RETAIL

Best Bet:
THE T-SHIRT DELI CO. (1739 N. Damen Ave. | 773.276.6266 | www.tshirtdeli.com). Who knew that you could have so much fun in a t-shirt shop? THE T-SHIRT DELI lets you design and create personalized shirts in a setting that is tons of fun. Choices are displayed in a deli case and much like when you order a sandwich, you get to customize your made-to-order shirt (or underwear or baby hat or doggie tee) with as many or as few add-ons as you want. The finished product is then wrapped in butcher paper and presented with a bag of chips.

Other Good Bets:
BONNIE & CLYDE'S BOUTIQUE (1751 W. Division St. | 773.235.2680 | www.bonnie-clydes.net) is a brand spanking new store with trendy, hip, and smart fashions both for men and women.

BROWN ELEPHANT RESALE SHOP (1459 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773.252.8801 | www.howardbrown.org/hb_brownelephant.asp). The second-hand retail formula is working just as well in Wicker Park as it does at the other Brown Elephant locations.

CASSONA (2121 W. Division St. | 773.486.5525 | www.cassona.com) is a stylish home furnishings and accessories store that seemingly has something for everyone.

DOGGIE STYLE PET SHOP (2023 W. Division St. | 773.235.9663 | www.doggystylepetshop.com) is the perfect option for discriminating canine and their owners with an extensive collection of fun as well as practical fashions and a great selection of natural, organic and holistic food and treats for dogs and cats alike.

DINING & NIGHTLIFE

BEST Bet:
MOONSHINE (1824 W. Division St. | 773.862.8686 | www.moonshinechicago.com)
One of the most popular spots in Wicker Park, Moonshine is a casual dining restaurant that often finds its patrons hanging around drinking and socializing long after the dinner plates have been cleared away. Housed in a spacious building that once was a grocery store, the food at Moonshine is varied (the menu includes crab cakes, meatloaf, pizzas, burgers, and fried chicken) and consistently delicious. Most nights have a live DJ adding to the fantastic vibe and fun energy of the place, which has become a favorite gathering spot for both nearby residents and folks coming from other parts of the city.

Other Good Bets:
CAFÉ ABSINTHE (1954 W. North Ave. | 773.278.4488). This creative upscale bistro features an innovative menu that changes daily and a comprehensive wine and spirits list.

DAVENPORT'S (1383 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773.278.1830 | www.davenportspianobar.com). This hip jazz cabaret and piano bar has found its successful niche in a neighborhood teeming with loud and bustling bars, pubs, and taverns.

INN JOY (2051 W. Division St. | 773.394.2066) is a neighborhood favorite that draws an eclectic crowd for the tasty food, stiff drinks, and groovy DJ beats.

NORTHSIDE BAR & GRILL (1635 N. Damen Ave. | 773.384.3555 | www.northsidechicago.com). This casual dining restaurant arguably helped start the neighborhood's revitalization when it opened in 1989 and it's still going strong while others have come and gone.