Hinsdale Living, February 2020

“Without love, there is no reason to know anyone, for love will, in the end, connect us to our neighbors, our children, and our hearts.”

MAKING HER OWN LUCK

Julia Haried on helping girls to break glass ceilings

GATEWAY TO SYRIA

7 Gates restaurant brings exotic flavors to the local dining scene

BEAUTIFUL

Inside and Out

Simply From the Heart’s Jackelyn Kastanis gives depth and meaning to makeovers

-DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

2239 N WAYNE AVE

6 Beds | 4.1 Baths • $1,995,000 2239NWayneAve.info

Beautiful single-family residence located on a great block walking distance to all! This 6-bedroom home offers high ceilings, hardwood floors, huge great room, and wonderful outdoor living space. The open living and dining room is great for entertaining. The kitchen is new and offers ample white cabinetry, and features top-ofthe-line appliances, a built-in desk, and a large center island. The master suite has a huge walk-in closet and spa bath. A great bonus room plus a bedroom with terrace is on the 3rd level. The finished lower level boasts 2 bedrooms and a large rec room. 2-car garage!

1555 N ASTOR ST, 30W

4 Beds | 3.2 Baths • $1,200,000 1555NAstorSt30W.info

Spectacular views of Chicago in this half floor residence, ideally located on picturesque Astor Street. The living room offers endless views of Lake Michigan and the park with a wet bar that connects the living room & dining room. An expansive master suite has oversized windows showcasing views of Navy Pier and the dramatic downtown city skyline. 3 additional bedrooms complete this wonderful home. This service-oriented building offers on-site management, an engineer, and has an indoor pool, sundeck, tennis court, and fitness center. Enjoy living steps from Lincoln Park, Lake Michigan beaches, and bike paths.

1423 W LILL AVE

5 Beds | 3.1 Baths • $1,350,000 1423WLillAve.info

Outstanding Lincoln Park home with beautiful wood flooring, a newly updated kitchen, 3 fireplaces, and a 2-car garage. The open living and dining room are perfect for entertaining. At the heart of the home is a bright, white kitchen with tons of storage and stainless steel appliances. The master suite is located on the second level and has a great master bath with a jet tub and a huge walk-in closet. 2 additional bedrooms on the 2nd level and 2 on the lower level. A large rec room can also be found on the lower level. Fabulous brick paver terrace and a koi pond!

2112 N HUDSON AVE, C

4 Beds | 3.1 Baths • $919,000 2112NHudsonAveC.info

Rarely available, end-unit townhome, located on one of East Lincoln Park’s most coveted and quiet one-way streets. Main level offers spacious living spaces, including a living room with high ceilings and built-in bookcases. An updated kitchen features white cabinetry,stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops with pocket doors that open to a family/ dining room. 3 gracious bedrooms are located on the second level. The third level Is a 4th bedroom, and also makes a great office or rec space as it opens onto the large west-facing terrace with treetop views. Huge lower level. Steps from Lincoln Park and the zoo!

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The Brush Team is giving kids a reason to smile this month!

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

The Brush team will visit hundreds of area school children to deliver a fun filled educational program!

Did you know?

Kids with cavities in baby teeth are 4x more likely to have cavities in adult teeth.

Dental disease is responsible for 34 million lost school hours.

Dr. Mira Albert

Pediatric Dentists are the Pediatricians of dentistry. Our doctors are true experts in the specialty.

• Founded Brush Pediatric Dentistry in 2011

• National Spokesperson and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

• Board Examiner and Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

• University of Michigan-BA and DDS

• University of Illinois ChicagoResidency in Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Maggie Rizzo

• Joined Brush Pediatric Dentistry in 2019

• University of Michigan- BS

• University of Illinois-Chicago, DMD

• Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s HospitalResidency in Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Lynna Gripentrog

• Joined Brush Pediatric Dentistry in 2014

• University of Illinois-Champaign Urbana-BS

• Southern Illinois University-DMD

• Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital-Residency in Pediatric Dentistry

• Diplomate ABPD

Dr. Andreina Ramones

• Joined Brush Pediatric Dentistry in 2016

• University of Central Florida-BS

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Jackelyn Kastanis transforms a tragic event into a heartfelt opportunity to help others.

54 // MAKING THINGS HAPPEN

With MakerGirl, Clarendon Hills’ Julia Haried inspires young girls to overcome obstacles by simply enjoying the process of creating.

Jackelyn Kastanis

Wardrobe provided by Lepa Boutique, Hinsdale

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBIN SUBAR

HAIR, MAKEUP & STYLING BY CONSTANTINE JAMES

PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Valentine's Day is a time for expressing affection towards your romantic partner, but how about seizing the opportunity to show your love for others, too? On our February cover is Hinsdale resident Jackelyn Kastanis of Simply from the Heart, a nonprofit that provides hospitalized patients complimentary beauty services to raise self-esteem and encourage well-being.

Haried. As the co-founder of MakerGirl, a STEM education program for girls 7 to 10, she is showing love by paying it forward to young girls in search of female role models. Through 3D printing workshops, she hopes that they will hone STEM skills, develop grit, and learn that their gender poses no barrier to their future success.

Of course, we didn't leave out ideas for traditional tokens of affection. Our Buzz page provides a couple ideas for the perfect gift— with the added feel-good benefit of supporting local businesses. Peter and Kate Michael visit 7 Gates for a Syrian meal that makes for a (literally) spicy date night. Finally, if money is no object, check out our Travel section and take Dustin O'Regan's suggestions for an exotic sojourn to Laos

No matter how small or grand the gesture, just be sure to make one. Your loved ones deserve it.

