The Real Chicago

THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER

So many times, the most intriguing stores in the city loom just around the corner, but maybe they’re tucked away in remote neighborhoods or easily passed over on a busy intersection. Whatever the case may be, we intend to expose them as local landmarks for browsers.

Warehouse District
Amy Williams-Bernstein found four wonderful stores in the Warehouse District on Lake St.

Florodora and Eclectica
Amy Williams-Bernstein was enchanted by a pair of local boutiques: Florodora and Eclectica.

Belmont Army
Crissa Stephens found enough variety to entice any shopper at the new Belmont Army.

Shops on Wells St.
In this month’s shopping installment, Jessica Kelmon checks out the boutiques on Wells Street and cames away with a lighter wallet.

Shops on Armitage
Checking out the goods at three stores on Armitage didn’t prove to be too tough a task for Brenna Ehrlich.

Ragstock
Brenna Ehrlich explores the goods — and vibe — Ragstock has to offer.

T-shirt Deli
Why go searching for the perfect t-shirt when you can create your own at the
T-Shirt Deli in Bucktown?

Reckless Records
Kristin Salamon tabs Reckless Records as a great store to browse for music and cover art.

Viva Vintage
Kristin Salamon found a unique store with plenty of old treasures in Viva Vintage in Evanston.

Uncle Dan's Outfitters
Fresh off a camping trip to Door County, Ross Kennerly stopped by Uncle Dan’s Outfitters on Lincoln to see what he needed for his next trip.

Melting Point
Paola Lastick enjoyed a little bonding time with her sister while making candles at the Melting Point.

The Dressing Room and Mint Boutique
Paola Lastick hits up two local boutiques that carry the work of local designers.

Strange Cargo
Paola Lastick finds out there are a lot of old-school, vintage goods worth checking out at Strange Cargo.

Blue's Jean Bar
Samantha Levine scopes out the perfect pair of jeans at Blues Jean Bar.

St. Alfred's
Samantha Levine scopes out a supply of retro shoes and clothes at Saint Alfred.