Browsing Chicago's trendy, unique neighborhood stores and boutiques

Browsing Chicago’s trendy, unique neighborhood stores and boutiques: The Wooden Spoon, In Fine Spirits and Strange Cargo

A growing trend for those looking for something timeless, trendy and reasonable

Stepping off Michigan Avenue hardly robs you of high-end shopping opportunities By Phasha Spencer Michigan Avenue brings a lot to the table for the shopping gurus out there, we know. But Oak Street can be a nice alternative for all of your fashion needs. And being just steps west of the Magnificent Mile, and only ...

If you’re searching for that certain out-of-the-way experience that represents true Chicago, we’ve got you covered GOORIN BROTHERS HAT STORES Hats continue to be the most popular accessory in fashion. Whether you are attending a local baseball game, on your way to a black tie event or just trying to keep your head warm during ...

The Bucktown neighborhood has steadily become home to some of the city’s most chic and trendy stores By Danielle Berry Who would have thought that a predominately Polish neighborhood that got its start in the early 1800s and was initially known for raising goats could transform into one of the hottest niche areas for shopping ...

By Jennifer Short The music is pumping, and the owner can’t help but dance along. If you look around, you’ll notice that almost everyone is bobbing their head with the beat. Old Town boutique Sara Jane is an impressive experience from the moment you walk in the door. Infectious music and vivid colors are complimented ...

By Patricia Hall If you thought you wouldn’t be able to afford that one-of-a-kind piece of art for your home, you couldn’t be more wrong. For almost 20 years, Chicago has been home to Arts & Artisans stores, showcasing a wide variety of hand-crafted art from all over the country. “We are always seeking out ...

There’s nothing wrong with shopping and exercising the brain at the same time By Megan Green When someone enters Marbles: The Brain Store, they could simply glance around and assume it’s a basic bookstore or toy store. But the reality is much more mind bending. When co-founders Lindsay Gaskins and Karen Luby first came up ...