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FRONT RUNNER Marilyn Monroe during her visit to Bement in August 1955.
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Marilyn Monroe would probably never have visited the downstate village of Bement, Illinois, in early August 1955—just two months after the release of The Seven Year Itch—had it not been for a chance encounter with Robert Carleton Smith, a native of the rural town who founded the National Arts Foundation and counted then-President Harry Truman among his friends. “Carleton met her at a New York hotel,” says Harry Porter, 79, who met the actress himself soon after his graduation from high school. “She didn’t have enough money to pay for her room because her manager screwed up, so Carleton told her he’d pay for the room ‘if you come to Bement for me’” for the town’s centennial. After flying to Champaign and being escorted the 30 miles into town for the celebration, Monroe “went to the nursing home and hugged all the ladies like she was their friend,” Porter says. The soft-spoken actress visited Bryant Cottage, where her hero, Abraham Lincoln, and Stephen Douglas met to discuss their 1858 debates; toured Bement High School, where she browsed a national art exhibit Smith had procured for the centennial; and rode in a
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parade in a yellow Studebaker convertible. A wooden plank was added to the football field, which Monroe cat-walked, touching the faces of the men who had entered a “Brothers of the Bush” beard contest. Sporting a top hat, dark tinted glasses, and a snowy beard, Porter’s father, William “Cotton” Porter, took the honors, landing a kiss from Monroe and a spot on the television show I’ve Got a Secret. Bement’s current village president and barber to the town of 1,726 people, Pat Tieman, bought the two-story Victorian home where Monroe rested her swollen ankles and took a nap on a cot in an upstairs bedroom. Locals guarded the back door, Tieman says, but it was still kicked down while others stormed the roof to peer over and catch a glimpse. “It is the biggest thing that’s ever happened here,” says Tieman, 50, who flew to New York to a Christie’s auction in October 1999 and tried, unsuccessfully, to bid on the white sleeveless dress Monroe wore for the occasion. “I don’t think you could get a star to do that today.” MA
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10 // front runner 26 // letter from the editor-in-Chief
28 // letter from the president and publisher
30 // ... Without Whom
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32 // the list 79 // invited
style 37 // building inspiration
Taking cues from architecture, Max Mara creative director Ian Griffths unveils the iconic fashion label’s latest masterpiece.
40 // paradise found Chicago fashionistas can savor a taste of the tropics with summer’s most sizzling accessories.
42 // style spotlight Lilly Pulitzer arrives on the Third Coast; a sleek new BlackBerry from Porsche Design; Lester Lampert fnds inspiration in yellow diamonds, Dolce & Gabbana in maiolica pottery; and this season’s sunglasses come full circle with round lenses.
44 // Crystal Clear Iconic luxury brand Swarovski celebrates 120 years of sparkle.
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WITH THE FLOW A tropical getaway is closer than you think with this season’s island-inspired looks.
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48 // engineered eleganCe These luxe timepieces satisfy the need for both speed and style.
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ON DECK Sailors ready themselves for the 107th Race to Mackinac.
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SUMMER IN THE CITY Cirque du Soleil brings its latest spectacle to Chicago in August.
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53 // It’s a Hard
67 // Idea man
Imagine Dragons embark on an epic summer tour and open up about their arduous path to fame.
Tom Bernardin, chairman and CEO of Leo Burnett, celebrates the 80th anniversary of Chicago’s worldwide advertising behemoth.
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70 // GearInG up
The Chicago Yacht Club hosts the Race to Mackinac and commemorates 140 years of helping the city set sail.
Custom bike guru Michael Salvatore of Heritage Bicycles shares his favorite routes for exploring the city on two wheels.
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72 // Good eatInG
Loyola University Museum of Art celebrates a decade of delights.
Kimberly Crupi Dobbins aims to change the nation’s snacking game with her paleo-certifed nutrition bars.
60 // summer In tHe cIty Soak up the season with our top 10 Chicago cultural happenings.
64 // cuLture spotLIGHt Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks shakes things up this season; The Field Museum’s new permanent Chinese exhibit; garden walks burst with blooms and music; and monkey business at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
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74 // Happy campers With Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago, Blaine Blanchard offers a memorable summer experience for children living with cancer.
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ALL HAIL HEBRU Hebru Brantley’s comic-book aesthetic and mixed-media canvases have made him one of today’s most widely collected young artists.
96 // TasTe sPOTlIghT
92 // Old Is New agaIN
Drumbar’s Whitney Morrow steps forward with a splashy seasonal cocktail list; Green City Market’s Melissa Flynn connects vendors with shoppers; three foodie-centric summertime events; and STK brings a woman’s touch to the steakhouse business.
Classics get a contemporary twist with three buzzed-about dining debuts.
98 // The greaT OuTdOOrs
94 // gIN Is IN
These alfresco dining destinations are the ultimate in summer cool.
The gin and tonic makes its case as Chicago’s offcial drink of summer.
100 // fresh PersPecTIve
89 // The PerfecT caTch New hot spot C Chicago aims to elevate the city’s seafood scene.
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TASTE SPOTLIGHT Whitney Morrow brings elegance and whimsy to Drumbar’s new cocktail menu.
106 // All HAil Hebru Hebru Brantley is on his way to becoming the art world’s next superstar. By Wasalu Muhammad Jaco Photography by Petya Shalamanova
112 // WitH tHe FloW Chicago’s most stylish women are sauntering into summer with a breezy look that’s perfect for peak season. Photography by Randall Slavin
120 // beer toWn, uSA Chicago has cemented its status as one of the nation’s premier destinations for the frothy stuff. By Michael Austin Photography by Neil Burger
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134 // nAvigAting tHe PerFect Storm Two experts offer tips on negotiating the recent swings of Chicago’s luxury real estate market.
gold coasting 160 // tHe noiSe oF Summer
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ON MY RADAR Summer in Chicago is paradise found, with enough events, festivals, and fun diversions to fill the entire season. Here are three I’ll be indulging in: 1. Taking in the majestic sight of the sleek sailing vessels setting off on the Race to Mackinac on July 11. 2. Sipping frozen Negroni cocktails on the patio at Parson’s Chicken & Fish. 3. Checking out the bevy of chic new local hotels, from the Chicago Athletic Association to the colorful Freehand (PICTURED). LEFT:
Raising a glass with incomparable Girl & the Goat chef Stephanie Izard, who whipped up expert food pairings at a recent Krug Champagne dinner. ABOVE: At the Rita Hayworth Gala with Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, who’s been a fierce advocate for Alzheimer’s research for nearly 35 years.
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like the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Art Institute—recently crowned the best museum in the world by TripAdvisor—are just a short stroll up Michigan Avenue from each other. Epic installations like Cloud Gate dot Millennium Park. Also scattered throughout the Loop are stunning public works like Picasso’s enigmatic Untitled sculpture, Calder’s soaring Flamingo, and Chagall’s delicate Four Seasons mosaic. Add to that the dozens of storefront galleries large and small in River North and across town, and you have an arts scene that matches up to most any in the world. That’s why I’m proud to dedicate this issue to celebrating the visual arts in the Windy City, starting with the work of dynamo Hebru Brantley, who has shot to stardom over the past few years—think celebrity collectors and multiple international exhibits—while maintaining unwavering loyalty to his home base of Chicago, and whose stunning painting Six graces our cover. We’re also shining a spotlight on some of the organizations that work hard to support the city’s emerging talents, from the Chicago Artists Coalition to exhibition space Threewalls. And because we believe that the best art raises consciousness, we give a respectful nod to this summer’s second “Horses of Honor” exhibition, a crowd-pleasing parade of colorful painted horses stationed around downtown that is both whimsical and—as the project’s purpose is to honor fallen Chicago police officers—deeply meaningful. The season itself gives us plenty to celebrate, too. Whether you’re on a gallery stroll, dining at one of the city’s top alfresco spots, or just soaking up the sun, Chicago in the summer is its own kind of masterpiece.
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I grew up spending ample time in Manhattan. What always entranced me weren’t just the dizzying heights of the skyscrapers, but the beauty of buildings at the ground level. Department store stalwarts like Saks, Macy’s, and Barneys decked out their windows in ambitious displays of decadence, elevating retail shopping into an immersive, artful experience. Chicago, anchored by the fashionable Mag Mile and Oak Street, embraces this tradition. Accordingly, we’ve again teamed up with Oak Street Design and the Art Institute of Chicago for our annual “Project Windows” design contest. Between June 29 and July 20, keep an eye out as Macy’s, Paul Stuart, and other stores outfit their windows in arrangements inspired by the museum’s permanent collection. Vote at michiganavemag.com/projectwindows for your favorite display and accompany us in toasting the winners at our reception at the Hotel Palomar on July 20. It’s only fitting that the contest coincides with our inaugural Art of the City issue. You might remember last year’s psychedelic Peter Max–painted Summer cover; we’re excited to once again have our city artistically interpreted on our cover—this time through the paintbrush
of local rising star Hebru Brantley. (Need an introduction to his work? My favorite is his mural on the side of Nike’s Bucktown location.) We’ll toast this Chicago native at Dolce Italian on July 23; check michiganavemag.com for information on how you can bid on an original Brantley piece, with proceeds benefiting the Chicago Artists Coalition. Lastly, I hope you can join us for our fourth annual Ashore Thing celebration, presented by BMO Harris Bank, taking place at the East End of Navy Pier on July 11. With partners including the Chicago Yacht Club, Veuve Clicquot, Belvedere, Spex, 900 North Michigan Shops, Voss, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Bob Loquercio Auto Group, Peroni, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Celebrity Cruises, Pinstripes, and CBS, we’ll toast summertime in Chicago against the beautiful Lake Michigan backdrop. Of course, you’ll need a preppy nautical getup. Might I suggest some window shopping?
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Wasalu MuhaMMad Jaco Credentials: Best known by his stage name, Lupe Fiasco, Wasalu Muhammad Jaco is a Grammy Award–winning rapper/record producer and entrepreneur. In addition to being a Henry Crown Fellow, he is founder and president of WolfStudio Gallery & Visual Arts Studio. The Chicago native interviewed friend and cover star Hebru Brantley [“All Hail Hebru”] on page 106. Creative reuse: “It’s interesting that [Hebru’s work] reappropriates comic book [characters and] themes—like he was just on Instagram painting a big mural of an X-Men cover. In some of Roy Lichtenstein’s work, he made reference [to] a superhero here and there or pulled a thing directly from some comic book. The narratives [between the two] are different. There’s a visual relationship but also a thematic relationship as well.” Thank you, Hebru: “On behalf of artists around the world, I want to thank Hebru for the sacrifice, the effort, and the beautiful, thought-provoking things he creates. We all appreciate his efforts as a citizen of Chicago, being someone on the forefront, giving the city a better name.”
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Credentials: Food-enthusiast-turnedfood-photographer Anjali Pinto frequently photographs for Lettuce Entertain You, and her work also has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vogue, and Esquire. Behind the story: “The Local Foods guys [“Fresh Perspective,” page 100] were incredibly calm, cool, and collected. After the shoot, their wives came by to join them for dinner and drinks, which was very sweet. They really made the shoot an event!” Favorite work of art: “Last summer we visited Paris, and my favorite takeaway was L’Orangerie. In these gorgeous white oval rooms, the walls are lined with Monet’s water lily paintings. You can sit and stare with a 360-degree view of the most beautiful pond. It was completely tranquil.”
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Credentials: A James Beard Award finalist for magazine feature writing, Michael Austin has written for Esquire, GQ, and Outside. Behind the story: “Interviewing beer people [“Beer Town, USA,” page 120] is the best because they are so laid-back. Plus, there’s the product research, and that’s fun, too.” Summer plans: “The Bix 7 race in Davenport, Iowa. I run it every year with my family, and afterward we guzzle beer and chow down on massive amounts of pork.” His inspiration: “Reading, of course. Thankfully there is no shortage of better writers—Rus Bradburd and Alex Shakar come to mind lately—to keep me inspired.”
Dawn Reiss writer
Credentials: Dawn Reiss is an award-winning journalist who has written for Time, USA Today, and the Chicago Tribune. Behind the story: “The town of Bement, Illinois, [“Hollywood Calling,” page 10] is unlike any other. The local librarians were amazing, mailing me hundreds of old newspaper clippings to assist in my research.” Summer loves: “I like to escape to Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, where my parents have a summer home on the lake. Nothing says summer to me more than an open-water swim.”
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Paul McCartney
Joseph Mapes
Erykah Badu
Bob Weir
Dr. Tina Halliman
Anthony Bourdain
Dan Russell
Adam McKay
Mamie Gummer
Tammy Zach
Jim Losik
Ania Jaworska
Eugene Scott
Daryl Hall
Christina Perri
Jason Moore
Lily Tomlin
Zak Orth
Horst Schulze
Reute Butler
John Meadow
Gillian Flynn
Brian O’Connor
Britta Katt
Charles Kierscht
Lane Alexander
Jim Hirsch
Ellen DeGeneres
Colin Jost
Charlie Jones
Jeff Tweedy
P.J. Caposey
Kelly Golden
Brian Hostetler
Laurie Dimakos
Kevin Bacon
Derek Hough
Diane Paulus
Meghan Trainor
Patricia Olvera
Maria Zec
Jon Mickle
Robin Richman
James Conlon
Kevin Hart
George Gonzalez
Javed Ahmed
Glen Joffe
Stephanie Perry
Harry Connick Jr.
Shama Patel
Norman Reedus
Christopher Tong
Jason Sudeikis
Bryan Adams
Don Welsh
Kelly Clarkson
Michelle Boone
Herb Hunter
Jamie Bhairoo
Michael Halloran
Maggie Kollker
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STYLE Tastemaker Ian Griffiths, the mastermind behind Max Mara’s bold creative vision, studied architecture before transitioning to fashion.
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Ian Griffiths spends a lot of time thinking about the Chicago woman’s style. “She’s corporate-oriented and wants to be perfect for every occasion,” the creative director of Max Mara explains. “She’s looking for those clothes that make her look perfect in every aspect of her life. Max Mara helps her to live it fully and gives her the confidence she needs to be on [display] all the time.” Griffiths is the mastermind behind those fashions, bringing to the storied fashion house a bold creative vision paired with remarkable technical acumen. His most recent feat is creating the newest addition to Max Mara’s handbag slate: the Whitney bag, inspired by Renzo Piano’s design of the newly reopened Whitney Museum of American Art, and produced in collaboration with Piano himself. Working with the master architect came naturally to Griffiths, who studied the discipline before transitioning to fashion. That architecture background still resonates in his career, which utilizes many of the same fundamentals and skills. “I think rather like continued on page 38
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An artisan creating a Whitney bag ($1,750). top right: The Whitney’s striking façade is reflected in the bag’s ridges. below, from left: The Whitney bag in slate echoes the color of the new museum’s “skin”; sketches from Max Mara’s Pre-Fall 2015 collection.
