THE ILLINOIS CHAPTER
OF THE
AAML
WELCOMES YOU
TO CHICAGO
November, 2014
Prepared By:
Joy M. Feinberg
BOYLE & FEINBERG, P.C.
30 North LaSalle Street - Suite 3440
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602
(312) 376-8860
A. RESTAURANTS:
I.
FANCY, EXPENSIVE and DELICIOUS:
II.
VERY, VERY GOOD:
III. ITALIAN:
IV. SEAFOOD:
V.
STEAK:
VI. MEXICAN:
VII. TAPAS:
VIII. GREEK:
IX. INDIAN:
X.
SUSHI/JAPANESE:
XI. CHINESE:
XII. THAI:
XIII. VIETNAMESE:
XIV. PIZZA-THICK:
XV. PIZZA-THIN
XVI. CAJUN or BBQ:
XVII. WINE BARS:
3–4
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B. NIGHTLIFE:
I.
JAZZ:
II.
BLUES:
III. ROCK:
IV. CLASSICAL MUSIC:
V.
COMEDY CLUBS:
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C. MUSEUMS:
14 -- 15
D. ART GALLERIES:
15
E. MOVIE THEATERS:
15
F. PLAYS:
15 – 17
G. OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST:
17
H. SHOPPING:
18 -- 20
I. SERVICES:
21
J. SECOND HAND LUXURY STORES:
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A.
RESTAURANTS
I.
FANCY, EXPENSIVE AND DELICIOUS
1.
ALINEA - 1723 N. Halsted (312) 867-0110 20-25 minute cab ride Food
& Wine rated this restaurant by chef Grant Achatz #1 in the US! Every
sense is tested and provoked in an elegant meal of tastings.
Deconstructed food.
2.
GRACE - 652 West Randolph, (312) 234-9494.
“Loop”, this restaurant is one of the best there is in
setting, exquisite food. Curtis Duffy worked at
received 2 Michelin stars when at the Peninsula’s
wonderful for foodies!
3.
EVEREST ROOM - 440 S. LaSalle (312) 663-8920 French - (Alsatian)
Very creative chef routinely producing excellent food. Great wine list. 5
minute walk from the hotel.
4.
SPIAGGIA - 980 N. Michigan (312) 5 - 10 minute cab ride from hotel
Elegant Italian based food. Tony Mantuano is one of Chicago’s top
chefs. (Don’t forget the café when you are out looking for a great lunch
or easy dinner.)
5.
TRU - 676 N. St. Clair (312) 202-0001
10 - 15 minute cab ride
from hotel. This restaurant was the showplace of Rick Tramonto and
Gale Gand - both of whom have moved on.
6.
TOPOLOBAMPO - 445 N. Clark (312) 661-1434 10 minute cab ride.
You’ve seen Rick Bayless often. This is his first class Mexican
restaurant.
7.
SCHWA- 1666 N. Ashland (73) 252-1466 - 20 minute cab ride from
hotel. This small, byob restaurant turns out exquisite degustations.
Reasonably priced.
8.
THE LOBBY RESTAURANT -Peninsula Hotel, 108 E. Superior (312)
573-6754 10 minutes Exquisite contemporary American food.
9.
EL IDEAS – BYOB; 15 one bite courses; delish! Fun! Intriguing. Take
a taxi! 2419 W. 14th Street (312) 226-8144 Only 26 seats!
10.
BLACKBIRD -619 W. Randolph (312) 715-0708 7 - 10 minutes by cab
Paul Kahan creates masterpieces year after year.
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Just west of the
Chicago. Elegant
Alinea and then
Avenues. Simply
11.
L20 - 2300 N. Lincoln Park West: (773) 868-0002 This seafood
focused restaurant was awarded 3 Michelin stars before changing
chefs.
12.
GOOSEFOOT - (773) 942-7547 2656 W. Lawrence - 30+ minutes via
taxi. Some of the best food in Chicago. Don’t know how you get a
reservation.
13.
NEXT - .(312) 226-0858 953 W. Fulton Market 10 Minutes via taxi.
This is Grant Achatz taking a style of food and making it better than
one could ever imagine for 3 months. Reservations are all on-line or
purchased off of Craig’s list. GOOD LUCK!
14.
LES NOMADES - 222 E. Ontario (312) 649-9010 8 minute cab ride
from hotel. Exquisite French Restaurant. The art is fantastic.
15.
ACADIA - 1639 S. Wabash (312) 360-9500 - so difficult to find as the
address doesn’t pop out at you, this restaurant allows you to relax and
breathe in its atmosphere of openness. Food is elegant. Also fit for
foodies.
II.
VERY, VERY GOOD
1.
