Glen Lusby

Ross H. Carlson

We would like to share with you Glen and Ross’s “Best Picks” of Restaurants and Services provided by companies and people we know.

Mays Best Pick –       Geneva Lakefront Realty –  If you’re thinking about establishing a vacation home anywhere around Lake Geneva in Wisconsin please contact David Curry at Geneva Lakefront Realty.   You can contact Dave at 262-745-1993 or even better check out his website and click on his blog to see his newest Geneva Lake listing, at:  www.genevalakefrontrealyt.com 

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Ombra Restaurant on the north side of Chicago in Andersonville. Marty Fosse, the former general manager at Spiaggia, already has the terrific and unfussy Italian Anteprima Restaurant in Andersonville.  Now Marty is opening his third restaurant Ombra at 5308 N. Clark St.   Ombra is modeled off of an Italian cicchetteria, a neighborhood place to get a drink or snack. Ombra offers a full bar with an unbelievable Italian wine list.  The menu is influenced by various regions of Italy with unbelievable tastings and fantastic entrées. The homemade desserts are unbelievable and you will want to take some home with you.      We recommend you go to barombra.com and then make your reservations by calling 773-506-8600.

Eve J. Alfille Gallery & Studio, 623 Grove St., Evanston, IL 60201 Phone 847-869-7220     Rare, exotic pearls, unusual gemstone’s as well as precious metals, fine diamonds and gemstones are featured throughout this extensive collection of jewelry designed by award-winning international artist  Eve J. Alfille.   All pieces are crafted on location by a talented team of goldsmiths and artisans.  For more information go to:  www.evejewelry.com

Quince Restaurant at the Homested. A refined approach to Italian cuisine featuring the finest local and seasonal ingredients.   The restaurant is located at 1625 Hinman Ave. in Evanston, IL 60201.   Phone 847-570-8415.   For more information go to: www.quincerestaurant.net

All Chocolate Kitchen by Chef Roby – 33 S. 3rd St., Geneva, IL – Phone 630-232-3395   For the best chocolate, desserts, coffee and more, you must go to Geneva Illinois and stop in and enjoy!   Please go to the website for the All Chocolate Kitchen before you stop in.     For more information go to:   www.allchocolatekitchen.com

David Jensen Catering    – Distinctive Catering for All Occasions – 1901 S. Racine Chicago, IL 60623 – Phone 773-456-3681

The Grateful Palate Restaurant and Wine Bar,   817 SE. 17th St. Ft. Lauderdale FL 33316 – Phone 954-467-1998   A relaxed and intimate dining experience.   For more information go to:   www.thegratefulpalate.net

Dr. Kenneth Stein, MD, FACS Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgery,  414 N. Orleans Suite 209 Chicago, IL 60610 -  Phone 312-828-0060  For more information go to:   www.steinsurg.com

Anteprima Restaurant in Andersonville,   5316 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640 – Phone 773-506-9990   For more information go to:  www.anteprimachicago.net

The Watch Shop of Hinsdale, 8 W. 1st St., Hinsdale, IL 60521 – Phone 630-323-7019  Restoration of Watches, Clocks & Jewelry

Lupita’s Mexican Restaurant, 700 Main St., Evanston, IL – Phone 847-328-2255  For more information go to:   www.lupitasmexicanrestaurant.com

Family Pet Animal Hospital,  1401-03 W. Webster St., Chicago, IL 60614-3037 – Phone 773-935-2311 – For more information go to: www.familypetanimalhospital.com

Pierpont’s Union Station Restaurant ( Best Kansas City Strip Steaks) 30 W. Pershing Suite 900 Kansas City, MO 64108 – Phone 861-221-5111  For more information go to:  www.pierponts.com

MJ Miller & Company, (Gems & Precious Jewels) 123 W. Main St., Barrington, IL 60010 – Phone 847-489-5984   For more information go to:   www.mjmillerjewelers.com

Michael Miana’s Restaurants   If you’re traveling and looking for a wonderful evening of elegant dining,  any one of Michael Miana’s Restaurants will far exceed your expectations.   For more information go to: www.michaelmina.net

Chicago Private Car Service -  5315 W. Divine Ave., Chicago, IL 60646 – Phone 773-594-9021 -  For more information go to:  www.chicagoprivatecars.com