Enjoy the pictures, and good reading.

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Talk of the Town

Corks & Forks

Hinsdale Wine Academy founder Lorenzo Muñoz wants to take the pretension out of wine classes. A certified sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers and certified wine educator (CWE), he says he finds his “happy place” when sipping and slurping is done in the presence of convivial company. But if one of his six-week courses sounds like an intimidating commitment, consider a fun (and tasty) crash course as an alternative. On Friday, February 21, the Village of Hinsdale presents Corks & Forks: And a Little Education at The Lodge at Katherine Legge Memorial Park. The event will give guests the opportunity to taste 12 different wines selected by Muñoz—each paired with a tapas-style course from Taste of Home Catering. “My personal crusade is to do away with the snobbery behind wine,” he says. “People often ask what my favorite wine is, and I will tell them that it depends on what I’m eating, and that it’s whatever is best for under twenty bucks.” The basics of matching varietals to different dishes will be covered. “The philosophy is to think of wine as a condiment,” says Muñoz. “The drink should enhance the food and vice versa. I think people will be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to do.” Tickets are $64 per person with reservations available for tables of up to eight guests. For more information, visit villageofhinsdale.org.

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FEBRUARY 7

2020 FIRST LOOK FOR CHARITY

WHERE: McCormick Place, Chicago

WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m.

TICKETS: $275

Be among the first to view the 2020 Chicago Auto Show and raise funds for the 18 area beneficiary charities. Sip champagne, indulge in hors d’oeuvres, and view the newest cars, trucks, and SUVs at the nation’s largest auto show. This is a black tie event. chicagoautoshow.com/ first-look-for-charity

FEBRUARY 8

HEARTFEST 2020: CAPES & COCKTAILS

WHERE: Hyatt Lodge at McDonald’s Campus, Oak Brook

WHEN: 6:30 to 11 p.m.

TICKETS: $150

The Mend a Heart Foundation presents its signature fundraiser featuring specialty cocktails, dinner, and live music by The Jered Montgomery Trio and The Chicago Rock Exchange. heartfest2020.givesmart.com

FEBRUARY 8

A GUILDED AFFAIR

WHERE: Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago

WHEN: 7 p.m.

TICKETS: $185

The Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club celebrates its 70th year of service at a sleek affair not to be missed. Enjoy gaming, entertainment, and delicious treats while supporting the organization at its largest formal benefit of the year. e.givesmart.com/events/du2

FEBRUARY 9

SMALL DOG TEA PARTY

WHERE: The Drake Hotel, Chicago WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m.

TICKETS: $75 per adults; $40 per children; $35 per dog. Dress up your pooch and throw on your fascinator, the second annual Small Dog Tea Party (for dogs under 20 pounds) is here. The party is presented by Real Dog Moms of Chicago and the beneficiary, the Hinsdale Humane Society. squareup. com/store/rdmocevents/item/ small-dog-tea-party

FEBRUARY 21

CORKS & FORKS: AND A LITTLE EDUCATION

WHERE: Katherine Legge Memorial Park, Hinsdale

WHEN: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

TICKETS: $64

Sommelier and Founder of Hinsdale Wine Academy, Lorenzo Munoz, leads an evening of fine wine chosen by the Academy paired with delicious tapas prepared by Taste of Home Catering. villageofhinsdale.org/pr

FEBRUARY 22 KICKIN’ IT UP FOR KIDS WITH G.A.N.

WHERE: Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse-Oak Brook

WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m.

TICKETS: $90

Nonprofit, All In For Ethan, hosts an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music by Out For Hours raising funds for children with Giant Axonal Neuropathy (G.A.N.). allinforethan.org

FEBRUARY 27

DARKROOM 2020

WHERE: Columbia College Student Center, Chicago

WHEN: 5:30 p.m. VIP Reception; 6:30 p.m. Benefit Auction and Party.

TICKETS: $150 for the main event; $300 for added VIP reception.

Enjoy a festive evening of cocktails, light bites, and auction benefiting the MoCP during its annual benefit.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LOIS GREENFIELD

February 29 TRINITY IRISH DANCE COMPANY

Proceeds support MoCP exhibitions, public programs, and community engagement initiatives. mocp.org/support/annualbenefit.php

FEBRUARY 29

TRINITY IRISH DANCE COMPANY

WHERE: Auditorium Theatre, Chicago

WHEN: 2 and 7:30 p.m.

TICKETS: Starting at $35. Chicago’s own Trinity Irish Dance Company returns to the stage for the world premiere performances of three works—American Traffic, Home, and Listen trinityirishdancecompany.com

AGENDA

FEBRUARY 29

I HAVE A VOICE GALA

WHERE: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center and Hotel

WHEN: 6 p.m.

TICKETS: $200

Don’t miss the premier black-tie event for Gigi’sPlayhouse in the Chicago area. gigisplayhouse.org/ chicagoland-gala

MARCH 3-10

HINSDALE RESTAURANT WEEK

WHERE: Participating restaurants throughout Hinsdale.

