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The following is a list of my favorites in Chicago. All have served me well in the past. Please rely on this information at your own risk. I cannot make any guarantees on your experience, although I hope you enjoy them as I have.
 
ATTORNEYS
  • David Goldstein
    35 E Wacker Dr
    Chicago, IL 60601
    (312) 236-5689
  • Neal Ross & Association
    233 E Erie St
    Chicago, IL
    (773) 280-6901
AUTO REPAIR
  • European & Us Car Service
    4080 N Broadway St
    Chicago, IL 60613
    (773) 248-1200
BAKERIES
  • Sweet Mandy B’s
    1208 W Webster Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 244-1174
BARS
HOTEL BARS NEIGHBORHOOD BARS
  • Four Farthing’s Tavern and Grill
    2060 N Cleveland Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 935-2060
    www.fourfarthings.com
OUTDOOR BARS SPORTS BARS
  • Cubby Bear (a Chicago icon)
    1059 W Addison St
    Chicago, IL 60613
    (773) 327-1662
    www.cubbybear.com
WINE BARS
  • Webster’s Wine Bar
    1480 W Webster Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 868-0608
    www.websterwinebar.com
  • BIN 36
    339 N Dearborn St
    Chicago, IL 60610
    (312) 755-9463
    www.bin36.com
  • Meritage Café and Wine Bar (also great outdoor dining)
    2118 N Damen Ave
    Chicago, IL 60647
    (773) 235-6434
    www.meritagecafe.com
BOUTIQUES
  • Handle With Care
    1706 N Wells St
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (312) 751-2929
  • Krista K
    3458 N Southport Ave
    Chicago, IL 60657
    (773) 248-1968
    www.kristak.com
  • Lori’s Shoes: The Sole of Chicago
    824 W Armitage Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 281-5655
    www.lorisdesignershoes.com
  • Panache
    2252 N Clark St
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 477-4537
    www.panachechicago.com
BOOK STORES
  • Borders
    830 N Michigan Ave
    Chicago, IL 60611
    (312) 573-0564
    2817 N Clark St
    Chicago, IL 60657
    (773) 935-3909
    755 W North Ave
    Chicago, IL 60610
    (312) 266-8060
    150 N State St
    Chicago, IL 60601
    (312) 606-0750
    www.bordersstores.com
  • Barnes & Noble
    Webster Place
    1441 W Webster Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 871-3610
    Lincoln Park
    659 W Diversey Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 871-9004
    State and Elm
    1130 N State St
    Chicago, IL 60610
    (312) 280-8155
    www.bn.com
  • Barbara's Bestsellers
    Sears Tower - Lower Level 1
    233 S Wacker Dr
    Chicago, IL 60606
    (312) 466-0223
  • Barbara's Bestsellers
    Northwestern Hospital
    201 E Huron St
    Chicago, IL 60611
    (312) 926-2665
  • Barbara's Bookstore at UIC
    1218 S Halsted St
    Chicago, IL 60607
    (312) 413-2665
  • Barbara's Bookstore at Macy's
    111 N State St
    Lower Level
    Chicago, IL 60602
    (312) 781-3033
    www.barbarasbookstore.com
  • Transitions Bookplace
    1000 W North Ave
    Chicago, IL 60622
    (312) 951-READ
    www.transitionsbookplace.com
CAR DEALERSHIPS
CAREER COACH
CATERING
  • Catering by Michael’s
    6203 Park Ave
    Morton Grove, IL 60053
    (847) 966-6555
    www.cateringbymichaels.com
  • Nancy Watson Cook Incorporated
    6028 Dempster St
    Morton Grove, IL 60053
    (847) 967-7283
CHAUFFEUR/LIMO
CHILDCARE
CHILDREN’S STORES
  • Right Start
    2121 N Clybourn Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 296-4420
    www.rightstart.com
  • Bellini
    1800 N Clybourn Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (312) 981-6301
    www.bellini.com
  • Madison & Friends
    43 E Oak St
    Chicago, Illinois 60611
    (312) 642-6403
    www.madisonandfriends.com
  • Camelot Children’s Kingdom
    1155 N State St
    Chicago, IL 60610
    (312) 654-1672
  • Stinky Pants
    844 W Armitage Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 281-4002
FITNESS CENTERS
  • East Bank Club
    500 N Kingsbury St
    Chicago, IL 60610
    (312) 527-5800
    www.eastbankclub.com
  • Equinox Fitness
    Four locations throughout Chicagoland-
      Lincoln Park: (312) 254-4000
      900 N Michigan: (312) 254-2500
      The Loop: (312) 252-3100
      Highland Park: (847) 681-7777
    Member Services: 1(866) 332-6549
    www.equinoxfitness.com
FLORISTS
GIFTS AND STATIONARY
HOME DÉCOR
  • Christine’s Concepts in Design
    807 W Dickens Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 935-0807
    www.christines-concepts.com
  • Eddie Z’s Blinds & Drapery
    818 W North Ave
    Chicago, IL 60622
    (312) 951-0400
    www.eddiezs.com
  • Bloomingdale’s Home + Furniture Store
    600 N Wabash Ave
    Chicago, IL 60610
    (312) 324-7500
  • Material Possessions
    704 N Wabash Ave
    Chicago, IL 60611
    (312) 280-4885
    www.materialpossessions.com
HOTELS
JEWELRY
KIDS SPORTS CAMP
PEDIATRICIAN
  • Rebecca Unger, MD
    Northwestern Children Practice
    680 N Lake Shore Dr
    Chicago, IL
    (312) 642-5515
PHOTOGRAPHER
PILATES
RADIO SHOWS
REALTOR
    Joanne, of course! She can refer you to the best agents anywhere in the world!
RESTAURANTS
AMERICAN BREAKFAST/BRUNCH CARIBBEAN CHINESE
  • Dee’s Mandarin
    1114 W Armitage Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 477-1500
    http://www.deesrestaurant.com
  • Opera
    1301 S Wabash Ave
    Chicago, IL 60605
    (312) 461-0161
    www.opera-chicago.com
  • Chen’s Chinese & Sushi
    3506 N Clark St
    Chicago, IL 60657
    (773) 549-9100
    www.chenschicago.com
  • Three Happiness Restaurant
    2130 S Wentworth Ave
    Chicago, IL 60616 (Chinatown)
    (312) 791-1228
COFFEE

