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19 Unplugged By Julie Chernoff, Kelly Konrad and Lindsay Roseman

28 5 Sports Your Kids Should TryBy Christy Coughlin

30 Milwaukee: Suds City Is Some CityBy Kelly Konrad

32 Park PlaceBy Tate Gunnerson

38 How to Wear Printed PantsBy Evangeline Politis

40 Mariel Hemingway: Running From Crazy, Running Toward NatureBy Mindy Fauntleroy

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6 founders letter

10 new in the northern suburbs

12 recommended events

14 events listing

16 make it better column

48 music by val

52 give time, give things, give support

58 closing thoughts

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26 Two-Wheel ToursBy Kelly Konrad

dining and entertainment

42 Sienna TavernBy Julie Chernoff

44 Dining Al FrescoBy Julie Chernoff

46 12 Things You Didnt Know About Katie ChangBy Lindsay Roseman

49 Tales for TeensBy Kelly Konrad

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50 Local Treasure: Kate AtteaBy Susan B. Noyes

54 Better Makers and Their Impact

UPDATE: In last months issue, our New in the Northern Suburbs section announced the opening of Erwin @ Aroma. Regretfully, that project has been cancelled. Well keep you posted on Erwins next venture.

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summera season defined by

its beauty and opportunity for ad-ventureis too brief to spend our free time online or in front of a video screen. Were hoping this issue helps you relax technologys grip on your time and attention, giving you great advice to make the most of glorious summer days.

Thanks to Senior Editor Kelly Konrad and a large pool of talented experts, weve got page after page of ideas to get you offline and outside. Want a more relaxing space out your own back door? Read what the ex-perts suggest on page 23. Looking to reconnect with nature? Weve got sug-gestions that are just minutes, hours,

or a days drive away on page 20. Need help picking out a new board game? Julie Chernoff has chosen a few for you, on page 22. Still not sure you even need to unplug? Lindsay Roseman tells you why on page 24.

This month the stars are shining a little brighter, tooNew Trier grad Katie Chang is set to become a breakout star in her new movie, The Bling Ring. We had a chance to talk with her about the movie and life on the North Shore. And dont miss our sitdown with Mariel Hemingway, as she discusses her frenzied life and how she learned how to slow down and reclaim it.

As always, our mission focuses on making lives better, and thanks to Director of Community Development Sandra Miller and CEO Kimberly Carroll, along with sponsors JPMorgan Chase and Walgreens, we just celebrated our first Phi-lanthropy Awards Celebration. We are thrilled to acknowledge the great work of so many nonprofits and look forward to doing it again. In fact, well open nomi-nations for our 2nd Annual Philanthropy Awards online this month at makeitbet-ter.net/awards.

So please, enjoy this magazine and the coming month with family and friends as much as possible, and commit to unplugging when you canexcept when you visit us at makeitbetter.net, of course!

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Flavors del solGiven the recent spate of restaurant closings in Highland Park, I was thrilled to see that Chef Benjamin Brittsan, who closed his eponymous Benjamin earlier this spring, has reopened with a more casual, family-friendly vibe and a totally different concept and menu inspired by his extensive travel in Spain. So pull up a chair at one of the rustic wooden tables at Benjamin Tapas, order a pitcher of Sangria or a Watermelon Mo-

jitotini, and dig in! Hes got all the classic tapas (like bacon-wrapped dates, shrimp in garlic-lemon butter, baked goat cheese, and gazpacho) and a few new ones up his sleeve (artichoke hearts with arugula pesto, octopus carpaccio, and raw tuna topped with crabmeat salad, for example). Prices are quite reasonable, and they have outdoor seating, so you can dine al fresco! Benjamin Tapas: 1849 2nd St., Highland Park, 847-748-8737, benjamintapas.com JC

The CraFT oF BakingHewn Bakery has opened in Evanston, and not a moment too soon. Co-owned by Evanston residents julie Matthei and head baker Ellen King, its the perfect stop on your way to the train or on the walk back from the gym. This is a true artisan bakery; every-thing here is made in house, from scratch. Ingredients are sourced locally and season-ally when flavors are at their peak, and each naturally fermented loaf is hand-forged. We are craving the Whole Wheat Gruyre, Po-lenta and Pumpkin Seed and Picholine-Olive Country loaves on a daily basis. you can also enjoy their Morning Buns, croissants, scones, muffins and coffee drinks, as well as healthy salads (like the EBQ with edamame, black beans and quinoa), flatbreads and sandwiches. Eating delicious food and feeling good about it? Thats a win-win for everyone. Hewn Bakery: 810 Dempster St., Evanston, 847-869-HEWN, hewnbread.com JC

everyday arT FairShop for treasures and support local artists at Andersonville Gallerias first suburban location in Evanston. youll find jewelry, fine artwork, photography, ceramics, handmade scarves and even gourmet foods from more than 40 local artists and vendors. After five successful years at the original location, owner Holly Elzinga decided to bring the charm of fair trade and local shopping to the North Shore. New artists and vendors can apply to sell their stuff in the store, so shoppers can always look forward to something fresh and cool. GaLLeria in eVansTOn: 1627 Sherman Ave., Evanston, 773-245-9779, galleriainevanston.com LR

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Paddle PlayGlenview Prairie Club reopened earlier this summer with a whole new look. Their beauti-ful new clubhouse now includes a pro shop, bar and grill, outdoor patio seating and event space. The nine-hole golf course is open for public play, and paddle players can take ad-vantage of the four new paddle tennis courts. Since memberships arent required to play, Glenview Prairie Club is the North Shores new paddle hot spot. GLenView prairie CLUB: 2800 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, 847-657-1637, golfglenview.com LR

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SummerfestJuly 27 | Downtown Milwaukee summerfest.com

It may be easier to name musicians not ap-pearing at one of the summers best music festivals in the country. With headliners in-cluding The Eagles, Tom Petty, john Mayer, Rush, Tim McGraw and 10 more stages for 10 days, there is no chance you wont catch one of your favorite acts.

RibfestJuly 37 | Knoch Park, Naperville ribfest.net

ladies, pleaseits your chance to see Rick Springfield up close and personal this sum-mer. And guys? This is THE place to enjoy the best meat-on-the-bone. Naperville

puts on quite a show, with the best ribs in town, top-notch entertainment, fireworks and fun.

Theatre HikesOngoing, beginning July 6 | Morton Arboretum | mortonarb.org

like a little exercise with your culture? Try one of Morton Arboretums theatre hikesthis month, you can walk along with the swashbuckling action in The Three Musketeers.

Chicago Botanic Garden Art FestivalJuly 67 | Chicago Botanic Garden,

100 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe | chicagobotanic.org/artfestivalIf the art isnt enough reason for a weekend stroll, consider the location. Summer season is in full bloom, making this one of the most spectacular spots for an outdoor festival.

Fountain Square Art Festival July 67 | Downtown Evanston chicagoevents.com

This is oldest and largest outdoor art festival on the North Shore, with more than 200 artists, and a fantastic opportunity to stroll downtown Evanstons shops, too.

