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Welcome to North Shore City Lifestyle
I’m thrilled to present the very first issue of North Shore City Lifestyle!
Our debut theme is “Thankful,” which feels especially appropriate as we approach Thanksgiving. I’m deeply grateful for the support of this incredible community and for everyone who contributed to this issue. I’ve forged wonderful new connections and look forward to many more!
The holiday season invites us to pause and reflect on the past year, while also looking ahead. It’s a time to gather with loved ones and to generously give back to our communities.
In this issue, you’ll find stories that highlight the power of gratitude in everyday moments — from touching accounts of generosity to practical ways to cultivate thankfulness in your daily life. We hope these pages inspire you to embrace the joy that comes with being thankful.
We’re also excited to feature Gratitude Generation, a local nonprofit that supports other organizations dedicated to meaningful causes. Our cover story highlights Timothy Canning, owner of Foxtail on the Lake in Des Plaines and Foxtail Downers Grove. He shares his excitement about joining our vibrant community as he and his business partner, David Villegas, prepare to open a new location in Glenview.
Our mission is to showcase the rich offerings of the North Shore and to focus on the things that matter most to you—our readers, for whom this magazine is created each month. We are incredibly thankful for your support. You are the reason we strive to bring you inspiring content, foster connections, and celebrate the beautiful moments in our historic community. Your engagement will shape the future of this publication, and for that, we are truly grateful.
Wishing you a season filled with peace, love, and gratitude. Warmly,
November 2024
PUBLISHER
Keely Conrey | keely.conrey@citylifestyle.com
EDITOR
Amelia Levin | amelia.levin@citylifestyle.com
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Amee McCaughan | amee@ameemccaughan.com
Corporate Team
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson
AD DESIGNER Matthew Endersbe
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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN
1: ABLAZE Design Group owner CEO George Markoustsas (2nd from right) with wife/client relations manager Ava Markoustsas (far right) and (from left) Katherine Funk, Jon Kogan and Michael Staszuk during Highwood Design Week in September; 2: Lake Forest Showhouse board members Chrissy David and Sondra Douglas during a Multi-Chamber Event for Lake Forest, Highland Park and Highwood chambers of commerce; 3: Jessica Ortega, owner, Giggles Play, Highwood, and Benjamin Barnes, owner of Benjamin Barnes Magic during the multi-chamber event; 4: Chrissy Davis, Lake Forest Showhouse board member and Jacquie Joyce business manager, Caesarstone, during the multi-chamber event; 5: Jessica Black and Liesel Jankelowitz, Compass realtors, at the Realtor Referral Program Launch Party hosted at ABLAZE; 6: Connie and Dennis Markoutsas, parents of ABLAZE Design Group owner George Markoutsas during Highwood Design Week; 7: ABLAZE clients (from left) Kremie and Adam Chroman, Liane Ford and guest during Highwood Design Week. Photography by Curtis Penne
business monthly
edit + design Launches Master Classes on Design and Organization
Brooke Milton, owner of edit + design, a boutique interior design firm, will soon be launching a series of educational, in-person classes. Holistic approaches to getting (and staying) organized and techniques in design “editing” are just some of the topics. One-on-one classes will also be available. Learn more at editanddesign.com and @editanddesignco on Instagram.
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Vivica Partners Celebrates Five Years
This business and executive coaching firm celebrates its fifth anniversary. After 20-plus years in business, including time spent at Google, owner Becky Thalmann is on a mission to empower modern leaders, redefining how they think, work and live. Learn more at vivicapartners.com and @vivicapartners on Instagram.
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K-Solo Vintage Opens in Highland Park
North Shore natives and husband-wife team Kevin Weinstein and Taryn Fisher are opening a new vintage record and clothing store at 458 Central Avenue in Highland Park on November 3. Listen to hand-picked vinyl on turntables in the listening room, browse vintage clothing and accessories for men and women or relax in one of the store’s comfy vintage couches. See the selection at ksolovintage.com and @ksolovintage on Instagram.
