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Boutique Approach

IF STEVEN ESPOSITO has learned anything in his more than 39 years of managing high net worth portfolios, it’s to never panic. Esposito started in the wealth management business in 1983 and has experienced six market crashes and now, a pandemic. That experience has never been more important in the last two years. “It’s never

Marriage, Margaritas, and Mimesis

I once spent 45 minutes in the DuPage County Courthouse arguing over the allocation of a Margaritaville® Frozen Concoction Maker. That device (it was the three-pitcher “Tahiti” model) is readily available at local stores and online for the reasonable price of $559.99. I can assure you that between myself and opposing counsel, our combined fees

Tequila Daisy

LET US START BY SAYING that this is a loose recipe (the best kind—yes?). Next of note is that the Spanish word for “daisy” is “margarita.” The classic margarita that you know and love likely evolved from a Tequila Daisy, mixed up for the first time during the mid-1800s. Daisies are a type of cocktail

Beyond the Ordinary

Would it be too presumptuous to crown, right here and now, Chef Chris Curren’s new St. Charles spot, The Graceful Ordinary, as the single charming post-shutdown restaurant debut of the year? The food. The vibe. The jaw-dropping views. They’re all revelatory. Suffice to say, it’s worth the drive, no matter how high inflation takes a

Arugula, Asian Pear, and Spiced Nut Salad

SO SIMPLE TO MAKE, and yet so deeply flavored, this salad is a summer favorite. It’s a toss of baby arugula leaves with juicy Asian pear, the tang of balsamic vinaigrette, creaminess of blue cheese crumbles, and crunch of spiced nuts. Add a fresh baked baguette and you have a beautiful lunch. 2 entrée portions

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