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Cooper’s Hawk opens first urban location Lakefront Trail can be hazardous during winter months Page 2 Special holiday section pages 8-10

Ed Debevics could be making a comeback Page 3

Dozens of Santa gather on State St. last year as a part of SantaCon, an annual holiday convention of Santas that occurs nationwide. Courtesy of SantaCon Chicago

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Doorperson of the Month: Chris Britton

Chicago Starbucks a coffee wonderland

Streeterville ‘Secret’ Ace Hardware to close

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Lake Michigan waves lap the Lakefront Trail, a popular thoroughfare for cyclists. Photo by Elisa Shoenberger

Lakefront Trail can be hazardous during winter

By Elisa Shoenberger Staff Writer While the Lakefront Trail is a popular route for commuting cyclists, snow and ice can make it hazardous during the winter.

A 2011 Park District and Active Transportation Alliance report found nearly 30,000 people used the trail daily during the summer. It’s used through the winter, although the number of cyclists drops off.

Dan Lowman has been using the path to cycle to work downtown for more than a decade.

“The Park District does a

really good job of clearing and salting the Lakefront path,” he said. “The path is often in better shape than Lake Shore Drive and other roads.”

However, the conditions can become dangerous in the winter.

A few years ago, Lowman slipped on clear ice near Oak Street. He used his bicycle to anchor himself on the incline to avoid falling into Lake Michigan. A city worker in a tow truck saw the incident and threw down his tow line so Lowman could pull himself up.

Lowman actively uses the path but “If there’s been snow,

ice or big waves, I don’t bother. I don’t have the need to have that same incident again,” he said.

During adverse conditions, he gets off at Oak Street, takes the underpass near the Drake Hotel, and gets back on the Lakefront Trail at a safer place or takes Inner Lake Shore Drive.

“Chicago Park District crews remove snow and apply salt to the Lakefront Trail as needed, seven days a week,” a spokesperson for the Park District said. “Crews also work with the Office of Emergency Management Communications (OEMC) to close off sections of

the trail that are in close proximity to the lake edge when conditions are icy.”

Colin Cameron, founder of Chicago Bike Law Firm, said that the city can be liable for damages for accidents on the Lakefront Trail since it is a designated bike trail.

There are informal alert systems that cyclists use such as #chilft (Chicago Lakefront Trail) on Twitter to inform each other about the path. The Park District recommends people check its website and follow the district on social media for updates.

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Mexican bakery opens in former Roy’s Restaurant location Panango opened up in early November at 720 N. State St. It is one of three food venues from chef Carlos Gaytán in the former location of Roy’s Restaurant. The first was a French-Mexican small plates restaurant called Tzuco that opened in September. Panango opened second and will be serving foods on the go including sandwiches, soups and pan dulce, a staple of Mexican bakeries. The third venue will be a fine dining restaurant called Tales of Carlos Gaytán and will open later

The 1950s-style diner may be returning to downtown Chicago. The owners of the kitschy restaurant, best known for its diner style food and insulting staff, filed for a liquor license for the first floor of 159 E. Ohio St. in October.

Plans for this location go back to 2017 but these new developments suggest that the restaurant may reopen in the near future. The restaurant closed in 2015 when it was displaced by a residential tower. Back when it closed, Eater reported that the owners were interested in finding a location closer to Michigan Avenue.

Panango, a Mexican bakery, opened on Nov. 1. Photo by Elisa Shoenberger

Egg Harbor Cafe opens its first downtown location in Optima Signature

this year. Chef Gaytán is best known for his former West Town restaurant

In November, popular breakfast and lunch restaurant Egg Harbor Cafe opened its first location in a

Mexique that won a famed Michelin star in 2013 and 2014.

4,905-square-foot space downtown. The first Egg Harbor opened in Hinsdale in 1985 and has expanded to 15 locations in Greater Chicago and five locations in the Atlanta area. It is the penultimate retail business to open at the Optima Signature Apartments, 220 E. Illinois St., which also includes GoodVets Streeterville, RUNAWAY Fitness, Bedazzled Nails & Spa, and Guidepost Montessori.

Numerous robberies have occurred in Streeterville Police have reported teams of shoplifters targeting stores downtown, in the Loop, and in Lincoln Park. As of Nov. 14, there have been nine different incidents with two to seven people committing the crime. In some cases shoplifters have been violent, using pepper spray and mace, and physically assaulting employees. So far, three employees have been injured.

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Homeless issue ‘not about arresting people’

By Jacqueline Covey Staff Writer Following the September CAPS meeting, officers Al Robinson and Tom Baker with Chicago’s Office Community Policing reopened the discussion about homelessness in sectors 1831, 1832, 1833 and 1834 of the 18th District on November 7 at 115 W. Chicago Avenue.

The conversation with residents resulted in an overall theme: if you see something, say something. Extra details such as location, identification of a per-

son or the time of and incident could make the difference for police in resolving a complaint.

The original discussion centered around a strip of Michigan and Chicago avenues, where people congregate for a place to sleep. Officer Baker assured those in attendance that he’s dedicated to finding the help these people need to get off narcotics, take a shower or find a place to stay the night with whatever resources he knows to be available. Every Thursday, in non-threatening civilian garb, Officer Baker walks city streets

NEWS BRIEFS Continued from page 3 woman near the Courtyard By Marriott around 8:20 p.m. On the same day, both an Uber driver and a cab driver were held up downtown.

