Put this in your pipe
Chicago, IL 60657-3326
+1 773 327 7975
Review © 2007, Wcities
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Put this in your pipe |
1044 West Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60657-3326 +1 773 327 7975 |
This place boasts of the largest selection of imported cigars and cigarettes. Some of the name brands include Ashton, Avo, Fonseca, Fuente, Griffin, La Gloria Cubana, Licenciados, Macanudos, Nat Sherman, Onyx, Partagas, Romeo-Juliette, Santa Damiana, Zino and an uncountable number of others. If you buy four cigars, you receive a fifth for free. The shop also has a wide selection of accessories, including stump-cutters and lighters and are willing to ship anywhere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Supplies for the office worker or artist |
661 North La Salle St Chicago, IL 60610 +1 312 951 5051 |
One of the larger office supply stores in the city, Arvey boasts a huge selection of office and art supplies for the professional or student on the go. Arvey also carries a dizzying arrange of office papers suitable for stationery and letterheads. If the store does not have what you need, it will order it. Whether you simply need to pick up a box of staples or you want to create your own book (and bind it) this is a great place to start. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Music 45s from the 1960s and 70s |
11612 S Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60643 +1 773 779 0066 http://www.beverlyrecords.com/ |
Specializing in albums, tapes and 45s from the 1960s and 70s, this family-owned record store also features a decent selection of rare and collectible vinyl. For a bit of an anachronistic feel, you can also look through the collection of contemporary 45s, ideal for jukeboxes for your home or your business (Yes, many bands do still release contemporary hits on vinyl.) The store also offers a selection of rock-oriented posters, and the help here is friendly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Promotional merchandise |
534 N Clark Street Chicago, IL 60610 +1 312 661 1003 http://www.bluechicago.com/sto... blues@bluechicago.com |
An extension of the two Chicago "Blue" nightclubs, this place offers promotional merchandise that follows the theme of blues-related merchandise, alongside the artwork of John Carroll Doyle. It also provides an all-ages "Down in the Basement" series of blues sets from 8pm to midnight every Saturday, with seating available for 50 people. There is a cover charge: $7 for adults and $5 for under-21 adults (kids under 12 get in free). Review © 2007, Wcities |
Clothes, jewelry, accessories, and more |
1919 West Division Street Chicago, IL 60622 +1 773 252 2520 http://www.casadesoul.net info@casadesoul.net |
What Kennedy Ashinze has done with this piece of real estate is stunning. The store with amulets, candles, jackets, sneakers, rings, bags, Wazobia masks, tees, shrugs, CDs, books, and more is not your regular corner side shop. The owner/DJ also creates his music, which can be purchased. Look out for customized clutches and household products, such as wooden bowls and leather throw mats with pillows. The stuff is pricey but with such quality you simply cannot complain. Review © 2007, Wcities |
First compact disc store in the state of Illinois |
905 South Oak Park Ave Oak Park, IL 60304 +1 708 383 1870 http://www.enteract.com/~tiber tiber@enteract.com |
In business since 1985, this was the first compact disc store in the state of Illinois. The inventory is made up out of over 40,000 new and used compact discs, including 5,000 classical selections and a wide range of jazz titles. They also have plenty of classic rock albums to choose from, including a number of rare imports. They have provided two listening stations for customers who want to listen to their music selections before purchasing. If you are looking for a particular selection that you haven't been able to find anywhere else, check here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Chicago's only music mall |
333 South State Street Chicago, IL 60604 +1 312 362 6700 jjavors@wppost.depaul.edu |
Some of the top music retailers in the country can be found in the Music Mart. Take time to browse the many specialty shops that stock band instruments from guitars to pianos to percussions, books, sheet music and accessories, CDs and cassettes, pianos, keyboards, organs and much more. During the lunch hour on weekdays, enjoy "Tunes at Noon," free live performances featuring different musical styles at Chicago's only music mall (or in the Jackson Plaza, weather permitting). Credit card acceptance varies by vendor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Tunes on State Street |
333 South State Street Chicago, IL 60604 +1 312 341 9196 |
Anchoring the north end of the Chicago Music Mart in the DePaul Center, Crow's Nest offers a wide range of music CDs, videos and DVDs. Computer screens located at the front of the store let you know at a glance if what you seek is in stock. Just outside the doors, customers can enjoy free public concerts Monday through Friday at noon. Performances include jazz, rock, blues, folk and classical music, along with the occasional dance ensemble. Review © 2007, Wcities |
A Ukrainian flavor |
2242 West Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 +1 773 235 7788 |
