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Out with the old, and in with the new… Te classic adage rings true as I refect upon the launch of Sophisticated Living Chicago magazine and look ahead to a fabulous 2015 that we plan to fll with our city’s coolest cultural happenings, hot events, anticipated openings and more. It’s a privilege to be a part of a publication that packages the best our city has to ofer into a gorgeous magazine that’s worthy of showcasing the things that will shape the new year. I must begin with a heartfelt thank you to our amazing advertising partners, without whom Sophisticated Living Chicago would not exist. It’s because of you that we are able to bring glossy cheer to more than 25,000 mailboxes six times per year. From fashion and fne jewelry to elite event coordinators and automotive titans, these brands represent the crème de la crème of their categories. It’s our goal to turn out a magazine that you look forward to sitting down with and reading cover to cover, and our ads are no small piece of the puzzle. Because these covetable brands recognize the value of your attention, all this is possible—and for that we thank you, too! Of course, every startup needs word of mouth to build its momentum, and we look to you, our dynamic readers, to help us do this! As the sole point of contact with our advertisers, it is my daily charge to be out and about meeting with the companies and brands that are infuencing our “sophisticated” lives. What you may not know is that if you are receiving our magazine at your home, you’ve earned it—literally! Sophisticated Living is mailed only to the top tier of wealth in the Chicagoland area. Many of our readers own or run top businesses; you certainly patronize the advertisers among our pages; and you are likely to be found in the photos spread across our event pages—and it’s no secret that your opinions greatly afect the behaviors of others. So spread the word, and reach out to me, or to my partner Editor-in-Chief Elise Hofer Shaw, and tell us your thoughts on our content. We want to hear from you! Remember, this is your magazine. I wish each and every one of you reading this note a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year flled with the love, laughter and joy we all need to keep creating, keep growing and keep the peace in our lives. With gratitude,
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I’m writing this note from my beachside balcony at Te Ritz-Carlton, St. Tomas, USVI. Te sun has set on our last full day here in lower-latitude bliss. Te babies are asleep and the only sound is the hum of the surf. Here, at this time of night, there are magnifcent, palm-treeshaped moon shadows cast across the property. (Living in the city, I can’t recall the last time I spied a moon shadow; too many street lights). Today, my husband, daughter and I, and fve of our closest friends, chartered a 35-foot Scarab and sped to Jost Van Dyke, BVI, for fun at the beach on White Bay. Tomorrow, we head back to Chicago—where it’s 31 degrees. Believe it or not, I’m ready to go home. Despite chilly temps, I couldn’t imagine ringing in the new year anywhere else. Home is where my heart is, and my home base is the Second City. I bet if I asked Michael Kornick, owner of mk restaurant and the subject of this issue’s 10-page food feature, where he spent the holidays, he’d say that he was happy at home in Evanston, hosting the holidays with his clan over home-cooked meals. For Kornick, family comes frst. With his wife Lisa, they have 4 children, 2 of whom are adopted Rwandan refugees. So it comes as no surprise that Kornick makes sure that his mk patrons feel like family, too. “We hope every guest, whether dining for the frst time or 50th has a ‘wow’ experience and truly feels cared for, just like if they were in our home,” he says. “If a guest leaves mk and does not remember who their server was a few hours later, we have not had the personal impact I’m looking for.” But we won’t judge you if you’ve had enough of this Midwest winter and are ready for a great escape. Contributing writer Bridget Williams has a worthy suggestion: Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah. A massive land reclamation project devised by the Prince of Dubai that has added nearly 50 miles to the Dubai coastline, Palm Jumeirah is speckled with luxury hotels. Williams’ odyssey through Burj Al Arab (the world’s tallest all-suite hotel), Jumeirah Zabeel Saray and Madinat Jumeirah paints a picture of wonderment and awe. Souks, spas, worldclass shopping, fne cuisine and endless sunny beaches? And a direct Emirates fight from Chicago? Yes, please! If you’re putting off the pull of wanderlust and sinking your teeth into your 2015 resolutions, you’ll likely be inspired by some of this issue’s standout story subjects. Take for example Eric Cooper, the Lake Forest man behind juicing company Pressed Vibrance. Unwilling to let his autoimmune disease run his life, he did his homework and learned that eating clean and raw food can get nutrients directly to the body’s cells. Te proof was in the results—results he’s now bringing to the masses. Read on and you’ll also meet the Chicago chefs behind Pilot Light, a local nonprofit empowering children with the knowledge, attitudes and skills they need to have a healthy relationship with food. Positive people bringing positive change to our city… what’s not to love? My new year’s resolution? Tat’s easy: Spending as much time as possible with my family, having new adventures and creating new memories; paying my good fortune forward; and, last but definitely not least, keeping an eye out for moon shadows—my version of stopping to smell the roses while the frost is still on the ground.
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Contributors After having her frst baby last spring, contributing writer Amalie Drury has been secretly reconsidering her stance on the ’burbs—especially after seeing the fabulous, 14,000-squarefoot spread designed by Marshall Erb for a client in Naperville, the subject of this issue’s home feature. “A spa in the basement and a whole room devoted to hanging out in front of the freplace with friends? I could get used to that,” she says. Drury is the Chicago editor of PureWow, and also contributes to the Chicago Tribune, CS, Red Tricycle and others. Photo by Simply by Suzy
Tate Gunnerson will never eat a piece of chocolate the same way after interviewing To’ak Chocolate founder, and Northfeld native, Jerry Toth. “Jerry approaches each bite with reverence, fully appreciating the aroma, the subtle taste as it melts in his mouth and even the sound the bar makes when he snaps off a piece,” says Gunnerson, a writer who lives in Edgewater and contributes regularly to Luxe Interiors + Design, Chicago Magazine and the Chicago Tribune. “It’s all about mindfulness. Why shouldn’t fne chocolate be savored like a fne caviar or scotch?” “As a person with a serious autoimmune disease, I was fascinated with what I learned during my interview with Eric Cooper,” says contributor Korey Huyler, who wrote this issue’s piece on Evanston-based juicing company Pressed Vibrance. “He really believes that if you put the right nutrients in your body, you can live medicine free. He is my inspiration. I want to drink his juices every day.” In addition to prioritizing her health, Huyler’s new year’s resolution is “to get up at 6AM every day and read the newspaper in silence with a cofee. Hence, more ‘me’ time.” “I’ve always been captivated by the art deco interior of The Peninsula Chicago,” says Scott Nava, the photographer who captured this issue’s stunning cover image at the luxe hotel. “Te clothing from Ralph Lauren paired perfectly with the architecture and Graf’s glittering jewels.” Nava, who has shot for Architectural Digest, Tom Ford, Morgan Stanley and Martha Stewart Weddings, is looking forward to 2015. “Tis year I’m making an efort to travel abroad more to recharge and be inspired,” he says. “I’m also looking forward to shooting new photo campaigns for designers on the West Coast and taking a road trip with my wife, Cara.” T fall, writer Alex Sabbag conquered her frst Bank of America Chicago marathon. She Tis completed the 26.2 miles, but admits that her journey went way beyond just running. “I co was forced to evolve my lifestyle into that of an athlete. I made signifcant life changes, the wa most major being the transformation of my diet.” So when we tasked her with writing about mo the nonprofit Pilot Light and its mission to teach Chicago kids about healthy eating and th sustainable food, she was eager to learn more. “I witnessed ffth graders biting into a raw beet sus and munching on a pepper as if it were an apple. It took me an entire marathon experience an to understand how important a role food plays in our lives, and to know that because of Pilot Light the next generation will already get it? Tat’s a delicious thought.” Lig For contributing writer Katie Schroeder, penning this issue’s piece on photographer Jim F Marshall was fascinating. “With a sister 12 years older than me, I grew up listening to rock ’n’ roll from the 70s—the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan,” she says. “Hearing Jim’s stories of photographing these music legends as told by his close confdant made me feel like I was part of an inner circle during a time when music both inspired change and documented history.” Schroeder’s work has appeared in CS magazine and Refnery 29.
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J’ADORN Tis Valentine’s Day, warm her heart with sun-drenched South Sea pearls, diamonds and sapphires. by Elise Hofer Shaw
Multicolor golden, black and white South Sea cultured pearl gradient necklace with pavé diamond clasp in 18K white gold, $54,400; Four Seasons Summer collection white South Sea cultured pearl earrings with diamonds and yellow, orange, pink and blue sapphires set in 18K yellow gold, $275,000; and matching Four Seasons Summer collection ring, $260,000, all available by special order at the new Mikimoto shop-in-shop at C.D.Peacock, Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, 630.571.5355 (opening this spring).
