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table of contents

issue #46

oct 2019

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STYLE FEATURES

THE PICK ME UP

88

STYLE FILES: NYFW FW19

89 ROCK THE LBD FROM DAY TO

NIGHT THIS FALL SEASON

68

BEAUTY FEATURES

LIME BEAUTY

Sound and Steady with Al Horford 16

This month, the NBA kicks off the 2019-20 season. Our cover star is 5 X NBA All-Star

and Philadelphia 76ers Al Horford. He talks about his career, how the 76ers General

Manager Elton Brown impacted him to play and being a part of his new team.

91

ATHLEISURE BEAUTY

93

HOW TO DRESS FOR

TRAVELS TO BONDI BEACH

Something You Should Know

Migraine with Dr. Seng + LaLa Anthony

We talk with Dr. Seng and LaLa Anthony about those suffering with migraine issues.

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LIFESTYLE FEATURES

ATHLEISURE LIST

HOTEL PLAZA ATHENEE

Autism Speaks

We attended the 13th annual Autism

Speaks Chefs Gala at Cipriani Wall St.

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9PLAYLIST 66

October’s 9PLAYLIST comes from Showtime’s

Ray Donovan star, Pooch Hall.

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ATHLEISURE LIST

PRECISION RUN

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The Art of the Snack

72

Trattoria Italienne

This month’s The Art of the Snack takes us to NYC in Flatiron as we sit down with

Chef Jared Sippel to talk about his Northen Italian and Southern French restaurant

who has a number of dishes that are perfect for the comfort foods needed during

the fall.

She Gives That 102

Glow

With the holidays as well as Awards

Season around the corner, we sat down

with Toska Husted to talk about how

she achieves great skin with her clients.

Keeping it Whole

108

Athleisure Studio

9 LIST STORI3S

124

We chatted with Lara Merriken, founder

of LARABAR to find out how she created

the line, how she approached her assortment

and more!

Tune into our podcast network, Athleisure

Studio. Subscribe on iHeartRadio,

Spotify, Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Himalaya,

Google Podcast and more.

This month’s 9LIST STORI3S comes from

EDM DJ/Producer, DESTRUCTO as he

shares his faves and why you’ll find him

using them.

Oct 2019


SOUND AND STEADY

with Al Horford

With the beginning of the 2019-20 NBA

season starting this month, we’re all excited

to see what the 82 game season holds

for our favorite teams. This month’s cover

story features Al Horford, a 5 time NBA

All-Star, who has played 12 years in the

league with 12 playoff appearances. He

has had a busy few months. Hailing from

Puerto Plato, Dominican Republic, during

the off-season, on July 10th, Philadelphia

76ers General Manager Elton Brand (who

was a former teammate of Al’s when he

played at the Atlanta Hawks) announced

that Al Horford signed to the team and

will be wearing #42.

In sharing the news that Al was joining

the team, the General Manager emphasized

that “He has built his reputation

around hard work and a tradition of winning,

which are the same qualities that

have formed the foundation of the 76ers.

Al’s playmaking, elite defensive talents

and veteran leadership confirm why he is

a crucial addition to our roster. We

have gained a championship-level

teammate that will not only complement

our current makeup, but will

help grow our young core as we strive

for the highest level of success.”

This reaction to Al comes from his

years as a solid player, as he is adept

at playing a number of defensive positions

and will pair well alongside his

teammates – Joel Embiid and Tobias

Harris, in an impactful front line

which will create a fierce dynamic to

opposition defenses. Last season he

appeared in 68 games for the Boston

Celtics and started in all of them. He

posted 13.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.2

assists and 1.3 blocks in 29 minutes

per game. Those stats earned him

being only 1 of 2 players (NBA MVP

Giannis Antetokounmpo; Milwaukee

Bucks being the other) in the league

to hold those averages. He also shot

.535 from the field, .360 from 3-point

range and has a career high of .821 from

the free-throw line. His talent and focus in

his 7 seasons include a field-goal percentage

of .500 or better, putting him fourth

in the league behind Dwight Howard (LA

Lakers), Pau Gasol (Portland Trailblazers)

and Lebron James (LA Lakers). Additional

accolades include being chosen to the

2017-18 All-Defensive Second Team and

2010-11 All-NBA Third Team.

Looking back at his career, he has played

in 786 games (782 starts) with Boston

and Atlanta. His career averages are 14.1

points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2

blocks in 32.8 minutes per game. This veteran

has had an astounding 120 career

postseason games and his teams have

qualified for the playoffs in each of his 12

seasons, as far back as 2007-08. He initially

came to the league when he was selected

by Atlanta with the No. 3 overall pick in

the 2007 NBA Draft. While playing collegiately

for the Florida Gators, he assisted

in leading the team to the school’s first 2

NCAA titles in 2006 and in 2007. After his

3rd and final season at Florida, he was selected

to the All-SEC First Team, the NCAA

All-Tournament Team and the Associated

Press All-American Third Team.

During the announcement of an array of

former and new members of the 76ers,

Elton emphasized that, “defense is where

we will hang our hat and should have one

of the best defensive teams in the league.”

To that end, he believes that, “Al Horford,

is a proven leader, proven player every single

year. I know what he brings to the table,

not only starting with Joel and being

able to push us much closer to our goal of

winning the championship.”

This summer, as fans, analysts and potential

teammates speculated on where

Al would end up, many wondered what

factored into his decision. “When I decided

to opt out of Boston, it wasn’t an easy

decision, but I did it and I felt that there

was going to be a lot of options for me,”

Al said.

“When June 30th came around, things

escalated very quickly and there were

multiple teams and a lot of strong interest

and I had to make the best decision

for me. When Elton called and spoke with

my agent, he laid down his offer and I was

very surprised that there was this strong

interest for me to be here and it made the

decision very easy. I’m just excited to be a

part of this. The view of this city, of Philadelphia

– gets me excited! I’m hyped and

ready to go.”

The impact of Al’s relationship to Elton

brought him to Philadelphia, seeing his

commitment to being at the top of his

game when they were both at Atlanta and

emphasized the importance of the game

and giving it all on and off the court at optimal

performance levels. Al noted, “I’m

just letting you know right now. I have a

lot of respect for Elton. I got to watch him

as a younger player to be on our time, to

see how professional he was and how he

took care of his body – I really respected

him. To just see how he did it when he was

with us.”

“I’ll tell you a story,” he continued. “We

were getting ready to go to dinner one

night with some of the guys and we were

about to get into the elevator. When you

get into a city, that’s what you do, you go

out and have dinner. He was in the elevator

going into his room and coming from

the gym – sweating and he had just done

an hour of cardio – he was drenched. So

his commitment to wanting to win and

do the right things inspired me back then.

