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The Kim Sisters’ nightclub act of American standards was a big hit with crowds at the Edgewater Beach Hotel’s Polynesian Village, where the trio performed in 1960.
From the McGuire Sisters to the Chordettes (remember “Mr. Sandman”?) to
later acts like the Shirelles, the Ronettes, and the Supremes, girl groups ruled
the airways in the 1950s and ’60s, and Chicago saw dozens of these performers
pass through the city in their quest for musical stardom. The most unlikely suc-
cess story among them might just have been The Kim Sisters.
Born in Seoul, the talented trio—sisters Ai-ja and Sook-ja and their cousin
Min-ja—together played more than 20 musical instruments and frst gained
attention by entertaining American GIs stationed in Seoul during the Korean
War with renditions of feel-good American tunes like “Ole Buttermilk Sky”
and “Candy and Cake.” The performers particularly impressed a soldier from
small-town Marengo, Illinois, named Bob McMackin, who offered to be their
manager. Encouraged by their early success, The Kim Sisters, with McMackin’s
help, made their way to the States, bringing a fresh look and sound with their
quirky takes on American pop standards. The act landed in Las Vegas—and hit
it big. By 1959, the singers had signed their frst booking: a four-week running
show at the Thunderbird Hotel, followed by a residency at the Stardust Hotel,
where The Ed Sullivan Show was flming. The trio auditioned for Sullivan’s show,
made it on, and returned to the show a whopping 24 times.
On tour in Chicago in 1960, the trio graced the stages of the old Edgewater
Beach Hotel and the Gate of Horn folk club on the near North Side and gained
a devoted following. (A Chicago Tribune article publicizing their Chicago show
dates notes, “Chicago has become [a] second home to them—one of their liveli-
est numbers is the song ‘Chicago, My Home Town.’”) Not bad for three young
women in a foreign country who didn’t speak a single word of English when they
arrived, aside from the song lyrics they had memorized. As Min-ja explained
in a 2011 interview, the language barrier ultimately didn’t matter to their fans.
“They just loved us,” she said. “Our pronunciation was bad, but they knew the
melody and always said, ‘More, more, more!’” MA
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16 // front runner
36 // Letter from the editor-in-Chief
38 // Letter from the President & PubLisher
40 // …Without Whom this issue WouLd not have been PossibLe
42 // the List
85 // invited
style
49 // G-forCeGucci’s new creative director,
Alessandro Michele, reinvigorates
the label while remaining true to
its heritage.
52 // briLLiantLy boLdWhen it comes to fne jewelry
this season, more truly is more.
56 // styLe sPotLiGht DSquared2 celebrates 20 years of
cutting-edge collections; customiz-
able Burberry scarves; and architec-
tural clutches stand out this fall.
58 // roCk on! Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, the face of
Bulgari, talks about the jeweler’s
latest dazzling collection.
60 // Life of the Party Event wiz Tom Kehoe shares the
inspirations that kick his soirée
senses into overdrive.
62 // antique oPuLenCe Glittering vintage pins provide an
exquisite accent to any fall outft.
64 // in the Zone Swiss watchmakers are creating
timepieces that help us time our days
with the world in mind.
112allusions of grandeur
romantic lace and gleaming brocade lend
this season’s eveningwear an otherworldly glamour.
dress, Valentino ($14,000). Saks Fifth Avenue,
700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-6500;
saks.com. White-gold rose dior Bagatelle
diamond earrings, Dior Fine Jewelry ($18,000).
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silver and red Vibrante ring, Lalique ($275).
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TASTE
95 // Back to Siena
Fabio Viviani follows up his
hit Siena Tavern with another
delectable Italian destination.
98 // cuiScene
Nigella Lawson’s latest cookbook
may be her most personal; and trendy
tipples tempt with smoky favors.
100 // Sound BiteS
Jaime Laurita talks touring with
Madonna; and Rick Bayless and
Steve Dolinsky savor the success
of their podcast partnership.
102 // taSte Spotlight
Bernie’s Lunch & Supper debuts in
River North; white truffe season;
and holiday desserts get a twist.
CULTURE
69 // Merry Making
Renée Fleming lights up the Lyric
Opera stage in The Merry Widow.
70 // out & aBout
The Field Museum’s epic new
Greek history exhibit; and
the city’s cabaret scene heats
up as the temps go down.
72 // gloBal gallery
Chicago art afcionados are gearing
up for Art Basel in Miami Beach.
78 // culture Spotlight
Twyla Tharp celebrates 50 years
of dance; The Ventriloquists
Convention; and three off-kilter
holiday delights take the stage.
80 // Soul Survivor
CreatiVets empowers veterans
to share their war experiences
through art.
95back to siena
bar siena serves up scrumptious italian-infected food with cocktails to match.
78culture spotlight
twyla tharp celebrates 50 fabulous years of dance with a tour that comes to chicago this month.
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106 // The Ice Man
He’s won three Stanley Cups, two
Olympic gold medals, and the
Conn Smythe trophy, but as far
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concerned, he’s just getting started.
By J.P. Anderson
Photography by Shane McCauley
112 // allusIons
of Grandeur
It’s a new age of magnifcence this
season as fashion goes opulent.
Photography by Daniela Federici
121 // sTaTes of MInd
As Alzheimer’s disease reaches
epidemic proportions, Princess
Yasmin Aga Khan strives to raise
awareness in honor of her mother,
Hollywood legend Rita Hayworth.
By J.P. Anderson
106the ice man
Duncan Keith shares what’s up next for the Blackhawks—and why he’s slightly envious
of some of his teammates.
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141 // miChigan
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160 // We are noT amused
Now that the city of Chicago’s
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Styling by Faye PowerGrooming by
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Video by Anthony Pearson
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141the guideWith dishes like citrus-cured sea trout, c chicago has become one of the hottest seafood spots in town.
134the art of commercerh unveils a stunning renovation of the gold coast’s three arts club.
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With its preholiday anticipation, freplace-
friendly temperatures, and comfort-food
feasts, November just might be my favorite
month. Here are three ways I’ll be spending it.
1. Catching holiday shows ranging from the classic
(Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol) to the
quirky (The Ruffans’ Burning Bluebeard).
2. Warming up at one of my new neighborhood hang-
outs, Andersonville hot spot Cantina 1910, which
serves up cocktails like the gin-based Kansas Katie.
3. Exploring the Rebuild Foundation’s just-
opened Stony Island Arts Bank, particularly
the stunning Johnson Publishing Archive
room—a book lover’s dream.
Pooling our resources: Hanging with cover star Duncan Keith in the restored Tank pool area at the Chicago Athletic Association during his photo shoot.
In my 15 years as a ChICago journalIst, I’ve written countless
stories and interviewed a gamut of inspiring figures, from passionate philan-
thropists and powerhouse CEOs to Hollywood icons and world-class athletes (like our
current cover star, 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs MVP Duncan Keith). But no story I’ve
worked on has hit as close to home as this month’s feature on the state of Alzheimer’s
disease in the US.
My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s three years ago. He still lives at home
and recognizes our immediate family, but he has little sense of time or place and
exists in a perpetual state of confusion. “When are we going home?” has become a
constant question, even though he’s standing in the kitchen of the house he and my
mother have lived in for 45 years.
One consolation is that my family isn’t alone—not by a long shot. Some 5.3 million
Americans are suffering from the disease, and it has made caregivers of millions
more. As the numbers rise, the fght against Alzheimer’s has become ever more
urgent, and few have been as crucial to that fght as Princess Yasmin Aga Khan. The
daughter of Hollywood legend Rita Hayworth, Princess Yasmin has spent the past
three decades raising awareness (and millions of dollars) through the Rita Hayworth
Galas in Chicago and New York. With National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness
Month and National Caregiver Month both falling in November, it’s the perfect time
for Michigan Avenue to tell the story of her inspiring work in Chicago and beyond, and
to fulfll the magazine’s mission of championing those who are doing great things for
the good of others. Because although there may not be a cure for Alzheimer’s disease
yet, thanks to Princess Yasmin we’re getting there. That’s good news for my family
and yours, and it’s a story I’m honored to tell.
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Web 2.0, we live in an era of unprecedented
visibility. Every moment, from the mundane
to the monumental, is snapped and shared
for the world to see. These days, chances are
good that my Twitter and Facebook followers
can recite my social and travel calendar as
well as I can. (Who can blame me for tweet-
ing out a @ChicagoCut porterhouse pic?)
Simply put, transparency is the currency of
our time. So it’s nice when a piece of cultural
ephemera has some mystique—like our recur-
ring editorial feature, The List, which, since its
debut in our September 2008 issue, has baffed
readers. Rightfully so: The seemingly random
compilation of bold-faced names (see page 42)
offers no discernible rhyme, reason, or sup-
porting context as to why, say, a local design
connoisseur will be singled out next to a
country music chart-topper (as happened with
Chicagoan Tom Kehoe and star crooner Toby
Keith in our September 2015 issue). But you
can be sure that within the walls of Michigan
Avenue magazine’s offces, every name goes
through a sophisticated vetting process before
being added to that issue’s elite roster.
Every issue I receive phone calls, e-mails,
and texts questioning the logic and origin of
The List. The answer I give to those inquir-
ing? If you’ve made The List, you’re doing
something big. You’ll see that pattern when
we toast past selections at our inaugural List
party on November 4 at Prime & Provisions. I
can’t guarantee with whom you’ll be rub-
bing shoulders, but I encourage you to comb
through back copies to begin guessing some
of the honorees who will be on hand.
Here’s a worthy List pick: Duncan Keith,
the star Blackhawks defenseman who has
helped bring three Stanley Cups to Chicago in
the past six seasons. We’ll toast his November
cover later this month with a fête that seems to
be an appropriate fnale to a year that brought
him the Conn Smythe Trophy.
Now, can someone nominate me for The List?
Follow me on Twitter at @danuslan and on Facebook at facebook.com/danieluslan.
clockwise from left: My wife, Sharon (center), and I took one last spin on Navy Pier’s famous Ferris wheel with Mark Thompson, Amy Cowen, and Navy Pier president and CEO Marilynn Gardner; Michigan Avenue Editor-in-Chief J.P. Anderson and I joined Megan Bueschel, senior vice president and CMO of Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas, and Mario Tricoci himself to crown the winner of the seventh annual Mario, Make Me a Model competition; keeping it clean at the Studio 41 Home Design showroom with Kathleen Henson, Jennifer Sutton Brieva, and Erica Strama during the Destination Kohler food and wine soirée.
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NEIL BURGERphotographer
Credentials: Food photographer
Neil Burger freelances as a digital-
asset manager for businesses and
photographers while shooting
for clients like McDonald’s and
Celestial Seasonings. Behind
the story: “I knew that working
with Fabio Viviani would be a
real pleasure [“Back to Siena,”
page 95]. His beautifully prepared
food—and stunning good looks—
made my job all too easy.” Family
trait: “My father owned a printing
company in the South Loop and
was a professional photographer
himself. He instilled in me a love
of photography.” Seasonal plans:
“Every November my family
and I take a trip to Door County
in northern Wisconsin and
stay at the same small bed-and-
breakfast nestled among the local
maple, elm, and spruce trees.”
LISA SKOLNIKwriter
Credentials: Lisa Skolnik has
written for dozens of major
newspapers and magazines and
authored 15 books. She was born
in zip code 60615, grew up in
60637 and 60625, raised four chil-
dren in 60613, and now lives in
60657. Behind the story: “James
Letchinger is an incredibly hum-
ble, egalitarian guy, which I think
is the secret to his success [“The
Comeback King,” page 131]. He
listens to people, is always ready
to lend a helping hand, and is
so collaborative with his part-
ners.” Cold-weather clothing:
“Down! I love the fact that it’s utili-
tarian, lightweight, and can be so
chic done right.” Seasonal plans:
“I love the Lyric Opera and have
been a subscriber since 1979. And
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MONICA KASS ROGERS writer
Credentials: Food and spirits
journalist Monica Kass Rogers
has written cover stories and col-
umns for six sections of the Chicago
Tribune, business news for Crain’s
Chicago Business, and columns
for WebMD and Women’s Wear
Daily. She also writes about art and
photography for Communication
Arts magazine. Behind the
story: “I have so much respect for
the enthusiasm that these long-
established chefs have for rolling
up their sleeves and getting pri-
mal, basic, and dirty as they bring
back these centuries-old cooking
techniques [“Old Flames,” page
96].” Seasonal plans: “I’ve just
launched my fi ne-art letterpress
printing business, Little Blue Press,
with gorgeous antique Heidelberg
and Chandler and Price presses.”
RACHEL FELDERwriter
Credentials: Rachel Felder is a
New York–based writer whose
work has appeared in The New
York Times and Travel + Leisure,
among other publications. Her
third book, Insider Brooklyn, is
being published by HarperCollins
next June. Behind the story:
“Alessandro Michele [“G-Force,”
page 49] is such an inspiring
designer. He has an incredible
understanding of Gucci’s DNA
and is using that to infuse his
extremely modern designs with
a sense of history and heritage.”
Favorite piece: “I have been
Gucci-obsessed since my fi rst
purchase from the brand: a tiny,
lipstick-red patent-leather satchel
with a bamboo handle from Tom
Ford’s fi rst collection. My week-
end uniform usually includes a
well-worn pair of Gucci sneakers.”
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G-ForceAs Gucci unveils A sleekly renovAted chicAGo flAGship, new creAtive director AlessAndro Michele works to reinviGorAte the lAbel while remAininG true to its heritAGe. by rachel felder
Although he was appointed creative director of
Gucci only earlier this year, Alessandro Michele
is anything but a newcomer to the iconic luxury
label. Working as part of the brand’s design team
since 2002, Michele has an inherent understand-
ing of Gucci’s delicate, covetable balance of
heritage details, modern tailoring, opulent materi-
als, and a healthy dose of self-assured sex appeal.
continued on page 50
Gucci’s new creative director, Alessandro
Michele, backstage in Milan before the debut
of his runway collection for Fall/Winter 2015–16,
his first for the brand.
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For his frst collection, Michele
created pieces with a vintage
feel—fowy, ’70s-inspired fower-
patterned dresses, silk blouses tied
at the neck with an unstructured,
slender bow—but a sensibility that’s
undeniably modern. Also included
is a range of standout coats and neat
trouser suits that are practical (par-
ticularly as extra-chic offce wear)
and ever-so-slightly androgynous
without being excessively struc-
tured or serious. “I wanted to
interpret an attitude, not a silhou-
ette, through a perspective that
blurs the masculine/feminine divide
and champions the youthful energy
and natural confdence of today’s
urbanites,” Michele explains.
That natural confdence applies
to the collection’s accessories as
well, with fabulously Rat Pack-esque
black fat loafers, sturdy thick belts,
and boxy handbags with a hint of
a Royal Tenenbaums–meets–Bianca
Jagger vibe. Most are punctuated
with exactly what you’d expect
from this distinctive brand: bold
trademark hardware, like chunky
horsebits and oversize metal G’s,
that looks as fresh now as it has
for decades. 900 N. Michigan Ave.,
312-664-5504; gucci.com MA
“I wanted to Interpret
an attItude,
not a sIlhouette.”
—alessandro michele
Gucci’s boutique on North Michigan Avenue has long been a
mainstay on the city’s luxe shopping scene; thanks to a recent
renovation and expansion, it’s even more alluring.
The boutique has been enlarged to include a second foor and
now covers an expansive 10,000-plus square feet, offering clothing
for men and women, jewelry, childrenswear, beauty products, and—
this being Gucci—particularly fabulous shoes and handbags.
The updated design of the store is sleek and luxurious, similar to
what you might expect to fnd in a luxury apartment in the center
of Rome or Milan: strategically comfortable velvet-upholstered
seating, marble-inlaid foors in an almost 3-D pattern, and vividly
colored carpets. There’s also a wide wall displaying a huge array of
covetable handbags, with choices appropriate for any occasion.
Expanding UnivErsE
COAT HOOKS
As the mercury drops,
Chicagoans know that the
ultimate fall staple is a great
coat. This season, Alessandro
Michele’s versions nod to the
1970s with feminine silhouettes
that transform otherwise
masculine styles in an array of
bold fabrics and colors:
Models walk the runway during the finale of the Fall/Winter 2015–16 show. left: Michele mixes delicate pleats with soft metallics for his debut collection.
In a soft shade of camel that’s unusu-
ally fattering on all skin tones,
Michele’s warm wool double-breasted
trench has the added panache of a
delicately pleated back.
An oversize wool jacket offers a chic
alternative to a longer coat, with
the option of layering a cozy sweater
underneath on blustery days.
