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on the cover: Chicagoaninterior Chicago Tina Kourasis designerwows and in artist a rust-colored Linc Telen’ maxi s latest dress by project Stella McCartney in Little Italy. paired Tewith great earrings roombyboasts Gucci,black a ringquartz by Sabbia from TransCeramica and boots by Altuzarra. on the We freplace, photographed sconces from the owner Arteriors, of VMR a rug onby Oak Hyde,Street and for a Noguchi this issue’cofee s featuretable on her and3,800-square-foot Bantam Studio Sofa condoboth in the from 1921 Design Fugard Within & Knapp-designed Reach. Photo by building Anthony onTahlier. East Walton. Photography by Anthony Tahlier Makeup by Regina Sneor of D’Works, Inc.

A PRESENT FROM THE PAST Sarah Whit Interior Design gives a charming update to a historic farmhouse in East Lakeview for a family of four

GREEN IS GOOD Our list of enviable items for the home in spring’s favorite hue— think emerald armoires, mint mirrors and more

COLOR STORIES A rainbow of cofee table tomes take a look at the many ways we color coordinate our world, from fashion and photography to interior design

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A BIG TIME IN BIG SKY COUNTRY Farmland, fresh air and the hum of the Blackfoot River recharge our soul at the Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, Montana

SOPHISTICATED SOURCE Our editor’s style picks for spring, from garden-party-perfect china patterns to futuristic art and fashion

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MODERN FAMILY A style star and an interiors wunderkind join forces to transform a condo in a 1920s building on East Walton into a dwelling to die for

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THE GREAT THAW Swift & Sons, Fulton Market’s frst steakhouse, turns up the heat with meat and potatoes fare made modern

POWER SUITED We play 20 questions with Joe Siprut, the founder and managing partner of Siprut PC—and get to know the softer side of Chicago’s most notorious attorney

LUST FOR LIFESTYLE Entertaining Company’s proprietress Wendy Pashman expands her empire with a new e-commerce arm that has us lusting for far-of lands

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WHERE THERE’S SMOKE Punt & Plume, Lincoln Park’s new boutique wine shop and humidor, raises the bar on buying fne spirits and cigars

Wendy Pashman shows us how to set a pretty party spread with textiles, trays and more worldly wares from Te Storied Table (thestoriedtable.com). Photo by Erika Dufour

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A COURSE FOR EDUCATION Providing college scholarships to caddies since 1930, the Evans Scholars Foundation is on par for another stellar year

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“Take a deep breath…” Tat’s what I told myself when I agreed to take on the title of Owner and Publisher of the Chicago edition of Sophisticated Living. It’s a post I’m proud to call mine, and I couldn’t be more excited to join the team and introduce myself to you, our loyal readers. My roots run deep in the streets of Chicago—84th and Rockwell to be exact. I grew up on the South Side surrounded by hardworking families. It has kept me grounded throughout my life, and is a constant reminder that a little hustle and lots of determination can pay of. My professional experience may not be as traditional as some in the publishing world, but I bring to the table a strong media background built over time spent at Te Oprah Winfrey Show, CNBC and NBC. And as the owner and designer of my own handbag line, 84Rockwell, I trust my creative compass. If there’s one thing I know, it’s Chicago. I have lived in almost every inch of this dynamic city, from my childhood on the South Side to my post-college days in Wrigleyville and Lincoln Park. I’ve even enjoyed a brief stint in the suburbs. But these days I call the Gold Coast home. Maybe it’s my love for our magical summer nights or just the way Chicago’s energy invigorates me every day, but there’s nowhere else that I would rather be than in the heart of the city with my husband, raising our three amazing children. My wish for our readers is to be able to feel the love and lust that I have for this insanely breathtaking city. In our own reality, we know that there are bound to be trying times ahead, but at Sophisticated Living we hope to whisk you away for a few minutes or hours with our stunning editorials and interviews. We are thrilled to be able to use this magazine as a voice for the best of this city’s new beginnings, from the latest boutique openings and the most desirable real estate fnds to the hottest restaurant reveals and the stories of Chicagoans we should all know a little more about. Tank you so much for opening your hearts and homes to Sophisticated Living. I am honored and humbled to be a part of this world-class luxury brand. We hope you fall in love with Chicago that much more after reading this issue.

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From the Editor-In-Chief

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I always associate spring with being a time for new beginnings. A time to turn over a new leaf, reinvent myself and hit the ground running. Here at Sophisticated Living, our batteries are charged and the creative juices are fowing. We’re excited to crossover into a new season that’s flled with growth and endless possibilities—a sentiment that most Chicagoans echo after being buried under ice and snow. I for one am extremely excited to announce the appointment of Bridget McDermott as owner and publisher of Sophisticated Living Chicago. By now you’ve read her publisher’s letter, and learned that she’s the package deal—equal parts businesswoman, entrepreneur and mother, with mad style and a whole ’lotta gumption to boot. We’ve fallen in like old friends, eager to collaborate and bring a little girl power to Chicago’s publishing scene. Our frst passion project? A beautiful nine-page feature on the home of Chicago’s fashion darling Tina Kourasis (“Modern Family”). If you’re not familiar with VMR, Kourasis’ fabulous boutique on Oak Street that she operates with partner and stylist Mark Gill, you should be. Te showroom is a well-edited mix of her favorite designers (think Fendi, Balmain and Acne Studios) pared down to key pieces for the fashionforward Chicago woman. We spent a full day on set with Kourasis and interior designer Marshall Erb, the mastermind behind the revamping of her condo in the 1921 Fugard & Knapp-designed building on East Walton that she shares with her husband and two sons. Te result is a swoon-inducing editorial that showcases a marriage of refned taste and spontaneity. And with the oh-so-talented photographer Anthony Tahlier behind the lens—well, you be the judge. I’m also delighted to introduce “Sophisticated Source,” a carefully curated guide for all things lust-worthy that we’re launching with this issue. Tink of it as your go-to guide for everything from the season’s hottest fashion and accessories to unique fnds for the home and envelope-pushing art—all right at your fngertips each and every issue, six times a year. We hope you enjoy the latest issue of Sophisticated Living, and latch on to all of the inspiration and passion that we put into it.

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Contributors

“It was eye-opening to talk to the owners of Punt & Plume,” says contributing writer Jenny Berg, who got quite the education on wine and cigars while writing our spotlight on the new boutique wine shop and humidor in Lincoln Park (“Where Tere’s Smoke”). “Te owners’ backgrounds, hospitality and retail, have come together to create something really unique—from the vintage cowhide barber’s chair in the humidor to the amazing selection of Malbecs.” Berg is a senior editor for BizBash Media. Contributor Diana Bitting penned this issue’s home design feature detailing the transformation of a historic East Lakeview farmhouse from dense and dark to open, airy and peppered with cheerful pops of color (“A Present From the Past”). “I’ve always admired Sarah Whit Interior Design’s way with pattern and color, and this is a perfect example of how timeless design can still be super fun,” she says. Bitting lives in Lakeview with her husband, Chris, PAWS rescue pup Wolfgang and 20-month-old son, Henry. “I live in the West Loop and have been witnessing the evolution of Fulton Market over the last four years,” says new contributing writer Hilary Boyajian, who wrote this issue’s feature on Swift & Sons restaurant (“Te Great Taw”). “It’s fun to watch the row fourish and to support the progressive, creative endeavors popping up. I’ve been back to Swift & Sons twice already, and even though it’s a grand experience, I love how it can be equally low-key. I can sit at the bar and eat the arugula salad and salmon tartare on any given night and be extremely happy.” “Our photo shoot with Joe Siprut was a lot of fun,” says photographer Scott Nava of Carasco Photography, who photographed the high-profile Chicago lawyer at Biggs Mansion in the Gold Coast (“Power Suited”). “He was truly in his environment between the mahogany woodwork, poker tables and Italian marble freplaces at the private cigar club. It’s nice to see an establishment with so much character return to Chicago. Where else can you buy and smoke a fne cigar in a historic mansion?” fn “I’v always loved golf, especially the hours of bonding it has allotted me and my father, but I’m far “I’ve from disciplined. If the ball isn’t where it should be, I pick it up and throw it,” laughs Alexandra fro Sabbag, who wrote about all of the good that the Evans Scholars Foundation is doing for this Sa issue’s philanthropy piece (“A Course for Education”). “Writing this story has deepened my iss appreciation for the sport and golfers who give back. Trough the foundation, they have united to ap award college scholarships to deserving caddies. An enthusiastic golf clap to that.” aw “I had h a blast shooting with the Sarah Whit Interior Design crew,” says photographer Anthony Tahlier, who headed up to East Lakeview to shoot their latest project: a historic farmhouse with T a charming gabled roofine and wraparound porch (“A Present From the Past”). “Teir style is exactly what I would want for my home. It’s just the right amount of smart and quirky blended with classic sophistication. I was trying to get free design tips the entire day!” Tahlier and his wife recently added a third boy to their brood, Arlen.

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A Present from the Past Sarah Whit Interior Design updates a historic farmhouse in East Lakeview without sacrifcing an ounce of its original charm. By Diana Bitting Photography by Anthony Tahlier Restraint is a rare jewel in the world of interior design. It seems every designer these days prefers spaces that scream for attention over more understated updates. When the Stallkamps, a family of four with two young girls, moved into a historic farmhouse in East Lakeview with a charming gabled roofline and wraparound porch, they were determined to pay tribute to its original architecture while tweaking the interiors to refect their modern inclinations. Bridget, a research consultant, and her husband, Tim, had courted numerous interior designers over a few months, with each one insisting they start from scratch in the kitchen (the first phase of the renovation). But the homeowners both wanted to preserve the soul of the house as much as possible, since the existing materials were high-end and the craftsmanship was impressive. “I was complaining to my friend that I couldn’t fnd a frm that was willing to help me update the kitchen without ripping out the old oak cabinets,” says Bridget. “It had good bones, but I knew I wanted to lighten things up. She suggested that I contact Sarah Whit.” Sarah Vaile, principal of Chicago-based Sarah Whit Interior Design (513.518.6208, sarahwhit.com), happens to have an affinity for vintage woodwork paired with clean lines and a light palette herself, so it was a natural ft. She and business partner Hayley O’Hara took a tour of the Stallkamps’ home and agreed that there were a lot of existing elements that could be salvaged or tweaked in the redesign, starting with the kitchen. “We painted the cabinets gray, swapped out the glass in the doors for antique mirror and went with a clean white Caesarstone countertop to juxtapose the woodwork,” says Vaile. Tey left alone the solid oak island (an antique Shearer grain feeder that was repurposed from the old barn that formerly stood out back) to refect the home’s farmhouse history, but extended the new countertop over the edge to serve as an extra work area. “I was worried that it would crowd the kitchen, but it is the ultimate spot for our kids now,” says Bridget. “We bake together in that spot. Tey sit there and tell me about their day while I make dinner, and they use the under-the-counter space as a hiding spot, pretend jail or My Little Pony headquarters—whatever works for the game they are playing that day.”

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In the living room, all of the original millwork was kept in tact, but the freplace received a facelift courtesy of tile and stone from Ann Sacks. Chairs by Noir upholstered with Holland & Sherry fabric, mirror by Bunny Williams Home

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“Te living room has gorgeous, original millwork that I wanted to showcase,” says Vaile. “So we kept it simple on the walls and chose a bold rug to set the tone.”

Te home’s charming master bath boasts a stand-alone tub, vanities by Restoration Hardware, custom iron mirrors by Lagomorph Design and pendant lights from L’Aviva Home and Rejuvenation. “We kept the original millwork but replaced all of the tile and used a dark gray grout to play up the schoolhouse vibe,” says Whit.

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“For the sitting room (shown here through the dining room), Vaile combined a settee from Noir, a basket-weave sisal from Patterson Flynn Martin, a table from CB2, lights from Currey & Company and pillows from Jayson Home for a pop of color.”

For the kitchen, Sarah Whit Interior Design collaborated with Great Midwest Construction for the full renovation, including adding reclaimed wood beams from Smart Mouth Designs. Silver pendant lights from Barn Light Electric, bar stools from CB2, custom Corian countertop

For the previous owners, four decorative rotund pillars helped defne the ofce/breakfast area of the kitchen as a separate statement, but with neoclassical details that didn’t make sense, they had to go. Vaile and O’Hara switched them out for rustic stained beams that matched the oak island and added a transitional farmhouse theme to the space—the impetus of which was a single, small piece of furniture. “Te breakfast table was really our muse,” says Vaile, referring to a midcentury Saarinen Tulip table which, when combined with the traditional Windsor-style robin’s-egg blue chairs from Serena & Lily, served as inspiration for the rest of the home, including the master bath—the second leg of the project. An uber-contemporary update had left the master bath with a Sputnik vibe (frosted glass, recessed bowl sinks, mirrored cabinetry, brushed nickel fxtures), one that Bridget and Tim wanted to eradicate as swiftly as possible. In its place, Sarah Whit designed an airy, light, spa-like space, with gorgeous Carrara marble foors, white-washed walls and doors, a vintage-inspired chrome-and-white stone vanity and an art deco dressing table with Lucite knobs. Custom Belgrave-style mirrors by Lagomorph Designs in an ebony fnish break up the white backdrop, and a brass wire chair from Jayson Home adds a pop of glamour. Te bathtub, with its clean geometry, is the modern element in the room—contrasted perfectly by a throwback chrome hand shower from Waterworks and an iron and frosted glass pendant light from L’Aviva Home. slmag.net

To give the ownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; raw wood dining room table new life, Sarah Whit Interior Design worked in modern chairs from Design Within Reach, bold wallpaper by Kelly Wearstler for Lee Jofa and contemporary lighting from Arteriors.

