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PHOTO: Courtesy of Ravinia Festival (continued from page 24) The new quarters have some 6,000 square feet, compared to 4,000 in the former location, with the showroom doubling in space to 3,000 square feet under high, spacious ceilings. The phone number remains the same, 847-432-4630, and The Custom Framer’s web site is www.thecustomframer.com. Back in Ravinia, the Women’s Board of Ravinia Festival will open its first walk-in gift shop on the first floor of the park’s new dining pavilion. The shop’s proceeds help support the not-for-profit music festival. For decades, the Women’s Board has operated Ravinia Gifts in a kiosk behind the Martin Theatre. That will remain open to sell sweatshirts and items to be used during the evening’s performance. The walk-in gift shop will feature an extended line of apparel, fine gift items, Ravinia-branded food items, picnic gear and CDs. Items designed exclusively for Ravinia include branded jewelry by designer Patricia Locke, an HP resident, with new designs based on the decorative elements of the Martin Theatre. There will also be Ravinia chocolates, plush toys and Christopher Radko glass ornaments. The gift shop will separate Mirabelle and LeCafe, respectively Ravinia’s elegant buffet and more casual cafeteria-style restaurant (please see story on page 40). The gift shop and restaurants will open June 7. 26 / Summer 2007 In Highwood, The Bent Fork bakery, 333 Waukegan, has expanded north into the adjoining store front, enlarging its service area and adding freshly made IntelligentsiA coffee, and tables so customers can enjoy baked goodies in the store as well as at home. Owners Mike and Liz Bearwald have obtained a café license and will also offer alfresco desserts when the weather permits. They plan to have four tables inside and four outside. In addition to the scrumptious cookies, cakes, brownies, lemon squares, chocolate-covered pretzels, biscotti, toffee and other goodies The Bent Fork has always created “to order,” it will now be offering ready-made cakes, whole and by the slice, and such things as brownie and blondie bites, the edges of the sheet left when squares are cut out. “We decided to sell the edges, and they’ve been a big hit,” says Mike. The serving area has been painted with Liz’s light-hearted designs and the couple’s collection of posters and postcards from the 1940s and ’50s provides decorative highlights. Customers can still order from the web site (www.thebentfork.com) or by phone (847-926-4438). Meanwhile, nothing will change at Renaissance Place, which was purchased in December from Davis Street Land Company by Metzler US Real Estate Fund. Management of the complex was assumed in late winter by MidAmerica Asset Management. Christiane Fischer, an asset manager for Mid-America and general manager of Renaissance Place, says, “We’ve been studying the complex and know Highland Park. It’s a fabulous property with great tenants and demographics and high traffic. It’s been run well, and we will go forward, continuing along the path.” She added that the only vacancies are two apartments; all the offices and stores are occupied since Verizon Wireless recently opened at 1849 Green Bay (847-681-0700). Verizon’s hot product launch is a tailored television service—V Cast— received via cell phone. The cutting edge instrument is the LG VX9400 phone, with a pivoting 2.25-inch screen and a pause feature triggered automatically if you receive or make a phone call. The service brings in eight channels: CNBC, MTV, Nickelodean, CBS, NBC, Fox, Comedy Central and V-Cast, a station that broadcasts radio clips and music. Chicago is one of two dozen markets that have V Cast. Richard Greb, freelance writer and PR consultant, wants to feature your new or unique product exclusive in Highland Park. Contact Rich at 847-831-1445 or rgreb@aol.com.
Call today for your free, in-home Pink Glove Treatmentestimate. Save $25 $10 off your first and $15 off your fourth regularly scheduled cleaning. 847-681-1800 Offer valid one time per household. ©2006 Molly Maid, Inc. Each franchise independently owned and operated. MAX OUT YOUR SUMMER FUN AT “THE MAX”! > Swimming & Tennis Lessons > Club Max-(after-camp fun) 3-6 pm, M-F > Party Rentals > Undernighters, Movie Nights, Mahh Jong > Family Events & Special Events: 4th of July Barbecue, Parent & Me > Post Camp Aug. 13-24 & much more! The JCYS Max Davidson Tennis & Swim Center 1195 Half Day Rd., HP Winter: 847-433-6001 x* Summer: 847-432-6355 Terry Grossberg, Director MAZEL TOV! Planning a Bar/Bat Mitzvah can be stressful. Pleasing your guests shouldn’t be.Trust the Courtyard by Marriott-Highland Park/Northbrook to provide your guests with all the comfort and amenities they need to have the best experience possible on your special day. At Courtyard, our rooms were made for you. SM Your guests will enjoy our indoor pool, free breakfast for four and a complimentary local shuttle.You will love earning one free night’s stay for every 10 rooms occupied (you decide whom to treat!) May 31-Nov. 25, starting at $104; Nov. 26-May 30, starting at $89. Call (847) 433-3338 to book today! 1505 Lake Cook Road at Skokie Valley Road www.HighlandParkCourtyard.com Come RELAX & hang out with your FRIENDS!” Bring in this ad—get 10% off one program! Summer 2007 / 27
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