THE GIRL & THE GOAT - 809 W. Randolph (312) 492-6262 Top Chef
Season #4 winner, Stephanie Izard’s tastings menu is terrific and
interesting. Getting a table is difficult. Enjoy.
2.
TERZO PIANO - 159 E. Monroe (312) 443-8650 (in the new Modern
Wing of the Art Institute) Lunch daily; dinner only on Thursdays. This
is the creative food of Spiaggia Chef Tony Mantuano in a delightful
setting. Enjoy the creativity.
3.
LE COLONIAL - 937 N. Rush (312) 255-0088 - a block behind the
Bloomies building! Exquisite Vietnamese food in luxurious
surroundings. Great location.
4.
SIENNA TAVERN: 51 East Kinzie (312) 595-1322 8 -10 minute cab
ride from hotel. American; hip; best double cut pork chop around.
Good drinks.
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5.
GIBSON - 1028 N. Rush (312) 266-8999 10 minute cab ride from hotel
American - Best Steak, Chops - Chicken & Fish - The Best In Town.
Busy, Hustle, Bustle - Great Bar 10 -15 minute cab ride from hotel.
6.
TABLE 52 - 42 W. Elm (312) 573-4000 American food with distinct
southern fare - always delicious.
7.
KIKI’S BISTRO - 900 N. Franklin Street (312) 335-5454 - 5 minute cab
ride from hotel. Kiki is a highly regarded chef in his native France. The
food here is excellent and he’s been producing it for so long, we take
him for granted too often.
8.
BISTRONOMICS - 840 N. Wabash (312) 944-8400 - New and
SENSATIONAL. Best mussels anywhere! Chef Alex Ageneau formerly
of the Sofitel, Chicago is the soul of this place. It is a treasure!
9.
BRINDILLE - 534 N. Clark Street Chicago (312) 595-1616 - a treasure!
French cuisine on a high level. Lovely setting.
10.
SEPIA - 123 N. Jefferson (312) 441-1920 5 minute cab ride from hotel.
Appetizers are better than main courses; however, everything is
delicious. American, fresh, organic etc.
11.
FIG & OLIVE – 104 East Oak St. (312) 445-0660 10 – 15 minute cab
ride from the hotel. Lovely Mediterranean food from this East and West
Coast eatery.
12.
NINE - 440 West Randolph - (312) 575-9900 1 mile from hotel
13.
mk - 868 N. Franklin - (312) 482-9179 - 5 minute cab ride from hotel.
Named for owner/chef Michael Kornick. Great American cuisine.
14.
SIXTEEN - on the 16th floor of Trump Hotel 401 N. Wabash, (312) 5888000 Fabulous decor and interesting food. Go for a drink and enjoy the
view.
15.
LA SARDINE - 111 North Carpenter (1000 W. Washington) (312) 4212800 1 1/2 miles west of hotel. Excellent French bistro food.
16.
NAHA - 500 N. Clark (312) 321-6242 American food with
Mediterranean influence. Excellent food in a delightful environment
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17.
LOCKWOOD - 17 E. Monroe Street (312) 917-3404 5 minute walk
from hotel In the Palmer House Hotel. Executive Chef Philip Foss,
former sous chef at Le Cirque in NYC brings contemporary American
food to the loop.
18.
THE FLORENTINE - 151 W. Adams Street (JW Marriott Hotel) (312)
660-8866 Very high level Italian food offering. Delicious!
19.
BOKA - 1729 N. Halsted (312) 337-6070 20+ minute cab ride
Delicious, fresh combinations of American cuisine. They will make the
“Clean Break” (no longer on the menu) a delightful cocktail sure to
please all divorce lawyers!
20.
NICO OSTERIA – 1015 N. Rush (312) 994-7100 Paul Kahan’s newest
adventure. Great seafood. Fun, open atmosphere.
III.
ITALIAN
1.
COCO PAZZO - 300 W. Hubbard (312) 836-0900 5 minute cab ride
from hotel. The New York Restaurateur has brought his "crazy chef"
concept to Chicago. Excellent risotto, pastas, vegetables, meats and
fish. One of our very best Italian restaurants.
2.
VIVERE - (Italian Village) 71 W. Monroe (312) 332-4040 5 minute walk
from hotel. Excellent, cutting edge pastas, meats and fish, in the heart
of downtown. We are regulars here. The decor is elegant. Food and
service are terrific.
3.
RISTORANTE BELLA NOTTE - 1372 W. Grand (312) 733-5136 15
minute cab ride from hotel. If you want to feel like you’re sitting in the
middle of Italy, this is the place. The food is out of this world. It’s
crowded and noisy, but you’ll never regret the food.
4.
LA SCAROLA - 721 W. Grand (312) 243-1740 WONDERFUL!
5.
VOLARE - 201 E. Grand (312) 410-9900 8 minute cab ride from hotel.
