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AN UNFORGETTABLE SHIFT | 58 Now in its fourth season, Empire continues to captivate and thrill audiences worldwide. ChicagoMOD talks exclusively to two of the show’s biggest stars, Terrence Howard and Jussie Smollett, about the hit show.
LIGHTS, CAMERA… AUCTION! | 64 Collectors often find their greatest treasures at auctions, and Chicagoans are no exception. Ann Marie Scheidler rounds up the most coveted pieces up for auction in Chicago this year, from Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Susanin’s Auctioneers & Appraisers, and Christie’s.
YEARNING FOR YURMAN | 70 The company has enchanted the design world and jewelry aficionados since 1980. Here, David and Sybil Yurman dish on their thriving business, inspirations and dazzling new Michigan Avenue boutique.
STAR LIGHT | 76 Matthew Rolston has photographed everyone from Isabella Rossellini and Prince to Cyndi Lauper and Tom Waits. Get a glimpse of his most famous work in the new book, Hollywood Royale: Out of the School of Los Angeles.
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he falling temperatures are upon us and serve as a reminder that the end of the year is quickly approaching and oh, what a year it has been! I am truly humbled by Chicago’s warm embrace of its newest luxury lifestyle publication, which will always be a key moment for me personally. Chicago was synonymous with a “life well lived” long before ChicagoMOD was conceptualized, and I’m so thrilled to help bring to the forefront the many amazing attributes and people our great city has to offer. Speaking of which, in ChicagoMOD’s debut year, we’ve worked with so many who have inspired us, from Taylor Kinney, Anthony Rizzo, Chelsea Handler and Ana Ivanovic to our current cover stars Terrence Howard and Jussie Smollett of Empire. This issue, we speak with Pork & Mindy’s Jeff Mauro on what it takes to be a top chef in the country’s most recognized food city of 2017, Check Please’s Catherine De Orio on philanthropy and Boka Restaurant Group’s Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz on all the exciting culinary experiences happening in Chicago. I’d be remiss not to mention the distinct pleasure I had in meeting David Yurman and celebrating the newest boutique along Michigan Avenue with the iconic designer himself. ChicagoMOD also celebrated a series of fabulous events such as the launch of THE VAULT by Emily Mackie at the Inspired Interiors showroom, polo with Arranmore Farm & Polo Club, private dinners at Chicago Gourmet and an elite VIP dinner with Jefferson Beach Yacht Club. Up next: the ChicagoMOD 100! We’ve been hard at work bringing Chicago our unique take on luxury’s finest, and The 100 offers a compilation of top people, places and things. Stay tuned as we look forward to celebrating the holiday season and, as always, continuing leading a “life well lived.”
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If you could have any collectible in your possession, what would it be and why?
Ann Marie Scheidler “In a dream world, my closet
Eric Himel
would be filled with vintage handbags. Beautiful purses
“1960’s Bulgari Serpenti watch
never go out of style, and they
bracelet.”
always fit just right.”
Simon Murray
Stephanie Krikorian
“I’m all about experiential
“A wine cellar full of Chateau
collectibles: blame it on my
Lafite, Screaming Eagle and
Tate Gunnerson “I’d like to own the guitar that David Gilmour played at Pink Floyd’s legendary concert at Pompeii in October of ‘71. I don’t actually play, but that might motivate me to finally learn.”
generation. So, in any order: a vintage wooden Chris-Craft; one of Steve McQueen’s Triumph motorcycles (bonus
Chateau Margaux would be a nice collection. Drinking wine is always an experience, and I
points if it’s the one from The
prefer an experience over stuff
Great Escape); a Karuizawa
any day. Having said that, since
29-year-old bourbon.”
I would drink through my collection, I’d settle for a Rodin — The Kiss or The Thinker. Either sculpture would take up most of my living room, but staring at something so beautiful every day would bring me great joy.”
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A finely tailored doublebreasted jacket in velvet adds loads of luxury when juxtaposed against a draped trouser. Subtle patterns make this look less corporate and more like a fashion statement, perfect for dressing up or down this season. Available at Giorgio Armani, 25 E. Oak Street, $3,195
TOM FORD DOUBLE-BREASTED BOUCLE CHECK COAT A classic double-breasted overcoat is always in style. This season, Tom Ford’s dark-grey version hits all the right notes with the right proportions, uber-luxe finishes and a debonaire silhouette. Available at Tom Ford, 66 E. Oak Street, $8,250
MICHAEL KORS Olive drab is anything but drab in color and design. With its form-fitting belt and nod to ‘40s military overcoats, this new iteration is uber-masculine and deserves a front-ofthe line spot in your fall fashion lineup. An officer and a gentleman, to be sure. Available at Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Avenue, price available upon request
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Nothing says luxe in the fall like sumptuous velvet. This season, you’ll find it everywhere from ready-to-wear to shoes to bags — and even in the bedroom. This fabric will make everyone want to reach out and touch!
MAX MARA JACKET, PANTS Mix up regular suiting by choosing one in all velvet. This Max Mara ensemble gives off uber-chic vibes reminiscent of Bianca Jagger in the ‘70s. Shake up your 9-to-5 with a more feminine answer to pantsuits with soft velvet and a sculpted silhouette. Pair with a silk cami underneath to go from office to nighttime. Available at Max Mara, 900 N. Michigan Avenue, jacket $1,250, pants $595
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN MOULAMAX Velvet booties exude an air of Renaissance luxe. Mix in florals and you have a statement shoe for the fall that everyone will covet! More versatile than you realize, this shoe goes with everything from dresses to skirts to denim. Available at Christian Louboutin, 58 E. Oak Street, $1,095
LA PERLA HAMPTON COURT BLACK CORSET DRESS Velvet in the boudoir? Who says you can’t! Velvet mixed with lace is the pinnacle of class and sass in the bedroom. This form-fitting silhouette pairs velvet with lace with a corsetstyle bustier, adorned with uber-feminine floral motifs throughout. The temperature may be dropping, but the heat is on high at home. Available at La Perla, 34 E. Oak Street, $2,665
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GUCCI GG MARMONT EMBROIDERED VELVET MINI BAG A velvet bag gives that extra layer of luxe to any fall outfit. Think of it as a piece of jewelry on your shoulder! Adding embellishments makes it only that much more desirable. Bags in rich plum tones that are soft to the touch and adorned with whimsical crystals epitomize everything that is good about this trend. Available at Gucci, 900 N. Michigan Avenue, $3,300
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WHAT’S HOT: SILHOUETTE INSTALIFT Dr. Julius Few, MD blends surgical and nonsurgical treatments for a natural-looking appearance. Hot on the menu right now? The Silhouette InstaLift, touted as one of the best noninvasive procedures that mimics a facelift. Dr. Few’s institute has the most experience in North America performing the procedure. WHAT IT IS: “The Silhouette InstaLift
“Over the course of nine to 12 months,
is a U.S. FDA-approved nonsurgical,
the thread material gets replaced with
minimally invasive cheek or mid-facelift,”
the body’s own collagen, and that’s
says Dr. Few. “It is a system that is put
what’s responsible for the effect lasting
in without surgery or general anesthesia
at least 18 months,” Dr. Few says. “The
and involves a small pinprick in the skin
Silhouette InstaLift has become one of
at strategic points along the central and
the top cosmetic procedures because of
lower parts of the face.” Used in the
what it offers,” he says.
neck or problem areas of the face, the procedure helps to re-suspend anatomy
IDEAL CANDIDATE: This procedure is
that has fallen with aging. The technique
for someone who wants no downtime
involves a fully biodegradable stitch
rejuvenation. “The ideal candidate is a
material made up of complex sugar.
man or woman who is in their late-30s
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to late-40s,” says Dr. Few. “Someone
results are consistent homeruns. “They
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JULIUS FEW MD HA SERUM: A lightweight hyaluronic acid formula to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. $99
provides immediate results for clients.
years, and it’s easy to supplement if you’re
“Most patients won’t even have much in
seeing some of the result wear away.”
the way of a visible bruise or swelling,” Dr.
Although Dr. Few says patients are able to
Few says. “The procedure can be done
return to their normal routine that same
and they can go right back to work.” The
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A Cut Above The Rest An edgy twist on fine jewelry might be just the thing for fashionistas this season. Indulge in one-of-a-kind pieces studded with diamonds or glimmering with gold — above all, something that impresses whether it’s on your wrist or around your neck. The best of the best of autumn’s fine jewelry, cut to perfection, will look perfect on you.
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RAZNY ago’s very own introduces custom pieces with 18k white gold and champagne diamonds in artful shapes. Combine three custom pieces and the result is dazzling. Champagne diamonds exemplify fall’s transition from bright to more subdued colors. Combine two champagne diamond rings domed above an 18- karat white-gold band, or opt for a cocktail ring featuring a breathtaking arrangement of diamonds in a cushion shape. Wear just one or all three to bring any look to life. Available at Razny Jewelers: 1501 W. Lake St., Addison; 109 E. Oak St., Chicago; 1700 Green Bay Rd., Highland Park; 37 S. Washington St., Hinsdale; prices available upon request
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A CONVERSATION WITH THE KINGS OF CHICAGO DINING
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t a corner table on the second floor of Somerset restaurant in Gold Coast, Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz, founders of Boka Restaurant Group, discussed their latest creation in
the company’s extensive portfolio. “I think we hit the mark on this one,” says Katz. With 17 restaurants under their belts and (many) more on the way, the two have mastered the chef-driven concept and paired it with unreplicable design and top-notch hospitality. They took time out to share with ChicagoMOD what it takes to be on the cutting edge of the restaurant scene in America’s most-touted food city. What inspired Boka Restaurant Group? KEVIN BOEHM: It started with a cup of coffee Rob and I had at Nookies on Wells in December 2001. We had four restaurants separately from each other. We were fast friends. We thought a lot alike. The beginning idea was one restaurant, and when it [Boka] opened, we’d sit at the end of the night across the bar and build this architecture on cocktail napkins, which eventually became Boka Restaurant Group. The idea was to build a restaurant group around a multitude of chefs, then surround them with inspired design and great hospitality. ROB KATZ: We were very ambitious. We never dreamt that we’d have two thousand employees and 17 places. We were driven, competitive and ambitious from the get-go and really good at what we do.
San Francisco, Chicago. Chicago was always a nat-
Though we thought big, this has grown into something far bigger and
ural fit because I grew up in Illinois. I went to Uni-
more spectacular than our wildest dreams.
versity of Illinois, and most of my close friends I’d
Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz, founders of Boka Restaurant Group
grown up with had moved to Chicago. I felt a comWhy Chicago?
fort and kinship with Chicago, and I was the world’s biggest Cubs fan,
RK: I’ve lived here now for 30 years. At the time when Kevin and I
so it all just made sense.
was going to be born. I wanted to transition from owning bars and
RK: We live in the greatest city in North America for what we do,
nightclubs into restaurants
hospitality, and for restaurants and the entire food and beverage game. Kevin and I now can do a restaurant in any city in the world,
KB: I had restaurants in smaller markets. My dream was to do some-
but this is where we want to lay down roots. This is where we want to
thing in one of the three major markets, which to me were New York,
grow our company.
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met, in late ’01, my roots were here. I was married, and my first child
BY EMMA REYNOLDS
How has Chicago transformed since you both started in the
RK: Right now, we have the luxury of incredible infrastructure and
industry?
talent that permeates our company from top to bottom. We have a
RK: It’s exploded. When Kevin and I started together, there were,
corporate team second to none. We believe we are the luckiest guys
of course, incredible chefs here, like Charlie Trotter. But we were
in the world, and still it is incredibly hard to do what we do. What we
still years away from the recent proliferation of celebrity chefs in the
just did here with Somerset is the single hardest venture we’ve ever
United States. Kevin and I had an opportunity to hone our craft in
done. With 50-plus years of experience between us, you think it’d be
the early years, between 2002 and 2005. The whole landscape was
a snap, but it’s not.
changing. We asked ourselves, why don’t we become a chef-driven group? Chefs are becoming rockstars. We saw the writing on the wall
I think that speaks to the ethos of your brand and what you’ve
early with Top Chef and all the shows on Food Network.
created. KB: We also like to challenge ourselves and we’re competitive.
KB: In 2001, there was a lot of casual, old-school Italian deep-
It pays off.
Anthony Tahlier
dish pizza, and then there was this faction of fine dining. There was a missing part in the middle, and when the economy fell apart in
RK: We hope it pays off, right? That’s what we have sleepless nights
2007/2008, that’s when great chefs worldwide started utilizing the
about. We don’t want our next restaurant to be our first failure. The
same tenets and ideals of fine dining for more casual, chef-driven
corporation is the two of us, and I think sometimes
restaurants. Chicago did that better than any other city. At the same
people lose sight of that because we’ve grown so fast.
time, we opened seven restaurants in three years from Girl & The
Just 14 years ago we opened Boka Restaurant, and
Goat to Little Goat.
we didn’t have two nickels to rub together.
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KB: We kind of still think of ourselves as a mom-and-pop shop even
to open my own restaurant. It was only after three years of college
though sometimes people say we’re a behemoth.
that I said, I’m going to work in a legitimate restaurant and try it out for size. I’m going to drop out and I can always come back and
RK: Or they use the corporate word. Boka Restaurant Group is cor-
finish. I never went back.
porate. That’s a compliment because we have infrastructure and we have structure.
RK: I never once dreamed of being in the restaurant business as a child. My dreams were in high finance. I came here at 21 to be an op-
KB: We feel like we’re R.E.M. when they were on IRS. We still think
tions trader, and I got put into an apartment with two other traders
of ourselves as the indie label.
I did not know. They were 10 years my senior. One of them was very successful and bought a bar. One day, he came into my trading pit. I
You focus on chef-driven restaurants and amazing design. How
was a fledgling trader at this point, 21 or 22 years old, and just trying
is this different from other restaurant and hospitality groups in
to survive. He said, “Hey, you have to bartend tonight. I fired every
the city?
single person on my staff.” Even though I had no experience and cer-
RK: We try to focus in different neighborhoods. When we ventured
tainly no business being behind that bar, I did it and fell in love with
into Lincoln Park, very few restaurants there were doing what we did.
the whole world of hospitality. It was intoxicating. I caught the bug,
You have super high-end Charlie Trotter’s and you had very casual
and I caught it hard. It was only about three or four years later that
restaurants like Kevin mentioned. Very few were trying to be a three-
I left the trading floor and gave it a go on my own with my first bar. I
star restaurant. Then we moved into the West Loop and that was the
opened close to my 26th birthday. Kevin was much younger when he
Wild West. On that strip of Randolph, there was nothing for 15 years.
opened his first restaurant.
We opened in the middle of the recession, and we thought that was a great place to lay down our roots. We also have the Gold Coast and
KB: 23.
River North, but we work very hard not to cannibalize our existing properties. They have to feel and look different every single time.
RK: I followed up with another bar at age 27 and another one when I was 29 or 30. Kevin did the same thing. He opened his first restau-
The main dining area in Momotaro, a Japanese restaurant in West Loop.
Did you want to be in the restaurant
rant, then another. We are businessmen who happen to be in the
business from a young age?
restaurant business, and I think that’s one of our secrets to success
KB: When I was 10, I told my parents I wanted
because we never enjoy our party too much. We are very focused on the minutiae of the finances. KB: We were having a conversation today in this space [Somerset] about being a finisher. You have to be a finisher in this business. It’s not sitting around a table and talking about ideas. It’s about figuring out how to execute them. Boka Restaurant Group has been called the plan to continue this legacy? RK: We have to keep pushing the envelope. If you’re not blazing a trail, you’re going to get passed. We still
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hottest restaurant group in Chicago. How do you
have our ambition and passion and want to create great things. If that ever extinguishes, then I think we know we have to walk into the sunset. We’re a long way from that. We both know there are a lot of things to accomplish. We want to continue to try to lead. There are amazing people in this town, so we try to stay up with them and throw a few curve balls while we’re at it. KB: One of the things that we love about this business is that it’s competitive. Anybody who says it’s not is lying. Everybody knows it’s competitive and it’s fun! RK: We’re not fixated on anyone or anything, but sometimes you look over your shoulder and say, what is going on around us? I think that does motivate us. There are so many great people in this town that continue to elevate Chicago’s dining scene. We’re lucky. You both were semifinalists at the James Beard Foundation Awards in 2015 and finalists in 2016 and 2017 in the Outstanding Restaurateur category. What does this mean to you? RK: It was really humbling. People always say this, but getting
What are you most proud of?
nominated in any field, whether you’re an actor, a musician, what-
KB: Boka being opened for 14 years
ever you do, really is an honor. To be recognized by your peers for
and being a better restaurant right now
your hard work, that’s your great reward. I don’t care at all who
than ever.