WHEN: Lunch and Dinner specials vary by location. Discover new restaurants and

indulge in your favorite menu items during this culinary event presented by The Village of Hinsdale and The Hinsdale Economic Development Commission. hinsdaledining.com

MARCH 7

JACKIE—TIMELESS STYLE FROM AN AMERICAN TREASURE

WHERE: Deer Path Inn, Lake Forest

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fashion Matters Chicago hosts its 2020 event with plenty of beauty, fashion, and all things Jackie O. fashionmatterschicago. com

MARCH 7

THE MAGIC BALL

WHERE: Swissôtel Chicago

WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

TICKETS: $250

Enjoy cocktails, dinner, an exciting program, and the opportunity to support a child through and beyond their parent’s cancer at Camp Kesem. events.campkesem.org/ chicago

MARCH 14

THE MANE EVENT— MELODIES AND MANES

WHERE: Bloomingdale Golf Club, Bloomingdale

WHEN: 6 p.m.

TICKETS: $85

Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption hosts its largest annual fundraiser with dinner, auctions, and live music by Ashton Wolf and his dueling pianos. fodonline.org

MARCH 22

TABLESCAPES

2020—ILLUMINATE!

WHERE: Westin Chicago Lombard

WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m. Tablescapes, the signature fundraiser of the Hinsdale Auxiliary of Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, returns, this year with a new location, time, and theme. Members will create unique tablescape vignettes inspired by the luncheon’s title—Illuminate! More than 500 guests are expected to attend the event which features lunch, boutique shopping, and auctions benefitting the Angel Harvey Family Health Center. hinsdaleiws.com

THE BUZZ

Beer Bottles that Burn Bright

Looking for a tasteful Valentine’s Day gift for your male partner? Consider a candle. We’re not talking about the overpowering, flowery kind that reminds you of grandma’s potpourri bowl. Dickens Candles, produced in Elmhurst, are made of handpoured soy wax and packaged in upcycled beer bottles. Owner Adam Dickens describes his line as being inspired by, “beer, coffee, and Saturday mornings,” and his masculine-leaning scents include apple cider, white birch, and mahogany. The bottles are sourced from local bars and restaurants; soybeans for the wax are grown in the Midwest; and every candle is handcrafted in Illinois. And just like craft brews, special scents are released based on seasons. Available at Whisper Me Home, 48 South La Grange Road in La Grange, dickenscandles.com.

Flowers for Free Spirits

We have nothing against a classic bunch of long-stemmed red roses. But if you or your partner have more bohemian tastes, Vagabond Botanical is the perfect place to call. The bespoke plant studio, based in Western Springs, works with clients to design creative arrangements for any occasion. Owner Jenna Lee Fowler began the business after a successful career in fashion, so you can be confident that every creation has a tailor-made, stylish touch. And coming soon, Vagabond will launch a quarterly subscription service for stunning succulent container gardens—a brilliant gift that will outlive any bouquet. Free delivery is available in La Grange, Western Springs, and Hinsdale. For more information, visit shopvagabond.com.

A Taste of Hinsdale

After a successful inaugural year, Hinsdale Restaurant Week returns the first week of March, inviting local patrons to explore the village’s diverse dining scene. Prix fixe menus and special creations have been designed just for the occasion—and no passes or special reservation are required. The only prerequisite is a hearty appetite. Our personal recommendation? Vistro, which we raved about in our March 2019 issue. If last year’s four-course meal offers any clues (tip: save room for a slice of heavenly chess pie), guests will be grateful for the opportunity to experience—or perhaps revisit—chef Paul Virant’s honest approach to casual American cuisine. For more information, visit hinsdaledining.com.

GATEWAY TO ANOTHER WORLD

7 Gates in Countryside provides a rare glimpse into wonders of the Syrian table

Ihave become what some might refer to as an “inquisitive diner,” which is a polite way of saying I often fire questions at poor unsuspecting servers with an intensity usually reserved for police interrogation rooms and presidential news conferences.

Fortunately, seasoned severs know that food-prep questions are generally coded compliments—an interested diner’s way of saying that the food they’re enjoying is so unique that they hunger to know more about its origins.

Who would be compelled, after all, to ask questions about yet another wedge salad or ramekin of crème brûlée? The opposite can be said for the dishes from 7 Gates, an impressive new restaurant in Countryside, which presents a tantalizing taste of Syria.

The menu includes items you’re unlikely to find anywhere else this side of Damascus: razor-thin flatbreads smeared with a minced-meat spread called sfeehah bil laban; star-shaped savory pastries called manakeesh, which look and taste like mini Syrian pizzas; and one-of-a-kind Syrian ice cream that seems almost incapable of melting.

Owner Joe Salhani has done an admirable job of dressing up the space with a dazzling array of priceless family heirlooms, which would make any Middle Eastern antique dealer faint with envy. Three hundredyear-old copper trays hang on the walls. An ancient hand-carved mother-of-pearl furniture chest doubles as a hostess stand. Plus, hand-pounded copper pieces glimmer at every turn.

Fortunately, the quality food is just as

WORDS BY PETER AND KATE MICHAEL PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBIN SUBAR

Mashawi, a grilled meat platter

transformative, which is why I kept peppering our dutiful server with questions after every forkful. The aforementioned sfeehah bi laban, for example, is set on an ultra-thin flatbread, which crunches like the exterior of a breadstick sans its airy center. It’s topped with yogurt-based paste of minced beef or lamb sprinkled with seven secret Syrian spices. The result is like a Middle Eastern take on bone marrow and toast, with an added kick of vinegar and sweet bits of pomegranate seeds.