This friendly store is jammed with imported tchotchkes (knickknacks) and gifts from the Ukraine, including children's books in the Cyrillic alphabet, traditional wool scarves, nesting dolls, and exquisite Easter eggs in a range of colors. There is a wide range of products from several other East European countries as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Where disco is not the only thing to hear |
2630 North Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60647 +1 773 486 1495 |
Along with Spanish musical instruments, such as guitars, bongos and an assortment of other percussion instruments, you can browse through a large variety of Latin music selections on CD and cassette tape. If you are unable to locate a specific group or performance recording that you are looking for, it is worth inquiring after since the shop owns its own distribution company and may be able to order it for you. dlp Review © 2007, Wcities |
Fine tobacco |
2058 West Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 +1 773 342 7820 |
If you are into burning tobacco, this place will satisfy your cravings. And then some. The shop has an excellent selection of pipe tobaccos, imported cigarettes (including a fine selection of domestic as well as the Nat Sherman line of fine cigarettes), vintage lighters and antique ashtrays. The service here is personal, and the shop offers fine cigars at prices markedly more reasonable than the downtown shops. And, after you make your purchase, you are welcome to relax in one of several chairs near the front of the shop, peruse a book off the crowded shelf or join in conversation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Find that old record |
2523 North Clark St Chicago, IL 60614 +1 773 549 3377 |
Although the shop is quite cramped, this used record store always seems to have a bit of everything, from Broadway scores to underground punk, making this one of the better used record stores that have been cropping up all over the city. The prices tend to be more reasonable than the others as well. Stop by if you are in Lincoln Park, you might find that vintage Ink Spots album you have been looking all over for. Rich Silverman dr Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Finest record store in Chicago |
1180 North Milwaukee Avenue 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60622 +1 773 645 1200 / +1 888 387 8947 (Toll Free) http://www.dustygroove.com jp@dustygroove.com |
More of a mail order place than a retail store, this shop is infamous among true blue record collectors for only keeping weekend hours. But some of the best selections in the city can be found here, from dusties and blues to alternative, Caribbean, soul and out of print or imported titles. However, the store actually specializes in soul, jazz, Latin, funk, acid jazz and old school hip hip. Chris Connelly, who has played with Revolting Cocks and Ministry, works here part time and is really a great guy to chat with. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The wickedest selection in town |
3418 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60657 +1 773 472 4761 |
This record shop is yet another famous Wicker Park alternative outlet for music. It offers as strange a selection as you like, including Britpop, dance gothic, techno, country and jungle music. Selections are available both new and used. You can listen to any CD before you buy it on the handy headphone sampling system. The store bills itself as featuring 'high prices and rude service' but the service is not actually too bad. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Cinema & Video Resource Center |
1517 West Fullerton Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 Cinematheque: +1 773 281 9075 / Video rental: +1 800 532 2387 http://www.facets.org rentals@facets.org |
Well known to locals, this is also a great place for the tourist looking for something that cannot be found in many cities. Spread over two floors, this is the premier film and video center in Chicago. Two screening rooms show foreign, art and experimental films that cannot be seen anywhere else, even at the Film Center of the Art Institute of Chicago. Not just for film screenings, the center also has the most comprehensive selection of videos to rent anywhere. If you do not have access to a VCR and still want to see that rare, silent gem, Facets can probably order it for you. Call the recorded information line or see website for current film schedules and reviews. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Before you take off |
1133 North State Street Chicago, IL 60610 +1 312 944 1001 http://www.flight001.com/ info@flight001.com |
Head to this store before you get on a flight. It sells travel bags, suitcases, wallets, cameras, radios, computer kits, toiletries, clocks and watches. You can also buy your books, i-pod speakers, talking translators, mini mouse, reading lamps, pillows, ear protection devices, mobile phone chargers and more. If you think the products available here could be useful to your friends or relatives, purchase a gift certificate. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Designs with a different angle |
1500 South Western Avenue 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60608 +1 312 666 0782 http://www.45degreesdesign.com jason@45degreesdesign.com |
