River North
Located just a few blocks west of the Magnificent Mile, River North is home to food, fun, and furnishings.
Nestled between popular and trendy restaurants like Rockit Bar and Grill, Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants like Ben Pao, Joe's, Shaw's Chicago Seafood, trendy clubs like Underground, Chicago Steakhouses like Keefer's Steakhouse, sports bars such as ESPN Zone Chicago and the popular dueling piano bar, Howl at the Moon , Chicago's trendy dance club Sound Bar, and a growing residential area of lofts and condos, local shoppers will find a remarkable selection of art galleries, home furnishings, interior design resources and specialty stores.
River North is anchored by the Merchandise Mart, the block-long behemoth that is home to design showrooms for the wholesale trade.
On the first floor of the Mart, retail customers can find inspiration for creating dream kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry or flooring options by browsing Luxe Home, a collection of design boutiques open to the public.
Just steps from the Mart, you’ll find numerous higher-end home furnishings stores and fine antique shops. The growing presence of contemporary furnishings includes Design Studio, with four floors of furnishings, Orange Skin, Artemide, and Lightology. If more traditional finds are on your list, stop into J. Robert Scott, Kreiss and Sawbridge Studios. Looking for Asian inspired? Try one of the newer River North entrants Bizen Home, Chen & Chen, and PA Larkin.
Ready for a taste of luxury when you fall asleep. Cuddle into a Hastens Bed, the Swedish manufacturer of hand-crafted, naturally designed luxurious mattresses. Or stop by Arrelle Fine Linens, a tiny shop filled with European fine linens and the softest cashmere throws.
Collectors of fine antiques have their share of local stores to see. The Antiquarians Building, with over 20 dealers, and Jay Roberts Antique Warehouse, for European antiques, are just down the street along Kinzie and Hubbard.
This area has an abundant concentration of art galleries, especially around Superior, Huron, Wells and Franklin Streets. Check with individual galleries for new openings, but expect to find everything from prints and sculptures to photography and crafts. The selections are enormous - from classic to contemporary, the masters to the emerging, by artists local and international. Take a look at Roy Boyd Gallery which showcases contemporary artwork, in its white-walled open space.
Chic boutiques and a wide assortment of specialty stores also call River North home.
The fashion-conscious should check out Clever Alice for clothing and accessories from Casting, Dagmar and Chicago designer Veronica Martin Riley. For the bride-to-be, White Chicago is a must-see destination for designer bridal gowns, including Monique Lhuillier at resale prices.
Overall, you can’t miss River North for an international wealth of goods, services and expertise. This area abounds with one-of-a-kind finds.
Nestled between popular and trendy restaurants like Rockit Bar and Grill, Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants like Ben Pao, Joe's, Shaw's Chicago Seafood, trendy clubs like Underground, Chicago Steakhouses like Keefer's Steakhouse, sports bars such as ESPN Zone Chicago and the popular dueling piano bar, Howl at the Moon , Chicago's trendy dance club Sound Bar, and a growing residential area of lofts and condos, local shoppers will find a remarkable selection of art galleries, home furnishings, interior design resources and specialty stores.
River North is anchored by the Merchandise Mart, the block-long behemoth that is home to design showrooms for the wholesale trade.
On the first floor of the Mart, retail customers can find inspiration for creating dream kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry or flooring options by browsing Luxe Home, a collection of design boutiques open to the public.
Just steps from the Mart, you’ll find numerous higher-end home furnishings stores and fine antique shops. The growing presence of contemporary furnishings includes Design Studio, with four floors of furnishings, Orange Skin, Artemide, and Lightology. If more traditional finds are on your list, stop into J. Robert Scott, Kreiss and Sawbridge Studios. Looking for Asian inspired? Try one of the newer River North entrants Bizen Home, Chen & Chen, and PA Larkin.
Ready for a taste of luxury when you fall asleep. Cuddle into a Hastens Bed, the Swedish manufacturer of hand-crafted, naturally designed luxurious mattresses. Or stop by Arrelle Fine Linens, a tiny shop filled with European fine linens and the softest cashmere throws.
Collectors of fine antiques have their share of local stores to see. The Antiquarians Building, with over 20 dealers, and Jay Roberts Antique Warehouse, for European antiques, are just down the street along Kinzie and Hubbard.
This area has an abundant concentration of art galleries, especially around Superior, Huron, Wells and Franklin Streets. Check with individual galleries for new openings, but expect to find everything from prints and sculptures to photography and crafts. The selections are enormous - from classic to contemporary, the masters to the emerging, by artists local and international. Take a look at Roy Boyd Gallery which showcases contemporary artwork, in its white-walled open space.
Chic boutiques and a wide assortment of specialty stores also call River North home.
The fashion-conscious should check out Clever Alice for clothing and accessories from Casting, Dagmar and Chicago designer Veronica Martin Riley. For the bride-to-be, White Chicago is a must-see destination for designer bridal gowns, including Monique Lhuillier at resale prices.
Overall, you can’t miss River North for an international wealth of goods, services and expertise. This area abounds with one-of-a-kind finds.
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