The star-shaped manakeesh pastries are topped with a crimson dip called muhamarrah, made with red pepper, walnuts, cumin, and black nigella seeds. It’s as fun as dipping soft bread sticks into marinara, only this version has the sharp bite of Aleppo peppers and an almost za’atar-like complexity.

Those same warm flavors are evident in the kitchen’s fantastic lentil soup. Made with nothing but olive oil, expertly ground lentils, cumin, and lots of onions, it’s texture is more like cream of wheat, but it’s incredibly fragrant—expect fresh allium on the nose—and fitting medicine for any cold Chicago winter evening.

One taste and you’re likely to ask the same question I did: Syria, where have you been all my life? Salhani, who’s been in the United States for 30 years, says Syrian migrations away from home were rare in decades past. As a result, Syrian food is a little like the Switzerland of the Middle East, a dynamic food culture that seals its secrets inside its borders.

Much credit goes to Salhani’s choice of brick ovens, which create heat through dual burners, unlike Italian versions which tend to use only one heat source. This fierce heat lifts temperatures so high and so fast that the house pita and crisps up in mere seconds, creating a wonderful crunchy shell and pillowy interior.

It also explains the why the house’s mashawi, or delicious grilled meats, are so juicy. The kitchen’s mixed grill is the dish to order: a four-meat combo of chicken and lamb—served in cubed form, as well as ground and shaped into patties (known as kufta)—accompanied

by fire-roasted vegetables and your choice of rice, bulgur, or French fries. The only thing more surprising was the quality of 7 Gates’ saj wraps—a Middle Eastern tortilla-like wrap that we had stuffed with shawarma, pickles, and a yogurt-based garlic sauce.

If there’s a flaw to be found at 7 Gates, it’s how unassuming they are about their fantastic ice cream. Had I not bombarded my server and Joe with enough questions to write a cookbook, I would have assumed it was just Americanized ice cream.

Fortunately, they convinced us to try it, and I will never look at a pint of Häagan Dazs with the same lust again. It’s made with milk, mastic, and salep—a flour made from dried orchid roots that acts as a natural stabilizer—and cooled into giant oval shaped blocks, sort of like what a slab of fudge looks like at Mackinac Island. Warm roasted nuts (in my case, pistachios) are folded into the ice cream. The results are beyond compare, like eating a pistachio drenched ice cream bar without the chocolate, not overtly sweet but festooned with bits of salt and earthy notes.

Needless to say, it’s a meal that conjures up hundreds of more questions. Luckily, I know exactly who to turn to for the answers.

7 Gates Restaurant is located at 10050 55th Street in Countryside, 708582-6800, 7gatesrestaurant.com.

The dining room is decorated with family heirlooms and exotic imports.

Chicken shawerma wrapped in saj with garlic sauce and pickles

Fattoush salad with pomegranate seeds, crispy pita croutons, and tangy sumac

KATIE ISADORE

IS A WASHINGTON, D.C. NATIVE WHO MOVED TO HINSDALE WITH HER HUSBAND MIKE AND THEIR TWO DAUGHTERS, BROOKLYN AND REAGAN (AGES 3 AND 2), IN 2018. PRIOR TO THIS, SHE SPENT ALMOST A DECADE LIVING IN CHICAGO. AS THE AREA VICE PRESIDENT OF A FORTUNE 40 TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, ISADORE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MORE THAN $1 BILLION IN REVENUES ACROSS THE MIDWEST. SHE MERGES HER COMMITMENTS TO CAREER AND MOTHERHOOD BY PARTICIPATING IN VARIOUS FEMALE-FRIENDLY INITIATIVES: ISADORE FOUNDED AND WAS PRESIDENT OF HER COMPANY’S CHICAGO WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY GROUP, AND IS ALSO A REGULAR SPEAKER AT VARIOUS WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY EVENTS SUPPORTING STEM ENRICHMENT ORGANIZATIONS. SHE IS ARDENT ABOUT HER COMPANY’S “RETURN-SHIP” PROGRAM, FOCUSED ON RECRUITING EXPERIENCED FEMALE JOB CANDIDATES WHO HAVE TAKEN AN EXTENDED ABSENCE FROM THE WORKFORCE. “I KNOW MANY WOMEN WHO ARE HIGHLY EDUCATED, HAD INCREDIBLE CAREERS, AND DECIDED TO TAKE A PAUSE TO STAY AT HOME AND RAISE THEIR CHILDREN, WHICH I THINK IS AMAZING,” SHE SAYS. “WHEN THEIR CHILDREN GET OLDER, I OFTEN HEAR THEY WOULD LIKE TO REENTER THE WORKFORCE BUT FEEL INTIMIDATED OR UNDER-QUALIFIED. SOME OF OUR HIGHEST PERFORMING EMPLOYEES ARE FEMALES WHO HAVE RETURNED AFTER A HIATUS, AND THEY ARE HIGHLY VALUED.”