In Michele’s hands, a traditional over-
coat becomes an of-the-moment state-
ment piece, in a rich wool jacquard
that features a prominent losanga, or
diamond-shaped, print.
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SCARLET FEVERWhite-gold accents reinvigorate
rubies, adding sophistication to any evening look.
clockwise from left: Happy Sport Collection timepiece,
Chopard (price on request). Neiman Marcus, 737 N.
Michigan Ave., 312-642-5900; neimanmarcus.com. Ruby
and diamond ring, Harry Winston (price on request).
55 E. Oak St., 312-705-1820; harrywinston.com. Metropolis
Sol ring, Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry ($2,880). Marshall
Pierce, 29 E. Madison St., Ste. 600, 312-372-2415;
ivankatrumpjewelry.com. Swing ring, Vhernier ($29,000).
Neiman Marcus, see above. Cartier Paris Nouvelle
Vague ring, Cartier (price on request). 630 N. Michigan Ave., 312-266-7440; cartier.us. Delos
bracelets, square ($11,500) and round ($7,400), Hermès. 25 E. Oak St., 312-787-8175; hermes.com. Brilliant pavé-
diamond watch, Jacob & Co. ($48,000). Geneva Seal,
112 E. Oak St., 312-944-3100; genevaseal.com. Earrings, Butani (price on request).
butani.com. L’Heure Du Diamant collection
earrings, Chopard (price on request). Neiman Marcus,
see above; chopard.com. Dress, Versace ($2,125).
versace.com. Clutch, Rauwolf ($990). Barneys New York,
15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700; barneys.com. Boxes, Ralph
Lauren ($95 each). 750 N. Michigan Ave., 312-280-1655;
ralphlaurenhome.com
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WELL BALANCEDA mix of white, black, and gold
creates a striking sense of harmony.
clockwise from top left: Horsebit bracelet, Gucci
Fine Jewelry ($5,000). 900 North Michigan Shops,
312-664-5504; gucci.com. Tank Louis Cartier watch, Cartier
(price on request). 630 N. Michigan Ave., 312-266-7440;
cartier.us. Victoria necklace, Pomellato ($39,100). 41
E. Oak St., 312-649-9720; pomellato.com. Horsebit
necklace, Gucci Fine Jewelry ($9,950). see above. Cartier Paris Nouvelle Vague ring, Cartier (price on request).
see above. Horsebit ring ($11,500) and Beverly Horsebit
bracelet ($22,000), Gucci Fine Jewelry. see above.
Seamaster Aqua Terra watch, Omega ($42,600). 909 N.
Michigan Ave., 312-291-9412; omegawatches.com. Onyx
and diamond earrings, Cartier (price on request). see above.
Pirouette ring, Vhernier ($33,800). Neiman Marcus,
737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-5900; neimanmarcus.com. Dress,
Narciso Rodriguez ($1,995). Neiman Marcus, see above. Clutch, Valextra ($1,680).
Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700; barneys.com.
Parfum, Chanel ($160 for 6.8 oz.). 935 N. Michigan Ave.,
312-787-5500; chanel.com. Box, Tory Burch ($395).
45 E. Oak St., 312-280-0010; toryburch.com. Lip colors, Tom Ford ($52 each). 66 E. Oak St.,
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CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF CUTTING-EDGE COLLECTIONS.
NECK AND NECKScarves are essential to
Chicagoans this time of
year—and this must-have
accessory is getting an up-
grade, courtesy of Burberry.
The British label is letting
clients take things into their
own hands with The Scarf
Bar, a customizable pro-
gram featuring 30 different
colors (from classic camel to
Parade Red) and prints. You
can even monogram your
creation for that personal
touch. 633 N. Michigan Ave.,
312-787-2500; burberry.com
TO THE MAX
Chicagoans looking to
pump up their wardrobe
have two new reasons to look
to Max Mara. First, the label’s
exclusive 13-piece Atelier col-
lection of handmade coats,
designed by fashion director
Laura Lusuardi, entices with
both kimono-style and belt-
ed versions and a fall-friendly
color palette. Also, the
Tailored Suit Project boasts
wow-worthy pieces for the
offi ce sophisticate—includ-
ing double-breasted blazers
and dinner jackets available
in various hues, including
Bordeaux and pale pink. 900
North Michigan Shops, 312-
475-9500; maxmara.com
BAUBLE BOOK
The stunning new coffee-table book Graff
(Rizzoli; $95) stylishly chronicles the work
of famed gemologist Laurence Graff, whose
techniques have revolutionized the world of dia-
monds. Featuring more than 200 pages of pho-
tography, as well as a foreword by Vogue’s Suzy
Menkes, the book is alluring and also altruistic:
All proceeds benefi t Facet, Graff’s charitable
foundation, which supports the well-being of
people in sub-Saharan Africa, the area where
the company sources many of its stones. 103 E.
Oak St., 312-604-1000; graffdiamonds.com
This year marks the 20th anniversary
of DSquared2, whose fashion-forward
styles have been spotted everywhere
from Madonna’s music videos to cat-
walks worldwide—and to honor the
milestone, the brand’s founders, identi-
cal twins Dean and Dan Caten, have
created a landmark Fall/Winter collec-
tion. ICON pays homage to the label’s
“greatest hits” from the past two decades
(think embellished jackets, voluminous
parkas, and fringe bags), channeling
the edgy aesthetic that has garnered
DSquared2 a cult following that includes
Justin Timberlake and Lenny Kravitz.
“We design for people who want to feel
different and a little bit out of the box,”
says Dan. Given that the offerings range
from tailored tuxedo jackets and lumber-
jack prints for men to colorful ponchos
for women, it’s clear that the brothers
have plenty of inspiration to spare. Saks
Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-
944-6500; dsquared2.com MA
Cityscapes inspire this
season’s architectural clutches.
fall-ready
TAKING HOLD
on the go
Lee Savage ($1,850). Barneys New
York, 15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700; barneys.com
Jill Haber ($1,195). Ikram, 15 E. Huron St.,
312-587-1000; jillhaber.com
Loewe ($1,050). Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St.,
312-587-1700; barneys.com
Eddie Borgo ($1,190). Ikram, 15 E. Huron St.,
312-587-1000; eddieborgo.com
Victoria Beckham ($1,495). Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700; barneys.com
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Two looks from DSquared2’s
Fall/Winter 2015–16
runway show in Milan. INSET:
Dean and Dan Caten
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As Chicagoans hunker down for the coming season of shorter days and longer nights, Bulgari’s Lucea collection shines like a beacon for the city’s leading women. Featuring a
sundial face in homage to the jeweler’s Roman heritage, the timepiece—whose linked bracelet draws inspiration from the label’s iconic Serpenti line—boasts a playful pop of
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from left: The Sparkling Hearts necklace from Bulgari’s Italian Gardens Haute Joaillerie collection; a detail of the collection’s Secret Garden necklace; Carla Bruni-Sarkozy.
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy might have the most glamorous résumé on the planet: former supermodel and frst lady of France, award-winning musi-cian, and since 2013 the face of jet-set favorite Bulgari. “I love shooting pictures again,” Bruni-Sarkozy says as she wraps a day’s photography session for the Rome-based jeweler at a villa in the hills above Florence. “As a song-writer, you spend most of your time alone.”
Bruni-Sarkozy represents a most rarefed niche of modern celebrity (think Taylor Swift as an American presidential spouse for an idea of her unique fame), someone who has earned her superstar bona fdes in widely divergent
Rock On! Carla Bruni-sa ozy, the face of Bulgari and gloBal glamour, talks aBout why italian gardens, the jeweler’s latest dazzling collection, has special meaning for her. by catherine sabino
many of her best childhood memories, growing up in Tu-rin, are connected with them.
The new collection takes inspiration from Italy’s land-scape splendor, specifcally the Renaissance garden conceits that infuenced horticultural style for centuries, says Lucia Silvestri, creative director for Bulgari. Intricate parterre and swirling fowerbed pat-terns defne a pavé necklace, Sparkling Hearts; another masterpiece, Magical Refec-tion, pays homage to the water artistry of the terraces at Villa Lante, a Mannerist garden in central Italy, with faw-less pear-shaped diamonds. Renaissance gardens had their special hideaways, where the most exquisite fowers
bloomed, which prompted Bulgari to create Secret Gar-den, a gem bouquet necklace with rubellite, tanzanite, citrine, and other vivid stones.
For Bruni-Sarkozy jew-elry has always been much more than a luxury item. “It represents a world of feelings, wonderful memories, and a little nostalgia, too,” she says, recalling gifts given to her by her family and husband, as well as the care she took to fnd the right pieces for state occasions while frst lady of France. “Jewelry is always related to special moments in life.” As for her favorite gem, Bruni-Sarkozy says diplo-matically that she likes both diamonds and colored stones, then adds with a wink, “Even if you’re a woman and not a girl anymore, diamonds are your best friend. It’s a good title for a song, actually. I should write it, don’t you think?” MA
arenas. While very much the modern woman juggling a megawatt career, high-profle spouse (rumored to have his eye on the Élysée Palace again), and children, she comes across more as thought-ful artiste than boldfacer and is quick to express a distinct appreciation for the aesthetics of Europe’s lavish past. Bruni-Sarkozy once mused that if she could go back in time, it would be to Florence during the days of the Medici, which makes her third campaign for Bulgari, Italian Gardens, the name of the jewelry house’s latest Haute Joaillerie line, a particularly resonant one. “Gardens are one of the most beautiful things mankind has created,” she says, noting that
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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Tom Kehoe (INSET) fi nds inspiration for his stunning events in luxe window displays and at retailers like DreamHome.
In ANY EventFive tips from Tom
Kehoe for hosting an
unforgettable fête.
1. Cater to your guests.“Know their likes and dislikes,
what they will fi nd funny, and
what will trigger them.”
2. Create an experience.“Don’t just view it as a
gathering; you have to view it as
a gift. So create an experience.”
3. Make things easy.“Think of every detail, from
the ease of guests getting there.”
When Kehoe hosts dinner parties,
he offers valet parking and orders
Ubers for departing guests.
4. Welcomediverse crowds.To keep things interesting, Kehoe
advises inviting a mixed group.
“Bring in your true, core friends,
and then bring in some that
you want to get to know [with]
different mind-sets that your
guests will enjoy meeting.”
5. Stimulate the senses.“Think through your whole
party: Am I giving visual? Am
I giving tactile? Tactile can
be an unexpected tablecloth;
if it’s a winter party, make it
faux fur—something subtle
that people will touch.”
“I’m very inspired by
nature, and I love being
outside. Now I love the new
Maggie Daley Park (337 E.
Randolph St., 312-742-3918;
chicagoparkdistrict.com).
I walk my dog in Oz Park
(2021 N. Burling St.,
312-742-7898; chicagopark
district.com), and you can see
so many things in nature you
can turn into a glitzy party,
from the light that comes
through the trees to the way
the sun hits the leaves. All of
a sudden, you see something
that would be a great light
fi xture or a lighting effect. I’ll
take a picture, come back [to
our design center], and blend
gels to get the perfect color.
“In the Merchandise Mart,
I love DreamHome (222
Merchandise Mart Plaza,
Ste. 137, 312-527-7058;
dreamhome.designcenter.com).
It’s good inspiration for
entertaining because it’s
so over-the-top and luxe;
how can you not walk
away with an idea?
“I love window-shopping,
and Louis Vuitton (919 N.
Michigan Ave., 312-944-2010;
us.louisvuitton.com) and
Moncler (33 E. Oak St.,
312-361-8573; moncler.com)
have the best windows
[near] Michigan Avenue.
I love going in Bucktown,
Andersonville—all the
small stores—because they
have limited budgets for
their displays, and they
get really resourceful and
creative. I’ll see a dress in a
window and be like, ‘That’s
a great party,’ and turn it
into the overall colors, the
table linens, the texture on
the dance fl oor, [even the]
room environment.” MA
Life of the PartyAS HOLIDAY SEASON KICKS INTO HIGH GEAR, EVENT WIZ TOM EHOE SHARES THE CHICAGO INSPIRATIONS THAT KICK HIS SOIRÉE SENSES INTO OVERDRIVE. BY MEG MATHIS
Since launching Kehoe Designs 20 years ago,
Tom Kehoe has masterminded some of the most
over-the-top events in Chicago and beyond, from
Oprah’s farewell bash and Lollapalooza to the James
Beard Awards and the NFL Draft. His career high-
light? Designing a Halloween party for President
Obama at the White House. “We looked like the
Clampetts,” he says with a laugh, recalling having
to unpack a truckload of décor on the driveway of
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for a security inspec-
tion. Now the Lincoln Park resident is celebrating
the recent debut of The Geraghty (2520 S. Hoyne
Ave., 312-967-2520; thegeraghty.com), his grand new
event space in Pilsen. When he needs inspiration,
Kehoe fi nds plenty of it in the venue’s 25,000-square-
foot open-fl oor plan (“You can do anything to it,” he
enthuses)—as well as in Chicago, at some of his favor-
ite places around town.
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Vintage fashions are always in style—
and that’s why boutique owner Ikram
Goldman is so passionate about her favorite
recent fnd, a set of three gorgeous hand-
enameled brooches encrusted with diamonds,
rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. Discovered
through an antiques dealer, the ’50s-era pins
are a perfect fnishing touch, says Goldman,
and one of her most exciting pieces for fall.
“These are not your typical kind of jewelry
piece,” she says. “It’s not costume jewelry and
it’s not fne jewelry—it’s the combination of
both beauty and whimsy together. I see them
being worn in a multitude of ways: on a very
simple black dress, on a beautiful tailored
jacket, on a coat, as a black-tie piece. Each one
stands alone, but the three are really impactful
together. I also love that they’re butterfies and
dragonfies; there’s a fun element to the idea of
having something alive on you, something that
you’d normally be constantly blocking away—
unless, of course, they’re made of diamonds
and beautiful colorful stones like these.” MA
Antique OpulenceGlitterinG with Gemstones, these vintaGe pins provide an exquisite accent to any fall outfit, says chicaGo fashionista I ram Goldman. by j.p. anderson
photography by neil burger
Set of three brooches (price on request). Ikram,
15 E. Huron St., 312-587-1000; ikram.com
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In this age of constant connectivity, a global
perspective is crucial. Today’s business deal-
ings often take place across multiple time
zones, making a world-timer watch a neces-
sity. A complex instrument to produce, the
world timer typically indicates the hour and
minutes in all 24 of the globe’s major time
zones, with some watches even telling the
local time in regions where it may differ by
mere minutes. Maps, city names, and lines
of longitude remind sophisticated sojourn-
ers where they are in the world and where
they need to be. For more watch features and
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clockwise from left: From Louis Vuitton, the unusual Escale Time Zone watch ($7,700) indicates the time in 24 zones by means of colorful city and hour discs. This 39mm watch is powered by the automatic caliber LV 87, manufactured by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, and features a steel case. Louis Vuitton, 919 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-2010; us.louisvuitton.com
Montblanc pulls out all the stops with its Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum ($5,200). Powered by a self-winding mechanical movement made
in-house, this stainless steel watch has 42 hours of power reserve and indicates the time in 24 zones via a pusher at 8 o’clock, an integrated day/night display, and a map depicting the Northern Hemisphere. Montblanc, 900 N. Michigan Ave., 312-943-1200; montblanc.com
From Girard-Perregaux, this Traveller WW.TC watch ($18,300) is crafted in titanium with a black DLC (diamondlike carbon) coating. A 44mm watch with a self-winding mechanical movement made in-house, it offers the hour and minutes
in 24 time zones plus a day/night indicator, date and small seconds indicators, and chronograph functions. It is also water-resistant to 100 meters. Swiss Fine Timing, 645 N. Michigan Ave., 312-337-4700; girard-perregaux.com
This Frederique Constant Manufacture Worldtimer watch ($4,195) houses the 26-jewel automatic movement FC-718, made in-house in Switzerland, which indicates the date as well as the time around the world. Crafted in stainless steel, this 42mm watch
features 42 hours of power reserve and a navy-blue dial with a world map and luminous markers for night reading. Razny Jewelers, 1700 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, 847-432-5300; frederique-constant.com
Patek Philippe crafted this Ref. 5130R Men’s World Time watch ($44,000) in 18k rose gold with a silvery opaline dial and a guilloche center. It features 24 time zones as well as a 24-hour day/night indicator. C.D. Peacock, 4999 Old Orchard Center, Ste. N3, Skokie, 847-679-1837; patek.com
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Susan Stroman’s splashy staging of the operetta The Merry Widow arrives in Chicago after its premiere last season in New York. “She’s very visual and tuned in to movement,” says Renée Fleming (center) of the show’s director-choreographer.
