The Local Option

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GOLD COAST / RIVER NORTH
WINE STORE
SHOE REPAIR
HAND CAR WASH
Whole Foods
30 W. Huron St.; 312-932-9600
Neighborhood resident and top sommelier Belinda Chang’s pick for its terrific selection of bottles from Spain and organic vino.

Sandburg Shoe Repair & Leather Crafters
115 W. North Ave.; 312-266-8966 
You get the wisdom of three generations of cobblers at this high-end shop.

Gold Coast Hand Car Wash & Detailing
875 N. Orleans St.; 312-988-9524
Where the area’s luxury car owners go for premium service—at premium prices. Free espresso.
BIKE SHOP
BEEF JOINT
SUSHI

Yojimbo’s Garage
1310 N. Clybourn Ave.; 312-587-0878
The destination for bike messengers and fixed-gear racers, who rely on genius mechanic and owner Marcus Moore. Sells bikes, too.
Mr. Beef
666 N. Orleans St.; 312-337-8500
A Chicago institution and, loyalists argue, the city’s finest version.

Kamehachi
240 E. Ontario St.; 312-587-0600
A gracious Japanese vibe in a luxuriously uncramped environment that is serenely untrendy. Outstanding tempura.
COFFEE SHOP
WORKOUT PLACE
BAKERY

The 3rd Coast
1260 N. Dearborn St.; 312-649-0730
Starbucks reigns, except at this Old World holdout serving a bottomless cup and well-wrought sandwiches.
East Bank Club
500 N. Kingsbury St.; 312-527-5801
Somewhat stuck in an early-nineties time warp, East Bank is the neighborhood’s biggest—and still the best.
Sarah’s Pastries & Candies
70 E. Oak St.; 312-664-6223
We love Sarah Levy’s unique chocolate creations; her homey baked goods follow close behind.
 
 

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