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To make the freplace in the family room a focal point, Vaile chose hand-painted concrete tile from Virginia Tile.

The dining room underwent a redo as well with the addition of a stunning globe chandelier from Arteriors, modern white chairs from Design Within Reach and a plum and oatmeal colored abstract print wallpaper. “We had wanted some kind of accent wall and thought wallpaper would be cool,” says Bridget. “When the girls suggested the Kelly Wearstler pattern, Tim and I thought, ‘Tis is either going to be great or totally crazy.’ And then they said, ‘Do the whole room!’ We took a deep breath and went with it. And now it’s one of my favorite elements in the house.” Combined with the owners’ reclaimed wood table and a custom wood bufet—a wedding present from Bridget’s father, who dabbles in carpentry and furniture restoration— the room is the perfect mix of edge and sophistication. Sarah Whit refaced a few of the fireplaces throughout the home as well, including the bulky, oak and green marble hearth in the living room. Its new look nicely echoes the 19th-century Hanover lines of the built-in bookshelves to the left and right, but incorporates a sleek marble surround. Another standout piece in the living room is the lotus flower rug by Madeline Weinrib, which O’Hara in particular had been eagerly hoping to spec for quite some time. “Tere are all these samples in our ofce that we love. We pull them and hang the photos or swatches up on our wall to wait for the right client,” says O’Hara. “We fnally found them!” Te success of this home is due in large part to the synergy between clients and designers. Both sides share kind sentiments about the experience. “Te best part of the process is when Sarah Whit put together the inspiration boards,” says Bridget. “It was their job to push the boundaries, my job to think about whether or not my family could live in it, and my husband’s job to bring everyone back down to reality.” Tat three-pronged approach helped transform a dark, dated dwelling into a whimsical, light-flled abode that pays respects to the past while allowing its inhabitants to live every day perfectly in the present. sl

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Of Note... Green is Good - Enviable pieces in shades of spring. Compiled by Victoria Chase 1 2

1) Luxury green peacock feather, gold leaf and gold metal ribbon armoire from Touched Interiors ($25,200; touchedinteriors.co.uk). 2) A green crackle lacquer Chinese antique console table from the Shandong province of China dated c.1900 ($1900; orchidfurniture.co.uk). 3) Winchester Tile Company Classic Field Tile in Emerald Green (to the trade; winchestertiles.com). 4) From Pure & Original, Classico water-based 100% natural pigment chalk paint in Nautique. (From $43/liter; pure-original.com). 5) Inspired by plastic trash plucked by artist Foekje Fleur from the waters of Rotterdam, porcelain bottle vase #7 in dark green is part of a larger Bottle Vase series ($75; foekjefeur.com). 6) MALKIY lounge sofa with green velvet upholstery and aged golden leaf frame with gloss varnish from Brabbu (price upon request; brabbu.com).

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Of Note... Green is Good - Enviable pieces in shades of spring.

Compiled by Victoria Chase

1) Currey & Company Sinclair Bar Cabinet with Malachite-printed glass (to the trade; curreycodealers.com). 2) Measuring more than seven-feet-tall, the MARIE THÉRÈSE mirror from Boca Do Lobo makes a grand statement (price upon request; bocadolobo.com). 3) PRIVÊ Day Bed from Koket (to the trade; bykoket.com). 4) Kate Spade Worthington chair ($1,675; katespade.com/home).

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5) Arko letterbox from Ute Design ($250; utedesign.com.au). 6) Kastehelmi glass bowl from Iittala in emerald ($20; iittala.com). 7) Green teacup and saucer from IN-SPACES is made in England and fnished with hand-painted 18-karat gold ($120; in-spaces.com). 8) Bespoke Maze Wool Rug from Rug Couture (from $1500; rugcouture.com).

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Bibliotaph... Color Stories

Compiled by Victoria Chase An of-the-moment hue found in chic restaurants, boutiques and homes, grey is a perfect neutral. In her frst book, interior expert Kate Watson-Smyth demonstrates ideal ways to incorporate grey into your home's color scheme. Kate Watson-Smyth - Shades of Grey: Decorating With the Most Elegant of Neutrals - hardcover, 192 pages, Ryland Peters & Small (rylandpeters.com).

Organized by color and brought to life via photographs of her collections, travels, style icons, and the works of artists, authors, business leaders and interior designers she admires, fashion designer Tory Burch provides a glimpse into her personal life and the varied sources from which she draws inspiration. Tory Burch, Nandini Wolf (Editor), Anna Wintour (Foreward) - Tory Burch: In Color - hardcover, Abrams Books (abramsbooks.com). A comprehensive and fascinating foray into the history, science, culture and beauty of color in the natural and man-made world supported by stunning photographs and informative graphics. Joann Eckstut and Arielle Eckstut - Te Secret Language of Color: Science, Nature, History, Culture, Beauty of Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, & Violet - hardcover, 240 pages, Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers (blackdogandleventhal.com).

For four decades, interior designer Tricia Guild has been sought after for her on-trend collections of fabric, wallpapers and furnishings and her ability to deftly combine color with bold patterns, chinoiserie and Indian infuences. Te book is flled with examples from her own projects as well as real-world examples from around the globe. Tricia Guild, Amanda Black and James Merrell (photographer) Tricia Guild: Decorating with Color - hardcover, 208 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Associated as being a positive symbol of life, luck and hope as well as less savory characteristics of greed, envy and disorder, author Michel Pastoureau presents the interesting history of the color green in European societies from prehistoric times to today. Michel Pastoureau - Green: Te History of a Color - hardcover, 240 pages, Princeton University Press (press.princeton.edu).

Never without his camera, it wasn't until he was in his late sixties that Jacques Henri Lartigue (1894â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1986) enjoyed critical acclaim for his photographs, whose broad subject matter encompassed wealthy Parisian milieu to sport, landscapes and aviation. Tis book is the frst publication of his color work. Martine D'Astier and Martine Ravache - Lartigue: Life in Color - hardcover, 168 pages, Abrams Books (abramsbooks.com).

In this lively tome, photographs by Nichole Robertson (co-founder of the creative studio and blog Little Brown Pen) are cleverly grouped by color to celebrate the city as never before. Nichole Robertson - Paris in Color - hardcover, 128 pages, Chronicle Books (chroniclebooks.com).

Color photography became a reality in 1907 with the introduction of the Autochrome. Tis book provides a history of color's integration with American fne art photography and its revolutionary infuence on the artistic medium. Amon Carter Museum of American Art and John Rohrback Color: American Photography Transformed - hardcover, 344 pages, University of Texas Press (utexaspress.com).

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SINGULAR SENSATION Park City and Canyons combine to fashion America's largest ski resort Written by Eric Williams In March of 2105 a plan was approved to create the largest ski resort in America by combining Park City and Canyons. Te $50 million dollar capital plan is the most impactful capital program in history of the US ski industry. Conveniently located 40 minutes from downtown Salt Lake and home to many skiing and non-skiing events such as the famous Sundance Film Festival, the new merger offers 7,300-acres of skiable terrain with 14 bowls, over 300 trails, and 17 on-mountain restaurants, linked by a 22-mile network of 41 lifts. Tis merger ofers an unrivaled wealth of skiing for all levels with enough trails to occupy an extended trip. Beyond its sheer size, the new set up enhances the experience by not having to choose to stay in the charming town of Park City, filled with restaurants, galleries and bars, or at the base of Canyons, which has better access to the slopes. Now you can lodge at either and ski the interconnected terrain. Among the many improvements that have taken place include the Interconnect Gondola, an eight-passenger, high-speed 38 slmag.net

two-way gondola from the base of the existing Silverlode Lift at Park City to the Flatiron Lift at Canyons. Tis will mark the frst gondola at Park City Mountain Resort since "Te Gondola" was dismantled in 1997. Te new Miners Camp restaurant at the base of the Silverlode Lift is the main dining hub, with 500 indoor seats and a top-of-the-line kitchen and culinary experience. Te dining stations ofer fresh salads, burgers, pizza, Mediterranean wraps and chili. Te dining is cafeteria style, however the quality of the food feels more like a carefully crafted meal at an upscale restaurant. Tis location is a great spot to refuel, warm up and head back out on the slopes. With its 360-degree views of the Wasatch Mountains, Lookout Cabin, located atop Lookout Peak, is the perfect on-mountain dining experience. The well-crafted menu offers soups, salads and a few heartier dishes including my favorites: mac and cheese with cubed bacon and sea bass with bok choy on a polenta cake. Te 1400-square-foot deck features a striking view of the Canyons and is a perfect spot for an aprĂ¨s-ski cocktail.

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Te Grand Summit Hotel (parkcitymountain.com) is a ski in / out hotel located conveniently between the Orange Bubble Express and the Red Pine Gondola. The amenities include a spa, health and ftness center, childcare, ski valet and an outdoor heated pool. Room accommodations range from a standard room up to a fourbedroom penthouse to accommodate groups of all sizes. Under the culinary leadership of executive chef Manual Rozehmal, Te Farm restaurant, located at the Grand Summit resort, ofers an exceptional dining experience. Originally from a small village in the mountains of Germany, Rozehmal started cooking professionally at age 15 at Le Meridien in Munich through a three-year apprentice program while also attending culinary school. After receiving his culinary degree, Rozehmal continued cooking in Germany and Switzerland until moving to Dana Point, California. to work as a junior sous chef with

world-renowned Chef Michael Mina at Stonehill Tavern. Missing the mountains from his hometown in Germany, Rozehmal was drawn to Park City. Chef Rozehmal relies heavily on local purveyors to source the ingredients. Both the menu and wine list are extensive, the trout is a must have and the charcuterie board is a perfect starter for the table. High West Distillery & Saloon is a hot spot for unwinding after a day of skiing. Proprietor David Perkins moved to Park City in 2004 to pursue his passion to make whiskey. He grew up in Georgia and learned the secrets of making good whiskey from distillers in Kentucky and Scotland. His background as a biochemist in the biopharmaceutical industry plays a big part in his approach to making great whisky. Te Bison Burger and the High West Rendezvous Rye (served neat of course) are sure to please and a wonderful way to wrap-up the trip. sl slmag.net

Curating a Lifestyle: More Tan Face Value

Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers

Left to right: A more restrained trend in men’s jewelry limited the marketability of this bold watch encrusted with diamonds, sold $10,200.Te gold Rolex Day-Date became popularly known as “Te President” after Dwight Eisenhower made wearing the watch synonymous with power and authority. Spirited bidding for this example sent the price soaring to $21,000.

Most would agree that time is a precious asset–of which there is just never enough. Just two centuries ago, our only reference for the passage of time was a lengthening shadow, the chime of a clock or (for a few) a coveted pocket watch. In the 21st century however, time is measured in nanoseconds, reminders are ever-present, and it is even malleable. Participating in a live, online auction? Your clicked bid can competitively compete with bidders sitting in the auction gallery. Need to keep an eye on the clock? Look around¬–chances are there are several visual indicators of time within just a few feet of where you sit right now. Miss a great play during the big game? Simply rewind. With a culture focused on time (and how to fll every moment), a nod to an accessory that emphasizes the importance of time seems right (ahem) on time. Wristwatches are both a convenient marker of the precious commodity of time and a tangible asset in their own right. Given

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their popularity as a collectible and an accessory, the history of wristwatches might surprise you. While pocket timepieces were all the rage for men in the 19th century, fashionable and afuent ladies donned watch bracelets. It was not until requisitioned for military use that wristwatches found favor among men; with early versions created by simply mating a pocket watch with a leather band. Patek Philippe was of the earliest makers of purposefully built wristwatches. Te esteemed frm pioneered the feld with a perpetual calendar, split-seconds hand, chronograph and minute repeaters, and their luxurious timepieces continue to lead the market for collectible watches today. Watch collecting tends to be a male-dominated hobby. Traditionally, men are more limited in their choice of accessories than women, and an interest in watches complements a host of men’s interests. A choice of watch is more than a statement of style. A bold, rugged sports watch conveys an interest and

Left to right: Commissioned as a presentation gift for a leading Cleveland Clinic physician, this Chopard watch bears an image of a 1980s United Arab Emirates leader, sold $3,600. Tis Waltham watch was designed with Masonic symbols in place of numeric markers, sold $1,250. Te timeless appeal of Patek Philippe’s innovative function and luxurious design hedges against market swings, evidenced by this Calatrava, sold $5,700.

enthusiasm for personal challenge, nature and competition. A sleek modern watch can signal someone who is comfortable with change and innovation; a hefty gold timepiece encrusted with gems indicates power and afuence. In terms of value, vintage watches have appreciated as steadily as any other asset–with fluctuations from time to time–but solid performance among the blue-chip sector (think Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier). Major auction houses now conduct several auctions per year devoted to luxury watches, but beginners may want to start with an expert local estate jeweler or trusted luxury auction frm who can advise on authenticity, marketability and maintenance. Highest prices are paid for unique pieces that were innovative in function, but timeless in design. Understanding the history and evolution of watch features will beneft savvy collectors. Precious metals, of course, command a premium

based on the commodities market, meaning the buying is good when gold is down. A quality, vintage gold Rolex in good working order may be purchased at auction for as little as $3500. Looking to enter the market at a lower price point? Opt for more obscure brands, pared-down features, or go the historical route. Finding timepieces with an interesting historical connection can ofer a bit of conversation starter at a reasonable entry. As a collector’s confidence grows, their tastes generally change and an ever-increasing focus on quality and rarity emerges. For seasoned horologists, an investment in their next watch may be in the realm of a new car. Purchased wisely, these acquisitions may grow appreciably in value, offering a most fashionable investment. sl Amelia & Jef Jefers are co-owners of two fne art, antique and bespoke collectibles companies: Garth's of Delaware, Ohio and Selkirk of St. Louis, Missouri.