I think that he believed in me and he believes

in this group and what we can do

and when they came knocking and approached

me, it felt right. That’s why I am

excited to be here because I know that he

wants what’s best for this city of Philadelphia

and what we are trying to do.”

Al has been candid on his focus to win a

championship. In addition to his relationship

with Elton, he also looked at the talent

on the 76ers. “I think that the opportunity

to play for this type of organization

for this city was something that I really

had to consider and to look at and then

you look at the potential of this team

and the coach, Coach Brown leading

the way and obviously Joel Embiid, Ben

Simmons and Tobias Harris, and all the

upside that we have and now we just

finished assembling our group – every

time I kept looking at the players that

we were signing – I was like yeah we

have Kyle O’Quinn and I saw that Josh

came through and that James Ennis

III re-signed, and that Raul Neto got

here. We got a good group here and

it got me even more excited. I felt that

we were in a good place and I feel really

good about our future.”

The mutual admiration and Elton’s desire

to build an elite starting 5 and incorporating

Al into the team’s recipe of

their success speaks volumes on their

mutual admiration. This team is built

on the depth of talent as well as the

character of those that are coming together.

Elton summarized, “it was very

important for me to get high character

guys that know how to play the game

and that can still step on the court and

pay a lot of dividends and to be able

to do a lot on the court and not just

be locker room guys. This helps a lot

especially for our young playing guys

who are developing to see how they

work. Al told the story of what he saw

as a young player and watching me as

an older player working out. It’s about

paying it forward. They see how hard

you work, your professionalism and

playing it forward so that they can see

what it takes in order for you to win.

So that’s the benefit of having those

adults in the room.”

He continued, “the opportunity to

have Al back up Joel in the playoffs and

then to have him in the 5 is a great opportunity

for us. We had a huge hole

and deficit last year and we look forward

to having Al playing on the court.

He can play the 4 he can play the 5 and

we have many players that can play

multiple positions.”

Importantly, chemistry beyond work

ethic was of course stressed. “When

you change teams, there are always

questions regarding how it will be to

play with your former teammates and

those that were former rivals and are

current teammates. Joel and Al have

played against one another and now

with being on the same team, he acknowledges

that he’s, ‘always been a

fan of Joel and everything he brings

on the court and off the court.’ There

were some great battles, and when

this opportunity came along with the

possibility to team up with him, it got

me really excited about the potential

and how good we could be and to

help our team defensively and to get

to work together and do some special

things. I am very grateful to be in this

position.”

With the off season and pre-season

games in the rearview mirror, the team

and fans look emphatically forward towards

the regular season. With much

anticipation, and a long time rivalry,

the first game of the season was

against the Boston Celtics. Prior to the

game, there was much speculation on

how would it be for Al to go against his

former teammates, as well as how the

team played together now that they

have officially started. The 76ers won

their first game 107-93. To kick off his

season with Boston, Al noted it was

“very weird to me. It felt good to go

out and to get a win. It’s kind of good

that it’s finally over as there was a lot

of emotion leading up to this. It was

good that we came out and competed

and we were able to get the first win.”

In addition to winning this game and

being a part of this team, Al is also

very adamant about his respect for

this city that he now plays for. To see

the fans excitement for this team and

embracing him, he mused, “it felt

great. The atmosphere was great tonight.

He stated, “our fans were really

great even before tip-off. Our fans

were into it and engaged and by the

time the National Anthem was over, it


was a packed house. They carried us

throughout the night. We had some

runs there and it carried us through.”

With the kick-off of the first game, Al

and the rest of the 76ers continued

on to playing and gaining another win

against the Detroit Pistons (117-111); winning

again against the Atlanta Hawks

(105-103) and their latest win against

the Minnesota Timberwolves (117-

95) – at the time of this issue release.

The Timberwolves game was played

back in Philadelphia. Post game, Al

highlighted about his teammates that,

“the thing that I keep seeing with our

group is that any of us can go in there

post, score, be aggressive go through

there, be strong and that was an example

of it tonight. There were times

that I had to go in there or Joel, Tobias,

Ben, as well as Josh. We really try to

play with our size and impose our will

in the paint.” When he reflects on his

strengths and what he brings to the

team, it echoes the foundation sentiments

and import that Elton shared in

the press conference about the focus

of defense and the players that he assembled.

“I believe that’s one of my

strengths to be put in different parts

to protect the people whether bigs or

smalls, and not only me but Ben does

that well. It’s tough to go through Joel

in the paint, so it works to our advantage

when we do these kinds of matchups.”

With 12 years in the game, he knows

that his teammates and the organization

are looking to him as a sound and

steady presence and he knows that

he needs to “find the open spots –

whether that’s slashing to the basket

or spacing.” This is necessary in order

to provide rim protection when Joel is

in position for an aggressive play.

It is an honor to have him join us as this

month’s cover story feature, we look

forward to seeing a tremendous season

for someone so skilled, devoted

and spirited on and off the court.

PHOTOS COURTESY | Alex Subers and

Philadalphia 76ers

@AlHorford

@Sixers

From game to game, Al continues to

talk about the importance of optimizing

skills to play cohesively as a team

on the court and off the court. He

values team trips where they come

together to watch The Joker, team

dinners and getting to know how to

work with one another. He is also insistent

on watching the game tape to

see where they can tweak how they

play as he believes that when you’re

at home, you can mask some of your

mistakes, but when you go on the road

– these things can definitely affect the

pace and play of the game.

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Migraine with

Dr. Elizabeth Seng + LaLa Anthony

When a headache hits, it makes doing the

most rudimentary of tasks so difficult!

All you can think about is the pounding

in your head. For those that suffer from

migraines, the affects are even more

apparent and can really alter their day

to day lives. Whether you or someone

that you know is affected by this, we sat

down and talked with Dr. Elizabeth Seng

to find out about what migraines are,

how they are started and why they are

so problematic. In addition, we sat down

with STARZ's Power and FOX's BH90210's

LaLa Anthony to find out how she works

through migraines and how she is able

to cope when they take place!

ATHLEISURE MAG: What is a headache

and what are the symptoms when one is

coming up?

DR. ELIZABETH SENG: A headache is a

neurological attack characterized by

head pain. Depending on the headache

type, there may be other neurological

symptoms as well. Depending on headache

type, the head pain can be caused

by pain receptors in head and neck muscles

or in the membrane around the

brain and blood vessels. There are many

different triggers for headaches and

symptoms can vary from person to person.