Toys ’R’ Us opens pop-up store in former Topshop space After the toy retailer closed in 2018, Toys ”R” Us has opened the “Toys ’R’ Us Adventure” with Candytopia at 830 N. Michigan Ave. There are plans to bring back the popular retailer with smaller stores across the country. The experience promises eight rooms including a ball pit with 1.5 million balls that takes over an entire floor, and even ziplining, which parents may be able to participate in. Tickets are $20 for kids aged 4-12, $28 for adults and must be bought in advance, not at the door. The experience will be open until Jan. 26.

Alderman’s office presents plan to allay concerns over former Tribune Tower With the interior demolition of the

with representatives from the Department of Family and Support Services with pamphlets and information to share.

“A lot of them don’t want it,” he said. “You gotta keep nudging them and hope they will take it.”

Some residents expressed a desire for more information which they could provide themselves.

“We don’t necessarily think they need to be incarcerated,” one business owner said, who has had several suspicions that drug or gang activities at times have mixed in with the homeless community near her building.

Tribune Building underway, community members have a chance to hear possible uses for the building. After an initial plan for a mixed-use building was set aside, Alderman Brendan Reilly has been working with the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and the Department of Transportation to develop “creative solutions” to solve concerns over traffic, loading, parking and more, according to the alderman’s office.

He presented these plans at the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents (SOAR) on Nov. 19.

New Greek Restaurant opens downtown Chef Louie Alexakis and his partners Fox Chicago sports anchor Lou Cannelis and investor William Glastris Jr. opened a new Greek restaurant in River North. Avli River North (702 N. Wells St.) is a two floor high end restaurant with 30 seats on the first floor. Diners can enjoy a seven course tasting menu, an a la carte menu or a family-style dinner. With 72-hours advance notice, restaurant patrons can order the “Greek feast” that includes snapper and lamb leg, eat in or takeout.

Summer will see the opening of a 56seat patio. Chef Alexakis has previously

“At the same time, we don’t feel equipped to meet their needs.”

Officer Robinson informed the public that there are general patterns that drug or gang affiliates tend to show within the homeless community. But the overall goal is to help, which could be providing assistance for those who abuse narcotics.

“It’s not about arresting people,” he said.

A resident asked how to involve those experiencing homelessness so that they feel a part of the community. “They’re part of our community, again

opened restaurants in Lincoln Park and the suburb of Winnetka.

Popular River North golden retriever dies from cancer Sporty, a 12-year old golden retriever who made headlines for walking himself, passed away from large cell lymphoma on November 14. Owner David Duncan reported the news on @sporty_thedog Instagram: “He went so peacefully on his blankets with his head on my lap, paw in my hand and surrounded by all his favorite toys.” This was Sporty’s second bout with cancer.

To help pay for costs of Sporty’s cancer treatment, Duncan created a GoFundMe Campaign for $30K that ended up raising over $31K. Duncan will donate the remaining funds to other dogs with cancer.

Centrum Realty and Development plans to open a nine-story office building in shuttered Walmart Express Alderman Brendan Reilly reports that developer Centrum Realty has plans

they’re not going anywhere,” the attendee said.

Officer Baker said it’s best to engage with people and hope that eventually, this leads people down the path of rehabilitation.

The CAPS discussion also touched on graffiti. If street tagging is suspected gang activity, report it through the Chi311 app or through Alderman Brendan Reilly’s office for a quick response within a week, Baker said.

The district CAPS meeting is every odd-numbered month. The next meeting is on Jan. 2, 2020.

to develop a nine-story building with 127,000-square-foot of space at 777 N. Franklin St. The location previously housed a Walmart Express convenience store that closed in 2016. In January, Centrum and Hubbard Street Group sold RxBar for $31.1M, which was the largest price per square foot paid for an office building downtown but has since been surpassed. Architecture and planning firm, Hirsch MPG are to design the new office building. Plans include a climbing wall and a retail space on the first floor.

L’Aventio hopes to break bad luck on Ohio Street Four pizzerias have closed in four years at a small space at 355 E. Ohio St. Adam Weisell hopes to break the trend with L’Aventino Forno Romano. The restaurant will focus on a Roman-style pizza called pinza. Weisell grew up in Rome and is excited about his Chicago venture. He spent 11 years in New York, serving up his delicious food. The restaurant in Chicago is only open for dinner and is closed on Mondays. It is open from 5-10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 5-11 p.m. on weekends.

For more information or to reserve a table, call (312) 964-5112.

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Chris Britton, at 100 E. Walton, has been named Streeterville News Doorperson of the Month.

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Doorperson of the Month Chris Britton at 100 East Walton

By Mat Cohen Staff Writer There’s a tremendous amount of pride and loyalty that comes with being a Chicago sports fan.

Fans of the Bulls, who haven’t reached the conference semifinals since 2011, need loyalty now more than ever. Chris Britton is strongly loyal and has thick Chicago pride, so the rollercoaster of the post-Jordan era hasn’t phased him.

“Those Jordan years were the best years,” he said.

“They’ve been disappointing a lot lately, but I’m still ride or die a Bulls fan.”

This dedication and love shows in Britton’s work, which is why he’s been named the Streeterville News Doorperson of the Month.

Britton, a family man, loves working with the 100 East Walton community he’s grown with over the past 11 years.

“You meet a lot of different people and they treat you very nice,” he said.

“I love to help out whenever I can.”

A few residents have been in the building for the full Britton Era. They’ve earned his top-notch respect.