Top: View from Somerset’s second floor; bottom: A view of the upstairs bar featuring AvroKo’s chess piece design on the wall, created to mimic the game room in a country club.
wins. To be nominated two years in a row is really something. RK: That’s a bit of a trick question. Both of us, raising our families KB: And to represent our city! We’re excited when Chicago gets a lot
in this tough environment and having incredible lives and incredible
of nominations. We think that’s really good for this market and for
kids, I don’t think there’s anything in the world that gives us more
this city. Being able to walk it together, Rob and I are like family now.
pride than our children. If you talk about business, Boka for sure is
We’ve spent more time together in the last 15 years than either of us
there, but it’s also the team we’ve assembled. We walk into our of-
has with another human being.
fice everyday and love where we work. More importantly, we love the people we work with because they are passionate, hard-working and
RK: Including our wives!
driven. Sometimes it’s humbling to see these people work with us every single day, because there’s no chance, no way we could do what
KB: It’s been a hell of a ride. I’m so excited that life has been so in-
we do without having great people around us.
teresting. KB: And we’ve seen them grow up and raise families while working Anthony Tahlier
RK: And educational. With all of the things we have accomplished,
with us. So we’ve seen the evolution of their lives too.
we are still learning. Every year, we grow, our families are getting older, and our tastes change.
RK: That makes us sound really old, but it’s totally true. Come to Boka, raise a family!
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The Life SHELTER
BY NICOLE HADDAD
BOLD IS BEAUTIFUL
ANTHONY MICHAEL’S FEARLESS DESIGN STYLE ADORNS INTERIORS, YACHTS AND HOSPITALITY PROJECTS FROM COAST TO COAST
I
n the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, Anthony Michael of the eponymous design firm, Anthony Michael Interior
Design, is making waves in the best sense. He has been wielding a deft hand at interiors, yachts, retail and hospitality projects for 30-plus years, transforming downtrodden spaces into serious works of functional art. His training at the Ecole des BeauxArts in Paris, love of travel and boundless intellectual curiosity have combined to create a style that’s bold beyond fault. And as they say, fortune favors the bold. While Michael’s projects often are grand in scale — he designed a Lincoln Park mansion currently on the market for
a record asking price of $50 million — size
mirrored
plays second fiddle to impact, always. He
cattle heads deck-
is incredibly detail-oriented. Every plan is
ing the walls.
hand-drawn, and he makes the application
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mosaic
Left and top: The galley in a luxury yacht remodel; pops of color add contrast to a Lincoln Park high-rise.
He once had
of innovative surface materials and out-of-
five men carry a motorcycle up multiple
the-box solutions a priority.
flights of stairs to provide the finishing
This is not your grandmother’s de-
touch to an old Wicker Park paint-factory
signer. For the Landings, a quirky yet hip
loft he converted into a boho-chic haven.
restaurant, he transformed an empty shell
In a luxury hi-rise, Michael had an antique
into a visually stimulating Tex-Mex eatery
Tibetan door shadow-boxed and hung like
replete with custom murals (one of them
a large-scale work of art. The doors, howev-
depicts Mount Rushmore with the amusing
er, roll apart to reveal a large walk-in closet.
additions of Alfred Hitchcock and a run-
His current masterpiece is the H.R.H.
ning Cary Grant) and decorative silver and
LOLA, a luxury Hatteras yacht he bought,
The Life SHELTER
restored and customized to a degree beyond
inal teak and added a
its former glory. Named after Lola, his Brus-
black-and-white print
sels Griffon, the boat previously featured a
of Audrey Hepburn.
blue-and-white exterior and an interior out-
Directly across, an art
fitted in teak and shag carpeting described as
installation
“tragic” by Michael’s Director of Marketing,
ing of sandblasted and
Kurt Jacob Miller. Today, the exterior is a
mirrored glass created
glossy deep black that sets it apart from the
onsite was drilled into
traditional nautical look of yachts, yielding
the grasscloth-covered
a glam, black-and-white Hollywood Re-
wall that complements
gency style that stuns. The flybridge has an
the white-quartz kitch-
intimate seating area outfitted with dining
en countertop.
chairs by Ramon Esteve that light up, per-
Miller,
fect for heightening the senses at night.
consist-
who
de-
scribes designing boats
The interior bears more resemblance to a
as having constantly
boutique hotel than a boat. In the stateroom,
to consider the man-
a faux-fur throw, white bedding with black
tra “everything in its
piping and monogrammed pillows echo the
place, and a place for
black-and-white theme while a mesmeriz-
everything,”
ing monochrome tropical wallcovering by
on. While all furni-
Christian Lacroix lines a hallway. Graph-
ture, accessories and
ic custom rugs, built-in furniture and chic
art are drilled in, the
black ottomans grace the living space.
careful attention to
is
spot
In the galley seating area, Michael de-
detail is what is most intriguing. What looks
signed built-in banquettes upholstered in a
like small stainless-steel Sub-Zero drawers
silver leather, highlighted some of the orig-
in the galley are actually long, deep-freezer drawers that Michael keeps full of ice and champagne. After all, one of the firm’s mottos Exceptional design does not end on the surface for Michael and his team. “Michael is very insistent on turnkey. When we do an installation for a client,” says Miller, “we move them into a hotel for a few days. It’s all about the big reveal.” And that is as it should be. As Michael opines, “True luxury is having a personalized sanctuary that allows our
A luxury Lincoln Park penthouse with prime Lake Michigan views.
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clients to focus on their family and friends.”
Top to bottom: Faux shagreen wallpaper adorns the master head aboard the yacht; the H.R.H. LOLA’s ultra-chic main salon; Lakeview bachelor townhouse; Frank Gehry’s playful wiggle chair decorates a kid’s room in Lincoln Park.
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BY EMMA REYNOLDS
JEFF MAURO
J
eff Mauro approaches the camer-
ber of investors. That’s all necessary still,
as much the way he approaches the
but in New York City the rent is ungodly.
kitchen: with a desire to satisfy and
You have to chase that nut every month, so
entertain. Whether that be in the form
you almost have to play it safer than you can
of creative barbeque à la his restaurant
in Chicago.
Pork & Mindy’s or on Food Network’s The
A great example is one of my favorite
Kitchen or Sandwich King, the Chicago
restaurants in the city, Quiote, in Logan
native is onto something big. ChicagoMOD
Square. Dan Salls, who is a friend and a chef
talked with the former Food Network Star
there, is one of the city’s food-truck pio-
winner about what it takes to make it in
neers. He parlayed that knowledge to a DIY
the entertainment and food industries,
space that probably started out as one thing
his restaurant expansion and what makes
but has morphed into something unique
their heads up and down as they chew is the
Chicago’s food scene so special.
and totally different. I don’t think you can
same thing as getting a laugh.
Jeff Mauro
have that organic growth in New York City. What inspired you to become a chef?
You hit them hard over the head with some-
What sets you apart from other chefs in
I was born and raised here in Chicago. I’ve
thing huge from the get-go, and if it doesn’t
your genre?
been essentially in the same square two-
make money in six weeks, you’re dead. We
I’ll be honest: I’m not the most acclaimed
mile radius my whole life. Back then, I was
can play around a little more. I think our
chef in the world, and I never claimed I was
surrounded by so many delis and great
palettes are just as distinct and developed,
the funniest comic in the world. But I can
sandwich shops. My first job was working at
if not better.
guarantee I’m the funniest chef in the world.
the Taste of Chicago at age 14. All my jobs
And I don’t take myself too seriously.
through high school were for butchers or at
Where did you go to culinary school and
the local deli or sandwich shops, so I always
what helped propel you to your current
What’s some advice you have for
had food in my blood.
level of expertise?
aspiring chefs?
I realized after I started performing in
I went to culinary school in Los Angeles at
Be better than the previous guy. Be of ser-
college [standup comedy and sketch com-
Le Cordon Bleu, a year program. I was out
vice. If someone needs something, get it. Be
edy] that this wasn’t paying the bills. I was
there for three years hustling and trying to
nice. That goes a long way still.
paying my bills by working in food and
make it in the entertainment business, but
cooking and stuff. It’s another creative out-
always cooking on the side and trying to get
What are some of the most important
let. I loved it. It’s another form of entertain-
cooking-show pilots off the ground. I’ve al-
lessons you’ve learned from being in the
ing: watching people chew!
ways worked in food, but I never had the de-
entertainment and food industries?
gree, so I wanted to legitimize myself.
A-B-H: always be hustling. Whether I’m in the restaurant or on set, I make myself
What makes Chicago stand out as a food city?
How has your love for performance
easy to work with. I treat the crew, the exec-
It’s easier to take risks here and innovate
shaped your work as a chef?
utives, the producers and the audience with
without being beholden to an ungodly num-
Feeding people and watching them nod
the same amount of respect.
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VIRTUOSO
BY MICHAEL BANKA
SECURING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
F
inancial planning is essential to helping secure the future of you and your loved ones, yet it is easy to
delay tackling it. Creating a customized financial plan helps define your individual investment goals, identify potential obstacles and allows you to adjust strategies as circumstances change. For something this important, you need advisors who are experts at minding every issue and detail. Lenox Advisors’ Jeffrey Feinstein and Schiff Hardin’s Brian Janowsky offer tips on commonly asked questions about family financial and estate planning.
Jeffrey Feinstein
Brian Janowsky
What are some philanthropic recommendations you’re making to
trusts, to provide benefits to your heirs and
nity to make a substantial legacy gift at a
clients?
the charities you support.
relatively low cost.
in many ways. While most people think of
JF: Another strategy to consider is estab-
How do some families prepare future
simply writing a check, giving appreciated
lishing a donor advised fund, which allows
generations for inheritance?
stock owned for more than one year is a
for an immediate charitable deduction and
JF: One solution is to form a family limited
great idea. You receive a deduction equal to
flexibility for grants. We are also seeing a
partnership to consolidate investments
the stock’s value on the date of the gift, and
number of clients consider life insurance
and work together to make management
you avoid capital gains tax on the sale in the
for their charitable goals, either by gifting
decisions. This is a great opportunity for
future. You can integrate more sophisticat-
an existing policy or establishing a new one.
parents to share with their kids the skills
ed giving strategies into your estate plan,
The charity has access to the cash value and
needed to handle finances and will likely
including charitable lead and remainder
the strategy gives the donor the opportu-
bestow family investment philosophy. From
BJ: Charitable giving can be accomplished
a learning perspective, the earlier the better. Jeffrey builds customized financial solutions for high net worth individuals, their families and corporate clients. You can reach Jeff at JFeinstein@lenoxadvisors.com. Lenox Advisors Chicago: 1 N. Franklin Street, Suite 3330, 312-984-5520; Lenox Advisors New York: 530 Fifth Avenue, 212-536-8785. An estate planning attorney, Brian is a member of the Private Clients, Trusts and Estates Group at Schiff Hardin, LLP. You can reach Brian at bjanowsky@schiffhardin.com. Schiff Hardin Chicago: 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 7100, 312-258-5500; Schiff Hardin New York: 666 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1700, 212-753-5000.
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Teaching children about the importance of saving, budgeting, investing, philanthropy, etc., will help prepare them for the financial responsibility they will eventually inherit. BJ: In forming your estate plan, it is important to consider the role of a trust in keeping your child’s finances on the straight
and narrow. Leaving your child with too much money and no structure can be a recipe for disaster for those unprepared to handle the responsibility. By leaving assets in a trust, you can place the initial responsibility of managing the assets in the hands of a trustee that you appoint. A trustee is often a trusted family member, professional, trust company or bank. As your child matures and exhibits responsible behavior, he or she can be given a chance to participate in the management decisions of the trust along with the trustee. ance strategies also can provide income What are some common estate planning
protection, as well as liquidity for estate
and gifting strategies?
tax liabilities for high net worth families.
BJ: It is incredibly important for everyone,
A common planning technique involves a
especially those with children, to have their
properly structured trust for life insurance,
basic estate planning in place. Basic estate
which may reduce both federal and state
planning documents include a will, power
estate taxes.
of attorney (for financial matters), health
IT IS INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH CHILDREN, TO HAVE THEIR BASIC ESTATE PLANNING IN PLACE.
care proxy and living will (for healthcare
What are some tips for selecting a
decision making), and may also include
financial advisor and estate planning
revocable trusts. Common gifting strategies
attorney?
to reduce potential estate taxes include
JF: Ask lots of questions and include your
implementing an annual gifting program,
spouse or family in the decision. Person-
can be left on the table. A good legal advisor
funding education costs through the use of
ality, education, capabilities, track record
should break down complicated legal
529 plans, paying medical costs for family
and structure are all important. You also
issues into understandable terms, so you
members or transferring growth on highly
want to make sure that you don’t engage an
walk away well informed and confident in
appreciating assets to heirs by using a
advisor you could outgrow.
your decisions. Also important is picking
grantor retained annuity trust.
an advisor who is able to handle your BJ: When selecting an attorney, make sure
matters both today and in the future, as
JF: Work closely with your attorney, CPA
he or she exhibits strong competence in
you experience growth and changes in your
and financial advisors on opportunities
the trusts, estates and related tax plan-
family, finances and career. Think of this
to efficiently gift assets out of your estate.
ning. Many legal advisors can draft an
as an opportunity to establish a long-term,
There are annual and lifetime exemptions
estate plan, but if it is not their daily focus,
trusted relationship instead of simply a
that are constantly changing. Life insur-
important tax and planning opportunities
one-time project.
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The Life CANVAS
‘Year Of Public Art’ Transforms Chicago Streets & Hotspots Into Artistic Hubs
C
hicago is famous for many things: architecture,
Arts Project, the launch of a Public Art Youth Corps, a Public
Midwestern charm and, of course, pizza. But let’s not
Art Festival and several high-profile exhibitions. Here, we
forget the amazing art our city has to offer. This year is
present the best of the year’s art and where to find it.
particularly notable, as Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events have deemed
TANK AT CHICAGO ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
it the city’s “Year of Public Art.” The initiative is transforming
Takashi Murakami, the world-renowned Japanese artist who this
Chicago streets and corners into virtual art exhibits.
year presented his captivating new exhibit Takashi Murakami:
Also making headlines are the new 50x50 Neighborhood
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The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg at the Museum of Contemporary
BY WILL MENDELSON & INGRID CHERRY
History of the Packinghouse Worker mural by William Walker.
Art, brought his unique installations to
“superflat” style, which is influenced
Murakami’s catalog and other plush
the Chicago Athletic Association. The
and inspired by folklore and pop culture
pieces that personify his pop color style.
Tank, the hotel’s ground-floor atrium,
and fuses traditional Japanese painting
worked in tandem with the museum
techniques with a modern, flattened
THOMPSON HOTEL
on a giant pink octopus on the ground
picture plane inspired by Japanese
The Thompson Hotel’s lobby also
floor, the former swimming-pool space.
anime and manga. In addition to the
features Murakami’s work. Two signed
The bright pink octopus is a stunning
octopus, the hotel’s Drawing Room
original prints specially reserved for the
display of Murakami’s famous signature
featured iconic playful toys from
hotel — one showcasing Murakami’s
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iconic rainbow flower — have been
Murakami Experience package designed
displayed for guests to enjoy. These
to give guests unparalleled exposure to
two pieces are variations of Murakami’s
the artist, including special access to the
prints from The Octopus Eats Its Own
MCA’s Murakami exhibit.
Leg exhibit at the MCA. Moreover, this fall, the hotel launched its Thompson
BLACKSTONE, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION
Outdoor murals in the Bronzeville neighborhood are some of the most important and intricate pieces of public art in Chicago.
The Art Hall within the Blackstone, Autograph Collection hotel features a commissioned collection of contemporary artworks by some of Chicago’s most talented local artists. Stephen Eichhorn’s works have been housed here. Detailed and intricate collages of micro-ecosystems, these complex and thought-provoking pieces focus on nature and incorporate materials hand-selected and cut by
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THE CHICAGO PICASSO HAS CAPTIVATED RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE SINCE ITS PLACEMENT IN THE LOOP’S DALEY PLAZA Eichhorn from his botany textbooks.
anniversary. At the event, Mayor Emanuel
The Art Hall at the Blackstone is open
referred to the beloved sculpture as
to both hotel guests and the public and
“Everyone’s Picasso” and noted that it
features more than 1,600 pieces.
has inspired other public art throughout the city.
KINZIE HOTEL Here is another boutique hotel offering
BRONZEVILLE MURAL ROOTS
a glimpse of local artists. Kinzie’s
TROLLEY TOUR
passion for their work and the city’s
The South Side of Chicago features
culture is reflected in a recently added
more vintage African-American
sculpture which supports the Chicago
community and outdoor murals from
Police Memorial Foundation: a standing
the 1970s and 1980s than any other
German shepherd statue in honor of
neighborhood in the United States. The
William Walker, the designer of the Wall
the canine partners who have helped
Bronzeville neighborhood boasts the
of Respect, inspired many other intricate
Chicago police officers over the years.
epochal 1967 mural Wall of Respect,
and important muralists in Bronzeville,
Jennifer Greenburg, a local artist, paid
considered by many Chicagoans to be
and the Mural Roots Trolley Tour has
homage to the hotel’s “Chicago Starts
one of the two most important public
allowed residents and visitors to see the
Here” mantra by creating the K9 piece,
art works in the city (along with the
numerous brilliant works on a tour led
which will be displayed permanently in
Chicago Picasso). Chicago muralist
by art journalist Jeff Huebner.
Kinzie’s lobby. The statue recreates the gorgeous Chicago skyline from a 1930 photograph.
CHICAGO PICASSO A 50-foot-tall, untitled monumental sculpture known as the Chicago Picasso has captivated residents and visitors alike since its placement in the Loop’s Daley Plaza in 1967. Pablo Picasso worked on the commission for two years. Just in time for the “Year of Public Art,” the sculpture celebrated its 50th
Takashi Murakami’s iconic rainbow flower is featured at the Thompson Hotel.
