6 SOMEONE’S IN THE KITCHEN If you love cooking or need a gift for someone who does, walk no further. This store offers a full lineup of cookware, gadgets, colorful kitchen accessories and creative cooking classes taught by local chefs. 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., 847-816-9511, sitkinc.com
7 FIRKIN Taking suburban out of the bar, this joint features dozens of locally and internationally brewed draft beers, ales and a hefty menu to back it up—whether it’s pâté or artisanal cheese to pair with your beer or a serious Waygu burger. 515 N. Milwaukee Ave., 847-367-6168, firkinoflibertyville.com
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8 THE TAVERN If you’re looking for a meal with plenty of ambiance, head next door. The original Brunswick painted bar is the perfect spot to have a drink before moving upstairs for some of the best steaks on the North Shore. 519 N. Milwaukee Ave., 847-3675755, tavernlibertyville.com
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