January/February

ABOUT THIS ISSUE: Schools in New Trier Township, both public and private, are regarded as some of the finest in the nation, if not the world. Why? It's not just a matter of means, or even resources. It takes bold moves, brave thinking and the support of a community to make it happen. In this issue, we celebrate all of those things, with a trip to London on the side.

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Down Cellar: drinks columnist Terry Sullivan mixes some spirited literature with the ultimate father-son cocktail team.
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New Trier 203: Dr. Linda Yonke celebrates excellent teaching and all those brilliant hands that rock the curriculum.
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Quintessential America: The story of a man who fell, then built a safety net for colleagues in the HVAC industry. Enter the fledgling Joe Groh Foundation, a noble cause with a case to go nationwide.
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Traveler: A grand Victorian hotel sets the scene for a 2012 London adventure that includes one queen, one chorus of Olympic games, and one mysterious enclave of oddly-shaped roads and corridors where literary legends spun some of the greatest tales of all. 
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About Town

For more information on what's happening around the New Trier area through highlighted events, people, places and news, About Town starts on page 23 in the current issue.    
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Plate

North Shore restaurateur Patrick O'Neil and his wife draw on a storied Winnetka history for their new wine bar, Trifecta.
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USE QNT'S MEDIA CENTER: Calling all publicity and public relations personnel and possible QNTcontributors! Our Media Center is designed to be your go-to place for how to submit information about your event or organization. Also, we love to hear story ideas from our readers and also receive query letters from writers. Ideas such as how to prepare a press release are included.

Don't live in the 60022, 60043, 60091 or 60093 zip codes? No problem! If you wish to receive copies of the latest issue, subscribe to Quintessential New Trier.

Seeing the Light. Once legally blind, Winnetka artist Nancy Behles now paints stunning portraits and landscapes that bleed light and shadow together. Read now in Culture (pdf)

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Quintessential Barrington Feature Story
Breast Cancer Awareness
Westfield Old Orchard
Cooks' Tour
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Quintessential Barrington Feature Story

How does a community stay healthy? Find out one method that works in this first issue of 2012. Our cover story about the Healthier Barrington Needs Survey and the people who put its data to work showcases the Healthier Barrington coalition partners and how they impact the quality of life here at home.
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