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IMPECCABLE TASTE
On a recent trip to Rome, I so enjoyed a “Blind Wine Tasting” led by the Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese’s expert sommelier Chiara Giannotti, who has received the recognition of Dame Chevalier de Champagne. She recently penned The Perfect Wine Cellar—The Ultimate Guide for Great Wine Collectors, which imagines an ideal wine cellar featuring a collection of the most expensive and prestigious wines from around the world. Every label having a great impact on the history of wine is included and examined. The volume analyzes the world of collectibles, significant trends, and major auction houses. It also contains beautiful photography of prominent collectors’ cellars and information about one-of-a-kind bottles that will help aspiring collectors navigate a world that has become increasingly exclusive. This is the perfect guide for avid wine collectors—many of whom reside on the North Shore. For more information visit, rizzoliusa.com.
WHAT’S COOKING
The Seasoned Plate is a collection of delicious and healthy real food recipes sorted by season. Chef and author Nicole Putzel loves to create seasonal, vegetable-centric recipes once a week, and during the summer months, the produce for the recipes is harvested from her backyard—truly organic-garden-to-plate dining. She started sharing the dishes with photographer Claudia Chocano who then styled the food in its true edible form—no tricks—and once they were satisfied with the visual appeal, Chocano photographed the dishes in natural, seasonal light. Once the photos had been taken, the two friends sat at the kitchen table and consumed the fruits of their labors. This cookbook is the result of a beautiful recipe: one of food, friendship, and wellness. Eat up! For more information, visit putzelkitchen.com.
SHOP SHACK
Shack is an ever-changing, ultra-cool modern general store filled with all your seasonal essentials. Similar to its older sister Share, Shack will make you feel like you’ve been whisked off on a beach getaway … wandering into a cool and intriguing shop permeated with items that make you want to touch, smell, and taste everything. Shack carries a little bit of it all including grab & go food, fresh pressed juice, jeni’s ice cream, and hard-to-find uber-cool home decor, clothing, jewelry, and unique gifts. This month you will experience the joy of the holidays—gifts, stocking stuffers, fuzzy blankets, tasty treats, and holiday décor—all that go well beyond the ordinary. Expect the unexpected—it’s a winter wonderland where you can shop the pom pom hat bar, and ooh and aah over the sweet and hip gnomes that sell out sooner than you can say “Shack.” Shack is also home to 600NS, its original, exclusive coastal-inspired line celebrating the beautiful lakefront and beach lifestyle we all share on the North Shore. Shack donates one dollar for every 600NS item sold to Chicago Surfrider Foundation. Shack is located at 1181 Wilmette Avenue in Wilmette, 224-408-8166, sharewilmette.com.
