Which Wilmette Grocery Stores Are Open on Thanksgiving?

Forget the butter for your mashed potatoes? We've got you covered in our handy guide to last-minute Turkey Day shopping.

Which Wilmette Grocery Stores Are Open on Thanksgiving?

Forget the butter for your mashed potatoes? We've got you covered in our handy guide to last-minute Turkey Day shopping.

It happens to the best of us: it's two hours until Thanksgiving dinner, you have a bird in the oven, veggies simmering on the stove, and suddenly you realize that important ingredient you desperately need is nowhere to be found. To save you some time driving around in search of an open grocery store, we've compiled a list of Thanksgiving hours at local stores.   Stay up to date on the latest business news in Wilmette and Kenilworth! Sign up for our newsletterand "like" us on Facebook!

•  1 Comment
• Photos (1)

JJ Hanley

7:38 am on Thursday, November 22, 2012

Thanks Wilmette Patch. This is very useful for those who are manning the kitchen and discover that they forgot to buy butter!   more ›

What's Open in Wilmette on Christmas?

Patch's guide for shopping, dinner and entertainment.

Forgot something for your Christmas dinner? Need some last minute stocking stuffers? All of Wilmette's grocery stores are closed Christmas Day so make sure you get your shopping done by Christmas Eve. Patch has even saved you some time by putting together the holiday hours for Wilmette’s grocery stores: Jewel-Osco (Green Bay Road): 6 a.m.-6 p.m.  Jewel-Osco (Sheridan Road): 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Treasure Island: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Look for a nice place for dinner Christmas Eve? Check out the special candlelight dinner at Convito Cafe & Market. If you want to do the Christmas Day classic of Chinese food and a movie, you don’t have to leave Wilmette. Grab dinner from Tsing Tao Mandarin Chinese Restaurant (open 2:30 to 9 p.m.), then head to the Wilmette …

• Photos (1)

Wilmette Grocery Stores Open on Thanksgiving

Patch's guide to where to go for your last minute shopping.

It happens to the best of us: it's two hours until Thanksgiving dinner, you have a bird in the oven, veggies simmering on the stove, and suddenly you realize that important ingredient you desperately need is nowhere to be found. To save you some time driving around in search of an open grocery store, we've compiled a list of Thanksgiving hours at local stores. Jewel-Osco (Green Bay Road): 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Jewel-Osco (Sheridan Road): 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Treasure Island: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wilmette Food Mart: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

•  1 Comment
• Photos (1)

Patch's Guide to Local Gift Giving in Wilmette

Many of us think we know how to stuff a stocking, but few of us know how to pull it off in that deeply satisfying way. Luckily, Patch put together a guide to local gift giving that's sure to please.

As your holiday cash is floating around, it's only fitting that some of it make it's way back into the communities we know and love. Sure, you can shop online or find deals at the big chain stores, but this Christmas, consider shopping locally. The person you're buying for will appreciate it, and so will the local merchant. It's like giving two gifts at once. Here are our ideas for Wilmette's most interesting local gifts this year. Karen Tobias Piano Studio If you're keeping an eye on the little ones in your family, surely you've noticed it: Timmy's tendency to bang rhythmically on the flat screen television. Sally's tuneful screaming. Those are signs of musical talent that must be nurtured. Karen Tobias can turn a 'smash everything' …

•  2 Comments
• Photos (1)

Andrea Hart

9:48 am on Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Thanks, Denise, for the tip!   more ›

An Extra Shot With James

Dealing With Divorce Around the Holidays

How to bridge the gap between your children's Christmas fantasy and reality.

I am continually impressed with the folks around this town. The other day I witnessed two men strike up a conversation while waiting in line at the coffee shop. The younger man (early 30s) let it be known that he had recently separated from his wife. The older gentleman (45 tops) told him that he had been divorced for a several years, and invited his new friend to sit down and converse further on the subject.  That's cool, but the impressive part was the tone of their conversation. Contrary to my expectations, it was far from spiteful or angry. Rather than misogynistic ex-wife bashing, the two men calmly talked about how to quickly and amicably advance through the pending divorce proceedings. Why? For the sake of their children. Say what …

• Photos (1)

A Local, Historic Guide to Holiday Shopping

A look at some of the long-standing businesses in Wilmette and Kenilworth that offer up unique presents for you and yours.

Wilmette and Kenilworth may not have a mall for Black Friday buys, but they do boast some of the longest-running mom and pop shops on the North Shore. Below is a list of local shops you might want to check out on Friday (or any other day). These businesses have been a part of the community for at least 14 years; a couple have been serving shoppers for more than seven decades.  If you're a business owner who we didn't spotlight here, and you think you have something special to offer on Black Friday or beyond, please tell us in the "Leave A Comment" field at the bottom of this page or email andrea.hart@patch.com. Clothing/Jewelry The Crystal Cave (Est. 1968) Fuenfer Jewelers (Est. 1935) Bearly Used, Inc. (Est. 1989) Entertainment Hip Cat …

• Photos (5)