The Local Option

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LAKEVIEW
WINE STORE
SHOE REPAIR
HAND CAR WASH
Que Syrah Fine Wines
3726 N. Southport Ave.; 773-871-8888
Enthusiastic, wonky staff without the snobbery. Great matchmaking chops and lots of bottles under $12.
Broadway Shoe Repair
3171 N. Broadway; 773-472-8800
Dan Kanellos, and his expert staff of three, attract a devoted Manolo-wearing clientele. But they’ll fix anything—for a good price.
Quiroga’s Plus Car Wash
3448 N. Southport Ave.; 773-477-2286
Convenient location in the heart of the Southport shopping district. No-nonsense job for $12.
BIKE SHOP
BEEF JOINT
SUSHI
Johnny Sprockets
3001 N. Broadway; 773-244-1079
Good all-around winner: friendly help, a generous post-purchase service policy, and sale-beating everyday prices.
Byron’s Hot Dogs
1017 W. Irving Park Rd.; 773-281-7474
The peppery beef marinates for six hours at Byron’s Lawrence location before it’s served here. Parking.
Wakamono Sushi Bar
3317 N. Broadway; 773-296-6800
“Jet-fresh” sushi? The owners boast that nothing is ever frozen; the Wakamono Roll is the finest example.
COFFEE SHOP
WORKOUT PLACE
BAKERY
Fixx
3053 N. Sheffield Ave.;
773-248-0841
A commuter pitstop in the mornings, and an evening hangout for the book readings and music nights. Great mocha.
Fitness Formula Club
3228 N. Halsted St.; 773-755-3232
This spotless gym recently updated all of its machines and there’s never a wait—even during rush hour.
Bittersweet
1114 W. Belmont Ave.; 773-929-1100
Makes pristinely edged special-occasion buttercream layer cakes that are expensive, dense, and worth every penny.
 
 

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