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I, Claudio

Chef Claudio Ulivieri is in his element. He’s bounding around his cozy new dining room, Lucca Osteria in Oak Brook, with palpable pride. He’s decked out in his snazzy new chef duds, a sleek grey-denim number that’s been tailored with a level of care rarely taken by any chef I know. How tailored? Think Gregory

Maximum Design

Each fall and spring, 20 interior design influencers are selected to participate in the widely anticipated One Room Challenge, in which the chosen designers document the process of transforming a singular room while also sharing their sources and professional advice in weekly progress posts. Anyone following along on social media is also invited to be

Beauty’s Best

Ibiza Nights, Neon Lights

Members of the Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club (HJWC) gathered in the stunning backyard oasis of Tina Weller (as seen on the Hinsdale Historical Society’s Kitchen Walk: Outdoor Edition this summer) for an end of season party. Dressed to impress in white with hints of neon to go with the theme—Ibiza Nights, Neon Lights— guests enjoyed

Goat's Milk Cheese Curds With Lavender & Honey

FRESH OUT OF THE cheesemaking vats, cheese curds squeak when you bite them and have a milky, mild flavor. Coated in crumbs or batters and deep fried, they transform to crisp-shelled, melty morsels that are hard to resist. But I couldn’t help but wonder: Why are most curds on offer so much the same? “Most

Diva Is Back

Diva Montell with her long-time partner Jeorge Holmes entertained the Oak Brook Women’s Club for the afternoon at Ruth Lake Country Club in July. With more than 100 in attendance, guests enjoyed the live performance, as well as a Q & A with Montell, and club president Marci Spingola, and vice-president of programs Sharon Malek,

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