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The longer days of June are some of our very favorites. The golden light that lasts offers so many chances to connect with friends and make special memories.

Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club embodies the spirit of making the most of every day. Their upcoming Summer Soirée, La Fête en Rosé will offer guests the feeling of strolling through Paris and happening upon a fabulous party. It’s a bridge between closing out the club’s incredibly successful 2022 –2023 year and kicking off their next year of doing so much good in the community.

We genuinely enjoy introducing you to wonderful people and we have two in this issue.

The Classicist is a visit with interior designer Robert Hughes, who has transformed a small space above Washington Street into the ultimate salon.

Country vs. Town this month is like enjoying a cool glass

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of tea with a friend. Artist, wife, and mother, Diane Crites lives in Clarendon Hills with her husband and two children. She’s lived all over, her answers are filled with new places to try.

Journeys takes us to the top-rated hotel in the world, Amangiri. For an evening out, Dinner Date has us visiting Mio Modo in St. Charles for incredible Italian dishes and top-notch atmosphere.

Sharing advice from experts is a privilege. We catch up with Dr. Nick from Hinsdale Ortho, and the genius attorneys at Strategic Divorce.

As an extra treat this month, tour what’s happening at the St. Regis Residences.

Finish up with a flip through our robust Living + Giving section, showcasing some brilliant happenings from the past few weeks. So inspiring!

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The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) on the College of DuPage (COD) campus announced a wide variety of free programming in conjunction with the WARHOL exhibition taking place June 3 – September 10. There are lectures and discussions by internationally renowned experts and authors, concerts, special events and a Warhol birthday celebration to dive deeper into Warhol’s life and legacy. The programming has been developed to support the exhibition, which unfolds across nearly 11,000 square-feet of exhibition space. In total, more than 200 original

Warhol works will be on display, including the 94 works from “Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop | Works from the Bank of America Collection” on loan through Bank of America’s Art in our Communities® program, and a collection of 150 Warhol photographs and original works from the College of DuPage’s Permanent Art Collection. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Andy Warhol’s life through interactive exhibits, recreations, and videos created exclusively for this exhibition including a historical exhibit, Kids Pop Art Print Factory, Studio 54 Experience, Central Park-inspired outdoor café and Silver Clouds installation. warhol2023.org

JUNE 3

POST PARADE PET PARTY

WHERE: Hinsdale Humane Society

WHEN: 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

TICKETS: $20, includes 5 activity tickets

Bring your whole family, including pets for a summer kick-off celebration following the La Grange Pet Parade. Enjoy free and ticketed activities for all ages, a dog wash, bounce house, kids dash, and more. Visit food trucks, beer stand, and concession stations while listening to live music. Feeling lucky? Participate in the cash raffle, raffle baskets, and a silent auction. There will be something for everyone as we celebrate our summer kick off while raising funds for animals in need. hinsdalehumanesociety.org

JUNE 3 – 4

FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

WHERE: Burlington Park

WHEN: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The 50th Annual Hinsdale Fine Arts

Festival will take place in the heart of beautiful downtown Hinsdale throughout Burlington Park located adjacent to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Metra commuter line. Original artwork will be offered in a variety of categories including painting and drawing, ceramics, fiber arts, photography, jewelry, mixed media, and sculpture. hinsdalechamber.com

JUNE 1 - 4

LAKE FOREST SHOWHOUSE & GARDENS

WHERE: A 9-acre Lake Forest Estate

WHEN: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

TICKETS: $40

The Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens will return this spring offering visitors a chance to experience the best in interior and landscape design. More than 35 designers will reimagine a multi-building estate designed by Walter Frazier. For nearly 40 years the Lake Forest Chap-

ter of the Infant Welfare Society has produced the showhouse to raise funds for the medically underserved in Chicago. lakeforestshowhouse.com

JUNE 5

HINSDALE FARMERS

MARKET

WHERE: Chicago Avenue, between Washington and Garfield

WHEN: 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Every Monday, June thru October, farmers from nearby counties and neighboring states along with local favorites over will offer booths of fresh produce and unique finds from their farms and stores. Stroll over for breakfast or lunch and take home the freshest fruits and vegetables for dinner. hinsdalechamber.com

JUNE 15

MEET ME IN MANHATTAN

WHERE: Ruth Lake Country Club

WHEN: 7 – 10 p.m.

TICKETS: $150

Scoreboard Charities hosts their second Annual Meet Me in Manhattan Event, an “Old Fashioned” way to support Camp One Step and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. Taste specialty bourbons, enjoy music and bites, and help send children with cancer to camp. scoreboardcharities.org

JUNE 15

UNIQUELY THURSDAYS

WHERE: Burlington Park, Hinsdale

WHEN: 6 p.m.

One of the best evenings of the year is the kick-off of the Uniquely Thursdays season. Meet up with friends and neighbors, enjoy live music, food trucks, and a beverage tent under the stars. hinsdalechamber.com

JUNE 16

THE PINK PARTY

WHERE: A Hinsdale residence

WHEN: 7 p.m.

TICKETS: $150

The annual Summer Soiree of the Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club brings together members, friends, and anyone interested in

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learning more about the club or just having a good time. The evening will include drinks, light bites, a DJ, dancing, and a fun silent auction. hjwc.us

JUNE 21

HOT SUMMER NIGHTS

WHERE: Medinah Country Club

WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

TICKETS: $125

Simply From The Heart believes in raising a patients spirit while facing the fight of their lives. This third annual fashion show raises funds to do all of that and more. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music, an auction, and surprises. sftheart.org

JUNE 21

DANCIN’ IN THE STREET

WHERE: Downtown Clarendon Hills

WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

If it’s Wednesday evening in the summer, most residents of Clarendon Hills can be found in the middle of the Village. The beloved tradition returns with a slate of bands ranging from dance hits to yacht rock, and kicking off this evening with disco fabulous Libido Funk Circus.

