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With 2.4 million Catholics in Cook County (more than 40 percent of its population at the time), Pope John Paul II was guaranteed a warm welcome in Chicago.
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ThirTy-five years ago, PoPe John Paul II made hisTory wiTh The firsT papal visiT To The windy CiTy. On October 4, 1979, Karol Wojtyla visited Chicago for the second time—but this marked his first official visit to the Windy City as Pope John Paul II. In one day, the pontiff traveled from Philadelphia to Des Moines, then from Des Moines to Chicago—and despite the long trip he captivated the crowds, praising the Windy City as a multicultural model, a place of “people who have thrown their destinies together and now write a common history.” The excitement began on the evening of October 4, as the pope arrived at O’Hare International Airport and journeyed to Holy Name Cathedral in River North, where he would enjoy a performance by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. As the papal motorcade traveled through the Polish enclave along Milwaukee Avenue, he stood through the roof of the limousine, waving to the crowds lining the streets, who sang the traditional Polish song “Sto Lat!” (“100
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years! May you live that long!”) and tossed bouquets to Wojtyla, the first Polish pope. On October 5, history was made again as the largest Mass ever held in Chicago took place at Grant Park before an audience of more than 1.2 million. More than 5,000 police officers, firefighters, US Secret Service agents, and FBI agents were on guard to protect the city’s holy visitor—who has since been canonized as a saint—but the citizens of Chicago were on their best behavior. As Joseph DiLeonardi, acting superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, told The Chicago Catholic, “The pope generated such goodwill that it made our job so much easier.” Headlines the next morning read: “37-Hour Love Affair” and “Pope Wins Chicago’s Heart,” demonstrating that although the visit may have been brief, its impact was powerful, giving the world a glimpse of a city united and at peace across all creeds and backgrounds. MA
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28 // letter from
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32 // the list
style 37 // v is for veneta Bottega Veneta unveils a fall menswear collection that’s perfectly at home in the brand’s Park Hyatt Chicago suite.
40 // poWer plays Chicago heavy hitters punch up their fall threads with Celtic greens and pops of gray.
44 // spotlight Alton Lane opens a custom clubhouse, Baume & Mercier keeps a Promesse, and BOGA arrives in the West Loop.
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CHICAGO’S MOVIE MEN Oscar-nominated actor Michael Shannon is one of the Windy City gents breaking new ground in the world of cinema.
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For Ikram Goldman, this fall’s sexiest shoes are all about comfort—and a killer heel.
48 // head of the class Hatmaker-to-the-stars Graham Thompson reveals his favorite places throughout Chicago.
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53 // Wheeldon’s Way
61 // Man oF leTTers
For the frst time in its 58-year history, the Joffrey Ballet dives into Swan Lake.
Chicago Public Library Commisioner Brian Bannon brings the CPL into the 21st century.
54 // TWenTy-Five and CounTing
64 // Walking on arT
River North Dance Chicago celebrates a quarter century.
56 // MusiC Man Photographer Michael Schmelling goes clubbing with the musicthemed new exhibit “Your Blues” at the Museum of Contemporary Photography.
58 // spoTlighT Redmoon Theater launches the frst Great Chicago Fire Festival, George Orwell hits the stage, and spirited sculptures come to life.
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RIVER OF FIRE Redmoon Theater celebrates the city’s fiery rebirth.
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BucketFeet shares artists’ stories with its custom-designed shoes.
66 // aCCidenTal aCTress From a 2013 Tony nomination to a major role in this month’s anticipated Gone Girl, Carrie Coon is ready to break out as a full-fedged star.
68 // “lakevieW easT is so ChiC”
Designer Richard Dayhoff fnds inspiration in this vibrant nook of the Windy City.
72 // sarTorial sWeeTness Philanthropist and entrepreneur Jarrett Payton fnds a stylish way to help Chicago’s emerging leaders.
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WALKING ON ART Aaron Firestein and Raaja Nemani make your feet unique.
WHEELDON’S WAY Dylan Gutierrez and Jeraldine Mendoza perform in Christopher Wheeldon’s groundbreaking Swan Lake at the Joffrey.
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features 98 // ChaSing The dreaM
Setting his sights on the Super Bowl, Chicago Bears star running back Matt Forté races into a new season. Photography by David Leslie Anthony
87 // The King of Crab As a wave of new seafood restaurants opens across the city, Shaw’s Crab House celebrates 30 years of showing Chicago how it’s done.
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CHASING THE DREAM Chicago Bear Matt Forté proves himself a leader on and off the field.
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The city’s hottest new dining spots get their sea legs, and two local wine experts recommend their favorite pairings for seafood and steak.
92 // SpoTlighT River North sings a Bohemian rhapsody, Dove’s Luncheonette plays the blues, and the favors of the East inspire a new liqueur.
94 // Media MogulS Media players Bill Rancic and Jon Harris take time out for a guys’ lunch at Rancic’s new hot spot, RPM Steak.
102 // inSpired by... Watchmakers look to history, human achievement, and the endless possibilities of space to inspire their designs. By Roberta Naas Photography by Jeff Crawford
108 // ChiCago’S Movie Men As the Chicago International Film Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary, we take a look at eight Windy City gentlemen who are making a serious impact in the world of cinema. By Novid Parsi Photography by Billy Rood
116 // preppy ChiCago? you beTCha, biff
Nearly 35 years after the publication of The Offcial Preppy Handbook, Windy City residents’ penchant for plaid is alive and well. By Steven Stolman and Bunky Cushing
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THE KING OF CRAB After three decades, Shaw’s Crab House remains the place for seafood in Chicago.
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Some boyS dream of growing up to be firemen,
doctors, or pro athletes. Me? I wanted to be Roger Ebert. I was a movie fanatic from the time Star Wars hit the big screen, and in my mind the always-colorful Chicago film critic— even more so than his comparatively staid At the Movies sparring partner, Gene Siskel—was the ultimate Hollywood authority. By the time I was 13, I was toting a spiral-bound notebook to the Roxy Cinemas in Ottawa, Illinois, scribbling notes during matinees of Back to the Future and Pretty in Pink, and writing up reviews when I went home, just as I imagined Ebert did. Those movies weren’t just entertainment for me—they were art and magic, and they showed me a world of exciting possibilities beyond my small town. That passion for cinema is something shared by each of the subjects of this issue’s centerpiece story, “Chicago’s Movie Men.” From Oscar
nominees like actor Michael Shannon and documentarian Steve James— whose latest project was the moving Ebert homage Life Itself—to emerging talents like directors Joe Swanberg and Carlos Jimenez Flores, movies drive these men to create and explore the world around them, all while staying firmly rooted in Chicago. One man whose commitment to film and to Chicago has never wavered is Michael Kutza, the founder of the Chicago International Film Festival, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this month. Kutza was just a young buck when the first fest was held in 1964; now CIFF is the longest-running competitive film festival in North America, and Kutza is still at the helm. From October 9 to 23, Kutza’s team will present more than 100 feature films from all over the world at Streeterville’s AMC River East 21—and you can bet I’ll be there, still scribbling mental notes and reveling in the magic of cinema.
Ready for his close-up: at Soho House with film director Jason Knade, one of the talented subjects of this month’s men’s feature.
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Few pastimes are saFe From ChiCago’s notoriously inclement weather
J.B. Pritzker and his wife, M.K., are the ultimate hosts at the Evergreen Invitational.
conditions. Fortunately, sitting down for a quality meal is one of them. No matter the time of year, I’m never at a loss for destinations to satiate my appetite, be it digging into a steak on Chicago Cut’s riverside patio in the summertime or warming up over a comforting bowl of tomato soup at the Tortoise Club. This month, Michigan Avenue will help celebrate our city’s culinary excellence at Taste Chicago: A Night of Culinary Stars, benefiting the James Beard Foundation, on Friday, October 17. I hope you’ll join me at the Trump Hotel in indulging in an unparalleled dining tour de force with offerings by Alinea’s Grant Achatz, The Purple Pig’s Jimmy Bannos Jr., and other area all-star chefs. With generous support from local partners like Choose Chicago, Goose Island, and Mariano’s, the evening is sure to be
a delicious experience for seasoned foodies and novices alike. For tickets and information, visit jbftasteamerica.org/event/chicago. I’ll be saving room for plenty of popcorn from October 9 to 23, when the Chicago International Film Festival comes to town for its 50th year. Not only do we serve as the festival’s platinum media sponsor, but we’ll be hosting the awards reception at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower. Chicago’s link to the silver screen is undeniable, and the festival epitomizes that bond. Grab tickets fast at chicagofilmfestival.com. Just as enjoyable as a good flick is a round of stimulating conversation— and there’ll be plenty of thoughtprovoking dialogue to be had at Chicago Ideas Week, October 13 through 19. David Gregory, Peter Thiel, and Deepak Chopra are among the thought leaders that will descend on the city for a week of one of the best meals of all: food for thought.
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DAVID LESLIE ANTHONY photographer Credentials: A self-taught photographer, David Leslie Anthony began his career in 1989 in Los Angeles, going on to live and work in London, Madrid, and Paris. He now divides his working time between Chicago, New York, and Europe. He has photographed for a range of publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Rolling Stone, and more. Behind the story: “Matt Forté [‘Chasing the Dream,’ page 98] looks great in suits. He can really pull off a classic-yet-modern look.” Favorite spot in Chicago: “Two places: RL Restaurant on Michigan Avenue, and Lux Bar in the Gold Coast. Lux reminds me of bistros in Paris, plus they have all my photographs on the walls. What’s more, at the corner table near the bar they have a little brass plate on the wall with my name on it, designating that as ‘my’ table.” His inspiration: “I love road trips, as they help clear my thoughts, and walking the city at night. I see places and situations that often find their way into my photographs. One day I plan on shooting a book of people and places I see on the road.”
BILLY ROOD photographer Credentials: Fashion photographer and film director Billy Rood is the creative director at FIFTY8 Magazine. He is a contributor to models.com and has shot and directed for Burberry, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nike, and more. Behind the story: “I’m a filmmaker at heart, so it was an honor working and meeting with some of Chicago’s finest [‘Chicago’s Movie Men,’ page 108].” Favorite spot in Chicago: “There’s nothing like walking around downtown Chicago in the middle of a summer night.” His inspiration: “Stories of everyday people who want more and who overcome great odds to accomplish their dreams.”
STEVEN STOLMAN writer Credentials: Designer Steven Stolman is the author of Scalamandre: Haute Décor and the upcoming Confessions of a Serial Entertainer. He previously owned and operated a small chain of resortwear boutiques and served as president of the renowned textile house Scalamandre. Behind the story: “What was interesting about this piece [‘Preppy Chicago? You Betcha, Biff,’ page 116] was finding out how reluctant Chicagoans are to talk about themselves. I found it charming, compared to the torrent of self-promotion I have found with, ahem, others.” Favorite spot in Chicago: “I too have drunk the RL Kool-Aid. It is my hands-down favorite restaurant.”
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NOVID PARSI writer Credentials: Novid Parsi was a theater writer and senior editor at Time Out Chicago for more than eight years, and he has contributed to Chicago magazine, the Chicago Tribune, and Crain’s Chicago Business. Behind the story: “Several of the Chicago filmmakers [‘Chicago’s Movie Men,’ page 108] I interviewed support themselves, at least in part, by teaching. Apparently, those who can do, teach too.” Favorite spot in Chicago: “Andersonville. My husband and I love its distinctive balance of small-town charm and big-city vibrancy.” His inspiration: “As a journalist, you really come to appreciate the truism that everyone has a story worth telling.”
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Rick Feltes
Jim Gaffigan
Phil Stefani
Clark Hulse
Lindsey Buckingham
Scott Curcio
Michael Belot
David Gonzalez
John McDonough
Ryan Adams
Nicholas Kristof
J.B. Pritzker
Stewart Copeland
Tom Stringer
Deepak Chopra
Dale Schwartz
Scott Goodman
David Gregory
Lou Canellis
Roland Liccioni
Rick Valicenti
B.B. King
Carlos Santana
Jon Bon Jovi
David Brooks
Thomas Lents
Jordan Kirshenbaum
David Hooks
Mandy Patinkin
Bastille
Derrick Rose
Bill Cosby
Marty Schiene
Josh Young
Matt Menna
Michael PeĂąa
Bo Skovhus
Steve Carell
Christopher Frederick
Stanley Nitzberg
Seth Chapman
Daniel Gillig
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Bottega Veneta creatiVe director Tomas maier reVeals a refined fall menswear collection that’s perfectly at home in the Brand’s lush park hyatt chicago suite—and Beyond. by lauren finney Tomas Maier describes himself as “restrained, analytical, and a perfectionist,” words that could just as easily apply to the collections he produces as creative director of Bottega Veneta. Understated refinement is a key component of the brand, whose customers Maier calls “individuals with confidence and personal style who are more interested in craftsmanship and lasting value than a logo.” Maier strives for this sense of purpose and control in all aspects of the brand. The Germanborn designer spent nearly 10 years of his career at Hermès, and when Gucci Group acquired Bottega Veneta in the continued on page 38
Tomas Maier was an accomplished designer for labels like Hermès before becoming creative director at Bottega Veneta.
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The living quarters at the Bottega Veneta suite at the Park Hyatt hotel.
A look from Bottega Veneta’s uniform-inspired Fall/Winter 2014 show.
Nero Madras Heritage Gardena bag, Bottega Veneta ($3,520).
early aughts, then creative director Tom Ford knew that the no-nonsense Maier was a perfect fit for the Italian fashion house. Best known for its signature weave construction and in need of a revival, Bottega Veneta has since flourished under Maier’s direction and innovation. A perfect example of this refinement is the fall men’s collection, which deconstructs the idea of a uniform in a palette dominated by greens and grays. Pieces
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such as cashmere sweaters, flannel shirts, and English double-face wools add tactility to the distinctly casual offerings, which are rooted in the effortlessness of athletic wear. “The collection is about versatility and ease, continuing the exploration of how a look can take you both here and there,” says Maier. His favorite piece is a reversible coat, a key item for blustery Chicago winters. New this season is a dip-dye technique that adds an element of
duality and surprise to the usually restrained collection. This season’s offerings will be available in full at Bottega Veneta’s stunning Mag Mile boutique, its only store in the Midwest and, at 4,300 square feet, one of its largest in the country. “We have quite a lot of clients in Chicago,” says Maier, “which is why we undertook a major renovation and expansion of the store [in 2010]. We doubled in size with the addition of a second floor in an effort to offer a
more complete selection of our collections, while being careful to maintain the intimacy of the space.” For those seeking their own elegantly intimate space in Chicago, the 1,400-squarefoot Bottega Veneta suite at the nearby Park Hyatt hotel provides a complete, luxurious departure from the demands of city living. With its calming neutral colors and minimalist designs (two signatures of the brand), the Bottega Veneta furniture creates a soothing ambience
for enjoying sweeping, dramatic views of the lake. Says Maier of the partnership with one of the city’s most gracious hotels, “The understated elegance, attentive service, and remarkable art collection of Park Hyatt Chicago are ideal complements to the Bottega Veneta experience.” Look for signature touches such as suede, leather, and linen to complete a relaxing urban escape. 800 n. Michigan ave., 312-664-3220; bottegaveneta.com MA
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STYLE Accessories GLOVE STORY Luxe leather gloves in a neutral palette are the perfect partner to a bold autumn blazer.
Power Plays
ChiCago heavy hitters punCh up their fall threads with CeltiC greens and pops of gray. PhotograPhy by brian klutch styling by faye Power
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Blazer, Salvatore Ferragamo ($1,170). 645 N. Michigan Ave., 312-397-0464; ferragamo.com. Sweater, Burberry London ($650). 633 N. Michigan Ave., 312-787-2500; burberry.com. Shirt, Ermenegildo Zegna ($345). 645 N. Michigan Ave., 312-587-9660; zegna.com. Trousers, Canali ($520). Syd Jerome, 2 N. LaSalle St., 312-346-0333; canali.com. Tie, Vince Camuto ($70). Macy’s, 111 N. State St., 312-781-1000; macys.com. Gloves, Bottega Veneta ($480). 800 N. Michigan Ave., 312-664-3220; bottegaveneta.com. Limited-edition 38mm brushed steel Chiffre Rouge C03 watch, Dior Timepieces ($9,150). dior.com
STYLE Accessories GRAY MATTERS
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A slate-colored watch face paired with a sleek charcoal band completes the ultimate monochromatic look.
A structured, minimalist bag adds an extra surprise in a rich forest-green shade.
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An unconventional emerald velvet bow tie brings a sleek elegance to eveningwear.
Statement-making cuff links in this cool shade of gray pair well with a range of shirts, from conservative colorways to fashionforward patterns.
Jacket ($2,295) and scarf ($295), Burberry London. 633 N. Michigan Ave., 312-787-2500; burberry.com. Shirt, Ermenegildo Zegna ($345). 645 N. Michigan Ave., 312-587-9660; zegna.com. Bow tie, Marc Jacobs ($195). 11 E. Walton St., 312-649-7260; marcjacobs.com. Accutron II watch, Bulova ($499). Torres Omar, 2624 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-342-1 227; bulova.com
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Jacket, Gucci ($1,890). 900 North Michigan Shops, 312-664-5504; gucci.com. Sweater, Bottega Veneta ($8,000). 800 N. Michigan Ave., 312-664-3220; bottegaveneta.com. Shirt, Etro ($591). Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-5900; neimanmarcus.com. 18k white-gold crystal and hematite square cuff links, Penny Preville ($4,295). Lester Lampert, 57 E. Oak St., 312-9446888; lesterlampert.com
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Gilet, Brunello Cucinelli ($1,005). 939A N. Rush St., 312-266-6000; brunellocucinelli.com. Shirt, John Varvatos ($250). Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St., 312-596-1111; johnvarvatos.com. Tie, Brooks Brothers ($80). 713 N. Michigan Ave., 312-915-0060; brooksbrothers.com. Pocket square, Salvatore Ferragamo ($140). 645 N. Michigan Ave., 312-397-0464; ferragamo.com. modelTwo e-cigarette, Ploom ($40). Secrets, 3229 N. Clark St., 773-755-0179; ploom.com. 43.5mm Classic Chronograph watch, David Yurman ($4,600). 40 E. Oak St.,312-7877779; davidyurman.com
Sweater ($850) and Porte Document Voyage ($2,830), Louis Vuitton. 919 N. Michigan Ave., 312-9442010; louisvuitton.com. Pants, Etro ($370). Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-5900; neimanmarcus.com. 43mm stainless steel Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe watch, Blancpain ($10,500). Tourbillon, 545 N. Michigan Ave., 312-836-3800; tourbillon.com. Sterling silver Meteorite signet ring, David Yurman ($795). 40 E. Oak St., 312-7877779; davidyurman.com
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DESIGNER JEFF BU ARD BRINGS A NEW BOGA OUTPOST TO THE WEST LOOP. The jump from gift baskets to gentlemen’s clothing may seem unconventional, but for BOGA creator Jeff Burkard, it was the right move. Burkard, who was in the gift basket industry for more than 20 years, recently launched BOGA as a way for discerning male shoppers to find items that can be mixed and matched seamlessly. “To build a highly functional wardrobe, the individual pieces need to be strategically designed to work together,” says Burkard, whose designs are manufactured in Italy and Switzerland. BOGA’s full range includes denim, dress shirts, T-shirts, knits, shoes, belts, and accessories, making for an all-encompassing brand. A new showroom in the West Loop assures easy access for Chicagoans. 133 N. Jefferson St., 5th Fl., 312-801-8662; boga.com
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Lana Jewelry’s Lana Bramlette, a Chicagobased designer and celeb favorite (Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez) launches a new collection, Flawless, Vol. 1, this fall. The 40 gold femme fatale–themed pieces include stackable rings studded with diamonds for daytime sparkle. Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-5900; neimanmarcus.com
BOND MARKET Accoutrements with panache—from Chicago with love!
