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Poll: Forget the nominees, who do you really want to be the next President? Beekeeper Michael Thompson inspects a honey frame from a Chicago commercial beehive. Photo: Peter Hoffman (peterghoffman.com).
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Every year, beekeepers from the Chicago Honey Co-op collect about 1,500 pounds of sweet stuff from the hives of nearly four-dozen honeybee colonies throughout the city, including two in the Lurie Garden. They get stung along the way, but the pain is nothing compared to the reward of working with nature’s astonishing little sugarmakers. Turn to page 7.
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“Everybody manning the tables is coming from the winery itself or the traditional distributor,” explains Mr. Janess. “They’re there, of course, to sell you some wine; but also to educate you. There’s nothing worse than going to the store and buying a $30 bottle of wine and not enjoying it.”
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Connoisseurs take a break between sips at the Windy City Wine Festival.
By Dan Patton | Staff Writer On September 9th and 10th, the Windy City Wine Festival is going to pair Grant Park with good times for the 12th year in a row.
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“Our goal is to have sixty different tables with about six bottles of wine at each,” says Scott Janess, a Vice President at the award winning Chicago PR firm KemperLesnik and co-founder of the event. “For the food component, we try to work with the best restaurants in Chicago. Last year we had 16 different restaurants selling their best dishes from about $5 to $16.”
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Since 2004, the Windy City Wine Festival has grown into a grape-centric
metropolitan blowout with live music, guest speakers, celebrity cooking demonstrations, and, yes, beer. “At the Best of Belgium Café, they do the nine-step pouring ritual,” he explains. “They’ll bring someone of Belgian decent who has been trained in this method and they’ll pair the beer with food. Lotta laughs during that demonstration.” But, as the name implies, the Windy City Wine Festival is very much about the wine. The $35 advance admission price (until September 8 at windycitywinefestival.com) includes a souvenir wine glass, 12 tastings and — perhaps to ensure a proper day-drinking bal-
According to Peter Schwarzbach, owner of the festival’s 2016 retail partner Vin Chicago, thirsty consumers can treat their tastebuds to “a really good bottle” for much less. “There’s no better time in history to be a wine consumer and wine drinker,” he says. “For eight, nine, ten bucks, you can get a phenominal bottle of wine.” The trick to identifying the right bottle at the Windy City Wine Festival, he says, is to just keep trying. “Go back and forth between red wines and white wines,” he advises. “Try different things. Try your favorites and try things from a country you’ve never tried before. If a label doesn’t look familiar, just give it a try.” With any luck, the more you try, the easier it gets. www.windycitywinefestival.com
Do we need judges to be affiliated with politial parties? The Coach’s Corner: A journalistic breeze off the lakefront from Jon Cohn, an old coach
In our first venture in this new column (not sure how long it will last, hopefully longer than a White Sox winning streak or a Taylor Swift romance) we enter the dangerous world of politics.
The kind that say for “Please vote for (insert name) Democratic / Republican judge. I have seen these mailers for many years and finally started to wonder a bit.
Sort of. See if you’re with me here.
Judges running as Democrat or Republican? Really?
Every year during election season our mailboxes are inundated with campaign flyers, letters and postcards. They typically arrive from candidates running for political office and come in beautiful, marketing-approved photos and type on some kind of high color glossy stock. (Love the family shots, bonus points for including the dog.) But what caught my attention lately are the flyers we get from judges.
Doesn’t this go against the very grain of what a judge is supposed to be: impartial, uninfluenced, objective? Why exactly do we need to have judges affiliated with a particular party? I am all for electing judges to give the public some say in who will have these important positions, but again, shouldn’t all judges be totally independent?
If you were arrested for excessive loitering on the riverfront, or maybe caught secretly climbing the Maggie Daley Park climbing wall without paying, wouldn’t you want an independent judge rather than someone who is beholden to a political party (no doubt the opposite of the one you support)? As a side note, I may consider a run for judge in the future and, if so, will proceed as an independent, totally objective and beholden to no one (except, perhaps, for those of you who read New Eastside News!). PLAETROTS (Peace, love and enjoy the rest of the summer)
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Labor Day etiquette: a historical perspective This is not an occasion to jump aboard your yacht and Scrooge McDuck across Lake Michigan. It is a time to be thankful for health, wealth, and employment, a time to celebrate those who built the highways, dams, railways, and infrastructure that allowed men like Andrew Carnegie to bring their dreams to life. Fly the flag!
Labor Day has long been celebrated by Americans as a day when one does quite the contrary. But it was created in the 1880s to celebrate the contributions that blue-collar workers made to the nation’s prosperity and industry.
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The American flag has its own set of protocol, and etiquette dictates that one should fly the flag year round… but should especially fly the American flag on Labor Day. Full mast, and only removed in case of rain. Don’t book ANYTHING, other than a Labor Day party or get together. Many brides and grooms make the mistake of getting married on Labor Day because of the perfect weather he continued. “If I ground it and put it side by side with ground Tilapia in a blind taste test, the carp would win every time.” Dirk’s wife Terry handled chef responsibilities. “You can do a lot of things with it,” she said. “Meatballs, meat loaf, burgers, taco meat.” For this occasion, she included a Cuban-style burger with a “grown-up” ketchup of tomato, jalepeno, chutne.
Asian Carp burgers fresh off the grill.
Bridgehouse Museum hosts Asian Carp feast Advising friends and supporters that, “If you can’t beat it, eat it,” the McCormick Bridgehouse Museum hosted an Asian Carp feast on August 24. Dozens of fish lovers showed up to sample the invasive species on the northern bank of the Chicago River under Michigan Ave., just outside the Museum’s lower entrance. Dirk’s Fish & Gourmet Shop supplied, prepared, and served the Asian Carp burger-style. “We have been promoting Asian Carp now for about ten years,” said Dirk Fucik, owner of the shop and griller for the occasion. “It’s a good, juicy fish, just very bony,”
Several guests agreeed that the Asian Carp was good eating. “It’s delicious,” exclaimed Chicagoan David Schmidt. “It would be great on a taco. It’s just like ground beef.”
