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dan uslan photography by Jeff Schear (achatz, cutler); MariahD photography (evergreen) Striking a pose with the talented Grant Achatz; celebrating our Kristin Cavallari cover with Mike Cassidy, Jay Cutler, and Wally Hayward; with good friend Richard Druker at his Baird & Warner corporate headquarters. J.B. Pritzker and his wife, M.K., are the ultimate hosts at the Evergreen Invitational. Few pastimes are saFe From ChiCago's notoriously inclement weather conditions. Fortunately, sitting down for a quality meal is one of them. No matter the time of year, I'm never at a loss for destinations to satiate my appetite, be it digging into a steak on Chicago Cut's riverside patio in the summertime or warming up over a comforting bowl of tomato soup at the Tortoise Club. This month, Michigan Avenue will help celebrate our city's culinary excellence at Taste Chicago: A Night of Culinary Stars, benefiting the James Beard Foundation, on Friday, October 17. I hope you'll join me at the Trump Hotel in indulging in an unparalleled dining tour de force with offerings by Alinea's Grant Achatz, The Purple Pig's Jimmy Bannos Jr., and other area all-star chefs. With generous support from local partners like Choose Chicago, Goose Island, and Mariano's, the evening is sure to be a delicious experience for seasoned foodies and novices alike. For tickets and information, visit jbftasteamerica.org/event/chicago. I'll be saving room for plenty of popcorn from October 9 to 23, when the Chicago International Film Festival comes to town for its 50th year. Not only do we serve as the festival's platinum media sponsor, but we'll be hosting the awards reception at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower. Chicago's link to the silver screen is undeniable, and the festival epitomizes that bond. Grab tickets fast at chicagofilmfestival.com. Just as enjoyable as a good flick is a round of stimulating conversation— and there'll be plenty of thought- provoking dialogue to be had at Chicago Ideas Week, October 13 through 19. David Gregory, Peter Thiel, and Deepak Chopra are among the thought leaders that will descend on the city for a week of one of the best meals of all: food for thought. Follow me on Twitter at @danuslan and on Facebook at facebook.com/danieluslan. 28 michiganavemag.com letter from the President and Publisher