Thomas Pink ($195). Macy’s, 111 N. State St., 312-781-3525; thomaspink.com
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Alton Lane’s new Gold Coast showroom offers Windy City men the ultimate custom suiting experience. The clubhouse-like space is decked out with flat-screen TVs, a bar, and fabric books for seeing and feeling the quality of the suiting materials. The options for each suit are handpicked, along with every custom detail, from lapels to pleats. From there, a three-dimensional body scanner takes the client’s precise measurements, after which his custom suit is ready in four to six weeks. 49 E. Oak St., 2nd Fl., 646-896-1212; altonlane.com
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Boss ($95). The Shops at North Bridge, 520 N. Michigan Ave., 312-321-0700; hugoboss.com
Cartier ($1,150). 630 N. Michigan Ave., 312-2667440; cartier.us
Christian Louboutin ($895). 58 E. Oak St., 312-337-8200; christianlouboutin.com
David Yurman ($1,950). 40 E. Oak St., 312-7877779; davidyurman.com
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The Promesse collection of automatic and quartz women’s timepieces is a nod to Baume & Mercier’s storied past. The designs incorporate the crisp architectural lines of the brand’s watches from the 1970s, with modern twists. Available in 30mm and 34mm sizes, the Swissmade watches feature a round case and dial, juxtaposed with an oval bezel for feminine appeal, with accents such as diamonds and mother-of-pearl. The automatic versions feature a transparent caseback for viewing the movement. A host of different models, including strap and bracelet variations, offer a superior selection. Pricing starts at about $1,900.
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for ikram goldman, this fall’s sexiest shoes are all about comfort—and a killer heel. as told to j.p. anderson photography by jeff Crawford
“This Valentino is a gorgeous evening shoe—it’s beaded and glittery, but also incredibly comfortable.” Valentino, $5,995 “If you’re going to wear a boot, why not this one? It’s studded, it’s open, it’s closed, it’s everything you want in a shoe. And it fits like a dream.” Azzedine Alaïa, $3,520 “Talk about feminine—I can go to a million different places with this model. It’s just a great looking, fun conversation shoe.” Chrissie Morris, $1,380 “I love the braiding here, and I love the two-tone. It’s a very masculinelooking shoe, but it’s also very feminine.” Proenza Schouler, $1,195 All available at Ikram, 15 E. Huron St., 312-587-1000; ikram.com MA
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photography by maria ponce berre (ikram); styling by terry lewis
Stylish comfort is key for fashion maven Ikram Goldman this season, and these shoes lead her must-wear list (clockwise from top).
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As OptimO HAts Opens its new HeAdquArters in A HistOric sOutH side fireHOuse, Owner Graham Thompson tips His HAt tO His fAvOrite plAces tHrOugHOut cHicAgO. by meG maThis
Hatmaker-to-the-stars Graham Thompson wearing one of his creations, the Milan straw fedora.
Graham Thompson’s love of hats dates back to his childhood in Chicago’s western suburbs. “I’d watch old black-and-white movies, and the hat always seemed to be a signature of some of the coolest guys,” says Thompson, who also observed chapeaus on the crème de la crème of style arbiters: rockers and blues musicians. “Hats have longevity because they can morph into however you’re dressing at the time,” adds Thompson, who, as the founder of 20-year-old Optimo Hats, has outfitted everyone from A-list actors Johnny Depp and Christian Bale to musicians Buddy Guy and Jack White. As Thompson—whose go-to hat, the LaSalle, is an update of the 1940s
fedora—prepares to open Optimo’s new factory in the century-old 95th Street fire station in Beverly, he gives a nod to his top spots in Chicago. “I like things that are built to last. George Greene (49 E. Oak St., 312-654-2490; george-greene.com) is a comfortable place with a knowledgeable staff, and they’ve got well-curated [men’s clothing]. I go to Paul Stuart (107 E. Oak St., 312-640-2650; paulstuart.com) for classic pieces that are a good value and last a long time. They have really good shoes from England. “When I’m checking in on the [Optimo] store in the Monadnock (320 S. Dearborn St., 312-922-2999; optimo.com), I always stop in Intelligentsia (53 W.
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Jackson Blvd., 312-253-0594; intelligentsiacoffee.com). I got hooked on their coffee years ago, and now this is my favorite place. I get a cappuccino—they’re artists with pulling a shot and making the drink. That’s sort of my tradition: I get my shoes shined next door, grab a coffee, and stop into the shop. “Optimo’s heritage is from the South Side: It has an authenticity and toughness, and it’s also not ‘trendy.’ Likewise, I’ve always really loved the feel of the Loop, too. It’s the heart of the city, and it gives a real sense of history. A funny little thing is, if you do a Google Maps search for “Chicago” and just keep hitting “zoom,” it points exactly to the Monadnock Building, which is certainly cool. I remember coming into the city when I was a kid and getting a great feeling when I came down here. I love the walk on my way to lunch, looking at all the great buildings by fabulous architects.
“My favorite place for a special dinner is Topolobampo (445 N. Clark St., 312-661-1434; rick bayless.com), and just yesterday I had a really fabulous meal at Sunda (110 W. Illinois St., 312-644-0500; sundachicago.com)—I met up with an Optimo regular, Billy Dec, there. I went to school in Japan and find it very hard to find really consistently fresh fish in Chicago, but I was impressed with the sushi. Since I was a little kid, I have been going to Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company (2121 N. Clark St., 773-248-2570; chicagopizzaandovengrinder.com), and what I love about that place is it has not changed at all in 30 years. Another spot I frequent, which is just a couple blocks from my South Side workshop, is the original Fox’s (9956 S. Western Ave., 773-239-3212; foxsrestaurant.com). I get a pizza with sausage and giardiniera, well done. I’ll take people there to get the true taste of the South Side of Chicago.” MA
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CULTURE Hottest Ticket The Joffrey Ballet’s Dylan Gutierrez and Jeraldine Mendoza perform in a new Degas-inspired Swan Lake at Auditorium Theatre.
Wheeldon’s Way
For the First time in its 58-year history, the joffrey Ballet dives into Swan Lake.
photography by cheryl mann
by thomas connors
Swan Lake has long been a staple of ballet companies around the world, but The Joffrey Ballet—renowned for historic recreations and for championing such contemporary talents as William Forsythe—has never taken a crack at the Tchaikovsky-driven classic. Until now. This season, the company goes all out, mounting the swank, $1.5 million production created by acclaimed British choreographer Christopher Wheeldon. Hailed as one of “the most compelling alternative versions” of the landmark work, Wheeldon’s rendition envelops the action in a
Degas-inspired setting, as the imagination of a young dancer rehearsing Swan Lake carries him away from the studio and back again. Trained at The Royal Ballet School in the UK and a member of the company for two years, Wheeldon might not be where he is today if an injury hadn’t left him laid up in front of the TV. “A commercial came on from Hoover, offering a round-trip ticket to the US upon purchasing a particular model of vacuum. I limped out and bought the vacuum—which I never used—got my ticket, flew to New York, continued on page 54
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CULTURE Hottest Ticket Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon watches a rehearsal for his unconventional staging of Swan Lake in 2011.
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and accidentally got a job at New York City Ballet, where I had arranged to take classes in order to rehab my injured ankle. They were auditioning another boy that day and had assumed I was auditioning as well. It was all a triumphant twist of fate.” After dancing seven years with NYCB, Wheeldon shifted gears to spend his time choreographing for the company. Soon, others came calling, from the Boston Ballet to the Bolshoi (he also launched, then left, his own ensemble, and got burned on Broadway when he did the dances for the ill-fated musical Sweet Smell of Success). “I worked with Chris for years when I was at San Francisco Ballet,” says Joffrey artistic director Ashley Wheater, “and what is so compelling about his work is his inventive use of classical language. And he’s unbelievably musical. What you see unfolding just seems so right to your eyes and your ears.” The spark igniting Wheeldon’s Swan Lake—commissioned by the Pennsylvania Ballet—was a Degas
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“WHAT’S SO COMPELLING ABOUT CHRISTOPHER’S WORK IS HIS INVENTIVE USE OF CLASSICAL LANGUAGE. HE’S UNBELIEVABLY MUSICAL.”
exhibition in Philadelphia. “I was intrigued at how disarmingly honest he had been about the grittier, sweatier side of ballet in Paris in the late 1800s and how it still is really rather similar to ballet today,” relates Wheeldon. “I was looking for a way to root the fairy tale directly in our backstage world, making the deep imagination of the dancer portraying Siegfried the portal into the fantasy. The performance of Swan Lake and the fantasy he creates in his mind come crashing together; the world of the ballet company and that of this fantasy seem to exist on the same plane.” Historically the most youthful and commercially savvy of the country’s big ballet companies, the Joffrey might be the last place one would expect to see Swan Lake. And Wheater admits a traditional take on it would probably never find a place in the company’s
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repertoire. “But I think what Chris has done is so worthwhile, and it’s the right production for us. If we want to keep our art form alive and well, we have to keep honing our skills in the classical language, even if we break away from it in many works.” October 15–26, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, 312-341-2310; joffrey.org MA
In 1989, The Remains of the Day was a must-read, The Heidi Chronicles took the Tony for best play, and the Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In Chicago, a quartet of dancers did what dancers often do: They launched a company. Little did they know it would become one of the city’s most beloved and successful troupes. At 25, River North Dance Chicago, under the direction of Frank Chaves, continues to win audiences and enrich the art form with its support of talented performers and inventive choreographers. The company kicks off its anniversary season at the Harris Theater this month with a mix of signature pieces, including Sherry Zunker’s Reality of a Dreamer as well as new offerings—most notably the US premiere of Flesh, created by rising Spanish choreographer Iván Pérez. Here’s to the next 25. October 8–11, Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Dr., 312-334-7777; harris theaterchicago.org
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIAN RICHARDS (WHEELDON); CHERYL MANN (RIVER NORTH)
River North Dance Chicago celebrates a quarter century.
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Music Man
“A sense of place” usually conjures feel-good scenes on picture postcards, or the rhapsodies of nostalgia-laced coffee-table books. It certainly isn’t a term that springs to mind when you’re talking hip-hop. But for photographer Michael Schmelling, who spent the past year poking his camera into Chicago’s grass-roots music scene, “place” is the crucible of creativity. And with “Your Blues,” opening at the Museum of Contemporary Photography this month, the River Forest native offers his view on the artists and audiences who keep the city rocking. While Schmelling, whose past subjects range from Kanye West to Wilco, isn’t out to play sociologist, as a documentarian he has long been curious about how a setting shapes individuals. “When I was in high school, I would
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drive down to Maxwell Street and photograph,” says the LA-based photographer. “I’ve always loved going to a place and trying to figure out what that environment says and how it affects people there.” Catching shows in basements and people’s homes—as many as six a night— and photographing the likes of Heavy Times, Lucki Eck$, and The Funs, Schmelling came away from his project with a sense of the city as a “really fluid, supportive scene, with a lot of crossover among genres. I’ve gone to shows where there’s a hip-hop artist on the bill along with an indie-rock band and a footwork DJ. With all the outlets and resources, bands can really live out their creative lives in Chicago.” October 16–December 21, Museum of Contemporary Photography, 600 S. Michigan Ave., 312-663-5554; mocp.org MA
photography by Michael SchMelling
PhotograPher Michael SchMelling goes clubbing with the new exhibit “Your blues” at the MuseuM of conteMPorarY PhotograPhY. by thomas connors
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1. surreal escape: Catch “Magritte: The Mystery of the Ordinary, 1926–1938” before it closes at the Art Institute. Through October 13; 111 S. Michigan Ave., 312-443-3600; artic.edu 2. starman: Don’t forget to visit “David Bowie Is,” complete with Ziggy Stardust memorabilia, at its lone US stop. Through January 4, 2015; Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-280-2660; mcachicago.org
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Redmoon’s Jim Lasko celebRates the spiRit of the city with the fiRst GReat chicaGo fiRe festival. “We are an incredibly diverse and amazing city, full of people who are working hard, overcoming, and rising from the ashes of tragedy again and again,” says Redmoon Theater’s executive artistic director Jim Lasko. Channeling that spirit of rebirth, Lasko conceived the city’s inaugural Great Chicago Fire Festival, which culminates in a grand spectacle on October 4 on the Chicago River, where a procession will feature three 24-by40-foot platforms on which houses burn to reveal scenes from the city’s history, along with a memorial to lives lost and the revival of Chicago architecture. Named after the fire that raged through the city for three days beginning on October 8, 1871, the festival is produced by the City of Chicago with Redmoon—renowned for its public art displays and innovative theater productions—to pay homage to Chicago’s unique past. “The Great Chicago Fire was the event that really defined us and our character, in terms of the grit and determination that we showed coming out of the fire,” says Lasko, who has been with Redmoon for more than 22 years. He hopes the festival will soon become a Windy City staple: “In the future, this will be a platform for all kinds of art to be seen and have a wide and diverse audience in the city.” The River Bazaar and Grand Spectacle start mid-afternoon on October 4, along the Chicago River between the State Street and Columbus Drive bridges; chicagofirefestival.com
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“I grew up hearing stories my mom used to tell us about animals that were shape-shifters and spirits,” says artist Holly Wilson of the inspiration behind her latest exhibit, “Intertwined,” showcasing 15 bronze figures and encaustic relief paintings that reflect her Native American upbringing as well as her children’s daily interactions. Using traditional investment casting, Wilson sculpts miniature figures, each with a distinct message. “They’re like actors,” the artist explains, “and each story they tell is very specific.” October 17–November 29 at Printworks Gallery, 311 W. Superior St., 312-664-9407; hollywilson.com
4. strike a chord: Lyric Opera reimagines its callingcard production of Don Giovanni. Through October 29; 20 N. Upper Wacker Dr., 312-332-2244; lyricopera.org 5. laugh out loud: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago launches a new show in partnership with The Second City. October 16–19; Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Dr., 312-334-7777; harristheaterchicago.org
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the world’s a stage “We’re focusing on orWell’s idea that art can be the impetus for change,” says director Hallie Gordon of Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ new adaptation of Animal Farm (October 15–November 9); Profles Theatre commemorates the 20th anniversary of David Mamet’s The Cryptogram (through November 16); and the world-premiere musical Amazing Grace (October 9–November 2) makes its pre-Broadway debut in Chicago.
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3. don’t stop: Christine McVie joins Fleetwood Mac for the frst time in 16 years for the group’s “On With the Show” tour. October 2–3; United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., 312-455-4500; unitedcenter.com
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Man of Letters
ChiCago PubliC library Commissioner Brian Bannon bridges the digital divide to bring the CPl into the 21st Century.
photography by peter hoffman; shot at harold Washington library
by jason a. heidemann
Brian Bannon has spearheaded popular programs at the CPL to teach new technologies, from laser cutting to computer programming.
It’s no surprise that Brian Bannon is a fan of Benjamin Franklin. “He’s credited with having created one of the first public libraries in the US,” enthuses the commissioner of the Chicago Public Library, who on this July day is dapper in a neatly pressed suit and geek-chic eyeglasses. “While it housed books,” Bannon continues, “it’s also where he did his early experiments with electricity and science. It was a demonstration lab for the leading ideas of the day, and we think that is really relevant for public libraries.” Relevant indeed. Thanks to Bannon, the 12 million Chicagoans that pass through the city’s 80 library branches each year—more visitors than to all of the city’s cultural institutions combined—are able to do much more than just check out books. Recently ranked number one in the US (and three worldwide) by the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, the CPL has become a crucible of innovation: a place where Chicagoans learn 3-D printing technology, master computer programming, and upload book reviews or share ideas through the library’s online portal. Having recently accepted the 2014 National Medal for Museum and Library Science from First Lady Michelle Obama, this month Bannon turns his attention to the city’s 15th Annual Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner held on October continued on page 62
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clockwise from top left: Toys on Brian Bannon’s desk reflect his passion for science; at the Chicago Public Library’s Maker Lab, students can learn 3-D printing and other cuttingedge technologies.
meant to be a temporary program, but after 30,000 people walked through the doors within the first six months, Bannon made the lab permanent through a partnership with the Motorola Foundation. Another area of innovation is the Finch Robot Program: a literal robot (donated by Google) that can teach a child how to program a computer. “This is part of our experiment in utilizing the system we have,” says Bannon. “Why not lend something that can teach you computer programming more effectively than a book?” Meanwhile, as the largest provider of free Internet in the city, Bannon and his team recently won a $400,000 grant called the Knight News Challenge to create lending hot spots, or “Internet to Go,” which library patrons can use remotely for a limited time. “Libraries in Chicago are ultimately there to make us smarter, and our city stronger and more competitive,” says Bannon. “We’re connecting people to the leading ideas of the day, and I think we’re doing it in an innovative way.” Benjamin Franklin himself would be proud. MA
READING CHICAGO
Check out library commissioner Brian Bannon’s favorite things. ROLE MODEL:
“My grandfather. He was a painter and always used to say, ‘If you do what you love, you’ll never age.’” INSPIRED CITY:
“I’m in awe of Chicago’s architecture. I love that I can run and bike through different neighborhoods and be immersed in the unique character of each of them.” GOOD READS
“I loved reading The Warmth of Other
Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration, which is our current One Book, One Chicago pick, and I’m currently reading The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. I adore Mark Twain, and I actually love all of Walter Isaacson’s biographies.” SWEET TOOTH
“There’s a private chef here in Chicago named Lorin Adolph, and he makes the most delicious ‘Mrs. A’ cookies.”
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22 to honor biographer and presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, screenwriter and novelist Larry McMurtry, Divergent author Veronica Roth, and singer Mavis Staples. Then he’ll get back to business innovating and improving our city’s libraries. Ironically, Bannon was dyslexic as a child. “I come from a family of readers, and I was the only one in my family who struggled with reading—so I actually didn’t come to librarianship through books,” he says. Born in the Yosemite Valley region of Northern California, Bannon grew up in coastal Washington and earned a swimming scholarship to a small Lutheran college, where he designed his own degree in gay and lesbian studies. It was there that he discovered the transformative power of public libraries. “I learned that librarians in particular have been on the forefront of social justice movements… [promoting the notion] that everyone should have access to the leading ideas of the day to improve their lives,” he says. “I was interested in how I might leverage that to change the world.” A master’s degree in information library science at University of Washington, Seattle, earned Bannon an internship connecting rural libraries to the Internet. “That’s really when I got excited about public libraries and could see the transformative role that these small local spaces, which are focused on learning, can have in their communities,” he says. Following leadership roles at both Seattle’s and San Francisco’s library systems, Bannon arrived in Chicago in 2012. Under his watch, library hours have been restored, a program connecting teens to technology has been expanded, a new branch has opened in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, and the website has been revamped. Where Bannon truly sees the library making its greatest impact, though, is in the realm of technology. In addition to the 12 million volumes that pass through the hands of library users annually, Bannon sees CPL as a place where people can learn new technologies. The Maker Lab, for example, opened in the summer of 2013 as a place where clients could learn 3-D printing as well as laser and vinyl cutting. It was
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Walking on art
BucketFeet Founders Raaja NemaNi and AAron Firestein share artists’ stories with the world via their collaBoratively made, custom-designed shoes. by dAwn reiss Raaja Nemani and Aaron Firestein have launched a footwear line designed to stand out, inspire conversation, and connect people through art.