Maggie Daley Park to host 2nd annual Climbing Competition Maggie Daley Park invites supporters and friends ages four and up to join its 2nd Annual Climbing Competition on September 17 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Participating scalers will be divided into five categories according to age and compete for honors in Top Rope Speed and Bouldering Traverse. There will be no limit placed on the number of times that individual climbers attempt to scale the 40-footer during the three hour event, but access
and the long weekend. It’s perfectly acceptable to get married on Labor Day weekend, but not on Labor Day itself. That’s just bad manners. Guests will be thrown into a hectic post-holiday Tuesday before they can digest your canapés and champagne. You can continue wearing white, Mildred. One of the oldest wardrobe etiquette rules dictates that you shouldn’t wear white after Labor Day because the day signals the end of the Summer Season. The rule was born in a time when society swans retired their Summer whites and resort wear for Fall Attire. By the 1950s, the “no white after Labor Day” maxim was adopted by middle class America and further ingrained in Americana. Coco Chanel famously eschewed this mandate and wore white year round. to the wall will be shared among all the participants who want to try. Registration fee is $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the event and includes all necessary equipment. To register and learn more, visit www. maggiedaleypark.com/things-to-dosee/climbing-wall/climbing-events.
New Eastside assault victim believes “knock out game” to blame
The rule has no modern application, as we all tend to wear white even in winter. But you might want to avoid white Keds on Labor Day: with all the parades, festivals, and hot dogs, they’re liable to get ruined. Mischaela Advani is an international etiquette expert whose knowledgebase includes instruction from protocol instructors formerly employed by the Royal Household of HRH Queen Elizabeth. She happily resides in Lake Shore East with her husband and English Bulldog. recorded footage of the incident from the security cameras of nearby businesses, and that “they’d contact me within the week,” he said. At press time, the CPD was still “working on getting the tapes,” he added.
Flooding investigated along River Walk
A New Eastside man who was attacked while walking west on Grand Ave. near St. Clair St. at approximately 9 p.m. on August 15 suspects that he was the victim of the “knock-out game.” The “knock-out game” is a violent attempt to render an unsuspecting individual unconscious by sucker-punching him or her in the face. The attack is often filmed and posted to social media by the perpetrators who commit it. “I had my headphones on and I saw them coming towards me,” the victim explained to New Eastside News. “They passed, it was a few seconds... I was on the ground thinking ‘what the heck just happened?’” After filing a police report, the victim was informed by responding officers that they would attempt to gather
David Sudler (left) and Joseph Schuessler, PE.
In response to flooding reported by New Eastside resident David Sudler, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Principal Engineer Joseph Schuessler surveyed the drainage system near Cyrano’s Café between Michigan Ave. and Columbus Dr. on the south bank in mid-August. After confirming that the system was intact, Mr. Schuessler said that stormwater from recent severe rains probably carried objects into the system’s pipes and temporarily obstructed them.
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Ryan Turner, Lancaster Condominiums By Daniel Patton | Staff Writer When Ryan Turner was just a teenager, he not only understood the value of a positive attitude, but he also consistently maintained one as point guard of the conference champion Gage Park High School basketball team. “Even in the eyes of defeat, you have to see a win coming,” he says. “You put yourself into it and you get to know the inside and out.” This is the philosophy that he brings to work every day as Doorperson of the Lancaster Condominiums. “You don’t want to come home and see me with a frown on my face,” he explains. “I’m going to make it real easy. My smile might brighten your day.”
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The optimistic outlook has helped Mr. Turner earn personal trust and handle delicate responsibilities throughout his
career. Before coming to the Lancaster six months ago, he spent six years working security at TCS Bank locations in Calumet City and in Homewood. Although he describes the position as somewhat routine, he remembers one particular day on the job as “the wackiest thing I’ve ever seen.” “We had those Keurig coffee machines and you’re only supposed to take one,” he explains. “A lady came into the bank in a post office worker uniform and emptied the whole box into her purse. The branch manager came to me, like he’s supposed to do. The lady was ready to fight, but I calmed her down.” The assistant bank manager recognized Mr. Turner’s knack for working with people and suggested that he pursue the position at the Lancaster, where her brother-in-law Eric was a member of the door staff.
After receiving the position, he says, “I couldn’t ask for a better building.” “The people here are lovely,” he continues. “I’m getting to know the residents as well as their dogs and their babies.” Looking forward, Mr. Turner plans to build a foundation for the future with his girlfriend of two years, Treamaine. “The whole family loves her,” he explains. “My father doesn’t say much, but when he said he liked her, I knew I had to keep her.” Likewise, Treamaine appears to hold Mr. Turner in the same high regard: she was the assistant bank manager who encouraged him to seek opportunities at The Lancaster. “She’s the first and only woman besides my mother to ever help me improve my life,” he says. “She’s the woman I’m gonna marry.”
Mid-America Club offers opportunity, networking, and friendship By Reemaa Konkimalla Community Contributor
the club’s business possibilities are endless. The monthly IT MAC Connect invites IT professionals to explore a new tech topic every month and is open to members and non- members in the field.