Taste of ChicagoJuly 1014 | Grant Park tasteofchicago.us

Its all about the yum at one of Grant Parks signature events. This culinary fest is also heavy on A-list entertainment, includ-ing Grammy-winning band fun. and rock icon Robert Plant.

Roscoe Village Burger Fest July 13 | Roscoe Village chicagoevents.com

Think you know who makes the best burger in town? Heres your chance to prove it, as you line up dozens of em at a single sitting. live entertainment and

Run for WalkJuly 28 | Ryan Field, Evanston nusports.com/runforwalk

Its the second year for this 4.1-mile race through the Northwestern campus and community in honor of the Wildcats late football coach Randy Walker. Proceeds support one of Walkers favorite organiza-tions, the Evanston Animal Shelter.

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North Shore Flea July 14 | 428 Green Bay Rd., Highwood | northshoreflea.com

Where the hippest of the hip come to buy and sellwith more than 50 vendors on site and produced by the group behind Vintage Garage Chicago, youre sure to find the latest in funky and fun.

2nd Annual Inferno FestJuly 17 | Downtown Highwood celebratehighwood.com

Do you like it hot? Then this is the food fest for you.

Pitchfork Music Festival July 1921 | Union Park, Chicago pitchforkmusicfestival.com

Sure, its the place to be for the best in indie musicbut it also has The Book Fort, a killer indie lit fest that highlights up-and-coming authors, publishing houses and magazines.

SailfestJuly 20 | Perlman Boating Beach, Glencoe | glencoeparkdistrict.com

Youve always wanted to join a regatta, and nows your chance. Have some fun with sails on a warm July weekend.

Ethnic Arts FestivalJuly 2021 | Dawes Park, 1700 Sheridan Rd., Evanston

cityofevanston.org/ethnicIts the 28th year for this globally inspired fest, featuring art, apparel and food from around the world. Two performance stages and an excellent lakefront locale make this a not-to-miss fest.

Lake County FairJuly 2428 | 1060 East Peterson Rd., Grayslake | lcfair.com

Itching for an old-fashioned fair? Day trip it to Grayslake for fun, food and more than a few farm animals on display.

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ongoingAnimal Inside Out Museum of Science and Industry | 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago | msichicago.org

Creatures of Light: Natures BioluminescenceField Museum | 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago | fieldmuseum.org

Dinosaurs AliveBrookfield Zoo | 1st Avenue and 31st St., Brookfield | brookfieldzoo.org

Play, Pretend and Dream: Caldecott Medal and Honor Books, 2010 2013The Art Institute of Chicago | 11 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago | artic.edu

Shedd Aquarium: Jellies 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicagosheddaquarium.org

Spin: The Science of RotationKohl Childrens Museum | 2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview | kohlchildrensmuseum.org

Welcome to the UniverseAdler Planetarium | 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago | adlerplanetarium.org

week of july 17Windy City RibfestJuly 57Lawrence Ave. and Broadway, Chicago sponsorchicago.com

Starry, Starry NightsJuly 6Heller Nature Center | 2821 Ridge Rd., Highland Park | pdhp.org

Chicago Botanic Garden: Garden Chef Series July 7Chicago Botanic Garden | 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe | chicagobotanic.org

Pancake Breakfast in the WoodsJuly 7Emily Oaks Nature Center | 4650 Brummel St., Skokie | skokieparks.org

week of july 8 15Its Thursday, Lets DanceJuly 11Downtown Evanston | downtownevanston.org

Movies on the GreenJuly 12Wyman Green, Glencoe glencoeparkdistrict.com

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Buffalo Grove Art FestivalJuly 1314Downtown Buffalo Grove amdurproductions.com

week of july 16 22Adler After DarkJuly 18Adler Planetarium | 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago | adlerplanetarium.org

Chicago Botanic Garden: Hot Summer NightsJuly 18Chicago Botanic Garden | 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe | chicagobotanic.org

Dan NavarroJuly 19SPACE | 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston evanstonspace.com

Suburban Chicagos Got TalentJuly 21Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights metropolisarts.com

week of july 23 31Jazzin at the SheddJuly 24Shedd Aquarium | 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago | sheddaquarium.org

Fiesta Del SolJuly 2528Loomis St. and Cermak Rd., Chicago pilsenneighbors.org

Mindy Hester and the TimeoutsJuly 27Wilmette Theatre | 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette| wilmettetheatre.com

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The Friends of Ryerson Woods30th Anniversary celebration taught guests that millionsno exaggeration, millionsof birds like the ones featured on this costume migrate at night through the North Shore each spring and fall.

This includes tiny warblers, weighing no more than one ounce, who fly thousands of milesfrom Argentina to the Arctic Circleand stop to rest in our trees dur-ing the day.

Funds raised at the event support the Friends collaboration with Mano A Mano to provide under-resourced, pri-marily Hispanic, kids with access to and education about nature, conservation and art. Thats a win for the Friends, for the guests and for youth whose lives are transformed by this.

A teacher affects eternity he can never tell where his influence stops. said Henry Brooks Adams, whose forebears were American presidents.

Northbrook Court might have affected eternity and definitely strengthened its com-munity by paying it forward to a great public school teacher. In recognition of Na-tional Teachers Day

on May 7, Northbrook Court awarded Emily Horvath a $500 Northbrook Court gift card. Horvath received the most votes on the malls Facebook page. She teaches social studies at Glenbrook North High School and was nominated by one of her students, senior Samantha Bernsen.

Pictured above: Stacy Kolios, marketing manager for Northbrook Court; Paul Pryma, Glenbrook North High School Principal; Robin Sheperd, Instructional Supervisor; Emily Horvath, Celebrate Teachers winner; and Mike Riggle, Glenbrook High School District 225 Superintendent.

Kathy Roesers gutsy moves helped raise more than $200,000 for breast cancer research.

This Winnetka resident juggles a lotkids, work, friends, a WGN reporting gigbut still found the time and courage to dance with the stars to raise money for breast cancer research at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

After months of preparation, the Morgan Stanley wealth advisor and financial reporter competed in the Arthur Murray Dancing With Chicago Celebrities 2013 ( la Oscar-winner jennifer lawrence in Silver linings Playbook.)

Roeser faced formidable competition, too. She and her dance partner, Kelly Palmiter, competed with the likes of Miss Illinois Megan Ervin, Chicago Bear Anthony Adams and celebrities from five local news channels. It was a lot of work perfecting our hustle dance (as well as nerve racking), but worth it!

the following are some of the most popular posts from my Found-ers Blog. I only regret that we dont have space to include all the Make It Better ideas, people and organiza-tions covered in the blog. For more, visit susanbnoyes.wordpress.com

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LITERALLY, THE WORD SUGGESTS a physical disconnec-tion from a power source. Metaphorically, it means tak-ing a breakfrom work, from the Internet, from our cell phones, from the stimuli that bombards our senses every day.

Sounds good, right? And well all get to it, once weve checked our email, texted our girlfriend, tweeted a blog post and updated our Facebook status. We knowit takes a serious commitment to make the break. And weve got ideas on how to do it, beginning with where to go to give yourself a break. These pages also include games to play, ideas on how to create a personal space to get away in your own backyard, and why its so impor-tant to do just that.