Lounging in his West Loop office, Raaja Nemani is the picture of casual cool: a backward baseball cap, V-neck T-shirt, and half-buttoned plaid shirt. He’s a former investment banker and private equity investor who once worked in Abu Dhabi, but he doesn’t look the part. Laughs Nemani, “When people see me, they don’t believe I have a business background.” Looks can be deceiving. Nemani and colleague Aaron Firestein are the cofounders of BucketFeet, a Chicago-based company that specializes in artistdesigned footwear and wall art that can be printed on demand—and they have proved any disbelievers wrong. In three years, the dynamic duo has taken the start-up into retailers in more than 20 countries, including Nordstrom and multiple brick-and-mortar stores, with skyrocketing online sales to boot. “This is the most ‘jobby’ job I’ve ever had,” jokes Firestein, a California native who sports a hipster beard and wears BucketFeet’s signature slip-on shoes with the Pineappleade print—a half pineapple, half grenade pattern designed by Colombian artist DJ Lu.
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This year, BucketFeet teamed with Lollapalooza to create the music festival’s first official shoe and just added a mid-top sneaker to its line. “A year and a half ago, it was only two of us; today it’s 20,” says Nemani, who acts as the company’s CEO. “We’re probably going to double in the next six months. We’d love to be one of the biggest brands in the world.” The pair met while volunteering in Argentina and eventually moved to Chicago to create the company, which they launched in 2011. When they started out, Firestein took a bag full of shoes and drove across the US multiple times, making cold calls at shoe stores and visiting street fairs, music festivals, and “anywhere we could sell even one pair of shoes,” says Nemani. “Aaron and I are both hustlers. We will do whatever it takes to get anything done.” Initially, Firestein personally invited artists to work for the brand. These days, with more than 150 artists who have designed shoes and over 5,000 artists in their network, Firestein reviews online submissions with a committee. “Choosing whose shoes get made and whose don’t is always a difficult process,” he says. “These are all passionate, creative people with unique stories to tell.” Available at Block Thirty Seven, 108 N. State St., 312-631-3201; bucketfeet.com MA
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“I certainly wouldn’t want to make anything I didn’t think was rewarding in some way. I think TV often is disposable, but this is a unique show.” WhaT makes ChiCagO TheaTer differenT:
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“Athenian Room has a dish called Kalamata Chicken. Wherever Tracy and I are in the world, there inevitably comes a day when we look at each other and say, ‘Oh, I just need some Kalamata Chicken. That would make everything better.’”
“There are these really deep relationships that make for great onstage chemistry— that’s exciting to me.”
Accidental Actress
From a 2013 Tony nominaTion To a major role in This monTh’s much-anTicipaTed Gone Girl, Carrie Coon is ready To break ouT as a Full-Fledged sTar. by juliet izon Carrie Coon’s recent acting projects have taken her all over the country, but she and her husband, Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright and Tony Award–winning actor Tracy Letts, still call Chicago home when they’re not filming. Michigan Avenue recently sat down with the Ohio native to talk about her unusual start in the industry, her character in David Fincher’s Gone Girl, and what she has coming up next. You sort of fell into acting... I didn’t really get into acting until my senior year of high school when I did one play. I was waiting for soccer practice to start, and I auditioned for the school play and got the lead in Our Town. Then I went to college in Ohio at the University of Mount Union, and it was a small enough school that I could do a play my freshman year—it was A Midsummer Night’s Dream. I was able to make time in that four years for studying abroad, playing sports, and
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doing a little bit of theater. What prompted you to explore the stage further? It was during my senior year; I was doing my thesis in language acquisition for my English major, and I thought I was going to study linguistics. Then my professor in the theater department encouraged me to do the University/ Resident Theatre Association auditions in Chicago. At that time it was a lot less common for people to go from undergrad right to graduate school; the economy was still pretty good, so schools wanted you to have experience in your field before you went. As a last resort, UW Madison took me. I think everybody else had turned them down. Your big break came soon after you graduated. My third play in Chicago was Honey in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at Steppenwolf in 2010, and that went to Broadway. I worked really hard in the theater there, and then we took off for New York at the end of 2011. We did our Broadway run, I got the Tony nomination, and I was more or less engaged to Tracy by then. We met the first day of rehearsals. What a year! In 2013, the Tonys were in June. I booked The Leftovers [on HBO] in July, and I think I booked Gone Girl in August off of a tape I made in my living room in Chicago. And I got married at the end of August. Tell us more about your character in Gone Girl. I play Go, the twin sister of lead character Nick Dunne [played by Ben Affleck]. Nick is accused of killing his wife, and his twin sister is his only ally. They both come back to Missouri to take care of their mother, and she passes away. Then they’re both just in Missouri, perhaps having given up on the rest of their lives. The circumstances feel very real to me. The possibility is always around the corner. Would you ever want to write or direct? I’m not there yet. I feel like that’s a tremendous amount of responsibility that I’m not educated enough—in the street sense—to take on. I’m just going to be an actor for now. It’s been a pretty good year. MA
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Carrie Coon made her Broadway debut in Steppenwolf’s production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in 2011, and now she’s lighting up the silver screen in Gone Girl with Ben Affleck.
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“Lakeview East Is So Chic.”
ThirTy-Three years afTer moving To ChiCago’s norTh side, designer RichaRd dayhoff ConTinues To find inspiraTion in This vibranT nook of The Windy CiTy. by kristin j. larson Since moving to Chicago in 1981, designer Richard Dayhoff has undergone a fashion evolution. Initially focused on womenswear (his eponymous label has been sold in more than 300 stores around the world), he’s changed his focus over the last five years to zero in on men’s underwear and T-shirts. “With womenswear, I got to the point that I could do it in my sleep,” declares Dayhoff. “Menswear is more about educating, and that’s what I like because I think it gives you more of a challenge.” Dubbed “ath-leisure” wear and designed for the active man’s lifestyle, Dayhoff’s new collection is made in the USA using the eco-friendly fabric Tencel and can be found on notable Chicagoans such as Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Ryan Chiaverini of Windy City Live, and even Stedman Graham, Oprah’s other half. (“The customer I attract is an educated guy who considers this the first layer of fashion,” Dayhoff says. “If he’s wearing luxury and lives that lifestyle, why would he be wearing Hanes?”) While his fashion ambitions have changed, one thing that has remained constant for Dayhoff is his passion for his Lakeview East neighborhood. He explains
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how he found his own form of “church” in the 60657 zip code and shares the places where he’s always up for a night on the town. “Lakeview East is so casual. There’s fashion in this neighborhood, but it’s comfortable. It’s so chic in its own way because it has its own place. I live in a Mies van der Rohe building, which is like living in a museum; I love the pure minimalism of the architecture. The whole place is filled with artists. My view, as I sit on a mat in the morning and meditate, is the entire lake. I feel like I’m in this inland sea. It’s inspiring. The energy hasn’t changed from when I first moved here in 1981; there are still the anchors of this neighborhood. The restaurants have changed, but my favorites are timeless, and they’re not the ones that just came in that everyone is running to at the moment. I’m all about permanent style, so it’s the same with the neighborhood. “Intelligentsia has been here 19 years, and I’ve been going there since day one. When it first opened, it was more bohemian. Continued on page 70
photography by galdones photography (sign, fruit, neighborhood); damien thompson (dayhoff)
Designer Richard Dayhoff has lived in Lakeview East for 18 years. top right: While the neighborhood is becoming less bohemian, its comfortable vibe hasn’t changed. right: The Nettelhorst French Market sells fresh herbs and flowers every Saturday.
people Native Zeglio offers bespoke clothing with superlative quality and “no bells and whistles.”
Intelligentsia has been a neighborhood mainstay for nearly two decades and still draws a crowd of local characters.
“PeoPle would SIT ArouNd oN The coucheS AT INTellIGeNTSIA ANd You’d TAlk. IT wAS AlmoST lIke church—lIke A coNGreGATIoN.” –richard dayhoff
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“I’m vegan, so I’m very much about being minimal and clean, and City Harvest Cafe does the most amazing raw press: They make their own almond milk, and everything’s organic. They’ll have kale, spinach, ginger, and they’re $10, but you drink your meal and it’s amazing. It’s a husband-and-wife team, and it differentiates itself from everything else. This is the new boutique, the new collection. They’re like fast fashion—like Creatures of the Wind. “My favorite bar—you either know about it or you don’t—is called Wang’s, and it’s next to the restaurant Wakamono. They have DJs in from New York, and anybody that’s in creative arts knows about it. There’s a little naughtiness, too: You’ll be sitting at the bar, and all of a sudden you’ll see a little picture of a male nude! When people who dine at Wakamono go there afterwards, often the woman will go to the restroom and when shes comes out, she’ll say to her husband or boyfriend, ‘Oh my God, that restroom!’ because it’s wallpapered in ’70s male porn. They push some buttons in there, but it’s creative. “The other place I love to death is the nettelhorst french Market. Every Saturday I’m there. Nettelhorst is the best school in the city: It’s so creative, and they have all sorts of art programs. They host a small French market with a fresh flowers vendor, cheese vendor, jewelry designer, herbs and oils…. There’s nothing like it in the whole city. It’s such a gift to have in the neighborhood.” MA
Lakeview Loves Richard Dayhoff shares his favorite destinations in his corner of the city. IntellIgentsIa
3123 N. Broadway St., 773-348-8058; intelligentsiacoffee.com “It’s the heart of the neighborhood.” angelIna RIstoRante
3561 N. Broadway St., 773-935-5933; angelinaristorante.com “Ask for Philip and tell him you know me.” ZeglIo 3341 N. Broadway St., 773-525-6199; zeglio.com “Guys love coming here—there aren’t any bells and whistles.” CIty HaRvest Cafe
2931 N. Broadway St., 773-360-7226; cityharvestcafe.com “The most amazing raw press.” Wang’s
3317 N. Broadway St., 773-296-6800 “You either know about it or you don’t.” nettelHoRst fRenCH MaRket 3752 N. Broadway St.; bensidounusa.com “There’s nothing like it in the whole city.”
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People would sit around on the couches and you’d talk. It was almost like church—like a congregation. My favorite thing to do is hang out on a Saturday with the locals, having coffee, talking about our week. One of my favorite friends is Bobo, and he’s 90. He comes here every day about 1 or 1:30. And then there’s Louis, who is in dental school, and he’s about 30. There’s this whole cast of characters. It’s the heart of the neighborhood. “There’s a restaurant at Addison and Broadway called angelina Ristorante, and it’s been there forever. It’s just really good, simple Italian food that always is consistent, not like a restaurant that’s doing Italian that has a twist of this, a twist of that. It’s sort of like fashion: There are new designers every day, there are new restaurants every day, and we embrace them and we’ll try a new collection, we’ll try a new dress.... We’ll try a new restaurant, but will they sustain? Angelina’s is tried and true. Ask for Philip and tell him you know me. “Zeglio does bespoke clothing, where they make the pattern from scratch. A suit is like a bottle of wine—do you want a $2.99 bottle, or do you want luxury? I’ve worked at this company, and it’s so relaxed. That’s why the guys love coming in here—there aren’t any bells and whistles. They don’t come in because they’re looking for fabric, just fit. Now the owner has locations in Toronto, Africa, and South Korea, but it started with Lakeview East.
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PEOPLE Spirit of Generosity
Charitable giving is a family legacy for Jarrett Payton (top left) who is passionate about helping Chicago’s next generation of leaders (above). left: Proceeds from this bracelet in the JP by Cy Fredrics collection benefit school programming for children.
Sartorial Sweetness
With his neW limited-edition jeWelry line, jP by Cy FredriCs, PhilanthroPist and entrePreneur Jarrett Payton Finds a stylish Way to helP ChiCago’s emerging leaders. as told to meg mathis “My dad started the Walter Payton Foundation, which turned into the Walter & Connie Payton Foundation in ’99. [He] started out giving $500,000 in gifts to the State of Illinois, and they didn’t know where it was coming from until he got sick around ’98. He wanted nothing from it—he was just doing it from the kindness of his heart. That’s what I want to do. Seeing what my parents started, I wanted something with my name on it, so once my son grows up he’ll understand that this is a part of what we do. Being a parent
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now, I have the opportunity to create my own legacy. I want it to carry on from generation to generation. “I got bullied my junior year in high school sports, and it changed the way I looked at things. I didn’t want other kids to go through the same things I went through, and now that I have a voice, I want to speak. My mission is to create leaders. Both programs at the Jarrett Payton Foundation go hand in hand—Project: No Bull is in the schools, and the Jarrett Payton Leadership Academy is outside of the school. My wife, Trisha, came
up with the concept of Project: No Bull to go into the schools, and what we’ve got in the process right now is the Jarrett Payton Leadership Boards. It’s a student council board that is handpicked, and we’re bringing them all together to keep the message going that all of us are more similar than we are different. “On the other hand, you have the Jarrett Payton Leadership Academy. I thought it was going to be about football, but it’s also strengthening leadership— how to be better football players, how to communicate
more with your teammates— to give the kids confidence. We’re growing, but we’re also keeping it tight-knit so I can have one-on-ones with these kids. I am seeing that it is making a difference when I listen to the parents say, ‘Thank you. We’re seeing a difference. He’s taking a little bit more initiative in school now.’ All you can really do is plant seeds and give them that knowledge, and the next thing you know, things start to sprout, and they start to understand that they can do this, they can do that. Both programs are trying to teach
kids to do that 180 and take everything they’ve learned in sports back to school. That’s what helped me. “I want to inspire people to find the greatness inside of them, because everybody has it. Not everybody gets told that—but I want to be that person who pushes them to that place where they go, ‘Whoa, I can achieve this.’ I want to live on forever: that’s what my dad did. We talk about football, but the man was bigger than football, and he’s remembered every single day that he’s talked about. continued on page 74
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Jarrett Payton inherited his philanthropic spirit from his father, football legend Walter Payton (above).
“i’ve been blessed to understand that giving back is why i was put on this earth.”
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I get goose bumps because if I could be remembered like that, then I did what I was supposed to do. I’ve been very, very blessed to understand that giving back in service is why I was put on this earth. “Partnerships like this with Cy Fredrics Jewelers make it possible to take our foundation to the next level. [Cy Fredrics has] been around Chicago for so long, and what they’re all about is quality and craftsmanship. Then you switch over to the Payton name and what my dad built, to what I’m trying to build on my own. It was like we were on the same street, and the first thing that I always ask people I work with is, ‘How can we give back?’ [A portion of the proceeds from JP by Cy Fredrics] is going back into programming and to the kids, to the schools. They are custom pieces, so everything is designed individually. There’s an element of the number 34 in [each piece], whether it’s 34 diamonds, or a bit more abstract as on the bar bracelet [a sterling silver and rubber bracelet featuring three hammered bars on one section and four on the other].... I want it to be subtle. What I truly wanted out of this experience was a partnership—to have us together as a whole. It wasn’t ‘Whose name is going to be bigger?’ It’s ‘How do we do this together?’” MA JP by Cy Fredrics is available at Cy Fredrics, 2719 Pfingsten Road, Glenview, 847-564-8828; cyfredrics.com. For more information about the Jarrett Payton Foundation, visit jarrettpayton.org.
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3ARTS AWARDS What: Support creative forces across the city as 3Arts presents scholarships to female artists, artists of color, and artists with disabilities to recognize their contributions to music, theater, education, dance, and the visual arts. When: October 6, 5:30 pm Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets: Contact Jeanna Rathell at 312-443-9621 or jeanna@3arts.org.
COLUMBIAN BALL What: The Museum of Science and Industry honors former Paramount Pictures CEO Sherry Lansing at its 34th annual soirée to support educational programming and exhibitions. When: October 11, 6 pm Where: Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr. Tickets: Contact Denise Hicks at 773-947-3730 or denise.hicks@msichicago.org.
SIR GEORG SOLTI FOUNDATION BENEFIT What: Celebrate the life of Chicago Symphony Orchestra conductor Sir Georg Solti and support his foundation’s mission to help young American conductors at this annual dinner featuring a variety of musical performances. When: October 13, 6:45 pm
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CHICAGO HUMANITIES FESTIVAL BENEFIT EVENING What: The New York Times columnist David Brooks will speak at a dinner commemorating the festival’s 25th anniversary. When: October 21, 5:30 pm (public program), 7:30 pm (dinner) Where: Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Pl. Tickets: Visit pjhchicago.com/event/chf.
CHICAGO STORIES GALA What: Toast Victory Gardens Theater’s 40th anniversary season at its annual storytelling beneft, featuring 10-minute plays written by Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall, GrubHub cofounder Mike Evans, and Victory Gardens founding managing director Marcelle McVay. When: October 24, 6 pm Where: Ritz-Carlton Hotel Chicago, 160 E. Pearson St. Tickets: Contact Brittany Barnes at 773-549-5788, ext. 2146, or bbarnes@victorygardens.org.
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STYLE STAR Two hundred fifty guests gathered at Altitude at the W Lakeshore to toast September cover star Kristin Cavallari. “It’s truly an honor to be on the cover,” enthused Cavallari, who was joined on the red carpet by her husband, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. “These are some of my favorite photos,” added the Chinese Laundry shoe designer and the Fabulist cohost. “We had a ton of laughs.” continued on page 80
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Jerry Brown, Deanna Wasilenko, Natalie Trombetta, and Lake Wismer
Bryan Novak and Maria Schmidt
Chantelle and Josh Rateliff
KRISTIN CAVALLARI COVER PARTY
Piret Puusepp and Abigail Simon
Guests mingled in the Altitude lounge.
MICHIGAN AVENUE FÊTED SEPTEMBER cover star Kristin Cavallari with a celebration at Altitude at the W Lakeshore. Throughout the evening sponsored by Rivers Casino and Bob Loquercio Auto Group, the crowd sipped libations by Stella Artois and Wansas Tequila. Benjamin Greenfield and Alexia Imaz
Liz Bobak, Katie Morlan, and Ali Cabedo
Amanda Nakken and Ryan Dybas
DJ Rock City
Andy Li and Eba Qi
Jen Avery and David Dvorak
PROJECT WINDOWS AWARDS RECEPTION
Jordan Phelps and Vince Martel
NEARLY 200 GUESTS gathered at
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Freestyle Food + Drink in the Dana Hotel and Spa to toast the winners of the Project Windows design contest. Partygoers enjoyed the restaurant’s light bites while sipping libations by Double Cross Vodka, including the Chicago-inspired Lakeside cocktail.