A chance meeting with a neighbor and a flyer for an open house prompted my husband and I to visit the Mid-America Club. We quickly became proud members and have enjoyed the benefits ever since. Located on the 80th floor of the Aon Building, the Mid-America Club is surrounded by a breathtaking panorama that converts the city into a galaxy of twinkling stars at night. Treat your guests to this spectacle and they are unlikely to forget it, especially those visiting Chicago. As members, we enjoy many of the social events hosted by the club, including Member Mixers, Member Wine Tasting nights, movie nights, and cooking classes by renowned chef Michael Pivoney. There are also a number of occasions specifically designed with families in mind. During Christmas Brunch, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus greet and interact with children. At Eastertime, the
As always, the MAC is also a social club with members meeting over drinks and food to socialize, and its Pedway connection often allows them to enjoy these times without having to go out in the cold during the winter months.
Gina Apack and Melissa Czyz, Membership Directors at the Mid-America Club. Photo by Daniel Patton.
Bunny always makes a visit. Mother’s Day brunch is incomparable. Membership includes children at no cost, which is a boon for my family and I because our four year-old son has grown to love the place. He is always treated as an esteemed guest and, like most kids, is fascinated by the variety of food on the Chef’s Table during breakfast and lunch.
The kids menu is a treat, but we have also successfully introduced him to a number of world delicacies. Chef Pivoney’s daily breakfast and lunch menu also comes complimentary with membership and it is a treat for the taste buds. Besides regular networking events and presentations by global experts,
It also offers access to the Chicago area network of private clubs — including golf, dining and private rooms — as well as tickets to members-only events at clubs around town. The MAC hosts an open house every month, and the next one is scheduled for September 28th. Attending one may lead to a world of opportunities, so why not give it a shot? For more information about the Mid-America Club, call Gina Apack or Melissa Czyz at (312) 861-1100 or visit www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Mid-America-Club.
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Get ready: Bear fans about to come marching in By Jon Cohn | Community Contributor Mark these dates: Sept 19th, Oct 2nd, Oct 16th and Oct 31st. On those days, New Eastside will take on a completely different feel because the Chicago Bears will be playing at home. Prepare to be inundated with a sea of orange and blue. It is easily visible in our neighborhood. From the vaunted Chicago Bear Jersey worn on morning walks to the orange and blue headband worn on morning
Yes, it is September and football is in the air again.
there are likely to be more than a few footballs soaring through the sky as youngsters and oldsters alike attempt to do their best (or worst) Jay Cutler impersonation
The atmosphere you will find is electric! People buzzing around, pre-game party’ers imbibing, vendors hawking their merchandise, and everybody in an upbeat, enthusiastic mood. (Warning: this mood can change drastically three hours later as fans leave the stadium after a loss!)
And there’s more in the air. If you’re walking through the park on game day, keep your head on a swivel because
For a special treat, take a nice walk down to Soldier Field an hour or so before game time.
Anyway you experience it, enjoy those few Bear home games (only 8 of them). And keep an eye out for the Green Bay fans hiding amongst us.
jogs to the sound of the nearby Soldier Field Jumbotron warming up, the signs of game day are everywhere.
Realtors and sellers partner to effectively stage and market homes – reduce market time
By Urban Real Estate
You’ve decided to interview realtors to find the one with the experience, professionalism, style, and personality that best meets your needs. You choose “the one” who seems to be the superstar that will make it all happen. All good— and then “The List” of items he/she says “must be fixed” before the home can be put to market comes. (Mic drop) Your idea to sell your home suddenly seems questionable. Not so fast. The truth is, 49% of realtors assert that home staging affects a buyer’s view of the home, according
to the REALTORS® (National Association of Realtors Profile of Home Staging). The core reasons for the paint-changing, photo-removal, hardware-swapping, furniture-rearranging, de-cluttering list you might receive actually has more impact than you might realize. According to the survey, REALTORS® indicate the following about potential buyers: · 81% Easier to visualize the property as a future home
· 46% More likely to walk through a home viewed online · 45% Will positively impact home value of home decorated to buyer tastes “Sometimes the list is painful,” says Michael Emery, senior partner, Urban Real Estate. “It’s our job to market a property effectively, and work with sellers as a team to maximize their investment, reducing its market time by making a property irresistible to a buyer, and pricing it compellingly. Reducing the price
to avoid doing basic staging doesn’t work as a strategy,” Emery adds. “If a property doesn’t show well online, a buyer cannot visualize their life in your space, and the interest to see your home vanishes. Take the time to market your property and the rewards will be worth it.” Urban Real Estate, has trusted broker advisers ready to help you plan for your sale. Contact Michael Emery to help you connect with the broker right for you at Michael@UrbanRE.com or visit us at www.UrbanRealEstate.com.
Hear in the neighborhood Cute pet alert: Daenerys Bulldog Daenerys the English Bulldog was born in Oregon, flew to Holland when she was six months old, and lived in Amsterdam before settling in the Aon building. She turns two next month.
Representing a breed that was born and bred for centuries to latch onto the noses of bulls with their unshakably strong jaws, Daenerys has adjusted to life indoors by becoming a “sloppy couch potato,” says her owner. Stephen Kelly, Lee-Ann Sharp, Red Weber (bass), Teri Foster, John Garza. Photo by Daniel Patton.
Miro Swing is a five-piece Gypsy jazz band that frequently perfroms at Cyrano’s on the River Walk. “We thought this was a cool place to come and play music after work,” says guitarist Stephen Kelly. Although formed only a few months ago, the musicians have gigged together in various lineups for years, and they share a passion for the genre made famous by legendary Beligian-born French guitarist of Romani descent, Django Reinhardt. — Daniel Patton
Outdoors, however, Daenerys is a trained service dog who observes everything behind her owner’s back to make sure that nobody sneaks up on them. But when they’re approached in a regular friendly manner, Daenerys remains a lovable, sloppy couch potato. — Daniel Patton
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Just kickin’ it in the park
Honorius Constantin offers soccer fun for kids You might wonder what that program is and how your kids can join in the fun. For the past two years, New Eastside resident Honorius Constantin has been providing informal soccer instruction for kids from ages 2-10. “Soccer is my passion,” says Coach Constantin, who earned a diploma in math and also teaches chess. He played soccer in Romania and here in the States, and his brother and uncle are professional soccer players.