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Merry MakingSuperStar Soprano Renée Fleming lightS up the lyric opera Stage in The Merry WidoW.
by oussama zahr
“In opera,” says Renée Fleming, “the lyric soprano is typically the victim.”
Little wonder, then, that the opera star is relishing the chance to play a very
different kind of heroine in the Lyric Opera’s The Merry Widow, opening
November 14 in an eye-popping production directed by Tony Award win-
ner Susan Stroman. As the wealthy widow Hanna Glawari, Fleming teases,
needles, and manipulates an admiring throng of gold-digging suitors, all
while threading her plush soprano through Franz Lehár’s often exquisite
melodies. “I’ve never really gotten to play a character like that,” she says.
“She really has the upper hand.”
Fleming has made a career out of trying new things, from putting out
an indie rock record (2010’s Dark Hope) to singing a Top 10 list for David
Letterman. It’s an approach that also defnes her tenure as the Lyric’s frst-
ever creative consultant. “Audience development—that’s my real passion,”
she says. “I have this philosophy that it’s hard to get new people in the house
even if we’re creating great opera. Word of mouth is certainly helpful, and
people will ideally bring their friends. But if we’re expanding in terms of
what we present, then there’s more to choose from. It can seem a little bit
more relevant.”
In that spirit, Fleming’s initiatives have included the company’s well-
received American musicals series and a collaboration with The Second
City. Later this fall, opera’s foremost multitasker sees the result of two
more projects she’s dreamt up: an operatic adaptation of Ann Patchett’s
award-winning novel Bel Canto, premiering at the Lyric on December 7,
and a recital of songs by Chicago jazz favorite Patricia Barber at the Harris
Theater on December 14. Says Fleming, “I think people like the novelty of
seeing collaborations that they wouldn’t otherwise see.” The Merry Widow
runs from November 14 to December 13 at Lyric Opera of Chicago. 20 N. Wacker
Dr., 312-827-5600; lyricopera.org MA
Culture Hottest ticket
LIFE IS A CABARET Warm up as the temps go down with a tour of Chicago’s sultry late-night entertainment scene. BY THOMAS CONNORS
Now that summer’s outdoor-
music fests are a faint
memory, it’s time to get
cozy in the kinds of clubs
that offer encounters of the
up-close kind.
At Davenport’s Piano Bar
(1383 N. Milwaukee Ave.;
773-278-1830; davenports
pianobar.com), you’ll
fi nd someone tickling the
ivories in the piano bar
while performers render
Cole Porter in the intimate
cabaret room. This
month’s roster includes
Laura Freeman, Beckie
Menzie, and Marianne
Murphy Orland present-
ing “The Evolution of the
Girl Groups,” a show that
swings from the Andrews
Sisters to The Bangles.
With “Monday Night
Live,” popular pre-curtain
dining spot Petterino’s (150
N. Dearborn St., 312-422-
0150; petterinos.com)
comes alive as an old-
school supper club, where
almost anyone might appear
on the bill. Because the
show takes place on nights
when theaters are dark, it’s
common for performers
from various productions
around town—Jersey
Boys, Dirty Dancing—to
make an appearance.
On November 16, cast
members from Porchlight
Music Theatre’s produc-
tion of Ain’t Misbehavin’
take a bow. Across the
river, Mastro’s Steakhouse
(520 N. Dearborn St.,
312-521-5100; mastros
restaurants.com) serves up
its own brand of late-night
entertainment. Versatile
vocalist Shana Petrone
is a regular, performing
Thursday through Saturday.
They’re selling more
than pizza atop Gino’s
East in River North. On the
third fl oor in The Comedy
Bar (500 N. LaSalle St.,
312-836-0499; comedy
barchicago.com), gams
and laughs are the spot-on
combo during The Wiggle
Room, a weekly show
featuring stand-up comics
and the world-famous
Chicago Starlets. With a
rotating roster of burlesque
dancers, comedians, and
magic acts, the late-night
variety show at Kiss Kiss
Cabaret (4707 N. Broadway,
773-867-1946; kisskiss
cabaret.com) at the Uptown
Underground hits all the
right notes. You can ogle a
little leg, have a laugh, and
wonder, How did he do that?
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2. “This gold funerary mask
from Mycenae was discovered by archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann. He was trying to link the Homeric poems to specifi c sites. Mycenae is where Agamemnon launched the Trojan War, and when Schliemann came across this he said, ‘I have gazed into the eyes of Agamemnon.’”
3. “This gold-plated diadem was the
crown of Philip II, who united the city-states of Greece,” says Parkinson. “When his son, Alexander the Great, took over, he [went on] to create an empire.” The piece features the “Herakles Knot,” marking the Macedonian king as a descendant of Zeus.
4. “During the Persian War, Leonidas, the
Spartan king, was horribly outnumbered. It’s said that before battle, the Persian king, Xerxes, told him, ‘We will blacken the skies with our arrows.’ And Leonidas replied, ‘And we will fi ght in the shade.’ This bust of Leonidas has the Spartan plume on top and ram tusks as part of the helmet. Pretty badass.”
5. “The last piece you’ll see is a marble
statue of Alexander the Great, depicting him as a god,” says Parkinson. While Pan (the god of the wilderness) is usually rendered as part goat, Alexander sports only horns and a tail.
1. “One of the stories we tell is the
discovery of the human individual,” relates William Parkinson, “and one of the earliest objects in the show is an amulet showing a person curled up, as if supplicating to the Gods.” The small stone object dates from 4800–4300 BC.
GREEK CULTUREAS THE FIELD MUSEUM EXPLORES 5,000 YEARS OF HELLENIC HISTORY WITH A MAJOR NEW EXHIBITION, ASSOCIATE CURATOR WILLIAM PAR INSON REVEALS FIVE ITEMS AT THE TOP OF HIS MUST-SEE LIST. BY THOMAS CONNORS
Celebrating the profound infl uence of Greek
culture on Western civilization, The Field
Museum’s landmark new show, “The Greeks:
From Agamemnon to Alexander the Great,”
draws from the collections of 21 Greek muse-
ums and features more than 500 objects, many
of which have never been seen outside Greece.
“It’s not an art show,” stresses associate curator
William Parkinson. “It’s about Greek culture,
using this material to comment on the evolution
of Greek politics, and economy, and ideology.”
With that in mind, Parkinson offers fi ve choice
pieces that illustrate the essence of the exhibi-
tion. “The Greeks” runs November 25 through
April 10, 2016, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312-922-
9410; fi eldmuseum.org. MA
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The Thomas Duncan Gallery will exhibit Sean Paul’s 2014 work SP003_5_ 65x35_2014 (far left) in the Positions sector at Art Basel in Miami Beach, while the Garth Greenan Gallery shows Rosalyn Drexler’s 1965 painting The Winner in the Survey sector.
Global GalleryArt AficionAdos Are geAring up for december’s Art BAsel in MiAMi BeAch, An internAtionAl nexus for Artists And other creAtive minds. by matt stewart
Since its launch in 2002, Art Basel in Miami Beach has become arguably the most prestigious and infuential art fair in the Americas. Last year’s installment saw more than 70,000 inter-national visitors descend on Miami for the four-day event, and this year’s edition promises to surpass that fgure, with 267 galleries from 31 countries exhibiting an estimated $3 billion worth of contemporary art from December 3 to 6.
The spectacular growth of Art Basel in Miami Beach is directly related to the health of global fnancial markets over the last few years, which has encouraged more collectors to invest in fne art, particularly in contemporary emerging art-ists. The postwar and contemporary segments of the art market accounted for 48 percent of all sales by value last year, according to the European Fine Art Foundation, and with the US repre-senting nearly 39 percent of the market by value, Art Basel’s American fair is at the epicenter of the international art world.
“The Americas have been paramount to the global art mar-ket for a long time,” says Noah Horowitz, recently appointed director Americas for Art Basel. “What we’re seeing now is the proliferation of dynamic regional art scenes across the Americas. All of these places are developing culturally in such unique and interesting ways, fostering local talent, begetting new galleries, and nurturing emerging collectors—feeding cre-ativity and renewed energy into the larger ecosystem.”
Horowitz promises to bring vivacity to Art Basel in Miami Beach, something he proved quite adept at as director of New York’s prestigious Armory Show. “I will oversee the Miami Beach show while also dedicating much of my time to engaging with the art scene and its key players across the Americas,” he says. “I’ll be working to further strengthen relationships with collectors, museums, and institutions across the region, while NOAH HOROWITZ
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top left: Sem Titulo (1953) by Roberto Burle Marx will be exhibited by Bergamin & Gomide in the Survey sector at this year’s Art Basel in Miami Beach. above: Wang Jinsong’s Glory and Dream (1993) will be shown by Beijing Art Now Gallery
as part of Survey. bottom
left: Black Wheel, Bouquet, and Tim Buckley by Keren Cytter, as seen in her 2015 Siren video installation at MCA Chicago. Cytter is represented by Noga Gallery, and her work will be exhibited in the Nova sector.
also creating new opportunities for galleries and
their artists, not only in Miami Beach but also
throughout Art Basel’s global activities.”
Marc Spiegler, the director of Art Basel, is
enthusiastic about what Horowitz will contribute
to the fair. “Noah has demonstrated a deep under-
standing of the art world, especially in the United
States and Latin America,” Spiegler says. “With
him on board, Art Basel will be able to engage even
more with emerging and established collectors, as
well as our galleries throughout the Americas.”
Art Basel is well known for bringing artists and
works from some of the world’s most venerable
galleries to its fairs. Less well known is how much
effort the organization puts into presenting small
independent galleries and the new artists they rep-
resent, as well as established artists who may be
familiar to art-world insiders but who lack expo-
sure in the marketplace.
“We have introduced sectors that are specif-
cally designed for younger galleries and that are
subsidized by the fair,” Spiegler explains. “In
addition, we also have sectors that are dedicated
to single-project booths, giving new and younger
artists and galleries the opportunity to participate
in the show. These sectors are designed to be more
experimental than the main Galleries sector. We
created the Survey sector in Miami Beach last
year, as we noticed that there was a real interest in
looking back at more historical positions, artists
who had been overlooked by the market but that
other artists and connoisseurs kept returning to.
And then, of course, there is the continued surge
of so-called ‘digital native’ artists, who now have
really come into their own.”
What is Horowitz most looking forward to at
his frst Art Basel in Miami Beach? “I’m very
excited about Nova, which provides younger gal-
leries with a platform to present new work by up
to three artists,” he says. “We have several frst-
time exhibitors, including Ignacio Liprandi Arte
Contemporáneo from Buenos Aires, presenting
work by Nicolás Bacal, Tomás Espina, and Jorge
Pedro Nuñez, and Essex Street in New York, with
Park McArthur and Cameron Rowland. There
are also some excellent new galleries in Positions,
which is our other young sector focusing on single-
artist presentations. I’m also looking forward to
the second year of Survey, whose inaugural edi-
tion was spectacular. This year’s iteration features
12 exhibitions of historically informed works,
including Castelli Gallery’s presentation of iconic
sculptures from the 1960s American artist Keith
Sonnier, and the frst US survey of Brazilian artist
Roberto Burle Marx at Galeria Bergamin. Finally,
Public is always a major highlight of the Miami
Beach show and will be curated again this year by
Nicholas Baume of the Public Art Fund.” MA
“Every day of Art Basel in Miami Beach is
like Christmas Eve at the mall,” says Kavi
Gupta. “We have to gear up as though
we’re doing a marathon.” At his two
eponymous galleries (835 W. Washington
Blvd., 312-432-0708; 219 N. Elizabeth St.,
312-496-3552; kavigupta.com), Gupta has been
steadily making his mark by presenting works
from talents like Johanna Billing, Mickalene
Thomas, and Chicago’s own McArthur
Binion. Before Gupta (and many local col-
lectors, he says) returns to Miami for next
month’s ABMB, he reveals what can’t-miss
creations will catch Chicagoans’ attention.
How far back does your association with
ABMB go?
We participated in the fi rst Art Basel in
Miami Beach, where we were part of the
Container section, which was a way to
bring the top young galleries out and have
them do a presentation within shipping
containers on the beach. It was great!
How has your participation increased
awareness of your gallery and the artists you
represent?
It’s increased awareness tremendously. When an
established artist’s works are put in front of the
curators, collectors, and foundations that come to
Art Basel, they are immediately engaged. If you
show a younger artist there for the fi rst time, you’re
going to put that artist on the map, guaranteed.
What do you fi nd the most interesting about
ABMB?
The Art Basel people make an attempt to foster
new works, get new things in front of people,
and push galleries to present ambitious works.
What would rate as “not to be missed”?
Kabinett and Public are the most not-to-be-
missed sectors of the fair for me. I think the
Survey sector that was introduced last year
very well could have the chops to become a
[must-see]. The way the art world has become
so contemporary-heavy has left everyone feel-
ing a little empty, and now to have this sector
that offers works with historical context that
weighs it back a bit makes everybody feel good.
Talk about Glenn Kaino, whose startling
work you are showing this year.
Glenn is having quite a moment. He had previ-
ously removed himself from the art world for a
number of years, but last year he came back out
in a big way. His work is very project-driven and
based on broad ideas that deal with his back-
ground and refl ect topics such as postcolonialism,
being a third-generation Japanese-American,
being one of the fi rst computer hackers, [and]
his experiences in dealing with meth. The work
he’s presenting, The Internationale, is fantastic:
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LEFT: A detail from Glenn Kaino’s installation The Internationale. ABOVE AND RIGHT: DNA: Black Painting: II by Chicago-based artist McArthur Binion, another work that Kavi Gupta will show at Art Basel in Miami Beach.
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The Ruffi ans’ Burning Bluebeard, coming
to Wicker Park.
Gisele Vienne
Twyla Tharp troupe members Matthew
Dibble and Rika Okamoto are
helping to bring two inventive new works to Chicago.
HAND TO MOUTH
A bunch of dummies takes
center stage at the Museum
of Contemporary Art this
month as French director and
choreographer Gisele Vienne
collaborates with American
novelist Dennis Cooper to
create The Ventriloquists
Convention. Inspired by an
annual event at Kentucky’s
Vent Haven Museum, this
theatrical performance fea-
tures nine actors portraying
as many ventriloquists (and
their dummies, of course).
The crazy quilt of 27 dis-
tinct voices offers a playful
means of taking a deep dive
into the human condition.
November 12–14, Museum of
Contemporary Art, 220 E.
Chicago Ave., 312-280-2660;
mcachicago.org
Fifty years after Twyla Tharp established
her contemporary dance troupe, the world-
renowned Tony and Emmy Award–winning
choreographer is still one of the biggest names
in the business—and she’s commemorating the
milestone with a 50th-anniversary tour that
brings her company, Twyla Tharp Dance, to
the Auditorium Theatre this month. But don’t
expect a greatest-hits show. Ever the innovator,
Tharp has created two new dances specifi cally
for the tour, “Preludes and Fugues” and “Yowzie,”
featuring music by J.S. Bach and the avant-
garde composers John Zorn, Henry Butler, and
Steven Bernstein, as well as the athleticism
and artistry that have become Tharp’s signa-
ture over the years. November 5–8, Auditorium
Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy., 312-341-2300;
auditoriumtheatre.org MA
’TIS THE SEASON Three shows offer a twist on
typical holiday fare.Holiday history takes a
turn for the macabre in
The Ruffi ans’ Burning
Bluebeard (November
19–January 10, The Den
Theatre, 1329 N. Milwaukee
Ave., 773-697-3830;
the-hypocrites.com). Based
on the true story of
Chicago’s 1903 Iroquois
Theatre fi re, it involves
six clowns attempting to
resurrect the theater to
perform their Christmas
pantomime, this time
sparing nearly 600 audi-
ence members from
tragedy. American Blues
Theater continues its
14-year tradition of pre-
senting It’s a Wonderful
Life: Live in Chicago!
(November 20–December
27, Greenhouse Theater
Center, 2257 N. Lincoln
Ave., 773-404-7336;
americanbluestheater.com),
which delivers the Jimmy
Stewart fi lm in 1940s
radio fashion, including
sponsor messages, car-
ols, and telegrams from
the audience, adding
throwback charm to a
Christmas classic. Known
for campy parodies like
Poseidon! An Upside Down
Musical, the cult favor-
ite Hell in a Handbag
Productions takes on
yuletide with the Joan
Crawford–meets–Scrooge
story Christmas Dearest
(November 28–January 2,
Mary’s Attic, 5400 N. Clark
St.; handbagproductions.org),
which fi nds the actress
in production on her
new holiday fi lm, Oh
Mary. “I want people to
leave having a good feel-
ing about the holidays,”
says writer/star David
Cerda, “because it’s still
a Christmas Carol tale
of redemption, forgive-
ness, and appreciating
what you have.”