“I go above and beyond for them,” he said. “If they need anything, if they’re sick and I’m off work, I run to Walgreens. Whatever they need I go out (of) my way.”

He also works at 100 East Huron. When not behind the desk, Britton enjoys time with family.

He plays board games with his wife, 13-year-old son, 26-year-old daughter and four-year-old grandson.

He travels with his family, who have all learned to love fishing, a sport Britton got from his dad.

“I travel a lot with the family,” he said. “I take the kids, I take my grandkid to different places. I use up all my vacation all the time.

“I’m more of a family person. We do a lot of things together.”

Britton has the same

pride for the city. He grew up in Hyde Park, which explains his preference for the White Sox. Eventually, he wants to work for the city and is currently studying to earn his commercial driver’s license.

“I know I’m up in age, but I want to get on with the city, that’s my thing,” he said.

Until then, he loves the building, working with residents and helping wherever it’s needed.

“My favorite part is just how nice and friendly the people are,” he said. “I like introducing myself to them, talking about sports with them and getting to know them.

“I love this building.”

To nominate your favorite doorperson, email info@ neweastsidecommunity.com with the doorperson’s name and why you think they should be the doorperson of the month. Each winner will receive a $25 gift card to Mariano’s.

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Cooper’s Hawk opens first urban location

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The original Gordon’s Ace Hardware store located on the corner of State and Oak streets. Photo courtesy of Gordon’s Ace Hardware

‘Secret’ Ace to close

Gordon’s Ace family glue will continue to keep community strong

By Mat Cohen Staff Writer It’s rare for a father-son duo to go to the local elementary school dressed as Santa and an elf to wish kids a merry Christmas. But for Jeremy Melnick and his dad, Les, it was to give back to the community they’ve been part of since 1950.

Jeremy’s grandfather opened his first Gordon’s Ace Hardware store franchise on the corner of State Street and Oak Street, neighboring Ogden Elementary School and expanded the number of their stores over time to include a highly frequented but tucked away store at 680 N. Lakeshore Drive.

“It’s how I got started in the first place,” Jeremy Melnick said. “It was a daily, weekly conversation around the dinner table.”

Melnick got his masters degree and left banking 21 years ago to partner with his dad in the family business.

“In the back of my mind I think it was always something I’d want to get into,” he said. “Twenty-one years later, here I am.”

Gordon’s Ace has eight locations, four scattered around downtown neighborhoods.

“We’ve been a part of it for so long,” Jeremy Melnick said. “There’s been an Ace store down here forever… you see generations of customers, which is always nice.”

Gordon’s Ace didn’t always have the coverage

across the neighborhoods it has today.

“When we partnered with my dad we had a growth plan,” he said. “We opened our second store on Orleans in 2005. Eighteen months later we bought a four-store chain.

“We went from one to two, to six stores in a relatively short period of time from 2005 to 2007.”

The location in Streeterville, 680 N. Lake Shore Drive, has been nicknamed “the secret Ace” by its customers because there’s minimal signage.

The location, which has been in the neighborhood for 30 years, and owned by the Gordon’s for seven, is closing the end of December.

Store manager Bob Willis says he’s come to know many people throughout his 10 years as manager.

“They’re all sad to see us leaving,” he said.

“It’s been the best part to help people and get to know people around the building and in the neighborhood.”

Despite being in the city, Gordon’s Ace stores create a local community, stocking such items as local barbecue sauce or humidity tools to suit high rises downtown.

The company gives back to the community everyday. Last year it raised $100,000 for Lurie Children’s Hospital.

They won’t rush into finding another Streeterville location, but with the right place and timing, they hope to be back in the neighborhood soon.

An upscale wine and dining chain that started in the suburbs has come to downtown Chicago in time for the holidays.

Cooper’s Hawk, which has 41 locations nationwide, recently opened its first urban location at 58 E. Oak Street, in the Gold Coast’s historic Esquire building.

“The Esquire space presented the perfect location and footprint to serve as the flagship restaurant (in Chicago),” Executive Chef Matt McMillin said.

The renovation of the space took nearly 10 months, according to publicist Laurie Cairns.

“Incorporating our Napa-inspired look was a fun challenge,” she said.

The large, multi-floor restaurant and winery covers 23,000 square feet. It can accommodate more than 400 people, with a patio and private event space.

They offer a standard menu plus an Esquire signature page featuring upscale dishes, such as pistachio-crusted Australian rack of lamb, 25-ounce prime, bone-in ribeye and miso-glazed Chilean seabass, McMillin said. He’s excited about the “Tribute to the World of

Wine” signature five-course pairing dinner he curated with master sommelier Emily Wines.

The new Chicago location is the first Cooper’s Hawk to offer wines outside their normal portfolio, Cairns said. It has 1,600 collections from around the world, including 750 bottles from the personal collection of founder and CEO Tim McEnery.

In addition to the “immersive” experience of fine wine and dining, Cairns said Cooper’s Hawk offers Wine Club memberships, featuring new wines each month, available for pickup or shipping. “(The wine club) is a great introduction for anyone curious about wine, as Cooper’s Hawk is all about making wine accessible to everyone,” Wines, the sommelier, said. “We have over 50 varietals, ranging from sweet wines to big robust reds, and everything in between.”

Cairns said they also have holiday-etched bottles, wine ornaments and a 12 Nights of Christmas gift box, which includes a variety of wines.