Offering designer wood furniture by its head designer and builder Jason Wade, Forty Five Degrees Design highlights the importance of elegance and utility. You can choose from custom-made furniture or buy something from the collection. The company, with a 5800 square feet office, is located on the city's Southwest side. The studio has been featured in several publications and has clients all over the US. It has participated at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in 2004 and 2005, held in New York. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Old is Gold |
2140 West Lawrence Chicago, IL 60625 +1 773 769 1255 http://www.griffins-gargoyles.... info@griffins-gargoyles.com |
Enter through green gates to a lovely looking house, which was previously an old dairy building. It is now a place from where you can pick up the most nifty looking antiques. From cupboards and nightstands (pine antique furniture) to architectural items, Griffins and Gargoyles has it all. Most of the furniture has been given the once over by a paste wax finish, which is available in various colors. So whether you're looking to buy something or just browse through stuff, this family run outfit will surely have you coming back for more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gifts for the upper crust |
435 N Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 +1 312 527 9100 http://www.hammacher.com/ |
When you are looking for quirky and interesting gifts, keep in mind one thing: if a store offers a Hovercraft, you know it has be good. Well, just so happens that Hammacher Schlemmer does sell Hovercrafts, and yes, the store's other merchandise is just about as interesting, and perhaps even a little more affordable. Get that combination umbrella/flashlight you never knew you needed or an aerator for your cat's water dish. You will also find a wide selection of James Bond-like electronic gadgetry and other high-end audio/video equipment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Greeting cards for the avant-garde |
3247 North Broadway Chicago, IL 60657 +1 773 525 0616 |
Visitors to this shop who expect to find traditional and conservative greetings on their cards will be disappointed. From the merely witty to the somewhat racy, the shop offers cards that will appeal to the most jaded shopper. If you need an off-the-wall gift to accompany the greeting card, check out some of the most hilarious and off-color t-shirts that ever graced a rebel. If you see a gift you like, you'd better buy it here because you probably will not find it anywhere else. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Sausages Galore! |
3324 North California Roscoe Street Chicago, IL 60618 +1 773 279 9550 http://www.hotdougs.com info@hotdougs.com |
If you love sausages then this is paradise for you. At this sausage superstore, you are spoilt for choice and you will surely come again for more. On offer are sausages that go by the names of Green Onion Pepper, Tomme de Savoi, Swamp Sauce and the game of the week special. Don't be surprised to find Elvis, Jennifer Garner and Madonna out here. No, these celebs don't shop out here but these are a few more unique names of sausages available here. Sounds a bit crazy but there is no compromise on the taste. Fries and Sodas are also available to accompany your favorite sausage. Plus, you can even have a sausage with your own name. That's truly having your own sausage and eating it too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ultra-urban furniture, accessories and eye-wear |
3337 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60657 +1 773 755 4343 http://www.idchicago.com/ info@idchicago.com |
I.D. stocks furniture, home-accessories, and eyewear - an unusual fusion of products. If you're looking to jazz up your new home or apartment, and want interiors that are radically different, sophisticated and appealing, this store is for you. It offers Artifort and GUS furniture, Blomus accessories, Tracy Kendall Wallcoverings, Esther Derkx Crockery, and a lot more. In the eyewear section you will find designer names, such as Prada, Pro Design, Jean Lafont, and Missoni. As you may well guess from the brands, nothing comes cheap at this exclusive store, so carry your credit cards or plenty of cash with you! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Find that Miles Davis record you've been looking for |
444 North Wabash Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 +1 312 222 1467 http://www.jazzmart.com/ |
Although not as massive as its former State Street location, this is still one of your best bets in the country to locate that prized jazz record your mother threw away 30 years ago. Unlike former years, the "Mart" now carries used CDs as well as vinyl, but some things do not change. The staff is just as knowledgeable as ever and are usually willing to bend over backwards to help you find what you are looking for. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Looking for leather in the Loop? |
190 West Madison Street Chicago, IL 60602 tls190@aol.com |
The Leather Shop has an excellent assortment of non-clothing items. Whether you are shopping for a gift for someone else or just for yourself, you will be pleased with the selection. Choose from a wide array of briefcases, purses, luggage, desk sets, wallets, pad holders, frames and calendars. Calendar refills, umbrellas and an impressive case full of fine writing instruments are also available at this diverse store located at Wells and Madison. Review © 2007, Wcities |
The sounds of Puerto Rico |
2733 W Division Street Chicago, IL 60622 +1 773 252 7008 |
