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Tortoise Club (top left) is part of the new guard of Chicago preppydom, while the Yacht Club (top right) remains one of its old bastions. far right: The restaurant RL showcases Ralph Lauren's classic take on the trend. right: Le Pain Quotidien in Lincoln Park is another Chicagoland mecca for prepsters. The Racquet Club of Chicago True preps squeeze in a squash game at lunchtime. 1365 N. Dearborn Pkwy., 312-787-3200; racquetclubchicago.org RL Meeting Mummy for lunch? Daddy for dinner? The girls for drinks? This is the place. Cosmos and chicken hash! 115 E. Chicago Ave., 312-475-1100; rlrestaurant.com Hermès Who cares if the prices resemble telephone numbers? Simply de rigueur. Birkins and bracelets for her, belts and ties for him. 25 E. Oak St., 312-787-8175; hermes.com Tortoise Club Restaurateur Keene Addington's paean to preppy. A must-go. 350 N. State St., 312-755-1700; tortoiseclub.com Le Pain Quotidien Lincoln Park Young preppy mommies in yoga pants with strollers. 1000 W. Armitage Ave., 773-770-4341; lepainquotidien.com East Bank Club Gotta stay slim to fit into that Jason Wu sheath or Thom Browne jacket. 500 N. Kingsbury St., 312-527-5800; eastbankclub.com Saddle & Cycle Club This idyllic setting has been the site of more preppy weddings than any other Chicago venue. Many call it "Mergers & Acquisitions." 900 W. Foster Ave., 773-275- 6600; saddleandcycle.com The 5:35 to Lake Forest. Just enough time to grab a cold one for the trip. Or fill a thermos with Sauvignon Blanc. Metra Union Pacific North Line from Ogilvie Transportation Center, 500 W. Madison St., 312-496-4777; metrarail.com The Gingerman Tavern You know how preppies just love a dive bar. 3740 N. Clark St., 773-549-2050 Chicago Yacht Club. You are sailing in next year's Mac race, aren't you? 400 E. Monroe St., 312-861-7777; chicagoyachtclub.org TOP 10 PREP SPOTS For a dose of Chicago's preppy scene, look no further than these local institutions. 120 michiganavemag.com