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‒ Secret Source ‒ THEA CALDINI The SOURCE: STYLE WHO: Regional Retail Director, David Yurman (40 E. Oak St., 312-787-7779; davidyurman.com). HOME 'HOOD: "The South Loop. We have everything at our fingertips—great food resources, museums, and fabulous world-class entertainment, shopping, and lifestyle activities, all with easy access to the lake." GO-TO SPOT: "Jazz Showcase (Dearborn Station, 806 S. Plymouth Ct., 312-360-0234; jazzshowcase.com). The entertainment is diverse, and the most avid music lovers gather there. It's easy to bump into a jazz legend just relaxing and jamming to the band. Plus, I can walk home!" HIDDEN GEM: "The view of Lake Michigan and the skyline from the park behind Montrose Harbor. It's such a peaceful scene, and a nice place to think or just appreciate life in Chicago." CONSTANT CRAVING: "Lou Malnati's Pizzeria (multiple locations; loumalnatis.com). Nothing compares." FAVE ARCHITECTURE: "The Wrigley Building (400 N. Michigan Ave.) and the Tribune Tower (435 N. Michigan Ave.) across the street. I love the neo- Gothic feel [of the Tribune Tower], and the fact that it took only two years from construction to opening is extraordinary." SUMMER PLANS: "Enjoying the festivals, spending time with family and friends outdoors, EXPO Chicago (September 13–17, Navy Pier, 312-867-9220; expochicago.com)... and the new David Yurman store opening!" ULTIMATE INDULGENCE: "Chicago 'B&B'—boating and barbecuing." Avenue, which features the debut of the Beauty TIP (Teach, Inspire, Play) Workshop, offering group classes, tutorials galore, and an online retail gallery called the Beauty Board. INSIDER TIP: Discover the exclusive- to-Chicago fragrance studio where customers can explore favorite scents and receive a custom fragrance consultation. 605 N. Michigan Ave., 312-649-9343; sephora.com NEW SOLUX MED/SPA From advanced facials and peels to micro-needling, CoolSculpting cellulite treatments, Botox, diet and nutrition counseling, and more, this River West medspa offers a compre- hensive selection of premier beauty treatments. 777 N. Green St., Fourth Fl., 312-755-0088; soluxmedspa.com NEW SOULCYCLE Clear your mind, work your body, and discover why this acclaimed community-based indoor cycling program has swept the nation. Forty-five-minute classes promise intense cardio, a full-body workout, and even core-targeting choreogra- phy. Multiple locations; soul-cycle.com SPA AT DANA The first spa in the city to offer cryo- facial technology, this forward- thinking River North wellness desti- nation, in the Dana Hotel, features a broad range of services, from citrus mimosa mani-pedis to waxing, Swedish and hot stone massages, and even a 24-karat-gold facial . 660 N. State St., 312-202-6040; spaatdana.com SPOKE & WEAL Lakeview gets a dose of glam with this new Aveda salon in the historic Belmont Theater, which celebrity hairstylist Jon Reyman and acclaimed colorist Christine Thompson have transformed into a 2,800-square-foot den of beauty, offering a full menu of cut and color services. 1637 W. Belmont Ave., 872-817-7100; spokeandweal.com/chicago ULTA BEAUTY Stock up on cosmetics essentials from hundreds of top-shelf brands at this billion-dollar Chicago-based beauty standby. 1107 S. Delano Ct. E., 312-583-0554; 16 S. Halsted St., 312-243-0411; 1000 W. North Ave., 312-664-0230; 1300 N. Ashland Ave., 773-227-7615; 3015 N. Clark St., 773-348-7315; 2754 N. Clybourn Ave., 773-472-6720; 5228 S. Lake Park Ave., 773-947-9066; ulta.com HEALTH & WELLNESS IVME Calling itself "the anti-ER experience," this spalike clinic practices hydration therapy in the form of intravenously administered fluids and vitamins to help alleviate myriad ailments, from the common hangover to the common cold, jet lag, and sinusitis, as well as to maximize athletic performance. 1347 N. Wells St., 312-350-1822; ivmechicago.com NEW SHIFT This River North-based practice takes a dramatically different approach to health care, with teams of doctors, coaches, nutritionists, and recovery specialists to help patients regain health and take control of their own lives. 750 N. Orleans, Ste. 101, 312-566-4210; shiftlife.com SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITYLAB Formerly the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, this pioneering medical facility is one of the world's leading authorities on rehabilitation research and practice. The new $550 million, 1.2 million-square-foot Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the first- ever "translational" research hospital, in which clinicians, scientists, innova- tors, and technologists work together in the same space, 24/7, attending to patients, discovering new approaches, and quickly "translating" research into practical therapies. 345 E. Superior St.,312-238-1000; ric.org WELLER DENTAL Treat your teeth to top-of-the-line service with a visit to Dr. Jeffrey Weller, whose specialties include a full slate of cosmetic, restorative, and preventative treatments: crowns and veneers, implants and bridges, Invisalign braces, periodontal therapy, and more. 1050 N. State St., Mezzanine Level, 312-654-0606; 920 N. York Road, Hinsdale, 630-654-2900; wellerdental.com 146 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEB HOWELL