A hidden gem in Greektown, stop into Meli to grab breakfast, lunch or one of their famous homemade juices from their vast menu.
Greek Island is the staple of Greek Town, importing wines, olives oil, oregano, honey and olives straight from Greece. Try their distinctive lima beans and Colorado lamb.
The museum tells the stories of Greek immigrants through interactive exhibitions for kids and adults. Step onto the rooftop terrace of their newly opened building for awesome skyline views!
Haymarket offers American and Belgium-inspired beers brewed in-house and delicious food (vegan options available). Sip on a brew while taking in a play at the connected Drinking and Writing Theater.
Wishbone’s mascot Dolly is the owner’s actual childhood dog. Stop by for fast-service brunch, but also don’t forget to try their signature shrimp & grits, blackened catfish, or smoked beef brisket.
An open-air SkyWalk at John Hancock Observatory, not only gives you great views of the city, it also lets invites you to take a breath of fresh air!
Free family programs, concerts and dance performances complement the Luminous Field installation in an adjacent heated tent. For more information, visit www.explorechicago.org/winter.
The MCA Store is no ordinary museum gift shop with its impressive collection of contemporary home furnishings, as well as unique gifts & artwork that appeals to shoppers of discerning taste & style.
With 75 dealers and over 25,000 square feet of showroom space, this ‘vintage department store’ has every antique imaginable, with an emphasis on mid-century modern furniture & art deco pieces.
An Andersonville fixture for years, this urban antique shop juxtaposes timeless utility with second-hand comfort. This is evident in the simple and stylish pieces found throughout the store.
This unique bookstore features unusual and underground material such as self-published, small and independent press books, magazines, zines, body art, and underground comics.
One of the world’s premier sellers of designer toys, this shop features a diverse selection of vinyl figures, capsule toys, plush creatures, and more from Eastern and Western designers.
Besides its reputation for a wide range of class offerings in ceramics, painting, drawing, & photography, Lillstreet has an amazing gallery shop featuring original artwork & handcrafted gifts.
For only $20, get a custom, one-of-a-kind work of art - have your portrait created by a talented artist and support this gallery/studio dedicated to the creative growth of artists with disabilities.
An artist-run space dedicated to the collaboration of ideas through exhibitions & printed matter, Golden Age is the place to discover amazing pieces from printed posters to high-end zines to clothing.
The foundation's bookshop offers out a plethora of titles ranging from architecture to children’s books, maps/guides, and Chicago-themed books, as well as gadgets and gifts inspired by architecture.
