The Local Option

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LINCOLN PARK
WINE STORE
SHOE REPAIR
HAND CAR WASH
Sam’s Wines & Spirits
1720 N. Marcey St.; 312-664-4394
Unrivaled selection in every category from high to low. A wine collector’s nirvana.
Gus’s Shoe Repair
2361 N. Clark St.; 773-525-0133
No-fuss service at this high-volume shop that wins for lower prices on its quality repairs.
Simon’s Shine Shop
1439 W. Shakespeare Ave.; 773-348-2000
A premium $30 wash that’s still cheaper than White Glove next door—with better service and a plush waiting room.
BIKE SHOP
BEEF JOINT
SUSHI

Performance Bike Shop
2720 N. Halsted St.; 773-248-0107
The default choice in a neighborhood rife with overpriced bike stores. Large selection, good sales.
What’s the Beef
1863 N. Clybourn Ave.; 773-477-7200
Demon Dogs is gone, but partisans of What’s the Beef’s tender, juicy signature sandwich couldn’t care less.
Toro Sushi 
2546 N. Clark St.; 773-348-4877
In a sea of choices, Toro Sushi gets the nod for extreme freshness. Also, our pick for best cheap sushi.
COFFEE SHOP
WORKOUT PLACE
BAKERY
Bourgeois Pig
738 W. Fullerton Ave.; 773-883-5282
A hangout for cramming students and locals seeking a charming vibe. Lovably fussy baristas.
Ray Meyer Fitness Recreation Center
2235 N. Sheffield Ave.; 773-325-4555
Vast real estate including a pool. Memberships available to non-DePaulites.
Vanille Patisserie
2229 N. Clybourn Ave.; 773-868-4574
Known for miniature mousse cakes, Vanille’s calling card is its true Parisian croissant—the city’s best.
 
 

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