By Kathryn Jezer-Morton
A refreshing alternative
Depending on your outlook, the holidays are either winding down or continuing their relentless forward march toward Mardi Gras. In either case, fatigue is probably setting in on some level. I always know I’m starting to fade when I sigh at the prospect of another sit-down meal requiring a focused awareness of the occasion and its specialness.
Sometimes the smallest change of scene can refresh one’s outlook, and after a month of sharing the spirit of the season until the cows come home, eating at a restaurant’s bar can be just the ticket. There’s a spontaneity to it, a breezy casualness that can be a much-needed balm during these hyper-social weeks.(More)
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On the Cover
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 Welcome to the new look of St. Charles Avenue magazine! Since the magazine was first printed in November 1995, it has gone through paper, size and editorial changes, but has never been fully redesigned – what better time to unveil a new look than at the start of a new year!
Inside, you will find a beautiful new layout (thanks to art director Tiffani Reding), more pictures of philanthropic events and added content, including the new “Student Activist” column.
Now for the fun! Please join us Thursday, January 8, 6-9 p.m. at the French Quarter Bar in the Ritz Carlton Hotel to celebrate! All of the proceeds from the $20 raffle tickets (you have to buy one ticket for entry) will go to the New Orleans Public Library Foundation. (More)
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