“i think rather like an architect. i believe in a certain kind of rigor in a way that you approach design.” —ian griffiths
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an architect… and I believe in a certain kind of rigor in a way that you approach design,” he explains. Griffiths draws parallels between the structure of Max Mara’s signature coats and that of buildings, emphasizing the ease of the partnership with Piano. The ultimate goal of the Whitney bag project was to create something that reflected the form of the Whitney’s striking, asymmetrical, sculptural shape. “Renzo Piano Workshop from the outset wanted to produce something with the idea of the skin that envelops the building,” Griffiths says, accounting for the bag’s sleek ridges, which mimic the exterior of the Whitney. The bag’s hardware, too, reflects the Whitney’s form—the pieces were crafted based on the Piano team’s sketches for the stanchions that secure the museum’s tension cables. Made from calfskin, the bag is available in black, bordeaux, and tan, plus a special-edition version in the identical slate color of the Whitney. Griffiths is also excited about Max Mara’s new Pre-Fall collection, which includes a cashmere and silk sweater in a bobcat-print motif. “We really did take the design from the markings of a bobcat, so it is faithful to its inspiration, and for me that represents something quite cool and new and, at the same time, very chic,” he says. “On the other side, in the minimal theme, is the total red look—the red suit with the red coat over—which a lot of people pinpointed as a highlight of the show and the collection.” A native of Derbyshire, England, Griffiths has worked with Max Mara since graduating from the Royal College of Art in London and has a very clear idea of who his client is and exactly what she needs and desires in her wardrobe. Men have it easy, he’s realized, being able to rely on simple jacket, jeans, and tie combinations and avoiding the myriad of choices that females are bombarded with. “For a woman, it is so difficult because for any occasion there are any number of possibilities: Do you wear a dress, a suit, a bustier dress, go strapless? Do you cover up? Do you expose? What do you expose?” he wonders. “I think our responsibility at Max Mara is to give our customers ways of dressing that are going to give them complete confidence to get on with their lives.” 900 N. Michigan Ave., 312-475-9500; world.maxmara.com MA
photography and images courtesy of max mara (sketches, artisan); © nic lehoux/whitney museum (museum façade)
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In the Jungle Embrace castaway-chic style with tribal prints and raw materials. Silk cotton embroidered gown, Emilio Pucci ($19,300). emilio pucci.com. large rafia bangles, Alexis Bittar ($225 each). 61 E. Oak St., 312-649-9112; alexisbittar.com. Woven clutch, Salvatore Ferragamo ($5,800). 645 N. Michigan Ave., 312-937-0464; ferragamo.com
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1. Hollywood small fringe handbag, Max Mara ($840). 900 North Michigan Shops, 312-475-9500; maxmara.com. Cheyenne bootie, Tamara Mellon ($995). Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-9446500; saks.com. Resin bangles, Missoni ($300 each). Nordstrom, 55 E. Grand Ave., 312-464-1515; nordstrom.com. 2. Oasis sandal, Aquazzura ($1,100). Intermix, 40 E. Delaware Pl., 312-640-2922; aquazzura.com. Kelly graphic shoulder bag, Bottega Veneta ($2,500). 800 N. Michigan Ave., 312-664-3220; bottegaveneta.com. Resin bangles, Missoni ($300 each). Nordstrom, see above. 3. Kempner mule, Tory Burch ($395). 45 E. Oak St., 312-280-0010; toryburch.com. Intarsio mini lock bag, Valentino Garavani ($2,275). Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700; valentino.com. Column C Slider cuff, Lele Sadoughi ($240). Space519, 900 North Michigan Shops, 5th Fl., 312-751-9519; space519.com. 4. Kattie sandal, Jimmy Choo ($1,575). 63 E. Oak St., 312-255-1170; jimmychoo.com. Necklace ($1,150) and bracelet ($1,150), Salvatore Ferragamo. 645 N. Michigan Ave., 312-397-0464; ferragamo.com. Jack convertible clutch, Elizabeth and James ($345). Nordstrom, see above
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STYLE Spotlight shiny & new
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Life’s a Beach
South Florida Style ventureS north at LiLLy PuLitzer’S FirSt Signature Store in ChiCago. The practical, patterned shift dress that Lilly Pulitzer first designed in Palm Beach in the early 1960s has launched a major fashion empire, and now the bright, colorful staples have arrived in the Chicago area at the label’s first Signature Store at Oakbrook Center. The new boutique carries beach-friendly classics from tunics to maxidresses, printed scarves and accessories, and even features a Little Lilly section in a sunny interior. In addition to the lively pink and green patterns that have made the brand a summer favorite, Lilly Pulitzer is also unveiling an artful treatment of the Chicago skyline (pictured) on its social media accounts to announce the opening—a bright and fitting tribute to the Third Coast. Oakbrook Center, 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook; lillypulitzer.com MA
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Gold Coast jeweler Lester Lampert toasts its 95th year with the new Chardonnay Diamond® collection of natural yellow-colored engagement rings. Inspired by owner David Lampert’s wife, Julie, and her love of yellow diamonds, every piece features the Chardonnay logo and serial number, offering the first Lampert-branded diamond in the salon’s history. With a name influenced by a relaxing vacation (complete with a few sips of vino), the collection of rings—with earrings, pendants, and necklaces to come—is designed to make wearers feel stunning. “The [diamonds] have a natural warmth that evokes happiness,” Lampert says. “I want these [stones] to make people feel good.” 57 E. Oak St., 312-944-6888; lesterlampert.com
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No stranger to Mediterranean infuences, Dolce & Gabbana debuts an eye-popping collection of accessories drawing upon coastal inspiration. The Maiolica collection, which boasts footwear as well as iconic bags like the Sicily (top right), blends blue and white brushstrokes found in maiolica pottery that are also reminiscent of Lake Michigan’s shores. 68 E. Oak St., 312-255-0630; dolcegabbana.com
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Luxury brand Porsche Design is adapting its sleek designs to the mobile world with the new Porsche Design P’9983 smartphone from BlackBerry, which features a keypad with glasslike keys and blackened glass. The interchangeable leather back doors, available in eight colors, “offer a new way to express individual style,” says Chief Design Offcer Roland Heiler. The Shops at North Bridge, 520 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Fl., 312-321-0911; porschedesign.com
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IconIc luxury brand SwarovS celebrates 120 years of sparkle. by nadine schiff-rosen
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patron of design, she is a singular force, intent on bringing everything crystal into the cultural mainstream. “Design,” Swarovski says, “has been a huge focus of what we’ve done over the past 120 years. And I’m especially proud of the work we have done mixing different disciplines.” Luxury-home design giants such as Tord Boontje and Yves Béhar are her collaborators. And fashion gurus such as Giorgio Armani and Diane von Furstenberg laud her support of emerging artists as she backs them on their journey to the center spotlight of the world’s major runways. “We have worked with our Council of Fashion Design Awards to bring talents like Christopher Kane, Rodarte’s Kate and Laura Mulleavy, and Mary Katrantzou to the global stage,” Swarovski adds. She also keeps a discerning eye on Hollywood. In 2007 the company partnered with the Academy Awards and created a 34-foot curtain made with more than 50,000 cascading crystals to illuminate the stage. Additionally, the Swarovski Optik lens magnifies the majestic beauty of London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral. And how is Swarovski toasting to 120 years? “We’re publishing a stunning Rizzoli book that celebrates our creative collaborations, and we’ve also established the Swarovski Foundation, launching a number of new philanthropic initiatives across the three pillars of education, health, and environmental protection,” says Swarovski. In addition, 13 of the company’s
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Two looks from Alexis Mabille’s Spring/Summer 2014 runway; a cuff bracelet from Atelier Swarovski by Maison Martin Margiela ($2,400); the Swarovski boutique on Michigan Avenue.
milestone creations have already been exhibited in New York, including an ensemble worn in a Victoria’s Secret runway show in London in 2014. Called the “Fairy Tale” look, that same ensemble, by designer Serkan Cura, was one of many items on display at the Spring/ Summer 2016 innovation launch located in New York as part of a retrospective that kicked off a year of celebrating Swarovski’s big anniversary. If the past is any indication, there’s no telling what treasures the next 120 years will bring. MA
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Swarovski’s crystal pen brings some sparkle to the lost art of letter-writing. Opened in November 2009, Swarovski’s Chicago fagship is known for its au courant approach to its iconic crystals. The anniversary pen flled with 1,300 shiny crystals is defnitely something to write home about if you are a fan of the tried-andtrue handwritten note. The Shops at North Bridge, 540 N. Michigan Ave., 312-464-0130; swarovski.com
photography by Jason LLoyd-Evans (runway)
You don’t need a crystal ball to see that Swarovski not only possesses the patina of success, but it also has stamina. This summer marks the 120th anniversary of a brand that continues to glitter in the worlds of jewelry, fashion, design, and collectibles. More than a century after Daniel Swarovski founded the Austrian company, in 1895, the original subterranean maze where he perfected his precise cutting technique has become a cross between a museum and theme park for thousands of tourists. It also still serves as the company’s headquarters. Since those earliest days, the brilliant glass crystals that once embellished the gowns of Queen Victoria have become more than twinkling eye candy for décolletages and tiaras. They encrusted Dorothy’s ruby slippers in The Wizard of Oz, and clung provocatively to Marilyn Monroe’s famous form while the actress cooed “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy in 1962. The gemstones glitter on the Vegas Strip, highlighting a 14-foot crystal starburst, and illuminate the Christmas tree in NYC’s Rockefeller Center. And this year, Swarovski’s famous Aurora Borealis stone adorned the glass slipper in the latest film version of Cinderella. Swarovski remains a familyowned business. In 2011, Nadja Swarovski, Daniel’s great-greatgranddaughter, became the first woman to sit on the executive board, and she has since become the face of the company. Nicknamed “The Crystal Medici,” a 21st-century
Style Ikram’s It list
Summer Essentials
From Fabulous sandals to the ultimate towel, Parisian label Liwan craFts musthave wares stylish enough to handle any heat wave.
Summer in Chicago is all about casual comfort—and for fashion guru Ikram Goldman, that means keeping it chic with the ultimate in simple luxury. This season, her favorites are from multicultural fashion label Liwan, whose boutique is in Paris but whose designer, Lina Audi, is based in Beirut. “I met them at a dinner years ago,” Goldman recalls. “They showed me their collection, and I instantaneously fell in love with it.” Here, Goldman shares her top two selections for a sensational summer. “I went to Morocco recently, and in the desert you can’t wear black—you have to wear white—so I took this towel as a cover-up. Most towels can be thick and cumbersome, but these towels are super thin, and they fold and pack minimally. It was the best thing I brought with me. We would put it down on the ground when we needed a place to sit; we would put our food on top of it; I even wore it as a headscarf. It became the piece of fabric that did everything.” “Liwan’s sandals are simple—a really basic house sandal, but in super-fun colors and elevated with wonderful craftsmanship, hand-embroidered with high-quality leathers and whipstitching. It’s the easiest way to slide and go for summer while looking absolutely fabulous.” MA Large Egyptian cotton towel ($80) and Jani sandals in white ($280), Liwan. Ikram, 15 E. Huron St., 312-587-1000; ikram.com
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photography by maria ponce berre (goldman). styling by sharon ryan/halley resources. woodwork bar stool, west elm ($249). 1000 W. North Ave., 312-867-1770; Westelm.com
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Culture Hottest ticket Imagine Dragons rocketed to stardom with the single “Radioactive,” and are looking to solidify their success with a new album.
It’s a Hard rock LIfe
photography by jeff gale
As rockers ImAgIne DrAgons embArk on An epIc summer tour thAt brIngs them to rosemont’s AllstAte ArenA, guItArIst Wayne Sermon opens up About the bAnD’s ArDuous pAth to fAme. by lisa pierpont Imagine Dragons are no strangers to the unexpected. The band—guitarist Wayne “Wing” Sermon, bassist Ben McKee, drummer Daniel Platzman, and lead singer Dan Reynolds—did not plan to win a Grammy in 2014 or sell 2.5 million copies of their first album, Night Visions. And they certainly never predicted they would make history performing a live song in a Targetsponsored commercial break during the Grammys (the production involved
a 360-degree screen, LED jewelry, helicopter shots, and 22 cameras). “It’s been one surprise after another,” says Sermon. So when the musician says that the Smoke + Mirrors summer tour (also the name of their chart-topping new album) will boast “things that have never been done before,” it’s a safe bet they’ll deliver. Sermon can’t coNtiNued oN page 54
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Playwright Ike holter takes the reins as artistic curator of this year’s theater on the Lake. by thomas connors Ike Holter is an emerging force among Chicago playwrights: His Hit the Wall refects on the Stonewall riots in New York, while Exit Strategy—which plays Off-Broadway next spring—examines the closing of a Chicago public school. This summer, Holter also serves as artistic curator for the Bandmates (from left) Daniel Platzman, Wayne Sermon, Dan Reynolds, and Ben McKee play 39 cities in 58 days as part of the band’s Smoke + Mirrors summer tour.
63rd annual Theater on the Lake, the Chicago Park District program that brings some of the season’s fnest works to various locations around the city. Here’s what Holter had to say in a recent chat with Michigan Avenue.
you’re not shy about being topical.
“ ChiCago is one of our favorite Cities in the usa. it’s a City where everyone Can have a good time and everyone does.” —ben mckee
I only chase stories with characters I want to be in conversation with. Exit Strategy is about people letting go. Hit the Wall is about people realizing they’re part of something that’s bigger than they frst perceived. The fact that one of these plays is about a crumbling school and the other one is about the start of the gay rights movement is always
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and a spiritual core. “It’s a given that everyone can play at Berklee,” Sermon says, “but we [also] got along.” When he joined forces with Reynolds to form the band, Sermon picked up the phone and called McKee and Platzman. “It cannot be overestimated how much you need to like your bandmates,” he insists. “They have to be your family.” The quartet came up with the name Imagine Dragons— an anagram based on a top- secret group of words that even family members don’t know— and performed at tiny joints around Sin City. “We’d play four- or five-hour gigs and split the $400 pay between us,” says Sermon. “It was grueling, but we earned our chops.” They also picked up lots of fans and a record deal thanks to their anthemic sound, which features powerful hooks and haunting lyrics. Each track is laced with Reynolds’ moods, both bright and dark, his
voice roaring lyrics of apocalypse, dreams, demons, and fame. “Dan writes lyrics like journal entries,” Sermon says. “They are deep thoughts and extremely honest. He documents the hard stuff— sudden fame, the loneliness of touring. It’s therapy for him. It’s raw, and it’s real.” He continues, “We had no idea we would blow up to this extent. Our music is true to us. We write music that we would be okay with playing hundreds of times, over and over.” This summer the band hits 39 cities in 58 days, with barely one day off per week. “We are upping our game,” says Sermon. “We owe it to our fans. Their energy is palpable. They’ve booked babysitters and paid for parking. It’s our responsibility to bring the best stage presence we can.” June 15 at 7:30 pm, allstate arena, 6920 n. mannheim road, rosemont, 800-745-3000; ticketmaster.com MA
secondary to the characters who are going about their lives. I don’t know how to preach; I just know how to try and write people. how do you go about shaping the theater on the Lake season? I go to dozens and dozens of shows throughout the year, trying to fnd things that showcase a wide and diverse variety. The Park District was amazing to work with. They’re all about outreach and getting new people in to see theater. When you’re not working, what will you be up to this summer? I’ll see a lot of movies, go to all the concerts I can, drink heavily, and eat everything in sight. Theater on the Lake runs June 17–August 16. Various locations, 312-742-7994; chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/theater-on-the-lake
photography by jeff gale (ImagIne Dragons); ryan bourque (holter)
go into detail—trade secrets and all—but says there will be more lights (“hundreds!”), speakers, galactic visual effects, and overall phantasmic shenanigans on June 15 at Rosemont’s Allstate Arena. “Chicago is one of our favorite cities in the USA,” adds McKee. “The food is ridiculous, everything from complex molecular gastronomy at Moto to the delicious simplicity of a Portillo’s hot dog. It’s a city where everyone can have a good time and everyone does.” Sermon cofounded the band just six years ago with Reynolds after meeting McKee at Boston’s Berklee College of Music in an ear-training class. “He was the guy in the front row asking all the questions,” Sermon says. “I was the one in the back row being quiet.” Before long, the duo took to practicing together along with fellow classmate Platzman. What came out of that was a groove
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The besT places To caTch The Race To Mackinac. ashore thing: Michigan Avenue magazine’s own luxe viewing party, where you can enjoy watching the boats sail by as they start the race. Cash bar, plus family-friendly entertainment. July 11, 10 am–2:30 pm. East end of Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.; michiganavemag.com/ashorething along the lakefront: From about 11 am to 1:30 pm on July 11, boats will pass North Avenue Beach, Fullerton, and Belmont, offering some viewing capability. on your phone: All boats have GPS
The Chicago Yacht Club’s 107th running of the Race to Mackinac will also feature an additional race from the island to Port Huron, making the course 568 miles in its entirety.
trackers that can be followed using the YB Races app from YB Tracking. Visit cycracetomackinac.com and click on “Race Tracking” to follow.
On Deck
On July 11, nearly 325 sailboats will embark on the 107th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac. The 333-mile voyage from Chicago to Mackinac Island attracts sailors from all over the country, from fiercely competitive types in stripped-down vessels to those in large luxury crafts mostly in it for the history. “That’s what’s fun about it—the historical angle,” says Matt Gallagher, 46, a Chicago real estate attorney and this year’s race chair. In 107 races, “nothing’s changed,” Gallagher says. “The water is the same, and the islands are the same, so you face the [same] challenges everyone’s faced over the years.” The Chicago Yacht Club made its debut in 1875, when a group of businessmen decided to share their love of boating with one another and the city. The club, now based at Monroe Harbor and Belmont Harbor, started with a few dozen members; it now has about 1,600. Race to Mac, once a small affair featuring local boaters, now ranks as one of the premier freshwater offshore races in the world. It’s not all been smooth sailing. The alewife infestation of the 1960s left millions of dead herring (and a terrible smell) in Lake Michigan. In 2011, two sailors died in an accident. “It’s a risky activity, no way around that,” says Gallagher.
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However, the highs of the race more than compensate. Many families boast several generations of club membership, thanks to the active junior programs. Queen Elizabeth II visited the club in the 1950s. Big names have sailed the race, among them Roy Disney Jr., who in 2002 set the monohull record of 23 hours, 30 minutes, 34 seconds; and the late adventurer and businessman Steve Fossett, who holds the multihull record of 18 hours, 50 minutes, 32 seconds. Cable-TV impresario Ted Turner raced in 1970, calling Lake Michigan “a mill pond” that he would easily subdue. “He got spanked,” Gallagher says. This year includes the Super Mac, an occasional event that extends the traditional Race to Mac with a race from Mackinac to Port Huron. That means 568 race miles in total. “It’s a different type of challenge,” says Gallagher. Sarah Renz, the owner of a marketing company sailing in her 14th Race to Mac, will complete that leg, then return home to Chicago. The “community and camaraderie” pull Renz to the race as does her love of sailing. “There’s nothing like being in the middle of the lake, under the moon and stars,” she says. “You can’t get that anywhere else in the world.” MA
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The Little Gallery That Could LoyoLa University MUseUM of art ceLebrates a decade of deLights.
Andy Warhol and Silver Clouds in the Castelli Gallery, circa 1966.
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The Art Institute of Chicago may be the “Big Daddy” of the city’s visual arts venues, but like Paris with its myriad small museums, Chicago has its own constellation of little gems. The Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA) is one such spot, and starting August 22, it presents “LUMA at 10: Greatest Hits,” an exhibition representing the focused breadth of its offerings. In pursuing a mission to “explore faith and spiritual quest,” LUMA has proven universal in its programming, with shows of Shaker furniture, the art of Edward Gorey, Marc Chagall’s Bible illustrations, and contemporary Arabic calligraphy. Since its inception in 2005, the museum has mounted shows ranging from “The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama” to “The Hanukkah Lamp: Modernist Style and the Jewish Tradition.” “LUMA at 10” exemplifies that curatorial approach, with works by Auguste Rodin, Andy Warhol, contemporary photographer DoDo Jin Ming, and self-taught artist Rev. Samuel David Phillips, who tended to a local Pentecostal congregation in the mid-20th century. As Pamela Ambrose, the university’s director of cultural affairs, notes, “By embracing creative expression in all faiths and cultures, we’re really representing the Jesuit ideal of forming the whole person through a broad perspective on what humanity is all about.” August 22–October 11, 820 N. Michigan Ave., 312915-7600; luc.edu/luma MA
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Summer in the City
soak up the season with our top 10 ChiCago Cultural happenings, From stage speCtaCles to outdoor Festivals. by thomas connors In a city that cherishes the warmth of the season like no other, summer is easily the most exciting time of year to enjoy cultural displays both indoors and out. Where to start? Right here, with this tantalizing top 10.
