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Welcome to theholiday issue!

Amy AmdurPresident, Highland Park Property OwnersAssociation and owner, Amdur Productions

7 ULTIMATEGIFTSYour favorite Downtown Highland Parkshops offer suggestions for thatultimate gift to give this holiday season.

14 TOPTOYSOFTHESEASONBeanstalk Toyland & Bookstorerecommends some of the top toys of theholiday season.

16 LIGHT THE LIGHTSHighland Park hosts its annual

holiday lighting festivities.

18 DRESSUPHOLIDAYTABLEBe creative when setting yourholiday table.

20 YUMMY!Yummy Bowl Restaurant has been serving upChinese and Thai cuisine since 1997.

22 AGELESS JEWELRYMonogram necklaces offer a personaltouch.

24 KEEP THEKIDSWARMWinter fashions to keep the kids warmand in style.

26 MICHAEL’S EXPANDSKnown for its great hot dogs,Michael’s now offers Greens on the Go.

29 THINKSPRINGIt’s not too early to think aboutadding an outdoor kitchen to your patio.

30 STAYINGHEARTHEALTHYHeart attacks are prevalent over theholidays. What’s your risk?

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Welcome to the third issue ofThe Downtown Highland ParkMagazine, brought to you by the

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This holiday season,I invite you to explorethe charm and offeringsof our downtownshopping and diningdistrict. With morethan 150 boutiques,restaurants and owner-operated businesses,shopping downtown is easy, friendlyand fun. Clothing, jewelry, housewares,toys, stationery and more. It’s all here inDowntown Highland Park, like a giantoutdoor mall waiting for you. Explore ourcommunity filled with gift options for thatspecial someone.

It’s the personal touch that matters mostthis time of year. Instead of crossing offwish lists online, shop our town and enjoythe experience by taking a break at oneof our many local eateries for a snack or ameal, or make dinner easy with a meal totake home and enjoy.

Remember our great salons, studiosand spas too. They are perfect for gettingthe ideal holiday look, or for gift givingthrough a gift certificate. Massages andmanicure certificates are great “stocking”stuffers and thank you gifts.

The holidays are the perfect time to startnew traditions and continue with the old.So this holiday season, come dine, shopand enjoy our downtown.

Wishing you and yours a happy andhealthy holiday season!

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The Lincoln Motor Company introduces the all-new 2015Lincoln MKC small premium utility vehicle, the second of fourall-new Lincoln vehicles to fuel the brand’s reinvention.

This season, unwrap the gift of perfor-mance, efficiency and sophistication: The2015 Lincoln MKC from the HighlandPark Ford Lincoln Superstore. Thisrefined sport crossover spares no frills,every luxurious detail is as perfect as thelast. The elegantly fashioned exterior isa true marvel in its category, including thesignature split-wing grille.

In addition to stunning design, the newMKC’s performance is unparalleled thanks toflawless engineering. Experience the smoothpower on demand from an all new EcoBoostengine and powertrain — it’s unlikeanything you’ve ever felt before. Advancedtechnology delivers the winning touches thatput the MKC ahead of the rest. From familiarfeatures like Park Assist and Active NoiseControl to new ones like the Lane KeepingSystem and Detection Welcome Mat.

“Lincoln’s newest model truly reimaginesthe luxury crossover,” says Highland ParkFord Lincoln Superstore’s co-principals,Alan Frisch and Marty Price. “Tie on a big redbow, and you’ve got the ultimate gift.”

Experience the 2015 MKC and other high-performance Ford and Lincoln models whenyou visit Highland Park Ford LincolnSuperstore this holiday season at 1333Park Ave. West, Highland Park, or call (847)433-7200 for more information.

— Wendy Altschuler

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Linly Designs in Downtown Highland Park has the ultimate gift for any family member whomay be in need of an interior revamp before the big holiday gathering.

“Our trademarked Accessory Call is geared toward anyone who wants to get things done theright way and doesn’t mind lending over the permission for us to do this,” said Linly DesignsGeneral Manager Jennifer Sterna.

Invite these designers in to take a collaborativeapproach to overhauling your home, and withall hands on deck, Linly designers, handymanand delivery staff will place various accessoriesthroughout your space. Priding itself on customerservice, Linly even offers the luxury of living withthe new items for 24 hours.

“We want to make sure clients are happy and lovetheir rooms and the end product,” said Sterna.Though there is a minimum purchase required forthe service, on the final day of the Call, unwanted items are retrieved from the home. What’s leftis an instantly made over space showcasing only the looks you love most!

For more information, call (847) 266-5099. Linly Designs is located at 1766 Second St., inDowntown Highland Park.