If you are dreaming of the sounds and images of Puerto Rico, then you simply must stop into this quaint little store to browse through the selection of compact discs and cassette tapes. The shop offers such authentic music genres as merengue, salsa and Caribbean rhythms, with a broad range of artists to choose from. It also carries a number of gift items and souvenirs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Small as a book of matches |
770 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 +1 312 666 9292 |
It is 'Chicago's Most Intimate Bar' because it's tiny. So tiny, matter of fact, that patrons are literally forced to double-up in the aisles like matches in a book. The bar has 18 stools, and that is about all the room there is, aside from a slender aisle facing along the window front. For such a tiny place, the drink selection is huge, especially the variety of single-malt bourbons and small-batch whiskeys. Drink prices are reasonable, and The Matchbox sells a handy selection of cigars, cutters and smoking accessories, as well. An eclectic crowd hangs out at this bar, from white-collar businessmen to truck drivers, and everybody is friendly despite the confining space. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Lovely knick-knacks for lovely homes |
406 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60610 +1 312 836 0571 / +1 800 487 4854 (Toll Free) http://www.mecoxgardens.com/pa... info@mecoxgardens.com |
A store offering beautiful home accessories, furnishings, and antiques is now within reach! Walk in and be enthralled at the wide range of items available for both interiors and gardens. The merchandise includes bookshelves, lamps, vases, treasure chests, sofas, patio chairs and tables, armoires, beds, consoles and more. You can swear by the quality of the products at Mecox, and if you have something specific in mind, you can even get it made-to-order. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Heavy Metal heaven |
604 West Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60657-4511 +1 773 755 9202 |
If Twisted Sister, Judas Priest or Iron Maiden are your bag, this is the one-stop shop you have been searching for. Billing itself as "Chicagoland's Headbanging Headquarters," everything here is Heavy Metal. Everything. They have compact discs, LPs, videos, T-shirts and magazines. All domestic single CDs are priced at $15.99 or less. On Wednesdays, the store offers $1 off all regular priced CDs. Bring in your used music to sell or trade, so long as your musical taste is in the way of Type O Negative or Dokken. dlp Review © 2007, Wcities |
European music outlet |
3150 North Central Avenue Chicago, IL 60634 +1 773 745 4641 |
With hundreds of dance-music titles imported from Latin America and Eastern Europe, it is no surprise that many younger immigrants flock to this store. The store features pop, dance and a smattering of other styles. While Latin performers, like Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin, are all the rage these days, a quick visit here will remind you that the Americanized version of Latin culture does not even begin to scratch the surface. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Jewelry for the fashionable crowd |
130 Oakbrook Center Oakbrook Center Oak Brook, IL 60523-1808 +1 630 575 8215 / +1 800 260 3912 x1 (Toll Free) http://www.nahoku.com/NaHoku/S... CustomerService@NaHoku.com |
Na Hoku draws on the themes of nature and Hawaiian aesthetics to create sophisticated pieces of jewelry, which are sure to set you apart from the regular crowd. A range of ornate cuff links, chains, bracelets, pendants, anklets, necklaces, and watches is available in white, rose and yellow gold. So come with a loaded wallet all set to splurge—everything here is worth the money, and simply exquisite! Review © 2007, Wcities |
Find the sound you are searching for |
5958 W Lake Street Chicago, IL 60644 +1 773 261 1115 |
Owner Lee Johnson knows his music. So much so that you can come in, hum a few bars of a tune, and he will identify it. It is no surprise that this store is the West Side headquarters for gospel music from Mahalia Jackson to the Sounds of Blackness. Prices range from $3 to $13. Be sure to stop in for tickets to the city's gospel events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Connecting people! |
543 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 +1 312 670 2607 http://www.nokiausa.com/about/... |
All you cell phone freaks can make a trip to the Nokia Flagship Store in Chicago's Magnificent Mile shopping area. This stylish store showcases the best and newest Nokia products. Drop in and learn more about the latest designs and functions in the popular range. Hi-tech multimedia displays, demonstrations and more make your visit an interesting and informative one. Buying a new phone just got a lot easier, and definitely more fun! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Loop's source for office supplies |
1 South Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 +1 312 616 8362 |
Ideally situated in the heart of the financial district at Madison and Wacker, Order From Horder is a convenient pit-stop for the busy executive who needs office supplies but does not have time to search for them. Stocking everything from binders to calendars, you are almost guaranteed to find what you need on the shelf. If you do not, special orders are generally delivered the next business day. Order From Horder also offers a small selection of gift items, as well as an assortment of gift wrap for last minute shoppers. Six additional locations are scattered throughout the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Hand-made paper |
