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Our April issue is filled with spring inspired content this month. On the cover we have fashion legend Diana Vreeland’s great niece, Story. This fashionista in her own right, brings spring trends to the surface.

Our feature on Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club’s upcoming GIVEchella is next, offering you a view on the group’s annual fundraiser inspired by California’s iconic Coachella festival.

Typically held earlier in the year, the group opted for a spring event and it’s one not to miss.

Hinsdale entrepreneur Monkia Joshi is in Country Vs. Town this month. The mom of two and clean skin care and beauty owner just expanded her business to brick and mortar in the city.

In The Preview we have some of the Chicago area’s most talented designers, who are taking part in Design Matters Kitchen Walk. Hosted by the Hinsdale Historical Society’s Women’s Board each year, this much-loved event is heading back inside and bringing design to the forefront. Held just before Mother’s Day in May, it’s an event to put on your calendar now!

Peter and Kate Michael take us to El Tapeo in Oak Brook for a Dinner Date this month. The creative tapas menu and unique drinks are divine in this perfect Oakbrook Center location. If you’re ready to jet away, consider Amanera Resort in the Dominican Republic. Lauren DeMaria covers the luxury location in Journeys.

I’m sure your calendar is filling up just as quickly as mine is in April––trying to attend all that the community has to offer while simultaneously preparing to jet away during the summer with my daughter. As you read through the following pages, I hope that you’ll make some of our favorite events covered, some of your must-attends. I hope to see all of you out and about, enjoying the season’s new beginnings, wherever they may take you.

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APRIL 9 GIVECHELLA WHERE: Theatre on the Lake, Chicago

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Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club presents its much-anticipated 2022 benefit, this year themed GiveChella. The beautiful venue will be transformed into a festival experience with live music, drinks, fundraising, and fun all around. e.givesmart.com/ events/nyl

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Held over the Friday before Mother’s Day, join the Hinsdale Historical Society Women’s Board for its 17th annual fundraiser. Tour five stunning homes, designed by celebrated interior experts at this much-anticipated event.

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“We immediately loved the idea,” says Bridget Nagel, Managing Co-chair. “The theme allows for our benefit team to play with fresh color schemes, exciting music, and different experiences for guests that we have not done in the past.”

And with such a fun concept in place, the creative ideas poured in.

“Think gourmet festival food, flower crowns, desert floral colors, and sophisticated glitter makeup,” says Tuthill.

“Unlike a traditional black-tie gala, the GIVEchella theme lends itself to allowing guests to have more flexibility on their outfits,” says Nagel. “We really want our guests to have fun and be creative with the upscale festival theme.”

To assist with this, in the months leading up to the gala, the club will be partnering with local boutiques to help showcase ready-to-buy ideas of GIVEchella-themed outfits.

As for the gala in of itself, guests can expect a full GIVEchella experience complete with music from an electric violinist and DJ—KAT V. “There will be opportunities to purchase boutique flower crowns and professional glitter makeup to complete your outfit, tarot-card readings, an insane floral photo-op station, surprise performances, and more,” says Alicia O’Brien, Managing Co-chair, and the brains behind the theme. There will also be an auction for guests to participate in and there will be access to a VIP space, just like the music and art festival.

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he Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club (HJWC) is redefining its annual fundraising gala with a brand-new theme titled, GIVEchella. The gala, taking place on April 9 from 7 to 11 p.m., will be held at Theater on the Lake in downtown Chicago, where the club will raise funds to directly support nonprofit grants.

This year’s theme was revealed at Illinois Harley-Davidson last October when eight benefit co-chairs made a grand entrance riding in on Harley-Davidson motorcycles. To continue the fun, the club put together what will be a memorable night to experience with inspiration from Coachella, the music-and-art festival set in California’s desert.

“Alicia O’Brien, one of the managing co-chairs, came up with the idea of an upscale, festival-inspired theme for this year’s benefit,” says Stephanie Tuthill, Managing Co-chair.

“We really want our guests to have fun and be creative with the upscale festival theme.”

