● Cookie Bar (Lincoln Park) - Fresh cookies in your mom's kitchen circa 1975.

● Cumin (Wicker Park) - Traditional Nepalese and Indian fare in small, modern spot.

● Cloud 9 (Lakeview) - Finally, a Taiwanese ice-cream shop.

● space519 (Near North Side) - Eclectic and highbrow general store. ● Cerato Boutique (Lakeview) - Boutique with emphasis on Chicago designers.

● The Vault (West Loop) - Upper-floor lounge with creative cocktails and city views.

● Sushi Para M (Bucktown/Wicker Park) - All-you-can-eat sushi for the hipster crowd. ● Blue Frog 22 (River North) - Karoake and Monopoly dates now possible under one roof.

● Fountainhead (Lincoln Square) - Asymmetrical whiskey bar serving ale-soaked fare. ● Pizza Serio (Lakeview) - Thin-crust pizza rising in a simple setting.

● Dos Diablos (North Side) - Texas-style Mexican cantina e la guerre comida.

● The Piggery (Wrigleyville) - Simple but delectable BBQ joint.

● Seek Vintage (Wicker Park) - Men's clothes to Champagne buckets.