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Mantra? Positivity is a choice. Every day you can give energy or take it away—always aim to be the giver. Best grooming tip? Hair with Kelly and spray tan with Jess at Levato Salon & Skin Lab. Guilty pleasure? The warm butter cake at Mastro’s and a great cabernet. Favorite foods? The crabby tuna roll at Nabuki, filet at Steak 48, and Maryland blue crabs with Old Bay seasoning in the summer. Music you love? Today’s hits, anything old school like Frank Sinatra or Bobby Darin, and it may be strange, but I love French pop music. Best advice ever given to you? Brevity is the soul of wit. Best advice you’ve given? End each day thanking God for three positive

WHEN IN THE COUNTRY

Your style is? Casual—yoga pants or jeans with a T-shirt and blazer. Can’t leave the house without? Cell phone and a diaper bag with lots of activities for the girls. Transportation? We are an SUV family. Driving music? The “Frozen” soundtrack, over and over again. Somehow, the girls never get sick of it! Place to eat? Fuller House. The food is great and it’s the only place we feel comfortable bringing two toddlers. And we love Nabuki for a local date night. Shop? I’m mostly an online shopper but I like Kelsey Resale Boutique—I’ve found so many great deals there! And Oakbrook Center. Best thing about country? The people. I love the family-oriented atmosphere and strong community. I also love that every home is so unique in Hinsdale. It’s fun walking around looking at all of the different architectural styles. Worst thing about country? Parking in town. And I wish we had a great Mexican restaurant close by. The perfect day is? In the summer, a trip to the park or pool with the girls, walking to town for lunch, and then pizza and wine nights in the backyard with friends and family (using our wood-fired pizza oven).

things that happened that day. It reminds me that even on tough days, good things always happen. Earliest memory? It’s not the earliest, but it’s certainly the most meaningful: attending my grandfather’s funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. He was a judge and colonel and was buried with full honors (escort platoon with a hundred soldiers, military band, caisson). It was one of those awe-struck moments that makes you think about what impact and legacy you want to leave behind. When you wake up, you? Check email, drink coffee, and get the girls ready for the day. Before bed, you? Read books with the girls, say prayers with them, and catch up on the day with my husband. What’s on your bookshelf? How the World Sees You and No Bad Kids —a toddler advice book. I’m currently struggling with a strong-willed 2-year-old. You can’t live without? Amazon Prime! But seriously, God, my husband and my girls. Our Catholic faith is very important to us, and I’m so fortunate to have an incredibly supportive husband (who also works in the technology industry) who is my sounding-board and biggest supporter. Love to escape to? My hometown in Maryland. I love going back to see my family. Also, I love Napa Valley and the Amalfi Coast. Advice you would give to your younger self? Be selective in your battles; sometimes peace is better than being right.

WHEN IN TOWN

Your style is? I’m usually working, so business professional attire. But for a night out, a fun dress with great pair of heels. Can’t leave the house without? Cell phone and laptop bag. Transportation? Uber. Driving music? I’m always on conference calls, but at night, any dance music. Place to eat? I’m always at Gibsons Italia for work dinners—great food and views. But otherwise Maple & Ash, Aba, Tao, and Sunda. Shop? I rarely get to do this anymore, but I love Restoration Hardware and the shops on Armitage in Lincoln Park. Best thing about town? Love the energy, the incredible restaurants, and being on the water. Worst thing about town? Traffic. The perfect day is? Being on a friend’s boat, going down the Chicago river, followed by drinks and dinner at a rooftop restaurant.

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XOXO

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CARING FOR YOUR PARENTS AND FAMILY

WORDS BY CHIRAG PATEL, MD PHOTOGRAPHY BY FRANK ISHMAN

I have been practicing for over 20 years, focusing primarily on geriatric medical care. One common theme I have noticed is the stress, sons and daughters go through caring for their aging parents.

Part of my job is diagnosing diseases, making treatment recommendations, and guiding patients through the path to feeling better. More importantly, the other part is advising and helping families navigate the complicated health care system, manage expectations, and hopefully improve outcomes. Here are some of the challenges I encounter on a day-to-day basis in my practice.

Don’t ignore warning signs. If you notice something about your parents medically related, seek medical advice sooner rather than later. It is always better to know things early in a disease process, which can affect the prognosis. Balancing time to care for your family, career, and parents can be very challenging. As folks slowly lose their abilities, logistics and emotions become the focus. Most of you won’t have the experience with these situations until you are dealing with your own parents.

The geriatric population sometimes doesn’t make it easy to help them as they try to hang on to their independence. They may not

share medical issues, and this can complicate your ability to help. It is tough handling medications, physician appointments, and other daily logistics, including keeping them entertained and not bored. Having intellectual stimulation and regular activities in their life is vital to their quality of life and maintaining independence. Taking the car keys away can be a very traumatic moment for them and you.

On top of this, while caring for your parents, knowing aspects of the health care system can be complex and frustrating. Everything from insurance coverage, medication charges, equipment paperwork, and making sure they are safe in their living environment creates tremendous stress and anxiety. Many services like home health care, hospice, and physical/occupational therapy are important, when utilized in the proper and timely way.

Finally, over the years, I have realized that it takes a team approach to help the geriatric population like our parents. This includes the physician but great staff at senior housing locations, visiting nurses and therapists, family members, and even others in the community. Working together as a team and having great communication with families, has really made a difference for patients in my practice.

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ON THE PULSE

Jackelyn Kastanis transforms a tragic event into a heartfelt opportunity to help others.

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BY ALLISON DUNCAN/PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBIN SUBAR HAIR, MAKEUP & STYLING BY CONSTANTINE JAMES

Jackelyn Kastanis had recently moved from the Midwest to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television when she received the call everyone dreads most: Her childhood best friend Brooke Bolley had been diagnosed with terminal esophageal cancer and likely had just one year left to live. Kastanis immediately packed her bags and moved to Michigan to be by Bolley’s side, where she witnessed firsthand the psychological distress common to patients who undergo ongoing hospital stays and treatments.

