Julia Child would approve the sprinkle of fresh herbs in the mushroom and Gruyère omelet ($12). Read more.
Channeling the vibe of a bar in southern Italy, Bar Forza caters to carb lovers as well as those who appreciate a great bottle of wine. Read more.
Great food...A little pricey at times but well worth it! Try the chicken gyros, you won't regret it :)
Visit Le Colonial for Moët & Chandon Imperial glasses for $15 & Moët & Chandon Imperial Bellinis for $12. Don't forget to submit your receipt for the chance to win a $10,000 shopping spree. Read more.
Santa Con is a 100-person bar crawl with 100 Santa Clauses. The fun starts Saturday at 1 PM, from the Tavern Tap Pub & cuts through downtown. Read more.
Rustic low country French bistro and a BYO policy in a super cute Lakeview setting makes Joncarl Lachman's spot perfect for dates or dinner with friends. [Eater 38 Member]
Beautifully crafted home goods and accessories make this spot a favorite general gift store of sorts. Read more.
Colorful gems are the focus of this designer who creates her own collection of pieces but encourages you to DIY at her in-boutique gem bar. Read more.
We’re not sure what we love most at this haven for all things home: the flea market, the garden, or the indoor furniture and accessories. Read more.
Many fantastic local designers are on the roster at this new shop like Jules, Kate Boggiano, and Nora Del Busto. Read more.
Designer Ashley Zygmunt, a recent grad of the Chicago Fashion Incubator project, just opened this shop, where browsing is appointment-only. Read more.
A modern Hollywood Regency look is a fitting setting for elegantly tailored picks (many of which are exclusive to the store) from designers like Sea and Adam. Read more.
This upscale standard has long been known as the place to zero in on high-end-but-experimental talents. Our favorite reason to visit: its wait-list-worthy selection of shoes. Read more.
On the fifth floor of a mall, this spot feels like a well-kept secret: Coffee-table books, rare European beauty products, cashmere sweaters and a smattering of cool antiques set the eclectic tone.
A mecca for toy enthusiasts, Rotofugi partners with local artists to produce limited-edition, anime-inspired figurines that are sure to be collectibles.
This mom-and-pop store closes for two months at the start of every year while the owners take a buying trip to a far-flung locale. They come back with amazing finds, most under $40. Read more.
There’s an large array of Missoni home goods at this accessories emporium, but it finds good company with the equally luxe-feeling, well-priced handbags by Carla Mancini and woven Presh bracelets.
This was one of our favorite boutiques in the country when Lucky launched more than a decade ago: It’s still spot-on, offering labels like Winifred Grace, Lizzie Fortunato Jewels and 3.1 Phillip Lim
Helen Yi has been one of Chicago’s fashion pacesetters for nearly a decade, and somehow it’s lost none of its edge: Gorgeously tailored Derek Lam blazers mingle with feminine blouses by Barbara Bui.
This shop has long been a staple for beautiful basics as well as essential accent pieces, like over-the-knee boots from Joie. Save 30% through Dec. 20 by name-dropping Lucky. Read more.
Frei Designs creator Annie Novotny offers her full collection of eco-conscious, classic-with-a-twist clothes, as well as the lines of favorite indie designers, like Brooklyn-based Loup Charmant.
