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Suit ($1,999) and shirt ($199), Exclusive Matt Forté Collection for ESQ Clothing. 450 E. Waterside Dr., Ste. 402, 312-818-9088; esqclothing.com. Tie, Paul Smith ($150). paulsmith.co.uk. Pocket square, Brunello Cucinelli ($155). 939A N. Rush St., 312-266-6000; brunellocucinelli.com photography by david leslie anthony taste 87 // The K ing of Cr ab As a wave of new seafood restaurants opens across the city, Shaw's Crab House celebrates 30 years of showing Chicago how it's done. 90 // ToTal CaTCh The city's hottest new dining spots get their sea legs, and two local wine experts recommend their favorite pairings for seafood and steak. 92 // SpoTlighT River North sings a Bohemian rhapsody, Dove's Luncheonette plays the blues, and the favors of the East inspire a new liqueur. 94 // Media MogulS Media players Bill Rancic and Jon Harris take time out for a guys' lunch at Rancic's new hot spot, RPM Steak. 98 CHASING THE DREAM Chicago Bear Matt Forté proves himself a leader on and off the field. features 98 // ChaSing The dreaM Setting his sights on the Super Bowl, Chicago Bears star running back Matt Forté races into a new season. Photography by David Leslie Anthony 102 // inSpir ed by... Watchmakers look to history, human achievement, and the endless possibilities of space to inspire their designs. By Roberta Naas Photography by Jeff Crawford 108 // ChiCago'S Movie Men As the Chicago International Film Festival celebrates its 50th anniversa- ry, we take a look at eight Windy City gentlemen who are making a serious impact in the world of cinema. By Novid Parsi Photography by Billy Rood 116 // preppy ChiCago? you beTCha, biff Nearly 35 years after the publication of The Offcial Preppy Handbook, Windy City residents' penchant for plaid is alive and well. By Steven Stolman and Bunky Cushing 18 michiganavemag.com contents october 2014