“We trust Chicago will embrace what we have created at Cooper’s Hawk Esquire Chicago and look forward to how it evolves over the years,” McMillin said.

Cooper’s Hawk, which has 41 locations nationwide, recently opened its first urban space at 58 E. Oak St. Photo by Mat Cohen

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Development reshaping city’s skyline

By Jacqueline Covey Staff Writer Several skyscrapers marching upward in New Eastside and Streeterville will soon add thousands of square feet of residential, hospitality and retail space. Vista Tower, sisters Cirrus Condominiums and Cascade Apartments, Tribune Tower and an upcoming hotel and apartment tower in a location dubbed Site O will transform downtown Chicago’s eastern border. For local residents living amidst the daily hum of construction, completion of these towers is just around the corner.

Vista Tower 363 E. Upper Wacker Drive Expected to open in 2020, Vista Tower will be the third-largest

building in the city and the tallest designed by a woman—Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang. Another first for the city is a blow-through on the 83rd floor that helps alleviate wind pressure. The building topped out in April and currently interior work is being completed.

The 101-story structure will house 400 condos and a luxury hotel.

Cascade and Cirrus 197 N. Harbor Drive and 225 N. Columbus Drive These sisters of Lakeshore East are still in the first of two phases, as the dirt has barely settled since the dual-groundbreaking on Sept. 18. Ted Weldon, executive general manager for Lendlease Development in Chicago, said the first stage of construction consists of Cirrus Condomini-

ums and Cascade Apartments, in addition to Cascade Park.

Residents will also see work being done to the pedestrian and bicycle path that connects the development to Lake Michigan under Lake Shore Drive. There’s been interest in Cirrus since presales for condos began in spring, Weldon said. Visit cirruscondos. com or call (312) 469-8090 for an appointment.

Tribune Tower 435 N. Michigan Ave. Unveiled April 2018, the redevelopment and new construction project at Tribune Tower began in 2016 after Golub & Company and the Los Angeles-based CIM Group purchased the Gothic landmark and surrounding buildings for $240 million.

Cirrus and Cascade is currently under construction. Photo by Jeffrey Molsen

The complex will be converted to 163 condos and update the stores below.

The team also hopes to build the second-largest building in the city. At a Nov. 19 community meeting, Streeterville Organization of Active Residents (SOAR) and Alderman Brendan Reilly offered details of the plan after residents raised concerns about traffic congestion. Crain’s reported developers have added a

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The through road will mainly serve the hotel, with drop-off lanes and short-term parking.

Site O Nestled between Aqua and 300 E. Randolph, parcel O is expected to see action in the coming months.

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A time of enlightenment in Chicago

Tiny Tim lives here New Eastside resident shines in Goodman Theatre’s ‘A Christmas Carol’

By Jacqueline Covey Staff Writer For many religions, including Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism and Paganism, the end of the year marks a time of change, rebirth and renewal.

“Almost every religion is celebrating a festival of light,” said Rabbi Seth Limmer of Chicago Sinai Congregation, “The year is getting darker—what do we want to do?

Bring light into the world.” While lighted Christmas trees are a prominent and recognizable symbol of this special time, in a cultural melting pot like Chicago a host of other celebrations are taking place.

By Stephanie Racine Being cast as the alternate for Tiny Tim in “A Christmas Carol,” was the result of tenacity by 7-year-old Vikram Konkimalla, a resident in New Eastside. “‘Resilience always pays off ’ is our family motto,” Vikram’s mother Reema Konkimalla said.

This year was Vikram’s third time auditioning for Tiny Tim, and this time he won the part. Being the alternate for Tiny Vikram Konkimalla as Tiny Tim. Courtesy Tim means he is in of Reema Konkimalla the production on the weekdays, while Vikram’s counterpart, 12-year-old Paris Strickland, plays the part on the weekends.

Vikram prepared for the role by watching the show several times, reading the Charles Dickens classic and studying a biography about Dickens, according to his mother.

“He was very well prepared this year and very confident,” Konkimalla said.

The Goodman Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol” is in its 42nd year. Many families have made it an annual tradition, according to Publicity Director for Goodman Theatre Denise Schneider. The theater wants to make its yearly production special for all patrons.

If it’s someone’s first time at “A Christmas Carol,” that theater-goer receives a certificate and a button.

Going to the production was special for

Vikram Konkimalla, a New Eastside resident, will play Tiny Tim in “A Christmas Carol” during the weekday productions. Photo by Mat Cohen

Vikram, even before he was cast. Vikram had his first viewing certificate signed by Scrooge, played by Larry Yando. He presented it during show-and-tell at school.

Being in the production has been a special experience for Vikram. He enjoys hanging out with the other kids in the production and going to special events to promote the play.

But his favorite part of being in “A Christmas Carol” involves being on stage.

Vikram’s favorite moment?

“When I get to say, ‘God bless us, everyone!’ at the end,” he said.

Vikram and his mother agree that if he can do it, so can other kids if they give it their all.

“When I found out he got the part, I was so happy and emotional because my son was resilient in getting the role,” Konkimalla said.

“I was really happy. I have lots of fun,” Vikram said.

See “A Christmas Carol” at the Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn Ave., through December 29. Tickets start at $25 and are available at GoodmanTheatre.org, (312) 443-3800 or the box office.

Kwanzaa Dec. 26 - Jan. 1, 2020 Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration of African heritage started in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karega in response to Christmas commercialism in the U.S. Meaning “first” in Kiswahili, Kwanzaa signifies the welcoming of the first harvests into the home.