Beth Arnott and Michele Olson
Dr. Joaquin Brieva and Jennifer Sutton-Brieva
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF SCHEAR (CAVALLARI); CORY DEWALD/JEFF SCHEAR VISUALS (PROJECT WINDOWS)
Julie Barnett and Jaime Bolber
INVITED
Jourdan Dunn and Sarah Hutcheson
Doug Sidle and Andrea Riedl Guests mingled on OneEleven’s rooftop patio.
Whitney Maracich and Gemma Urquiza
Chloe Glass and Joe Porritt
Tara Furnari, Monica Marder, and Fallon Ryan
SOME 350 CHICAGO movers and shakers gathered at 111 West Wacker
for the luxury high-rise’s opening fête. Throughout the evening, guests admired the building’s amenities while indulging in specialty cocktails by Wansas Tequila and Corona Light, and passed hors d’oeuvres by Mercadito Hospitality. Heather Yoshimura and Jerry Zhang
Ericka Rios and Anne Mall
Welz Kauffman
Catherine Mapelli and Tom McWalters
John L. and Megan Anderson with Bobbie and Charlie Denison Kristen and Charlie Denison
RAVINIA WOMEN’S BOARD GALA GRAMMY AWARD–WINNING VIOLINIST Joshua Bell
and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra treated 700 black-tie guests to a performance at the Ravinia Women’s Board annual gala, which generated more than $1 million for the festival’s REACH*TEACH*PLAY educational programs. Attendees enjoyed bites by Jewell Events Catering at the post-concert dinner. Joshua Bell
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Rob and Nancy Rotering
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ONEELEVEN WEST WACKER OPENING
Anna Cerniglia and Nandina Khaund Josh Thorp and Alicia Gutierrez Mitch Eisner, Joseph Salsbury, and Karim Olen Ash
LOLLAPALOOZA CELEBRATION AT SOHO HOUSE
Perry Farrell and Nick Jones
Sophia Bush Libations at Soho House
SOHO HOUSE HOSTED celebrities including Calvin Harris and Perry Farrell at an exclusive Lollapalooza celebration. Evening highlights included a DJ set by Kate Nash and a performance from Jon Batiste and Stay Human. Jon Batiste and Stay Human performed.
Sarah Weis and Ashley Drapes Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial
Stephen Lee and Tara Flocco
Azeeza Khan, Kristen Noel Gipson, and Hannah Bronfman
Lisa Skorepa
Robert Zigmund and Jenn Lake
NOIR AT BLU Eva Daiberl
Models showcased Azeeza’s Neo Noir collection.
DESIGNER AZEEZA KHAN showcased her Neo Noir collection at a Lollapalooza pool party on the terrace of the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel. A crowd of 150 partygoers sipped Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial and Hennessy cocktails while listening to DJ sets by Matt Roan and Hannah Bronfman. Roma and Niraj Shah
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INVITED Voted #1 Steakhouse In America Tom Horan's Top Ten Club Four Consecutive Years Best of Award of Excellence Wine Spectator HIGH EXCELLENT Rating Zagat's Guide Best Steakhouse Wine List Best Boneless New York Strip Chicago Magazine DiRoNA Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Tribune
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Kristina McGrath and Lakesha Rose
DAY ON THE TERRACE
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THE PENINSULA CHICAGO rolled out the runway for the Service Club of Chicago’s annual fashion show benefiting the Philanthropic Grant Program. More than 300 guests took in the latest looks by LuLu’s on the Avenue, Ike Behar, Dolce & Gabbana, and more.
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Ann Wallace and Stacie McClane
Callie Revel and Paige Louisell
Anna Treiber, Lauren Kerr and Julie Hamm
Cheryl Scott and Andrew Stroth Anna and Eduardo De Pandi
Guests enjoyed succulent steaks at the carving station.
Sarah Freeman and Michelle Banovic
Bill Rancic, Nina Mariano, and Giuliana Rancic
Jerrod, Rich, and RJ Melman
RPM STEAK GRAND OPENING GIULIANA RANCIC ARRIVED at RPM Steak to a surprise
early birthday party thrown by husband Bill Rancic. Following the intimate celebration, the Rancics mingled with guests including Kerry Wood, Jason Kennedy, and Lauren Scruggs during a VIP preview of the new River North hot spot.
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taste this Issue: surf & turf
the king of crab
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As A wAve of new seAfood restAurAnts opens Across the city, Shaw’S Crab houSe celebrAtes 30 yeArs of showing chicAgo how it’s done. by J.P. anderSon
Chicago may be a steak town at heart, but these days locals are eating fish like it’s going out of style. From shrimp shacks and raw bars to Cali-style fish taco shops, a hip new seafood destination for the nomadic young foodie crowd seems to pop up every week, primed to capitalize on the trend. And then there’s Shaw’s. On a strip of Hubbard Street that has been transformed into a throbbing nightlife and dining hub, Shaw’s Crab House may well be the least trendy restaurant on the street. But as it celebrates its 30th anniversary, it is also arguably the best. That’s no accident. “We wanted it to be the seafood restaurant in Chicago—one of the best in the country and certainly one of the top oyster bars in the country,” says Kevin Brown, CEO of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, who along with LEYE founder Rich Melman and Shaw’s SVP Steve LaHaie opened what was designed to be a grand seafood house along the lines of Phillip’s Seafood Restaurant in Ocean City, Maryland (where Brown worked his first continued on page 88
Despite the influx of new fish-centric eateries in Chicago, Shaw’s Crab House still serves up some of the best seafood in town.
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Yves Roubaud, and Steve LaHaie, the founding partners of Shaw’s; three nights a week the restaurant features live jazz and blues music; fresh stone crab claws.
restaurant job in college), and Joe Muer Seafood in Detroit, a childhood favorite of LaHaie. With a straightforward philosophy of, “Get the best seafood and prepare it simply,” as LaHaie says, the restaurant opened in late 1984. One of the early restaurants in the Lettuce Entertain You empire, it’s still one of the company’s crown jewels—which, considering that Lettuce now encompasses more than 100 outposts in eight states, speaks volumes to the restaurant’s legacy. When stepping in under Shaw’s black awning on Hubbard, what’s perhaps most surprising about the restaurant is that, despite its corporate ties, the space has always felt as warm as a mom-and-pop joint. The spacious dining room gives off a vibe that’s both urban-chic and old-school, with walls decked with white subway tile
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and wood paneling; plush, inviting scarlet leather booths; and an abundance of nautical paraphernalia, from oars and old photos to a massive stuffed marlin. The space buzzes with conversation from an eclectic crowd—Chicago visitors, regulars, couples on dates, and families celebrating special occasions—and the crack-crack-crack of crab legs. And crab is clearly the star here, from appetizers of chilled crab fingers and Maryland crab cakes to seasonal dishes of soft-shell crab, stone crab claws, and decadent steamed Alaskan red king crab legs. Oysters are serious business here as well, with a changing slate of bivalve varieties like Beausoleil, Pemaquid, and Raspberry Point available both in the dining room and the adjacent Oyster Bar. Notes LaHaie, “When we opened we served one, maybe two
“we’re still using the same crab guy that we started with 30 years ago.” —steve lahaie
oysters on the menu at a time; now [with expanded airfreight] we can get 12 on the menu at a time.” Rounding out the selection of fresh fish, like sautéed Lake Michigan whitefish and sautéed Lake Erie yellow perch (“one of my favorite things to eat,” enthuses LaHaie), the menu has in recent years expanded to include sushi and sake, which, says Roubaud, “brought a younger generation to the restaurant.” Ultimately, though, Shaw’s strength has been its consistency over the years. “We’re still using the same
crab guy that we started with 30 years ago,” states LaHaie. The management team itself—LaHaie, Brown, and Roubaud—has been with the restaurant since it opened. Even servers are passionate about the place: Judy Jonas has been waiting tables at Shaw’s for nearly 30 years herself. Asked to explain the place’s continued success, she sums it up succinctly: “We’ve always improved as we’ve gone through the years, but basically the song remains the same.” 21 E. Hubbard St., 312-527-2722; shawscrabhouse.com MA
sweet tart Shaw’s Key lime pie has been on the menu since day one and is still the restaurant’s biggest-selling dessert. Made with sabayon instead of condensed milk, it’s a light-as-air confection whose refreshing tartness is balanced by a graham cracker and almond crust.
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clockwise from far left: Kevin Brown,
Shaw’s Oyster Bar is the dining room’s boisterous sibling—the room where shellfsh lovers come for a fast fx of one of the dozen oyster varieties on offer. As part of the restaurant’s 30th anniversary celebration, from October 1 to 30 the Oyster Bar will feature a different oyster each day in addition to regular oyster offerings.
Before they gather around the table, they’ll gather around the range. Every detail makes a statement. One oven for everyday cooking. One extra-large-capacity oven that ensures that if the guest list doubles, you’ll be prepared. Both feature smooth-rolling fully extendable racks, making it easier to reach your latest masterpiece. It’s time to dream bigger in the kitchen. Discover more at Monogram.com or visit the Monogram Design Center in Chicago.
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The CiTy’s hoTTesT new resTauranTs geT Their sea legs. by meg mathis A seafood craze has hit Chicago, and several local chefs are riding the wave with accessible new pescatarian spots. Chef Guillermo Tellez has quietly transformed Little Market American Brasserie into Mercadito Fish (10 E. Delaware Pl., 312-640-8141; mercaditofish.com). “You go in a big circle in life: Sometimes we’re going to be craving meat, sometimes we’re going to be doing fish.” Tellez savors the clean flavor of New England traditions like crispy soft-shell crab and pan-roasted halibut, but his favorite dish befits his Mexican heritage: Ensenada-style fish tacos with Baja spices, jalapeños, tomatoes, and onions. Close to Millennium Park, Donna Lee has debuted Brown Bag Seafood Co. (340 E. Randolph St., 312-496-3999; brownbagseafood .com), an airy space adjacent to AON Center and Prudential Plaza that beckons a mixed audience of suits and Lakeshore East families: “Threeyear-olds have learned to love salmon, older people are having whitefish with quinoa, and young people are trying crispy fish bites,” Lee says of the menu, which also features dishes like Mediterranean tuna salad, crab zucchini cakes, and shrimp subs and salads. Inspired by a trip he took to Spain before the polar vortex, Scott Worsham opened MFK (432 W. Diversey Pkwy., 773-857-5240; mfk restaurant.com), a 28-seat Mediterranean oasis in Lakeview East. “The food is what I call ‘Rosé-drinking food,’” Worsham says of the menu, which boasts everything from octopus with gazpacho and whole razor clams to oft-overlooked seafood fare. “I call the crunchy prawn heads ‘God’s popcorn,’ and I love the sardines and anchovies,” says Worsham. “My business card says ‘Chief Sardine Eater,’ if that tells you anything.” MA
Chicago Cut Steakhouse eschews predictable pairings for unique wines that complement their dishes.
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Two ChiCago wine experTs raise a glass To The season’s freshesT pairings for seafood and sTeak. by meg mathis “It’s easy to say that Chardonnay goes with salmon,” says David Flom, “but it’s fun to find something that isn’t as obvious.” To wit, the co-owner of Windy City institution Chicago Cut Steakhouse (300 N. LaSalle
St., 312-329-1800; chicagocut steakhouse.com) prefers pairing
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Fresh oysters from Mercadito Fish; crab zucchini cakes from Brown Bag Seafood Co.; octopus with gazpacho from MFK.
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higher-acid wines with seafood dishes. “Saint Clair can start soft, beautiful, and smooth, and finish bright with some acid and creaminess, even though they don’t use wood,” he says of his favorite reserve Sauvignon Blanc. With the restaurant’s new lobster escargot, Flom suggests Kistler, an American Chardonnay from the Sonoma coast that complements the richness of the buttery dish, while he recommends heaviertannin wines like Bond Matriarch to balance the marbling of the restaurant’s mainstay rib-eye steaks. “It starts with a soft, smooth, very ripe fruit, crescendos into a little bit of spice, and finishes strong,” he says of the Napa Valley red from Bill Harlan. Mediterranean hot spot Fig & Olive (104 E. Oak St.,
312-445-0060; figandolive.com) boasts multiple outposts in New York and California, but its buzzing new Gold Coast location is the only one whose wine list offers Ridge’s Three Valleys, which includes Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet, and Merlot. “It’s a really lovely blend,” says beverage director Mitchell Malnati. While yellowfin tuna à la Provençale pairs well with lighter-bodied reds, Malnati prefers seafood with fuller-bodied whites. “For the raw bar, Vouvrays have a touch of residual sugar,” says Malnati of the wine from the Loire Valley. With Chilean sea bass, he recommends Rock & Vine, a rich, oaky North Coast Chardonnay that complements the dish’s charmoula mascarpone. Malnati’s favorite pairing, however, is the paella del mar (black tiger shrimp, sea scallops, calamari, mussels, saffron arborio rice, and chicken) with No. 18, an 18-month aged white he discovered in Valencia. “Anytime I taste that with paella, I remember the breeze from the Mediterranean and that beautiful ambience. It transports me.” MA
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HEAVEN SENT Call it divine intervention: While flying home to Illinois from his native India, Pankaj Garg found himself craving a liqueur that would complement the Indian dish ras malai, a cheesecake-like dessert flavored with cardamom. So the former management consultant and his wife, Swati, concocted SomruS (Hindi for “nectar of gods”), the world’s first Indian cream liqueur, made with Wisconsin cream, Caribbean rum, and the distinctly Eastern ingredients cardamom, saffron, almonds, pistachios, and rose. The duo is clearly onto something: SomruS received a 94 rating in the latest issue of Wine Enthusiast.
FIND A RHAPSODY IN RIVER NORTH AT BOHEMIAN HOUSE. Helmed by Executive Chef Jimmy Papadopoulos, the new Bohemian House aims to make Central European fare River North’s latest foodie trend. “The cooking is rooted in very simple ingredients—simple dishes that bring to life great technique,” Papadopoulos says. Offerings range from beef pierogies with roasted carrots to grilled squash in a pickled tomato vinaigrette. Behind a hand-carved door, Bohemian House features a décor of exposed brick walls, sliding barn doors, and nearly 700 patterned tiles reminiscent of Bohemia’s artistic culture. The chef’s favorite dish? Crispy Czech roasted duck with charred kohlrabi and plum marmalade. “It’s got this nice balance of salty, sweet, and savory.” 11 W. Illinois St., 312-955-0439; bohochicago.com
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MICHAEL KORNICK SHARES HIS FAVORITE PLATE AT HIS NEW RIVER NORTH HOT SPOT, HENRY’S SWING CLUB. “The Big Tamale is based on something the sitter for my kids used to make. There’s almost a whole chicken leg in there, boneless, plus stewed onions, garlic, tomatoes, and chilies. One, it’s very versatile, so we mix it up a lot. And two, it really satisfies someone who wants to walk in and eat something as a meal and not a bunch of small tastes.” 18 W. Hubbard St., 312-955-8018; henrys-swing-club.com
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The Kitchen brings fresh food and philanthropy to Chicago.
THREE SIZZLING NEW SPOTS
A soundtrack of Chicago blues plays all day at Dove’s Luncheonette (1545 N. Damen Ave.; oneoff hospitality.com), the latest eatery from One Off Hospitality Group and its James Beard Award– winning Executive Chef Paul Kahan. A tequila- and mezcal-focused bar program complements soulful Mexican fare at the new Wicker Park diner. “Community through food” is the philosophy of the Colorado-bred restaurant The Kitchen (316 N. Clark St.; thekitchen.com), which arrives in the Windy City this month. A tight-knit circle of local farmers, ranchers, and purveyors makes it possible for the restaurant to create a space where guests can connect while enjoying fresh food made with quality ingredients. While The Kitchen is new to the Windy City, The Kitchen Community—the restaurant’s philanthropic sector—has already planted more than 100 Learning Gardens for 50,000 Chicago public school students. Long before they debuted Boka, GT Fish & Oyster, or Girl & the Goat, Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz dreamed of opening a Japanese restaurant. After 12 years of planning, Momotaro (820 W. Lake St.; bokagrp.com) is a reality. The duo teams with sushi whiz Jeff Ramsey of the Michelin-starred Tapas Molecular Bar and Executive Chef Mark Hellyar for the upscale restaurant, which includes a sleek lowerlevel lounge with its own entrance.
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above:
The bar at RPM Steak offers classic cocktails and more than 40 varieties of Scotch. below: Fresh lobster is one of the stars of the raw bar.
Bosom buddies: Jon Harris sang at Bill Rancic’s wedding to E! star Giuliana Rancic.
Media Moguls
Fast Friends and major media players Bill Rancic and Jon HaRRis take time out For a guys’ lunch at rancic’s latest restaurant, new hot spot rpm steak. by j.p. anderson
You both have a lot on your plate right now. What is life like these days? Bill rancic: For Jon it’s a much more life-changing event—kind of what happened to me 10 years ago when I was first asked to go on the apprentice. It couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. Jon harris: Thanks, brother. Br: I just told him he better not go all Hollywood on us. Jh: Oh, please. With this face, I’ll never go Hollywood. It’s been a blast so far. Working with one of my dearest friends,
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Meredith, and having the opportunity to do some good things with people through the show has been fantastic. If it ended right now, I’d still be blessed. Br: That’s a lie. Jh: That’s true. It’s a boldfaced lie. [Laughs] how do you two know each other? Br: Jon was working at Bally’s, and I had just won the apprentice and moved to New York. Somehow he got my cell-phone number; he called me and said, “Can you shoot a video for us for our big corporate meeting?” Within 20 minutes, I have a video crew at my apartment in Midtown, and I’m like “Who is this guy?” And that was it—we just became buddies. Bill, you and Giuliana have established yourself as formidable restaurateurs. how did you get started? Br: About four years ago we thought about starting a restaurant, since Giuliana is from Italy and her family has all these great recipes. We started looking at locations—a little 40 to 50 seat restaurant—and I was telling my friend continued on page 96
boys club: What:
a lunchtime feast of surf and turf. When:
a Monday afternoon in late summer. Where:
a prime corner booth at sizzling new River north spot RpM Steak, 66 W. Kinzie St., 312-284-4990; rpmsteak.com
photography by anjali pinto
Since winning the first season of the apprentice a decade ago, Bill Rancic has become a full-fledged star. And with a plum new gig as the announcer for the Meredith Vieira Show, his pal Jon Harris is following in his footsteps. As Rancic prepared for the opening of RPM Steak—his and wife Giuliana’s second collaboration with Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises after smash hit RPM Italian—he and his groomsman Harris sat down over lunch at the new restaurant to talk TV, tomahawk steaks, and why Chicago will always be home.
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Featuring a changing menu, the dinners are served in Ravinia’s private dining club, the Freehling Room, in the John D. Harza Building, where the concerts are presented. Meal service begins two hours before the concert start time, and diners will have a choice of four diferent entrées served with a starter salad or soup. Entrée selections will range from seared sesame-crusted ahi tuna over chilled soba noodles to “four-story” meatloaf, vegetable penne pasta and cinnamon apple pork chops.
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January 31 Musicians from Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute With Violinist Miriam Fried
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taste On the town Strube Ranch’s tomahawk steak is a favorite of both Rancic and Harris.
Jon Harris is starting his new role as announcer on The Meredith Vieira Show, and Bill Rancic has parlayed a victory on season one of The Apprentice into a lucrative entrepreneurial and speaking career.
