Entertainment

Calling Games the Amin Way    

Fox Sports broadcaster Adam Amin shares his story and game-day secrets Article by Alessia Girardin  It’s Monday morning on an off day. The Bulls are going to play Cleveland tomorrow. Adam Amin has until 1 p.m. to finish his research for the team in his hotel room. Then lunch, gym, read, meditate and talk to friends,  family and girlfriend until 4 p.m. He’ll put his suit on, get to the arena at 5 p.m. for the 7 p.m. game., and then do it all over again tomorrow for another team.   From...

May 2025

Style + Beauty

From Tee to Tap 

How Paul Bumbaco turned his love of golf and beer into Broken Tee Brewery, a Highwood hot spot with community roots Article by Alessia Girardin | Photography by Jenny May Stringer “For me, golf and beer go hand-in-hand.” This is the POV of Paul Bumbaco, a former assistant golf club professional from New Jersey who clocked time on courses in Florida before becoming the head coach at Skokie Country Club in Glencoe in 2010. But his love of beer is always in the background.  “When I wasn’t...

May 2025

Food + Beverage

Classic Hummus

Simple and seriously addictive — this hummus is a must for any summertime spread. Article by Chef Ami Sananes, Ami Jerusalem Street Food  Ingredients: 1 (15.5 oz.) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) ½ teaspoon baking soda Ice water ⅓ cup tahini 1 garlic clove, smashed, peeled juice of 1/2 lemon 1 – 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin  Pita bread, pita chips or naan, cucumber/carrot slices, za'atar spice (optional) and extra-virgin olive oil for serving   ...

May 2025

Home + Design

Pour Homme

Designer Leah Bolger curates the ultimate guide for stylish spaces, sleek showers and elevated essentials for the modern gentleman Article by Elise Hofer Shaw For our special Gentlemen’s Issue, in-demand Chicago interior designer Leah Bolger takes a break from her packed schedule to share her favorite products for the manliest of pursuits (and points of view). Séura Outdoor Shade and Full Sun TVs From cozy movie nights to tailgate parties, Séura has outdoor viewing covered. “The Shade...

May 2025

Shopping

Suit Up!

Smith’s Men’s Store carries on a North Shore tradition just in time for Father’s Day Article by Amelia Levin Kip Helverson and Trey Gonzales took over Smith’s Men’s Store in Lake Forest—an 88-year-old institution—in 2019. Though neither came from a retail background, both brought valuable experience and a passion for preserving the legacy of a long-standing local business while making it their own. Helverson had spent over three decades in the software industry, working at companies like...

May 2025

Shopping

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Article and Photography by Check out these fresh finds to drop hints for Mother’s Day gifts. Organic and natural skincare products by Farmhouse Fresh at Randoons & Co., 962 ½ Green Bay Rd. Winnetka New reads for the book lover from The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka D Porthault robes and slippers from Maze Home, 735 Elm St. Winnetka Diamond heart and Tahitian freshwater pearl necklace by Asia Borycka at AVAASI Concept Store, 2705 Waukegan Ave., Highland Park All-natural, luxury...

April 2025

Sports + Recreation

Game Changer

Inside ESPN reporter Brooke Weisbrod’s journey from college athlete to leading advocate for women’s sports Article by Amelia Levin “That was the worst demo tape I’ve ever seen.”    This was the feedback ESPN reporter Brooke Weisbrod got on her first-ever demo tape she submitted.    The year was 2003. Weisbrod, then 23, was an all-conference winning basketball, softball and tennis player at Coastal Carolina University who had come off a bad back injury waterskiing a couple years prior to...

April 2025

Local Services

Shared Spaces

Inside Dayhouse Coworking, Jen Luby’s welcoming, community-driven workspace Article by Amelia Levin | Photography by Amee McCaughan When you walk into Dayhouse Coworking, the abundance of plants, soft natural lighting, photos of happy members, freshly brewed coffee, and warm greetings from manager Jessica Erickson create an immediate sense of belonging—like a home away from home.    Full disclosure: we’re Dayhouse members, but that’s not why we chose to run this article. We’re simply in awe...

April 2025

Local Services

Once a Dragonfly, Always a Dragonfly

Jessica Merar builds a haven for families fighting pediatric cancer Article by Amelia Levin | Photography by Amee McCaughan “We are family.”   That’s the tagline literally printed on the back of the Dragonfly Chicago T-shirts that Director Jessica Merar and her team wear to events.   “We support pediatric cancer patients and their families at time of diagnosis, throughout treatment and beyond,” says Merar. “By collaborating directly with our partner hospitals, we are able to help children...

April 2025

Food + Beverage

Enchiladas Verdes

Makes 8 enchiladas (about 4 servings) Article by Margarita Challenger | Photography by Amee McCaughan Margarita Challenger’s Guanajuato Contemporary Mexican Restaurant remains a go-to spot in Hubbard Woods. A trained chef, Challenger immigrated to the U.S. in 1992 from Guanajuato, known for having "very traditional food like enchiladas, moles and carnitas, but also Italian, Chinese and other international influences,” she says. Perfect for a Mother’s Day gathering, these enchiladas can be made...

April 2025