Delicious! You could swoon just from the smell of great food.
6.
MANGGIANO'S - 516 N. Clark (312) 644-7700 5 minute cab ride from
hotel. Best bread! Good pastas - all around good upscale food.
7.
PICOLO SOGNO - 464 N. Halsted (312) 421-0077 10 minute cab ride
WONDERFUL! Delicious food. If you’re here in good weather, sit
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outside. There is a new Picolo Sogno Due at 340 North Clark Street.
Very close to the hotel. Specializes in seafood. (312) 822-0077. I
prefer Halsted.
8.
9.
IV.
DAVANTI ENOTECA -30 East Hubbard (312) 605-5900. The food is
intriguing: best beet salad ever; roasted hearts of palm; grilled romaine;
linguini with crab and sea urchin; good pizzas; great wines.
RESERVATIONS (finally) in the new near north location.
PELAGO RISTORANTE - 201 E. Delaware Place (in the Rafaello
Hotel) 10 minutes by cab (312) 280-0700 Recommended by a
concierge. Elegant Italian meat dishes and the best homemade pastas
around. Expensive.
SEAFOOD
1.
SHAW'S CRAB HOUSE - 21 E. Hubbard (312) 527-2722 Great oyster
bar. Excellent seafood. GREAT MARTINI! 5 minute cab ride from hotel.
2.
CAPE COD ROOM - Drake Hotel (312) 787-2200 5 minute cab ride
from hotel Still a classic.
3.
CATCH 35 - 35 W. Wacker (312)346-3500 - 2 minute walk from hotel
Uneven food - but when it’s on, it’s excellent.
4.
HUGO’S - 1028 N. Rush (312)266-8999 10 minute cab ride. Next door
to Gibson’s and you can satisfy your fish cravings while ordering a
steak off of Gibson’s menu for the meat eater you love.
5.
JOE’S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK & STONE CRAB - 60 E. Grand
(312) 379- 5637 Yes, Florida’s best flown up fresh daily. Although this
is seafood, this place HAS THE BEST BONE IN FILET IN TOWN! 5
minutes by cab in traffic. WALK!
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V.
STEAK
1.
GENE & GEORGETTI - 500 N. Franklin (312) 527-3718 Old fashioned
real steak house. Good food; old fashioned setting. Chicago has better
steak places today. 10 minute cab from hotel.
2.
DEL FRISCO’S STEAKHOUSE 58 East Oak Street (312) 888-2499 –
great steaks; fun drinks; expensive; and on Oak Street!
3.
LAWRY'S - 100 E. Ontario (312) 787-5000 Great prime rib with
creamed horseradish sauce. 10 minute walk from hotel
4.
RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE - 431 N. Dearborn (312) 321-2725 8
minute cab ride It’s a chain, but still a great steak.
5.
CHICAGO CHOP HOUSE - 60 W. Ontario (312) 787-7100 Rated No.
2 in the country for steak. 8 minute cab ride from hotel. Not my favorite
when ordering seafood, but steaks are great
6.
GIBSONS - 1028 N. Rush (312) 266-8999 10 minute cab ride from
hotel. Here’s a trick - Can’t get in to Gibson’s? Your partner wants
fish? Book yourself at HUGO’S - next door to Gibson’s and owned by
the same people. You can have your steak from Gibson’s and your
partner gets great fish!
7.
HARRY CAREY’S - 33 W. Kinzie (312) 828-0966 Good Italian Steak
house.
8.
FOGO DE CHAO - Argentinean Steak House. 661 North LaSalle (312)
932-9330 Walkable or 8 minute cab ride from hotel.Huge and great
salad bar and then the meat starts arriving at your table. Be sure to be
very hungry when you go here!
9.
DAVID BURKE’S PRIMEHOUSE - 616 N. Rush (in the James Hotel)
(312) 660- 6000 Simply the best steaks anywhere - or so they say.
CHICAGO MAGAZINE JUST RATES THIS THE #1 Steakhouse in
Chicago!
10.
MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE - 520 W. Dearborn (312) 521-5100
Expensive, but great steaks and sides!
11.
MICHAEL JORDAN STEAKHOUSE, Intercontinental Hotel, 505 N.
Michigan (312) 321-8823
Getting rave reviews!
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12.
VI.
CHICAGO CUT STEAKHOUSE - 300 N. LaSalle Street (312) 3291800 - people love the steaks and the wine list on an I-Pad. Great
Martini’s
MEXICAN (Yuppified and REAL)
1.
FRONTERA GRILL 445 N. Clark (312) 661-1434 Great decor - good
to excellent food. 5 minute cab ride from hotel.
2.
CARNIVALE - 702 W. Fulton, (312) 850-3017 Nuevo Latin Cuisine.