JUNE 22

BARKS & BREWS

WHERE: Oak Brook Park District

WHEN: 6 p.m.

TICKETS: $10

Bring your favorite pup for some fun activities including a peanut butter eating contest, trick contest, and scavenger hunt. Adult humans can enjoy a Two Brothers beverage while cheering on their favorite dog. Bring three items to donate to the annual pet drive to be entered into a raffle. obparks.org

JUNE 25

OAK BROOK POLO

WHERE: Oak Brook Polo Fields

WHEN: 1 p.m.

TICKETS: Tickets start at $30

Oak Brook Polo Club kicks off another 100 years of polo, offering guests the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while watching a thrilling sport with friends and family. Sunday afternoons at the Polo Club are unlike anything else in the suburbs, so much fun and a way to make lasting memories. oakbrookpoloclub.com

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The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art is a treasure trove of beauty filled with beautiful objects and a touch of science to keep things interesting. Lapidary is the art of cutting and polishing stone. Lapidary has its roots in prehistory, as early humans began fashioning tools and weapons from stone. In time, these techniques were also used for items of personal adornment. Stone carving evolved as an art in many cultures throughout the world. The museum is home to collections of carved jade, organic gemstones, dioramas, rocks, minerals, fossils, and the Castle Lizzadro, created by William Tolliday of London, England. This masterpiece combines lapidary and goldsmithing. On a large slab of Brazilian agate, the 18K gold castle rises from specimens of amethyst, malachite, azurite, and vanadium with faceted diamonds sparkling in the windows. lizzadromuseum.org

WINDY CITY SMOKEOUT, the nation’s premier outdoor country music and BBQ festival, returns to Chicago’s iconic United Center on July 13 - 16, 2023. The 2022-winner of the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) “Festival of the Year,” the Windy City Smokeout will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an impressive lineup featuring some of country music’s biggest names and up-and-coming talents, along with the best BBQ and craft beer from around the country. ACM award-winning promoter and Windy City Smokeout co-founder, Ed Warm, handpicked the weekend’s lineup including GRAMMY award winner Zac Brown Band, much-decorated ACM and CMA award winner Luke Bryan, GRAMMY award winner Darius Rucker, and GRAMMY award nominee Zach Bryan, who will headline the opening night. Each headliner will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. on their respective nights. windycitysmokeout.com

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DIANE CRITES

is a Detroit, Michigan native who grew up moving around the country with stops in Southeast Michigan, Southwest Florida, Orange County, California, Columbus, Ohio, New York City and Boston. “Looking back I am thankful for our moves as it taught me how to deal with change, meet new people and embrace new surroundings,” she says.

Diane and her husband Eric spent around a decade in various neighborhoods in Chicago, where they welcomed Emma (9) and Jackson (6) while enjoying city life. The family moved to Clarendon Hills in the summer of 2019, just in time for Emma to start kindergarten. Diane says of life in the suburbs, “Our family means everything to us. We love hosting family and friends at our home, and I absolutely love an impromptu porch chat over coffee or wine.”

In addition to being a full-time mom, Diane is a talented artist who works predominantly in paint, pencils, and ink in her studio in Clarendon Hills. She enjoys working with interior designers and clients on projects and has just begun working on a new series of artwork that will take her into 2024. Volunteering is a big part of the Crites family life. Diane says one of her most rewarding recent volunteer experiences is being the Girl Scout Troop Leader for Emma’s third grade troop. She shared some of her favorites with Hinsdale Living

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On your reading stack? Myriad of books I go back and forth between. Hello Beautiful for Book Club, I always have non-fiction in the rotation, it’s currently How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, a stack of design magazines, and parenting books. Favorite workout? In the winter, it’s paddle and anything led by Cody Rigsby. When the weather is nice, I love to play tennis and go to Shred415 if I’m peer pressured! Best grooming tip? Love my Brunette Queen, Angelina at Zazu! Guilty pleasure? Hotel robes, a great Oregon Pinot Noir, Cookies & Cream Ice Cream at Daily Scoop and Oatmilk Honey Lattes at Tierra. Music you love? I’m a music junkie. I play the piano, so music is a huge part of my life. Off the top of my head, Elton John to Billie Eilish, Chris Stapleton to the Weeknd and everything in between. Give me all the live music, including any Taylor Swift tickets you want to part with! Advice you would give to your younger self? Grow where you’re planted. Every day is a holiday, enjoy and celebrate every moment. Be grateful. It’s the little things.

WHEN IN THE COUNTRY

Your style is? I alternate between tennis and yoga clothes, especially from GameSet Style in Hinsdale, Prospect School Spirit Wear and my painting uniform—jeans and a white t-shirt. Favorite walk? Around Prospect Park with the kids and our pup, Monte. Favorite sounds or soundtrack? Kids playing outside. Can’t leave the house without? My sunglasses. Love the selection at Moda in Clarendon Hills. Place to celebrate? Il Mio. Rich and the team are so great! Best quick bite or hidden gem? TQLA on Ogden. Favorite festival or special event? I fall in love with Clarendon Hills all over again every Daisy Days, Dancin’ In the Streets, and Christmas Walk. Best thing about the country? Family time. Worst thing about the country? Weekend traffic into the city or getting stuck at a freight train. The perfect day is? In the summer, walk to Tierra for coffee and the farmers market in the morning, pool and tennis with the kids in the afternoon, happy hour with friends and family in the backyard while the kids play, and a painting session with a night cap in my third floor art studio.