During this cultural holiday, rooms are often decorated with flags and each day, one of the seven candles on a kinara are lit. A feast takes place on the sixth day.

The DuSable Museum of African American History is hosting a Kwanzaa event from 8-11 a.m. on Dec. 7 and 8 at 740 E. 56th Place.

Hannukkah, Chanukah Dec. 22 - Dec. 30 Though this celebration is not the most “major” of Jewish holidays, it is the “supremely fun” Festival of Lights. Generally, it is observed in the home, according to Limmer. Families gather around the menorah, a multi-branched candelabrum, to light a stem each night. The holiday recognizes the rededication of the Temple after a small group of Jewish rebels were victorious over Seleucid armies looking to Continued on page 11

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Chicago’s Christmas history a mix of traditions

By Elisa Shoenberger Staff Writer Chicago’s Christmas traditions are a mixture of ethnic and racial celebrations, combined with the strategy of the city’s retailers to form the public celebrations we know today.

“One of the things people don’t know is that 19th century immigrants (brought) many of the Christmas traditions that we know in the U.S.,” said Julius Jones, assistant curator at the Chicago History Museum. While the Christkindlmarket is a relatively new tradition in Chicago, beginning in 1996, German Christmas traditions go back to before the Great Chicago Fire in 1871.

But Chicago’s Christmas traditions aren’t just based on Germanic traditions. Ethnic and racial groups throughout the city celebrate the holiday in their own robust and unique ways, Jones said. For example, a midnight Christmas processional takes place in the Ukrainian Village in January, in accordance with the Ukrainian Orthodox calendar.

Many Chicagoans, regardless of background, have traditions centering on the great Christmas tree in the Walnut Room of the former Marshall Field’s department store.

In 1907, waiters put up the tree themselves in the room, according to Jones. By the mid-20th century, it was the biggest Christmas tree in the

U.S. and people would flock from all over to see it. Macy’s, the current occupant of the former Marshall Field’s building, keeps the tradition going.

“Retailers absolutely made Christmas into what it is now—a shopping experience,” Bill Savage, Northwestern professor and Chicago historian, said. Retailers such as Marshall Field’s and Montgomery Ward were instrumental in creating the visual culture of Christmas, Jones said.

The Ward catalog “was the place where you ordered Christmas presents from afar. Marshall Field’s was where families went to look at the window decorations, and to not just buy Christmas presents, but as

Chicago Theatre street scene in 1951. Courtesy Chicago History Museum, Harold Beach, photographer

a family outing,” Savage said, noting that even the famous character Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was first commissioned by retailer Montgomery Ward in 1939.

While certain traditions have persisted, some traditions have fallen by the wayside. Notably, the Christmas Tree Ship that allegedly brought thousands of trees to Chicago in the late 19th century. A

ship called Rouse Simmons brought trees from Michigan, until it sank in a terrible storm in 1912.

A year later, Chicago put up its first official tree in north Grant Park, commissioned by Mayor Carter Harrison Jr. The tradition continues but now in Millennium Park.

The tree had been moved to Daley Plaza in 1966 and in 1982 it stood at State Street and Wacker Drive.

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Holiday Spirit We ask some Chicago residents “What do you want for the holidays?”

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“For everyone to stop killing each other.”

Daniele Roberts

“I’m going to donate to One Tail at a Time—a no-kill shelter on the west side of the city.”

Jen Stoker and Carlton

“I want to have good health.”

Steve Stabiner

“The world to be peaceful.”

Vibhav Adivi

“Enough sleep so I can have time to spend with friends and family.”

Rachel Sze

“A brand new truck.”

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Cookie recipe connects with Christmas past New staff writer Jaqueline Covey shares her best cookie recipe Growing up, the “best” holiday cookie was one passed down by my great-grandmother, Grace Cook. She was a tiny Lithuanian woman who grew up in West Chicago. She was known to be tough, uptight and proper.

In her book of kitchen tricks is a cookie recipe dependent on greasy, cheap potato chips. This

is the woman I remember—one who loved to hate when I climbed on her lap as a toddler. Her gold chain sits around my neck every day.

My best holiday memories are in a kitchen, warmed by love and a hot oven, pushing chairs over to lick my grandmother’s frosting bowl as a young girl and writing down the potato chip cookie recipe as a young woman. I am delighted to share this recipe with you.

POTATO CHIP COOKIES Makes enough to share at a large gathering What you’ll need Mixing bowl 21x15-inch baking sheet Fork Fine-mesh strainer Whisk or plastic gloves optional for those who want to avoid messy hands.

Ingredients 1 lb - butter, room temperature 1 cup - sugar 3 cups - flour

2 cups - crushed potato chips 1 tbsp - vanilla 1 cup - chopped nuts *Powdered sugar to top cookies at the end Instructions Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

With whisk or hands, work the butter until creamy. Once you’ve reached the right consistency, gradually add in the cup of sugar.

Beat well, then move on to the flour. Gradually add in flour until the mixture is creamy.

This recipe was given

Traditional potato chip cookies. Photo by Jacqueline Covey to me by my aunt. We always used our hands, she says that is the best way to ensure the ingredients are thoroughly mixed together.

Add in vanilla, crushed potato chips and chopped nuts.

Though you can use any chip or nut, Lay’s

Original chips are the perfect consistency for this shortbread-like cookie. Walnuts and this recipe are the perfect marriage, but macadamia nuts or almonds will also work.