Great Bar- Hip Crowd. Short cabride from hotel
3.
NACIONAL 27 - 325 W. Huron (312) 664-2727 Intriguing decor.
Moderate to good food. 5 minute cab ride from hotel.
4.
SALPICON - 1252 N. Wells (312) 988-7811
5.
XOCO - 449 N. Clark (312) 334-3688 5 min cab ride/walk from hotel.
Rick Bayless’ low cost place. Good luck getting in!
6.
AMELIA’S MESTIZO GRILL 4559 S. Halsted (773) 538-8200 25
minute cab ride. This is the “Back of the Yards” area (used to have the
slaughter houses in this blue collar area) Food is sensational. Central
Mexican.
VII.
TAPAS:
1.
MERCAT a la PLANXA - 638 S. Michigan (312) 765-0524 10 minute
cab ride FABULOUS*** Barcelona tapas and to die for drinks in a
gorgeous setting overlooking the South end of Grant Park. Don’t miss
this!
2.
MERCADITO - 108 W. Kinzie (312) 329-9500 They also have “sipping”
tequilas. Very hip and fun.
VIII. GREEK
1.
GREEK ISLAND RESTAURANT - 200 S. Halsted (Greek Town) (312)
782-9855 Traditional Greek Food. OPAH!!!!!!!!!
2.
Greek Town, in general, has good food. Try any of the following: (all
within a couple blocks of each other on South Halsted): SANTORINI,
PARTHENON, 1.5 miles from our hotel!
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IX.
INDIAN
1.
GAYLORDS - 100 E. Walton (312) 664-1700 10 minute cab ride from
hotel Traditional Southern Indian food.
2.
INDIA HOUSE - 59 W. Grand (312) 645-9500 Yummy Indian food.
X.
SUSHI
1.
KAMEHACHI - Incredible!! 320 N. Dearborn (312) 744-1900
minute cab ride
2.
SUSHI NANIWA - 607 N. Wells (312) 255-8555 5 minute cab ride from
hotel. Super white tuna with Jalapeno and the grilled scallops are
wonderful.
3.
JAPONAIS - 600 W. Chicago (312) 822-9600 15 minutes cab ride from
hotel Setting is stunning; new owners but food not as good
4.
SUSHI SAMBA RIO - 504 N. Wells (312) 595-2300 - 10 minute cab
ride from hotel Japanese Latin Fusion. Delicious!
5.
SUNDA - 110 W. Illinois Street (312) 644-0500 - 10 minute cab ride
from hotel Hip, wonderful place and a diverse range of sushi and Asian
food. Their Brussel sprout salad is fabulous.
6.
ROKA AKOR - 456 N. Clark Street (312) 477-7652 WALK Fabulous,
real Japanese diverse menu and robata grill. Also, excellent saki
selection
XI.
10
CHINESE
1.
JIA'S - 2 E. Delaware (312) 642-0626 10 minute ride from hotel.
Chinatown is a 15 minute cab ride from the hotel. It’s easy to get a cab
back.
2.
YUM CHA DIM SUM - Dim Sum – 333 East Randolph (312) 946-8885
10 minute cab ride from hotel. GREAT DIM SUM
3.
SUNDA - 110 W. Illinois Street (312) 644-0500 Eclectic Chinese/Sushi
– delicious.
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4.
SHANGHAI TERRACE - in the Peninsula Hotel - 108 E. Superior (312)
573-6744
5.
SUN WAH - 5041 N. Broadway (773-769-1254) for Peking Duck - this
is the place! Must put your order in a day in advance for that duck and
you still wait - but it’s worth it! About a 30 minute cab ride from the
hotel.
XII.
THAI
1.
THAI VALLEY - 3125 W. Lawrence (773) 588-2020 25-30 minute cab
ride from the hotel. Excellent Thai food
2.
ARUN'S - 4156 N. Kedzie (773) 539-1909 30 - 35 minute cab ride from
hotel. Best Thai food in the city. Expensive and elegant surroundings.
Rated as one of Chicago’s BEST restaurants by CHEFS!
XIII. VIETNAMESE
1.
When Pasteur’s closed, I cried. Not to worry, SIMPLY IT! is the
Pasteur chef 2269 N. Lincoln 773-248-0884. Wonderful Vietnamese
food. 15 - 20 minutes by cab from the hotel. Now PASTEUR’S has
reopened! 5525 N. Broadway (773) 728-4800 Well worth the 25+
minute cabride.
2.
SAIGON SISTERS - 567 W. Lake Street (312) 496-0090 - about a mile
from the hotel. Excellent food by a young, up and coming chef.
XIV. PIZZA-THICK
1.
PIZZERIA UNO - Corner Wabash and Ohio Street (312) 321-1000 5
minute cab ride from hotel
2.
