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Chris Varco, Kathleen Casey,
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Bear Tie Ball Co-Chair Tracy Scurto (center)
with Amy Wickstrom and Alex Noon
Red Jacket Optional, Chicago
Children's
Choir Annual
Fall Benefit
Since 1992, Bear Necessities
Pediatric Cancer Foundation has
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touched by it. Over the course
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The 20th anniversary celebration
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be held at the UIC Forum!
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Courtney Krupa (left) and Bear Tie
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Jim and Kay Mabie, Josephine Lee
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Honoree Rose Ann Grundman
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Governor Pat Quinn, Josephine Lee (President and
Artistic Director of Chicago Children's Choir) and Monica
Walker (Chicago Children's Choir Board Member)
Sarah and Kerry Wood
Samuel and Lindsay Ramey,
Jim Meyer (Chicago Children's
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Stars Shined
at the 48th Chicago
International Film
Festival
Arkin, Pacino, Rosenberg
and Walken
Photography by Mila
Samokhina | Coverage
by Candice Jordan
Founder of CIFF Michael Kutza
with Director Fisher Stevens
Rich Varnes and Candace
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This year’s Choir’s Red
Jacket Optional benefit was
held on Friday, October 26
at the Radisson Blu Aqua
Hotel. This year’s event
was a huge success raising
nearly $630,000 for Chicago Children’s Choir’s music
education programs in 61
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after school Neighborhood
Choirs and the worldrenowned Concert Choir,
serving over 3,000 children
every year.
Candice Jordan and Al Pacino
For the 48th Chicago International Film
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and Jon Bon Jovi. Academy Award-winning producer Tom Rosenberg brought
his film "Stand Up Guys" to Chicago for
its world premiere, and festival founder
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J.Crew location. Tom Mora, Head of Women’s
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generous help of the fashion-savvy crowd, a
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show, which showcased Maison de LaCour’s
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Boris Bidjan Saberi
longsleeved cotton
jersey – You
won’t be shackled to a single
look with this
textured jersey;
its simplicity
allows its wearer
the flexibility
to decide upon
a look-of-theday, whether it
be laidback or
played-up.
This is not
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menswear
boutique
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shopping
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Julius scarf – Chunky-knit
sweaters are a piping-hot trend
this season, and so are its sister
scarves—much like the Boris Bidian
Saberi jersey, versatility is the scarf’s
defining virtue; throw it over a plain
t-shirt, jacket or even a sweater, if
you please. The Parisian runway’s
pairing of choice was the scarf
thrown over a similarly-stitched
sweater. You may now delete that
item from your list of faux pas.
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Rick Owens boots – As Chicago begins to freeze
over, you’ll want to feel—and look—prepared
to combat it accordingly. Although it’s a dressier
boot, it can do everything from formal to casual with
the right pairings. Slide laces through to accomplish
the latter. Leave ‘em out and let the polished wraparound strap do the talking
to achieve the formal.
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Inaisce pants – They’re pants
that have been treated to look
like leather, yet breathe like cotton—because they are cotton. While
these pants are of course simple
enough to compliment anything
from a cotton tee to a heavy sweater,
they are moreover deconstructed
to expose their intimate details and
stand out on their own.
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fills a void that
owner Stephen
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long considered
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in Chicago
menswear
boutiques. Its
deconstructive
Antwerp Sixinspired fashions
are displayed
to procure
admiration from
the browsing
aesthete, and
given generous
rack space to
exist as their
own individual
art pieces.
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Boris Bidjan Saberi leather
jacket – It’s all
about the smooth
texture with this
sleek cow-hide
leather jacket. And
not unlike the
Inaisce pants, this
piece was made to
show its construction. Pairing the
two results in a
detailed black-onblack combination
you least expected.
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By Chelsea Cankar
Apple iPad Mini:
The next in Apple’s illustrious line of innovations,
this smaller interpretation of the already successful iPad is all the functionality you love but in a
size that is easier to transport in your purse or
briefcase.
Price: from$329
Pebble Watch:
Raising capital though KickStarter.
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cutting-edge product. Pebble Watch
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Art Deco Inspired Cars
at Paris Motor Show
By Colleen O'Toole
Deco movement while a suite of designinspired interior details point to the
creativity and skill employed by the
artisans at Rolls-Royce. Elements such as
hand-fashioned stainless steel inlays and
door cappings subtly evoke the decorative
style of the period. Equally impressive,
the elegant simplicity of the Ghost is
presented in two-tone, jubilee silver atop
cobalt blue. Interior features of the Ghost
are intricately designed and crafted in
a marquetry style on both the front and
rear of the vehicle. Gracefully completing
the show line-up, the Phantom Drophead
Coupé is fully furnished with stunning
mother of pearl onlays.
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most defining movements of the
20th century, Rolls-Royce Motor
Cars proudly unveiled a selection
of Ghost and Phantom family
cars during the Paris Motor Show
2012. The Art Deco styled models
pay homage to the 1925 Paris Exhibition,
or Exposition Internationale des Arts
Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, that
gave the movement its name.
Among the newly designed, the Phantom
Saloon's black and arctic white interior
hint at the visual language of the Art
Much like the artisans of the Art Deco
period, only the very finest materials were
employed in designing the newest RollsRoyce models. Meticulously crafted at
the home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood,
England, models establish an ambience
that indulges passenger and driver in the
hallmarks of Rolls-Royce luxury.
