Got a tea enthusiast to buy for?
 

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Adagio Teas 617 N State St, Chicago

I would normally go to The Coffee and Tea Exchange over on Broadway but my nephew's wife introduced this place to me! AMAZING selection and very helpful staff. I would have to say a bit higher in price than The Exchange tho

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Greer 1013 W Webster Ave, Chicago


Greeting cards, writing instruments, stationary, etc. etc. A store we all discovered together on our way back to our hotel.

Book lovers do not miss this store..
 

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Myopic Books 1564 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago

Me and my grandniece are avid readers, my nephew and his wife not so much so we while they indulged in adult beverages we snuck off and investigated their three floors of books here! If you can't find it here, I doubt you'll be able to any place!

Finally a place I could introduce my clan to! We opted for the Sausage & Peppers and it did not disappoint!

Hotels are $$$ in Chicago......
 

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But without a doubt this is one of the best bargains around!

If you enjoy "toy stores" check this one out.......
 

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Early to Bed 5044 N Clark St, Chicago

After my family headed back home Sunday I left downtown & moved out to the Andersonville area and ended up what I thought would be a day and half there turned into two and a half days thanks to a snowstorm!

I'm not usually one to go to "toy stores" but this one attracted my attention! It was unreal the amount of stuff they had cramed into such a limited space. It was well organized, clean, brightly lite, and very trans friendly IMHO..

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Inkling 2917 North Broadway Chicago, IL 60657, Chicago

Greeting cards, gift wrap, candles, soaps, lip balm and tons of other merchandise. Cute little store definitely worth checking out ..

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Strange Cargo 5216 N Clark St, Chicago

Funny, Retro &so much more than just t-shirts.

Visiting and seeking some great Mexican Food?
 

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Diamante Azul 5661 N Clark St Chicago

Excellent nachos and no nobody was dining outside but that could of been due to the fact that snow was falling......:giggle:

Visiting and looking for a Southern Twist?
 

Big Jones 5347 N Clark St Chicago

One afternoon I stopped in and ordered the Skillet Cornbread & Soup du Jour to warm myself up! Both were wonderful and did the trick!

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Recently I picked up my photos at Costco from my Windy City Adventure ( I use toss a-way Kodak cameraS and yes I saw some eye rolls and heard a few snickers) and came across a picture of us here at

Streeter’s Tavern 50 E Chicago Ave, Chicago

playing Ping-Pong & Foosball. This was a fun little spot and I believe we hit it just right for Happy Hour!

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Soupbox 2943 N Broadway St Chicago,

There may be other locations as well..:eating:

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Sammich 2137 E Burnside St, Portland. She also has one in Ashland Oregon & perhaps a food truck in the Portland area as well!

This was featured on Diners, Drive-In & Dives and some day I pray I get here.. :praying:

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Just picked up a few these again yesterday! Thrilled to report they are still as delicious as ever!

This is alive and well and still going strong Miss Kitty.......

May I suggest the Coconut Passion?

This bears repeating especially if there is any sporting event happening in the city!

Didn't have a date but Mary and I stopped in!

She loves chowder but me, not so much so I was holding out for pizza!