Local Business Profile
Insider Magazine
July 2007
By Ryan Fergus
Walking In Memphis
Tennessee Native Brings BBQ Expertise to Hillside
Barbeque lovers living in Chicagoland often have it rough. Not fortunate enough to live in the Barbeque “hot spots” of the country such as Kansas City, Austin, St. Louis or the Carolina’s, they’re often left with the watered-down, chain version of that sweet, tangy flavor that true barbeque fans savor. Luckily for those in the southwest suburbs, there is hope, and it’s located in a small strip mall in Hillside.
Memphis Jack’s, a true southern-style barbeque joint, opened its doors eleven months ago with the mission of bringing some of that mouth-watering flavor to Chicagoland. Owned and operated by Jack Adams III, the restaurant is a virtual recreation of the classic “joints” down South that are easy to miss, but almost always worth pulling off the interstate for.
The décor is spot on- Elvis posters plastered on the wall, B.B. King singin’ ‘bout his baby on the stereo and picnic-style benches for you and yours to sit while you tear apart a big rack of ribs, or a pulled pork sandwich (a Memphis Jack’s specialty). How about some free lemonade while you wait for your food? Done.
Sure, the furnishing is delicious in itself, but what about the food? According to Adams, a Memphis native who set-up a brief incarnation of Memphis Jack’s in Denver before coming to the Midwest, the truth is in the sauce.
“We make all our sauce in-house; it’s a secret recipe that I’ve been perfecting for over three years now.” The tantalizing topping adheres to the Memphis template of a half-tomato/half-vinegar-based blend (plus Adam’s secret spices of course). In addition, Memphis Jack’s applies an “everything fresh, everyday” policy to the whole menu, from the sauce, to the peach cobbler and even to the mac-n-cheese (the recipe of which coming from Adam’s own mother).
The result of all this hard work? BBQ heaven.
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Erin Gallagher Jewelry Profile
Local Business Profile
Insider Magazine
By Ryan Fergus
October 2007
Erin Gallagher Jewelry
Suburban Jewelry Maven Sets Her Sights On The Big City
Customization is an increasingly demanded service these days; it in fact seems that the modern consumer not only seeks, but also demands a product that is tailor - made to their exact specifications. While this trend continues to flourish in almost every kind of industry, customization in jewelry has lagged - and it’s this very movement that Erin Gallagher is trying to hasten.
“Women should be able to have their jewelry fit them like clothing” Gallagher relays from her soon-to-be open, self-titled boutique. “Currently that isn’t the trend.”
Growing up in LaGrange, where she attended Lyons Township High School, Gallagher prepped for her future career by working at Eye On Design in Hinsdale, taking classes at the Art Institute of Chicago and, most crucially, starting a small, home-operated jewelry business with her mother, Cathy. The partnership quickly grew, with the mother-and-daughter team getting their jewelry stocked in Bloomingdales department stores after only a year of working together. Things were moving forward- and quickly.
Then tragedy struck - cruelly, and without warning.
After Cathy Gallagher’s sudden death from advanced colorectal cancer, Erin, motivated by her mother’s love and confidence, decided to push onward with their dream. Her cousin and close friend, Melissa Bocker (herself a Downers Grove native), stepped in to help, working trade shows for the burgeoning company.
The next logical step for the duo was to open a studio; a home base of sorts where Gallagher and Bocker could continue to create, as well as allow customers to browse through a diverse selection of rare stones to create the perfect jewelry piece to accent a particular outfit or event.
That dream is finally coming to fruition September 28th, when Erin Gallagher Jewelry (1017 W. Lake St.) officially opens for business. As Gallagher puts it, “we are the only store in Chicago to my knowledge where women can customize their jewelry – specifically the type of stone, as well as the length and style of the chain.” The front end of the studio is concentrated towards the high-end pieces that make up the Erin Gallagher line. The rear of the store is dedicated to the plentiful customizable options available to customers.
The team, now including store manager (and Westchester resident) Lisa McSweeney, are putting the finishing touches on the boutique themselves- three young women hammering nails, sanding floors and assembling displays- all in preparation for the grand opening.
For Gallagher in particular, the feeling in the air is that of sweet promise. “I love our store…I love the fact that women will be able to come here and feel glamorous.”
