Shopping - Chicago - page 136

BOOKS
Abraham Lincoln Book Shop This bookstore houses one of
the country's most outstanding collections of Lincolniana, from rare
and antique books about the 16th president to collectible signatures,
letters, and other documents illuminating the lives of other U.S.
presidents and historical figures. 357 W. Chicago Ave. (between Orleans and
Sedgwick sts.). & 312/944 - 3085. Subway/El: Brown Line to Chicago.
Barnes & Noble This two-level Gold Coast store comes complete
with a cafe in case you get the munchies while perusing the miles of
books. There's another store in Lincoln Park, at 659 W. Diversey
Ave., 1 block west of Clark Street ( & 773/871-9004 ), and one at
1441 W. Webster Ave., at Clybourn Avenue ( & 773/871-3610 ).
1130 N. State St. (at Elm St.). & 312/280 - 8155. Subway/El: Red Line to Clark/
Division.
Borders You couldn't ask for a better location, right across from
Water Tower Place. This place is like a mini department store, with
books, magazines, CDs, and computer software spread over four
floors, and a cafe with a view overlooking the Mag Mile. There's also
a Borders in the Loop at 150 N. State St., at Randolph Street
( & 312/606-0750 ), and one in Lincoln Park at 2817 N. Clark St.,
at Diversey Avenue ( & 773/935-3909 ). 830 N. Michigan Ave. (at Pearson
St.). & 312/573 - 0564. Subway/El: Red Line to Chicago.
Prairie Avenue Bookshop This South Loop store does
Chicago's architectural tradition proud with the city's finest stock of
architecture, design, and technical books. 418 S. Wabash Ave. (between
Congress Pkwy. and Van Buren St.). & 312/922 - 8311. Subway/El: Red Line to

Jackson.
Unabridged Books This quintessential neighborhood bookseller
in the area known as Boys Town has strong sections in gay and
lesbian literature, travel, film, and sci-fi. 3251 N. Broadway (between
Belmont Ave. and Addison St.). & 773/883 - 9119. Subway/El: Red Line to Addison.
CANDY, CHOCOLATES & PASTRIES
Bittersweet Run by Judy Contino, one of the city's top pas-
try chefs and bakers, this Lakeview cafe and shop is sought out by
brides-to-be and trained palates who have a yen for gourmet cakes,
cookies, tarts, and ladyfingers. The rich chocolate mousse cake, a
specialty of the house, is out of this world. 1114 W. Belmont Ave. (between
Seminary and Clifton aves.). & 773/929 - 1100. Subway/El: Red Line to Belmont.
Ethel's Chocolate Lounge A celebration of all things chocolate,
this bright, candy-colored cafe has a distinctly feminine vibe; I have