FOXTAIL COMES TO GLENVIEW
The Foxtail Glenview House Owner Tim Canning (far right) with business partner David Vallegas (far left), and Foxtail Chefs Turu Munkhjargal, Evan Fullerton and Maya Nahouli (from left)
as "Mediterranean with coastal influences"
OWNERS OF THE POPULAR RESTAURANT GROUP WILL OPEN THE FOXTAIL GLENVIEW HOUSE IN 2025
ARTICLE BY AMELIA LEVIN | PHOTOGRAPHY
Attention North Shore foodies: Foxtail is coming to Glenview.
Having amassed a following at the original location in Downers Grove and an even bigger one at Foxtail on the Lake in Des Plaines, chef/owner Tim Canning’s latest venue, The Foxtail Glenview House, will open in 2025.
“I can’t tell you how many people have come to Foxtail on the Lake and told us they are so excited for the Glenview location,”
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REGAN BARONI, MILAN TOMIC
The Foxtail Glenview House owner Tim Canning describes the menu
Canning says. “We have many regulars from the North Shore that love our food and the experience in Des Plaines but wanted something like that closer to home.”
Wish granted: Canning and his business partner, David Villegas, have been working with the Village of Glenview and DSU Architects to renovate the historic Glenview House at 1843 Glenview Road— part of a mission to revitalize downtown.
THE BUILD-OUT
Glenview House, with its signature, redhued brick and wooden black and gold sign, has had various inhabitants since 1878, including Glenview’s City Hall and
taverns. Most recently, Canning’s brother operated a bar and restaurant out of the two-story space, but permanently closed in March 2023.
With experience renovating historic properties, Canning and Villegas will preserve the integrity of Glenview House’s façade. Inside, they will transform the roughly 7,000-square-foot space into a lively bar, main dining room and upstairs event space, totaling about 250 seats, in addition to a year-round patio.
“We are working with the Village of Glenview to build a double-decker patio with the louvred trellis that have fully-automated, retractable screens on the roof
Foxtail owner Tim Canning plans to recreate the famed raw bar from Foxtail on the Lake at his newest location in Glenview
“The Village of Glenview has been incredibly supportive of what we’re trying to do and we’re thrilled to soon join this community.”
- The Foxtail Glenview House Owner Tim Canning
to allow the sun in when it’s warm and that can close if it’s raining,” says Villegas. “We love seeing our customers’ reactions when we’ve wowed them by repurposing really cool spaces.”
THE FOX FOOD
Canning, a graduate of Kendall College who worked at Chicago Chef Stephen Chiappetti’s restaurants and spent nearly a decade working in Boston with acclaimed Chef Tony Maws, says the menu at The Foxtail Glenview House will be similar to those at his other properties. “We’re going to keep our core menu items and our signature raw bar — I like to
describe our menu as Mediterranean with coastal influences.”
For culinary inspiration, Canning leans heavily on Foxtail Corporate Chef Maya Nahouli, a native of Lebanon who has worked in kitchens all over the world and in the U.S., owned a restaurant in Mississippi, ran her own food truck called Shawarma On the Go, and served as the executive chef of Bar Siena in Chicago prior to joining the Foxtail group.
At Foxtail, regulars seek out Nahouli’s housemade pita and flatbreads baked fresh daily in the restaurant’s hearth oven, along with her scratch-made hummus, labneh and muhamarra; spiced brick chicken;
grilled octopus; famous beef shawarma, and fun appetizers like smoked Lebanesestyle wings and ouzo-spiked saganaki with shrimp, charred shishito peppers and grilled crostini.
“Our guests love our taleggio flatbread with mushrooms, arugula and honey-truffle sauce,” she says. “We also have vegan dishes and I use a lot of vegetables, from greens to squash, zucchini, eggplant and harder-to-find vegetables and herbs like salsify and savory.”
Salads sell well, but so does The Fox Burger, a smash burger presented Lebanese-style with coleslaw and housemade garlic sauce. Nahouli’s also known for combining cuisines — her paella features a traditional saffron broth studded with some Middle Eastern spices and served over orzo instead of rice. The kid’s menu features grilled shrimp, flatbread, and housemade chicken fingers and mac n’ cheese.