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The Life WHEELS
BY TATE GUNNERSON
Bobby Rahal with his three Indy car championship trophies from 1986, 1987 and 1992.
KEEPING IT ‘INDY’ FAMILY RACING CHAMPION AND TEAM OWNER BOBBY RAHAL’S PASSION FOR CARS IS A FAMILY AFFAIR.
F
or racing superstar Bobby Rahal, cars have always been more
“I could give you a different reason why each one is my favorite,
than a way to get from point A to point B. The Indianapolis
but it’s like asking about my greatest win,” Rahal explains, although
500 is just the most famous of Rahal’s many victories, and he
he admits to a certain fondness for Porsches. “Every one is special, so
hasn’t slowed down since hanging up his uniform in 1998, parlaying
you hate to draw those kinds of comparisons.”
his winnings into more than a dozen auto dealerships and two suc-
That’s especially true because each car is steeped in nostalgia. His
cessful professional motorsports teams. Then there’s his stellar col-
red 1967 Porsche 911 S, for example, is a dead ringer for the 1966
lection of 10 classic vehicles, housed in a pristine 10,000-square-foot
model he drove in his first driver’s license test (he passed!). The or-
“garage-mahal” at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet.
ange 1972 BWM is a duplicate of the vehicle he had in college.
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“I learned to race driving it in the hills of Ohio,” he says. Today you might see Rahal cruising around town in his 1965 289 Shelby Cobra roadster, probably the most valuable car in his collection. It’s one of several convertibles he owns, along with a late ‘60s Alfa Romeo Duetto and a bright red Volkswagen Beetle that recalls the one he drove in high school. “When you drive it, everybody smiles and gives you a thumbs-up,” Rahal enthuses, noting that his 21-window Volkswagen bus has the same effect. “When you drive a Ferrari, they just flip you off.” By the time he was six, Rahal was already a car junkie, thanks to his father Mike Rahal, an amateur racer with a penchant for sports cars. After the races, Mike’s buddies would hang out at the house talking shop, and Bobby drank it up. “It Left: Bobby Rahal with fellow team owners Mike Lanigan and David Letterman. Right: Bobby Rahal after he won the Indianapolis 500 in 1986.
was right out of American Graffiti,” he says. Rahal was only 17 when he made his debut driving one of his dad’s cars in a novice competition.
stripes together, so you meet a lot of interesting people,” Rahal says.
He continued to race through college, racking up an impressive list of
“The thing we all have in common is a passion for racing.” He has also
wins. His first pro race took place on the same weekend as his college
donated the club space for charitable functions, most recently the
graduation. Not surprisingly, he skipped the ceremony. “Graduation
Wounded Warrior Project.
was the past and the race was the future,” Rahal notes.
When Rahal has imbibed too much, he will head upstairs and
And a successful one at that. Tall glass display cases showcase
crash in his second-floor two-bedroom loft, which has a large great
his many trophies, rings and other awards. The walls are lined with
room with a chef’s kitchen and an expansive balcony overlooking one
memorabilia, including framed racing uniforms and signed posters
of the club’s two racetracks.
celebrating the greats. In the corner across from his desk is a custom 200-square-foot slot car racing track that resembles Rahal’s all-time favorite track in Elkhart Lake, Indiana in the ‘60s.
“If you have a racecar, you can come out here and put it through its paces,” he says, as a newer model whizzes by. He doesn’t get out on the track much these days. The only vehi-
“We’d go there to watch the real pros, the best in the world,” Rahal
cle that remains from his pro-racing days is a yellow Corvette pace
explains. “To this day, the years from ‘65 to ‘72 or ‘73 are considered
convertible, a gift for winning the 1986 Indianapolis 500. Besides,
one of the great eras in motorsports, and I was right in the middle of it.”
just as his father did with him, Rahal has passed the baton to his
Although he lives in Lincoln Park, Rahal often hangs out at the
28-year-old son Graham, who is racking up a number of impressive
club. It’s a great place to get work done, he points out, and sometimes he invites his buddies over to sip on bourbon and BS about cars in the same way his dad and his friends did way back. “What’s so cool and fun about car culture is it brings people of all
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wins of his own. “He’s driving for my team now, and that’s pretty gratifying,” Rahal explains, pointing to a poster of his son on one wall and a photo of his dad in his vintage racecar on the other. “This place is all about family.”
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C
hicago is a city rich in history and architecture, and the gorgeous Viceroy Chicago is the newest evidence of that. The exquisite hotel, located at the site of the iconic Cedar Hotel in
the heart of the vibrant Gold Coast neighborhood at Cedar and State streets, retains the historic original brick and terra cotta façade beloved by Chicagoans and visitors alike. Viceroy Hotel Group collaborated with architect Goettsch Partners and international luxury hotel and resort designer Todd-Avery Lenahan, owner and founder of award-winning TAL Studio, on the 18-story urban resort. It features the neighborhood’s first rooftop hotel pool and floor-toceiling windows throughout. There are sweeping views of Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago, and it’s located just blocks away from the high-end shops and restaurants of Michigan Avenue and Oak Street. “A hub for culture, cuisine and style, Chicago is the ideal location to start Viceroy Hotel Group’s journey into the Midwest,” says Bill Walshe, CEO of Viceroy Hotel Group. “We’re proud to make our Chicago debut in partnership with hotel owner Convexity Properties, with whom we share a passion for creating distinct, memorable experiences, and who are a team with a unique knowledge of this incredible city.” Upon entering Viceroy Chicago from the restored historic façade of the site’s original Cedar Hotel, guests are transported into sophistication and
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elegance. The hotel’s tower meshes old-school Chicago luxury with
spirit with an eye for exploration. His personality is felt throughout
modern refinements. The original brick of the Cedar Hotel is a wel-
the hotel, and Lenahan has used it as a kind of guide for guests to expe-
come iconic sight that pays homage to the city’s classic architecture
rience surprising and delightful motifs.
and timeless opulence.
The hotel’s public spaces feature bold art fixtures, such as the 30-
In designing the hotel, Lenahan was inspired by the flâneur, a
foot teal Poem Wall prominently displayed over the lobby’s living
French literary figure of 18th-century France characterized as a free
room. Quotes from Marcel Proust are among those that adorn it. The guestrooms feature a unique headboard-wall, a digital reproduction of an original work by London artist Tim Modus. Inspired by architectural forms and sculptures of the mid-20th century, the display is a nod to Chicago’s storied architecture and evokes the ways in which it has both changed and been preserved through the years. Rooms and suites have spacious bathrooms, with fine amenities such as Natura Bisse and ROIL bath and salon products. A stay includes access to the hotel’s state-of-the-art gym, which, like the rooms, offers spectacular views of Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago. Top to bottom: Each bathroom has Natura Bisse and ROIL bath and salon products; rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows, giving guests a great view of the city.
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Viceroy Chicago has guests’ health and well-being in mind, offering wellness programs from such local businesses as Chill Chicago, a modern meditation
studio, and weekly CorePower Yoga classes, open to both guests and the public. Guests are given meditation tips in the comfort of their own rooms, and
Devereaux, the year-round rooftop lounge, offers cocktails, a seasonal pool, delectable dishes prepared by Chef Wolen and stunning views of Chicago.
Chill also offers onsite meditation classes, which make for the ultimate Zen experience. In keeping with Chicago’s being named best food city in the U.S. by Bon Appetit magazine, Viceroy Chicago’s dining is unrivaled. World-renowned Boka Restaurant Group and Chef Lee Wolen operate the year-round swanky rooftop lounge Devereaux, as well as inroom dining, catering and events. Located on the 18th floor, Devereaux features delicious light American fare by Chef Wolen and cocktails by beverage director Lee Zaremba. And although the weather is cooling down now, it’s never too early to start thinking about next summer, especially because Devereaux features its own boutique pool. Guests and visitors can cool down with a dip and a cocktail while enjoying a clear view of Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago. Chicago has no shortage of luxury hotels, but with the new addition of Viceroy Chicago, the special blend of vintage Chicago sophistication and modern luxury come together for a memorably unique hotel experience.
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The Life WINGS
BY SIMON MURRAY
Cirrus Aircraft’s SF50 Vision Jet can fly an impressive thousand nautical miles at a whopping 300 knots at 25,000 feet.
LEAGUE OF A ITS OWN
nyone who’s flown into O’Hare or Midway International Airport can attest to the beauty of Chicago viewed from on high. While her good looks and distinct landmarks are
breathtaking on a clear day, there’s no argument that the city is even more arresting at night — a scintillating latticework of lights stretching as far as the eye can see.
IT’S A MULTIPLICATION PROBLEM STRAIGHT FROM GRADE SCHOOL (ONLY MORE FUN): YOU x THE VISION JET = ABSOLUTE FREEDOM.
Now, try and imagine having that same impression while piloting your own private aircraft or, to be specific, the Vision Jet from Cirrus Aircraft. Just as Elon Musk is using his SpaceX company to revolutionize and democratize space travel, Cirrus Aircraft has its sights set on a different but no less important region: the stratosphere. Although owner-operated pilots have been flying personal aircraft for de-
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cades, Cirrus has positioned the SF50 Vision Jet to be in a class above the rest, and to be fair, it is. The Vision is produced at the Cirrus headquarters in Duluth, Minnesota (a short journey from Chicago in the SF50). This is where the world’s best-selling high-performance piston airplanes are manufactured. The Vision is designed to be flown by the owner, not a fulltime professional pilot. And evidently prospective customers are in agreement: 2017 marks the third year Cirrus has delivered more than 300 of its units around the world. The Vision is the product of a decade of development and a protean effort to make a single-engine jet capable of flying a thousand nautical miles at 300 knots at 25,000 feet with handling characteristics similar to those of the piston-powered SR22. Making its debut on a balmy Minnesota evening in 2007 — and called, rather innocuously, for lack of an official name “The Jet” — it was unveiled with high anticipation to prospective customers and the media in attendance. Although it languished in postproduction after the economic downturn of 2008, Cirrus toiled on and was rewarded for its efforts, receiving an
open cabin that could comfortably fit five
FAA certification for the seven-seat jet this fall and delivering three
adults and two children, while the eye-catch-
planes. The company plans on ramping up production and delivering
ing tail is a novel solution to reducing cabin
40 more aircraft by the end of the year and doubling that number in
noise. Priced at around $2 million, it burns
2018.
half the fuel of light jets that cost twice as
Top: The easy-to-use yet sophisticated flight deck technologies create a flying experience easily enjoyed by the owner. Bottom: The Vision Jet can comfortably and safely accommodate up to five adults and two children.
Let’s start with looks, because there’s nothing in the sky or hangar
much and sells for less than single-engine
that rivals the Vision’s unique appearance. That unusual egg shape and
turboprops that don’t fly as high nor as fast.
V-tail design? The company started from the inside, making a wide-
Remember, this is a jet, not a plane. The difference is obvious: greater speed, ability to fly at higher altitudes and mechanical reliability.
MODEL CIRRUS SF50 VISION JET Base Price | About $2 million PERFORMANCE Takeoff distance, ground roll | 2,036 ft Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle | 3,192 ft Max demonstrated crosswind component, flaps 100% | 16 kt Max cruise speed @ max weight, 308 KTAS, FL230, | 84 gph Max cruise speed @ max weight, 304 KTAS, @ max altitude FL280, | 69 gph Range at max cruise, approx. | 1,000 nm Range at economy cruise, approx. | 1,200 nm Max operating altitude | 28,000 ft Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle | 3,011 ft Landing distance, ground roll | 1,628 ft For more information, contact Cirrus Aircraft at cirrusaircraft.com. All specifications are based on manufacturer’s calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.
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As we’ve come to expect of Cirrus, this model has a whole-airplane parachute. The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) is standard on its craft, and incorporating it into the SF50 provides passengers with an elite safety mechanism, one that has, according to the company, saved hundreds of lives thus far on their other crafts. Maybe the most remarkable thing about the SF50 are its simplicity and ease of use. It’s a breeze to fly, and Cirrus says the training course takes most pilots about 10 days. The training is conducted in a flight-simulator at the Duluth factory. Starting in 2018, it will be completed in a full-motion Level D simulator at a center under construction at the company delivery and service center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Look for the Vision to take flight over Chicago soon. Who knows? Maybe you could be among the first to fly one, looking from on high at our glittering city, a shimmering lake to your east and clear skies ahead.
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ONE COOL CAT
LARRY GOLDMAN WORKED ON AND RACED CATAMARANS. BUT HE’S BEST REMEMBERED THE WORLD OVER FOR HIS EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD NATURE.
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The MTI Lamborghini is modeled after Gino Gargiulo’s Aventador SuperVeloce Roadster.
y definition, the souped-up catamarans that compete in Pok-
today, requires a certain character, maybe even a larger-than-life fig-
er Runs America — high-speed powerboat races held across
ure, to the point where it’s hard to tell where the flashiness of the man
the country — are all flash, pageantry, pomp and razzle-
ends and that of the machine begins.
dazzle. They also move like the dickens.
Yet, that wasn’t the case with Larry Goldman, founder of Xtreme
Piloted by speed demons, they are the modern, supercharged ilk
Powerboats in Miami. Goldman, who passed away this year, was a
of the offshore racing boats in 1980s Miami that skipped across the
devoted family man and a permanent fixture at most major Poker
water like stones. Having the stones to pilot one, both back then and
Runs, charity events and Florida’s local boat shows. He was known
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BY SIMON MURRAY
From top: A memorial photo of Larry Goldman (at left) placed next to one of his creations; the 52-foot catamaran is comprised of more than 100,000 custom Lamborghini parts such as the tailights and air vents.
Over the years, the two men worked on 12 boats together (six by the Missouri-based Marine Technology Inc.), designing and racing them as driver (Gargiulo) and throttleman (Goldman). The newest was a 52-foot, all-carbon-fiber, lime-green cat designed to match (down to the taillights and air vents) Gargiulo’s Lamborghini Aventador SuperVeloce (SV) Roadster. Gargiulo estimates it contains 100,000 custom Lamborghini parts. “There’s so much of him in the boat,” says Gargiulo. “Every month he would fly to Missouri to check on the progress.” The two men had an unbreakable bond developed over years of racing together. They were so close that they could anticipate each other’s moves, according to Gargiulo. In 2010, they broke the speed record for pleasure boats at a cool 193 MPH. (You can see a video of their run on YouTube, still a record). They also surpassed a long-standing endurance record which had stood for more than 28 years. Blasting from Miami to the Bahamas and back again, they finished the run in — get this — one hour and 44 seconds! Although outside the boat the partners were known for their camaraderie, in the boat they fought like cats, says Gargiulo. He likens their racing relationship to marriage. “In the boat we would fight from the second we got in to the second we got out,” he says, chuckling. “He always insisted on telling me where to go. And it was like, ‘You do your job and I’ll do mine!’” Their relaionship was irreplaceable. After Goldman’s passing, Gargiulo decided to put the SV up for sale. The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, in Missouri, was the first race he attended after his friend passed away. He wasn’t planning to go, but “I had a hundred people — a thousand people — talk me into going on this event,” says Gargiulo. “I opened up the hatch in industry parlance as a “rigger”— someone who fixes, services and
to turn the batteries on, and the
works on boats. Gino Gargiulo, his teammate and partner of more
first thing I see is Larry’s life
than 20 years, remembers him best for his cheerful, courteous and
jacket sitting there. It just killed
extremely generous demeanor.
me. As the day went on, I had
“He was the glue that really held all of these events together be-
probably 50 people come up to
cause he was the guy that dragged everybody,” says Gargiulo. “He
me and share stories about him.”
was the guy that forced everybody in Miami to go to places like Ken-
Gargiulo adds, “He was just
tucky and would get everybody’s boat ready. What was so incredible
one of those guys... friends with
about the guy was he would help everybody.”
everyone.”
MTI “SV” Catamaran Length: 52’ Beam: 12’ Power: Twin Mercury Racing 1350/1550 engines Top Speed: 185+ MPH Price: $1.2 million
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An Unforgettable Shift By Stephanie Krikorian
Back in the day, television shows were big on using the old-fashioned cliffhanger in the season finale, leaving audiences desperately wondering what next year’s premiere would bring to their favorite characters and plotlines. Empire is one of only a handful of shows that maintains that tradition. In May, it offered up one whopper of a summer send-off for Season 3 and a big shocker in the first episode of Season 4, which started on FOX on September 27.
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Since its airdate in 2015, Empire has grown to become one of TV’s greatest hits, and received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Series - Drama in 2016. Left to right: Jussie Smollett, Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, CHICAGOMODmagazine.com Bryshere Gray andVOLUME Trai Byers. 1.3
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“It’s very exciting to watch characters grow in television roles, and mine is one of the most inspiring rides I’ve ever been on,” Howard enthuses.
the final minutes of last year’s installment,
Was the memory loss real? Would it last?
ever been on,” Howard enthuses. “I love being
when Cookie and Lucious decided to make
Why was Demi Moore there and was she
able to navigate between the humanity and
a go of their relationship and travel to-
good or evil? (Well, that last question prob-
the darkness.”
gether, handing over the reigns of Empire
ably didn’t inspire too much wondering.)