Fifty and FabulousLEGENDARY CHOREOGRAPHER TWYLA THARP BRINGS
HER ANNIVERSARY TOUR TO THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE.
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During the Iraq War, US Marine
Corps veteran Richard Casper sus-
tained four IED explosions. But,
proclaims the Washburn, Illinois
native, “I feel it’s more of a blessing
than anything because I wouldn’t
be doing what I’m doing if it wasn’t
for that brain injury.” After earning
his BFA from the School of the Art
Institute in 2012, Casper cofounded
CreatiVets with Linda Tarrson in 2013,
and so far he’s helped two dozen vet-
erans fnd hope and healing through
art. Now living in Nashville as the
organization’s executive director,
Casper leads CreatiVets’ songwrit-
ing program, as well as a three-week
accredited art program at his alma
mater. Here, he shares how he’s help-
ing others stay positive—and inspired:
“When I got home from the war, I
went to college for business. I failed
my frst class, and I was like, ‘I don’t
know what’s wrong with me.’ I went
to the VA hospital, and that’s where
I found out that I had this traumatic
left brain injury, and they said, ‘It’s
going to be hard for you to learn these
technical skills, so maybe you should
try a different major.’ Because my left
brain was injured, my right brain had
to take over, which is the creative part,
so I said, ‘I’m just going to try art.’ I
got accepted into the School of the
Art Institute of Chicago, and that’s
where [I rediscovered] probably 90
percent—I don’t think [my anxiety]
will actually ever go away—of who I
used to be, because conceptual-based
art taught me how to talk about what
I was going through without talking
about it.
“After I graduated, I was thinking,
‘I wish every veteran would know that
art was an option; I’m going to reach
out to the School of the Art Institute
and see if they wouldn’t mind having
a veteran class.’ When I went to the
vice provost, he was like, ‘We’ll make
that happen.’ [Now, with CreatiVets,]
we cover tuition, food, and lodging in
the dorm. My goal [is to] teach [veter-
ans] new ways of thinking about their
negative situation and turn it into a
positive. One of the veterans [had]
never even touched an apricot since
he’s been back from Afghanistan
because his buddy was shot and killed
in an apricot feld, so when I told him
about how I wanted him to use that as
a symbol in his piece, he was excited
to fnd one so he could put it in his
piece to share his story.
“With the songwriting program,
we’ll meet combat-disabled vets who
are having trouble talking about [their
experiences]. I bring these veterans
directly to writers [in Nashville], and
the veteran tells his story while I’m in
the room, and the writers start turn-
ing it into a song. The frst time you
hear a veteran, he’s kind of timid, but
the moment he hears one of the writ-
ers start singing, his eyes will light up,
and he starts telling everything—he’s
like, ‘Oh, this happened, and I wasn’t
sure if I wanted to put this in there, but
I do now.’” For more information, visit
creativets.org. MA
CreatiVets teaches combat veterans how
to express themselves through music and art.
Artwork from a student in Richard Casper’s class at the School of the Art Institute.
Charity registerOpportunities to give.
by meg mathis
THE CANDLELIGHT BALL
What: Hosted by the Women’s
Board of Heartland Alliance, this
75th annual event, emceed by Ron
Magers, features cocktails, dinner,
dancing, a silent auction, a raffe,
and live music by Rhythm City.
When: November 7, 6:30 pm
Where: Palmer House
Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St.
tickets: Visit thecandlelightball.com.
CELEBRATE THE DREAM
What: Guests will enjoy a cocktail
reception, dinner, dancing, a silent
auction, and a presentation at the
10th annual beneft for Rebecca’s
Dream, a nonproft organization
promoting awareness for those living
with depression and bipolar disorder.
When: November 7, 6:30 pm
Where: Ravinia Green Country Club,
1200 Saunders Road, Riverwoods
tickets: Visit rebeccasdream.org/
10th-annual-beneft.
CHICAGO HOUSE
SPEAKER SERIES
What: Join Chicago House for its
seventh annual luncheon, where
2015 Arthur Ashe Courage
Award recipient Caitlyn Jenner
will serve as keynote speaker.
When: November 12, 11:30 am
Where: Hilton Chicago,
720 S. Michigan Ave.
tickets: Call 773-248-5200 ext.
209, or visit chicagohouse.org.
GIFT OF LIFE GALA
What: ABC 7 meteorologist Cheryl
Scott emcees the National Kidney
Foundation of Illinois’ 30th annual
black-tie gala, which includes a
cocktail reception and silent auction
followed by a program, dinner, and
dancing to the sounds of Chicago Catz.
When: November 14, 6:30 pm
Where: The Field Museum,
1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.
tickets: Visit nkf.org/events/
gift-of-life-gala.
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Soul SurvivorAS AMERICANS CoMMEMoRATE VETERANS DAy, RichaRd caspeR EMPoWERS FELLoW SoLDIERS To SHARE THEIR SToRIES WITH CREATIVETS. by meg mathis
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—rIchard casper
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Care BearChicago Bears legend and NFL Hall of Famer
Mike Ditka headlined Save Jon Inc.’s inaugural
Game Changer gala, benefiting primary
sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) research, at Union
Station’s Great Hall. The 1985 Super Bowl–
winning coach (whose star running back, the
late Walter Payton, died from cancer caused by
PSC) offered remarks during the nonprofit
organization’s black-tie event, where guests
also enjoyed libations and a live auction.
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OPENING-NIGHT
AFTERPARTY
THE CROWD CONTINUED THE
EVENING’S FESTIVITIES WITH A
LAKESIDE AFTERPARTY ON THE
SPIRIT OF CHICAGO. REVELERS
IMBIBED AND DANCED WHILE
SAMPLING FARE FROM SWIRLZ
CUPCAKES, THE CORNED BEEF
FACTORY, AND HARRY CARAY’S.
Julie Latsko, Neal Zucker, Desirée Rogers, and Linda Johnson Rice
Solange Knowles and Armina Mussa
Danielle Rosen
Naomi Beckwith and Angela Robins
Garrett Grinnell and Jessica Rosas
Michael Schuff
Tanya Stanfield and Dana Turner
Tony and Sondra Karman
MORE THAN 7,000 art enthusiasts gathered
at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall for the opening-night
kickoff to the fourth annual Expo Chicago.
Benefiting the Museum of Contemporary Art
Chicago, the evening featured work from more
than 140 global galleries.
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Josie Volpentesta and Robin Sagulla
Ron Mallicoat and Maria Bechily
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MICHIGAN AVENUE PARTNERED with Napleton Westmont Porsche to celebrate six of Chicago’s most influential male leaders. Throughout the Porsche Design–sponsored evening, partygoers sipped Corona Extra and specialty Casa Noble cocktails while mingling with honorees Jonny Imerman, Tim King, Israel Idonije, and Manny Sanchez as well as CBS anchor Rob Johnson.
CHICAGO’S LEADING MEN
Kim Gleeson and Peggy Martay
Sheryl Dyer and Kelsey Becker
Charmaine Vivar and David Nguyen
Kristina and Mike McGrath
Reute Butler and Jennifer Sutton Brieva
Van Cleef & Arpels’s Cadenas watch.
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS celebrated the relaunch of its Cadenas watch with an intimate reception at its Chicago maison. During the event, partygoers mingled with boutique director Sheryl Dyer while sipping Champagne and admiring the line’s posh baubles.
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There are few sure bets in the high-risk
restaurant business, but these two things
improve the odds of success: a bar with
great food, and chef Fabio Viviani.
The latter was, with all due respect to
Stephanie Izard, the most popular Top Chef
contestant ever, who, to the city’s great for-
tune, settled down in suburban Chicago
(with a wife, much to the dismay of the hunky
star’s fans). In 2013 he opened Siena Tavern
with Chicago-based hospitality gurus Lucas
Stoioff and David Rekhson of DineAmic
Group, whose hits include Public House and
Prime & Provisions. Now Viviani is expand-
ing with an odds-on spin-off: Bar Siena.
The perpetually thronged, 8,000-square-foot
Randolph Street newcomer is, in many ways, the
The fontina and wild mushroom pizza
showcases Bar Siena’s signature crust—perfectly puffy around the edges—
at its earthy best.
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restaurant the partners envisioned after a 2012 research trip to Italy. The rustic
tavern in Siena, outside Florence, that so captivated them with its mismatched
tableware and fea-market furniture didn’t fully ft glossy River North. In the
more industrial West Loop, it did. “This whole concept is a nod to the original
inspiration for Siena Tavern,” says Stoioff.
Loud and loose, Bar Siena is the everyday Siena. Stools picket the center-
piece bar. An iron tree sculpture branches into the open second story, each
limb wrapped in hundreds of white lights that romance the outback upstairs.
Back downstairs, the main foor bustles with runners rushing from the exposed
kitchen in the rear where Bella, the affectionately named pizza oven, presides.
“She goes to 850 degrees and cooks pizza in 90 seconds to two minutes,”
says Viviani. Joking, he adds, “That makes Bella the hottest girl in town.”
Italian-made, the Ferrari-red Bella, its name inlaid in black tile, can handle
12 pizzas at a time. The pies are smaller and rounder than the free-form versions
at the Tavern, but the crust is remarkably light, a bread-lover’s pizza topped
at its best with wild mushrooms and fontina.
Beyond pizza, servers in skinny black jeans describe
the menu as “cicchetti,” using the Venetian term
for snacks. Small plates include chile-dusted
octopus with blistered shishito peppers. Pastas
skew indulgent with truffe-buttered sweet
corn ravioli.
A handful of curious additions—Scotch
eggs, potato skins, and pork ribs slicked in
balsamic glaze—would seem to ft better at
a sports bar. But Americans, Viviani insists,
don’t own bar food: “We have plenty of baby
back ribs in Italy. We call it ‘rosticceria,’ and it’s
cooked the same way.” Bar Siena is grown-up
enough for date night, dressed-down enough for
mate night. “We walk the line between casual
and high-end,” says Stoioff.
Down-to-earth desserts, including sugar
donuts injected with salted caramel, are avail-
able at Bombobar, a to-go window modeled
on Italian dives. Try one with the spicy bour-
bon-ginger No. 8 on the numerical cocktail list
devised by Revae Schneider. “Italian favors are
the most prevalent,” says Schneider, who favors
green favors: sage, basil, and arugula. “I think
it makes it easier to pair with food.”
That you can bet on, safely. 832 W. Randolph
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to CookIng wIth wood. by monica kass rogers
Pull up anywhere within, say,
100 feet of the new Loews
Chicago Hotel, where Jose
Garces’s Rural Society (455 N.
Park Dr., 312-840-6605; chicago.
ruralsocietyrestaurant.com) is
situated, and the aroma grabs
you. Mouthwateringly familiar, it’s
the smell of wood smoke, meat,
and those gorgeous fat drip-
pings that merge the two on your
plate. “Amazing, right?” says chef
de cuisine Cory Morris, grinning.
“There’s a lot of chef envy going
on about what we have here.”
Pointing to the foor-to-ceiling
stacks of hickory and white oak
and then to the oven and the
three parilla grills that the woods
fuel, Morris explains that he has
worked with Garces for seven
years, “but this is the frst time the
line is completely fred by wood.”
Smoking hot and fantastically
favorful, wood-fred cooking is
moving into more Chicago res-
taurant kitchens and trending in
recent openings like Oak + Char
(217 W. Huron St., 312-643-2427;
oakandchar.com) and Maple &
Ash (8 W. Maple St., 312-944-
8888; mapleandash.com).
“The same reasons the industry
got away from wood-fre cook-
ing—it’s messy, it’s primitive, it’s
demanding—are the very reasons
we’re excited to get back to it,”
says chef John Manion, standing
in the soon-to-open El Che Bar
(845 W. Washington Blvd.; elche
barchicago.com), his wood-fred
Midwest-meets-South America
restaurant. “It’s so naked and
such a pure way of cooking, the
results need no adornment.”
Cooking purely with wood,
“there’s a lot to learn,” says Morris.
“And there are more wood-
cooking methods, like asador
(hanging the meat near the fre for
long stretches to slowly cook and
smoke), that we have yet to add.”
For fall fxes of wood-grilled
favor, look for dishes like Oak +
Char’s applewood-grilled, bone-in
rib-eye with charred scallion salsa
verde and peanut romesco; El
Che Bar’s dry-rubbed rib-eye with
chimichurri, charred artichokes,
and charred chile aioli; and Rural
Society’s starter of burrata with
fre-charred cherry tomatoes,
prosciutto, aged balsamic, petite
arugula, and grilled sardo crackers.
Drink Me
Mixologist Revae Schneider cites the
ingredients of Bar Siena’s signature breads in
the balanced elixir named No. 3. “My favorite
dish is the focaccia with arugula and honey,”
she says of its inspiration. “It’s to die for.”
No. 3 Recipe
1½ oz. Hangar 1 Vodka
¾ oz. Lemon juice
¾ oz. Ginger zest
½ oz. Fragoli Strawberry
½ oz. Luxardo Bitter
Good pinch of arugula
Shake with ice and strain into a coupe
glass with an arugula garnish.
PriMe SeatS
The best seat in the house?
That depends on the occasion.
Romantic? Around the
lighted tree upstairs. Sporty?
A high-top near the bar.
Foodie? Tables 41 and 42,
next to the kitchen. Says
chef Fabio Viviani, “It’s
crowded, loud, and runners
are chasing by, but for me
it’s the best because I enjoy
the chaos of the kitchen.”
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LIQUID SMOKE The latest trend behind the bar? Cocktails that
tempt with dark, smoky, spicy fl avors.
By Monica Kass Rogers
All heads turn when
beverage director
Priscilla Young of
Travelle Kitchen +
Bar (330 N. Wabash
Ave., Second Fl., 312-923-
7705; travellechicago.com)
pulls out her blowtorch,
fl aming orange peel,
and clove to make The
Langham hotel hot spot’s
Smoke cocktail. “Fire,
spice, and darker fl avors
captivate,” says Young as
she fi lls the smoking glass.
Captivating indeed.
This fall, Chicago’s
buzziest cocktails draw
from a seductive palette
of deep, spicy, and bitter.
“Too much and these
things can be bullies in
the glass,” says Owen
Worley, bar director at
Tête Charcuterie (1114
W. Randolph St., 312-733-
1178; tetechicago.com),
“but balanced, they add
intrigue and depth.” Case
in point: the Yellow Rose,
a concoction of rye, Salers
(a gentian-bitter-spiked
aperitif), fernet, Demerara
syrup, orange blossom
tincture, and smoked salt.
Meanwhile, at Danny
Meyer’s GreenRiver
(259 E. Erie St., 18th Fl.,
312-337-0101; greenriverchi.
com), head bartender Julia
Momose has dreamt up
the Mr. Dooley, paying
homage to the “dark,
fl irtatious, and intriguing”
character created by
19th-century Chicago Post
writer Finley Dunne. The
whiskey and egg white
cocktail features a heady
mix of Orinoco bitters,
cacao, Lapsang Souchong
tea, Amaro Montenegro,
Campari, and cinnamon.
British chef and author Nigella Lawson is culinary
royalty on both sides of the pond. We recently sat
down to chat about her favorite Chicago haunts,
her new book Simply Nigella: Feel Good Food, and
her go-to holiday recipes.
What was the inspiration behind the new book?
At certain stages in your life, you start taking
stock, evaluating what matters, and what gives
you joy. I wanted to grab that and go with it.
For me, food has the ability to make us strong,
feel good, and give pleasure—as much in the
cooking as in the eating—and the recipes in
Simply Nigella emanate from this belief.
You’re speaking at the Chicago Humanities
Festival this month.
It’s such an honor to talk about the ideas behind
food, and what it says about life. For me, a recipe
is so much more than just a unit of instruction.
What’s the fi rst table you hit when you land?
The minute I know I’m going to be in Chicago,
I make a reservation for Table Fifty-Two (52 W.
Elm St., 312-573-4000; tablefi fty-two.com).
Any places you’re dying to try?
I always want to eat Rick Bayless’s food,
but I love trying new places, too! At the top
of my list are Grace (652 W. Randolph St.,
312-234-9494; grace-restaurant.com) and
Parachute (3500 N. Elston Ave., 773-654-1460;
parachuterestaurant.com), though nowhere
does a steakhouse like Chicago, so I’m pretty
keen to go to Chicago Cut (300 N. LaSalle St.,
312-329-1800; chicagocutsteakhouse.com), too.