Canning, who has family members living in Glenview, can’t wait for the opening. “I’m excited to bring amazing food to the area with really great service and hospitality,” he says. “We definitely don’t want to be a one-and-done place; we want to be somewhere you can go a few times a week and feel ecstatic every time you’re there. And then come back for Sunday brunch or happy hour or special occasions or with a group of friends. The Village of Glenview has been incredibly supportive of what we’re trying to do and we’re thrilled to soon join this community.”
Hamachi crudo with pineapple, serrano pepper, crispy shallots and citrus-soy dressing from the raw bar at Foxtail on the Lake in Des Plaines
The Fox Burger with coleslaw and garlic sauce
The Foxtail Glenview House owner Tim Canning (right) with business partner David Vallegas
Foxtail on the Lake, the group's second location, opened in a renovated, former church on Lake Opeka in Des Plaines in November 2023
Flatbread with taleggio cheese, mushrooms, arugula and honeytruffle drizzle
giving dip -
ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD I PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
Fall is synonymous with gathering with friends and family and enjoying time together. Whether it is for Thanksgiving, a football watch party or a simple fall gathering, these easy appetizer dips are the perfect shareable snack to share.
fig & honey brie
The perfect cheesy fall dip that is both savory and sweet. The chopped pecans add a subtle crunch that makes this irresistible.
ingredients:
• 8 ounce brie wheel
• 1/3 cup fig spread or jam
• ¼ cup pecans
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
directions: Place brie in a baking dish. Spread the fig spread on top of brie and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Drizzle with honey. Add fresh herbs, and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve with pita chips or crackers.
garlic herb feta dip
This savory dip is quick and easy to assemble and is perfect to serve with fresh veggies or crackers of any kind.
ingredients:
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 whole garlic bulb, roasted
• 1 ¼ cup feta cheese
• 3 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon dill
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
directions:
First, cut the head off of the top of the garlic bulb, and drizzle olive oil on top. Wrap in foil, and place it in an oven heated to 425 degrees. Roast for 30 minutes or until soft. Squeeze roasted garlic into a bowl, and set aside. Next, add the yogurt, feta, lemon juice, salt, pepper and water in a blender and lightly blend. Add the roasted garlic and blend until smooth. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables. Enjoy!
Building a Grateful Community
ARTICLE BY JILL RIVKIN, CO-FOUNDER AND SECRETARY PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY GRATITUDE GENERATION
LOCAL NONPROFIT GRATITUDE GENERATION WORKS TO BOLSTER SERVICE-MINDED YOUTH WHILE SUPPORTING NEIGHBORS IN NEED
At Deerfield-based nonprofit Gratitude Generation (g2), it’s always the season for thankfulness.
The organization’s mission is to instill gratitude into future generations through education and service. Numerous monthly programs support neighbors in need to the north in Waukegan and North Chicago as well as across the North Shore and into Norridge and other parts of Chicago.
As we approach g2’s 7th anniversary, our origin story tells a tale filled with passion, perseverance and thankfulness. The five women founders came together in late 2017 after a social media post sought like-minded parents who wanted to teach gratitude to their children by having them donate toys to children in need. Hundreds of people chimed in. Conversations
Top image: The future is bright thanks to the hard work of these student leaders who applied for and earned positions on Gratitude Generation’s Teen Board & Service Squad.
continued, and it was evident that the community wanted more accessible, free, hands-on service projects for kids of all ages and their families. After spending many hours researching, learning and networking with others, the founders launched a nonprofit in just a few months.
Since its inception, g2’s programming has never stopped. Even during the stressful times of the pandemic, g2 volunteers collected and distributed food and personal care items for those in need across the North Shore and Chicagoland.
Bye Bye-Boredom Bags is a program born out of the pandemic when schools were closed and that continues today. Each bag comprises six small, non-electric, no-Wi-Fi-required items that kids can play with on their own during summer breaks and vacations. Other programs teach gratitude through tools such as journals and jars.
Studies indicate that children and teens who participate in programs like these are happier, healthier and experience more success in school. Gratitude Generation’s goal is to recognize the GLOW (Gratitude Lights Our World) in communities by helping people become more aware of what they have, how they can help and what their actions mean to the health and wellness of others. Learn more and sign up to help at gratitudegeneration.org.
