Attention, fashionistas! Winnetka now has its first upscale consignment boutique, KMK Luxury Consignment. Stop by this shop, which celebrated its official grand opening in November, for gently used and authentic designer apparel for men, women and children, plus handbags, shoes, luggage and more. “We’re picky about what we accept in regard to it needing to […]
Wilmette native Tom Boyle has returned to the fold with his new store, the Wilmette Wine Cellar. He’s handpicked the selection of wine, beer, sake and dessert wine and created a comfortably chic place to grab a bottle of wine and go, or stay and enjoy (for a $10 corkage fee) at the table for 20 in the […]
In November, after 16 years in Deerfield Square, Ami Ami returned to its original home in Highland Park. This upscale women’s boutique owned by the mother-daughter team of Merrie Spade and Stacey Skolnick draws customers from all over the North Shore and Chicago for their evening attire, casual clothing and accessories. Fashionistas will also find […]
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It’s impossible not to break a sweat at The Studio Powered by Lagree, which opened in February. This high-intensity 50-minute workout takes Pilates to the next level and is a favorite among celebrities, including Courtney Cox, Jennifer Aniston and Nicole Kidman. The studio’s Megaformer™ machines push you to exhaustion while strengthening your core, increasing muscle […]
Home brewers, rejoice! North Shore Brewing Supply has opened its doors. It should be your go-to source for everything you need to make your own wine, beer, mead or cider, providing ingredients, equipment and the knowhow necessary for this super-fun DIY project. They’ve got classes to get you started, and they’ll even bottle your homebrew—sounds […]
Dr. Geoffrey Fenner has been one of the most highly respected plastic surgeons in the Chicago area for years. Now, his new medical spa gives patients surgical and non-surgical treatment options. This beautiful spa opened in September and offers medical-grade facials and peels, Fraxel laser skincare, IPL (photofacials), laser hair removal and more. You can […]
Highland Park has gotten a whole lot spicier! Spice merchant Love That Spice has opened their first retail store, and owner Marlena Jayatilake wants the community to know about the many health benefits that come with a spice-filled diet. You’ll find gift baskets, spice and salt blends, extracts and more. Discover spice-laden recipes, like Acorn […]
Meatheads has opened its first in-house designed, stand-alone family restaurant in Lincolnwood. Meatheads CEO/Founder Tom Jednorowicz wanted to maintain many of the family-design elements from their previous stores while including “a few more modern elements, like blending natural wood, masonry and metal.” This fast-casual restaurant is noted not only for the high-quality, 100-percent fresh ingredients, […]
Whether you’re shopping for a dress, scarf or jewelry, you can find all the latest trends at Gracie’s, located in Evanston’s Central Street shopping district. Opened last winter by John Liberty, the store carries brands such as Bryn Walker, Moonlight and Oh My Gauze. Liberty, who previously owned Handle with Care in Chicago, says the […]
