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I grew up with the aroma of garlic always permeating my nose, and every time I smell it I am reminded of my grandmother. She cooked with the key ingredient found commonly in Italian food, but she also gave my family the gift of a natural cancer-fighting agent.

Looking for some new eye candy, ladies? Twenty finalists in the Chicagoland area have been selected from hundreds to compete for the title of ONE MAN CHICAGO, the man who represents the best of the city in philanthropy, personality, intelligence and fitness. Vote for your favorites now through August 30th at OneManChicago.com.

Boutique from the French word "shop," specializes in elite and fashion-forward unique pieces that set your style apart from the mall masses. As an emerging fashion capital of the world, here are your Haute 5 Chicago boutiques to get your little back dress, dazzling jewels and sky high heels to make an entrance and leave an impression.

Sail the high seas or hit the tables with your favorite high rollers, the QB of the Chicago Bears or the Cubs and their posse.

Azimut Yachts has met with success both stateside and in Europe with its variety of cruisers. In fact, the builder has sold more than 200 units of its Azimut 62, a model in its flybridge line, to date. Based on that reception, it expects the new Azimut 64 to attract attention.

The Industrial Revolution brought with it new promise in technology as well as art. The public’s intense desire for novelty and progress spurred new aesthetic styles and a prompted a new wave of artistic imagination the likes of which were never seen before. Futurism was in, and the result of that epic historic movement is felt today in the heritage and lasting effect of Art Deco and its predecessor, Art Nouveau. The high luxury watch brand Jean Dunand is founded on these concepts, in dedication of the man Jean Dunand, who was an accomplished Swiss Art Deco designer and artist in the early 20th Century.

As most anyone living or playing in downtown may have noticed, filming of Transformers 3 began this weekend leaving scrap metal, shrouds of buildings and giant robotic concoctions in it’s wake. With helicopters and parachutists circling the Willis/Sears Tower, Daley Center plaza and the main battle taking place between the Tribune Tower and the Michigan Avenue bridge, cast and crew have already been spotted around the city. Here are your best bets of where you may catch a Shia sighting or one of the other action stars (though we know you’re still mourning the loss of Meghan Fox).

With family heritage dating back to the 1500s, Paolo Bea’s passion for his wine runs as deep as his dedication and love for his family. Having learned his craft from his father, Paolo passes on his knowledge and family traditions to his sons, Giampiero and Giuseppe, as they too grew up tending the vineyards along the lush Umbrian hillsides and currently work side by side with him creating an array of masterfully thought-provoking wines.

As the old adage goes, “If you’ve got it, flaunt it!” Such is the case for Tiffany & Co.’s newest Tiffany Leather Collection, which will be available in September. The collection, created by design directors Richard Lambertson and John Truex, encapsulates the classic taste of Tiffany & Co.’s timeless style.

Cooking without a net explains Chef Shawn McClain’s style. In 2004, he opened Green Zebra in Chicago, a vanguard concept that put vegetables in the center of the plate as the main focus. McClain has also opened Spring, which featured seafood, and Custom House, his interpretation of the classic steakhouse with artisan meats and classic sides. Now as the executive chef of Sage in the ARIA Resort & Casino, he expands New American cuisine in the cutting-edge metropolis of CityCenter.

When form follows function, having a haute home is the key to maintaining your rightful place in your uber-fabulous social circle. Lucky for us, these designers and decor spots keep your digs looking so fresh and so clean, clean.

We should have known that Molsheim’s finest and the R&D department of the VW Group would take some degree of umbrage to upstart performances by Koenigsegg and SSC. Their opportunity to right the ship finally arrived on Saturday July 3, when Bugatti test driver Pierre Henri Raphanel took the wheel of the latest Veyron upgrade, the Super Sport.