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Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce Roadster

POWER TRIP

Satisfy your hunger for haute horsepower with the latest supercars Written by Andre James

2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn

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Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce Roadster 0-60MPH: 2.9 seconds / Pricing from $530,000 ‘‘Te Superveloce is the purest, most sports-oriented and fastest series production Lamborghini ever. Te Roadster version represents our commitment to satisfying our passionate clients with immensely emotional driving dynamics combined with an extraordinary open-air experience,’’ said Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. Te naturally aspirated, 6.5-liter V12 produces 750hp and a top speed of 217mph. A highly innovative 7-speed ISR transmission transfers the engine’s power to all four wheels through a Haldex Generation IV 4WD system. Driving dynamics are further enhanced by an adaptive Magneto Rheological Suspension, a pushrod damping system and Lamborghini Dynamic Steering. Music to any car lover’s ears, the engine’s growl can be fully appreciated thanks to the removable hard top, crafted from two panels of carbon fber and stowable in the luggage compartment, as well as a descending rear power window. Te frst series produced, open-top Lamborghini to bear the name Superveloce, a limited series of 500 units will be available worldwide (lamborghini.com). 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn 0-60MPH: 4.9 seconds / Pricing from $320,000 “Quite simply, it is the sexiest Rolls-Royce ever built,” said Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes, Chief Executive Ofcer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars of the new Rolls-Royce Dawn, the world’s only true modern four-seater super-luxury drophead. Among the unique driving enhancements is the standard Satellite Aided Transmission, which utilizes GPS data to allow the car to see beyond what the driver sees, anticipating their next move based on location and driving style. It uses this information to select the most appropriate gear from the Dawn’s 8-speed ZF gearbox to ensure the driver is able to appropriately exploit the power from the Rolls-Royce 6.6-liter, 563hp twin-turbo V12. The Dawn is Rolls-Royce’s most powerful full four-seat drophead motorcar to date, and thanks to its advanced engineering, is lighter and more fuel-efcient than the majority of compromised 2+2 convertibles in the market. While holding the distinction of being the least feet-footed among its peers on these pages, driving a little slower will allow you to better hear the oohs and aahs as you cruise by (rolls-roycemotorcars.com). Koenigsegg Regera 0-60MPH: 2.8 seconds / Pricing from $1,890,000 If you thought Swedish ingenuity was limited to fat-packed furniture from IKEA, take a look at Regera, a limited production plug-in hybrid supercar by Koenigsegg. Derived from a Swedish verb meaning “to reign”, the Regera aims to be the most powerful production car ever. Backing up the company’s ambitions is a twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 engine that works in concert with a trio of UASA electric motors. Te Direct Drive Battery can be charged either by the combustion engine or through the charging port. Upping the cool factor is the Regera’s status as the frst fully robotized car; the ability to operate all body closures completely automatically and simultaneously from the remote or a Smartphone calls to mind a creature from a Transformer flick. Most impressive is the mechanism of the fully foldable, top-mounted carbon fber rear wing that disappears into the body, enhancing the car’s elegance while parked and reducing drag while cruising (koenigsegg.com).

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Ferrari F12tdf 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S

2016 McLaren 570S Coupé 2016 Ariel Atom 3S

2016 Ariel Atom 3S 0-60MPH: <2.8 seconds / Pricing from $89,975 A performance-based “toy”, the Ariel Atom 3S occupies a niche market for those seeking racecar performance minus F1 prices. Ariel’s US partner, Virginia-based TMI AutoTech, has designed a fully intercooled turbocharging system that mates well with the Honda 2.4L engine with a major focus on performance and reliability. Owners will be happy to know that both goals have been met while pushing the engine to 365hp – even more signifcant when you consider the Atom weighs in at just 1,300 pounds. Additional cooling radiators for the turbo are neatly packaged in aerodynamic twin side pods which are unique to the Atom 3S. The Atom's well-known pushrod suspension system keeps it glued to the road with the assistance of JRi adjustable dampers featuring a two-piece spring layout. All Atom 3S feature a full glass windscreen to allow for a clear view ahead while seated in the race inspired composite seat. A full LCD display allows for easy viewing of data such as speed, RPM, gear position, as well as water temperature and fuel level. Tis is a seriously powerful performance vehicle that is meant to be put through its paces (arielatom.com).

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Ferrari F12tdf 0-60MPH: 2.9 seconds / Pricing from $370,000 Ferrari’s F12tdf pays homage to the Tour de France, the legendary endurance road race that Ferrari dominated in the 1950s and 1960s, particularly with the 1956 250 GT Berlinetta, which won four consecutive editions in a row. Just 799 examples of this extreme road car, which is equally at home on the track, will be built. Powering the F12tdf is a naturally aspirated 6.3-liter V12 with 769hp derived from the F12berlinetta’s multi-award-winning engine. Te car ofers a dynamic driving experience, in particular lateral acceleration in corners, due to an 8% increase in the ratio of the front tires to the rear ones. Te innovative rear-wheel steering system, known as the Virtual Short Wheelbase, makes its debut on the F12tdf and provides steering wheel response times and turn-in of a competition car while increasing stability at high speed. Design elements that generate negative lift means that aerodynamically, the F12tdf ’s efciency fgure is nearly double that of the F12berlinetta and its downforce is increased by 30%. Extensive use of aluminum and carbon fber in everything from the door panels to the dashboard were part of an extreme diet to shed weight and increase speed. As a result, the F12tdf is both svelte and speedy (ferrari.com). 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo & Turbo S 0-60MPH: 2.9 seconds (Turbo); 2.8 seconds (Turbo S) Pricing from $159,200 for the Turbo and $188,100 for the Turbo S The 3.8-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder engine is equipped with a dynamic boost function that improves throttle response. Te Turbo version boasts 540hp, while the Turbo S ups that number to 580. Standard is the Sport Chrono Package with a steering wheel switch to toggle between Normal, Sport, Sport Plus or Individual driving modes. A new “Sport Response” button preconditions the car for optimal responsiveness (porsche.com). 2016 McLaren 570S Coupé 0-60MPH: 3.2 seconds / Pricing from $185,000 Te McLaren Sports Series is the third and fnal product family to join the recently announced three-tier model range from McLaren Automotive, based in Woking, England. “The Sports Series is aimed at a new audience for McLaren,” explained Mike Flewitt, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Automotive. ‘”It is the frst time we’ve competed in the sports car as opposed to the supercar market. As with all McLaren models, we have prioritized performance, driving engagement and exhilaration. It is totally a driverfocused car, with excellent ergonomics and visibility, and a class-leading driving position. This is also the most day-to-day usable, practical and attainable McLaren we’ve ever made. It is a dramatic and beautiful sports car.” As with every McLaren model designed for road or track since 1981, the Sports Series range is built around a lightweight carbon fber chassis. High performance and high efciency is also delivered through a mid-mounted 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 562 horsepower and 30% new components. Te Sports Series uses the same seven-speed twin-clutch SSG (Seamless Shift Gearbox) as seen in the Super Series, offering ‘Normal’, ‘Sport’ and ‘Track’ modes. Road gripping Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires and carbon-ceramic brake rotors come as standard. In Brit-speak, it’s the bee’s knees (mclaren.com).

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2016 Audi R8 0-60MPH: 3.2 seconds / Pricing from $208,000 “The new Audi R8 V10 plus is the most powerful and fastest production Audi ever,” said Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Board Member for Technical Development. “In all technical areas it is extremely close to being a race car.” Powered by a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 mid-engine with 610hp and a top speed of 205mph, the R8 is the dynamic vanguard of Audi. Positioned behind the V10 is a seven-speed S tronic that executes speedy gear changes by electrical control. Management of the clutch is integrated in the Audi drive select dynamic driving system, which gives the driver a choice of modes: comfort, auto, dynamic and individual. Also integrated and regulated under these modes are the accelerator pedal, steering, S tronic, damper control (optional), dynamic steering (optional) and the faps of the exhaust system. Similar to the configuration of a racecar, the driver can view all key information at a glance from the Audi virtual cockpit and operate important functions with the multifunction and satellite pushbuttons without having to take their hands of the steering wheels or their eyes of of the road (audi.com). 2017 Ford GT 0-60MPH: 3.2 seconds / Pricing from $400,000 “Ford GT is the ultimate execution of an enthusiast supercar,” said Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. “Ford GT includes innovations and technologies that can be applied broadly across Ford’s future product portfolio – another proof point that Ford continues raising the performance bar while ultimately improving vehicles for all of our customers.” A remarkably efcient next-generation, 600hp twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle that provides for nearinstantaneous gear changes and exceptional driver control. An F1-style steering wheel integrates all necessary driver controls, allowing uncluttered access to the transmission paddle-shift controls. A fully digital and confgurable instrument cluster provides a wealth of driver-focused data. The display is configurable for multiple driving environments and diferent driving modes. An active rear spoiler is keyed to both speed and driver input, deploying and adjusting its height and/or pitch angle depending on conditions. With production limited to less than 1,000 cars, catch one if you can (ford.com). 2016 BMW M6 Coupe Competition Edition 0-60MPH: 3.8 seconds / Pricing from $165,000 Available exclusively for the BMW M6 two-door coupe, the Competition Package gives the 4.4-liter V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology an output of 600hp with a top speed of 190mph, versus 560hp and 155mph for the standard M6. Te Edition model comes with a chose of two exterior colors: Alpine White and Austin Yellow metallic. Te white version boasts stripes in the trademark BMW M colors. Defning characteristics of the Edition in the cabin include”M6 Competition” lettering in metal on the doorsills and in the side gill elements, along with lettering on the cupholder lids. Interior trim strips, gear selector and M sports steering wheel spokes are made from carbon fber, while the steering wheel rim is lined with Alacantara. Only 220 units of the M6 Competition will be produced, with 100 of those designated for delivery to the United States (bmw.com).

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2016 Audi R8

2016 BMW M6 Coupe Competition Edition

2017 Ford GT

2016 Hennessey Venom GT

2016 Hennessey Venom GT 0-60MPH: 2.7 seconds / Pricing from $1,200,000 (1244hp); $895,000 (1000hp) Maximum power and minimal weight is the simple formula that in 2013 allowed the Hennessey Venom GT to set the Guinness World Record as the world’s fastest hypercar from 0-300km/h, reaching the top speed in just 13.63 seconds. In 2014, on a 3.22-mile runway at the Kennedy Space Center, the land rocket reached 270.49mph, setting a new world speed record for a two-seat production sports car. Making such blazing speed possible is a 7.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine churning out up to 1244hp. On the horizon for 2017 is a Venom with a jawdropping 1451hp, capable of going 0-60mph in a mind-boggling 2.4-seconds. “Te Venom GT is a purpose-built thrill ride designed to dominate the competition,” said John Hennessey. “Tis car is for a very select client who demands ultimate performance, but with absolute exclusivity.” Only 29 Venom GT’s will be produced; even with the steep price tag more than half are already spoken for (venomgt.com). sl

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Te Classic Dessert Wine – Tokaji Aszú

Te process by which the great dessert wines of Tokaj, Hungary are made is a fascinating one. Every grape has sugar in it. For a dry wine, the sugar and yeast combine to make alcohol, with the sugar being consumed during fermentation. In contrast, dessert wines keep or get their sweetness at the end of the process, as fermentation is stopped before completion or is unable to remove all residual sugar, thereby leaving behind that luscious sweetness. Here is the way they do it in Tokaj: Te grapes are allowed to stay on the vine after the normal harvest, creating more sugar to leave behind after fermentation. Te grapes get botrytis, or noble rot, as they are attacked by the fungus Botrytis. Te fungus punctures the skins of the grapes and causes dehydration, leaving them looking rotten or like raisins. As a result, grapes made by botrytis and late harvest produce a fraction of the wine that ripe grapes do, and this, of course, is one of the primary reasons dessert wines are expensive. Referred to as Aszú in Hungarian, the process is part of the name of the great wines of Tokaji Aszú. Te methods of late harvest and botrytis are how Aszú is made, but the story of how this began is a combination of mystery and legend. Why in the world would anyone leave grapes on the vine to rot without fully being aware they would make majestic wines of sweet perfection? As is the case with many a great invention, it happened by mistake. In ancient times, vineyard workers were told when to harvest

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Written and photographed by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier

the grapes by the landowners. One legend purports that a vineyard owner was away at war or detained by illness or other situations. Te workers, being afraid to harvest without the direction of their owner, left the grapes on the vine, which caused them to over-ripen and be attacked by botrytis. When the owner fnally returned months after the usual harvest, he was aghast at the appearance of the grapes and mad at the vineyard workers inaction. Despite thinking all was lost, he ordered the vineyard workers to harvest and make wine from the “rotten” grapes. Te resulting wine was rich, lush, sweet and delicious, and all was forgiven. While the story seems a bit magical, it is probably rooted in some truth. Botrytis simply cannot occur in most vineyards, and when it does, it is not consistent. Of the grape varieties in the region of Tokaj, the most important is Furmint, followed by Hárslevelű and Muscat Lunel. Indigenous to Hungary, Furmint is very susceptible to botrytis and represents the majority of the Aszú blend. Botrytis is widely assisted in Hungary by the confuence of two rivers: the Bodrog and Tisza. Te presence of rivers or bodies of water increases humidity, which is essential for the fungus to grow. Additionally, most growers will make multiple passes through a vineyard, days or even weeks apart, to pick individual bunches of overripe botrytized grapes and in some cases even individual berries.