So kick back, relax and unplug. Your phone will be waiting, but youll never get this day back. Stop for a few minutes and just enjoy it.

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DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN YOU were growing up, when your mom or dad would say, in their mom or dad way, Turn off the TV, and get outside! The fresh air will do you some good!

What we would once begrudgingly oblige to turns out to be some of the best advice our parents offered. We DO need fresh air.

The typical American kid spends about seven hours a day in front of a screen, says Emilian Geczi, the youth and engagement coordinator for Chicago Wilderness, a local nonprofi t specializing in local conservation and nature restora-tion outreach, in addition to connecting families with nature. At the same time, we know from other studies and anecdotal evidence that families are spending less time outside.

Make it your mission to reverse that trend. Here are sev-eral great suggestions for an hour, day or weekend at play:

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RiveR TRail NaTuRe CeNTeRWant to see a bald eagle up close and personal? Try this free nature center located along the Des Plaines River in North-brook. Its a gem thats kind of tucked away, says Director Sue Holt. Its a very serene area we only allow hiking. Home to a wide variety of wildlife and an interactive visitors center, its

the perfect place for a walk in the woods and an entry point for kids to learn about nature. 3120 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, 847-824-8360, fpdcc.com/nature-centers

illiNois sTaTe BeaCh PaRklooking for a beach that isnt too close to your home com-puter? Take a short drive north and spend some time at this state parkthe only one located on Ilinois lake Michigan shoreline. Visitors can hike, bike, swim, fish and camp. If youre interested in a longer stay, there is also a resort and conference center. Zion, IL, 847-662-4811, dnr.state.il.us

Caldwell lily PoNdA hidden gem inside the city limits. One of my favorite spots in the city is the Caldwell lily Pond, says Geczi. Theres a lot of elevation, its accessible to little kids, [and] you can splash around and feel nature. Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive, Chicago, chicagoparkdistrict.com

CasTle RoCk sTaTe PaRklocated just north of Dixon, Ill., about a two-hour drive down I-88 toward Iowa, and lesser known than Starved Rock State Park, Castle Rock offers picturesque trails for walking and hik-ing, with places to picnic.

iNdiaNa duNes Part of the National Park Service, the Indiana Dunes are a great place to tune out your daily noise and tune in to nature. With 15 miles of shoreline and 45 miles of trails, you can swim, hike, fish, bird watch and even camp. Take advantage of the parks rangers to learn more about the natural surroundings and wildlife that make up the park. Indiana Highway 49 between U.S. Highway 20 and Interstate 94, Chesterton, Indiana, 219-926-7561, nps.gov/indu

wisCoNsiN saNCTuaRy & PReseRve located in central Wisconsin, this private destination lets you get away from it allquite comfortably. The sanctuary attracts hunters with its luxury stands, but its drawing more families, fathers and sons and girlfriend getaways with its

myriad of nature-based activities, including birding, hiking, fishing, archery, wildlife photography and horseback riding. Cant quite disconnect? Theres high-def and Wi-Fi here, and the resort offers upscale fun including massages, ATV and Segway tours. Its like a destination vacation, says manager Ashley Ford. you can make it what you want, and well take care of everything. W5734 Chicago Ave., Wautoma, WI, wisanctuaryandpreserve.com, 888-770-4341

MississiPPi RiveRIf youre looking to really unplug, a trip down the Mississippi River may just do the trick. Houseboating is a popular option for families that want to kick back and relax on the watercamp at night on private islands, and dock at super-cute river towns with boutiques, wine trails and fantastic antique shopping. There are many rental companies online, such as hucks.com.

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We spend all day, every day, glued to a phone or com-puter screen. Kids are texting, playing Angry Birds, watch-ing Netflix and surfing ESPN.com, while adults are check-ing their work and personal email, catching up on Facebook, and watching The Voice. Sometimes it feels like we fritter away all our time linking to others through the ether, but not enough time connecting to the people right in front of us.

Its time to turn off the electronics and have some fun! We need to remind our families and ourselvesyou dont need to plug in to be entertained. Its time for game night!

Back in the day, we played classic board games like Life and Monopoly, while our parents got together for bridge and backgammon. When Trivial Pursuit first came out in the early 80s, it was big news. But now, the shelves are laden with options.

Anomia ($16): This 2010 Mensa Select winner plays off the fact that our brains are filled with all sorts of random ephemera; the trick is to be able to pull an example out of said brain on command! Hilarity ensues.

Mindstein ($30): This is a chal-lenging but fun trivia game, where you answer five consecutive multiple-choice questions, and then unscramble the corresponding letters to form a five-letter word. S-M-A-R-T!

Pengoloo ($30): Remember the old game Concentra-tion? This time youre playing with cute penguins and their multi-colored eggs. A great memory-recall game.

Cards Against Humanity ($25): Emphatically NOT for the family, this highly inappropri-ate but riotous card game is an adult version of Apples to Apples. Available online only at cardsagain-sthumanity.com or amazon.com.

Loaded Questions ($20): Roll the dice and answer a question. Sounds simple, right? But each question is a potential land-mine, which makes the game so much more fun. This is a great icebreaker.

Morphology ($35): And you thought Pictionary was challenging? Try making a dog out of a piece of string or a farm-house from glass beads and popsicle sticks. This made Time Magazines Best Toys of 2010 list.

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David Reis, District Manager for Marbles the Brain Store, talked me through some of the many games in the Westfield Old Orchard store. We arent a glorified toy store, Reis ex-plains. We specialize in unique products; even if a game is designed for kids, it has to be fun for adults. And our big focus is that every game that comes into the store must be vetted by a brain-health expert, and we categorize them by the five major brain functions: coordination, word skills, memory, visual perception and critical thinking.

Marbles believes that every game they carry is brain-ben-eficial in some way. For example, trivia is great for long-term memory, while sequencing aids critical thinking skills, and coordination games strengthen the mind-body connection. So now we know that games can help you grow mentally as well as socially. Anyway you slice it, thats time well spent!

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YOU DONT HAVE TO GET in a car to really get away. Whether your routine is 14-hour workdays or 14 long

carpool rides back and forth to golf camp, everyone could benefi t from some true down time.

Fresh air is good for the body and the soul, accom-plishing everything from boosting the immune system to relieving stress and promoting better sleep. Its also just outside your back door. Creating personal space outdoors is just thatpersonal. And it can be as simple or extrava-gant as you desire.

We see a lot of people wanting to get away from their cell phones and technology, says Derrick Blair, the De-sign Studio Operations Director for Van Zelst. There needs to be a time to get away from that, and weve found they want to move their house outside and leave their phones inside.

Outdoor kitchens remain one of the more popular trends in outdoor landscaping, but creating a place to relax doesnt have to be a formidable project.

Fire pits are popular, Blair says. Fireplaces are more formal. Patio spaces that are multi-tiered so that you can dis-place yourself from everyday commotion are also popular.

Rob Schwarz, a landscape architect with Schmechtig Landscapes, agrees that fi re has become a common re-quest in backyard landscaping. Fire features are some-thing that equates to relaxing. Theres nothing more pri-mordial than fi re. Schwarz added his company has seen

requests for the full range of fi re options, from a simple pit to full-fl edged fi replaces, and even pieces that combine both fi re and water elements.