Put the dough in the fridge for several minutes to firm up.

Grab dough from the fridge or freezer and roll into balls. The ball should be able to fit into the space between your index finger and thumb when you make the “OK” sign.

Bake cookies

for about 20 minutes, or until a pale-golden color.

After taking your batch out of the oven, stamp the cookie with a fork. The cookies should flatten slightly, with a lovely crosshatched imprint left over.

Pour powdered sugar into strainer and tap over the cookies while they are still hot and on the baking sheet.

Letting the powdered sugar melt slightly on your cookie will give it a light glaze of sweetness.

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Starbucks Chicago Roastery a coffee wonderland

By Elisa Shoenberger Staff Writer Starbucks Chicago Roastery opened Nov. 15 as a temple dedicated to all things coffee. Each facet, from the architecture to food offerings, is a celebration of the exalted coffee bean.

It’s the “best experiential retail you’ll see anywhere,” guest speaker and Crate and Barrel founder Gordon Segal said. The new store honored the former location of the Crate and Barrel flagship that was designed to be an experience for its customers.

The glorified coffee shop is decked out with a 56-foot golden cask like centerpiece which is filled with roasted coffee. Soaring up several stories it dramatically shoots roasted coffee through piping to many bars and coffee stations throughout the store.

“If you want to come in and just look and grab your coffee, that’s fantastic. But if you want to dig down on coffee and learn everything, then we’re here for that too,” said Marc Wanless, director of global operations, roasteries at Starbucks.

Starbucks Cask and Symphony pipes deliver roasted coffee around the store. Photos by Elisa Shoenberger

Each day, employees roast 25 pound batches of coffee beans that are loaded into the giant cask. All coffee roasted, Wanless explained, is exclusive to the Roastery Chicago location.

By following the cask and symphony piping to the upper floors, visitors will find more than the average Starbucks cup of coffee. There is a holiday special,

a three-layered “Pistachio Bicerin” at Experiential Coffee Bar on the third floor and exclusive Chicago cocktails infused with Starbucks or Teavana flavors at the fourth-floor bar.

There’s even a station dedicated to whiskey barrel aged coffee in which green coffee is put into Knob Creek whiskey barrels, Starbucks partner Shia-

Enlightenment Continued from page 8

The winter solstice marker at America’s Stonehenge in Salem, N.H. In Pagan cultures, this is a time of rebirth. Photo

by Jacqueline Covey

drive the culture of Israel to extinction. The Temple’s menorah is said to have miraculously sustained itself until more oil could be prepared. It lasted eight days.

There is no one way to celebrate Hannukkah. Limmer said that households each have their own traditions.

This time of the year is about “taking care of the world around us,” he said.

“The teachings of Hannukkah are the same teachings many others experience,” Limmer said. “We as individ-

Barrista makes lattes and coffees with symphony pipes above.

mi Ranasinghe said.

And as a final nod to the process of coffee, the backstairs feature a five-story mural of a coffee harvest by Chicago artist Eulojio Ortega.

While this roastery is devoted to all aspects of coffee, it’s also a celebration of all things Chicago.

The location uses local distilleries for its cocktails and works

uals have a lot that we can do to make (life) better for a lot of people.”

Winter Solstice 10:19 p.m. on Dec. 21 According to widely-recognized Pagan organization Circle Sanctuary, the winter solstice can be a time of celebration in some cultures. The day, which varies from year to year, represents the start of the solar year. It celebrates light and the return of the sun. It is also known as Yule. Circle Sanctuary suggests placing holly, ivy and pine cones around the home, “especially in areas where socializing takes place.” Also, mistletoe should be

with Chicago-based chocolatier Uzma Sharif to pair chocolates with coffee.

There’s a love letter on the fourth floor of the building with the line: “This Roastery honors all of these years of beautiful coffee in this beautiful city. A shrine to coffee, and a celebration of all we have done and will do here together. Thank you, Chicago.”

hung above a “major threshold and (left) until next Yule as a charm for good luck throughout the year.”

Dhanu Sankranti and Makar Sankranti Starts Dec. 16 and Jan. 15, 2020 Sankranti represent the change in the sun’s position and these are two of 12 Sankranti on the Hindu calendar.

Dhanu Sankranti represents the ninth zodiac, Sagittarius. Nine represents faith, humanity as well as faith in humanity. Makar Sankranti, closely tied with kite flying, is a time to recognize the harvest season and celebrated the Sun God.

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Enjoy favorite toy box-themed rooms with familiar friends like Paw Patrol and Melissa and Doug. 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 11 a.m. on Saturdays, $28 for adults, $20 for kids 4-12, kids under 4 are free, Toys ”R” Us Adventure Chicago, 830 N. Michigan Ave., toysrusadventure.com

Larry Yando returns for his 12th performance as Ebenezer Scrooge at the Goodman Theatre.

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Holiday Events

A Christmas Carol The Goodman Theatre’s 42nd production of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three Christmas spirits over the course of a Christmas Eve evening, in order for him to reexamine his outlook on life. Times vary, runs until Dec. 29, tickets start at $35, Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St., (312) 443-3800, goodmantheatre.org Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker The Joffrey Ballet celebrates the holidays with Christopher Wheeldon’s Chicago-set The Nutcracker. The reimagined holiday classic highlights one of Chicago’s greatest moments of achievement—the famous World’s Fair of 1893.