Greg Olsen, who used to be the tight end for the Bears, about the idea. He introduced me to RJ and Jerrod Melman, and that 40-seat restaurant became the 11,000-square-foot RPM Italian. Jon, have you been a regular at RPM Italian? JH: I always call RPM Italian my home away from home. And now it’s RPM Steak; it’s exciting. I love Mama DePandi’s bucatini—one of my favorite meals of all time. BR: The steaks are great, and that’s how we came up with this idea. We got together and said, “If we can do to the steakhouse what we did with the Italian restaurant, then we’ve got something.” Steak is a competitive market in Chicago. What
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makes RPM stand out? BR: Certainly where we’re sourcing the meat, but we’re also going to have healthier options. We’re catering to women as well—amazing salads, fresh vegetables from farmers markets. We’re taking a fresh approach to it; it’s a bit more modern. King crab leg gratinée with lime soy glaze is served. JH: I love the sauce on this dish. I’ll take five more. BR: It’s light—you can have it and you’re not weighed down. The way it’s broiled is different than the traditional steaming of it. JH: My friend Everett Bradley, who’s the bandleader of Meredith’s show, flew in to experience RPM Steak, and he was not disappointed.
BR: Well, hopefully we’ll be getting these steaks on The Meredith Vieira Show, Jon. Some cooking segments. JH: We would love it. [Chef Doug Psaltis] would be great. You heard it here first. Strube Ranch dry-aged tomahawk steak and hen-of-thewoods mushrooms are served. BR: I’ve had this [steak] a hundred times; it’s always a favorite. What do you think, Jon? JH: It’s like butter. The seasoning is fantastic. BR: This is a unique style of mushroom; the texture is amazing. There’s a bit of crunch, which is indicative about how fresh these are. JH: To your point, they’re light. Not overbearing. Jon, give us your pitch for
Meredith’s show. JH: “Feel real good” is our theme, and the goal is to really inspire and entertain. We have a lot of great humaninterest stories—celebrating ordinary people who’ve done extraordinary things—as well as celebrities and games. What else is on the horizon for you? BR: October’s a big month because it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Giuliana’s a survivor, so we’ll be on the road a lot. Giuliana is relaunching her charity Fab-U-Wish with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in partnership with the Lauder family, and we’re really excited about that. Looking toward the end of the year, what are your
ultimate goals? BR: One of the things we want to do is grow our family and have a brother or a sister for Duke. And hopefully people will love RPM Steak. We really want to share it with everyone. JH: You’ve built it. I have no doubt that they’re gonna come. For me, my goal is to be as present as possible when I’m home—to spend significant time with my family. And I’d very much like to have a successful show under my belt with a great team, where we are entertaining people every day—and they keep coming back for more. BR: And big ratings, baby, big ratings. JH: From your mouth to God’s ears. MA
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Chasing the Dream With his sights set on the super Bowl, Chicago Bears star running back matt FortĂŠ races into a new season. Photography by David Leslie Anthony
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rom Gale Sayers and Walter Payton to Matt Suhey and Neal Anderson—and let’s not forget the legendarily named Bronko Nagurski—the position of running back for the Chicago Bears has been manned by some of the best players in the game’s history. It’s enough to make a young rookie quake in his cleats. But not Matt Forté, who from his first year on the team in 2008 has played like his name belongs alongside the greats. And after just six seasons, it does: Forté is already in second place on the team’s list of all-time leading rushers, behind only the venerable number 34, Walter Payton. But Forté isn’t just fleet of foot; he’s also a devoted husband and father of two as well as a proud Chicagoan, whose Matt Forté Foundation provides scholarships for underprivileged Windy City teens. In an exclusive interview for Michigan Avenue, number 22 recently took time out for a banter-filled conversation with fellow NFL running back Maurice Jones-Drew of the Oakland Raiders to talk football, fatherhood, and why Chicago’s fans are the best in the world.
Bowl—and trying to get to the playoffs. Last year we were in the very last game of the regular season, and that ended with a loss to the Packers. Very bad taste in our mouth from that one. But I’m looking forward to getting back on the field, making our way through the NFC North, getting into the playoffs—and hopefully to the Super Bowl. Speaking of not making the playoffs, what do you love about being a Chicago Bear? [Laughs] The same thing you loved about being in Jacksonville when you were there. We went pretty far one time. [Laughs] Chicago is a great city to play for—and also, when I first got drafted, just looking at the history of the running back position here, with Gale Sayers and Walter Payton and Neal Anderson, being able to follow in
Growing up, I used to watch Emmitt Smith, Barry Sanders, Marshall Faulk, of course Walter Payton—I saw him while I was growing up, and he’s obviously one of the best. Who have been your mentors, either on or off the field? I’d say on the field, I think mostly my coaches. I had a great position coach when I first got here: Coach [Tim] Spencer, who was really good. And also getting coached by Lovie—Lovie Smith has been a mentor to me. Not to mention that Coach Trestman is a really good mentor, and he actually has a mentorship program, where the older guys mentor some of the younger guys. That’s awesome, man. Since you’ve been here in Chicago, you’ve had great success as one of the Bears. What are the stats that you’re most proud of? Being able to come in as a rookie and break a couple of records was something I’m proud of. [Editor’s note: In 2008, Forté broke Bears rookie marks for rushing (1,238 yards on 316 carries), yards from scrimmage (1,715), and receptions (63).] And last year was statistically my best year so far, so I’m proud of that as well. But I’ve only had one 200-yard rushing game, which was like in my third year, and I’m pretty proud of that, too. I still have the jersey from that game. You should definitely keep that one. What do you think is your greatest strength as a player? Being versatile—being able to run the ball, coming out of the backfield to catch the ball, being involved in the tackling game, and being smart enough to be back there and block. To be a complete running back—this is something you already know—you have to run, block, and catch; that’s what I take pride in. That’s awesome. If you weren’t a running back, what position would you want to play? I would want to play quarterback because— I already know why. Go ahead and give me the answer. They get paid the most. There you go. They’re the leaders of the team, too. Every now and then. But they get paid the most. It’s unbelievable how much they get paid to be managers, but it’s all good. Well, let’s start getting serious. We all understand you’re a father. How has being a father to Jaden and
“[I decided] to set up a foundation where I can help children because the next generation is always coming up, and we need to mentor them. ”
Maurice Jones-Drew: Matthew Garrett Forté, how’ve you been? Matt Forté: I’m good, Maurice. Matt, I have a lot of questions here for you, and I’d like you to take them seriously. When did you first know you wanted to play pro football? When I was 7 years old and I first started playing, after my first practice I said to my dad, “I want to play professional football.” He looked at me like, “Anybody can say that.” But as he watched me grow up, he saw that I was serious about it. I always wanted to be like him. He played in college, so I wanted to pursue football because of him. Great answer. And what do you most enjoy about the game? What I enjoy most is the feeling you get at the end of a successful season, because it shows that all the hard work you did in the off-season paid off. And being able to support my family by being a professional athlete is something I feel privileged to be able to do. Speaking of hard work, I know you’re working hard now to get ready for the season. What are you most excited about this time? Getting another shot at trying to make the Super
–matt forté those footsteps is cool to do. I just love the city; it’s a great city with great fans. What makes Chicago football fans different? They’ve been so [passionate] about the Bears since even before the ’85 Bears [won the Super Bowl]. Tickets have been sold out, I think, since the ’60s. So the stadium’s always been sold out. The fans are always going to be supportive of us no matter what, and they’re always there yelling and screaming, supporting us every game. What sets us apart from the other teams is the history behind our team. Local George Halas started the NFL, so there is history behind this organization, and the fans definitely support that history. Right on. Since you were speaking about Gale Sayers and some of the running backs and Bears players, who were some of your favorite players to watch when you were growing up? Well, Gale Sayers is a little bit before our time, but when I first got drafted I watched some of his stuff.
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Nahla changed you? When you have children, they come first, and you’re always thinking about them. So when training gets hard or you’re out there on the field or you’re going through something, you can always look to them and find motivation to keep going or make it through something you’re struggling through. Having kids has changed me for the better. What inspired you to create the Matt Forté Foundation? I’ve always been inspired by kids. Just being in the spotlight and being an athlete, so many young kids look up to you. [I want to use] this platform to inspire these kids and hopefully change their lives. There are not many positive role models in today’s society— we’re lacking that—and we all know that these kids look up to NFL players. It was easy for me to decide to set up a foundation where I can help children, because the next generation is always going to be coming up, and we need to continue to try to impact them and mentor them. We want to reach kids in high-risk areas who might not have the opportunity to go to college, to raise scholarship money for them to enable them to go for the next level, continue their education, and try to create something of themselves. What message do you have for the students that your foundation here supports? The message is that no matter your background or what has happened in your life, if you want something, you have to work hard and go out and get it. My foundation is meant to help them not have to struggle so hard. Not everybody is able to pay for college or get student loans. So we don’t want them to be behind the eight ball when they graduate. We can help them out; we can help them become not just high school graduates but college graduates. Matt, you’re known as a sharp-dressed guy. How would you describe your personal style? I’d have to say it’s second to none. It’s like my football game. I’m pretty versatile out there on the field, and to have style you have to be pretty versatile. You can’t just wear one type of clothing. Do you have any favorite designers? I don’t really look at designer names; if it’s something I like, I point it out. I do like Tom Ford. Who else? Giuseppe [Zanotti] has nice shoes. Christian Louboutin. But I like H&M, too.
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What’s something that people don’t know about you? Nothing. I’m an open book. I like that. Something that people may not know about me is that I like to hunt and fish, that type of stuff, because I grew up in a region— That goes into my next question... You’re a
self-described country boy from Slidell, Louisiana. How have you enjoyed the city life in Chicago? I do enjoy the city life. We live in the suburbs—like, 40 minutes away from the city. But it is nice to be in the city and be able to go out to dinner after games and to be down there on the weekends. But the city life is a lot different from where I grew up in a small town. Being from there and through college, I hadn’t been in the big city, but that change came when I got drafted, and I’ve adjusted pretty nicely. I like the city of Chicago. There’s tons of stuff to do—museums, parks, restaurants. It’s a very interesting and fun place to be a part of.
What are some of your favorite places to go in Chicago? I like the Field Museum and the Shedd Aquarium—I take the kids there. And you can’t go wrong with a restaurant, really, in Chicago. Chicago Cut Steakhouse is really good. Where did you take us the last time we went there, when we played you in the game—Fogo de Chão? That was awesome. You still owe me dinner. I do, I know. I’ll find a way to get it to you. It’s got to be cheap, though. I don’t have any money. I’ve got four kids, three dogs. We’ve got a lot going on over here, man. I don’t want to hear it. No, I’m going to take you to McDonald’s, man. That’s about as good as I can get you. And you can only order off the value menu. Don’t get all crazy and try to order a number 10 or something. At least Chick-fil-A, man. That’s too expensive. [Laughs] All right, we have two more questions, and I think these are two of the better questions I have for you here. What’s your favorite memory as a Bear so far? That’s got to be the first game I got to play in as a rookie. I got the jitters and all that stuff—my first game starting as an NFL player. We played the Indianapolis Colts, and on top of that it was Sunday Night Football, which everybody was watching. It was a rematch of the Super Bowl from ’06, with us versus the Colts and Peyton Manning. We were underdogs and we won that game, and I scored my first touchdown—a 50-yard touchdown—in that game. Nobody was expecting a young rookie from Tulane to be able to come out and do that. That’s amazing. And my last question: What is your ultimate goal as a player? To make the Hall of Fame, and to play consistently throughout my entire career. As you know, as soon as a running back turns 28, 29 years old, they start telling him he’s old and run-down. So I just want to continue playing at the top level in the league and keep pushing [toward] that rushing mark that’s been set by many other people. I think you’re approaching the 10,000-yard mark, so, you know, my first task is to push hard to get to that, and then I’ll work from there. MA
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sweater, Brunello Cucinelli ($695). Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-5900; neimanmarcus.com. Trousers, Ermenegildo Zegna ($495). Neiman Marcus, see above. Dressage L’Heure Masquée watch, Hermès ($43,750). 25 E. Oak St., 312-787-8175; hermes.com Styling by Lauren Finney and Ge Wang/ESQ Clothing Grooming by Mr. Robert A. Vaughn Photography assistance by Beking Joassaint and Joseph Horejs Video by James Gustin/Figgy.net Special thanks to Kerry Robinson Shot on location at Park Hyatt Chicago, 800 N. Michigan Ave., 312-335-1234, parkchicago.hyatt.com Located in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood and embodying sophisticated luxury, Park Hyatt Chicago allows you to experience the art of fine living. Discover an ambience of contemporary chic, with original works of art, exclusive culinary creations, and dramatic views. Elegantly understated rooms and a staff dedicated to ensuring a remarkable stay make this an exceptional Chicago hotel.
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ChiCagoans are inspired by all that is around us—as are watChmakers, who look to history, human aChievement, and the endless possibilities of spaCe to spur Creativity and embolden their designs. by roberta naas photography by jeff crawford
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he art of watchmaking is a nearly 500-year-old tradition. Still, artisans continue to build even more beautiful, intricate, and mechanically innovative timepieces that are truly works of art. In the beginning, inspiration was drawn simply from the revolutionary ability—thanks to the development of the mainspring—to build these cutting-edge devices. But as time and technology progressed, watchmakers became more creative in their designs. Today inspiration can come from a host of sources: For some, it is architecture and design; for others, it is the heavenly skies and the natural world, the power of machines, or the richness of history. Here is a look at several stunning creations where inspiration has been channeled into an artful wristwatch. For more watch features and expanded coverage go to michiganavemag.com/watches.
Machine age In the last half-millennium, watchmakers have looked to other builders and inventors for design ideas, drawing inspiration from modern automated miracles such as cars, planes, rocketry, and even high-tech bicycles. opposite page: This Omega
Speedmaster Mark II ($6,250) is inspired by the Speedmaster Professional chronographs that accompanied the astronauts when they took their first steps on the moon in 1969. The newest offering features an automatic movement and tachymetric scale on a sapphire crystal that is illuminated underneath by an aluminum ring filled with Super-LumiNova. It houses the Co-Axial caliber 3330 self-winding movement with an Si14 silicon balance spring and columnwheel chronograph. Omega Boutique, The Westin, 909 N. Michigan Ave., 312-291-9412; omegawatches.com right: Hamilton first took to the skies
with the American airmail postal service in 1919, when pilots made their fledgling runs between New York and Washington. For nearly 100 years, the brand’s deep involvement in aviation has inspired both the form and function of its designs. Hamilton’s Khaki
Skeleton watch ($1,295) features a skeletonized H20 movement with propeller-like accents that pay homage to this unique history. Rogers & Hollands, Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., 5th Fl., 312-944-4300; hamiltonwatch.com below: Movado’s Parlee limited-edition
automatic chronograph ($7,500) is created in partnership with Parlee Cycles, a brand renowned in the cycling world for excellence. With just 250 pieces made, this exclusive high-tech watch is inspired by the ultralightweight material utilized to build Parlee road bikes; in fact, it is crafted from the same unidirectional carbon fiber used to construct the racing bicycle’s frame. The ultrastrong sports-performance automatic chronograph watches are available with dial accents in green, orange, blue, or white. New York Jewelers, 11 N. Wabash Ave., 312-855-4999; movado.com
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making history Many of today’s foremost brands have a storied past from which to draw ideas for timepieces that blend the best design elements of yesterday with today’s innovations. above left: This Hermès Dressage
L’Heure Masquee ($43,750) recalls the brand’s equestrian origins. The new 18k rose-gold Dressage watch features an inventive complication that “hides” the time: The watch’s default appearance only displays the hour hand, with the minute hand hidden behind it. With the push of a button on the side of the case, the minute hand moves to display the full time. The piece also features a dual time indicator. Just 500 of these watches will be made. 25 E. Oak St., 312-787-8175; hermes.com above right: From Rolex, the Oyster
Perpetual Explorer watch ($6,550) is inspired by the brand’s great adventures in the Himalayas—a nod to the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary, who famously reached its summit in 1953 wearing a Rolex Oyster.
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The watch is crafted in steel with a perpetual mechanical self-winding movement and is a COSC-certified chronometer that is fitted with a steel Oysterlock bracelet. Razny Jewelers, 1700 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, 847-432-5300; rolex.com
in the dial’s lower portion. Like the 1821 original, elapsed time is shown on two rotating discs, above each of which a motionless hand indicates the passing seconds and minutes. C.D. Peacock, 172 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, 630-571-5355; montblanc.com
opposite page, clockwise from top: The new Montblanc Homage to Nicolas Rieussec limited edition ($11,500) is a tribute to the French watchmaker who patented the chronograph in 1821 to precisely measure the running times of individual horses at a race. This rich history inspired the brand to create an entire collection with distinct manufacture movements. The watch’s unmistakable appearance combines an off-center hour circle in the upper part of the dial and the chronograph’s elapsed-time displays
Inspired by the record-breaking ultrathin watches it developed in the 1950s, Piaget returned to the drawing board and took three years to build this revolutionary new Piaget Altiplano 38mm 900P ($27,800). The brand was even inspired to give the watch a name that harkens to the past (the original ultrathin caliber released in 1957 was called the Caliber 9P). This new 38mm white-gold piece is the thinnest mechanical watch, featuring movement parts that are actually merged with the case in an
innovative design that is an impressive 3.65mm slim. Trabert & Hoeffer, 111 E. Oak St., 312-787-1654; piaget.com Breguet founder Abraham-Louis Breguet is the father of invention when it comes to watchmaking: In the early 19th century, he designed and patented the first tourbillon escapement. Inspired by this history, Breguet continues to innovate and regularly releases stunning tourbillon timepieces. The new Classique Grande Complication Tourbillon ($102,700) is crafted in 18k gold and houses a hand-wound, hand-engraved movement offering a small-seconds coaxial with the tourbillon escapement. Tourbillon Boutique, 545 N. Michigan Ave., 312-836-3800; breguet.com
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heaven sent From moon-phase timepieces to watches that depict the zodiac to those designed with globe motifs, this category of watch is imbued with imagination as vast as space itself. from left: From Jaeger-LeCoultre, this Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire ($42,700) houses an extraordinary Dual-Wing movement that offers two independent power supplies. The watch displays the date and age of the moon for the Northern and Southern hemispheres, synchronized though the jumping second-hand mechanism, which displays one-sixth-of-a-second increments. Marshall Pierce & Company, 29 E. Madison St., Ste. 600, 312-372-2415; jaeger-lecoultre.com
This Bovet Amadeo Fleurier Orbis Mundi moon-phase watch ($66,700) offers hours and minutes with a second time zone, plus a moonphase indicator that can be adjusted to a specific time zone. The mechanical watch is crafted in 18k gold, and the moon disk is
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hand-painted. The watch can be easily changed from a strap wristwatch to a pocket watch to a table clock. Geneva Seal, 1003 N. Rush St, 312-944-3100; bovet.com opposite page, clockwise from top: This Harry Winston Midnight Moon Phase automatic watch ($28,400) is crafted in 18k rose gold and offers moon-phase indication via a realistically inspired gold moon display in a subdial at 6:00. Beneath that moon indicator is a retrograde date indication on the outer rim. The watch is finished with a sapphire caseback for viewing the meticulously finished movement. 55 E. Oak St., 312-705-1820; harrywinston.com
A. Lange & Söhne’s Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase ($48,200) is crafted
in 18k pink gold with a solid silver argenté dial, with a solid gold moon-phase indicator that features a patented coating process. The watch also offers big date and up-down power reserve indications, along with a subsidiary seconds dial with stop seconds. Sidney Garber, 118 E. Delaware Pl., 312-944-5225; alange-soehne.com From Arnold & Son, this HM perpetual moon watch ($29,950) is crafted in 18k rose gold. The 42mm watch features a blue lacquered guilloché dial and rose-gold perpetual moon indicator. The mechanical Caliber A&S1512 offers 90 hours of power reserve. Swiss Fine Timing Atelier Jewelers, 645 N. Michigan Ave, 312-337-4700; arnoldandson.com
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As the ChiCAgo internAtionAl Film FestivAl CelebrAtes its 50th AnniversAry, we tAke A look At eight windy City gentlemen who Are mAking A serious impACt in the world oF CinemA. by novid parsi photography by billy rood
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he 50th year—that’s crazy,” says Michael Kutza, marveling that the Chicago International Film Festival, which he founded at the age of 22, this year celebrates its golden anniversary. The 50th CIFF will honor the festival’s past, present, and future by bringing back film artists whose first movies screened here, and showing their latest works. Among the illustrious invitees are Michael Moore and Oliver Stone. Asked if they will show, Kutza shrugs. “Who knows?” The festival’s director says he never knows for sure if celebrities will come “until I see the whites of their eyes.” Unlike governmentfunded film fests in other parts of the world, he explains, CIFF does not pay its guests, so if they suddenly get a paying gig, they take it. Still, some notable figures have confirmed, among them Kathleen Turner, who will serve as film jury president; Norwegian actress/ director Liv Ullmann; and celebrated French actress Isabelle Huppert. CIFF has distinguished itself from other film festivals, Kutza says, by being both publicfriendly and competitive. Last year it had about 950 feature submissions and screened only 100 of them; of about 2,000 shorts submitted, it showed 50. The festival also has a vital education arm that buses about 6,000 Chicago Public Schools students to screenings each year. While CIFF looks to its past and future, Kutza, 71, says of his own future at the festival, “I’m not going anywhere.” As Kutza and his team prepare to raise the curtain on films from around the world, we look at some of the Chicago men who are making movies their livelihood. Dressed to the nines and photographed at Soho House—the city’s new ground zero for creative minds— these Windy City cinéastes are proving themselves maestros of the moving picture.
