Chicago’s Indie Businesses have STAR power: 2012 Celebrity Sightings

January 6, 2013 in Drink, Food, Style and Beauty Inspiration

Celebrities in Chicago/ Chicago Celebrity Sigtings

 

You’re not the only one who loves this town. Where was your favorite celebrity spotted in 2012?

 

Prasino

 

 

 

Prasino, 93 S La Grange Rd, La Grange, IL (Chicago location: 1846 W Division St)

On Prasino’s website you won’t find an ‘About’ page but a ‘Philosophy’ page instead. That’s how they roll. Eco-Friendly, hormone free, farm-to-table goodness, Prasino is ran with the philosophy that all good food should be good for you – and the environment. Owned and operated by a collective group of restaurateurs, this La Grange haunt can boast celebrities the like of Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis who were seen brunching here only a few weeks ago. La Grange? Who knew!

Sunda

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunda, 110 W Illinois St

Chicago Magazine calls Sunda “so popular right now, it’s dangerous!” Honestly, we have no idea what that means but Sunda is indeed the place to be for celebrity sightings. And for Asian food in the city it’s simply one of the best. After winning it all, Ryan Lochte was spotted in River North dining here with friends.

Mojo Spa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mojo Spa, 1468 N Milwaukee Ave

Amanda Kezios, a personal chef, began with one lip balm recipe. Now, this overachiever offers hundreds of handmade beauty and bath goodies at her Wicker Park store and manicure/pedicure shop all inspired by delicious treats and tasty goodies. Stop by most Sundays between 11 am and 2 pm to experience her one-of-a-kind Beauty and Brunch event. Lady Gaga’s a fan. You know what they say? What’s good for the Gaga is good for the … nevermind.

Chicago Celebrity Sightings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great Lake Pizza, 1477 W Balmoral Ave

In 2009 GQ named Andersonville’s Great Lake Pizza the best pizza in America. This may explain why so many complain about the terrible customer service (or lack thereof) but continue coming back for more. In Chicago, the land of pizza, it takes some good pie to be deemed the best. When Beyonce visited the city for her husband’s tour she was seen waiting, not in line of course, but across the street for an empty seat at the now infamous joint.

Celebrity Sightings in Chicago

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ikram, 15 E Huron St

It’s believable that the Gold Coast got its name from Ikram owner Ikram Goldman. The store defines Gold Coast luxury and style. Ikram designed the space to embody everything you love about Chicago: high style, independent art and fashion, but all with a familiar neighborhood feel in every inch and corner. It’s no surprise she’s dressed the enviable bod of Michelle O. who considers the shop her favorite.

 

All photos are from the respective businesses' site. All celebrity photos from People.com.
Mojo Spa: www.tryhandmade.com
Feature photo from E! News
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