Post by: Rams on April 14, 2012, 04:26:57 PM
What's the best place to spa downtown? Looks like maybe mySpa at the Fairmont or the spa at Trump. Sound right? Any others I should look at?
I'm thinking about maybe one of those touristy cruises. I've been to Chicago a few times but I've never been on one of those and they kind of look cool. Any suggestions? I don't want to be crammed in with a bunch of other smelly tourists, so having plenty of room to maybe walk around the deck would be a big bonus.
What's the best place to eat dinner on the Navy Pier? Was thinking of maybe going casual and eating at Harry Caray's Tavern. How's the food there?
Keep in mind we're not renting a car so everything will need to be relatively close to downtown.
Thanks for you input everyone! :D
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 14, 2012, 04:28:21 PM
Post by: steve dave on April 14, 2012, 04:29:01 PM
Post by: ChiComCat on April 14, 2012, 04:29:20 PM
Post by: Rams on April 14, 2012, 04:31:07 PM
do the architecture boat tour. very good.
There's a bunch. Which company?
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 14, 2012, 04:32:10 PM
I've enjoyed an improv show there in the past
Yes. Check out Second City.
Post by: Rams on April 14, 2012, 04:33:36 PM
Eat at a Rick Bayless restaurant (I havent but on my to do list).
Topolo? Look delish! :drool:
Post by: steve dave on April 14, 2012, 04:34:09 PM
do the architecture boat tour. very good.
There's a bunch. Which company?
crap, I don't remember. just pick whichever one is highest rated on tripadvisor.
Post by: ChiComCat on April 14, 2012, 04:34:27 PM
Eat at a Rick Bayless restaurant (I havent but on my to do list).
Topolo? Look delish! :drool:
Sure, and then report back on what is particularly awesome
Post by: Rams on April 14, 2012, 04:34:41 PM
I've enjoyed an improv show there in the past
Yes. Check out Second City.
Have been a couple of times. Considered it, but will probably skip on this trip.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 14, 2012, 04:34:45 PM
You beat me to the punch. My former roommate took classes with second city.I've enjoyed an improv show there in the past
Yes. Check out Second City.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 14, 2012, 04:37:05 PM
Post by: Rams on April 14, 2012, 04:37:47 PM
Eat at a Rick Bayless restaurant (I havent but on my to do list).
Topolo? Look delish! :drool:
Sure, and then report back on what is particularly awesome
No reservations available...for either of the days I'm there. :horrorsurprise: :bawl:
Post by: steve dave on April 14, 2012, 04:52:49 PM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 14, 2012, 04:54:36 PM
Well, just pound some Tortas Frontera at OHaire and drink some of the Bayless Goose Island beer while you're there then
i took a pic of it when i was in ohare a few weeks ago and was going to send it to you and chings but i didn't have your numbers put into my new phone.
Post by: steve dave on April 14, 2012, 04:56:27 PM
Well, just pound some Tortas Frontera at OHaire and drink some of the Bayless Goose Island beer while you're there then
i took a pic of it when i was in ohare a few weeks ago and was going to send it to you and chings but i didn't have your numbers put into my new phone.
that goose island collaboration of theirs is fantastic too
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 14, 2012, 04:57:49 PM
Well, just pound some Tortas Frontera at OHaire and drink some of the Bayless Goose Island beer while you're there then
i took a pic of it when i was in ohare a few weeks ago and was going to send it to you and chings but i didn't have your numbers put into my new phone.
that goose island collaboration of theirs is fantastic too
yeah. marisol.
Post by: Pete on April 14, 2012, 04:58:45 PM
I've enjoyed an improv show there in the past
Yes. Check out Second City.
Second City is great. They are the feeder program for SNL.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 14, 2012, 05:00:07 PM
Post by: steve dave on April 14, 2012, 05:00:58 PM
also, i'm shelving tokyo until the fall or next spring but we are going to get a group of people to go to chicago this summer for a weekend and tear it up. will start researching tonight and present two different weekends that can be voted on. cubs game, frontera grill, paking.
May is out. fwiw. OUT.
Post by: ChiComCat on April 14, 2012, 05:02:30 PM
Post by: Pete on April 14, 2012, 05:03:04 PM
If you go to Wriggly, just buy standing room only, and go in to eat hot dogs and drink beer.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 14, 2012, 05:03:31 PM
also, i'm shelving tokyo until the fall or next spring but we are going to get a group of people to go to chicago this summer for a weekend and tear it up. will start researching tonight and present two different weekends that can be voted on. cubs game, frontera grill, paking.