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MICHAEL SHANNON THIS STAR OF FILM AND TV LEARNED HIS CRAFT ON CHICAGO’S STAGES.
Before becoming an Academy Award–nominated film star, Michael Shannon honed his acting chops in Chicago theater. A native of Lexington, Kentucky, he now lives in New York with fellow actor (and Steppenwolf Theatre Company member) Kate Arrington and their two daughters. Shannon has brought his trademark intensity to roles ranging from the off-kilter John in Revolutionary Road to the villainous General Zod in Man of Steel to the tortured Bureau of Prohibition agent Nelson Van Alden on HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, whose final season wraps this month. “Pretty numb,” says the actor, 40, of how he feels saying good-bye to Van Alden. “But I just go on to the next job.” For Shannon, finding the next job clearly isn’t going to be a problem. The screen versus the stage: I feel a great sense of wonder when I’m onstage. Theater is a miracle. Acting on camera is work. It’s very technical—it’s like modeling. I act because: It’s too late now to do anything else. There are days when I think I don’t ever want to act again. But I keep getting reinspired by new artists that I meet, like director Jeff Nichols. The Chicago influence: LA and New York are very unforgiving. Chicago—it’s not easy, but people are willing to take chances. Favorite movie: The King of Comedy. Cause I’m passionate about: The environment. Underneath the comic-book aspect of Man of Steel is a story about a civilization that destroys its own planet and then tries to find another one. Up next: Ramin Bahrani’s 99 Homes, about the foreclosure crisis, which plays this fall’s Venice, Toronto, and Telluride film fests.
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DERRICK L. SANDERS A CHICAGO THEATER VETERAN BREAKS INTO FILM.
The short work Perfect Day marks Derrick L. Sanders’s first foray into filmmaking. But he’s no newbie. In 1999, he cofounded Chicago’s Congo Square Theatre Company; six years later, he won the Jeff Award for his direction of Seven Guitars, by the late August Wilson, his mentor. For Perfect Day, which he wrote and directed, Sanders took inspiration from the 2009 murder of Chicago high school student Derrion Albert. The director’s stage experience has clearly translated to the screen: Perfect Day played at this year’s Black Harvest Film Festival. Sanders, 40, lives on the South Side with his wife and their two children. The inspiration for my first film: Violence is almost accepted as a daily part of life on the South Side and West Side of Chicago—as long as it doesn’t come north or downtown. The film is more about lost opportunity than Derrion Albert. The screen versus the stage: Theater gets to the passion and the bigness of our lives. Film captures the intricate nuances of human interaction. Cause I’m passionate about: I’m the executive director of the August Wilson Monologue Competition. Each year we work with 300 Chicago students, and three of them perform on Broadway. Most memorable reaction to my film: The first time I screened Perfect Day at a film festival, one lady said, “I hated your film. It just was too real. It was too close to home.” I said, “That’s the most beautiful thing ever said about something I’ve done.” Up next: A feature film about a soldier coming back home from the Iraq War.
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THE INDIE FILMMAKER HAPPILY MAKES IT ALL UP AS HE GOES.
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In the past decade, Joe Swanberg has directed 17 feature films— including 2007’s Hannah Takes the Stairs and last year’s Drinking Buddies—and performed in many more. Early in his career, the 33-year-old indie director became a poster boy for the mumblecore movement, which he describes as “a focus on character over traditional storytelling.” As his reputation has grown, so has the star wattage of his low-budget indie films. His most recent movie, the August release Happy Christmas, starred Anna Kendrick and Lena Dunham. Swanberg lives in Lincoln Square with his filmmaker wife, Kris, and their 3-year-old son, Jude. I knew I wanted to be a filmmaker when: I first saw Raising Arizona. Most influential film directors: John Sayles’s movies were some of the first I saw that I felt were really observational and about people. And John Waters’s movies gave me permission to just go make movies with my friends. Favorite indie film: Punch-Drunk Love. If I weren’t a filmmaker, I’d be: Trying to open a bowling alley or a karaoke place—some sort of professional host. The only thing I like more than filmmaking is throwing parties. Cause I’m passionate about: My wife taught high school for a few years in the Chicago Public Schools system, and we’re both big believers in public education. Why I stay in Chicago: It’s a city that doesn’t revolve around movies. It’s really important to not have every conversation and thought in my life be related to movies. Up next: Digging for Fire, about a married couple who spend a weekend apart, will play at film festivals next year.
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STEVE JAMES AND EDGAR BARENS THESE TWO DIRECTORS DOCUMENT NOTHING LESS THAN LIFE ITSELF.
With this year’s Life Itself, director Steve James has come full circle. The documentary explores the life of Chicago film critic Roger Ebert, who helped catapult James’s career two decades earlier by advocating for his Oscar-nominated film Hoop Dreams. Without Ebert, the 59-year-old Oak Park resident says, that seminal documentary “might very well have disappeared on public television.” Life Itself is already getting buzz for the best documentary Oscar. Edgar Barens got an Oscar nod this year for his latest film, Prison Terminal, nominated for best documentary short. Like much of Barens’s work, Prison Terminal takes a sober look at the US prison system—an interest he traces to his immigrant parents. In the 1970s, during Spain’s fascist dictatorship, members of his family became political prisoners. Barens, 53, lives with his partner in Montgomery, Illinois, and works at UIC. I knew I wanted to be a filmmaker when: SJ: I took an undergraduate class where we watched the films of great auteurs like Ernst Lubitsch and Jean Renoir. I make documentary films because: EB: I’m giving a voice to people behind bars, a voice that most people don’t hear. Most memorable reaction to a film of mine: SJ: My neighbor said that after he saw Hoop Dreams, whenever he watched basketball, he thought differently about those players and all that they went through to get there. EB: I showed my mom and dad some footage from Prison Terminal, and they were both in tears. Up next: SJ: Generation Food, a quest to understand the economic system that controls what we eat and don’t eat. EB: A film about the plight of the American long-haul trucker.
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CARLOS JIMÉNEZ FLORES THIS POET/DIRECTOR UPENDS CLICHÉD DEPICTIONS OF PUERTO RICANS IN CINEMA.
“I didn’t think I needed to go to film school,” declares Carlos Jiménez Flores, a 46-year-old director and poet, who lives in Albany Park. Instead, as an undergrad at Northeastern Illinois University, he studied what he felt would help him as a storyteller: sociology to learn about groups and human resource development to learn about individuals. His coming-of-age film Mi Princesa, which he wrote and directed, follows a young man who leaves Chicago to find his roots in Puerto Rico. It could serve as the filmmaker’s launching pad: Shot in Chicago and Puerto Rico, Mi Princesa was screened at this year’s Chicago Latino Film Festival and will air on WTTW in 2015. I knew I wanted to be a film director when: I was 11 years old. I was a student in Chicago Public Schools, and our teacher would show us a film every Friday. I was the kid who operated the projector, and I knew I was gonna get into movies. I make films because: I want to impact the future. In movies and television, Puerto Ricans are lazy or thieves or gangbangers or drug dealers. Mi Princesa gives people a window to see how rich this culture is. Favorite Chicago bar: Suite 25 in Logan Square. The Chicago influence: I embody what Chicago and the Midwest are all about: blue-collar, hard-working, grinding. Most influential film director: Alfred Hitchcock. Up next: Motel 666 and The Thin Place, both horror films, will be released next year.
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JACK C. NEWELL THE SECOND CITY DIRECTOR WANTS TO CRACK UP AUDIENCES—AND MAKE THEM THINK.
“It feels like returning home,” says Jack C. Newell, 32, of heading the newly launched TV, Film & Digital program at Second City, where he once studied. “I’ve been trying to bring improvisation and film together in my own work for a long time, so it feels like a really good fit.” The Old Town resident’s comic connections have come in handy. His movies, such as the shorts Typing and Stages of Emily and the feature film Close Quarters, have employed some of the city’s top comedic talents, like T.J. Jagodowski, David Pasquesi, Susan Messing, and current SNL performer Vanessa Bayer. I knew I wanted to be a filmmaker when: My parents bought me a camera in high school. I was a nerd—I was in yearbook, theater, choir—and film just really connected with me. When I wanted to go to film school, my parents were like, “Sure.” Teaching philosophy: The best teacher is experience, especially in film. Comedic screenwriters’ most common pitfall: Creating movies that are funny scripts but not pieces of cinema. Also, not trusting that the joke is apparent. Overwriting happens a ton. Favorite Second City alum: Harold Ramis. He made really good, cinematic, funny films that actually meant something. Funniest movie: Ghostbusters. Most influential film director: Charlie Chaplin or Woody Allen. Up next: Open Tables, a romantic comedy, will come out next year. And since 2011, I’ve been working on a documentary called How to Build a School in Haiti.
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JASON KNADE THIS UP-AND-COMER HAS DISCOVERED THE SECRET TO SUCCESS: NONSTOP WORK.
Jason Knade has a space in Pilsen where he works and, on occasion, lives—not surprising, given his relentless pace. At just 28, the director/writer and Palos Hills resident has had more than 50 film festival screenings globally and won a dozen film festival awards. Last year he directed Steve Grand’s viral hit, the gay-themed music video “All-American Boy.” “I have a very hard time getting behind most causes because I can always see the other side,” says the onetime philosophy major, who is straight and married. LGBT rights, however, “is the only cause where there really is no other side.” Audiences, meanwhile, are getting behind his cause. Chicagoans voted Knade best local filmmaker in the Chicago Reader poll in 2011 and again this year. I make films because: It’s my way of creating meaning in a seemingly meaningless world. I knew I wanted to be a film director when: The credits rolled for Before Sunset. Favorite movie: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. On paying the bills by making films: Film is very difficult to succeed in, so I realized the hard work it takes to make a living. Most of the people I know do it on the side or they can’t fully commit to it. This is how I support myself. Most memorable reaction to a film of mine: A friend told me that if Woody Allen and Terrence Malick had a kid, that would be me. Up next: Searching for Venice, my first feature film as a director, is slated to come out this winter.
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clockwise from top left: Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw in the 1970 movie Love Story, which popularized the term preppy, along with its collegiate style; Christopher Makepeace in 1980’s Chicago-set My Bodyguard; Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern in Ordinary People, a prime example of Midwestern prep style in Lake Forest in the 1970s; Rebecca De Mornay and Tom Cruise as the ultimate Chicago preps in 1983’s Risky Business.
PREPPY CHICAGO? YOU BETCHA, BIFF Nearly 35 years after the publication of The Official Preppy Handbook, Windy City residents’ penchant for plaid is alive and well. By Steven Stolman
“Please watch your profanity, preppy.” “Why do you think I went to prep school?” “You look stupid and rich.” And so went the exchange between Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal as star-crossed college students (Radcliffe/Harvard) in the 1970 tearjerker Love Story. And while the term “preppy” was certainly nothing new, that line brought it into the limelight. Remember, stylistically, the late ’60s were about as far away from preppy as punk or goth. Pant legs were elephantine to accommodate platform shoes, shirts were cut from clingy fabrics like Qiana that demanded near-anorexia, and hair was long, frizzed, or feathered. This massive attack on taste was a direct response to the repressed, buttoned-up ’50s and early ’60s, the turbulence of the race and gender wars, and, more than anything else, drugs. For a while there, it seemed as if everybody had just stepped out of a Peter Max poster. “We wore our own clothes for the unscripted scenes,” remembers MacGraw. “Most of mine came from The Villager.” (For those under 50, The Villager was a leading women’s sportswear company founded by Max Raab and famous for its Ivy League styling.) MacGraw’s wardrobe of peacoats, turtlenecks, kilts, tights, and long scarves became the uniform of preppy girls in cold climates everywhere, along with O’Neal’s shearling coat, Shetland sweaters, and pinwale cords. Though it was filmed 45 years ago and took place in Cambridge and its environs in Massachusetts, the preppy sartorial style of Love Story is alive and well in Chicago today, as Chicago’s core prepsters will attest. Just look at folks like local designer Brion Judge, whose carefully considered ensembles of Tattersall, tweed, and rep stripes outdo the latest rigs from the Polo empire. John Cialone—another Chicago designer who
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The modern-day Chicago preppy is certainly less formulaic than that of the past. Apparel (“the rig”) is far more relaxed and eclectic, with a very decided nonchalance that is, at once, more authentic than the strict sartorial guidelines of the 1970s, ’80s, and even ’90s. The appearance of global luxury brands in and around the Magnificent Mile, along with the access of the Internet, has opened up the ability for Windy City preps to dress as chicly as their counterparts in New York, DC, or London, for that matter. And then there’s Ralph, whose largest store in the world has occupied the corner of Michigan and Chicago Avenues since 1999. Preppy is also no longer just a look for the country-club set. Designer, author, and expert on preppy style Jeffrey Banks explains, “The difference with today’s prep scene is that it is much more inclusive than the ‘old boys’ culture of previous years. You don’t have to have belonged to a fraternity or have gone to Amherst to wear traditional Ivy League clothing. For many young men today, preppy is just one more clothing option to wear and enjoy The East Coast may have birthed without necessarily having the legacy family tiethe preppy lifestyle, but Chicago’s ins that used to be associated with preppy scene has its own distinctive flair. dressing.” Adds Simon Doonan, creative ambasBelow, a side-by-side comparison. sador for Barneys New York, “Today’s preppy guy has reinvented the old-school Ivy-League forEPICENTER mula. He has a dash of hedonism. The clothes are East: Bryn Mawr, Greenwich, more tailored. The look is definitely sexier. Think Locust Valley Alain Delon, or Michael Caine.” Chicago: East Lake Shore Drive, For prepsters this fall, a plethora of styles run the Lake Forest, Kenilworth gamut from nonchalant to self-consciously stylish. Ralph Lauren’s men’s Purple Label collection mixes a GETAWAY fitted Royal Stewart tartan jacket with faded jeans East: Kennebunkport, Martha’s rolled just so to reveal exactly the right amount of yelVineyard, Newport low cashmere sock jammed into priceless loafers. In Chicago: Lake Geneva, Boca Grande, other words, it’s all about high-low and dressy-casual— Palm Springs the kind of fashion juxtapositions made famous by prep icon C.Z. Guest, who paired couture taffeta ball FASHION skirts with a T-shirt while Sharon Stone was still in diaEast: Alden, L.L. Bean pers. Arthur Wayne, the voice of ground-zero prep Chicago: Allen Edmonds, Hermès retailer Brooks Brothers, singles out the ultra-sophisticated Black Fleece collection designed by Thom NAMES Browne, who plumbs the firm’s 200-year-old archives East: Bowen, Bradford, Missy and then applies a modern spin. “This season, expect Chicago: Trey, Schuyler, Lindsay to see a mix of pale pink and gray plaids for men and women, plus Browne’s signature gray flannel.” If any BEVERAGE trend has emerged as a preppy front-runner this time East: Domaines Ott, Veuve Clicquot around, it’s a studied eclecticism that’s always in style. Chicago: Canadian Club, Patrón Silver
once ran Stubbs & Wootton, the purveyor of posh velvet slippers—dresses similarly. “Classic attire,” he says of his look. “Never stylish, but also never out of style,” favoring items that are “tailored, handmade, monogrammed.” Hipster stores like Haberdash for men have opened up a wide array of options to fill the closets of Chicago’s preppiest preps. So have Tiffany, Gucci, Prada, Burberry, and other purveyors of deluxe dressing. J. Crew and Lillie Alexander, the Lake Forest boutique that continues to be Lilly Pulitzer central, round out the mix for Chicagoans’ options for weekend wear. Julie Christopher, a regular fixture on the preppy social scene, endorses Hermès as the quintessential accessory brand of her set, citing “a double wrap watch and a haphazard stack of colorful enamel bracelets” as the encoded essentials.
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ronically, the preppy lifestyle has been depicted most accurately through several films set in Chicago. My Bodyguard and Risky Business both featured characters who would undoubtedly grow up into denizens of Chicago’s Casino Club. But it was the extraordinary Ordinary People, director Robert Redford’s tale of angst set in Lake Forest, that showcased the Midwestern preppy to a T. Donald Sutherland’s golfy, LaSalle Street lawyer was spot on (one could easily envision him on one of the Racquet Club’s squash courts); Mary Tyler Moore was sublime in her tailored sportswear and subtle jewelry; and Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern—today Downton Abbey’s Cora Crawley—were the epitome of the preppy kids that would ultimately become residents of Willard, Northwestern University’s deluxe dorm. Granted, Chicago prep style is most certainly not the same as its East Coast counterpart (see sidebar). Says Chris Berre of new lifestyle brand Artfully Disheveled, known for its spirited neckties and pocket squares, “In Chicago, prep style has a Midwestern touch: a little more casual and often mixed and matched with hipster pieces.” Adds Lisa Birnbach (author of the groundbreaking Official Preppy Handbook, which nailed every aspect of preppydom so perfectly that only she was qualified to write its 2010 sequel True Prep: It’s a Whole New Old World), “In the winter, the Chicago preppy can layer with impunity,” citing “an attitude of pleasurable expectation that is less jaded than [his or her] East Coast cousins.” clockwise from top left:
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William Spencer Jennings sports a vintage summer look; Chicago designer Brion Judge; a look from Michael Bastian; New England favorite Vineyard Vines has recently arrived in Chicago; Barneys creative ambassador Simon Doonan is a fan of today’s tailored preppy look; a graphic tie from Artfully Disheveled; check shirts at Vineyard Vines.