— Terra Cooney

LINLY DESIGNS: SHOWCASE YOUR HOME

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Don’t show up empty handed; arrive at your seasonalparty or gathering with a Goodies Holiday Basket— a delicious way to deliver holiday greetings. AGoodies Holiday Basket is filled with a selection ofdelectable chocolates and candies including EnglishToffee and chocolate covered pretzel twists.

“Our baskets are always well received and remem-bered for their distinctive taste and presentation,”said Goodies co-owner Lois Morrison. “We welcomecorporate orders and ship nationwide.”

Visit goodiesetc.com or pop in the shop at 652 CentralAve. in Downtown Highland Park to order a basket.


GOODIES: A BASKET FULL OF ENJOYMENT

BETT’S: THE BEST OF CASHMEREThe world’s finestcashmere is at Bett’sBoutique and B2Contemporary,678 Central Ave. inDowntown HighlandPark. The cashmeredress topper can beworn in four differentways and is in stockin several colors. Itcomes in 56 gorgeousshades — truly theperfect gift for yourselfor someone special.

“This is one of myfavorite items becauseit travels well and it’sperfect for any climate,” said Bett Barnett, owner of Bett’sand B2 Contemporary. The cashmere wrap retails at $145.For more information about this ultimate gift, call (847)432-0338.



Old Man Winter can really weather the skin, so what better to give for theholidays than the gift of beauty? Olga’s Day Spa, 500 Central Ave. inDowntown HighlandPark, has the answerfor anyone concernedwith aging, sun dam-aged, acne-prone orhyperpigmented skin.A GM Collin Pro-PeelPackage, a series ofclinical facial peelsover four to six weeks,is truly the gift thatkeeps on giving. For$299, you’ll get fourpeels; for $399, you’llget two more. Eachpackage includes a home-care product kit to maintain lasting results.

As the only GM Collin-certified clinic in Downtown Highland Park, estheticiansat Olga’s Day Spa have advanced training in clinical skin care services, saidowner/manager Dani Noyes. “We also have a beautifully remodeled space thatwould make anyone feel like royalty … It’s about how they feel on the insidewhen they walk out of our doors,” she said. So, send your beautiful friends inwith a gift certificate for a relaxing experience with amazing results! For moreinformation about this ultimate gift from Olga’s Day Spa, call (847) 433-8812.

— Terra Cooney

OLGA’S DAY SPA: THE GIFTOF BEAUTY

TheGMCollinPro-PeelPackage includesahome-carekit.


Style Shack offers unique gift items forthe hard to shop for individual, that spe-cial gift to impress friends and loved ones,or something special to pamper yourself.

NEST Home fragrancesNEST is a luxury lifestyle brand knownfor its complex fragrances, high qualityingredients and exceptionally beautifulpackaging. The aroma of a sparklingholiday season is created by blendingpomegranate, Mandarin orange, pine,cloves and cinnamon with a hint ofvanilla and amber. Price: $34/candle, $38/diffuser

ePurseThe ultimate gift for thegal-on-the go. This convenient leatherclutch has a detachable, rechargeablebattery pack that will keep you stylish andenergized all season long. Price: $120

Cocoa Glass Bead braceletThe translucent vintage beads featuredin these bracelets are handmade in Ghanafrom recycled glass bottles. The luxury lookis enhanced by a horse head hook closurecast in reclaimed metal. Price: $65

To purchase these items, visit StyleShack at 1839 Second St. in DowntownHighland Park.


STYLE SHACK:TRENDY GIFT IDEAS

Reignite those feelings of happiness and joy during the holidays with a Therapeutic Kneadssignature blend of essential oils that are infused into moisturizing massage oils for a soothing andhealing treatment. Choose from three different oils: Christmas Spirit (orange, cinnamon and spruceblend), Believe (balsam fir, bergamot, frankincense, spruce and ylang ylang blend) or Raven (ravinsara— a cross of nutmeg, clove, lemon, wintergreen, peppermint and eucalyptus blend).

“All the aroma will bring you back to the pleasant memories you want to remember and emotionalbalance for those who have difficulty during the holidays,” said Sandy Saldano, president ofTherapeutic Kneads. “With the anti-viral and antiseptic qualities of our oils, an AromatherapyMassage will help alleviate the discomforts of upper respiratory infections associated with colds andthe flu and stimulate circulation for that feeling of warmth you need for the Polar Vortex chill.”

Book a one-hour Holiday Aromatherapy during the month of December (normally $115) for the specialholiday price of $105. To make an appointment, call (847) 266-0131. Therapeutic Kneads is locatedat 1779 Green Bay Road in Downtown Highland Park.


THERAPEUTIC KNEADS: HOLIDAY AROMATHERAPY TREATMENT

The Christmas Day Holiday Buffetat Yummy Bowl, 1908 SheridanRoad, in Downtown Highland Park,is one of the highlights of theholiday season. Instead of cooking,reserve a table at Yummy Bowland enjoy a large selection of ap-petizers and entrees.