WHEN IN TOWN

Your style is? Usually in my city palette of black and white. Favorite walk? The lake path. Favorite sounds or soundtrack? Going under the Chicago River bridges on the water taxi or being under the El when it goes overhead. Can’t leave the house without? My DSLR camera to take photos and my iPhone to use SpotHero and Park Chicago apps. Place to celebrate? So many and always changing but recently, Oriole. We have been fans of Chef Noah Sandoval and his wife since they were at Senza in Lakeview East and love watching their continued talent and success. Best quick bite or hidden gem? Just had one of the best burgers of my life at Little Bad Wolf in Andersonville with my brother Robby. Best thing about town? is always changing. I love the energy. thing about town? Rats. The perfect day is? Quality time with friends and family. Great food. Taking photos. Riding Divvy bikes to the Lake Shore Path with a bottle of wine to watch the sunset.

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Woman’s Club Summer Soirée

La Fête en Rosé will transport guests to Paris

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When 13 of the most dynamic women around pool their talents, the results rival any event anywhere, from the Hamptons to Malibu. Enter the Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club (HJWC) Pink Party. “It’s a wonderful collaboration between the outgoing president and the incoming president,” says Jaclyn McNamara, who is closing out her tenure leading the 250-member organization.

The presidents are supported by a diverse group of women with different strengths and passions to put on a fantastic event.

McNamara explains that funds raised from tickets sales go directly toward fundraising grants for the 2022 – 2023 year while funds raised from sponsorships, raffle, and such will go to grants for the upcoming 2023 – 2024 club year.

Some exciting sponsors, including The Hampton Social, Budweiser, Tito’s Vodka, and Safeway Liquors will enhance the event. We’re really excited to be partnering with Julie Sutton and Anne Otzen of Compass Real Estate and Anne. What a treat to have the opportunity to enjoy Julie’s beautiful house,” McNamara says.

Suttons already-lovely home and gardens will be transformed to Instagram-ready perfection, like stepping into every influencer’s favorite for hot chocolate, Pink Mamma.

The Parisian theme is lightly inspired by the cult favorite

brand Love Shack Fancy. Fête en Rosé will be like walking through the streets of Paris and emerging into a grand party. Attendees can expect lots of flowers, ruffles, bows, and other nods to the City of Lights.

“It’s a nice sendoff for those who have worked hard to make the year successful and a terrific welcome to the new board and members. This is an event that’s open to all. For women who are considering joining, this is a great chance to get a sense of what the club is about,” says McNamara. Those who cannot attend can participate virtually in the raffle and auction. “if something catches your eye, place a bid. It all goes to supporting the important work of meaningful organizations,” says McNamara.

It has been an exceptionally successful year for sponsorships and donations at HJWC. More than 700 businesses explored opportunities at the Wonderland-themed April Benefit. “The auction and raffle raised an all-time high $46,000. For the year, the club raised $422,482—the largest amount ever,” says McNamara.

This Summer Soirée is more relaxed, the perfect moment to spend time with friends and friends to be and raise a glass to being a part of something special.

The HJWC Summer Soirée is Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. For more information about participating in the raffle or auction or applying to join for the 2023 – 2024 club year, visit hjwc.us.

Top Row: Jiesi Patrevito, April Hoffman, Holly Dancer, Stephanie Tuthill, Julie Sutton, Jaclyn McNamara, Lauren Glandt, Stephanie Karstens, Megan Martin, Diana Wagenbach, Nadia Shammsi

Bottom Row: Ann Lockhardt, Kelly Crosier, Jill Giglio

The Classicist

Interior Designer Robert Hughes’ latest project is a sublimely edited studio space

WORDS BY MICHELLE CROWE

PHOTOGRAPHY BY IAN MCLEOD

Robert Hughes in his Hinsdale Design studio.

Perched above Washington Street, with a treetop view of the comings and goings of busy Hinsdaleans, is a jewel box of a space reminiscent of a Roman flat. It’s the design studio of Robert Hughes, the interior designer behind many of the most beautiful homes in the area.

Hughes started designing in 2001, using his classical training and years of refining his taste through consulting with designer brands.

In 2013, he launched Robert Hughes Interiors and in 2015 opened a brick-and-mortar location. This combined studio and chic shop filled with furniture, decorative accents, and gifts was in a street-level Washington Street location. Locals loved being able to pop in for inspiration or to chat with Robert, who is a wonderful raconteur.

In 2022 Robert was inspired to create another Washington Street space, this time up a flight of steps. When the door is thrown open, it’s like stepping into Bill Blass’s living room or the office of a globetrotting architect. “It’s been a delightful experience to do a space just for me,” says Hughes, adding, “I wanted it to be neutral and calming, with soothing tones that won’t interfere when a client is looking at a mood board or deciding between fabrics.”

The designer also appreciates the neutral backdrop as he meets with fabric, wallpaper, and furniture representatives to review their newest collections or make selections for a particular project. More than 150 vendors might circle through in a season.

Anyone who has every worked in a creative capacity appreciates how important it is to have a background that inspires but does not dominate. He maximized every square inch of the 425 square foot space, choosing elegant small-scale furniture that can be moved around to host luncheons, dinners, or cocktail parties.

Hughes does not have a signature look, preferring instead to create rooms and homes that suit the individual, couple, or family who will live in them. “So many design styles interest me. I’m

interested in fashion, I visit museums, I see beauty everywhere. When you’re curious about life and interested in so many things, it’s more fun to be open to different ideas,” says Hughes.