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Tortoise Club (top left) is part of the new guard of Chicago preppydom, while the Yacht Club (top right) remains one of its old bastions. far right: The restaurant RL showcases Ralph Lauren’s classic take on the trend. right: Le Pain Quotidien in Lincoln Park is another Chicagoland mecca for prepsters.
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For a dose of Chicago’s preppy scene, look no further than these local institutions. The Racquet Club of Chicago True preps squeeze in a squash game at lunchtime. 1365 N. Dearborn Pkwy., 312-787-3200; racquetclubchicago.org
Hermès Who cares if the prices resemble telephone numbers? Simply de rigueur. Birkins and bracelets for her, belts and ties for him. 25 E. Oak St., 312-787-8175; hermes.com
RL Meeting Mummy for lunch? Daddy for dinner? The girls for drinks? This is the place. Cosmos and chicken hash! 115 E. Chicago Ave., 312-475-1100; rlrestaurant.com
Tortoise Club Restaurateur Keene Addington’s paean to preppy. A must-go. 350 N. State St., 312-755-1700; tortoiseclub.com
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Le Pain Quotidien Lincoln Park Young preppy mommies in yoga pants with strollers. 1000 W. Armitage Ave., 773-770-4341; lepainquotidien.com East Bank Club Gotta stay slim to fit into that Jason Wu sheath or Thom Browne jacket. 500 N. Kingsbury St., 312-527-5800; eastbankclub.com
Saddle & Cycle Club This idyllic setting has been the site of more preppy weddings than any other Chicago venue. Many call it “Mergers & Acquisitions.” 900 W. Foster Ave., 773-2756600; saddleandcycle.com
Ogilvie Transportation Center, 500 W. Madison St., 312-496-4777; metrarail.com
The 5:35 to Lake Forest. Just enough time to grab a cold one for the trip. Or fill a thermos with Sauvignon Blanc. Metra Union Pacific North Line from
Chicago Yacht Club. You are sailing in next year’s Mac race, aren’t you? 400 E. Monroe St., 312-861-7777; chicagoyachtclub.org
The Gingerman Tavern You know how preppies just love a dive bar. 3740 N. Clark St., 773-549-2050
So why has the preppy look endured? Answers Perry Ellis creative director Michael Maccari, “Because it is timeless. Guys understand clean, good quality—pieces that work back into their wardrobes—and to me those are at the heart of preppy.” Much-loved menswear designer Michael Bastian, who typically pairs Nantucket red trousers with a classic tuxedo jacket for his own black-tie turnout, echoes that sentiment. “Preppy is really the American guy’s default setting,” he says, warning that “it’s when you overthink it that it gets all precious.” His fall 2014 must-have? “A Shetland blazer.” Jeff Halmos, who codesigns the heritage brand Haspel with Sam Shipley, says, “The term itself is really just a collegiate way of explaining classic American style. It’s an enduring look that gets passed down from generation to generation.”
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omen have always had an easier time with the preppy look, as Talbots had already embarked on its crawl from Hingham, Massachusetts, to malls across America. But ground zero was definitely the Lake Forest Shop, founded in 1922 and now run by the granddaughter of the original owner, Ellen Stirling. It even had its own Pappagallo shop within the store, providing thousands of preppy women with their “Blossom” flats, the precursor to the Tory Burch “Reva” ballerina. Lilly Pulitzer’s rambunctiously printed clothing was only marginally available in a tiny eponymous boutique in the Deer Path Inn (managed by one of her buddies, Mari McCormick, who also owned the inn), but companies like Jax, Jamison, and Carroll Reed, along with trips to Trimingham’s in Bermuda, helped round out a proper preppy wardrobe. Next to dressing up, preppies love a good time out on the town. After outgrowing college bars (do they ever, really?) the natural progression is to places that sport a decidedly retro, clubby feel, and preferably a real club. In the pecking order of answers to “whereyawannago?” the Casino, Saddle and Cycle, or the aforementioned Racquet Club top the list. When the Pump Room pumped its last drop of glamour and Cricket’s—the quintessential prep hangout in the Tremont hotel—was converted into a Ditka’s Steakhouse, RL took over as the purveyor of swank, and still manages to pack them in with dishes like chicken hash and Dover sole. New to the scene, the twoyear-old Tortoise Club is clearly going after RL’s lunch crowd, with preppy favorites like Cobb salad and, of course, that classic sole. Prep style seems to cycle back to the front of the line every decade or so. Popped collars on polo shirts have made a comeback, as have circle pins and headbands. Brightly colored trousers seem to be everywhere these days, courtesy of companies like Vineyard Vines and Bonobos, as are Topsiders and wing tips. And from outward appearances, the East Coast preppy and the Midwestern preppy basically look the same. But it’s the intrinsic tenets of a Midwestern life—a mix of no-nonsense values, lack of pretentions, and aw-shucks charm—that will always delineate the preps in these parts as decidedly top-drawer. MA
Preppy Forever Musings on a life in plaid. By Bunky Cushing
On July 4, 1981, nine months after Lisa
Jumbotron of its stadium into the streets. The one
Birnbach’s best seller, The Offcial Preppy Handbook,
time I attended a Bears game, wearing my Dad’s
was published, I received 13 copies as birthday gifts.
prep school crested blazer, Nantucket red trousers,
Even today, my mother, uncle, sister, nephew, friend,
and penny loafers, I felt like Dorothy plunked down
and neighbor will send a dog-eared copy found in a
in Munchkin Land: out of place and bewildered by
thrift shop or at a yard sale. It makes me wonder: Am
an ocean of orange, white, and china-blue baseball
I doomed to live the rest of my days known only as a
caps, team jerseys, tank tops, sweatshirts, starter
preppy? Am I to be a preppydom ghost, a bow-tied,
jackets, ftness gear, and backpacks.
Ralph Lauren-clad Jacob Marley?
The key to the preppy look is that it’s unstud-
Let’s begin with my name. At birth, preppy
ied: A prep can’t rock Dolce & Gabbana. Part of
boys are bestowed with a formal name, one that
an unwritten dress code is that preppies cannot
encompasses several family surnames, yet could
buy their clothes in just any department store or
easily grace the entrance of
boutique. For those aspir-
a law frm or funeral home. A
ing to be the tailgate Beau
nickname comes next. I was
Brummel of Soldier Field,
christened Payson McDonnell
there are many avenues in
Cushing, and nicknamed
Chicago to quench one’s
“Bunky” the day my mother
thirst for preppy: J. Crew,
brought me home from the
Brooks Brothers, Ralph
hospital, a 7-pound, 8-ounce
Lauren, Haberdash, Tory
bundle of squirming infancy
Burch, and Vineyard Vines.
wrapped in pink and green.
“Distinctively Preppy”
Mother found pet names much more endearing than a
also happens to be the fall The author on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, April 2004.
mortuary name, which makes
advertising theme for Ralph Lauren, which has a chateau-
me assume my sisters and I
like presence on Michigan
were conceived above a pet shop, as our given nick-
Avenue. Promising the “versatility of the Ivy League
names evoke clusters of chestnut-haired bunnies:
look for a new generation of men,” it gives Lisa
Kitzie, Cricket, Bunky, Peanut, and Sister.
Birnbach’s certainties set down in her original
Dad taught me the tenets of a well-dressed
Preppy Handbook a Presidential-Medal-of-Freedom
man, though living in Chicago has been a sartorial
worthiness. Prehistoric preppies like myself will be
challenge. For those who may have been “sealed
content to have our present day Windy City prep-
in a cave for centuries,” as Evelyn Waugh wrote
sters roll with the traditions set by their forbears:
in Brideshead Revisited (required prep reading),
signet rings, duck-motif corduroys, blue blazers,
Chicago is a sport fan’s Shangri-la, and one’s
lambswool sweaters, toggle coats, and Belgian
devotion is affrmed by the wearing of one’s favorite
loafers. Even our good Mayor would be pleased—if
team logo, an addiction that goes well beyond the
only he were preppy.
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haute property News, Stars, and trends in real estate This condo at 132 East Delaware Place was redesigned by Richar Interiors to add a luxe, masculine edge to the décor.
“I’ve Done Homes FoR Dozens oF bacHeloRs, anD THey all WanT THe same THIng: a Place THaT’s sensUoUs, soPHIsTIcaTeD, anD ReFlecTs THeIR sUccess.” —richar “This is a bachelor’s paradise when you consider the caliber and pricing of the real estate stock here.” Exhibit A: two remarkable Chicago bachelor pads currently for sale, one marketed by McAuley at The Montgomery (500 West Superior Street) and the other by @properties broker Doug Smith (773-531-0794; dougsmith@atproperties.com) at 132 East Delaware Place. Both score high “pad” points for their chic yet man-pleasing décor, cachet-heavy locations, and stunning city views—plus “a perfect storm of acclaimed design and incredible amenities,” notes Smith.
This kitchen at The Montgomery features custom cabinetry and a monumental Petra Cardoso soapstone island.
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So why are they for sale? Both sellers—who regret the need to let their lovingly wrought bachelor pads go—have recently married and moved on to abodes that also reflect their wives’ desires. For bachelors looking to buy, each offers an opportunity to snag an architecturally significant and masculine home in move-in condition, at a fair, “Second City” price. Ex-bachelor number one, Tom Steffanci, went to great lengths to customize the aerie he bought at The Montgomery in 2007 when the building was under construction, transporting building materials up to the 28th-story roof via an extra-large freight elevator, then down into his 27th-floor apartment. “It could only be executed because the building was in construction,” explains Sacco. As a wine executive who is now president of Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, he needed an entertaining area that packed a huge “wow” factor plus wine storage for his understandably enormous collection. With the help of Joseph Sacco of JS Interiors Group (312-404-4665; jsinteriorsgroup.com) and the kitchen company Arclinea, Steffanci realized his goal with custom rift-sawn oak cabinetry; an island topped with a monumental slab of honed Pietra Cardosa soapstone; and a 2,200-bottle wine cellar in the sky worthy of a Rothschild. Views were also maximized with custom-made, 14-foot, frosted-glass pocket doors that slide into space dividers and echo the unit’s floor-to-ceiling windows. Hidden, they allow the entire 65-foot window wall to stand alone, facilitating panoramic views. Pulled out, they break off the ends of the space
into bedroom suites. Other big bachelor design ideas include plank limestone floors, a chisel quartz living room wall, and a spa-quality bathroom, in the 2,640-square-foot, two-bedroom-plus-den, two-anda-half-bathroom place. It’s on the market for about $2 million with one parking space—or $754 per square foot (a second parking space is available for $55,000). Ex-bachelor number two (who wishes to remain anonymous) fell so hard for the 4,400-square-foot, 63rd-story duplex that “he immediately grabbed my hand when he walked into the place and excitedly said, ‘This is the one,’” recalls Smith. A snazzy spiral staircase beyond the front door, backed by a soaring, two-story, glass-edged atrium, prompted the bachelor’s love at first sight, while the already dramatic style prompted him to hire Richar Interiors (312455-0924; richarinteriors.com), the Chicago designer who did the décor for the sellers, to “man it up.” “I’ve done homes for dozens of bachelors over the years, and they all want the same thing: a place that’s sensuous, sophisticated, and reflects their success,” explains the one-name wonder Richar. What didn’t change in the two-bedroom, threebath property were the sleek architectural elements of the home, evident in the rich chocolate wood built-ins and gloriously muscular Gaggenau kitchen. And the amenities on call from the Four Seasons Hotel in the building—including unlimited valet parking—proved an incomparable asset to the bachelor (and likely to any future buyer who falls for this place). At $5.5 million, the cost per square foot is $1,250. Given the abundant assets and masculine aesthetics of these two bachelor pads—and the bang for the buck they offer—it’s likely that neither will be on the market for very long. MA
Best Bachelor Bets There are plenty of fish in the sea—but only a few truly exceptional bachelor pads in Chicago. Here are two more that any single man of means would be happy to score. Trump Tower: This glassy tower is good enough for
D-Rose and Patrick Kane, plus the Trump International Hotel serves up every imaginable service to residents. For the bachelor who can afford anything, it also boasts the ultimate home with its 14,260-square-foot full-foor penthouse on the 89th foor, which has never been occupied since the building went up in 2008 and is still raw. 401 N. Wabash Ave., 312-644-0900; trumpchicago.com waldorf asToria (formerly known as The elysian): With its neoclassical architecture and
fve-star amenities thanks to the Waldorf on the lower foors, this is a more intimate and traditional take on the high-drama Trump. Unit 3002—a three-bed, four-bath, 3,436-square-foot pad—is currently on the market for $3,699,000. 11 E. Walton St., 312-646-1389; dkcondo. com/managed-associations/11-east-walton
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When bachelors go on the proWl for real estate, it’s not all about man caves. by lisa skolnik Even though single women purchase homes at nearly twice the rate of single men (a National Association of Realtors stat that’s been consistent since the mid-1990s), at least 47 percent of men do pay a mortgage, notes Rent.com. And since they earn about 20 percent more than women, according to the most recent US Bureau of Labor stats, they have more to spend. But, anecdotally speaking, when successful bachelors buy their own homes, they spare no expense when it comes to getting what they want—a point driven home by Chicago luxury brokers Debra Dobbs of @properties and Nick Kluding of Baird & Warner. What reigns supreme with the bachelor crowd? Nick Kluding: Ironically, man caves and huge home theater setups are for husbands who need an escape, not bachelors. Their entire homes are man caves, but executed more subtly. Their biggest concerns are to be in prime locations and have complete automation, great entertaining spaces, and sexy skyline and city views. Forget the lake; they want to see lights, action, and architecture. Debra Dobbs: They’re also less focused on dining rooms and more about kitchens that are versatile, functional, and fantastically stylish— but masculine, of course. They want to be able to cook, eat, relax, work, and entertain in that one space. But age makes a difference in their wants. How does age make an impact? NK: Bachelors in their 20s and 30s want technology aimed at
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entertaining and playing. Game nights are big. But older bachelors think about total comfort and privacy more universally. Onebutton automation systems for lights, temperature, shades, sound, and AV are an important feature to them. What about balconies, spa bathrooms, and parking? DD: Those are universals. But men also want master suites at the opposite end from the guest suites, killer spa bathrooms with steam and rainforest settings on the showers, balconies (if you can use them for grilling, even better), high ceilings with expansive windows, and last but not least, several parking spaces. NK: They almost always have more than one car and want to be able to accommodate guests, too. So where do you find all that? NK: Bachelors usually want new construction, precisely because they want all those features. That’s why they buy in River North and South Streeterville, in buildings like 600 North Lake Shore Drive and 600 North Fairbanks Court, which are both really sleek and have high ceilings, great views, and parking. DD: Anything in the Cathedral District—The Fordham (25 E. Superior St.), The Pinnacle (21 E. Huron St.), and 55 East Erie Street— really has most of what bachelors want, and these buildings were built with lots of parking spaces. Debra Dobbs, @properties, 1586 N. Clybourn Ave., 312-307-4909; atproperties.com. Nick Kluding, Baird & Warner, 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-981-2565; bairdwarner.com MA
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Dine A10 Matthias Merges inspires Hyde Park foodies with plates small and large. 1462 E. 53rd St., 773-288-1010; a10hydepark.com Baffo Eataly gets elevated at this fine restaurant and enoteca. 44 E. Grand Ave., 312-521-8701; bafforistorante.com Bottlefork Four Seasons alum Kevin Hickey teams with Rockit Ranch Productions for creative cuisine and cocktails in River North. 441 N. Clark St., 312-955-1900; bottlefork.com Brindille Veteran chef Carrie Nahabedian offers a taste of Paris in River North. 534 N. Clark St., 312-595-1616; brindille-chicago.com Chicago Chop House Go old school at this clubby River North steakhouse classic. 60 W. Ontario St., 312-787-7100; chicagochophouse.com Chicago Cut Steakhouse Colossal steaks and shellfish in a sleek riverside location. 300 N. LaSalle St., 312-329-1800; chicagocutsteakhouse.com Current Seasonal Italian and scenic views in the W Chicago Lakeshore Hotel. 644 N. Lake Shore Dr., 312-255-4460; currentchicago.com Eddie V’s Prime Seafood The Shops at North Bridge gets a new big fish, featuring Scottish salmon and Chilean sea bass. 521 N. Rush St., 312-595-1114; eddiev.com Fig & Olive The French Riviera meets the Gold Coast at this new eatery overlooking Oak Street. 104 E. Oak St., 312-445-0060; figandolive.com Found Kitchen and Social House American fare with a conscience. 1631 Chicago Ave., Evanston, 847-868-8945; foundkitchen.com Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Enjoy the finest people-watching in town. 1028 N. Rush St., 312-266-8999; gibsonssteakhouse.com Green Street Smoked Meats Texas-style brisket tucked away from Restaurant Row. 112 N. Green St.,
312-754-0431; greenstreetmeats.com Hubbard Inn Head to Hubbard Street for small plates like baconwrapped dates and grilled chili shrimp. 110 W. Hubbard St., 312-222-1331; hubbardinn.com IO Urban Roofscape Ascend to the Godfrey Hotel’s fourth-floor rooftop lounge for an unparalleled vantage point. 127 W. Huron St., 312-649-2000; godfreyhotelchicago.com Joe Fish Rosebud’s newest concept reels in diners with mussels, Nova Scotia swordfish, and prime peoplewatching. 445 N. Dearborn St., 312-832-7700; rosebudrestaurants.com Kinmont Sustainable seafood from the team behind Nellcôte and Old Town Social. 419 W. Superior St., 312-915-0011; kinmontrestaurant.com Laughing Bird New Filipino destination in Lincoln Square. 4514 Lincoln Ave., 773-506-2473; laughingbirdchicago.com Les Nomades Fine French fare in a turn-of-the-century Streeterville brownstone. 222 E. Ontario St., 312-649-9010; lesnomades.net LYFE Kitchen Gluten-free, vegan, and all-around healthy fare from star chefs Art Smith and Tal Ronnen. 413 N. Clark St., 312-836-5933; restaurant.lyfekitchen.com Masada Logan Square’s highly anticipated new Middle Eastern oasis. 2206 N. California Ave., 773-697-8397; masadachicago.com Mastro’s Steakhouse A glitzy River North destination for steaks and sushi. 520 N. Dearborn St., 312-521-5100; mastrosrestaurants.com mEAT Lakeview’s skewered protein spot gets a Streeterville sequel. 215 E. Chestnut St., 773-328-8320; eatatmeat.com Morton’s The Steakhouse The Chicago original. 1050 N. State St., 312-266-4820; mortons.com