Until Dec. 29. Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr. 29 performances, Nov. 30-Dec. 29, 2019. (312) 386-8905, joffrey.org Shaw’s Live Music Shaw’s Oyster Bar hosts live blues music.

Snack on oysters and seafood with blues, jazz, and sometimes folk. There is no cover charge, and it is first-come, firstserve for seating. Tuesdays, Thursdays

and Sundays. 7-10 p.m., free, Shaw’s Crab House, 21 E. Hubbard St., (312) 527-2772, shawscrabhouse.com Sunday Funday Every Sunday in December bring the kids to the observation deck at Sky Deck at the John Hancock Observatory for special fun and activities. Featuring magic by the magical Myster AJ, music by Mr. Dave and music instructor Miss Beth. 1-3 p.m., $25 for adults, $15 for kids, free for children under 3, 360 Chicago Observation Deck, 875 N. Michigan Ave. 94th floor, (888) 875-8439, 360chicago.com Holiday Tea The Langham hosts holiday tea throughout December. All the classic tea fare is available, including petite sandwiches, scones and desserts. Reservation includes a glass of sparkling wine for those over 21. Reservations required by phone. Through Dec. 8.

Times vary, $80 per person, The Langham Chicago, 330 N. Wabash Ave., (312) 923 7710, langhamhotels.com/chicago Toys ’R’ Us Adventure Taking over the old Top Shop building in a pop-up, the classic kids store features fun toy experiences across eight rooms.

Pour Decisions Brunch The Eno Room hosts a drag show each Sunday during brunch. From noon to 2 p.m., Fox E. Kim hosts the show filled with a rotating cast. Some entertainers have even been on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

For $45, attendees receive bottomless mimosas, a starter and a choice of one of four brunch entrees from the executive chef ’s menu. Eno Wine Room: Michigan Avenue, 505 N. Michigan Ave., (312) 321-8749, www.enowinerooms.com Winter WonderFest Festival Hall at Navy Pier becomes an indoor winter wonderland. Enjoy the indoor playground featuring an ice rink, carnival rides, and holiday-themed activities. Fun photo ops with a giant rocking horse or a sleigh will be available. Begins Dec. 6. Closed on Christmas Day. Opens 10 a.m. every day, Navy Pier Festival Hall, 600 E. Grand Ave., (312) 595-7437, prices vary, navypier.org/winter-wonderfest ’Twas the Night Before…

Cirque du Soleil’s first Christmas show will make its Chicago premiere in a limited engagement. The show is family-friendly, unique and dazzling, as is customary for Cirque du Soleil. The production follows Isabella who meets characters from the famous Christmas poem. Times vary, tickets start at $48, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St, (800) 745-3000, chicagotheatre.com Pet Photos with Santa Fido can meet Santa and take photos with him at Water Tower Place. Packages can include prints, digital copies and a snowflake ornament. Cats and dogs only. Online reservations in advance are recommended. Mondays until Dec. 16, 5 p.m., packages start at $37, Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., (312) 4403580, shopwatertower.com

December races Santa Hustle 5k/kids run - 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7 - Soldier Field Jingle Bell Run 5K - 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 - Chicago History Museum New Years Eve 5K - 9 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31 - Lincoln Park Visits with Santa Santa comes to 900 N. Michigan. Photos with Santa will be available. The line will be virtual, but you must be present to register on level 3. 12-6 p.m., 5 p.m. on Sundays until Dec. 24, free, 900 N. Michigan Ave., (312) 915-3916, shop900.com

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Kiehl’s & Feeding America Packout in Chicago Join Kiehl’s and Feeding America for their 5th annual event to pack meals for hundreds of local families in need this holiday season. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and festive treats while packing individual meals. Registration welcome but not required. 6-7:30 p.m., free, Kiehl’s Since 1851, 520 N. Michigan Ave., (312) 321-3601, kiehls.com Northwestern Medical Orchestra Winter AbilityLab Concert The Northwestern Medical Orchestra invites the public for a winter concert. They will be performing music by John Williams, Sibelius and Dvorak. A special orchestral piece by Northwestern physician Dr. Aroop Kar entitled, “Stormy Seas for Symphony Orchestra,” will also be performed. 6:307:30 p.m., free, Shirley Ryan Ability Lab 10th floor Conference Rooms, 355 E. Erie St., northwestern.edu/nmorchestra

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Wine Down Foodlife at Water Tower offers wine pours, passed appetizers and more. This event is offered monthly on the first Friday of every Events continue on page 14

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month. RSVP not required. 6-8 p.m., $20, Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., (312) 335-3663, foodlifechicago.com

Winter Soul-stice Deep House Yoga + Sound Healing Yoga teacher Katy Hanlon guides the class through a vinyasa flow, while DJ alissa.jo plays soul-soothing mixes. Class will end with sound healing by Lisa Devi. Complimentary cocktails and mocktails available after class. 6-7:30 p.m., $27, W Chicago Lakeshore, 644 N. Lake Shore Dr., (312) 943-9200, deephouseyoga.us

Grace & John The duet perform at W XYZ Bar at Aloft Chicago Mag Mile. No admission charge, happy hour specials offered. Grace & John is an all-genres acoustic band featured in Aloft’s homecoming tour series where hometown bands come back to where they started. 8-11 p.m, free, Aloft Chicago Mag Mile, 243 E. Ontario St., (312) 429-6600