If a place to meditate is more your speed, Schwarz sug-gests considering color, noise and texture. I think of a place that would be comfortable and tranquil and a get-away, thats your escape [where] youre in your own little world. Theres a tendency for cooler colors; purples and blues are more calming, more soothing.

And to cut back on road noise and loud neighbors? Schwarz says to consider rustling foliage like that of cer-tain aspens or water features. Something that baffl es with white noise.

As more people look to their own backyards for stress relief, Blair says architectural features are becoming in-creasingly popular. Arbors and pergolas have been sur-prisingly popular this year.

At the same time, you dont have to go big for the bene-fi ts of unplugging. Shade gardens work, Blair says. Just little spaces for a bench or stone or wood, so people can get out and sit and listen to more peaceful surroundings.

It doesnt have to take long to transition your backyard to a place to unplug. Meditation spaces can be created within a week or two for a small design, such as an in-ground fi re pit. Keep in mind though, for extensive plans, such as outdoor kitchens and larger ponds, you need to plan months ahead.

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PUT DOWN THE SMART PHONES, switch off the TVs, and step away from the computers. Why? Because your health depends on it! Here are four examples of what youre doing and how you can change it for the better:

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Staring at screens for hours on end

If you spend most of your day looking at screens, your eyes are most defi nitely feeling the pain. Be-tween 64 and 90 percent of computer users are affected by Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), which can cause eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes, and neck and shoulder pain, ac-cording to the American Optometric Association. Most symptoms are temporary, but can worsen over time if you dont adjust your habits.

Even if you cant avoid using a computer all day, there are a few simple ways to minimize the ef-fects of CVS. Position your computer screen so its four to fi ve inches below eye level with minimum glare, dont sit too close to the screen, blink often to help moisturize your eyes, and take 15-minute breaks every two hours. Do your best to unplug after the workday and on weekends, rather than racking up even more screen time in front of the TV.

Watching TV and using your phone before bed

Using any device with a glowing screenTV, cell phone or tabletcan prevent your melatonin lev-els from rising and make it harder to fall asleep at night. According to a study from the Lightning Re-search Center at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti-tute, two hours of late-night screen time can sup-press melatonin by more than 20 percent. Since melatonin promotes sleep, watching TV or surfi ng the Net right before bed could explain the endless tossing and turning.

Try an electronic sundown, and turn off all de-vices at least an hour before bed. (Silence your cell and put it on the other side of the room to avoid temptation.) Unplug by reading a book or magazine for a more restful sleep. If you must use your phone or tablet, dim the screen brightness.

Emailing, Gchatting, Facebooking, Tweeting

Communicating online is quick, easy and effi cient; however, research shows that when you spend more time communicating online than in person, your human contact skills take a hit. Dr. Gary Small, a psychiatrist at UCLA, found that although increased use of technology strengthens skills like multi-tasking, reasoning and decision making, it weakens important social skills as your brain adapts.

Get offl ine and communicate the old-fashioned way! Dr. Clark McKown, Executive Director of Rush NeuroBehavioral Center, recommends unplugging and spending more time with friends and family to build up those vital communication skills. This is important for your brain, but also for your overall well-being, since studies have found physical contact to be a basic human need.

Sitting all day

Chances are, if youre plugged in, youre also sit-ting down. You already know that sitting all day is not ideal, but here are the cold, hard facts. Women who sit for six or more hours daily face a 37 percent greater risk of death from cancer or other major diseases compared to those who sit for three hours or less, according to the American Cancer Societys Cancer Prevention Study II. It only gets scarier for those who sit for long periods of time and dont ex-ercise regularlya 94 percent higher risk of death.

Get out and MOVE! Ditch the electronics, turn off the TV, and do something active right now. Go on a family walk; take a bike ride during your lunch break; play outside with the kids; visit a client in person, rather than emailing. Making a slew of small changes in your daily routine will help you stay in shape and live a longer, healthier life.

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Hopping on a bike patH offers the best of both worldsits a safe I-got-the-kids-outside-in-fresh-air-and-away-from-Wii alternative for kids, and you can squeeze in a workout. In fact, a one-hour ride at 12 - 14 miles an hour will knock 550 calories off your 140-pound frame. Moms love multi-tasking.

If youve grown tired of the paths closest to your neighborhood, consider throwing the bikes on the car and driv-ing a few miles outside of your com-fort zoneor bike it! Heres five great places to hit the trail:1 North Branch Trail System: Near

and dear to many North shore resi-dents, the North Branch ( fpdcc.com) is one of the most easily accessible trails, with access along Glenview Road and Lake Avenue in Glenview, Winnetka and Willow Roads near Northfield, Winnetkas Tower Road and finally, the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Try: Hopping on and biking north to the Garden, where you can park your bikes and head toward the Eng-lish Garden for an ice cream cone. Or, head south and take a slight detour to Hackneys on Harms (1241 Harms Rd.,

Glenview, 847-724-5577, hackneys.net) for a late afternoon lunch on the patio.2 Green Bay Trail: Another very easy

path to access if you live close to the lake. Hard core riders can start in Wilmette and ride straight up the path to the Great Lakes Naval Station. If youre driving from another suburb, consider park-ing at the Wilmette train station. When youre ready to call it quits, hop the Metra with your bikes and youll be safely de-posited back at your car.

Try: Just about anything! The Green Bay Trail allows for easy access to all the towns it traverses. If you hit the trails on a Wednesday, Highwood offers its evening farmers market and a bunch of great festivals all summer long. 3 Des Plaines River Trail: Described

as one of the most picturesque, the Cook County portion of the river trail ( fpdcc.com) runs more than 40 miles from Isle A La Cache Museum in DuPage Coun-ty north to Rivershire Park in Lincoln-shire. Bikers like it for the long distances one can go without having to stop for trafficanother plus with kids.

Try: Making it all the way to Lin-colnshire and detouring to Swirlcup

(255B Parkway Dr., Lincolnshire, 847-229-2200, swirlcup.com) for a hot fudge sundaeyouve earned it.4 Busse Woods Tail System: Lo-

cated near Palatine, the Busse Woods Trail ( fpdcc.com) is an excellent option for a weekend day trip with young rid-ers. The nearly 8-mile trail winds its way through the preserve and its three main bodies of water. Its a trail for nature-loverssee if you can spot the herd of elk!

Try: Bringing your fishing poles for a post-ride siesta lakeside, where you just may catch a northern pike or largemouth bass.5 Illinois Prairie Path: Youll have

to venture out west for this onea 60+mile path that eventually runs along the Fox River in the far western burbs. The Illinois Prairie Path (ipp.org) is a scenic ride thats enjoyable for novice riders and experts. Built along an old railroad right-of way, riders have a number of access options.

Try: Hop on the trail in Wheaton, and grab lunch at the Front Street Cantina (577 S. Third St., Geneva, 630-232-2806, frontstreetcantina.com) in Geneva.

