wicker pk / bucktown ./ lincoln park
Dec 6th, 2006, 07:56 AM
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
wicker pk / bucktown ./ lincoln park
can we hit the trendy shops with older teens / young 20's in each of these areas in ONE afternoon? we will be popping in and out of shops, stop for a drink and then hitting blue man group at 4 on this sunday. I'm not sure how far lincoln park is from wicker park and bucktown.
Dec 6th, 2006, 08:11 AM
#2
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 252
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'm no Chicago expert, but I visit my BF often who lives in Wicker Park and I can tell you that we often hit "trendy shops" in Lincoln Park and Wicker Park in one afternoon. I guess you will just need to know which stores you want to hit and give your gals a timeframe to work in. If you are interested, I can get a quick list from my friend of places she would recommend hitting. I'm assuming you are looking for boutiquey type places that are out-of-the-ordinary? Any price range? They can be quite spendy.
One that I really like in Lincoln Park is Fox's. They have great designer stuff for cheap -- tags are cut out and you usually don't know "who" you are buying (unless you recognize it from department stores).
Will you have a car? Taking cabs? Public trans? We are usually going by cab or her car. Lincoln Park and Wicker Park are relatively close. . . not walking distance, but a quick drive.
One that I really like in Lincoln Park is Fox's. They have great designer stuff for cheap -- tags are cut out and you usually don't know "who" you are buying (unless you recognize it from department stores).
Will you have a car? Taking cabs? Public trans? We are usually going by cab or her car. Lincoln Park and Wicker Park are relatively close. . . not walking distance, but a quick drive.
Dec 6th, 2006, 08:11 AM
#3
Guest
Posts: n/a
Yes you can do these areas in one afternoon. You can take the blue line (O'Hare) el from downtown and get off at the Damen (cross sts North Avenue and Milwaukee Ave). Or you can take the North Avenue bus from Lincoln Park to the area. Probably won't take more than 20 minutes. It's a great walking area.
Dec 6th, 2006, 08:49 AM
#4
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,498
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Bucktown and Wicker Park abut each other.
We were in Bucktown in September for our anniversary. We didn't shop, but we loved The Meritage Wine Bar and Restaurant, for both dinner and drinks.
We did walk around on a Saturday and see lots of funky shops. I think the area will be great for what you want to do.
We were in Bucktown in September for our anniversary. We didn't shop, but we loved The Meritage Wine Bar and Restaurant, for both dinner and drinks.
We did walk around on a Saturday and see lots of funky shops. I think the area will be great for what you want to do.
Dec 6th, 2006, 09:08 AM
#5
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
kellbell, Iwould love to know which shops your friend recommends in each of these areas. I will be with my uber trendy 18 yr old step dtr and her 15 yr old brother and my hubby (their dad). The boys probably wont tolerate a full day of boutiquing but my hubby likes to shop so a little bit will be fun for all of us.
I'm also looking for unique stops for us to see too, and microbrews for hubby.
I'm also looking for unique stops for us to see too, and microbrews for hubby.
Dec 6th, 2006, 09:21 AM
#6
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 827
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I live in the Wicker Park area and you can definately hit the both neighborhoods in one day. However, if you try in one afternoon you might get frustruated as there is quite a bit to see and do in both.
I would start in the morning in Wicker Park/Bucktown hit a few shops, have a drink (the guys would like Piece Microbrewery/Pizza in Wicker Park), and then take a taxi over to Lincoln Park, hit a couple more shops, and then take a taxi up to Briar Street for Blue Man Group. If you rely on public transportation, you'll have to take a bus to get there and the North Avenue bus is a bit slow if you are pressed for time, also the Armitage bus doesn't seem to run that often, I waited over 1/2 an hour for it one afternoon trying to get from Lincoln Park to Bucktown, if I had hopped in a taxi, I would have been there in 10 minutes (using taxis would definately be your best bet and probably wouldn't cost that much more than shelling out for the bus with a group of four and would save you quite a bit of time).
I would start in the morning in Wicker Park/Bucktown hit a few shops, have a drink (the guys would like Piece Microbrewery/Pizza in Wicker Park), and then take a taxi over to Lincoln Park, hit a couple more shops, and then take a taxi up to Briar Street for Blue Man Group. If you rely on public transportation, you'll have to take a bus to get there and the North Avenue bus is a bit slow if you are pressed for time, also the Armitage bus doesn't seem to run that often, I waited over 1/2 an hour for it one afternoon trying to get from Lincoln Park to Bucktown, if I had hopped in a taxi, I would have been there in 10 minutes (using taxis would definately be your best bet and probably wouldn't cost that much more than shelling out for the bus with a group of four and would save you quite a bit of time).
Dec 6th, 2006, 09:29 AM
#7
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
vittrad,
can you also recommend the very best authentic italian restaurant in chicago area (not necc, LP, WP or bucktown). I am italian. been to mia francesca's and love it but would like a new one to try.
can you also recommend the very best authentic italian restaurant in chicago area (not necc, LP, WP or bucktown). I am italian. been to mia francesca's and love it but would like a new one to try.
Dec 6th, 2006, 11:04 AM
#9
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 252
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
She's a fast one. . . Here's her input:
In terms of a microbrewery, they could try Piece. It's a pizza place, but they make their own beers.
(She's taken me there, and I remember liking it. Also, recommended above. I guess some of the cast of MTv's Real World used to work there when it was filmed in Chicago. . . that will go far with your teens!)