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the essence of one of
the great periods in 20th
Century design
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For Rolls-Royce clients, the Phantom
family will be available in four distinct
exterior colours and feature a bespoke
twin coach line with an Art Deco motif.
An illuminated Spirit of Ecstasy, the
mascot that has graced the prow of every
Rolls-Royce motor car for over 100 years,
hints at the ornamental glassware designs
of the day and completes the exterior
detailing. Ghost Art Deco collection cars
will be finished in one of two colours,
infinity black or arctic white, and feature
a dual bespoke coach line design and
an illuminated Spirit of Ecstasy. Interior
stylings for all models include Art Deco
inlays, tread plates, headrest embroidery,
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Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive of
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, notes, “In Paris
we have elegantly captured the essence of
one of the great periods in 20th century
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enjoyed telling stories and has often been a vital part in their
creation. Now it is time to uncover the story behind the first
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lthough you might never guess it from her name, Juliette just had to figure it out”. Her golden ticket came in the form of a
Marquis comes from a Jewish Ukrainian family. The Kiev- newspaper ad about casting for a TV show. “I had never been on
born actress, model, event and film producer changed her a TV or film audition before, but I just showed up and did what I
last name from Dudnik to Marquis many years ago but has thought was expected of me and to my shock got the part. It was
still has strong family ties. “I only realized when I became [the] ‘Law & Order’ series. They assumed I knew what was a film
an adult that I come from two parents who love each oth- set, how to play for a camera, how to work with the sound technier with their whole hearts…It allowed me to believe in myself cians, working with well-known actors, but I had no idea. I just
and I never feel scared to try something unknown to me. I was memorized my part in the script and played along. You have to
brought up with this idea that you should never compromise on try and if you do something wrong they will direct you, fear can
your dreams and that you can create the life you want if you work never be an option. What that gave me was a tape of me on film;
with it I could pursue acting on a new level. I moved to
hard. In a way love was the driving force in my life”.
Los Angeles and submitted myself for film and TV audiImmigrating to America in 1988, their American jourtions. I then got a part on the FOX Network show ‘24’ and
ney was far from easy. “When we moved, none of us knew
so on”.
anything, we were completely naïve and utterly vulnerThat was back in 2001 and now Juliette
able”, Juliette remembers with an indulgent
has seven feature films in her portfolio, insmile, “we came with $450 dollars for the
three of us, it was the hottest Chicago summer I was always very cluding the Jessica Biel-starred “London”,
in forty years, and I went to a public school lucky to meet peo- Steven Seagal’s action flick “Into the Sun”
the second week after we moved. There were ple along the way and Juliette’s star moment – the lead role in
no Russians in our community or translators that have helped “This Girl’s Life” alongside James Woods and
in school. None of us spoke a word of Eng- me and kept me out Rosario Dawson. Based on the true story of a
porn star, the role brought Juliette the “Best
lish. But you adapt quickly when you’re a
of trouble...
Newcomer Award” at the Vegas Film Festival
child. My parents had a much harder time”.
as well as the “Best Actress Award” at the Film Festival
Despite her loving home environment, teenage Juliette
Internationale di Milano.
still found a need to rebel. At age 17 she relocated to MiFor Juliette, acting didn’t exactly provide a full sense of
ami and then to Italy in order to pursue her modeling
satisfaction though. “I felt disconnected from the result of
dreams. “That was the biggest gamble I had ever taken on
each project. I had no say in how the story was going to be
my own up until then. I moved to Europe by myself, not
knowing anyone or the language. Then it was Paris, Hamburg, cut together, who the director was, or how the film would be sold.
Amsterdam: in each city I started from scratch. Every place I went I did one film with a great script, but the DP’s camerawork was off
however, I was always very lucky to meet people along the way and the end result looked terrible. This is a large reason why so
that have helped me and kept me out of trouble... I felt that I had many actors never watch their own films. This feeling of powera guardian star watching over me”. While in Paris she also started lessness made me depressed. I was constantly disappointed with
to study acting. Since her but she could not work as an actress what I got myself into. I live my life with much passion and my
under her modeling visa so she moved to New York City where work is inextricably tied to that, so I needed to find a new way
to express myself. I started writing my own stories. I’m an avid
she performed in live theatre.
Acting was a new battlefield for Juliette and she willingly em- reader and love that medium; I believe this is one of the best ways
braced the calling. “I didn’t know anybody in the film industry of training your imagination – read – a lot”.
The chance to step outside of her current career path came in
or how to break into it. The same way as my parents started completely from the beginning when we came to America, nothing the form of another movie, which struggled to get a theatrical
was scary; it was just what was necessary. Now it was my turn, I release. In order to convince the producers to ditch the idea of a
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The Drawing Room – Bars were really never my thing, I'm
not a huge drinker. However, a friend took me here long
ago and I have come back every time I want to have
a drink in a more sophisticated setting. This is a mixology bar, one of the originals, which since has been
emulated time and again. However, these guys know
what they are doing better than anyone else. The bar is
nested underground, in the middle of downtown, with
low soft chairs and an exquisite setting. You can come
here with a friend or colleague, for a business meeting
or a date, and you will never miss the mark on class
and intension.