What do you make for the holidays?
I make the same spiced-brined turkey every
year. And I just love holiday baking: When my
cider and fi ve-spice Bundt cake is in the oven,
the whole house smells of the holidays. Nigella
Lawson appears at the Chicago Humanities Festival
on November 8, Benito Juarez Community Academy
Auditorium, South Lafl in Street and West Cermak
Road, 312-661-1028; chicagohumanities.org. MA
Recipe for Success AS HER 10TH COOKBOOK ROLLS OFF THE PRESSES, NIGELLA LAWSON PREPARES TO SHARE HER SECRETS AT THE CHICAGO HUMANITIES FESTIVAL. BY JULIET IZON
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Nigella LawsonÕs lemon pavlova (LEFT) is one of the many recipes featured in the Brit chefÕs new book (INSET).
The Mr. Dooley at GreenRiver.
The Yellow Rose at T•te Charcuterie.
TASTE CuiScene
He’s toured the world cooking for
rock stars like Aerosmith,
Madonna, and Sarah McLachlan
(with whom he wrote the cook-
book Plenty), but Chicago is where
Jaime Laurita’s heart is. It’s also
where the New Jersey native has
found the inspiration to create
gourmet products like Bello Boy
Moscato and Pasta Perfetto. As he
recently prepared to set off for
Madonna’s Rebel Heart tour (this
time as backstage coordinator),
the Wicker Park creative spoke
with Michigan Avenue about his new
wine, Deep, life on the road, and
how Chicago feeds his spirit.
You’re known as a chef, but you
do so much else. How do you
defne yourself?
I’ve been called a lot of things—an
alchemist, a witch doctor. I’m kind
of a conduit for the calm. My goal
is to give as much peace to the
artist as possible.
What is your role as Madonna’s
backstage coordinator?
I build her world every day with
the team. When you’re on the
road, the one thing you’re
deprived of is that feeling of home
base, so it’s my ultimate goal to
create a level of consistency that
feels the most like home.
Let’s talk about the new wine.
Deep is my new Barbaresco. It’s a
really great Italian varietal of a
great vintage year. We really
researched the 2010 Barbarescos—
that’s our vintage year—which are
being compared to the ’05s, which
were really great quality with a
great growing season.
Who in the Chicago culinary
community do you admire?
I appreciate Mindy Segal, from
Mindy’s HotChocolate (1747 N.
Damen Ave., 773-489-1747;
hotchocolatechicago.com), who has
done her craft for so long and then
all of a sudden her dough rises, if
that makes sense, and now she puts
out this great cookbook [Cookie
Love]. And Debbie Sharpe from
Goddess and Grocer (1649 N.
Damen Ave., 773-342-3200;
goddessandgrocer.com). To me
she’s an icon.
How does Chicago inspire you?
There’s just an energy in this city.
I’ve been to most metropolitan
areas and a lot of cities across the
world [on tour], but when we come
back to Chicago, the artists and
crew always say the same thing:
The crowd is the best in Chicago.
It’s the greatest city for me in the
world. chefjaimelaurita.com MA
Dishing it OutJames Beard Foundation Award winners Rick Bayless and Steve Dolinsky savor the success of their podcast partnership.
by elaine glusac
In January 2014, Rick Bayless,
the award-winning chef behind the
Frontera restaurant empire, and Steve
Dolinsky, ABC 7 Chicago’s “Hungry
Hound” food reporter, paired up to
create The Feed Podcast (thefeed
podcast.libsyn.com), a weekly audio
talk show on food, plus travel, wine,
beer, and spirits. This spring, the
podcast won a 2015 James Beard
Foundation Award for Book,
Broadcast, and Journalism. “We were
pretty surprised,” says Dolinsky, citing
competition from the venerable
Southern Foodways Alliance. “But
we’re doing a more ambitious podcast.
We wanted to make it feel like a radio
show.” With a varied diet of interviews;
cooking segments; reports from dining
frontiers such as Lima, Peru; and chef
challenges, the podcast is the aural
equivalent of a magazine with a nose
for sussing out unexpected foodies,
such as Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche.
Their dream guest? Not critic Ruth
Reichl or bad boy Anthony Bourdain,
but ex-Chicago comic and Portlandia
star Fred Armisen. Explains Dolinsky,
“We like the unexpected.”
When he’s not on the road with world- famous rock stars, chef Jaime Laurita finds time to launch gourmet products like his new Barbaresco, Deep (right).
Ready for the WorldON TOUR WITH MADONNA AND PREPARING FOR THE RELEASE OF HIS NEW WINE, DEEP, CHICAGO CELEBRITY CHEF/DESIGNER JAIME LAURITA IS FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS. By J.P. AndERson
from left: Steve Dolinsky and Rick Bayless with chef Kevin
Hickey of The Duck Inn.
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tAste sound Bites
During a fl eeting six-to-eight-week season each autumn, coveted white truffl es
from the Italian town of Alba make their way onto the menus of the city’s most
discerning dining destinations. At River West’s Piccolo Sogno, chef Tony Priolo
has grand plans to serve them two ways: by shaving a generous seven grams of the
truffl e over either a simple tagliolini with butter or a white risotto, and by serving
a truffl e-infused sunny-side-up egg (soaking the egg in white truffl e overnight)
over pasta. Still, Priolo wants to keep things simple. Says the veteran chef, “I
try to utilize truffl es in their purest form so customers can enjoy and experi-
ence the taste.” 464 N. Halsted St., 312-421-0077; piccolo sognorestaurant.com
TRUFFLE TIME
Bernie’s Lunch & Supper serves Mediterranean small plates in a breezy space designed by the powerhouse fi rm 555 International.
SWEET SURPRISES
With the approach of the
holidays, two of Chicago’s
top bakeries are offer-
ing sweet alternatives to
typical seasonal desserts.
Logan Square’s Bang
Bang Pie & Biscuits (2051
N. California Ave., 773-
276-8888; bangbang
pie.com) puts a creative
twist on the classics with
pies like sage pumpkin-
seed brittle, apple crumble
with salted rosemary
caramel, and pecan with
gooey chocolate. And at
Lincoln Square’s Baker
Miller (4610 N. Western
Ave., 312-208-5639;
bakermillerchicago.com),
sweets lovers will fi nd a
variety of confections,
including frozen take-and-
bake buttermilk biscuits
and sourdough cinnamon
rolls; custom cookie tins
featuring butter cook-
ies made with butter
cultured in-house and
Russian tea balls crafted
with freshly milled soft
pastry fl our; and a but-
terscotch pie fi lled with a
from-scratch whiskey and
smoked salt butterscotch
custard and topped
with a house-made
oatmeal cookie crust.
COOL JERKYJerky has long been
considered a humble
convenience-store
staple, but Chicago
native Ricky Hirsch is
turning that notion on
its head. With Think
Jerky, he has worked
with chefs like Gale
Gand and Matt Troost
to create an all-natural
alternative in fl avors
such as Thanksgiving
(with free-range turkey
and cranberries).
“Jerky is high-protein
and low-sugar but has
never been considered
cool,” says Hirsch.
“We’ve modernized
it, rebranded, and
taken it from junk
food to health food.”
Available at Mariano’s;
thinkjerky.com
now open
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Baker Miller puts a whole-grain spin on bars, cookies,
and other pastries.
Detroit ImportA MOTOR CITY RESTAURANT GROUP
TAKES ON THE WINDY CITY WITH
BERNIE’S LUNCH & SUPPER.
When Zack Sklar of the Detroit-based restaurant group Peas
& Carrots Hospitality was developing his fi rst Chicago con-
cept, he knew he had to bring his A-game. “We love Michigan,”
he says, “but people in Chicago are more adventurous with
cuisine.” Now Sklar is sharing his culinary creativity with the
Windy City at the newly opened Bernie’s Lunch & Supper.
Named after Sklar’s grandfather and designed by the pow-
erhouse Chicago fi rm 555 International (Embeya, Girl & the
Goat), the River North restaurant beckons with exposed brick,
cozy camel leather chairs, and a pop of color in turquoise ban-
quettes, plus a menu of Mediterranean-inspired small plates
like lamb hashwi (a hummus dish made with lamb and lamb
fat) and pickled mussels with goat cheese, jalapeño, and basil.
Says Sklar, “It’s been exciting to come to another city, share
what has always been important to my family, and pay hom-
age to my grandfather.” 660 N. Orleans St., 312-624-9892;
bernieslunchandsupper.com MA
TASTE Spotlight
Duncan Keith will never be mistaken for a native
Chicagoan—his Ontario accent is as thick as the
province’s famous maple syrup—but in sports terms
he’s as close as they come. Drafted by Chicago in 2002
and making his NHL debut in 2005, the 32-year-old
Fort Frances native has never not been a Blackhawk,
playing every game of his career thus far with the team.
And what a career it has been, as part of a squad whose
three Cups in six years has fans and foes alike throwing
around the word “dynasty.” As arguably the NHL’s
best defensive player (with two James Norris Memorial
Trophy awards to prove it), Keith has been a crucial
part of the team’s success—and with a contract set to
keep him in Chicago until 2022, he’ll continue to be. As
the Roscoe Village resident recently prepared for the
coming season, he sat down with Michigan Avenue to talk
fatherhood, frozen custard, and why he frmly believes
that more championships are in his team’s future.
This was the frst time in 75 years that the Blackhawks have won
the Stanley Cup on home ice. How did that feel?
That made it really special; our fans deserved it. To be able to win the
third one at home in front of our fans was just a surreal moment for
everybody. I got some good video on my iPhone, so I always fip back and
look at those things—the skating around on the ice, and video of the fans.
Three championships in six years is an incredible achievement.
After so much success, what keeps you motivated?
Every year is different. But we’ve got that experience now where we
know that come playoff time, there are certain times in a game and
in a series where you have to step up and try to answer the bell. It’s
easier said than done, but we’ve got a lot of great motivated players
on our team, and we’ve got a lot of talent—you can work hard and
you can have all the desire you want, but you have to have guys that
can put the puck in the net, and we’ve certainly got that. We all just
feed off one another. It’s a good environment and a good culture.
What makes this team special?
The thing I enjoy about this team is how everybody’s so commit-
ted to being their best, never being satisfed. You’d think that after
winning one or two [championships], the guys might change, but
nobody’s really changed. We’ve all stayed true to what we believe
in, what we want to be, and what we feel like we can accomplish
here. I think all the guys in the locker room would say the same
thing—that we want to keep it going. We want to keep winning.
You mentioned Patrick Sharp, and obviously with the joy of the
Cup came the bittersweetness of saying goodbye to him and the
other players who were traded. How do you process that?
It’s been a little different, to be honest; I’ve never played with a guy
that long and then all of a sudden they get traded. It’s a tough loss when
you lose a guy like Sharpie, as well as Saad and Johnny Oduya—those
guys were big parts of our team as well. Unfortunately, that’s the way
it is now; it’s the business side of the game, where there are going to
be changes made, new guys come in, and you try to bring them into
the fold as quickly as we can, and hope they get off to a good start.
Let’s talk about your charity, Keith Relief. What inspired it?
I’m making a pretty good living with the Blackhawks, and the people in
this city have been so nice to me and my family and my friends, it’s just a
way to give back the best I can. I started thinking of different ideas and
fnally decided on one to help alleviate the burden of families stuck in a
medical crisis, when they can’t pay their bills. It’s been great so far, and
we’ve helped a lot of people.
You’ve had so much success in your career—does any single
accolade stand out from the rest?
It’s tough to put one ahead of the other, the Stanley Cup or the Olympic
gold medal. When you play as hard as you can and for as long of a
season as we did, it’s tough to beat that feeling of being a team and
battling with them all year long and then the two-month playoffs grind
and being able to come out on top and know you’re the champion. To
me there isn’t really any better feeling than that. I don’t know if it’s more
The Ice ManHe’s won three Stanley Cups, two Olympic gold medals, and the Conn Smythe trophy
as the 2015 playoffs MVP—not to mention the hearts of hockey fans across Chicago.
But as far as Blackhawks star defenseman Duncan Keith is concerned, he’s just getting started.
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special that the season’s fnally over and you can relax or that you’ve won
the Cup. [Laughs] The Olympics were special in a different way—you’re
representing your country, and I’ve been able to do that twice so far, so it
was pretty special to do that on home soil in Canada the frst time in 2010.
What do you enjoy most about playing in the NHL?
It’s certainly the prestige of being a part of a league where there’s only 600 to
700 jobs in the world. I don’t think it matters what league you’re in, anybody
that plays hockey or a team sport would enjoy the camaraderie of being in a
locker room on a daily basis. That never gets old. You talk to guys who end
up retiring and they say that’s what they miss the most, and I can believe it.
You’re surrounded by talented players. Are there any skills your
teammates have that you’re envious of?
I wish I had Patrick Kane’s puck-handling ability and some of his patience
and poise. Marian Hossa—in tight spaces being able to guard the puck with
his size, his strength, and his reach. You’ve seen before in the offensive zone
he’ll have two or three guys on him and he can just hold everybody off and
handle the puck with one hand and beat guys. So all those offensive things
that us defensemen don’t get to do, I think we all admire that or wish we
could be in those situations.
What do you enjoy most about playing defense?
What I’ve always liked about defense is being able to be the quarterback;
you see the whole play and you can dictate the play. As a forward, you’re
reacting and trying to chase the puck, but as a defenseman, you always have
the play in front of you.
How has fatherhood changed your perspective of your life as a
hockey player?
It defnitely makes you realize that hockey’s just a game—and it makes you
feel a bit older, that’s for sure, when [your son] starts picking up a hockey
stick and he’s slapping the puck around in the living room. I really enjoy
watching him do that, and it makes me wonder with time going by so fast
that it could be him doing what I’m doing before I know it. So as much as we
want to win and we hate losing, no matter how bad a day I’ve had at the rink,
I’ll always have my son.
Would you like him to follow in your footsteps and play hockey?
It would be fun to follow his career, but at the same time I realize how
hard it is and that hockey’s not for everybody. Whatever he wants to do, I
want to support. I was never pushed into hockey, so I don’t want to be that
guy that pushes his son. I want him to do whatever makes him happy.
You’ve played your entire career with the Blackhawks, and you’ve
signed a contract that’s going to keep you with the team through
2022. What does Chicago and being a Blackhawk mean to you?
It’s very special for me to say that I was drafted by Chicago and it’s been
my only team. When I frst got [here], I was a little worried that it was such
a big city and I didn’t know anything, but now I just feel like I know it like
the back of my hand. It’s been amazing to be a part of such a frst-class
organization in the city that is I think the best in North America. It’s a great
sports city, the people are hard-working, and I couldn’t have been luckier to
be drafted to Chicago when I did. I’m hoping that I have a lot more hockey
ahead of me here and a lot more championships to celebrate with the fans.
What do you appreciate about the fans?
They’re very passionate. The frst thing you notice is how many fans there
are, actually—and Blackhawks fans are everywhere, and I think other
players on other teams take notice of that and realize how special it is.
Even when we play on the road, they’re watching us out there in warm-ups,
and it’s packed.
What do you love about Chicago?
I like the fact that I can go out any night of the week and have a nice dinner. I
like watching all the sports—baseball season, football, basketball. Cheering
for all the different Chicago teams is fun, and you can get into it pretty good
with some of the other guys that are from different cities. It’s a big city, but to
me it’s a city that you can make small.
You mentioned restaurants. Any particular places you’re a fan of?
I’ve always liked Girl & the Goat (809 W. Randolph St., 312-492-6262;
girlandthegoat.com)—I don’t go there very often, but the food is tough to
beat coming from a small town [like I do]. Mastro’s (520 N. Dearborn St.,
312-521-5100; mastrosrestaurants.com) has good steaks and they’re very nice
to us, getting us in and taking care of my family. If I go for fsh, I like GT
Fish & Oyster (531 N. Wells St., 312-929-3501; gtoyster.com), and Tavern
on Rush (1031 N. Rush St., 312-664-9600; tavernonrush.com) is always nice
after a game for a steak. I also like this little frozen custard place in my
neighborhood called Scooter’s (1658 W. Belmont Ave., 773-244-6415; scooters
frozencustard.com). I’d eat there every night if I could, but I don’t think it’d be
the healthiest choice for me, especially before a game.
If you weren’t playing hockey, what do you think you’d be doing?
I don’t really have an answer, to be honest. Hockey’s the only thing I’ve
really done, and I have more to do. I know I’ve always been told that I
should have a backup plan, but I don’t. [Laughs]
Are there any other local athletes that you’re friends with?