By Angela Gagnon, Staff Writer If you’re strolling through Lakeshore East Park during the early evening hours of summer, you might notice a group of kids playing soccer on the grass, relishing the simple pleasure of casual sport.
Coach Constantin’s Lakeshore East Park instruction started when he was out on the field with his daughter, just playing soccer, practicing skills and garnering attention. People wanted to join and Coach Constantin has a naturally welcoming persona. “Kids love what I’m doing and just come,” he says. There is no promotion, registration, or sign up. Just show up. It’s flexible
and everybody can come. For a very reasonable ten dollars per class, Coach Constantin will lead the group in skills instruction or games. Sessions are one to two hours, depending on kids’ ages. There are two groups divided by age. “For little kids, I teach only skills,” says Constantin. Kids ages 2 – 5 don’t really know the rules of the game yet, but they benefit from developing passing skills, shooting on target and running. “I try to combine fitness with (soccer) skills,” says Constantin. “They start to feel the ball with their feet, and learn to juggle and control the ball.” Big kids just play. Constantin typically makes small teams comprised of kids ages 6-10 vying for play. The winning team gets to take on the next challenger, so there is motivation to excel. “We have a lot of fun!” says Constantin. It’s obvious from their energy and excitement that these kids really love playing soccer! They give it their all
and come back for more.
Constantin is on the field about three days a week. He leads the younger kids on Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30pm and older kids on Wednesdays around 6pm. He will instruct until October, weather permitting. “If more people are interested, I will try to find something for winter,” he says. If you’re looking for a convenient, healthy outlet for your youngster, come and check out Coach Constantin’s group. His passion and devotion for the game are obvious, and his laidback approach is refreshing in this era of busy extracurricular activity schedules. For more information, email info@ neweastsidecommunity.com or call (312) 690-3092. Left: “Coach” Honorius Constantin teaches kids about soccer in Lake Shore East Park. Photo by Angela Gagnon.
Help your kids with back-to-school stress By Walter D. Miller Community Contributor
Signs of back to school anxiety in kids
As we head into fall, many New Eastside families have sent their kids off to a new year at school. While often exciting time of year, it can also be a stressful time for kids and their parents. Successfully navigating this time of great change and growth requires that parents pay close attention to what their kids are experiencing.
Are your kids less cooperative at home, fighting more with siblings or having trouble going to bed, getting to sleep or waking up? Are they showing symptoms of stress, such as eating too little or too much, having troubled dreams, exhibiting a shorter fuse than usual, or withdrawing from family and friends.
For little ones leaving mom and dad for the first time, this can be a time of considerable anxiety. Older kids can face bullying on the playground or the disappointment of finding that their best friends from last year have chosen new friends this year. For many, the task of mastering new skills in a new classroom can stir unrealistic worries and expectations that seem daunting. Although parents can’t see first-hand what is happening at school, their kids’ behavior after school often reflects inner tensions that may be unrecognized even by the children themselves.
Many children are not themselves aware of the stress they’re feeling or are unable to recognize what is causing it. You can help them by listening gently and carefully to what they are saying. This listening is the first step in helping them adjust to changes or begin to rectify a budding problem. Once parents and children understand what the concerns are, the next step is planning together what can be done to make life better. The earlier you know and intervene with childhood stressors, the better year your child will have. And that with be true for mom and dad as well.
Here are a few suggestions to help you help your kids: • Spend a little time individually with each of your children to see how the day has gone. Watch for difficulty in telling you about something that seems to you to be a trouble area. Ask a few gentle questions to tease out what the problem might be. Your concern alone will have a major impact on your child’s experience of the day. Simply being cared about by mom and dad can sooth a million little problems. • Consider talking to the teacher or school social worker if you begin to see something worrisome about your child’s school experience. This might help determine if there is a school problem or a problem that is unique to your child at this moment. Often parents’ positive interest in their child’s school experience leads to a quick resolution of any school-related problem. • Consider a consultation with a mental health professional if you find that your child is having more tension than you or the teacher would expect. Walter D. Miller is a clinical social worker on the New Eastside who specializes in work with children, adolescents and their parents to increase happiness and success in their lives.
