Material Pursuits

This weekend’s curated luxury trends

DINNER WITH A VIEW

This unique experience has dazzled some of the world’s biggest cities including Toronto, San Diego, Vancouver, and Montréal. Designed to represent the flora, fauna, and beauty of different natural regions of Earth, 33 domes will be transformed into terrariums juxtaposed against the urban scenery of Chicago’s bustling downtown. The spaces will be individually styled to reflect landscapes of the tundra, tropical rainforests, grasslands, arid deserts and boreal forests with live plants, hand-selected textiles, and elegant lighting. Guests will enjoy a stunning three-course, locally sourced meal designed by an awardwinning Chef. Using influences from cuisines around the world, diners will have the opportunity to select from four blind menu categories—beef, chicken, fish, or vegan —all of which feature the Chef’s exquisite array of flavors to pair effortlessly with the vibrant surrounding ambiance. A full beverage menu will also be available offering guests a variety of drinks for purchase.

The Dinner With A View will be open to guests from Friday, April 7 through Sunday, May 14. A minimum of 4 guests are required per booking, and domes can accommodate a maximum of 6 guests. Reservations are a must. Find the full schedule of seating times and book your dome at dinnerwithaview.ca.

PICK ME UP POTIONS BEAUTY WATER

Potion is such an evocative word, especially when it comes to beauty. The new line of tonics from Le Jolie Med Spa, called Pick Me Up Potions, are just our kind of hocus pocus. Pick Me Up Potions are available in three delicious flavors: Mango Turmeric, Dragon Fruit Rose, and Watermelon Cucumber. The drinks contain 100 percent of the daily value of Vitamin C and are proven to strengthen skin, nails, and hair, as well as boost your immune system and protect the body from environmental damage. Each drink also contains anti-aging properties, stimulates collagen production, and hydrates the skin, all while tasting like paradise in a bottle. As pretty as they are delicious, we love them on their own, mixed with a touch of sparkling water, or as an ingredient in a mocktail or cocktail. $9.99 each, pickmeuppotions.com.

VINOTHERAPY

Wine lovers, this is your dream come true. Thanks to Aire Ancient Baths in Chicago’s River West, you can literally bathe yourself in red wine. One of the most indulgent items on the bath house spa menu, this 180-minute red wine bath to soak in “the antioxidant properties of the Spanish Tempranillo grapes,” according to Manager Michael Lara. This experience includes time in the ancient thermal bath circuit and the laconicum steam room, in addition to 30 minutes in the wine bath with a cranio-facial massage. End the experience with an hour-long massage with grape seed oil. You will be transported to another place while you enjoy the benefit from the revitalizing and purifying effects. beaire.com