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If you head out on a Forest Preserve of Cook County trail, riders 14 and younger are required to wear helmets. But you should be wearing them anyway, so youre good to go.

There are plenty of places to picnic. Consider a pannier bag for your bike, or hook up the old Burley in the back of the garage.

Plan ahead. With smaller kids in tow, you want to be sure you turn around to head back to your starting point well before they tire out. Cranky kids on bikes arent fun for anyone.

Dont forget essentials, such as water, sunscreen and bug spray.

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fall sport sign-ups are due, and there are so many great options out there for your little athletes. Consider exposing them to a variety of sports while theyre young. They may find their passion, learn to love movement, and enhance their physical, mental and social development. As they reach their teenage years, this solid foundation in youth sports will ensure a strong mind and body.

Consider these awesome sports:

Swimming is a lifelong sport and a critical safety skill that your child needs now. Swimming enhances coor-dination, as kids learn to time breath-ing with arm strokes and kicks. It also improves muscle strength, endurance and aerobic conditioning as your little one swims laps. According to Chris De-Jong of Big Blue Swim School, Early childhood swim lessons are scientifical-ly linked to improved cognitive, physi-cal, linguistic and social development in young children. Learning to swim requires a long commitment to develop strong technique. This is a gift to your kids, as they will enjoy a lifetime of safe water play and an exercise that they can pursue into old age.

Soccer is a great introduction to team sports, as early as age five. With right-sized balls and small fields, kids can master foot skills, passing and shooting. Gerry Canavan of the Wil-mette Wings Soccer Club points out that sprinting, running and jogging build a great aerobic and anaerobic foundation for young players and serve as a platform for other sports. The jumping, landing, cutting and chang-ing of direction are all natural plyo-metrics that build lower-body strength and stability.

Tennis is another life-long sport that provides exercise and is a great social activity. At nearly age 60, Jerry Morse-Karzen of North Shore Racquet Club is still enjoying the game. Coach Karzen recommends tennis to help develop hand-eye coordination and footwork, as well as the ability to strat-egize and foster healthy competition. New teaching techniques, including bigger, lighter balls and smaller courts, allow young players to learn and enjoy the game.

Gymnastics is a great way to en-gage with your toddler in a mom/tot class, or as one of their first inde-pendent classes, Michael Kharpak, of the Wilmette Park District explains.

Three-year-olds can explore their first do-it-by-myself class, which teaches discipline and self-confidence. Gym-nastics improves strength, flexibility and balance, while enhancing gross motor skills. Children learn to take ap-propriate physical risks and develop a sense of body awareness, which trans-fers to play outside of school.

Ice skating has numerous benefits for development. David Johnson of the Glencoe Park District sees young kids develop a good sense of balance and improve posture as they learn to skate. Kids get a great workout while they enjoy the fluid movement of being on the ice. With each new skill learned, young skaters develop greater coordi-nation and flexibility, and the ability to focus as they learn new skills. Skating is a fun, social activity and a wonderful way to enjoy cold weather.

Smile as your little one gets up from the screen, grabs a ball and runs, kicks, and shoots in the yard. Whether your child has a future as a high-school ath-lete, a concert pianist, or a technology expert, a childhood filled with sum-mers spent in the pool, on the field, or on the court will build them up physi-cally, mentally and socially. Time to sign up!

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Long known for culinary wonders like beer, brats and frozen custard, the city is also a thriving arts and entertainment hub. Its quietly becoming a nationally recognized destination for must-see museums, cu-linary experiences, nightlife and more. Want to get away for a day? We recommend:

With the kids Take a brewery tour. Theres several to choose

from, but for kids, the Sprecher Brewery Tour is the most fun. Adults can enjoy a beer tasting, and the kids can go crazy sampling every flavor of soda Spre-cher has on tap. 701 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, 414-964-2739, sprecherbrewery.com

Take a hike. For some fresh air, try the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, a 185-acre natural habitat along the lakeshore. 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd., Milwau-kee, 414-352-2880, sanc.org

Join the clandestine service. If the family is into spy games, make a stop at the Safe House for lunch or dinner. Kitschy dcor and memorabilia fill this es-tablishment, where youll feel as if you stepped onto a spy thriller movie setbut only if you know the

password to get through the front door. 779 N. Front St., Milwaukee, 414-271-2007, safe-house.com

Rev your engines. Put on your party hatsthe Harley-Davidson Museum is celebrating the com-panys 110th anniversary this year. This isnt just Hog heaven; youll find a bunch of family-friendly exhib-its. Psst dont miss the anniversary celebration weekend August 29 to September 1. 400 W. Canal St., Milwaukee, 414-287-2789, harley-davidson.com

Grab a burger. Ask someone where to go for the best in beef, and youll be pointed in the direction of Sobelmans Pub & Grill, situated inside one of the citys original Schlitz taverns. Go big with the Triple SOBthe house burger, super-sized. 1900 W. St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee, 414-931-1919, milwaukeesbest burgers.com

With the girlfriends Shop til you drop. Milwaukee has several great re-

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Have some beer with that cheese. Take a break from shopping to enjoy some of the best culinary treats the city offers. The Wisconsin Cheese Mart of-fers cheese and craft beer pairings at their ber Tap Room. 1048 N. Old World Third St., Milwaukee, 888-482-7700, wisconsincheesemart.com

Grab cocktails at The Iron Horse. Residents rave about this hotel, located in Milwaukees Fifth Ward. What was once a 100-year-old warehouse has been transformed into one of the hottest boutique hotels in the Midwest. Grab a drink and enjoy live music at the hotels outdoor bar, The Yard. 500 W. Florida St., Milwaukee, 888-543-4766, theironhorsehotel.com

With a significant other Get artsy. Art lovers should not miss the Mil-

waukee Art Museum, located on the shores of Lake Michigan. Its stunning design and world-class exhib-its, including more than 30,000 works of art, make the trek worth the trip. 700 N. Art Museum Dr., Mil-waukee, 414-224-3200, mam.org

Go green. Will Allen is a basketball player-turned-MacArthur Grant farmer. And his organization, Growing Power, has its headquarters in Milwaukee. If you ever wanted to learn more about urban farming and its benefit to communities around the globe, take a tour. Amazing stuff. 5500 W. Silver Spring Dr., Milwau-kee, 414-527-1546, growingpower.org

Go big on small plates. For dinner, make a reservation at the Odd Duck, one of Milwaukees foodie havens. Its small plates menu rivals anything on the Chicago food scene. 2352 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee, 414-763-5881, oddduck restaurant.com

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When a couple purchased a contemporary four-bed-room home on a forested setting in Highland Park, they hired interior designers John Cannon and Cary Frank, of Cannon Frank, to help them remodel the home. Their goal? To create a retreat where they could relax and un-plug. Our clients wanted a casual and comfortable home that would blend with their woodland setting and a sanc-tuary where they could get away from their busy profes-sional lives, Cannon explains. This home was created for privacy and harmony with nature.

The 6,500-square-foot home features high ceilings, large windows with views of the surrounding woods and casual contemporary furnishings. With the help of architect Marvin Herman, the designers also incorporated a 1,500-square-foot addition, which included a master bedroom and an office/exercise room. Mar-vin Herman was very cognizant of the original architecture and we have worked well together before, Cannon says.