Before 2013 Aszú was added to a dry base wine to create varying levels of sweetness that were measured in units of Puttonyos. Te more Aszú they added, the sweeter the wine. You can still find labels that list the range of Puttonyos on a scale of three-to-six. However, after 2013, all Tokaji Aszú will be at a sweetness level of five-to-six Puttonyos. These are intensely sweet, complex and lush dessert wines. Te fnal level of Tokaji is Eszencia, which is 100 percent Aszú. Tis is an unbelievable wine that is thick and viscous, giving you the feeling that the gravity in the glass is diferent than outside the glass. Te closest equivalent could be honey but with crisp balancing acidity. It has a very low percentage of alcohol as no yeast can survive to ferment more than a couple of percentages. Tis is the remedy reputed to bring czars back from their deathbed and what inspired King Louis XV to call it the wine of kings and king of wines. I eschew dessert not because I don’t enjoy it, but simply because I am trying to live a healthier lifestyle, saving the carbohydrates for something I may appreciate more. One way to satiate my sweet tooth is with a complex dessert wine, which serves as dessert in a glass. If you are good with diving into a dessert, when pairing it with a dessert wine, be sure that the wine is as least as sweet as the dessert. If the dessert is sweeter then the wine, the wine will seem sour. Truth be told, very few wines pair well with a dessert that is over-the-

top sweet. Suitable accompaniments for Aszú are crème brûlée, fruit tarts and certainly blue-veined cheeses. I recommend tasting the following two wines to give you an idea of Aszú’s sublime deliciousness. Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos Béres Estate 2008 Intense color of full golden with copper highlights. Flavors of vanilla, orange preserves, dried apricot, honey, beeswax and light minerals. A fantastic wine with a rich, sweet and seductive round texture that is extra long. Finishes with balancing acidity. A classic dessert wine that pairs well with blue cheeses. Tokaji Eszencia Barta Estate 2013 Very intense yellow/gold color. An amazing wine that is as thick as lemon curd with unbelievable unctuousness, yet with fresh acidity. Full body, full favored and full sweetness with the favors of Acacia honey, lemon curd, baking spice and mandarin orange marmalade. It boasts an infnite fnish that cannot be forgotten. When wine is said to be the nectar of the gods, I am quite sure this is what they mean! sl A Certifed Wine Educator, Harper is one of 140 professionals in North America and 220 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.

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View of the meadow outside Spa Town. Photo by Bridget Williams

A BIG TIME IN BIG SKY COUNTY Te Resort at Paws Up Written by Bridget Williams Some of my earliest childhood memories involve camping; paramount in my brain’s treasured cache is an epic grade school road trip “out west,” that cemented my perpetual fondness for that part of the country. While I’m apt to say that I am just as happy in a tent deep in the woods as in a posh hotel suite, truth be told, the older I get the more I appreciate creature comforts. Satisfying this recreational dichotomy is not as difcult as one would imagine as I discovered last fall on a visit to Te Resort at Paws Up, a vast 37,000-acre ranch in the heart of Montana Big Sky Country. Let’s start with scenery: it’s the kind that inspires slow panning in epic movies; the kind whose grandness puts selfimportance into perspective, a reminder of being a small player on a very vast stage; the kind that inspires you to breathe deeply, chuck the Smartphone and feel like a kid again; the kind that reminds you how good it feels to be in the outdoors; and, the kind that inspires a feeling of wonderment certainly shared by Captain Meriwether Lewis in 1806 as he climbed atop Sentinel Rock on the property looking for the Marias River. As someone who has trouble sitting still for fve minutes, I could have easily spent an eternity watching sunlight flit across the surface of the famed Blackfoot River as the swiftly running current gradually honed the pebbled riverbed to a smooth polish.

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Located just 35 miles from the Missoula International Airport, the resort came about organically, beginning with scattered guest houses erected on the owners’ favorite spots. Formerly a working ranch, snow-capped mountain peaks ring the acreage, ofering excellent seasonal skiing within a two-hour drive. Officially opened in June 2005, The Resort at Paws Up offers accommodations for up to 250 guests in 28 rustic-chic vacation homes and 30 “glamping” tents. Te circa 1915 farmhouse residence of property owners Dave and Nadine Lipson overlooks the heart of the resort, a roughly 600acre “village” where livestock barns and sales facilities have been meticulously converted into a state-of-the-art conference center, reception building, dining house and high-end trading post (just in case you forgot to pack your Stetson). In the old bull barn, now a 10,000-square-foot conference center, original foorboards creak underfoot; their rustic nature is an interesting contrast to the art glass and gleaming chandeliers that also inhabit the space. One could easily imagine a Ralph Lauren ad campaign photo shoot being staged in the chic environs. Dave is the architecture buff, while Nadine oversees all of the interior design. One of the most interesting buildings in the village is a functioning one-room schoolhouse with a current enrollment of four pupils.

In the "village", livestock barns and sales facilities have been converted into a conference center, reception building, and restaurants.

One of 28 Big Timber homes

A short gander from the reception building, a brand new 11,000-square-foot activities barn next to the stables serves as a centralized jumping off point for the plethora of available activities. Dually rugged and refined, high-tech interior accoutrements are camoufaged behind upholstered leather walls, galvanized metal and stone. Clever windows in the kids’ retail section of the Wilderness Outpost, the “WO,” allow curious horses to peek their heads in for a look and a pet on the nose. Te small high-end retail boutique opens into a soaring-ceilinged space reminiscent of a contemporary cathedral. Tented accommodations are arranged into a series of fully supported camps a short distance ride from the village. The Moonlight, River, Creekside, Pinnacle and Clifside camps are far enough removed to lend the impression of a backcountry adventure without the hassle of actually trekking into the wilderness. One- and two-bedroom tents, ranging in size from 565 to 1,030-square-feet, are clustered around an alfresco dining pavilion with a long communal table, living room with fireplace and bar where guests enjoy a chef-prepared hearty breakfast (the French toast made with local Rockport Hutterite Colony banana bread and banana caramel sauce is a must try) and seasonally-inspired dinner (think fresh fish, grilled beef

Setup for a Montana Long Table dinner.

tenderloin, chestnut soup, grilled romaine with maple-walnut dressing and warm bread pudding served in a mason jar). A pair of on-site Camping Butlers assigned to each camp ensures guests’ needs are amply and quickly met. Te canvas tents, erected on dedicated wooden platforms, are anything but primitive, with electricity, feather king-sized beds, western chic furniture, copper or jetted soaking tubs in the en-suite bathroom, and a private deck. Seven of the 28 Big Timber homes have a glamping tent in their backyard, an ideal solution for a house divided on which accommodation style to choose. Each home is assigned a zippy bright green Kia Soul for getting around the resort. Ranging in size from one-to-four bedrooms (1,600-3,300 square-feet), each luxurious home boasts original artwork, cozy woodburning freplaces, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry room, and cowboy chic furnishings. Repeat guests may be surprised to spy a photo from their previous sojourn in a frame on the nightstand; it’s just one example of innumerable small gestures that combine to create a truly unique experience. Amply spaced for privacy but not far enough to feel isolated, the site placement of the homes is ideal for large groups or extended families traveling en masse.

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Eagle Clif Tent at Clifside Camp Bufalo Jump at Clifside Camp

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Changing facilities at Spa Town. Husband-and-wife wranglers lead the cattle driving activities. Photo by Bridget Williams.

Ringing the edge of a picturesque meadow where horses languidly snack on prairie grasses a short walk from the Big Timber homes is “Spa Town,” comprised of 11 stand-alone treatment tents (in colder months treatments are conducted in an adjacent cabin). Spa Manager Laura Russell makes salt and sugar body scrubs from herbs and fowers picked on property and Montana-made honey. Unique treatments include the heavenly 120-minute “Last Best Massage,” in-home “Suite Dreams” massages, children’s treatments and night massages, where a hand-held lantern illuminates the path to your treatment tent and the rhythmic concert of crickets and a glimpse of the starry, starry sky all but guarantees a state of blissful relaxation. Group yoga is ofered several days a week. When it came time to select from the menu of available late fall activities, I decided to go way out of my comfort zone, choosing cattle driving and rappelling (in addition to becoming a regular at the spa and lacing up my trail running shoes daily to explore sections of more than 25-miles of hiking trails).

A horse eye view of the herd. Photo by Bridget Williams.

Adventure and autonomy are recurring themes that have always drawn colorful characters to the American West. Paws Up is no exception. Most notable among the infnitely fascinating staf is poetry-reciting, epic mustache-wearing, draft horse-driving Cowboy Steve. Adding to the already colorful cast of characters are artists, artisans, musicians, and experts in yoga, horsemanship and outdoor skills who are brought in for special programs throughout the year. For this inexperienced equestrienne, driving cattle was a pinnacle experience. I saddled up with a Stetson on my head and a resolute pounding in my heart, wondering how the motley crew of “city folk” united for the day’s adventure could possibly convince a few hundred head of cattle to move across two vast pastures. Although being a cowgirl is definitely not in my future (I was chided on more than one occasion for “splitting the herd,” as I was enamored with riding through the middle of the pack of bulky bovines), the experience of seeing a six-hour-old calf make the trek alongside its mother and speeding up to a sprightly gallop to help round up a wayward member of the herd was exhilarating. slmag.net

Lookout Rock. Photo by Bridget Williams.

Treehouse at the kids camp. Photo by Bridget Williams.

Equally heart-pounding for obviously diferent reasons was rappelling of a rock face the equivalent of a 17-story building perched on a bluf another 100-feet above the river. I put a lot of faith in the knots and know-how of our guide as I shouted out a few expletives before taking my frst big step back. Near the halfway point, I spied a massive nest with a dozing bald eagle in it, which allowed me to temporarily relax my death grip on the rope and savor the descent. Other notable seasonal activities include guided wildlife viewing tours; horseback riding on 120-miles of trails, sporting clay shooting; access to the 72,000-square-foot Saddle Club at Paws Up; ATV tours, fy-fshing in the Blackfoot River (of A River Runs Trough It fame) and in the “Bob” on the blue-ribbon

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A sunset serenade in the village. Photo by Bridget Williams.

Fitness cabin in Spa Town. Photo by Bridget Williams.

South Fork of the Flathead River; summer swimming, boating, waterskiing, kayaking and jet skiing, and use of the Paw’s Up private lake house on Seeley Lake; winter snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, dog-sledding, ice fishing, skiing and sleigh rides. Children with seemingly boundless energy can recreate to their hearts content as part of the robust “Kids Corps of Discovery” program. A nanny is available for infants up to three months; full and half-day programs are available with a ratio of one counselor for every fve children for older children and teens. “We always strive to look for teachable moments and provide a lot of tactile activities,” said Jackie Kecskes, Youth Programs director.

Far from roughing it for dinner in a tent camp dining pavilion.

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A typical day for children ages six-to-12 may include pony or horseback rides, spending time with animals in the petting zoo, archery, arts and crafts, a feld trip to a nearby authentic ghost town (note: it’s a fun day trip for adults too), mining for gems in the sapphire-rich dirt and fashioning finds into jewelry. I was enamored with the kiddywampus tree house and the endless adventures, both real and imagined launched from within its walls. Teens can rappel, raft, canoe and fsh, among other peer-centric pursuits. A new evening children’s program and available after-hour care ensures “everyone gets exactly the vacation they want,” said Kecskes. Fresh air and jam-packed days inspire Montana-sized appetites, and the Lipson’s are staunchly committed to supporting local farmers as well as providing top-notch dining experiences, frequently recruiting winemakers, sommeliers and guest chefs from 64 slmag.net

top restaurants around the country for unique culinary programs. Several times a years a table for 225 is set for a themed Montana Long Table Dinner; prior to breaking bread attendees can stroll and sample from a pop-up farmer’s market. Hearty culinary oferings across the board range from rustic to refned, always highlighting the next of what’s in season. In the introduction to their 2016 program guide, the Lipson’s ideally summed up the appeal of The Resort at Paw’s Up: “In a world stressed by an endless supply of complex problems and overtaxed by technology, it’s comforting to know that there’s still a place where you can experience a pristine land that time forgot.” Nightly rates (from $464/person) include three meals per day, airport transfer, on-property transportation, snacks and amenities in the accommodation. Spa services and guided activities are available separately for purchase. For more information visit pawsup.com. sl

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From garden party-perfect china patterns to out-of-this-world art and fashion, here are our picks for putting a stylish foot forward this spring. By Elise Hofer Shaw

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Rufe-sleeveÂ long embroidered gown in apple, $9,390, by Andrew Gn at Neapolitan, Winnetka, 847.441.7784, neapolitanonline.com.

IN BLOOM Clockwise from top left: Flower brooch in silk and cotton, $575, and Dionysus Blooms mini shoulder bag, $1,650, both at Gucci in the 900 North Michigan Shops, 312.664.5504, gucci. com.Tulips Teeth, colored pencil on paper, 2007 (10â&#x20AC;? x 13â&#x20AC;?), $1,500, by Farsad Labbauf at Gallerique, 312.445.8978, connect.gallerique.com. Hand-painted porcelain with white glaze Memento Mori skull with Cumberland design (limited edition of 25 signed and numbered pieces), $7,380, by Nymphenburg at Kneen & Co., 773.880.8424, kneenandco.com. Red and white enameled 2 Anemones decanter, $1,900, at Lalique Chicago Showroom in the Merchandise Mart, 312.867.1787, lalique.com.