Riverwood Forest Preserve – One of the things I miss about
living in California now is that I do not get to see the year
change in front of me. I love the seasons, to see the leaves
change to yellow and then red, or snow blanket rooftops
and tree branches, or the first white flowers to come out
of the frozen earth in the early spring. The Riverforest
Preserve was in the neighborhood where I lived as a kid
and it holds a nostalgic memory for me. I go back there
to clear my mind.
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I wanted the guests
to have an emotional experience and
become a part of a
story that develops around them
table with two dozen small dishes of traditional Korean
cooking, while bringing you marinated fillet to cook on
an open flame right at your table. This place is not fancy;
it's just a load of fun and also absolutely mouth watering. I crave for this place when I am not in the Midwest.
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Juliette’s Sahres Her Favorites in Chi:
TV-only release, Juliette decided to organize a premiere in LA on her own. “I
was the star of the film, so the producVictory Gardens Theater – I love independent theatre comers knew I’d represent the movie corpanies that can put on a great show. There is nothing
rectly. I found a financier who was willlike a live performance on stage, and I have seen some
incredible independent productions in Chicago. One
ing to put up the money for the event
of the theaters I go to consistently is Victory Gardens,
and then systematically filled all the
which has three stages and has shows running nearly
shoes: rented a big theater, hired a PR
all year round. You would think New York is known for
company, did press, created costumes
theater, but off-Broadway in Chicago is some of the
and designs for the event. For the parbest. That's why Second City grew to be what it is.
ty I hired ballerinas and body painted
Art Institute of Chicago – I am very inspired by art and
them head-to-toe. I hired the same band
design. Chicago has one of the best art collections in
as the soundtrack of the film to come
the country. The Art Institute is one of the places where
play and acrobats to wander through
I can discover new artists from all over the world each
the guests. There were people moving
time I visit. I try to make it a point to do so. Millennium
Park at its' doorstep doesn't hurt either.
across the walls, dancers everywhere,
it was unseen for a movie premiere at
Maudes Liquor Bar – This place is a restaurant that you
that time. It was a tremendous success
would never find unless you knew what you were lookand we went on to do another premier
ing for it. They have AMAZING food, a killer mixology
in New York. A few months later, the fibar, brick walls with leather banquets and fantastic service. It's intimate and has great style. If you bring a girl
nancier who put up the money for the
on a date to this place, you are off to a very good start.
event invited me to organize his BirthThis is a staple place for me to have dinner in the city.
day party at his 40,000 sq ft mansion
in Beverly Hills. My imagination went
Cho Sun Ok Restaurant – There is nothing just okay about
wild and I created a complete fantasy
this place. They are open until 4am and have the best
world. It was lavish and otherworldly,
Korean BBQ I have had anywhere, truly. They fill your
and it went off better than anyone expected, including myself. Again, this
was me throwing myself into the deep end and swimming as hard
as I knew how. This launched me into a new direction – storybased events. I wanted the guests to have an emotional experience
and become a part of a story that develops around them. Every
room played a certain role in that web; each character brought
them into a different feeling. For the first time I was the storyteller
and the orchestrator, conducting the developments and collaborating with amazing artists. This concept led me into working for
big corporations and incorporating their brands into these experiences.”
For several years it was a dream come true for Juliette, she finally had a chance to use both her creative and management
skills to help bring countless fantasies to life. “It taught me
that there isn’t anybody you can’t get in touch with if you have
the right reason to do so. I remember going to a circus in Kiev
when I was a child and looking at the acrobats on the tightrope
and thinking ‘This person is an alien! How is that possible to
achieve!’. [Now] here I am, going to Cirque du Soleil asking,
‘I need to hire two of your acrobats for my event because I’m
creating a story of dolls coming to life in a Japanese garden”.
Her event resume includes U2’s AIDS Awareness Charity Gala
in Paris, the grand opening of the W Hotel and Mondrian Hotel
in Phoenix, AZ, the 2011 All Need Love Festival in Chicago’s
Field Museum and even the position of creative event director
for the premier publisher, UrbanDaddy in New York.
Eventually the fun of being a party fairy wore off. The turning point was a huge party for a vodka brand Juliette was assigned to design. “The brand gave me a big budget for the
event, so I rented Morgan Stanley’s private bank on Wall Street,
which has giant marble halls with 70-foot ceilings and wood
paneled rooms. I created a fictional character who was throw-
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there’s also a need for medium sized indie
films. Hollywood studios reproduce conventional wisdom and mainstream ideology,
whereas indies challenge both because they
can, sometime successfully”.
She’s not planning to go easy on herself either, stating
that the healthiest way to navigate the movie business is to
have several projects lined up for you. “It would be ideal to have
one completed project seeking distribution, another film in the
midst of production, several being developed with writers and
all the while keeping your eye out for the next story to develop”.
Right now she is focusing on the development front after being
hired by a successful Russian businessman and his wife to adapt
a Russian novel in a form of an erotic thriller.
Looking at her biography, it is easy to wonder if she ever feels
like she’s losing her identity during all of these career changes.
