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Home for the Holidays
Peanuts ® Christmas Dance Party
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Children’s Department featuring
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Home Decor & Party Essentials
Gift of Memories Event, Dec. 1–3
The unveiling of 10 New Keepsake Ornaments
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Mon–Fri 9am–7pm • Sat 9am–6pm • Sun 11am–5pm
DOWNTOWN NORTHBROOK
Northbrook’s
welcoming
downtown is both a festive as well as
a practical destination to find a gift
for that special someone in your life.
Specialty stores The Book Bin, la de da,
Jacqueline’s of Northbrook and Franz
Jewelers are well known for personal
service and can help you select a
thoughtful one-of-a-kind gift. Look
your best at the office holiday party
with an outfit from Juniper, voted
“Best Boutique on the North Shore.”
For those who enjoy handcrafting
their gifts, Three Bags Full is a knitter’s
paradise. Pick up holiday cards and
wrapping paper at Eve’s Hallmark.
Light up the house with the festive
décor selections at Ace Hardware and
Dollar Tree. Hostess gifts as well as
poinsettias can be found at Edward’s
Florist.
Northbrook’s downtown dining
scene has something for everyone.
New additions include Jar Bar, offering
healthy, on-the-go options; Lucky Fish,
well known for their iconic lobster
rolls; and Drumstix, featuring mouthwatering
mac and cheese as well
as chicken specialties. Traditional
hometown favorites include Georgie
V’s with delectable breakfast and
lunch items, Little Louie’s offering
variations on the Chicago style red hot,
and Trattoria Oliverii, featuring crowd
satisfying pasta and pizza.
For fine dining, check out the farmto-table
menu at House
406. Plan a gathering
with international
fare at Kamehachi, one
of the area’s premier
Japanese restaurants, or
Francesca’s for authentic
Italian specialties.
Marcello’s is a great
place to meet friends
for a drink or dinner.
Landmark Inn offers a
range of microbrews and
traditional bar favorites.
Who can resist the
seasonal specialty drinks
at Starbucks? No matter
what season or temperature, Graeter’s
or Baskin Robbins is a great stop for ice
cream treats. Need to feed a group? Pick
up pizzas at Lou Malnati’s. For a quick
bite to eat or drink, pop into Northbrook
Grill and Tap, located inside Sunset
Foods grocery store.
NORTHBROOK COURT
No holiday shopping spree on the
North Shore is complete without a
visit to Northbrook Court. One of
the premier shopping destinations in
the metropolitan area, the festively
decorated center features renowned
luxury retailers Burberry, Louis
Vuitton, kate spade new york, and
Armani Collezioni and is anchored by
Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, and Lord &
Taylor. Discover more than 100 fine
stores including the new and expanded
Apple store, Stuart Weitzman, Banana
Republic, Sur La Table, Aritzia and
more. Bring home a purchase from
Tiffany & Co. wrapped in the famous
blue box or find beautiful, unique
designs at Silver Corner and Pandora.
There’s something for all generations
at Northbrook Court, including the
teen favorites H & M and Forever 21,
offering cool, hip clothes that kids love
to wear. To keep the younger crowd
looking fashionable, check out the bold,
stylish clothes at Hanna Andersson, and
classic infant and toddler wear at Janie
and Jack. While Mom and Dad shop
for clothes at the GAP, kids will flock to
the LEGO store. Iconic Crate & Barrel
offers endless shopping opportunities
for holiday decor and that perfect gift
for the home.
Ready for a break from the holiday
hustle? The whole family will enjoy
movies at the newly remodeled
AMC Theater, now featuring luxury
seating and a full service bar. Find
contemporary dining at California
Pizza Kitchen. There are restaurant
choices for every palate at Di Pescara,
The Claim Company, Corner Bakery
Cafe or P.F. Chang’s China Bistro,
known for a range of Asian fare. Every
day there’s a different dining option at
the new FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
dining area, where local chefs try out
their latest menus.
SKOKIE BOULEVARD
CORRIDOR
Shoppers will find endless gift options
and a wide range of dining opportunities
along Skokie Boulevard. Just south
of Lake Cook Road, Village Square shopping
center is a holiday bargain hunter’s
haven with national retailers Container
Store, Nordstrom Rack, Old Navy, Saks
Off Fifth, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, and DSW.
Find décor and supplies for your holiday
gathering at Party City and Cost
Plus World Market. Kids and cyclists
of all ages will love a bike or equipment
from Performance Bicycle, the best
source for both new and experienced
riders. Music lovers will want to stop at
Steinway Piano Gallery. Before heading
south on Skokie Boulevard, visit Shelle’
Jeweler, a family owned store featuring
unsurpassed workmanship and personal
service.
At NorthShore 770, Mariano’s
grocery offers not only the traditional
staples for your holiday cooking, but
also a tantalizing number of cook to
order cuisines. Other establishments
that will tempt your taste buds include
Fuddruckers, Roti, Chipotle, and
Panera Bread.
Treat yourself and your family and
friends to a special night out at iconic
steakhouses Morton’s and Ruth’s
Chris. Charlie Beinlich’s burgers are
famous throughout the North Shore.
Well known favorites Francesco’s Hole
in the Wall and Next Door Bistro dish
out inspired Italian specialties.
DUNBROOK CENTER
There are plenty of reasons to
stop at the Center at Dundee and
Pfingsten, whether it’s to check out
Payton Rose with its beautiful fashions
and accessories or Peek-A-Boutique
with its irresistibly adorable children’s
wear. Drop by Splurge for a hostess
gift. While out holiday shopping, stop
for a quick bite at Once Upon a Grill,
international favorites Greek Feast,
Yee’s Garden and Simply Thai, known
for authentic specialties. Pick up
holiday classic treats from Leonard’s
Bakery, or find that special bottle of
wine for your guests from Jack’s Wine
and Spirits. Treat the kids along your
shopping journey —no one can resist
Dairy Queen’s “fan food” and soft
serve treats.
WILLOW FESTIVAL
SHOPPING CENTER
You’ll love having an excuse to
holiday shop at Northbrook’s lifestyle
center at the northwest corner of
Willow and Waukegan Roads. After
stopping in at one of the anchor stores
Whole Foods, Lowe’s, Best Buy, and
Home Goods, check out boutiques
Hip Hip Hooray featuring unique toy
and baby clothes, Kovet, offering
sophisticated women’s clothing and
accessories, and Smart Jewelers, a
fine watch and jewelry showroom.
The knowledgeable professionals at
Relax the Back can guide you to find
a meaningful gift that offers a more
comfortable, pain-free way of living
for someone special. Shopping for
an outdoor enthusiast? You can’t go
wrong with REI. Art Post Gallery is
known for its beautiful art and framing
services. Look your best this season
with a visit to Amazing Lash and
Andreas Hogue Salon.
Meet up with friends to watch
the game while enjoying handcrafted
beers that are brewed onsite
at Granite City Food & Brewery.
Grab a quick burger or sandwich at
Meatheads or Potbelly. Rendezvous
with friends at Buffalo Wild Wings for
wings, beer and sports. At the Willow
Festival Annex across the street,
Pinstripes Bowling and Bocce is the
ideal location to entertain the family
during winter break.