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WARM AND FUZZY In honor of the bitter cold currently gripping our city, we paid a visit to three of Chicago’s chicest cashmere purveyors to fnd out what’s new in the world of fne fabrics Written by Korey Huyler
Te Brunello Cucinelli shop at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue
Brunello Cucinelli at Neiman Marcus Long considered the standard for luxury cashmere, the almost 30-year-old Brunello Cucinelli brand has a heavy presence at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue, which carries the entire line—including the men’s collection sold from its own shop on the fourth foor and, of course, Neiman’s beautiful new second-foor women’s ready-to-wear Brunello Cucinelli shop. “Te shop was designed by the Cucinelli team using a warm, neutral palette and light-colored wood,” explains Neiman Marcus PR Manager Tina Koegel. “It embodies the peacefulness of the Umbrian countryside where the collection is created.” Here at Sophisticated Living, we love BC’s spring 2015 tops made with traditional macramé techniques and modernized with hand-braided meshes in cashmere threads. Slip into the of-white cashmere cropped track pant and you’re ready to brave the elements. 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312.642.5900, neimanmarcus.com
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Superfne textured cashmere crew neck top with hand knot fringe and fur trim scarf, $2,045, at Marlowe
Marlowe While its signature tissue-weight cashmere sweaters and cardigans are always incredibly popular in the winter months, this season Marlowe also will be featuring a double-facedcashmere reversible coat. “What’s so exceptional about this coat is that you’re getting the warmth of a winter coat without the weight or bulkiness that other winter coats may have,” explains U.S. district manager Janis Mabalay. “You’re getting the luxurious feel of cashmere and, since it’s reversible, color versatility, which is fantastic and practical, especially for day-to-evening wear.” Mabalay also suggests winter shoppers try the store’s superfne pure cashmere, which ofers a little more warmth but isn’t too heavy—making it ideal for colder temperatures but still comfortable for indoor wearing. “Tis [fall/ winter 2014] collection truly ofers something special in every piece,” says Mabalay. “Te specialness is either in the detail or in its added versatility, such as detachable feathers, fur pins or coordinating scarf ensembles that complement tunics, dresses and sweaters.” 800 N. Michigan Ave., 312.988.9398, marlowe.com Cashmere turtleneck in coastal blue, $375, at Vince
Vince For more afordable—but still fabulous—options, head to Oak Street and check out Vince’s myriad cashmere oferings that are both fun and functional. Tink bright colors (teal), interesting patterns (stripes) and Vince’s signature everyday styles (cozy-yetfattering turtlenecks). In a fun twist, Vince is giving its classic open-front cardigan an update by introducing it as a refned wool-cashmere blend with Ottoman stripe detail. (And to make it even more appealing, the underside of the shawl collar and the tops of the shoulders are textured.) In addition, Vince has even given the classic cashmere crew neck sweater a modern update with center stripes, banded cufs and a split hem. And they haven’t forgotten your couture-loving kiddos. We adore the infant-size cashmere winter-white coverall and the crew neck sweater with matching pants. After all, you’re never too young to be chic. 106 E. Oak St., 312.280.6890, vince.com
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Inglenook
Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier
THE PLACE Having amassed a fortune in sea ferrying, in 1879 Finnish sea captain Gustave Niebaum purchased a vast estate in Rutherford, California named Inglenook, with a goal of producing wine on an estate that could rival its European counterparts. The word ‘Inglenook’ is a Scottish expression meaning “cozy corner”, but in this case it should denote a copious cozy corner, as the estate, which includes a brilliant European-style château, would eventually encompass more than 1,500 acres. From north to south, the Napa Valley is about 30 miles in length, which is not nearly as big as most people think. Te region’s width tops out at five miles and goes down to a single mile at its narrowest point. Mountains surround the valley on both sides: the Mayacamas Mountains to the west and the Vaca Mountains to the east. THE HISTORY Inglenook’s frst vintage was produced 1882, and the picturesque château was completed in 1887. In 1891, Inglenook wine was revered enough to be served in the White House for President Grover Cleveland. It may seem hard to believe, but in 1901 you could enjoy a bottle of Inglenook Claret for less than a dollar. Lamentably, winemaking at the estate ceased in 1908 for three years following the death of Gustave Niebaum at the age of 66, until his widow subsequently resumed the estate’s production and its critical acclaim. In 1914, John Daniel Jr., the grandnephew of Gustave Niebaum, and his sister Suzanne moved to the estate after their mother died to be reared by the widow Niebaum. From 1919 to 1933 the ludicrous happens: prohibition declares the production of wine illegal, leaving the great estate to continue producing grapes but not wine. After the repeal of prohibition in 1933, John Daniel Jr. took leadership of Inglenook, eventually becoming its owner in 1939. Daniel was the first vintner to use Napa Valley on his label, thus emphasizing the importance of the winemaking region. It is during this time that John Daniel Jr. made truly one of the greatest wines ever produced in California: the famous 1941 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon. With the motto “Pride Not Proft” frmly in place, Inglenook's obsession with quality as opposed to fnancial security ultimately led to its downfall, compelling Daniel to sell the name Inglenook along with the great château and some of the vineyards in 1964. The new owner was a large national company that eventually evolved into the company named Heublein. Tis company did no favors to the name or the wine, making inexpensive wine of mediocre quality, although they did make some very nice Cabernet Sauvignons as part of its Reserve Cask series. Daniel continued to maintain a sizeable share of the land as well as the Niebaum mansion where he and his family lived until
his death in 1970. In 1975, his wife sold the portion of the estate her family had maintained to Francis and Eleanor Coppola, who renamed the estate Niebaum-Coppola. Tey produced the frst vintage of their fagship wine Rubicon in 1978, but not in the great château, as it was still owned by the large national company. In 1995 Coppola bought the château and the vineyards Daniel sold in 1964, thereby reuniting the great property and restoring the glory of the Inglenook château. Finally and gratefully the Coppola’s acquired the Inglenook trademark in 2011, and once again the property is named Inglenook. I have had the great fortune to visit the estate on numerous occasions, watching the evolution before and after Coppola purchased the final elements of estate and the château. The culmination of my appreciation of the estate occurred at the legendary Aspen tasting in 1991, where we tasted a selection of wines from 1941 to 1986. I was in astonishment of how well the 1941, 1946 and 1959 showed truly incredible wines. Precious few estates in California or in Napa Valley have a history and legacy like Inglenook. Perhaps Buena Vista, Gundlach Bundschu, Charles Krug or Beringer could rival it, but today there are few historic estates in California under the ownership of individuals or families as opposed to multinational conglomerates. Inglenook has been through both and survived with its renewed grandeur thanks to Francis Ford Coppola. THE WINE 1941 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, California) On my list as one of the best wines I have ever had. I tasted this classic Napa Valley Cabernet at the Aspen Food and Wine Classic in 1991; Robert Parker was the moderator and it was a most memorable occasion. At the time of the tasting its auction value was $1800.00 a bottle; a taste of Napa Valley history. Intense nose of currant and anise, it is amazingly long, rich and concentrated. A seductive bouquet of caramelized fruits remains in the glass even after the wine was gone, ethereal and multidimensional. 2009 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon (Napa Valley, California) Rubicon is the famed river in Northern Italy that Caesar crossed with his troops, irrevocably committing himself to his destination. Rubicon signifes Coppola’s own commitment to winemaking at the great Inglenook estate. Tis is the frst year Rubicon and Inglenook share a label. Blackberries, currants, violets, baking spices, and toasty oak round out this full-bodied and rich wine that has plenty of tannins for ageing. sl A Certifed Wine Educator, Scott is one of 140 professionals in North America and 219 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Curating a Lifestyle: Destination, Antiques!
Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers
Debra Force Fine Art, New York
M. S. Rau Antiques, New Orleans
For anyone seeking one more reason to collect unique and beautiful antiques, art and jewelry, Scott Diament and his production team for the Palm Beach Show annually deliver the holy grail of treasure hunting. Across the fve days of Presidents’ Day weekend, top collectors and antiques enthusiasts will once again escape their winter doldrums to the elite resort town, browsing choice offerings from more than 160 renowned international exhibitors. Converting the Palm Beach County Convention Center to an art and design mecca, Diament’s team relies on trusted, repeat exhibitors to bring their best merchandise and elegant displays. From the dramatic selections in London-based Peter Finer’s inventory of fne arms and armour to the sophisticated antique and vintage baubles from New York’s prestigious Fred Leighton, more than 50,000 visitors are treated to an incredible variety of material, spanning every genre and juxtaposing many periods and movements. Interested in American Indian Arts? Simply pop in the booth of Marcy Burns, a leader in the category. Looking for an exceptional American painting? There are few options more revered than Debra Force Fine Art. Americana afcionados will be treated to the ultimate selection when visiting the booth of legendary Jefrey Tillou Antiques. From Oriental rugs to English silver, French furniture to Danish modern, grab a map of the world and chart your journey, as dealers from all over the United States and Europe bring their coveted wares to accommodate your “one-stop-shopping experience” of anything you might dream of collecting. A hallmark of the social season, the show’s Preview Party has become a standalone destination event. “Te Preview Party on Friday night has become one of the hottest society nights in Palm Beach,” notes Diament. “It’s a who’s who of antiques and art cognoscenti, political dignitaries and socialites, and a chance to shop the show before anyone else.”
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Need some ideas on how to make a statement with your own collection? Tis year, renowned interior designer, Campion Platt will curate the 2015 Designer Showcase. An award-winning designer, Platt boasts a dazzling client list of celebrities who appreciate his focus on personalized spaces. “No two of our projects are the same,” says Campion, whose projects are driven by client-generated wish lists. Under Platt’s direction, the Designer Showcase will be a “don’t miss” highlight of the 2015 show. Featuring room vignettes by leading interior designers utilizing art, antiques and accessories from exhibitors, Platt’s curated exhibit should prove a magnificent manifestation of an authentic and liveable approach to collecting. Don’t let the guest or exhibitor list intimidate. Diament’s goal is to ofer an environment that fosters the understanding and appreciation of antiques, not just the enviable chance to buy big ticket items. Passes for the four-day weekend are just $20, with complimentary access to the educational lecture series. According to Diament, “In 2014, seats at practically every lecture were flled to capacity with some lectures leaving standing room only. Tis year’s line-up of speakers will surely inspire a similar response from attendees.” So, whether you are an art enthusiast or simply artcurious, grab your sunscreen and dive into the engaging world of collecting at the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show. Can’t make it to sunny Florida in February? Don’t fret - thanks to CollectorsNet.com, launched by the Palm Beach Show group in 2010, you can view and purchase from an exclusive, handpicked community of Palm Beach Show Group dealers, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. For more information, visit palmbeachshow.com. sl Amelia and Jef Jefers are the co-owners of Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, an international frm located outside Columbus, Ohio.
Fred Leighton, New York
Peter Finer Arms & Armour, London
Butchof Antiques, London
Marcy Burns American Indian Arts, New York
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Bibliotaph Puerto Rico native Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz holds two master's degrees in architecture one from the University of Puerto Rico and the other from Columbia University. Since founding his own frm in 1992, he has garnered praise and an enviable client roster for his modern interiors based the principles of classical architecture. Tis book highlights aspects of more than 60 projects completed since his frm was founded. Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz & Linda O'Keefe - Suspending Reality: Interiors by Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz - Hardcover, 240 pages, Te Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com). Furniture and industrial designer and architect Kem Weber (1889-1963), left his native Germany for San Francisco early in his career, eventually becoming a US citizen in 1924 and establishing his own industrial design studio in Hollywood. Culled from Weber family archives, this book is the frst major study of the designer, whose most iconic designs include his Bentlock line, the Air Line chair of 1934, the interiors for the Bixby House, and his tubular-steel furniture for Lloyd. Christopher Long Kem Weber: Designer and Architect - Hardcover, 304 pages, Yale University Press (yalepress.yale.edu) Tis compendium of interior design work by Atelier AM, headed by the Los Angeles-based, husband-and-wife team of Alexandra and Michael Misczynski, is brimming with impactful yet tranquil spaces, distinguished by a deft co-mingling of antiques, ancient artifacts and the avant-garde. Alexandra Misczynski (author), Michael Misczynski (author), Mayer Rus (author), Francois Halard (photographer) - Interiors: Atelier AM - Hardcover, 248 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com). "Good design is directed, progressive, and fexible enough to embrace accident and serendipity," explains interior designer Richard Mishaan in the Introduction to Artfully Modern, which highlights his key commissions since 2009. Common among all of the projects, regardless of scale, is Mishaan's signature contemporary fusion style. Richard Mishaan and Judith Nasatir - Artfully Modern: Interiors by Richard Mishaan - Hardcover, 272 pages, Te Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books A tastemaker on a global scale who works out of a castle near Antwerp, antiques dealer and interior designer Axel Vervoordt is cited as a pioneer in the style of designing rooms with the distinct purpose of mixing antiques and contemporary art. Tis beautifully photographed book outlines aspects of the designer's philosophy, including the fact that he fnds the spirit of things more important than the look of things and, that "everything needs a deep human reason." Meredith EtheringtonSmith (author), Laziz Hamani (photographer) - Axel Vervoordt: Te Story of a Style - Hardcover, 195 pages, Assouline Publishing (assouline.com).
Born in Hong Kong and educated at Cambridge, André Fu is known for designing high-end hospitality spaces infused with new Asian principles and a keen focus on proportion and spatial planning. Tis book focuses on key projects carried out by his design studio, AFSO, including Upper House Hotel in Hong Kong, the Fullerton Bay Hotel at Singapore’s waterfront, the Opus Suite at Te Berkeley, London, and Galerie Perrotin in Hong Kong. André Fu - André Fu - Hardcover, 176 pages, Assouline Publishing (assouline.com).
Since 1995 Ann Getty's eponymous frm has been crafting exquisite interiors for a global clientele. Tis book, the frst-ever compilation of her work, provides a glimpse into some of these rarefed rooms, furnished with fne antiques and with the highest level of craftsmanship. Diane Dorrans Saeks (author), Lisa Romerein (photographer) - Ann Getty: Interior Style Hardcover, 240 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
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Down the Rabbit Hole Wonderment and whimsy in Dubai Written by Bridget Williams
It was a scene not unlike one would expect to find at any given international oceanfront hotspot: a crush of beautiful people, dressed to the nines with drinks in hand, socializing and dancing to the pulsating beat of house music. Te distinguishing experience in the midst of this revelry came when the music abruptly ceased, and a brief PSA-style announcement referenced deference to the evening Muslim call to prayer. After a few moments, the beat resumed and everyone carried on as before. Tis instance was but one of many surprises during a recent trip to Dubai, where I found that Western mores co-exist alongside Middle Eastern religiosity with relatively few concessions, and where a plethora of overly conservative clothing proved to be as unnecessary as the preconceived notions I also brought along.
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Voda Bar in Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.
Cognacs, cigars and chocolate are ofered at C Club in Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.
