JULY 2008 • VOL 8, NO. 7 JNONLINE.US features B18 Home Redux sensuous, extraordinarily beautiful jewelery When catastrophe struck a local home, the owners started from scratch, incorporating their love of the great outdoors. B21 Hot! The world is just a meal away when you add simple yet exotic recipes to your summer grilling menu. West Bloomfield • 248.932.7700 Twelve Oaks Mall • 248.465.1800 www.tappers.com departments B3 Editor's Note B8, 9 Faces B10 All's Fare B12 Platinum Plates B13 The Beauty Phile B26 Planner B30 Four Questions ON THE COVER: Dive into summer with our cool and refreshing Mango- Vodka Sunrise (find the recipe on page B3). For sizzling dishes to grill from around the world, turn to "Hot!" on page B21. PHOTOGRAPH BY ANGIE BAAN PAGE DESIGN BY LINDSAY SCHWARTZ OUR MISSION STATEMENT Platinum is a monthly lifestyle magazine published by the Defroit Jewish News. It reflects all aspects of life in the Metro Detroit Jewish community, including decor, fashion, food, health, spirituality, books, shopping and more. Whether profiling a unique member of our community or the latest hot spot or trend you should know about, Platinum's got it covered. Our goal is to be a part of the fabric of the Jewish and Metro Detroit communities and to reflect those who have created it — our readers. B 4 • JULY 2008 • JN platinum