March 2015 Hideaway Report

The Hideaway Report explores the luxury hotels, restaurants, shops, bars and more throughout Chicago, Illinois, and Piedmont, Italy.

Articles

Piedmont Dining

Andrew Harper shares photos from his indelible and delicious dining experiences in the culinary mecca of Piedmont, Italy.

Salvage Shopping in Chicago

Chicago's Grand Avenue Design District holds shops with enticing collections of salvaged architectural elements, antiques and edgy contemporary furniture.

Gourmet Food Shops in Piedmont

Piedmont, Italy, is a spectacular place to shop for local gourmet delicacies. Here is a brief selection of favorite gourmet food shop addresses.

Piedmont, Italy: A Gastronomic Driving Tour

Andrew Harper shares ten days of truffles, porcini and Barolo in this gastronomic driving tour through Piedmont, Italy.

Buying White Truffles

Andrew Harper shares the best place to stock up on truffle products in Italy, including pastes and oils, and the best time to visit during truffle season.

9 Favorite Piedmont Restaurants

Mr. Harper shares nine favorite restaurants from his recent trip to the gastronomic center of Piedmont, and includes two locales to avoid as well.

Two Enotecas in Piedmont

These two enotecas in Piedmont, Italy, offer library-like selections of the wines produced in the surrounding areas, a great way to sample wines.

Turin: A Little-Known but Captivating City

Andrew Harper shares vacation ideas for a trip to Turin, Italy, a little-known but captivating city with fine museums, elegant shops and superlative cuisine.

The Great Cafés of Turin

Turin is an old-fashioned place where people take the time to enjoy the little pleasures in life, such as a superb cup of coffee at one one of the city's cafes.

Chicago's Enduring Appeal

A Hideaway Report editor ventures beyond his three favorite Chicago hotels in an attempt to discover a new, fresh luxury property recommendation.

A Fascinating Architecture Cruise Through Chicago

The Chicago Architecture Foundation offers a 90-minute cruise through the heart of downtown, finishing where the river meets the lake by the Navy Pier.

Frank Lloyd Wright Creations in Oak Park, Illinois

Mr. Harper recommends a visit to the near-west Chicago suburb of Oak Park to view the Prairie-style works of Frank Lloyd Wright, like Unity Temple.

Chicago’s Best Jazz Club

Chicago has a thriving jazz and blues scene, anchored by the Jazz Showcase and the House of Blues, but one small club draws Mr. Harper back time and again.

Favorite Chicago Cocktail Lounges

Given Chicago’s infamous history during Prohibition, it is only appropriate that the city should now have a thriving cocktail bar scene.

4 Chicago Dining Discoveries

Whenever I return to Chicago, it is always difficult to narrow the list of new restaurants I’d like to try. These four presented memorable meals.

High-Profile Chicago Restaurants Reassessed

Mr. Harper returns to two favorite Chicago restaurants only to realize that things were not as he left them.

A Perfect Day in Chicago

From monumental sightseeing to acclaimed dining, Andrew Harper shares photos from an idyllic, if not perfect, day in Chicago, Illinois.

In the News, March 2015

Andrew Harper shares notable openings, renovations and events in this collection of luxury travel news for March 2015.

Last Word: Book With Our Travel Office

Mr. Harper delves into the benefits of membership with Andrew Harper, including the unrivaled expertise of the travel advisors on staff.

Letter From the Editor, March 2015

This issue contains a pleasurable itinerary through Piedmont and a comprehensive update on one of Mr. Harper's favorite North American cities: Chicago.

The Langham, Chicago Video

A video of our stay at the Langham in Chicago as reviewed in the March 2015 issue of the Hideaway Report.