Beset by bevies of unfathomable angles and curves that stretch ever higher into the cloudless skies, the architectural wonders of the built environment in Dubai are positioned between the vast Arabian Desert and the Persian Gulf. We arrived well-rested following a long Emirates Air fight (emirates.com/ us) that included socializing with a chic group of international travelers in the upper deck lounge aboard the massive A380 aircraft, the largest and most advanced passenger aircraft in the world. During the drive from Dubai International Airport to our frst stop, the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, located on the western wing of Palm Jumeirah, I fully expected to see a fying car whiz by as I ogled skyscrapers whose contours are attributable to some of the most notable international architects working today. Te oldest building in the city, the Al Fahidi Fort, was constructed in 1787, and the majority of the “old” architecture is even further from ancient, giving the region’s architects and visionaries an unfettered opportunity to create modern marvels where it appears that even the sky isn’t a limiting factor. 42 slmag.net
A massive land reclamation project devised by the Prince of Dubai that has added nearly 50 miles to the Dubai coastline, the Palm Jumeirah is a man-made island in the shape of a palm tree built entirely from sand and rocks. All of the island’s hotels are clustered on the “trunk” of the palm tree as well as the crescent that frames it, with upscale homes located on the palm’s fronds. With an overall design scheme based on motifs that speak to the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire in the 14th and 15th centuries but reinterpreted in a fashion best described as over-thetop (the expression, while overwrought, is entirely apropos for almost everything in Dubai), the 405-room Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, which took nearly three years from conception to completion, is an opulent homage rendered in gold, marble (nearly 100,000 squarefeet in total), intricately carved wood and handmade ceramic tiles sourced from Turkey. Here and at Jumeirah’s other hotel, residential and leisure properties, it represents what fabulous fantasylands can result when money is not an issue.
Te exterior of the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray as viewed from Palm Jumeirah.
Talise Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is the largest in the Middle East.
Te Imperium restaurant at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray provides a luxurious setting for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Overlooking the turquoise waters that gently lap against Palm Jumeirah Beach, my deluxe king room boasted a marble soaking tub whose size was more akin to a baby pool at a water park than a standard hotel amenity. Those wanting to up the ante on opulence should consider an Imperial Suite, resplendent with fnely polished marble foors and enough gold leaf to make Fort Knox envious. Also available are 38 exquisitely appointed four-to-fve bedroom villas preferred by well-heeled international travelers desiring the space provided by a private home but with all the services available from a top-tier resort. Accessed from the hotel’s towering central corridor, referred to as the “Avenue of Indulgences” for the array of luxury boutiques present, are a total of eight restaurants and two bars, whose vast range makes it entirely possible to take a world class, fve-star culinary trip around the world without ever leaving the luxurious confnes of the resort. Taste buds are tantalized with both traditional and contemporary takes on Turkish, Vietnamese, Indian, Lebanese, French and Japanese cuisines.
Dubai certainly has a corner on claiming “world’s best” titles in the tallest, highest and fastest categories among others, so it should come as little surprise that the Talise Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, at just over 26,000 square-feet, is the largest in the Middle East. Although a “Radiant Date” facial was certainly tempting, my curiosity was piqued by the traditional Turkish hammam treatment. After exiting the ladies changing area, I was escorted to a large open room with a tall domed ceiling; centered beneath was an octagon-shaped platform sheathed in marble. I was instructed to lie down on the heated surface and then I was subsequently doused with warm water, intensely "loofahed" from head-to-toe and “beaten” with sudsy “pillows” whose teeny bubbles multiplied with every tap before settling and cocooning me like a warm blanket. An invigorating massage was followed by a shampoo and honey and lavender hair mask. Following the treatment our group retreated to a lounging area in a large antechamber where we sipped hot tea, noshed dried fgs and raved about our super smooth skin. slmag.net
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Aerial view of Al Qasr, part of the sprawling Madinat Jumeirah resort.
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Sunrise yoga on the beach is ofered daily at Madinat Jumeirah. Photo by Bridget Williams.
Te souk at Madinat Jumeirah.
Pai Tai restaurant at Madinat Jumeirah.
Thumbing their noses at the arid environment, the architects and designers of Dubai’s dreamscapes incorporate water everywhere, a concept most wholly expressed at Madinat Jumeirah, where an intricate network of canals allows guests to navigate the sprawling property via abras (water taxis). Inspired by historic UAE architecture, the property boasts a trio of unique lodging options as well as a bustling souk with 95 shops ofering everything from kitschy knick-knacks to fne jewelry. Both the 292-room Mina A’ Salam and the 294-room Al Qasr ofer a traditional luxury hotel experience. Te 283 rooms of Dar Al Masyaf are organized within 29 clusters of two-story, standalone Arabic-style summer houses that are hidden away amongst lush vegetation and provide enhanced amenities such as semi-private pools, butler service and complimentary evening cocktails in each villa’s reception area. As a general rule, Dar Al Masyaf is preferred by couples; Mina A’ Salam is popular for business travelers due to its proximity to the conference center; and the opulent Al Qasr, designed to replicate a Sheikh’s summer residence, is apropos for those who appreciate and expect the fner things in life. In support of this presumption, the number of luxury automobiles and supercars I saw assembled in the valet lot outside the Dar Al Masyaf could easily rival the show feld at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. On par with the Madinat Jumeirah’s scale is the diversity of its dining options – 22 bars and restaurants in total. Encompassing six restaurants, Friday brunch at Al Qasr is the largest in the city, drawing well-heeled locals dressed to the
nines. Te all-you-can-eat spread, approximately $150pp, is so large that patrons are given a map to navigate the oferings. A short walk down a long pier in the Arabian Sea leads to Pierchic, an award winning seafood restaurant, where the only thing rivaling the artful plating is the panoramic view. At Pai Tai, a gorgeous canal-front restaurant accessed via an abra boat, traditional Tai dancers provide entertainment as authentic as the cuisine. Arguably the most family friendly of the Jumeirah properties given the vast array of things to do, it would be entirely fathomable to spend an entire week without ever leaving the resort. Daily sunrise yoga on the beach is a great way to start the day. Alternately, fitness minded travelers can get their fix at Talise Fitness, with a 75-foot lap pool, squash courts, a full lineup of ftness classes, a rock climbing wall, and the frst-ofits-kind High Altitude Suite, which enhances aerobic capacity by simulating how the body adapts to exertion at 9,000 feet. Kids can be endlessly entertained at Sinbad’s Kids Club, while their parents enjoy some pampering at the 26-room Talise Spa. Guests have access to Jumeirah’s Wild Wadi water park, located next door to the Madinat Jumeirah and offering an array of slides and attractions from mild to wild. It took a lot of goading from my travelmates to get me to ride the ‘Jumeirah Sceirah’, but the thrill was well worth the near heart-attacking inducing experience of waiting for the floor to drop out of a capsule nearly 100-feet in the air. slmag.net
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Club Suite in the Burj Al Arab.
Entrance to one of two Royal Suites.
Te atrium in the Burj Al Arab. Photo by Bridget Williams.
The jewel in the Jumeirah hotel group's very glittery crown is no doubt the Burj Al Arab, the most recognizable landmark in Dubai and often referred to as the world’s only seven-star hotel. I’d been admiring the superstructure for days, appearing almost like a mirage as it rises nearly 1,000 feet from a man-made island in the Arabian Sea. Designed by Tom Wright of WS Atkins to resemble a billowing dhow sail, the Burj Al Arab is the tallest all-suite hotel in the world, just 180-feet shy of the Empire State Building. Defned by a Tefon-coated woven glass fber screen stretched across the tower’s “ribs”, by day the screen is brilliant white and at night the canvas comes to life with a colorful light show. Another defning feature of the exterior is the helipad, located more than 600-feet above sea level, and available for VIP arrivals, departures and helitours, or a tennis match, if you happen to be Andrew Agassi or Roger Federer, who famously squared of for a few rounds there in 2005. As impressive as the structure is from the outside, the interior is much more awe-inspiring, making me feel a little like Alice when she first tumbled into Wonderland. My mouth agape, I nearly missed the traditional “Marahaba Welcome” of rose water, a cold towel, dates, Bakhoor (incense), and Arabic coffee as I spun around to soak everything in. Technicolor hues transition from royal blue to yellow in the atrium, the world’s tallest at 540feet. In the upper lobby, choreographed drips, drops, streams and sprays from a central fountain, flanked by gilded columns are intermittently punctuated by sudden bursts that send water more than 100-feet into the air. Opulent to the nth degree, only the finest materials are used throughout the interiors: custom-made carpets from South Africa and India; rare Statutario marble (the same type used by Michelangelo) for walls and fooring; artisan made doors from 46 slmag.net
Dubai; chandeliers from the UK; and nearly 6,000 square-feet of 24-carat gold leaf embellishment. Comprised of 202 two-story guest rooms ranging in size from 1,803 to 8,963 square feet, the height of luxury, both literally and fguratively, are two Royal Suites that encompass the entire 25th foor. As I exited the elevator enroute to my duplex, I was greeted by my foor concierge, who in turn introduced me to my personal butler. Having anticipated the availability of this service, I’d been racking my brain about any tasks I could assign, and settled on having him reserve a 24-carat gold-plated iPad for me to use for the duration of my stay (when in Rome, right?). A similar device is for sale in the gift shop should you fnd you are having difculty relinquishing it at checkout. My one-bedroom deluxe suite was organized with a woodpaneled work area with an iMac, a stocked bar and expansive living room with a 42” plasma television and foor-to-ceiling windows on the first floor. At the top of the curved marble staircase was the bedroom suite. Arrayed on the marble vanity were full-size Hermès toiletries, perfume and cologne - Kelly Calèche for her and Terra D’Hermès for him. At the touch of a button, the curtains in the bedroom retreated to reveal a seemingly endless expanse of sea. Rooms are outftted in colors beftting a royal – deeply saturated shades of red, blue, gold and purple, inlaid and gilt-accented wood and a recurring use of the Greek key motif. Tere are a total of seven bars and restaurants on property. Reached via a gold-plated elevator in the upper lobby, Al Mahara is recognized as one of the fnest restaurants in the world and the only place I have ever eaten exclusive Kaviari Farm caviar at lunch while being completely surrounded by ocean life. Both the main
Lower lobby in the Burj Al Arab.