I’ve gotten to know [the UFC fghter] CM Punk over the years. He’s from
Chicago—his name stands for Chicago Made Punk—and he was a WWE
champion. Now he’s ventured over to the UFC, so I’m excited to watch
him; I know he’s been training really hard, and I hope he does well.
How do you feel about the team’s chances for the coming season?
I like them. I don’t think anybody can really count us out. We’ve got that
experience, and we’re not going to sit there and just rest on our laurels.
We know that every team is going to be hungry to beat us, and that’s part
of what motivates us—to show teams that we’re still the best. It’s going to
be a challenge, obviously. Like I said, there’s a lot of great teams, great
players out there, but if you look around our lineup, with the guys we’ve
got on our team and the new guys we’ve got coming up, it’s a good mix: a
lot of speed, a lot of skill, and we just have to gel at the right time and step
up come playoffs. Get into the playoffs, and then anything can happen.
You’ve got a lot of time ahead of you on the ice, but when you do hang
up your skates, what do you hope your legacy will be?
At the end of the day, I try to play hard and compete hard and do everything
I can to help the team win, and I guess I’d like to be known as a guy that left
it all out on the ice and did everything he could to win, and be a respected
teammate and a good teammate. That’s all I really care about. MA
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As Alzheimer’s disease reaches epidemic proportions and millions
of Americans observe National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness
Month and National Caregiver Month, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan
strives to raise awareness—and much-needed funds—in honor
of her mother, the late Hollywood legend Rita Hayworth.
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Elegantly clad in a body-skimming black and white gown, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan is the picture of grace as she mingles with the black-tie crowd in the grand ballroom of Chicago’s Hilton Towers Hotel, which is festooned in royal purple on this Saturday night in May. With blonde hair cascading down her shoulders and sparkling Cartier diamond chandelier earrings capturing the light around her face, Aga Khan may be dressed for a celebration, but to anyone familiar with her passionate, decades-long fi ght against Alzheimer’s disease, she clearly means business.
This is the Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth Gala, a grand event held in New York and Chicago inspired by one of the Golden Age of Holly-wood’s glamour queens, Aga Khan’s mother. Diagnosed in 1981, Hayworth, the embodi-ment of Hollywood sex appeal in the ’40s and ’50s, was one of the fi rst public faces of Alzheimer’s—the most common form of dementia. The condition, thought to be caused by the buildup of abnormal proteins (called “plaques and tangles”) in the brain, often results in the gradual loss of memory and severe cognitive impairment. Hayworth’s health had already seriously degenerated by the time of her diagnosis at age 62.
“It started with problems remembering her lines when fi lming,” notes Aga Khan, “and quickly developed into behavioral changes as well. I was actually relieved when she re-ceived the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s because it explained why she was acting so differently than the mother I knew my whole life.” As Hayworth’s condition worsened, it was Aga Khan who came to her side. “Our roles reversed,” she muses. “I became the mother and her guardian, and I had to do whatever I could do.”
Back then in the early 1980s, there wasn’t much she could do. Alzheimer’s was not yet a part of the public consciousness, and even the Alzheimer’s Association was just “a mom and pop organization,” as founder Jerry Stone described it to her at that time. But bolstered by the support the organization offered—and nudged by family friend Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who said, “OK, Yazzy, what are you going to do about this? You’ve got to do something to fi nd a way to raise money and awareness”—Aga Khan established the Rita Hayworth Gala in New York in 1984. And again, four years later, the Gala was held in Chicago to
benefi t the Association’s efforts of care, support, and research for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. In the three decades to fol-low, the Gala has raised more than $66 million.
Aga Khan’s journey—the exhausting challenge of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease—is one to which millions of Americans can relate. Alzheimer’s has reached epidemic propor-tions in this nation, and the numbers laid out in the 2015 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report are startling: 5.3 million Americans are living with the disease, two-thirds of them are women, and that total is projected to rise to 16 million by 2050.
Alzheimer’s is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, and the only one in the top 10 that cannot be prevented, cured, or slowed. Just as alarming is the fi nancial toll: In 2015, dementia-related diseases will cost the United States $226 billion. “This is now the most expensive disease in America, over cancer and heart disease,” explains Dr. Dean Hartley, Director of Science Initiatives, Medical and Scientifi c Relations for the Alzheimer’s Asso-ciation, “because of the number of years people live—somewhere between fi ve and eight years, and it gets more expensive as they progress.” Indeed, it’s estimated that by 2050 that number could rise to $1.1 trillion.
GIVING TIL IT HURTS
The real wake-up call, though, is what Hartley refers to as the “hidden cost” of the disease: The cost of caregiving. He says families caring
directly for someone with Alzheimer’s are providing some 17 bil-lion hours of additional support—or the equivalent of $214 billion of unpaid caregiving. “So not only is there an emotional impact for families caring for loved ones,” Hartley explains, “but there’s a huge economic burden that’s only growing, to the point where it’s going to impact our healthcare system.” The emotional impact of caregiving that Hartley mentions can’t be underestimated, says Larry Ruvo, who established the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas—a stunningly curvy stainless steel structure designed by Frank Gehry—after being dismayed by the “terrible, almost nonexistent care my father received when he had the disease, and the even worse care my mother received as a caregiver.” He notes that caregivers are frequently “sleep-deprived, malnourished, stressed, all-too-often forgotten… and often die
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before the patient.” Then there’s the isolation and
loneliness, says Lisa Genova, author of Still Alice, the
groundbreaking 2007 Alzheimer’s-themed novel.
“There is still so much shame and stigma attached to
the disease,” says Genova, “and families affected by
AD are often excluded from community, left to care
for loved ones alone.”
Caregiving for a family member can be particu-
larly painful, in that the caregiver is often the closest
witness as the loved one gradually fades away. A
profound sense of loss is a natural response, says
Dr. Sam Fazio, the Director of Special Projects in
Medical and Scientifc Relations for the Alzheimer’s
Association and the author of multiple books on
Alzheimer’s care. “You have a long-standing rela-
tionship with the person you’re caring for now, and
you remember how they used to be.” That doesn’t
mean there can’t still be moments of connection
and joy in that relationship, insists Fazio, whose
work is centered around the persistence of self in
Alzheimer’s patients. “The biggest thing is living in
the moment and going with the fow,” he explains.
“So the joy might come in smaller connections, and
fnding a way to connect on a different level. It may
be different from what the person was before, but
it is what it is now. That person has a disease and
can’t adapt to come into your reality anymore, so
you have to adapt and go into their reality. That’s
the only way it’ll work. And that’s hard to do.”
As sobering as the state of the disease is, one nug-
get of hope is that, after decades of being dismissed
as “a disease just for old people,” according to Aga
Khan, Alzheimer’s awareness is now very much
in the mainstream, and the cause is being champi-
oned far and wide. From Julianne Moore’s 2015 Best
Actress Oscar for the flm adaptation of Still Alice
to I’ll Be Me, director James Keach’s much-lauded
recent documentary about country music icon
Glen Campbell’s struggle with the disease, more
and more attention is being drawn to Alzheimer’s
in popular culture, in large part because so many
more people can identify with its consequences.
Explaining the success of I’ll Be Me, which, in June,
set a CNN Films record for viewership, Keach says,
“People saw that it was a tough subject, but it wasn’t
going to push people away or create more shame in
the game—it was going to create an opportunity for
people to relate to what they experience in their own
lives or what friends have experienced, [those] care-
giving and also suffering with the disease.”
In addition to those flms, events such as the
Rita Hayworth Gala continue to raise awareness;
celebrities like Seth Rogen and Wayne Brady
have stepped up to publicly commit to the fght
against the disease; and not one but two months
are now dedicated to recognizing the cause: June
was Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month (which
introduced the Twitter hashtag #EndAlzheimers
that has been trending ever since), and November
is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
and National Caregiver Month.
MAKING PROGRESS
All too often the news about Alzheimer’s has been
bleak, but recent research breakthroughs have
resulted in, for the frst time, an attitude of cautious
Julianne Moore won the 2015 Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Still Alice, a flm based on the 2007 novel tackling the realities of Alzheimer’s disease.
Sterling Support
Lagos combines beauty and support for brain health with its new Keep Memory Alive jewelry collection. By Matt Stewart
Jewelry designer Steven Lagos is
supporting the cause of brain health
through his eight-piece sterling
silver jewelry collection Keep
Memory Alive. All proceeds go to
the nonproft Keep Memory Alive as
it works with the Cleveland Clinic
Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health to
provide care for people coping with
Alzheimer’s and other neurological
diseases. The collection incorporates
Lagos’s distinctive caviar motif while
referencing Frank Gehry’s design for
the Lou Ruvo Center in Las Vegas.
Why is brain health important to you?
Steven Lagos: My grandfather and grand-
mother suffered from Alzheimer’s. One
of the lessons I learned is that Alzheimer’s
affects the family as much as the patient.
How did the Keep Memory Alive
jewelry collection come about?
SL: The spectacular exterior of the Ruvo
Center formed the basis for our designs,
but what’s going on inside that building
is even more amazing. The treatments
and breakthrough clinical trials they’re
conducting are changing lives. The fact
that receiving care there is not based on
ability to pay makes this project even more
incredible. I wanted to celebrate that spirit.
Why did you decide to donate all
proceeds to Keep Memory Alive?
SL: It was a way for Lagos to bring attention
to the cause of brain health. We could have
just written a check, but being involved
allows us to bring our talents to this fght
and to inspire ourselves in the bargain.
The Keep Memory Alive cuff ($2,900) references the unique exterior design of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
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optimism among Alzheimer’s researchers. News from the science front has admittedly been dreary as far as Alzheimer’s is concerned, with no effective treatments on the market and just a few FDA-approved drugs available that have had some success in boosting a patient’s memory. “But that doesn’t mean there’s noth-ing on the horizon,” says Hartley, who cites one recent breakthrough that enables researchers to image the living brain and see problem-causing plaques and tangles that start to develop long before Alzheimer’s is present, as opposed to having to wait for an autopsy. That knowledge can hopefully lead to the ability to recognize who is at the most risk and, ideally, stop the progression of the disease before a per-son demonstrates symptoms—perhaps with a drug that may already be in trials. “What we’re thinking,” explains Hartley, “is that maybe [some of] those drugs that have failed in clini-cal trials weren’t inappropriate, they were just being used at the wrong time.”
At the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, director and world-renowned Alzheimer’s researcher Dr. Jeffrey Cummings speaks optimistically about another poten-tial breakthrough that may be at hand involving the use of new immunotherapies for patients with Alzheimer’s. “Immunotherapies involve giving patients antibodies, which then attack the abnor-mal proteins that are accumulating in the brain,” he explains. “There are two of these treatments that are particularly promising—one from Lilly, one
above: New brain-imaging technology makes it possible to see the plaques and tangles
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Gray
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Chicago-area residents Betsy and Dave Goltermann take up the fght against Alzheimer’s disease. By Meg Mathis
Janet Gray was seem-
ingly unstoppable—the
Mooresville, Indiana
resident was an avid
golfer, a consummate entertainer, and
a devoted member of Coterie, Art
Club, and Tri Kappa—but all too soon
her light began to fade. “My mom had
dementia 10 years and for the last four
years was pretty non-communicative,”
says daughter Betsy Goltermann, a
Glen Ellyn resident, of her mother, who
passed away in November 2014.
“Betsy’s mom went from being the life
of the party to someone that towards
her last year didn’t speak at all,” says
Betsy’s husband Dave Goltermann,
CEO of KI Industries and a member
of the national board of directors
at the Alzheimer’s Association.
While Dave found it diffcult to watch
his mother-in-law lose her abilities to
speak and feed herself, the toll it took on
Janet’s husband, Gordon, was perhaps
even more devastating. “In many cases
it’s harder on the caregiver, because the
caregiver ends up being in the position
where it’s a 24-hour-a-day job,” says Dave.
Today, Dave is using his role on the
board to leverage support at a national
level, helping the organization champion
the National Alzheimer’s Project Act
for at least $2 billion in federal research
funding per year to fnd treatment and a
cure for the disease by 2025. Also Dave
and Betsy’s daughter Heidi Goltermann
has gotten involved as cofundraising man-
agement chair of the Young Professional
Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado.
While the statistics surrounding
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the lack of funding,” says Hartley, noting that can-cer and heart disease receive between $4 billion and $6 billion per year in research money, while Alzheimer’s is at just $600 million. In December 2014, Congress took a step toward rectifying that imbalance with the passage of the Alzheimer’s Accountability Act, which gives the National Institutes of Health the opportunity to tell Congress each year how much it needs in funding. “So we’re fi nding these mechanisms to boost the dollars that we need to accelerate [treatments],” says Hartley, a note of hope in his voice. “That’s how we’ll make that progress.”
Back in Chicago, at the Rita Hayworth Gala, as Princess Yasmin Aga Khan leans in to be heard over the strains of the jazz band, she, too, speaks with cautious optimism, tempered by the awareness that the fi ght is far from over. “We’re getting close, and I think there’s hope,” she says. “I’m proud that the Alzheimer’s Association is what it is today, and that it has spread the word nationally and internation-ally. And I’m proud of all the dollars that everyone has raised. But we’re not there yet.” MA
from Biogen.” His dream-world scenario? “The most optimistic forecast would be for the Lilly com-pound, which should be fi nished next year and therefore could be available in the market in about three years, if everything went perfectly.”
As patients and their families wait for the dis-covery of effective treatments, the Alzheimer’s Association is focusing its efforts on disease pre-vention and brain health with its “10 Ways to Love Your Brain” program, which was unveiled on June 1 in recognition of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and encourages general lifestyle improve-ments, such as regular cardiovascular exercise, a healthy diet, adequate sleep, and continuing edu-cation. “We never want to give people a recipe of what they can do [that will mean] you’re not going to get Alzheimer’s, because nobody knows that,” says Fazio, who led the development of the program. “But there’s been good research on exercise and on diet, so this new program is really all about aging well. It looks at four pillars: cognitive activity, physi-cal exercise and health, diet and nutrition, and social engagement. It’s basically a healthy-aging program. We’re talking about aging in general versus just brain health, because it’s really about all we do to age well. Brain health is one piece of it. It’s all stuff we should be doing.”
HOPE FOR THE FUTURE Even the experts know that brain health can do only so much without effective treatments for Alzheimer’s on the market. In 2011, President Obama signed the National Alzheimer’s Project Act, a plan to fi nd effective treatments by 2025—but, ultimately, the program’s success will depend on dollars. “One of our biggest impediments now is
Princess Yasmin Aga Khan speaking at the Rita Hayworth Gala, the fundraiser she founded in memory of her mother.
FROM LEFT: Larry Ruvo, founder of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, with his father, Lou Ruvo, who battled with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Alzheimer’s are grave, Melanie Chavin,
chief program offi cer of the Alzheimer’s
Association’s Greater Illinois Chapter
(alz.org/illinois), believes there is plenty
to be hopeful about in the Windy
City. “We’re pretty resource-rich for
people who are living with the disease,”
Chavin says, citing the Alzheimer’s
Association’s national headquarters
downtown (in addition to the Greater
Illinois Chapter’s status as one of the
nonprofi t’s largest branches, serv-
ing 68 counties throughout Illinois)
as well as two National Institutes of
Health–funded Alzheimer’s disease
centers at Rush University Medical
Center and Northwestern University.
For Chicagoans looking to join
the fi ght against Alzheimer’s disease,
Chavin suggests the following:
Become an advocate.
“One reason why we’ve been able to see
increases in funding for Alzheimer’s
research on the federal level is that we
have a remarkable group that will contact
Congressmen,” notes Chavin. “Continuing
to push our government is so important.”
Register at alz.org/advocacy/take-action.asp.
Raise funds.
“The Alzheimer’s Association is the
largest private funder of Alzheimer’s
research in the world,” says Chavin, who
recommends participating in Chicago’s
annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s next
September. Visit act.alz.org/walk.
Get engaged.
“We need funding for research, but we also
need people to participate in research,”
explains Chavin. She encourages
Chicagoans to register for the Alzheimer’s
Association’s TrialMatch program, which
matches clinical studies to individuals in a
specifi c area. Register at trialmatch.alz.org.
For more information, call the Alzheimer’s
Association’s 24-hour helpline at 1-800-
272-3900 or contact [email protected].
Healthcare for what’s next:Preventing the onset of Alzheimer’sThe Center for Brain Health at NorthShore Neurological
Institute is on a mission to prevent Alzheimer’s disease by
improving brain health. A bold new initiative, the Center is
taking a novel approach to Alzheimer’s and related brain
disorders like Parkinson’s disease and Chronic Traumatic
Encephalopathy. Research has shown that establishing
healthy habits earlier in life can improve brain health later.
