April Fool's Day is like our holy day of obligation...

that's why we were SO excited to be featured in Time Out Chicago!

Photo by Andrew Nawrocki courtesy Time Out Chicago

Enjoy, An Urban General Store - Shopping - Time Out Chicago

Becca can't believe that she came out as a vegetarian.

Steph can't believe that she was quoted saying "fart".

Alisa can't believe that people can recognize her in the store without her novelty jumbo mustache.

But seriously, our sincere, non-jokey, thanks to Jessica Herman, Andrew Nawrocki and Kevin Aeh at Time Out Chicago. 

Wino? Wine, yes!

Thursday, April 7, 2011 is the Wine Stroll in Chicago's Northwest Side Lincoln Square Neighborhood.

Happy Chicago Day

For the first time in 6 years...

ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE will be closed in honor of the Blizzard of 2011. Barring any more ThunderSnow! we will reopen Thursday, February 3rd, at 10:00am.

Photo: Ella Phillips

In the meantime, you should download Tom Skilling's iPhone app. The WGN • Chicago Weather Center app is a must have in these unusual weather times.

Oh, and Urbangeneralstore.com never closes! Our website is open 24/7 for business! In fact, why don't you shop today and take 10% off your entire order. Enter promo code "ThunderSnow" after you've filled your online shopping bag. Offer valid through Friday, February 4, 2011.

The Pick Punch... THE Must-Have Gift of 2010 is Still Hot in 2011

Click here to order the Pick Punch from urbangeneralstore.com today!

Daily Candy's The Weekend Guide

Apron Cooking Guides now available.
As featured in Daily Candy Chicago's The Weekend Guide

Apron Cooking Guides
What: Get help in the kitchen with a wearable cheat sheet ($30) of numeric conversions, freezing instructions, veggie cooking times, and more.
Why: Never let them see you sweat.
When: Company’s coming.
Where: Enjoy, An Urban General Store 4723 N. Lincoln Ave., at Giddings St. (773-334-8626); and online at urbangeneralstore.com.

Apron Cooking Guide from SUCK UK

Procrastinated? We won't judge.

procrastinate |prəˈkrastəˌnāt; prō-|
verb [ intrans. ]
delay or postpone action; put off doing something

We know you are busy... planning holiday meals, snow days for the kids, relatives visiting, traveling for the holidays.

You didn't really procrastinate, there just aren't enough hours in the day. We understand. And we want to help.

Place your holiday order by 5:00 pm (central time), Wednesday, December 22 and select 2-Day Air to receive your items by Friday, December 24, 2010.

Live in Chicago? Place your order and select "Free In-Store Pick-up". Any orders placed between now and Thursday, December 23 at 5:00 pm (central time) can be picked up the next day after 10:00am.
Get more details here.

Also, we are offering extended holiday hours at ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE for all your last minute stocking stuffers and holiday gifts.

 

Remaining Holiday 2010 Hours

Wednesday, Dec 22, 9:30 am 'til 9:00 pm

Thursday, Dec 23 9:30 am 'til 9:00 pm

Friday, Dec 24 (Christmas Eve) 9:00 am 'til 3:00 pm

Saturday, Dec 25 (Christmas Day) CLOSED

Sunday, Dec 26 10:00 am - 5:00 pm