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...without whom this issue would not have been possible april/may 2012 Liz Grossman Credentials: Liz Grossman has been a Chicago-based writer and editor for more than a decade, and has served as managing editor of national chef magazine Plate since 2007. Her writing has appeared in Newsweek, Robb Report, tastingtable.com, and Daily Candy Chicago, and she blogs about her dining adventures at elizabites.com. In this issue: Grossman covered the Four Seasons' new restaurant, Allium, in "A Place for All Seasons" (page 70). Behind the story: She loved chatting with executive chef Kevin Hickey about the menu and honestly can't think of anything tastier than a miso-butterscotch milk shake. Chicago loves: West Town, where Hoosier Mama Pie Company, Arami sushi, Black Dog Gelato, and Bleeding Heart Bakery are all within walking distance of her place. Thomas Connors Credentials: The Chicago editor of Playbill, Thomas Connors reports regularly on the arts. His work has appeared in a number of publications, including Town & Country, American Theatre, and the Chicago Tribune. In this issue: Connors interviewed Nathan Lane, Brian Dennehy, and Bob Falls for "Another Iceman Cometh" (page 116). Behind the story: "Not only are these two old pals very funny, they are also incredibly informed about the work of Eugene O'Neill, and it was a thrill to hear them discuss this great American Tom Negovan Credentials: playwright." Chicago loves: Michigan Avenue at the Chicago River, the Auditorium Theatre, and a martini at Coq d'Or. Tom Negovan is a reporter/ anchor for WGN News, has written about immigration for the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, and about motorcycle safety and the war in Afghanistan for the Chicago Tribune. He has covered politics at all levels in two countries for more than two decades and is just beginning to figure it out. He has been an embedded journalist in both Iraq and Afghanistan and would go back tomorrow if he could. In this issue: Negovan shadowed Mayor Emanuel for our cover story, "Of the People" (page 100). Behind the story: He wanted this story written, but didn't want to write it; he's very glad he did. Chicago loves: East Bank Club, the lakefront, the Lovehammers, and his editor. 34 michiganavemag.com Beatrice Aidin Credentials: Beatrice Aidin is a multi-award- winning journalist who contributes to the Financial Times and The Times of London, among other publications, and she blogs at the-daily-bea.blogspot.com. In This Issue: Aidin explores the hot-button issue of perfume in the workplace in "Wear it 9 to 5" (page 94). Behind the Story: "It's so easy to choose a perfume based on a knee-jerk reaction of whether you like it or not. But choosing a perfume to enable you to perform better at work and even influence others? I didn't know scent could have such powers—and it's empowering that there is science to back it up." photography by maria ponce (negovan)