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PASSAGE TO INDIA Clockwise from top left: Ilari dress in ceramic green, $2,295, by Altuzarra at Neapolitan, Winnetka, 847.441.7784, neapolitanonline.com. Brooch-print silk shirtdress, $4,590, and leather platform pump, $990, both at Gucci in the 900 North Michigan Shops, 312.664.5504, gucci.com. Maggie vibrant orange maxi trapeze dress with ruched neckline and tie in back, $470, by M2057 by Maria Pinto and Toronto structural leather clutch with folded details, $990, by Johnny Farah, both at M2057 by Maria Pinto, 888.868.2057, m2057.com. Te Reversal, acrylic and resin on board (60” x 48”), $2,300, by M Jackson at Jackson Junge Gallery, 773.227.7900, j2gallery.com. Antique textile with fowers (60” x 34”), $225, at Michael Del Piero, 773.772.3000, michaeldelpiero.com. Oz table runner from India in paprika, $85, at Te Storied Table, thestoriedtable.com.

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Clockwise from top left: Gold, enamel and pearl fringe necklace (circa 1874-1895), $74,520, by Carlo Giuliano at Gallerique, 312.445.8978, connect.gallerique.com. Tourmaline and diamond drop earrings from the Tea collection, $9,900, by Kastel Jewelry at kasteljewelry.com. Paisley earrings from the 1960s, $165, by Kenneth Jay Lane from Ladybug Vintage. Ladybug Vintage is available at space519 in the 900 North Michigan Shops, 312.751.1519, and at Chalk Boutique, Evanston, 847.424.0011. Voyage en Ikat dinnerware, $230-$630 per piece, by HermĂ¨s at Kneen & Co., 773.880.8424, kneenandco.com. Multicolored knotted mules, $740, by NÂ°21 at VMR, 312.649.6673, vmrchicago.com. Handmade glass and wood stacking vessels with assorted bases, $250-$1,900, by Utopia & Utility at Gild Assembly, 312.528.7825, studiogild.com.

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SPACE ODYSSEY Clockwise from top left: Tifany T sterling silver wide Bar cuf, $3,600, Cut-Out cuf, $1,850, and smaller Bar cuf, $2,850, all at Tifany & Co., 312.944.7500, tifany.com. Kellen gunmetal ear jackets in aqua kyocera opal, $80, at Kendra Scott in the 900 North Michigan Shops, 312.281.6760, kendrascott.com. Black Starburst bangle, $6,850, by Graziela at Elements, 312.642.6574, elementschicago.com. Coral Look vase, $1,640, by Nymphenburg at Kneen & Co., 773.880.8424, kneenandco.com. Calin loveseat, from $3,255, by Pascal Mourgue at Ligne Roset, 312.222.9300, ligne-roset-usa.com. Bluetooth Gramophone 2.0, $350, by Gramovox at gramovox.com. Hand-thrown, black-and-white porcelain Shift vase, $920, triangular candle blocks/bookends in waxed brass over steel with interlocking teeth, $760 for the set, and brass censer with porcelain sculpture on top (can be used as an incense burner or candle holder), $820, all by Apparatus at Gild Assembly, 312.528.7825, studiogild.com.

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Clockwise from top left: Macrame embroidered jumpsuit in ivory, $6,800, by Adam Lippes at Neapolitan, Winnetka, 847.441.7784, neapolitanonline.com. Cara sleeveless top with slash V-neck and trapeze shape, $295, and New York ftted pencil skirt with high waist, $295, both at M2057 by Maria Pinto, 888.868.2057, m2057.com. Plissé chifon voluminous gown in black, $1,195, by Azeeza at Barneys New York, 312.587.1700, barneys.com. Cones 2, archival pigment print, edition 3/3 2014 (30” x 37.5”), $3,500, by Nick Albertson at Gallerique, 312.445.8978, connect.gallerique.com. Roberto black wood candle holder from Denmark, $35, at Te Storied Table, thestoriedtable.com. Persian knot wool and silk Jagger rug, $132 per square foot, at Organic Looms, 312.832.0900, organiclooms.com.

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MELLOW YELLOW Clockwise from top left: Ruché sofa, from $5,980, by Inga Sempé at Ligne Roset, 312.222.9300, ligne-roset-usa.com. Musical Composition (48” x 60”) oil on canvas, $5,400, by Linc Telen at Matthew Rachman Gallery, 773.245.3182, matthewrachman.com. Les Perroquets hand-painted Limoges dinnerware, $198-$338 per piece, by Alberto Pinto at Elements, 312.642.6574, elementschicago.com. Sliced diamond ring with yellow rose-cut diamonds handset in 18K gold, $4,400, by Kastel Jewelry at kasteljewelry.com. Te Art of the Sea rings from the Tifany Blue Book, $1,350,000 and $1,200,000, at Tifany & Co., 312.944.7500, tifany.com. Citronella dégradé cashmere and silk stole with ribbon panel, $695, at Marlowe, 312.988.9398, marlowe.com.

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Drama in the living room is the result of cool contrasts—think classics like a sable-colored mohair chesterfeld juxtaposed with peacock-print pillows from Manuel Canovas and an oversized photo by Alexander Straulino.

MODERN FAMILY Tucked between Chicago’s lakefront and the Mag Mile, a 1920s condo sits full of fabulous juxtapositions as a contemporary dwelling for a family of four. By Hilary Boyajian Photography by Anthony Tahlier Standing in Tina Kourasis’ closet is like being in sartorial heaven. When asked which piece from her designer-heavy collection—which seriously rivals Rachel Zoe’s—best captures the mood of her family’s newly restored home, the founder and president of VMR (Vintage Modern Retail) gives an analogy that’s spot-on: “It would have to be my Lanvin gown in shades of beige and nude,” says the style visionary. “It’s easy yet elegant, modern yet it has a feeling of being from another time.” At VMR, Oak Street’s chic boutique for labels like Fendi, Balmain, Ellery and Acne Studios, Kourasis and her business partner, stylist Mark Gill, showcase a highly edited, fashionforward mix of women’s ready-to-wear and accessories. The aesthetic is mirrored in her 3,800-square-foot condo in the 1921 Fugard & Knapp-designed building on East Walton. “Much like the way Tina helps her clients build their wardrobe with basics as a foundation, we started with the furniture that she already had,” says Chicago-based interior designer Marshall Erb (marshallerb.com), the talented mastermind behind the home makeover. “We built 74 slmag.net

and layered patterns and colors to create something broader with depth and personality.” But because Tina’s life is a balancing act between high fashion and the reality of raising two boys—Luke, 6, and Alex, 10—with her husband Nick, an investment banker, Erb had to aim for a happy medium because feeling comfortable and at ease in their home was paramount. “We don’t require shoes of,” says Kourasis. “We don’t tell our guests ‘We only serve white wine.’ We can’t live like that.” Te family’s laissez-faire mindset combined with a progressive point of view became the genesis from which Erb powered forward. His endgame? An authentic environment that’s at once elegant, timeless, interesting and functional for a family of four. And above all, it should be pretty. “Pretty can apply to all styles, from ultra-minimalist to historic interiors,” says Erb. “I could tell that Tina was very into fashion when we met. I thought of couture, of the textiles, of the construction and tailoring. I thought of the composition of the space, how to make it work for a family, how to make it ‘wearable,’ so to speak.”

Kourasis looks right at home in a rust-colored maxi dress by Stella McCartney paired with earrings by Gucci and a ring by Sabbia. Makeup by Regina Sneor of Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Works, Inc.

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To uphold the integrity of the 1920s building, Erb was adamant about retaining all of the existing architectural elements of the house.

The challenge, he would find out, was finding a solution for the husband and wife’s opposing tastes. “I love modern minimalism—no color, clean lines—but my husband thinks that look is antiseptic,” says Kourasis. “He likes color, a very Ralph Lauren, clubby aesthetic.” Erb’s compromise reveals the very best of both worlds, dancing the line between edgy and refined, beginning with the art deco, black-and-white marble foors in the foyer. Te walls, swathed in metallic silk wallpaper by Astek Inc., immediately speak to Kourasis’ penchant for luxe textiles, even more so when cheekily contrasted with Dale May’s “Lego Wars” series photographs: A C-3PO Lego figure, shot against Louis Vuitton’s iconic monogram print, provides a nod to sartorial satire and Tina’s love of photography. The ceiling is painted robin’s-egg blue, a perfect tie-in with May’s adjacent piece, aptly titled Tifany Trooper. “I decided this would be a great spot to feature the Star Wars fgures,” says Erb. “We were lucky that the previous owners of this apartment were gallerists, so there is a state-of-the-art lighting system throughout that makes highlighting artwork a breeze.” To uphold the integrity of the 1920s building, Erb was adamant about retaining all of the existing architectural elements of the house, while also preserving original features like the 76 slmag.net

marble in the foyer, solid oak doors, moldings and arched ceilings. “I pushed to use the rooms as they were originally intended,” says Erb. “I wanted the living room to be a space for conversation, not television. And I encouraged Tina to use the formal dining room more often, and they do!” Setting the stage for exceptional dinner parties, a modern Murano glass chandelier is the central focus of the dining room, ascending from the ceiling like a rain shower above a traditional, round mahogany dining table (an estate piece originally from Baker). Alternating white dining chairs—half are sample sale fnds that Kourasis had reupholstered in silk—sit bold against blotted navy wallpaper and woven metallic curtains from Larsen, an edgy backdrop that again epitomizes Kourasis’ fashion-forward side. But true brilliance shines in the living room, where Erb combines clever and refined details, starting with Kourasis’ sophisticatedly irreverent, black-and-white “pimp” portraits by documentary photographer Tracy Funches. Tey hang brazenly above a brown, mohair chesterfield sofa accented by two innocuous peacock-print pillows from Manuel Canovas. “Tis is the contrast that makes the space work,” says Erb. “Classic fabric prints ofset by art with an edge—very today but referencing the past. I love using contemporary art in historic spaces.”

A couch by Baker and a lounge chair by Le Corbusier create chic reading nooks in the library.

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A Murano glass chandelier, mahogany table by Baker and textured wallpaper by Farrow & Ball make for an elegant mix in the formal dining room.

Just of the kitchen, the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main powder room also features Snaidero fnishes.

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Te butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry boasts a custom cabinet by Snaidero and a silver starburst pendant light from Lightology.

For the foyer, Kourasis ofset the original art deco marble foor with avant-garde photography by Dale May.

Cabinets by Snaidero and Caesarstone countertops make a sleek statement in the kitchen.

Funches, a client of Tina’s from her pre-VMR days as a lawyer, spent 10 years photographing real-life pimps in Chicago and Milwaukee, culminating in his book Pimpnosis, which has a home in the living room as well atop a bronze-based, silver travertine cofee table by Laura Kirar for Baker. “Te image of the weathered old man with the three-quarters-length leather trench coat could have come from any Paris runway,” says Kourasis. “Fashion has always been inspired by the streets. I also like the discussion the photographs provoke—our fascination with urban culture and the glamorization of urban poverty.” Perhaps less provoking but equally striking is Tina’s favorite photograph in the house that hangs above the living room’s French rococo-style freplace, an abstract close-up by Alexander Straulino of an eye speckled with glitter that adds a punch of jewel-toned color to the pleasingly neutral room. Here, Erb has achieved an eclectic mix of modern lines and vintage fnds. “I admire that Marshall has a passion for vintage accents,” says Kourasis. “Our place begs for antiques peppered in here and there, and Marshall really excels at the selection process.” Further dissolving boundaries is an exquisite moment in the butler’s pantry. Confined to tight quarters, Erb creates compelling impact in the nook with a silver starburst pendant from Lightology, beige python-print wallpaper and a backlit,

mirror-framed custom cabinet by Snaidero that houses some of Tina’s treasures. “I do love my Rosenthal china that I picked out when I was 23 years old,” she says. “But I also love our $6 glasses with gold and blue etchings that we found in Nantucket.” Turn the corner and nostalgia is set aside for an ultramodern, minimalist kitchen. Clean and polished in soothing monochromatic tones of gray, mocha and sable, it would convert even the most lavish hoarder into living a less-is-more existence. Erb was ecstatic when he came across the luxe Italianmade system from Snaidero for the kitchen, knowing it was the ultimate design-conscious solution for the family. “The taupe lacquer, the marble, the driftwood… it has a distinct Giorgio Armani vibe,” says Erb. “Tina entertains and cooks, and the kids hang out in this space the majority of the time. It had to be functional, durable and gorgeous. It was like designing a yacht. No space went unused.” That super-sleek look extends to the simple yet expertly executed gray-and-white bathroom between the kitchen and den that also boasts Snaidero fnishes. “Here, I was able to give Tina her white box. It’s very practical. You can basically just hose it down,” says Erb. “Tina wanted the boys to be able to wash the sand of their feet after the beach but for it to also be pretty enough for guests to use as the main powder room.” slmag.net

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Te bed, night tables and lamps by Ralph Lauren Home lend a clubby cool vibe to the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s master bedroom. Gray mohair throw blanket by HermĂ¨s, houndstooth chair from Design Within Reach, clutch (on the chair) by Stella McCartney

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Fixtures from Restoration Hardware, a shower door from Glassworks and Carrara marble countertops keep things clean in the master bath.