“I don’t really have a sense of belonging to a certain culture. I
grew up with European values and associations but spent so
much of my development years in America. I speak Russian, instead of Ukrainian because we left before Perestroika so I don’t
feel Ukrainian either, although I was born in its capital. It’s quite
a miracle how things turned out because from a very young age
I took great risks with the direction of my life. Looking back at
who my family is helps me stay grounded and reminds me that
anything’s possible”.
Juliette’s diverse working experience speaks a lot about who
she has become: “Right now I’m closer to understanding who
I am or at least the person I want to become than ever before.
That’s the goal: to constantly get better and do better”.
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work with talent,
because I am an
artist myself
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ing this lavish gala, asking guests to join him. He was a diplomat and the wild horse of his blue blood family…It was announced that in his travels he brought back otherworldly freaks
and artisans who he would show off during the festivities, and
fifty-eight performers were staged throughout the night playing those roles. A huge amount of details went into the project,
months of preparation and rehearsals and six hundred guests
attended. We even had a butler who would greet guests and ask
their names; quickly whispering them to trumpeters stationed
at the entrance pillars who would then announce their arrival to
the rest of the gathered guests.”
Considering how passionately she talks about this event, it’s
easy to see why she felt underappreciated in a cold but shiny
world of upscale event management. “I finally realized that people missed the actual story, it was just a party for most of them
and when the night was done, it would never be seen again.
They just didn’t care while I cared probably too much. I got completely pushed into the advertising world, very much away from
the creative expression that brought me onto this path from the
start. So I had to stop and decided to redirect”.
That’s how her career took a new turn and led to her current
occupation of film producer. “It’s a full-circle for me – I continue telling the stories, but from now on – on a larger scale and
hopefully with some longevity. I know how to work with
talent, because I am an artist myself, how to put together
financing and productions from scratch as I’ve done it
successfully on many different scales. These next years
are a very unique time for film, because with
studios releasing huge projects every month,
I know
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Remedies to keep your skin looking young, fresh
and fabulous this winter season!
By Leah Chavie
W
ith over twenty years in the makeup
and skincare industry, people always
ask me what they can do at home to
keep their skin healthy. Unless you
are coming to me for skin assessments, my
answer is to see a dermatologist or an esthetician! This will help identify your skin
type and discuss skin care options that are
unique to you in helping treat, prevent and
beautify. Remember, you should be going
to get a professional facial every 4-6 weeks
for truly healthy skin!
• Dissolve Epsom salt in warm water to
remove masks. You can also use it to
wash your face with when your face
feels bloated; it will help decrease water
retention and Epsom salt has healing
properties.
• Out of the bath or shower use your
facial toner or balancing product from
head to toe to restore your natural moisture levels.
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For those looking for at home treatments, I
recommend these steps:
• Add a dash of baking soda to your at
home clarifying or purifying masks to
increase their anti-bacterial properties.
• Use eye cream! If not all the time then
at least at night. Keep the cream in the
refrigerator when not in use. The coolness provides a tightening effect, further
decreasing puffiness and improving circulation.
• A Clarisonic brush or rotary brush is
excellent for daily cleansing. Use it
in conjunction with a facial cleanser
recommended by your esthetician or
dermatologist. Work the brush around
your face and use figure eight motions
around the eyes to assist with puffiness
and product penetration. The brush will
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pore cleansing.
• Love serums! You can start with one
such a Vitamin C for anti-aging or cocktail multiple serums to target specific
concerns. One product I highly recommend and sell in my boutique is the
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super sensitive skin, it removes makeup
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level of your skin and without cleanser.
• Get a good night’s rest! If you are having
trouble, look refreshed and rejuvenated
with all natural sleep aids like Sleep
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or a caffeine free tea to settle you in at
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Luxury Lifestlye
Tips for your Glam
Holiday SoirÉe
Whether hosting an intimate dinner for friends or
a grand cocktail affair, add elegance to your table
and holiday décor using a muted palette with lavish splashes of texture. Dress yourself and your
table in couture. Lush faux fur table runners layered with miniature hide rugs creates a glamorous “placemat” to show off your fine porcelain.
This holiday season, luxury is in the
details. Mix and match your fine
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finds you bring back from holiday.
Forgo the traditional floral arrangement in favor of succulents mixed
with a small collection of shells in a
beautiful compote to create a unique
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A barnacle-encrusted piece of driftwood, one of our favorite beach finds,
can be used as a place card holder or
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Re-purpose your
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A sand dollar we found in the Bahamas does double duty as a chic little
“dish” on which to rest your forks.
We love to incorporate our favorite
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Beautiful and functional –
sculptural chairs
A
chair can transform an ordinary room into something spectacular by exuding its own feeling, personality and
character. Certain chairs can also add an element of art, finding a way to be both sophisticated and functional. To
add artistic elements to your home styling consider the impact of these classic designs.
By Ewa Star
Bubble chair (1966)
Designer: Eero Aarnio
The bubble chair was born from a
ball chair concept. The chair is made
from clear fiberglass that allows
light in from every angle. This creates a weightless effect as modern art
is highlighted with tones of natural
light. This chair is ideal for a modern
space with simple, clear style and a
generous scale.
La Chaise Chair (1948)
Designer: Eames
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The Vermelha chair has a distinct design
with upholstery made of intertwined cotton ropes. This museum worthy piece is a
highly artistic addition to home décor. The
Vermelha chair typically comes in a shade
of bright pink.