“I was desperate for a way to lift my friend’s spirits,” says Kastanis. “She lost her identity in this little room, and I wanted to see ‘her’ again.”

Before her diagnosis, Bolley worked as a hairdresser, a vocation in which Kastanis says she found pride. To replicate the atmosphere of a bustling salon, Kastanis bought an assortment of nail polish and makeup so the two pals could mimic the lighthearted spirit of the slumber parties they’d hosted since meeting in the second grade. With a little lipstick and a fresh coat of lacquer, Bolley’s mood improved and soon, to her medical team’s surprise, she even required less morphine.

So, when Bolley later passed away at just 27-years-old, Kastanis founded Simply From The Heart, a nonprofit organization that provides patients with complimentary bedside beauty services to raise self-esteem and encourage well-being, in her memory. In the beginning, Kastanis still kept a stable job at Yolk restaurant in Chicago and hosted promotional events for Simply From The Heart when off the clock. After working up the courage to ask her boss Taki, Yolk’s founder, to donate food for one such event, the two ended up falling in love and later married.

Since its inception five years ago, Simply From the Heart has now touched the lives of more than 5,000 critically ill patients nationwide by providing in-hospital relief from diagnosis and a much-needed morale boost via hairstyling, manicures, pedicures, mini facials, massages and more.

“Having your nails done might not seem like life or death, but sometimes it’s a huge victory for someone,” says Kastanis. “And really, the beauty products are just a tool to facilitate a much deeper connection through the love and personal attention from our Glam Squad.”

The Glam Squad, comprised of volunteers

that donate their time to the cause, not only sits one-on-one with each patient but also provides him/her with a Glam Box that’s filled with 25-plus beauty items, like a RevitaLash serum that helps people who’ve lost their hair regain their eyelashes and eyebrows.

An initial growing pain for Kastanis and the nonprofit was finding partners for the Glam Boxes, as each one costs about $25 to create. It’s something she still struggles with, along with fundraising, awareness, and a lack of volunteer manpower. In spite of these challenges, Kastanis recently expanded the organization’s reach to Hinsdale after moving her growing family— she has three children and another on the way—to the suburb from Lincoln Park last year.

Kastanis with her daughter Kalisi

New healthcare partners include the AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale and Advocate Health Care, along with Hinsdale retailers like Jeans and a Cute Top Shop and Zazu Salon, who work in tandem with Kastanis to promote Simply From The Heart’s mission.

“My husband and I never imagined moving out of the city, but I’m so happy we did,” says Kastanis. “There’s a camaraderie here unlike anywhere else, and the people truly care. It doesn’t hurt that it looks like a Hallmark card.”

Kastanis joined the Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club through which she found a supportive network of like-minded women and, although she has her hands full with the day-to-day of running Simply From The Heart and raising her young children, she also has plans to return to her filmmaking roots.

“I just finished a screenplay that will go into production this year, and all of the proceeds will benefit Simply From The Heart,” explains Kastanis. “It’s about two friends who find each other again after a terminal cancer diagnosis, really about Brooke and me. Since it’s my story, I’ll be on set every day. This is a way for me to get back to my career in storytelling.”

For now, Kastanis is content to ride bikes with her family and enjoy visits to their favorite Hinsdale haunt, Nabuki, but she’s looking forward to growing Simply From The Heart’s Reach by targeting sororities and beauty schools for the nonprofit’s burgeoning ambassador program.

“Life doesn’t present us with enough opportunities to simply invest in your soul,” says Kastanis. “None of us can do everything, but we can all do a little something.”

For more information, visit sftheart.org.

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MAKING THINGS HAPPEN

With MakerGirl, Clarendon Hills’ Julia Haried inspires young girls to overcome obstacles by simply enjoying the process of creating.

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Julia Haried at a MakerGirl workshop

Growing up in Clarendon Hills, Julia Haried was homeschooled through the eighth grade. Describing her younger self as having boundless energy—”I was ready for life,” she says—and always being up for anything, she was not exposed to the gender biases often found in traditional coed classrooms. Perhaps that’s one of the reasons she is unapologetically ambitious. It might also explain why the lack of female representation in C-suite positions is something she is determined to change.

Haried, 27, and her business partner Lizzy Engele are the co-founders and executive directors of MakerGirl, a nationwide Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) 501(c)3 not for profit that educates girls through 3D printing workshops. The seeds of their organization were planted when the two were enrolled in a social entrepreneurship course at the Gies College of Business and the School of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Students were asked, “What bothers you?”

For Haried, that simple question yielded a simple answer: a dearth of women in the corporate world’s upper echelons. However, the solutions were—and still remain— complex.

MakerGirl’s particular approach is to reach girls at a specific, critical time in their learning and development.

“We work with girls ages 7-10 because that’s when they start understanding social contexts and influence from outside perspectives,” explains Haried. “If young girls’ moms, aunts, or caretakers aren’t in a STEM field, then young girls don’t see STEM as a possibility. It’s also when girls start saying ‘no’ to things if they don’t see their friends doing it, or they don’t think it’s cool or meaningful.”

Haried, who grew up with two older brothers, an educator mother and lover of the arts, and a nuclear engineer father, was mostly spared from these subtle, negative influences. But she still knows that females face a unique set of challenges, from the classroom all the way to the boardroom.

“Girls learn differently and at different paces,” she says. At MakerGirl, workshops are typically two-and-a-half hour sessions that are broken up into three parts. First, girls take

time to draw what they want to print; next, they tinker with the design and manipulate shapes and sizes on a computeraided design software, Tinkercad; finally, they print the item with an Ultimaker 3D printer, and learn how the technology behind the printer works. Results are sometimes imperfect, but that’s beside the point.

