The Local Option

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WEST TOWN / WEST LOOP
WINE STORE
SHOE REPAIR
HAND CAR WASH
Juicy Wine Co.
694 N. Milwaukee Ave.; 312-492-6620
Serious yet casual wine store and bar, with modest bottle markups—a perfect match for its hipster clientele.
Chicago Shoe Shop
1903 W. Chicago Ave.; 312-633-9101 
This one-woman operation won’t perform miracles, but does basic repairs with motherly attention to detail.
Bert’s Car Wash
1231 W. Grand Ave.; 312-942-1550
Uses a soft-cloth drive-through machine for the soaping stage, but provides full-service finishing at a nice price—$8.50.
BIKE SHOP
BEEF JOINT
SUSHI
Upgrade Cycle Works
1130 W. Chicago Ave.; 312-226-8650
A sizable collection of high-quality new bikes and gear in a part of town that is otherwise devoid of choices. Not cheap.
Boston’s Italian Beef
2932 W. Chicago Ave.; 773-486-9536
It’s actually in Humboldt Park but worth the drive. One of Chicago’s few remaining old-timey beef stands.

Butterfly
1156 W. Grand Ave.; 312-563-5555
Even for the fussy diner, Butterfly delivers—great Thai food, competent sushi, and a cheap bill. BYOB.

 
COFFEE SHOP
WORKOUT PLACE
BAKERY
Sip
1223 W. Grand Ave.; 312-563-1123
Expanded two years ago, this once-tiny spot offers quirky specialty drinks, a big magazine rack, and sunny outdoor seating.
Moksha Yoga Center
700 N. Carpenter St.; 312-942-9642
Fans come back for the good instructors, the long list of classes, and the space’s vintage interior.
D’Amato’s
1124 W. Grand Ave.; 312-733-5456
A deservedly beloved destination for its Italian American baked goods including baseball-size arancini and pan pizza.
 
 

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