So Center experts are using genetic testing, advanced
diagnostics and lifestyle factors to predict aging-related
brain disorders. And we’re protecting patients against
these disorders with mental and physical exercise and
improved diet and sleep habits.
Risk factors for Alzheimer’s. One of the greatest
risks for Alzheimer’s is a family history of the disease.
Approximately 15 percent of the population carries a
variation of the gene APOE, which can increase the risk
up to 15 times. Genetic risks aside, women are twice as
likely as men to develop Alzheimer’s. Other risk factors
include cardiovascular disease, depression, diabetes, diet,
high cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, sleep disorders,
smoking and stroke. Wherever possible, the Center is
working to reduce the effects of these risks.
A dedicated team, a multidisciplinary approach.
The Center for Brain Health’s team of leading specialists
includes neurologists, neuropsychologists, genetic
counselors, physical and cognitive therapists, researchers,
dietitians and lifestyle coaches. Together, they assess
your risk factors and develop a plan specifcally for you to
help delay—and possibly prevent—brain disorders such
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walton a pioneering yet timeless demeanor.
The No. 9 Walton lobby will refect the brilliance and grandeur Letchinger believes Chicagoans have been waiting for in luxury high-rise residences.
Letchinger boasts, “It’s the highest-end building to ever go up in Chicago.” That he is the developer behind it is a testament to his persistence, affable nature, and ethics. “When there was no development going on [post-2008], I thought I’d have to change careers. But I realized there was nothing else I wanted to do—even in tough times,” he admits.
Letchinger showed his mettle long before 2008. In 2002, tough times reared their head when he had a multifamily condo project fail. Famously, he made good on several million-dollar loans from his own pocket in order to walk away with a clean slate—a deed that made his name. “He was able to bounce back and partner [with oth-ers] because he’s such a stand-up guy,” says Alan Lev, president and CEO of Belgravia Group.
But one of the things he did change post-2008 (which enabled him to develop No. 9 Walton) was his partnership strategy. Before the recession, he relied on funding from family and friends, and was
highly leveraged. With the development of 1225 Old Town, a 250-unit luxury rental building that was one of the frst projects to be built in post-2008, he partnered with institutional investors for the frst time. The project was completed in 2012 and sold for $156.9 million in 2013 for the highest price-per-unit ever paid in downtown Chicago at the time.
“Jim has a tremendous amount of vision… and he’s always been very nimble. Coming out of the downturn, he was one of the frst to go out [and] identify development sites, get them re-zoned, capitalize, and deliver a best-of-class luxury rental,” says Matthew Lawton, CEO and executive managing director of HFF.
Today, No. 9 Walton is also setting records. Its 66 units range from $2 million for a two bed-room to $24 million for the duplex penthouse, at costs averaging $1,250 per square foot—a pricing benchmark for new residential construction.
Also, with so few units, the building taps into the boutique building trend, which places
a premium on the intimacy of small, cosseted communities. Most signifcantly, the cosset-ing will come from extraordinary features and amenities Letchinger says will put Chicago back on the residential luxury map, starting with No. 9’s powerful yet refned stone-and-glass design from Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture. A layer of understated neoclassical detailing and Deco-inspired step-backs gives the contemporary structure a pioneering yet timeless demeanor.
Equally timeless are the units’ luxe amenities, including sprawling foor plates, expansive win-dows, high ceilings, exquisite millwork, sumptuous fnishes, and customized ftted kitchens. Gigantic terraces set a new standard with gas, water, electric-ity, and overhead heat to make them true extended living environments. And services are strategic: a concierge, state-of-the-art athletic facilities, wine storage, rentable guest suites, chauffeur service, and a private dining room—but no communal living room. “If you live in a $5 million condo, you don’t want to sit in a shared space,” Letchinger reasons.
“These are the things buyers want right now, and Chicago buildings don’t have [them],” Letchinger states. His source? “My gut.” Given that Letchinger has survived and thrived despite such epic and well-publicized ups and downs—and has already sold 33 units at No. 9 Walton—it’s a safe bet his instincts will serve him well in this effort. “Now the dollars are bigger, but the risk is smaller,” he says. If past performance is any indication, the results are sure to turn heads and set trends. 9 W. Walton St., 312-215-9701; 9walton.com MA
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These three soon-to-deliver properties
set the standard in luxury living.
4 East Elm There are just 35 3-bedroom, 3.5-
bath units in this 24-story tower designed by Solomon
Cordwell Buenz, ranging from 3,100 to 3,500 square
feet and starting at $2.2 million. But standard features
in each unit include private elevator access, foor-to-
ceiling windows, 10-foot ceilings, custom lighting, and
at least one terrace. 4 E. Elm St., 312-542-1144;
4eastelm.com
thE RonslEy lofts Primo units in this fve-story
building include six newly constructed penthouses at
more than 5,000 square feet apiece, with asking prices
from $900,000 to $5.4 million. 678 N. Kingsbury
St., 312-280-9600; goldcoastrealty-chicago.
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400 W. huRon At Smithfeld Properties’s new
15-story tower, amenities include expansive terraces,
temperature-controlled wine storage lockers, and
heated, separately enclosed garages for every unit.
400 W. Huron St., 312-703-0400; 400whuron.com
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Restoring and repurposing historic buildings has become a
passion for Gary Friedman, chairman and CEO of RH (for-
merly Restoration Hardware). In 2013, following a painstaking
15-month makeover, RH unveiled its stunning Boston location
in the former Museum of Natural History, while in 2014 the
company breathed new life into the grandeur of Greenwich,
Connecticut’s former main post offce. So it’s no surprise that for
its new Chicago outpost, RH chose one of the city’s most architec-
turally and socially signifcant structures: the 70,000-square-foot
Three Arts Club building at 1300 North Dearborn Street, which
opened to great fanfare last month as RH Chicago, The Gallery
at the Three Arts Club.
Designed a century ago by John Holabird, of the distinguished Chicago
architectural frm Holabird and Roche, the club provided a residence and
creative haven for generations of young women involved in the “three arts”:
painting, music, and drama. The building received Chicago landmark status
in 1981 but closed in 2003 and had stood vacant until Friedman came upon it
a decade later. “We made several visits to Chicago,” says
Friedman of the company’s search for the right space for its
new RH Gallery, “but we didn’t land on a location we really
loved. On our last trip [we] spent the day going around to dif-
ferent locations in Chicago, but nothing felt right. About an
hour before our fight, I asked to take a look at the Three Arts
Club. I remember driving up to that beautiful building, and I
said, ‘This is it.’”
Once the decision was made, Jim Gillam, a principal and
founding partner at the firm Backen, Gillam and Kroeger
Architects and the lead designer for all RH projects, stepped in.
“This building is very unique and historically important, particu-
larly in its Gold Coast neighborhood,” says Gillam. “In terms of preserving what was
there and was important to the people who lived there over the years, I think if
they were to come back and see the building now, they would be very pleased—not
just in terms of keeping and restoring the most important parts of the architecture
here and below: RH Chicago, The Gallery at the Three Arts Club
preserves the landmark building’s exterior while adding contemporary
touches, such as the glass-and-steel-covered courtyard housing
Brendan Sodikoff’s 3 Arts Club Cafe.
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The 11,000-square-foot exhibition space on level four features the frst in-gallery presentation of RH Modern.
and the interior spaces, but also reclaiming, mainly
the courtyard.”
Among the myriad challenges he faced in
restoring the building, turning its central court-
yard into vital, usable space was particularly
formidable. “The courtyard was an open plan that
I wanted to cover with a glass structure three or four
stories high to create a true conservatory,” Gillam
says. “Gary latched right on to the idea of reclaim-
ing it for year-round use, but when we got involved
with [the Commission on Chicago Landmarks],
we discovered that we needed to reduce its height,
so it became a two-story volume, which is probably
much more appropriate than what we started with.
It looks gorgeous.”
In its new life as Chicago’s RH fagship, the
reimagined Three Arts Club building lends its
charm not only to the brand’s many retail
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what was the genesis of the modern
collection?
about a year and a half ago we started
working on it, and right away we could see
multiple trends coming together that could
create a market for modern design. With that
said, trends don’t always make a market. i
think outstanding products make a market.
what are some favorite pieces?
i would say that the lighting by Jonathan
Browning is some of the best i’ve seen in
years. another favorite is the cloud sofa and
sectional (pictured) by Timothy oulton. it
has such beautiful lines and shape and is so
comfortable you don’t want to get up.
most people don’t equate modern
furniture with comfort. how important
was that to the collection?
People have always had the perception
that modern furniture is hard-edged. So we
worked to develop high design and clean lines
with comfort engineered into all the pieces.
Birth of the ModernGary Friedman talks contemporary cool and the launch of RH Modern.
segments—including its new Modern Collection,
featuring contemporary fxtures and furnish-
ings; RH Teen and RH Baby & Child; the Ben
Soleimani Rug Showroom; and the RH Design
Atelier—but also to several arts spaces that should
make the building a magnetic gathering spot for
Gold Coast residents.
“I think opening this location within a residential
neighborhood is the biggest risk we’ve ever taken
from a business point of view,” Friedman says. “But
it’s a great building with a unique connection to its
neighborhood that allowed us to create a true destina-
tion for Chicagoans and bring the arts back to it, with
the inclusion of an RH Contemporary Art Gallery
that will feature emerging artists we work with from
around the world, as well as a strong connection to
the culinary arts through a café we’re doing with
Brendan Sodikoff, and reviving the building’s stage
by creating a lounge that will host live performances.”
Another attraction is the 8,000-square-foot
rooftop green space, which includes a glass and
steel structure that will showcase the brand’s out-
door furnishings in a garden of banana palms,
sculptural evergreens, and succulents. “Street level-
to-roof sight lines were a great challenge with the
Landmarks group,” Gillam says of the rooftop reno-
vation. “We made a very conscious effort to achieve
our goals for the roof without altering the look of
the building from the street.”
Whether to purchase furnishings for your
home, grab a bite at the café (3artscafe.com), attend
an exhibit at the art gallery, or explore the splen-
did rehabilitation of this grand old building, RH
Chicago, The Gallery at the Three Arts Club offers
multiple reasons to visit this corner of the Gold
Coast. “I think risk-taking brings out the best in
people,” Friedman says. “It made us bring our
A-game to the Three Arts Club, and the results are
stunning.” 1300 N. Dearborn St., 312-475-9116;
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Bascule Wine Bar Pair old-world
vino with charcuterie and cheese at
this Little Italy gem. 1421 W. Taylor
St., 312-763-6912; basculewinebar.com
Bernie’s Lunch & Supper
Bold Mediterranean favors get
the rustic treatment at this new
concept in River North. 660
N. Orleans St., 312-624-9892;
bernieslunchandsupper.com
The Blanchard French cuisine in
a lovely Lincoln Park setting. 1935
N. Lincoln Park West, 872-829-3971;
theblanchardchicago.com
Boeufhaus Gourmet goes grass-
fed at this brasserie between
Ukrainian Village and Humboldt
Park. 1012 N. Western Ave.,
773-661-2116; boeufhaus.com
The Brass Monkey Feast on hearty
dishes like pork chop with applesauce
and seared duck breast at this buzzing
Fulton Market concept boasting an
American Hustle vibe. 401 N. Morgan St.,
312-763-3316; brassmonkeychicago.com
Cantina 1910 In Andersonville,
savor sweet potato panuchos,
Tacos al Pastor, and honey-
glazed churros. 5025 N. Clark St.,
773-506-1910; cantina-1910.com
Celeste Head to the opulent
Deco Room for bites like light,
bright carrot Burrata salad with
fried ginger. 111 W. Hubbard St.,
312-828-9000; celestechicago.com
Charlatan West Town wel-
comes inspired Italian fare like
black kale spaghettini and whole
oxtail. 1329 W. Chicago Ave.,
312-818-2073; charlatanchicago.com
Cherry Circle Room After work-
ing up an appetite playing bocce
in Chicago Athletic Association’s
bustling Game Room, head to this
tucked-away nook for the supper-club
treatment. 12 S. Michigan Ave., Second
Fl., 312-792-3515; cherrycircleroom.com
Community Tavern This
Portage Park steakhouse is gaining
acclaim for dishes like hand-cut
fettuccine and a 24-ounce grilled
porterhouse. 4038 N. Milwaukee Ave.,
773-283-6080; communitytavern.com
de Quay Indonesian favors are mar-
ried to Dutch sensibilities at this cozy
oasis in Lincoln Park. 2470 N. Lincoln
Ave., 872-206-8820; dequay-chicago.com
Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen A sea-
sonally inspired concept for the
health-conscious set. 55 E. Grand Ave.,
312-999-9300; docbsfreshkitchen.com
Firefy Kitchen On Sundays,
North Shore brunch-goers can
now relish comfort fare, like
Grand Marnier–infused brioche
French toast and Yorkshire pud-
ding. 111 Green Bay Rd., Wilmette,
224-408-2464; ffkitchen.com
Formento’s Plates like carbon-
ara and Chicken Vesuvio might
be the main event at this red-
sauce throwback, but no meal is
complete without the decadent
chocolate cake. 925 W. Randolph
St., 312-690-7295; formentos.com
Gene & Georgetti A Chicago
icon beloved for steaks and
chops. 500 N. Franklin St.,
312-527-3718; geneandgeorgetti.com
The Hampton Social Embrace
the Montauk mind-set with
Maryland crab cakes and Maine-
style lobster rolls. 353 W. Hubbard St.,
312-464-0500; thehamptonsocial.com
Heating & Cooling Pizza, beer, and
live music in Wrigleyville. 3530 N.
Clark St., 773-789-8864; hvacpub.com
La Sirena Clandestina Latin-
inspired bites by veteran chef John
Manion. 954 W. Fulton Market,
312-226-5300; lasirenachicago.com
Maple & Ash Chef David
Ochs pays homage to Chicago’s
carnivorous roots with steaks
cooked in a 12-foot hearth. 8
W. Maple St.; mapleandash.com
Mastro’s Steakhouse A glitzy
River North destination for steaks
and sushi. 520 N. Dearborn St.,
312-521-5100; mastrosrestaurants.com
Momotaro This Fulton Market
sizzler scores with favorful sushi like
the momomaki (bigeye tuna, spicy
octopus, lotus root). 820 W. Lake St.,
312-733-4818; momotarochicago.com
Osteria Langhe A taste
of Northern Italy in Logan
Square. 2824 W. Armitage Ave.,
773-661-1582; osterialanghe.com
Parachute Korean-American
dishes by Top Chef alum Beverly Kim
and her husband, Johnny Clark,
in Avondale. 3500 N. Elston Ave.,
773-654-1460; parachuterestaurant.com
Pinstripes A 30,000-square-foot
dining destination complete with
bowling lanes and bocce courts
in River East. 35 E. Illinois St.,
312-527-3010; pinstripes.com
Pork Shoppe Pork-belly pas-
trami and brisket nachos draw
barbecue lovers to this Michelin-
recognized spot in Andersonville.
5721 N. Clark St., 773-654-1800;
porkshoppechicago.com
Prime & Provisions DineAmic
Group (Bar Siena, Public House) puts
a sleek spin on Chicago’s steakhouse
tradition at this sprawling see-and-be-
seen destination. 222 N. LaSalle St.,
312-726-7777; primeandprovisions.com
Pub Royale Come for the beer
and stay for the samosas at Heisler
Hospitality’s British-Indian
outpost. 2049 W. Division St.,
773-661-6874; pubroyale.com
Rockit This reinvented River
North favorite boasts a sleek look
C ChiCago
The restaurateurs behind Chicago Cut Steakhouse and The Local Chicago make a splash with this new seafood concept. Try the citrus-cured sea trout with dill, coriander, green apple, and watermelon radish (above). 20 W. Kinzie St.,
312-280-8882; cchicago.net
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and a new menu. 22 W. Hubbard St.,
312-645-6000; rockitbarandgrill.com
RPM Steak Bill and Giuliana
Rancic’s second smash restaurant.
66 W. Kinzie St., 312-284-4990;
rpmsteak.com
Rural Society Helmed by Jose
Garces, this Argentine steakhouse
at the Loews Hotel impresses with
dishes like wood-fred wagyu.