“Failures are a matter of something not working the way you expect it to, or it not meeting your original expectations,” says Haried. “If you look at many of the brilliant thinkers recognized in modern civilization, they ‘failed’ all the time. But they are still looked at as leaders because it allowed them to focus even more and find new opportunities. This is exactly the mentality of a #MakerGirl.”

It’s not that Haried puts pressure on each and every MakerGirl to become the Next Big Thing. “Our goal isn’t for everyone to become a scientist or engineer,” she says. “We want them to see it as a mentality shift—it’s about the opportunity to make things and solve problems.”

Haried leads by example, juggling her MakerGirl duties with a full-time job as a consultant at a large consulting firm in Chicago.

Starting with zero experience in raising capital, she and Engele managed to raise $30 thousand for their start-up via Kickstarter, followed by an additional $15,000 in a second fundraising campaign. MakerGirl, which began with seven young girls in the Champaign-Urbana area, now has six MakerGirl Academies throughout the country, and has served almost 4,000 girls. In addition, a #MakerGirlGoesMobile initiative offers 3D printing sessions in rural areas and socioeconomic diverse communities.

How does she manage to do it all? For starters, Haried and Engele added full-time Executive Director Mary Hadley to their team; they also have a 13-member Board of Advisors to assist with their expansion. But it’s hard to deny the fire in Haried’s belly, which hasn’t dimmed since that life-changing college course in 2014.

“If something is important to you, you’re going to find the time and make it happen,” she says. “This is an issue that affects both men and women, and important to society’s growth and prosperity.”

MakerGirls at a 3D printing workshop

Sherry Party

The Hinsdale Auxiliary of Children’s Home & Aid (CH + A) welcomed members and guests during its annual holiday fundraiser. This year’s festive shopping event was held at Vintage Charm in downtown Hinsdale. Guests sipped holiday drinks while participating in special raffles and getting a head start on their holiday shopping. Vintage Charm donated 15 percent of sales during the evening to CH + A, and another nonprofit, The Green Goddess, doubled the donation. childrenshomeandaid.org

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Holiday Shopping Event

In anticipation of the holiday, season, the Hinsdale Auxiliary of Infant Welfare Society of Chicago hosted a shopping event in downtown Hinsdale. Members of the Auxiliary and guests visited retailers—Vintage Charm, Ashley’s Stationery, and Sweet William—while mixing over delicious drinks and light bites. The Auxiliary’s annual signature fundraiser, Tablescapes, will be held on March 22 at The Westin Chicago Lombard and the theme this year is Illuminate! It’s an evening not to

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Celebrating the second day of a two-day fundraising event, supporters of the Oak Brook Chapter of the Auxiliary of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago gathered for an afternoon of festivity. The annual holiday favorite event featured boutique shopping, a delicious lunch, and fashion show. oakbrookchapterinfantwelfare.org

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The Community House Holiday Ball

More than 400 well-heeled guests attended The Community House’s much-anticipated Holiday Ball in December. The evening was filled with cocktails, auctions, a decadent dinner, and dancing. Co-chairs Erin and Luke Goodwin and Marisa and Eric Donovan welcomed guests to the black-tie evening decorated this year with a Scandinavian holiday theme by Kristina Taheri, Special Events. Funds raised during the evening will be used to support The Community House’s mission of building community through opportunities of learning, social support, and recreational programs. thecommunityhouse.org

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An Evening of Holiday Music

Supporters filled the Butterfield Country Club to enjoy the holiday sounds of The Clay Corso Jazz Quartet in support of Trinity Services. The evening began with a social cocktail hour followed by dinner and a festive holiday program. Funds raised will be used to support Trinity Services’ many programs aimed to help individuals with disabilities and mental illness. trinity-services.org

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Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club (HJWC) hosted its annual holiday party, Apres Ski, at Beatrix Oakbrook in December with more than 100 joining in the winter festivities. This year, unlike years in the past, the event raised funds to benefit the HJWC Education Committee’s efforts in awarding education scholarships to local students. The event raised thousands of dollars which will be awarded to deserving high school seniors in the spring. HJWC’s annual benefit, A Gilded Affair, is coming up on February 8. For more information on the event or to make a donation to one of its deserving charities, please visit agildedaffair.givesmart.com.

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Women’s Board hosted its second annual tour of the Best Lit Homes in Hinsdale aboard a holiday themed trolley. The sold-out event shuttled guests around town to take in the twinkling light displays while sipping cider and champagne and nibbling sweet treats. Santa also made a guest appearance on a few trolleys to lead guests in Christmas carols. hinsdalehistory.org

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DOORS OPEN IN HINSDALE

Reed, Centracchio & Associates, LLC brings the expertise and power of a downtown firm to the Western Suburbs with its new Hinsdale family law office.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBIN SUBAR

“We make the client relevant.”

That’s how Bryan Reed, partner in the family law firm, Reed, Centracchio & Associates, LLC, sums up the practice’s philosophy.

“Our approach is to really listen to what our clients’ goals are and navigate toward those goals,” Reed says. “At the end of the day, we want to preserve what we can of the family unit and get them to a good place.”

Bryan Reed and Nichole Centracchio

Reed and his professional partner Nicole Centracchio have

been practicing family law together for more than 15 years and have a combined experience of nearly a half century. In order to better serve a growing base of clients in DuPage County, the firm recently opened a new office in downtown Hinsdale.