To balance out the sharpness of the kitchen and bath, Erb fully embraces traditional comfort in the library, giving Kourasis’ husband the classic men’s club narrative he seeks via richly layered accents. Custom-built maple bookshelves by Parenti & Rafaelli inadvertently set a tone of heritage-chic, displaying fashion magazines, cherished photos and storied artifacts from the family’s travels. Erb positioned a saddle-brown leather sofa at the center of the room and added beige linen pillows from Baker. Behind the sofa sits a black, leather-bound writing desk topped with a bronze pineapple lamp. In front, an ivory stone and brass cocktail table by Pride Sasser Home Furnishings adds some architectural pop that’s in sync with the room’s stately mood. For the master bedroom, Erb brought in key pieces from the Ralph Lauren Home collection: a brown leather bed frame, 82 slmag.net

chrome architects’ lamps and round, glass-and-rosewood bedside tables. Legna bedding in a soft gray palette accented by an Hermès mohair throw and an oversize snakeskin-print pillow by Cowtan & Tout takes care of the sleeping arrangements while a decidedly dapper houndstooth chair from Design Within Reach provides the right amount of masculinity amidst all the modernity. “I love our place. There’s an ease about it,” concludes Kourasis. “Marshall has seamlessly interwoven my minimalist sensibilities with Nick’s penchant for old-world charm. Our home is wonderful for entertaining, yet you don’t have to worry about keeping it pristine and picture-perfect. There’s enough room for the kids to be kids and for the grown-ups to feel like grown-ups.” And above all, it’s pretty. sl

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In the main dining room, the raw concrete columns and mushroom capitals are left exposed, providing a glimpse of the building’s original architecture.

THE GREAT THAW Chef Chris Pandel’s Midwestern roots—mixed with French infuence and a love of all things Italian—give rise to revamped steak and potatoes at Swif & Sons. By Hilary Boyajian Photography by Eric Kleinberg (food) and Anthony Tahlier (interiors) It’s a typical winter evening in Chicago, yet the single-digit temps and even more offensive windchill factor cannot curb my anticipation for the feast I’m about to have at Swift & Sons. I swaddle myself in Canada Goose, brave the biting air and venture toward Fulton Market, the West Loop’s historic meatpacking district, my sights set on Executive Chef Chris Pandel’s modern spin on the classic American steakhouse. Rumor has it Pandel (Tru, Te Bristol, Balena) is pushing boundaries and creating something exceptional. “As a native son of Chicago, I believe in its meat-and-potato past, but aim to evolve the discussion as our culinary community gets more confdent,” says Pandel. “I have a strong background in elevating simple food, which fts a steakhouse menu classifcation very well. We’re not looking to reinvent the wheel here, rather make a very fne wheel.” With Swift & Sons topping many critics’ lists as “Chicago’s best new steakhouse”—quite a coup given the city’s abundance of upscale meat-centric eateries—it’s safe to say that mission has been accomplished. 84 slmag.net

Arriving at the corner of Fulton and Morgan, I behold the transformation of this century-old meat locker turned contemporary, glassy marvel. It’s hard to imagine how it’s taken so long for the culturally rich Fulton Market District to modernize, especially given the proven success of New York’s Meatpacking District. Te parallels are unmistakable, and the not-so-ironic location of a steakhouse at the base of a former cold storage building along Kinzie’s industrial corridor is lost on no one. Powerhouse developer Sterling Bay’s West Loop residential buildings, Google’s new Chicago digs (Swift & Sons’ upstairs neighbor) and the ultra-posh Soho House Chicago have had more than a little to do with revamping this industrial pocket of yesteryear. But further accolades must go to the creative minds—and palates—of the Boka Restaurant Group for having the foresight to forge west, frst with the Stephanie Izard-helmed Girl & Te Goat and Little Goat Diner, and then the opening of modern Japanese concept Momotaro in 2014.

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Te Tavern at Swift & Sons

Boka owners Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz know a thing or two about opening exceptional dining venues (GT Fish & Oyster, Boka and Perennial Virant are also under their umbrella). “The West Loop, and more specifcally Fulton Market, was the home of American meatpacking, and before Swift & Sons, it was barren of any steakhouses,” says Boehm. “It’s where steak started, and now it’s where steak evolves.” But how does one diferentiate oneself from the classic chophouse in a town inundated by all things meat? “It started with design,” adds Boehm. “Tere is a very similar aesthetic for steakhouses around the world, and we wanted to push the envelope a bit. When you engage AvroKo [the New York-based design frm behind Momotaro’s mod look] as your designer, you know you are going to open something that is one-of-a-kind.” And that they did. Swift & Sons is as impressive as it is warmly inviting. Once inside the rich, moss-green-paneled lobby that evokes old men’s clubs gone by, I’m greeted by the maître d’ in proper Chicago fashion: He’s kind, authentic and lacking in pretension. Our table is ready but I’m still waiting on a friend, so I check my coat and head for the bar. Arts and Crafts-inspired, mosaic marble foors and sage-hued, subway tile walls lead the way, softening the industrial-chic, lofty ceiling heights and exposed ductwork above. A backlit display of spirits grounds the street-level portion of the bi-level Tavern Bar, 86 slmag.net

where guests can choose from the main menu or refned bar bites (including a double-decker burger boasting Butterkäse cheese that’s already garnered quite a following). Here, a magnifcent, muted landscape mural of cattle grazing in a meadow sets the tone, a nod to the Midwest’s tradition of farm-to-table fare that makes me feel right at home. Te mood is vibrant and bustling for a Tuesday night. My dinner companion arrives and before we know it we’re ensconced in a tufted, leather-clad banquette in the center of the elevated dining room, fanked by original concrete columns distinctive to cold storage design. AvroKo has transformed the 2,532-squarefoot restaurant space—including an oyster bar and two private dining rooms—with an eclectic mix of turn-of-the-century opulence like dramatic archways and material-focused accents in walnut, brass, marble and concrete. “Te vision for this space was a reimagining of the corporate offices for Swift & Company, one of meatpacking’s pioneers,” says Boehm. “Many people have commented that they feel like they are sitting in the grand ballroom of the Titanic. We wanted it to feel grand, and we think we are succeeding.” Grand, indeed. Within moments of sitting, a Champagne trolley rolls by and we’re ready to indulge (Ruinart Blanc de Blancs for me, Veuve Clicquot Cuvée Rosé for my friend).

Swift & Sons’ Surf and Turf Special, an 8 oz. cap steak paired with a 1.5 lb. lobster that’s poached in a Champagne and citrus sauce

Our server and fellow gourmand is vastly knowledgeable in all things Swift & Sons and has a knack for impeccable timing. A few sips of Champagne later, a simple display of chilled king crab legs arrives splayed over ice. Plump, fngersized lengths of crabmeat lying nestled in canoed shells are accompanied by a trio of decadent sauces: drawn butter, a take on Dijonnaise and aioli. Te crab is so fresh we might as well be dining atop a fshing charter of the coast of Alaska. It’s an ideal start and proves why Pandel’s mantra is, “Keep quiet and let the food do the talking.” Claiming a unique voice is the crab cake appetizer with its unexpected North vs. South combination of celery root remoulade and Creole sauce. “In tradition with the mid-Atlantic region we have spiced the crab lightly with Old Bay-style spices and paired the crab cake with a celery root slaw dressed with caper and lemon,” says Pandel. “Te creole sauce pulls from the gulf region allowing for lots of mustard, cayenne and celery to come through and boost the favors.” Te dueling spices meld marvelously with the tender lumps of meat and, unlike most crab cakes, there is no fller, just a light dusting of potato fakes on the exterior. It’s a perfect choice for those with gluten sensitivities. Paying homage to Pandel’s passion for all things Italian is the celery root agnolotti, a true highlight and a welcome deviation

from traditional steakhouse menus. It’s as delicious as it is visually stunning. Onyx-colored dots of balsamic adorn the perimeter of the plate, contrasting the buttery shade of delicately stufed pasta pillows, resting snug under a blanket of shaved Pecorino. Te pasta is perfectly al dente, adding textural balance to the sweet and savory pear-and-chive filling, and the rich balsamic adds just the right amount of acidity. Te portion size is ideal, too, as it wholly satisfes a pasta craving without overindulging—especially since we have yet to sample Pandel’s Prime Steaks section of the menu. Everyone is buzzing about the beef wellington for two, a 12 oz. center-cut filet that’s seared and brushed with Dijon mustard before being layered with spinach, mushroom duxelles and seared foie gras, then wrapped in a crust of house-made puf pastry. But it’s Swift & Sons’ Surf & Turf Special that steals the show in my book. “We made a decision to use a less familiar cut of beef, the cap steak, which would actually be considered a portion of a rib eye,” says Pandel. “It’s rich and unctuous in texture, and gets to the heart of what surf and turf is really about: the best of both worlds. Te lobsters come from Nova Scotia and Maine, and are gently poached in a sauce made with Champagne and citrus.” It pairs beautifully with a glass of Chateau LynchBages Pauillac Bordeaux 2012, bringing forth the rich favors and distinctive tenderness of each.

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Diver scallops with lemon-parsley butter, stufed langoustine with espelette, and bonito-butter-topped oysters round out the Hot Shellfsh Platter.

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Roast chicken with seasonal vegetables and bacon ragout. Te chicken is cooked skin-side down for maximum favor.

Return guests should put aside any preconceived notion that ordering chicken at a steakhouse is a faux pas and do so unabashedly and with conviction at Swift & Sons. A traditional poulet grandmère, Pandel’s pan-roasted chicken is exceptionally tender and comes garnished with bacon lardons, onion, carrot, celery, mushroom and chicken jus, energized by a touch of lemon juice and minced herbs. Add a side of the crispy, lightly caramelized Brussels sprouts punched up with lime juice, mirin, and soy and fsh sauces, and you’ve got yourself a go-to meal that comforts every time.

Speaking of comforting, always say yes to dessert—especially if Pastry Chef Meg Galus is in the kitchen. Having shared time on the line at Tru, Pandel and Galus are old pals and a subsequent perfect culinary pairing at Swift & Sons. Appreciating the excessiveness of a fine steakhouse menu, Galus carefully avoids anything that’s too heavy or exceedingly sweet. “I use the best possible ingredients I can—the best chocolate, vanilla, cream, butter…,” says Galus. “When you start with great raw ingredients, you end up with a superior product.”

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A selection of sweets from the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throwback chocolate trolley (think malted milk balls, mini candy bars, bark, tartlets, eclairs, mousse cakes and macarons)

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Te Lemon Zest Crème Brûlée is topped with a wave of ginger-white-chocolate Chantilly, chopped pistachios, candied lemon zest and pistachio-crisp cookies.

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Te Black Bottom Pudding layers black cocoa crumble, baked dark chocolate mousse, milk chocolate pudding and white chocolate sorbet.

Te proof is in the Black Bottom Pudding. Tis gradation of chocolate intensity builds from a base layer of espressoinfused hot fudge followed by baked dark chocolate mousse, milk chocolate pudding, black cocoa crumble and finally a wave of white chocolate sorbet. It’s Galus’ answer to the classic steakhouse chocolate cake. “Instead of repeating layers of cake and frosting, every layer is diferent.” Plunge straight to the bottom with your spoon for blissful chocolate complexity. For bonafde chocoholics there’s the recently added chocolate trolley, inspired by the dessert carts of the 1950s and ’60s but with a contemporary and decidedly Galus twist: Everything on it is chocolate. “I think it’s been pretty well documented that I love chocolate. It’s my favorite single ingredient to eat and to work with. Te cart is a way for me to showcase many diferent techniques and 92 slmag.net

favor pairings, from malted milk balls to mini mousse cakes,” she says. “I hope that seeing the trolley wheeled through the dining room will get people excited about dessert so they remember to save room after all that delicious steak. Te oferings will change all the time, and are priced by the piece, so if someone wants just a small few bites of dessert, they can get that. Or if they want to go big and get one of each, they can do that, too.” Do yourself a favor and cap of the night with a snifter of Taylor Fladgate 10-year-old tawny port. You’ll be happy you did. Warmed by the digestif and satiated by the feast, I embrace my short stroll home through the ever-progressing neighborhood. No doubt dreams of tender crab bites, juicy steaks and endless eclairs will dance in my head, a teaser to my next visit. sl Swift & Sons, 1000 W. Fulton Market, 312.773.9420, swiftandsonschicago.com

POWER SUITED We play 20 questions with Chicago’s “super lawyer” Joe Siprut, the founder and managing partner of Siprut PC. By Taylor Morgan Portrait by Carasco Photography You chose Biggs Mansion for the site of our photo shoot. Is this one of your regular haunts? It is. Te mansion has been a private cigar club for the last year and a half. It was originally designed and built in 1874. Fun fact: It’s the site of the restaurant scene from Ferris Bueller’s Day Of, where Matthew Broderick’s character pretends to be Abe Froman, the Sausage King of Chicago. What cigar are you smoking? It’s a ‘Siprut.’ I have my own label. A professional roller mixes blends of tobacco and wrappers, based on whatever favor palate we are going for, and makes them for me. I don’t sell them retail. I just have them made by the boatload and then I give them away to people. And, of course, I smoke plenty myself. Did I hear that you have cigars hand-rolled and brushed with gold? Details please. Tat is true. One of the cigars we do is a Siprut Gold. Te wrapper is infused with gold and you smoke it as is—literally a gold cigar that creates golden ash. I had the idea afer seeing some boutique brand that was selling them and looked into it. Turns out you can buy the wrappers. It’s a fun conversation piece. 94 slmag.net

