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22ndCenturyMedia.com holiday guide
22nd century media | November 22, 2017 | 23
Plenty of fun seasonal options throughout Wilmette
People love to shop, eat and
explore in Wilmette for the
same reason people love living
here: the people. Wilmette
business owners live, work
and play here too. They are
your friends, your neighbors,
your family. They have pride
in their town and are here to
support you and provide you
with their expertise and personalized
service. There are
so many reasons to skip the
mall but investing in your local
community while getting
unique products and superior
customer service seem like a
good start.
The holiday shopping season
is a great opportunity to make
your way around Wilmette and
get to know these local businesses
and see what’s new.
You may have lived around
here for years and not realize
how many new businesses
have popped up in the last few
years. Have you been to the
Torino Ramen on Wilmette
Avenue or St. Roger Abbey
French Bakery and Cafe on
Central Street? Did you know
Chantilly Lace moved to Plaza
del Lago? When was the last
time you hit one of the antique
shops on Ridge Road?
So here’s how to check
things off your gift list and not
even leave town…Let’s start in
Downtown Wilmette and stop
at locally owned Exhibit (next
to Gusto) where you will find
unique gifts, edgy yet comfortable
apparel and homewares
in an inviting apartment-style
setting. Then head to Hubba-
Hubba where Julie Cohen, who
grew up in Wilmette, will show
you her classic, trendsetting
and affordable fashion. Take
a break at The Rock House
(owned by Wilmette’s Margie
and Chris Karabas) with
a latte and some great music.
Have a barbecue enthusiast on
your list? Don’t miss Backyard
BBQ in it’s fantastic new and
improved location owned by
Wilmette native Dan Marguerite
‘Tis the season for hostess
gifts so explore the many wonderful
choices at Raven and
Dove Antiques and Gifts, grab
a bottle of cheer from The Bottle
Shop or Wilmette Wine Cellar
or flowers from Morning
Glory Flower Shop. If jewelry
is on your gift list make sure to
visit both Lambrecht and Wilmette
Jewelers for some beautiful
baubles. And of course
make sure to stop in Lad and
Lassie, a multiple generation,
long-time favorite where they
will welcome you with a smile
and beautifully wrap up your
gifts for adults and children
alike. Planning on entertaining
this holiday season? Have
de Guilio Kitchen Design and
Bella Tile make your kitchen
look like you’re a chef and
then call Scandia Catering if
you’re not.
What’s great about coming
downtown Wilmette is that you
can make a full day (or night)
out of it. As the sun goes down
and the beautiful lights on the
trees come up, enjoy great dining
by locally-owned Depot
Nuevo, Napolita or Nicks or
catch a movie at Wilmette Theatre.
Make sure to stop over to
Plaza del Lago for more great
exploring. Pop into your favorite
boutiques like Vibrato, La
Collona or grab a special gift
at Yellow Bird. Visit Chantilly
Lace’s new location to grab a
set of comfy PJ’s. Planning for
a bicycle under the tree this
year? Higher Gear can set you
up. Enjoy a bite at Taco Lago,
Convito Italiano or grab a pizza
from No Man’s Land.
More of a December shopper?
Mark your calendar for
Dec. 9 to head to Wilmette
shopping districts for an all day
“Holiday Happenings” special
local shopping day filled with
discount offers, goodies, giveaways
and some other surprises.
Get more holiday information
at wilmettekenilworth.
com or www.facebook.com/
discoverwilmette.
Let’s all make a commitment
to embrace and support
our wonderful community and
shop local this holiday season.
So skip the mall: we have it
all…right here in Wilmette.
See you around town!
Submitted by Village Center
Merchants Group of downtown Wilmette.
Visit www.discoverwilmette.
com for more information.
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