This salon has two locations in the city, both conveniently open until 9 pm during the week, so getting a cut, a deep-conditioning treatment, or a blowout is easier than ever.
Hotel silver, historic Queen-emblazoned ashtrays from the U.K. and a smattering of ephemera add up to P.O.S.H.’s enduringly great Parisian-flea-market feel.
At this store devoted to all things garden-related, you should definitely pay special attention to the wildly cool (and packable) terrariums, peopled with hilarious miniature figurines.
The bricks-and-mortar outpost of the famous crafts fair of the same name, this tiny store is packed with handmade things, including adorable stationery and cute canvas totes.
This is the best spot in town for avant-garde labels—Dries Van Noten, Marni—and equally forward finds, like Nicholas Kirkwood heels.
Mention Lucky to save 30% on everything (through Dec. 20) at this always satisfying and affordable boutique, packed with pieces from Doma, James Jeans, Susana Monaco and much, much more. Подробнее.
This home goods spot looks like an English countryside antiques shop that’s had a run-in with a Native American trading post. Highlights include footstools upholstered in iconic Hudson Bay prints.
This subterranean space specializes primarily in vintage jewelry: The expansive selection is well sorted and well priced, which means you can snap up a great turquoise ring for $40.
When it comes to a subtly bohemian aesthetic—served up via Gary Graham’s asymmetrical dresses and exotically tinged jewelry—Robin Richman always gets the city’s top honors.
It may be a big antiques mart, but everything here feels special and handpicked: There’s an entire case of owl medallions, plus design classics, like George Nelson clocks and Paul McCobb desks.
Tucked away on a quiet stretch near DePaul University, Kaveri focuses on slightly adventurous cuts, like cropped Rag & Bone bombers and slouchy Demy Lee cashmere sweaters.
A giant oak library counter and antique card catalogs make it feel like a study, appropriate since Greer is exclusively devoted to exquisite stationery, journals and pens.
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Devoted to antiques and up-and-coming furniture and industrial designers, Post 27 sits in a warehouse-size space but feels thoroughly intimate, thanks to expertly arranged mini areas.
The emphasis here is on costume jewelry, all arranged in the center of the store, but the bordering racks deserve a look too, since they’re lined with vintage party dresses, many from coveted names.
Located just off the primary downtown shopping stretch, Sarca is well worth seeking out: Avant-garde Vivienne Westwood dresses mingle with Grey Ant denim trousers and spiky Camilla Skovgaard heels.
This new below-ground spot is a street-inspired concept shop: Christopher Kane T-shirts, Alexander Wang sunglasses and Dee and Ricky Lego brooches abound.
It’s one of Chicago’s big success stories, so it’s no surprise that the Eskell flagship is equally cool with its beautifully patterned in-house line and an array of well priced labels like Minkpink.
Moodily lit and decked out in foliage, this flower shop/gift store feels extravagantly lush, just like its handmade, embroidered necklaces and artisanal candles.
Slightly retro, preppy standards by labels like A.P.C. set the tone here—while checkboard floors and midcentury-modern fixtures contribute to its schoolhouse vibe.
There’s an offbeat vibe here: The wallpaper-wrapped room hosts cool drawings by locals and racks are dotted with pristine vintage picks, like delicately patterned shirtdresses and ballet-hued silk top
Occupying a garage-like, sun-drenched corner in the Meatpacking District, this looks like a gallery at first. Closer inspection reveals paper-thin, bright orange serving bowls and baskets from Mali.
Though it’s officially situated in the burbs, Chalk has a citified feel. Patchwork Chris Benz skirts hang next to slick black pants (artfully turned out by Olivier Theyskens for Theory).
Wow I love this place. It is a must stop for belly lovers, duck & Pho Dumplings, Ramen with Pork Belly & Shiitakes. Chef Kim is outstanding. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef
My favorite place for Italian. Chef Tony Priolo cooks seasonal rustic Italian food. The boys and I love to go for their thin-crusted pizzas. The restaurant has an amazing outdoor deck that transforms
The eco-friendly café is LEED Gold certified. Among its recycled items: the counter made with wood from an old barn.
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Logan Square's gastropub, with a kick-ass whisky selection, has made national headlines and even got a Michelin star. Like a nose-to-tail approach? So does chef Jared Wentworth. [Eater 38 Member] Подробнее.
Shin Thompson's understated Logan Square BYO is the perfect place for a multi-course fine dining experience ... where you can wear jeans. [Eater 38 Member] Подробнее.