“A gift card from Yummy Bowl willenable your friends and family tocelebrate at Yummy Bowl andenjoy its ambiance and deliciousfood,” said Theresa Chang, owner ofYummy Bowl. For more informa-tion or to make reservations, call

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Sesame chicken with broccolifrom Yummy Bowl in DowntownHighland Park.

When it’s time to spoil your little ones,Beanstalk Toyland & Bookstore, 654Central Ave., Downtown Highland Park,has it all. One of the hottest finds on themarket now, and available on the NorthShore thanks to Beanstalk Toyland& Bookstore, is the third generationHenes Broon Electric Car for Kids.

“This amazing new innovation hasa parental control, and bodies willbe interchangeable next year for anupdated look,” said Pam Hillman,Beanstalk Toyland & Bookstoreowner. The luxury car, which hasbeen compared to a Tesla, goesfor about $800, and comesstandard with familiar auto-mobile options. Some of thoseinclude electric power steering, aworking hood, trunk, doors and lights,and don’t forget the stereo speakersand an Android slate dashboard as aninformation center.

Beanstalk Toyland & Bookstoreoffers gift storage, assembly anddelivery to help keep this excitinggift under wraps and ready for thebig reveal!

For more information about thisultimate gift, call (847) 432-8300.

— Terra Cooney

TOP: The third generationHenes Broon Electric Car forKids (about $800).

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EVENTS BY MICHAEL’S: GREENS ON THE GO

This year, be a girl’s best friend with anultimate accessory package from ENAZ,444 Central Ave., in DowntownHighland Park. “Accessories are the best giftbecause you don’t have to worry about size,”said Samantha Shapiro, ENAZ owner alongwith Susan Lurie (founder), Melinda Kaplanand Lena Blitstein.

Whether it’s for your girlfriend, your motheror your sister, start close to the heart withthe Dana Rebecca Designs 14K diamondpendant necklace ($660). Then grab a bagas beautiful to match in the Ah!dornedmonogrammed cross-body wristlet ($75),leaving up to two weeks to personalize it.Bundle her up for a night on the town withthe Precious & Primitive modal printed scarf($85) and Carolina Amato leather/cashmerefingerless gloves ($105).

Bring this page in and the ENAZ staff willbe happy to put together the package withtheir free gift-wrapping service with a prettybow. For more information on this ultimategift package, call (847) 433-6466.

— Terra Cooney

The newly launched Events by Michael’s is a full service events companyinspired by Michael’s Hot Dogs, 1879 Second St., in Downtown Highland Park.One of the popular items, perfect for entertaining this holiday season, is thecustom Chicago-style Greens on the Go unit, which was created from reclaimedwood — some wood is actually from the Chicago river. When it’s time for yourevent, the Michael’s “Green Team” will arrive, salad unit in hand (there’s actu-ally a leather handle from a vintage suitcase attached for easy carrying), at yourdoorstep — ready to mix, chop and toss!

“The unit brings the beloved ingredients of Michael’s legendary salad bar to yourhome, office or event space,” said director of operations Ben Unger. “This would bea great gift for anyone who loves, and regularly indulges in, our salad bar. When youcall to book the salad bar, you can choose up to 15 toppings, two types of crunchygreens — including kale, two crunchy toppings such as house-made croutons,dried cranberries or wasabi peas and up to three house-made dressings. You canalso add endless proteins.”

The cost of the unit starts at $13 per guest (excluding proteins, add-ons, gratuityand service). There’s no need to purchase silverware or serving pieces — Eventsby Michael’s brings it all! Visit eventsbymichaels.com for more information.


If this holiday season caught you thinking of remodelingyour kitchen or dreaming of an outdoor kitchen, con-sider getting your family something out of the ordinary:The Galley Ideal Workstation from Dream Kitchens inDowntown Highland Park.

The Galley Ideal Workstation rethinks the traditional “WorkTriangle” design of a kitchen and instead utilizes a lineardesign for the food prep, cooking and serving of your mealsin one convenient place.

The system includes an assortment of cutting boards,colanders, a drain rack, stainless bowls and servingcontainers designed to work integrally with a unique,two-tiered, large, single compartment stainless steel sink.The Galley comes in many sizes to accommodate a varietyof cooking environments — both indoors and outdoors.There are six lengths available — 2’, 3’, 4’, 5’, 6’ and 7’and each comes with a “culinary kit” of accessories.

The price for these units starts at $1,995 for a 2’ Galley Workstation with a four piece culinarykit in white or black resin or bamboo. The culinary kit includes: one upper tier cutting board, onelower-tier platform with cutout, one deluxe colander and one deluxe bowl.