Tat’s a handsome suit. Who are you wearing? It’s Chicago’s own Eric Kipp Custom Clothiers. Each suit takes 52 hours to make. Felled and sewn armholes, top collars, under collars, shoulder linings, double-stitched buttonholes… Kipp has done all of my suits for years. He’s very skilled and the nicest guy in the world. What will you be working on when you head back to the ofce this afernoon? Te thing I like best about my current platform, both the practice of law and running the frm, is that no day is like the other. I might be doing an oral argument in court or preparing for one, meeting with lawyers at the frm about case strategy, reading and keeping up with the law, or a thousand other things. Sadly that list includes emails—a lot of them. I lament the day that email became the norm in communication. I would be quite happy to go back to the days of writing letters and sending them by messenger on horseback. [Laughter] Your reputation as Chicago’s ‘super lawyer’ for class action litigation precedes you. How did you earn the moniker? It’s always an honor to be recognized by your peers. When I started my frm, the goal was to champion really interesting and high-stakes cases—and make a lot of noise. As we achieved our first major

victories and made some headlines, the business continued to grow exponentially. I like to think there are two things I do well, which I view as the key to success in litigation. Te frst is that I can solve problems and fgure out how to put the pieces together when you are dealing with various and competing interests. Fundamentally litigation is about conflict resolution, and that means problem solving. The second key is having the stomach and the ability to march to the gates of hell if necessary. It takes two to tango, two to settle a case. So while I’m ready to solve problems and try to get a good result for my clients through a brokered resolution, if the other side refuses to do so, guess what? We are going to war. Your law frm, Siprut PC, has been referred to in the press as a ‘high-profle’ litigation boutique with a focus on David vs. Goliath cases. Tell us more about your platform and the cases you take on. Our overall model is to take complex cases against powerful adversaries. I like representing the little guy against the big guy. On a personal level, I feel rewarded when a lawsuit I’m handling directly improves someone’s life. It’s harder to enjoy that when your client is a Fortune 500 company. I also think the dynamic of being on the plaintif side suits my personality. I’m full of righteous indignation in my personal life, so it’s easy for me to latch on to a client’s cause and say, ‘Let’s get ’em!’ [Laughter] Can you give us an example of a case where a David and Goliath dynamic came into play? One of our bigger and more recent settlements was a nationwide class action against Southwest Airlines. Te gist of the settlement is that Southwest has to honor drink vouchers issued to its premium ticket passengers afer it abruptly discontinued the program—about $30 million worth. What’s it like to work at Siprut PC? On a cultural level, most law frms are stifing to the point of paralysis. Attorneys can’t be themselves out of fear for who they might offend that day, what internal politics have heated up or whatever else. Not at my frm. We don’t have the time or energy for that stuf. We’re too busy litigating and trying to crush our opponents. [Laughter] So you spend your days taking on the biggest companies in the country. I imagine that blowing of steam is critical. How do you destress? I spent most of my life growing up as a wrestler, following my father into the sport. In college I transitioned into jiu-jitsu, and in law school I started doing mixed martial arts. I kept it up through the frst few years I was practicing law, actually. I can remember showing up for work as an associate at my frst law frm with two black eyes literally almost every day. Te partners would just stare at me in shock. Do you still practice? Tese days I study Krav Maga, which is a fghting system originally designed by the Israeli military that’s intended for real-world defense situations, as opposed to mixed martial arts, which is a competition.

Have you ever had to use those skills on the streets of Chicago? No comment. Any other, less violent pastimes? Believe it or not I’m taking a lot of dance lessons—tango and the paso doble. And I play golf, which allows me to combine cigar smoking, alcohol consumption and business development—and I get to claim it as exercise. For the efciencies alone, that’s hard to beat on paper. Tell us about this year’s annual Siprut Foundation charity golf outing. You had a great turnout last year to beneft PAWS Chicago. This will be the third year in a row for the Siprut Foundation charity golf outing. All of the proceeds go to PAWS Chicago. It’s held at Harborside International on Aug. 9 and I’m telling you, it is a fantastic day of golf. Last year we had cigars hand-rolled on the course, a hole-in-one prize of $1 million—no one won, unfortunately—and several dogs up for adoption running around. If you are reading this article, you’re invited! You have two rescue dogs. What are their names? Sammy, a miniature border collie, and Rusty, an Australian shepherd mix. What prompted you to adopt? My dog Buddy, a border collie that I adopted 15 years ago, died last year. I loved that guy so much, it just killed me. A few months later, my friends at PAWS started sending me emails and pictures of rescue dogs and asking if I wanted to meet them. One in particular had lost a leg—PAWS had to amputate it when they rescued him—but they said he had the most wonderful spirit. I thought, well, I’ll just go take a look and say hello. Nothing more. Of course, I should have known at that moment that I was bringing Sammy home that night. And I did. A few months later, Rusty was added to the family. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Any big travel plans? In a week I’m headed to L.A. to play golf. It’s the frst recreational trip for me in quite awhile. I’ve been trying to get to Japan for a few months now, but it’s hard to fnd a window for travel where I have like 10 days in a row unencumbered. My goal is to eat sushi at Sukiyabashi Jiro. However, last I heard sushi master Jiro Ono was like 90-something years old, so I better get moving. Is there a motto you live by? Be authentic. Be yourself. Tell us one more thing people should know about you. I always follow through on what I say I will do. And, last but not least, because inquiring female minds want to know: Are you single? I am, and I appreciate you asking. [Laughter] We have to make sure the record is clear on such matters. sl For more information on Siprut PC and the Siprut Foundation charity golf outing taking place Aug. 9 at Harborside International, visit siprut.com.

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LUST FOR LIFESTYLE

Entertaining Company’s proprietress Wendy Pashman makes a business model out of following her heart—and leaves us with a serious case of wanderlust. By Elise Hofer Shaw Portrait by Linda Bergonia / Te Storied Table photos by Erica Dufour

Tere’s a sign that hangs over Wendy Pashman’s desk in her home ofce in Lincoln Park. It reads: What will I make today? “I look at it every day to remind me to hop into creative pursuits when all of the real work of business is completed,” says Pashman, the kinetic Chicagoan whose boutique catering and events frm, Entertaining Company, is widely considered one of the best in the city. “For me, making things with my hands is a luxury, a way of getting in touch with myself and creating beauty.” Te craft movement that’s so hip right now is hardly a new concept for Pashman. She’s been dreaming up and turning out beautiful feasts from scratch for more than 26 years for devoted clients big and small—and by “big” we mean corporate names like Morningstar and Google, not to mention institutions like the University of Chicago. And in a metropolis that’s rich with hospitality and event styling competition, her brand always seems to rise to the top. (Entertaining Company executed more than 700 events in 2015, grossing $7 million. You don’t get numbers like that by cutting corners.) From presentation to first bite, it’s easy to identify an Entertaining Company fete because all of your senses are fring at once. “When a client hires Entertaining Company, they’re looking for a polished, food-driven event,” says Pashman. “We have a reputation for customized, experiential party ideas that make events stand out. Even when the client calls for comfort food or street food, they know we will follow through with twists on the classics, a combination of fantastic favors and creative presentation.”

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Clockwise from left: Rectangle Chester tray ($108), round Nani tray ($121), Mikki cutting board ($72), Burton bowl ($42), and Azizi decanter ($55) all from India; and Ariel glassware from Mexico ($125 for a set of 4), all at Te Storied Table, thestoriedtable.com.

Pashman is the first to admit that she’s an “ideas” person. “I’m a Pisces. I crave adventure, new situations and social interaction,” she laughs. “I’m a dreamer who always does best when surrounded by strong individuals who can manage the practical end of things and keep me grounded.” Playing to her strengths, Pashman has cultivated a 45-person dream team to run her West Loop-based business and execute, on average, 60 full-service events per month. Her inner circle is loyal: General Manager Julie Fitzgerald has been a part of the team for 20 years. Her executive chef, Juve Morales, has worked on the EC line for 12, and her head sales consultant, Denise Robinette, boasts more than 16 years with the company. “We all share the same goal of what hospitality can be, what it should be.” What it should be, according to Pashman, is favorful food created from quality ingredients and presented in an interesting way, an art that seems lost on so many catch-and-release catering firms. “My original thought was to create a catering business that would provide the same level of food and service as a fne restaurant,” she explains, admitting that in the beginning she never imagined her business doing huge volume. “I was really looking for the type of client who wanted high-quality food that they’d be proud of making, but perhaps couldn’t accomplish themselves—what you would want to serve in your own home for maybe 10 of your best friends, but now you need to serve 150 guests because it’s a major event.” 98 slmag.net

Another characteristic of an Entertaining Company event is approachability. Whether it’s an extravagant corporate gala for 3,000 people, a wedding for 200 or an intimate dinner, there’s nothing pretentious about Pashman’s presentation—elegant and detail-oriented always, but never pretentious. “Last night we catered a small house party for Family Service of Glencoe that had a Bollywood theme. On-site foral, candles, linens and staging were handled by our in-house stylist, and we provided kitchen, service and bar staf as well. At her request, we used the hostess’ wonderful collection of vintage china, glassware and platters, and delivered a multi-course South Asian dinner complete with specialty cocktails and dessert. We did the graphics, too, like printed menu cards and dessert signage.” On the menu? A thinly sliced cucumber salad garnished with pomegranate seeds, toasted pistachio dust, white grapefruit and a sherry shallot vinaigrette, followed by a Tali platestyle sampling of Indian dishes like sea bass wrapped in banana leaves and spiced potato aloo served in roasted, red pepper shells. Soup-to-nuts events are Pashman’s favorite because she can really put her stamp on them. “For me, the culinary process begins with the beautiful colors, shapes and textures of food,” she says. “We like food that looks like food and isn’t too fussy or worked over. Ten we pick presentations that elevate the natural beauty. My personal style has a lot of Eastern infuences, and we’re known for doing that well, but our sleek and modern events are equally loved. Coming up with new ideas is half the fun.”

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Wine poached peach with sweetened mascarpone cream, raspberry, fresh mint, simple syrup, pomegranate and spun sugar courtesy of Entertaining Company Tabletop: Tablescapes Party Rentals Photo: Chris Cassidy

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Black Margot plate ($36), Patrice plate ($24) and Tula bowls ($78 for a set of 3) all from Sweden; and white Lofton plates from Germany ($20 for a set of 2), all at Te Storied Table, thestoriedtable.com.

Ivory Celerie bowl from Germany ($50 for a set of 2) and blue and black hand-glazed Seki bowl from Mexico ($78 for a set of 3), both at Te Storied Table, thestoriedtable.com.

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1) From left: Hand-dyed Oz runner from India ($85), Nani tray from India ($121), Dahlia tray/trivet/charger from India ($70 for a set of 2), Lofton plate from Germany ($20 for a set of 2), and Tames bowl from India ($30), all at Te Storied Table, thestoriedtable.com. 2) Intermezzo of coconut kulf with fresh fruit coulis fnished with Limca and fresh coconut sphere. Tabletop styling: Rachel de Marte, Tabletop: Tablescapes Party Rentals, Linen: BBJ Linens, Photo: Chris Cassidy 3) From left: Hilary glassware from Mexico ($125 for a set of 4), Phoebe glassware from Mexico ($125 for a set of 4), Azizi decanter from India ($55), Moto pitcher from India ($60), small scalloped Gotham tray from India ($48), and large Sameera tray from India ($369), all at Te Storied Table, thestoriedtable.com. 4) Indian entrees are an Entertaining Company specialty. Tabletop styling: Rachel de Marte, Charger and linen: BBJ Linens, Tabletop: Tablescapes Party Rentals, Photo: Chris Cassidy

Pashman’s latest big idea? Te Storied Table (thestoriedtable.com), an e-commerce extension of the Entertaining Company brand that brings the fruits of her globe-trotting—think jewel-toned Bandhani table runners sourced from northern India or porcelain plates from a designer she stumbled upon in Copenhagen—to style-minded kitchens and dining rooms the world over. Te concept banks on people coveting Pashman’s particular brand of bohemian luxury. Since the site is an organic extension to her hospitality arm—“You mean I can own those golden trivets and hand-dyed linens from last night’s fabulous party?”—that is right in Pashman’s wheelhouse, it’s safe to say that’s a smart bet. Listening to Pashman pontifcate about her upcoming travels is like watching a painter paint her masterpiece. “I’m heading to Iceland this month for DesignMarch in Reykjavik to hopefully uncover some new designers for Te Storied Table, and experience

frsthand the new trends in Nordic cuisine,” she says with a sparkle in her eye. “In May I’ll be traveling to Uzbekistan. I’m fascinated with Central Asia—the textiles, markets, mosques, architecture— and learning more about the food there. I just read in Te New York Times about two amazing Uzbek restaurants in Queens. Tis could be the next big food trend!” At 61 years old, her wanderlust and genuine interest in farof cultures is as strong as ever and a constant stream of inspiration for her edible art. Now it’s the source of The Storied Table’s worldly wares. A quick click on the website reveals a rainbow of crystal decanters, leather napkin rings, handwoven tea towels and imprinted brass platters. What you don’t see at a glance are the stories behind the gild, and how in many cases the purchase of these goods directly supports the artisans and their too-often impoverished communities.

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Handmade Maya glass from Chicago ($52 for a set of 2), Gemma Tray from India ($121), and Ozlem runner from India ($55), all at Te Storied Table, thestoriedtable.com.

