Chicago for Weekend

[Lady Kyla]

Going down for the week-end............any must sees...........or special restaurants....will be on the main drag. Rush Street. Thank You. Never been before.

Mistress Kyla

 

[babebanger]

Chicago

Steak, seafood and wild scene=Gibson's. Need reservation week in advance.

Italian= Carmine's
Both on Rush

Also Nine

 

[sorely]

Charlie Trotter's in Lincoln Park if you can get a res. Twin Anchors also but much lower scale. Former hang out of Sinatra. Informal. no reservations, great ribs-- also in lower Lincoln Park just a short walk fro Michigan Ave.

Walk through the Gold Coast and see how the "other half" lives.

Don't forget new Millenium Park, Field Museum and the Art Institute. Also Oak Park for Frank Lloyd Wright architecture.

Enjoy

 

[RachelB]

For lunch: Giordanos - best stuffed crust pizza ever. Right under the L. there are two, just wander around you will find them.

for culture, the aquarium is amazing. they just redid it a couple of years ago.

up on michigan mile is a place called the cheesecake factory. they have over 75 types of cheesecake. I was in heaven

 

[gar]

This might help, although the options are overwhelming.

http://www.chowhound.com/midwest/boards/chicago/chicago.html

 

[Lady Kyla]

Thank You..on My Way

Thank you for the suggestions...definitely will follow up on some of the suggestions.

Kyla

 

[Sanders1]

Charlie Trotter's in Lincoln Park if you can get a res. Twin Anchors also but much lower scale. Former hang out of Sinatra. Informal. no reservations, great ribs-- also in lower Lincoln Park just a short walk fro Michigan Ave.

Walk through the Gold Coast and see how the "other half" lives.

Don't forget new Millenium Park, Field Museum and the Art Institute. Also Oak Park for Frank Lloyd Wright architecture.

Enjoy

Millennium Park is nice. That Frank Gehry bandshell is nice. Also check out the metal blob that is there, along with the two video screen thing along just off Michigan St. before the entrance to the park.

 

[goodtime]

For lunch: Giordanos - best stuffed crust pizza ever. Right under the L. there are two, just wander around you will find them.
...
up on michigan mile is a place called the cheesecake factory. they have over 75 types of cheesecake. I was in heaven

Some consider Pizza Uno up there with Giordanos. Eat-in if you can. I had craving late 1 night,ended up with a soggy deep dish delivered.

Must try Cheesecake Fac - basement of John Hancock. Love their bowlsize cafe au lait and non cheesecake sweets. Breakfast are huge with large milkshakes.

Chicago franks is worth a try but not time of season.

For lunch, must try PotBelly sandwich shop on N.Linclon. Great food and the price can't beat.
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/chicago/D31581.html

For Steak, Harry Caray's (busy), Weber's Grill (great burgers).

House of Blues at Dearborn for catfish, Gumbo and Jambalaya with livebands.

For Seafood, Catch 35 and its sister restaurant for lobsters.

For Asian, Penny's noodle shop but nothing special compare to T.O. Asian selection.

Then specilty ice cream at River North & Boutique shopping.
http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3663572
http://www.10best.com/River_North_;_Magnificent_Mile,Chicago,IL/Restaurants/Best_Value/index.html

www.tourchicago.com
www.guestinformant.com

Bring credits cards! Mich ave, aka Magnificent Mile with Bloomingdales, Gucci, Lord & Taylor, Neiman Marcus, Saks, A/X, Ann Taylor. Shopper's paradise w/ many midwest cutties.

American Girl's place is neat for young girls, across from Water Tower.

NBC building no longer give tours and giftshop closed, otherwise home of E/R.

Take a free or minimum charge walking guided tour www.architecture.org , starts from Chicago Cultural Center at Wabash & Michigan (S of Chicago River). Checkout the giftshop, for unique gifts.

Art Mus www.artic.edu has an impressive collection.

If you have time, buy CTA day pass, www.transitchicago.com take purple line around 'the loop' for elevated tracks. In summer time, special narrated trains and bus #130 Grant Park Treasures & #19 Stadium express loop around Field Mus, Sears tower, Navy Pier, Soldier field, etc.

Mendapat seorang kebaikan perjalanan.

 

[sorely]

Millennium Park is nice. Also check out the metal blob that is there, .

The locals call the 'metal blob" the "Peanut".

 

[baltimoron]

Sullivan's Steakhouse - expensive and swanky, but the food was awesome

Might want to dress up - I was only wearing T-shirt and jeans, and felt woefully out of place.

http://www.sullivansteakhouse.com/chicago/

 

[rama putri]

Ditto what Goodtime wrote.

Also go to the top of the John Hancock Center. There's a cafe/lounge and breathtaking view of the city.

If you're into interesting areas, check out Devon Street for some great Middle Eastern/Indian/Pakastani fare. Chinatown is on Chermak Street in south Chicago. The area around Wrigley Stadium has a ton of bars and restauarants.

One of my favourite restaurants is Red Light on Randolph street.

Have fun.

 

[RTRD]

I'm getting misty eyed just reading this thread....

...sniff...sniff

Kayla - If you have some specific things in mind you want to try or see send me a PM and I will respond with detailed information.