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Time Out
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Stephanie Izard of Girl & The Goat to open two new restaurants inside of Chicagoland casinos
She's the co-owner and executive chef behind three of the most-loved restaurants in all of Chicagoland— Girl and the Goat, Little Goat Diner and Duck Duck Goat —and, now, Stephanie Izard is expanding her Windy City empire with two new dining they're in a surprising place. For her latest restaurant project, the James Beard Award-winning toque and television personality—who made TV history as the first female chef to win Bravo's Top Chef— is partnering with Hollywood Casino to unveil a new burger concept at two of the casino's suburban locations. In keeping with Izard's livestock theme, the new concept will be dubbed Lucky Goat and will sling specialty burgers, French fries, milkshakes and more. It remains to be seen if Izard's popular patties like the Chili Crunch Burger from Little Goat Diner will make their way into the Lucky Goat menu or if the spread will be made up of entirely new offerings. Needless to say, we're game for either option. Lucky Goat will be found at Hollywood's Joliet and Aurora casinos as part of the locations' new Boulevard Food & Drink Hall, a food hall concept that will spotlight Chicago-based eateries and vendors. The celebrity chef's new venture will be joined by Rick and Ashley Ortiz's Antique Taco, a neighborhood Mexican spot with locations in Wicker Park and Bridgeport and a menu full of handmade tacos, salads, salsas and more; as well as Dana Salls-Cree's Pretty Cool Ice Cream, known for its unique scoops, bars, cookie sandwiches and more, with storefronts in Logan Square and Lincoln Park. Five50 Pizza will also debut on site, offering the masses New York- and Neapolitan-inspired pies. The Boulevard food halls will be designed and operated by McClain Camarota Hospitality, which was founded by Shawn McClain. As area foodies might remember, McClain is the Chicago restaurateur behind eateries including Spring, Green Zebra and Custom House. 'We're proud to feature local area chefs and restaurants at the new Hollywood Casino Joliet,' said Ruben Warren, Vice President and General Manager of Hollywood Casino Joliet, per Patch Chicago. 'Boulevard Food & Drink Hall will offer premium dining options, and we can't wait to introduce our guests to this new social space later this year.'
Chicago Tribune
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Hollywood Casino food courts in Joliet, Aurora to get Stephanie Izard's Goat, Antique Taco
The new land-based Hollywood casinos coming to Joliet and Aurora are betting that the way to a gambler's heart is through their stomach. Still months from opening its redeveloped suburban casinos, Hollywood parent company Penn Entertainment announced the latest restaurant additions Thursday: twin food halls featuring a trendy taste of Chicago, a slice of New York and another helping of culinary star power. Boulevard Food & Drink Hall will include Lucky Goat, a new burger restaurant by celebrity chef Stephanie Izard, the first suburban locations for Antique Taco and Pretty Cool Ice Cream, and the debut of Five50 Pizza in the Chicago market. 'It's kind of the best of both worlds,' said Shawn McClain, whose hospitality group is developing the food halls in partnership with Penn. 'We get to expose great brands to the suburbs of Chicago, who obviously know these brands but can't always get downtown.' Penn previously announced that celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis will bring Italian restaurants to both locations, with the Joliet casino slated to open in the fourth quarter this year and the Aurora one next year. The planned food halls have a more distinctively Chicago flavor. A James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur, McClain cut his teeth as head chef at Trio in Evanston, later creating Chicago's Spring and Green Zebra restaurants before moving on to Las Vegas, where he opened Sage and Five50 Pizza at the Aria Resort & Casino in 2012. Now based in Detroit, his restaurant group — McClain Camarota Hospitality — has a steakhouse atop that city's iconic RenCen tower, as well as several venues in Las Vegas. His last Chicago restaurant, the vegetarian Green Zebra, closed in 2018, but McClain said he 'jumped at the chance' to reenter the market where he launched his career. His ongoing relationships with Chicago restaurateurs helped put together the new all-star lineup at the Hollywood Casino food halls. McClain worked with Izard at Spring more than 20 years ago at the start of her culinary career — before she became the first woman to win Bravo's 'Top Chef,' in 2008. Izard went on to open the acclaimed West Loop restaurant Girl & the Goat in 2010, and has since added Little Goat, Duck Duck Goat and Cabra in Chicago. She has also expanded the Goat brand to California, most recently opening Valley Goat in Silicon Valley. Lucky Goat will be her first fast casual restaurant, featuring specialty burgers, fries and milkshakes. 'It's a concept that I've not done before,' Izard said. 