Additional accessories are available: drain rack, appetizer board, garnish board with four con-tainers, condiment board with six containers and lids, chef’s block, sink divider and wash sink.

The 5’ Galley Ideal Workstation with all its accessories is on display at the new DreamKitchens Showroom at 806 Central Ave., #101, in Downtown Highland Park. For more infor-mation about this ultimate gift, call (847) 433-2400.


DREAM KITCHENS: THE GALLEYIDEAL WORKSTATION

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The Dana Rebecca Designs 14K diamondpendant necklace ($660). The Ah!dorned (top)monogrammed cross-body wristlet ($75)

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These handmade wrap bracelets cost $50 each, and all proceeds goto benefit a safe house in the Philippines.

STYLE HUNTERS: BRACELET GIVES HOPE

Buyer Alyson Pedowitz makes sure that SproutKids children’s boutique has cutting-edge fashions,and that the unique gift department is unparalleled.Give your kids something they can cozy up to allwinter long in a huge plush Truffles Dog by Jellycatfor $169. The BlaBla Giant Suzette ($180) standsabout 3 feet tall and is the perfect companion toaccompany your child to grandma’s house.

Staying home for the seasonal celebration? Your chil-dren can kick up their feet in a Toddle Rock handmaderocker ($139), which comes in plenty of fabric choices

and includes custom monogramming. Sprout Kid’s in-house monogram-ming department can add to the warmth of any holiday gift to make it evenmore memorable, so give the gift of a keepsake this season!

To purchase this ultimate gift, visit Sprout Kids, 644 Central Ave., inDowntown Highland Park, or call (847) 780-4827 for more information.

— Terra Cooney

SPROUT KIDS: SNUGGLEWITH NEW FRIENDS

“Style Hunters is a consignment store for fashion-forward women who want towear the best styles but do not want to pay high prices,” said Beata Sobot,co-owner with Sylvia Gosk. This holiday season, you can pick up a gift that givesback in the form of stylish handmade wrap bracelet for $50. Each piece is madefrom bohemian glass beads, natural stones and leather, and all proceeds go tobenefit a safe house in the Philippines.

Your contribution will not only warm hearts in the spirit of giving hope and edu-cation to many young girls, but the accessory will heat up a loved one’s ward-robe. It is perfect to pair with any outfit that the staff inside Style Hunterscan help you put together for that friend, mother, sister or daughter on your list.

To purchase this ultimate gift, visit Style Hunters at 1510 Old Deerfield Road,Suite 215, in Highland Park, or to make an appointment, call (847) 558-5303.

— Terra Cooney

Truffles Dog by Jellycat,right, ($169). TheBlaBla Giant Suzette,above, ($180).


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“What fun!” said Sheryl Oberman, owner of Stationery Station, located at 610 CentralAve. in Downtown Highland Park. “The prices are great: small pads start at $15, skinnysfrom $17 and combo sets of assorted pads of 6 from $68.”

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This year marks the 30thanniversary of the IrinaMakkai Classical Balletand Dance School. IrinaMakkai started the school in1984 at 744 Judson, in theRavinia neighborhood. Sincethen, the school has main-tained its involvement withthe Highland Park community— performing annually at the Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 22 at Uncle Dan’s,entering an award-winning float every year in Highland Park’s Fourth of July paradeand presenting its annual full-length “Nutcracker” at Elm Place Middle School.

“Throughout its 30 years, the school has taught the art of dance to thou-sands of little girls on the North Shore,” said Dr. Ernest Makkai. “The schoolmaintains its excellence in dance education by limiting class sizes, focusingon the individual needs of its students and keeping a highly trained staff,who not only had outstanding dance careers but also are professionallytrained in teaching dance to children.”

The school is located at 2126 First St., in Downtown Highland Park. The12,000 square-foot facility is designed specifically for the needs of the balletschool with four separate studios, including a smaller studio for it’s youngerdancers and a 2,500 square foot studio for the school’s most-advancedstudents. In addition to classical ballet, the school offers character dance,jazz, tap and modern classes. For more information about the Irina MakkaiClassical Ballet and Dance School, call (847) 433-1449.


IRINA MAKKAI CLASSICAL BALLET &DANCE SCHOOL: THE ART OF DANCE

Handcrafted of solid natural American black walnut with an oilfinish, this chair sold exclusively at Citywoods, 651 Central Ave.,is sculptural and significant. It is at home in a contemporary, mini-malist or classic setting. But then you sit in it. Each square of woodmoves and adjusts to the contours of your body, relieving stress points,supporting your frame, almost making you feel weightless. Enjoy the feeling of wellnesswhen you sit in this heirloom-quality chair every day. $3,800 as shown. (Chairs start at$3,600, depending on woods.)

For more information on this ultimate gift, stop in Citywoods to “try it on” or call(847) 432-9393.