Upon first meeting a client or reconnecting over a new project he gets a feeling for who they are and how they want to live.

“I ask what their aspirations are for their home, and we go from there. Whether it’s a light refresh or full renovation, it’s fun to dream with the clients. In doing this space, I was my own client, and still began with a dream,” says Hughes.

He was inspired by a small, but fabulous flat in Rome, which suits his exquisite collection of Roman antiquities. “It’s different cultures mixed together, with a nice tension between the masculine and feminine.”

In his gentleman’s world things are not “in” and “out” but matters of personal taste. “Anything can work as long as it is balanced and serene,” says Hughes. He does stress the importance of editing. “Every item in a room should play nicely with the other choices. Throwing everything in the pot doesn’t necessarily make the best stew,” he says. Instead, strive for rooms that feel edited, clean, and pure.

The designer divulges that he prefers to work on a handful of projects each season so he is able to focus on the details, find the objects that “hold hands nicely” and become a trusted advisor to those who are seeking to make their homes their havens. While he works mostly on a referral basis and with repeat customers, this bon vivant is always open to meeting with new people who need interior design advice. “I feel so blessed to have built wonderful relationships with people by helping them find happiness and joy in their homes,” says Hughes.

Robert Hughes Interiors is located at 50 South Washington Street, Suite 204, Hinsdale, info@roberthughesinteriors.com.

The space is a mix of masculine and feminine energy.

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AMANGIRI

Add this magical sanctuary in the Wild West to your summer travel bucket list.

WORDS BY THERESA DEMARIA PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY AMANGIRI

JOURNEYS

As vacationers seek out their summer pursuits, discovering a destination that guarantees plenty of sunshine, open-air environments, and endless opportunities for adventure—and wellness-focused experiences is paramount.

Amangiri … mic-drop.

After being greeted by our driver from Amangiri at the small discreet airport in Page, we traveled in style (an immaculate Mercedes) to the resort. The ride was practically silent as our jaws were on the floor taking in the breathtaking desertscape of red and beige ridges, mesas, and gorges. We had talked about the prospect of visiting Amangiri, the celebrity-visited minimalist resort, for the past few years and finally made it.

Climbing the steps up to what is not your typical resort registration, we were struck by the clean-lined architecture paired with the beauty that Mother Nature created. We couldn’t hold in our excitement blurting out, “oh wow, that’s amazing” comments at every turn.

Greeted as if we had just arrived home, we felt completely welcomed and knew this was going to be an experience hard to forget. After the brief registration, we were on our way. Passing by the pool, which happened to be engrossed by a giant rock, our host said, “If you want to take a dip at midnight, feel free to do so. Think of this as home.” OK, that’s on the list of must-do’s!

Amangiri, at every angle, uses the landscape to its advantage as art. In every room throughout the resort, including the guest suites, you need no reminder that you are amidst gorgeous nature. The open-air spaces, large picture windows, and passageways are mesmerizing.

If it’s thrills you are seeking, you have come to the right place. Offering an opportunity to get close and cozy with the terrain is

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Amangiri pavilion and swimming pool at dusk

Amangiri Desert View Suite

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a Via Ferrata experience, which was invented centuries ago in the Italian Alps. Amangiri’s “Cave Peak Stairway,” affixed to rock face, is a series of cables and ladder rungs allowing you to climb across 120 steps that span 200 feet in length and hover 400 feet above the rugged desert. If you’re an adrenaline junkie, this is for you!

We decided to explore the property at our own pace along the 12 miles of trails, offering the opportunity to work up our appetite for dinner while enjoying the archaeological and natural wonders.

Along our hiking journey we came upon the tented retreat of Camp Sarika, the sister property to Amangiri. The camp’s cluster of 10 canvas-topped pavilions, each with their own private plunge pool, is an enclave of meditative seclusion. We made a reservation at the restaurant there where the chef prepared a special dinner tailored to our personal tastes and preferences.

Food is paramount for both me and my guest and we were left with nothing to desire. For lunch we enjoyed our personal wood-fired pizzas which were outstanding, but pizza was just the beginning. The use of the wood burning stove was part of many our dining experiences, including the mesquite-smoked duck, a fire roasted pancake (more like a giant doughnut) and a 21-day-aged duroc pork chop, We ate whatever we wanted when we wanted

which just made the experience continue that at-home touch. This included late night in-room s’mores which we cooked over a personal open-fire grill while star gazing.

This experience wouldn’t be complete without multiple visits to the Amangiri Spa. A short distance from the world’s most incredible pool is this incredible labyrinth of water and concrete. We both agreed we needed this to replenish ourselves and thus signed up for a couples massage with seaweed wraps, concluding with a sage burning chakra cleansing. This was followed by a sound bath in the yoga room where we were both transported to what felt like another world. We felt like a combination of putty and revitalized when we were finished. The following day we returned close to sunset to enjoy the water pavilion with a sauna, steam room, a cold plunge pool, and an intimate jacuzzi set against sandstone cliffs to enjoy the sun falling behind the most incredible red-rock mountains.

Amangiri, set in the true Wild West, with its near mythical attributes is the ideal destination for those looking to push the boundaries of adventure while engrossed in the most peaceful and intimate of settings.

It was easy to recenter and to find serenity. It’s not a mistake then, that in Sanskrit aman means “peace” and giri translates to “mountain.”

As we walked away from the resort towards our vehicle taking us back to Page airport there was just one way to describe the experience: “That was at a whole new level.”