AM: What is the difference between a

headache and a migraine?

DR. ES: There are many different types

of headache disorders. Tension-type

headache, the most common type of

headache, is typically a pressing pain

on both sides of the head. A migraine

attack typically includes a pulsing pain

on one side of the head and is accompanied

by a variety of additional symptoms

from your average headache including

pain, nausea, and sensitivity to

light, sound, and/or smell. Anyone can

suffer from migraine, but they are more

likely to occur in women, ages 20 to 45.

Three out of every four migraine sufferers

are women, and roughly 39 million

Americans suffer from migraine.

AM: What are the symptoms of a migraine

and how do you know when one is

coming on?

DR. ES: A migraine attack typically includes

a pulsing pain on one side of the head and

is accompanied by a variety of additional

symptoms from your average headache

including pain, nausea, and sensitivity to

light, sound, and/or smell. For both tension-type

headache and migraine, the factors

that trigger attacks vary widely from

person to person. Determining what triggers

your migraine attacks can help you

better manage them. Regular stress management

and keeping a consistent sleep

and eating schedule can help sufferers

avoid a migraine attack. You should also

keep an acute medication on you, such as

Excedrin Migraine, to take at the first sign

of a migraine attack could do that.

Migraine should always be diagnosed by a

doctor, so if you think you are experiencing

a migraine, talk to your doctor to

get the proper diagnosis and treatment

plan.

AM: What is it about a migraine that

makes people have to miss events or

even to change aspects of their lives?

DR. ES: Most of my professional research

has a focus on head pain and

specifically, migraines, and most people

don’t realize that migraines can

disrupt a person’s everyday life and

pull them away from important moments.

Some days my patients are

completely bedridden due to a migraine

and other days they’ll power

through an event but won’t truly feel

present even if they are physically

there. That’s because while on the

outside they may “look fine,” on the

inside they are managing much more

which pulls them away from being

mentally present in the moment.

While not often discussed, unfortunately,

this is very common. A recent survey from

Excedrin found that nearly 9 in 10 migraine

sufferers have had to miss an important

event, like a wedding or graduation, due

to a migraine, and 91% of people with migraines

would like a second chance at all

of the moments they’ve missed.

That’s why I’m excited to partner with

Excedrin on Excedrin Take Two (Oct 7th -

Oct 18th) to help shine a light on the physical

and emotional toll that migraines can

take, and to help sufferers relive the moments

they’ve missed – this time without

the migraine.

AM: In the category of migraines, are

their varying levels?

DR. ES: Yes. The biggest category of migraine

is different frequencies. About 10%

of people have migraine that we consider

episodic, which occurs on fewer than half

of the days of the month. However, about

2% of people have chronic migraine, or migraine

on which headache attacks occur

on 15 or more days per month. Chronic migraine

is particularly disabling. There are

also different symptoms you can get with

migraine: some people experience an

aura prior to the head pain onset, which

often manifests as visual symptoms like

geometric patterns, flashing lights or possibly

a shimmering effect (sort of like heat

waves). If you think you have migraine, be

sure to talk to a doctor to get an accurate

diagnosis and treatment plan.

AM: Is there a number of migraines that

one may have where a person suffering

from them may feel that they need to visit

their doctor to ensure that there isn’t

something else that is going on?

DR. ES: We consider a person to have the

disease of migraine if they have experienced

five or more attacks in their lifetime.

If you have experienced several headache

attacks you think might be migraine, it is

a good time to go to your doctor to get

a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

There are two typed of migraine treatment:

acute treatments are used at the

moment of the attack to reduce the attack

severity. Some people may use over

the counter medication, like Excedrin

Migraine, whereas others may use prescription

medication acutely to treat the

attack. All people with migraine, of any

frequency, should have an acute migraine

treatment plan. Preventive treatments

are taken routinely to reduce migraine

frequency, such as daily medications, injections

every three months, or lifestyle

changes. People with migraine who are

experiencing 4 or more attacks per month

should talk to their doctor about prevention

options.

AM: What is it about Excedrin that helps

those that suffer from migraines?

DR. ES: Excedrin Migraine is a combination

of three components: acetaminophen,

aspirin, and caffeine. Excedrin Migraine is

an FDA-approved over-the-counter medication

for migraine.

After chatting with Dr. Seng to find out

about the differences between a headache

and a migraine, how they start and

the need to diagnose this condition, we sat

down with LaLa Anthony to give us more

information on how she handles this while

living a busy life as a mom, actress and

more!

ATHLEISURE MAG: We've enjoyed watching

you in Power and I loved that you were

in Beverly Hills 90210 Revival and hope that

you and the show will be back for another

season - what's your process like when you

go about selecting shows that you will be

apart of?

LALA ANTHONY: I like to pick characters

that I’m drawn to and feel like I can bring

to life. I try to look for different roles so

I’m not always playing the same type of

character. 90210 was definitely something

that was different for me and I had a great

time doing it.

AM: Being a busy mom and always having

a number of shows and appearances

you're a part of have migraines affected

those experiences?

LA: Migraines have definitely affected

many experiences and caused me to not

feel present for certain moments. I always

power through for work or to shoot – you

have to because when you’re on set there

is a whole production crew relying on you

to show up. But there have been other

days I can’t function or get out of bed.

I get really upset when a migraine impacts

moments with my family. There have been

events at my son’s school that I couldn’t

go to because of a migraine and I had to

rest in bed all day. Kiayn is in middle school

now and with school, basketball practice

and hanging out with friends, family moments

are even more important. It's frustrating

that migraines can get in the

way.

Luckily, I’ve learned my triggers and

to treat my migraine as soon as I feel

it coming with Excedrin Migraine. It’s

a brand that has really helped me get

my life back.

AM: Many battle issues with migraines,

what are your triggers when

you know that it's coming on and

what are you able to do to alleviate it?

LA: I know immediately when a migraine

is coming. Changes to my routine

including not sleeping, eating

certain foods and stress will trigger a

migraine and I'll be on edge all day. It

starts off feeling like a mild headache

really looking forward to.

AM: What is the Excedrin Take Two program?

LA: This partnership with Excedrin was so

authentic for me because, like I’ve said,

it’s a brand that really does help me get

back to myself when a migraine is trying

to sideline me. And I’m not alone at all

in that – in fact, almost 9 in 10 migraine

sufferers say they have had to miss an important

life event due to a migraine and

91% of them would like a second chance

at their missed moments. So that’s what

Excedrin Take Two is all about! Excedrin is

giving migraine sufferers a second chance

to relive and enjoy a moment missed by a

migraine. All you have to do is share your

story at for a chance to win a “Take Two!”