Talise Spa is located on the 18th foor in the Burj Al Arab. A whimsical dining room in the Royal Suite at the Burj Al Arab.
dining area and private dining rooms are lit by an otherworldly glow of an enormous foor-to-ceiling seawater aquarium holding 100 diferent species. Formal afternoon tea is served in high style at Sahn Eddar, located in the upper lobby. On the 27th floor is the hugely popular Al Muntaha restaurant and the Skyview Bar. Te latter is the only place in Dubai to ofer mixology, a unique concept in which drink artisans briefy “interview” guests to gauge their tastes and mood before crafting a completely unique cocktail. Te slightly sweet and efervescent concoction resulting from my Q&A was spot on. As one of the leading tourist destinations in the world, there are a host of unique experiences all within easy reach of the Jumeirah properties. Shopping is a favorite pastime, particularly at the height of summer when temperatures can firt with 120°F. Tere are 10 major shopping malls, with an 11th in the works. As an unabashed shoe enthusiast, I was more than a little giddy to explore the 39 shops within the designated shoe district in the 1,200-store Dubai Mall (thedubaimall.com). Fashion Avenue, a collection of the world’s finest luxury boutiques, is signified by an installation of larger-than-life butterfies suspended from the ceiling, which left me wondering if it was a tongue-in-cheek reference to money fying from pocketbooks. Outside the Dubai Mall, the 900-foot-long Dubai Fountain, set within the 30-acre Burj Khalifa Lake and designed by the creators of the Bellagio fountain in Las Vegas, ofers scheduled performances punctuated by aqua jets that can propel water as high as 500 feet. No trip to Dubai would be complete without standing atop the Burj Khalifa (burjkhalifa.ae/en/), the tallest building in the world. More than 2,400 feet tall, the elevator to the 124th level
travels at a dizzying pace of 30 feet per second. This elevated vantage point is ideal for surveying the entirety of the built landscape as well as the not-too-distant desert from which this megalopolis sprung forth. Founded in 1998 as a way to reach out and educate expatriates in the traditions and customs of the UAE, the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (cultures.ae), offers tourists the opportunity to participate in heritage tours, cultural meals and tours of the Jumeirah Mosque, the only mosque in Dubai that is open to the public six days a week. The Centre is located within the Bastakia Quarter, a declared conservation area that was built in the late 19th century by afuent Persian merchants. Dubai has a reputation for top-quality gold, available on the cheap, but with one caveat – you have to be willing to haggle for the best price. Te best shops, operated under strict government regulation, are found within the Gold Souk on Khalid Bin Waleed Road. Other designated souks within the bustling Deira area include the narrow alleyways of the sensory overload-inducing Spice Souk; the Perfume Souk on Sikkat Al Khail Road; and the Old Souk/Textile Souk in Bur Dubai, a colorful bazaar housed within restored stone buildings. After a week of experiencing so many modern marvels holding claim to best-in-the-world accolades, it was only ftting that we allow one fnal indulgence for our early morning transfer to the airport: being chaufeured in one of the Burj Al Arab’s feet of white Rolls Royce’s – the largest collection owned by a hotel in the world. For more information on the Burj Al Arab, the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray or Madinat Jumeirah, visit jumeirah.com/en/. sl slmag.net
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Stars on Parade Highlights from the Los Angeles Motor Show Written by Bridget Williams
Maserati Alferi 2+2 Concept
Founded in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto Show is the frst major North American auto show of the season each year, and as such serves as a primary staging ground for never-before-seen global premieres. Te 2014 show, held in late November, was no exception, with 30 world debuts and 60 vehicle unveilings overall; over half of the debuts hailed from the luxury and performance sectors. “With this debut lineup, Los Angeles delivered the best of what’s to come in the automotive space,” said LA Auto Show President, Lisa Kaz. “The automotive landscape is ever-changing and we continue to be at the forefront of the groundbreaking news.” AUDI Marc Lichte, the new Head of Design at Audi, heralded the launch of a new design era at the company with the debut of the Audi Prologue concept car, saying: “Audi stands for sportiness, lightweight design and the Quattro permanent all-wheel drive. In the Audi prologue, we are expressing this know-how in a new form – we have put the sportiest car in the luxury segment on wheels. Our team took new approaches in both exterior and interior design.” 48 slmag.net
The two-door coupe, which is slightly shorter and flatter than today’s production A8, produces up to 605hp, propelling the car from 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds. The spacious interior, based on Gran Turismo design, marks the beginning of a new design era at Audi, in which the architecture merges with the operating concept to form one unit. Te surfaces for displays and controls are innovatively integrated into the instrument panel and console of the center tunnel, and the infotainment system brings driver and passenger into dialog with one another. Also making its debut was the Audi R8 competition; its 570hp makes it the most powerful Audi production vehicle to-date, capable of going 0-60 MPH in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph. BENTLEY Apropos for California climes and its glitterati clientele, Bentley showcased its vision for the future with the Bentley Grand Convertible. Bentley Chairman and CEO, Wolfgang Dürheimer, who unveiled the car commented: “Tis concept demonstrates Bentley’s ability to create a pinnacle
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convertible Grand Tourer, while embodying elegance beyond compare. With this car we combine the opulent Mulsanne experience with the full sensory indulgence of open-air touring, continuing to unite luxury and performance in new ways. We will ensure that this car - if it reaches the roads – will be a highly exclusive, extremely limited collector’s piece.”
Turbo technology that delivers a maximum of 567 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. Te standard eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds. The BMW X5 M will be offered at a base MSRP of $99,650 and the BMW X6 M will start at $103,050, including $950 destination and handling.
BMW Te new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M made their world debuts and the BMW 2 Series Convertible and BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe made their North American auto show debuts. Purpose-designed for exceptional driving experiences, the latest generation of high-performance all-wheel-drive vehicles from BMW M delivers boosted output, optimized suspension technology, and new heights of luxury and innovation in the equipment range. The BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M raise the bar in terms of dynamics, steering precision, and braking performance, while fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions are significantly lower than previous models. Both models are equipped with the V8 unit with M TwinPower
CHEVROLET Developed as part of the Vision Gran Turismo project, which celebrates the future of automotive design and innovation, the Chaparral 2X VGT concept is inspired by the innovative racecars Chaparral Racing and Chevrolet partnered on more than 45 years ago. With a 671-kW laser, powered by a pack of lithium-ion batteries, and an air-powered generator to provide 900 horsepower worth of thrust, the Chaparral 2X VGT will be capable of a 240-mph top speed in the video game with 0-60 acceleration capability of 1.5 seconds. Other manufacturers have developed concept racecars for the Vision Gran Turismo project, but Chevrolet is one of the few to transfer it from the digital gaming world to a physical concept vehicle.
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JAGUAR Jaguar debuted its 2015 model year lineup and showcased new options present in the 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE, including a manual transmission option, All-Wheel Drive, and a new 550hp "R" Convertible. The Jaguar XK Coupe and Convertible models have entered their fnal year for 2015, and Jaguar is commemorating the end of production with the XK Final Fifty limited edition: the last 50 XKR models produced for the U.S. market, including 25 Coupes and 25 Convertibles. Pricing begins at $85,425 for the XK Coupe. LAND ROVER Land Rover presented its 2015 model range, along with the U.S. debut of the new Discovery Sport, a versatile premium compact SUV that is the first member of the new Discovery vehicle family. Te Discovery Sport ofers a dynamic design with a compact footprint enabling optional seven-passenger seating in a "5+2" configuration. The 2015 Discovery Sport promises a highly refined combination of performance, safety and efciency thanks to a body shell of high-strength steel and lightweight aluminum, a 240hp turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, nine-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.
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Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
LEXUS Southern California sunshine was an ideal complement to the Lexus LF-C2 concept that made its global debut at the show. Te exterior styling of the 2+2 layout is infuenced by the way various surface shapes interact with different types of light. Designers created edges, planes and curvature that allow the LF-C2 to exude varying characteristics when seen from diferent angles and under diferent lighting conditions. This objective, when combined with Lexus’ golden yellow multi-layer paint process, results in a striking and progressive interpretation of an open top luxury GT. Te exterior attributes of the LF-C2 extend into the cabin, as the center console originates from the rear deck and runs down the length of the cabin all the way to the dashboard. Te dashboard design presents functional simplicity with an attractiveyet-straightforward instrument cluster, a central video monitor controlled by a Remote Touchpad on the center console and a classically styled analog clock placed between the central air vents. MASERATI Maserati presented its complete model year 2015 range including the sportingly redefned Quattroporte GTS and the Alferi 2+2 concept, which made its U.S. premiere.
Mercedes- Maybach S-Class
Created to commemorate Maserati’s Centennial, the Alferi—which takes its name from Alferi Maserati, the most prominent of the Maserati brothers—explores the stylistic heritage of the brand and anticipates future design trends. Tis concept car interprets Maserati’s most iconic signatures: restyled triple air ducts on the wheel arches; the Trident emblem in a central position on the front grille; the “Saetta” logo on the rear pillar; and forged wheels whose spoke design gives a nod to the Trident profile. Poltrona Frau aniline leather has been generously used for the interior, matched with copper, aluminum and other materials reminiscent of oxidized steel, commonly used in the racing cars of the Fifties. Vintage racing also inspires the wraparound design of the seats, ofset by their futuristic look and modern structure. MERCEDES With a world premiere in Guangzhou and the presentation in Los Angeles, the new Mercedes- Maybach S-Class was unveiled almost simultaneously in its two key markets of China and North America. At 214.6 inches long and with a wheelbase of 132.5 inches, the fagship of the MercedesBenz model range is 8.1 inches larger in both dimensions than
the S-Class Sedan. Rear passengers beneft from this increased size as well as from standard equipment that includes executive seats on both the left and right sides. The US will launch the Mercedes- Maybach S600 in April 2015. PORSCHE Porsche presented two new GTS models, the 911 Carrera GTS and the Cayenne GTS along with the Panamera Turbo S Executive Exclusive Series, a special edition limited to 100 units worldwide. The four variants of the 911 Carrera GTS close the gap between the 911 Carrera S and the 911 GT3. The model, available as coupe and convertible, is equipped with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive and develops 430 hp. The Sport Chrono package and other performance enhancing features are ftted as standard equipment. Te Cayenne GTS develops 440 hp and has a sporty, air suspension equipped chassis with a lowered ride height that boosts driving performance to even higher levels. The third new model at the Auto Show was the Panamera Turbo S Executive Exclusive Series, which ofers a particularly luxurious combination of performance and exclusivity. sl
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Maaji bikini (maajiswimwear.com; Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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From Bogner (bogner.com): Racing helmet ($400); Sport Ski goggles ($200); Kaja-D down jacket ($1,472); Sara knit jacket ($850); Lili stretch pants ($500); Fire+Ice gloves ($200); Fell moonboots ($700)
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Bentley ofers the ultimate winter driving experience Written by Bridget Williams For many of us, the thought of being behind the wheel and careening across a sheet of snow and ice is harrowing at best. Tere is a small minority, namely 144 adrenaline junkies with an eye for luxury, who are happy to pay for the experience as part of the annual Bentley Power on Ice event, staged on a frozen lake at the edge of the Arctic Circle in northern Finland. A total of eight fourday small group sessions are being ofered in January and February, ensuring that each participant will have ample time to push a range of Bentley’s beyond the limits of day-to-day driving. “Power on Ice mixes the pure exhilaration of slaloming a Bentley supercar on a purpose-built course or taking a spin around a ‘figure eight’ track, with the opportunity to acquire advanced techniques from a personal instructor, that will enable drivers to handle their cars with confdence, even in the harshest weather conditions,” explained Peter Barnes, a senior instructor with Bentley Driving. Making its debut on ice in 2015 is the Continental GT3-R, the most dynamic member of Bentley’s esteemed Continental family of Grand Tourers. Limited to 300 examples worldwide, it will be put to the test by four-time World Rally Champion and world ice speed record holder Juha Kankkunen, who is also responsible for the design of the ice track, which is ‘shaved’ into the lake’s six-foot thick ice sheet using specialized equipment. “Although I have broken two icespeed world records with Bentley and understand what these cars are capable of, it is remarkable to be able to drive a luxury sedan designed to deliver such great levels of refnement and comfort in these kind of harsh, wintery conditions and many miles from the nearest roads,” said Kankkunen. Two full days of programming will focus on expert instruction and driving a range of all-wheel drive Continental GTs and Flying Spurs. A highlight of the trip will undoubtedly be a “fast lap” on the track with Kankkunen. Limited to 18 drivers per session, participants will meet at Helinski Vantaa Airport and board a private chartered fight to Kuusamo where they will check-in to Chalet Hotel Ruka Peak, which boasts a traditional smoke sauna built into a cave in the west wing of the building. Outside of the driving experience, the itinerary includes dog sled and snowmobile touring, dinner at a historic reindeer farm, and a celebratory closing dinner highlighting contemporary Finnish cuisine. Prices for the Power on Ice experience start at approximately $14,226, based on choice of accommodation. For more information visit events.bentleymotors.com. sl
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World Rally Champion and world ice speed record holder Juha Kankkunen.
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New Mexico Museum of Art. Photo by Bridget Williams.