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Beaches, the 1988 film starring Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey, drawn from Iris Rainer Dart’s novel, was a buddy movie of the sensitive stripe. The story of lifelong friends from opposite sides of the tracks, it had it all: a love triangle, recriminations, and tragedy. Now, the three-hanky hit gets top-shelf musical treatment at Drury Lane Theatre, in a pre-Broadway production led by Million Dollar Quartet director Eric Schaeffer. June 24–August 16, Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook, 630-530-8300; drurylaneoakbrook.com cOnTinueD On pAge 62
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The 10th edition of the Pitchfork Music Festival, celebrating all things alt and hip-hop, comes to Union Park July 17. above: Behold feats of derring-do at the two-day Chicago Air & Water Show August 15–16.
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culture Out & About Kurios—Cabinet of Curiosities, the latest spectacle from Cirque du Soleil, plays the United Center August 6– September 20.
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Kindle may have kicked books to the curb, but it certainly hasn’t killed them—not if the Newberry Book Fair is any indication. True, the inventory of this very popular event wouldn’t be as extensive if folks weren’t emptying their shelves in favor of downloads, but as the number of bibliophiles trawling the tens of thousands of books here proves, ink and paper’s got some life left in it yet. July 23–26, The Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St., 312-943-9090; newberry.org
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Faith, hope, and charity are central ingredients in Heidi Schreck’s Grand Concourse, a tight little drama set in a Bronx soup kitchen, where the well-intentioned workers struggle to sate the hunger in their own lives as they dish up sustenance for the disadvantaged. Veteran ensemble members Francis Guinan, Mariann Mayberry, and Tim Hopper star in this Steppenwolf production. July 2–August 30, Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St., 312-335-1650; steppenwolf.org
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Now in its 10th year, the Pitchfork Music Festival has come a long way since the summer of 2005, when folks gathered for a new event called Intonation. A celebration of all things alt and hip-hop, the Union Park event is a big-league player (and a much more intimate alternative to the circus of Lollapalooza), chock-a-block with acts that draw avid listeners from everywhere. This year’s lineup includes Wilco, Sleater-Kinney, and Chance the Rapper. July 17–19, Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St.; pitchforkmusicfestival.com
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Jazz great, musical ambassador, and lifelong Chicagoan Ramsey Lewis has covered a lot of territory since he released his first album in 1956, and he’s not done yet. The indefatigable octogenarian steps out with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia to perform his new piano concerto, commissioned expressly for this, his CSO debut. August 8, Ravinia, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, 847-266-5100; ravinia.org New York may be the dance capital of the world, but the dance world comes to the Windy City when the Chicago Dancing Festival kicks into gear. The event has showcased 71 companies since its inception nine years ago, offering eager audiences a bit of everything. This year’s edition— with performances at the Harris Theater, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, and the Museum of Contemporary Art—includes the Joffrey Ballet and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, plus debut appearances by the Miami City Ballet and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. August 25–29; chicagodancingfestival.org
Jazz great Ramsey Lewis tickles the ivories with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on August 8 in Ravinia Park.
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How’s this for a musical smorgasbord? A number from The Lion King, a sexy bit from Cabaret, a little something by way of Dirty Dancing… And that’s just for starters. The Broadway in Chicago Summer Concert—an all-out celebration of the best in musical theater presented in Millennium Park—features selections from over a dozen shows. And it’s free. August 17, Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St.; broadwayinchicago.com
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It’s a far cry from s’mores around a campfire or a barbershop quartet on the bandstand, but the Chicago Air & Water Show is as traditional as anything else summer serves up. This two-day event turns the lake and the sky above it into a great stage for derring-do, rescue demos, and precision formations. Prime viewing is at North Avenue Beach, from Fullerton to Oak Street. August 15–16; choosechicago.com/event/chicago-air-water-show/18840/
The big top hasn’t been the same since Cirque du Soleil set up shop. And next to Madonna, no act in show business has reinvented itself as often and as thoroughly. The Canadian operation is at it again with its latest spectacle, Kurios–Cabinet of Curiosities. A fantastical narrative articulated with beguiling images and heart-stopping stunts, the show casts its spell at the United Center. August 6–September 20, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St.; 877-924-7783; cirquedusoleil.com/kurios
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Can it be that The Grateful Dead have been around for half a century, and it’s been 20 years since they rocked Soldier Field? Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, and Bob Weir are back at the stadium with Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of Grateful Dead. Joining the original members are guitarist Trey Anastasio of Phish, pianist Bruce Hornsby, and keyboardist Jeff Chimenti. July 3–5, Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Dr.; dead50.net MA
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CHICAGO SHA ESPEARE THEATER ADDS ELIZABETHAN FLAIR TO THE CITY’S PARKS WITH ITS SUMMER PERFORMANCE SERIES. Now in its fourth year, Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks gets a twist this summer with Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits, a mash-up of scenes from classic works including Romeo and Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew, and Othello. “It’s really this neighborhood celebration that happens to [also] celebrate Shakespeare,” says creative producer Rick Boynton of the production, “a revue of those great moments” of the Bard’s plays, which will visit 17 green spaces across the city. Boynton himself is particularly fond of the witches from Macbeth, hinting, “I know they’ll be making an appearance.” July 19–August 16, 312-5955600; chicagoshakes.com MA
A new permanent exhibit at The Field Museum shines a light on Chinese culture.
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The Dearborn Garden Walk (ABOVE) and the Sheffield Music Festival & Garden Walk (LEFT) pair vibrant blooms with live music.
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Chicago’s concrete jungle shows its green side this July with the return of two garden-centric events. Lincoln Park’s Sheffield Music Festival & Garden Walk (July 18–19, 2200 N. Sheffield Ave., 773-868-3010; sheffieldgardenwalk.com) displays more than 80 of the neighborhood’s residential gardens for Chicagoans to explore, with garden pros on hand to discuss the plant life. Nearby, acts like Sister Hazel, Rusted Root, and Cowboy Mouth take the festival stage. Meanwhile, the Dearborn Garden Walk (July 18, 45 W. North Blvd., 312-632-1241; dearborngardenwalk.com), with a theme of “Love in Bloom: A Garden Wedding,” showcases work from Chicago designers in gardens throughout the Near North and Gold Coast neighborhoods, with some gardens hosting live classical and jazz music performances.
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The Lincoln Park Zoo’s world-class primate collection just got an upgrade. Now open to the public, the new Regenstein Macaque Forest showcases nine Japanese snow monkeys, including a newborn that seems to be strengthening female relationships in the group. The zoo is measuring changing social dynamics as the monkeys adjust, including the alpha male, Akita, perching high in the exhibit above his peers. Enthuses curator of primates Maureen Leahy, “It’s just been wonderful to get to see their personalities emerging.” 2001 N. Clark St., 312-742-2000; lpzoo.org
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“People don’t necessarily have a strong understanding of China’s history,” says The Field Museum project manager for exhibitions Tom Skwerski, but the Museum Campus institution hopes to change that with a new permanent exhibit: “Cyrus Tang Hall of China.” Opening June 24, the 350-plus-artifact exhibit—made possible by a gift from Chicago businessman Cyrus Tang—explores themes of continuity and change with ceramics, bronzes, and theatrical material like the drama mask (SHOWN) that depicts a character who creates new eyes with a spell, growing tiny arms in the process. 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.,312-922-9410; fieldmuseum.org
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PEOPLE View from the Top “What we strive for is the power to transform human behavior, to make people think differently about brands,” says Leo Burnett’s Tom Bernardin.
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Leo Burnett gLoBaL chairman and ceo Tom Bernardin ceLeBrates the 80th anniversary of chicago’s worLdwide advertising Behemoth.
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On a shelf inside Tom Bernardin’s sparse office, there’s an old, weathered violin case. As he takes it down, the chairman and CEO of Leo Burnett Worldwide—the Chicago advertising institution that is celebrating its 80th anniversary—fondly recalls receiving the farewell gift from his German colleagues when he moved to Italy early in his career. A tongue-in-cheek reference to movie mobsters toting machine guns in violin cases, this particular case, Bernardin says while opening it, is full of pacifiers—a more creative means of persuasion. As the 61-year-old Detroit native describes recent campaigns illustrating the creative might of Leo Burnett, they suggest the Trojan-horse violin case and its unexpected pacifiers: direct force trumped by humor and wit. Leo Burnett’s ads cleverly tap into a cultural dialogue and become an inextricable part of it. Think of Allstate’s playful, pervasive Mayhem guy (who doesn’t love Mayhem?) as our modern-day insurance salesman. Or take #LikeAGirl, the girl-power campaign (and a social-media lightning rod during this year’s Super Bowl) to sell feminine hygiene products. “Our clients become part of the dialogue, and that’s what we’re in the business for; that’s what creativity should deliver,” Bernardin says. “What we strive for is the power to transform human behavior, to make people think differently about brands.” continued on page 68
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PEOPLE View from the Top “If you do your job correctly, socIal medIa wIll tell you that, yes, you are the most talked-about thIng In the world today.” —tom bernardin clockwise from left: The HumanKind mural sets a cultural tone for visitors in Leo Burnett’s main lobby; a larger-than-life installation of Leo the Man’s distinguished glasses; shelves in Bernardin’s office exhibit artifacts of his career, including two Grand Prix Cannes Lions, white and red rockets representing two design acquisitions, crayon art made by his grandchildren, and, of course, his iconic pencil.
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various sizes,” as Bernardin says. “The power of creativity, the value of it, has never been greater.” Neither has people’s ability to talk back to advertising. “If you do your creative job correctly,” Bernardin says, “the world will tell you through social media that, yes, you are the most talkedabout thing in the world today.” Bernardin speaks fluidly about his business— somewhat less so about his life beyond it. The only family picture in his office is a large, sepia-toned photograph taken years ago of his son and two daughters standing on a dock at a lake in Michigan. They face away from the photographer. “I don’t display my family because that’s very private to me,” he says. “That one’s okay because it’s from the back. I know what they look like.” The image is as resonant as one of his agency’s campaigns. “The most powerful ideas are actually very simple,” Bernardin says. “You think, Wow, how powerful, how obvious, how simple—except nobody thought of it.” MA
Off the ClOCk Ad man Tom Bernardin gets personal. KicKing BacK:
“We’ve had a place at Lake Charlevoix in northern Michigan for about 30 years. It’s very cottagey, small, on the water. It’s just heaven.” Running Man:
“I love to run. With all the traveling I do, I always have my running shoes with me because it’s the best way not only to manage stress but to manage jet lag.” giving BacK:
“My nephew and his identical twin sisters
have Stargardt macular degeneration. The sight that remains is the peripheral vision—it’s like walking around with a big black spot in front of your face. So I started being involved with Foundation Fighting Blindness.” at the taBle:
“I will try anything. I was in Mexico and one of our agency principals said, ‘Would you like to try deep-fried worms? They’re a specialty.’ They were fne. There’s not a lot to them.”
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The ad business, Bernardin says, is “in my blood.” He grew up the son of the creative director for a Detroit agency that had Chevrolet as a client during the “Big Three” heyday. Along with his three brothers, Bernardin would accompany his father on magazine photo shoots. His dad’s jet-set life made a lasting impression on the young man. After graduating from Hillsdale College in Michigan, Bernardin eagerly accepted the first job offer he got—at McCann Erickson ad agency. After that company sent him to Frankfurt and then Rome, he returned stateside to work for Saatchi & Saatchi and eventually headed Bozell and later Lowe New York before getting the call from Leo Burnett. During his decade as CEO, aside from the recession days of 2008, Leo Burnett has seen revenue growth year upon year. What drives Bernardin, he says, is a goal that is at once strikingly simple and audacious: “to be the best in the world, bar none.” In addition to intensifying the agency’s “laser-sharp focus on the power of creativity,” Bernardin has made his global company’s 85 offices more consistent and more engaged across geographic borders. “Leo Burnett was a global agency run, for the most part, by Chicago-based people, mostly all Americans. Having lived abroad for as long as I did, I found that kind of odd,” says Bernardin, who speaks fluent Italian. He created a new board of directors with members from geographically diverse offices. “We are not competing with one another internally,” he says. “We’re fierce competitors, very aggressive, but we hunt as a pack.” That cohesion has grown more vital as the hunt has grown more intense, especially given a fastchanging digital revolution. The agency behind icons like the Marlboro Man, the Jolly Green Giant, and the Pillsbury Doughboy certainly has always prized creativity. “The difference,” Bernardin says, “is we had a couple of media back then: mainly print, and then TV came in.” Now, there’s a proliferation of platforms to connect with people, or “screens of
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people Native “I brIng my 4-year-old, and we rIde up and down the lakeshore path.” —michael salvatore clockwise from left: Michael Salvatore, shown here with his 4-year-old son, likes to bike out to Antique Taco for lunch on one of his vintageinspired two-wheelers.
Gearing Up Michael Salvatore has a knack for good timing. A former options trader, Salvatore wisely exited the market before its 2008 collapse. Then, anticipating today’s trendy artisanal movement, he married bespoke bikes and artisan coffee in his Lakeview shop, Heritage Bicycles General Store (2959 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-245-3005; heritagebicycles.com), whose classically cool city bikes have garnered shout-outs from the likes of Beyoncé. For
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Salvatore—who also owns spin-off coffee shop Heritage Outpost (1325 W. Wilson Ave., 872-806-0639) and kids’ milk and cookie bar Heritage Littles (2868 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-242-9008; heritage littles.com)—the retro-inspired bikes he fashions are a natural extension of his fifth-generation Chicago upbringing. “I grew up in an older house where traditions and family hand-me-downs were part of everyday life,” he says of the bikes’ vintage aesthetic.
Now Salvatore is preparing to open three more Heritage shops throughout the city (expect a Fulton Market outpost later this year) and possibly expand to Nashville, Tennessee. As summer kicks into high gear and cyclists zoom through the streets, Salvatore shares his favorite routes and reasons to ride. “Mornings at the Lakefront are my favorite things in all of Chicago. I bring my 4-year-old boy before he goes to school, and we ride up and down the
path until we find a nice beach. I’ll have my iced coffee—coldbrewed Intelligentsia—and he’ll have his apple juice. I’ll bring a speaker, and we’ll lie on the beach and jam out. “If I’m doing something more aggressive performancewise, I’ll take my bike out to our little farmhouse in South Barrington. It has beautiful roads with rolling hills, and we have a flower farm where we work with Field & Florist (773-318-5699; fieldandflorist.com). It’s a
great way to escape the city. “Going out to get food on a bike is a really fun way to get around the city. Whether it’s to go to Parson’s Chicken & Fish (2952 W. Armitage Ave., 773-384-3333; parsons chickenandfish.com) for fried chicken or Antique Taco (1360 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-687-8697; antique taco.com) for tacos, if you can get on a bike [to go] there, you’ll feel so much better eating and drinking. It changes your mood.” MA
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PEOPLE Talent Patrol INSIGHT guilty pleasure :
workout routine :
“French fries—I love a good burger and fries. I defnitely lean toward the salty versus the sweet.”
“Mostly running, Pilates, and swimming. I try to mix it up. I do my best thinking when I’m running—I get in the zone.”
marathon woman :
in the kitchen : “I’m more of a cook than a baker, but I do make a mean peach-blueberry pie.”
“I’ve done the San Diego Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon, and my next goal is to run Disney in 2016.” go - to spot : “My favorite restaurant in the city is La Scarola. I’m Italian, and I think they have the best Italian food here.”
Good Eating
With her trailblazing organic nutrition bars, chicago entrepreneur imberly Crupi Dobbins aims to change the nation’s snacking game. by meg mathis “I love food,” says Kimberly Crupi Dobbins with a smile. “I usually eat everything on my plate.” As the founder of Simplified Foods, LLC and its flagship product, Simple Squares, the Chicagoan owes a lot to her taste buds. In 2008, Crupi Dobbins was preparing to graduate as a holistic health counselor from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition when she went on an elimination diet, cutting out wheat, gluten, dairy, soy, and refined sugars—a challenge that was further complicated by her demanding travel schedule as director of global recruiting at Morningstar. “I needed something that was going to fill me up,” explains Crupi Dobbins, who took matters into her own hands by crafting different protein-based concoctions in her food processor. Divine intervention came in the form of five simple ingredients: nuts, honey,
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vanilla, sea salt, and herbs. “We started out as a confection, a little low in sugar but still like a sweet treat,” Crupi Dobbins says of launching Simple Squares in 2011. “When we realized we were moving into the [nutrition] bar space, we needed a way to differentiate ourselves, so we were the first square-shaped bar on the market. No one was doing savory at the time, but we wanted to make it a little more sophisticated, and that’s where the infusion of the herbs comes in.” Certified USDA organic, non-GMO verified, and glutenfree, Simple Squares now come in eight flavors: coconut, rosemary, sage, cinna-clove, ginger, coffee, and, the newest varieties, cho-coco and chili pep. The on-trend bars recently became the first food product to be certified paleo; although the caveman lifestyle is not something Crupi Dobbins personally adheres to (“For me, it’s everything in moderation,” she says), she firmly believes in keeping things, well, simple. With the FDA making a recent example of Kind bars, Crupi Dobbins is adamant about having Simple Squares live up to their name. “Ingredient-wise, we have five in our bars—no preservatives, no fillers,” she says. “[The bars are] clean, simple, and you can understand every [ingredient listed] on the back.” Still she maintains that there’s room for everyone in the natural food space. “One of the really helpful people when I first launched was Lara Merriken, who started Lärabar. I reached out and had some questions, and she was very forthright and generous. People are very open, and I try to return the favor to new folks starting in the business.” And since January, she has found herself surrounded by emerging entrepreneurs in Simple Squares’ new home in Merchandise Mart start-up hub 1871. In addition to seeking out investors and developing a new product line (“still very simple and related to the brand, but another snack item,” she says), Crupi Dobbins plans to focus on Simple Squares’ tech presence this year. “I feel very fortunate to be here,” she says of 1871. “And they put our nutrition bars in the vending machines,” she laughs. “That’s another sale!” Available at select Mariano’s. MA
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Kimberly Crupi Dobbins, photographed on the lakefront near Shedd Aquarium, has launched Simple Squares as the first paleo-certified bars on the market.
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PEOPLE Spirit of Generosity
Blaine Blanchard has partnered with the Ritz-Carlton to give children living with cancer an urban camping experience.