Last year, including the benefit, the club raised over $300,000 which was awarded to 27 recipients including nonprofits such as Center for Independence, Reclaim 13, Share Our Spare, WINGS Program, Green Halo Scholars, People’s Music School, Simply from the Heart, Sharing Connections, The Home 2 Home Project, and Wellness House. This year the club hopes to support even more, especially with COVID-19 restrictions starting to lift. The gala is expected to bring in more than 400 HJWC members and attendees.

“We are most excited for our guests to enjoy a unique and fun night out, all while supporting local organizations,” says O’Brien.

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Many people find lawyers the same way they try out restaurants, hotels, hair stylists, dentists, designers, and trainers—on the basis of a recommendation. Typically, a neighbor, family member, friend, colleague, or parent from school passes along a name. And we take those recommendations on a kind of faith. With lawyers, we may interview the person and ask some questions, but we are relying heavily on the experience and validation of a third party. That experience of our acquaintance was a function of many unique factors, not all of them rational, not all of them generally applicable, and many of them not applicable to our own specific circumstances, finances, personalities or needs.

In divorce, certain attributes are necessary for a lawyer—but they are not all sufficient for the client. At a minimum, a good family law attorney should be experienced, knowledgeable, creative, and professionally well regarded. But in a divorce or custody case, you are entrusting everything you value to a third party. Your financial future and the future of your children are all on the line.

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Demonstrate understanding? Ask follow-up questions or probe for understanding and context? Does the lawyer talk only about himself or herself? Do you hear only war stories and accolades? Do you feel you are being lectured? Does the person tell you only what you want to hear? Does the lawyer over-confidently tell you time frames, dollar amounts, and outcomes without having detailed facts? Are you being “sold” on the lawyer or are you learning what it would be like to work with him or her? Can the lawyer explain things in a way that you understand? At root, do you feel like you want to spend a year of your life working closely with this person?

Critically, and if so, will this person be your primary interface or will another Partner or an Associate be assigned to serve that role? Will the lawyer personally handle your matter in court or in mediation? If not, why not? Most importantly, what is the level of emotional intelligence that she or he demonstrates in talking to you? It can be hard to process all of these potentially relevant data points in the conference and maybe a follow up chat is needed.

Do not feel embarrassed about asking for one or even in explaining what concerns or questions you have. There are many family law attorneys and it can be hard to find the person best suited to represent you. We are all unique and each have emphases, outlooks, philosophies, and approaches that differentiate us from our peers in the law. For almost all of us, before we met our spouse or partner, we dated other people. We were finding the right fit. We did not simply rely on the “reviews” of our spouse’s former romantic intimates. Similarly, we should not think twice about consulting a wide array of lawyers before “committing” to one. In the end, you must feel comfortable, secure, and confident that you are in good hands and also that the person you retain will be able to work with and for you, constructively, collegially, and creatively.

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he Hinsdale Historical Society Women’s Board is hosting its 17th annual Kitchen Walk with a new theme along with brand new elements. This year’s Kitchen Walk: Design Matters, is on May 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ticket holders can tour the first floors of five of the most prestigious homes in Hinsdale while supporting the Hinsdale Historical Society with continued fundraising efforts at Immanuel Hall.

Unlike last year where guests toured backyards and patios of the featured homes, this year’s walk takes it back inside to the kitchens serving up a new element: meeting the interior designers responsible for the designs behind the doors.

“Kitchen Walk will be returning back to its original format this year now that local restrictions related to the pandemic are lifted,” says Lauren Kavanaugh, Co-Chair. “Attendees will again be able to go inside the homes on the tour and walk through the first floor to soak in its design elements and enjoy sips and bites, as traditionally done each year.”

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“We are honored to have five amazing designers showcase their unique and beautiful styles,” says Diana Wagenbach, Co-Chair.

“Each home will have some fun and different elements as always, but new this year you will be able to meet the designer of each home and see why design matters.”

These homes will leave attendees speechless and inspired—from the owner of J. Jordan’s personal home which has a modern style with an entertainer’s dream kitchen; interior designer Sarah Vaile’s client home which brings color and life to the forefront; the talented duo from design firm Park & Oak’s traditional designs that are fresh and beautiful in an unexpected way; and Brynn Olson’s luxe aesthetic showcasing her work through a breathtaking, yet approachable bar. The tour will also feature Studio W which tends toward a minimalist approach that focuses on simple but gorgeous materials—including a 14-foot island topped with a beautiful piece of walnut.