COMFORT FOOD

CUBAN

GROUP DINING

FAMILY FRIENDLY & FAST

  • Athenian Room
    807 W Webster Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 348-5155
  • Portillo’s Hot Dogs
    (Has a drive through)
    100 W Ontario St
    Chicago, IL 60610
    (312) 587-8910
    www.portillos.com/portillos
  • Potbelly Sandwich Works
    2264 N Lincoln Ave
    (773) 528-1405
    1422 W Webster Ave
    (773) 755-1234
    924 West Belmont Ave
    (773) 348-5204
    3424 N Southport St
    (773) 289-1807
    1625 N Damen Ave
    (773) 772-5501
    900 N Michigan Ave
    (312) 587-9435
    508 N Clark St
    (312) 664-9131
  • Panera Bread
    2070 N Clybourn Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 325-9035
    616 W Diversey Pkwy
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 528-4556
    www.panera.com
  • Corner Bakery
    State & Cedar
    1121 N State St
    Chicago, IL 60610
    (312) 787-1969
    www.cornerbakery.com
FINE DINING GOURMET TO GO HOT DOGS
  • Weiner’s Circle
    2622 N Clark St
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 477-7444
ICE CREAM
  • Bobtail Soda Fountain (5 locations)
    2951 N Broadway St
    Chicago, IL 60657
    (773) 880-7372
    3425 N Southport St
    Chicago, IL 60657
    (773) 248-6104
    462 S Lakeshore Drive
    Chicago, IL 60605
    (312) 431-0230
    522 S Lakeshore Drive
    Chicago, IL 60605
    (312) 786-1014
    http://www.bobtailsodafountain.com
  • Dairy Queen/ Orange Julius
    2200 N Lincoln Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 871-2200
    http://www.dairyqueen.com
  • Cold Stone Creamery
    2187 N Clybourn Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 525-0460
    613 W Diversey Pkwy
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 549-4800
    1533 N Wells St
    Chicago, IL 60610
    (312) 280-6800
    1924 W North Ave
    Chicago, IL 60622
    (773) 235-8476
    3510 N Halsted St
    Chicago, IL 60657
    (773) 248-3510
    21 W Ontario St
    Chicago, IL 60610
    (312) 280-5977
    4709 N Lincoln Ave
    Chicago, IL 60625
    (773) 271-1122
    1316 S Halsted St
    Chicago, IL 60607
    (312) 226-2800
    www.coldstonecreamery.com
  • Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
    830 N Michigan Ave
    Chicago, IL 60611
    (312) 337-9330
    http://www.ghirardelli.com/shops/shop_locator.aspx
ITALIAN MEXICAN OUTDOOR PIZZA
  • Lou Malnati’s
    Near North
    439 N Wells St
    Chicago, IL 60610
    (312) 828-9800
    Bucktown/Wicker Park
    1520 N Damen Ave
    Chicago, IL 60622
    (773) 395-2400
    Lincoln Park
    958 W Wrightwood Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 832-4030
    www.loumalnatis.com
  • Gino’s East
    633 N Wells St
    Chicago, IL 60610
    (312) 943-1124
    162 E Superior St
    Chicago, IL 60611
    (312) 266 DEEP (3337)
    www.ginoseast.com
  • Pizzeria Uno
    29 E Ohio St
    Chicago, IL 60611
    (312) 321-1000
    49 E Ontario St
    Chicago, IL 60611
    (312) 943-4041
    www.unos.com
  • Pequod’s Pizza
    2207 N Clybourn Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 327-1512
    www.pequodspizza.com
  • Edwardo’s Pizza
    Chicago - North Dearborn
    1212 N. Dearborn St
    Chicago, IL 60610
    (312) 337-4490
    Chicago - Halsted
    2662 N Halsted St
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 871-3400
    http://featuredfoods.com/
  • Bacino’s
    2204 N Lincoln Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 427-7400
ROMANTIC DINING SEAFOOD SPANISH TAPAS STEAK SUSHI THAI
SALON
SPA’S
SPECIAL EVENT ENTERTAINMENT
  • Charizma Special Event Entertainment
    3186 Doolittle Dr
    Northbrook, IL 60062
    Marz- Owner- Cell: (847) 722-7378
    Tel: (847) 480-7210
SHOE REPAIR
  • Gus’s Shoe Repair
    2361 N Clark St
    Chicago, IL 60614
    Phone: (773) 525-0133
TAILOR
  • Tails
    1414 N Wells St, Suite 1
    Chicago, IL 60610
    (312) 642-3711
THEATRE
  • Hot Tix
    (312) 554-9800
    www.hottix.org
    Half price ticket program offered by the League of Chicago Theatres
  • League of Chicago Theatres
    228 S. Wabash St, Suite #200
    Chicago, IL 60604
    (312) 554-9800
    www.chicagoplays.com
WEDDING & PARTY PLANNER
Tel. 312.264.1100
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2301 North Clark Street
Suite 202
Chicago, IL 60614 		JoanneSellsChicago@gmail.com
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