919 West Armitage Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 +1 773 525 7300 http://www.paper-source.com/ customerservice@paper-source.com |
Delighting customers over the country, Paper Source is the place for fancy hand-made paper. Browse through cards, envelopes, office stationery, rubber stamps, wedding cards, gift boxes, wrappers, and tons of decorative paper. Workshops, such as, Calligraphy, Card-making and Polaroid Transfer are conducted from time to time. Make sure to attend the sales. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Vicious record selection |
1702 North Wolcott Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 +1 773 252 9334 |
Billing itself as Chicago's Most Dangerous Record Store, you might agree after a few minutes of browsing. The edge here is on the eclectic and racy, and the merchandise includes new and used CDs, imports, collectibles, vinyl, videos and more twisted stuff. The store itself has gone through some major transformations, including a horrible water leak that ruined a lot of stock, but the landmark store has managed to survive despite acts of God. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Vinyl is all the rage |
4350 North Cicero Avenue Chicago, IL 60641 +1 773 725 1327 |
The name is no misnomer. This shop offers real records (as in vinyl) with a riotous array of variety. Every make, moniker and condition is available here. Those of us who have updated our audio equipment with the times need not fret. It also offers several new and used titles on cassette and compact disc. Finally, make sure to check out the poster selection, which offers pictures of bands of local interest as well as the more standard issues that are requisite for any college hipster's dorm room. Review © 2007, Wcities |
The wildest selection |
Strawinskylaan 705 Amsterdam, IL 1077 XX +1 773 404 5080 http://www.reckless.com/ orders@reckless.com |
Like the other stores of the same name, this record shop offers everything and nothing related to pop and not-so-pop culture, with a vast array of compact discs, cassettes, videos and vinyl records. They also stock a minute selection of video games, T-shirts and posters. They have a long-standing history of paying well for just about whatever you want to unload out of your collection. They also have another outlet at 1532 North Milwaukee (+1 773 235 3727). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Used records and more |
1588 West Algonquin Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60195 +1 847 359 7544 |
With more than 10,000 used CDs and an entire vinyl room filled with albums, the patient searcher is sure to find many hidden treasures in the bins. From imports to box sets, from band T-shirts to posters, from videos to paraphernalia, this shop has it all. The variety of independent labels in stock begins with such names as Wax Trax! Astral Works, Triple X, Homestead and Quarter Stick, and goes on from there. Record Breakers also buys used CDs for cash or in-store credit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Buy, sell and trade |
925 W Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 +1 773 975 9285 |
This place was made for the savvy shopper. While it offers the standard array of second-hand compact discs, cassettes and vinyl, the real deal comes with a hefty trade-in allowance. While you can sell your used CDs for cold hard cash, your best bet is to make a trade, where the exchange value is upped by a third. When you need to refortify your music collection, bring your old CDs here, where you can choose from a hefty trade-in selection of domestic, imports and independent labels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Novelty country music store |
2034 West Montrose Ave Chicago, IL 60640 +1 773 271 5330 |
Old country records are the speciality here, but fans can also pick up some cute accessories like retro cowboy clothing, costume jewelry, and collectible board games. Shoppers often find some great vinyl rarities in the large collection. Prices range from $1 to $100. The owner knows his records, but if you've got a question, your best bet is to be specific. The last we heard, they're only taking cash and personal checks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Music lovers' source |
10523 S Ewing Avenue Chicago, IL 60617 +1 773 768 9612 |
This record shop was started by ex-musician Pete Klasne so he could share his love for making and listening to all kinds of music. To the casual visitor, it is just a jumble of boxes and bins full of new and used record albums, cassette tapes and compact discs, but to someone in the know, it represents the hidden mother lode of treasures. The shop also offers guitar and keyboard lessons and a variety of friendly cats to pet (or trip you up) while you are browsing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
The world of rock lives here |
175 W Washington Street Chicago, IL 60602 +1 312 346 3489 |