'Folks love burgers and chicken sandwiches. It's just a fun thing, easy to eat, but bringing great flavors and just putting my own twist on things.' An Evanston native who now lives in California, Izard, whose name means mountain goat in French, said the new concept may be ripe for broader expansion of the Goat brand, depending on how the first two suburban Chicago locations fare. Other acclaimed Chicago restaurants are breaking new ground with the food halls as well. Antique Taco, a hip taco joint with locations in Wicker Park and Bridgeport, which has been ranked among the best in the city by the Chicago Tribune, will venture for the first time into the suburbs. Pretty Cool Ice Cream, another city staple with locations in Logan Square and Lincoln Park, will also set up shop in Joliet and Aurora. To celebrate the announcement, Antique Taco and Pretty Cool Ice Cream will be giving away free food and Hollywood Casino merchandise at their Chicago locations Friday from noon to 2 p.m. McClain launched the Five50 Pizza concept at the Aria in Las Vegas in 2012, along with the upscale Sage restaurant, both of which closed at the onset of the pandemic in 2020. A mix of New York- and Neapolitan-style, McClain described the pizza as 'combining the best of both worlds,' with old school flavors and a more developed crust. He believes Five50 will play well in the land of deep dish and tavern style. 'It was something near and dear to our heart, and we really were looking for a new home,' McClain said. 'It's taken us a few years, but we thought with this food hall and social dining hall, that would be a perfect opportunity to bring it back.' In addition to the established brands, McClain will also bring a bespoke cafe called Dailies to both food halls, which will feature Chicago-based Big Shoulders Coffee. The food halls will join previously announced Giada-branded Italian restaurants, adding more culinary pizzazz to the Joliet and Aurora casinos, two of oldest in the state, which are in the process of being reborn. Launched in the 1990s when the state legalized riverboat casinos, both Joliet and Aurora are still operating as permanently moored barges. The state's sweeping 2019 gambling expansion bill, which added everything from six new casinos to sports betting, allowed all casinos to be built on or moved to dry land. Rivers Des Plaines became the first to convert to a land-based casino, paying a $250,000 Gaming Board fee to expand over dry land in 2020. The state's newer casinos, including Bally's Chicago, Wind Creek Chicago Southland and Hard Rock Rockford, are all land-based. Penn is building the new $185 million Hollywood Casino Joliet in the Rock Run Collection, a sprawling 310-acre mixed-use development adjacent to the Interstate 80 and Interstate 55 interchange. The facility will feature expanded gaming, with 1,000 slots, 43 table games, a retail sportsbook, a 10,000-square-foot event center and restaurants. The $360 million Aurora casino complex being developed near I-88 and Chicago Premium Outlets mall will include 1,200 gaming positions, a 220-room hotel, a retail sportsbook, a spa, an outdoor entertainment area, a 12,000-square-foot event center and restaurants. While the new facilities may provide a boost to gaming revenues, Penn executives are hoping the food offerings will differentiate the Joliet and Aurora casinos in an increasingly competitive market, attracting visitors who might have no interest in splitting aces or rolling the dice. 'We fully anticipate that we're going to see a lot of customers who just come in and they want to experience the amazing food that we're going to offer at the social hall, grab a drink and maybe never hit the casino floor,' said Jaime Williams, regional vice president of marketing for Penn Entertainment.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Women with PVD often underdiagnosed & undertreated, highlighting need for more research
Statement Highlights: Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)a condition affecting arteries, veins and the lymphatic systems throughout the bodyhas significant differences in incidence, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes in women vs. men. Women with PVD often experience subtle or atypical symptoms, which can lead to underdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis, and they are less likely to receive guideline-recommended treatments. Targeted screening, tailored treatment strategies and increased representation of women in clinical trials are critical priorities to addressing these gaps and improving long-term prognosis for people with PVD. Embargoed until 4:00 a.m. CT / 5:00 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 11, 2025 (NewMediaWire) - March 11, 2025 - DALLAS The disparities between men and women in prevalence, risk factors and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) have a profound impact on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for women, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation. "Peripheral vascular disease is often under-recognized and understudied in women," said Esther