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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

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

The Aviation is a classic pre-Prohibition era cocktail created in the years following the birth of flight—a liquid love letter, if you will, to the aviation industry. Its dreamy purple hue comes from crème de violette, a liqueur made from infused violets. AVIATIONLuxardo maraschino liqueur, a main ingredient in the Aviation, is a clear Italian

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