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Colorful assorted ground spices in metal dishes; illustrative, not The Spice House

Small luxury, considerable flavor.

The Spice House — Old Town
Where: 1512 N. Wells St., Chicago
When: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Cost: Free to browse; spices and blends individually priced
Contact: 312-274-0378

Make it a lunch break or a deliberate stop before closing. Choose one blend, a proper pepper, or the cinnamon you've been meaning to try. A pantry upgrade is more useful than another impulse purchase destined for a drawer.