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Honeybees thrive in New Eastside Continued from Page 1. By Daniel Patton — Staff Writer “We started harvesting the last week of July,” says Sydney Barton, one of roughly 19 members of the democratically controlled Chicago Honey Co-op that was formed in 2004. “We’ll continue to go until the end of October.” Ms. Barton’s dedication to the trade began in 2003, when a friend invited her to help install a package of “about 6,000 or 8,000 bees” into a hive. “A package is kind of a rectangular box that’s got screens on either side,” she explains. “The bees are shipped with a queen and sugar syrup to feed them.” Although she describes the annual honey haul as “not a lot,” it’s enough to keep the Co-op as busy as a bee. In the Co-op’s workshop on the Near West Side, Ms. Barton helps transform the sticky yield into lip balms, body bars, and glass jars of raw goodness that will be sold through its online store and in select farmers markets. “Our body products are made with wax that came from the hives,” she says. “We add more ingredients, like cocoa butter and vegetable shortening. The beeswax helps to stabilize the bars.” She also helps with a line of candles made with beeswax from a Michigan beekeeper that is heated to 160 degrees, liquefied, and poured into molds. On Saturdays, she and other volunteers load the products — along with signage and a vendor booth — into a bicycle trailer and transport everything to Lincoln Park’s Green City Market. On Sundays, it’s off to the Logan Square Farmers Market. Then the process of gathering the honey begins again. The hives at the Lurie Garden resemble an old bedroom dresser that someone left in a nondescript maintenance area behind a hedgerow. Tucked underneath the elevated walkway that leads to the Art Institute’s Modern Wing, they are easy to miss. But the activity within them is nothing short of miraculous. The “drawers” of the structure are individual square wooden boxes. Each box holds ten vertical frames that are about the size and shape of a shoebox lid. Each frame is prepared with a wax
foundation upon which the honeybees build their entire society. There are areas for the queen and her attendants, the workers, the drones, the pupa, and the honey, which is stored in the uppermost box. When it’s time to harvest, the beekeeper loosens the honey frames with a pry bar and removes them. A brush helps keep the bees away and, when necessary, a smoker prompts them to move deeper into the hive, an instinct developed over centuries of protecting the colony from forest fires. The gear worn by the Co-Op’s beekeepers is relatively simple. “At minimum we recommend a veil, so if you upset the bees, they don’t sting your face,” says Ms. Barton. “Most beginners will wear a whole bee suit, which we don’t bother with.” Although she estimates that bees have stung her about a 100 times, she insists that the insects are harmless. “Their goal in life is to forage and get nectar and pollen,” she says. “When a beekeeper is working a hive, the bees are not paying attention to what he’s doing. When I’ve gotten stung it’s only been when I make contact with frames and I’ve accidently smashed a bee with my finger.” After collecting the honey frames and removing the wax that covers the honey located on either side, the beekeeper arranges them like spokes on a wheel inside a cylindrical machine called an extractor. When the extractor is powered up, it spins the wheel and creates enough centrifugal force to pull the honey out of the wax, where it flows down to the bottom and through a honey gate. “It’s like a faucet attached to the side of the extractor that you open to get the honey out,” explains Ms. Barton. The technique is more labor intensive than the process followed by many large commercial suppliers, which often heat the honey to make it flow more easily. “Their main interest is getting it into jars as soon as possible,” says Ms. Barton. “They call their honey pasteurized — okay, great — but you’ve also killed all the good stuff inside of it. You also lose the flavor.”
The good stuff includes a lot of residual pollen, one of the ingredients that has made beekeeper Jefferson Shuck a honey believer for years. “I always had really bad allergies,” he explains. “It’s said that when you ingest the pollen in the honey, it helps your immune system fight pollen in the air. That works for me.” Mr. Shuck came to Chicago from Missouri to pursue a career in massage therapy — “I wanted to make Chicago a healthy place,” he says. But after becoming involved with the Chicago Honey Co-Op, determined that he was not only helping people feel better, but also improving his own wellness. “You have to move intentional and slow,” he says. “It’s like tai-chi.” When the harvest ends, he’ll help prepare the colonies for winter. Before the cold arrives, the beekeepers will reduce the height of the hives to about three-feet — roughly 25% smaller than their summer size. This leaves the bees less area to heat, which they accomplish by beating their wings. The queen, who stops laying eggs in November, remains at the center. The rest will constantly rotate towards the middle so that everyone gets a chance to warm up. They’ll also leave the hive with about 70 pounds of honey for the bees to nourish themselves. Despite all the preparations, the colony is not guaranteed to survive. Mr. Shuck is currently attempting to locally raise a number of queens, which usually come from California and the South, to Chicago’s climate. “It’s a really big and complicated process called grafting,” he explains. To help complete the first phase, he is seeking a modest $300 via gofundme. com/chicagoqueens. If that proves successful, he’ll ask for more next year. “Beekeeping is like a rabbit hole of information,” he says. “You just go down.”
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— New Eastside Presidential Poll —
If you could select anyone to be the next President, who would you choose? By Daniel Patton | Staff Writer
Congressman Paul Ryan
Since the nominees of the 2016 Presidential election are generating the lowest favorability ratings in history, we asked a number of New Eastside residents and professionals to tell us who they would really like to see move into the White House this November.
“Contrary to what everybody else on social media seems to think, he did a fantastic job,” she explains. “I feel like he’s done more for our country than any of the last two presidents.” Mrs. Nikkels was at Cyrano’s on the River Walk with her parents and her husband, Chris, an architect who works in the New Eastsie, when she agreed to participate in our survey.
Although we indicated that both Senator Clinton and Mr. Trump were acceptable answers, neither was named. Senator Elizabeth Warren Nadia Sadeghi
Nadia Sadeghi, a Chicagoan by way of Persia and Arizona, is a podiatrist who lives in the Loop. She was taking advantage of Lake Shore East Park’s shady benches with a friend when we spoke to her.
“As much as I want to support Hillary and I will support Hillary because of the alternative,” she adds, “if my choice was Obama I would choose Obama again because he’s done great things.” Myself
A political event featuring Massachusetts Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren convinced native Rogers Parker Max DeFrancesco that the former law professor who was born and raised in Oklahoma would make a great Commander in Chief.
Mr. DeFrancesco works as a retail salesperson at Nordstrom. We caught up with him at Lake Shore East Park, where he was enjoying a gelato from Cafe Rom with his mother, Susie, who works for a nearby architectural firm. “Hillary’s been scrutinized a lot more because she’s been on the national stage for a longer time,” he adds. “But as far as I understand (Warren) hasn’t been complicated as much.”
Tony Robinson
According to native Chicagoan Tony Robinson, there is no question about it: he would make a great President.
“She speaks eloquently and powerfully about issues that are facing the nation,” he says. “I think I’d trust her very much to take a good progressive role. She still finds a moderate cross between both parties and I admire that a lot.”
