COFFEE TALK

It starts with the beans. Our beans are of single-origin and come from small plantations in Mexico. Our small-batch coffee-roasting process, on-premise, takes the just-picked green beans and turns them into dark brown beans. High temperatures vary, depending on whether we want a light roast or a darker roast, and then they are cooked quickly. The result is a bean that is ‘crunchy when chewed’ and is then ready to be ground and brewed. That’s the aroma that draws people to our door. We also offer Café de Olla: cinnamon quills and sugarcane infused with a signature roast. It is an aromatic duo of sweet and spice to soothe your senses. Our Mayan coffee is a pairing of Mexican hot chocolate and espresso. The cocoa is also sourced from Mexico. Other favorites are the Mexican hot chocolate and café con leche.

Each is made fresh, and grilled to order, with the best ingredients. Included are these seven: • Brie, apple and turkey, mayo and fig spread • Grilled cheese: your choice of cheddar, muenster, jalapeño, pepperjack, provolone, spinach and red bell peppers • Grilled veggies • Italian prosciutto, soppressala, mortadella, provolone and mozzarella • Peanut butter and jelly. • Quesadilla flour tortilla with your choice of cheese

• Spi Mo To: spinach, mozzarella, tomato and balsamic dressing. COFFEE TALK with Cafe LaFortuna CAFE LAFORTUNA OWNERS: ANGELA LAVELLI AND DAUGHTER ALEJANDRA? • Our most popular is the breakfast panini. Once you try it, you’ll be back!

“The result is a bean that is ‘crunchy it a family business? Who are your helpers? when chewed’ and is then ready to be This is a family business ground and brewed. That’s the aroma which opened 10 years ago. All my children come and help. that draws people to our door.” However, my daughter Alejandra -ANGELA LAVELLI Owner of Cafe LaFortuna has recently become a more permanent presence. And we do like to make people feel welcome like it is our kitchen.

We are open Monday through Saturday at 6 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon. As well as Sundays: 8am til noon. Our outside patio will now be open until October 31st, so make sure to come visit us and try one of our specialties!

Presented by CSC Dermatology Questions from the community answered by doctors

A: Dermal fillers restore facial volume to smooth skin lines and wrinkles as well as enhance areas like the lips, chin, or jawline. This is done with gel-like materials that dermatologists inject under the skin at different depths. Fillers are seemingly unlimited when it comes to applications. They can be used to lift cheekbones, improve hollowness of the facial skin in areas like the temples and under the eyes. Moreover, fillers can be used to treat areas like the neck and chest to restore skin health and diminish the appearance of finely wrinkled and thin skin. Lastly, fillers can also be used to rejuvenate the hands.

A: Fillers are made with FDA approved substances injected beneath the skin. These include Hyaluronic Acid, Calcium Hydroxylapatite, and Poly-L-Lactic Acid. Poly-L-Lactic Acid also known as Sculptra is Dr. Steil’s favorite dermal filler. It is biocompatible, which makes it completely safe to use. It is a totally biodegradable synthetic substance,which means it dissolves. Lastly, it works by stimulating skin to rebuild the natural collagen resulting into smoother skin and greater volume. Almost 20 years ago, Dr. Steil learned from the best, Danny Vleggar, MD. He was a trained Poly-L-Lactic Acid Specialist who taught her how to apply the filler like an expert. For aging facial skin, Poly-L-Lactic Acid can add volume, structure, balance and lift. For younger patients, it can be used to improve facial symmetry.

my face look fake? A: “I have been injecting in Hinsdale for 20 years, and everyone says the same thing— I don’t want people to know and I want to look natural. At CSC, we will make your treatment look natural,” says Dr. Steil. The physicians at CSC Dermatology, ?Dr. Rachel Bognet Dr. Steil and Dr. Bognet, have a combined 30 years of experience treating patients with fillers. They both agree that the best results are when you don’t look like you’ve had a filler. To make this possible, CSC offers only the most professional opinions and treatment styles in all of their procedures. The bottom line— experience matters. “Sometimes a filler is not the solution,” says Bognet and “we tell the patient no. An overfilled face is not on our style.”

A: Getting a filler is a very comfortable experience. The filler material is mixed with numbing medication which makes it virtually painless. In addition, applying ice prior to a more sensitive area like the lips helps to aid in numbing.

A: Filler treatments can range from $500-$2000 per session depending on the

exact product and the number of syringes used. “We often layer products to achieve the best result so more than one type of product may be used during a treatment session,” says Dr. Steil.

A: On average, fillers can last from six months to two plus years. After being injected, your body gradually and naturally absorbs filler particles. Factors that affect longevity include the product used, how much was injected, and where it was injected. Depending on your age and your goals, treatments are often repeated yearly.

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Call 630 455 0045 now to book a session at either one of our prominent locations in Hinsdale or Downers Grove.