Te Art of the Matter A culture of creativity abounds in Santa Fe Written by Bridget Williams I fell in love again and again in Santa Fe. First it was with a whimsical contemporary kachina by Molly Heizer I spied in the window of Canyon Road Contemporar y galler y (canyoncontemporary.com); later that evening, a mammoth green chile cheeseburger was the object of my afection. Te following morning, a breathtaking hilltop view during a sunrise run stole my heart, and each night when I returned to my room at the Inn of the Anasazi, I was enamored with basking in the golden glow of the fre in my kiva-style freplace while catching up on some reading and indulging in a turndown sweet treat. With just over 80,000 residents, this relatively small city, situated on a high plateau at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, draws big time crowds - roughly two million a year to be exact - to experience its vibrant art, culinary, shopping, history and cultural scenes and abundant natural beauty. Te oldest city in the United States (founded by Spanish missionaries in 1610) 60 slmag.net
and both the highest and oldest capital city in the country, Santa Fe was recently recognized as one of the top 10 cities in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards. Considering its more than 250 art galleries and 13 museums, it should come as little surprise that in 2005 the city nabbed UNESCO’s frst Creative City designation in the USA. Opened 25 years ago and located steps from the Plaza District, which is regarded as the cultural heart of Santa Fe, the three-story Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi (rosewoodhotels.com/ Anasazi) is a microcosm of the destination, offering a distinct sense of place, intriguing art and creative culinary oferings. A boutique property with just 58 guest rooms, the entirety of the décor presents a local artistic bent. Some examples are subtle - a stylized eagle suggested in the bar’s stone foor for instance - while others, such as the colorful carved wood doors by Jerry Morrelli depicting blanket designs of the Anasazi, are indicative of the
Elk entrée at Anasazi Restaurant.
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region’s enduring Native American spirit. Displayed in harmony throughout the common areas, including a cozy living room and larger library, is a top-drawer collection of contemporary art and antique pottery and basketry. Recently refurbished rooms at the Inn display a restful palette of natural earth tones punctuated by bursts of saturated colors courtesy of pillows made from classic Pendleton blankets. Hallmarks of traditional adobe architecture - a gas-lit kiva-style freplace and vigas and latillas wood ceiling beams - are present across all room categories, from a 300-square-foot traditional room to the 1,300-square-foot two-bedroom Anasazi suite. Luxury Italian bed linens, toiletries by New York’s C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries, contemporary art and handcrafted furnishings are thoughtful touches. Eforts to impart a distinct sense of place even extend to the minibar, where a tantalizing assortment of treats from local confectioner C.G. Higgins can be found.
Colorful carved wood doors by Jerry Morrelli depicting blanket designs of the Anasazi lead to a cozy living room at the Inn of the Anasazi.
Under the direction of Executive Chef Juan Bochenski, the Inn’s Anasazi Restaurant holds a vaunted position in the local fne dining scene. A native of Argentina, the French-trained chef, who honed his craft in fne establishments from London to the Caribbean, draws upon his varied background to put a unique and artful spin on traditional Southwest cuisine. Favorites during our stay included the Anasazi Lobster Burrito at breakfast, an Alcade HeirloomTomato Salad at lunch, and New Mexico Lamb at dinner, followed by a decadent treat appropriately dubbed Chocolate Indulgence for dessert. “Santa Fe is a place for people who appreciate art in all forms,” explained Cynthia Delgado, a lifelong resident and Marketing Director for the Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau, who added that the inspiration provided by the bluerthan-blue skies and a long-standing tradition of tolerance have long been a draw for those with artistic inclinations. slmag.net
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A kachina by Molly Heizer in Canyon Road Contemporary gallery. Photo by Bridget Williams.
In order to see as much as possible during our long weekend visit, we broke the city into quarters and asked our concierge to point out both highlights and hidden gems. Every morning in downtown’s Plaza District, Native American artisans set up shop along the portal at the Palace of the Governors (palaceofthegovernors.org). Te plaza and surrounding streets also serve as a staging ground for a host of varied annual art markets (visit santafe.org for a complete calendar). Te Georgia O’Keefe Museum (okeeffemuseum.org) is located just three blocks from the plaza and is the largest single repository of the artist’s work in the world. With its French Romanesque Revival architecture standing in stark contrast to the prevalent adobe-style, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, constructed in the late 1800s, is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. More modest but no less intriguing is the nearby Loretto Chapel, celebrated for its “miraculous” staircase that stands 20’ tall and makes two complete 360-degree turns with no center support. Everything from indigenous craft to highbrow contemporary art can be found in the myriad galleries that line Canyon Road. Two fine dining restaurants of note along the route include Geronimo (open for dinner nightly; geronimorestaurant.com) and the Compound (open for lunch and dinner; compoundrestaurant. com). Locals fawn over the chicken schnitzel at the latter. Cowgirl BBQ (cowgirlsantafe.com) in the city’s railroad district served as my first foray into the city’s green chile cult. Green chile cheeseburger’s are serious business in this town, and
Cowgirl’s version, a mouthwatering marriage of grass fed Angus beef, locally raised buffalo, applewood smoked bacon, melted brie, chopped green chile, heirloom tomato and trufe oil served up on a pretzel bun is a perennial title contender in the annual Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown. For a more comprehensive immersion in the nuances of the green chili and the region’s culinary traditions, sign on for a class at the Santa Fe School of Cooking (santafeschoolofcooking. com), a 25-year-old family run business that ofers both hands-on and demonstration classes led by top local chefs. Following our Traditional New Mexican course, we perused the on-site boutique and picked up a stash of local spices and a few pieces of La Chamba black clay pottery to try our hand at making pozolé at home. Just slightly more than walking distance from downtown (for most people), is Museum Hill, which is home to four of Santa Fe’s most popular museums: Te Museum of Spanish Colonial Art (spanishcolonial.org), Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (indianartsandculture.org), Museum of International Folk Art (internationalfolkart.org) and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian (wheelwright.org). Round out an art-filled afternoon with lunch at Museum Hill Café (museumhillcafe.net) and a stroll through the 13-acre Botanical Gardens at Museum Hill (santafebotanicalgarden.org). While the kachina that initially stole my heart didn’t get stolen away in my suitcase, a recent call to the gallery to confrm his availability means that we may be reunited just in time for Valentine’s Day! sl slmag.net
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Light Up Your Room with Art While we are gradually gaining daylight following the winter solstice on December 21st, for the next few months our homes are in need of additional light. For well over a century, the Tifany lamp has remained a desirable addition to any living space. Te name of these lamps originates with Louis Comfort Tifany, the eldest son of Charles Louis Tifany, founder of the eponymous renowned silver and jewelry company. Instead of following in the family business, Louis chose to pursue his passion for art, demonstrating a multitude of talents as a painter, photographer and craftsman. What he is best known for is his work in stained glass. Louis began his studies in glass and mosaics in the 1870a, and by the end of the century, the name Tifany was synonymous with beautifully designed stain glass creations of opalescent glass in varying colors and textures. Initially, most of the Tifany Company’s production was focused on making stained glass windows. Inspired by Thomas Edison’s new invention, the incandescent flament light bulb, Tifany used his skills to illuminate homes with a new art form. Using colored glass, he created beautiful electric Tifany lamps, which were and still are recognized for their superior design and handcrafted details. Most of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s lamps were made between 1895 and 1920. However, not all Tifany lamps have the same pattern, and as a result are grouped into different design categories. Favrile, a French word meaning “handmade”, defnes the frst and simplest shades made by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Favrile pieces are generally inscribed with the mark Favrile or the founder’s initials, L.C.T. Leaded glass shades created using shapes such as squares, triangles and circles in a mosaic design are categorized as geometric. Most people are familiar with the Tifany lamps that were inspired by nature as well as the transition to flower motifs. Some of the most remembered designs include Peony, Wisteria and Dafodil. A little known fact is that the guiding light behind many of Tifany’s notorious botanical lampshades was Clara Driscoll. After graduating from Western Reserve School of Design for Women in Ohio, Driscoll migrated to New York City seeking a career in the growing field of industrial arts. Upon arriving in New York, she enrolled in the Metropolitan Museum Art School and was then hired on at Tiffany Studios. Inspired by nature, Driscoll shared a similar artistic vision to Louis Comfort Tiffany, resulting in her eventual promotion as the head of the Women’s Glass Cutting Department. Driscoll and her female team designed and executed many of Tifany’s nature-inspired themes including the famous Dragonfy design.
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Tifany lamps became so popular that many Tifany-style lamps or reproductions were created. As a result, it is often difficult for the untrained eye to detect differences that set apart authentic Tiffany Lamps. In some cases, an unsigned Tifany shade that is a reproduction is coupled with the base of the signed Tifany lamp and passed on as being an authentic Tifany. Buyers beware, as the price between a signed Tifany lamp and a reproduction varies significantly. For example, a Wisteria Tifany table lamp sold last year at auction for over $1.5 million, while a table lamp in the style of Tiffany sold for $200. Quality and craftsmanship diferentiate an authentic Tifany lamp from its reproduced counterparts. Each piece of stained glass in a Tifany lampshade is hand crafted with unique colors, shapes and sizes classifying the lighting device as a true work of art. sl Colleen Boyle is Senior Vice President, Pall Mall Art Advisors. She holds advanced degrees in Art History and a diploma in French fne and Decorative Arts from Christie’s, Paris. She has appraised art and antiques for private collectors and corporations throughout the U.S. and regularly publishes articles about art and collecting. (610) 470-5340 phone, cboyle@pallmallartadvisors.com.