Audrey Witte and Adam Laughlin think that entertainer Jon Stewart can provide a virtue that is sorely lacking among the nation’s current Presidential contenders: honesty.
The couple, who recently moved to the New Eastside from central Illinois, took a break from a selfie-session in Lake Shore East Park to respond.
“I’m a really big fan of Paul Ryan,” she says. “I think his economics plan has been great. I think he’s been doing a great job at the House.” President Barack Obama
Audrey Witte and Adam Laughlin
“It’s like a reality show,” says Audrey. “I think they’re all liars, but he’s trustworthy.”
After some initial hesitation, she names the GOP Congressman from Wisconsin (and current Speaker of the House) as the best person for the job. Max DeFrancesco
Entertainer Jon Stewart
“He seems like a smart guy,” adds Adam. “Well-spoken, unlike everybody else.” President Ronald Reagan
“The person I would name to be President would be me,” he says. “I could do things differently just because I care about people.” Mr. Robinson is a bricklayer by trade but, he explains, “right now, I’m doing whatever work I can get my hands on” to get by. He was reading a book in the shade of the Chicago River bank when we popped the question. Amber Nikkels
After residing in the Windy City for a decade, marketing professional Amber Nikkels goes against the deep red tendencies of her native Oklahoma to declare that she would invite the 44th President to serve a third term if it were up to her.
“The Presidency, you know, it’s basic demagoguery,” he continues. “From antebellum days until our modern day, people keep trying the same thing expecting different results. That’s insanity. It’s to get you to go along with some system that you’re really not going to agree with.”
Ryan Johnson
New Eastside resident Ryan Johnson would bring the 40th President back to the future if it were up to him. “I would probably go with Reagan,” he says. “Everything he did for the economy at the time was groundbreaking.”
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Little truck, big dreams
Big World’s Tortas joins growing Aon food truck scene outside,” says Castillo, owner of Big World’s Tortas, which began serving up Mexican specialties outside the Aon Center in August. Big World’s is the latest addition to a burgeoning number of food trucks on an otherwise culinary barren strip of Columbus, from Randolph Street to the CVS. Growing up near Midway Airport, Castillo says he was inspired by his father, who was both a police officer and Laundromat owner. Castillo’s space galaxy-themed truck, with its painted-on stars and picture of the Chicago skyline, represents what he calls the “in between” state.
By Tricia Parker Community Contributor His truck may be tiny — the smallest in the lunchtime brigade — but that doesn’t stop AJ Castillo, 26, from having Aon-sized ambition. “I envision having my own restaurant, with a patio area and a food truck
“I’m somewhere in between Mexican and what’s around me — American society,” says Castillo, who claims he’s “100 percent Mexican” but was born in the US. “‘Big World’ was my nickname growing up — I liked to eat a lot, and was chubby.” Two to three times a week — Castillo can’t always predict which days — Big World’s wedges itself in between bigger competitors like Bop Bar and Tamale Spaceship, where it dishes up
five kinds of torta sandwiches. His number-one seller is the $9 steak sandwich, which smothers steak, sautéed onions, and tomatoes in between fresh bolillo bread from Nuevo Leon bakery in Pilsen. Castillo admits it’s a “little messy,” but that sandwiches on Mexican-style French bread are a fun departure from typical desk-to-Pedway fare. “I’ve never been an office guy, but I can imagine being stuck in the office,” he says. “Here, you aren’t going to get the same thing everyone’s used to. There’s always something new opening up.” To Castillo and the city’s 54 other licensed food truck vendors, Columbus Drive represents new daytime opportunities — and challenges.
The Cajun Connoisseur, as she glanced upwards toward the Aon building at the end of a recent lunch hour. According to CDOT spokesperson Susan Hofer, the city will put increasing pressure on the Loop’s major food truck zone to move elsewhere this fall, which could mean even brighter possibilities for local truckavores. “A large dining space containing more than a dozen restaurant options opened on the west side of the block,” she said, referring to the 100 block of S. Clark. “We are working with the City Council to introduce an ordinance this fall to relocate the zone.” Below: Big World’s Tortas (photo by AJ Castillo); Left: AJ Castillo (photo by Daniel Patton).
“The Aon Center isn’t a super developed truck stop yet,” says Castillo. “We want to start going there more often and building a customer base.” “A lot of the businesses don’t know that the food trucks are down here,” added Deanna Liberty, manager of
A quick guide to hostess gifts in 2016
By Mischaela Advani Etiquette Columnist
Know your hostess’ background.
Hostess gifts were a staple in the 1950s and 60s, when the lady of the house stocked the pantry with items for lavishing on female acquaintances who hosted parties in their homes. Though it has somewhat fallen out of favor as things have grown less formal, you still may find yourself in the position of turning up with a hostess gift (and turn up with one you should, especially if it’s the first time at someone’s home.) Here is a quick guide on what is appropriate.
While Swiss, French, or Italian hosts or hostesses will definitely appreciate the gesture, the gift upon arrival might confuse or embarrass a Scandinavian or German host or hostess. Those from cultures which are more equalitarian and equitable might find the tradition frivolous, or go to great lengths to share the new gift with everyone at the party. It might create an awkward situation.
Never re-gift. You never know whom you and the hostess share company with. It would be mortifying for her to receive a particular set of tea towels or a bottle of wine and attempt to put them to good use only to offend a guest who had given them to you after much deliberation.
The appropriate gift is neither cheap nor expensive. A nice box of chocolates, dried fruits,
or roasted nuts is the perfect gift because it is something the host or hostess can keep to his or herself or can elect to share. It also looks luxurious and thoughtful without seeming so expensive that a reciprocal is warranted.