PIZZERIA DUE - 619 N. Wabash (Corner of Wabash and Ontario)
(312) 943-2400 5 minute cab ride from hotel.
3.
EDWARDOS - 1212 N. Dearborn (312) 337-4490 5 minute cab ride
from hotel. Stuffed spinach pizza is fabulous.
4.
GIORDANOS - 747 N. Rush Street (312) 951-074 8 minute cab ride
from hotel.
5.
LOU MALNATI'S - 441 N. Wells Street (312) 828-9800 5 minute cab
ride from hotel
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XV. PIZZA-THIN
1.
PIZANNOS - 61 E. Madison (312) 236-1777 and 864 N. State (312)
751-1766
2.
SPACCA NAPOLI - 1769 W. Sunnyside (312) 878-2420. Quite a
distance from the hotel. At least 20 - 25 minutes by taxi, but WELL
WORTH IT!
3.
COALFIRE PIZZA – 1321 West Grand Avenue (312) 226-2625 10 –
15 minutes by cab. This is the “real deal” thin Sicilian pizza in Chicago.
XVI. CAJUN or BARBEQUE
1.
WISHBONE - 1001 West Washington (312) 850-2663 10 minute cab
ride from hotel. Always crowded before Bulls games. GREAT
COMFORT FOOD! Fun - whimsical artwork.
2.
HEAVEN ON SEVEN - 111 N. Wabash - 7th Floor- Follow the lines.
(312) 263-6443 Lunch only most days. 4 blocks from the hotel. GREAT
FOOD! ALSO Lunch and Dinner at 600 North Michigan with all of the
movie theaters!
3.
CHICAGO Q - BBQ at its best. 1160 N. Dearborn (312) 642-1160 10
minutes by cab
XVII. WINE BARS
1.
BIN 36 - 339 North Dearborn Street - (312) 755-9463 Walkable from
the hotel. Excellent food - also known for its Wine Bar
2.
THE REDHEAD PIANO BAR - 16 W. Ontario St. - (312) 640-1000
3.
PUMP ROOM - in the PUBLIC CHICAGO HOTEL (formerly, the
Ambassador East). The food here is good and interesting. The setting
is FABULOUS. Definitely go here for a drink. It’s THE place to see and
be seen!
4.
THE BERKSHIRE ROOM – 15 East Ohio (312) 894-0945 - fun, funky
place for designer drinks, cocktails, music and bar food.
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NIGHTLIFE
XVIII. JAZZ
1.
JAZZ SHOWCASE - 806 S. Plymouth Court (In Dearborn Station)
(312) 360-0234 Some of the best jazz in the city. Regularly draws top
jazz players.
2.
POPS FOR CHAMPAGNE - 601 N. State (312) 266-7677 5 minute
cab ride or 10 minute walk from hotel.
3.
ANDY'S JAZZ CLUB - 11 E. Hubbard (312) 642-6805 Close to hotel
XIX. BLUES
1.
HOUSE OF BLUES - 329 N. Dearborn (312) 559-1212 (also Jazz &
Rock) 5 Minute walk from hotel.
2.
KINGSTON MINES - 2548 N. Halsted (773) 477-4646 20 minute cab
ride from hotel.
3.
WISE FOOLS PUB - 2270 N. Lincoln (773) 929-1510 20 minute cab
ride from hotel.
4.
BLUES - 2519 N. Halsted (773) 528-1012 20 minute cab ride from
hotel
5.
BLUE CHICAGO ON CLARK - 536 N. Clark (312) 661-0100 10 minute
walk from hotel.
6.
BUDDY GUY'S LEGENDS - 754 S. Wabash (312) 427-0333 10 minute
cab ride
XX. ROCK
1.
METRO - 3730 N. Clark (773) 549-0203 25-30 minute cab ride from
hotel.
2.
ELBO ROOM - 2871 N. Lincoln Ave. (773) 549-5549
XXI. CLASSICAL MUSIC
1.
LYRIC OPERA- 20 N. Wacker (312) 332-2244 II Travator, 2:00p.m.
November 5th & 9th, 2014
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2.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - SYMPHONY CENTER 220 S.
Michigan (312) 435-6666 Dvorák New World Symphony – ConductorCristain Macelaru; Elena Urioste on Violin; 8:00p.m. November 7th &
8th, 2014
XXII. COMEDY CLUBS
1.
Second City - 1616 N. Wells (312) 337-3992 10 minute cab ride from
hotel. “Apes of Wrath”- 8:00p.m. November 6th, 2014; 8:00p.m. &
11:00p.m. November 7th & 8th, 2014
2.
Zanies - 1548 N. Wells (312) 337-4027- Michael Che- 7:30p.m.