“Each person entering these five homes will be met with amazing designs that will leave them feeling refreshed and full of inspiration,” Wagenbach says.

Another new element to Kitchen Walk is a stop at the historic Immanuel Hall.

“This year we want to bring awareness to the purpose of the Hinsdale Kitchen Walk,” says Kavanaugh. The funds raised through the Kitchen Walk are put towards maintaining and restoring three historic properties in the Village that include the Hinsdale History Museum, the R. Harold Zook Home and Studio, and Immanuel Hall. “Our way of bringing this awareness to the attendees is to fill Immanuel Hall with local vendors, live music,

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THE PR EVIEW and food and drinks, to make it an immersive shopping experience, all of which directly benefits Hinsdale Historical Society,” she says.

VIP Trolleys are available for those who want to arrive in style, however, guests are invited to take their own party bus, car, or even bike to enjoy the tour.

“I love how alive the community is on the day of the Kitchen Walk,” says Jamie Quinn, Co-Chair. “Whatever your style may be, you will be sure to find a design that piques your interest.”

For more information on Hinsdale Historical Society and Kitchen Walk: Design Matters, call 630-789-2600, visit kitchen-walk.com, or follow along on Instagram @hinsdalehistorywb.

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omeone whispers the word “tapas” and you think what? Salted anchovies and bacon-wrapped dates? Toothpicks and cute little terra cotta platters? Or that trip to Barcelona—Lord, who could forget it?—when you evaded that creepy looking mime (dressed up to look like ghost of Salvador Dali) by ducking into a bar just off Las Ramblas and enjoying a Spanish feast for the ages?

Ask the same question of Billy Bothell, the executive chef of the recently reopened El Tapeo in Oak Brook, and his thoughts will gravitate to a discrete set of sounds.

Chuckles and dinnertime chatter. Silverware scraping dishes clean and plates being pushed across wooden tables to invite sharing.

For Bothell, tapas aren’t just Spain’s greatest contribution to the culinary arts. He sees them as the world’s most effective ice breakers: tiny, intensely flavored conversation starters that can help us all—in their own tiny, delicious ways—recover from the chaos of the last two years.

If his team, working in the Le Meridien in Oak Brook, does their job well, they’ll be able to hear the fruits of their labors. One-syllable affirmations from the dining room should bleed right through the walls. The yums. The hmms. The wows. All punctuated by voices imploring others to “try this and this and this.”

“If we can cook food that helps people put their phones down, we’ll have done our job,” says Bothell.

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Bothell was hired to oversee El Tapeo’s kitchen in late 2019, shortly before COVID-19 restrictions caused a temporarily shutdown. Thus, Bothell, who arrives here after a stint cooking for local sports teams has had ample time to devise a creative menu.

“We offer a lot of the classics,” he says, “But we wanted to evolve, too. We wanted to offer diners things that were a little more modern as well.”

Bothell attaches simple one-word names to most of his offerings. Order El Tapeo’s “gambas” and a ceramic serving vessel will be presented. Its lid will be affixed so your server can lift it up with great drama, releasing an aromatic cloud of sweet, sautéed garlic and spicy saffron notes into the air.

The shrimp inside will be immaculately tender, having been steeped in a whitewine broth studded with diced tomatoes.

His maize course is just as cute. Two quartered ears of corn—striped, tiger-like, with black char marks—arrive smeared with aioli.

“When I sit down to create a new dish,” says Bothell, Branzino “I rarely start with a protein.” Bothell is more interested in the supporting flavors— the character actors of any professional kitchen—and building dishes around their distinctive colors, textures and flavors.

He’s recently, for example, been experimenting with squid ink. He baked a

quick cake and then stained it with the ink, creating a frilly sponge-like creation that resembles coral. And that got him thinking: Spain. The Atlantic Ocean. Seafood.

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aquarium?

He applies tiny quenelles of caviar atop thinly sliced black-rimmed radishes.