Flowers can be a nice gift, but it’s nicer to arrange for them to be sent ahead of time. Flowers handed over while greeting the hostess are a lovely gesture (always select something non-romantic and smaller in number but never 13 blooms). However, it can be precarious for a host or hostess to hold the bouquet like Miss America while hugging and greeting a line of on-time guests
filing through her door. Try to arrange for flowers to be sent ahead of time, preferably with a short and sweet card that says “looking forward to the party / dinner this evening!” To write “thank you for having us” is a bit over the top, after all…the hostess hasn’t even hosted you yet. When in doubt, bring a nice wine. A nice wine allows the host or hostess the option to stock it away for later or share with the party. Just be sure to choose something neither cheap nor ostentatious. Even better if the date of the vintage is bought symbolically for the host or hostess, for example: “Milly, I brought you this 2007 Shiraz… my husband tells me your youngest was born that year!” Not only is it thoughtful, but it allows you to share a special conversation with your host or hostess and let her know you appreciate her.
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Events
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Farmers Markets
Ongoing Events Through Labor Day Navy Pier Fireworks Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. Saturdays at 10:15 p.m.
Through September Chicago Symphony Orchestra Strauss & Bruckner A Night on Bald Mountain Mussorgsky Don Juan — Strauss Seventh Symphony — Bruckner September 22 and 23, 8 p.m. September 27, 7:30 p.m. Muti, Beethoven 7 & DiDonato La canzone dei ricordi Martucci Seventh Symphony — Beethoven September 29, 8 p.m. September 30, 1:30 p.m. October 1, 8 p.m. Symphony Center 220 S Michigan Ave., 312-294-3000 Artist’s Studio at the Art Institute Family art projects related to the exhibits on display. Free. 10:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 111 S. Michigan Ave. (312) 443-3600 · www.artic.edu. 20th Annual Chicago Summer Dance Free dance lessons accompanied by live music. Fridays and Saturdays, 6
TUESDAYS SOAR Farmers Market 220 E. Chicago Ave. 7am-2pm
p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sundays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free. Through September 11. Free Foreign Films at the Cultural Center Comedies followed by discussions with scholars, critcs and cultural leaders. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. 78 E. Washington St. · www.chicagofilmfestival.com/free-films Jazzin’ at the Shedd Cocktails, jazz, and fireworks every Wednesday at the Shedd. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Through September 14. Tickets $18 (advance online)/$20. www.sheddaquarium.org. Free tours at Lurie Gardens 20-minute guided tour covering design and history, perennial plants and wildlife. Thursdays and Fridays 11:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Through Sepetember 23. Rock Baby Rock at the Hard Rock Cafe Live rock music history. $50. September 6, 27, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 63 W. Ontario. www.rockbabyrocklive.com. Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts at the Cultural Center Free classical performances by virtuosos from arount the world. Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m. 78 E. Washington St. www.imfchicago.org/hess/schedules
Events, music, food, drink, and more than 70 Magellan vendors celebrate Chicago’s greatest neighborhood. Lakeshore East Park. September 10 · 11 a.m.-2 p.m. magellandevelopment.com (312) 469-8100
September 8 Dee Alexander in Concert Vocalist Dee Alexander performs an evening of music from the American Songbook. $15 / $25. 6 p.m., Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan, 312-443-3600, www.artic.edu Bottle and Bottega at Mariano’s Wine and cheese tasting followed by 90 minutes of painting with a Bottle and Bottega professional instructor. $30. 6:30 p.m., Mariano’s Lakeshore East, 333 E. Benton Place, www.eventbrite. com/e/bottle-bottega-at-marianos-lakeshore-east-tickets-26829317210
September 9 Stars of Lyric Opera Includes excerpts from the upcoming season’s repertoire of “Carmen,” “The Magic Flute,” “Eugene Onegin” and “Lucia di Lammermoor.” Free. 7:30 p.m. · Jay Pritzker Pavilion · 312827-5600 · www.lyricopera.org
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MILLENNIUM PARK
FREE LIVE JAZZ PERFORMANCES AT THE CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER AND MILLENNIUM PARK
Liberation Music Orchestra Friday, 8:30 p.m. · Jay Pritzker Pavilion The Bad Plus Saturday, 8:30 p.m.· Jay Pritzker Pavilion Candido’s 95th birthday celebration Sunday, 8:30 p.m.· Jay Pritzker Pavilion Complete schedule at jazzinchicago.org/jazzfest · 312-427-1676
Federal Plaza Farmers Market Adams & Dearborn. 7am–3pm THURSDAYS Willis Tower Farmers Market 233 S. Wacker Dr. 7am–3pm Daley Plaza Farmers Market The longest running Farmers Market in Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 7am-3pm SATURDAYS Division Street Farmers Market Division & Dearborn. 7am–1pm Printers Row Farmers Market Polk St. & Dearborn St. 7am–1pm
September 10
Venetian Night The 57th showcase of brightly lit and decorated boats floating along Chicago’s lakefront. Free. Navy Pier and lakefront 312-595-7437 www.navypier.com/events GEMS World Academy Chicago
Admissions Coffee & Tour Get to know GEMS World Academy Chicago Tuesdays, 10 a.m. · Fridays, Noon. Individual tours available. (312) 809-8910 350 E. South Water St. www.gemsworldacademy-chicago.com.
Windy City Wine Festival Sample more than 300 wines from around the world in a relaxed festival setting. $15-$50. 4:30 to 10 p.m. Friday; 2:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, 888-695-0888, www.windycitywinefestival.com.
and Moe’s Cantina, 149-155 W. Kinzie St., www.rivernorthwhiskeyfest.com.