That emotional upgrade was plainly seen
to Andre (Trai Byers). They didn’t know
Cut to this September’s premiere and
in the first episode in the relationship be-
(and still don’t!) that Andre had been plot-
months of rehabilitation. Lucious still can’t
tween Lucious and his son Jamal, played by
ting to blow up their car in Vegas. Despite a
remember anything about his old life. For
Jussie Smollett. Lucious’ acceptance of Ja-
last-minute change of heart, the bomb was
now, the amnesia is real. In a but-wait-
mal’s sexuality has been strained at best. At
detonated, leaving Cookie unscathed but
there’s-more moment, audiences learned
the dinner table in the season opener, how-
Lucious in the hospital with amnesia and
that Lucious lost part of one leg in the attack.
ever, audiences saw a kinder, better Lucious.
a seemingly twisted caretaker and healer
They also discovered that New Lucious
played by none other than Demi Moore.
isn’t anything like the old one, emotionally
“We’ve seen this shift from Lucious to-
speaking. The transformation has al-
wards Jamal before. The difference here is
lowed award-winning actor Terrence
that there’s no ulterior motive coming from
Howard to plumb new depths in his
him. Before, there was always some sort of
portrayal of the sometimes violent and
manipulation associated with it,” Smollett
all-times-calculating Lucious.
explains. “This time around, because he
It’s a legitimate evolution, notes Smollett.
“Traumatic brain injury is very real,
doesn’t remember who he is, he really has
and as much as Lucious would like to
nothing attached to it. It truly is the first time
return to life before the explosion, he is
we’re seeing Lucious 100 percent certain that
forced to contend with a new normal,”
he is genuine in the words that he’s saying.”
says Howard. “In many ways, I am forced to inhabit a new character.” A new character indeed. New Lucious seems enlightened, humbled
Smollett’s portrayal of Jamal has been praised by critics, but response from his fans has been the true reward for this actor and indie musician.
and more gentle as he tries to learn
“The outpouring of love from the fans
more about his past and the secrets
has been overwhelming. Of course, it’s been
and scars that make up the decades
from babies and children and adults from
of his life that he cannot remember.
the LGBTQ community, but also you’d be
“It’s very exciting to watch charac-
surprised by the number of people who
ters grow in television roles, and mine
come up to me and talk about how Jamal
is one of the most inspiring rides I’ve
has made them feel less alone. Jamal has resonated with everybody,” says Smollett.
Jussie Smollett (left) and Terrence Howard (right) portraying Jamal and Lucious Lyon in Season 2’s episode “Fires of Heaven.”
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“Of course, we love music, but we also love the underdog. We all can identify with that
Søllerød Kro, the Michelin star-rated eatery, offers patrons a la carte, four- or six-course menus.
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“I want to direct because I am trying to be the black, male Barbra Streisand,” Smollett says only partly in jest.
er and director) as he prepares for this new experience on the show. Howard won’t reveal any show details, but he guarantees more quality writing. He points out that he likes being in the dark
at some point. There’s not one human be-
cast and this pedigree and Lee Daniels and
about what the show has in store in the
ing in this world who has not felt misjudged
the support of FOX, she saw an inevitability
coming months because he enjoys taking
or has not felt like someone has a precon-
I didn’t. I’m glad I listened to her.”
a ride along with the rest of us, anxiously
ceived notion of who they are without any
Smollett, humble and grateful to the
real idea of who they are. And we all feel
masterminds behind Empire, confesses he
like the underdog. Jamal is just a man try-
is thrilled a role like this came his way, one
“It starts with the writing and infuses
ing to make it work.”
waiting to see what the writing team delivers week after week.
that allows him to draw on both his acting
into the acting,” Howard notes. “You need
Whether or not that dynamic shifts and
chops and his music as an indie artist, plus
to create compelling characters that fans
the old Lucious reverts to the unaccepting
a bit of himself, to help shape Jamal. “It’s
need to engage with. It sounds simple,
father he once was, the level of intensity be-
been just a blessing,” he says.
tween the two characters will continue. Off screen, it’s nothing but respect.
So, what’s in store for Empire this season? Of course, Howard
“We’re dear friends and we keep it hon-
and Smollett won’t give anything
est, respectful, supportive, loving and fun,”
juicy away. We did learn that Smol-
comments Howard. “It’s an honor to work
lett has a busy 2018 teed up. He has
with such a remarkable young talent.”
an album out in March, a family
No discussion of Empire would be com-
recipe cookbook called The Family
plete without mention of the queen of
Table hitting shelves in May and in
zingers, Cookie Lyon, played by Taraji P.
January will be directing an epi-
Henson. This season in particular, we find
sode of the show.
Cookie gets what she deserves: power, recognition, the top job and more. But will she lose Lucious in the process?
Directing is something he’s always wanted to do.
but of course, it’s
In the Season 1 episode “Our Dancing Days,” the Lyon family discusses the future of Empire Records.
“I want to direct because I am trying to be
shockingly difficult.
It’s not just Cookie who has serious clout
the black, male Barbra Streisand,” Smollett
When it all comes
to make things happen. Taraji herself is the
says only partly in jest. “I want to be able to do
together, there is a
reason Howard took the role of Lucious
everything and I want to do everything well.”
bit of magic and serendipity involved.”
Lyon. When Howard, famous for intense portrayals on the big screen (Crash, Win-
He’s been driven by that vision for a long time.
Demi Moore’s character will likely grow more complex, maybe Cookie will become
nie and Ray, to name a few), first read the
“I’ve been shadowing people from Season
more frustrated with Lucious’ loss of mem-
pilot, he wasn’t convinced this was the role
1. The first person who caught that was John
ory, and as Howard tells us, it’s a whole new
for him. But after a successful pairing with
Singleton. I was sitting behind him, studying.
Empire for the Lyon family.
Taraji in Hustle & Flow (for which Howard
He turned around and said, ‘You want to di-
received an Academy Award nomination),
rect, don’t you?’ and I said, ‘So badly.’”
“You’ll see the characters you love and those you love to hate,” he says, “but since
she gave him the nudge that made it happen.
Since then, Smollett has made a point
the accident the whole game has been up-
“I had to be talked into it by Taraji,” re-
to study and solicit advice from everyone,
set and the past is gone and a new normal is
members Howard. “She was right: with this
including Sanaa Harris (executive produc-
taking shape.”
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THE COLLECTOR’S REPORT BY ANN MARIE SCHEIDLER
LIGHTS, CAMERA... AUCTION! Collectors nationwide often find their greatest treasures at auction, and Chicagoans are no exception. ChicagoMOD takes a closer look at the unique items curated this fall.
LESLIE HINDMAN AUCTIONEERS 1338 W. Lake St. 312-280-1212, lesliehindman.com Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, one of the country’s premier fine art auction houses, has been providing exceptional service and achieving record prices with its auctions since 1982. With more salerooms in the United States than any other auction house, it conducts more than 60 auctions each year across the categories of fine jewelry and timepieces, contemporary art, 20th-century design, rare books, furniture, decorative arts and more. POSTWAR AND CONTEMPORARY ART ARTIST AND WORK: “The Universe Is My Heart” by Liu Kuo Sung, ink and watercolor, 68 ½” x 128 ¼”, signed Liu Kuo Sung, from the estate of James M. Kemper, Jr., Kansas City, Missouri VALUE ESTIMATE: $500,000-$700,000 AUCTION: December 14 in Chicago
LUXURY ACCESSORIES AND COUTURE ARTIST AND WORK: Gripoix Byzantine Style Necklace by Chanel; necklace is 15” long and pendant is 5’’ x 4 ½” PRICE REALISED USD: $3,000 AUCTION: December 5 in Chicago
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FINE TIMEPIECES
ARTIST AND WORK: “Odalisque au Coffret Rogue,”
ARTIST AND WORK: 18 karat yellow
c. 1952 by Henri Matisse, color aquatint, 15 ¾” x 21 ¾”
gold and diamond “Nautilus” wristwatch
AUCTION: September 28 in Chicago PRICE REALISED USD: $25,000
by Patek Philippe PRICE REALISED USD: $6,875 AUCTION: December 4 in Chicago
MODERN DESIGN ARTIST AND WORK: “Directional,” a wall-mounted cabinet by Paul Evans, c. 1972, bronzed resin wood with slate and patinated steel PRICE REALISED USD: $9,375 AUCTION: November 14 in Chicago
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THE COLLECTOR’S REPORT SUSANIN’S AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS 900 S. Clinton Street in Chicago, 312.832.9800, susanins.com For the past 20 years, Susanin’s Auctioneers & Appraisers has been serving a global market of buyers and sellers. After 10 years in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, Susanin’s relocated to a 40,000-square-foot building in the South Loop. Through his tremendous leadership, founder Sean Susanin, along with his exceptional team, has become internationally recognized by wealth managers, art consultants, dealers and collectors as an auction market leader in Chicago and around the world.
FINE JEWELRY & TIMEPIECES ARTIST AND WORK: Retro ruby and diamond spray brooch, 14 karat rose and white gold spray brooch containing sprigs of prong-set rubies and diamonds with a base of prong-set round rubies and diamonds VALUE ESTIMATE: $500-$700 AUCTION: December 10 in Chicago
HOME DÉCOR ARTIST AND WORK: “La Main Divine” by Salvador Dali for Daum, a Daum pate de verre sculpture, edition 77/150, 11.75”, signed by Dali and Daum PRICE REALISED USD: $650 AUCTION: October 25 in Chicago
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HOLIDAY PREMIERE ARTIST AND WORK: Self portrait by Marc Chagall, c. 1960, color lithograph, 15” x 11.75”, pencil signed lower right and numbered 22/40 VALUE ESTIMATE: $8,000-$10,000 AUCTION: December 9 in Chicago
LUXURY GOODS & ACCESSORIES ARTIST AND WORK: Umbrella stand by Gucci, chrome and gold-plated horsebit mountings with a Gucci monogrammed canvas liner, 27” x 21” PRICE REALISED USD: $650 AUCTION: November 15 in Chicago
ARTIST AND WORK: Suede and leather clutch by Gucci, brown suede clutch trimmed in brown leather with signature red and green ribbon stripe, 9.75” x 6.25” x 3” PRICE REALISED USD: $125 AUCTION: November 15 in Chicago
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THE COLLECTOR’S REPORT CHRISTIE’S 875 Michigan Avenue, #3810 in Chicago, 312.787.2765, christies.com Christie’s is synonymous with extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour in the auction world. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, it has conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions, providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers nearly 350 auctions annually in more than 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewelry, photographs, collectibles and wine. Prices range from $200 to more than $100 million.
AUDREY HEPBURN Christie’s will present the sale of the personal collection of Audrey Hepburn, the celebrated film and stage actress, fashion legend and humanitarian. The collection is an extraordinary archive
ITEM: Gold lighter engraved “For My Fair Lady, Gene Allen, December 1963,” a gift from the art director of the 1964 film My Fair Lady PRICE REALISED USD: $26,386.31
chronicling the life and career of one of the most famous screen stars of the 20th century. This is the first time these remarkable personal items, which have remained in the ownership of Hepburn’s family, have been offered for sale.
ITEM: Selection of Audrey Hepburn’s ballet pumps in a rainbow of colors PRICE REALISED USD PINK/YELLOW/GREEN BALLET PUMPS: $10,719.81 PRICE REALISED USD GREEN/BLUE/LIGHT BLUE BALLET PUMPS: $14,018.20 ITEM: Photography of Audrey Hepburn by Bud Fraker (1916-2002), c. 1957 PRICE REALISED USD: $74,223.56
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PEGGY AND DAVID ROCKEFELLER COLLECTION The estate of David Rockefeller, the youngest son of American philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and art patron Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, will sell the personal collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller (estimated at more than 2,000 items) to benefit a dozen charities. The proceeds from the spring 2018 auction will go to the cultural, educational, medical and environmental
(PHOTO: PEGGY AND DAVID ROCKEFELLER, MAY 1973, BY ARTHUR LAVINE FOR THE ROCKEFELLER ESTATE)
causes long supported by Peggy and David Rockefeller.
ITEM: Blue satin dress by Givenchy worn by Hepburn and photographed by William Klein for a fashion editorial promoting Two for the Road, c. 1966 PRICE REALISED USD: $63,511 AUCTION: Online bidding begins September 19; live bidding begins September 27 in London
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Yearning for Yurman Renowned jeweler designers David and Sybil Yurman celebrate the debut of their iconic company’s fall collection and the grand opening of its first boutique on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. BY TATE GUNNERSON
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NDER THE RIGHT CONDI-
been a huge brand supporter and its connection with
tions, Earth produces dia-
art parallels our love of art,” David explains. “We felt
monds, sapphires and other
connected to all the cultural institutions here. It’s a city
precious jewels that have
where art is as relevant and essential as the sport teams.”
captivated people since the
The new boutique’s monolithic black facade frames
beginning of time. David and
the glowing windows as if they were gems in their own
Sybil Yurman take things
right. Inside, replicas of David’s bronze sculptures and
from there, incorporating these precious materials into
Sybil’s abstract paintings provide context and establish a
sculptural jewelry and timepieces in artful ways that
gallery-like backdrop for their work, which is displayed in
augment their natural brilliance. David describes it as
elegant cabinetry made of wood, brass and glass. Bespoke
“dreaming with our hands.”
or limited-edition pieces that sell for upwards of $100,000
“This is not a brand driven by trend,” he explains. “We
are illuminated in stand-alone brass and glass cases: for
have always been about expressing classical elements of
example, one of their classic Cable bracelets done in white
design through modern materials, techniques and context.”
gold studded with diamonds or a breathtaking necklace
Their uncanny ability to elevate even the most magnifi-
“As true collectors, working with the finest stones
transformed the small outfit they started nearly four decades
and materials in ways that are unique to our brand has
ago into a multimillion-dollar juggernaut with a network of
always been of the utmost importance,” David explains,
luxury retailers worldwide and 47 retail and concession outposts throughout the United States, Canada and France. Their latest is a brand-new flagship store on Michigan Avenue, aka the Magnificent Mile, a busy shopping destination that rivals 5th Avenue. “The city has always
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from the Petals collection with 40 karats of diamonds.
cent material has made the couple cultural tastemakers and
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Clockwise from top: In the early ‘60s, David Yurman served as an apprentice to renowned sculptor Jacques Lipchitz; David Yurman welding; Yurman designing; and Sybil Yurman painting.
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“Everything we do relates to both of our aesthetic sensibilities, one masculine (the sculptor) and one feminine (the painter),” says Sybil.
David Yurman welding. He has spent years developing his signature twist motif.
noting that their new Barrels collection is an expression
kamp’s New York studio, where David was honing his craft
of his love for crystalline structures and shapes. “We
as an apprentice. When she asked him to make a sculpture
were able to mix 18K gold with unique touches of color
that she could wear, he welded a series of small bronze fig-
using amazonite, black onyx and, on rings, cabochon ru-
ures together into a necklace he called Dante. (A replica is
bies and sapphires embellishments.”
showcased in a brass “heritage wall” in the lobby of the new
Many of the pieces sport an iconic cable motif that
Chicago boutique.) “Sybil and I are artists at heart, I a sculp-
dates to the debut of the Cable bracelet in 1983. It shows
tor and she a painter,” David says. “It’s that foundation that
up in a drop earring, for instance, or as the setting for
sets us apart as jewelers and speaks to our core client base.”
a pair of studs. “The jewelry, architecture and deco-
After nearly 40 years of marriage, Sybil is still Da-
rative arts of the ancient Greeks, Scythians, Celts and
vid’s muse, her vibrant abstract paintings inspiring
Renaissance Italians relied on twisted linear motifs,”
many pieces. The predominant form in the X collec-
David explains. He has spent years bundling, twisting and
tion was taken from one of her abstract paintings by the
warping wires, slowly evolving the form from its original
same name. “Our company is based on this concept, a
iteration. “Yet even through reinvention, to this day it
balance between yin and yang, between David and my-
remains one of our most identifiable designs.”
self,” Sybil explains. ”Everything we do relates to both
The couple met in the late 1970s when Sybil Kleinrock walked in to apply for a job in sculptor Hans Van de Boven-
of our aesthetic sensibilities, one masculine (the sculptor) and one feminine (the painter).” It’s no surprise that the couple’s fantastic sculptural designs are a red-carpet staple for men and women alike. At the 2017 Grammys, Demi Lovato paired a stunning see-through number by Julien Macdonald with eye-popping pieces from Yurman’s Continuance Collection. Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts dazzled at the 89th Oscars in a pair of 18K gold Pebble earrings with citrine and cognac diamonds. However, no face is more associated with the brand than Kate Moss, the wearer of many collections going back to 2004. “The Yurman woman doesn’t focus on trend. She likes to style her pieces or have our experts help her with styling iconics with new,” Sybil says. The men’s line, designed by Evan Yurman (the couple’s son and chief creative officer), is just as intriguing, using masculine materials in heirloom-worthy pieces that look as good with a tuxedo as they do with a pair of jeans and a T-shirt. Think jeweled amulets, skull rings carved from me-
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Clockwise from top: Putnam Angel cuff, which was sold by Putnam Art Works, a name David and Sybil used to sell pieces of their earlier collections; Dante necklace, which Yurman originally designed for his then-girlfriend Sybil. The cable motif appears in many of the designer’s collections as seen in these Renaissance Cable bracelet sketches and Icarus sculpture.
teorite and dog tags made of forged carbon (the same ma-
family affair. In addition to working on future collections,
terial used in Formula One racecars). The line has its own
David is looking forward to revisiting direct welding: “a
room in the Chicago boutique, which is distinguished by
refocus on purity of form,” he explains. The couple is also
black walls and modern furnishings that suit the edgy designs.
hard at work on a weighty coffee table that will be released
“Evan is so talented as a designer with an astute sense of the brand,” David explains, describing him as invaluable to the company. There’s no end in sight for what has always been a
in time for the holidays. “We are co-creators and co-collaborators, and we inspire each other,” Sybil explains. “Everything we do is rooted in our heritage as artists, yet it evolves.”