Knotted chair (1996)
Designer: Marcel Wanders
Artisan and industrial technology merged to produce this lightweight, transparent chair. The appearance of this chair is very
unique, inviting the viewer to touch and try it. A detailed, knit
fiberglass material composes the chair, giving the effect of a
handmade crochet. Made in a variety colors for the Cappellini
collection, it is a truly beautiful handcrafted sculpture.
Diamond Chair (circa 1950)
Designer: Harry Bertoria
Bertoria designed this chair to make feel art practical. The transparent metal effect with a beautiful diamond shape creates an
elegant and simple appearance. This classically designed chair
complements any space from garden patio to home dining.
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Vermelha chair (1993)
Designer: F. & H. Campana
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The main concept of this chair is a free
formed fiberglass that is molded to hug
the body. It is a dramatic gesture of fiberglass seat ing, creating a beautiful,
functional sculpture for the home. It is
a good example of the pure expression
of modernism. La Chaise made its way
into the Museum of Modern Art’s international competition for low cost furniture designs such as this.
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Patent Leather Thigh Boots, $46.40 at Taboo Tabou
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Photographer: Joshua Alexandre Haines w/ Factor Artists
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Leather Gauntlets, $98 by Vince Camuto at Nordstrom
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Leather-Effect Rubberised Skirt, $89.90 at Zara
Black Wet-Look Catsuit, $119.95 at Taboo Tabou
Stretch Fur Cowl, $295 by DKNY at Macy's
Rhinestone Knit Top, $49.90 at Zara
Hamilton Riding Boot, $200 by Michael Kors at Macy's
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Merino Wool Turtleneck, $69.50 by Ralph Lauren at Macy's
Fantasy Mini Skirt w/ Diamante, $129 at Zara
Blue Ombre Fur Coat, $375 by Rachel Zoe at Nordstrom
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Stretch Pencil Skirt, $260 by Alexander Wang
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Hitting the slopes
this season?
Serious partying from Aspen to Gstaad...
By Gordon J. MacGeachy
If Courchevel 1850 is the place
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Grand indeed are the right words to use when describing the mountains surrounding you and the views from Amangani, and as far as we’re
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It's that time of year, and if you're looking for stunning mountains, lots of snow, great skiing and the best resorts, with fabulous hotels on or near the slopes then we have them for you.
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Gstaad Palace,
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The Little Nell, Aspen, CO United States
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Arriving in Gstaad, you can’t miss the Palace sitting on a hill overlooking the Saanenland. Since opening in 1913, it’s been
through two world wars, the great depression, been a home for sick factory workers, seen every star and celebrity through
its doors, and since 1947 has had just one
family as it’s owner. That’s what makes it
truly special, and that’s why people who
choose to stay here, always come back
for more. Today, the family is led by Andrea Scherz Jr., and he does an excellent
job of being the perfect host to some of the
world’s wealthiest people who call Gstaad
their home at least once a year. The Lobby
Lounge is the place to be seen before and
after dinner, and GreenGo nightclub in the
basement is a must, at least once during
your stay. We love the tastefully decorated
Deluxe Rooms, the unique three bedroom
Penthouse Suite, and for something completely different why not have dinner and
overnight at The Walig Hut. It’s 1700 meters up, is the Palace’s latest addition, and
we guarantee it’s the most luxurious hut
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Aspen is the winter home of choice for the seriously rich, and if you have to
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Bubbles, Bubbles
Will Relieve Your Troubles
By Audarshia Townsend
T
hankfully those days are behind us
when we only sipped champagne on
special occasions. With the influx of
bubbly-focused bars around town,
more folks are indulging without worrying about burning a hole in their wallets.
In the meantime, they’ve curated an impressive sparkling wine selection by the
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That’s in part due to venues like City Winery putting its own spin on France’s most
famous sipper. The New York-based operation opened a second location in the West
Loop over the summer, and part of its appeal will be the house wines and sparkling
wines when that program gets underway
later this fall.
glass that ranges $12-$20. From the classic brut of Henriot to the more robust rosé
of Lucien Albrecht, the list is ideal when
everyone has different tastes. Alas, by-theglass selections are decreased for those
taking in live entertainment in City Winery’s concert hall. Nevertheless, guests do
get to choose from an affordable selection
by the bottle, which ranges $40-$100.
lights some curious, yet esoteric choices.
The West Loop’s no doubt on
fire, and one of its new attrac-
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that’s tucked inside the main dining room.
Here, guests may indulge in a raw bar
that’s complemented by an impressive list
of sparkling wines by the glass and bottle.
You’ll even find a number of boutique
wines prominently displayed next to the
more famous brands.
If you’re unsure about where to start
when it comes to learning about sparkling wine, Lincoln Park’s Webster’s
Wine Bar serves as a great launching
pad. With a quaint neighborhood atmosphere, the long-time lounge puts
newcomers at ease with its knowledgeable and laid-back staff. Heighten the
experience on Mondays when there’s
live jazz.
