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Nick Spencer Perfect Saturday

By Jenny Berg
  • [Photo: Nick Spencer]
  • My wife and I have been massive fans of Southport Grocery [3552 North Southport Avenue] for ages, but even more so now that my new shop is so close to them. We often start our Saturdays there with brunch. My
  • After breakfast, we quite like taking the girls to Explore & Much More [3827 North Southport Avenue], which, in addition to being wonderful is also a block away from my cafe! Their hours vary on the weekend
  • Depending on how everyone's feeling after the indoor playground, I quite like to go get ice cream at Cone [1047 West Madison Street], especially when it's nice outside. My wife goes absolutely crazy for their Euro
  • My wife and I like popping into Roost [5634 North Clark Street] in Andersonville if we need bits and bobs for our house. It's quite cool—lots of vintage and antique pieces. The collection is really well-curated and we always come away with something that
  • It sounds a bit corny to say, but my ideal Saturday would finish with a visit to my own shop, Spencer's Jolly Posh Foods [3755 North Southport Avenue.] Realistically, I'd probably be popping in and out all day! I l

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