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Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Member since: August 15, 2005
American Restaurants
Pepper Canister the
Category: American Restaurants
509 N Wells St
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 467-3300
Unique food
Rating: 3
(1 reviews)
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Unique food
Pepper Canister doesn't have a hugely varying menu, but they do have unique stuffs like wraps and Scotch eggs [a must try!]. It's good for a unique outing to a bar, with some more inventive...
H & M Clothing
Category: Apparel Manufacturers
840 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 640-0060
Yes and no
Rating: 2
(21 reviews)
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Yes and no
I've visited H&M in Europe, NY and here... and elsewhere it's far better. Just better selection overall, more unique pieces that H&M became famous for. And yes, better prices. But here, I'm sometimes...
The Art Store
Category: Art Supplies
1755 Maple Ave
Evanston, Illinois
(847) 425-9100
Pricey but good store
Rating: 3
(7 reviews)
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Pricey but good store
This is a good art supply store for most of your needs, though it is pricey. Staff is knowledgeable and there are a number of other fun items like classy desk and organizational supplies, relevant...
String A Strand On Wells
Category: Beads Decor
1444 N Wells St
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 335-1930
Good store for unique items
Rating: 3
(1 reviews)
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Good store for unique items
String a Strand is fairly new and though some of their stuff is pricey, they have a lot of unique stuff, especially in the large pendant areas. Their bead selection isn't as extensive as some, but...
Caravan Beads
Category: Beads Decor
3361 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 248-9555
Great bead store
Rating: 4
(4 reviews)
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Great bead store
Caravan is a great bead store - prices range from quite reasonable to a little pricey, but overall they have a great selection and a helpful staff. You'll find everything from seed beads to shell and...
Southport Hair Studio On Belmont
Category: Beauty Salons
1832 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 477-9319
Great color, cuts, nails and more
Rating: 4
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Great color, cuts, nails and more
Southport Hair Studio is a great salon, offering everything from cut and color [including color correction] to waxing and nail services. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Magical Thinking : True Stories
Category: Books

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Great book
Rating: 4
(5 reviews)
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Great book
This is yet another great read from Burroughs; it's not his best, but compared with previous books, it's not easy to top them! This is more in tune with writers like Sedaris who write short...
Marshall Field's
Category: Department Stores
835 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 440-0638
Great store!
Rating: 4
(3 reviews)
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Great store!
Marshall Field's delivers all that you can expect from a great department store - wonderful clothes, accessories, shoes, housewares and more. Wait for their 13-hour sales and you'll find great deals....
Urban Outfitters
Category: Department Stores
2352 N Clark St
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 549-1711
Great store
Rating: 4
(3 reviews)
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Great store
Urban Outfitters is sometimes pricey for casual clothes, but they have phenomenal sales [think jewelry for $2 and tank tops for $1!] so you have to check back often to see what's new. Trendy,...
For Eyes Optical Co.
Category: Doctors
700 E. Higgins Road
Schaumburg, Illinois
(847) 884-0560
Great service
Rating: 4
(2 reviews)
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Great service
I've been going to Dr. Klein for over 20 years and have not been disappointed. They've been consistently friendly and helpful through many pairs of glasses and contacts, as well as when a small...
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