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Long before the sparkling wine trend was
a trend, Pops For Champagne was the only
place in town with more than 200 different selections and sexy live jazz to complement. They’ve ditched the live-music
format and replaced it with champagnefriendly small plates (oysters, caviar, charcuterie) to make this spot a popular afterwork watering hole. The menu is designed
to highlight the many options
of sparkling wine and champagne. Guests may order the
more popular brands in the
large-format category or opt
for non-vintage selections,
vintage, rosé, grower-producer champagnes or “sweeter”
sparkling wines.
tions is RM Champagne Salon, which is
owned by the team behind Nellcote and
Old Town Social. Stylish and vintage-inspired with a hearty nod to timeless fashionista Grace Kelly, RM Champagne Salon
specializes in a large selection of estategrown wines. You won’t find the more
popular brands here; instead esteemed
wine director Jason Wagner has carefully
culled a menu you won’t find anywhere
else. The choices are best enjoyed with selections from the cheese cart, which high-
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Say cheers to even more impressive
sparkling wine spots:
River North hot spot Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar entices bubbly lovers every
Tuesday with discounted bottles of sparkling sake every week. Selections such as
Okunomatsu Junmai Daiginjo (with notes
of melon, honey and cotton candy) and the
Champagne-style Mizbasho Pure pair well
with most maki rolls offered.
New kid on the block
Bobby's Deerfield
By Laura Pavin
Their first restaurant, Café Lucci, may have lead you to believe
they hailed from Italy—because who else, but Italians, could
perfect the art of gnocchi, pappardelle e melenzane Parmigiana?
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said.
The Arifi brothers moved
to America from Albania with
their family when they were
ages 3 and 7, and grew up
watching their father managing their family-owned neighborhood tavern; when they
were teenagers growing up
on the West side of Chicago,
they began working in restaurants to earn money on the side
while they went to school.
Much of Augie’s training
was under the instruction of
Rosebud Restaurant Group
Owner Alex Dana and Rosebud
on Rush Chef Bobby Walsh in
the mid-90s, a time in which he
worked nearly every position at
all three of Dana’s restaurants
while attending college at the
University of Illinois at Chicago.
“The restaurant business is what
attracted us; it’s what we’re built
for,” Augie said. “We’ve worked
together ever since.”
Augie and Bobby were in their
mid-20s when they decided to
pursue long-term careers in the
business, and they accordingly
pooled all their money together,
moved into the same house and
bought what is now known as
Café Lucci.
Now, after more than 30 years
of working together in Italianstyle restaurants, the Arifi brothers have finally given Café Lucci
a sister.
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ry two Albanian-born
brothers with three decades-worth of restaurant experience, a love of
Mediterranean cuisine and a
passion for family-and-friendfilled environments.
Today, Niles brothers Augie
and Bobby Arifi are expanding
upon their illustrious career in
the Italian restaurant business
with Bobby’s Deerfield, a fine
dining neighborhood locale
based loosely on the same concept in which Café Lucci was
built.
“We want to make it a place
where the local corporations’ employees can sit for a business meeting or have a business dinner over a
great bottle of wine and great food –
or where a family can come sit with
their kids. We want them to be able
to come here and feel comfortable,”
Augie said.
“We’re not Chili’s,” he laughed.
Bobby’s Deerfield, while still
influenced by Italian cuisine,
is more of an all-encompassing
American bistro influenced by
dishes from all over the world.
But don’t let that description
lead you to believe that their
new restaurant suffers from an
identity crisis—because it knows
exactly who it is.
The restaurant’s vibe and cuisine could be compared to the
personality of today’s confident,
open-minded American.
“What is, really, American food?
America gets its influence from all
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STARTER HIGHLIGHTS
House made salmon Pastrami
layered with herbed cream
cheese atop potato pancakes
Lightly fried east coast squid
tossed in balsamic syrup with
hot giardinera
Fresh cut fries tossed with
extra virgin olive oil, fresh
Deerfield gets its fish fresh
every day, and offers 3
different kinds on each
of those days. All of the
fish preparations are done
simplistically (Either prepared
with olive oil, garlic, fresh
herbs and lemon, or sautéed
in simple white wine sauce
with sundried tomatoes and
asparagus)
Harry’s Fettuccine –
Handmade fettuccine tossed in
an Alfredo cream sauce with
fried prosciutto and baked in a
Parmigiano crust
FINISHER HIGHLIGHTS
Augie’s Chocolate Cake
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Deerfield
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COCKTAIL HIGHLIGHTS
Floradora – Ransom Old
Tom Gin, fresh lime juice,
Chambord, splashed with
ginger ale and garnished with
a lime twist
Bobby’s Ultimate Margarita
– Avion Reposado Tequila,
fresh lime juice, organic agave
nectar and Grand Marnier,
and garnished with a lime cup
floater and a smoked salted
rim
Motor City Mary – Valentine
Small Batch Vodka and
McClure’s Pickle Brine Bloody
Mary mix, garnished with beef
jerky and a celery salt rim
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Fresh fish selection – Bobby’s
nique—that’s how I was trained.
A little bit more of a finish and
polish,” Augie said.
Bobby, who doubles as the
restaurant’s wine director, explained that a significant piece
to their new restaurant’s concept is its sophisticated collection of wine from the bar’s
cruvinet system, its comprehensive selection of beer and
its unique list of hand-crafted
cocktails.
“What really sets us apart is
our beverage program,” Bobby
said.