AM: As someone who spends a lot of time

traveling, what are 3 things that are in

your carryon or maybe a kit that you keep

on set that you have at the ready to either

make you comfortable or to feel like you

have a bit of home with you.

LA: I always like to pack a candle and I always

keep my favorite snacks (like trail

mix / Crunch bars), and Excedrin Migrane,

just in case!

but gets rapidly worse. I try to catch it and

treat it right away with Excedrin Migraine

so it doesn’t disrupt the rest of my day

and I can continue to be present.

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AM: Do migraines create situations where

you're not able to participate in something

or be at a 100%?

LA: All the time. I get a migraine about

once a week and unfortunately, migraines

can really leave me exhausted and with

no energy. Even if I’m having a great day,

a migraine can come on suddenly and

make it difficult to feel in the moment. I

was struggling with a migraine at a family

reunion once and it was so hard to feel

present. It was really disappointing since

family reunions only happen once every

couple of years and it’s something I was

AUTISM SPEAKS

CHEFS GALA 2019

This month, we headed to Cipriani Wall

Street to the 13th Annual Autism Speaks

Celebrity Chef Gala which is a phenomenal

event that has a number of top acclaimed

chefs and culinary institutions serving its

400 guests 4 courses of curated meals

tableside. In addition to watching these

meals that differed by table, attendees

heard about a number of the successes

that this organization provides for those

who are on the spectrum and their family

and friends who support them. Since

2007, the Chef Gala has raised more than

$13 million in support of the autism community

to raise money for research, advocacy,

programs and services that support

people with autism and their families. This

year's event was hosted by Chef Andrew

Zimmern along with Co-Chairs, Christina

Tosi (Restaurateur and Founding Chef of

Milk Bar) and Matt Higgins the Co-Founder/CEO

of RSE Ventures, Vice Chairman of

Miami Dolphins and Guest Shark on ABC's

Shark Tank. It honored Tim Jones, CEO of

Publicis Media Americas.

We wanted our readers to know more

about autism, what Autism Speaks as an

organization provides and to find out more

on some of the acclaimed chefs that participated

in this event!

ATHLEISURE MAG: What is autism and

what does it means to be on the spectrum?

AUTISM SPEAKS: Autism, or Autism Spectrum

Disorder (ASD), refers to a broad

range of conditions characterized by challenges

with social skills, repetitive behaviors,

speech and nonverbal communication.

According to the Centers for Disease

Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in

59 children in the United States today.

We know that there is not one autism

but many subtypes, most influenced by a

combination of genetic and environmental

factors. Because autism is a spectrum

disorder, each person with autism has a

distinct set of strengths and challenges.

The ways in which people with autism

learn, think and problem-solve can range

from highly skilled to severely challenged.

Some people with ASD may require

significant support in their daily lives,

while others may need less support

and, in some cases, live entirely independently.

AM: What signs should parents be

aware of that indicate that their child

could have autism?

AS: Indicators of autism usually appear

by age 2 or 3. Some associated development

delays can appear even earlier,

and often, it can be diagnosed as

early as 18 months. Research shows

that early intervention leads to positive

outcomes later in life for people

with autism.

Many children with autism do not

show signs, and some who do not

have autism show some. That’s why

professional evaluation is critical in diagnosing

autism. The signs of autism

depend on the age of a child and can

vary widely – from avoidance of eye

contact to lack of babbling or speech

to repetitive behaviors.

The M-CHAT (Modified Checklist for

Autism in Toddlers) can help you determine

if a professional should evaluate

your child. This simple online autism

risk screening questionnaire, available

on our website, takes only a few minutes.

If you have any concerns about

your child's development, don't wait.

Speak to your doctor about screening.

AM: How is Autism Speaks a resource

to those that are affected by autism

whether they have it themselves or are

connected to someone that is?

AS: Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting

solutions, across the spectrum

and throughout the life span, for the

needs of individuals with autism and

their families. We do this through advocacy

and support; increasing understanding

and acceptance of people

with autism spectrum disorder; and

advancing research into causes and

better interventions for autism spectrum

disorder and related conditions.

AM: We enjoyed attending the gala

at Cipriani and it was amazing to see

that the auction raised over $100K. Are

there other events that Autism Speaks

has for the remainder of the year that

we should keep an eye out for?

AS: This year, thanks to the generosity

of both the wonderful chefs and all

who attended, Autism Speaks raised

$1.3M from the Celebrity Chef Gala.

There are many other ways to support

Autism Speaks’ mission year-round;

you can find more at AutismSpeaks.

org/GetInvolved. There are also hundreds

of autism-friendly events listed

on AutismSpeaks.org.

We had the chance to talk with Autism

Speak's President, Angela Geiger at this

event to find out about the initiatives

that they are focused on as well as why

this event in particular is one that is so

important to them in terms of their

partnership with those in the culinary

community. We also interviewed some

of our favorite chefs who are at some

of the top restaurants in the world.

ANGELA GEIGER |

President of Autism

Speaks.org

ATHLEISURE MAG: Why is Autism

Speaks so important and what are

those initiatives that you are trying to

get out about that?

ANGELA GEIGER: We’re celebrating

our 15th anniversary of Autism Speaks

next year. In the world of health disorders,

it’s a short time. The amount of

progress that has been made because

of the legacy organizations and Autism

Speaks being a big tent and really

welcoming everyone no matter where

you are on the spectrum, and now not

just for kids but as adults who have autism

who needs support too.

AM: How important is this event in

terms of working with the culinary

community and having this kind of

partnership?

AG: I think one of the really fun things

about tonight, is that it allows us to

celebrate big victories like things that

Autism Speaks has done to help tons

of people and it also shines a light on

small victories like one of the things

that we are going to talk about tonight

is and Instagram post that was shared

recently where someone tried toast

for the first time and it was a really big

thing for their family. So it’s important

for us to really remember that all of

this matters.

AM: How do you feel about your role

in this organization and what are the

challenges that you’re looking at and

excited to take on as we close this year

out and go into the next one?

AG: I think that one of the biggest challenges

is that autism is a spectrum and

there are people with very different

challenges and very different opportunities.

Making sure that we’re welcoming

for everybody is one of the most

important things that we can do!

@AutismSpeaks

CHEF MARIA LOI

Owner & Chef of

Loi Estiatorio,

NY, NY

ATHLEISURE MAG: What are your 3 favorite

dishes at your restaurant?