You might think that the name of this place is a bit off- music lovers can find far more than just rock 'n' roll. The record shop offers a selection of more than 10,000 titles, in as many styles and genres as can be imagined on compact disc, cassette tape and vinyl. The store also carries T-shirts and instruments, as well as a number of old Rolling Stone magazine covers, framed and ready to take home. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vinyl lovers rejoice |
2449 North Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60614 +1 773 871 1928 |
Used record stores are a dime a dozen in this city, but this one stands out above the rest, making it worth a mention and worth a visit for those who are looking for music rarities. The store is really two stores in one. There is the typical used CD section, which is average and a 33" album collection, which is outstanding. Every style of music is covered here, and there is a lot of space devoted to classical and popular music of the 1950s and 1960s. Most of the records are priced to sell, but a few of the more collectible ones may cost a few bucks more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Music shoppe par excellence |
226 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60604 +1 312 427 5611 |
Owner Jim Sherry breaks from marketing tradition by purposely putting his store on the second-floor and away from foot-traffic. He locks the front door to further discourage casual passersby from entering. (Regulars know to enter from the backdoor.) Sherry offers viola, cello, flute and guitar lessons for $18 for a half-hour session. If you need an instrument before your lessons, you can get anything from an $8 whistle to a $400,000 violin. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Luxurious Skin Treatment Facility |
3015 North Ashland (between Nelson and Wellington) Chicago, IL 65607 +1 773 975 7546 http://www.skinquotient.com |
As one of the most luxurious, high end health and beauty services in Chicago, Skin Quotient Wellness Center provides the best in customized technological advanced skin care treatments. Wrinkles, UV damage, acne bacteria, pores and pigmentation are just some of the treatments that the Center conducts. Skin products such as lotions, scrubs, creams and oral perscriptions are conveniently available for patients to further protect and care for their health and body. Drop in to Skin Quotient Wellness Center for a refreshing and sensational awakening. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Home sweet home |
1925 West Division Street Chicago, IL 60622 +1 773 645 0502 http://www.symmetryshowroom.com info@symmetryshowroom.com |
Symmetry is a one-stop shop for your furniture and home accessories requirements. Look at silhouettes, stools, table lamps, sofas and rugs, crafted superbly. Organic products, such as pine cones, wood, silk, coconut shells and coir, and natural dyes are used. It's no surprise that Symmetry has caught the attention of Chicago Social and Chicago Home magazines. Find stuff from Tibet, Switzerland and other countries. Professional consultation to give your space a personalized touch is also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rare recordings and more |
220 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60604 +1 312 294 3333 http://www.cso.org/main.taf?p=4 |
Run by the Chicago orchestral association, this is your place for rare classical recordings of performances that are not available anywhere else. The store also has posters, lapel pins and ties. Find books on musicians, sheet music and a huge variety of symphony-related merchandise. The store offers hordes of great gift ideas for the musical aficionado, including unusual gourmet, holiday and office items and presents for the kids. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Time to tidy |
1015 West Armitage Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 +1 888 535 6590 (Toll Free) / +1 773 525 3500 http://www.tabulatua.com/ customerservice@tabulatua.com |
If you like to decorate your home with unique pieces of art, get right here. Tabula Tua offers a range of chic furniture and home accessories to furnish your pad. Monastery tables, geography pillows, clocks, wastebaskets, vases, bake ware, recipe booklets, and much more, are available online too. Watch out for clearance sales. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Best Smell in All of Chicago |
1532 North Wells Street Chicago, IL 60610 +1 312 943 1777 |
It would be enough if The Fudge Pot offered the kind of chocolate that allows non-chocoholics to understand the concept of chocolate as addiction. It would be enough if The Fudge Pot offered only bars of chocolate rather than the array of food dipped in chocolate which lines the counters. Yet, this tiny Old Town shop goes so far as to offer personalized chocolate not just in an interesting shape, but grand detail. Custom Fudge Pot items range from Stars of David and race cars to the more risqué chocolate items labeled as adults only. While the prices are expensive, a trip to The Fudge Pot is better than a sit down meal, if only just to smell them making the chocolate. -Jordon Corson Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous jewelers |
730 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 +1 312 944 7500 / +1 800 843 3269 (Toll Free) http://www.tiffany.com/Locatio... chicago@tiffany.com |
This legendary store features some of the finest jewelry in the world. You will also find breathtaking crystal, flatware, chinaware, silverware, and timepieces for sale. Shop for engagement rings and anniversary presents, or something special for a newborn baby. Anything wrapped in Tiffany's signature blue box is sure to be considered an heirloom that the recipient will treasure for generations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Choose a pipe |