S.H. Kim, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA, chair of the writing group for the new scientific statement. Dr. Kim is the Izard Family Distinguished Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine, a professor of medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and director of the Center for Women's Cardiovascular Health at Atrium Health in Charlotte, North Carolina. "While differences in heart disease between men and women are increasingly recognized, equivalent focus on vascular diseases affecting blood vessels outside the heart remains lacking. In order to improve the quality of life and prolong the lives of women with PVD, more research is needed to identify and address these disparities." The scientific statement, "Sex Differences in Peripheral Vascular Disease," summarizes current knowledge of the differences between men and women with PVD; highlights disparities in risk factors, screening, treatment and outcomes; and outlines key research priorities to mitigate these disparities and promote health equity. Summary of disparities The statement highlights numerous disparities in risk factors, symptoms, screening, treatment and outcomes for various types of PVD. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): PAD, a condition that restricts blood flow to the limbs, is the most common form of PVD, and it affects men and women at similar rates overall. However, women are more likely to experience no symptoms or atypical signs of PAD and greater functional decline compared to men. Women with PAD tend to walk at slower speeds and cover shorter distances, highlighting the functional limitations they often face. Women with PAD may also be less likely to receive guideline-recommended treatment or participate in supervised exercise programs. PAD is also more prevalent in Black women, and they have a higher lifetime risk of PAD (27.6%) compared to white women (19%), yet they are often less likely to receive evidence-based recommended treatments, according to the Association's 2024 Guideline for the Management of Lower Extremity PAD. Aortic Disease: Women with aortopathy (conditions affecting the aorta) tend to be diagnosed at older ages and present with more severe disease compared to men. While women have a lower incidence of some aortic conditions (like aneurysms) due to the protective effect of estrogen hormones, they face a disproportionately higher risk of severe complications, including aneurysm rupture and mortality. In the U.K. Small Aneurysm Trial, women were three times more likely than men to experience aneurysm rupture at the same size of aneurysm. Additionally, 30% of aneurysm ruptures in women occurred with smaller aneurysms, compared to 8% in men. These disparities persist even with treatment. Women undergoing minimally invasive procedures such as thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) face higher short- and long-term mortality rates and an increased risk of stroke after surgery. In acute aortic syndromes (which include dissection, intramural hematoma (collection of blood within the aortic wall) and penetrating aortic ulcer), in-hospital mortality for women is 30% compared to 21% for men. Screening guidelines for aortic aneurysms recommend lower repair thresholds for women (5.0 cm) than for men (5.5 cm), however, these thresholds may not fully reflect women's unique risk factors. Peripheral Aneurysms and Artery Disorders: These conditionsincluding fibromuscular dysplasia and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS)vary in their frequency and outcomes between men and women. For example, fibromuscular dysplasia is 59 times more common in women than men, while popliteal (behind the knee) artery aneurysms occur about 20 times more often in men. Atherosclerotic Extracranial Carotid Artery Disease: Carotid plaque composition in the neck and brain and the impact on stroke risk, along with treatment options and outcomes, are also different for women. Sex-specific risk factors for stroke in women include preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), older age at menopause and use of estrogen therapy. While women might have smaller plaque size than men, studies indicate that men experience intraplaque hemorrhages (bleeding with arterial plaque) at higher rates, which can increase stroke risk. Atherosclerotic Renal and Mesenteric Artery Disease: Research on differences in kidney and mesenteric arteries (blood vessels that take blood from the aorta to the gastrointestinal tract) disease remains limited. Studies have found women are three times more likely to be affected with chronic mesenteric ischemia (reduced blood flow) than men. Studies also suggest Black adults with renal artery stenosis (narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the kidneys) have higher rates of severe or resistant high blood pressure. Vasculitis: The development of vasculitis, an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the blood vessels, and clinical features vary strongly by type. Takayasu arteritis occurs five times more often in women, and women are 23 times more likely to develop giant cell arteritis. Takayasu is more