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Fabrile Gallery: Gorgeous Glass!!

Fabrile Gallery has been a mainstay on S. Michigan Ave. for many years. Now it is housed in the Santa Fe Building along with the Chicago Architecture Foundation & the store for The Chicago Symphony.
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This picture was taken in the inner atrium of the Santa Fe Building.

What to buy: GLASS -- all sizes, shapes, styles and prices. A great place for classy presents.

What to pay: It's not cheap.

Address: 224 S. Michigan Ave.

Phone: +1 312 427 1510

Theme: Art

Marshall Fields **Now MACY'S**: Christmas at Marshall Fields Marshall Field's Review

I am one of those who hasn't been back since the changeover -- we shall see how long memories are -- but they may have misjudged when they rebranded the State St. Queen.
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This is THE Chicago department store -- no longer owned locally and overshadowed on the high end by Nordstrom and Bloomindale's, it still is the grand dowager of Chicago shopping.
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The picture is of the atrium at Christmas time.

Address: State & Washington Sts.

Theme: Department Store

Garrett Popcorn Shop: It's popping on NorthMichigan Eating & Drinking Review

The lines out the door, even in the dead of winter, tell the story,

What to buy: POPCORN, especially the carmel. Buy it by the canister to take home with you!

What to pay: The patented "Carmel Crisp" is $5.00 as is the "mix" -- a combination of the carmel & cheese flavors. for a one pound bag.

Address: 670 N. Michigan Ave.

Other Contact: 888-4-POPCORN

Phone: 312-943-8464

Theme: Food and Drink

Website: http://www.roadfood.com/Reviews/Overview.aspx?RefID=374

Andre Bae Gallery: Fine Contemporary Asian Art

This is our favorite gallery in River North. The owner is always willing to talk about the work he is exhibiting.

What to buy: The focus is on contemporary Asian art, predominantly from Korea.

What to pay: Prints can start at around $300 and it goes up from there.

Address: 300 W Superior St.

Directions: Corner of Superior & Franklin Sts in River North

Phone: (312) 335-8601

Theme: Art

Website: http://www.andrewbaegallery.com/

A New Leaf: Blooming Chicago

Located in the lobby of Water Tower Place, this florist looks more like a botanical display than a shop!
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This store is an outpost of the N. Wells one.

Address: Water Tower Place -- 700 N. Michigan

Directions: In the lobby.

Phone: 312-649-7008

Theme: Flowers

The Shops of Northbridge: Bring $$$$$ Magnificent Mile/Michigan Avenue Review

Topped by Le Meridien Hotel and anchored by Nordstroms, this is THE PLACE to spend a lot! Or to enjoy looking at OTHER PEOPLE spend a lot!
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The picture is of the entrance atrium.
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The website is a listing of all the shopping available along "The Magnificent Mile"

Theme: Department Store

Website: http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago_magnificent_mile_shopping_map.htm

Water Tower Place: If you have money to burn ... Magnificent Mile/Michigan Avenue Review

Water Tower Place is a vertical shopping mall that takes it's name from the adjacent Water Tower -- yes the one that survived the Chicago Fire!
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The picture shows the fountain inbetween the escalator that takes you up to the shops & restaurants.
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The "anchor" stores are Marshall Field's & Lord & Taylor. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is perched on the upper floors.

Address: 835 North Michigan Avenue

Phone: 312/440-3165

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.shopwatertower.com/

Crate & Barrel: For the home & more ... Home Furnishings Review

This is the Crate & Barrel "flagship" store, combining both housewares and furniture. C&B is very popular with young Chicago [as well as around the country]. The design is fresh. The quality is good. And the prices are reasonable.
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The picture is looking up the open atrium around the entrance/escalator area. The brightly colored material is indicative of the store's style.

What to buy: I've bought everything from a big pieces of furniture to a package of 6 candles here -- it's a great source of well-priced, but stylish tableware & household goods.
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Their "basics" collection has some really attractively designed items for small prices.

What to pay: Anywhere for a couple of dollars to a couple thousand of dollars;)

Address: 646 N. Michigan Avenue

Phone: (312) 787-5900

Theme: Home Furnishing

Website: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/

LaSalle Flowers: For that special person ...

We pass by this shop on the corner of LaSalle & Superior Sts. when we are on our way to the galleries in River North, or to Cafe Iberico for lunch. I like its funkiness in the middle of some much urban renovation.

What to buy: Flowers and related items.
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Be sure to visit their website!

Address: 731 N. LaSalle

Theme: Flowers

Website: http://www.lasalleflowers.com/AboutUs.asp

Nordstroms/Northbridge: Best in town ... Magnificent Mile/Michigan Avenue Review

The West coast store, Nordstroms has an outpost on Michigan Ave. as part of the Northbridge Shopping Center. Both are full of expensive trinkets for sure, BUT Nordstroms is justifiably well-known for carrying a good ranges of styles, prices and sizes in shoes.
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Please click on the picture to see it better!

Theme: Department Store