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| Location! Location! Location! |
| The Lifestyle is Old Town/Gold Coast |
| A tidal wave of money has swept over the Old Town area, bolstering its appeal among affluent professionals and investors. Putting a glow on it are mega-million-dollar developments such as super-chic just-opened 33 Club, four-star Perennial and the new nearby three-story Whole Foods. Watch for the Gold Coast to continue being pulled west of its traditional boundaries to join this upscale march. |
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| Restaurants? Meet the New Guys in Old Town. |
| The quaint favorites are still here: Bistrot Margot, Salpicon, Dinotto's, Orso's. But enter the classy new hot spots that are getting raves from Chicago media. Try 4-star Perennial (Wells and Lincoln) by Giusepe Tentori of Boka and Ryan Poli of Butter. And just-opened I mean Days Ago, 33 Club. Swanky new venture by famed restaurant/bar owner Jerry Kleiner. Tall ceilings, mahogany walls. Manager Neil O'Mera will tell you how they searched for two years to choose this Wells St location |
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| You're a gourmet cook? Secret ingredients near |
| Gourmet chefs drive for miles to get to The Spice House for their fresh ground, hand-selected, hand-blended spices. Just follow your nose. A block away on Wells Street. Next door to it is The Oil Shop where you can sample the most extensive selection of pure imported oils and balsamics in Chicago. Talk to Brian. He'll give you an education on the purities and tastes of imported flavors. Sorry, but you'll never be able to go back to Mazola. |
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| You have three Farmer's Markets in 10 blocks. |
| You'll want fresh produce, breads, sauces, flowers. You'll want to choose from home-made jams, jellies, ten flavors of honey and 20 varieties of mushrooms. Fortunately you have outdoor markets in every direction. Stanley's Fresh Fruit & Veg is a must! At North and Elston. The Green City Market is right in Lincoln Park. And The Farmer's Market is minutes away on Division at Clark every Saturday. Let's get cookin'. |
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| The new Whole Foods, 5-minutes away |
| With your fully-equipped kitchen, you'll enjoy entertaining. Consider your options at nearby Whole Foods beginning with a choice from 20 types of olives, nose-worthy international cheeses, fresh crusty baked goods daily and a bottle (or case) from their selection of exotic wines. Even closer is Treasure Island right on Wells Street. It satisfies the more every-day taste with international beers, dozens of fresh ground coffees, pretty darned good take-homes and a not-too-bad salad bar. |
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| Need flowers for the table or conservatory? |
| If you love plants and flowers, you're all set. There are five flower shops within 10 blocks. Each just a little different. The New Leaf (at Wells and Lincoln or the one next to Treasure Island) has a large assortment of flowers, large and small pots, tall and short plants. ChicagoBlooms is cozier. Perfect for your table settings. And Old Town Gardens has everything in bulk, plants and flowers for both indoors and out. Stop at "Green" on Wells. Exotic, maybe a bit erratic. Great Finds. |
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| Let your dog take you for a walk in Lincoln Park |
| Start at North Avenue near the Chicago History Museum. Then go east to the lake, an easy walk. Or explore the tree-shaded paths of Stockton Drive, past the South Pond, lunch at Cafe Brauer. Walk into the Lincoln Park Zoo. (Dogs not allowed, as I discovered when my gentle lab faced off with the cheetah.) Also in the Park are running paths, boat docks, tennis courts, a driving range, soccer field. There's even a dog-friendly cafe where your pooch can dine outside at your table. |
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| Stop by Astor Street, another historical district |
| The Astor District is found on and around Astor Street, one of the best addresses in the city with its tree-lined streets and vintage mansions and no more than eight blocks away from you. Stop by 1430 N. Astor, the heart of The Astor District and a Chicago Landmark. Just a block further is the famous Charney House built in 1891, later proclaimed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright as "the first modern house." Did you take note of the Archibishop's mansion in the Park? |
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| Time for shopping? Head to The Mag Mile. |
| Just a quick trip away, Michigan Avenue offers a wide spectrum of upscale elegant shops. Stroll up to Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Coach, North Face, Tiffany, Nieman-Marcus, Louis Vuitton. Grab an Apple. Cartier, Nordstrom, on and on. A fantastic shopping venture. |
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| Art galleries are plentiful near you... |
| ...in the SuHu area surrounding Wells, Superior and Huron Streets. Each distinct from another, there are more than 50 galleries including Alan Koppel, Kenneth Probst, Primitive Art Works, Bianca Pilat, Maya-Polsky and Jack's Gallery. Spend a little, spend a lot. Your walls will love you for it. |
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| Finest antique galleries are within ten minutes |
| A short ride to the Wells-Clark Street area. Stop by The Golden Triangle, named by Chicago Social magazine as one of 2009's Hot Shops. Visit their sprawling new space for rare high-end Asian and British Colonial antiques. Don't forget Rita Bucheit on Wells Street for museum-quality Biedermeier and Art Deco furniture and art. Look for designs by Danhauser, Hoffman and Thonet. |
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| Love live theater? There's plenty nearby |
| You're just ten minutes from curtain time at Steppenwolf, Victory Gardens, The Royal George or The Apollo Theater. Or hop on down to the "Theater District" in the Loop. Enjoy live entertainment at the Goodman Theater, The Esquire, Chicago Theater or The Civic Opera House. Well, of course, there's also The House of Blues for a rather rawkus evening. |
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| 155 W. Burton Place, Why not see it for yourself? |
| Graced with all manner of artistic expression - from intricate carvings to tile and mosaic patterning to stained glass windows -this home is a masterpiece of art set in neighborhood surroundings that offer you a rich culture and lifestyle. Why don't you call to schedule a showing now? |
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