Then bakes a tuille out of saffron until it looked like a golden fish net. At long last he nestles small butter-poached nuggets of lobster at the bottom of the bowl, like buried treasure that had sunk to the bottom of the sea.

Although everyone around us seemed to order the mini paella pans, I’d argue our favorite dish was the house’s full branzino, which was cooked the way Spaniards would prepare it back home. Bones in. head on. Packed with some greens and fennel.

We picked it clean, recounting tall tales of previous fishing expeditions and cherished memories of vacations long passed, content in the knowledge that Bothell had, indeed, given us plenty to talk about.

Cocktails

El Tapeo offers a smart little wine list, plus a selection of classic and signature cocktails.

Golden Goddess:

You might assume that a cocktail made with gin, apple puree, and muddled bits of golden kiwi would be better suited for a tiki bar than a tapas spot, but this fruit-forward cooler acts as a spritely counterbalance to all the acidity and rich flavors of El Tapeo’s menu.

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Honeynut Old Fashioned:

Rather than serve a typical supper-club Old Fashioned loaded up with lots of simple syrup, El Tapeo dials down the sugar quotient. A slice of honeycomb is speared onto a bar pick, allowing diners to add as much or as little sweetness as they like.

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ESCAPE PLAN Discover the soulful beauty of Dominican Republic’s decadently intimate Amanera Resort WRITTEN BY LAUREN DEMARIA / PHOTOS PROVIDED BY AMAN LUXURY RESORTS H I N S D A L E L I V I N G 84

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JOUR NEYS Amanera, Dominican Republic, 2-bed Casa Pool

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erched high on a 60-foot cliff above the glittering Caribbean Sea, the intimate Amanera luxury resort blends itself seamlessly into a lush Hispaniola landscape—featuring of 2,000 acres of untouched jungle and a jawdropping Playa Grande beach. Located on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, the resort’s cliffhanger casitas, contemporary architecture, 5-star spa and restaurants, and world class, 370-acre golf course are the perfect setting for the ultimate spring escape.

Nothing could have really prepared me for my first impression of this magnificent property.

Driving up to Casa Grande, I was welcomed by a staff member with a beautiful, colorful tropical drink in hand and the most sweeping clifftop views. It was literally like floating on air. The detail with which the staff of Amanera attended to my every need was just the relief I needed from a busy life and what vacation dreams are made of.

After I caught my breath, my “buggy” golf cart whisked me to my private Casita. My first impression was, “Wow!” From the size of the rooms to the abundant outdoor space, it im-

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Sleek, wood-paneled walls, natural stone, pastel tiles, a freestanding soaking tub and waterfall shower—all framed by tropical gardens—set the tone for total relaxation.

Expansive sliding glass doors offer a seamless indoor/outdoor experience with an ocean view to inspire your yoga practice or hours of curling up with your favorite vacation novel.

Casitas are situated on the front row of a 60foot cliff, each with unobstructed views of the Caribbean. This nothing more relaxing than falling asleep and waking to the sounds of the waves each day.

Casitas are huge by any standard, boasting 800 square feet of living space indoors with 1,700 square feet outdoors, including a private pool stretching the length of your Casita.

There are only 25 total Casitas at Amanera, accommodating a max of 50 guests.

This means you will never have to worry about a lounge chair on the beach or making a reservation for dinner. This type of privacy and personal attention really elevates Amanera to another level and redefines luxury.

Back at Casa Grande, a discreet reception area, serene library and cigar bar lead you to Amanera’s signature restaurant, featuring stunning indoor/outdoor dining areas. All your meals are enjoyed to a soundtrack of splashing water with a choice of dining along the infinity pool at Casa Grande or with your toes in the sand. Tucked into the sandy cove of Playa Grande Beach is the resort’s informal beach club restaurant—offering (literally) fresh-caught fish and seafood and the most delicious mojitos, fresh squeezed tropical juices, and coconut water.

You’ll want to make time for treatments in the holistic spa, inspired by native healing methods of the island’s Taino Indians.

Before each spa journey, you are offered the fanning of sacred, traditional Palo Santo, “holy wood” smudging symbolizing a new beginning.