November 6th, 2014; Eddie Brill- 8:30p.m. November 4th, 2014;
8:30p.m. November 5th, 2014; 9:30p.m. November 6th, 2014; 8:30p.m.
& 10:30p.m. Nobember 7th, 2014; 7:00p.m., 9:00p.m., & 11:15p.m.
November 8th, 2014 8:30p.m. November 9th, 2014
B. MUSEUMS
I.
SHEDD AQUARIUM - 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive (312) 939-2438 The
Oceanarium requires special tickets - call (312) 559-0200. The shows by
the whales and dolphins are great fun. 10 minute cab ride Open 9:00a.m5:00p.m. Monday-Friday; 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m. Saturday & Sunday
II.
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY - 57th Street @ Lake Shore Dr.
(312) 684-1414 25 minute cab ride from hotel - You can get a cab there to
come back. I’ve yet to grow tired of this museum. The kids will love the
submarine, the coal mine, Numbers in Nature: A Mirror Maze, Treasures
of the Walt Disney Archives, and all of the things they can do and play with
while learning. The Omnimax Theater is always showing something fun.
Open 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
III.
ADLER PLANETARIUM - 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive (312) 322-0300 The
sky show is great! 10 minute cab ride from hotel. Open 9:00a.m- 5:00p.m.
Sunday- Saturday; 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
IV.
FIELD MUSEUM - 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive (312) 922-9410 Great
dinosaur bones! 10 minute cab ride from hotel. Open 9:00a.m- 5:00p.m.
Monday-Friday; 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m. Saturday & Sunday
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V.
THE ART INSTITUTE - Michigan Ave. at Adams (312) 443-3600 5 minute
cab ride from hotel. A GREAT Art museum - with a large collection of
impressionist paintings. The NEW MODERN WING IS WONDERFUL.
Open daily 10:30p.m.- 5:00p.m.- Thursday until 8:00p.m.
VI.
CHICAGO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM - 435 E. Illinois (312) 527-1000 Navy
Pier is alive and great fun! Open Monday-Wednesday & Friday- Sunday
10:00a.m.-5:00p.m., Thursday 10:00a.m.-8:00p.m.
VII.
CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM - Clark Street at North Ave. (312) 6424600 Museum and research center for Chicago and American history.
Many special exhibits. Stop by the "Big Shoulders Café" within the
Museum for lunch, or snack then walk to the great shops and galleries on
Wells Street. Open Monday-Saturday 9:30a.m.-4:30p.m & Sunday
12:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
VIII. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART - 220 E. Chicago (312) 280-2660
Near Water Tower Wolfgang Puck has opened a café here - lunch, snack
Open Tuesday & Thursday-10:00a.m.-8:00p.m.; Wednesday- 10:00a.m.5:00p.m.;
Thursday-10:00a.m.-8:00pm;
Friday-10:00a.m.-10:00p.m.;
Saturday-Sunday 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
C.
ART GALLERIES
I.
D.
The 200 and 300 West blocks of Huron and Superior (from Wells to
Orleans) are filled with art galleries. Don't forget to spend at least a half
day here. While there - lunch at: Green Door -- Great hamburgers!
MOVIE THEATERS NEAR HOTEL
I.
600 N. Michigan - Lots of theaters. Eat Cajun food at Heaven on Seven!
II.
AMC River East 21 - Illinois & Columbus - 5 minute cab ride from hotel
There’s a great bowling alley, eatery in here as well.
III.
ICON Theatres - 150 W. Roosevelt Road (312) 564-2104 You can
reserve your seats here! 10 min cab
IV.
GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER - 164 N. State Street (312) 846-2800
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E.
PLAYS
Here are our main theaters: Check the Paper or Concierge
I.
Chicago Theater - 175 N. State (312) 902-1500 near hotel- Jason Mraz
November 7th & 8th, 2014 at 8:00p.m.
II.
BLUE MAN GROUP, Briar Street Theater 3133 N. Halsted (773) 3484000 25 min cab ride - a statement about being bombarded with too much
information! Shows November 6th & 7th, 2014 at 8:00p.m.; November 8th,
201 at 2:00p.m. & 8:00p.m. & November 9th, 2014 at 1:00p.m. & 4:00p.m.
III.
VICTORY GARDENS THEATER 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. (773) - 871-3000
20 minute cab ride: “Tamer of Horses” by William Mastrosimone- 3:00p.m.
& 7:30p.m. November 8th, 2014 & 3:00p.m. November 9th, 2014
IV.
BANK OF AMERICA THEATER 22 W. Monroe (312) 902-1500 Between
Shows
V.
ORIENTAL THEATRE 24 W. Randolph (312) 902-1400 close to hotel
Between Shows
VI.
