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SHOPPING
Beer on Central
EVANSTON beeroncentral.com
1930 Central St., Evanston • 847.905.0951
RETAIL The spot for craft beer, cider, spirits and mead on the
North Shore. We have an expertly curated selection of
local craft beer to take home, and with 8 rotating taps
DISTRICTS and cold, single cans, you can hang out, drink a few, or
have a small pour while you shop. Our staff is friendly,
knowledgeable, and will help you navigate the exciting
Downtown Evanston world of craft beer.
downtownevanston.org The Book Stall at Chestnut Court
847-866-6319
thebookstall.com
Offers a unique blend of one-of-a-kind shops,
811 Elm St., Winnetka • 847.446.8880
boutiques, national retailers and diverse
A general trade book store with a reputation for
restaurants. You’ll find apparel, furnishings, book
trustworthy customer service and a highly popular
stores, sales and plenty of places to quench your
monthly newsletter with a distribution of 8,500.
thirst and satisfy your appetite. A fun place to
Hosting many author appearances with both local
wander, the walkable downtown is steps from and national reputations such as storied head coach
Lake Michigan and connected to the city by of the Chicago Bulls Phil Jackson, author/activist
Chicago’s famed “L” train. Isabel Allende and National Book Award winner
Colum McCann. This North Shore institution is one
Main-Dempster Mile of the leading independent bookstores in the
maindempstermile.com Chicagoland area.
The Main-Dempster Mile is home to an active
community of independent businesses located Booked
along Chicago Avenue, Main Street and Dempster bookedevanston.com
Street in the southeast corner of Evanston. The 506 Main St., Evanston • 847.701.5707
area is anchored by two CTA Purple Line stations As Chicagoland’s children-focused bookstore, Booked
and the Main Street Metra station, creating a offers a carefully curated, diverse selection of new
transit-oriented and walkable neighborhood. titles and classics for youthful readers of all ages.
Residents and visitors alike enjoy a variety of Weekly story times and meetup groups are now on
options for shopping, dining and entertainment in the calendar, in addition to several special events at
some of the oldest commercial buildings in Booked and in the community. Stop by the store for
Evanston. the perfect kid-friendly book or activity any time!

Central Street Bookends and Beginnings
Merchants Association bookendsandbeginnings.com
centralstreet-evanston.com 1712 Sherman Ave., Evanston • 224.999.7722
Located in Bookman’s Alley in the heart of downtown
This charming retail district in North Evanston Evanston, Bookends & Beginnings is a cozy
has a friendly, diverse community of independent independent bookstore offering new and used books,
stores. Find hand-ground spices, clothing, jewelry unique gifts including an exclusive line of irresistible
jewelry and literary happenings. Close to Northwestern
and gift boutiques, antique maps and furniture,
University, this unique spot is a booklovers’ dream.
natural health products, craft beers and great
places to eat. Conveniently located at the Central The Classic Stitch
Street stop of the Metra Union Pacific North Line.
theclassicstitch.com
549 Chestnut St., Winnetka • 847.881.2930
Howard Street
Exquisite hand painted canvases, exceptional custom
The gateway to Evanston as you travel north from
design, an abundance of fibers, expert and creative
the City of Chicago, Howard Street is home to the
finishing and an array of classes. Service and
main CTA transfer station which makes its knowledge is exceptional. Come see for yourself.
eclectic boutiques, entertainment and
restaurants easily accessible.

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