West Loop

Home to meatpackers and fisheries alike, the warehouse district has bred some of the city’s finest food and fashion. Gritty and trendily underdeveloped, the hood walks a fine line between hot and not.

EXPLORE ANOTHER NEIGHBORHOOD:

Sushi Wabi

842 W Randolph St 312-563-1224

Make a reservation before attempting to eat some of the best sushi in the city. Fresh fish, fanciful flavors, and impeccable presentation (the Caterpillar roll).

Photo: Neil Burger

The Publican

837 W Fulton Market 312-733-9555

Dear Publican, your crisped frites tickle, your house-made ricotta woos, your beer selection tempts, your brunch entices, and you consistently deliver. Will you marry us?

Photo: Bob Briskey Photography / Courtesy of Restaurant Intelligence Agency

Pivot

1101 W Fulton Market 312-243-4754

Baby genius/owner Jessa Brinkmeyer is well-versed in the importance of everything eco. Expect green-friendly clothes with real style from labels like Elise Bergman, Lara Miller, Camilla Norrback, She-bible, Perfectly Imperfect, and more.

Photo: Andrew Wehde / Courtesy of Pivot

Bess & Loie

1015 W Lake St 312-226-2247

Owner Allyson Holleb treats clients to wine and candy. But it’s her stock of great handbags (Hayden Harnett, Dautore, Helena de Natalio), disparately priced at $18-$600, that really sweetens the experience.

Photo: Courtesy of Bess & Loie