“Studies indicate that children and teens who participate in programs like these are happier, healthier and experience more success in school.”
g2 volunteers of all ages (as young as 3-5 in g2’s Caring Kiddos programs) in action creating valuable assets to support neighbors in need.
thanks HOW TO SHOW
CREATE A GRATITUDE JAR. Add notes of gratitude for inspiration, pull-out quotes or conversation starters or collect change for charity.
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME. There are g2 programs benefitting students, animals, veterans, those experiencing homelessness and others.
OPEN YOUR WALLET. Donations of any amount make a major impact. Donate at gratitudegeneration.org.
Daily Gratitude Journal Prompts
ARTICLE BY DELIA JO RAMSEY
The art of gratitude can be healing well beyond the month of November, but this is a great time of year to get in the true mindset of gratefulness. To aid in your endeavors, check out these 30 daily gratitude journal prompts and stick to them until it feels natural.
1. Five things that make you happy instantly:
2. Did you get any pleasant surprises today?
3. Did you do any acts of kindness today?
4. What's something big or small you can do for those less fortunate than yourself?
5. Five personality traits you're grateful for:
6. Favorite song and how does it make you feel?
7. One small step you can take toward overcoming a challenge you currently face:
8. List something good that caught your attention today.
9. What nice thing did another person do for you this week?
10. What's something you did for another person this week?
11. Three things you own that make your life easier:
12. How can you turn something that makes you angry into something more pleasant?
13. Think of five people who irritate you or you have trouble getting along with. Name three positive qualities about them.
14. What are you most thankful for in your life?
15. Name three of your significant accomplishments.
16. Most stunning place you’ve ever visited:
17. Think about the personalities and unique qualities of someone you admire. Which qualities of them do you want to see in yourself, too?
18. What's your favorite holiday and why?
19. What friends are you most grateful for having in your life?
20. What basic daily necessities are you thankful for today?
21. What are you grateful for in your career?
22. Focus on your five senses and write down how you can make them more active.
23. Three elements of nature you're most grateful for:
24. Three things you love about your town:
25. List three struggles you experienced and overcame in your life. What did you do to overcome them, and who helped you through them?
26. What meals do you enjoy most?
27. Something you saw this week that melted your heart:
28. A time when someone went out of their way to support you:
29. A happy memory from childhood:
30. Make a list of five places you'd like to visit and consider visiting at least one very soon.
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thanksgiving cornucopia
How To Decorate Tables With Noteworthy November Flair
ARTICLE BY JULIE BROWN PATTON
• An old dough bowl or wood trencher makes a great low centerpiece when filled with seasonal pumpkins, gourds, pinecones and flowering branches.
• Fill a stoneware sugar bowl with seeded eucalyptus, chrysanthemums and pears.
• Use one or a nest of baskets, floral foam and some blooms to craft a themed stunner.
• Incorporate family heirlooms by using an inherited (or thrifted) antique teapot, surrounded by other vintage finds.
• Stack two cake plates on top of each other with bite-size edibles; add other, shorter floral arrangements in pitchers or vases, if desired.
• Add soft candlelight with rustic textures of wood and lots of fall color via an assortment of fresh and faux gourds, silk sunflowers and dried seed pods.
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Whether
traditional or modern, formal or fussfree, Thanksgiving centerpieces set a memorable ambiance for November gatherings.
Make an edible bread cornucopia, ‘horn of plenty,’ for the Thanksgiving table using refrigerated bread or pizza dough, a plastic bottle mold and aluminum foil. Wrap the bottle with foil, make a tail at one end and then layer adjoining strips of dough on the foil. Brush cornucopia with melted butter, remove the plastic bottle and bake at 350 F for 25 to 30 minutes on the lower rack, or until it turns a golden, shiny brown. Fill with sweet or savory nibbles, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, gourds, nuts, rosemary breadstick twists or even cookies, for an impressive centerpiece that’ll keep guests happily munching while they wait for the main meal to begin.
deliciously edible
Cooking With Fresh Herbs
ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD| PHOTOGRAPHY
BY JANIE JONES
Garlic Herb Butter
This butter is versatile and goes with just about anything. You can use this on top of bread, popcorn, veggies, as a sandwich spread and more.
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon herb of your choice (dill, basil or oregano are my go-to herbs.)