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The homes sandblasted, acid-washed marble floor adds to the mu-seum-like feeling, but the surface was chosen for its practicality as well as for its clean aesthetic. The finish is a very textured white floor, which shows no dirt or stains, Cannon says. For the homes carpeted areas, the design-ers selected natural-dyed Tibetan or leather rugs to keep things earthy and natural.

According to the designers, the in-teriors reflect the owners personalities well. Think sophisticated people with bare feet, casual clothing and comfort-able lifestyles walking along the beach with a glass of wine and their dog, while following the grandkids on a treasure hunt, he says. Life is great and they are living well, healthy and happy with their choices in life.

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ZY. Her family has famously battled depression, addiction and mental ill-ness for decades, and the casualties include suicides by her legendary grandfather, Ernest, and supermod-el sister, Margaux.

She was determined to better understand her sad family history and protect her two adult daugh-ters from repeating mistakes of the past. An Oprah Winfrey-produced documentary about the Hemingway family, Running From Crazy, is ex-pected to hit theaters soon.

Hemingway learned that honest introspection and healthy lifestyle choices diminished her own men-tal demons, including depression. Because Hemingway is eager to help others, she co-wrote Running With Nature: Stepping Into the Life Youre Meant to Live (Chang-ing Lives Press, 2013), which high-lights 10 easy steps to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Shes also launch-ing an app that makes a game out of those steps.

Recently in town for a Designs 4 Dignity (D4D) fundraiser, Heming-

way toured one of D4Ds projectsthe Marchuk Family Pavilion of Midwest Palliative Care. With warmth and refreshing candor, she discussed her favorite aspects of an unplugged lifestyle with us.

MIB: Unfortunately, weve had a spate of teen suicides in this area. Any advice?

MH: Talk about it! Unfortunately, as a culture we still dont do [enough of] that because of a perceived stig-ma. I believe that our teens will be the ones to eventually fully open the door for this dialogue.

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Hemingways 10 Easy Steps To A Healthier, Happier Life correspond to the chapter names in her book, Running With Nature.They are:

1. Get Outside2. Sleep Well3. Breathe Consciously4. Live Silence5. Eat Wholesome Food

6. Drink Pure Water7. Cleanse and Heal8. Laugh and Play9. Adventure10. Be Mindful in Your

Relationships

MIB: Thank you for your part, too, by sharing your story through the documentary.

Mh: Thats exactly why we made this. When I talk about it, others always come up and share their story. Im touchedand surprised by how hard others have had it.

MIB: And your other recommendations?Mh: Theyre easy! And they are in the bookget

into nature, treat your food as though it is medicine for your body, live more simply, exercise more, try new activities, live sustainably. For example, we barter the eggs laid by the [free-range] chickens in our back yard. This country was built on family farms. People long to get back together as families that way now.

MIB: What about technology?Mh: Turn it off. Take technology-free days. We

turn off the Internet box every night, and I know that I sleep better and get more rest because of it.

MIB: You look fabulous. This lifestyle seems to suit you.

Mh: When you start to step into the life you were meant to live, its wonderful!

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IF YOURE A TOP CHEF fan, Im about to preach to the choir.

But I stopped watching it the sea-son Fabio Viviani didnt win. And it wasnt just because he was gorgeous, charming, and had an Italian accent I still hear in my dreams. Well maybe a little bit! But also because his food looked so soulful and approachable that I wanted to jam myself into the TV, shove Tom Colicchio out of the way, and eat it all myself.

FAB IO COME S TO CH I CAGO

The point of all this? Now I can. Eat his food, I mean (not so much with the Colicchio shoving). Fabio has part-nered with the guys at the DineAmic Group (Public House, Bull & Bear) to bring his culinary vision to Chicago. Is there room for another modern Ital-ian place in a city already tightly packed with them? S, s! When the food is this good, we will make room for them in our hearts and our stomachs.

The restaurant is huge, to the tune of 10,000 square feet of bar and dining space. Its done in a modern industrial

style, meaning lots of salvaged airplane metal, polished rivets, leather, reclaimed wood and funky light fi xtures. Its eye-catching, to be sure, but I could do with-out all the high-def TV screens.

DR INK U P !

Although, I must admit, if I could watch every college b-ball game with a Cocktail #6 (Bombay Sapphire, Benedic-tine, bitters, maple and lime) in my hand, I wouldnt complain. All the signature cocktails ($12) are pre-mixed (for speed and consistency) and stored in beautiful glass bottles behind the bar. The #5, a New-Fashioned, if you will, was an-other keeper, with Makers Mark bour-bon, averna amaro, allspice dram, masala chai, lemon, bitters and sparkling cider.

THAT S A TA ST Y MEATBAL L

Youll want to start with a Kobe Meatball ($17) for the table, and not just because it has its own Twit-ter account (@sienameatball, started by a loyal customer and fan). Its one enormous hunka-hunka deliciousness, nestled in a pool of chunky tomato

sauce that tastes like a Tuscan summer, topped with an olive oil-enriched ricot-ta and shaved basil. Magnifi co!

The Grilled Octopus ($14) is another do-not-miss. They marinate the beast for 24 hours, and it is unbelievably tender. Then its paired with super-crispy, duck-fat potatoes, red chilies, celery, chive and aged balsamic. There was nearly a fi st fi ght over that one must have been the lunchtime cocktails talking.

From the Crudo (raw) bar, we chose the Ahi Tuna ($12) in a fennel and peppercorn crust, topped with pick-led Tuscan kale and garlic chips and drizzled with habanero oil. Tasty, but nothing earth shaking about it.

Among many interesting salad op-tions, we went with the Farro ($14), the toothsome grain tossed with (very few, tiny) grilled shrimp, thick ribbons of cal-amari, veggies and too much herb-mus-tard vinaigrette. We did love the Siena Chopped ($14), which featured crum-bled Gorgonzola, mixed greens, avo-cado, artichoke hearts, cannellini beans, and scrumptious bits of wild boar sa-lami. Id order that again in a heartbeat.

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This might be my new favorite piz-za, at least if were talking about the Prosciutto Pear ($17). The perfectly blistered crust is slathered with roasted garlic cream, Taleggio and mozza-rella cheeses, salty and silky prosciutto, grilled pears and arugula. Would that I had room to eat the whole thing.

The Short Rib Ravioli ($17), eggy, house-made pasta enveloping an unctu-ous, umami-laden filling of short ribs and roasted porcini mushrooms, and gilded with parmesan cream, was a calorie and cholesterol bomb, ber rich and crying out for a glass of Barbera.

And while we enjoyed the flavors of the Bellwether Farm Ricotta Cheese ($11), topped with pistachio pesto, ov-en-dried tomatoes and chunks of crispy mortadella, you would think that giv-ing the cheese top billing would mean a substantial dollop of cheese. Not so.

Doughnuts : a Must

If you can leave here without try-ing the Bomboloni ($9), a quartet of mashed potato-based Italian dough-nuts, fluffy and light, coated with sug-ar and served with a trio of delicious dipping sauces in tiny squeeze bottles (the raspberry-chianti was my fave), you are of stronger stuff than I. The Olive Oil, Lemon & Sea Salt Gelato ($3/scoop) was a refreshing delight.