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STAR LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHER MATTHEW ROLSTON’S NEW BOOK, HOLLYWOOD ROYALE: OUT OF THE SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES, CAPTURES THE GLAMOUR OF A DECADE BY DEBORAH L. MARTIN
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Rolston’s photograph of Cyndi Lauper in an old-Hollywood-inspired headdress appeared on the cover of Interview and was transformed into a painting by Richard Bernstein. (Cyndi Lauper, Headdress, Los Angeles, 1986). © HOLLYWOOD ROYALE: Out of the School of Los Angeles by Matthew Rolston, published by teNeues. Photographs © 2017 Matthew Rolston Creative, Inc. All rights reserved. CHICAGOMODmagazine.com VOLUME 1.3
In the realm of celebrity portrait photography, some images seem to define the word iconic. Collectors looking for such works need look no further than the photography of Matthew Rolston. His portraits — he has photographed everyone, from Isabella Rossellini to Prince, from Don Johnson to Steven Spielberg, from Cyndi Lauper to Tom Waits — are among the most memorable ever. More than 100 of them are included in Hollywood Royale: Out of the School of Los Angeles (teNeues Media). Discovered by Andy Warhol in 1977, Rolston got his start working for Warhol’s Interview magazine alongside artists such as Bruce Weber, Annie Leibovitz and Steven Meisel. He went on to shoot for Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair, creating some of those publications’ most noteworthy covers. Rolston, known for his signature dramatic lighting and richly detailed sets, helped define both portrait photography and the 1980s magazine scene with his gender-bending style. He often dressed stars in glamorous looks from the 1940s and 1950s, and reassembled sets from the glory days of Paramount and MGM. In 1980 he shot his first glamour portrait for Interview, in which he dressed Martha Davis (of the pop group, the Motels) as Norma Desmond, Gloria Swanson’s character in Billy Wilder’s Sunset Boulevard. It became his signature style. In addition to photography, Rolston has produced music videos for Madonna, the Eurythmics, Sheryl Crow, Beyoncé, David Bowie and Christina Aguilera, among many others. In 2010 he became the creative director of the hospitality group, sbe, and designed the bohemian-chic Redbury Hotel in Hollywood. Last year, the Redbury New York opened in the landmark building that once housed the Martha Washington Hotel on East 29th Street. Rolston’s design inspiration came from New York’s fabled music recording and publishing district, known as Tin Pan Alley. His Hollywood and rock-and-roll bona fides uniquely suited him for such a project. “Guests step into a design filled with visual eclecticism, the feeling of soulful American pop music, and a warm, welcoming ambiance. I want guests to feel both stimulated and relaxed at the same time,” he explains. Rolston’s work has been shown at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Three previous monographs of his
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Top: A gender-bending photograph of Prince adorns the cover. Right: Postmodern glamour mixes with surreal fashion, in this photo of Anitta (Anitta, Flower Gown, The Surreal Thing Series, New York, 1987).
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photography have been published, but this is the first book to focus exclusively on celebrity portraiture. Hollywood Royale: Out of the School of Los Angeles celebrates the glamour of old Hollywood combined with postmodern irony and is a who’s who of 1980s celebrityhood. Edited by gallerist and curator David Fahey, with essays by Charles Churchward (the former creative director of Vogue and Vanity Fair) and Pat Hackett (Andy Warhol’s longtime
Left: Singer Tom Waits, dressed in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid style (Tom Waits, Bird, Los Angeles, 1986). Above: An experiment in surrealism, with George Michael (George Michael, Hand, London, 1986).
biographer and diarist), this is a must-have volume. An affiliated 30-image traveling exhibition is in the works and will make stops in Europe and the United States. From still photography and video to experiential design, Rolston continues to redefine how people see beauty, pop culture and photography. For more information and to order, visit HollywoodRoyale.com.
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EVENTS
GOLD STAR REGATTA 100 CLUB OF CHICAGO The Gold Star Regatta on July 29, a fundraiser sailing race created by Marlon Harvey, founder of the Chicago Police Sailing Association, made for one of the most fun events of the summer at the Jackson Park Yacht Club. The Chicago Police Sailing Association, in conjunction with the Chicago Area Sail Association, hosted the lively event which featured beverages, local food trucks, entertainment and fun under the sun. The activities benefited the families of first responders who have fallen or been injured in the line of duty.
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ROBIE HOUSE DINNER CHICAGO GOURMET
CHICAGO GOURMET
ChicagoMOD was proud to be the media sponsor of the Robie House Dinner on September 20, as part of Chicago Gourmet. Forty guests gathered at a private dinner at the Frank Lloyd Wright–built Robie House to enjoy a specially curated menu from Chicago-based chefs Carrie Nahabedian (NAHA) and Matthias Merges. The dinner, also sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, Riedel, Neiman Ranch and San Benedetto, welcomed guests to tour the iconic home, a national landmark since 1963, and enjoy some of the best food from two of the city’s renowned chefs. Dinner began with a toast and brief explanation of the accompanying wines, which included some from the Robert Mondavi label, before guests enjoyed four main courses. The menu featured delicious bites and words and toasts from representatives of the Illinois Restaurant Association and Constellation Brands, who supplied the Robert Mondavi wine.
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JAPANESE DINNER AT PRITZKER PAVILION CHICAGO GOURMET
BARRY BRECHEISEN
More than 120 guests sat beneath the stars at the Frank Gehry–designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park on September 23 for Chicago Gourmet’s Japanese Dinner, of which ChicagoMOD was a proud sponsor. Guests enjoyed a multi-course Japanese dinner with chefs preparing signature traditional dishes and cocktails. Steve Dolinsky emceed the event, and after each course was served, the chef spoke about the inspiration and ingredients. Dishes were paired with a particular sake from Joto Sake, ranging in flavors, aromas and textures. Together, these chefs prepared classic Japanese flavors for a delicious gastronomical experience in one of the grandest architectural spots in Chicago.
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THE VAULT BY EMILY MACKIE INSPIRED INTERIORS SHOWROOM
BARRY BRECHEISEN, DANIEL BOCZARSKI
Emily Mackie, founder of Inspired Interiors, celebrated the launch of her new line and retail site THE VAULT by Emily Mackie at the Inspired Interiors showroom on September 27. ChicagoMOD was the exclusive media sponsor and host of the elegant event. More than 75 VIP guests attended the evening’s festivities, which featured four product activations in each corner of the space that enticed guests to “Dare To Live” the ethos behind her brands. Guests enjoyed light bites, cocktails and a violinist, and could peruse the gorgeous space and scenes set up with Mackie’s products to resemble a real-life home setting.
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JEFFERSON BEACH YACHT SALES SUNSEEKER EVENT WITH HER MAJESTY’S CONSUL GENERAL STEPHEN BRIDGES
AUBREY JANE PHOTO
Sunseeker Yachts and the Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales paired for a special dinner on June 1, for an evening of upscale British cuisine and culture. Her Majesty’s consul general Stephen Bridges and Sean Robertson, president of Sunseeker, hosted the dinner at the private residence of the consul general in downtown Chicago. A small gathering of 25 people reveled in an ultra-exclusive evening of dining and entertainment.
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WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY ARRANMORE FARM & POLO CLUB
TIME STOPS PHOTOGRAPHY
Just in time for the end of summer, ChicagoMOD sponsored Arranmore Farm & Polo Club’s last “Wine Down Wednesday.” Filled with exciting polo, food and, of course, wine, the afternoon was a fun-filled outing for the whole family. Guests observed an exciting match up close and relaxed on the sidelines while tailgating and getting to meet and greet the players. The perfect weather and 300 gorgeous acres of lush land made for one of the most memorable events of the summer.
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RALPH LAUREN HOME ROWAN BACKGAMMON SET In a game of logic and luck, don’t count out style. As part of his game collection, Ralph Lauren released his version of a classic backgammon set with a refined, modern look. With rich black leather and polished-nickel and bronze game pieces, it’ll make just as good a home décor piece as it will a traditional board game. Pack it up for vacation or set it out on the coffee table for a friendly competition to break out anywhere. Available at RalphLauren.com and SaksFifthAvenue.com, $695
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SIMBA BLUE SUN LOUNGER The most technologically advanced sunbed has arrived at Ibiza’s Blue Merlin Resort, but there’s no need to fly to the Balearic Islands to enjoy the comforts of this overthe-top sun lounger. Just head online. The Simba Blue Sun Lounger will pamper you with special features to enhance your relaxing day in the sun. Complete with an SPF-infused facial misting system, a UV ray and vitamin D monitoring system, a solarpowered phone charger, an LED parasol, phone alerts and more, you’ll be hesitant to leave when the sun goes down. Stock up the built-in cooler and enjoy 360 degrees of pure bliss. Available at SimbaSleep.com, $59,000
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LAZY PERFECTION BEAUTY Chicago-based celebrity makeup artist Jenny Patinkin knows what modern women want from their makeup routine: to look their best in the shortest time possible. Known for her Lazy Perfection method, Patinkin recently released her first book, Lazy Perfection: The Art of Looking Great Without Really Trying, to help women tailor their makeup routine to their lifestyle. Patinkin’s line of Lazy Perfection brush sets has been recognized by national media outlets and the high-profile personalities she works her makeup magic on. The line ranges from single brushes to 12-piece sets available in trendy snakeskin and velvet packaging. Available at JennyPatinkin.com; book $14, brushes $22-$475
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BY ALYSSA COLLINS, PARIS RAYMOND, INGRID CHERRY & NICOLE FONZINO
Renowned English artist Damien Hirst — famous for The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living and For the Love of God — has partnered with the French glassmakers at Lalique to craft a limited-edition collection entitled Eternal. Through the use of stunning sculptures and panels, Hirst’s art focuses on the circle of life and contains macabre sculptures of skulls, a dagger piercing a heart with wings, and lighter figures of flying doves. The result of hours upon hours of artisan work, each piece is a must-have for any art collector and comes engraved with the artist’s signature and a letter of authenticity. Signed, sealed and delivered, they could be yours. Available at Lalique.com; price available upon request
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Riding a bike has never felt so futuristic. Daryl Villanueva, founder of Bandit9, has created yet another dynamic limitededition: the EVE MK II. From the company whose bikes look like no other, the EVE MK II’s bullet-shaped design merges the seat, tank and rear all in one. Riding it lets you be in the present and live in the future. Available at Bandit9Motors.com; price available upon request
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LOTUSIER TEA HUMIDOR The world’s first tea humidor is here. Expertly crafted and designed to elevate the presentation of tea, Lotusier’s Tea Humidor is a collectable objet d’art. Handcrafted in Europe with hand-blown crystal-ware vessels, each box is designed to embrace diverse cultures around the world as well as modern and contemporary styles. The humidor protects your tea from humidity, air, light and odors, while a system allows humidity to be added or removed, protecting up to six teas. Place the box in a temperature-controlled room and you’re ready to go. Available at Lotusier.com, $12,466
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THE SCENE
A Q Brothers Christmas Carol
You can’t call yourself a true Chicagoan if you haven’t attended Millennium Park’s annual tree lighting ceremony. Filled with nostalgia, spirit and the beauty of thousands of twinkling lights, this event is sure to get you in the winter spirit! WHEN: November 17 WHERE: Millennium Park, Near Michigan Ave. & Washington St., 201 E. Randolph St. VISIT: cityofchicago.org
PAWS Chicago Fur Ball You and your favorite furry friend can dress up and enjoy an elegant and lively evening to support a better life for homeless animals. Celebrate the 16th Annual PAWS Chicago Fur Ball at this pet-friendly black-tie event that welcomes more than 900 guests and their four-legged companions. WHEN: November 17 WHERE: Drake Hotel VISIT: pawschicago.org
NADS Gala 2017 This year it’s all about the antigala. NADS, the oldest organization serving those with Down Syndrome and their families, is turning up the fun this year. An interactive floating
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auction, a private art show and lively entertainment add whimsy and excitement to this year’s gala season. WHEN: November 17 WHERE: Moonlight Studios, 1446 W Kinzie St. VISIT: gala.nads.org
HRC Chicago Gala and Auction Join one of the Midwest’s largest events promoting LGBT equality and rights. The evening will include several key speakers, as well as an after-party to celebrate the strides that have been made by the Human Rights Campaign and the nation as a whole to promote justice for persons of all sexual orientation. WHEN: November 18 WHERE: Fairmont Chicago, 200 N. Columbus Dr. VISIT: hrcchicago.org
MCA Hearts Chicago Celebrate everything that modern museums have done to improve our communities with free admission to the MCA. The event also launches the museum’s new community space, the Commons, as well as a museum-wide, three-part landmark exhibition that gives prominence to the museum’s permanent collection, “We Are Here” (runs through 1/28).
WHEN: November 21-22 WHERE: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. VISIT: mcachicago.org
A Q Brothers Christmas Carol This hip-hop interpretation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale is back! Bringing reggae, dancehall and dubstep to the stage, the Q Brothers join Christmas spirit with cheeky rhythms for a night of pure entertainment. WHEN: November 21-December 31 WHERE: The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave. VISIT: chicagoshakes.com
Miracle on Mars at the Orbit Room This popular popup holiday cocktail bar is back, but in a new location! Out-of-this-world decorations, an original and collaborative menu and a Christmas tree/cactus shop bring whimsy to this seasonal hotspot. WHEN: November 23-December 24 WHERE: Orbit Room, 2959 North California Ave. VISIT: orbitroomchicago.com
Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball This black-tie event will raise money to benefit the children served by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese
PAWS Chicago Fur Ball: Sparenga Photography
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Millennium Park
La Scala Opening Night
Art Basel Miami
PAWS Chicago Fur Ball
of Chicago. With tickets starting at $550, this event is the perfect way to give back this winter to children in need. WHEN: December 1 WHERE: Hilton Chicago VISIT: catholiccharities.net
Last Speakeasy Help celebrate the 84th anniversary of the repeal of prohibition at the Chicago History Museum. Prohibition-themed craft cocktails will be served, and guests can test their luck at the tables and show off their moves on the dance floor all night long. WHEN: December 1 WHERE: Chicago History Museum VISIT: chicagohistory.org
Fifth Third Bank Winter Wonderfest Navy Pier turns into a real-life winter wonderland, perfect for the whole family, with rides, giant slides, ice skating and magical holiday decor! WHEN: December 1-January 7, 2018 WHERE: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. VISIT: navypier.com
Holiday Luncheon The Service Club of Chicago’s annual luncheon features shopping from local vendors, gourmet food and drink and holiday entertainment. Proceeds
from the event will go to Howard Area Community Center, which assists lowincome families and individuals in the Rogers Park Area. WHEN: December 5 WHERE: University Club of Chicago Cathedral Hall, 76 E. Monroe St. VISIT: theserviceclubofchicago.org
JDRF Illinois One Dream Gala As the leading global organization that funds type 1 diabetes research, JDRF plays a major role in aiming to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. This year’s gala will feature an exclusive performance by Styx. Last year’s event raised $4.9 million. WHEN: December 9 WHERE: McCormick Place Lakeshore VISIT: jdrf.org
Winter Wonderwalk ’Tis the season for holiday spirit! Join the Woodlands Academy’s annual walk to see extravagant holiday decorations on four beautiful houses in Lake Forest. Don’t forget to stop by the gift shop to find a gift for your loved ones! WHEN: November 30-December 1 WHERE: Lake Forest VISIT: winterwonderwalk.org
AROUND THE GLOBE Montreal Bach Festival November 18-December 4 Montreal, Canada World Luxury Expo November 23-25 Abu Dhabi, UAE La Scala Opening Night December 7 Milan, Italy Art Basel Miami December 7-10 Miami Beach, Florida Kaiser Ball December 31 Hofburg Congress Center Vienna, Austria Art Palm Beach January 17-21, 2018 Palm Beach, FL Pegasus World Cup Invitational January 28, 2018 Gulfstream Park Hallandale Beach, Florida
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THE QUOTE
300 Number of luxury cars and motorcycles that can be stored at Collector’s Car Garage at one time
150
The number of years Harper’s Bazaar magazine recently celebrated.
500
Number of exclusive, vintage photographs by 20thcentury street photographer Vivian Maier donated to the University of Chicago Library
44 Oak Street
Number of luxury retailers on
20
Number of high-profile chefs to be spotlighted at Chicago Gourmet
1,186
Number of floors in the Vista Tower, which will house 406 luxury condos and 192 five-star hotel rooms. Scheduled to be completed in 2020, this will be the third-highest building on the Chicago skyline; no small feat
“With every experience, you alone are painting your own canvas, thought by thought, choice by choice.” – Oprah Winfrey
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$50 million
Price of the most expensive home currently for sale in Chicago, located in Lincoln Park
THE CONCIERGE This guide introduces a rotating selection of new and noteworthy hotels, restaurants, nightlife, entertainment, arts, culture, attractions, shopping and more to help you navigate and make the most of our great city of Chicago.