When Augie and Bobby
opened their doors to the public on Oct. 16, they were greeted by a flood of both friendly
old faces and eager new ones,
all of which were ready and
excited to test out the muchbuzzed about menu items they
previewed on the new restaurant’s website. As a result, just
about every one of Bobby’s 180
indoor seats were filled that
night.
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The concept of the brothers’
new restaurant offers diners
the opportunity to customize
their meals according to their
craving and level of hunger.
Plates range from “light bite”
to “more inclusive,” and encompass an array of signature
plates all carefully and uniquely constructed by Augie, who
is executive chef, as well as coowner, of Bobby’s.
Augie and Bobby attribute
their worldly influence and
deep-rooted European flair to
their love of traveling, which
could have Augie deciding to
introduce
Asian-influenced
starters to the menu one month
and middle eastern-based cuisine the next.
But for now, Augie will be
infusing his Italian-style dishes with the inspiration he’s
drawn from travels to Greece,
Spain and France, to name a
few.
“Our dishes are Italian-based,
but made with a French tech-
Deerfield Dirty Martini –
Valentine Small Batch Vodka
shaken with McClure’s Pickle
Brine, garnished with bleu
cheese stuffed olives
BEER LIST HIGHLIGHTS
Goose Island’s Sofie
Two Brothers’ Ebel Weiss
WINE HIGHLIGHTS
Susan Balbo (Mendoza
Argentina Malbec)
Terlato Family Angel’s Peak
Napa Valley (Merlot)
Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley
(Sauvignon Blanc)
Any wine from the cruvinet,
which is a temperaturecontrolled system that keeps
their wines as fresh as the
moment they are uncorked for
up to six weeks
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312.382.8880
Distinct Menu and Comfortable Styling Makes
“Antique Taco” Stand Out
By Camille Parker
An unlikely combo
Antique Taco’s concept came from married couple Rick and Ashley’s two loves:
cooking and antiquing. While it may
seem an unlikely combination, the couple
has effortlessly combined the two.
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Several of the antique pieces are also for
sale giving the term “carry out” a whole
new meaning at this counter service restaurant. It also allows owners, Ashley
and Rick, to change the décor as often as
they do the menu. It’s like eating a taco at
a amazing vintage garage sale.
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Antique Taco is a husband-wife partnership that is proving to be rather successful. Rick Ortiz created the small
menu based on his Mexican heritage,
culinary travels and experiences cooking
at farmers’ markets. Five extremely well
conceived and well executed tacos have
their place at the top the menu. These
featured tacos are followed by a few unexpected bites under the “mas” category,
including intriguing combinations like
Masa Biscuit and Lobster Gravy, Meatballs and Mole with Giardinera, and Habanero Popcorn.
Among our favorites is the
vegetarian taco, a combination
of market mushrooms with
garlic kale, pickled cauliflower
and cilantro cream. The taco
achieves a lovely balance. Acid
from the cauliflower gives a
bite while a mellow garlic taste
from the kale, earthy depth
from the roasted mushrooms
and brightness from the cilantro cream satisfy with cool fla-
Feel like a NiNo again
In the mood for some nostalgic comfort
food? Antique Taco offers a sophisticated
twist on PB&J: duck enchilada with peanut butter mole and blackberry crema.
Dessert is equally creative, offering treats
like a Mexican chocolate tart with marshmallow. This s’more with attitude features melted chocolate and marshmallow
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Equally worth tasting is the Sweet
and Spicy Chicken with cucumber and
jalapeno pickle, honey yogurt, and purple onion. The taco is simultaneously
sweet, cool and spicy while boasting a
flavor that is complex, interesting and
most importantly, delicious.
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Taco opened with a bang in Bucktown earlier this year. As fashionable as it is tasty, this Mexican restaurant boasts a comfortable and classic 1950s farmhouse style. Designed by
co-owner, Ashley Ortiz, the front of the
house features china plates, rustic wood
tables, large glass water jugs and an oldworld scale that speaks to the “antique”
nature of the restaurants name. In many
ways, it is as inviting as dinner at Grandma’s house.
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Don’t forget the drinks! Antique taco puts
an herbal twist on the classic margarita.
Fresh rosemary simple syrup adds a layer
of complexity to their refreshingly flavored juice margarita. If you are not into
tequila, try a vodka and agua fresca concoction. Fresh seasonal fruit ‘water’ gets
a shot of premium vodka that packs a
punch. Que Buenos!
Macello Offers
Rustic Taste of Puglia Region, Italy
By Camille Parker
Mangiamo!
One of our favorite dishes is not even on
the regular menu: a beautiful seafood salad
“mare e monte” style. Huge sweet shrimp
are grilled along side baby octopus then set
atop a sauté of broccoli rabe and cannellini
beans. It is typical of southern Italian costal
regions to combine ingredients from both
the “sea and mountain”. Lemon and olive
oil drizzles are absorbed into the peppery
greens while brightening the flavor of the
charred seafood. Cross your fingers that it
is a “special del giorno” when you dine at
Macello.
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pasta with the deeply flavored sauce and
braised beef to create a hearty, warm dish.
In keeping with true Italian food philosophy, quality ingredients are often left
to shine with minimal preparation and
little complication in Demonte’s kitchen.