I needed to perk up my winterweathered skin so I opted for the clay body wrap infused with guanabana leaves and a moon waning

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purification treatment that included a marine algae scrub, organic coconut oil massage, and facial. A divine state of bliss immediately followed.

When it comes to activities, you can literally choose your own adventure. The 72-par Playa Grande golf course boasts the highest number of oceanside holes in the Western Hemisphere. Off-site excursions range from whale watching, hikes in the rainforest, paddle boarding, kayaking, surfing lesson, and snorkeling. Or you can set off on a boat trip among the mangroves and natural pools

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Don’t leave without a lesson in the art of cigar rolling with Amanera’s resident expert or a visit to the cigar lounge—stocked with Amanera fine quality cigars along with the most popular brands from Central America.

Families are welcome to this intimate luxe resort. Amanera has an Eco Casita Children and Youth Program to keep the little ones happy and active. Guests of all ages can enjoy guided hikes through the on-site rainforest to learn about the native flora and fauna. Thematic arts and crafts, cooking, and dance classes enjoyed in the splendor of Amanera will certainly be topic of conversation back at school after break.

Amanera draws its name from the Sanskrit-derived word for “peace” and era, the word for “water” in Tanio, historically spoken by the indigenous people of the Caribbean. The perfect place to find inner peace, the Dominican Republic is well-known for its hot atmosphere, both literally and spiritually.

When I reminisce on my experience at Amanera, several wonderful memories come to mind. I left feeling transformed by the warmth of the sun, the rich soul of the Dominican people, and an elegance of design and architectural appointment.

Never was a detail missed or unanticipated by the staff; not a minute left me without beauty and peace. It was an experience fit for royalty yet as humble and comforting as a warm, sincere smile.

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PERSONAL VISION Glimpse Vision in Hinsdale is celebrating its fifth anniversary of providing eyewear and eyecare with a personal touch.

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limpse Vision was born in Hinsdale five years ago out of its founders’ desire to provide personal service and hand-selected frame options. Coming from an industry that had gone through consolidation, they wanted to start and grow a company based on building relationships with clients.

“Our business has always been focused on client-first and being available when they need us—personalized service,” says Boyce Moffitt, co-founder of Glimpse Vision and a Dispensing Optician for more than two decades. “To be able to survive through COVID-19 meant that we had to really cultivate relationships with our customers.”

One of the advantages of running an independently owned eyewear company is that the company can also develop relationships with frame designers who couldn’t or wouldn’t provide frames to large conglomerates.

“We treat our relationships with our frame designers just like we treat our relationships with our clients. Because we’ve done that for years, a lot of times new designers will come directly to us,” Moffitt says. “We’ll often seek to bring things to the market before anybody else. We have that kind of access.”

“We’re very aware of what’s going on in the industry and what the trends are,” says Dory Kenna, Glimpse co-founder and partner. “Larger corporations can’t offer individual styles that are different between all of the many designers they represent. We really work hard to make sure that we are offering a lot of different options.”

Kenna says Glimpse will often work directly with designers to bring a more unique and diverse selection to customers. Bigger chains or online businesses often do not have this flexibility.

The quality of the product is different when it’s handmade, Moffitt says. Many frames that Glimpse offers are designed by opticians versus designers of labels, opticians who know what works and what doesn’t when it comes to construction of a frame.

In addition to consolidation—which continues to today—the eyewear industry has changed considerably with the growth of the online option for people to purchase eyewear. Moffitt sees that as more of an opportunity than a threat.

“The online business has really opened the doors for independent businesses like us because a lot of designers can’t deliver an online product or don’t want to,” he says. “The online growth and the consolidation of the eyewear business has been a big challenge, but it is part of the reason we exist.”

This freedom to operate independently has been the foundation of Glimpse’s success the past five years and the company is well positioned for the next five and beyond.

“We didn’t want to be part of a big guy. We wanted the independence of being able to provide a service and meet a client where they feel like things are important,” Moffitt says. “Some people don’t mind shopping online from a convenience perspective, but some people also want a lot of attention to detail.”

Glimpse Vision is located at 12 East 1st Street in Hinsdale, 630-325-2020, glimpsevision.com.

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