THE FLATS & CHICAGO
Chicago is a vibrant city full of activities and attractions. Check out some of these sites for ideas of how to make the most of your stay in Chicago!
Current events happening in Chicago: www.chicago.metromix.com
Chicago Tourism Site: http://www.choosechicago.com/Pages/default.aspx
Eat and Drink (In the Neighborhood)
EAT AND DRINK (IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD)
Indie Café
http://www.indiecafe.us/
Thai and Japanese Fusion, $$
Waterfront Café
www.waterfrontcafechicago.com
Casual American with a twist. Only open during the summer.
Beautiful outside seating and great live music, $
Bananas Foster Cafe
www.bananasfostercafe.com
American: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fan Fav’s: Grilled Balsamic Vegetable Panini with Brie, $$
M. Henriettas
www.mhenrietta.com
American, variety of selections. Fan favorites: Blackberry Bliss Pancakes, Tilapia Wrap $$
Uncommon Ground (on Devon)
http://www.uncommonground.com/
Live music, incredible art, and unique American cuisine $$$
Ethiopian Diamond
www.ethiopiandiamondcuisine.com
unusual & authentic Ethiopian food, $$$
Moody’s Pub
www.moodyspub.com
casual burger joint with outside patio;
Fan fav’s: Onion Rings & Red Wine Sangria, $
Broadway Cellars
www.broadwaycellars.net
American fusion, $$
Lickity Splits
www.lickitysplitchicago.com
old fashioned atmosphere, dessert, $
EAT AND DRINK (CHICAGO AREA)
Southport Grocery
www.southportgrocery.com
American, open for breakfast and lunch. Fan fav’s: Off The Shelf Omelet, Bread Pudding Pancakes, Baked Oatmeal (Note: very long waits on weekends) $$
Stars of Siam
www.starsofsiamchicago.com
Authentic Thai & great atmosphere, $$
Quartino
www.quartinochicago.com
Italian bistro & pizzeria. Fan Favs: Calamari, Zola Noci & Pere Pizza, $$
Piccolo Sogno
www.piccolosognorestaurant.com
Mouthwatering Italian, unbelievable outside patio, $$$
Nookies
http://www.nookiesrestaurants.net/
Old fashioned, American diner style. Offers variety of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night options. Fan Fav’s: Whole Grain Banana Walnut Pancakes, $$
RA
http://www.rasushi.com/chicago
Sushi with a twist; fancy and fun rolls – great for the first time sushi go-er (For great prices, go during happy hour from 3pm-7pm Mon-Sat) Happy Hour: $$, Dinner Hours $$$
Friends Sushi
www.friendssushi.com
Modern & hip atmosphere, unusual sushi combinations, $$$
Rosebud (On Rush)
http://rosebudrestaurants.com/rest3.php
Italian Cuisine, $5 afternoon burgers, $$$
Zocalo
www.zocalochicago.com
Wonderful interior Mexican cuisine, Fan Fav’s: Ceviche tasting, Poblano Chile Rellenos, $$$
Francesca’s Forno
http://www.miafrancesca.com/static.asp?path=3115,3145
Wood-fire Italian Bistro, great location, $$$
Gino’s East
www.ginoseast.com
American, famous for their Deep dish pizza, $$$
Ian’s (Wrigleyville)
www.ianspizza.com
Variety of unusual pizza combinations, $
Pizzeria Uno’s
www.unos.com
Chicago’s deep dish pizza $$
Portillo’s (off Ontario):
http://www.portillos.com/
Old-fashioned, American diner food. Fan Fav’s: Hotdogs, $
Shaw’s Crabhouse
http://www.shawscrabhouse.com/
Wonderful seafood. Fan Fav’s: Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes $$$$
Lawry’s
http://www.lawrysonline.com/
prime rib & steakhouse, $$$$
SITES
Willis Tower
www.willistower.com
John Hancock Observatory
www.johnhancockcenterchicago.com
The restaurant at the top is incredible ($$$$)
The Bean (Millennium park)
http://explorechicago.org/city/en/millennium.html
Field Museum
www.fieldmuseum.org
Shedd Aquarium
www.sheddaquarium.org
Adler Planetarium
www.adlerplanetarium.org
Wendella Boats and Chicago Water Taxi
www.wendellaboats.com
Chicago Architecture Tour (by Boat)
http://caf.architecture.org/
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT
Live Music:
Lincoln Hall
www.lincolnhallchicago.com
Schubas Tavern
www.schubas.com
House of Blues
http://www.houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago/
The Tonic Room
www.tonicroom.com
Theatre/Entertainment:
The Cadillac Palace Theatre http://www.broadwayinchicago.com/seatfinder_cadillac.php
Second City
www.secondcity.com
The Oriental Theatre
http://www.chicago-theater.com/theaters/ford-center/theater.php
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