“THE NIGHT ALIVE” STEPPENWOLF THEATER, 1650 N. Halsted (312)
335-1650 20 minute cab ride (312) 443-3800. Steppenwolf is the WINNER
of the 2004 Regional Theater Tony Award- Show times- November 4th-8th,
2014 at 7:30p.m. & November 8th, 2014 at 3:00p.m. Animal FarmNovember 7th and 8th, 2014 at 7:30p.m. and November 8th at 3:00p.m.
VII.
GOODMAN THEATRE - 170 N. Dearborn (312)443-3800 Special EventsFeathers and Teeth- November 4th, 2014 at 7:30 pm & November 7th,2014
at 8:00 p.m.; The Magic Play- November 5th,2014 at 7:30 pm and
November 8th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.; Carlyle- November 6th, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
and November 8th, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.
VIII. CADILLAC PALACE THEATRE - 130 N. LaSalle (312) 902- 1500 4
blocks away from the hotel Between Shows
IX.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET APOLLO THEATER (773) 935-6100, 2540
N. Lincoln 20 min cab ride. Like Jersey Boys, this musical recalls the night
in Memphis when Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash
all jammed together at Sun Studios - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Show
schedule- Wednesday (11/5)- 2:00p.m. & 7:30p.m.; Thursday (11/6)7:30p.m.; Friday (11/7)- 8:00p.m.; Saturday (11/8)- 5:00p.m.;
Sunday(11/9)-3:30p.m. & 6:30p.m.
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F.
X.
CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATRE 800 E. Grand 312-595-5600 Consistently wonderful productions. King Lear- November 5, 2014 at 1:00
p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; November 6, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.; November 7, 2014 at
7:30 p.m.; November 8, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.-- A Midsummer
Night’s Dream- November 7, 2014 at 4:30p.m.; November 8, 2014 at
10:30 a.m.
XI.
ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE - 1641 N. Halsted (312) 988-9000 15 minute
cab ride. Late Night Catechism- November 8, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.;
November 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.-- Bible Bingo-an Act of Charity TicketsNovember 7, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.; November 8, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.
XII.
WATER TOWER THEATRE - 175 E. Chestnut Street 312-977-1700 Dee
Snider’s Rock & Roll Christmas Tale; November 4 - 7, 2014 at 7:30p.m.;
November 8, 2014 at 2:00p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; November 9, 2014 at 2:00
p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
HALF PRICE TICKETS: HOT TIX BOX - DAY OF PERF.. 78 W.
Randolph Street
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST:
I.
Rock ‛n Roll McDonalds - 600 N. Clark (312) 664-7940
II.
Ed Debevic's Short Order Deluxe DINER - 640 N. Wells (312) 664-1707
III.
Hardrock Café - 63 W. Ontario (312) 943-2252
IV.
Rainforest Café - 605 N. Clark Street (312) 787-1501
V.
The Cubby Bear - 1059 West Addison (773) 327-1662 usually has good
music and fans waiting for the Cubs to win the world series.
VI.
Who's Next Karaoke Bar - 711 North State - (312) 943-8780
VII.
The Merchandise Mart is a 10 minute walk from the hotel. Furniture of all
kinds!
VIII. Navy Pier - Navy Pier is a 5 minute cab ride from the hotel. Ferris Wheel
and all sorts of fun. I Max Theatre; Children Museum and more.
IX.
S.O.F.A. SCULPTURE, OBJECTS and FUNCTIONAL ART. November 7
- 8, 2014 from 11:00a.m.-7:00p.m. and November 9, 2014 from 12-6 p.m.
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G.
X.
CHICAGO
ARCHITECTURAL
RIVER
CRUISES:
***HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED** 465 N. McClurg Ct (behind River East Art Center) 312
527-2002
XI.
FRANK’S ‘N DAWGS 1863 N. Clybourn 312-281-5187 Designer Hot
Dogs - WOW!
SHOPPING
I.
JEWELRY
1.
Handle With Care - 1706 N. Wells (312) 751-2929 Fun and Different
2.
Adelaide has moved next door. Expensive chic clothing and
accessories as works of art!
3.
Sak's - 700 N. Michigan (312) 944-6500
4.
Neiman-Marcus - 737 N. Michigan Avenue (312) 642-5900
5.
Bloomingdale's - 900 N. Michigan Avenue (312) 440-4460
6.
Nordstrom’s - 520 N. Michigan Avenue (312) 464-1515
7.
Elements - 741 N. Wells (312) 642-6574 ALWAYS INTRIGUING
II.
INTRIGUING (I don't know how else to categorize these!)
1.
NIKE TOWN - 669 N. Michigan Avenue (312) 642-6363
2.
MACY’S (formerly: Marshall Fields-Downtown) State and Randolph
(312) 781-1000 One square block of shopping - The Grand Dame of
them all!