An antipasto of lightly pickled eggplant,
zucchini and dried tomatoes are packed
“sott’olio” and served simply with garlic
and herb flavored oil. Creamy, fresh burra-
Before entering the dining room through
the plastic curtains typical of every butcher
shop in Italy, Macello’s deli case is sure to
catch your eye. Here you can pick up imported specialty items like prosciutto, bresaola, olives and san marzano tomatoes. You
may not want to hold your breath trying to
purchase a ball of burrata to take home,
though. Demonte does not keep much in
house since he notes that it is best when
extremely fresh.
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What’s in a name?
The word “macello” has two meanings in
Italian. Commonly “macello” is a butcher
shop or slaughterhouse. This makes the restaurants Lake Street location in the meatpacking district appropriate. The name is
also used in the expression “che macello!”.
Often, a playfully used phrase to mean
“what a mess!”. Demonte finds the dual
meaning humorous since he is convinced
all Italians are “a little bit of a mess”.
ta is so good it can be served on a piece
of bread and drizzled with olive oil for
a heavenly bite or mixed and matched
with its counterparts, thinly sliced prosciutto and peppery arugula, for tried
and true flavor combinations.
Unmistakably, the wood-burning
oven takes center stage in the colorful,
playful dining room. The oven pumps
out uniformly thin crusted, perfectly
charred Pugliese pizzas effortlessly.
One such pizza, the Pizza Molese,
named for Puglia’s northern neighbor, gets scattered with Italian EVOO
packed tuna, capers, olives, fresh tomatoes and a sprinkle of pecorino cheese.
Rooted in traditions of the coastal Italian
region, the pizza challenges anyone who
claims that cheese and fish never mix. The
Pugliese pizza, conversely, features only
two main ingredients: imported creamcentered mozzarella and mortadella. Mortadella is the more complex and flavorful
version of its highly processed American
knock off, bologna. Macello’s signature
pizza also includes that same milky cheese
but with mild-flavored black and green
cerignola olives and spicy sausage from
Puglia’s capital, Bari.
Cuisine rooted in tradition serves to
remind why these classic Italian recipes
continue to be passed down. Certainly,
Macello impresses with the rustic dishes
that speak to this rich heritage of Italian
cooking.
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oe Demonte, owner of Macello, introduces diners to the authentic
tastes of Puglia, Italy. A native to the
region, Demonte proudly prepares
the family recipes he brought with him
nearly 30 years ago. Demonte also embraces the geniality of Italian cooking
with a welcoming staff and Italian-style
family feasts.
Classics like “Braciola” stand out to
the generations of Italian-Americans
who count the dish as among their favorites, but is a delicious new discovery for unfamiliar diners. Demonte’s
recipe calls for thin, tenderized beef
cutlets layered with pancetta and rolled in
a breadcrumb, pecorino, parsley and garlic mixture before being simmered in a rich
tomato sauce. Traditionally separated into
a first and second course, Demonte tosses
Chicago Children’s Choir
welcomes back ‘Sita Ram’
Francesca Rosen, Azeeza Khan and Nathan Calaranan
Directed by Kersnar, “Sita Ram” will feature nearly 200 performers, including 110 singers, 32 dancers from the Natya Dance
Company, twelve principle actors and actresses, and 23 acrobats
from the Inappropriate Theater Company. Azeeza Khan, creative
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“TimeOut Magazine’s”
2012 Breakout Emerging
Designer is creating the
costumes.
“It’s going to be a party on stage,” Lee said,
referring to the bombastic opening scene the
show has in store this
December. “We see this
show as something that
Thomas McNeal and Josephine Lee
could become the next
‘Lion King.’ The collaboration brings so much life to the stage, and it exposes the children to a culture they would not have exposure to otherwise.”
Premiered at Lookingglass in 2006, “Sita Ram” is a modern
interpretation of the Hindu epic, “Ramayana” (Rama’s Journey), a sacred 20,000 verse religious poem that teaches morality and ideal behavior through allegories.
“The young prince and princess find each other on earth
again to bring the world righteousness, awareness, and love
between all beings,” said Natya Dance Theatre’s Associate
Artistic Director and Principal Dancer Krithika Rajagopalan.
The tale is just as critical to East Asian culture today as
it was in 300 BCE. Children grow up hearing the tale that
explores human values and demonstrates how powerful love
is created when the two elements (protagonists Sita and Rama)
come together to bring the world peace and harmony that is
made possible only through love.
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Theatre to re-launch the world
musical “Sita Ram” on stage at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance on December 14 and 15.
A youthful melting pot of a musical based on an ancient
Hindu epic and performed with an operatic intensity, “Sita
Ram” uses nearly every musical genre, from classical to
hip-hop to South African, to reflect the multiculturalism of
the city and the world.
After the show wraps up at the Harris Theater, the Chicago Children’s Choir will take it to India to tour the cities
of Jaipur, Delhi, Bangalore, Agra, and Chennai.
“The performance is an uplifting way to reflect the rich
diversity of the globe and foster peace through cultural
understanding,” said Chicago Children’s Choir Director
Josephine Lee, who commissioned Kersnar and Grammynominated world music composer Jai Uttal to co-create the
production in 2002. “It reflects my passion for the choir
and its mission.”
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