In terms of my neighborhood, Tangerine and p.45 are my favorite clothing stores and Embelezar is my favorite home store. Stitch is also a great store with a lot of very nice leather goods. Akira seems to be a hot new store in the area, but I'm not sure what it's all about. It might be a chain and it seems young to me, but both of those could be good things for a family with teenagers. I think that they have a men's shop in the hood, too.
There is now an Urban Outfitters and a good shoe store: City Soles and a beautiful lingerie store: Raizy.
In terms of Lincoln Park, they should go to Armitage and Halsted or the Southport corridor in Lakeview.
****
I quickly did a search to see what other store names popped out as places I've shopped and liked. . .
Tragically Hip, 931 W. Belmont Ave. (tel. 773/549-1500), next to the Belmont El train stop
Lori's Designer Shoes (not as big as a DSW and has great styles and prices)824 W. Armitage Ave.,
773-281-5655 lorisdesignershoes.com
Also, I think this link to Lucky Magazine give a great overview of their pick of boutiques in Chicago by neighborhood. I bet you can share the site with your kids and let them pick which ones to hit.
Happy shopping!
In terms of a microbrewery, they could try Piece. It's a pizza place, but they make their own beers.
(She's taken me there, and I remember liking it. Also, recommended above. I guess some of the cast of MTv's Real World used to work there when it was filmed in Chicago. . . that will go far with your teens!)
In terms of my neighborhood, Tangerine and p.45 are my favorite clothing stores and Embelezar is my favorite home store. Stitch is also a great store with a lot of very nice leather goods. Akira seems to be a hot new store in the area, but I'm not sure what it's all about. It might be a chain and it seems young to me, but both of those could be good things for a family with teenagers. I think that they have a men's shop in the hood, too.
There is now an Urban Outfitters and a good shoe store: City Soles and a beautiful lingerie store: Raizy.
In terms of Lincoln Park, they should go to Armitage and Halsted or the Southport corridor in Lakeview.
****
I quickly did a search to see what other store names popped out as places I've shopped and liked. . .
Tragically Hip, 931 W. Belmont Ave. (tel. 773/549-1500), next to the Belmont El train stop
Lori's Designer Shoes (not as big as a DSW and has great styles and prices)824 W. Armitage Ave.,
773-281-5655 lorisdesignershoes.com
Also, I think this link to Lucky Magazine give a great overview of their pick of boutiques in Chicago by neighborhood. I bet you can share the site with your kids and let them pick which ones to hit.
Happy shopping!
Dec 6th, 2006, 11:05 AM
#10
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 252
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
whoops. . . the link to Lucky Mag that I mentioned. . .
http://www.luckymag.com/cityguides/c...g_trip_chicago
http://www.luckymag.com/cityguides/c...g_trip_chicago
Dec 6th, 2006, 06:19 PM
#11
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 827
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sorry, I'm not really much help with Italian restaurants, I'm sure that there are others who are probably more knowledgable than I (don't get me wrong, I love Italian food and have some friends that cook it well, but I've not eaten at that many of the Italian places here, shame eh?)
Dec 7th, 2006, 05:37 AM
#12
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,499
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
feleciac, you need to check to see what time the shops you want to visit open on Sunday. Some don't open until 11 am (but, of course, that may depend on the season).
You basically only have three hours of shopping time (if the shops open at 11 am), if you go from one neighborhood to another, because you need to build time for commuting (walking, etc.) into/to the neighborhoods into your schedule.
By the way, Briar Street Theatre, where the Blue Man Group performs, is in Lakeview - not Lincoln Park. So is the North Southport shopping area.
If you are going to the Halsted/Armitage shopping area just before the show, I'd allow no less than 35-40 minutes for getting to the theatre, unless you are cabbing it - and then allow 20 minutes.
If you are stopping for a drink anywhere, allow at least 25-30 minutes for that in your schedule.
You basically only have three hours of shopping time (if the shops open at 11 am), if you go from one neighborhood to another, because you need to build time for commuting (walking, etc.) into/to the neighborhoods into your schedule.
By the way, Briar Street Theatre, where the Blue Man Group performs, is in Lakeview - not Lincoln Park. So is the North Southport shopping area.
If you are going to the Halsted/Armitage shopping area just before the show, I'd allow no less than 35-40 minutes for getting to the theatre, unless you are cabbing it - and then allow 20 minutes.
If you are stopping for a drink anywhere, allow at least 25-30 minutes for that in your schedule.
Dec 7th, 2006, 07:54 AM
#14
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,989
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Feleciac, as for Italian, if you are looking for a more modern restaurant look(as opposed to homey) with great food,try Follia on West Fulton Market. http://www.folliachicago.com/
It's very good, a hip waitstaff and look to the place and the pizza maker is direct from Naples and the owner is from the Amalfi Coast (Positano, I think).
Another good Italian place is Tuscany-one on Clark near Wrigley Field or on Taylor (the best in my opinion).
http://www.stefanirestaurants.com/tuscany.htm
As for microbrews, you could park your husband and son at Goose Island in Lincoln Park while you and your daughter shop. It's got a good food menu and great beers.http://www.gooseisland.com/pubs/pubs.asp
It's very good, a hip waitstaff and look to the place and the pizza maker is direct from Naples and the owner is from the Amalfi Coast (Positano, I think).
Another good Italian place is Tuscany-one on Clark near Wrigley Field or on Taylor (the best in my opinion).
http://www.stefanirestaurants.com/tuscany.htm
As for microbrews, you could park your husband and son at Goose Island in Lincoln Park while you and your daughter shop. It's got a good food menu and great beers.http://www.gooseisland.com/pubs/pubs.asp