3.
CRATE & BARREL - Michigan Avenue (312) 787-5900 A huge store
of kitchenware and furnishings!
4.
MERCHANDISE MART - Floors 6, 12 & 17 - home furnishings. You
need to go with a decorator (supposedly) but even Chicago Magazine
did a story on how you can just walk through and look like a decorator!
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5.
III.
CHICAGO SPORTS - 401 N. Michigan Avenue (312) 836-4740 (Next
to the Tribune Building)
UNIQUE WOMEN'S CLOTHING
1.
HANDLE WITH CARE - 1706 N. Wells (312) 751-2929 Not the usual
stuff 10 minute cab ride from hotel
2.
ISIS - 900 N. Michigan - Level 4 of the mall (312) 943-4004 Wild casual
upscale clothing!
3.
IKRAM - 15 E. Huron (312) 587-1000 Gorgeous red building. Just
looking in here is an experience. Expensive. Do try the café!
IV.
MEN'S CLOTHING
1.
Dei Giovani - 181 W. Madison (312) 630-9000 Close to the hotelgreat suits and casual elegance
2.
Syd Jerome - 2 N. LaSalle (312) 346-0333 ASK FOR MARIO! Close
to the hotel
3.
Giorgio Armani - 800 N. Michigan (312) 573-4220
4.
Top Man - 830 N. Michigan Avenue - direct from London!
V.
CHILDREN'S
1.
"Bloomies" - 900 N. Michigan Avenue (312) 440-0016
2.
Barney's - 15 E. Oak (312) 587-1700
VI.
THINGS
1.
Elements - 741 N. Wells (312) 642-6574 Jewelry, furniture, tableware
INTRIGUING and DIFFERENT
2.
Material Possessions - 704 N. Wabash (312) 280-4885 Plates,
tableware, jewelry - this place is just an exciting, exotic treat for the
eyes
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3.
SOTHEBEY’S (Formerly Leslie Hindman Auctioneers) - 215 W. Ohio
(312) 670-0010 A Wonderland of Everything.
4.
Vintage Posters at Spencer Weisz Gallery - 46 E. Superior (312)
527-9420 Posters - Vintage Jewelry & Objects D'Art
VII.
DISCOUNT SHOPPING
1.
LAKESIDE MARKET PLACE OUTLET CENTER -Exit 347 off I-94,
Kenosha, WI Ann Klein, Bass Shoe, Calvin Klein, Evan-Picone, J.
Crew, Liz Claiborne, Mikasa, Nike, Oshkosh B'Gosh, Generra, Jaymar,
Jones NY, Leslie Fay. 70 minute car ride.
2.
GURNEE MILLS - I-94 and Route 132 Gurnee, IL Corning/Revere,
Jonathan Logan, Haines, London Fog, Aca Joe, Ann Taylor, Bally,
Bigsby & Kruthers, Bugle Boy, Geoffrey Beene, Guess, 9 West, Polly
Flinders. 50-60 minute car ride.
3.
THE LIGHTHOUSE - On I-94 in Indiana about 90 min. from downtown
Chicago.
4.
NORDSTROM’S RACK - 24 W. State Street 312-658-0430
5.
H & M - 22 N. State (312) 263-4436 - if it’s new and hip, it’s been
copied and made available inexpensively at H & M. Also located at 840
N. Michigan.
6.
ZARA - In Block 37 at 130 E. Randolph, Space 110 (312) 368-6178.
Also located at 700 N. Michigan
7.
MORRIS & SONS CO. - Designer Clothing - 557 W. Polk Street (312)
243-5635 15 minute cab ride to find designer clothes at discount
pricing.
8.
Fashion Outlets of Chicago- Near O’Hare- 30 minute car ride off of I90; Off 5th, Barneys New York Warehouse, bloomingdale’s The Outlet
Store; Tory Burch, Burberry, DVF, Disney Outlet Store, Men’s
Warehouse Outlet, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Theory, Trina Turk
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H. SERVICES
1.
NAILS: WALK IN:
a. JASMINE NAILS: (312) 263-0333 Clark btwn Washington &
Madison - 4 blocks from the JW Marriott
I. 2nd HAND LUXE STORES:
I.
II.
III.
VMR: 34 East Oak Street, 7th floor (312) 649-6673 [email protected]
for an appointment.
LUXURY GARAGE SALE: 1658 N. Wells Street; (312) 291-9126;
luxurygaragesale.com.
THE HAUTE SPOT: 935 W. Chestnut Street (312) 226-7768
shophautespot.com
ENJOY YOUR STAY IN CHICAGO!!!
JOY M.
FEINBERG
BOYLE & FEINBERG, P.C.
30 North LaSalle Street Suite 3440
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 376-8860
[email protected]
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