Happy Campers After beating thyroid cancer 13 years ago, Blaine Blanchard made a promise to give back to kids with all forms of the disease. Last year, the Thibodaux, Louisiana, native and Streeterville resident made good on that promise with the first Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago, which welcomed 26 children living with cancer for a five-day camp at the Ritz-Carlton (160 E. Pearson St., 312-2661000; fourseasons.com/chicagorc). As the former CEO of Belgium-based supplier deSter prepares to welcome 32 campers—who can expect everything from a double-decker bus tour to a boat cruise with Chicago’s First Lady during the experience—to the Ritz for this year’s camp on August 9–13, Blanchard shares how the four-star retreat is putting joy back in children’s lives. You were inspired to create Camp Kids Are Kids after attending Camp Magical Moments in Idaho. Tell us about that experience. Camp Magical Moments was a life-changer. I had wanted to give back to kids with cancer—that was always the goal when I had cancer. [At Camp Magical Moments] the hope, the will, the courage for kids to live is really amazing. How did you get the Ritz-Carlton on board? I know the general manager [Thomas Segesta] well. The day before I left to go to Camp Magical Moments, I told him about the camp. He said, “When you get back, let me know how that went, because my wife, Robin, [and I] want to
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do that.” Little did he know, right? I went there, and on the plane back started envisioning doing it in Chicago. I got back and called my lead counselor, and he said, “You’re crazy. Look at [COCA-I, the Children’s Oncology Camping Association, International]. You can’t develop a camp in a major city.” I got him thinking about it, and then Tom called and wanted to know how that experience was. I said I envisioned having a camp at the Ritz bringing [rollaway beds] in, and he stopped me immediately and said, “We can do better than that: We can bring in bunk beds.” Tell us about the kids last year. The transformation that the kids made from the time they arrived to the time they left was just amazing—that made my week, the board’s week, the volunteers’ week. They came [into camp] very shy, and they were crying behind Mom and Dad. Then, Bo [ Jackson] came in and [said], “Two things: There is no crying, and we’re going to have a blast.” Being with kids like themselves with whom they can feel comfortable and just be kids—that’s why it’s Camp Kids Are Kids. It’s a win-win: It’s a win for the kids, it’s a win for the parents and the siblings, and honestly the volunteers probably get the most [from] it. Has any particular story touched you? There was a kid who was struggling; he had cancer but he also was autistic. At continuEd on PagE 76
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With Camp Kids are Kids ChiCago, Blaine Blanchard offers an unforgettable summer experienCe for Children living With CanCer. by meg mathis
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from top: At last year’s camp, the kids made their own pizzas at Homeslice and received a surprise visit from Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah during bowling at Brunswick’s.
“it’s a win for the kids, for the parents, for the volunteers.” —blaine blanchard
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camp, they found he liked pets. He was having a tough day, and Tom and Robin Segesta have two dogs and said, “Let’s go for a walk with the dog.” He went for the walk, that’s what made [a difference]. Stedman Graham came [then] and gave a talk, and his message was find what you enjoy the most in life and be the best you can be at it no matter what it is. I got a call from the hospital months later, and they said, “This kid has changed,” and he [had] mentioned what he really wanted to do: He wanted to be a volunteer at a pet shelter, and he was going to be the best he could be at that. Walk us through a couple of days at Camp Kids Are Kids. First, [Bo Jackson’s Elite Sports dome in Lockport] is very important because it’s [everything from] check-in to meds, and it’s the opportunity for the parents to feel comfortable. We spend two hours with the families, the parents, and the siblings, and then they leave, and we have two hours for bonding. In the afternoon, Bo Jackson’s group takes over. There are 10 different things: soccer, a Nike obstacle course, kickball, batting cages, and on and on. But another day, we try to focus on not getting the kids out, so we’ll have morning activities—arts and crafts, weird science, sports, music, drama. This year our theme is “Game On.” At the reunion [for last year’s campers], we announced the theme and asked [the kids], “What would be the best camp with the theme of ‘Game On’?” We took all those ideas—like going to a White Sox game, going to a stadium, going to Willis Tower—and said, “Let’s make the camp.” That’s why we have a scavenger hunt [this year], because we’re going to hit different places that the kids wanted to go. We came up with the theme as a basis and then let the kids decide what they wanted to do. For more information, visit campkidsarekids.org. MA
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Arctic BlAst What: Dining, dancing, and entertainment abound at lincoln Park Zoo’s 38th annual Zoo Ball, where guests can escape the chicago heat for a polar-themed night complete with an ice bar and dishes served over dry ice. When: July 10, 6:30 pm Where: lincoln Park Zoo, East Gate entrance, cannon Dr. at Fullerton Parkway tickets: Visit lpzooball.org, or call 312-742-2296.
An EVEninG with thE isrAEl iDoniJE FounDAtion What: Join former chicago Bear israel idonije for hors d’oeuvres, libations, dessert, and a silent auction at this red-carpet event celebrating his foundation’s mission of helping youth in underserved communities. When: July 16, 7 pm Where: trump international hotel & tower, 401 n. wabash Ave. tickets: Visit israelidonije.org/iifannual.
PAws BEAch PArty What: while guests enjoy cocktails, a dinner buffet, auctions, and a raffe, their canine counterparts can relish “pawdicures” and splash pools on the Pup Deck at the no-kill shelter’s summertime soirée on north Avenue Beach. When: July 23, 6 pm Where: castaways, 1603 n. lake shore Dr. tickets: Visit beachparty.pawsevents.org, or call 773-843-4884.
chicAGo coAlition For thE homElEss chArity GolF outinG What: Following an afternoon round on the links, participants at the nonproft’s 13th annual charity golf outing can enjoy cocktails, dinner, and a silent auction. When: August 10, 12 pm Where: wilmette Golf club, 3900 Fairway Dr. tickets: E-mail michael@chicagohomeless.org, or call 312-641-4140.
shinE & DinE What: Feast your way through tasting stations from honey Butter Fried chicken, oak + char, Vanille Patisserie, and other local eateries at step up women’s network’s ffth annual culinary event. When: August 13, 7 pm Where: Bridgeport Art center’s skyline loft, 1200 w. 35th st. tickets: Visit suwn.org/sd.
DAncE For liFE What: supporting the AiDs Foundation of chicago and the Dancers’ Fund, this 24th annual celebration features performances by companies including the Joffrey Ballet, Giordano Dance chicago, hubbard street Dance chicago, and river north Dance chicago. When: August 15, 7:30 pm Where: Auditorium theatre, 50 E. congress Pkwy. tickets: Visit danceforlifechicago.org/tickets, or call 312-922-5812.
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With a rising star chef in the kitchen and a prime river north setting, neW hot spot C ChiCago takes the city’s seafood scene to another level. by j.p. anderson David Flom and Matthew Moore are on a hot streak. In the five years since their Chicago Cut Steakhouse opened, the clubby riverside space has become the go-to spot for everyone from professional athletes to politicians and visiting celebs (and in this meat-crazy town, that’s saying something). Now they’re taking on the city’s seafood scene with the launch of the already-buzzing new concept C Chicago. It’s a smart move; with raw bars and lobster-roll joints continuing to open all over town, the Windy City’s seafood trend isn’t going away
anytime soon. The question is how to stand out in a crowded scene, and Flom and Moore—industry pros who have both been running Chicago restaurants for 20-plus years—seem to have found the perfect answer: Executive Chef Bill Montagne. “He’s a rock star,” Moore declares about Montagne, a 30-year-old Detroit native and a veteran of Le Bernardin, a Michelin three-star seafood restaurant in New York City. “He elevates the elegance in our continued on page 90
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Start FreSh Appetizers set the scene at C Chicago, and clockwise from far left:
Executive Chef Bill Montagne trained at Michelin three-star Le Bernardin; the restaurant flies in its seafood daily; Scottish salmon with smoked salmon roe, pea tendrils, and verjus vin.
arguably the best is the tuna tartare (pictured), a stunning roulade of premium-grade fsh (“We buy only the No. 1 tuna, and we fy it in ourselves,” says Executive Chef Bill Montagne). It’s balanced with avocado and seasoned with kimchi furikake, a complex Japanese seasoning
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and sets us apart,” he says. “A lot of what we’re able to do is based on relationships that I’ve built with seafood purveyors over the years.” For Montagne’s team, that means getting the best-quality fish, which the restaurant flies in every day. “The food,” he says, “is relatively simple, really—it’s made to showcase these beautiful ingredients.” And though seafood is the rule (along with a selection of USDA prime steaks), vegetables get loving attention here, and that’s no accident. With seafood, says Montagne, “you want something that’s a bit lighter, which is what I steer toward.” That perspective results in dishes like refreshing and surprisingly artful cauliflower couscous, a bounty of asparagus, carrots, peas, favas, cherry tomatoes, and more. The space itself echoes
“A lot of whAt we’re Able to do is bAsed on relAtionships i’ve built with seAfood purveyors over the yeArs.” —bill montagne
used on rice. “It’s like candy to me,” enthuses owner David Flom.
Belly Up With its comfortably backed chairs and prime people-watching views,
that lightness: hunter green upholstery, warm wood accents, lofty 44-foot-high ceilings and soaring floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the room with light. A raw bar piled with ice and the day’s fresh fish selection— from branzino and black bass to turbot and more— beckons from the direction of the open kitchen, and the room buzzes with a Chicago Cut–caliber crowd, from bigwigs in suits to, one recent night, members of the Blackhawks.
Through it all, Flom and Moore are a reliable front-of-house presence, whether welcoming guests or stepping in to serve Dover sole tableside. It’s that attentiveness that has made them respected veterans, and it’s serving them well at C Chicago. “People come back for it,” Moore says of the service philosophy. “That’s what people pay for. We set a high standard, both myself and David—and it works.” 20 W. Kinzie St., 312-2808882; cchicago.net MA
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seafood dishes.” Montagne’s bona fides are evident from the start, with appetizers that are highly sophisticated in both presentation and flavor profile, from delicate tuna tartare to stunning sea urchin and caviar yuzu royal, whose briny flavors are offset by creamy yuzu custard. Poured tableside, an Alaskan king crab bisque, chunky with charred corn and piquillo peppers, delights with a hint of spice (and may be one of the best soups in the city). Other seafood options include whole fish prepared with striking simplicity (“We scale it, we gut it, and we put it on the grill,” sums up Moore), like meaty whole American red snapper and delicate Dover sole. For his part, the unassuming Montagne defers to the quality of ingredients he’s working with. “It’s something that gives us a leg up
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A wood-fire-grilled steak from Maple & Ash. below: Dolce Italian tops its Primo Amore pizza with arugula and creamy Burrata.
Rural Society at the Loews Hotel puts a South American spin on the traditional steakhouse concept.
Old Is New Again When it comes to Chicago’s dining scene, steak and Italian are always in style— especially this season, with three new arrivals offering innovative takes on classic cuisine. Rural Society (455 N. Park Dr., 312-840-6605; chicago.ruralsociety restaurant.com), chef Jose Garces’ new concept in the Loews Hotel, gives the traditional steakhouse exciting South American fair. Chef de cuisine Cory Morris calls upon his experience at Garces’ Mercat a la Planxa to inform the menu here, which is focused on wood-fred meats and fsh prepared
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desde la parrilla—on grills with charcoal and quebracho, an Argentine hardwood. Still, worldwide infuences are abundant on the menu, and Italy is particularly celebrated through pasta and fugazzas—Argentine pizzas on focaccia bread. “The global infuence of Argentine food has surprised me, from Italian to Spanish to even a local cuisine,” says Morris of the concept. “We have a lot of fexibility to be authentic with regional infuences.” Carnivores can also look forward to Gold Coast newcomer Maple & Ash (8 W. Maple St.; mapleandash.com),
set to land later this summer, where chef David Ochs— who most recently crafted plates at Girl & the Goat—is rethinking time-honored chophouse dishes in the most primitive of ways: by playing with fire. With the help of a 12-foot hearth, Ochs will employ live wood fire to interpret traditional powerlunch dishes like a stately pre-entrée display of grilled shellfish, an ice-free ode to the classic seafood tower. “It’s the craftsmanship that we develop by cooking with the wood fire that distinguishes our food,” explains Ochs. Still, the
chef is set on staying true to Chicago’s love affair with classic steakhouses. “They’re easy to love,” he says, “and the steakhouse represents some of the best American culinary traditions.” Meanwhile, it’s all about the Mediterranean at Dolce Italian (127 W. Huron St., 312-754-0700; dolceitalianrestaurant.com), the Godfrey Hotel’s new restaurant from New York– based LDV Hospitality. The understated elegance of Fellini’s Rome in the 1960s inspired both the name and the menu of this hot spot, whose original Miami
outpost recently won Bravo’s “Best New Restaurant” competition and which features classics from chef Andrew Deuel, ranging from veal chop Milanese to Neapolitan pizzas. Regardless of the dish, one element reigns throughout the menu: simplicity, and the discipline to execute it. “There’s a phrase in Italian that goes ‘fatto con sole,’ which means made with the sun,” says LDV Hospitality founder John Meadow. “We’re taking Mother Nature and allowing the ingredients to express themselves in their purest form.” MA
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never heard of, or some exotic flavor of tonic, because they have an idea of what to expect.” Logan Square hot spot Scofflaw (3201 W. Armitage Ave., 773-252-9700; scofflawchicago.com) was the first to pique local imbibers’ interest in the botanical spirit. Among the 100 bottles of gin lining the hangout’s back bar is a house version distilled by North Shore Distillery that was crafted to mirror the sweet profile and velvety texture of Old Tom, but with a slightly higher ABV (90-proof). “Elevating a gin and tonic is more about the tonic, which is why we started making our own,” says owner Danny
“We see these gin and tonics as another great example of taking part [in] the classic cocktail canon in fresh and interesting ways,” says John Stanton, the head bartender at Sable Kitchen & Bar, explaining his enthusiasm for Spanish-style gin and tonics. This is one of his go-to renditions. 2 oz. Hayman’s Old Tom gin 1 lime 2 strawberries, thinly sliced 1 6.8-oz. bottle Fever-Tree Indian tonic water In a large (18 oz.) wine or gin glass, express the oils from two lime peels. Drop peels in glass with strawberries. Add gin and fll glass with ice. Pour the entire bottle of tonic into the glass until it is full. With a spoon, give the cocktail a gentle stir and enjoy.
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With trendy neW treatments at some of the city’s hottest bars, the classic gin and tonic makes its case as chicago’s official drink of summer. by sarah freeman In an age of ingredient-loaded cocktails, the thirst for simplicity remains strong—which explains in part why the classic gin and tonic is trending in the Windy City. “From a bartender’s point of view, it’s a fun challenge to see how you can manipulate the flavors into something new and interesting,” says Liz Pearce, bar manager at The Drifter (676 N. Orleans St., 312-631-3887), explaining the wave of elevated gin and tonics hitting Chicago bars this summer. One of her favorites pairs full-bodied Tanqueray No. 10 with mandarin tonic. “People are more willing to take a risk on a new gin they’ve
Shapiro. It took a year to refine the house-made tonic, created with cinchona powder and cinnamon. The result? A bright, complex, more citrus-heavy tonic with a deep rust color, because it’s unfiltered. Also in Logan Square, Alex Bachman has taken the house-made tonic to new heights with a line of kegged tonics at Billy Sunday (3143 W. Logan Blvd., 773-661-2485; billy-sunday.com). Between 15 and 35 ingredients (think dried goji berry and wild cherry bark paired with rum) go into each batch of the four tonics, which are added to the base spirit and carbonated over four days. Still, Bachman agrees with Shapiro that overproof gin best stands up to tonic’s bitterness, choosing Hayman’s Navy Strength for his version, the Kent. Says Bachman, “You want to have that presence of alcohol in the end.” The traditionally British gin and tonic has become a global sensation in recent years, and few know more about matching gins perfectly with tonics than the Spanish—which explains bartenders John Stanton and Mike Ryan’s journey to Madrid two years ago to experience “gin and tonic culture.” Their first drink set the tone for what would later become the Spanish gin and tonic program at Sable Kitchen & Bar (505 N. State St., 312-7559704; sablechicago.com). “There’s this master level of execution and detail that went into it,” says Stanton, “and the result was this gorgeous bowl of gin and tonic.” One of Sable’s four versions relies on FeverTree tonic with hints of baking spices to match the soft profile of Citadelle gin, garnished with carefully selected grapefruit oil and mint leaves to slowly steep in an herbal quality that intensifies over time. MA
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Drumbar’s Whitney MorroW steps forWard With a splashy seasonal cocktail list. Veteran Drumbar mixologist Whitney Morrow steps into her new post as the rooftop lounge’s beverage director with a bang, introducing a summer cocktail selection with a striking savory theme. Case in point: the Chico Guapo ( pictured), whose flavors of fennel and banana make it Morrow’s pick for the perfect summer cocktail. “It’s so easy to drink,” she says, “which is what people look for on sunny patios—something that goes down refreshingly easy.” Other offerings include the Last Day Dream (a creation of fellow mixologist Gary Matthews), which adds the zing of apricot vinegar to Encanto pisco, mint, lime, and honey. Explains Morrow, “We’re trying to push the envelope [by creating] classic cocktails with a unique twist.” 201 E. Delaware Pl., 18th Fl., 312-933-4805; drumbar.com MA
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Melissa Flynn isn’t a grab-and-go shopper. “I have a child with four food allergies,” she says, “so [my husband and I] got thrown into paying attention to what we’re eating.” Now the mother of three is adding executive director of Green City Market to her résumé. “Part of the fun of going to a farmers market is really fnding out about the farmers,” says Flynn, who hopes to better connect shoppers with local vendors, such as Bennison’s Bakery, Green Acres Farm, and King’s Hill Farm. “[That interaction] just makes the event unique.” South End of Lincoln Park at Clark Street and Lincoln Avenue, 773-880-1266; greencitymarket.org
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Whether your tastes lean to savory or sweet, Chicago’s summertime events will appeal to your palate. From July 10 to 12, Windy City Smokeout (560 W. Grand Ave.; windy citysmokeout.com) hosts pitmasters from restaurants including Bub City, Chicago Q, and Smoque, who will showcase their recipes as barbecue lovers enjoy performances by Kacey Musgraves, Chris Young, and Lee Brice. At the Park Hyatt on July 18, Masters of Food & Wine (800 N. Michigan Ave., 7th Fl., 312-239-4075; parkchicago. hyatt.com) returns to NoMI Kitchen with a Burrata-focused demonstration followed by a three-course lunch. And Eli’s Cheesecake, now celebrating 35 years in business, pulls out all the stops July 30–August 2 with its Cheesecake Fest (6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr., 773-736-3417; elicheesecake.com), featuring complimentary cheesecake samples and family-friendly happenings.
