Schaumburg - Live, Work, Play - November/December 2008 - (Page 25) do drive, the best parking is typically at Sears – especially near the auto care section. Woodfield is big, so here’s a brief guide to some of the more unusual shops you may not know about. Tanishq jewelry: India’s largest jewelry retailer opened its first U.S. store in Schaumburg in July, selling rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, necklaces and brooches in 18-karat gold that are “inspired by nature and philosophy.” In India, the company has 108 boutiques in 73 different cities. The store’s name may not be familiar to you now, but it will be. The company plans to open 25 other American stores in the next few years. RideMakerz: Surrounded with flame-style graphics, kids put together 10- to 12-inch toy cars or monster trucks using an electric drill and their imagination. If this sounds like a derivative of the wildly popular Build-A-Bear Workshop, it’s because BABW is an investor and RideMakerz partner. The young shopper visits a variety of stations to create his or her product. For instance, they sit in the pit to build their hot rods, which start at $12. Another $25 can be added for a radio control. The average customer spends about $35 total after customizing the car, said CEO Larry Andreini. Samsonite Black Label: Woodfield has the only Illinois store, which sells high end luggage, travel bags and accessories, including such must-haves as women’s travel boots. Disney’s Doorway to Dreams: An interactive store that sells timeshares. This is the first store of its kind where shoppers can sign up for the Disney Vacation Club, Disney’s version of a timeshare. The store has a two-bedroom model home of a villa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Franco Sarto: For somebody really special (or, you know, yourself ), this is a high-end Italian shoe store that also sells handbags. Sarto hand sketches many of his designs and is known for his drawings during public appearances. Iridesse Pearls: The place for pearls and specialized necklaces, bracelets, earrings and bridal jewelry. Your afternoon Want lunch? Get out of Woodfield and grab lunch at one of the places along Golf Road. If all else fails, there’s a Subway and California Pizza Kitchen at the next place you’re going, which is: The No-Name Strip Mall: If you like flipping through racks and rummaging through bins, you’ll love it here. Anchored by Borders and across the street from Woodfield, this mall has a few gems: Nordstrom’s Rack; Lands’ End outlet and Marshalls. Make Borders your final stop, grab a coffee and take the free Woodfield trolley over to the Streets of Woodfield. The major draws here are Carson’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Maggiano’s is a very popular dinner spot so it’s best to shop here earlier. With the historic street lights, street furniture, fountains, wrought iron grating, ponds, arbors and brick paving it’s a nice invigorating walk between stores. If you’ve got younger kids, take a break from shopping at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre. With older kids, head to Gameworks (although no matter your age, LEGOLAND is worth a look). At LEGOLAND, for children 2-12, 8 million plastic bricks make up the play arena, including a depiction of Chicago’s skyline, complete with the Navy Pier Ferris wheel, taxi cabs, Buckingham Fountain and a fire truck with sirens and lights. There’s a factory showing how LEGO bricks are made, a dragon ride that winds through a medieval castle with a huge dragon that blows smoke out of its mouth and bats with red lights for eyes. A “4-D movie” featuring LEGO characters is a favorite feature. The 110-seat theater plays a 12-minute movie where visitors can feel the wind and a mist of rain. Gameworks, 601 N. Martingale Road, # 11, Schaumburg, is an adult game hotspot that has everything from Dance Dance Revolution to pinball. A gift certificate is a great idea. There’s food as well, so people who patronize Gameworks tend to stay a while. Back in Your car Once you reclaim your car, check out a few destination spots that help make Schaumburg unique. Trickster Gallery: A refurbished 7,552-square-foot feed store at 190 S. Roselle Road, it houses Native American art, films and performances. On the Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving, the gallery will tie in to the Christkindlesmarkt festival in Town Square with its own Native Artists Market inside. BKS Enterprises, 1118 Lunt St., Unit C: This one’s for the guys. BKS is a distributor of commercial and consumer plasma displays, LCDs, projection, security and more. Designer Baskets, 501 Tadmore Court: Custom-made baskets for any occasion. Prices range from $10 to more than $150. See samples at www.designerbasketsltd.com. WineStyles, 40 W. Schaumburg Road: Some great discounted wines are here; most bottles go for $10-$25. The store also has wine baskets and private tastings. • november/december 2008 Page 25 http://www.designerbasketsltd.com
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