CHEF MARIA LOI: Branzino that’s for

sure. The Bean Soup – I love it and eat

it everyday! And of course, my yogurt!

AM: What are 3 ingredients that you

like to always have on hand that is used

in a number of the dishes that you like

to create?

CHEF ML: Yes of course, it’s easy for

me. I always like to have beans, olive

oil and honey!

@ChefMariaLoi

@LoiEstiatorio

CHEF GABRIEL

KREUTHER

Owner and Michelin

Two Star Chef of

Gabriel Kreuther,

NY, NY

ATHLEISURE MAG: We had the pleasure

of enjoying a meal at Eataly via

their Chefs Collaborations with your

Chef Adam Hill last fall around this time

which was phenomenal! Can you share

with us the 3 signature dishes that we

should be eating at Gabriel Kreuther.

CHEF GABRIEL KREUTHER: I think one

of them is the Sturgeon and Sauerkraut

Tart, I’m known for the Foie Gras so the

Foie Gras Terrine and Pistachio Praline

and the Tarte Flambee it’s something

that I grew up with that I I love as it’s a

simple thing flatbread with cheese and

some bacon. But then there is also the

Squab and Foie Gras Crostini – it keeps

changing with the seasons!

AM: What are your 3 favorite ingredients

that you like to cook with?

CGK: Well strangely enough, it keeps

moving too – seasonality and too

much of the same thing, it’s kind of

like you don't want it anymore. I love

simple things and also things that are

more luxurious. I love caviar in general,

I love foie gras in general, but I also

love simple things like sauerkraut. So, I

like to combine very very simple things

with very luxurious things! Right now,

I am looking to use the white truffle as

the season has just started. Chestnuts

are beautiful right now and it just depends

and comes down to the mood

that you’re in and what you’re looking

for and some day you want something

more fancy and other days you want

something more homey. It all depends

– it’s like do you want to drink a good

beer or a nice wine? What’s your mood?

AM: We couldn’t agree more and why

was it important for you to be participating

within this event?

CGK: Well, first of all, it’s very rare to

see so many chefs together. It shows

also that when an industry wants to

come together to do something, and

to help science out – we can actually

do nice things! I’m always keen to try

to help out to raise money in hopes of

making a difference somewhere. It’s

shown that everything that has been

done over the years has made a difference

and I think there is hope when

people come together to make that

difference. Hopefully, making peoples

lives come together and to continue

that hope is what it’s about!

@GabrielKreuther

CHEF RALPH

SCAMARDELLA

Chef and Partner

of Tao Group

unique. The original one (Tao Uptown)

has the Satay Bass which is the most

iconic dish and downtown (Tao Downtown)

we did it a little more of a Chinese

style we did some dishes from

China like a whole fish – Snapper that’s

deep fried and served with garlic and

roasted onions. Of course at Lavo,

we have our 1lb meatball which we’re

world famous for!

AM: And what about the cocktails?

What are 3 that we should have in mind

on our next visit?

RS: Oh yeah, the Pama Sutra which

is Milagro Silver Tequila mixed with

Pomegranate Liqueur and Fresh Lime.

The TAO-tini is another great one with

Belvedere Mango Passion Vodka, Malibu

Rum, Cranberry and Fresh Lime. I

like a good Manhattan too! I’m more

of a beer and wine guy myself!

AM: When you’re not working, what

are 3 things that you like to do?

RS: Sleeping, hanging out with the kids

and trying to do as many activities as I

can and doing yard work and stuff like

that. I like gardening, trees and plants

– getting into it.

@TaoGroup

CHEF MATT HOYLE

Chef of Nobu 57

ATHLEISURE MAG: We are huge fans of

the Tao Group as there are a number of

restaurants and moods that you present

there. What are 3 signature dishes

that we should be trying whether it’s

one of your favorite restaurants or various

ones throughout your portfolio?

RALPH SCAMARDELLA: Thank you so

much! Well at Tao – each Tao is divided

up a little bit differently, so they’re

ATHLEISURE MAG: We are huge fans of

Nobu what are 3 signature dishes that

our readers should enjoy on their next

visit?

MATT HOYLE: Nobu Signature dishes

– definitely the Black Cod, also the Yellowtail

Jalapeño and maybe one of the

Tempura dishes like the King Crab or

the Sea Urchin.

AM: That definitely sounds good. What

are 3 ingredients that you like to use

when you’re making your dishes?

MH: So Wagyu Beef in Japan. You

don’t need huge amounts of it, but

a few bites of it is so nice. I also love

some Uni and Sea Urchin from Japan

and some from Santa Barbara, California

tonight which will have a slightly

different taste

AM: Where do you get your inspiration

from when you’re creating these dishes?

MH: From the ingredients and then you

have all of the things out there. You put

them out for customers and you do it

a few times and the response is, “yeah

it’s great.” You think about that and

when you’re making something else,

you think back to those dishes to bring

them back in a new way! It’s a process

and it’s great!

@NobuRestaurants.us

CHEF TONY NGUYEN

Executive Chef of

Crustacean Beverly

Hills and Da Lat

Rose, Beverly Hills,

CA

ATHLEISURE MAG: What are your go

to foods?

CHEF TONY NGUYEN: I’m a midwestern

boy from St Louis, Missouri – so

we know good food, we know comfort

food! My go to is fried foods! I love

fried chicken, my fiancé makes the

best creole food – Jambalaya, Gumbo,

smothered chicken and even biscuits

and gravy! These are great and when

we came here to NY, of course we had

to try the pizza, the bagels and more!

AM: Before we talk about your new

restaurant that you’re opening, can you

tell us about Crustacean Beverly Hills

and 3 signature dishes that we should

try?

CHEF TN: OK now, the top 3 signature

dishes at Crustacean Beverly Hills,

The Garlic Noodles, The Roasted Garlic

Crab OVER the Garlic Noodles and

then something that we brought here

tonight is the Tuna Cigars. We made a

fake cigar out of an eggroll wrapper if

you will, stuffed it with tuna poke and

avocado and putting it in a cigar box.

If you open it, there might be some

smoke that comes out! It’s a nice little

starter!

The new restaurant is call Da Lat Rose.

Da Lat is a little town in Vietnam that

is very similar to San Francisco. Da Lat

means the “City of Eternal Spring”

and there are a lot of vegetables year

around. We’re not talking about peas

only being good in March, they’re good

the whole year! Just like California, the

avocados are good all year. Even here,

let’s be real. You can get a decent tomato

year around even though they

are the best in the summer time. In

February, I think that we can both find

a good one!

AM: What are your 3 favorite ingredients

to cook with?