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In a city whose steak scene favors huge portions and testosteroneheavy surroundings, River North’s newest steakhouse, STK, is bucking the trend. “It’s not about just eating a huge meal and then going
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home to sleep,” says Celeste Fierro, The One Group’s senior vice president, about the New York–based concept. The restaurant is set to open in July and aims to attract both sexes with features like a live
DJ, more female servers and managers, and lighter menu options. Says Fierro, “We really have tried to change that dynamic of what is comfortable for women and men.” 360 N. State St.; togrp.com
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The Duck Inn in Bridgeport? MSN.com says it’s “The Restaurant You Need To Eat At in 2015,” so when you go be sure to get the Duck for Two, served with duck drippings potatoes, pickled rhubarb, shaved beets and topped with a strawberry vinaigrette!
more awesome things to do, see and taste! Whether you’re stopping in before a Cubs game, ending the night or looking for a brunch spot… Rockit Burger Bar’s patio is enjoyed at all times of the day. Open daily at 11:30am and dog friendly!
Voted the “Best Music Venue” by Time Out Chicago, this celebrity hot spot elevates nightlife with world class DJs and performers. Don’t miss the Lollapalooza after parties at Underground, you never know who’s going to show!
What’s Summer without a fruity rum cocktail? Enjoy this new and refreshing cocktail from Bottlefork called the Look Out Below! Made with China China – a liqueur that combines sweet and bitter oranges – Rum, Passion Fruit, Pineapple and topped with Angostura-Coconut Foam!
The newly redesigned, redefned, and relaunched Rockit, kept this classic burger on the menu! Available during lunch, dinner and even brunch, the Rockit Burger is a staple of Chicago and comes topped with brie, fried shallots, medjool date aioli and a side of truffe fries!
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Best on the Mag Mile NoMI Garden combines beautiful food with a monumental, ringed-by-high-rises setting. New Executive Chef Satoru Takeuchi (aka Chef Take) has launched patio-perfect dishes, including the Midwestern-ode crispy walleye sandwich on a soft Parker House bun. Belly up to the new teak bar for post-shopping pick-me-ups, including the gin-jasmine-grapefruit First Movement. 800 N. Michigan Ave., 7th Fl., 312-239-4030; parkchicago.hyatt.com
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From lush gardens to chic rooFtop hideaways, these alFresco dining destinations exude the ultimate in summer cool. by elaine glusac
At Piccolo Sogno, the tree-shaded patio just a wooden fence away from a gritty stretch of Halsted Street best channels Chicago’s motto: urbs in horto, or “city in a garden.” The datefriendly garden serves up romance, while the kitchen turns out paese-transporting dishes such as wild boar ragù. 464 N. Halsted St., 312-421-0077; piccolosognorestaurant.com
Most anticipated Showing serious weather bravado, Element Collective, the cabal behind Nellcôte, RM Champagne Salon, and other hits, newly tees up the patio-only Expat. Composed of just 24 sidewalk seats on buzzy Green Street, Expat turns out heat-weathering crudos, Mt. Tam-on-baguette sandwiches, and crudités with green goddess dressing. Bar stars include
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The tree-shaded patio at Piccolo Sogno; Mediterranean flatbread tacos at Elle on the River; Parson’s outdoor patio, where revelers can enjoy frozen Negronis and a game of Ping-Pong.
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classic aperitifs such as Campari and soda. 118 N. Green St.; expatongreen.com
Best river perch The Langham Chicago’s seasonal Elle on the River looks out at the Chicago River from the cool shade of the hotel’s brooding Mies van der Rohe tower. Mediterranean flatbread tacos and bright, boozy punches happily suggest an on-holiday version of Travelle, the hotel’s upscale restaurant. 330 N. Wabash Ave., 312-923-7705; travellechicago.com/#/elle-on-the-river
Best hipster crowd Devotees of Land and Sea Dept. hits from Longman & Eagle to Lost Lake show off their beards and tatts on the back patio of Parson’s Chicken & Fish. The tiny West Side–inspired fryer specialist seats just 32 indoors, but explodes with the seasonal 250-seat yard, now with a fire pit and bleachers near a games area with a Ping-Pong table. Pin the return of adult slushies on Parson’s freezing Dark and Stormys and so-weird-they-work Negronis. 2952 W. Armitage Ave., 773-384-3333; parsonschickenandfish.com
Best Bocce Break Not every patio was meant for loafing. Sporty social urges are best met at Pinstripes, the sprawling bowling alley, bocce center, and Italian restaurant. Diners flock to the bi-level outdoor patio to knock around the boules, down a Krankshaft Kölsch, and grab a slice from the wood-burning oven before loafing in good lighting by the fire pits. 435 E. Illinois St., 312-527-3010; pinstripes.com MA
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When the temperatures rise, Chicagoans flock outdoors to drink and dine. These favorite half-dozen pop-ups span perennials and newcomers, in moods from romantic to sporty.
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Fresh Perspective As their fArm-to-tAble fAcility, locAl foods, opens in bucktown, pArtners Andrew Lutsey, dAve rAnd, And rob Levitt gAther At trenchermen to discuss their shAred pAssion for ingredients thAt sing. by meg mathis
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You wanted to meet at Trenchermen. Why? Andrew Lutsey: [To Rand] You suggested it. Rob Levitt: I just do what I’m told. Dave Rand: [Chef] Pat [Sheerin] is a really good friend. He is a massive supporter of Local Foods and one of our first customers, and he gets us. He uses Local Foods the way we want to be used as a service: He gets a little bit from every product category, he allows us to play with the seasons, and he doesn’t get ahead of season as a lot of chefs do. He doesn’t have asparagus on his menu yet because there is none. [Laughs] RL: Yeah, he’s very genuine. Pat and I go way back—we both won the Bertolli Sous Chef Award together in ’03. That was the first time I met him, and they flew us to New York. DR: Wow, that’s really cool. I was personally excited about Trenchermen opening because two of my favorite guys at the time [were] Pat and his brother Mike, the food was totally different, and it’s just a great vibe. I still think it’s one of the most beautiful spaces in Chicago. [Mushroom trencher with soy-poached eggs, ramps, oyster mushrooms, mushroom duxelle, and house ciabatta is served] RL: Beautiful. coNTiNued oN pAge 102
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A predinner pick-me-up between three of Local Foods’ partners. When:
Late afternoon on a sunny Thursday. WheRe:
Trenchermen, 2039 W. North Ave., 773-661-1540; trenchermen.com
clockwise from top: The mushroom trencher features soy-poached eggs; Local Foods partners (from left) Andrew Lutsey, Rob Levitt, and Dave Rand; Trenchermen’s cult-favorite pickle tots; the kitchen entrance.
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Growing up on his family’s organic farm in Door County, Andrew Lutsey says he always felt connected to good, fresh food. To help spread that gospel of a healthy diet, he founded Local Foods in 2013, where he and partners Dave Rand and Ryan Kimura have been supplying locally grown ingredients to concepts like Trenchermen, Soho House, Lula Cafe, Nellcôte, Perennial Virant, and Found. Now, the team of 28 has debuted a 27,000-square-foot Bucktown facility (1427 W. Willow St., 312-432-6575; localfoods.com) complete with wholesale distribution, a retail store, a café, an event space, and a butcher shop helmed by new partner Rob Levitt of The Butcher & Larder. “One of the most fun parts about this expansion,” says Levitt, who is moving his butcher shop into Local Foods’ new facility, “is that it gives opportunities to reach out to the network of chefs that I’ve made friends with over the years and say, ‘Let’s collaborate,’ or ‘Look at all of this great stuff we have—you should put this on your menu.’” Over drinks and bites at Trenchermen before the opening, Lutsey, Rand, and Levitt talk sourcing, seasonality, and the simple pleasure of Trenchermen’s pickle tots.
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“One reasOn Trenchermen and LOcaL FOOds geT aLOng is The shared visiOn OF changing The menu arOund The seasOns.” —andrew lutsey The bar at Trenchermen serves a menu of craft cocktails that changes seasonally. above: Lutsey, Rand, and Levitt compare notes over beer and cocktails.
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AL: This looks awesome. Where’d he get the ramps? RL: He got them from Local Foods. [Laughs] Is this all from Local Foods? DR: Well, the eggs are; some of the mushrooms are. Pat obviously has other purveyors, as every restaurant does. [Laughs] RL: Not for long. Do you have a favorite dish here? RL: We did a gnocchi dish the first time I was here—gnocchi, black trumpet mushrooms, and there was something else. It was fantastic. DR: Some sides are never leaving the menu, [like] the pickle tots. It’s a new classic. He cures chicken breast bresaola—like dried beef—and red onion yogurt sauce, and— [Pickle tots are served] RL: Oh, there it is! AL: This is the best day. I mean, he’s got better things on the menu, don’t get me wrong, but it’s such a simple thing, and it’s really good. RL: They should have bowls of these at the bar. This would cause everybody to drink more. AL: One of the reasons that Trenchermen and Pat and Local Foods get along so well, so to speak, is the shared vision of changing the menu around the seasons. Dave gets here every month [Levitt laughs]—I’m not as fortunate—but if you get here every quarter or every six months, you’re not getting a totally different menu, but there’s always something new to try. There’s no reason to get stuck in a dish here. DR: Then there’s Wednesday burger nights, when they take our beef chuck and fresh-grind it, and [the result is] just a ridiculously good burger; it’s super simple… [chef Pat sheerin approaches] Pat Sheerin: How are we doing? AL: Just singing your praises. DR: Glowing about your food, man. Not bad at all. [cinnamon-spiced coppa is served] DR: What is this, Pat? PS: That’s cinnamon-spiced coppa with date aigre-doux, peanuts, XO, and pickled celery. Ants on a log. RL: [Laughs] Do you know what aigre-doux means? It’s a fancy French term for sweet and sour. In Italy, they call it agrodolce. A lot of people are getting excited for fresh produce this summer. What’s your personal favorite? DR: Strawberries. Holy schnikes, are strawberries so much better in the Midwest in season! RL: In the last few years [during] the very beginning of strawberry season, chefs like Pat had guys picking them when they’re still green. Green strawberries are really crunchy and sour, and they pickle them and do interesting things to the point where there’s a demand now. DR: It’s fun to have farmers who are interested in being creative and matching that creativity with the chefs. Final thoughts on the food? DR: This [cinnamon-spiced coppa] is really cool. It’s an interesting dish. I like the crunch of the peanuts; I like that little pickled celery. RL: It’s nice to see somebody doing something with cured meats besides making charcuterie plates—incorporating the flavors and textures into a dish. For me, that’s always fun to see. MA
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With his vibrant, colorful paintings and a motivational message, Chicagoan Hebru Brantley is on his way to becoming the art world’s next superstar. By Wasalu Muhammad Jaco
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there’s also a relationship between you and Roy Lichtenstein in the sense of using comic book characters. It always comes back to that idea of the superhero. What is important about the superhero for you? HB: It’s just like you. You’re an incredible lyricist and artist, but you’re not rapping about selling drugs or killing people, because that’s not what you did. I feel like those who are great at what they do are always true to who they are. I can only paint what I know. I appreciated the stories of the comics. I appreciated the cartoons. I also just appreciated film, and I appreciated storytellers. So being able to express myself and how I feel through different characters, it’s just me being true to who I am. I’m a tall, black nerd. I appreciate a great deal of many things, as you know. We’ve sat and talked about everything, from music to film to literature. And I appreciate all those things, and I want to bring that out in my work. WJ: Talking about the characters, a lot are chilWasalu Jaco: What’s good, my brother? dren. Let’s focus on one—Flyboy, who’s pretty Hebru Brantley: I’m chillin’. How about you? much your marquee, almost your brand, almost WJ: Man, I’m good. No complaints, man, no comyour Nike swoosh— plaints at all. So let’s jump into it. How did you first HB: My Mickey Mouse. get exposed to art, and what was the first piece of WJ: Your Mickey Mouse—even greater. Let’s ask work that inspired you to say, ‘I want to be an artabout Flyboy. Who is he, more importantly? ist’? And do you remember the first thing you HB: Flyboy came out of characters of color within popcreated out of that? ular culture. I hate saying “popular culture,” but it’s HB: To start, it was cartoons, comic books—that was my really popular culture. I mean you look at cartoons. first relatable art form, and as a kid growing up, [I was] You’ve got animated sponges and ducks and drawing and redrawing cartoon characters birds and whatever, and it’s very rare to see a over and over again, which brought me to grafpopular character within any medium that is fiti culture. From graffiti culture I arrived at African-American, Latino, even Asian. What high art and an understanding of high art, and I wanted to do was create that, but in a space that came by my mom putting certain literaof high art and be able to have some historical ture my way, certain books, and introducing context to that character. So I looked at the me to Pop Art at an early age. From that, it was Tuskegee Airmen, who were fighter pilots in looking at an artist like Jean-Michel Basquiat World War II. They flew successful missions and how primal and, at first glance, simple his and they never lost a person. But at that time work is. That’s sort of like that catalystic black folks were treated far less than equal. moment with young creatives—he is that For me, it was important to have that historiperson for a lot of us, especially for African hebru brantley cal context to a character, not to just have one Americans. I don’t necessarily remember that for the sake of needing one or wanting one. first painting that did it, but I do remember creating an appropriation of a Roy Ayers album cover—it was basically Roy As far as it being a kid, it wasn’t necessarily a plan from the outset to create a Ayers and his band looking down into the camera in a circle, and then an all- childlike character; when I create, a lot of times I don’t see kids. I really don’t. I seeing eye looking down upon them. I did a piece like that in my own style. I just see them as people. There’s a sense of innocence there, but there’s also a had a few friends in the music industry, and one of them was DJ Drama; at the sense of all the other things we go through. What a kid might go through on a time he was starting to get his accolades and respect and a little money. And he playground in certain ways might parallel what a guy goes through in a boardwas one of the first people who was, like, “I really dig this, and I want to buy it.” room in a job day to day. And that might not be the exact “aha” moment, but that’s the one I think that WJ: You have a coffee-table book coming out this summer. What’s the story sticks with me right now—seeing that I could make this, more than just being and the inspiration behind that? What can we look forward to with that? HB: I’ve wanted to do a book for a while. For me personally, one of my favorite passionate about it and loving it, and be an actual working artist. WJ: It’s interesting that you reference Basquiat a lot in your work, but things ever in life is coffee-table books and books with pictures. One of the first ebru Brantley is an artist on the rise. Since first garnering attention in 2012 at the Scope Art Show (a sister event to Art Basel Miami Beach), the South Side native’s graffiti-inspired contemporary works have been exhibited in LA, London, New York, and at Art Basel Switzerland; he has done work for Nike, Adidas, and Swiss watch brand Hublot; and celebrities like Jay Z and Beyoncé, Lenny Kravitz, George Lucas, and even Mayor Rahm Emanuel have all become collectors of his paintings, which conjure a world of optimism, hope, and youth empowerment. As Brantley recently prepped for the release of his coffee-table book And We’ll Drift Fade Resistant (Whisper), 2014. Away, he chatted with fellow Chicago artist and Grammy-winning rapper Wasalu Jaco—better known as Lupe Fiasco—about his passion for cartoons and comic books, his proudest moment as an artist, and how the city of Chicago has molded and shaped him.
“It’s very rare to see a popular character that is AfricanAmerican, Latino, or Asian. I wanted to create that, but in a space of high art and with some historical context.” —
Radioooo (Dilla’s Last Song), 2014.
Hebru Brantley in his Chicago studio. Behind him are his pieces (FROM LEFT) Spilled and Stained (Last Time I Saw The Sun She Burnt The Back Of My Neck), both from his Negro Mythos Series, and Tignon Law #2.
times we hung out, you came into my studio with a big bag of books, and it was Christmas. To now have enough work that I can be good enough to be shown in that light, I figure why not? It’s just that time. The whole focus of the book is more Flyboy-heavy; I didn’t want to put a lot of different works in there or different feels. I wanted to kind of streamline it and show the progression over the years and my career, but not to give people too much variation. You look at other art books—you might have a van Gogh of just him and his selfies, like all his selfportraits, or a Picasso book just on the women he painted or his Blue Period—so with this being my first attempt at it, I wanted to keep it very palatable. WJ: Speaking of the city, what are your favorite hangouts food-wise, shopping-wise, hangout-wise, what have you? I know you love Soho House. HB: I only have a few spots…. Food-wise, I love Au Cheval; that’s the one that comes to mind right away. You know, otherwise, when I do get out of this shell that I live in, just around the city in the summertime, I do enjoy just really any point at the lakefront. I do have a real sort of favorite spot, which is the lake at 31st Street, but it’s not the same anymore—they changed the whole landscape. But yeah, man, lakefront. And then other than that, whatever comics shop or bookstore I can sneak into. What’s that spot in Wicker? WJ: Myopic Books? HB: Yeah, Myopic. WJ: And you’ve got to go to Quimby’s. They’ve got the graphic novels and the zines—Quimby’s is a little more current and edgy. Go to Quimby’s, man. Tell them Lupe sent you. HB: [Laughs] For sure. WJ: How do you think the city has inspired you or influenced your work? HB: It inspired me because Chicago is definitely the city where I landed. Starting my career here, I expected a lot of opposition, but it really wasn’t that. Again, I think I’m honest in my doings and in my work, so I think that the city has responded to that. I’m Chicago through and through, and I think that sort of shows as well. Chicago embraced [me], so I always will show that love back.
