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Trip to Chicago (1 Viewer)
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Harris
Footballguy
If it's not too far for you check out Longman and Eagle.....they rent out some cool rooms in Logan Square (close to Bucktown).
ThePassion
Footballguy
Headed to Chicago on Thursday for a relatively low key bach party... had intentions of going to the Bears game and always assumed tix wouldn't stay at like $350 each but right now that's where they are. We've got 10 guys and the bachelor is a Bears fan (rest are Eagles mostly).
Any suggestions on alternatives for watching the Bears game at a bar or at any sort of event in town?
I found a VIP Tailgate website but they are asking $700 per person for tailgating (food/drink/bus/TV). That doesn't seem smart since we could just go to the game for half that.
Any suggestions on alternatives for watching the Bears game at a bar or at any sort of event in town?
I found a VIP Tailgate website but they are asking $700 per person for tailgating (food/drink/bus/TV). That doesn't seem smart since we could just go to the game for half that.
stubby
Footballguy
Business trip to Chicago in early November, but also bringing the wife. Dinner is already taken care of for two evenings, so we don't have a choice about those (delfriscos, Gibsons). Staying at the Trump. Looking for something near Trump other than a steakhouse for something the third night with the wife. So far using TripAdvisor/Yelp I've found Shaw's Crab House, Volare, and Lou Malnatis (River North location) for pizza. Also looking at the two Rick Bayless Mexican places, Topolobampo and Xoco.
Any other suggestions? Willing to cab it if there's something we just shouldn't miss. I know Purple Pig and Girl & the Goat are already full for reservations the evening we are free. Joe's is also full, but Shaw's looks just about as good.
Also looking for suggestions on things to do at night. Went to Second City last time we were here, and definitely enjoyed that. Wife isn't into the bar hopping scene, but I saw that Andy's Jazz Club is very close by...so she might be into that. How is that place?
TIA
Any other suggestions? Willing to cab it if there's something we just shouldn't miss. I know Purple Pig and Girl & the Goat are already full for reservations the evening we are free. Joe's is also full, but Shaw's looks just about as good.
Also looking for suggestions on things to do at night. Went to Second City last time we were here, and definitely enjoyed that. Wife isn't into the bar hopping scene, but I saw that Andy's Jazz Club is very close by...so she might be into that. How is that place?
TIA
saintfool
Dead sexy
So very nearby and well-regarded to where you are looking for meals include Avec, Blackbird and other places along Randolph (West Loop and West Town areas). Xoco is almost fast food really and not much of a sit down place. I haven't been to Topo but it's got a great rep.
As far as fun things to do? If you like Jazz and want to keep it interesting then check out the Green Mill. It's a little north of you but I've always enjoyed it. Great space really with a history and decent jazz to be heard. You can also try Buddy Guy's for blues. There is tremendous theater and improv comedy scene here. Steppenwolf, for example, is good for a show with dinner and drinks planned around it.
stubby
Footballguy
Mister Martie
Footballguy
Topolo is my favorite restaurant in the city.
saintfool
Dead sexy
this is like 5 mins from my apartment. i couldn't be more disappointed in this option for my neighborhood dining establishment adjacent to a K-Mart and the interstate. why couldn't they put in a lou malnati's?
Harris
Footballguy
That article summed it up nicely.....losing Hot Doug's, gaining Olive Garden. Oof. Glad I got to HDs before he announced the closing. The wait has been outrageous the past month or two.this is like 5 mins from my apartment. i couldn't be more disappointed in this option for my neighborhood dining establishment adjacent to a K-Mart and the interstate. why couldn't they put in a lou malnati's?
Harris
Footballguy
This is a great suggestion, Steppenwolf has some great shows. Balena, across the street, makes for a nice pre-show dinner or post-show drinks.
pantagrapher
Footballguy
Wife and I just bought a house in OIP. Does this mean we're neighbors?this is like 5 mins from my apartment. i couldn't be more disappointed in this option for my neighborhood dining establishment adjacent to a K-Mart and the interstate. why couldn't they put in a lou malnati's?
pantagrapher
Footballguy
Andy's is pretty good, if you don't feel like shuttling all the way up to Green Mill. Shaw's: meh. Hit Topolo or Frontera if you can get in. Sixteen in the Trump is supposed to be elite, as well.
ETA: If you like a nice throwback experience before dinner one night, have a quick drink at the Walnut Room on the 7th floor of Macys (nee Marshall Fields). Great spot.