CHEF TN: Three favorite ingredients – I

love garlic, I love shallots ok! My last favorite

ingredient is eggs because you

can make so many things out of them!

@ChefTonyNguyen

@CrustaceanBH

@DaLatRoseBH

PHOTO CREDITS | Getty Images

ATHLEISURE LIST: NYC

PLAZA ATHÉNÉE NEW YORK:

BAR SEINE

When the fall hits the city, you know

there will be days where you take in sunny

days that reflect vibrant leaf foliage

as well as rainy days. It was on a rainy

day this month when we enjoyed High

Tea Service at Plaza Athénée New York

at Bar Seine which has a warm aesthetic

from plush chairs, wingtipped chairs

and more. Our High Tea Service included

a 3 course meal of: warm scones,

croissants, and muffins, complete with

clotted cream, honey, butter, and preserves.

We also enjoyed an array of

sandwiches including savory smoked

salmon and ultra-fresh cucumber &

lobster salad. The third course included

a number of sweets from chocolate

covered strawberries, dark and white

chocolates and more!

In terms of the tea selection, there

were 10 to choose from. To enhance

this tea, you can also add a glass of

champagne which is what one would

expect at this five star hotel.

For those that are tea enthusiasts, Afternoon

Tea refers to a selection of finger

foods to enjoy with your tea; however,

HIgh Tea is more substantial in

terms of the offerings and a bit more

filling. Plaza Athénée New York's service

is available from 2-5pm and has a

knowledgeable staff that can walk you

through the tea service and answer

any questions that you have regarding

milk in your tea, putting cream on your

scones and more.


PLAZA ATHÉNÉE NEW YORK

37 E 64th St,

New York, NY 10065

www.plaza-athenee.com

@PlazaAtheneeNY

Oct 2019


ATHLEISURE LIST: Flatiron NYC Studio + Equinox Gyms

PRECISION RUN

When the weather is warm or even

when there's just a hint of a chill in

the area, it's obvious to think about

running outside. But when the weather

turns, for those runners that don't

want to battle the elements, there is a

studio that will allow them to continue

comfortably with oxygen-enriched air!

We headed to Precision Run which is

founded by athlete, David Siik who

created a program within Equinox

Gyms and who has a standalone studio

in Flatiron. Precision Run's indoor

treadmill class has custom Woodway

Treadmills where you will increase

your speed, incline as well as activate

your recovery periods. This workout

method is an interval training done in

3 parts. In each part you have a serious

of increased movement. In the

first section, you run for a minute and

recover for a minute, in the second

portion you run for 90 seconds and re-

cover for 90 seconds and in the final

section, you run for 2 minutes with 90

second recovery. Within these regimented

periods, the instructor guides

you through the various challenges

you need to do with incremental adjustments.

As you advance throughout the 50

minute classes, there are visual cues

that alert you when you're engaging in

the next step of the run or transition

into recovery. The music also changes

to go along with the various portions

of the run and the screen allows you

you to see your progress. Guests can

access their app which keeps all the

data of the races you have run. In addition,

when you come to class, your

machine is already set with your stats

as well.

After taking this performance based

class, you leave knowing about your


PR - Personal Record the fastest speed

in miles per hour that you can maintain

for 1 minute. We enjoyed this total

body core workout as well as after the

run there are a series of workouts you

do on the treadmill on your back to

work your muscles as well as to begin

the process of stretching.

The amenities offered at Precision Run

studios includes a recovery station

with a number of products by Hyperice

to target your muscles in the way

that works best for you. All lockers

also have USB charging outlets and

the bathrooms offer premium amenities

for use after class. There is also a

bar area where you can purchase performance

beverages as well as bars.

PRECISION RUN

12 West 21st St

NY, NY 10010

www.precisionrun.com

@precisionrun

Oct 2019


The Art of

the Snack

AN EVENING OF COMFORT FOOD

This month, we settled into our table after

a rainy day to a feast that was comprised

of Northern Italian and Southern French

foods that were filled with savory flavors

along with a wine list that complimented

each portion of the meal. After a satisfying

tasting journey, we wanted to find out

more about this Flatiron spot - Trattoria

Italienne and of course, to share it with

Athleisure Mag! We sat down with Owner/Executive

Chef, Jared Sippel to find out

more about this culinary experience.

ATHLEISURE MAG: Tell us about your culinary

background.

CHEF JARED SIPPEL: Originally from Iowa,

I was raised with strong connections to

food and farming, with family who grew

produce, raised livestock, and owned

local restaurants. I cooked throughout

high school and worked as a sous chef at

an Italian restaurant while attending the

University of Iowa. Upon graduating, I

moved to Boulder, CO to attend the Culinary

School of the Rockies, and work at

the James Beard Award winning Frasca

Food & Wine under renowned chef Lachlan

Mackinnon-Patterson. To broaden my

palate and further educate himself on European

cuisine, I headed straight to the

source, where I spent several months living

and working at 2-Star Michelin L’Oustau

de Baumaniere in Provence and staging

across Italy at Michelin starred restaurants

including La Primula and La Subida

in Friuli as well as La Peca in Veneto. It

was during this time that the majority of

the inspiration behind Trattoria Italienne

was derived, from menus to wine lists

and aesthetics. Once back in the States, I

returned for a second tour at Frasca, before

moving to San Francisco to serve as

Sous Chef at the 3-Star Michelin, Quince

under Chef Michael Tusk. After two years,

it was called back to Frasca once again to

assume the role of Chef de Cuisine. Finally,

I moved to New York City with my wife

Lindsey and opened Italienne in 2016.

AM: How would you describe the restaurant

as well as its culinary focus?

CHEF JS: Through a gradual evolution, the

restaurant has pivoted from its original

concept, to a more casual, engaging, and

accessible Trattoria Italienne. In spite of

the change to a more casual format, the

emphasis on great food, premium product

and exemplary service remain paramount.

I stay true to the restaurant’s

roots, taking diners on a journey to the intersection

of Northern Italy and Southern

France. Every dish has a history and every

menu item has a story. The cuisine here is

based on authentic dishes from these regions

as well as the surrounding areas of

the Mediterranean; showing connections

between the Basque region of Spain, with

Morocco and France, as well as showcasing

the relationship of Austria and Slovenia

with Northern Italy. It is not a random

fusion of flavors from the Mediterranean

but it's crafted with skillful techniques

and carefully considered influences, for

the ultimate goal of transporting the diner

with authentic flavors. Trattoria Italienne

represents the culmination of my career

and my training in the distinct regional

cuisines of Northern Italy and Southern

France. I lived and worked in Provence;

his time at Frasca in Boulder, CO with Chef

Mackinnon-Patterson immersed me in

the nuances of Friuli and Alto-Adige; and

Quince’s Chef Tusk exposed me to the region

of Piemonte. It’s all come full circle at

Trattoria Italienne.

