I'd love to eat clean 100 percent of the time but I'm lazy. Stopping in to a place that has clean…read moreeats already prepared for you is easy. I picked up a Rachel salad (after the famous friend?) , some taco tofu and energy bites. I'm also trying some magnesium cream. Chia Leah Clean Eats has the good stuff already made for you. You can feel good about feeling good.

From supporting them at a farmers market previous, we were thrilled to see they have a storefront…read more When we walked in we were greeted with the friendliest smiles from all of the nuns. They had so many options it took us some time to browse through and not walk out with every single pastry. We ended up with an apple turnover, and a chocolate almond croissant both warmed up. They were delicious! Soft, flaky and they did not skimp on filling. The sizes were generous each item was bigger than the palm of my hand. I also got a mango smoothie because I had my caffeine already for the morning but my husband had coffee and said it was great. We loved watching so many folks try everything from sweets and savory while we waited for our items. We definitely have to come back soon!

Saturday early in the afternoon, stopped for a cup of coffee. Three employees. Line got longer…read moreafter we placed our order. But our order came out pretty quickly. I got blended hazelnut with cold brew large for $5.70. I did not add any flavors or whipping cream. However, it was still sweet with hazelnut flavor. I loved it! I wonder how sweeter it gets with flavor added with whipping cream. Very local coffee shop with many other pastries and chocolate for sale. Good spot for coffee after a meal in the area!

We were in the area and saw online they were having their Annual Wine Warehouse sale so we decided…read moreto make a visit. This local liquor store in Skokie has been in business since 1936 offering an great selection of wines and spirits. They also have a small deli offering gourmet food products. Their retail store has a huge selection of spirits and wines. Prices are slightly higher than some "Box" stores but if you sign up to be a CAP member,prices are reduced on some items. Their Warehouse Wine sale was super crowded in a separate warehouse with thousands of cases of wines at reduced prices. They did offer free tastings of many of the wines on sale . If you love wine Schaefers in definitely the place to go when in the Skokie area.

Schaefer's is a great liquor store that really focusses on wine. They have a deli and a great…read moreselection of beers and hard liquor. We recently attended the annual Warehouse Sale. This is an event to mark your calendar for - great deals on wine for all price points. It can get crowded and crazy but you get the chance to try every wine available. Schaefer's has knowledgeable sales staff, competitive prices, and a friendly atmosphere to shop in, no matter your budget!

The Fresh Market closed near me so it was a treat to visit this one while I was out of town. Love…read morethe bulk bins and premade foods. Beautiful displays and selection. I'll be back!

What terrific market! Bins of bulk deliciousness, the most amazing guacamole, and good prices wine…read more The only downfall was the lines are very long and slow when I visited. What's a really cute grocery store though, and conveniently located amidst the bustling Eden's Plaza.

What a great local shop for fresh meats, eggs, dairy and more! I do not know that much about…read moredifferent parts of meat, and employee took his time listening to what I was looking for, explained differences of parts of meat, I got to choose things suitable for my capability of cooking(im not really good at marinating and cooking We also tried a few jerkies and sausages They were so gooooood!!! I also got a beautiful freshly cut t bone steak Cannot wait to grill(on my ninja fryer grill) and feast!!!

This was Pearson's Grocery Store when I was a kid in Wilmette. I usually don't go to stand-alone…read morebutchers, but I needed a show-stopping roast to bring to a family gathering in Galena. I bought a prime rib and had to use an old stove I wasn't familiar with while there. Even so, the family still talks about that roast beef. I'm going back to Zier's to buy another one for this year's gathering.

While walking around town, we decided to stop by a local butcher shop for some goodies to make for…read moredinner. We stumbled upon Al's and decided why not check it out! When walking in, to the right you'll have the authentic Italian pastas and the assortment of sausages in the freezer. The center of the store has a variety of condiments, most of which were sauces and rubs for barbecue. The remainder of the store were the meat counters. Al was helping us when we checked out. Please keep in mind it is cash only but there is an ATM in the store for your convenience!

This is a legit meat market. Smells clean, great selection. Cash only but he's got an atm. I'll…read moretell you what, i only went in for a few things but the quality and prices were so good, I had to pull more money out of the atm!! I'll be back.

Foodstuffs is top notch!! The quality and presentation never disappoint. If you're having a special…read moreevent, large or small, they know how to deliver the most amazing quality food, and flavors, around! They use only the best, freshest ingredients in their sauces, sandwiches and prepared dishes. They take care in the details of preparation. Don't even get me started on the desserts! This is our go-to place for very special gourmet cakes, they are truly works of art!!

This was the worst stir fry I've ever tried. It arrived with the protein and vegetables barely…read morecooked, and the rice swimming in a sour-tasting lukewarm supposed teriyaki sauce. One bite and into the garbage it went. And they way, way, WAY overcharged me for this terrible food. Do not waste your money here.

The Spice House has every spice you need and ones you didn't know you needed. I was a bit…read moreoverwhelmed with so many options. The staff were so helpful and were extremely knowledgeable. They had a section of Chicago themed spices that were intriguing and also could be a nice gift. There so many unique spices and excited to try them.

I've done a review of this chain's Naperville store but want to spread the love so the Yelpers know…read morethey can get fabulous service and products other places too. This store was smaller than the Naperville location but the selection is still vast. The employees were beyond helpful and knowledgeable about the products. Who knew that sampling spices could be as fun, tasty, and educational as a wine or beer tasting?!?

Wow! Over the top! Incredibly creative and artistically designed food presentation and DELICIOUS!…read more Recommend for high-level presentation! Superior food, design, service! They are the best. Will not disappoint. Great job to Sam and Matt! Thank you for making my daughter's wedding soirée extraordinary ‼

A quickie. My pal's Son got married here and Catered by…read moreDesign...Catered! Maybe the BEST wedding meal I ever et. Decent Salad, Sirloin Steak, Grilled Asparagus. All top notch and tasty. They weren't skimpy on pouring the decent table Wine, either. Alert and helpful service. There was a fab sweet table, but I was informed C.B.D. wasn't the source.