September 10
September 14
River North Whiskey Festival Taste more than 50 varieties of whiskeys, bourbons and scotches. $50-$60. Noon to 4 p.m., Old Crow Smokehouse
Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Release Dinner National release of this popular wine includes dinner, wines and an auto-
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September 9 - 25
World Music Festival Chicago Free, multi-venue, multi-cultural music fest with acts from all over the world. Here are just a few of the neighborhood shows.
Preston Bradley Hall · Cultural Center · 78 E. Washington September 9 & 10 — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. RAGAMALA: A CELEBRATION OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC Ten separate performances each day. September 15 — 6 p.m. ANDA UNION (Inner Mongolia, China) Nine-member ensemble from the Inner Mongolia region of northern China performs music inspired by the tribes that Genghis Khan unified. September 16 — 6 p.m. TENORES DI NEONELI + ORLANDO MASCIA (Sardinia, Italy) Four male voices perform breathtaking feats of polyphonic song in a unique traditional vocal style. September 21 & 22 — 6 p.m. LAUTARI (Poland) · ENSEMBLE SURABHI (Chicago, USA) Lautari plays traditional music of Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe. Surabhi plays flamenco and Afro rhythms fused with Classical Indian (9/21 only).
Jay Pritzker Pavilion · Millennium Park · 201 E. Randolph September 16 — 6 p.m. HERENCIA DE TIMBIQUÍ (Colombia) OCCIDENTAL BROTHERS DANCE BAND INTERNATIONAL (Chicago, USA) All-ages show featuring the 11-member Colombian ensemble known for its African-derived sounds of the country’s Pacific lowlands and the 5-member Chicago based group specializing in Central and West African dance music. www.cityofchicago.org · 312-744-5000 graphed copy of the vineyard’s new book. 6:30 p.m., III Forks, 180 N. Field Blvd., 312-938-4303, www.3forks.com.
September 22 Wine and Cheese Tasting The secrets of successful wine and cheese pairing includes six cheese styles matched with six wines. $10. 6:30 p.m., Mariano’s Lakeshore East, 333 E. Benton Place, www.marianos. com/events.
September 23 Hamburger Hop Feast on burgers, beer, wine and cocktails while chefs battle for the city’s Best Burger award. $125. 6 p.m., Harris Theater, 205 E Randolph St., 312-380-4129, www.chicagogourmet.org/?page=HamburgerHop.
After Dark featuring The New Contemporary Explore the Art Institute of Chicago after hours at this monthly event featuring complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. $15-$35. 9 p.m., Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan, 312-443-3600, http://www. artic.edu.
September 23-25 Expo Chicago International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art opens the fall art season with work from 140 leading galleries from around the world. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; invitation-only Vernissage preview is 6 p.m. Sept. 22, Navy Pier, 312-867-9220, www.expochicago.com.
September 17 2nd Annual
Climbing Competition at Maggie Daley Park SCA L E R S
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SEPTEMBER RACES Run10Feed10 10K September 8, 6p.m. — Macy’s on State Run Mag Mile 13.1/5K September 10, 7 a.m. — Grant Park
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9/11 Heroes Run 5K - 10am September 11 — 3100 S. Lakeshore
and
SEA Blue Prostate Cancer Walk/Run 5K/3K September 11, 8 a.m. — Lincoln Park
Top Rope Speed Bouldering Traverse honors $15 advance / $20 day of event Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph (312) 742-3918 — maggiedaleypark.com
September 24-25 Chicago Gourmet This annual food and wine event features cooking demonstrations from dozens of chefs, plus beer and food pavilions, wine tastings and book signings. $40-$205. Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Millennium Park, 312380-4129, www.chicagogourmet.org.
September 27 and ongoing Hamilton The first touring production of the groundbreaking – and record-breaking – Broadway musical about founding father Alexander Hamilton premieres in Chicago. $62-$497 if available from original venue. Show times vary, Private Bank Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St., (312) 977-1700, www.broadwayinchicago.com/show/ hamilton.
September 30 Shaw’s Oyster Fest The mollusk is celebrated with blues music and lots of fresh seafood in this annual outdoor festival. $20-$50. 3 to 10 p.m., Hubbard and Rush streets, 312-527-2722, www.oysterfestchicago.com Yusuf/Cat Stevens: A Cat’s Attic Introspective performance coincides with the 50th anniversary of Yusuf/ Cat Stevens’ first hit single, “I Love My Dog,” released in 1966. 8 p.m., Ford Oriental Theatre, 24 W Randolph St., 312-977-1700, www. broadwayinchicago.com.
Race Judicata 5K September 15, 6:30 p.m. — Grant Park Chicago Lung Run 10K/5K/1mile September 17, 8:30 a.m. Montrose Harbor Chicago Mini Marathon 13.1/5K September 17, 7:30 a.m. — Grant Park Women Rock Half Marathon 13.1/10K/5K September 17, 6:30 a.m. Lincoln Park Bucktown 5K September 18, 8:30 a.m. Burr Elementary School MMRF Team for Cures: Chicago 5K September 18, 9 a.m. Montrose Harbor CARA Ready to Run 20 miler September 18, 6:30 a.m. Wilson Lakefront Parking Lot Get your race in Gear 5K/kids run September 24, 8 a.m. Montrose Harbor St. Jude Walk/Run to end childhood cancer 5K September 24, 8 a.m. — Soldier Field Chicago Half Marathon 13.1/5K September 25, 7a.m. — Jackson Park
October 13 OKTOBERFEST CHARITY CLASSIC AT THE MID-AMERICA CLUB Members and non-members are invited to enjoy a festive event while supporting Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS, The ClubCorp Care Foundation and KPMG’s Family for Literacy. 6 to 9 p.m. $50 individual / $600 table of ten 200 E. Randolph · 80th Floor www.classic.als.net/oktoberfestatmac
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