The restaurant is divided into two rooms.

In the front room, the large bar has a

wood and marble counter and plenty of

room to enjoy a drink and a bar snack or

a full meal. An impressive lighting fixture

with giant bulbs hangs from thick ropes

over the bar. The feel of the restaurant is

rustic and expansive, with high ceilings

and exposed wood beams. In the dining

room, leather banquettes wrap around

the room, with copious space between

tables—a rare commodity in a Manhattan

restaurant. Cozy wooden booths backed

with blue upholstery put you at the center

of the action, while also allowing for

some privacy. Overall, there’s lots of room

for large groups. The space is ideal for parties,

special events and special occasions.

There’s also a cozy wine cellar room for

private dining.

AM: When we visited, truffle season literally

started on that day – why is the White

Truffle such an amazing element to add to

a dish and can you suggest 3 dishes that

we should think about having it on?

CHEF JS: White truffles are a special ingredient

because of their rarity and seasonality.

At the restaurant we showcase them

in traditional piedmontese dishes like gnocchi

di patate, agnolotti dal Plin and tajarin.

We also offer them shaved over a

number of our dishes that work well in

showcasing the aroma of white truffles,

which are usually dairy driven with cream,

cheese and butter.

AM: What are 3 appetizers that you suggest

that we should have in mind when visiting?

CHEF JS:

1. Thinly sliced Proscuitto San Daniele

from Fruili is served with grissini (long,

crisp housemade breadsticks) fresh

shaved horseradish and European butter.

2. Polpo Alla Plancha, a Basque country

classic with other influences: the tender

grilled octopus is presented with gigante

beans, olives, Sicilian capers and Moroccan

harissa.

3. Italian Chicory Salad, available yearround,

prepared with radiccio from various

regions of Italy. Made with two types

of bagna cauda (anchovy dressing— one

broken (non-emulsified), one not, one

with white vinegar, one with red and black

truffle vinaigrette.

AM: What are 3 signature cocktails that

we should enjoy while there?

CHEF JS:

1. The Navin Johnson is a twist on an

Old-Fashioned, built with Four Roses

yellow bourbon, Ramazzotti, crème de

cacao (for sweetness instead of sugar,

which adds depth, another layer of flavor)

garnished with orange peel.

2. You Had me at Aloe is bright and refreshing,

with a surprising flavor of cucumber

and mint, and is composed of Aviation

gin, aloe liqueur, lime, and agave.

3. Regal Bees: cimarron tequila, lemon,

honey, oro blanco grapefruit twist.

AM: With the holiday season around the

corner, are there specials or events that

you will have at the restaurant that we

should know about?

CHEf JS: One notable upcoming event

for the restaurant is their Piedmontese

Dinner which will celebrate the life and

wines of Brunco Giacosa. Iwill hold an exclusive

Piedmontese dinner to honor the

of wines of legendary producer Bruno Giacosa.

Guests will be taken on a journey

through the Piedmont region with my

curated five-course pairing menu with selection

that include Agnolotti ai tres Arroisti,

a traditional piedmontese stuffed

pasta with tartufi bianchi and served with

a Nebbiolo D’alba Valmaggiore from 2017,

and Sformato Di Verdure, cardoon with

radicchios dressed in Cesare giaccone barbera

vinegar and served with a Barbera

D’alba from 2017.

The dinner will be held on November 18th

at 6:30pm in Trattoria Italienne’s warm

and picturesque back dining room. The

evening is priced at $229 and a reservation

is required.

PHOTOS COURTESY | TRATTORIA ITALIENNE

@ItalienneNYC


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Oct 2019




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SHE GIVES THAT GLOW

with Toska Husted

There's nothing better than glowing, clear

skin! It doesn't matter whether you're

hanging around your house, at the office,

going on errands or are enjoying a special

night out! When you have great skin,

there's a glow that comes from within. We

took a moment to talk to Celebrity Skincare

Expert and Owner of Toska European

Spa, Toska Husted. She has been responsible

for a number of Hollywood's stars

including Jennifer Aniston. We wanted

to know tips on how we can achieve that

look as well as the Biologique Recherche

Remodeling Face Machine that she uses

in her spas where she is also 1 of 5 brand

ambassadors for this company. With the

holidays coming up, Awards Season and

whatever red carpet moment you're focused

on, we're giving you the scoop on

achieving great skin!

ATHLEISURE MAG: When did you realize

you wanted to work in skincare?

TOSKA HUSTED: When I was growing up,

the women in my family made a point to

take great care of their skin, which inspired

me down the road. Later in life, I

had the opportunity to attend Steiner,

the elite beauty school in London. While

there, I wanted to learn not only how to

take the best care of my skin, but also

how to help others achieve that, too.

AM: What is Toska European Spa and what

services are offered there?

TH: Toska European Spa is an expert Biologique

Recherche center where we

offer our clients result-driven facial treatments.

All of our facials are hyper-personalized

and are tailored to a client’s specific

needs.

AM: You have a celebrity filled client list

that includes Jennifer Aniston, Ashley Busch

(our March 2018 cover), why do you find

that you are being sought out for those

that want to be known as #skingoals and

#nofilterneeded?

TH: With over 20 years of experience in

the beauty industry, training from some

of the most elite beauty schools in Europe,

and with the finest products and

technology, I can achieve results that are

immediately visible, and long lasting, too.

AM: With Awards Season about to get into

full swing, what do you feel that your clients

are looking for?

TH: During Awards Season, clients come

in wanting to look like the best version of

themselves. When it comes to skincare,

that includes healthy skin that is free of

breakouts, evenly toned, youthful, and

with a glowing complexion.

AM: You are 1 of 5 brand ambassadors

for Biologique Recherche. Can you tell us

about this brand and why you wanted to

align with them?

TH: Biologique Recherche is focused on

results. The reason I choose to work with

this brand exclusively is that they respect

the skin’s integrity and health. Skincare is

seen as an important part of the overall

wellness and is not just cosmetic.

AM: You’ve been able to achieve glowing

results via the brand’s Remodeling Face

Machine – what does this machine do in

tandem with products created by them?

TH: The Remodeling Face Machine combines

four types of electric currents to

tone and sculpt facial muscles, improve

muscle memory, and revitalize the epidermis.