It helped mold and shape who I am and what I do. WJ: What is your proudest moment? HB: This one’s tough because, again, you obviously have moments like your child’s birth, marriage, whatever, but this one pertains to my career. This is what I got for you. Right before my father passed—my father was a businessman, my father was… everything was black or white. It wasn’t gray; it wasn’t a color in between. So he was my last living parent, and he was also the parent that wasn’t supportive of my career choice. For him to be on his deathbed, to tell me he’s proud of me, to sit and talk with me about my art and the fact that he had paid attention to certain pieces, certain decisions I had made… He basically told me in so many words that he was in awe of the talent that I had because he didn’t know where the hell it came from. It definitely didn’t come from him—these are his words. For me that’s a huge accomplishment because that was a huge struggle in my career, in my path, in my life. So to get to that point, I got my father who loved me all the same because I was his son, but I got my father to believe. That’s it. WJ: That’s a beautiful gift right there, brother. That’s real beautiful, man. HB: Thank you, sir. WJ: Where will you be in 10 years? HB: Ten years is a long time away. [I’d like to be known as] a respected, wellestablished visual artist. A maker of many things. A filmmaker. A visionary. Dare I might say—though I am not this person, names might be thrown around— like a young, or a more handsome, black Walt Disney. [Laughs] A more handsome, African-American Jim Henson. So again, the greater vision is yet to come and to bring that world forth to people in different mediums, not just painting. This is the start, and the end result will be in different forms. We’ll see, man. It’s a lot to do. I’m trying to get busy, to get to work. WJ: Thank you. I appreciate you, man. HB: In all sincerity, you already know you’re definitely my bro and inspire a lot of what I did and do. You blazed that trail first, and I thank you for it. It’s the synergy. MA
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For most of last fall, a series of 90 sixfoot-tall fiberglass horses stood watch at various spots around the downtown area. Adorned with geometric patterns, cloud motifs, and electric colors, each equine was painted by a different Chicago artist, and the horses became popular photo-op destinations for both visitors and locals. Behind the whimsy of the brightly colored animals, though, was a serious goal: to honor the 572 Chicago police officers who have fallen in the line of duty. Called “Horses of Honor,” the fundraising project was an initiative of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation (the horse theme was inspired by the CPD’s Mounted Police Unit) and ultimately generated $150,000 from an auction and sponsorships. “It was amazing to see how many people would stop and take pictures,” says project manager John Gordon. “It was pretty powerful.” This summer, the exhibition returns to Michigan Avenue from July 22 through August 26, with sponsorship proceeds going toward new bulletproof vests for officers. Among the artists who took part in last year’s project were Othello Anderson, Sandie Bacon, and InJung Oh, who earned her master of fine arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2009. Oh was inspired in part by the birth of her son in 2014, the Chinese year of the horse. “I wanted to do something for the community,” she says, “and then I thought, Oh, horses—perfect.” horsesofhonor.com
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An interior gallery at the Chicago Artists Coalition on Carpenter Street, showing Psychometrics by Regina Mamou, 2015.
THESE CHICAGO ORGANIZATIONS MAKE IT THEIR BUSINESS TO GIVE EMERGING ARTISTS A BOOST. by Kyle MacMillan
At a Christie’s auction in May 2014, the final bid topped $1 million for a pastel-colored sky painting by LA artist Alex Israel, who was born in 1982. Such lucrative prices grab headlines, but for every such high-profile, young, commercial success, there are scores of other artists across the nation struggling to make a career. For Windy City artists, that’s where nonprofit organizations like the Chicago Artists Coalition, Hyde Park Art Center, and Threewalls come in, filling a vital gap between commercial art galleries and art museums. All three are dedicated to supporting artists in a range of ways, such as providing residencies, exhibition opportunities, and guidance on everything from building sales and snaring commissions to shaping résumés and corralling social media. “An art career is not a straight line,” says Kate Lorenz, Hyde Park’s executive director.
“Artists can zigzag. They can curve. I think about [what we do] as creating opportunities along the way—shows, publications, money, grants, connections, conversations, community, writing, and critical feedback. That’s going to be essential.” Among the emerging Chicago artists whose careers have gotten a significant boost in this way is Israeli-born Assaf Evron, 38, who earned his master of fine arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2013. After graduation, he faced some big career questions. “I was in a kind of limbo,” he says. “What do I do? Do I stay in Chicago? Do I leave? What’s the next step?” Help came from the Hyde Park Art Center (5020 S. Cornell Ave., 773-324-5520; hydeparkart.org). Not only did it feature one of his installations in a show that opened in September of that same year, “A Study in Midwestern Appropriation,” but it loaned him some vacant studio space to complete the piece and later made him an artist-in-residence. Evron was showcased earlier this year in a debut solo
PHOTOGRAPHY BY EVA DEITCH (PSYCHOMETRICS). OPPOSITE PAGE: PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLARE BRITT (ORCHID/DIRGE, SHOW/ROOM)
THE PUBLIC ART SHOW “HORSES OF HONOR” RETURNS TO PAY TRIBUTE TO FALLEN CHICAGO POLICE OFFICERS.
Five chicago spaces where contemporary art thrives.
co-prosperity sphere (c-ps) This experimental cultural center in Brideport hosts a diversity of exhibitions, installations, and performances in a 5,000-square-foot storefront space and is home to the Public Media Institute, which produces the Version Festival and such publications as Proximity Magazine. 3219 S. Morgan St., 773-655-6769; coprosperity.org
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exhibition at the well-respected Andrea Meislin Gallery in New York. In preparation, gallery representatives came to Chicago, making the art center their first stop. He participated in the recent third edition of “Ground Floor,” a biennial exhibition that highlights work by some of the most promising graduates of the area’s five MFA programs. The show, conceived by noted photographer Dawoud Bey, chair of Hyde Park’s exhibition committee, has become an important vehicle for bringing these top young artists to the attention of gallerists, critics, and curators who make a point of attending. The art center, which marked its 75th anniversary last year, began work this spring on what it is calling the Guida Family Creative Wing, on the second floor of its building. Architect Grant Gibson of Camesgibson Inc. oversaw the reconfiguration of 5,000 square feet of space, which will add seven private and shared artist studios as well as such amenities as a digital lab and a teen learning center. Formed in 2003 in the wake of the closing of two earlier organizations, Threewalls (119 N. Peoria St., 2C, 312-432-3972; three-walls.org) set for itself the primary mission of providing exhibition opportunities to artists who are not widely shown in the city or beyond. Each year, it presents solo exhibitions and many other kinds of offerings in its 3,400-square-foot West Loop space. “We’re quite old-fashioned in the sense that this is about the presentation of work. It’s very much about respect for artists and the work they do,” says Shannon Stratton, who stepped down in April as Threewalls’ executive and creative director to become chief curator of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City. Threewalls’ other activities include the Propeller Fund, in which it distributes $50,000 annually to artist-run
Early studies in printmaking and visits to fexible European art spaces known as “Kunstvereins” sparked artist Dan Devening’s interest in producing multiples, which began in earnest in 2006 with a curated suite titled “Wherever.” A little later he opened this small Garfeld Park gallery, where he encourages participating artists to produce editions alongside their exhibitions. 3039 W. Carroll Ave., 312-420-4720; deveningprojects.com
document Founded by artist Aron Gent in 2011 in one of the city’s bestknown West Loop gallery buildings, this space doubles as a gallery emphasizing photography and video art and a facility that assists artists in the production of large-scale exhibition photography. 845 W. Washington Blvd., 3rd Fl., 262-719-3500; documentspace.com
the mission This intimate storefront An exhibition space in the West Loop, Threewalls has presented installations such as (from top) Orchid/Dirge by Fraser Taylor, 2015, and Show Room by Carson Fisk-Vittori, Laura Davis, and Julia Klein, 2012.
platforms across the Chicago area, and Phonebook, a directory of independent art spaces across the country. The online Chicago Artists Resource, which includes everything from cultural job openings to how-to videos, is the most prominent offering of the Chicago Artists Coalition (217 N. Carpenter St., 312-491-8888; chicago artistscoalition.org). The organization also presents an assortment of workshops and creative incubators, including its juried BOLT Residency program, which provides 10 artists a year with on-site studios as well as mentoring and exhibition opportunities. “Professional development,” says executive director Caroline Older, “is a through-line for everything we do.” MA
gallery near Eckhart Park showcases diverse emerging and established artists in its main space as well as The Sub-Mission, a downstairs room with exhibitions selected by a rotating committee of area art professionals. 1431 W. Chicago Ave., 312-243-1200; themissionprojects.com
roots & culture contemporary art center Twice a year, a panel reviews proposals from young Chicago-based artists for solo and two-person shows as well as other curatorial projects in this unusual nonproft gallery, which shares space with a foyer garden and the home of founder Eric May. 1034 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-580-0102; rootsandculturecac.org
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Silk Foundation in #4 ($62). Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-6500; saks.com. Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow in Heather ($26). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above. Nars Eyeliner Pencil in Mambo ($23). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above. Tom Ford Lip Color in Sable Smoke ($50). 66 E. Oak St., 312-605-5041; tomford.com. Oribe Après Beach Wave and Shine Spray ($39) and Thick Dry Finishing Spray ($39). Paul Rehder Salon, 70 E. Walton St., 312-943-7404; oribe.com Photography assistance and video by Noah Schutz Styling assistance by Izzy Ruiz Hair and makeup by Craig Honeycutt/Utopia Model: Pernilla/Q Management Shot on location at Baha Mar Casino and Hotel, Nassau, Bahamas Special thanks to Valentino Lloyd, Eureka Smith, and Karlyle Harri
The cavernous Lagunitas Brewing Company TapRoom offers rare beers and live music from some of Chicago’s best roots and blues performers. opposite page: Beer kegs awaiting tapping at Lagunitas.
Beer Town, USA
From a bumper crop of new microbreweries to major industry players and distributors, Chicago has cemented its status as one of the nation’s premier destinations for the frothy stuff. By michael austin photography By neil Burger
ChiCago has Beer on The Brain. home to just a handful of breweries a decade ago, these days the windy City has become beer “ground zero,” with 60 breweries and counting in the city and a whopping 81 more in the suburbs and outlying areas. “it’s all about americans’ renewed interest in, and love of, gastronomy,” explains ray Daniels, founder and director of the Chicago-based Cicerone Certification Program, whose mission is to educate and certify beer professionals. More than ever, he says, “People are interested in flavor and good beer.” and they’re finding it in Chicago, which has become one of the world’s great beer cities. From barrel-aged beers made by several breweries and 5 rabbit Cervecería’s Latin-tinged concoctions to Metropolitan’s lagers, Forbidden root’s botanic brews, and the tangy hop-centric offerings of
Lagunitas Brewing Company, Chicago-made beers are varied and plentiful. Plus, the city has great beer bars, retail stores, and restaurants with expansive, serious beer lists offering craft brews from around the region, the country, and beyond, along with macrobrews from every corner of the earth. Jason Klein, cofounder of spiteful Brewing, which released its first beers in December 2012, echoes Daniels’s belief that Chicagoans’ interest in beer stems from our interest in all things culinary. “i think it’s just that the city’s palate is changing in general,” he says. “we were such a macrobrewing town for the longest time. The farm-to-table movement happened, and beer goes hand in hand with that. People expect more, whether it’s food or beverage, because the bar has been raised.” Chicagoans’ passion for beer dates back a century and a half. The city’s
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first lager brewery opened in 1847, according to The Oxford Companion to Beer. When the Great Chicago Fire leveled most of the city in 1871, Chicago was home to 19 breweries and about 300,000 residents—roughly one brewery for every 16,000 people. A German immigrant named Dr. John Siebel began offering brewing classes in the late 1800s, and today, Chicago’s Siebel Institute of Technology is the oldest brewing school in North America. During Prohibition, again according to The Oxford Companion, Anheuser-Busch sold more than 250,000 tap handles to Al Capone. Things quieted after the end of Prohibition, and it was not until 1986 that the city saw the opening of its first microbrewery, Siebens Brewpub. Goose Island followed in 1988, and the modern era of Chicago brewing was born. Of course, the city’s beer boom isn’t just about microbreweries. Chicago also has ties to two major global players in the industry: The world’s second-largest beer company, MillerCoors, is based in the city, and by the time Anheuser-Busch purchased Chicagobased Goose Island Brewery in 2011, the St. Louis beer giant had already merged with Belgium-based InBev to create the largest beer company in the world. “Chicago has always been one of America’s most vibrant beer towns, dating back to the 1800s,” says Andy England, MillerCoors’s executive VP and chief marketing officer. “Chicagoans have a sophisticated beer palate, and that’s why we moved our corporate headquarters here.” Local beer importers and distributors such as Constellation Brands, Louis Glunz Beer Inc., and others also ensure a constant, abundant, and varied supply of both macro- and microbrews in a city that has loved beer for just about as long as people have called it home. “We’re obviously very encouraged by what is going on,” says Michael McGrew, senior director of communications for the beer division of Constellation Brands, which imports such labels as Corona and Modelo. “It’s a great sign that the economy appears to be healthy again, and that is lifting the water for everybody in the industry.” To keep up with demand, some larger Chicago breweries— Half Acre and Revolution, to name a couple—are expanding, and other Chicago breweries have even begun exporting their beers to Europe and Asia, a true testament to the quality of Chicago beer making. Revolution Brewing is expanding its brewing facility on the Northwest Side, tripling its capacity to 300,000 barrels annually and adding 15 new employees over the next few years, bringing the company total to 180. It was all part of owner Josh Deth’s original business plan, which he
Six-Pack In a city overflowing with spots to enjoy the perfect pint, here are a half dozen of Chicago’s finest.
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The granddaddy of Chicago beer bars, Hopleaf boasts 326 bottled varieties from around the world, including its Maltese namesake, Hopleaf Pale Ale.
Behind the BrewS The best way to get to know Chicago’s scene is on a brewery tour. These are three of the best. Revolution Brewing Not to be confused with the brewpub on Milwaukee Avenue, the Kedzie production brewery and taproom, featured in the indie film Drinking Buddies, goes from big to massive this summer, spanning 90,000 square feet after expansion. No reservations are needed for the complimentary 45-minute tours offered Wednesday through Sunday, which kick off with a seven-ounce sample of a Revolution standby like Anti-Hero IPA or the newer Fist City. 3340 N. Kedzie Ave., 773-588-2267; revbrew.com
Argus Brewery This South Side operation offers 90-minute tours on most Saturdays, touting its building (which once served as stables for Schlitz horses and carriages) and the nearby historic Pullman District. The tour includes three to five beer samples and an Argus Brewery glass to take home. Reservations are required; tours are limited to 16–20 people. $15, 11314 S. Front Ave., 773-941-4050; argusbrewery.com Greenstar Brewing For something much smaller in scale, make a reservation at this certified-organic brewery launched by the green restaurant Uncommon Ground at its Lakeview location last year. Brewmaster Martin Coad leads the tour, with each guest receiving a pint of beer (in a Greenstar glass to keep) and an additional tasting flight of beers in the bar post-tour. $10, 3800 N. Clark St., 773-929-3680; uncommonground.com
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Beer as Food
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From tulips and goblets to snifters and steins, Hopleaf serves its draught beers in custom glasses suited to bring out optimum flavor. below: Map Room lives up to its name, with travel books and beers from all over the world.
Chicago brewer Jared Rouben puts his gastronomic training to good use with his “culinary beers.” “Beer is just another form of
“Chicago was such a macrobrewing town for the longest time. The farm-totable movement happened, and beer goes hand in hand with that. People expect more, because the bar has been raised.” —jason klein
food,” says Jared Rouben, the brewmaster at upstart Pilsen brewery Moody Tongue Brewing Company. “If anything, it’s quite similar to baking. I wouldn’t be the first person to say this, but beer is just liquid bread.” With that in mind, the 33-year-old Louisville native creates “culinary beers” by introducing fresh produce, herbs, spices, and other flavor enhancers—from watermelon and tangerines to baking chocolate, chili peppers, and peas—to the traditional ingredients of beer. Rouben’s interest in beer was first piqued while at the Culinary Institute of America, where he started a beer club; after working in restaurants like Martini House in Napa Valley and Per Se in New York City, he got into brewing, which he approached like a chef by sourcing ingredients and incorporating them into his brews.
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Since opening Moody Tongue last summer, Rouben has been turning out unique brews such as Steeped Emperor’s Lemon Saison, Sliced Nectarine IPA, and Shaved Black Truffle Pilsner. “For us it’s about coming through on what we advertise,” says Rouben, a Pilsen resident. “You’ll taste nectarine, but it won’t be too sweet. You will find these fruits on the nose and Map Room With its world-map-adorned
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the brewmaster
Mary Bauer Known for its hoppy, aromatic West Coast IPAs, Lagunitas Brewing Company (2607 W. 17th St., 773-5222097; lagunitas.com) set up shop in Chicago in 2014 and instantly became the state’s largest brewery, not to mention one of the country’s largest craft brewers. Aurora native Mary Bauer, 32, tapped as head brewer for the Petaluma, California– based company’s 300,000-square-foot Lawndale operation, discovered food science while a student at the University of Illinois, and she earned her brewing chops at Anheuser-Busch. Art vs. science: “It’s 50-50. Tony Magee, our owner, is a musician, and he talks about how brewing beer is like writing a song: Everything has to work in harmony. You have to be
wrote more than a decade ago, according to communications director Kim Vavrick. “We’ve sold-through, and the demand is growing,” says Vavrick. “We know how great our local beers are, and the rest of the world is discovering them, too.” Chefs are also discovering Chicago beers. At craft brewery and restaurant DryHop Brewers (3155 N. Broadway, 773-8573155; dryhopchicago.com), the house beers both inspire and are used in the food menu (a second location, Corridor Brewery & Provisions, is in the works at 3446 N. Southport Ave.). Connoisseurs now know that the same rules that apply to wine and food pairings apply to beer and food pairings. You have two options: to complement the flavors of the food with beer or contrast them—choices that DryHop owner Greg Shuff calls “enhance or cut.” “I think a lot of people chase that ‘complement or enhance’ concept,” Shuff continues, “but the further you get into it, the more that cutting becomes a more enjoyable way to experience it. So, for instance, if the beer is really hoppy, you could cut it with either a cream sauce or sugar instead of enhancing it with curry, which is the classic combination: IPA and curry.”