Insider Magazine
By Ryan Fergus
October 2007
Erin Gallagher Jewelry
Suburban Jewelry Maven Sets Her Sights On The Big City
Customization is an increasingly demanded service these days; it in fact seems that the modern consumer not only seeks, but also demands a product that is tailor - made to their exact specifications. While this trend continues to flourish in almost every kind of industry, customization in jewelry has lagged - and it’s this very movement that Erin Gallagher is trying to hasten.
“Women should be able to have their jewelry fit them like clothing” Gallagher relays from her soon-to-be open, self-titled boutique. “Currently that isn’t the trend.”
Growing up in LaGrange, where she attended Lyons Township High School, Gallagher prepped for her future career by working at Eye On Design in Hinsdale, taking classes at the Art Institute of Chicago and, most crucially, starting a small, home-operated jewelry business with her mother, Cathy. The partnership quickly grew, with the mother-and-daughter team getting their jewelry stocked in Bloomingdales department stores after only a year of working together. Things were moving forward- and quickly.
Then tragedy struck - cruelly, and without warning.
After Cathy Gallagher’s sudden death from advanced colorectal cancer, Erin, motivated by her mother’s love and confidence, decided to push onward with their dream. Her cousin and close friend, Melissa Bocker (herself a Downers Grove native), stepped in to help, working trade shows for the burgeoning company.
The next logical step for the duo was to open a studio; a home base of sorts where Gallagher and Bocker could continue to create, as well as allow customers to browse through a diverse selection of rare stones to create the perfect jewelry piece to accent a particular outfit or event.
That dream is finally coming to fruition September 28th, when Erin Gallagher Jewelry (1017 W. Lake St.) officially opens for business. As Gallagher puts it, “we are the only store in Chicago to my knowledge where women can customize their jewelry – specifically the type of stone, as well as the length and style of the chain.” The front end of the studio is concentrated towards the high-end pieces that make up the Erin Gallagher line. The rear of the store is dedicated to the plentiful customizable options available to customers.
The team, now including store manager (and Westchester resident) Lisa McSweeney, are putting the finishing touches on the boutique themselves- three young women hammering nails, sanding floors and assembling displays- all in preparation for the grand opening.
For Gallagher in particular, the feeling in the air is that of sweet promise. “I love our store…I love the fact that women will be able to come here and feel glamorous.”
Desert Rose Design Press Release
Press Release
Desert Rose Design
September 2007
By Ryan Fergus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Elmhurst Marketing Firm Nets 11 American Graphic Design Awards
ELMHURST, IL, September 9th, 2007 - Desert Rose Design, Inc., has been honored with 11 award certificates for their multiple submissions in the 2007 American Graphic Design Awards. The national competition, presented by Graphic Design USA and sponsored by Adobe Systems Inc., is open to all segments of the creative community, including graphic design firms, advertising agencies, corporations, publications, universities and institutions.
Beating out over 10,000 entries nationwide, Desert Rose Design’s winning submissions now become eligible for publication in the GDUSA Design Annual, a 300-page special edition of Graphic Design USA’s monthly magazine.
Helen Levinson, President of Desert Rose Design, says that the accolades “are a vindication for both our firm and our clients. We are honored to be chosen among our creative and talented peers.”
Desert Rose Design is a women-owned, full-service marketing and communications firm based in Elmhurst, Illinois that specializes in combining graphic design talent with multimedia and database technology.
Desert Rose Design
September 2007
By Ryan Fergus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Elmhurst Marketing Firm Nets 11 American Graphic Design Awards
ELMHURST, IL, September 9th, 2007 - Desert Rose Design, Inc., has been honored with 11 award certificates for their multiple submissions in the 2007 American Graphic Design Awards. The national competition, presented by Graphic Design USA and sponsored by Adobe Systems Inc., is open to all segments of the creative community, including graphic design firms, advertising agencies, corporations, publications, universities and institutions.
Beating out over 10,000 entries nationwide, Desert Rose Design’s winning submissions now become eligible for publication in the GDUSA Design Annual, a 300-page special edition of Graphic Design USA’s monthly magazine.
Helen Levinson, President of Desert Rose Design, says that the accolades “are a vindication for both our firm and our clients. We are honored to be chosen among our creative and talented peers.”
Desert Rose Design is a women-owned, full-service marketing and communications firm based in Elmhurst, Illinois that specializes in combining graphic design talent with multimedia and database technology.
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