The firm specializes in divorce, child custody and child support, prenuptial agreements, and mediation. It maintains informal affiliations in Lyon, France, and Milan and Rome, Italy, and is one of few firms in the Chicago region with deep experience in handling international divorce cases.

All of Reed and Centracchio’s services, and handling of even the most complex family law cases, are now more accessible to clients in the West Suburbs.

“A lot of people want a downtown firm, but also a firm with a stake in their local community,” Centracchio says. “We have a great team of attorneys and support staff in place that help clients get through some of the worst moments of their lives.”

A particular area of expertise for the firm is its ability to identify and analyze complex assets such as ownership stakes in companies and other assets that might be hard to find.

“For high asset cases with substantial disagreement, we work closely with experienced forensic accountants and private investigators,” Reed says. “Together we follow paper trails and use evidence to build a solid case for our clients. We earn our reputation for being aggressive, prepared, and proactive.”

Mediation is another specialty area. In addition to her work at the firm, Centracchio also serves as a mediator for divorcing couples who prefer mediation over litigation.

From France to Italy to downtown Chicago to Hinsdale, it is the firm’s client-focused approach that allows them to achieve success.

“A lot of attorneys have an arrogance about them, as if the client should be grateful to have them,” Reed says. “You’re almost irrelevant to your divorce case. We put the client front and center and want them to get across the goal line as fairly and expediently as possible; it’s what good service is all about.”

“When a divorce case is over we want our clients to move forward with confidence that their rights were protected and with peace for the next chapter of their lives,” Centracchio adds. “Having a team that is truly there and making good decisions is what we like to do for our clients, and we’re bringing that to our new office in Hinsdale.”

Reed, Centracchio & Associates, LLC’s Hinsdale office is located at 15 Spinning Wheel Road, Suite 208, in Hinsdale, 630219-1616, recent-law.com.

DIFFERENT EVERY DAY

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In 2011, Australian Rob Deutsch saw a gap in the health club market. Options included large, commercial gyms or personalized training. There wasn’t much in between.

So Deutsch started F45 (the “F” for functional and the “45” for a 45-minute workout), which mixes cardio and resistance in a way that mimics the everyday movements humans are engaged in. It also takes a team approach and views its facilities and classes as community centers for people who want to work together to meet their fitness goals.

“We’re all about team training,” says Yana Tymoshenko, owner and operator of an F45 Training studio that recently opened in Willowbrook. “We’re very hands on with two trainers in each class. Our classes are different each day. People really like the social aspect of training and I know all of our members.”

Tymoshenko, who had always had an interest in fitness, sold an insurance and financial services agency to open up F45 franchises in the Western Suburbs. She had grown frustrated with having to attend sessions at multiple gyms to get the kind of workout she wanted. She tried F45 and was hooked.

“My husband asked if I was going to join and I said, ‘no, I’m going to open my own,’” Tymoshenko recalls. “Within two months I sold my agencies and opened my gym.”

A number of innovations help distinguish F45 from other forms of fitness training.

“We do 45-minute sessions in a group environment, training every day without hitting the same muscles,” says Tymoshenko. “What you do today will not hurt tomorrow. Compared to the

cost of a personal trainer, we deliver results fast if you stick with the program.”

In addition to the workouts, F45 offers an exclusive app for members that provides access to recipes to help guide food choices. Workouts are customized using an Evolt 360 body scan, which can record more than 40 different body composition measurements—including body and visceral fat—and analyze them in real time.

Saturday workouts, which extend to an hour, feature a live DJ and more of a party atmosphere. Four challenges are offered throughout the year to help members meet their fitness goals and the membership roster, which hit more than 100 within six weeks of the studio being open, runs the gamut from fitness novices to professional athletes.

“At our studio you can train like professional athletes train,” Tymoshenko says. “Across the country, skiers, snowboarders, football and soccer players, and swimmers are training at F45.”

Costs are a reasonable $40 to $55 per week depending on level and length of commitment, a bargain considering the program’s level of customization.

“For people who want to lose weight and put muscle on, this is the perfect workout,” Tymoshenko says. “And you’re not on your own; you’re joining a community of people who help push each other to meet their fitness goals.”

F45 Willowbrook is located at 6300 Kingery Highway in Willowbrook, 630-272-7151, f45training.com.

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ONE LAST THING

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KATHY NAPLETON, is the founder of Nourished Table & Home, a cooking school and wellness space in downtown Hinsdale. She is a certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner (CNTP) from the Nutrition Therapy Institute in Denver, and is a firm believer in the popular self-care credo, “Let food be thy medicine.” At Nourished, she educates people on cooking to combat a broad range of ailments, including inflammation, thyroid and adrenal disorders, and diabetes. Here, the 20-year resident of Hinsdale shares some of her most memorable lasts:

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MEAL? During the cold winter months, nothing satisfies more than homemade soup! I recently added a new favorite to the list: ginger and roasted tomato soup with spiced chickpea croutons. I served this with a wild mushroom sandwich with caramelized onions and a truffle aioli for a simple, yet filling weeknight meal that the whole family enjoyed.

LAST GREAT RESTAURANT MEAL? I love to support local restaurants that feature seasonal and sustainable menus, and Vie in downtown Western Springs is one of my favorites. Paul Virant’s wild rice stew with preserved tomato, cauliflower, winter squash,

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