Amangiri aerial view

Amangiri hiking and Via Ferrata

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An Italian Renaissance

Mio Modo in St. Charles, Scott Harris’ shrewd reinterpretation of his famed Mia Francesca concept, will make you fall in love with Italian cooking—and his penchant for theatricality—all over again.

WORDS BY PETER AND KATE MICHAEL / PHOTOGRAPHT BY ROBIN SUBAR

Mio Modo in St. Charles

DINNER DATE

Imagine, for a moment, that the Fates—pushy little deities that they are—somehow persuaded you to take a totally different career path. Let’s say that you, wholly ignoring common sense and financial prudence, decided you were born to cook and run restaurants for a living. And, by some miracle, you defied the odds and hit it really big, the way Scott Harris has.

Like Harris, you opened a cozy little Roman-inspired restaurant in Chicago back in 1992, called Mia Francesca. It presented something fresh: an authentic taste of an Old World Roman trattoria, which diners positively purred over with the same repressed desire that Gregory Peck showed Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday. Imagine that visitors fell for your concept so hard that you were invited to open a legion of Mia Francesca outposts across Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.

Decades pass. It’s the 2020s now. You’ve diversified your restaurant portfolio with other concepts—taco and tequila bars, Greek tavernas, etc.—but you wake up one morning, overjoyed that people are actually going out to eat again, and decide to recast your original baby: Mia Francesca concept that started it all. Now the dilemma: What do you preserve and what do you remold?

Harris’ delicious answer to that conundrum can now be found in St. Charles, where chef Pete DeRuvo has helped launch a hell-a-fun new concept called Mio Modo, which translates as “my way” in Italian.

Harris and DeRuvo, who have a raffish streak to them, love laying on the cheekiness. At Mio Modo, the menu is stamped with cursive little aphorism— ” formaggio is my love language” and “garlic always”—and then bookended with a “sign-language” glossary that demystifies what 10 different hand signals actually mean when Italians use them.

Taking a cue from the Roman poets of old, Mio Modo leans into the belief that we all enjoy classic Italian cooking, especially when it is served with a side of Instagram-worthy circuses. Order the house’s mozzarella app and your server,

Cocktails

Leave it to the Mio Modo team to name all of their cocktails after Italian stars, gangsters, singers, and the occasional sports car. The drinks are not only great ice-breakers, they’re as smooth as a Sinatra lyric.

Rudolph Valentino Rum Punch: It’s been said that young Rudy Valentino was so hyperactive that he was nicknamed “Mercury,” a nod to that most fleet-footed of gods. Nothing, it was argued, could slow the man down, but there’s a good chance this dangerously tasty summertime mixer—Amaro, rum, pineapple juice plus muddled strawberries and berry syrup—might have done the trick.

It’s exactly the sort of drink Henry “Goodfellas” Hill would’ve ordered for Karen during their lavish dinnerdate to see Henny Youngman. It’s simultaneously smooth— Sazerac rye, house-made limoncello—and appropriately frothy, thanks to a top layer of whipped up egg-white and touch of simple syrup.

Henry Hill:

Nonna’s Meatballs with whipped ricotta, pomodoro, and toasted ciabatta

Paccheri con Cacio e Pepe

gloved in slick black gloves, will escort a brass cart to your table and proceed to prepare the cheese from scratch before your eyes.

Get your camera ready. It’s a clever little magic act: Hot water is poured over cheese curds, as your waiter molds and stretches the cheese as if it were a creamy-colored pizza dough. The mozzarella is then bundled back into a silky baseball-shaped sphere and topped with seasonal fixings, which run the gamut from oil-soaked tomatoes to a pine nut gremolata.

At the same time, Mia Francesca devotees will be relieved that Harris has preserved some of his customers’ all-time favorite treats. No one’s tinkered with Nonna’s meatballs, which are even fluffier than I remembered them. It certainly doesn’t hurt that dish’s glorious mix of marinara and ricotta—remember to smoosh it together until it’s the color of a good vodka sauce—can now be sopped up with slices of crusty ciabatta from the Michelle Baking Co. in Franklin Park.

The beef carpaccio, which is shaved so thin you’re liable to get a paper cut by just looking at it, is gilded with the very same jumble

that Harris and DeRuvo have been sprinkled throughout the menu that proves this is no cookie-cutter rerun.

Consider, for example, Mio Modo’s decision to ditch that beloved but ultimately cliched opening salvo of cheese and olive oil in favor of two treats: a bowl of fresh olives and tiny nuggets of Parmesan cheese drizzled with a house-made saba.

Back in the Old World, saba tends to be crafted in giant batches by reducing unfermented vats of grape juice squeezed straight from the vine. At Mio Modo, DeRuvo reduces down Red Fire grapes with sugar and a dash of Lambrusco until it’s versatile syrup, which looks as black as a slick of balsamic but offers a subtler plum-like sweetness. You’ll understand saba’s extraordinary versatility by ordering our favorite Mio Modo offering: Venetian-inspired pork ribs, which are dressed with saba and an 11-spice dry rub, before they’re roasted in an oven and crisped up in a fryer. The results are a viscous, two-napkin Italian riff on bbq ribs that are downright dazzling. Should you start with the ribs, Mio Modo’s cacio e pepe is a great follow-up, counterbalancing all those sticky notes with a creamy one-two combo of parm and pepper.

Anyone who’s partial to veal marsala, as we are, will be delighted to find that Pete’s opts against flat cuts of veal scallopine for thicker chunks veal tenderloin, which are served in a brothy marsala sauce topped with spinach leaves. The showstopper from the seafood side of the menu is a de-boned branzino that’s “anointed,” as DeRuvo likes to say, with olive oil, blistered cherry tomatoes, capers, and garlic slivers.