common in younger women, ages 1530 years old, while giant cell arteritis incidence is highest among people ages 70- to 80-years-old. In addition, the mortality rate for Takayasu arteritis is two times higher in women, and women with giant cell arteritis who receive prednisone-only treatments are five times more likely to face treatment challenges compared to men. "PVD leads to significant illness and health complications. However, the disparities between women and men hinder equitable outcomes. Identified disparities in effective prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care underscore the importance of tailored prevention and treatment strategies," said Kim. Knowledge gaps and future research needs According to the statement, there is a need to prioritize research to help define differences in PVD between men and women. Future research, from research at the cellular level to clinical trials, should include sex in their design and reporting. Suggestions include: Ensure adequate representation of women in clinical trials: Trials should enroll more women to allow for meaningful analysis of sex-specific differences in treatment efficacy, safety and outcomes. Enrollment should mirror the prevalence of the condition in women, ensuring balanced representation. Analyze data by sex: Research and clinical trials should include analyses to better understand differences by sex in response to treatments and interventions. Establish optimal treatment strategies for women: New research is needed to determine optimal thresholds for intervention in women, considering their unique physiology and differences in disease presentation. In addition, the statement also includes suggestions that may help improve diagnosis and long-term prognosis for women with PVD: Enhance education for clinicians: Health care professionals would benefit from training on recognizing and addressing sex-specific differences in PVD to improve outcomes. Improve screening strategies: Current screening methods and guidelines are often inadequate for women and need to be refined to account for sex-specific risk factors, atypical presentations and differences in disease progression. Improve access for women to guideline-recommended therapies: Addressing barriers to ensure women have access to guideline-recommended therapies may help to improve outcomes for women. This scientific statement was prepared by the volunteer writing group on behalf of the American Heart Association's Council on Peripheral Vascular Disease; the Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing; the Council on Clinical Cardiology; the Council on Genomic and Precision Medicine; the Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research; and the Stroke Council. American Heart Association scientific statements promote greater awareness about cardiovascular diseases and stroke issues and help facilitate informed health care decisions. Scientific statements outline what is currently known about a topic and what areas need additional research. While scientific statements inform the development of guidelines, they do not make treatment recommendations. American Heart Association guidelines provide the Association's official clinical practice recommendations. Co-authors are Vice-Chair Shipra Arya, M.D., S.M.; Yolanda Bryce, M.D.; Heather L. Gornik, M.D., M.H.S., FAHA; Chandler A. Long, M.D.; Mary M. McDermott, M.D., FAHA; Amy West Pollak, M.D., FAHA; Vincent Lopez Rowe, M.D.; Alexander E. Sullivan, M.D., M.S.C.I.; and Mary O. Whipple, Ph.D., R.N., P.H.N. Authors' disclosures are listed in the manuscript. The Association receives funding primarily from individuals. Foundations and corporations (including pharmaceutical, device manufacturers and other companies) also make donations and fund specific Association programs and events. The Association has strict policies to prevent these relationships from influencing the science content. Revenues from pharmaceutical and biotech companies, device manufacturers and health insurance providers, and the Association's overall financial information are available here. Additional Resources: Available multimedia is on right column of release link. Spanish news release After March 11, 2025, view the manuscript online AHA Guideline: 2024 Guideline for the Management of Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease (May 2024) AHA news release: Early diagnosis & treatment of peripheral artery disease essential to improve outcomes, reduce amputation risk (May 2024) AHA scientific statement: Health Disparities in Peripheral Artery Disease (June 2023) AHA policy statement: Reducing Nontraumatic Lower-Extremity Amputations by 20% by 2030: Time to Get to Our Feet (May 2021) AHA health information: Peripheral Artery Disease Follow AHA/ASA news on X @HeartNews Follow news from the AHA's flagship journal Circulation @CircAHA ### About the American Heart Association The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public's health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. For Media Inquiries: 214-706-1173 Amanda Ebert: For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) and
