JERMAINE ANDERSON

WHO: General manager, Virgin Hotels Chicago (203 N. Wabash Ave., 312-940-4400; virginhotels.com/chicago.com). HOME ’HOOD: “Englewood. It’s home; I was raised there and learned many of life’s lessons there.” GO-TO SPOT: “Pelago Ristorante (201 E. Delaware Pl., 312-280-0700; pelagorestaurant.com). I’ve yet to order off the menu—i let Chef mauro prepare the eight-course chef selection.” HIDDEN GEM: “The Promontory (5311 S. Lake Park Ave. West, 312-801-2100; promontorychicago.com) in Hyde Park, an amazing music venue on the South Side.” ARCHITECTURAL INSPO: “The London Guarantee & Accident Building (85 E. Wacker Dr.); the Beaux arts architecture is amazing.” PLANSFOR FALL: “Visit apple orchards and pumpkin patches, eat apple doughnuts, and drink Old Fashioneds—in that order.” HOW I DE-STRESS: “Six am spin class at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness (211 N. Stetson Ave., 312-856-1111; lakeshoresf.com).” FALL FASHION ESSENTIAL: “a charcoal-gray wool sports coat from Hart Schaffner Marx (Nordstrom, The Shops at North Bridge, 312-464-1515; nordstrom.com).”