Suffice to say, there isn’t a secret Italian hand signal that fully captures the unbridled la dolce vita vibe of Mio Modo, unless you simply do as the Americans do and extend an open palm forward, fingers outstretched, and offer Pete and Scott a hearty handshake. They’ve done something special, after all, and produced sequel that’s every bit as fun and delicious as their star-making original.

of mushrooms, capers, tomatoes, and avocado that you remember from Mia Francesca. A few pastas—including spaghetti frutti di mare—remain untouched as well, but it’s ultimately the new dishes

Mio Modo is located at 200 South Second Street in St. Charles. Call 630.587.8221 or visit miomodo.com.

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Tableside Tiramisu

LUXURY ON THE LAKE

The Residences at The St. Regis offer opulent living in one of Chicago’s architectural masterpieces.

WORDS BY ANN MARIE SCHEIDLER PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY THE RESIDENCES AT THE ST. REGIS CHICAGO

There’s no place like home—especially when it’s one of Chicago’s most coveted addresses.

Rising 101-stories, The Residences at The St. Regis Chicago is an architectural wonder, expertly shaped by Studio Gang. Located in the heart of Chicago’s Lakeshore East neighborhood, these one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes offer spacious layouts with 360-degree views of Chicago and Lake Michigan—the perfect setting for an unmatched lifestyle of comfort and ease.

Photography by Angie McMonigal

The St. Regis Chicago—that houses The Residences at the St. Regis—is a visionary concept by Magellan Development Group, designed by Jeanne Gang. Its crystalline form is inspired by nature, unlike anything on the Chicago skyline. Composed of three interconnected towers of increasing heights and exterior glass walls that move in and out from floor to floor, it is the third tallest building in Chicago—forever changing the city’s landscape.

The Residences at The St. Regis Chicago have exquisitely designed interiors by Hirsch Bedner Associates. The residences combine elegant spaces, exceptional finishes, and breathtaking views to create an ultra-luxury living experience. Each of the residential spaces is expertly crafted with the finest hardwoods, natural stone, and wallcoverings—complementing modern conveniences from luxury brands like Snaidero, Gaggenau, Thermador, and Kallista. Rich in detail, the Residences offer endless style.

“Our residences truly offer the best of everything,” says Rob

Pontarelli, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Magellan Development Group. “Gracious, private living space with all of the amenities of a five-star hotel and none of the worries that typically come with home ownership.”

Nearly every amenity imaginable is located on the 47th floor of the St. Regis Chicago, overlooking the crystal blue waters of Lake Michigan.

“We’ve tried to think of everything,” Pontarelli says. “Our residents have access to a state-of-theart fitness center and spa, golf simulator, cinema, indoor and outdoor pools, children’s club, indoor dog park, large party rooms—you name it. The 47th floor also is staffed with two full-time ‘butlers’ who assist with many of the residents’ needs. The St. Regis is quite impressive in the level of service it delivers, the importance it places on knowing the residents, and its ability to offer unmatched hospitality.”

One additional amenity that mustn’t go unspoken is the option for on-demand Tesla Model Y and Model S vehicles located on-site. Residents can instantly reserve for minutes, hours, or days.

While residents share a building with the St. Regis Hotel, their space will always feel like home.

“Privacy, comfort, and security are top of mind for our residents,” Pontarelli says. “This is what The St. Regis is known for. It’s what it does best.”

To learn more about The Residences at The St. Regis Chicago, visit srresidenceschicago.com.

THE STRATEGIC DIVORCE PROCESS™

WORDS BY MICHONE J. RIEWER / PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATRINA WITTKAMP / STYLING BY THERESA DEMARIA

Divorce is complicated. It can be messy. And when you’re first starting out, it’s incredibly overwhelming. It’s hard to know what to expect or even where to start. The attorneys at Strategic Divorce strive to educate our clients on all relevant matters to ease an often-difficult process. It was this goal of education that inspired me to write The Strategic Divorce Process™, which will be released later this summer. I am pleased to share the following excerpt with Sheridan Road readers.

The Divorce Process – Initial Steps and Strategies

When a client first visits a Strategic Divorce office, an intake session takes place where the client meets with two attorneys. While most firms assign one lawyer per client, we believe it’s important to have two attorneys who are well-versed in the case. This way, if a question arises and one attorney is in court or speaking with another client, the other attorney can address the issue.

During the intake session, we listen to the client’s story—we learn who they are, who their spouse is, if they have kids—if so, how many, what their financial status is, what the home life is like, etc.

Next, and possibly most importantly, we figure out what has to happen for the client to feel like the divorce was successful. We want to know how they picture their life in a year. What assets did they keep? What kind of child decision-making or visitation do they have? Where do they live? What is their job? This helps us understand what matters most to them and to determine if their goals are attainable. We want to understand a client’s expectations early so we can explain any limitations that exist under the divorce law.

Once the client is ready, we move forward with the divorce or dissolution of marriage. Every divorce starts with one party filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and how this is handled sets the tone for the entire divorce proceeding. Typically, the non-filing spouse is served with the petition. Often, they have no idea it is coming and are surprised when a sheriff shows up at their house or place of work.

Doesn’t sound very amicable, does it?

When Strategic Divorce files a Petition for Dissolution, we avoid papers being served. Instead, we send the petition via email, directly to the other party. This notifies them that we’ve been hired to represent their spouse, requests that they forward the petition to their lawyer, and asks that they contact us within seven days so that we don’t have to serve them.

We encourage clients to have a conversation with their spouse the day before the paperwork is filed. While most couples on the edge of divorce know it’s coming, it still can come as a huge surprise when proceedings actually begin. By warning the spouse the day before the petition is filed, it helps to remove the initial shock.