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Watch what resembles Santa’s workshop cometo life this time of year as buyer Alyson Pedowitzand her staff at Beanstalk Toyland & Bookstorewrap, assemble, help pick out and deliver thebest toys for every child from newborn to age 14.

Get ahead of those holiday gift lists withthese top recommended toys from BeanstalkToyland & Bookstore.

ToddlersCheck out ALEX Toys My Busy Town($100) for your 12-month-old genius.These five-sided wooden toys areinteractive and instructional and can beused for years to come.For 18-month-old mommies in training,“The Corolle Mon Premier Bebe CalinCuddle Doll has a sweet face with bigblue eyes that close when she is putdown for a nap,” said Pedowitz. Corolledolls start at $32.99, and matchingKidKraft Lil’ Doll Cradle personalizedcribs ($50) are also available.

BY TERRA COONEYFor Sun-Times Media

PreschoolersMagna-Tiles by Valtech provide endless hoursof construction fun for little builders, and pricesrange from $52.99 to $120 for a 100-piece set.For the musically inclined munchkin, a JanodConfetti Music Live Musical Set might be justthe thing to create your own prodigy.This $50 set includes instruments foreveryone in the family to play together.“It has everything a young budding musi-cian could want,” Pedowitz said.You can even get your son or daughterinto the culinary arts early on with aKidkraft Kitchen. With multiple models to choosefrom starting at $200, these can be a great additionto the Melissa & Doug food sets.

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Older tykesELENCO Snap Circuits Lights ($79.99) are agreat gift for little scientists 8 and older. Withthese kits, kids can create a color-changing organ that can sync to anMP3 player. “Future engineers (will be)amazed at what their music can dowith Snap Circuits Lights,” Pedowitzsaid. Beanstalk Toyland & Bookstorehas your child covered, whatevertheir age, so come visit and leavewith something to make a little one’sseason that much brighter.

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Celebrate winter festivitiesin Downtown HighlandPark Saturday, Nov. 22.

Merriment-seekers will enjoymusical acts, a family-friendlyscavenger hunt with prizes, a raf-fle and an appearance from Santa.

Not to be missed are free liveperformances of “The Nutcrack-er” in Uncle Dan’s store window.Free live performances from theNorth Shore School of Dance,Lake Forest Country Day Choir,Soul2Sole and Highland ParkHigh School Marching Band willbe held on Port Clinton Square.And, following tradition, MayorNancy R. Rotering will flip theswitch at 5 p.m. to turn on theholiday lights in Port ClintonSquare — kicking off the holidayseason in a bright way!

“Last year was a huge success,

with hundreds of residents andvisitors coming to Port Clinton,”said Bryce Johnson, from thecity of Highland Park. “Therewill be performances from danc-ers and singers within HighlandPark and the surrounding areas.Santa, the mayor and the High-land Park High School Band will

participate in a parade around thearea. There might even be a fewsurprises for those who come joinin the celebration.”

For months before the actualevent,approximately 3,012 stringsof lights are strung for 251 treesthat are scheduled to be lit, per-formers are pursued and activities

are prepared, requiring the workof many city employees from sev-eral different departments.

“Both community and busi-ness partners have helped usthrough every step of the way,”Johnson said.

The Holiday LightingCeremony doesn’t just representthe beginning of a beautiful sea-son in Highland Park; it repre-sents the community coming to-gether in celebration for a night.

“We hope to see neighborsupporting neighbor, taking timeto step away from the hustleof everyday life,” said Johnson.

The lighting ceremony is agreat opportunity to learn aboutthe vibrant downtown and alsoto shake the hand of your neigh-bor. For more information, visitwww.cityhpil.com or contact theCity Manager’s office at (847)926-1000.

BY WENDY ALTSCHULERFor Sun-Times Media

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When it’s time to set a beautifulholiday table for your friends andfamily, set yourself up for success

by heeding the well-thought-out advice ofdesign and entertaining mavens, Dawn Pyeand Sherry Levin, co-owners of Style Shackin Downtown Highland Park.Artsy craftsy

Channel your inner artist and visit yourlocal arts and crafts supply store. Buymetallic gold spray paint and wooden blockletters to create a fresh and festive DIY lookto the table.A family affair

Make the production of your table agroup effort.

“Let your children lay the tablecloth andhelp set up this easy-to-assemble tables-

cape,” said Pye and Levin. “For our table-cloth, featured in the photo, we spread outa large roll of crate paper. The kid-friendlybase can also be used for doodling anddrawing games throughout the meal.”

Light and brightCandles add mood lighting that is es-

sential for elegant displays. Try wrappingan old book page or decorative paper with

twine around the width of the candle toachieve that detailed look.

