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Charles Ifergan 106 E. Oak and other locations 312-642-4484 charlesifergen.com Runners-up
Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington 312-744-6630 chicagoculturalcenter.org Runners-up
The Wit Hotel 201 N. State 312-467-0200 thewithotel.com Runners-up
Apartment People 3121 N. Broadway and other locations 773-248-8800 apartmentpeople.com Runners-up
Lisa Kay, Coldwell Banker 1840 N. Clark 312-475-3259 coldwellbankeronline.com
Kokorokoko 1112 N. Ashland 773-252-6996 koko-rokoko.blogspot.com In the event that your mom sold all her old clothes and accessories without consulting you first, you can reclaim the keepsakes that should have been yours at Kokorokoko.
The Vintage Bazaar thevintagebazaar.com
Unique Thrift Multiple locations uniquethrifstore.com
P.O.S.H. 613 N. State 312-280-1602 poshchicago.com If a $375 Victorian silver-plate coffeepot sounds a little beyond your budget, how about vintage French keys (perfect for necklaces) priced at $10 each and 1940s Belgian matchbooks—three for $9?
Foursided 5061 N. Clark 773-506-8300 foursidedonline.blogspot.com For weeks I've been intrigued—or is it traumatized?—by the vintage scary clown cookie jars at Foursided.
Selected Works Used Books & Sheet Music 410 S. Michigan suite 210 312-447-0068 selworkschicago.com Tucked away in the north corner of the Fine Arts Building's second floor is this sunny, high-ceilinged spot with an eclectic, sometimes eccentric collection and a large gray cat named Hodge, who employee Mark Mann describes as "the star of the show" (he's also the star of a photo collection on the Selected Works website).
The Armadillo's Pillow 6753 N. Sheridan 773-761-2558 armadillospillow.com Nothing makes my day like stumbling upon a box labeled Free Books, appearing in my path like a sign from above telling me to bury my nose in an old mystery novel.
Green Grocer 1402 W. Grand 312-624-9508 greengrocerchicago.com Cassie Green asked a focus group for help naming her eco-minded Noble Square grocery store before opening in January 2008, but she needn't have bothered: Green Grocer is clearly the obvious choice.
Masters 1479 W. Berwyn 773-769-5150 The comments on Yelp are pretty accurate when it comes to summing up Masters: "Yes, Mr. Shoe Fixer is cranky and old-school, but damn can he fix a pair of shoes."
Unemployed Philosopher's Guild watches at Eclecticity 4718 N. Lincoln 773-275-3080 eclec.com The inexpensive but elegant timepieces sold at Eclecticity in Lincoln Square are as much wristwatches as conversation starters.
Marguerite Gardens 5059 N. Clark 773-506-6295 flowerpowerchicago.com After being traumatized by the scary clown jars (see "Best place to buy a vintage scary clown jar") it's a real pleasure to round the corner and spend a soothing moment gazing into the window of Marguerite Gardens.
Asrai Garden 1935 W. North 773-782-0680 asraigarden.com Asrai Garden is like the perfect literary cocktail.
Alliance Francaise 810 N. Dearborn 312-337-1070 af-chicago.org I've been taking yoga classes for about a dozen years now and have only been able to completely quiet my mind and block out the world once—and that was during yoga en francais at the Alliance Francaise.
Le Ballet Petit School of Dance 4630 N. Francisco 773-463-3385 leballetpetit.org At Le Ballet Petit School of Dance, you can learn not only to plié and pirouette, but also how to master your jazz and hip-hop moves.
Wilbur Wright College 4300 N. Narragansett 773-777-7900 wright.ccc.edu/programs/continuing_ed.asp If you have a bug in your ear for beekeeping, Wright College offers an eight-week class for just $59.
Carrara and Goodman Endodontics 2551 N. Clark 773-244-1933 juliannecarrara.com I'm trying to get into the habit of more frequently using the old chestnut "I'd rather have a root canal."
Christina Bents at Pearl Beauty Spa 3125 N. Lincoln 773-868-0988 Summer is finally here, which means we ladies need to be ready to don a bikini at a moment's notice—something that's not always the most comfortable proposition for those of us on a tight budget.
Daniel Fabry at Asha SalonSpa 1135 N. State 312-664-1600 ashasalonspa.com Daniel Fabry is a teeny bit Stefon from Saturday Night Live and a touch of Project Runway’s Austin Scarlet, set to a soundtrack of Lady Gaga and Fleetwood Mac.
E&J Foreign Cars 4245 N. Western 773-588-6631 eandj.com I was fortunate enough to inherit a Mercedes, but let's just say I didn't inherit the know-how or the bank account to properly take care of one.
King Spa & Sauna, Niles 809 Civic Center Drive, Niles 847-972-2540 kingspa.com/chicago.php This opulent Korean-owned, internationally patronized jjim-jil-bang features hot tubs, steam rooms, Wi-Fi common lounge with chess boards, a movie theater, and a full-menu Korean restaurant.
The Inn at Longman & Eagle (rooms 13 and 43) 2657 N. Kedzie 773-276-7110 longmanandeagle.com True story: I recently dropped as much money on a single night of imbibing Longman & Eagle cocktails as I did on the room upstairs where I laid my head upon moving to Chicago in March.
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