STAY Ace Hotel Chicago The West Loop does modern luxury best, and Ace Hotel Chicago is no exception. The trendy neighborhood’s “it” hotel has it all: beautiful rooms, premier dining and a rooftop bar, all with an edgy style perfect for an unforgettable weekend getaway. 311 N. Morgan St., 312-764-1919, acehotel.com/chicago Chicago Athletic Association Hotel Don’t let its Venetian Gothic Viceroy Chicago
style fool you. This luxury historic hotel boasts all the modern amenities plus
Dana Hotel and Spa
the Magnificent Mile, the
place to have some cock-
pet-friendly rooms, LED TVs,
undeniably spectacular
Situated in the River North
Four Seasons Chicago lives
tails. 127 W. Huron St., 312-649-
luxe spa products and a sexy
views of Millennium Park
Gallery District, the Dana
up to its internationally
2000, godfreyhotelchicago.com
cocktail reception, this bou-
from the all-season rooftop
offers a unique, relaxing
acclaimed reputation with
restaurant and bar, Cindy’s.
experience. Complete with
unparalleled service and
Gwen Hotel
modern traveler. 20 W. Kinzie
12 S. Michigan Ave., 312-940-3552,
polished rooms, a full spa,
views that span the entire
This hotel brings a breath
St., 312-395-9000, kinziehotel.com
chicagoathletichotel.com
luxurious event spaces
city. 120 E. Delaware Pl., 312-280-
of fresh air and reintroduc-
and high-class dining, the
8800, fourseasons.com/chicago
es creativity to Chica-
InterContinental Chicago
tique stay is perfect for the
Conrad Chicago Hotel
Dana is a vacation in itself.
go’s downtown area. It
A landmark on Michigan
Steps away from
Be sure to visit Apogee,
Godfrey Hotel
celebrates the glamour and
Avenue, the InterContinen-
Michigan Avenue, Conrad
located 26 floors up, for
As one of the hottest
glitz of 1930s Chicago with
tal Chicago positions itself
Chicago is in the heart of
one-of-a-kind cocktails
luxury boutique hotels
a modern-meets-vintage
as a vibrant downtown
everything. Enjoy high-end
and an unforgettable
in Chicago’s River North
aesthetic. 521 N. Rush St., 312-
mainstay with a sprinkle of
amenities, spacious rooms
rooftop experience.
neighborhood, the Godfrey
645-1500, thegwenchicago.com
classical charm. The pre-
and top-level service. Don’t
660 N. State St., 312-202-6000,
offers 221 spacious rooms,
forget to stop for a signature
danahotelandspa.com
plus 15,000 square feet
Kinzie Hotel
dining, high-end shopping
smoked scotch at Baptiste &
mier hotel offers exquisite
of indoor and outdoor
One of the upscale stays
and an easy commute to
Bottle, serving classic Amer-
Four Seasons Chicago
patio space. Dolce Italian
in downtown Chicago, the
some of the most iconic
ican fare in a modern tavern
Located a hop away
provides a place for you to
Kinzie Hotel boasts cool
attractions in the city. 505
setting. 101 E. Erie St., 312-667-
from some of the most
dine, while the IO Rooftop
and casual luxury you won’t
N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-4100,
6700, conradchicagohotel.com
glamorous shopping on
Lounge is a sexy, swanky
find anywhere else. With
icchicagohotel.com
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Langham
Peninsula Chicago
113 N. Green St., 312- 521-8000,
Waldorf Astoria
destination is one of only 13
The Langham earned the
Far Eastern graciousness
sohohousechicago.com
From the moment you pull
restaurants in the U.S. and
spot of number-one hotel
blends with Midwestern
in, you’re transported to a
one of three in Chicago to
in the U.S. in 2017, so there’s
hospitality at this highly
Talbott Hotel
European chalet, but it’s not
earn three Michelin stars.
no question this Lon-
luxurious hotel that
The newly renovated
until you enter the ultra-per-
Chef Grant Achatz draws
don-based luxury hospital-
features one-touch
Talbott Hotel brings vintage
sonalized rooms that you
foodies with New American
ity brand goes above and
state-of-the-art tablet
opulence to the bustle
realize this hotel is synony-
tasting menus featuring
beyond. Butler service and
technology in every room,
of Chicago’s Gold Coast.
mous with luxury. Enjoy fine
an innovative approach to
views of the city, housed
a curated Keys to the City
Unchanged, however, is this
dining, the soothing spa and
modernist cuisine. 1723 N.
in the iconic Mies van der
experience and Hamilton
boutique hotel’s dedication
shopping on Gold Coast’s
Halsted, 312-867-0110, alinearestau-
Rohe’s 1971 IBM Building,
Nights room package. 108 E.
to flawless service and com-
most extravagant block. 11 E.
rant.com
await you at this boutique
Superior St., 312-337-2888, chicago.
fort. 20 E. Delaware Pl., 312-944-
Walton St., 312-646-1300, waldor-
hotspot. 330 N. Wabash Ave.,
peninsula.com
4970, jdvhotels.com/hotels/illinois/
fastoriachicagohotel.com
312-923-9988, langhamhotels.com/ en/the-langham/chicago
Situated in Chicago’s West
chicago-hotels/the-talbott-hotel Renaissance Hotel
Bad Hunter
Viceroy Chicago
Loop, the buzzing restau-
In the center of Chicago’s
Thompson Hotel
Located in the heart of
rant capital of the city, Bad
LondonHouse Chicago
Theater District, the
A boutique hotel
Chicago’s luxury district, just
Hunter’s hip New American
The riverfront hotel is a
Renaissance Hotel seeks
experience offering a
a walk away from Michigan
dishes are seasonal, vege-
luxury lifestyle destina-
to merge business,
worldly, eclectic sensibility
Avenue and the Gold Coast,
table-centric and perfect
tion for those wanting an
pleasure and discovery. Its
with a luxurious loftlike
Viceroy embodies Chicago
for those who want a
above-and-beyond stay.
newly renovated design
lobby and lounge amidst
splendor. The hotel’s original
bespoke dish in a trendy
Fusing classical archi-
offers stylish and elegant
the tree-lined streets
brick and terra-cotta exterior,
atmosphere. 802 W. Randolph
tecture with a modern
decor for a refined finish.
and historic mansions
panoramic views of the city
St., 312-265-1745, badhunter.com
interior, the 1920s-inspired
Overlooking the Chicago
of Chicago’s Gold Coast.
and Lake Michigan, and
high-rise building offers
River, the hotel’s urban
Home to Nico Osteria,
lavish finishes show off the
Balena
sweeping views of the city.
rooftop bar, Raised, serves
serving Italian seafood
best of Chicago hospitality,
Part of the prestigious Boka
Don’t forget to pay a visit
up skyline views and
specialties, the Thompson
past and present. 1118 N. State
Restaurant Group, Balena’s
to the LH Rooftop to enjoy
perfectly crafted cocktails
is the place to be seen. 21
St., 312-586-200, viceroyhotelsan-
menu is focused on innova-
a cocktail while admiring
to keep the night going.
E. Bellevue Pl., 312-266-2100,
dresorts.com/en/chicago
tive, fresh takes on Italian
our gorgeous city. 85 E.
1 W. Wacker Dr., 312-372-7200,
thompsonhotels.com/chicago
Upper Wacker Dr., 312-357-1200,
renaissance-hotels.marriott.com/
londonhousechicago.com
renaissance-chicago-downtownhotel
Park Hyatt Chicago
classics. Balena’s bright flaVirgin Hotels Chicago
vors pair perfectly with the
Trump International
Bringing a new meaning to
restaurant’s extensive wine
Hotel & Tower
boutique hotel, Virgin amps
and creative cocktail menus.
The finest dining paired
up your stay with heartfelt
1633 N. Halsted St., 312-867-3888,
Elevated living is an art,
Soho House
with the best views of the
customer service, a chic,
balenachicago.com
and the Park Hyatt has
So much more than just a
city, plus luxe accommo-
eclectic aesthetic and plenty
perfected it. Housing the
hotel, Soho House com-
dations, make any traveler
of dining and entertainment
Bellemore
NoMI Spa and NoMI Kitchen,
bines the best of modern
swoon in the most coveted
festivities under one roof. 203
One of the most anticipated
you don’t even have to
thinking with the glamour
address in the city. Dine
N. Wabash Ave., 312-940-4400,
new restaurants of the
leave this wondrous stay.
of an old style. Sumptuous
at Sixteen, awarded two
virginhotels.com/chicago
season, the Bellemore
Chic ambiance and modern
finishes, a state-of-art spa,
Michelin stars, relax for a
décor make for a remarkable
rooftop pool and charm-
cocktail at Rebar or take in
and sophisticated Chicago
ing clubhouse spaces will
the dramatic cityscape on
experience. 800 N. Michigan
have you applying for this
the Terrace at Trump. 401
Ave., 312-335-1234, chicago.park.
concept space’s member-
N. Wabash Ave., 312-588-8000,
Alinea
bring bold, new American
hyatt.com
ship within one night’s stay.
trumphotels.com/chicago
This time-tested fine-dining
flavors to the grand
shows off Boka Restaurant
EAT + DRINK
Group’s more playful side. Executive Chef Jimmy Papadopoulos promises to
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Randolph Street space.
Italian fare in a gracious,
the Chicago dining scene
perfectly crafted cocktails
highlights vegetables and
564 W. Randolph St.,
white-tablecloth setting.
in a major way. Its simple
and impressive seafood
Fauna focuses on seafood
bellemorechicago.com
300 W. Hubbard St., 312-836-
aesthetic and creative blend
selection. 1028 N. Rush St., 312-
and protein. 652 W. Randolph
0900, cocopazzochicago.com
of simultaneously fresh and
266-8999, gibsonssteakhouse.com
St., 312-234-9494, grace-
Blackbird
comforting flavors have
restaurant.com
Recently named 2017
Duck Duck Goat
drawn rave reviews from
Girl & the Goat
Best Restaurant by the
Iconic Chicagoan Chef
critics and diners alike. 1350
One of the first restaurants
GT Fish & Oyster
Jean Banchet Awards
Stephanie Izard takes on
W. Randolph St., 312-733-1314,
to put down roots in the
This Bib Gourmand–
for Culinary Excellence,
“reasonably authentic
elskerestaurant.com
Randolph Restaurant
winning oyster and seafood
Blackbird revolutionized
Chinese food” at this
the Chicago dining scene
Fulton Market staple.
in 1997 with its inventive
Now serving Dim Sum
farm-to-table menu by Paul
brunch on the weekends,
Kahan featuring farm-fresh
this unique spot is not
ingredients and cutting-
one you can miss! 857 W.
edge culinary technology.
Fulton Market, 312-902-3825,
619 W. Randolph St., 312-715-
duckduckgoatchicago.com
Elske
0708, blackbirdrestaurant.com El Che Bar Boka
Securing three Jean
Lincoln Park’s famed
Banchet Award
eatery has been around
nominations this year,
since 2003, and thanks to
El Che Bar is Chef
Chef Lee Wolen’s seasonal
John Manion’s spirited
American fare and Simone
Argentine-American
Deary’s timeless design,
restaurant that evokes
Boka has remained at
sultry vibes and subtle
the top of its class in the
nods to South American
Chicago culinary scene.
culture. 845 W. Washington
Everest
Corridor, its Executive
restaurant in River North is
1729 N. Halsted St., 312-337-6070,
Blvd., 312-265-1130,
Celebrating 30 years of
Chef Stephanie Izard has
home to incredible seafood
bokachicago.com
elchebarchicago.com
Alsatian-French dining
been serving up innovative
dishes. Named after chef/
atop the Chicago Stock
small plates of tasty, bold-
partner Giuseppe Tentori,
Chicago Cut Steakhouse
Ella Elli
Exchange, this special-
flavored foods with global
the buzzy space pairs
Floor-to-ceiling windows
The Lakeview-based eatery
occasion restaurant offers
influence in a fun and lively
inventive shared plates
afford a view of the
opened its doors in March.
prix-fixe menus, dramatic
setting and a dramatic
with creative cocktails in a
Chicago River from the
With a sophisticated
views and rare Old World
open kitchen since 2010.
modern setting. 531 N. Wells
modern dining room that
ambiance and globally
elegance. 440 S. LaSalle
809 W. Randolph St., 312-492-
St., 312-929-3501, gtoyster.com
serves up dry-aged USDA
inspired menu, Ella Elli
St., 40th floor, 312-663-8920,
6262, girlandthegoat.com
prime steaks and more
is ideal for catching up
everestrestaurant.com
than 600 wines to choose
over a glass of wine or
from. 300 N. LaSalle Dr., 312-329-
indulging in small bites. 1349
1800, chicagocutsteakhouse.com
GT Prime Grace
Sharable plates, locally
Gibsons Bar &
With three Michelin stars,
sourced ingredients and
W. Cornelia Ave., 773-935-3552,
Steakhouse
Curtis Duffy’s first solo
a seasonal menu set this
ellaellichicago.com
This quintessential Gold
restaurant is a perfect
meat-centric restaurant
Coast steakhouse is a place
example of fine dining
apart. Executive Chef
Coco Pazzo For 25 years, this River
Elske
to see and be seen and
done right. Guests choose
Giuseppe Tentori keeps the
North restaurant has been
Hardly a year old, Elske
known for its exclusive
from two 8-12 course
classic steakhouse enticing
serving authentic Tuscan
has already left its mark on
USDA prime angus steaks,
tasting menus: Flora
with his creative genius.
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707 N. Wells St., 312-600-6305,
inn-style lodging. Formal
experience, Momotaro does
Chicago dining scene,
any discerning foodie. 222
gtprimerestaurant.com
restaurant seating and bar
not disappoint! Separate
Ocean Cut is a two-story,
N. LaSalle Dr., 312-726-7777, primeandprovisions.com
seating are available as
sushi and robata bars and
8,000-square-foot seafood
Honey’s
this Logan Square refuge
a downstairs izakaya pay
concept with maritime
Nominated for three Jean
creates farm-to-table
tribute to three distinct
influences. Seafood here
Roister
Banchet Awards this year,
dishes with an emphasis
Japanese dining styles.
is unparalleled, as are
Go for the open-hearth
Honey’s serves up New
on whiskey. Plus, their
A dedication to cultural
the attentive service and
oven, open-kitchen
American-Mediterranean
unique and trendy style
tradition and a curiosity to
top-notch cocktails. 20
concept and stay for the
fare with seasonal craft
has earned them a Michelin
try cutting-edge methods
W. Kinzie St., 312-280-8882,
rowdy and rustic vibes and
cocktails and wines. It
Star six years in a row. 2657
give Momotaro a menu as
oceancutchicago.com
food by Andrew Brochu,
offers accessible fine dining
N. Kedzie Ave., 773-276-7110,
unique as it is delicious.
in a stylish setting with
longmanandeagle.com
820 W. Lake St., 312-733-4818,
Oriole
2017 Jean Banchet Awards
momotarochicago.com
Noah Sandoval and Genie
for Culinary Excellence. 951
Kwon defied convention
W. Fulton Market, hospitality@
some of the freshest dishes
named Best Chef at the
around. 1111 W. Lake St., 312-877-
Maple & Ash
5929, honeyschicago.com
Not just another steak
Monteverde Restaurant &
when they opened this
roisterrestaurant.com,
house, this Gold Coast
Pastificio
28-seat tasting-menu-only
roisterrestaurant.com
Leña Brava
newcomer offers an
This West Loop restaurant
concept, which earned
Rick Bayless scores yet
innovative take, mixing
blends Italian culture
Best New Restaurant in the
Ronero
another winner with his
a modern aesthetic with
and cooking for a truly
2017 Jean Banchet Awards
The West Loop’s latest
trendy West Loop Baja–
authentic service to deliver
delectable and traditional
for Culinary Excellence. 661
Latin-inspired bar takes
style restaurant that serves
classic wood-fired dishes
experience. If you love
W. Walnut St , 312-877-5339,
you on a culinary journey
up dishes ranging from
with a contemporary
Italian and love fine dining,
oriolechicago.com
through the Caribbean
ceviches to entrees from
twist, not to mention great
book now, as Owner/
the wood-burning hearth
steaks. The restaurant
Chef Sarah Grueneberg
Pork & Mindy’s
dishes inspired by Latin
and oven. 900 W. Randolph St.,
recently added brunch, and
recently won a James Beard
Food Network chef Jeff
American culture. Ronero
312-733-1975, rickbayless.com/
it comes as no surprise that
Foundation Award for
Mauro brings his love of
specializes in rum-inspired
restaurants/lena-brava
meaty dishes are offered in
Best Chef: Great Lakes for
sandwiches to this global
drinks and signature and
the morning. 8 W. Maple St.,
her culinary delights. 1020
eatery. Casual dining at its
classic cocktails. 738 W.
