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SCOTTISH SOJOURN

On a cool, misty evening last fall, while stand-ing on the shore of Scotland’s Loch Lomond watching dusk’s descent, a stanza from the Scottish folksong “The Bonnie Banks o’ Loch Lomond” echoed in my mind—“where in soft purple hue, the highland hills we view, and the moon coming out in the gloaming.” I found myself

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A few months ago, a pair of sharply dressed couples strolled into the new Eddie V’s Prime Seafood in Oak Brook, intent on enjoying an elegant meal in one of the area’s newest steakhouses. No distractions. No time limits. No social obligations. Their most pressing concern? Should they order the tableside filet-mignon steak tartare (an

THE ART OF SLOW LIVING: AN ESCAPE TO OKU

As I stepped off the plane at Kos International Airport, a soft breeze carried the scent of the sea, filling me with a sense of excitement and peace. The 15-minute drive to OKU Kos, nestled by a serene beach, was picturesque—an endless stretch of sand dunes and blue waters meeting the skyline. Arriving at the

IRISH BARMBRACK

MAKES: 1, 9 X 5-INCH LOAF INGREDIENTS FOR THE WHISKEY-SOAKED FRUIT FOR THE BREAD DOUGH With St. Patrick’s Day coming up this month, it’s the perfect time to bake this beautiful barm- brack (bairin breac or “speckled loaf ” in Gaelic) a fragrant Irish bread studded with whiskey- and-tea-soaked dried fruit. Although many of the

THE SIDECAR

Created over a century ago, the Sidecar is perhaps the world’s most popular cognac cocktail— and understandably so. Elegant cognac is shaken with freshly squeezed lemon juice and orange liqueur, resulting in cozy, tart-sweet- dry perfection. The sugared rim is optional but strongly recommended as it lends a touch of balanced sweetness to each sip.

DELIZIOSO DENUCCI’S

The pride Chef Salvatore “Sal” Lo Cascio takes in his handiwork is apparent. Stepping from the kitchen with a fresh-baked pesto pizza held aloft, Lo Cascio sets the pie down on a table at the recently opened DeNucci’s in Highland Park, and says with grin, “And there you go!” It’s no surprise that Lo Cascio’s

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