Chicago
EAT
Mary Collins
Mary Collins, who recently
started working in interior
design, grew up in Houston, Texas, and has lived
on the North Shore for
more than 12 years. She
spends her free time focusing on family and friends,
vintage fashion and backyard gardening.
FUEL (photo below)
Best breakfast on the
North Shore. The freshingredients fare is local,
which is how the clever
name was derived: Food
U Eat Locally = FUEL.
Try Genny’s Benny for
a divine eggs benedict
with a twist.
1222 Washington Court
Wilmette
847.251.3835
12th Street Market
by the Noodle
Go with your girlfriends
to this low-key lunch
spot and share deliciously inventive flat
breads, skewers and
salads. Everything on
the menu is scrumptious.
1156 Central Avenue
Wilmette
847.251.1133
Nick’s Neighborhood Bar
and Grill
The modern barn decor
sets the vibe for this chic
bistro where comfort
food goes way beyond
that of the typical burger
joint. It’s the perfect spot
for a great family dinner.
It features heavenly
mac-n-cheese, to-die-for
mussels and everything
in between.
1168 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette
847.251.3262
Photo: FUEL
SHOP
104
PEACHY
Peachtree Place
This well-edited, elegant
home store is the best for
picking up a lovely hostess gift. The complimentary French grosgrain
ribbon gift wrapping