Featuring outlet mall staples Corning and Bass, with bonus Bible Factory Outlet store.

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The Scene

Smart shoppers pick parking spots about halfway around from Pepperidge Farm for a well-timed cookie break. And you will need a break. Consider the center an inverse mall - instead of a block of stores surrounded by parking lots, it's a parking lot surrounded by stores. Some tramping is required.

The Goods

Best bets are kitchen and tableware from Chicago Cutlery, Corning Revere, Faberware, Mikasa, Oneida and Royal Dalton. After you stocked up to cook like a celebrity chef and serve elegant dinners, work on building your wardrobe. Start with lingerie from Bali and Maidenform, slip into jeans from Levis or Guess, grab a top or tee, and then complete the ensemble with something from the Sunglass Outlet. Whether shopping for back-to-school or just behaving badly with credit cards, your bank account won't be too bruised if you buy here.