312-944-8888, mapleandash.com
W. Madison St., 312-888-3041,
finest, Pork & Mindy’s gives
Randolph St., 312-600-6105,
monteverdechicago.com
guilty pleasures a gourmet
ronerochicago.com
Little Goat Diner This bright, lively dining
and South America with
space is perfect for an
Marisol
office lunch or brunch with
The Museum of
Noyane
delicious. 1623 N. Milwaukee
RPM Steak
friends. The extensive menu
Contemporary Art’s new
When celebrity chef
Ave., Chicago’s Museum
Power couple Giuliana
is some of Chef Stephanie
restaurant is a treat for
Richard Sandoval opened
Campus (Seasonally), 4359 W.
and Bill Rancic opened
Izard’s best work, as she
the senses. The versatile
Baptiste & Bottle inside
Irving Park Rd., 773-799-8759,
this sister restaurant
elevates American classics
spot showcases artwork
the Conrad Hotel, it
porkandmindys.com
to RPM Italian, where
from the realm of comfort
by Chris Ofili as Chef Jason
caused quite a stir. Now,
food to fine dining. 820
Hammel’s menu lends itself
he’s back at it again with
Prime & Provisions
dry-aged beef go hand
W. Randolph St., 312-888-3415,
perfectly to a coffee break,
Japanese-inspired Noyane,
The sprawling steakhouse
in hand. Those with
littlegoatchicago.com
drinks after work, a quick
a rooftop lounge atop the
features USDA all-natural
dietary restrictions can
lunch or a dinner party. 205
Conrad Chicago Hotel that
prime heritage black
choose from a selection of
Longman & Eagle
E. Pearson St., 312-799-3599,
serves sushi and Japanese
angus beef in its signature
gluten-free and vegetarian
Rich in history and culture,
marisolchicago.com
whiskey. 101 E. Erie St., 312-667-
state-of-the-art dry-aging
options. 66 W. Kinzie St., 312-
6796, noyane.com
room. Marble tables, a
284-4990, rpmrestaurants.com
Longman & Eagle offers
twist that is distinctly
celebrity spotting and
a stay full of drinking,
Momotaro
eating and sleeping with
BRG’s venture into the
Ocean Cut
steak in the city make
Shanghai Terrace
a contemporary take on
modern Japanese dining
A staple for those in the
this a luxe destination for
The Peninsula’s reimagined
cigar patio and the best
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Chinese-inspired restaurant
and rare brown spirits. 120
museum-quality contem-
other major designers. 212 W.
workshop and “Set for
is located on the lobby-
W. Monroe St., 312-801-8899,
porary art. 676 N. St Clair St.,
Chicago Ave., 312-202-0047
You,” an expertly guided
level floor overlooking
steadfastchicago.com
312-202-0001, trurestaurant.com
the heart of the city off
opportunity to create your Bulgari
very own diamond solitaire.
This Italian fashion power-
630 N. Michigan Ave., 312-226-
house is a shopping staple.
7440, cartier.com
Michigan Avenue. Expertly
Swift & Sons
crafted Dim Sum, Chinese
Paying tribute to Fulton
flower-inspired cocktails
Market as the conception
and traditional Chinese
place of the American
900 North Michigan Shops
accessories and men’s and
David Yurman
decor make you forget
steak house, Swift & Sons
Housing everything from
women’s fragrances at the
The newly opened boutique
you’re in Chicago and not
does steak and does it
Gucci to Bloomingdale’s
Michigan Avenue location.
brings America’s finest jew-
in an East Asian paradise.
well. The restaurant’s
to Lululemon, the brands
900 N. Michigan Ave., 312-255-
elry to the Windy City. The
108 E. Superior St., 312-573-6744,
styling recalls a time of
at the north end of the
1313, bulgari.com/en-us
Magnificent Mile outpost is
chicago.peninsula.com
railroad tycoons and boys’
Magnificent Mile feature
clubs with rich, luxurious
luxury shopping spanning
Burdi
for Yurman’s beautiful
Sixteen
finishes and traditionally
six stories. You’ll find stores,
Since 1968, Burdi has been
creations with a unique
The Trump International
upscale surf-and-turf fare.
art galleries and restaurants
outfitting the most well-
memory-wall feature that
Hotel & Tower’s Miche-
1000 W. Fulton Market, 312-733-
that will make it easy to
dressed men of Chicago
walks shoppers through
lin-star restaurant located
9420, swiftandsonschicago.com
spend a whole day at this
with signature custom
the designer’s journey to
on the sixteenth floor of
SHOP
Browse jewelry, watches,
designed to provide context
shopping paradise. 900 N.
ties and suits. The men’s
success. 919 N. Michigan Ave.,
the luxury hotel recently
Topolobampo
Michigan Ave., 312-915-3916,
fashion hotspot also has
312-787-7779, davidyurman.com
brought on Executive Chef
Topolobampo has been
shop900.com
ready-to-wear pieces. 58
Nick Dostal to infuse a
around for 28 years, but
breath of fresh air into each
that doesn’t make it any
Blake
precisely flavored dish.
less exciting. This high-end
Once voted the eighth
401 N. Wabash Ave., 312-588-
Mexican restaurant won the
most-expensive store in
Cartier
has been a family-owned
8030, sixteenchicago.com
Outstanding Restaurant
the U.S., Blake specializes in
Not only an outpost for
staple in Chicago for a
E. Walton St., 312-642-9166, burd-
Geneva Seal
iclothing.com
For more than 50 years, this upscale timepiece outpost
at the 2017 James Beard
sophisticated women’s ap-
the brand’s world-famous
discerning clientele. Located
Somerset
Foundation Awards. With
parel in a minimalist setting.
jewelry, fragrances and ac-
on the prestigious Oak Street,
Located in the ever-
an updated take on the
Shoppers must be buzzed
cessories, Chicago’s Cartier
the retailer has pieces by
glamorous Viceroy Hotel,
classic eatery, Topolobam-
in to browse pieces from
boutique also offers repair
Bovet, Breitling, Blancpain,
Somerset’s menu lends
po’s dishes are organized
Marni, Dries Van Noten and
services, a watchmaking
Hublot and Richard Mille,
itself perfectly to the
under “vibrant,” “soulful”
art-deco opulence of
or “enchanting.” No matter
the dining area. “Food
which experience you
that people like to eat” is
choose, it’s bound to be
Chef Lee Wolen’s focus
phenomenal. 445 N. Clark St.,
at this yacht-clubesque
312-661-1434, rickbayless.com/
restaurant. 1112 N. State St., 312-
restaurants/topolobampo
586-2150, somersetchicago.com Tru Steadfast
Executive Chef Anthony
This stylish New Amer-
Martin offers progressive
ican hotel eatery inside
French cuisine in this
the Kimpton Gray Hotel,
four-star, world-renowned
steps away from Chicago’s
restaurant famous for its
theater district, features a
extensive caviar program,
luxe decor, high-end fare
elegant ambiance and
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among many others. 112 E. Oak
6888, lesterlampert.com
St., 312-944-3100, genevaseal.com
N. Michigan Ave., 312-836-3800,
Dana Hotel and Spa serves
ture ferris wheel underwent
tourbillon.com
up creative cocktails and
a $26.5-million renovation,
Louis Vuitton
light bites in a contem-
climaxing with the Cen-
Graff
Chicago’s Michigan Avenue
Van Cleef & Arpels
porary atmosphere. The
tennial Wheel, a 196-foot
Owner of the largest
location is on the north side
Fulfill your French jewelry
bar features an outdoor
structure with 42 tempera-
diamond in the world and
of the Magnificent Mile and
fantasies at Chicago’s
patio that overlooks River
ture-controlled gondolas.
premier worldwide jeweler,
is undergoing an extensive
Van Cleef & Arpels. The
North and is surrounded by
Get a high-tech view of the
Graff is at the top of its
renovation. This store sells
boutique’s staff is dedicated
lively greenery and modern
city from this revamped
industry. For over a decade,
handbags, luggage, apparel
to preserving your piece’s
furnishings. 2 W. Erie St., 312-
ride. 800-838 E. Grand Ave.,
Chicagoans have shopped
and other accessories. 919
beauty and functionality
202-6060, apogeechicago.com
800-595-7437, navypier.com
the brand’s beautiful
N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-2010,
and will ensure it’s polished
designs at the Streeterville
louisvuitton.com
to perfection, sized correctly
Cabana Club
Chicago Architecture Tour
and spotlessly cleaned.
Atop the Robey and the
With a series of outdoor or
Razny Jewelers
Don’t forget to ask about
Hollander Hotel complex
indoor and land or water
boutique. 103 E. Oak St., 312604-1000, graffdiamonds.com
Known in Chicago and
the engraving service, which
is a secret getaway: the
tours to choose from, you
Hèrmes
its surrounding suburbs,
will give that extra special
Cabana Club. With 180-de-
won’t be disappointed
The maker of the iconic
Razny has some of Illinois’
touch to your purchase. 933
gree views of the city and
by what this tour service
Birkin bag, Hèrmes has
finest jewelry. It’s an official
N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-8988,
a rooftop pool, it’s the
has to offer. Opt for an
held roots in Chicago for
jeweler of Rolex and Patek
vancleefarpels.com
perfect place to lay out and
exciting ride on the First
quite some time. Housed in
Philippe and houses some
grab a few drinks. Claim
Lady Cruises while sailing
a stone building, the store
of the world’s most notable
Versace
your spot at the 160-seat
the Chicago River and Lake
sells apparel, handbags,
jewels and timepieces. 109 E.
It’s hard to miss Versace’s
deck just steps away from
Michigan. Tour Center: 224 S.
scarves and accessories.
Oak St., Chicago; 1700 Green Bay
pristine lit exterior in Chica-
the indoor bar. 2018 W. North
Michigan Ave., 312-922-3432,
25 E. Oak St., 312-787-8175, usa.
Rd., Highland Park; 1501 W. Lake
go’s Gold Coast neighbor-
Ave., 872-315-3083, therobey.com
architecture.org
hermes.com
St., Addison; 37 W. Washington
hood. On one of the city’s
St., Hindsale; 312-663-8500,
ritziest expensive streets,
Celeste
City Winery
razny.com
you’ll find the Italian label’s
This refined multilevel
Whether dining or wine-
apparel, accessories and
space on the streets of
making is on your to-do list,
ikram One of the best-recognized boutiques in Chicago from
Tiffany & Co.
fragrances. 933 N. Rush St.,
River North gives a modern
West Loop’s City Winery
owner Ikram Goldman,
Tiffany & Co. and Michigan
312-445-9750, versace.com
twist on classic traditions.
prevails as the place to go
ikram sells high-end wom-
Avenue, both bastions of
The Celeste experience
for a unique experience.
en’s clothing, shoes and
luxury, make sense togeth-
Water Tower Place
starts out as a casual night
Borrowing cuisine from
accessories from around
er. Shop world-class jewelry
Fun for the whole family
on the ground-floor pub,
Mediterranean history, City
the world. Shoppers can
at the iconic boutique on
awaits you at Water Tower
but make your way upstairs
Winery offers more than
also experience the store’s
the street whose very
Place, attached to the
to the Deco Room for some
400 unique wines from all
luxe café and art gallery
name conjures images of
Ritz-Carlton Chicago,
real Chicago cultural glam.
over the world to pair it with,
post-shopping. 15 E. Huron St.,
grandeur. 730 N. Michigan Ave.,
where you’ll find everything
Go ahead and give it your
including 20 made in-house.
312-587-1000, ikram.com
312-944-7500, tiffany.com
from the Lego Store and
all on Celeste’s 1970s-in-
1200 W. Randolph St., 312-733-
CUSP to fine jewelers and
spired disco floor and end
9463, citywinery.com/chicago
Lester Lampert
Tourbillon Boutique
more. 835 N. Michigan Ave., 312-
your night on the lush and
Known by its signature
Michigan Avenue’s expansive
440-3580, shopwatertower.com
relaxing rooftop garden. 111
Drumbar
leopard logo, this upscale
boutique welcomes you
W. Hubbard St., 312-828-9000,
Located atop Rafaello
jewelry salon specializes in
into a premier space entirely
celestechicago.com
Hotel, this rooftop bar and
custom-designed creations
devoted to watchmaking.
and estate jewelry, along
Here you’ll find the Swatch
with a bevvy of other
Group’s finest pieces in a
services. 7 E. Huron St., 312-944-
range of preferred styles. 545
DO
lounge in Streeterville is Centennial Wheel
perfect for taking in city
Apogee
on Navy Pier
views during happy hour.
The newest bar atop the
Last year, Navy Pier’s signa-
Its speakeasy-inspired vibe
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and inventive craft cocktails
palms and colorful flowers
is the city’s highest moving
for luxury real estate in
building, standing at 1,186
in a moody, yet chic setting
highlight this oxygen-rich
experience. Guests lean
Chicago and Chicagoland
feet. It will house a five-
make for a can’t-miss spot.
conservatory, housed in a
on a moving window as it
neighborhoods. 618 W. Fulton
star hotel as well as finely
201 E. Delaware Pl., 312-933-
Victorian-era glass house.
tilts at a 30-degree angle
St., 312-491-0200, atproperties.com
tuned residences. A one-
4805, drumbar.com
The Lincoln Park Conser-
a thousand feet above
vatory, built between 1890
Michigan Avenue. This isn’t
Berkshire Hathaway Home
at $1 million. Sales office: 345
IO Godfrey Rooftop
and 1895, displays exotic
for the faint of heart, but it
Services KoenigRubloff
E. Wacker Dr., 312-620-8000,
Lounge
plants from around the
has the best views of the
Realty Group
vistatowerchicago.com
Skyline views and chic cock-
world in four spaces. 2391
Windy City. 875 N. Michigan
One of the world’s most
Centennial Wheel on Navy Pier
tails in a clean, posh setting
N. Stockton Dr., 312-742-7736,
Ave., 94th Floor, 312-751-3681,
prestigious real estate bro-
will make you want to stay
lincolnparkconservancy.com
360chicago.com
kerage firms is in Chicago,
until early morning. This
bedroom apartment starts
PAMPER
where multimillion-dollar
inspired space serves New
Millennium Park
The Underground
listings don’t run short. 980
Anthony Cristiano
American fare and booze
When you think of Chicago,
It’s hard to find a more
N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 900, 312-
This massive
from two full bars, plus
it’s hard not to consider
upbeat hotspot. Voted
368-5300, koenigrubloff.com
3,400-square-foot salon
bottle service. 127 W. Huron St.,
Anish Kapoor’s iconic
the sexiest nightclub by
312-374-1830, iogodfrey.com
Cloud Gate, recognized as
Victoria’s Secret, you can
Conlon/Christie’s
ment you step inside. The
“The Bean” by many. You’ll
enjoy people-watching,
International Real Estate
stark-white interior over-
Green Mill Jazz Club
find it at Millennium Park,
dancing and drinking into
Established by The Deed
looking the Chicago River
As one of the oldest night-
overlooking the popular
the wee hours of the night.
star, Sean Conlon, this
makes you feel like a VIP,
clubs in Chicago, favored
live-music venue and ex-
56 W. Illinois St., 312-644-7600,
luxury real estate firm has
but it is the Italian-born
by the likes of Al Capone,
pansive lawns. The 25-acre
theundergroundchicago.com
six offices throughout
Anthony Cristiano that
it’s a sin not to make a stop
area is perfect for people
Chicago, the North Shore
brings top-level beauty to
at this century-old outpost.
of all ages, but if you want
Vertiport Chicago
and the western suburbs.
each client. 401 N. Wabash
Jazzheads from Chicago
a more kid-friendly experi-
Sail the skies in a VIP heli-
The boutique firm has some
Ave., Level 1M Suite B, 312-268-
and around the world come
ence, head down to Maggie
copter tour from one of the
of the best offerings in the
2440, anthonycristiano.com
here often to see jazz mu-
Daley Park. 201 E. Randolph St.,
premier helicopter char-
city. 2044 W. Roscoe St., 312-
sicians both old and new.
312-742-1168, millenniumpark.org
tering companies in the
733-7201, conlonrealestate.com
city. Located just outside of
4082 N. Broadway, 773-878-5552, greenmilljazz.com
feels like luxury the mo-
Bluemercury River North is the
Studio Paris
downtown, the customized
Jameson Sotheby’s
latest destination for
A flashy night awaits you at
helicopter tour provides a
International Realty
Bluemercury’s offering
J. Parker
Studio Paris nightclub, the
bird’s-eye view of the city.
This Chicago affiliate of
of luxury cosmetics,
Set at the top of Hotel
hottest spot for late-night
1339 S. Wood St., 877-902-9292,
the Sotheby’s International
skincare, makeup, perfume
Lincoln in Lincoln Park,
dancing in a DJ-driven
vertiportchicago.com
Realty Global Network
and more. This location
the J. Parker is one of the
party scene. With an indoor
is widely celebrated for
features products as well
buzziest rooftop bars in the
and outdoor lounge, this
its portfolio of some of
as services, including
neighborhood. Breathtak-
swanky space attracts
the city’s most luxurious
microdermabrasion,
ing views of North Avenue
some of the most high-pro-
properties. 55 E. Erie St., 312-
massages and other
Beach paired with craft
file guests, whether they’re
@properties
837-1111, jamesonsir.com
treatments. 356 N. Clark St.,
cocktails make this the
in town for a night or are
Founded by Michael
perfect locale for a happy
weekend regulars. 59 W.
