Thanksgiving trip to Chicago
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Thanksgiving trip to Chicago
Spending a week (next week) off with the significant other in Chicago.
Will be staying at the Peninsula and dining one night at Spiaggia.
Planning to check out the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Looking for other dining and activity recommendations, please! Thanks!
Will be staying at the Peninsula and dining one night at Spiaggia.
Planning to check out the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Looking for other dining and activity recommendations, please! Thanks!
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Spending a week (next week) off with the significant other in Chicago.
Will be staying at the Peninsula and dining one night at Spiaggia.
Planning to check out the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Looking for other dining and activity recommendations, please! Thanks!
Will be staying at the Peninsula and dining one night at Spiaggia.
Planning to check out the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Looking for other dining and activity recommendations, please! Thanks!
Theater and performing arts options are plentiful, too, although hard to recommend anything in particular not knowing your preferences.
Ice skating at the Millennium Park, followed by a meal at Park Grill next door: http://explorechicago.org/city/en/mi...ml/parkevents/
Soviet Art Experience is a unique, year-long expo of works by artists from the Soviet Union: http://www.sovietartsexperience.org/
Vermilion restaurant for a fusion of (spicy) South Indian and Latin cuisines: http://www.thevermilionrestaurant.com/.
Christkindlmarket Chicago (next to Daley Plaza, http://www.christkindlmarket.com/) - Chicago's version of German Christmas markets. Also, see Marshall Field's (err...Macy's) storefront on State Street for some kitschy displays.
Enjoy!
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Coco Pazzo is a fine little Italian place we like quite a bit. Two locations -- we've only been to the one by Northwestern. Rosebud is usually recommended, but i find it a bit touristy...Coco Pazzo does not have that vibe to me.
If you like live blues, try Buddy Guy's over by the Chicago Hilton.
For Chicago deep dish, the main ones you'll hear about are Gino's East, and Giordano's. My clients (locals) all prefer Lou Malnotti's.
Also try Al's (Italian Beef). cash only.
almost forgot -- really good steak place/italian = Petterino's in the theater district #24 urban spoon...
shedd's is a pretty nice aquarium and if the weather is nice Millenium Park/art institute.
It'l be crazy crowded for Tgiving weekend...but you'll have a great time. chicago is a really fun town.
If you like live blues, try Buddy Guy's over by the Chicago Hilton.
For Chicago deep dish, the main ones you'll hear about are Gino's East, and Giordano's. My clients (locals) all prefer Lou Malnotti's.
Also try Al's (Italian Beef). cash only.
almost forgot -- really good steak place/italian = Petterino's in the theater district #24 urban spoon...
shedd's is a pretty nice aquarium and if the weather is nice Millenium Park/art institute.
It'l be crazy crowded for Tgiving weekend...but you'll have a great time. chicago is a really fun town.
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There are tons of great restaurants within walking distance of the Penninsula. If you haven't already, you may want to check out the Chicago board on www.chowhound.com for some ideas.
Have a great time!
Have a great time!
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Spending a week (next week) off with the significant other in Chicago.
Will be staying at the Peninsula and dining one night at Spiaggia.
Planning to check out the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Looking for other dining and activity recommendations, please! Thanks!
Will be staying at the Peninsula and dining one night at Spiaggia.
Planning to check out the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Looking for other dining and activity recommendations, please! Thanks!
If you like champagne, Pops for Champagne, also on State - by the glass or more by the bottle and excellent small plates - easy to make a dinner. Great crab croquettes (like small crabcakes). It's pricey but really good.
Great Italian at Osteria via Stato (also on State) - go for the Italian dinner party. Everything is always seasoned to perfection. Had quinoa for the first time there - couldn't imagine that it would be good and it was fab-u-lous.
Heaven on Seven (Cajun) is always fun. Gotta have the gumbo.
Owner's son also has a place nearby, The Purple Pig.
Did you know they decorate the zoo with Christmas lights for the animals?
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If you are a fan of science museums, then I highly recommend a visit to one of the best, if not the best, science museums around, the Museum of Science and Industry:
http://www.msichicago.org/
It has an operating coal mine exhibit, large model train display, the Pioneer Zephyr, and numerous other fascinating exhibits. I highly recommend it.
http://www.msichicago.org/
It has an operating coal mine exhibit, large model train display, the Pioneer Zephyr, and numerous other fascinating exhibits. I highly recommend it.
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If you are a fan of science museums, then I highly recommend a visit to one of the best, if not the best, science museums around, the Museum of Science and Industry:
http://www.msichicago.org/
It has an operating coal mine exhibit, large model train display, the Pioneer Zephyr, and numerous other fascinating exhibits. I highly recommend it.
http://www.msichicago.org/
It has an operating coal mine exhibit, large model train display, the Pioneer Zephyr, and numerous other fascinating exhibits. I highly recommend it.
Has now a nice exhibit on Dr. Seuss, including some original drawings. Saw it Sunday.
For more science in Chicago, the planetarium, the aquarium, and the Field Museum (great chocolate exhibit going on, and a new gallery just opened). You won't regret seeing any of them.
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Which reminds me - the op doesn't say anything about kids, but Sue, "the largest, most complete, and best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered," not to mention the shrunken heads will thrill any kid (and most adults).
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If you are a fan of science museums, then I highly recommend a visit to one of the best, if not the best, science museums around, the Museum of Science and Industry:
http://www.msichicago.org/
It has an operating coal mine exhibit, large model train display, the Pioneer Zephyr, and numerous other fascinating exhibits. I highly recommend it.
http://www.msichicago.org/
It has an operating coal mine exhibit, large model train display, the Pioneer Zephyr, and numerous other fascinating exhibits. I highly recommend it.
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It also currently has a human on exhibit, for at least a few more days. http://www.msichicago.org/matm
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Vermilion restaurant for a fusion of (spicy) South Indian and Latin cuisines: http://www.thevermilionrestaurant.com/.
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Currently writing to you from Chicago!
Happy to report that dinner at Spiaggia was incredible. We had the tasting menu, which was fabulous.
Up early today, planning our day's itinerary.
Would like to look at nice Chicago neighborhoods so I can consider purchasing property. I've been told that Hyde Park and Kenwood are pleasant areas... anybody have an idea?
Thanks
Happy to report that dinner at Spiaggia was incredible. We had the tasting menu, which was fabulous.
Up early today, planning our day's itinerary.
Would like to look at nice Chicago neighborhoods so I can consider purchasing property. I've been told that Hyde Park and Kenwood are pleasant areas... anybody have an idea?
Thanks
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Currently writing to you from Chicago!
Happy to report that dinner at Spiaggia was incredible. We had the tasting menu, which was fabulous.
Up early today, planning our day's itinerary.
Would like to look at nice Chicago neighborhoods so I can consider purchasing property. I've been told that Hyde Park and Kenwood are pleasant areas... anybody have an idea?
Thanks
Happy to report that dinner at Spiaggia was incredible. We had the tasting menu, which was fabulous.
Up early today, planning our day's itinerary.
Would like to look at nice Chicago neighborhoods so I can consider purchasing property. I've been told that Hyde Park and Kenwood are pleasant areas... anybody have an idea?
Thanks