Article: Underground shopping; Caption Only [Photo: Bridget Cicenia, Special to The Chicago Sun-Times /...]

There's something particularly heady about shopping underground. Whether you're scouring the shelves of a well-known store like discount Mecca, Filene's Basement (1 N. State, 312-553-1055 ... the Michigan Avenue location is nowhere near a basement) or a less mainstream gem, it always feels like you've got the inside track on some secret stash. Go below to find such essentials as:

Groceries

Foodies have a field day at Eatzi's, a gourmet grocery that spans the basement level of the Century Shopping Centre (2828 N. Clark, 773-832-9310). You'll find all manner of edible gifts, from artisan chocolates to premium pasta sauces, plus global cheese and wine selections and fresh flowers. And if ...

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