Te Haight of Rock ’N’ Roll A new book reveals the stories behind iconic Haight-Ashbury images and the Chicago photographer who captured them Written by Katie Schroeder Photography by Jim Marshall To the late photographer Jim Marshall, rock ’n’ roll legends were simply Jimi, Janis, John and Paul. Te Chicago native’s cannon of work reads like music’s ultimate all-access pass—he was the only photographer backstage with the Beatles at their final scheduled concert in Candlestick Park—and it’s these intimate moments born from the bonds of friendship that make the new book Te Haight: Love, Rock, and Revolution (Insight Editions, $50) a focused lens for the 1960s counterculture movement that grew out of San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. “I think Jim would be really proud of the book,” says Amelia Davis, his longtime assistant and sole beneficiary of his estate, who found the beginnings of a book while cleaning out his apartment after his passing in 2010. “[Writer] John Poppy had written a proposal to publish it in 1976, so it would have been 10 66 slmag.net
years later looking back at the Haight-Ashbury, but no publisher took it,” she says. “Now it’s 50 years later, and so much more has happened and transpired; it’s much more powerful.” The self-taught photographer purchased his first Leica in 1958 and was rarely seen without it around his neck. He never used auto-focus, hardly ever used a fash or food lights, and terms like cropping and Photoshop were not in his lexicon. “He knew his camera so well that he was able to compose an image and take it,” says Davis. “And I think that is so rare in a photographer.” Take, for example, his shot of Johnny Cash flipping the bird during a performance at San Quentin prison. “Tere are a lot of stories about what that was or why it was done,” says Davis. “But really it was Jim saying, ‘Let’s do one for the warden.’ And that was Johnny Cash’s response.” ...continued
Jimi Hendrix performing at a free concert in the Panhandle, San Francisco, 1967
Jerry Garcia from the Grateful Dead setting up for a free concert in the Panhandle, San Francisco, 1966
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Te inside of a converted school bus on Haight Street, San Francisco, 1967
continued... Marshall, a Chicagoan who grew up in San Francisco, started making a name for himself after a chance encounter with John Coltrane in 1960. After photographing a jazz workshop, he spotted the musician wandering around outside and stopped to see if he needed help. Coltrane had an interview with Ralph Gleason (one of Rolling Stone magazine’s founding editors) the following day in Berkley but didn’t know how to get there, so Marshall ofered to drive him. As the only photographer present, he captured intimate images no one else had, and it was the start of their lifelong friendship, which turned into Marshall shooting Coltrane’s album covers and establishing himself as a jazz and blues music photographer. “Jim said he was most proud of his jazz photography, because they were ‘old-school black guys,’ who really didn’t trust a lot of people, and they trusted him,” says Davis. “Tat’s really why he had the access that he did—he developed trusted friendships with these musicians, and they knew that Jim would never publish a compromising or bad photograph of them.” Among those was the girl behind the powerful bluesy-rock voice of the ’60s, Janis Joplin. “She’d say, ‘Tis is life—one minute, 68 slmag.net
you’re high as a kite and the next you’re down in the dumps… that’s reality and you can photograph that, Jim,’” says Davis. “He was one of the few photographers who made her look really beautiful. He even said, ‘She wasn’t the prettiest chick, but the camera loved her.’” Although he found success later in life selling at gallery exhibitions—a CEO once ofered him $25,000 for the camera he used to shoot Jimi Hendrix, but Marshall declined—most of Marshall’s life was spent hustling from job to job. He attended the best music festivals of the time, like Newport Folk, Monterey Pop and Woodstock, and was best known for his performance and backstage shots that were published in Rolling Stone and LIFE magazines. He now has eight books and more than 500 album covers to his name. As Davis puts it, Marshall may have been there to photograph Jimi Hendrix, but he never missed what was happening around him. “He hated that he was pigeonholed as a rock ’n’ roll photographer,” she says. “Te Haight shows that he was so much more than that—he was a true genius. Jim even said, ‘I was a historian with a camera, and I didn’t know it at the time.’” jimmarshallphotographyllc.com sl
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Black Gold Te founder of To’ak Chocolate aims to elevate people’s perceptions of cacao with a limited edition bar Written by Tate Gunnerson “Tis idea that chocolate is a luxury is a few thousand years old,” explains To’ak Chocolate founder Jerry Toth. To’ak is a fusion of the words for ‘tree’ and ‘earth’ in an ancient dialect spoken by indigenous people living in coastal Ecuador, one of the few pockets where the Nacional variety of cacao used to make Toth’s $260 chocolate bar can still be found growing. Once thought extinct, the variety is prized for its foral taste and lack of bitterness. “When you eat chocolate, you’re eating millions of variables,” says Toth, who compares To’ak to the French term, terroir, the flavor imparted to wine by climate, soil and other environmental conditions. “On the one hand, it’s science, but on the other, it’s mysterious how these things come out.” The Northfield native dabbled in investment banking before a romantic liaison led him to South America, where he spent several years as a self-proclaimed “wandering bum,” waiting tables, teaching English and working as a foreign correspondent for Adbusters magazine. Growing increasingly disturbed by the region’s widespread deforestation, in 2007, Toth and two friends founded the Jama-Coaque Ecological Reserve on 1,000 acres of pristine land in coastal Ecuador. “I didn’t know if we could change the world, but we could at least 70 slmag.net
protect this one river valley,” Toth explains. “Unbeknownst to us at the time, the province where we chose to do our work is to cacao what Burgundy is to wine.” Initially Toth and his partners planted the cacao tree because it’s a sustainable crop that performs well in the shade of the many fruit trees already growing on the land. But it wasn’t long before their neighbors taught them to make chocolate in the traditional way, using little more than a machete to harvest the cacao beans from their colorful, gourd-like pod. After fermenting and drying the beans, they would roast them over an open fre and de-shell them by hand. “When people came to the reserve, it became a right of passage to make chocolate,” Toth says. “Everyone was blown away by the taste. It was so much more powerful and real than the candy we ate growing up.” Te hobby became a lifeline for Toth when budget problems forced the three founders of the reserve to seek alternate sources of income. Toth wanted to stay involved in the region and realized that the solution was literally right in front of him. Soon he partnered with Carl Schweizer, a design professional and fellow chocolate afcionado living in the capital city of Quito, to found To’ak Chocolate. ...continued
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Each 50 gram bar is meant to be savored, frst by itself and then with spirits.
Jerry Toth, co-founder of To’ak Chocolate
Te road to Piedra de Plata, the origin of To’ak chocolate
continued... According to Toth, the taste of chocolate is infuenced by a myriad of factors from where it was grown to how long it has been fermented and even the way it has been transported and packaged. “Tere are opportunities to cut corners at each step of the process,” says Toth, noting that it took two years to produce To’ak’s initial run of 574 bars, which doesn’t include the 326 bars they discarded because of minor blemishes. “We’re as compulsive and as meticulous as we can possibly be.” Toth envisions a bar of To’ak Chocolate being savored by a group of friends over the course of several hours, frst by itself 72 slmag.net
and then with spirits. “Paired with Angel’s Envy bourbon, there’s an explosion of banana and a tropical vibe,” Toth explains. He deeply inhales the aroma of a corner piece before placing it in his mouth with the wood tasting utensils that are packaged with each bar in a handsome box made of Spanish Elm. Slowly chewing the chocolate, he closes his eyes and describes the citrus, foral and blackberry notes that he experiences as it melts in his mouth. “You can’t just gobble it up,” Toth says. “Chocolate like this forces you to pay attention to it.” sl Each 50 gram bar is priced at $260. toakchocolate.com
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To Your Health Eric Cooper’s passion project, Pressed Vibrance, takes total wellness to the next level with tasty, raw food juices Written by Korey Huyler Portrait by Katrina Wittkamp The world works in mysterious ways—and life never follows the path you plan. Case in point: The life of Eric Cooper, a former hedge fund investor who, in 2000, was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a disease that causes painful inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine. For the frst few years of his illness, the workaholic controlled the disease with medicine, but once he reached up to 45 pills per day—and was near death in the emergency room in 2007—doctors said removing his colon was the only option. After the successful surgery at the Mayo Clinic, it was determined Cooper had an autoimmune disease as well—and his wife, Megan, made him promise not to let the disease take over his life. “She told me to ‘own it’ and not let it control us,” he explains during an interview in his Lake Forest home. “Knowing that autoimmune diseases attack body parts, I didn’t want to risk losing another organ. I wanted to live a long and healthy life.” During his post-surgery year of self-imposed exile, he researched “qualitative, not quantitative” ways of improving his health. “I started studying the cellular expression—the scientifc term for the genetic turning on and off of the autoimmune disease,” he says. “I learned that rather than eating dead food, clean and raw food can get nutrients directly to your cells.” Much of his research focused on the science behind juicing; pressed juicers require no heat, which means all the nutrients in the produce stay alive through the juice-making process. Cooper was intrigued and soon bought his own pressed juicer to create his own nutrient-flled drinks to heal his body. “Before I got sick, I lived like everyone else,” he says. “A lot of stress, a lot of anxiety; I was eating a lot of processed foods and was severely dehydrated. I would get to work, grab a cup of water and then sit down in front of a lot of screens. Hours later, I would realize I hadn’t touched the water and hadn’t eaten lunch. I would sit there all day long.” But at home, thanks to the juices he created, he started seeing results—and friends and family noticed. Soon, these
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friends were asking Cooper to make them a juice for their own ailments, and Pressed Vibrance was born. During the first year, when their business was expanding organically, Eric and Megan would wake up at 5AM, press juices in their home kitchen and deliver everything on their own. Cooper was even driving into the city each day to get fresh produce for the drinks they were making. Fast-forward four years; the Coopers and their team of nine employees make all the juices in a raw food kitchen in Lake Forest. And this is not a nameless online-only business. Eric and his team know every single client personally; most are friends or were referred by friends. “Specifcally, we have a conversation about the outcomes one desires, and how we may be able to play a role in that,” Cooper explains of the process with his clients. “We then can customize specifc recommendations.” Using more than 150 recipes, the business has helped people overcome obesity, endometriosis, high cholesterol, depression and many other ailments. And, in the next few months, Pressed Vibrance will debut its new website, which will share Cooper’s story, ofer links to other health-based real-life stories and allow people to order their drinks online. But the personal touch will never leave this family business. “I want to create a total wellness platform and help more people achieve their goals,” says Cooper. “From a young age, I’ve had a deep passion for wanting to help people—be it through education or through providing a platform, like Pressed Vibrance, to fnd ultra-wellness.” sl Pressedvibrance.com, 847.979.0069. Drinks also are available at Dailey Method locations throughout Chicagoland.
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Wide Open Spaces A Naperville home with plenty of room to spread out suits its owner’s penchant for hosting family and friends perfectly Written by Amalie Drury Photography by Anthony Tahlier There’s an art to making any 14,000-square-foot space feel welcoming. And when Chicago designer Marshall Erb was tasked with turning this vast Naperville spread into a cozy place for the homeowner’s friends and family to gather, he was up to the challenge. Te client was a high-powered Chicago businesswoman who was leaving corporate life behind and wanted a calm, beautiful place to relax near the suburban community she’d grown to love. A skilled decision-maker who trusted Erb to bring her good ideas, she was busy but wanted to be involved in the design of her frst built-from-scratch home. “We’d meet at her ofce and fll two conference rooms with presentations,” Erb remembers. “She trusted me from the get-go and was excellent at providing feedback about what she liked.” Located on a quiet, wooded side street just a few minutes from the shops and restaurants of downtown Naperville, the house has all the perks of suburban living: a fve-car garage, a lushly landscaped lawn, a three-season screened-in porch, a huge, professional-quality kitchen and outdoor amenities like a Jacuzzi and fire pit. The homeowner—a mother of three college-age children with a large extended family and a cherished circle of close friends— wanted the whole thing to feel like home base. “Tis is the hub,” she says. “Someday my kids will get married and come here with their own children.” His favorite contemporary luxury hotels inspired Erb as he selected fnishes and furnishings for the home. “We took an Armani approach,” he says. “It’s all about style, proportion and subtlety.”
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Te grand foyer boasts custom-cut white statuary marble, a custom chandelier from Pagani Studios and hand-hammered iron balusters on the staircase.
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Appointed with wallpaper by Anya Larkin, a limestone mantel by Atelier Jouvence and a walnut table by Marshall Erb Design, the dining room seats 16 comfortably.
Thanks to the home’s size, nearly everything had to be custommade to fll the space appropriately. Te dining room, for instance, has a table that seats 16 comfortably and an iron chandelier—crafted in Texas, fttingly—that’s two feet high by six feet long. (Te dining table can also be broken down into three separate tables for more intimate entertaining configurations.) Upstairs, the children’s bedrooms are like apartments designed with their future families in mind. “They’re bigger than the apartments the kids actually live in at school,” says the homeowner. As is the case with many family homes, the kitchen and its adjacent “hearth room”—an area with a plush circle of seating options in front of a
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Waterworks faucets, Sub Zero refrigeration, a Kohler sink, a Wolf range and cooktops and Miele dishwashers make the kitchen state-of-the-art.
freplace—are where people tend to congregate. Te homeowner’s three best friends live in different cities around the country, and when they come to Naperville, they like to stay put. “We can sit in the hearth room for 48 hours and never leave,” she says. “We laugh and talk and have a wonderful time.” During the holidays, groups of up to 25 family members pitch in to cook meals in the kitchen and lounge around the house making merry— especially in the basement, where there’s a spa, a gym, a billiards room, a Ping-Pong table room, an amphitheater with 15-foot-long curving sofas, and an entertainment room with bar and freplace. “It all gets used very nicely as I had hoped,” says the homeowner.
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In the family room, Marshall Erb Design designed the cofee table and ottomans, and chose sofas by Donghia, club chairs by R. Jones and a bronze accent table by Tuell and Reynolds.
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Done in the client’s favorite color palette, the master bedroom is tranquil and light.