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top:
Mary Bauer, brewmaster at Lagunitas’s 300,000-square-foot Lawndale operation. above: Lagunitas is known for its hoppy, aromatic West Coast IPAs.
creative and see what works best. On the other hand, when things go wrong, you have to know the science behind brewing, too.” The best part of the day: “I really enjoy our roundtable because that’s where we get to taste all of our beer. We do it every day.” Her go-to: “I love IPAs. They’re my favorite kinds of beer. I’m definitely working for the right company. I love to smell the different hop aromas and taste the bitterness.” Making her mark: “It’s a male-dominated industry, and there aren’t a lot of girls, but I’ve had a lot of great mentors. And I work for a company that welcomed me with open arms. My crew treats me as one of their own, and that’s all I can ask.”
As DryHop experiences an invigorating expansion in Chicago, Baderbräu Brewing Company prepares for a homecoming of sorts. An early Chicago-area craft beer producer, founded in Elmhurst in 1989, Baderbräu plans to have a new home on the South Loop (2515 S. Wabash Ave.; baderbrau.com) this summer. The facility, in an existing building, will include a brewery, a 4,000-square-foot taproom, and a retail store. “In the craft-beer world, not having your own brewery makes you a second-class citizen, and it gives you less control,” says Rob Sama, Baderbräu’s president, who revived the brand in 2012. “We want our beer to be closer to the community. We want to have a place you can visit, where you can come and meet the people and get to know our products. We also want to make sure the product stays fresh for the local community.” The local beer scene is so vibrant in Chicago now that brewers often have their own side breweries. Mikerphone Brewing is the side project of Mike Pallen, who released his first two beers on May 1—an IPA called Misty Mountain Hop and a Belgian IPA called One-Hit Wonderful—and will continue to make only two new beers per month. He has the capacity for eight barrels
the devotee
John Barley John Barley, president of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild and Solemn Oath Brewery in Naperville; two Solemn Oath brewmasters compare notes; Ultra High Frequency is an American amber/red-style beer produced by Solemn Oath.
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Raise a glass to the gentleman with the coolest name in the Chicago beer scene: John Barley. Now the president of both the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild and Solemn Oath Brewery (1661 Quincy Ave., No. 179, Naperville; solemnoath brewery.com), Barley got interested in the culture of craft beer about 10 years ago during his frequent visits to pioneering Chicago beer bars Hopleaf and Map Room, along with trips to the US West Coast and to Belgium. “I’ve always had a natural inclination to build, but no direction ever really clicked until I became interested in beer about 10 years ago,” he says. Today, most of his life revolves around suds. He spreads the word on the state’s breweries and he oversees the Belgian-inspired
and barrel-aged beers at his own operation. On being a newbie: “I didn’t home-brew before we opened Solemn Oath. When we turned on our system in 2012, it was the first time I’d ever brewed beer.” How much is too much? “We talk about that saturation point a lot. In my opinion, there is still a lot of room for new breweries. There is room for more innovative ideas and new beers. As crazy as it seems, we’re certainly not saturated right now. In the end, high-quality beer wins.” The place to be: “Craft beer-wise, there’s nothing in the country right now like what’s happening in Chicago. It is truly a renaissance.”
the ceo
AndrÉs ArAyA A native of Costa Rica, 37-year-old Andrés Araya spent years working for Latin American beer giants like Cerveceria Costa Rica before earning degrees at Purdue and Cornell and moving to Chicago four years ago. Now he’s on the micro side with his 5 Rabbit Cervecería, the country’s first Latin-inspired brewery, where he infuses his local craft beer with the flavor and culture of Latin America. The Latin touch: “There’s so much richness in the culture of Latin America, and that was missing in the beer. So I thought, why don’t I do it myself?” Inspiration: “Anything related to Latin American culture. Sometimes it’s a place, sometimes an ingredient, sometimes a dish, or music.” Making it fun: “Paletas are our summer beers—very low alcohol, easy to drink, fruit, wheat session beers—and they’re based on the ice pops you see guys selling from carts in the park.”
of each beer, and he does not want to make more than he can easily sell. “There are a ton of new breweries opening up every day,” says Pallen, 33. “Supply and demand is tough. I don’t want to just jump out there and say, ‘Here’s an ungodly amount of beer.’ I want to feed only those who are hungry for it and interested in it.” Besides, Pallen would not have the time to make much more than 14 or 15 new barrels of beer per month anyway; his day job is head brewer at SlapShot Brewing Company on the Southwest Side. When Baderbräu was first showing up in bars and stores in the early 1990s, it was easy for consumers to keep track of local beers. But roughly 25 years later, when there are people like Pallen contributing to Chicago’s vibrant, passionate beer community, it’s difficult for even the most devoted professionals to keep up. “My wife and I are both in the business,” Daniels says, “and I swear to God, every time we go to an event we’re like, ‘Have you ever heard of that one? I’ve never heard of that one. Who are these guys?’ And they’ve got beer!” MA
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above: Andrés Araya, CEO of 5 Rabbit Cervecería, the country’s first Latininspired brewery. right, from top: Revolution Brewing’s crisp Cross of Gold golden ale; three beers on tap at 5 Rabbit. opposite page, from top: Ray Daniels, the founder and director of the Cicerone Certification Program and a faculty member at the Siebel Institute of Technology brewing school, savors a tripel at Hopleaf; Revolution Brewing Company’s brewing room.
Favorite style of beer: “I think beer is very specific to moments—everything from the time of day, to the date, the season, how you’re feeling, what you’re eating, and what you’re doing. Sometimes I’d rather have one style over another, but I’m an equal-opportunity beer drinker.” Chicago today: “We’ve got so many different things going on in terms of size and style of breweries. I think we’re going to continue being more of an influence worldwide.” Weighing in: “We’ve built a very collaborative effort here. Everybody who works at 5 Rabbit has an opportunity to offer input; that allows for a lot of creative freedom.”
the scholar
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Ray Daniels Ray Daniels lives quite a beer-full life: A faculty member at the Siebel Institute of Technology brewing school and an investor in Revolution Brewing, he is also the brother-in-law of the owner of Lagunitas Brewing Company. But perhaps most note worthy, Daniels is the founder and director of the Chicagobased Cicerone Certification Program (cicerone.org), which accredits beer servers, Certified Cicerones, and Master Cicerones worldwide. He started out drinking American lagers at his Texas college bar, the Dixie Chicken, but a chance encounter with a craft beer in the mid-’80s changed his life. The Cicerone idea: “It came out of my experiences in the marketplace all over the country, mostly from going
into bars and being served bad beer.” That life-changing beer: “It was at a hotel bar in Washington, DC. I remember tasting Sam Adams and going, ‘Wow, what is this? This is really amazing.’ That was probably my first big, eye-opening, there’ssomething-going-on-here kind of beer. And then a few years later, I started home-brewing and got caught up in the whole thing.” His capacity for throwing back: “In the immortal words of one of my bosses at the Brewers Association, ‘It’s a marathon, not a sprint.’ Slow and steady. When you talk about professional drinkers, they’re people who don’t get out of control. Tomorrow’s another day. And, you know, thank God for Uber.”
Ward of Plenty
With breweries, beer bars, restaurants, and retail outlets, the North Side’s 47th Ward is Chicago’s beer HQ. In a May 2012 tweet following the opening of Half Acre’s taproom in the 47th Ward, Chicago Alderman Ameya Pawar invited craft beer darling 3 Floyds Brewing Co. of Munster, Indiana, to follow suit (“Half Acre opening a taproom next to our office. Message to Three Floyds: come to the 47th Ward!”). While nothing has come of that yet, the 47th is surely Chicago’s most beer-centric ward. Stretching roughly from Belmont and reaching north to Foster and Ashland and west to California, the 47th Ward has three breweries (Begyle, Half Acre, and Spiteful), another one in the works (Dovetail), and a planned brewpub (Band of Bohemia). Lower rents make the ward attractive to breweries, and the area’s abundance of residents in their 30s and 40s makes higher-quality, higher-priced beers a commodity in demand, says Jim Poole, Pawar’s chief of staff. “Alderman Pawar sees brewing as a positive business and a growing industry. I think the neighborhood has really embraced it.” In addition to breweries, several serious bars and restaurants with great beer lists operate in the district, and the ward is home to Brew Camp (4639 N. Damen Ave., 773-784-2400; brewcamp.com), a mecca for home-brewing supplies and classes; Bitter Pops (coming to 3345 N. Lincoln Ave.), a planned craft beer retail shop and taproom; and the headquarters of the Cicerone Certification Program (see Ray Daniels profile, above). The only thing missing in the ward is a field of barley—but given Pawar’s hustle, that’s not out of the picture.
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Part optical illusion, part clever architectural design, a hot new alfresco trend is taking hold in Chicago luxe living: A growing number of high-end homeowners are replicating the chic outdoor entertaining spaces they’re discovering on vacations, where walls disappear and walking out onto a terrace feels as seamless as gliding across a wide-open room. Just ask Kelly and Justin Palmer. The couple moved into their 4,500-square-foot Lincoln Park duplex penthouse with views of the downtown skyline three years ago and continued on page 132
A new-construction home on the site of the old Wonder Bread factory was designed with a number of innovative openings to the outside.
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haute property In this conversion of a two-flat to a single-family home in Bucktown, a glass wall of black-framed windows allows the kitchen/family room to flow seamlessly into the outdoor space.
“PeoPle wAnT The SAme luxurIeS ouTDoorS when The weATher IS fAVorABle AS They hAVe InSIDe.” —michael maschmeyer left one of their decks mostly unfinished until they decided how they wanted to use it, recalls Michael Maschmeyer, principal and architect at Urban Rooftops (773-857-6411; urbanrooftops.com), a Chicagobased designer of outdoor spaces, who transformed the 500-square-foot deck this spring. “Everything about the building and the unit is designed to use the downtown skyline as the focal point, so we thought, Why not extend the inside outward to maximize the living space and keep that backdrop in full view?” explains Maschmeyer. Inside, the open floor plan has contemporary, eclectic furniture that includes blue velvet couches in the family room and a rustic wood-slab table in the adjacent dining area. The kitchen boasts rich dark-wood cabinetry, and the countertops are gray granite with a backsplash blend of turquoise and green granite. When the collapsible glass wall to the fourth floor deck (by NanaWall) is pushed aside, the same color scheme continues outdoors, says Maschmeyer. A built-in grill and outdoor kitchen mimic the same dark cabinetry as indoors, and the granite countertop matches the colorful backsplash inside. The rest of the outdoor decor blends with the interior too, including aquamarine ceramic stools, wicker chairs, a dining table with a natural
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concrete top, and lightweight porcelain tiles on the floor that match the indoor color scheme. When new-home construction started revving up again in 2010, outdoor designers and architects in the Chicago area began finding creative ways to respond to city clients asking for better ways to capture their additional outdoor space. Maschmeyer estimates that adding glass walls that open or giant glass sliding doors and high-end outdoor kitchens and living space can cost at least $50,000 and often much more, depending on deck size and design elements. “People want the same luxuries outdoors when the weather is favorable as they have inside,” notes Maschmeyer. “They want an outdoor living room with comfortable furniture just like they have indoors. They also want cooking and great sound and TV.” These outdoor living room spaces often incorporate fire pits and electric or gas heaters so homeowners can entertain under the stars earlier in the spring and later into the fall, he adds. A new-construction home in Lincoln Park on the site of the old Wonder Bread factory was designed with a number of innovative openings to the outdoors to maximize the luxuriousness of an expansive 50-foot-wide lot for a couple and their
four children. Chicago architect Seth Romig (773961-7872; projects@sethromig.com) designed the 7,500-square-foot home and included 17 feet of an accordionlike glass NanaWall on one side of the kitchen so the family can easily access the built-in grill outside on the deck and dine alfresco at its long table, which handily seats eight or more. The clean lines of the kitchen’s interior and warm neutral tones are repeated in the adjacent 200-square-foot outdoor space with a natural stone-top table, classic stainless steel chairs, and ipe wood decking, explains Romig. In a nearly complete conversion of a two-flat to a single-family home in Bucktown that Romig designed for a couple with grown children, a glass wall of black-framed windows of varying sizes at the back of the house creates an illusion that the kitchen/family room continues outdoors, even though only a regular-size glass door opens on one side of that wall in the backyard. A similar pattern of those windows was installed on the far side of the 16-square-foot outdoor lounge area leading to the garage to create a harmonious feel between the spaces, Romig notes. Much of the area will be filled with midcentury furniture, inside and out. Some pieces, like an Eames lounge chair and ottoman on the inside, have a seethrough quality with raised, skinny legs that don’t block the view to the back, explains Romig. The home is on a short lot, but the couple decided to skip the formal living room of a typical single-family home, says the architect, “because they wanted a meaningful outdoor component [that suited the] way they live.” MA
Alfresco chic When it comes to outdoor design options, the sky’s the limit. There are such dramatic advancements in technology and styles that you can hardly tell the difference anymore between outdoor and indoor items, according to interior designers selecting the latest fabrics and furniture for their clients’ luxury outdoor living and dining rooms. Tom Verwest, a senior designer at Detroit-based Scott Shuptrine Interiors, who works with clients nationwide (248-549-9105; scottshuptrineinteriors.com), raves about Sunbrella’s hottest new weatherproof synthetic fabrics, which resemble velvet, tapestries, and faux mohair. The color and pattern options are endless. A newer synthetic fabric—called Crypton—is even more durable than Sunbrella. “It’s virtually indestructible,” insists Verwest. Because the sun-proof and waterproof material has a fat weave, it doesn’t have the textural lushness of a Sunbrella fabric, but it comes in just about every color. Plaid and stripes are still popular, says Verwest. “Some things never change.”
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Two local experTs offer Tips on negoTiaTing The recenT swings of chicago’s luxury real esTaTe markeT. by lisa skolnik Low inventory and low interest rates—especially where big-ticket properties are concerned—have made this market a perfect storm for buyers. The upside? Sellers are finally getting their just deserts with decent prices. But the luxury market remains tricky for both parties in the buying equation, say @properties’ Rich Neal (773-2202884; richneal@atproperties.com) and Coldwell Banker’s Rachel Krueger (312-867-8121; rachel.krueger @cbexchange.com). Here’s why. Aren’t prices on the rise? Explain what you mean by “tricky.” Rachel Krueger: Yes, home prices have recovered about 80 percent of their 2008 levels in Illinois. But the tricky part is that we’re in year two of an inventory shortage, and things that didn’t trade last year because they were priced too high are back on the market—and not necessarily at the right price. It’s still a buyer’s market in the sense that if it’s not priced to sell, it won’t sell. Rich Neal: People want “done,” and done equals sold. My buyers say they don’t mind doing a bit of work—but everyone’s spoiled by HGTV, where it takes 30 minutes for a complete renovation. Speed is a byproduct of our current culture. Give an example of what you mean by “priced to sell.” RK: I had a listing for a cottage-style single-family in South Lincoln Park. It was sweet, but not pristine. We priced it at $1.75 million and got a really good offer in a week for $1.625 million. My seller didn’t agree and turned it down. It finally sold a few months ago, 10 months after listing, for $1.48 million.