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• cracked pepper to taste
Process
Add all ingredients in a food processor (or mix by hand in a bowl). Transfer butter mixture on parchment paper or plastic wrap. Cover butter tightly and roll into a log. Place in refrigerator until firm. Enjoy!
Add a little kick to your traditional popcorn by incorporating herbs in with the butter. You won’t be disappointed with this buttery and savory combination.
Ingredients
• 13 tablespoons coconut oil (or olive oil if you prefer)
• 3/4 cup popcorn kernels
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 2 teaspoons parsley (dried)
• 1 teaspoon thyme
Process
Add oil to the bottom of a pot and melt over medium heat. Add popcorn kernels and place lid on top of the pot and heat over medium heat until kernels are popped, shaking pan occasionally. Melt butter in a separate dish and add seasonings. Pour on top, and enjoy!
Herbed Popcorn
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NOVEMBER 2024
A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
NOVEMBER 3RD
“Beatles & Bagels” Grand Opening at K-Solo Vintage
458 Central Ave., Highland Park | 10:00 AM
Stop the grand opening of K-Solo Vintage in Highland Park to peruse a hand-selected collection of vinyl records, men’s and women’s clothing, and accessories while enjoying light refreshments. Ksolovintage.com
NOVEMBER 8TH
Antiques + Modernism Show at Winnetka Community House
620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka | 10:00 AM
For more than 60 years, the highly-anticipated A+M Show has been the ultimate destination for interior designers, treasure hunters and collectors alike featuring home furnishings and accessories, artwork, clothing, jewelry and more, all available for purchase. Don’t miss the Preview Party on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. thewinnetkashow.com
NOVEMBER 12TH
Monthly Caregiver Social at Giggles Play
328 Green Bay Rd., Highwood | 9:00 AM
Hosted by The Nanny Collaborative, this event, held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, offers a chance for caregivers to network, enjoy delicious treats from The Gourmet Frog and earn prizes, such as a $25 gift card for a future visit at Giggles Play. Nannycollab.com
NOVEMBER 13TH
Bad Momz of Comedy Night
259 Waukegan Ave., Highwood | 7:30 PM
Presented by ABLAZE Design Group and 28 Mile Distilling Co., and benefiting Gratitude Generation, this night of comedy will feature comediennes Orly K.G., Dana Kaye, Colleen Brennan and Maggie Hughes Depalo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Gratitudegeneration.org
NOVEMBER 28TH
North Shore Turkey Trot
Highland Park (St. Johns and Central Ave.) | 8:00 AM
This is THE race to participate in in the fall. Join hundreds of runners in the 5K or 10K race, and/or sign your kids up for the Kid’s Trot kicking off at 10 a.m. There’s also a virtual run option. Registration gets you entry to the post-race tailgate party with snacks, beverages and swag, plus a fleece jacket you can use on the day of the event and enjoy all season long. northshoreturkeytrot.com
NOVEMBER 30TH
Holiday in the Park and Parade
Jackman Park, Glenview | 4:00 PM
Kick-off the holiday season with this annual event. Follow the parade down Glenview Road from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church going west to Jackman Park. Festivities in the park include a visit with Santa, hay rides, a train ride for kids, carolers, cookies and hot chocolate while supplies last. Admission is free. business.glenviewchamber.com/events
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Cornhusk Centerpiece
When life gives you lemons, or cornstalks as it seems, make something beautiful! The holidays can be stressful. Your table centerpiece doesn’t need to be.
To create this cornhusk centerpiece, simply remove the dried tops of the cornstalks, arrange them in a vintage soup bowl adding a few ears of corn to give more stability and visual interest. Add preserved pinecones for guests’ place settings and you have the perfect touches for your table. Pinecone instructions can be found at SilvertoothHome.com/blog/pinecones-leaves
LeAnn’s Cornhusk Styling
• White Dishes & Platters
• Gold Charger Plates
• Woven Placemats
• Rust-Orange Napkins
• Thanksgiving Crackers
• Cornhusk Centerpiece
• Pinecone Guest Cards
• Real Pumpkins
BY LEANN
LeAnn can’t wait to see what you create for your own fall table. Tag her on IG @SilvertoothHome and #SilvertoothHome so she can share.
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