The Promontory The team behind Dusek’s and Longman & Eagle creates a community dining experience in Hyde Park. 5311 S. Lake Park Ave., 312-801-2100; promontorychicago.com Pump Room A Chicago icon returns to its former glory under Ian Schrager. 1301 N. State Pkwy., 312-787-3700; pumproom.com Ramen-San Chicago’s ramen craze heats up with help from Lettuce Entertain You. 59 W. Hubbard St., 312-377-9950; ramensan.com RPM Steak The Rancics throw their hat into Chicago’s steakhouse ring. 66 W. Kinzie St., 312-284-4990; rpmsteak.com Sepia Michelin-starred cuisine by Executive Chef Andrew Zimmerman. 123 N. Jefferson St., 312-441-1920; sepiachicago.com Siena Tavern Top Chef alum Fabio Viviani conquers the Windy City. 51 W. Kinzie St., 312-595-1322; sienatavern.com
RiveR Roast James Beard Award–winning chef Tony Mantuano (Spiaggia) moves beyond Italian with this Brit-inspired riverside space, whose menu features fsh, chicken, and roast beef—all carved tableside—as well as peas with pearl onions, bacon, and Bibb lettuce (pictured). 315 N. LaSalle St., 312-822-0100; riverroastchicago.com
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untitleD Come to this underground parlor for American whiskeys—with over 400 options, it’s the largest collection in the world—and stay for the pork-shoulder spoon bread with runny farm egg and Sriracha chow-chow (pictured). 111 W. Kinzie St., 312-880-1511; untitledchicago.com
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Drink 52Eighty Signature cocktails at MileNorth Hotel’s new rooftop destination. 166 E. Superior St., 312-787-6000; 52eightylounge.com Adamus Savor the raspberry-ginger mojito at the Silversmith Hotel’s crown jewel of a lounge. 10 S. Wabash Ave., 312-372-7696; silversmithchicagohotel.com The Aviary Twenty-first-century cocktails from the Next team. 955 W. Fulton Market, 312-226-0868; theaviary.com ¡Ay Chiwowa! The Rockit Ranch nightspot serves up killer tacos and more than 80 tequilas. 311 W. Chicago Ave., 312-643-3200; aychiwowa.com The Berkshire Room Old-world cool meets modern mixology at the Acme Hotel’s lounge. 15 E. Ohio St., 312-894-0800; theberkshireroom.com Billy Sunday Imaginative drinks in Logan Square. 3143 W. Logan Blvd., 773-661-2485; billy-sunday.com The Brixton Bar bites and bubbly in Andersonville. 5420 N. Clark St., 773-961-7358 Celeste Heady cocktails are served at this celestial-themed River North supper club. 111 W. Hubbard St., 312-828-9000; celestechicago.com CH Distillery Tour Chicago’s first vodka distillery and try The Tradition, a shot of vodka with a side of rye bread and pickles. 564 W. Randolph St., 312-707-8780; chdistillery.com Drumbar Creative cocktails by Alex Renshaw atop the Raffaello Hotel. 201 E. Delaware Pl., 312-924-2531; drumbar.com DryHop Brewers Raise a glass to hops-centric ales in Lakeview. 3155 N. Broadway,773-857-3155; dryhopchicago.com Fairways Featuring 18 craft beers and a golf lounge with HD simulators. 1141 W. Armitage Ave., 773-698-6020; fairwayschicago.com Highline Four Corners Tavern Group (Benchmark, Ranalli’s) makes its River North debut. 169 W. Kinzie St., 773-528-2240; highlinebarchicago.com Jimmy This ’70s-inspired lounge pours clever cocktails in a dark, sultry
space. 610 N. Rush St., 312-660-7191; jimmyatjames.com Lagunitas Brewing Company The California import hits Pilsen with a 300,000-square-foot brewery. 1843 S. Washtenaw Ave.; lagunitas.com Le Bar This boîte at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower attracts a premium crowd. 20 E. Chestnut St., 312-324-4000; cafedesarchitectes.com/Le-Bar Links Taproom Craft beer, sausage, and hand-cut fries in Wicker Park. 1559 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-360-7692; linkstaproom.com Lone Wolf Restaurant Row welcomes a new watering hole with this tavern from Heisler Hospitality. 806 W. Randolph St., 312-600-9391 Maude’s Liquor Bar This West Loop hot spot offers whiskey shots aplenty. 840 W. Randolph St., 312-243-9712; maudesliquorbar.com Packing House New multilevel Mediterranean eatery in Restaurant Row. 1113 W. Randolph St., 312-929-4787; packinghousechicago.com Parliament Opulent River North club. 324 W. Chicago Ave., 312-380-0004; parliamentchicago.com Public House Game day goes gastro at the intersection of State and Kinzie. 400 N. State St., 312-265-1240; publichousechicago.com Roof Climb to this sultry bar atop theWit hotel. 201 N. State St., 312-239-9501; roofonthewit.com
analogue Bartenders at this Logan Square hot spot craft inventive libations like the Best in Show (pictured), a heady mix of Encanto Grand & Noble Pisco, cream sherry, lime, cinnamon syrup, and egg white. 2523 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-904-8567; analoguechicago.com Smylie Brothers Brewing Co. Ice-cold brews and Texas-style barbecue on the North Shore. 1615 Oak Ave., Evanston, 224-999-7320; smyliebros.com The Red Lion Pub The beloved British haunt is revived in Lincoln Park. 2446 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-883-2422; redlionchicago.com Shay The former Cuvée space transforms into an ethereal after-work lounge. 222 W. Ontario St., 312-654-1230; shaychicago.com Sportsman’s Club This Humboldt Park tavern offers wine, beer, and cocktails by former Aviary barman Jeff Donahue. 948 N. Western Ave., 872-206-8054; drinkingandgathering.com Temperance Beer Company Enjoy an Evenfall Imperial Red ale in the tap room of Evanston’s first craft brewery. 2000 Dempster St., 847-864-1000; temperancebeer.com Tippling Hall Late-night comfort food from the buzzworthy beverage
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Sophie’s Savor jumbo lump crab cakes, Wagyu burgers, and a killer view of the Mag Mile at this chic oasis in Saks Fifth Avenue. 700 N. Michigan Ave., 7th Fl., 312-525-3400; sophies.com Spiaggia Exquisite Italian fare in an iconic Magnificent Mile space. 980 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Fl., 312-280-2750; spiaggiarestaurant.com Tanta A taste of Peru comes to the Windy City. 118 W. Grand Ave., 312-222-9700; tantachicago.com Travelle A stunning Mediterranean destination in the super-chic Langham Hotel. 330 N. Wabash Ave., 312-923-9988; travellechicago.com Yum Cha “Food Buddha” Rodelio Aglibot brings dim sum downtown. 333 E. Upper Randolph St., 312-9468885; yumchachicago.com XOCO Rick and Deann Bayless’s Mexican marketplace expands to Wicker Park. 1471 N. Milwaukee Ave.; rickbayless.com
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enolo wine bar With a curated 25-bottle wine list, this 64-seat watering hole focuses on small vineyards from around the world; beyond vino, Enolo also offers cocktails, including When Life Gives You Lemons (pictured). 450 N. Clark St., 312477-7674; enolowinebar.com
Webster’s Wine Bar One of Chicago’s oldest wine bars toasts to its new Logan Square location. 2601 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-292-9463; websterwinebar.com
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Alice and Olivia This witty label makes a head-turning debut on the Mag Mile. 919 N. Michigan Ave., 312-273-1254; aliceandolivia.com Alton Lane Suit up with sharp, custom-designed menswear. 49 E. Oak St., 646-896-1212; altonlane.com Barneys New York The Midwest flagship stocks heavy hitters like Balenciaga and Proenza Schouler. 15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700; barneys.com Bloomingdale’s Six levels of chic looks by contemporary designers. 900 N. Michigan Ave., 312-440-4460; bloomingdales.com Brioni Custom Italian suiting hits Walton Street. 12 E. Walton St., 312-649-9100; brioni.com Buccellati Handcrafted baubles from Milan. 62 E. Oak St., 312-600-9224; buccellati.com Burberry Chicago finds its London calling at the gleaming Michigan Avenue flagship. 633 N. Michigan Ave., 312-787-2500; us.burberry.com Charles Tyrwhitt This British mainstay hits the Financial District with classic shirting and suiting. 208 S. LaSalle St., 312-585-0700; ctshirts.com CH Carolina Herrera Timeless silhouettes and pops of color in a lovely Oak Street space. 70 E. Oak St., 312-988-9339; carolinaherrera.com Christian Louboutin Paint the town red with fabulous pumps. 58 E. Oak St., 312-337-8200; christianlouboutin.com Dolce & Gabbana Oak Street heats up thanks to this Italian label. 68 E. Oak St., 312-255-0630; dolcegabbana.com Ermenegildo Zegna Tailored suits for the man-about-town. 540 N. Michigan Ave., 312-587-9660; zegna.com Escada Add elegance to your wardrobe with European-inspired designs. 51 E. Oak St., 312-915-0500; escada.com Graff Diamonds Brilliant baubles in the Gold Coast. 103 E. Oak St., 312-604-1000; graffdiamonds.com Hermès The ultimate in aspiration, straight from Paris. 25 E. Oak St., 312-787-8175; hermes.com Ikram Definitive fashions from Chicago’s own style maven Ikram Goldman. 15 E. Huron St.,
312-587-1000; ikram.com Louis Vuitton Monogrammed leather bags and luxury trunks galore. 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-255-0470; louisvuitton.com LuLu’s on the Avenue An unmatched selection of vintage jewelry and couture. 900 N. Michigan Ave., 3rd Fl., 312-8889149; lulusbellekay.com Maje Parisian chic hits Oak Street 100 E. Oak St., 312-649-9228; us.maje.com Marshall Pierce & Company This family-owned jeweler adds sparkle to Chicago. 335 N. Michigan Ave., 312-782-4403; marshallpierce.com Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Sleek home furnishings in Lincoln Park. 1555 N. Halsted St., 312-397-3135; mgbwhome.com Neiman Marcus Home to haute names like Tom Ford and Alexander McQueen. 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-5900; neimanmarcus.com Porsche Design Luxe looks in The Shops at North Bridge. 520 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Fl., 312-321-0911; porsche-design.com Saint Laurent The iconic label returns to Chicago with a sleek boutique. 11 E. Walton St., 312-202-0166; ysl.com Salvatore Ferragamo Put your best foot forward in classic Italian designs. 645 N. Michigan Ave., 312-397-0464;
frederick lynn haberdasshere Tucked away in River North, this custom clothier founded by Aaron Comes helps Chicago’s men-about-town stay polished with custom suits, shirts, accessories, and more. 9 E. Huron St., 312-496-3994; fredericklynn.com ferragamo.com Shinola Bicycles and cross-body bags aplenty. 1619 N. Damen Ave.; shinola.com Soñador Boutique Stock up on McQ Alexander McQueen and 10 Crosby Derek Lam at this new Lincoln Park destination for men and women. 1006 W. Armitage Ave., 773-799-8084; sonadorboutique.com True Religion The denim brand finds sanctuary on the Mag Mile. 540 N. Michigan Ave., 844-222-8725; truereligion.com Tom Ford The new king of Oak Street. 66 E. Oak St., 312-605-5041; tomford.com Tommy Bahama Island fever on the Mag Mile. 520 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Fl., 312-644-8388; tommybahama.com Zadig & Voltaire Rock ’n’ roll looks in the Gold Coast. 114 E. Oak St.; zadig-et-voltaire.com MA
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group Tippling Bros. 646 N. Franklin St., Ste. 200, 312-448-9922; tipplinghall.com The Underground Rockit Ranch Productions’ subterranean nightclub smash. 56 W. Illinois St., 312-9437600; theundergroundchicago.com Vertigo Sky Lounge The Dana Hotel’s gravity-defying libation destination. 2 W. Erie St., 312-202-6060; vertigoskylounge.com The Violet Hour The daddy of Chicago mixology bars. 1520 N. Damen Ave., 773-252-1500; theviolethour.com
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Bill and Lisa Lally
Joanne LeePaul and Tee Lam
Courtney Pischke and Matt Koppelman
Devin Goda and Nicole Townsend
Emerson Gutierrez and Sharaun Brown
MACY’S PASSPORT PRESENTS GLAMORAMA
FASHIONISTAS ENJOYED a runway show and performance by Jason Derulo at Glamorama, presented by Macy’s Passport, which generated
nearly $200,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities. The evening continued with an afterparty at the Rooftop Terrace at Millennium Park.
Bridgette Blake and Angela Elbert
Madeja Metcalf and Andrea Metcalf
STEP UP AND SHINE
Catherine De Orio
Lee Ann Whippen
Partygoers at Chicago’s Bridgeport Art Center Skyline Loft
MORE THAN 700 GUESTS celebrated Step Up’s fourth annual Shine & Dine event at Bridgeport Art Center’s Skyline Loft. The evening raised nearly $200,000 to benefit after-school programs for teen girls and featured cuisine from local restaurants, including RL Restaurant, Tête Charcuterie, and Filini Bar and Restaurant. Chris Johnson and Amy Loughlin
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Daphne Ortiz and John Sturgill
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INVITED
Inese and Richard Driehaus
Max Nussbaumer and Molly Carroll
Jayashree Srinivasan and Anil Shah Brigid Cashman with Mark and Eileen McNabola
The evening featured a can-can performance on the Moulin Rouge Stage.
DRIEHAUS SUMMER PARTY RICHARD AND INESE DRIEHAUS hosted more than 900
guests at their Lake Geneva estate for their annual event. Themed “Ooh La La Cher Paris,” the celebration featured a performance by Grammy Award– winning singer Natalie Cole, a can-can revue, and a choreographed fireworks display over the lake. Scott and Karen Ament
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Jackie Bender and Catherine De Orio
Bill and Debbie Terlato
Jo, Tony, and Elise Terlato
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MORE THAN 100 GUESTS gathered at Chez for the inaugural Terlato Secret Table event. Chef Tom Van Lente of TWO prepared the evening’s three-course meal, which was complemented by a bevy of Terlato wines.
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Stilt-walkers provided pre-dinner entertainment. Trevor Mayer and Jordan Scheibe
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALLEN BOURGEOIS (DRIEHAUS); ERIC RADEMACHER (TERLATO). OPPOSITE PAGE: BARRY BRECHEISEN (RIVER ROAST); KENNY KIM PHOTOGRAPHY (REVERIE)
Cheri Byrd, Marley Bellwood, and Rachel Stackman
Beth Hovey, Leila Hagshenas, Bryn Taylor, and Saam Hagshenas
Guests mingled throughout the expansive space.
Natalie Mazzarella and Elizabeth Bassuaji
Richelle Welourn and Katie Kirk
Kent Carey and D.C. Crenshaw
Bolaji Sosan, Cameron Croft, and Aramide Esubi
Jennifer and Mark Worman
RIVER ROAST
RIVER ROAST CELEBRATED its debut with a blowout bash featuring live entertainment by Arlen Music Productions and water taxi rides by Wendella Boats. The crowd of 600-plus enjoyed an oyster bar and free-flowing sangria.
Kris Hechevarria and Matt Kirouac
Jason Little and Atefeh Djavid
Samantha Gossman and Aaron Schwartz
Nikol Wilk, Rodelio Aglibot, and Amy Wilcox Jim Wagner and Kenny Kim Sharee Washington and Marlene Wehr
Cindy Pijoos, Aeron Lancero, and Candyce Pijoos
REVERIE OPENING
Bal Nandra, Jill Dodds, and Lou Canellis
Paul Lee and Ryan Baker
CHEF RODELIO AGLIBOT celebrated the opening of his new concept in the East Bank District. Guests like CBS Chicago’s Ryan Baker and Comcast SportsNet’s Kip Lewis savored exotic menu items while sipping drinks by mixologist Benjamin Newby. Michelle Siegman, and Evan Papanikolaou
Denise Dayan and Wendy Wohfeill
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Ashley Greene and Paul Khoury
Sami Segal and Ashley Resnick
W LAKESHORE REVEAL
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THE W LAKESHORE toasted its $38 million renovation with an outdoor bash featuring live music by RAC and light bites from Current Restaurant. Notable guests included actress Ashley Greene and DJ White Shadow.
Chris Angelovski of RAC
DJ White Shadow and Lukas Ka$h
Madeline Barnas and Evan Dickerson
Jo Aaron, Taylor Anderson and Sherri Hoke
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Lori Hacker, and Jeremie Lappe
Katie Sherman, Lainey Rubin, and Brooke Coleman
The River North event drew a buzzing crowd.
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THROUgH JANUARy 4, 2015
WYLD IN PARIS THE JEWISH UNITED FUND in conjunction with Oy! Chicago celebrated its third annual “36-under36 list” with a soirée at Studio Paris. More than 500 guests enjoyed cocktails and wine while mingling with this year’s honorees.
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headlined trail blazer, is engraved with his many accomplishments to date, with room for more. There is a stone bench to collapse on should you be overcome with emotion. And if the crypt doesn’t do the trick, Burris has ensured that the legend will live on through his children (Roland W. Burris and Rolanda S. Burris) and grandson (Roland T. Burris). Like the tombstone, there’s still room for more. Burris’s crony, former governor (and current jailbird) Rod Blagojevich, erected $15,000 signs above I-PASS lanes that said open road tolling rod r. blagojevich, governor . It was really just a stopgap measure until Chicago could rename the Kennedy Expressway after him. We’ve become numb to vanity naming. Stroger Hospital. The James R. Thompson Center. In Chicago things are named, things are renamed, and we roll with it. You want to celebrate your status as a lothario with nine-foot-high glowing letters on the Palmolive building spelling out playboy? Fair enough. Oh, you’re taking them down? All righty. What, it’s Willis Tower now? Seriously? Fine. Really, we’ve learned not to complain about labels from the very beginning, when the city itself was named. “Chicago,” as you know, is the Frenchified version of the Native American word shikaakwah, which translates to “stinky onion.”
We had nowhere to go but up. Literally. In 1884, Chicago instead became known for the ultimate feat of testosterone: We built the first skyscraper. This, of course, paved the way for men to build soaring, phallic shrines to themselves in perpetuity. Which brings us back to Donald Trump and George Lucas. Stop pushing, boys! There’s plenty of room for more. MA
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Donald Trump, worried that his gleaming 1,362-foot-tall building on the Chicago River is too subtle, has plastered his name on it in 20-foot-high letters. “As time passes, it’ll be like the Hollywood sign,” Trump told us. With a straight face. Now comes news that George Lucas is planning to build the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art here, promising that it will be much more than a Star Wars memorial. There will be art by Norman Rockwell, a 1963 cover of Mad magazine, a vintage pinup of Kim Novak, a still from the movie Rango…. In other words, it will be a museum of Stuff George Lucas Likes. It’s not surprising that these men are paying tribute to themselves. What’s the alternative—waiting until you die? That leaves an awful lot to chance. How confident are you that your drug-addled grand-heirs will follow through by commissioning a mammoth bronze statue based on your death mask? Not bloody likely. One thing is a safe bet, though. If self-aggrandizement is your goal, it is inevitable that you will find your way to Chicago. We are the City of Broad Shoulders and Enormous Egos, where “WGN” stands for World’s Greatest Newspaper. This is Chicago, where the briefly senatorial Roland Burris has preemptively honored himself with a mausoleum in a cemetery on the South Side. The tombstone,
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