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35 EW CITY PREVIEW Green Mill 4802 North Broadway Street 773-878-5552 www.greenmilljazz.com The Green Mill is a dark, sultry jazz bar with gangster roots. The club has been a Chicago staple for years and remains one to this day. House of Blues Chicago 329 North Dearborn Street 312-923-2000 www.houseofblues.com/chicago This popular rock and blues chain features live music as well as a restaurant and bar. There are shows each night, so check the website for a complete schedule. Laschet's Inn 2119 West Irving Park Road 773-478-7915 www.laschetsinn.com If you're a German beer fan, this is the bar for you. Laschet's Inn was originally opened in 1971 and serves up authentic German comfort food like goulash, beef stroganoff, and bratwurst in a casual atmosphere. M Lounge 1520 South Wabash Avenue 312-447-0201 www.mloungechicago.com This martini lounge provides a uniquely lit atmosphere and has a variety of live music depending on the day. The drink menu includes a range of martinis and other cock- tails, as well as beer and wine. The Rec Room 18 West Hubbard Street 312-955-8018 www.rec-room-chicago.com This dance club opens on Friday and Saturday nights at 9:00 p.m., with rotating DJs. The drink list features a variety of beer, cocktails, shots, and more. ROOF on theWit 201 North State Street 312-239-9501 roofonthewit.com This bar is located on the 27th floor of theWit hotel. It has impressive views of Chicago and live music. It has both an indoor and outdoor space that can be visited all year round. Studio Paris 59 West Hubbard Street 312-377-9944 www.studioparisnightclub.com Studio Paris combines a lounge and nightclub atmosphere into a unique experience. It showcases electronic and dance music and features a variety of artists as well as popular DJs. EW The Magnificent Mile Many of the topnotch stores in Chi- cago are located on this mile-long area of North Michigan Avenue. Shopping centers here include the 900 North Michigan Shops, which has a six-level Bloomingdales and about a dozen restaurants and 70 retail stores; The Shops at North Bridge, which covers the nine-block North Bridge area and has a four-lev- el shopping center; and Water Tower Place, featuring an eight-level atrium and more than 100 stores. Garrett Popcorn Shop 625 North Michigan Avenue www.garrettpopcorn.com Get a snack and explore one of Chi- cago's most famous staples. Many have argued that they carry the best popcorn in the United States. Ralph Lauren 750 North Michigan Avenue 312-280-1655 www.ralphlauren.com The world's largest Polo store is located in the Windy City. This four-story store is complete with wood paneling and resembles a small mansion. There is also a Ralph Lauren restaurant adjacent to the store, which opened in 1999. Oak Street Check out this Chicago shopping area that's home to many designer stores located in converted town- houses. It's located at the northern end of the Magnificent Mile. Stores include Harry Winston, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Louboutin, and Jimmy Choo, among others. Bravco 43 East Oak Street 312-943-4305 www.bravco.com This is one place that you may be able to shop for a deal on Oak Street. This drugstore is popular among Chicago hairstylists and makeup artists. River North Consider visiting this Chicago shop- ping area that is particularly popular for emerging artists and art dealers. There are a number of galleries and home stores in the area. Manifesto 808 North Wells Street 312-664-0733 www.manifestofurniture.com The furniture here is custom de- signed and is also imported from Austria and Italy. It has been open in the River North area since 1986. Wicker Park This neighborhood is known to be artsy and is popular for its gift shops, furniture stores, antique shops, and clothing stores. It also has a number of restaurants and bars. EW Chicago shopping

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