Go naturalInstead of a fussy flower arrangement,

try something different this holidayseason. Spray pumpkins, acorns andbranches. For something truly unique,place journals and pencils at each placesetting for each guest to write down whathe or she is grateful for. Going natural canbe beautiful and economical plus thinkingoutside of the box is fun!

LayerUse trays of different heights and widths

for added visual interest. Also, the wovenplacemats on top of the paper tableclothelevate the attention to detail.

Need more holiday decorating and enter-taining inspiration? Pop into Style Shack onSecond Street or visit www.styleshacklife.com.


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and urbane Yummy Bowl restaurant — theNorth Shore’s choice for Chinese and Thaicuisine since 1997. Located at 1908 SheridanRoad in Downtown Highland Park, YummyBowl’s menu is inspired by Theresa’s Shang-hai touch, which dates back to her mother’skitchen in China.

The sauces, preparation and special menuadditions — including the soon-to-come“Shanghai Scramble” (a popular homemadedish from Shanghai) are unique. In addition,more than 20 special gluten-free items wererecently created and are available.

Inviting experienceYummy Bowl has three enticing dining

room sections including a large familysection, which is perfect for adults withyoung children. The vibrant red, yellow andorange interior was created by Theresa’sdaughter, Emma.

Time to celebrateOver the years, Yummy Bowl has

become the go-to place for family andbirthday parties, wedding and anniversarycelebrations, company events andmeetings and holiday parties. Theresa,always hands-on and accessible, brings herexpertise and organizational skills to help

plan the events in Yummy Bowl’s privateparty sections.Yummy Bowl comes to you

Yummy Bowl delivers to HighlandPark and surrounding communities.Having your hot soup and food deliveredto your home or office is a perfect choiceon a cold, winter day... or anytime. Ofcourse, you can also place an order forpick-up, – Yummy Bowl makes it easy.The kitchen is significant in size, whichenables Yummy Bowl to prepare and delivermeals for large groups — including schoollunch programs, corporate meetings andevents, at home parties and more.Lunch specials

If you are in or around Highland Parkat lunchtime, drop in and enjoy YummyBowl’s daily lunch specials. These full-service, dine-in menu options includeappetizers, soup, a main course, a cookieand hot tea for a price of $6.95 and up.Special events and happenings

Annually in December, Yummy Bowlhosts a special Holiday Buffet, which hasbecome a tradition for hundreds of patrons.For the past nine years, Theresa has hosteda two-night Chinese New Year Concert andDinner celebration at Yummy Bowl — a muchtalked about sell-out North Shore event.Thank you from Theresa

“I look forward to celebrating the

Chinese New Year at Yummy Bowl bygiving a two-night dinner and concert,which is our way to say ‘thank you’ toour customers and the community,” saidYummy Bowl owner Theresa Chang.

“Personally speaking, greeting theaudience at Yummy Bowl’s annual concertand performing my arias and folk songsreminds me of the days when I was the leadsoprano at the Shanghai Lyric Opera.

“My staff and I have warm feelings whenour customers give us such wonderfulfeedback at our annual dinner and concertsuch as ‘The concert and performers wereon par with Chicago’s Lyric and Symphony’and ‘This (concert) is so nice and specialfor our community.’”Open year round

Yummy Bowl is open every day of theyear, except Thanksgiving Day. For moreinformation or to plan your next event orholiday party, call (847) 266-8880.


YummyBowl— theNorth Shore’s choice for Chinese and Thai cuisine

They don’t call it yummy for nothingExterior (above) and interior (right) of Yummy Bowl in Downtown Highland Park. | Photos courtesy of Yummy Bowl

Theresa Chang (right), Rick Nelson (from left), Gallia Kastner(violinist) and Andrew Guo (pianist) at the 2013 Chinese New Yearconcert at Yummy Bowl.


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elry located in Downtown High-land Park, which carries a particu-lar item that owner Jill Garfinklecalls ageless and timeless.

Monogram necklaces offer apersonal touch and can be en-graved with initials or meaning-

ful abbreviations.Garfinkle herself has worn an

initial monogram on her neck forsix years, if not longer, and hassold name necklaces for 40. Themain appeal is their appropriate-ness for every occasion.

“People don’t dress like theyused to,” Garfinkle said. “Ev-erybody’s casual and jewelry hasbecome more casual because ofthat. You don’t see the heavy, hugediamonds. Our grandmothershad all these very big, expensivepieces. That’s not going to hap-pen today because of the cost ofgold and silver but also becauseit’s not in style to do that.”

The most popular monogramselection is the interlocking scriptinitials where the beginning letterof the last name is prominentlycentered between the first andmiddle name letters. Garfinkle’sFine Jewelry offers hundreds ofstyles and sizes, including barnecklaces and block print. The

Heather Moore line of initial jew-elry is a customer favorite. A smalldisc encircled by diamonds andengraved with three initials startsat $135.The price can rise into thethousands depending on the ma-terial requested.

