Peachy the Magazine March 2014 | Page 104

Chicago steer the stroller home! But the real treasure is the small music venue, SPACE, tucked behind the restaurant. The petite concert hall boasts lots of blasts from the past (Cowboy Junkies, Billy Bragg, English Beat, Todd Rungren), popular artists (Lucinda Williams, Alabama Shakes), and soon to be popular artists. We know even if we haven’t heard of the artist, if they are at SPACE they will be awesome. Union Pizzeria and SPACE (photo below) 1245 Chicago Avenue Evanston 847.492.8860 STAY My soon to be favorite place to stay—besides my own bed—will be the new Stone Porch Bed and Breakfast opening this Spring. This impeccably renovated mansion is just steps from all the best beaches, Northwestern University (which has miles of beautiful walking paths on the lakefront), the downtown shops and all the best restaurants. We plan to rent the whole place for an upcoming family reunion. Stone Porch B & B 300 Church Street Evanston 847.980.2350 Michelle Leiter Michelle Leiter is a lifelong Atlantan. She attended The University of Georgia, where she met her husband David. Before moving with their three children to the North Shore of Chicago in December 2010, they lived in The Vinings/ Buckhead area of Atlanta. The Leiter family is adjusting to the new cit y and they enjoy finding new and unique places that feel like “home.” Photo: SPACE Evanston EAT 102 PEACHY For a casual lunch: Mirani’s is an authentic French brasserie in the heart of the village of Winnetka. Guests are always warmly greeted