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“My vision for the porch was ‘Tom Ford takes Ralph Lauren fshing,’” says Erb.
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With a rug by Odegard, armchairs by John Hutton and a large painting by Lisa Ridgers from Chicago Art Source, the cozy yet inviting library is used for small gatherings and reading.
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“For the central gallery, we sourced this collection of Zulu beer pots from a collector in Africa,” says designer Marshall Erb.
Part of what makes the home so inviting is the remarkable sense of “fow” achieved by Erb, which he did by connecting the rooms through the use of similar colors. “It’s not like there’s a green-themed room and then a brown-themed room,” he explains. He also honed in on an overlapping arches motif that frst popped up in the limestone carvings on one of the exterior balconies, which he carried throughout the home in understated ways. Te arches can be seen in a freplace mantel in the dining room, in tile mosaics on the bathroom foors, on a carpet border, a stair railing and even in the ceiling moldings in a room Erb calls the “art gallery.” “We paid a lot of attention to the details, even down to the hardware on the cabinetry,” Erb says. “Everything is considered and there’s a lot of variety in the textures. Tere’s not one item in the house that you could just buy from a catalog.” Personal touches like works of art that have special meaning to the client and a nook between the kitchen and mudroom that’s flled with family photos bring a genuine, lived-in feel to the home. “Most people look at the house from the outside and then come inside and say it’s a lot bigger than it appears,” says the homeowner. “People are surprised at the space, but they also say it’s homey. It’s not pretentious. You feel comfortable.” marshallerb.com sl
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Before they gather around the table, they’ll gather around the range. Every detail makes a statement. One oven for everyday cooking. One extra-large-capacity oven that ensures that if the guest list doubles, you’ll be prepared. Both feature smooth-rolling fully extendable racks, making it easier to reach your latest masterpiece. It’s time to dream bigger in the kitchen. Discover more at Monogram.com or visit the Monogram Design Center in Chicago.
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Family Style At River North mainstay mk, the family that stays together makes restaurant magic together Written by Joel Hoglund Photography by Anthony Tahlier
Michael and Lisa Kornick. Michael has 10 restaurants in Chicago, including three DMK Burger Bars, Fish Bar, Ada Street, County Barbecue, DMK Burger & Fish, and Henry’s Swing Club, as co-owner with David Morton of DMK Restaurants.
Sergio tells us we can do whatever we want with the menu. If we want to swap ingredients, order a single dish off the seasonal tasting menu, change a favor, try a bite… whatever we want. When we’re here, Sergio says, we’re family. And that doesn’t sound like a load of bull, like a corporate slogan, when he says it. Sergio should know—our server at mk, one of the most consistently, quietly fabulous fne-dining restaurants in River North, has been working here since it opened. And that was 16 years ago. “I spend more time here than at home,” he says. “Tis is my second family.” It’s a theme—family—that ties the entire restaurant together, from the inviting bar and host stand, through the longtime waitstaff up front, back to the kitchen manned by Executive Chef Erick Williams (a line cook on mk’s opening team in ’98), away to the farmers whose stories can be cheerfully chronicled 88 slmag.net
for curious diners (that favorful curl of prosciutto dabbed with sherry vinaigrette on the amuse-bouche came from Italian expats in Iowa), and fnally to owners Michael and Lisa Kornick, the patriarch and matriarch of the whole big, talented bunch. “We have always thought of mk as a family business that reflects our personal values,” says chef Michael, a permanent fxture on Chicago’s culinary A-list since his days at the helm of Marché and Red Light in the mid-’90s. Tat the Kornicks actively contribute to no less than a dozen charities and count among their extended family seven Rwandan refugees they took in seven years ago, providing them an apartment in Evanston, giving the mother a job at mk while she learned English, and eventually becoming the legal guardians of two of the children, says a lot about their personal values. Loyalty—of the restaurant to its customers, its staf and its suppliers, and vice versa—matters.
Yellowfn tuna with celery remoulade and Moroccan olives, and North Atlantic fuke with shaved fennel, safron-scented rice crisp, fennel coulis and Espelette (a variety of chili pepper)
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Pan-seared Maine diver sea scallop, wilted escarole, brown butter, osetra caviar and chervil (a parsley family herb)
It’s something you can taste in plate after plate of brilliantly simple, ingredient-driven dishes that arrive at our table. Plump shrimp atop sheets of house-made pasta that get a warming, winter-ready lift when silky, dillshocked broth is poured on tableside. Heirloom caulifower that asserts its own farm-fresh flavor in the company of shishito peppers, pickled garlic scapes and pecorino cheese. A crisp, bounteous salad of baby brussels sprouts, apples and farro that rewards you for eating your vegetables with hidden hunks of caramelly Midnight Moon cheese. “In the dining room mk strives to connect people to our food, wine and most importantly to our people,” says Michael. “We hope every guest, whether dining for the frst time or 50th has a ‘wow’ experience and truly feels cared for, just like if they were in our home. Te goal is to strip away some of the impersonal stufness of fne dining and impart a much more personal style. If a guest leaves mk and does not remember who their server was a few hours later, we have not had the personal impact I’m looking for.” Going to mk really can feel like going to someone’s home. You wouldn’t stumble on the restaurant—blocks past the northern bounds of the design district, bordered by warehouses, a few converted loft offices and quiet residential buildings—by mistake. Stepping from the hushed, foot-trafc-free stretch of Franklin Street into the comfortable yet sophisticated dining room on a cold Tursday night can make a weather-weary Chicagoan glad he opted out of another night curled up with a blanket and takeout. I imagine the tables full of well-dressed diners adding a cheerful din to the space would agree.
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Baby octopus grilled over hardwood charcoal with romanesco, charred shishito peppers, garlic crème fraÎche, garlic root and pimentón (smoked paprika)
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Tucked away on North Franklin Street, mk’s loftlike interior was designed—and redesigned in 2013—by Olsen/Vranas Architecture.
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Grilled Cook’s Ranch bison rib eye with heirloom carrots, French green beans, pickled shallots, salsa verde and Pommery mustard
Te Kornicks renovated their spot in 2013, creating a front lounge with a striking new custom bar and its own menu of craveable small plates like Maryland blue crab toast with truffle cream and bison sliders with bone marrow butter. But even the white-tablecloth dining room retains a relaxed, unstufy atmosphere. It’s fne dining, without all the performance. A place where the soundtrack veers from Aretha to Beck while an elegant dish of foie gras with grilled peaches is set in front of you. A place where your server pats both hands on his belly with a laugh to illustrate how much he personally loves the pommes frites with trufe cream, or unbidden brings your date a cocktail pick stuck with extra brandied cherries for her lavender-scented gin cocktail. “Forced formality is for fakers,” reads one of mk’s mottos, tacked to the front page of its website. Tat absence of pomp really lets the food, and wine from mk’s 700label list, shine. Like the beautiful “two tartares”—mounded yellowfn tuna and North Atlantic fuke, accented with Moroccan olives, celery remoulade and fennel coulis—which longtime mk devotees wouldn’t let the chefs take of the menu even if they wanted to. Or the Lake Superior whitefsh, perfectly pan-seared with a little salt and served alongside pieces of poached lobster and Gulf shrimp in a light shellfsh broth, the kind of minimal preparation that reveals the kitchen’s confdence in the purity of its proteins. 94 slmag.net
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mk’s s’mores: dark chocolate ganache, marshmallow, Spanish peanuts and graham cracker ice cream
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Chocolate layer cake with milk- and bittersweet-chocolate hot fudge and almond, served with a malted vanilla shake
Another of those mk mottos is, “There’s no substitute for live charcoal.” The message comes loud and clear as the tantalizing aroma of char leaps off a baby grilled octopus, tender and delicious and creatively matched with striking, psychedelic heads of romanesco, shishito peppers and garlicky crème fraiche. Te charcoal-fred bison rib eye, from a thirdgeneration family ranch in Indiana, also arrives fragrant and charcoal-kissed, its deep, earthy favor ofset by a clean basil salsa verde and heirloom carrots. “I believe in enhancing the natural appearance and taste of food,” says Kornick, whose relationship with many local producers and distributors stretches back to his days in Gordon Sinclair’s kitchen in the ’80s. “I try not to denature
the ingredients or manipulate the natural appearance or texture with science.” Te only science at work in our dessert is the pleasure principle. We opt for the “cake and shake,” a classic conceived by Mindy Segal when mk opened. It’s three different layers of velvety chocolate sandwiched between light-as-air cake, drizzled with hot fudge, served with a malted vanilla shake on the side. Yeah. Tey’ve kept it around all these years not because they don’t have the chops to create something new—seasonal oferings like pecan pie with roasted pears and pear-sour-cream ice cream prove that—but because it tastes good. Because people like it. Because it’s a part of the family. sl mk restaurant, 868 N. Franklin St., 312.482.9179, mkchicago.com
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Herald trumpets will provide fanfare when the theater doors open and guests enter for dinner.
Land your next great bottle of wine at the Lyric Opera Wine Auction Written by Sarah Freeman Photography by Cheri Eisenberg and Robert Kusel
Something is missing from your wine collection: a certain bottle to bring your list from covetable to world-class. Te problem with these lauded collectables is that vineyards sell out of peak years, special varietals fly off shelves or never even make it stateside. Enter the triennial Lyric Opera Wine Auction, bringing the fnest bottles to dedicated collectors since 1988, while raising nearly $7 million for the iconic opera house. Set on the Lyric stage, the 2015 auction is primed to be its most successful yet, beating the $1.8 million record set in 2012. Hosts of women’s board members have been working tirelessly over the past three years to ensure the selection does not disappoint. Trips to top vineyards, conversations with winemakers and relationships with international collectors lead to enviable auction items such as a magnum of Screaming Eagle’s Second Flight, a 2007 blended wine made from the fruit of young Napa cabernet and merlot vines. Vintage wines are the main draw of the Lyric Wine Auction. “If you missed out on the initial releases the vineyard may have done and you fnd you have a hole in your collection, it’s amazing the buys you can get and the fact that you can access these particular wines,” says Erica Sandner, Lyric Opera Wine Auction chairman. “If you try and get these wines from a retailer or another auction house, typically you are competing with a much larger crowd and therefore pay more for it.” Te Lyric Opera Wine Auction is divided between a silent auction and a live auction, and includes a seated dinner curated by Sixteen Executive Chef Tomas Lents. In addition to more than 1,500 bottles, wine-based experiences—think travel packages to Sonoma vineyards and paired dinners at Michelinstarred BOKA restaurant—are on the auction block. Te sheer number of bottles can be daunting, never mind picking the perfect one to add to a collection, thus wine advisors, such as Todd Hess of H2 Vino, Alpana Singh of Te Boarding House and Wine Auction Vice Chairman Marilynn Toma, are on site to guide bidders through the sea of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhone. For the novice collector, Hess surveys the scene with a series of questions starting with wine preference and leading to the most important factor when selecting a drinkable showpiece: storage. “I 98 slmag.net
Covetable lots include a magnum of Screaming Eagle’s Second Flight and a bottle of Château Latour 2003.