“This is a totally afford-able item. That’s another rea-son that the girls like it, becauseit’s something they can have. Alot of things they might like tohave, but they’re out of reach,”Garfinkle said.

Recently, a grandmother cameinto the shop and bought a mono-gram necklace for her granddaugh-ter’s bat mitzvah. Another womanmade a monogram out of a specialsaying that her daughter said.

“It’s nice things like that thathappen in all jewelry,” says Gar-finkle, adding that men’s initialpieces are also available. Cufflinks, tie bars, and a new-age typeof money clip called a grand bandcomes in a sterling or gold plate.

Monogrammed orders arecompleted in approximately twoor three weeks and will take lon-ger closer to the holidays — “it’snot just me ordering it; it’s therest of the country.”

“It’s an old thing come back,”Garfinkle said of monogramjewelry. “No trends last foreverbecause styles change, but this issomething that could be forever.”

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After years of requests,they’ve made it official by in-troducing Events by Michael’s,a full service events companyspecializing in Chicago-styleentertaining with an upscaletwist. Guests can now enjoythe beloved flavors and signa-ture dishes of Michael’s in theirhome, office or event space.From pick up or drop off to full-service, onsite cooking, Eventsby Michael’s sets itself apart byrepackaging their favorite reci-pes in a unique and inspiringpresentation.The famous ched-dar fries with Merkt’s cheddarare getting all dressed up in per-sonal portion glasses. You canalso take the legendary saladbar to the park, on a boat, oranywhere — Greens on the Gocan literally GO anywhere. The

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Holidays can be a timeto come together, re-lax and eat your heart

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“Heart disease occurs year-round, and the best therapyis to be physically fit andhealthy and as close to idealbody weight as you can,”said Ian Cohen, MD, medi-cal director of cardiology forNorthwestern Medicine LakeForest Hospital.

Just 45 minutes of moder-ate cardiovascular exercisefour or five times per weekhas major beneficial impacts,so stay in an exercise routineover the holidays or while onvacation. Bring your work-out indoors to keep fromexposing yourself to extremeweather temperatures.Eat smart

It’s tempting to ditchthose diets during the holi-days, but it’s important tostay disciplined when facedwith more food, alcohol andstress. Portion control is a

must. Watch alcohol andsalt intake, especially if youhave hypertension. If you’rediabetic, curb your desirefor sugary foods. Read foodlabels to find low-salt andlow-cholesterol options.

“I can’t stress enough theimportance of fruits and veg-etables as a big part of yourdiet,” Dr. Cohen said. “Aprotein-based diet with fewercarbs and less fat is good forthe heart.”Stress less

While it may warm yourheart to spend time withloved ones, it can also be acatalyst for anxiety. “Embracethe positive aspects of theholidays, but understand yourown triggers,” Dr. Cohen said.

Determine stressful situa-tions and weigh your prioritiesto figure out which environ-ments to avoid, or find a wayto make them more positive.

Be heart healthythis holiday season

What is your risk?Even if you’ve never felt symptoms such as chest pressure,shortness of breath, an irregular heartbeat, swelling or fluidretention, you may be at high risk for cardiovascular disease.Find out your risk level using Northwestern Medicine’s simpleonline Health Assessment Tool at www.healthcheck.nm.org.


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North Shore School of Dance iscelebrating 25 years and offering thegift of dance. Let your holiday spiritshine with tickets to “The Nutcrackerand Sugar Plum Tea.” The Sugar PlumFairy is the hostess of this magicalparty. Children will watch a mini-perfor-mance of “The Nutcracker” and danceinto “The Land of The Sweets” wherethey will meet the Sugar Plum Fairy andother characters from the story. Three tosix year olds will enjoy the fantasy filledwith dance, crafts and treats. The teaparty is held Dec. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to12 p.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the NorthShore School of Dance, 505 LaurelAve., Highland Park. For only $20, chil-dren will get to experience the magicand treasure the memory. Limited spaceis available.

The 26th annual production of “TheNutcracker” will be performed Dec. 6 at1 and 4:30 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 2 p.m.at Lake Forest Academy, 1500 KennedyRoad, Lake Forest, featuring dancersfrom the North Shore area and special

guest professionals. Tickets are $22 foradults, $15 for seniors (age 55 and up)and $15 for children (age 10 and under).

Both of these holiday celebrations sellout every year. Order tickets early onlineat www.northshoredance.com.

The gift of dance could also be in theform of gift certificates for dance classes.North Shore School of Dance offersballet, pointe, modern and contemporary,jazz, tap, hip-hop,

Bollywood, adult ballet and pre-schooldance. They have over 100 classes perweek for ages 2½ through adult, beginnerthrough pre-professional. Most of theirrenowned faculty members are former orcurrent dancers with major local, nationaland international dance companies.