3524 W Irving Park Road Chicago, IL 60618 +1 773 463 8468 |
In business for more than 50 years, this smokers' paradise offers a new brand of cigars for each year it has been in business. Prices on cigars run $1.35-$6.50, and a box of 25 cigars sells for the price of 20. The shop stocks all of the accessories you will need, including lighters, pipes and various grades of tobacco to stuff in them. As the sign above the door announces, "Thank you for smoking." Review © 2007, Wcities |
A flowery link |
120 South LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60603 +1 312 377 3993 / +1 866 632 3797 (toll free) http://www.urbanmeadows.org |
This unique non-profit flower store offers some of the best flower collections in Chicago. The most incredible thing is that this store believes in hiring people with disabilities. These employees get a chance to grow and expand their horizons while learning about the flowers and different scents. If you want to help these employees choose this flower shop to order your favorites. You can also add Mylar balloons to the gifts. A van delivers fresh flowers in Chicago and you may call Teleflora for deliveries in other states. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Music video central |
2616 North Clark St Chicago, IL 60614 +1 773 871 6667 |
The MTV generation now has its own video store. The store stocks more than 2,000 music videos, so if you are looking for the Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star" or Ricky Martin's "Livin LaVida Loca," chances are this music emporium will have it. The store also sells many music-based videos, like "The Performance." So, if MTV is playing another episode of the Real World when you want to see a video, just stick in a tape. dlp Review © 2007, Wcities |
Vintage resale record shop |
925 Davis Street Evanston, IL 60201 +1 847 328 2899 http://www.vvmo.com mail@vvmo.com |
This place is usually populated with Northwestern students and vinyl collectors both old and young. It specializes in British, European and U.S. alternative music, with a complete collection of albums, CDs, 12" EPs and singles. The shop also has a wide selection of new imports and carries T-shirts and posters. If you have a large collection to unload, the shop will pick it up from you and save you the trouble of hauling it to the store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Customised furniture |
2023 West Division Chicago, IL 60622 +1 773 252 9353 |
The name says it all. Weld, a quaint establishment, gives you customized welded furniture. Brian Eldridge, the owner, melts metals and fuses them into beautiful creations. The store at West Division caters to your furnishing whim and fancy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Accessorize! |
908 North Damen Avenue At Iowa Street Chicago, IL 60622-4900 +1 773 772 0140 |
Pick up pretty odds and ends to adorn yourself and your home—from jewelry and handbags to home accessories and houseware, this store has it all. A few beauty services are also offered in a back-room—if your eyebrows are out of shape and you can spare a few moments, you can come here to do the needful, or opt for waxing off that unwanted body-hair. Conclude your session with a relaxing facial. Review © 2007, Wcities |
The name says it all |
5233 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60640 +1 773 769 9299 http://www.womenandchildrenfir... wcfbooks@aol.com |
This popular, comfortable bookshop, was started in the 1970s and stocks books that appeal to the thoughtful reader of any age, sexual orientation or ethnicity. Mainly written by women, the stock ranges from biography and literature to cook books and women's studies. The staff in the special children's section is adept at helping customers choose suitable gift books for young readers. The shop also carries music and greeting cards and operates a video rental service. In addition, it hosts a popular schedule of readings by both established and up-and-coming female authors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Home sweet home |
2009 North Fremont Chicago, IL 60614 +1 773 883 6004 http://www.designshoppechicago... info@designshoppechicago.com |
This home style boutique claims to offer the latest in home accessories. They not only offer products but also give suggestions on major decisions for the interiors of your home—hues for your walls, furniture, space lay out, and much more. Everything is customized according to your taste, the recent trends and the space available in your home. Review © 2007, Wcities |
A touch of flora |
3149 West Logan Boulevard Chicago, IL 60647 +1 773 395 2770 http://www.fleurchicago.com/ info@fleurchicago.com |
Expect to accustom you're eyes to a rainbow of colors in varying shapes and sizes at this Logan Square flower shop. Exotic and long-lasting flowers at pocket-friendly rates are what the shop offers. The knowledgeable staff helps you pick the right kind for a corporate event or anniversary, and has a range of cards to match. Fleur also undertakes wedding decorations. This is a great place to check out, when in Chicago. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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