455 N. Park Dr., 312-840-6605;
chicago.ruralsocietyrestaurant.com
Sable Kitchen & Bar New
Executive Chef Lawrence Letrero
refreshes the menu with smaller
plates, like cumin-glazed lamb pops
and lobster Rangoon. 505 N. State
St., 312-755-9704; sablechicago.com
Sepia Seasonal fare in a lovely
West Loop setting, courtesy of
award-winning chef Andrew
Zimmerman. 123 N. Jefferson St.,
312-441-1920; sepiachicago.com
Shaw’s Crab House This River
North institution serves every-
thing from sashimi to surf and
turf, plus a not-to-be-missed
Key lime pie. 21 E. Hubbard St.,
312-527-2722; shawscrabhouse.com
Sink/Swim This retro-inspired
concept in Logan Square serves
dishes like monkfsh liver torchon
and lobster pappardelle. 3213
W. Armitage Ave., 773-486-7465;
sinkswimchicago.com
Small Cheval Brendan Sodikoff
brings Au Cheval’s award-winning
burger to Bucktown. 1732 N.
Milwaukee Ave.; smallcheval.com
Spiaggia Savor chef Tony
Mantuano’s new tasting menus
in this iconic dining room over-
looking the Magnifcent Mile.
980 N. Michigan Ave., Second Fl.,
312-280-2750; spiaggiarestaurant.com
STK Chicago Carnivore-chic
in the heart of River North.
9 W. Kinzie St., 312-340-5636;
togrp.com/restaurant/stk-chicago
Ten Mile House This comfort oasis
in Evanston plates hearty dishes like
pepper jack-stuffed tater tots and
vegan corn chowder. 1700 Central
St., 847-905-0669; tmhevanston.com
The Winchester West Town’s
beloved brunch destination is
back—and with an updated dinner
menu to boot. 1001 N. Winchester Ave.,
773-698-8703; winchesterchicago.com
The Windsor Near the Northwestern
Memorial campus, the latest estab-
lishment from 4 Star Restaurant
Group (Remington’s, Crosby’s
Kitchen) serves dishes like Korean
short ribs and roasted beet salad.
160 E. Huron St., 312-943-7777;
thewindsorchicago.com
Drink
The Allis This buzzing haunt
on the ground foor of Soho
House attracts a prime people-
watching crowd. 113–125 N. Green
St., 312-521-8000; theallis.com
Ampersand Wine Bar Smart
vino-and-small-plates concept in
Ravenswood. 4845 N. Damen Ave.,
773-728-0031; ampersandchicago.com
Bar Allegro The Theater District’s
latest nightcap destination is
nestled inside the newly revamped
Hotel Allegro. 171 W. Randolph St.,
312-325-7120; allegrochicago.com
Barrelhouse Flat Impeccably
made classic cocktails are the name
of the game at this cool Lincoln
Park lounge. 2624 N. Lincoln Ave.,
773-857-0421; barrelhousefat.com
The Betty Make tracks to
the West Loop for a nightcap,
courtesy of mixologist Peter
Vestinos. 839 W. Fulton Market,
312-733-2222; thebettychicago.com
The Broken Shaker A hipster
haven serving sophisticated liba-
tions in the Freehand Hotel. 19
E. Ohio St., 312-940-3699; thefree
hand.com/chicago/the-broken-shaker
CH Distillery Sip the signature
Cease and Desist (lapsang souchong-
infused London dry gin, ginger,
honey, lemon) at the city’s frst
vodka distillery. 564 W. Randolph
St., 312-707-8780; chdistillery.com
Drumbar Soak up the sights atop
Streeterville’s Raffaello Hotel
while sipping a savory cocktail
by beverage manager Whitney
Morrow. 201 E. Delaware Pl., 18th
Fl., 312-943-5000; drumbar.com
GreenRiver Raise a glass at this
new Irish-inspired restaurant and
bar in Streeterville. 259 E. Erie
St., 18th Fl.; greenriverchi.com
The Heavy Feather This
’70s-inspired lounge above Slippery
Slope is turning heads with its
creative cocktails. 2357 N. Milwaukee
Ave., Second Fl., 773-799-8504
Izakaya Mita A buzzing haunt
in Bucktown with an extensive
sake menu. 1960 N. Damen Ave.,
773-799-8677, izakayamita.com
The J. Parker Thanks to
a new retractable roof, the
Hotel Lincoln’s sleek cocktail
patio is now a year-round hot
spot. 1816 N. Clark St., 13th Fl.,
312-254-4747; jparkerchicago.com
Jackson Tavern This Financial
District watering hole is all about
numbers: 20 craft beers on tap
and 14 large fat-screen TVs. 216
W. Jackson Blvd., 312-877-5373;
jacksontavernchicago.com
Le Bar The Softel’s see-and-
be-seen lounge is ideal for a
Gold Coast rendezvous. 20
E. Chestnut St., 312-324-4063;
cafedesarchitectes.com/le-bar
Lost Lake Paul McGee’s tiki oasis
in Logan Square. 3154 W. Diversey
Ave., 773-961-7475; lostlaketiki.com
Maude’s Liquor Bar This West
Loop hot spot offers cocktails
and French-inspired bites. 840
W. Randolph St., 312-243-9712;
maudesliquorbar.com
Owen + Alchemy Hit refresh at this
goth-inspired juice bar, where a
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Toast the return of this vino-driven
destination by pairing charcuterie
(above) with a wine from its
impressive selection. 161 N. Jefferson
St., 312-995-6560; bin36.com
Bistronomic
At chef Martial Noguier’s charming Gold Coast bistro, a new lunch menu showcases such dishes as handmade ravioli du jour, featuring vegetables from Nichols Farm & Orchard (pictured). 840 N. Wabash St., 312-944-8400; bistronomic.net
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Presidio Bucktown welcomes
a Bay Area–inspired craft cock-
tail lounge. 1749 N. Damen Ave.,
773-697-3315; presidiochicago.com
Real Good Juice Co. Cool off
post-workout at this Old Town juice
bar, which is gaining a cult following
for its clever, cold-pressed concoc-
tions, like the Punky Juice-Ster and
Kal E. Kapowski. 1647 N. Wells St.,
312-846-1897; realgoodjuiceco.com
Roof TheWit Hotel’s top-foor
lounge welcomes lively crowds for
bottle service. 201 N. State St., 27th
Fl., 312-239-9502; roofonthewit.com
The Sixth Progressive cocktails
in Lincoln Square, courtesy of
notable mixologist Benjamin
Schiller. 2200 W. Lawrence Ave.,
773-489-5050; thesixthbar.com
Tack Room Pilsen HQ of cool
Thalia Hall debuts a punk rock-
inspired piano lounge. 1227
W. 18th St., 312-526-3851;
dusekschicago.com/tack-room
Three Dots and a Dash A sub-
terranean Polynesian paradise.
435 N. Clark St., 312-610-4220;
threedotschicago.com
Vertigo Sky Lounge The Dana
Hotel’s rooftop libation desti-
nation. 2 W. Erie St., 26th Fl.,
312-202-6060; vertigoskylounge.com
Villains A craft beer-focused pub
in the South Loop. 730 S. Clark St.,
312-583-0283; villainschicago.com
The Violet Hour The original
Chicago mixology bar. 1520
N. Damen Ave., 773-252-1500;
theviolethour.com
shopAlice + Olivia The witty, whimsi-
cal fashion label makes its Mag
Mile debut. 919 N. Michigan Ave.,
312-273-1254; aliceandolivia.com
Boga Shop classically cool mens-
wear at the West Loop retailer’s
loftlike showroom. 133 N. Jefferson
St., Fifth Fl., 312-801-8662; boga.com
Bucketfeet This Chicago-grown
shoe label is turning heads for its
artful designs. 1647 N. Damen
Ave., 773-904-8709; bucketfeet.com
Burberry Chicago fnds its London
calling at the gleaming Michigan
Avenue fagship. 633 N. Michigan
Ave., 312-787-2500; us.burberry.com
CH Carolina Herrera Elegant
silhouettes get pops of color in
the iconic designer’s jewel box
of a boutique. 70 E. Oak St.,
312-988-9339; carolinaherrera.com
Elements This River North
mainstay boasts an impres-
sive selection of home décor,
jewelry, tabletop accessories, and
gorgeous gifts. 741 N. Wells St.,
312-642-6574; elementschicago.com
Escada Add elegance to your
wardrobe with European-
inspired designs. 51 E. Oak
St., 312-915-0500; escada.com
ESQ A new bespoke and custom-
tailoring go-to for men in the
West Loop. 555 W. Jackson Blvd.,
312-631-3399; esqclothing.com
Graff Diamonds Brilliant baubles
in the Gold Coast. 103 E. Oak St.,
312-604-1000; graffdiamonds.com
Haberdash Casual yet pol-
ished menswear. 607 N. State St.,
312-624-8551; haberdashmen.com
Hermès The ultimate in aspira-
tion, straight from Paris. 25 E. Oak
St., 312-787-8175; hermes.com
Ikram Defnitive fashions
from Chicago style maven
Ikram Goldman. 15 E. Huron
St., 312-587-1000; ikram.com
Les Néréides Ultra-feminine,
whimsical pieces from the
City of Light. 108 N. State St.,
312-255-7042; lesnereides-usa.com
Louis Vuitton Monogrammed
leather bags and luxury trunks
galore. 700 N. Michigan Ave.,
312-255-0470; louisvuitton.com
LuLu’s on the Avenue An
unmatched selection of vin-
tage jewelry and couture. 900
N. Michigan Ave., Third Fl.,
312-888-9149; lulusbellekay.com
Madison Hall This highly antici-
pated boutique by the retailers
behind Space519 stocks labels like
Eddie Borgo, Rachel Comey, Apiece
Apart, Illesteva, and Sandqvist.
71 E. Madison St., 312-683-9586;
madisonhallchicago.com
Marshall Pierce & Company This
family-owned jeweler adds sparkle to
Chicago. 29 E. Madison St., Ste. 600,
312-372-2415; marshallpierce.com
Porsche Design Luxe looks
in The Shops at North Bridge.
520 N. Michigan Ave., Second Fl.,
312-321-0911; porsche-design.com
Rag & Bone American staples get
the British tailoring treatment at
the in-demand label’s new shop
in the Gold Coast. 25 E. Delaware
Pl., 312-483-1122; rag-bone.com
Rent the Runway Shop gala-season-
friendly names like Badgley Mischka,
Nha Khanh, Monique Lhuillier,
and Vera Wang. 710 N. Wabash Ave.,
312-288-7570; renttherunway.com
Saint Laurent The iconic
label returns to Chicago with
a sleek boutique. 11 E. Walton
St., 312-202-0166; ysl.com
Salvatore Ferragamo Put your
best foot forward in classic Italian
designs. 645 N. Michigan Ave.,
312-397-0464; ferragamo.com
Shinola Stock up on Detroit-
inspired bicycles, watches, bags,
and more at the Motor City
import’s brick-and-mortar outpost
in Wicker Park. 1619 N. Damen
Ave., 773-904-2417; shinola.com
Space Nordstrom’s new shop-in-
shop highlights of-the-moment
designers like Simone Rocha,
Isa Arfen, and Chicago’s own
Creatures of the Wind. 55 E. Grand
Ave., Third Fl., 312-464-1515;
shop.nordstrom.com/c/space
Tabula Tua A trusted Lincoln
Park destination for the consum-
mate host. 1015 W. Armitage Ave.,
773-525-3500; tabulatua.com
Tom Ford One of the kings
of Oak Street. 66 E. Oak St.,
312-605-5041; tomford.com ma
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Sip a cocktail while soaking up the city’s Technicolor lights from the hotel’s year-round rooftop lounge. 127 W. Huron St., Fourth Fl., 312-374-1830; godfreyhotelchicago.com
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Shop an assortment of celebrity-approved earrings, necklaces, rings, and more at the jeweler’s frst Chicago location, a bright and airy space at 900 North Michigan Shops. 900 N. Michigan Ave., Third Fl., 312-281-6760; kendrascott.com
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THE LYRIC OPERA celebrated its 61st season
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including soprano Renée Fleming and the Chicago
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Kate PankokeTheo Epstein and
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THE CHICAGO BOTANIC Garden held its 17th annual fundraising gala for a crowd of 300. Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions throughout the evening, raising $375,000 for the garden’s Regenstein Foundation Learning Campus.
HARVEST BALL
Erik and Mavis Kuo-Crary with Herman Asph
Stephanie Skunda and Jeane Schneider
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Emily and Tom Reynolds
Douglas Van Tress and John Lanzendorf
THE CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL Film Festival celebrated its upcoming 51st iteration with a cocktail reception at IO Godfrey at the Godfrey Hotel. Guests sipped Stella Artois while preview-ing a selection of this year’s featured films.
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Lee Thinnes and Anita Livaditis
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WORLD OF CHOCOLATE
Get hotsy-totsy and party like Gatsby for an evening of chocolate galore! Inspired this year by the glitz and glamour of the 1920s, World of Chocolate is Chicago’s commemorative World AIDS Day event to be held at Chicago Union Station on Thurs., Dec. 3 benefiting the AIDS Foundation of Chicago.
For more information, contact Rhett Lindsay 312.334.093, aidschicago.org/chocolate
CHICAGO HOUSE SPEAKER SERIES
Secure your seat for the most groundbreaking Speaker Series to date. Chicago House is thrilled to welcome Caitlyn Jenner who will serve as the keynote speaker for the 7thannual Chicago House Speaker Series luncheon on, Thursday, November 12th, from 11:30 am – 2 pm. This event provides for the 2,000 people who benefit from Chicago House’s programs.
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Chicago is notorious for its high taxes. In January, we can look forward to a new 10.25 percent sales tax, the highest of any US city. We already have one of the high-est cell phone taxes in the country, and the second-highest property taxes (thank you, New Jersey!). Of course we understand the need for taxes. But now the city is even determined to get a piece of our fun. Mayor Rahm Emanuel has expanded the defnition of Chicago’s 9 percent Amusement Tax to include streaming movies and music from the likes of Netfix and Spotify. For those of you keeping track, the city now defnes “amusement” as concerts, sporting events, online subscriptions to streaming entertainment, and even “the privilege of participating in games, online or otherwise.”
Emanuel is, of course, accurate on one point: It is a privilege to partake of World of Warcraft, and not one that we take for granted. As for the rest of it, though: What? Do we really need to feel guiltier about guilty pleasures like binge-watching Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt? Is that even possible? There seems to be no stopping the Chicago tax juggernaut—not with the Cook County Board and Rahm, the Chuck Norris of mayors, behind it. We can resist and be fattened, or make the best of it and jump on the tax express.
So let’s really own this amusement tax. In fact, how about taxing some of the things we fnd amusing, too? Like people who mispronounce Goethe Street. Hysterical! In fairness, the level of diffculty is fairly high. The “h” is silent, the “r” is invisible, and nobody has read Goethe’s Die Leiden des jungen Werthers in ages. Watch for future petitions to change the name to the more crowd-pleasing Nicholas Sparks Street. (Loved The Notebook!)
Or how about the looks on tourists’ faces when those Blue Line buskers dare to depart from playing “Sweet Home Chicago”? Very little is more fun than watching startled travelers wonder whether they should throw change at the saxophonist who chooses Elvis’s “In the Ghetto” (yes, it’s about Chicago). Our
local playlist, after all, is rich with variety. We’d also like to hear Paper Lace’s “The Night Chicago Died,” Sufjan Stevens’s “Come on! Feel the Illinoise!” and especially “The Super Bowl Shuffe.” Unfortunately, Brian Wilson’s “Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow” is instrumental, so no one can sing along.
You want to talk amusement? Let’s tax all those people who actually think they can park in the city. They’re plenty taxed already, but let’s tack on another 10 percent for the most extreme of the dumb drivers. We love to watch them back into frozen lawn furniture, or pay $21 for one hour in a downtown parking garage. Yes, we see you, cars driving around and around in circles, undaunted as you hope for a spot near Oak Street Beach. And we’re still chuckling over the woman who was fned $105,000 for abandoning her car at O’Hare for three years. It was just so convenient, wasn’t it?
So many possibilities. The Amusement Tax could broaden to include people who fall into potholes so large they actually have to call the fre department to be rescued. Anyone who jumps into the Chicago River on St. Patrick’s Day and lives. The oldsters who still call Wrigley Field by its original name (Weeghman Park—again, the “h” is silent). People who ask for directions to “the subway.”
They amuse us, and of course we’re laughing with them, not at them. We’re not monsters. But the city needs money, and we need out-of-the-box entertainment. Especially now that we can no longer afford Netfix. MA
We Are Not AmusedNow that the city of chicago’s famously steep taxes apply eveN to cloud-
based amusemeNts like Netflix aNd spotify, what’s Next? by paige wiser
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