That being said, we highly recommend that this conversation happens the day before the papers are filed and not a month before. As the original petition is often written in a way that favors the filing party, we want to make sure our clients file first.

After the petition has been sent, the spouse will either hire an attorney or opt to represent themselves (we recommend that you do not represent yourself. You want somebody on your side who fully understands the nuances of divorce law).

I hope you have found this explanation of the beginning of the divorce process illuminating. In my book, I break divorce down into five steps. Next month’s excerpt will address Step 1: Decisions for the Children: How will these be made, which decisions can be made separately, and which ones must be made together? I will explain what to expect when navigating this thorny issue.

Michone Riewer is an attorney with Strategic Divorce in Lake Bluff, 847-234-4445, strategicdivorce.com.

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LIVING & GIVING

Heart of Gold

It was a St. Paddy’s Day benefit to remember, an evening of festive entertainment, heartwarming stories, and March Madness Basketball supporting Misericordia’s mission of providing the highest quality of care for the more than 600 residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities who call it home.

Patty and Ed Burke are the 2023 Heart of Gold Award recipients, reflecting their longtime support of Misericordia. misericordia.com

Patty & Ed Burke, Sister Rosemary, Lois Gates

Warren & Angie Wenzloff, Peggy Grams, Mike Pizzuto

Mike & Sarah Herrmann, Maureen Kane, Kathryn Duffy

Drake & Jennifer Petersen

Irish dancers

Brendan & Alyssa Scully

Cathy Murphy, Amy Allegra, Stephanie Clark

Marianna Bannos, Adrienne Rooney

Marie Burke, Therese Burke, Ricky Burke

Photography by Ian McLeod

Night in the Emerald City

The Prospect School PTO helps the school run smoothly and contributes to activities that enrich the lives of the children who attend. Every so often, this dedicated community gets to let loose, hit the town, and raise funds to help those things happen. Against a backdrop of treasures that fill the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, parents, staff, and friends brought the epic theme to life and celebrated a fantastic school year. prospectschoolpto.org

Navtej & Jasmine Sandhu

Lisa DeCourcy, Danielle Wheeler

Sarah Herrmann, Melissa Fanaro, Katie Byerlie, Jessica Kaczmarski

Amanda Hamo, Robin Moore, Libby McMichael

Oojwala Rajame, Eva Chen, Amanda LaReau, Megan Bortelli

Jessica & Tom Cooper

Colleen Zahn, Amanda LaReau

Michelle Darin, Puja Patel, Lisa DeCourcy, Danielle Wheeler, Amanda Lizzadro, Lauren Gray

Paul & Allison Megalis, Kristin & Rob Cummings, Frank & Amanda Lizzadro

Photography by Ian McLeod

Galentine’s Day

Simply From The Heart was founded to honor a friendship, which makes Galentine’s Day the ideal celebration for the organization. Supporters gathered at Marcus to shop for the cause of enriching the lives, promoting healing and recovery, and empowering patients through beauty and pampering services. Guests browsed for themselves, for gifts, and for good. sftheart.org

Photography by Ian McLeod

Jurgita Aranaukas, Justina Aranaukas, Jandra Zitkevitius

Liz Yarger, Courtney Casey Kari Hjellum, Kelly Dazzo

Aubrey McCarthy, Soraya Freeman

Mandy Gilkes, Carley Diedrich

Gia Toliopoulos, Lizzy Lopez, Lana Puvi

Emily Martellotta, Simona Garcia, Courtney Casey, Agnes Malorny

Kristin Daugherty, Katelyn Geoffrion, Amy Kuzniar, Marina Gastevski

Jackelyn Kastanis, Courtney Casey

Elm School Spring Fundraiser

The Elm in LaGrange was extraglamorous as Elm School parents piled in for a night of dueling pianos, silent and live auctions, and the best night of the year to catch up with friends. Funds raised will go to improvements for the Elm School playground, library, and classrooms. elmschoolpto.org

Sean & Suni Pitroda

Lauren Vula, Kelly Rante, Carrie Berger

Julie & Tom Vlahos

Cheryl Cai, Suni Pitroda

Jeannie Haskins, Nikita Thakkar, Jacquelyn Gonzalez, Irene Ma

Chirag Dholakia, Duane Hong, Aatish Madhiwala, Kedar Kakodkar

Hector Garcia, Sara Olson

Samantha Bogenrief, Tiffany Stojka

Ann Marie DeFino, Rachel Starunko, Christina Shima, Dawn Hernandez, Rutvi Doshi

Ray & Samantha Bogenrief, Tiffany & Dean Stojka

Photography by Ian McLeod

Around Town Shop & Share With HJWC

Retailers and restauranteurs all around town threw open their doors to welcome members and friends of Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club (HJWC). Even better, participating businesses donated a portion of sales to the hardworking organization. HJWC supports deserving organizations through their grant fundraising model and appreciates the dollars raised by each store, including Game Set, shown here. hjwc.us

Jiesi Patrevito, Lauren Glandt, Lynn Loman, Stephanie Karstens

Nadia Shamsi, Molly Sikora, Jannie Patricoski

Lauren Glandt, Jaclyn McNamara, Jiesi Patrevito

Toni Gentleman, Colleen Chisnell

Alyssa Doorhy, Allison Endsley, Brielle, Emma

Madison Lake- Wickham, Marissa Savatino

Lynn Loman, Lisa Kahley

Photography by Ian McLeod

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Therapeutic Health Grand Opening

