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SHOPPING
The Book Stall at Chestnut Court
EVANTON www.thebookstall.com
811 Elm St., Winnetka • 847.446.8880
RETAIL A general trade book store with a reputation for
trustworthy customer service and a highly popular
monthly newsletter with a distribution of 8,500.
DISTRICTS Hosting many author appearances with both local
and national reputations such as storied head coach
of the Chicago Bulls Phil Jackson, author/activist
Downtown Evanston Isabel Allende and National Book Award winner
www.downtownevanston.org Colum McCann. This North Shore institution is one
847-866-6319 of the leading independent bookstores in the
Chicagoland area.
Offers a unique blend of one-of-kind shops,
boutiques, national retailers and diverse Bookends and Beginnings
restaurants. You’ll find apparel, furnishings, book
www.bookendsandbeginnings.com
stores, salons and plenty of places to replenish
1712 Sherman Ave., Evanston • 224.999.7722
your thirst and satisfy your appetite. A fun place
Located in Bookman’s Alley in the heart of downtown
to wander, the walkable downtown is steps from Evanston, Bookends & Beginnings is a cozy
Lake Michigan and connected to the city by independent bookstore offering new and used books,
Chicago’s famed “el” train. unique gifts including an exclusive line of irresistible
jewelry and literary happenings. Close to Northwestern
Main-Dempster Mile University, this unique spot is a booklover’s dream.
www.maindempstermile.com
The Main-Dempster Mile is home to an active The Classic Stitch
community of over 200 independent businesses www.theclassicstitch.com
located along Chicago Avenue, Main Street, and 549 Chestnut St., Winnetka • 847.881.2930
Dempster Street in the southeast corner Exquisite hand-painted canvases, exceptional custom
of Evanston. The area is anchored by two CTA design, an abundance of fibers, expert and creative
Purple Line stations and the Main Street Metra finishing and an array of classes combine with service
station, creating a transit-oriented and walkable and exceptional knowledge. Come see for yourself.
neighborhood that offers residents and visitors a
variety of unique options for shopping, dining, Cookies by Design
and entertainment in some of the oldest cookiesbydesign.com
commercial buildings in Evanston. 2081 Tower Dr., Glenview • 847.832.9079
For over thirty years, Cookies by Design has been
Central Street helping customers send gourmet gifts that say they
Merchants Association care. Offering creatively designed gourmet gift
www.centralstreet-evanston.com baskets, cookie cakes, cookie bouquets and cookie
A charming retail district in North Evanston has a trays, filled with delicious, hand-decorated cookies.
friendly, diverse community of independent The cookie bouquets can be customized for any
stores. Find hand-ground spices, clothing, jewelry occasion and can always be personalized with a
name or special message.
and gift boutiques, antique maps and furniture, a
pet bakery, natural health products and great
places to eat. Conveniently located at the Central
Street stop of the Metra Union Pacific North Line.
Howard Street
The gateway to Evanston as you travel north from
the City of Chicago, Howard Street is home to the
main CTA transfer station which makes its unique
boutiques and restaurants easily accessible.

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