By using BR products with the

Remodeling Face Machine, we can target

specific skin concerns such as acne, hyperpigmentation,

loss of tone and elasticity,

and more.

By altering the settings, how does that affect

the kind of glow that you can achieve?

Each treatment is tailored to the client’s

needs— depending on what their skin requires,

I adjust the settings and use a specific

cocktail of serums.

AM: It’s been noted that when you have

used the machine on Jennifer Aniston and

due to her love of extractions, she likes

high intensity. You have credited her Greek

skin the ability to have high pain tolerance

for these intense treatments. Does

ancestry have something to do with this

area and are there certain ancestral backgrounds

that have benefits to obtaining

glowing skin?

TH: Genetics play an important part in

what your skin is predisposed to look like,

but external factors and how well you

take care of your skin, which Jennifer is

very disciplined and consistent, are crucial

when it comes to having that healthy,

glowing complexion.

AM: How can we achieve glowing skin for

our red carpet moments?

TH: Good skin is not achieved overnight or

with just one treatment. Using products

that help tone and brighten the skin (such

as Biomagic Mask and Le Grand Serum)

are always important before a red carpet

event as well as a lifting facial treatment,

but consistency and discipline are key.

AM: In terms of aftercare, what products

do you suggest after using this machine?

TH: A prescribed home care regimen tailored

to your skin is very important. A

good gentle cleanser, Lotion P50, serums,

a masque, moisturizer, and sunscreen

should be everyone’s go-to daily products.

PHOTO CREDITS | Toska European Spa

@Toska_EuropeanSpa

KEEPING IT WHOLE

with Lara Merriken

We sat down with Lara Merriken, founder

of LÄRABAR which is known for their

bars that are comprised of fruits, nuts and

spices as well as their plant-based protein

bars. Lara's interest in whole foods that

keep you satisfied with its decadent ingredients

stems from being an athlete playing

Women's Volleyball at USC. But it would be

years later after working as a social worker

that she went hiking in the Rocky Mountains

where the birth of LÄRABAR came

to fuition. We hung out with Lara to talk

about the bars, their original offerings and

the brand's growth as they were acquired

by General Mills.

ATHLEISURE MAG: Prior to creating

LÄRABAR, what were you working on

before this that led you to launching this

company?

LARA MERRIKEN: Well, I was actually a

social worker right outside of college. I

worked with at risk kids for a long time.

But I did play volleyball in college which is

really the reason why I got into healthier

eating for athletic performance which was

the beginning of my journey. That evolved

into being passionate about healthy eating

and feeling good. I found myself on a

mountain one day for a hike and the idea

of LÄRABAR came. It’s about simple ingredients

of fruits, nuts and spices but

making something that tasted indulgent

and delicious.

AM: So you were on the Rocky Mountains

and you decided to do this, what

was the first process in creating the initial

LÄRABAR?

LM: Well, I actually would comb the grocery

store aisles and get my inspirations

from pies, cookies and cakes. Cashew

Cookie is one of those that we have today

which is just 2 ingredients – cashews and

dates – that’s it, but it tastes indulgent!

Apple Pie is another one that we have

today and I would harken towards those

junk foodie forbidden foods, but using

healthy ingredients!

AM: That's amazing! What were your first

5 original flavors that you started with?

LM: Cashew Cookie is one, Apple Pie,

Cherry Pie –

AM: Our favorite!

LM: It’s a great flavor! Banana Bread and

Chocolate Coconut Chew were the original

5 flavors.

AM: Ok so going back to the Cherry Pie

LÄRABAR, what makes it so tasty?

LM: We use a very rare tart unsweetened

cherry that I found in the Midwest during

my search for really good ingredients. It’s

real! It has that real flavor just like all of

our bars do. We actually use apples in the

Apple Pie.

AM: So you went from the 5 original flavors

to 30+. How do you go about that? Is it

an inspiration board when you’re thinking

of new flavors? You’ve also increased your

assortment with your Protein Bars and

there are just so many things!

LM: Well, we use the same process and

there is a bigger team of people that work

on the brand now, but still we want to

bring flavors that people are wanting and

enjoying. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip is

another good one!

AM: Ooo another fave of ours!

LM: Same as well as for my son! We just

love to bring good new flavors. Some like

the fruity and some like the nut based –

kind of richer flavors.

AM: How long is that process for you when

you’re in that inspiration phase from concept

to actually producing it?

LM: Well we always come out with new

flavors and our protein plant-based line

is new, but we come out with new things

annually with new products. So, it’s constant.

AM: Do you also have some that you take

AM: Do you take bars out of rotation?

LM: Yeah, on occasion, if a flavor isn’t working

or people aren’t loving it, we definitely

rotate things out. But we’re growing and

we have 30+ flavors now so we have quite

a few products to offer people.

AM: Why did you decide to add plantbased

protein bars to your assortment?

LM: Well people are always looking for

more protein based food and certainly

one that is portable. We obviously wanted

to do a plant-based one. We use pea

protein and nuts. Nuts offer natural protein

and we have worked on it for 4 years

to create 4 flavors in this new portion of

the line with flavors that we wanted to offer.

AM: What are the 4 flavors?

LM: Well, there’s a Lemon Blueberry, an

Apple Cobbler, Almond Butter Chocolate

Brownie and then a Chocolate Peanut

Butter Cup. So a nice balance of fruity

and nutty depending on what you lean towards.

AM: So what are your 3 favorite ingredients

that you love putting into your bars?

LM: Well LÄRABAR is really composed of

fruits, nuts and spices so that would really

encapsulate whether we have our core

product line or our protein plant-based

one. We have those same components

in there. Obviously with the protein, we

added our pea protein in addition to that

to give it 11 grams of protein a bar which is

great. But those are really the main components

of the balance of fruits, nuts and

spices and/or protein.

AM: What are your 3 fave signature bars?

LM: Well, my all time favorite is Cashew

Cookie like I had a half this morning with

my coffee early today - it's a classic. I also

love Cherry Pie and I love the new protein

line. Just for something different if you

want added protein, but you don't want

to sit down and eat a meal, but you know

you will get the amount of protein that

you need to sustain yourself throughout

the day.

AM: For those that are on the go, how

can we make sure that we get those good

whole foods?

LM: That’s where LÄRABAR comes in. We

sell our bars nationwide to all different

kinds of grocer stores, convenient stores

– you name it! The idea is that it is portable

food and offers consumers the opportunity

to throw it in your bag and that you

are offering them something that they

know is going to sustain you, tastes good

and will keep you healthy!

PHOTO COURTESY | LÄRABAR

@Larabar

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