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RN: I just had the reverse. I listed a 10-year-old, three-bedroom, two-bath, 2,000-square-foot condo at 550 West Wellington Avenue with indoor heated parking. They had redone the floors and baseboards, and the kitchen was still in perfect shape. It didn’t need any work, so we priced it really aggressively at $800,000. We had an offer in two hours for [the asking price], but financing fell through and it just came back on the market. Good properties in good condition priced right last a week or two. It’s very competitive right now for buyers. So is the new rule “no work”? RN: Some of my buyers say they will do a bit of work if the price, bones, and location are right. But when it comes to the second showing, the properties that need work fall off the list. What does that mean for the listings you’re currently selling? RK: My highest-priced listings are priced to sell. A five-bedroom, four-bath, two-half-bath resale at 1928 North Fremont Street for $3.495 million is only 10 years old. It has great outdoor space and a 2.5-car garage. It has definitely stood the test of time. So how do you find the kind of properties your buyers want? RN: You scour the MLS, and [your clients] have to be ready to go as soon as something hits. I have a young couple looking in the $1.5 million to $2 million range, and they take turns leaving work to see things as they come up. RK: And when you know what a client wants, you have to reach out to your broker network and keep reminding them. That way, they’ll be in touch with you when they list something—or even before it hits the MLS. MA
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Dine Baker Miller Breakfast is served all day, every day at this Lincoln Square bakery and millhouse from the husband and wife team behind Bang Bang Pie. 4610 N. Western Ave., 312-208-5639; bakermillerchicago.com Bascule Wine Bar Pair old-world vino with charcuterie and cheese at this new Little Italy gem. 1421 W. Taylor St., 312-763-6912; basculewinebar.com The Brass Monkey Feast on hearty dishes like pork chop with applesauce and seared duck breast at this buzzing Fulton Market concept boasting an American Hustle vibe. 401 N. Morgan St., 312-763-3316; brassmonkeychicago.com Charlatan West Town welcomes inspired Italian fare like black kale spaghettini, and whole oxtail. 1329 W. Chicago Ave., 312-818-2073; charlatanchicago.com Chez Moi Enjoy classics like steak au poivre and white bean cassoulet at this charming French bistro in Lincoln Park. 2100 N. Halsted St., 773-871-2100; chezmoichicago.com Chicago Cut Steakhouse Colossal steaks and shellfish in a sleek riverside location. 300 N. LaSalle St., 312-329-1800; chicagocutsteakhouse.com Community Tavern This Portage Park steakhouse is gaining acclaim for dishes like its hand-cut fettuccine and 24-ounce grilled porterhouse. 4038 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-283-6080; communitytavern.com Dinosaur Bar-B-Que The buzzy East Coast barbecue restaurant arrives in Chicago. 923 W. Weed St., 312-4621053; dinosaurbarbque.com Dylan’s Candy Bar Get your sugar fx in style at this Pop Art–inspired sweets emporium. 445 N. Michigan Ave., 312-702-2247; dylanscandybar.com Fig & Olive The French Riviera meets the Gold Coast at this eatery overlooking Oak Street. 104 E. Oak St., 312-445-0060; figandolive.com
Formento’s Though plates like carbonara and chicken vesuvio may be the main event at this red-sauce throwback, no meal is complete without the decadent chocolate cake. 925 W. Randolph St., 312-690-7295; formentos.com Fulton Market Kitchen Art, cocktails, and cuisine collide in the West Loop. 311 N. Sangamon St., 312-733-6900; fultonmarketkitchen.com Furious Spoon Shin Thompson’s highly anticipated ramen shop in Wicker Park. 1571 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-687-8445; furiousramen.com Gene & Georgetti A Chicago icon beloved for steaks and chops. 500 N. Franklin St., 312-527-3718; geneandgeorgetti.com Heating & Cooling Pizza, beer, and live music in Wrigleyville. 3530 N. Clark St., 773-789-8864; hvacpub.com IO Urban Roofscape Ascend to the Godfrey Hotel’s rooftop lounge for an unparalleled vantage point. 127 W. Huron St., 4th Fl., 312-649-2000; godfreyhotelchicago.com Just Salad The Loop welcomes New York’s trendy calorie-conscious lunch hit. 20 E. Jackson Blvd., 212-244-1111; justsalad.com La Sirena Clandestina Latininspired bites by chef John Manion. 954 W. Fulton Market, 312-226-5300; lasirenachicago.com Le Colonial Relish people-watching on Rush Street from the chic patio of this Gold Coast institution. 937 N. Rush St., 312-255-0088; lecolonialchicago.com Mariposa Neiman Marcus’s new culinary oasis boasts menu items like steak frites and Mandarin orange soufflé. 737 N. Michigan Ave., 4th Fl., 312-694-4050; neimanmarcus.com Mastro’s Steakhouse A glitzy River North destination for steaks and sushi. 520 N. Dearborn St., 312-521-5100; mastrosrestaurants.com
Momotaro The latest sizzler from Boka Restaurant Group scores with favorful sushi like the momomaki (bigeye tuna, spicy octopus, lotus root). 820 W. Lake St., 312-733-4818; momotarochicago.com Oak + Char Hearty plates by Executive Chef Joseph Heppe. 217 W. Huron St., 312-643-2427; oakandchar.com Pane Caldo Ristorante The Gold Coast institution is back with Maine lobster risotto and braised beef short ribs. 111 E. Chestnut St., 312-649-0055; panecaldo.us Parachute Korean-American dishes by Top Chef alum Beverly Kim and husband Johnny Clark in Avondale. 3500 N. Elston Ave., 773-654-1460; parachuterestaurant.com Perennial Virant Award-winning chef Paul Virant crafts seasonal, sustainable fare at this eatery located a stone’s throw from Green City Market. 1800 N. Lincoln Ave., 312-981-7070; perennialchicago.com Piccolo Sogno Alfresco dining
Amorino This European favorite is drawing sweet tooths to the Gold Coast with petal-shaped scoops of gelato; try the brioche focaccina (pictured) for an elevated take on the ice cream sandwich. 838 N. State St., 312-266-7466; amorino.com
extraordinaire. 464 N. Halsted St., 312-421-0077; piccolosogno restaurant.com Pinstripes A 30,000-square-foot dining destination complete with bowling lanes and bocce courts in River East. 35 E. Illinois St., 312-527-3010; pinstripes.com Prime & Provisions Following River North hits Siena Tavern, Public House, and Bull & Bear, DineAmic Group ventures to the Loop with a hot new steakhouse. 222 N. LaSalle St., 312-726-7777; primeandprovisions.com The Promontory The team behind
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BiG Star With its massive patio—ideal for both people-watching and savoring Mexican street food like the taco de panza, taco al pastor, and taco de pescado (shown)—this Wicker Park mainstay is the neighborhood’s ultimate summer spot. 1531 N. Damen Ave., 773-235-4039; bigstarchicago.com
Sophie’s Savor jumbo lump crab cake and a killer view of the Mag Mile at this stylish spot in Saks Fifth Avenue. 700 N. Michigan Ave., 7th Fl., 312-525-3400; sophies.com Vermilion Rohini Dey’s must-try concept fuses Indian and Latin favors. 10 W. Hubbard St., 312-527-4060; thevermilionrestaurant.com
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Drink 25 Degrees Spiked milkshakes and burgers in River North. 736 N. Clark St., 312-943-9700; 25degreesrestaurant.com/chicago 52Eighty Sip a classic mojito while soaking up stunning Streeterville views. 166 E. Superior St., 29th Fl., 312-787-6000; 52eightylounge.com The Allis This buzzing haunt on the ground floor of Soho House attracts a prime people-watching crowd. 113–125 N. Green St., 312-521-8000; theallis.com The Betty Make tracks to the West Loop for a nightcap courtesy of mixologist Peter Vestinos. 839 W. Fulton Market, 312-733-2222; thebettychicago.com Bin 36 Toast to this vino-driven concept’s return with the “New World, All Stars” red wine fight. 161 N. Jefferson St., 312-995-6560; bin36.com Celeste Try the aptly named Chicago Summer beer cocktail (tequila, Campari, grapefruit, and Stiegl Radler) in this supper club’s whimsical garden. 111 W. Hubbard St., 4th Fl., 312-828-9000; celestechicago.com Cerise Drink in the views at Virgin Hotels’ stunning new rooftop cocktail lounge. 203 N. Wabash Ave., 312-940-4774; virginhotels.com CH Distillery Beat the West Loop heat with a house-made limoncello snow cone. 564 W. Randolph St., 312-707-8780; chdistillery.com The Dawson The patio at this West Loop spot is the perfect place to savor the Octopus’s Garden, a large-format punch made with Bacardi 8 rum, white port, local and house-grown fruits, and herbs, bitters, and citrus. 730 W. Grand Ave., 312-243-8955; the-dawson.com The Dec A rooftop cocktail lounge at the Ritz-Carlton. 160 E. Pearson St., 12th Fl., 312-573-5160; decarestaurant.com Drumbar Soak up the sights atop Streeterville’s Raffaello Hotel while sipping a savory cocktail by new beverage manager Whitney Morrow. 201 E. Delaware Pl., 18th Fl., 312-943-5000; drumbar.com Elle on the River Bask in The Langham’s river views while enjoying a
Golden Hind (Bacardi Oakheart, Malibu, and Smith & Cross Overproof rums mixed with fruit juices). 330 N. Wabash Ave., 312-923-7705; travellechicago.com/#/elle-on-the-river Howells & Hood This bustling patio is home to 114 unique craft beers. 435 N. Michigan Ave., 312-262-5310; howellsandhood.com Ivy Sky Terrace Streeterville’s hidden gem serves heady cocktails such as the Eminence (pisco, lime juice, pineapple juice, white wine, Prosecco, and homemade grenadine). 233 E. Ontario St., 16th Fl., 312-335-5444; ivyskyterrace.com The J. Parker Thanks to a new retractable roof, the Hotel Lincoln’s sleek cocktail patio is now a yearround hot spot. 1816 N. Clark St., 13th Fl., 312-254-4747; jparkerchicago.com The Kensington Roof Garden & Lounge Perched above Parliament, this outdoor lounge serves grown-up Popsicles like the tequila-flled melon margarita. 812 N. Orleans St., 312-380-0004; kensingtonroof.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 Lost Lake Paul McGee’s tiki oasis in Logan Square. 3154 W. Diversey Ave., 773-961-7475; lostlaketiki.com Maude’s Liquor Bar This West Loop
real GooD Juice co. Cool off post-workout at this Old Town juice bar, which is gaining a cult following for cold-pressed concoctions like Punky Juice-Ster (matcha, almonds, chia, chlorophyll, and mint). 1647 N. Wells St., 312-846-1897; realgoodjuiceco.com
hot spot offers cocktails and Frenchinspired bites. 840 W. Randolph St., 312-243-9712; maudesliquorbar.com NoMI Garden The Park Hyatt’s scenic terrace offers a picturesque vantage point for imbibing. 800 N. Michigan Ave., 7th Fl., 312-239-4030; parkchicago.hyatt.com Owen + Alchemy Hit refresh at this goth-inspired juice bar, where a rainbow of citrus and nut-seed blends awaits. 2355 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-227-3444; owenandalchemy.com Presidio Bucktown welcomes a Bay Area–inspired craft cocktail lounge. 1749 N. Damen Ave., 773-697-3315; presidiochicago.com Punch House Head to Thalia Hall’s lower-level lounge for contemporary libations like Dusek Punch #3 (rum, saison ale, passion fruit, lime, hibiscus). 1227 W. 18th St., 312-526-3851; punchhousechicago.com Roof TheWit Hotel’s top-foor lounge
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Dusek’s and Longman & Eagle creates a community dining experience in Hyde Park. 5311 S. Lake Park Ave., 312-801-2100; promontorychicago.com Remington’s Across from Millennium Park, this American grill offers rotisserie pork chops and New York strip steak. 20 N. Michigan Ave., 312-782-6000; remingtonschicago.com Rockit This reinvented River North favorite boasts a sleek look and a new menu. 22 W. Hubbard St., 312-645-6000; rockitbarandgrill.com RPM Steak Bill and Giuliana Rancic’s second smash restaurant. 66 W. Kinzie St., 312-284-4990; rpmsteak.com
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RM ChaMpagne Salon Toast to sultry summer nights with a glass of bubbly on the cobblestone patio of this tucked-away nook, steps from Restaurant Row. 116 N. Green St., 312-243-1199; rmchampagnesalon.com
Vertigo Sky Lounge The Dana Hotel’s gravity-defying libation destination. 2 W. Erie St., 26th Fl., 312-202-6060; vertigoskylounge.com The Violet Hour The original Chicago mixology bar. 1520 N. Damen Ave., 773-252-1500; theviolethour.com
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Shop Alexis Bittar Shop celeb-approved earrings, necklaces, and more. 61 E. Oak St., 312-649-9112; alexisbittar.com Alice + Olivia The witty, whimsical fashion label makes its Mag Mile debut. 919 N. Michigan Ave., 312-273-1254; aliceandolivia.com Athleta Fashionable fitness apparel for women on the go. 101 E. Oak St., 312-640-0223; athleta.com Boga The new West Loop showroom stocks a full range of menswear, from dress shirts and blazers to tees and socks. 133 N. Jefferson St., 5th Fl., 312-801-8662; boga.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 CH Carolina Herrera Elegant silhouettes get pops of color in the iconic designer’s jewel box of a boutique. 70 E. Oak St., 312-988-9339; carolinaherrera.com Christian Louboutin Paint the town red with fabulous French pumps. 58 E. Oak St., 312-337-8200; christianlouboutin.com Classic Remix Nestled in River North, this boutique stocks a thoughtful mix of home décor, vintage furnishings, and of-the-moment jewelry. 24 E. Erie St., 312-915-0569; classicremixchicago.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 Les Néréides Ultra-feminine, whimsical pieces from the City of Light. 108 N. State St., 312-255-7042;
lesnereides-usa.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., 312-888-9149; 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 Porsche Design Luxe looks in The Shops at North Bridge. 520 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Fl., 312-321-0911; porsche-design.com Rag & Bone American staples get the British tailoring treatment at the in-demand label’s new shop in the Gold Coast. 25 E. Delaware Pl., 312-483-1122; rag-bone.com Rent the Runway The online retailer’s new brick-and-mortar outpost boasts a library of big names like Badgley Mischka, Nha Khanh, and Monique Lhuillier. 710 N. Wabash Ave., 312-288-7570; renttherunway.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
Tabula Tua A treasure trove for the consummate host, this Lincoln Park boutique curates an expertly edited selection of home décor, tableware, gifts, and more. 1015 W. Armitage Ave., 773-525-3500; tabulatua.com best foot forward in classic Italian designs. 645 N. Michigan Ave., 312-397-0464; ferragamo.com Shinola Bicycles, watches, bags, and more are now available at the Motor City import’s brick-and-mortar outpost in Wicker Park. 1619 N. Damen Ave., 773-904-2417; shinola.com Soñador Boutique Stock up on McQ Alexander McQueen and 10 Crosby Derek Lam at this Lincoln Park destination. 1006 W. Armitage Ave., 773-799-8084; sonadorboutique.com Tom Ford One of the kings of Oak Street. 66 E. Oak St., 312-605-5041; tomford.com TOMS Philanthropic footwear has landed in Wicker Park. 1611 N. Damen Ave., 773-486-5882; toms.com Two Penny Blue With every Technicolor jacket purchased, a school uniform is donated to a girl in Africa. 3738 N. Southport Ave., 872-802-0158; 2pennyblue.com Zadig & Voltaire Rock ’n’ roll looks in the Gold Coast. 114 E. Oak St., 312-643-1240; zadig-et-voltaire.com MA
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welcomes lively crowds for bottle service. 201 N. State St., 27th Fl., 312-239-9502; roofonthewit.com Shanghai Terrace Tucked-away drinks destination in the Peninsula Hotel’s courtyard. 108 E. Superior St., 4th Fl., 312-337-2888; chicago.peninsula.com The Terrace at Trump With stunning views of both the Tribune Tower and Wrigley Building, this lounge spot may be the city’s most primo patio. 401 N. Wabash Ave., 16th Fl., 312-588-8000; trumpchicagohotel.com Three Dots and a Dash A subterranean Polynesian paradise. 435 N. Clark St., 312-610-4220; threedotschicago.com
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HORSES OF HONOR Last year nearly 100 life-size sculptures of police horses were on display throughout the City in tribute to the Chicago Police officers who have died or been catastrophically injured in the line of duty. Back by popular demand, dozens of new horses will be on display on the Magnificent Mile in July and August. To learn more visit HorsesOfHonor.com
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PROJECT WINDOWS June 29 – July 20 Together with the Art Institute of Chicago and Oak Street Design, Michigan Avenue invites you to participate in Project Windows 2015, Chicago’s premier window display and visual merchandising contest. Between June 29 and July 20, vote for your favorite retailers’ window design, as inspired by the Art Institute’s most iconic masterpieces.
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The Noise of Summer Surely you’re not old enough to remember this, but once upon a time in Chicago, summer meant serenity. In the 1850s, wealthy “saunterers” strolled Michigan Avenue to catch the lake breezes. In the ’20s, journalist and screenwriter Ben Hecht wrote rapturously of colorful bathing suits and parasols on the beach. You could take in a leisurely game during the Cubs’ charmed 1945 season at Wrigley Field before anyone was so crass as to build rooftop bleachers. Or better yet, you could avoid the riffraff and listen on your exquisitely polished Philco wood console radio in the comfort of your own mansion. It wasn’t completely idyllic, of course. Occasionally there was a riot or two or the odd cholera epidemic, but for the most part, summer in the Windy City has always been the definition of dignified, from relaxed cocktails at penthouse pools to the slightly more provocative giggles drifting on the breeze from the pleasure boats of today’s Playpen. But all that was B.L.—before Lollapalooza. It was 2005 when acts like Weezer and Widespread Panic first invaded Grant Park, opening the door for booming Marshall stacks, enormous inflatables, an epic Porta-Potty contract, and so much sweaty youth that it harkened back to the distinctive odor of butchers on strike at the Union Stockyards. “Widespread panic” proved to be a self-fulfilling prophecy: It was the end of an era. Now when it’s summer in Chicago, they’ll let anyone in. Tourists have always been our civic burden, and we try not to complain. The unwelcome guests have multiplied, though, until they have completely commandeered the season. Those of you tracking signs of the apocalypse, look no further than July, when the Grateful Dead and their followers will infest Soldier Field. There’ll be fan tailgating, all right, but with decriminalized reefer rather than potato salad. (God help us if they start grilling!) You can expect thousands of Deadheads who don’t even have tickets. There is a website, Unsolved Grateful Dead Fans, which details the murders, the missing, and the unidentified. Was it really worth it—and I’m speaking to the murder victims here—for a band that named an entire album Aoxomoxoa simply because it was a palindrome?
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Then there’s the “Tour de Fat.” Heard of it? You soon will, as it reels through the city just a few days after the Deadheads pass out. The costumed parade is a “rolling carnival of creativity” with the motto “More Beer, Bikes, and Bemusement.” And the events at McCormick Place are becoming intolerable, and you know it. If you see any rowdy revelers wearing name tags from the transcatheter valve therapies convention, run. Worst of all? The North American Bridge Championships will overrun the Chicago Hilton in August. They call themselves civilized card players; we call them filthy gamblers. What can Chicago’s smart set do to avoid the new summer chaos? Talks of trapping tourists on Navy Pier and barricading the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. have stalled, although there is still a spirited movement to free the Ferris wheel while it’s in motion. And Plan B, to aim the weekly fireworks at the beer garden—simple, brilliant, effective—would result in too many native Chicagoan casualties. We will have to cede the Magnificent Mile to the
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hordes, but be realistic: We lost that fight years ago when Victoria’s Secret erected its megastore, decorated like a Disney bordello, within spitting distance of Tiffany and Ralph Lauren. But who’s to say that the resistance couldn’t hand out misleading maps at O’Hare, modified so that Chicago’s northern border abruptly ends at Oak Street? Beyond that, we could label the map “Uncharted,” with some fanciful drawings of vicious sea creatures thrown in to scare off tourists. Hijacking the free downtown trolleys and the double-decker tour buses and rerouting them to Joliet? Nonviolent, certainly. I say we establish an underground of safe havens: the Casino Club, the terrace at Drumbar, and certain code-named yachts. If necessary, we could build an elegant, silver-plated, barbed-wire fence around the East Bank Club and retreat to the rooftop sundeck. No slovenly bands, no stumbling conventioneers, just scorching-hot serenity once again. We may not be able to entirely take back the summer, but at least we’d be above it all. MA
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