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Tsukasa Taiko Legacy & Reduction Two classical Japanese music performances, mainly focused on the kumi-daiko style, which is traditionally composed of drums. Tsukasa Taiko is unique in adding other Japanese instruments and dancing, like the shamisen (three-stringed lute), the shinobue (transverse bamboo flute), and kabuki dancing. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. Tickets start at $20, Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., (312) 280-2660, taikolegacy.com

Dec. 9

Andrew Bird Andrew Bird, an internationally acclaimed musician, songwriter and composer, performs his annual “Gezelligheid” winter concert. The concert mainly features instrumental violin pieces accompanied only by Bird’s signature giant Victrola horns. Concert is also in support of Bird’s new album “My Finest Work Yet.” 8 p.m., tickets start at $46, Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St., (312) 787-4570, fourthchurch.org

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Potted Potter A comedy condensing all seven Harry Potter books into one play, an unauthorized parody by Dan and Jeff. Includes a live game of Quidditch, all your favorite characters, and fun songs. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Times vary, tickets start at $39.95, Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Chestnut St., (800) 775-2000, broadwayinchicago.com

White Truffles will be celebrated at Eataly’s Truffle Festa. Courtesy of Eataly

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Holiday Wine and Truffle Festa It’s truffle season and Eataly is celebrating at their seasonal restaurant Il Tartufo e Il Vino. Sample special Italian wines and truffle-centered bites. Tickets include 8 wine tastings and small bites.

Enjoy an extra 10% off the marketplace with ticket purchase. 12-2 p.m. and 2-4 p.m., $42, Eataly, 43 E. Ohio St., (312) 521-8700, eataly.com Magic & Mayhem with Jo Malone London Give your holiday gifts an extra boost with Jo Malone London. Use special decorative stamps and ribbons with your Jo Malone gifts. Enjoy a 9 ml Orange Bitters treat with $65 Jo Malone London purchase, while supplies last. Noon4 p.m., Dec. 14 and 15, free, Sephora Michigan Ave., 605 N. Michigan Ave., (312) 649-9343, sephora.com

Dec. 15

Santa Brunch Bring your American Girl to meet Santa Claus. Photo opportunities with Santa will be available. Enjoy a brunch meal included in the price of the event.

Reservations required. Non-refundable, only available for children over 3. 9-10 a.m., $30, American Girl Store, 835 N. Michigan Ave., (877) 247-5223, americangirl.com MADE Holiday Pop Up A pop up shopping experience featuring products that are handmade.

Art, jewelry, wearables and gift items created by makers from Chicagoland and beyond will be available. There will also be drinks and food for purchase.

Patrons can download free tickets on their website. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., free, Morgan Manufacturing, 401 N. Morgan St., amdurproductions.com

A Very Coq d’Or Christmas Cozy up at the Drake Hotel on Christmas Day for a special meal. Items available include sliced beef tenderloin with a Dijon peppercorn crust, Savoyard potatoes, asparagus with hollandaise, and maple candied carrots. Reservations not required. For special arrangements or requests, email restaurant manager Giselle Azo, gisele.azo@hilton.com. 5-10 p.m., $35 per person, The Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton Pl., (312) 932-4627, thedrakehotel.com

Dec. 30

Eve of the Eve Cocktail Cruise Live DJs and cocktails available for purchase on this New Year’s Eve cruise.

There will be no food, so eating beforehand is recommended. 21+ with proper ID required. Cruise will happen rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable.

Boarding begins at 7:45 p.m., tickets start at $10, Anita Dee II, DuSable Harbor, 200 N. Breakwater Access, (312) 543-9798, ChicagoCruiseEvents.com

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December is season of giving and remembering

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he holidays are a time for joyous occasions, as families gather to celebrate the spirit of the season.

But for many, it is a time that is much more solemn—a time of remembering loved ones who are no longer with us.

Jon Cohn Families have various traditions COMMUNITY for paying homage to the dearly CONTRIBUTOR departed.

For some it may be as simple as a visit to church with spent in silent prayer and remembrance of loved ones.

Others could light a candle or cook the no-longer-with-

us family member’s favorite meal. Some will bring flowers to a gravesite. Other unique tributes include a tattoo of the loved one, donating to their favorite charity, or singing a special song in their honor.

The possibilities, of course, are both endless and personal.

Sadly, some may never have family members to remember them. Some homeless often go without ceremony or prayer upon their death, with no family members to be found.

However, a group of five Chicago agencies, The Chicago Coalition For The Homeless, Old St Patrick’s Church, Harmony Hope & Healing, Franciscan Outreach and the Ignatian Spirituality Project have a ceremony for the forgotten.

The tradition started in 2010 at Old St. Patrick’s Church with a homeless memorial for all who passed during the

John Cohn is a New Eastside resident.

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year without family. The memorial is open to the public.

It’s a touching, heartfelt and emotional ceremony featuring a reading of all the names of those who died. Speakers also reflect on the issue of homelessness. The service will be held at Old St Patrick’s Church, 700 W. Adams St. on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Last year more than 600 people attended.

It is a wonderful way to pay homage to those that were never acknowledged in their passing, as we embark on the holiday season.

For more information, call the Ignatian Spirituality Project at (312) 226-9184.

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What is it?

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Where am I? Do you know where this is?

Answer to November Where am I? Prudential Plaza near Stetson Ave. and Lake St.

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Ann Caron and Carrie McCormick are ready for a Streeterville Neighbors Association Walk.

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Deme Walls and Savannah Wasserman of TimeOut Chicago try some arroz de gelhos by Abe Conlon. Photo by Jacqueline Covey

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