Our server was well informed and very friendly; unfortunately, there were some problems with timing in the kitch-en and the meal stretched on a little long. But that will not deter me from going back I actually already have my next reservation. Maybe Ill see you there!

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BARRINGTONBarrington Country BistroGo at lunchtime for the Salumi Sandwich, with fen-nel salami, Serrano ham, arugula, brie and apricot preserves on a ciabatta roll. 700 W. Northwest Hwy., 847-842-1300, barrington-bistro.com

PL8Their Tuna and Avocado Sumiso has lots of diced big-eye tuna and avocado tossed with sake-miso sauce and daikon sprouts. Raw and summery! 736 W. Northwest Hwy., 847-382-1988, pl8simplyasian.com

DEERFIELDBobbys Deerfi eldYoull fi nd me on their patio eating the Augies Cackler, a happy mar-riage of grilled, marinated chicken breast, tapenade, arugula and French feta on a whole-grain Kaiser roll. 695 Deerfi eld Rd., 847-607-9104, bobbysdeerfi eld.com

Tom & EddiesIm hanging with the stroller brigade, a Peanut Butter Cup Milkshake in one hand, and a Blue Chip Burger (blue cheese cream, garlic aioli, tomato, avocado and potato chips on top of a juicy burger) in the other. 740 Waukegan Rd., 847-948-5117, tomandeddies.com

EVANSTONCoast SushiNow that theyve got their liquor license, throw back a sake or two with their Crunchy Spider or Spicy Hamachi Roll. 2545 Prairie Ave., 847-328-2221, coast-sushi.net

FoundHow about a glass of Found Punch and the Chefs Board, a rotating selection of house-made goodies, always including interesting charcuterie, cheese and vegetables? 1631 Chicago Ave., 847-868-8945, foundkitchen.com

Quince at the HomesteadSit on the veranda with the Club Sandwich of the Week and a Dogfi sh Head Indian Brown Ale, or enjoy one of Chef Andy Mottos super-seasonal dishes off the dining room menu. 1625 Hinman Ave., 847-570-8400, quincerestaurant.net

GLENVIEWGlenview HouseKick back with one of their many craft beers and a pressed Cuban Sandwich, made here with eight-hour braised pork, house-cured duck ham, Manchego cheese and pickles on a telera roll. 1843 Glenview Rd., 847-724-0692, theglen-viewhouse.com

Hackneys on HarmsA time-honored North Shore tradition: a patio

table, a Patty Melt, a half-brick of onion rings, and thou. 1241 Harms Rd., 847-724-5577, hackneys.net

HIGHLAND PARKAbigailsIm crazy about their cock-tails, especially teamed with the killer Sichuan Green Beans with cashews and fi sh sauce aioli, and some Spicy Shrimp Tem-pura to share. 493 Roger Williams Ave., 847-849-1009, abigails493.com

Bella ViaHow about a simple Caprese Salad, a thin-crust spinach pizza and a glass of Prosecco? Thats how they do lestate back in Italia. 1899 Second St., 847-681-8300, bellaviahigh-landpark.com

HIGHWOODMiramarFor the true French bistro experience, try a glass of dry ros and a Fresh Shellfi sh Platter with oysters, crab claws, clams and shrimp served with mignonette and cocktail sauces. 301 Waukegan Rd., 847-433-1078, miramarbistro.com

LAKE BLUFFGrille No. 43You cant get much more summery than Seared Ahi Tuna with chilled roasted veggies, salmon caviar and yuzu-soy sauce. 28800 N. Waukegan Rd., 847-234-7643, grilleno43.com

InovasiThey make an awesome Japanese BBQ Pork Sandwich with Kentucky soy, shaved cucumbers, fried leeks, homemade ranch dressing and a side of hand-cut fries that will take you back to the best picnic you never had. 28 E. Center Ave., 847-295-1000, inovasi.us

DOESNT EVERY MEAL TASTE BETTER outside? In the too-short season known as summer in Chicago, there are hundreds of restaurants inviting you to join them in the great outdoors.

Pull up a wrought-iron chair, and grab your SPF 30these are some of our top North Shore al fresco options with a recommended summery dish to enjoy in the great outdoors.

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Lake ForestAuthenticoArriba! The Elotitosmarket-style corn on the cob, dipped in house dressing and rolled in crumbled cotija cheese and dust-ed with ancho chile powderis the best way to relive a summer street fair while sitting at a table. 770 N. Western Ave., 847-295-3500, authenticorestaurant.com

Market House on the SquareRevisit July in Cape Cod with the terrific Crab Cake, more crab than cake, seasoned with Old Bay and sweet peppers and servedof coursewith remoulade sauce. 655 Forest Ave., 847-234-8800, themar-kethouse.com

LibertyviLLe545 NorthThe Yucatan Fish Tacos are worth the drivewhite-corn tortillas filled with grilled mahi mahi, jalapeo pico de gallo, shredded romaine lettuce and chimichurri aioli. 545 N. Milwaukee Ave., 847-247-8700, 545north.com

Mt. ProsPectEarth and OceanOf course, the sushi is terrific, but theres something about The Chicken Wings, done pop-sicle style in a sweet and spicy glaze, sprinkled with Buddha Dust and dried shrimp powder. Hundreds could be eaten. 125 Randhurst Village Dr., 847-398-3636, eofoodanddrink.com

NorthbrookZapatistaA Mamacita Margarita (all nat-ural and sugar free, but theres still tequila, fresh lime, lemon and prickly pear juice and agave nectar) and the Campachena Ceviche (citrus-marinated shrimp and crabmeat) can keep me going for a while. 992 Willow Rd., 847-559-0939, zapatistares-taurant.com

NorthFieLdTapas GitanaSangria me and pass the Plato

de Esparragos con Jamon blanched asparagus served with thinly-sliced Serrano ham and Manchego cheese, drizzled with sherry vinaigrette. 310 Happ Rd., 847-784-9300, tapasgitana.com

Three Tarts BakeryOne of my favorite summer lunches is their Roasted Chicken and Artichoke Sandwich, followed by a slice of dreamy coconut cake. Throw in a large, freshly brewed iced tea, and happiness is achieved. 301 Happ Rd., 847-446-5444, threetarts-bakery.com

skokieLibertadAny Hum Liqueur-flavored cock-tail will complement the Asada, grilled skirt steak with tomato, chipotle-goat cheese, herby chi-michurri sauce and yucca frites. Like being on the beach in Cabo, without the sand getting in your food. 7931 Lincoln Ave., 847-674-8100, libertad7931.com

WiLMetteConvito Caf & MarketYou can hear Lake Michigan in the background while you eat your Grilled BLT Salmon Salad, served on a bed of baby spinach and arugula and dressed with lime vinaigrette and avocado coulis. 1515 Sheridan Rd., 847-251-3654, convitocafeandmarket.com

WiNNetkaJerrysIm really digging their California Turkey Burger, because its mi-raculously moist and smeared with red pepper hummus, topped with avocado and micro greens, and served on a multi-grain English muffin. And did I mention the sweet potato fries? 505-507 Chestnut St., 847-441-0134, cornercooks.com

ONeilsIts the perfect time to enjoy the Thai Duck (or Chicken) Salad, a riot of textures and flavors tossed in a gingery dressing. 1003 Green Bay Rd., 847-446-7100, oneilswinnetka.com

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FROM NEW TRIER HALLWAYS TO Hollywood red carpets, life just got crazy for Winnetkas Katie Chang, the breakout star of Sofi a Coppolas major summer blockbuster The Bling Ring.

