The Scene
The Jewel grocery store attracts North Shore locals, and the plaza, with a winding indoor arcade off to the north, offers much more than that for those with a longer list. A bevy of boutiques offer unique gift shopping. The Artisan Shop is a sort of portfolio that carries everything from kaleidoscopes to quilts to jewelry boxes, all handcrafted by artists from all over the country. Char Crews boasts a great selection of china, crystal and silver, and The Laughing Iguana offers folk art, jewelry and clothing from around the world. A full-sized Crate and Barrel, a scaled-down Banana Republic for Women, and a Starbucks round out the selections.
The Skinny
The pleasant breeze blowing off the lake on a warm, sunny afternoon takes the stressful, hectic feeling out of shopping. But steer clear in winter.