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pantagrapher
Footballguy
There's a dozen great steakhouses downtown with a old time feel. I've never eaten at Lawry's, but prime rib is their signature thing. If you're not into that, there are plenty of other options.
stubby
Footballguy
Topolo/Frontera booked solid, unfortunately. We were excited about Topolo. Sixteen does look elite...a little too elite at $185 a person for the "Autumn Menu," if I'm paying. I have food allergies, and wife is kind of picky, so those prix fixe dinners don't usually work for us. Might get a drink at Trump somewhere to start, if we don't make it up to Walnut Room. Joe's is also booked, so that is why I was looking at Shaw's. How about Eddie V's? Currently #8 overall in Chicago on TripAdvisor (which I know isn't always the gospel truth....they get a lot of restaurants down here in Atlanta wrong). Evidently it's in the Conrad Hotel, and in addition to awesome food, has a great "vibe." (whatever that means)
pantagrapher
Footballguy
I don't know anything about Eddie V's, but I did just remember one place that my wife and I absolutely love: Maude's Liquor Bar. Amazing food, service and atmosphere. It's in the West Loop. Short cab ride from the Trump, or even a walk, if the weather is agreeable.stubby said:
Harris
Footballguy
If you're looking for something different, Salero just opened in the west loop. Modern Spanish food, has gotten great reviews so far......I'm on the hook to take the girlfriend there sometime in the near future.
http://salerochicago.com/
http://salerochicago.com/
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Brony
Footballguy
I've eaten there before and it's a good place on an expense account, but there's nothing that unique about it. It would be really low on my list of restaurants if I was visiting Chicago and I really like prime rib. I'd pick a place like Zed451 over Lawry's as one example.pantagrapher said:
The good news is the K-Mart will close soon and maybe you will get something cool like a Rural King.this is like 5 mins from my apartment. i couldn't be more disappointed in this option for my neighborhood dining establishment adjacent to a K-Mart and the interstate. why couldn't they put in a lou malnati's?
saintfool
Dead sexy
i've head great things about Maude's too but all of those joints on Randolph there are good. My concern is that it could be a bit of a "scene". You know, the kind of place that Major or a young Otis would take in.
Premier
Footballguy
Lawry's was pretty good!! Certainly not the best steak I've ever had but the price was reasonable. The gravy on the mashed potatoes was unbelievable. The atmosphere was too old. Didn't dig that too much, it really has to be done right. The giant medals around the meat cutters was 
-- looked ridiculous.
Had lunch at l'appetito which was obnoxiously good. Coffee bar was so good.
Original Pancake House for breakfast was also very good. Would recommend it. Apple pancake :drool:
-- looked ridiculous.Had lunch at l'appetito which was obnoxiously good. Coffee bar was so good.
Original Pancake House for breakfast was also very good. Would recommend it. Apple pancake :drool:
Parmcat
Canada: Beer, Bacon and Beavers
Hey Guys,
Heading to Chicago the beginning of March with my wife for a quick 3 day birthday trip. Niether of us have been there. We are taking the train, and probably staying at the Congress, on the south loop near Millenium park.
Is that a decent area? I have read this thread through. We are going to do a gallery, maybe the Shedd, Possibly Second City, or Buddy Guys, if it is close to us.
I want a great piece of Chicago style pizza, and if Buddy Guys is too far, then another good blues club near where we are staying. The rest we will just wing it.
Thanks in advance
Parm
Heading to Chicago the beginning of March with my wife for a quick 3 day birthday trip. Niether of us have been there. We are taking the train, and probably staying at the Congress, on the south loop near Millenium park.
Is that a decent area? I have read this thread through. We are going to do a gallery, maybe the Shedd, Possibly Second City, or Buddy Guys, if it is close to us.
I want a great piece of Chicago style pizza, and if Buddy Guys is too far, then another good blues club near where we are staying. The rest we will just wing it.
Thanks in advance
Parm
msommer
Footballguy
Buddy Guys should be close. Pizza Uno and Gino's East used to divide the city on which was best, Haven't been back for a long time so I suggest you try both and make up your own mind!
pantagrapher
Footballguy
You're going to be in a prime location with tons of great stuff to choose from. I'd go with Lou Malnati's on State Street for deep dish. Definitely check out Millennium Park and the new Maggie Daley Park, which is right up against it. Heck, walk back to your hotel through Grant Park and stop at Buckingham Fountain. You can walk to most of the stuff you want to do, including Buddy Guy's. Second City will be a cab ride or short brown line train to Sedgwick. If you do go there, I always recommend stopping at Old Town Ale House for a drink before or after, especially if you're into fine art.
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