Julia Child would approve the sprinkle of fresh herbs in the mushroom and Gruyère omelet ($12). En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
Great food...A little pricey at times but well worth it! Try the chicken gyros, you won't regret it :)
Order the Bob Armstrong dip with a couple Rumbaritas and call it a night. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
Many fantastic local designers are on the roster at this new shop like Jules, Kate Boggiano, and Nora Del Busto. En savoir plus .
Designer Ashley Zygmunt, a recent grad of the Chicago Fashion Incubator project, just opened this shop, where browsing is appointment-only. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
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.
