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Our 4th of July Parade, our community.  This is the essence of summer in Downtown.                      

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Sip. Savor. Socialize. Whether you’re hungry for hearty pub fare, breakfast classics or a taste of global cuisine, we’ve got you covered.

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Need some sparkle for your home? A charming gift? A one-of-a-kind collectible? Find that unexpected special something at our delightful boutiques.

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Get out. Do more. Explore. From family fun to live theater, music, comedy and more, there’s something for everyone.

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Dreaming of a fresh look? Make life better with a glorious new hairstyle or a gleaming new kitchen. And while you’re at it, don’t forget pets need pampering too.

Featured Restaurants

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    Viccino’s Pizza

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    Fresh gourmet pizza and foods reinvented for a busy lifestyle with discriminating taste – dine in, take out, or delivery. You have helped us become the North Shore’s “Neighborhood” Pizzeria. “Vicino” means neighbor in Italian and we take pride in being yours! We look for opportunities to support, build and develop our thriving community. Read more…
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    Forza Meats

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    Forza Meats is a full-service butcher shop and Italian market located in the heart of downtown Glenview, Illinois. We offer premium cuts of all-natural, pasture-raised beef, pork, poultry and lamb, much of which we turn into an array of house-made sausages. Our flagship variety is the renowned Minelli family recipe Italian sausage–the finest this side of the Atlantic Ocean. In Read more…
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    Gusto

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    Since 1985, Gusto Ristorante Italiano has provided customers in the heart of Chicago’s Northshore community with excellent Mediterranean cuisine, outstanding service, and unsurpassed hospitality. We have earned a loyal customer following and numerous community and culinary awards including the #1 Rated Chicken Vesuvio by the Chicago Tribune, the Silver Platter Award from the Food Industry News and excellent reviews from the Daily Herald. With a passion for food excellence, our lunch Read more…
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    Glenview House

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    Originally established in 1878, the Glenview House has a history inseparably intertwined with the history of Glenview. In 1899, John Dilg bought the tavern and added a third floor to the tavern. The Glen View House’s third floor was a place for people in the community to hold meetings, dances, church services, and even classes from overflowing schools. The third Read more…
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    Grandpa’s Place

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    We named our little restaurant “Grandpa’s Place” not only to honor all our Grandpas, but also because the basic decor (especially the back bar which dates back to 1891) suggests the era of their times. Furthermore, we like to think that “Grandpa” suggests warmth, character, friendliness and old-fashioned quality. It is our ambition to apply these attributes to “Grandpa’s Place”. Read more…

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