Katie plays Rebecca, the ringleader of a clique of celebrity-obsessed L.A. high-schoolers who break into the homes of stars, including Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom and Lindsay Lohan, and steal millions of dollars worth of designer clothes and jewelry. Based on a real-life crime story (and the famous Vanity Fair article The Suspects Wore Louboutins), Coppolas adaption is indulgent, electric and completely captivating.


Get to know Hollywoods up-and-coming It Girl.

1 Tina Fey is her hero. She admits to reading Bossypants fi ve times, and her senior yearbook quote came from the book: You cant be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute.

2 She eats like a kid. The fi rst thing she did after seeing The Bling Ring for the fi rst time at the New York premiere was order a grilled cheese sandwich. I eat like a fi ve-year-old, she jokes.

3 Writing is her other passion. Like Coppola, Katie one day wants to write about the story of young women. It changes from decade to decade, and I think Sofi as seen it progress, and shes so amazing at telling stories with young women. Id love to explore that because I am a young woman, and I think writ-ers write from experience. Shell be studying creative writing at Columbia University this fall.

4 Her dream collaboration is Lena Dunham. Im more interested in the actor-writers, she says.

5 Blackhawks rule in the Chang household. I grew up in a hockey family. My dads from Minnesota, so all he did was play hockey and soccer. My brothers play, and we pay more atten-tion to them playing hockey than we do to me acting, and acting is a pretty big part of our lives now.

6 She loves to give back. Shes been volunteering with Special Gifts Theatre, a program that pairs special-needs children with mentors to put on musical productions, for the past seven years.

7 Her personality is the opposite of Rebeccas. She describes herself as a total nerda smart, good girl. [The movie] was like a safe-environment teenage rebellion, she says.

8 She didnt always get the part. After quitting soccer in middle school, Katie fi rst started classes at the Actors Training Center because she didnt get a callback for a musical at the Win-netka Community House. I had nothing really going for me, and my mom was like, Well, why dont you take acting classes?

9 Caf Buongiorno is her favorite spot in town. Whenever shes back in Win-netka, Katie always makes a stop there. Its been my favorite place since I was a little girl, she says.

Fashion research helped her get into character. Katie read Style.com and fashion magazines every day to get into the mind of someone who really appreciated fashion. She also wrote journals from Rebeccas perspective and researched the real-life leader of The Bling Ring, Rachel Lee.

She sings and plays guitar and piano. I love to sing, she says. Music is a big part of anybodys life, I think.

Shes a speedy reader. Shes the fastest reader on the planet, says her manager, Carole Dibo of the Actors Training Center. Well send her a script and we havent even read it, and eight minutes later shell say, Yeah, I like this.

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I believe that the best thinking time is when youre bored. But the world doesnt do boredom very well.When I was young, there was simply more idle time. My sports schedule wasnt packed. I rode my bike up the street to Mrs. Mastrianas for piano lessons. When we went on family trips, seven of us sat in a long station wagon, with nothing to do inside but look out the window and try not to touch your sibling. When my mom was late pick-ing me up after school, I had two choices: sit in the vestibule and stare at the wall, or read. We waited for the bus, our rides, our turn. I had plenty of time when I was alone with my mind. And I liked that. A lot.

I dreamed. I invented things. I wrote letters. It was calming. And looking back now, I know it was good for me. Todays world

offers too many distractions, too much entertainment, too much filler thats killing our idle time. Todays options hook us and bring out obsessive tendencies we didnt know we had. Checking Facebook, follow-ing Twitter, sending a quick text, playing your turn with friends online these are killing our thinking time. If we cant make ourselves stopor at least unplug for awhilewe could lose a valuable commod-ity, creative thought. The next big invention or potentially game-changing idea might slip right through your fingertips.

Unplugging from techthats using our heads.

Music To Think ToUltraista (soothing, chill electronic)Peter Bradley Adams (singer/songwriter calm)David Broza (world music)Simone Dinnerstein & Tift Merritt (classical with folk)John Lester Quartet (jazz)

shows noT To Miss(unplug and come out to live music!)

July 2 Lee Fields & the Expressions at SPACE Evanston (R&B/Soul)

July 6 Dark Star Orchestra at Park West

July 11 & 12 Leo Kottke at SPACE Evan-ston (acoustic guitar)

July 12 Eric Lindell at SPACE; 10 p.m. show (singer/songwriter)

July 18 Valslist HOUSE CONCERT at 7pm featuring Antje Duvekot (email val@valslist to be put on guest list)

July 23 Bob Schneider at Lincoln Hall (super fun showtake friends)

July 25 Steve Martin & The Steep River Canyon at Chicago Theatre (bluegrass)

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The Enchantress Michael ScottThe sixth in the series, Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel find themselves squaring off against monsters from Alcatraz Island in a fight to save San Francisco.

Trying to keep your kid engaged with reading can be difficultespecially during summer vacation. Here are six great suggestions that are sure to capture their imagination:

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Far Far AwayTom McNealJeremy Johnson of the town of Never Better hears voicesno, he re-ally hears voices. When one of them is half of the Brothers Grimm, you know its going to be a thrilling ride.

World War ZMax BrooksBefore Brad Pitt was battling zombies on the silver screen, there was the book. Dont let your kids see the movie until they read this wildly popular sci-fi adventure.

WonderstruckBrian SelznikIf artwork means as much as the written word to you, try Selzniks story about two kids, Ben and Rose, told 50 years apart. The illustrations alone make this worth reading together.

Boy 21Matthew QuickBoys can sometimes be the most difficult to prod when it comes to reading, but this story of two loners and their bond over basketball is quickly engaging and a great summer read.

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With four kids, a casual, relaxed vibe and a part-time job, Wilmettes Kate Attea doesnt fit the mold of the stereotypical Harvard MBA. Until, that is, she talks about her work at A Better Chicago. Then her strategic, articulate, smart-with-heart philosophy perfectly matches her graduate-school degree.

Attea is a managing director of the venture philanthropy nonprofit A Better Chicago (ABC), which provides funds and managerial support to a select group of high-performing nonprofits.

ABCs mission is to dramatically grow opportunities for Chicagos poor by using savvy business analytics. We look for strong program models, great leadership, solid organizations, and scalability, Attea says. We support cradle-to-career best practices.

The model is simple: ABC vets non-profit organizations that focus on edu-cation, early childhood development or workforce development. After finding the regions best organizations, ABC funnels 100 percent of its donations to those organizations and provides managerial support. Their own board covers ABCs expenses.

Atteas schedule may be part-time, but her responsibi

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