The new home for 21st-century medicine where a team of experts offers traditional and integrative care to treat your whole self — body, mind, and spirit open with a flourish. This inviting, state-of-the-art facility is designed to support modern medicine and healing for patients, families, and guests. Guests were able to tour the space and congratulate the team. therapeutic-health.com

Photography by Jeff Collier

Gretchen Barnard, Dr. Cara Hartman

Dr. Cara Hartman cuts the ribbon

John & Sandy Hess

Dr. Cara Hartman and her family

Lauren & Adam Walz

Sera Slavin, Lauren Kavanaugh

Susan West, Renee Merger

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Album Release Party & Concert

Friends, family, fans, and fellow musicians flocked to celebrate Stephen Edwards’ new album Schottische und Walisische Volkslieder 36 pieces by Joseph Haydn. Stephen became intrigued by the charming, beautiful, and interesting arrangements and created a comprehensive recording of 36 songs. Guests were treated to a concert and enjoyed Haydn’s favorite snack. Available on all major streaming services.

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Roger Edwards, Steven Edwards, Bennie Edwards, Braxton Edwards

Rich Tuck, Melissa Mann, Jim Jung, Danielle Tuck, Elizabeth Young, Kathy Eisel

Nathan Kistler, Jack Dietz, Celia Balderston

Carrisa Kapcar, Penny & Steve Davey

Bryan Cespedes, Kate Strosahl-Johnson

Jon Neuens, Jonathan Pugh

George Lombardi, Mike Solberg, Abby Lombardi

Peter Miller Dianne Rucinski

Diane Kurtz, Sharon Cooper

Claudia Moffat, Gina Graffana

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CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS

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A one-time closing mortgage that combines a short-term construction loan with a traditional residential mortgage that can be guaranteed by Huntington or Fannie Mae

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Fab Five

Nick Riccio and his wife, Susan Blair, celebrate five years running Hinsdale Ortho, a top oral care provider in the west suburbs.

WORDS BY MITCH HURST

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBIN SUBAR

Aconversation with Dr. Nick Riccio, who runs Hinsdale Ortho with his wife and business partner, Susan Blair, is a breath of fresh air. Upbeat and grateful to be running a practice that uses orthodontics as a tool to improve their patients’ confidence.

Riccio and Blair are excited to announce to the community that they will be celebrating five years of owning the practice with a super fun patient appreciation event on June 29th (3-7pm in their office parking lot). It’s no surprise they’re hosting a carnival-theme party, complete with dunk tank and concessions, because they truly love being a part of and serving the Hinsdale community. But they aren’t resting on their laurels…

“I would say we’re never going to let ourselves reach a peak. We’ll always be striving to get better every day,” Riccio says. “This has been a journey so far, but I feel like everything is trending better and better all the time. And we’re really hitting our stride at five years, it’s really fun to be a part of!”

Riccio and Blair purchased the well-established office in 2018, and rebranded to Hinsdale Ortho in 2021, so the majority of the time they’ve been operating has been under the pandemic or undergoing some sort of transition. Upon reflection, he says, it was all about the ability to persevere.

“I don’t know if there was a dip during those times, but we got past it, and now we’re accelerating in the right direction. It’s just about being committed to getting one percent better every single day. That growth mindset relates to my practice, but also to my personal life,” he says. “Constantly learning and growing as not only an orthodontist, but also a father, husband, and human being is so important to me. We are afforded the opportunity for growth every day, so we love what we do, and where we are with our practice and lives – it’s time to celebrate!”

Riccio has created a collegial environment at Hinsdale Ortho, where his team loves coming to work every day. And following his lead, his team is motivated to keep pushing, to get better, and to move forward, just like him. After five years, he’s starting to see his base of patients grow, because they’re referring friends and family. It’s the result of doing quality work that keeps people coming back.

“Orthodontics has a recycling patient base, since treatment is complete in a couple years, and requires new patients to replenish constantly. Thankfully, we’re blooming as a practice because not only

are we seeing new people come in just for us now, but we’re also seeing second and third family members return for treatment with us,” he says. “Both sources represent high praise, and signify we’re doing things right, which we don’t take for granted.”

Riccio and Blair form a great partnership. He graduated top of his class from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. She studied pediatric dentistry before they met in orthodontic residency. Their combined expertise brings a wealth of unique knowledge to how they care for patients, both young and old. In addition to her orthodontic work at Hinsdale Ortho, Dr. Blair serves as a pediatric dentist in multiple locations throughout the Chicago area.

“We’re yin and yang, for sure. We balance each other really well. That’s where our strength lies, in our cumulative excellence. After all, Susan is a dual trained and dual board-certified pediatric dentist AND orthodontist, which is super rare, and offers a special expertise for our patients they can’t get most other places. I’m a boardcertified orthodontist but focus a lot of my attention on running the business like its Disney, with a world-class customer experience” Riccio says.“ I really get jazzed up about my vision and managing the practice, and especially the leadership of my team. I get the most compliments on my amazing team, hands down, it makes me so proud.”

After five years, it feels like Riccio and Blair are in a really good place, moving forward thoughtfully, striving to grow the practice with the right goals and motivation in mind while most of all, being true to themselves. After all, authenticity, which can be hard to come by these days, is one of their core values they hold dearly.

“We feel really great about where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going,” he says. “We’re ready to celebrate all that with the community at our carnival, it’s going to be a really nice moment for us and our patients.”

Hinsdale Ortho is located at 105 East First Street in Hinsdale, Call 630-325-0100 to schedule, visit hinsdaleortho.com to learn more about them, and follow on facebook and Instagram @hinsdaleortho to see all the fun they’re having.