Originally Posted by StewieMac
** update **
well, got the Hard Rock Hotel for $110 on Priceline last night, which I think is a bargain, given that those dates are going for $269 on their website.
Not totally sure about the whole music thang, but location seems to be great.
Can anyone recommend some decent places to eat/drink in downtown - I know that all the best places are in the 'burbs (have read the hot dog thread, salivating
), but we really don't have the time/energy to head out miles just for a superwhoopie ! Not looking for 'fine dining', more good local places to eat Chicago food and maybe have a few beers watching the Bears on Sunday evening.
Thanks
Stewie
Some that should fill the bill. Call them about whether they have TV on.
First 2 a cab ride away from your hotel:
1. Reza's Restaurant (
www.rezasrestaurant.com) on Ontario. Persian/Middle Eastern, with very good veggies and grilled meat. Dill rice a specialty.
2. Phoenix Restaurant, 2131 S Archer Ave One of the best in Chinatown.
Walking distance from your hotel:
3. Berghoff. German style, very popular, have their own beers, which IMO are overrated.
4. Heaven on Seven just off Michigan around 600-700N (not the Wabash one). Pretty much the best Louisiana food around here.
If you are willing to take a 40 minute train ride each way (Metra Electric to Flossmoor, $5 for all-weekend pass):
5. Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery (attached to train station). 2002 "Best in Chicagoland." Get a sampler (5 oz. of each of their beers) and a couple pints of your favorites and pour yourself back on the train, but check the schedule since it only runs every 2 hours on Sunday.
www.flossmoorstation.com Email me and I'll join you!