It’s about now that you realize that Pashman’s heart is three times larger than the average person’s. Case in point: After meeting a man named Charles Hall and viewing his TEDx Talks video, she was turned on to his workshop in San Miguel, Mexico. Tere, artists with severe disabilities fnd work, including a woman who makes beautiful glassware with her feet. “In his talk, Hall said, ‘We all have dreams. We all feel unique and frightened at times. Tis is the disability that we all share. Whether it’s visible or not.’ I was really moved and decided to visit these artisans myself in San Miguel. I immediately fell in love with the craftsmanship and the glasses they make, and decided to carry them on Te Storied Table. The patterns are wonderfully whimsical. I use them at home.” Handblown and hand-painted, each piece is unique. “Wendy is what most people dream to be—artistic, energized, fun, witty, free-spirited and loving,” says Tom Kehoe, founder and president of Kehoe Designs (Chicago’s largest event decor and design company) and a colleague of Pashman’s for 15 years. “But most of all she is a guru of taste, lifestyle and living.

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She travels the globe, fts in wherever she goes, meets the most interesting people and fnds what the rest of the world will think is cool a few years from now.” Pashman’s latest plot twist? Planning her daughter Anna’s May wedding. Her soon-to-be son-in-law is Albanian, her daughter is Jewish American, and the wedding will be an eclectic yet elevated mix of these two cultures with some Italian influences sprinkled in. We can’t think of a wedding challenge that’s more up Pashman’s alley, yet she fnds the irony in being on the other side of the process. “It’s so funny to see my daughter in the role of the decision-making bride,” laughs Pashman, who has picked Morgan Manufacturing in the West Loop for the family afair. “I’ve spent my whole professional life traveling to new places and seeking out interesting food. It’s gratifying to be able to use those resources to curate a wedding that will have special meaning for my daughter.” Her next chapter should be a very interesting read indeed. sl Entertaining Company, 1640 W. Walnut St., 312.829.2800, entertainingcompany.com Te Storied Table, thestoriedtable.com

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WHERE THERE’S SMOKE A charming new wine shop in Lincoln Park is wooing oenophiles with top-quality pours, fne cigars and unexpected extras. By Jenny Berg Photography by Libby Dinwiddie If there’s one thing Chicagoans know, it’s how to eat well. But the city that boasts some of the world’s best restaurants also knows how to imbibe—and imbibe in style. Tat’s nowhere more apparent than at Punt & Plume, the new Lincoln Park shop devoted to keeping us cocktail cultured. Te concept is the brainchild of Daniel Allen (the owner and operator of Black Duck Tavern & Grille before it shuttered last May) and Arthur Holstein (former proprietor of North Center men’s clothing and home goods emporium Isle of Man). Together with a curated list of wine purveyors, they stock the shop with more than 500 fine wines—that’s 80 different varietals from 195 international regions—not to mention craft beers from New England to Prague, small-batch spirits from local outfts like Koval and Michigan’s Mammoth Distilling, and a well-edited selection of cheeses and charcuterie from Great American Cheese Collection. To create an environment where oenophiles will want to linger, Holstein has brought in tony trappings harvested from his Isle of Man days (think a vintage cowhide barber’s chair and stacks of leather suitcases from the 1940s). “We want our customers to walk through our doors and instantly feel comfortable as they peruse their selections,” he says. “Our 104 slmag.net

unique items and custom decor are a big part of our vision to take the beverage shopping experience to a higher level and be more than a standard wine store.” But the big draw is defnitely the wine. Allen is particularly proud of their growing Malbec selection. “Malbec has quickly become one of the most popular red wines on the American market,” he says. “It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to drink, with a ton of juicy fruit favors. My favorite right now is Viña de Angeles Gran Malbec from Argentina.” Bonus: Punt & Plume’s 144-square-foot, Spanish-cedar-lined humidor houses more than 30 premium brands of cigars from around the world. A particularly coveted roll? Te Arturo Fuente Añejo Shark, a torpedo-shaped cigar that yields a spicy yet slightly sweet smoke. Allen also recommends the line of Ashton ESGs (Estate Sun Grown), true Dominican puros with a rich and creamy fnish. “Tey’re full-bodied with perfectly balanced notes of graham cracker and cayenne pepper.” Expect weekly wine tastings and a waitlist for Punt & Plume-hosted private events. Because if there’s another thing Chicago excels at, it’s staying simultaneously unpretentious and exclusive—even in the midst of fne wines and cigars. sl Punt & Plume, 1324 W. Wrightwood Ave., 773.698.6290, puntandplume.com

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Seven participants in the WGA Caddie Academy were awarded the Evans Scholarship in 2015.

A Course for Education Celebrating the 100th anniversary of founder Chick Evans Jr.’s U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur wins, Illinois’ Evans Scholars Foundation continues to drive education through the game of golf. By Alexandra Sabbag Photography by Charles Cherney Photography Golf. It’s the sport of gentlemen, a test of one’s ability as much as one’s fortitude. Arnold Palmer put it best: “Success [on the course] depends less on strength of body than upon strength of mind and character.” While the modern game of golf originated in the 15th century on the grassy links of Scotland, the sport began fourishing in the U.S. in the 1800s—and today there are more than 15,000 courses in the U.S. and some 30 million players according to Golf Digest. Its rise in popularity in the Midwest can be traced to Golf, Illinois, where in 1889 the Western Golf Association (WGA) was founded by local clubs to promote the sport of patience and precision, breeding championships that now rank among the country’s oldest and most prestigious—the largest being the Western Open, now called the BMW Championship. Te charitable recipient of the BMW Championship is the WGA’s Evans Scholars Foundation (wgaesf.org). Founded by beloved American golfer Chick Evans Jr., known for winning 106 slmag.net

both the U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur in 1916 (at the time, no other golfer had won both championships in the same year, and only the great Bobby Jones has done it since), the organization has been awarding college scholarships to caddies from modest means for more than 85 years. Born in Indianapolis, Chick moved to Chicago with his family when he was 8 years old, and was frst exposed to the game when he began caddying at Edgewater Golf Club on the city’s north side. By the 1920s, after his success as an amateur, Chick was receiving substantial earnings from a record company for recording golf instructions and from penning a memoir. But accepting the money meant losing his amateur status and he didn’t want to play pro—he loved golf simply for the purity of the sport. So his mother, Lena, suggested he use the income to start a college scholarship for caddies. After approaching the WGA, their dream became a reality in 1930 with Harold Fink and Jim McGinnis, the frst two Evans Scholars, both of whom attended Northwestern University.

A newly awarded Evans Scholar at the Women’s Invitational beneftting the WGA Caddie Academy at Biltmore Country Club in Barrington (July 2015).

Since then, the Evans Scholars Foundation has sent more than 10,000 deserving young men and women to college. “Tere is nothing more exciting for us than to be able to provide outstanding young adults with the Evans Scholarship,” says WGA President and CEO John Kaczkowski. “Since its inception, the foundation has awarded $332 million in tuition and housing scholarships to worthy caddies. We provide more than 200 full college scholarships annually.” Te best stat of all? Evans Scholarship recipients boast a 95 percent graduation rate from college. So it’s not surprising that to qualify applicants are required to have impeccable caddying records and top marks in high school on top of their fnancial need. Tey must also demonstrate leadership skills—and perhaps most importantly, strength of character. During the selection process, WGA directors, program supporters and Evans Scholars alumni have the honor of listening to each applicant’s story. For WGA Director Kevin Buggy, the selection meeting is a moving experience. “As co-chairman of the Selection Committee, I have the privilege of hearing the fnalists’ life stories,” he says. “I am always amazed at how much each young adult has overcome and achieved. Tey are all truly inspirational.” University of Michigan alum Tim Jiggens remembers being nervous as he stood behind the podium in 1988 during his interview held at the Detroit Golf Club, recalling one question in particular from a WGA director. “The director noticed I was a wrestler and commented that he respected the sport, the concept of being out there by yourself, just you and another person competing against one another,” he explains. “I felt like my achievements were really important. To be recognized with respect from such powerful and successful people was truly special. I left the interview walking on air. I’d never felt anything quite like that before, and I will never forget it.” While the caddies and scholars are at the heart of the organization, the alumni are charged with upholding its mission and generating sustainable growth. Most are more than happy to give back. Take, for example, Robert Moriarty, managing director of Private Wealth at Merrill Lynch and 1978 Evans Scholarship recipient. “Receiving the scholarship changed my life,” admits Moriarty, who grew up in a single-parent home in Elmhurst with his father and four siblings. “The Evans Scholars Foundation made it possible for me to attend Northwestern University, and I would have never been able to do that without the scholarship.

Evans Scholars caddies at the annual meeting for WGA Directors at Glen View Club in Golf, Ill. (May 2015).

Northwestern gave me the education and relationships to succeed in my career and, as a result, I invest back in the organization.” And although scholarship recipients are roughly 75 percent male, girls are gaining ground on the opportunity as well. Shalonda Jones, a 19-year-old from Chicago’s south side, participated in the foundation’s Caddie Academy for four years. The summer program is aimed at giving underprivileged and minority girls the chance to learn important life lessons via caddying, like cultivating a strong work ethic, communicating with adults and interacting respectfully with one’s peers. “Having had the honor to be a part of this program has changed my life completely,” says Jones, who is currently a freshman at Marquette University as an Evans Scholar—and the frst person in her family to attend college. “Te experience taught me how to be a leader, gave me confdence and made me a stronger person.” Tis year, the Evans Scholars Foundation is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Chick’s record-making amateur wins, the start of a legacy that has changed the course of thousands of caddies’ lives so far. And with more than 10,000 alumni across the nation—roughly 40 percent of whom, after graduating with a bachelor’s degree, go on to earn a graduate degree—getting the chance to become captains of industry, there’s no denying the impact. “Our alumni run major corporations like Kimberly-Clark and Deere & Company,” says Kaczkowski. “They’re industry leaders in felds like transportation, oil and medicine. Tey work with governments around the world to improve infrastructure and lead nonprofts to beneft numerous causes.” Chick used to say, “Te caddie is the lifeblood of the game of golf,” implying that the golfer may get the glory, but his caddie is a critical part of his success. Te Evans Scholars Foundation has found a way to bring that bond full circle by giving caddies the opportunity to pursue their dreams, too. “We currently have 910 Evans Scholars in school, and our goal is to have more than 1,000 scholars in school by the year 2020,” adds Kaczkowski. “The achievements of our alumni are an incredible testament to the power of a college degree. Teir hard work, which begins on the golf course as a caddie, is proof that our unique scholarship provides a solid foundation for young men and women to go on to achieve lifelong success.” sl Te 2016 BMW Championship will be held Sept. 5-11 at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel, Ind. (bmwchampionshipusa.com). All proceeds beneft the Evans Scholars Foundation.

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Te Associate Board of the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation hosted its seventh annual Eisenopoly evening at Revel Fulton Market in the West Loop. Supporters played speed rounds of Eisenopoly—the foundation’s fun take on Monopoly— for prizes including a two-night stay at Tompson Chicago, sampled food from Maple + Ash, Swift & Sons, Formento’s and more, and enjoyed a wine tasting courtesy of the Alex Cooper Project paired with bites from West Loop Salumi. Nearly $200,000 was raised for gastrointestinal cancer research at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University. –TM

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GRAND CHEFS GALA

Chicago’s culinary community came out in droves for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s 19th annual Grand Chefs Gala held in the Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier. Hosted by Jef Mauro, the host of Food Network’s Te Kitchen and Sandwich King, the evening featured signature dishes prepared by big-name chefs like Curtis Dufy, Ryan McCaskey and Fabio Viviani, music by Te Chicago Players, and live and silent auctions. Te 2016 Chicago Classic Award for lifetime achievement presented by Gene & Georgetti was awarded to restaurateur Phil Stefani of Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants. Te night raised $400,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Greater Illinois. –ESH

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Te Cystic Fibrosis Foundation welcomed more than 400 of Chicago’s top chefs and peers for the Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence held at Venue SIX10. Fat Rice took home the Restaurant of the Year award presented by the Illinois Restaurant Association, Chris Pandel with B. Hospitality walked away with Chef of the Year, and Te Blanchard earned Best New Restaurant. Te Banchet Awards is the only Chicago-based awards presentation that recognizes and rewards culinary originality and talent in the Chicagoland area. –SM

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In honor of the Chinese New Year—the Year of the Monkey— the Waldorf Astoria Chicago invited more than 60 guests to a private, VIP preview of the hotel’s Chinese Afternoon Tea, the frst of a niche tea series the hotel has rolled out, featuring teas from Rare Tea Cellars. In the Lobby Lounge, friends of the Waldorf enjoyed authentic Chinese-inspired sweets from Pastry Chef Hsing Chen (think almond cookies and black sesame cake), as well as a smattering of savory bites (shrimp dumplings, roast duck tea sandwiches and more). Bubbles courtesy of Ruinart, Dom Pérignon and Moët & Chandon paired perfectly with the delectable oferings. –SM

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BLACK CREATIVITY GALA

More than 500 black-tie-clad guests turned out for the Museum of Science and Industry’s 33rd annual Black Creativity gala. Te evening included dinner in the museum’s Rotunda catered by Food for Tought, entertainment courtesy of Opal Staples Orchestra and DJ Nick Nicholson, and a preview of new exhibitions. More than $500,000 was raised for MSI’s Black Creativity programming and events, which pay tribute to the culture, heritage and science contributions of African Americans and help to motivate future scientists. –TM

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