Dotter

I decided to stop in what looked to be a possibly overpriced boutique store with cool — but mostly useless — knickknacks. I was very wrong. Dotter has a great selection of very unique gifts for anyone you could think of. Here are my top three: 1) a great selection of cookbooks covering all varieties of food and cooking experience, 2) jewelry by Tiffany Kunz that is just spectacular, and 3) great dinnerware and a nice little kids section. Okay, I guess that’s four, but whatever. I thought some of the stuff was a bit overpriced, but I get it. It’s in Highland Park and there is lots of disposable income flooding the area, but I picked up a kid’s shirt and it was $ 72. Granted, it was really nice and probably hand-​embroidered, but that just seems wacky to me. All that said, a really great store with great stuff. I hope they stick around for a while.

The problem with this place is that everything is QUALITY. My wife and i strolled in to take a look. Just a gander. A casual afternoon peak if you will. We ended up buying these beautiful hand made tapas plates– mostly because they were so awesome– before we left, wishing the whole time we could justify buying half the store.
The service was attentive and friendly, never pushy, and in the best way, neighborly. What a lovely new addition to the York Street corridor!

my new favorite go-​to store. i found several items for both weekend wear and work wardrobe all at this one store. went back a few weeks later to load up on early holiday shopping. lots of special, boho-​chic items that will make your heart go pitter-​pat, and the price point is way more reasonable than other high end boutiques. a big bonus: the owner is super sweet and helpful.