Golden and Thaddeus
Vista Tower Residences
hour, birthday celebration or
Hubbard St., 312-377-9944,
Wong, @properties has
The latest masterpiece in
Chuan Spa
sunset drink. 1816 N. Clark St.,
studioparisnightclub.com
quickly earned a reputation
the Magellan Development
This spa, located in the
as one of the best
Group’s collection, this
Langham, Chicago,
TILT at 360 Chicago
independent real estate
Jeanne Gang–designed
offers international spa
Lincoln Park Conservatory
TILT on the 94th floor of
brokerage firms in Illinois.
tower is set to become
treatments based on the
Ancient ferns, towering
the John Hancock Center
The company is known
the city’s third-tallest
ancient traditions of the
312-254-4747, jparkerchicago.com
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312-595-9599, bluemercury.com
THE CONCIERGE (Guide)
Orient. Inner tranquility
nonsurgical and skincare
personality. The salon has
The expertly trained staff
classic Swedish massage.
awaits you, as these beau-
procedures to help clients
just expanded its menu
specializes in eyebrow
660 N. State St., 312-202-6040,
ty and skincare treatments
achieve minor and major
of cutting, coloring and
sculpting, makeup
danahotelandspa.com
rejuvenate the mind, body
transformations. 845 N.
styling to include waxing
application, special-event
and soul. 330 N. Wabash Ave.,
Michigan Ave., 312-944-0117,
and facials. 945 N. Rush St., 312-
makeup, customized
Spa at Trump
312-923-7650, chuanspa.com
shahfacialplastics.com
923-9444, georgethesalon.com
tutorials, skincare
Located on the 14th floor
treatments and education
of the Trump International
Cos Bar
Dr. Yates Lifestyle Med
Leah Chavie
that will have you looking
Hotel & Tower Chicago, the
Top-of-the-line makeup,
Cosmetic or otherwise,
Skincare Boutique
and feeling your best.
Spa at Trump will help you
skincare and fragrances
Dr. William Yates, MD,
With high-tech equipment
49 E. Oak St., 312-587-8727,
relax and unwind while
have finally made their
offers a variety of services
and some of the most
mireillesstudio.com
receiving some of the
way to the North Shore.
such as injectables, laser
revolutionary treatments
Take a trip to Highland
therapy, body sculpting
on the market, you’ll
NoMI Spa
in the city. Private rooms
Park for a personalized
and permanent hair
discover restoration
Nestled in the five-star,
for guests and specialized,
cosmetics experience
restoration. Also on the
and renewal at this luxe
ultra-luxe Park Hyatt off
seasonal treatments make
where Cos Bar’s highly
menu are organic facials,
boutique. Enjoy body
Michigan Avenue, the NoMI
this a go-to spot for stress
qualified specialists
eyelash extensions
wraps, facials, acne
Spa’s seventh-floor oasis
relief and relaxation. 401
provide the perfect tools
and other rejuvenation
treatments and stem-cell
invites you in for custom
N. Wabash Ave., 877-458-7867,
to amp up your beauty
treatments. 213 N.
therapy at this serene
massages, exclusive facials
trumphotels.com/chicago/spa
routine. 662 Central Ave.,
Stetson Ave., 312-261-0872,
Lincoln Park beauty
and body polishes. 800 N.
Highland Park, 847-432-6249,
dryateslifestylemed.com
hotspot. 2457 N. Halsted St.,
Michigan Ave., 312-335-1234,
Spoke & Weal
773-327-7051, leahchavie.com
chicago.park.hyatt.com
With his flagship location
cosbar.com
most luxurious treatments
Few Institute for Aesthetic
in SoHo, New York-based
Cowshed Spa
Plastic Surgery
Mario Tricoci Hair Salon &
Petrosino’s Parlor
hairstylist Jon Reyman
The ultra-cool and vibey
When it comes to your
Day Spa
Inside The Loop’s sleek
recently opened his
Soho House wouldn’t be
appearance, there is no
This iconic Chicago salon
new Gray Hotel, you’ll find
first Midwest hair salon
complete without a chic
one better to trust than Dr.
and spa has 12 locations
Petrosino’s Parlor, where
in Chicago’s Lakeview
spa. The Cowshed Spa is
Julius Few, MD. Surgical,
in Illinois, but it’s the city’s
men and women alike can
neighborhood. This Aveda
located on the lobby-level
nonsurgical and skincare
space off Michigan Avenue
enjoy a range of styling
salon is fresh and modern
of the posh hangout and
procedures are offered at
that really brings the wow
services. The one-stop
and focuses on creativity
has five treatment rooms
the Few Institute to help
factor. Highly trained
destination serves up
and wellness. 1637 W.
for facials, massages and
achieve natural-looking
aestheticians and stylists
haircuts, body treatments,
Belmont Ave., 872-817-7100,
scrubs, to name just a few
rejuvenation. 875 N. Michigan
make Mario Tricoci a one-
beard trims, eyebrow
spokeandweal.com
of the services. Mani-pedis
Ave., Suite 3850, 312-202-0882,
stop beauty destination to
shaping and straightrazor
and men’s barbering is
fewinstitute.com
cover all your needs. 900
shaves. 120 W. Monroe St., 312-
N. Michigan Ave., 847-202-1900,
616-0016, petrosinosparlor.com
SEE
Spa at Dana
American Writers
also on the menu at this super-luxe West Loop
George The Salon
beauty parlor. 113-125
Stop by this cozy and
N. Green St., 312-754-6915,
elegant loft for a salon
Mireille’s Studio
Located in the Dana Hotel,
Museum
cowshed.com/chicago
experience like no other.
Located in Chicago’s
this is Chicago’s spot for
The American Writers
George Gonzalez, whose
fashion and beauty district
luxury treatments in the
Museum celebrates great
Dr. Anil Shah, M.D.
client list includes A-listers
of the Gold Coast, this
city. It’s also the first to
writers past and present
Specializing in plastic
such as Oprah and
studio’s mission is to
offer the innovative cryo-
in all forms. The museum
surgery, Dr. Anil Shah, MD,
Cindy Crawford, strives
enhance the cosmetic
facial technology, while
salures national writers
FACS is one of the best
to use the most current
scene of Chicago by
keeping you pampered
as well as Chicago’s very
plastic surgeons in Chica-
hairstyling techniques
creating personalized
own through community
go and conducts surgical,
for looks that exude
experiences for clients.
withGeorge citrus mimosa maniThe Salon
tricoci.com
pedis, 24k gold facials and
interactions. 180 N. Michigan
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THE CONCIERGE (Guide)
Ave., Second Floor, 312-374-8790,
works of art, including
This membership-based
Museum Campus
is known for its Sunday
americanwritersmuseum.org
the famed Grant Wood’s
garage includes in-house
The iconic stretch along
matches and elegant social
American Gothic. 111 S.
washing, detailing and
Lake Michigan, known
scene. With a long list of
Arranmore Farm &
Michigan Ave., 312-443-3600,
restoration management,
as Museum Campus, is
luxury sponsors and high-
Polo Club
artic.edu
but also hosts breakfasts,
home to the city’s five
profile guests, Oakbrook
drives and social gath-
most notable attractions:
Polo Club is a social scene
Arranmore Farm & Polo Club is Chicagoland’s
Chicago Theatre
erings for an all-encom-
the Adler Planetarium,
you’ll want to be part of.
answer to upscale polo,
This landmark theater in
passing experience for
the Field Museum of
2606 York Rd., Oak Brook, 630-
which has a strong
The Loop is an integral part
enthusiasts. 2500 W. Bradley
Natural History, the
368-5095, oakbrookpoloclub.com
presence in the city. Over
of Chicago’s cultural fabric.
Place, 773-902-1200, collec-
Shedd Aquarium, Soldier
the summer, Arranmore
With Baroque Revival,
torscargarage.com
Field and the Lakeside
Peggy Notebaert
hosts players from all over
French Baroque and
Center of McCormick
Nature Museum
the world for polo matches
Neoclassical architecture
Driehaus Museum
Place. Museum Campus Dr.,
Designed for children,
and events. The venue also
— plus the theater’s
Take a trip to the past by
312-409-9696, adlerplanetarium.
people of all ages
offers its CabCab concert
impressive repertoire of
visiting one of the grandest
org, fieldmuseum.org,
nonetheless will love
series, yoga, weddings
performers — it’s a full
residential buildings of
sheddaquarium.org
learning about nature
and other private events
sensory experience you
19th-century Chicago, the
throughout the year. 34
can get only in the heart of
Gilded Age home of banker
Museum of
Walk, Extreme Green
Rance Rd., Oswego, 630-884-8271,
Chicago. 175 N. State St., 312-
Samuel Mayo Nickerson.
Contemporary Art
House, Hands-On Habitat
arranmorefarmandpoloclub.com
462-6300, thechicagotheatre.com
The museum stands for
As one of the nation’s
and more. The Judy Istock
preserving architecture
largest facilities devoted
Butterfly Haven is a favorite
through the Wilderness
Art Institute of Chicago
Collector’s Car Garage
and things of the past.
to contemporary art,
whether you’re 9 or 99.
Voted the best museum in
Taking vehicle storage
Don’t miss the exhibit,
this world-class museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr., 773-755-
the world in 2014, it’s no
to a whole new level, the
L’Affichomania: The Passion
features painting,
5100, naturemuseum.org
secret that this museum is
climate-controlled facility is
for French Posters, on
sculpture, video, film and
one of the city’s greatest
dedicated to the preserva-
display until January 2018.
performance. 220 E. Chicago
PrivateBank Theatre
cultural contributions. It
tion and storage of vintage
40 E. Erie St., 312-482-8933,
Ave., 312-280-2660, mcachicago.org
You better have your
houses more than 300,000
and collectible vehicles.
driehausmuseum.org
Chicago Theatre
Hamilton tickets reserved Noble Private Art Tours
far in advance if you want
Available for private or
to catch an enthralling
group tours, Noble Private
show. Operated by
Art Tours will take you on a
Broadway In Chicago,
journey through museums,
this iconic theater, which
galleries and beyond and
opened in 1906, is where
provide exclusive insights
you’ll get your Broadway
into the vast world of art in
fix. 18 W. Monroe St., 312-977-
Chicago. 1824 N. Sedgwick St.,
1700, broadwayinchicago.com
773-680-7823, noblearttours.com Richard Gray Gallery
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Oakbrook Polo Club
Housing world-renowned
Oakbrook Polo Club,
and Chicago artists of
founded in 1922, is one of
the past and present,
the oldest polo clubs in the
Richard Gray Gallery is for
United States. It was once
serious art collectors and
home to the U.S. Open
aficionados alike. With
Polo Championship (for
works by Theaster Gates,
24 straight seasons) and
Jasper Johns, Josef Albers,
THE CONCIERGE (Guide)
Field Museum of Natural History
American-made upholstery, this luxury home furnisher has been serving up some of the industry’s most coveted pieces for more than 25 years. 1555 N. Halsted St., 312-3973135, mgbwhome.com NEFF of Chicago Designed with chefs in mind, NEFF embodies a passion for cooking. Catering to both the novice and expert chef, the shop offers contemporary ovens, drawers, refrigerators, builtin coffee machines and other appliances to make your house a home. neff-home.com Roche Bobois The modern Parisian
Roy Lichtenstein and Willem
Sinise, Terry Kinney and
BSH
or paneling. The traditional
aesthetic of this celebrated
De Kooning, among others,
Jeff Perry. The Steppenwolf
Household appliances
European look is made
design firm offers cutting-
art lovers will be in heaven.
Theatre Company has gone
shouldn’t be complex,
modern and chic so you can
edge pieces for discerning
875 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-
on to produce renowned
and BSH has mastered
obtain whatever style you
clientele. Expertly crafted
8877, richardgraygallery.com
plays. 1650 N. Halsted St., 312-335-
outstanding quality, design
prefer. 222 W. Merchandise Mart
furniture from world-class
1650, steppenwolf.org
and performance for a
Plaza, Suite 148, 312-321-9500,
designers and a broad range
Second City
seamlessly operating home
peacockhome.com
of made-to-order furniture
Comedians and performers
with such brands as Bosch,
who studied at the Second
DESIGN
City have gone on to
manufactured with a high-
Siemens, Gaggenau and
Divine Flooring
level of customization are
Neff. BSH is constantly
Serving simply elegant and
specialties. 222 W. Hubbard St.,
become SNL staples and
Bentwood Luxury Kitchens
innovating and exploring
custom-made floors, Divine
312-955-0275, roche-bobois.com/
famous actors. The shows
Combining original design
new ways to serve clients.
Flooring offers hardwood,
en-us/showrooms/chicago
provide some of the best
and functional features
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, 312-
luxury vinyl and laminate to
comedy in the city, no less
in exquisite cabinetry,
832-3200, bsh-group.com
suit any aesthetic. Signature
Scavolini
the country. Be sure to
Bentwood Luxury
collections range from
Inspired by Italian luxury
catch mainstage shows
Kitchens is one of the top
Christopher Peacock
Cosmopolitan to Farmhouse
living, Scavolini delivers
such as The Winner...of Our
players in modern design.
Christopher Peacock’s
to Louis XIV. 222 Merchandise
kitchens, living rooms,
Discontent and Best of the
Ranging from transitional
work is the paradigm of
Mart Plaza, Suite 105-B, 844-634-
bathrooms and furniture
Second City. Pipers Alley Mall,
to contemporary to
hand-crafted classic British
8463, divinefloor.com
with a sleek and modern
1616 N. Wells St., 312-337-3992,
traditional, Bentwood
cabinetry. The brand
secondcity.com
offers a myriad of custom
focuses on kitchens, bath
Mitchell Gold +
with simple European
designs to fit your lifestyle.
and dressing rooms, mud
Bob Williams
living, Scavolini is a must-
Steppenwolf Theatre
222 Merchandise Mart–Luxe
rooms and other spaces in
Offering everything from
have in any new home. 222
This ensemble theatre was
Home, Suite 161, 312-321-1113,
the home, offering made-
classic to modern tables and
Merchandise Mart Plaza, #110,
founded in 1974 by Gary
bentwoodofchicago.com
to-order custom cabinetry
seating to eco-friendly and
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design. Pairing innovation
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Catherine De Orio
C
atherine De Orio’s Italian upbringing influenced her love for cooking at an early age, so it comes as no surprise that the former litigator eventually transitioned into a career involving her true passion: food. De Orio enrolled at Kendall College of Culinary Arts while working her day job to legitimize her pastime and learn more about the industry. Now, she serves as executive director for the Kendall College Trust, a scholarship program that helps budding chefs and restaurateurs, so she can give back to the institution that gave her so much. ChicagoMOD sat down with the Check, Please host to talk about how her charity work empowers her in one of the greatest culinary cities in the country. Why is your role as executive director with the Kendall College Trust so important to you?
I was lucky enough that I was able to pay my own way through culinary school. Culinary school is not inexpensive, to say the least, and the reason I continued my job as a lawyer and didn’t just quit and go to culinary school was because I didn’t want to have student loans. The Kendall College Trust provides financial needs and opportunities for students that don’t have the ability to put themselves through school. It’s very personal because my life changed when I went to culinary school. I feel very lucky to have had the career trajectory I’ve had, and the ability to change careers as successfully as I have. I want to help students who have dreams be able to achieve them when something like financial need is standing in the way.
What are some key events the Trust hosts each year? We host a one-week summer culinary camp with students from underserved communities, so primarily the South Side and the West Side of Chicago. If they have an interest in the culinary
BY EMMA REYNOLDS
field, they can apply and we give them a full-ride scholarship to come to Kendall for a week, and they do culinary classes from 8am-5pm. They’re essentially learning a very condensed version of what your first block in culinary school would be. We’ll give them a small scholarship if they decide to enroll after high school if they’ve been a member of our camp. We give away more than a quarter million a year in scholarship funding. Our big event is Fried Chicken & Champagne with 12 chefs from Chicago. We have Ryan Mckass from Arcadia, a two Michelin star chef; Sarah Grueneberg from Monteverde, who just won Best Chef Great Lakes at the James Beard Awards; Beverly Kim, also a Michelin Star chef. We have Honey Butter Fried Chicken, and they compete and do a version of fried chicken for the title of the Golden Hen. Pops for Champagne does a VIP champagne lounge with premium champagne. We pair our culinary scholarship recipients with one of these amazing chefs so they get to cook with them or help them throughout the day.
Chicago received many accolades for its incredible food scene this year. What are some of the benefits of students living in one of the greatest food cities in America? It’s pretty expensive to live in Chicago and come to school here, and the Kendall College Trust provides a resource for students who don’t have the financial means to go to school, or to come to a city where they have the exposure to the best chefs in the world, the best restaurants in the world, a community who is giving and wants to see the next generation succeed and wants to help them. Chicago is a much more collaborative, less competitive city for the culinary industry than you see in San Francisco or New York. It’s not that those communities aren’t great, but Chicago has a support network that is very rare and you don’t see it in a lot of these other cities. For students to be able to come here and for us to be able to help them come here is a huge advantage and resource.
What moments do you look forward to and enjoy most through your charity work? I kind of forgot how exciting that time is when you’re graduating. It’s been really gratifying and has given me a lot of extra passion for things I’m doing here. I’ve developed relationships with some of these students. They come to me with questions about what to do, which job offers they have, ask for advice, and it’s just so exciting to watch these students because some of them have been our scholarship recipients two or three years in a row. For me a success isn’t that they’re working in a huge restaurant. It’s if they get a job they are happy with, are they on the right path, do they feel supported, did they feel like they know they continue to have a support network. We always say once you’re part of our family, the KCT community, you’re part of it for life and we’ll continue to help.
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