A Local’s Tour of Old Town Chicago with Realtor Debra Dobbs

23 Jul 2026 · 2 min

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In this brief, first‑person video segment, realtor Debra Dobbs walks viewers through Old Town, Chicago, naming a handful of her long‑standing favorite local businesses. She mentions a townhome listing nearby, then highlights Kamihachi sushi (a spot she’s taken her daughter to for 25 years), The Spice House (a spice shop founded in 1957), Slant of Light Bookshop, Mercy Home for Boys and Girls resale boutique, and Old Jerusalem restaurant. Throughout she shares personal family anecdotes, expresses enthusiasm for the food and shopping options, and repeatedly urges viewers to “live local” and support Old Town’s shops and eateries.

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Around the corner from my hot new listing, this beautiful townhome in Old Town, and I just had to hit up a couple of my favorite places. My afternoon delight. Everything, kind of. If only Gavroche was open. Best burger in town. But I'm on my way to Kamihachi, one of my favorite sushi spots. I've been bringing my daughter here for 25 years. The Spice House. Michael asked me to pick up a couple things. Been around since 1957, a year before I was born. So many family dinners. My uncle would come in from Florida. Love this place. Ah, wish I had time to stop. Slant of Light Bookshop. Great little bookseller here in Old Town. Also Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, wonderful resale boutique. All you women that like fancy purses and chic designer dresses, this is your spot. Old Jerusalem, another favorite spot here in Old Town. I can't even remember how many years ago I started coming here, but it was before my daughter was born. I'm so excited to dig into my sushi. Good thing I didn't forget to pick it up. Don't forget Old Town, fabulous. So many places to shop, eat, drink, be merry. Don't forget, live local. Today we're in Old Town.