“North Shore School of Danceis known for excellent traditional andcontemporary training,” said Lisa Gold,director at North Shore School of

Dance. “Generations of Highland Parkfamilies have danced with or trained at(North Shore School of Dance), andnow many of our alumnae bring theirchildren. For 25 years (North ShoreSchool of Dance) has continued thelegacy of training outstanding dancersfrom our community.” For moreinformation about this ultimate gift,call (847) 432-2060.— Wendy Altschuler

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Employing Pro Plowing Inc. to do aone-time job means that when it snowsat least two inches by 3 a.m., the giftrecipient’s driveway will be cleared by 6a.m., and the client will be billed. Theseasonal package offers unlimited plowsat an affordable price so all season longthe recipient can wake up and be readyto pull out of the garage first thing inthe morning.

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Jolie Maison, 643 Central Ave.in Downtown Highland Park,offers many lovely items for theholiday gift-giving season. OwnerLeslie Blesius has many ideasfor unique and chic exceptionalholiday and hostess gifts, notfound anywhere else around theNorth Shore.

“This beautiful hand blownglass plate on a hand forgedsilver stand with gold accentsis adorned with glass morningglories — the flowers signifylove and affection, which istruly a thoughtful gift to give orreceive,” said Blesius.

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“It’s perfect for the active, outdoorsy person in your life,”said Stephanie Weiss, marketing coordinator.Ranging from $399.99 to $499.99,these little cameras can accompanysomeone from the tops of the high-est ski slopes to under the sea, andgive them some amazing footageto share afterward. Mount iteverywhere, from your surfboardto your helmet, or even catch yourdog’s-eye-view!

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Kick your holiday spirit into gear byshopping at Floral Gardens, 2109Green Bay Road in Highland Park.Their unique designs will fill all ofyour holiday gift giving needs — frombeautiful florals for your home, partiesand events to simple yet lovely teacherand hostess gifts. Floral Gardenshas it all. Be sure to pop in for theHoliday Open House on Thursday, Dec.11 and take home an enchantingtable centerpiece or exquisite bouquetto brighten up the home.

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Gift certificates for 13-week sessions are available through Dec. 15. In addi-tion, each gift certificate includes a complimentary $25 of holiday money tobe used at Gotta Have It, located inside Soul2Sole Dance, Inc., towardpurchases of dance and fitness clothing for pre-school through adults (boys,too!) For more information about this ultimate gift, call (847) 579-4660.


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Irina Makkai Classical Balletand Dance School | p. 272126 First StreetHighland Park847.433.1449www.balletmakkai.com

Jolie Maison | p. 14643 Central AvenueHighland Park847.433.4555www.joliemaisonltd.com

Linly Designs | p. 101766 Second StreetHighland Park847.266.5099www.linlydesigns.com

Michael’s | p. 51879 Second StreetHighland Park847.432.3338www.michaelshotdogs.com

Modern Opulence | p. 25461 Central AvenueHighland Park847.780.3089

NorthShore School of Dance | p. 16505 Laurel AvenueHighland Park847.432.2060www.northshoredance.com

Northwestern MedicineLake Forest Hospital | p. 13660 N. Westmoreland RoadLake Forest847.234.5600www.lfh.org

Olga’s Day Spa | p. 31500 Central AvenueHighland Park847.433.8812www.olgasdayspahighlandpark.com

Posh Essentials | p. 32658 Central AvenueHighland Park847.945.7674www.shoppingposh.com

Pro Plow | p. 30P.O. Box 772Northbrook847.272.7180

Shoe Fly | p. 12599 Elm PlaceHighland Park847.433.9910www.shoefly.com

Soul2Sole Dance Studio | p. 24799 Central Avenue, #250Highland Park847.579.4660www.soul2soledance.com

Sprout Kids | p. 35644 Central AvenueHighland Park847.780.4827www.sproutkids.myshopify.com

Stationery Station | p. 9610 Central Avenue, #160Highland Park847.432.3044www.stationerystation.com

Style Hunters | p. 261510 Old Deerfield Road, Suite 215Highland Park224.558.5303www.styleshuntershp.com

Style Shack | p. 151839 Second StreetHighland Park847.579.4525www.styleshackgifts.com

Therapeutic Kneads | p. 261779 Green Bay RoadHighland Park847.266.0131www.wekneadyou.com

Uncle Dan’s The GreatOutdoor Store | p. 21621 Central AvenueHighland Park847.266.8600www.udans.com

Yummy Bowl | p. 361908 Sheridan RoadHighland Park847.266.8880www.yummybowlhighlandpark.com

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