Lyric Opera Wine Auction guests perusing the prized bottles
make sure they understand the need to protect their investment— that can be as simple as a small under-counter wine cooler or of-site storage where you can’t go down and open a bottle of wine that you’re going to regret later,” he says. To experienced collectors, Hess recommends bidding on older wines to complement a maturing collection such as 1982 to 2010 vintages of Gruaud Larose, an estate known for unparalleled Bordeaux wines. Whether or not guests walk away with the wine of their dreams, the elegant night ensures all are satiated with pours from honored guest David Launay’s Château Gruaud-Larose from the Saint-Julien appellation of the Bordeaux region of France. But let’s be honest… bidding for the bragging rights to a bottle of Château Latour 2003 is what makes this such a hot ticket. Cheers. sl Seats for the Feb. 7 event cost $1,500 and tables of 10 cost $15,000. All lots are also up for auction online at lyricopera.org/wineauction2015
Food for Tought Tanks to Pilot Light’s deliciously sustainable mission, Chicago culinary masters are bringing the kitchen to the classroom Written by Alexandra Sabbag Photography by Kipling Swehla
Fact: Approximately 30 percent of children in the city of Chicago are affected by childhood obesity. The words “healthy” and “sustainable eating” aren’t a part of their vernacular. Tis staggering number is why several of Chicago’s biggest names in food are putting their passion where their mouths are, and backing Pilot Light (pilotlightchefs.org), a local nonproft whose mission is to empower children with the knowledge, attitudes and skills they need to have a healthy relationship with food. Already integrated into six Chicago public schools, Pilot Light has a lot of happy tummies under its belt.
Like Michelle Obama and her Let’s Move! campaign, but on a hyper-focused local level that’s driven by top toques, Pilot Light’s goal is to change the way a generation of kids thinks about—and interacts with—food. Te brainchild of chefs Matthias Merges (Yusho, A10), Paul Kahan (Avec, Nico Osteria), Jason Hammel (Lula Cafe, Nightwood) and Ryan Poli (Tavernita, Barcito), Pilot Light was founded in 2010 to combat childhood obesity through the development of regular classroom lessons where students learn about making healthy choices. To date, Pilot Light’s programming is in schools in Irving Park, Back of the Yards, Pilsen, Logan Square, Englewood and Ukrainian Village. Working in partnership with principals, teachers and educational policy writers, Pilot Light develops lessons that fall
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into the standards of Common Core Curriculum (satisfying the goals of the Chicago Public School System) while putting healthy, sustainable eating at the forefront of each plan. “Chefs and teachers collaborate to develop and implement classroom lessons that integrate food and nutrition into everyday subjects like math, social studies, English and science,” says Merges. On the syllabus? Nutritional values, the benefits of farmto-table offerings and cultivating a healthy, active lifestyle—all communicated in a way that kindergarteners up to sixth graders can wrap their heads around. First, lessons are taught to the students by their teachers. Ten, four times throughout the year, two to three Pilot Light chefs work alongside teachers during interactive cooking tutorials aimed at “returning the language of food and the harmony of the table to our children’s lives,” says Hammel. Empowering kids to make their own smart decisions is what it’s all about. “We create memories,” adds Hammel. “We teach the importance of food, not just as sustenance, but as something that brings families and cultures together in a positive way. It’s these memories that inform our children’s lives and hopefully lead them to make healthy choices down the road.” December marked Pilot Light’s second annual Feed Your Mind gala, its primary fundraising push. Tanks to 600 guests and more than $150,000 raised for programming, the org is primed for growth and ready to expand its mission deep into the CPS system. (Pilot Light is already integrated into six Chicago public schools with the hope of serving high school students in the near future. Requiring just $250 to fulfill one full lesson, the organization runs lean and maintains acute fiscal management.) “There’s a responsibility for people to be more civic-minded,” says Merges, whose two daughters attend Disney II Magnet School in Irving Park, Pilot Light’s incubator for educational programming. “We want to make an impact so the world is a little better for us, our kids and for the future.” sl
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RALPH LAUREN SUPPORTS CANCER RESEARCH Ralph Lauren and Te University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation Women’s Board rang in the fall season with a private, afer-hours shopping event at the label’s Mag Mile mansion. Hosts Annemette Clausen, Whitley Bouma Herbert and Women’s Board president Cynthia Chereskin, as well as 100 well-heeled Chicago cancer supporters, sipped Champagne while perusing a curated collection of Ralph Lauren fne jewelry and timepieces. In addition to donating 15 percent of sales from the evening’s purchases, Ralph Lauren contributed two tickets to its 2015 Fall Runway Show in NYC and a $5,000 shopping spree at the Michigan Avenue store to the live auction at the 48th UCCRF Women’s Board Grand Auction. –Elise Hofer Shaw
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COSTUME BALL Just before the holidays, more than 200 of Chicago’s most fabulous fashion infuencers came together at the Chicago History Museum for the annual Costume Ball feting the 40th anniversary of the museum’s Costume Council. Afer cocktails, dinner and a sneak peek of new exhibit Chicago Styled: Fashioning the Magnifcent Mile, guests danced the night away to the sounds of the Stanley Paul Orchestra. All proceeds from the evening beneft the Costume Council and its mission to support the costume collection and exhibitions of the Chicago History Museum. –Connor Lillis
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CHILDREN’S RESEARCH FUND FETE AT BARNEYS Barneys New York Creative Ambassador-at-Large Simon Doonan, along with Children’s Research Fund Campaign co-chairs Angela and Justin Dearborn and Roxanne and Rocco Martiono, welcomed more than 500 fashion-forward guests for an evening of shopping-for-a-cause with some of Barneys’ most coveted designers. Shoe designer Paul Andrew, jewelry designer Mark Davis, and WANT Les Essentiels leather goods designers Byron and Dexter Peart mixed and mingled before a selection of their goods were rafed of to lucky attendees. Post-party, Doonan and friends migrated to Freds restaurant for a festive dinner. Te event raised $145,000 for CRF and its eforts to advance medical research at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. –EHS
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Dexter Peart, Katie Cerone and Byron Peart
Grace Banks and Patrick Wood-Prince
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HARVEST BALL More than 350 black-tie-clad partygoers gathered at the Chicago Botanic Garden for the 16th Annual Harvest Ball. Guests sipped Moët & Chandon as they made their way to the McGinley Pavilion for a cocktail reception and silent auction. Later, after a sumptuous sit-down dinner courtesy of Jewell Events Catering on the tented Esplanade (decorated by Event Creative), revelers partook of a live auction and danced the night away to the sounds of Te Chicago Players. The fall affair raised $375,000 for the new Children’s Learning Garden, which will serve as the gateway to the Garden’s new Learning Campus. –Janis Von Kaenel
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David Herbert and Whitley Bouma Herbert
Braxton Alley and Kimberly Burt
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VERNISSAGE In its third year, Expo Chicago—the International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art featuring 140 of the world’s leading galleries from 17 countries—didn’t disappoint the more than 32,500 enthusiasts and curators who turned out for our city’s annual art fair. Vernissage, the opening night preview benefitting the MCA, kicked off the four-day exposition, where more than 2,000 artists were showcased by galleries and creative programming (think panel discussions with some of the world’s most respected art professionals and collectors). –JVK
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Tony Karman, Madeleine Grynsztejn, Michelle T. Boone and “Mac” MacLellan
Adam Fields and Jennifer Halegua
Kathy Brock and Doug Regan
Mel Smith, Janet Carl Smith and Zaib Shaikh
Bonnie Andrew Barczykowski, Frenz and Camille Caroline Aochi Battles
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LYRIC OPERA’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT AND DIAMOND BALL Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Civic Opera House was filled to capacity for its star-studded 60th Anniversary Concert, featuring actress and Chicago native Jane Lynch as master of ceremonies and a repertoire including excerpts from Beethoven’s Fidelio, Mozart’s Idomeneo and Verdi’s Macbeth. Following the concert, 450 guests proceeded to the Hilton Chicago for the Diamond Ball, where they were treated to a seated dinner in the Grand Ballroom as well as surprise performances by Lynch and Broadway darling Jenn Gambatese. By evening’s end, $3.2 million was raised to ensure the continued success of the Chicago institution. – Madeline Miller
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A LUXE LAUNCH AT THE RITZ-CARLTON RESIDENCES
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More than 150 partners and friends of Sophisticated Living came out to celebrate the magazine’s Chicago launch at Te Ritz-Carlton Residences. After a sneak peek at the new Maserati GranTurismo Sport courtesy of Perillo Motor Group, partygoers headed to the 10th-foor Landmark Club to mingle high above the Mag Mile, meet Publisher Erica Conaty Goldman and Editor-in-Chief Elise Hofer Shaw, and enjoy private tours of units. Models clad in Marlowe and Roberto Coin jewels from C.D.Peacock added to the beautiful ambience set by Platinum Events. Creative nosh by Paramount Events and libations from Crafthouse Cocktails, Somrus, Le Medaillon Champagne and more fueled the three-hour fete. –EHS
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Carlos Navarret and Elmer Carbajal
Erica Conaty Goldman with Dan and Cameron Pilkey and Dennis Lee
Cara and Scott Nava with Elise Hofer Shaw
Kristin Conaty, Janet Conaty, Emilio Rivera and Scott Wilker with Beverly and Steven Valfer
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RICORSO COLLECTION AT VMR Ricorso Executive Director Daryl Sneed and Creative Director Stacey Jones entertained an intimate gathering of fashionable guests at VMR, Oak Street’s by-appointment showroom for vintage and new designer clothing and accessories, during a night of informal modeling of the winter/holiday 2014 collection. Fans of the local label viewed the limited edition capsule collection of 10 “modern heritage” designs—think a psychedelic sequin-accented navy trench coat, a voluminous multi-stripe tea-length skirt and a charcoal silk satin trumpet-sleeve coat dress— while sipping Champagne futes topped with red tea roses poured by Femme du Coupe’s Revae Schneider and shopping with VMR co-owners Mark Gill and Tina Kourasis. –EHS
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Ela Bobak, Laura Jarzab and Stephen Cheong with a Ricorso model
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COLUMBIAN BALL Nearly 800 museum lovers joined co-chairs Liz and Kent Dauten and Denise and Matt Gibson for the 34th Annual Columbian Ball at the Museum of Science and Industry. Afer a cocktail reception and showcases by students from the museum’s Science Achiever program, guests migrated to the Rotunda for a seasonal dinner (think cranberry pumpkin risotto and praline cake with melon cream). With the plates cleared, partygoers roamed the museum’s newest permanent exhibition, Numbers in Nature: A Mirror Maze, and cast bids in a dynamic live auction. Approximately $2.1 million was raised for the museum’s educational programming and exciting exhibits. –MM
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Billy Friedkin and Sherry Lansing
Kent and Liz Dauten
Matt and Denise Gibson
Laura Sargent and John Podjasek
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FREDERICK LYNN HABERDASSHERE FETE For Frederick Lynn Haberdasshere’s annual signature event, owners Aaron and Bess Comes welcomed more than 150 lifestyle infuencers for an evening of sips, shopping and serious networking. Making the most of the showroom’s multiple spaces, guests enjoyed a moveable feast for the eyes: vintage vicuna throws, bath and beauty prods by Nicola Milan, tempting travel packages from Camelback Odyssey Travel, jewelry from Lester Lampert and more. Special sponsors, including Kristen Weber with Momentum Advanced Planning and Nishil Patel with Pursuit Beverage, imbibed Macallan scotch and Le Medallion Champagne while sampling caviar courtesy of Tru restaurant. –EHS
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TROTTER TRIBUTE AT TRUMP During Chicago Gourmet weekend, some of the world’s fnest chefs and sommeliers came together at Trump International Hotel & Tower to pay homage to culinary legend Charlie Trotter. Afer a cocktail reception in the Grand Foyer, nearly 200 guests gathered in the Grand Ballroom to sample the favors, ingredients and techniques celebrated by Trotter—interpreted by chefs Sergi Arola, Rick Bayless, Jake Bickelhaupt, Della Gossett, Tomas Lents, Matthias Merges and Masaharu Morimoto—all of which were paired with premium selections from Terlato Wines. Te evening raised $30,000 for Charlie Trotter’s Culinary Education Foundation. –JVK
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Te Grand Ballroom at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Chefs Masaharu Morimoto and Rick Bayless
Roshan Parikh and Alpana Singh
Sam Toia, President and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association
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Lamb in mole negro prepared by Rick Bayless
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