Highlights from the past year include businesses opening, closing and changing hands.
New Trier Grad Simplifies Chicago Parking Nightmare: A Winnetka native is developing a tech startup called SpotHero aimed at eliminating the headache of parking downtown. What is the Best Bike Shop in New Trier Township? Green Bay Cycles wins as reader's choice. Book Stall Owner in Winnetka Looking For Potential Buyers Roberta Rubin, owner of the 30-year-old bookstore, confirmed on Monday that it's time to move on. Residents Protest Proposed Winnetka Petco A group strolls through Winnetka denouncing idea of major pet retailer coming to village Three New Businesses Inject Fuel in Winnetka, Glencoe Business Several years after the recession, local businesspeople believe the time is right for their respective shops to succeed. Police Release…
With 51 percent of the vote, Village Toy Shop wins this week's competition.
On Monday, Patch asked readers to vote for the best toy store in New Trier Township. Winnetka's Village Toy Shop picked up an early lead in our poll and never lost it, racking up 51 percent of the 91 votes cast. Winnetka's Leoleno finished in second place, with 32 percent of the vote. Nicky Trammell shared his love for the winner in the article's comments section: The Village Toy Shop is my favorite toy shop in town, the others don't even come close when you count in the friendly service factor. They're helpful, great for b-day gifts for boys and girls (and even for fun grown ups like the ones in my family), and they wrap for FREE!!!! You just can't beat that. Many thanks to everyone who participated. Stay tuned for next week's question of…
Where is your favorite place to shop for toys and games in New Trier Township?
Whether you're picking up a gift or just looking for something fun to do with your family on a rainy day, Patch wants to know what your favorite local toy store is. Here are the contenders. In addition to voting for them in the poll below, you can click on their names to leave a review. Beat Street: 930 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka Children's Gift Shop: 310 S. Happ Rd., Winnetka Leoleno: 976 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka Three Wishes Toys 'n More: 1515 Sheridan Rd, Wilmette Village Toy Shop: 807 Elm St., Winnetka The poll will close at 9 a.m. on Friday and we'll announce the winner that afternoon. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on …
Which business offers the best soup in New Trier Township?
Winter weather calls for warming soups, so Patch is asking: What's the best local place to buy soup? There are certainly a lot of options in Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield, including: Three Tarts Bakery and Cafe, Little Ricky's Rib Joint, Foodstuffs Gourmet Foods and Catering, Restaurant Michael, Hunan Chef Chinese Restaurant, Kyoto Japanese Sushi Restaurant, Lakeside Foods, Little Red Hen, Tapas Gitana, O'Neil's, Panera Bread, Vernon's On Vernon, Penny's Noodle Shop, Dominick's Finer Foods, The Happ Inn Bar and Grill, Little Lan's, Corner Cooks, Cafe Aroma, Grand Food Center, Boris' Cafe, Love's Yogurt, Trueman, Caffe Buongiorno, Lemongrass Thai, Tsing Tao Mandarin Chinese Restaurant, Capt'n Nemo's, Fuel, Convito …
Samantha Nelson
11:50 am on Monday, March 12, 2012
Thanks for the input John. I'd encourage you to leave a review of the store by clicking on the link above so you can share your thoughts with future readers. more ›