May is out. fwiw. OUT.
yeah. kk's whole ordeal has already ruled out may. we're absolutely doing it though. it will be our annual share holders meeting. ;)
Post by: Trim on April 14, 2012, 05:04:44 PM
also, i'm shelving tokyo until the fall or next spring but we are going to get a group of people to go to chicago this summer for a weekend and tear it up. will start researching tonight and present two different weekends that can be voted on. cubs game, frontera grill, paking.
Consult w/KK before releasing the dates.
EDIT: Not ordeal-related.
Post by: steve dave on April 14, 2012, 05:05:19 PM
Post by: Pete on April 14, 2012, 05:08:27 PM
Post by: steve dave on April 14, 2012, 05:09:50 PM
Post by: steve dave on April 14, 2012, 05:11:37 PM
Post by: ChiComCat on April 14, 2012, 05:13:05 PM
I respect the crap out of Chicat, but I am voting for after July 1, because of work related reasons. BUT, we get serious about Tokyo in the fall, I'll happily support you dudes doing Chicago without me in June, if I can pak with you guys later in Tokyo.
I may still be able to make July, just have somethings I would prob have to work around. Also, if Pete is serious about Tokyo, I have to make that happen. After missing VegasPak, no way am I missing Pete in Tokyo
Post by: steve dave on April 14, 2012, 05:14:46 PM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 14, 2012, 05:15:45 PM
june 16, 30
august 25
sep 1
all have cubs games and all look like they have avios availability on AA, but i didn't check everyones city individually. 9k avios roundtrip for most of us.
Post by: ChiComCat on April 14, 2012, 05:17:11 PM
right now four weekends make good sense...
june 16, 30
august 25
sep 1
all have cubs games and all look like they have avios availability on AA, but i didn't check everyones city individually. 9k avios roundtrip for most of us.
I like all those except Jun 30, which I could still prob make but wouldnt be there til Sat. Sept 1 is MOAP, no?
Post by: steve dave on April 14, 2012, 05:18:15 PM
Post by: chum1 on April 14, 2012, 05:18:46 PM
Post by: steve dave on April 14, 2012, 05:19:31 PM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 14, 2012, 05:24:10 PM
Scratch that. You can't write off award flights/stays. Learned that the hard way in OKC.
yeah. i have no concern for being able to get a pretty nice hotel in downtown chicago for a reasonable rate. we'll avios it up and back but pay cash for the rooms.
Post by: Pete on April 14, 2012, 05:25:33 PM
Scratch that. You can't write off award flights/stays. Learned that the hard way in OKC.
Just pay out of pocket for the flight to Tokyo. There are a lot of deals out there. Plus, huge miles.
Post by: ChiComCat on April 14, 2012, 05:32:40 PM
Scratch that. You can't write off award flights/stays. Learned that the hard way in OKC.
yeah. i have no concern for being able to get a pretty nice hotel in downtown chicago for a reasonable rate. we'll avios it up and back but pay cash for the rooms.
I can prob get a couple rooms downtown for $50 apiece
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 14, 2012, 05:33:34 PM
Scratch that. You can't write off award flights/stays. Learned that the hard way in OKC.
Just pay out of pocket for the flight to Tokyo. There are a lot of deals out there. Plus, huge miles.
i would consider gifting sd 50kaa in order to make this happen. it would be coach, but it'd get him there and back. that would give us four. chicat, pete, daris, sd. plus, he's already said he has a couple of hyatt cat 1-4 free rooms and there is a really nice hyatt cat3 that's in a good tokyo location and just a couple of blocks from Shinjuku Station.
http://tokyo.regency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp?null
:love: shinjuku station...
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lhup.edu%2Frsandow%2Fimages%2FTokyoAdd%2FShinjuku.jpg&hash=8b418be71fc20ceeea5af021e55315fbb5be9c75)
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 14, 2012, 05:35:10 PM
Scratch that. You can't write off award flights/stays. Learned that the hard way in OKC.
yeah. i have no concern for being able to get a pretty nice hotel in downtown chicago for a reasonable rate. we'll avios it up and back but pay cash for the rooms.
I can prob get a couple rooms downtown for $50 apiece
boom. if not, there are a bunch of places that would give a govt rate and i'm guessing we'd have at least one person there that works for the govt.
Post by: Pete on April 14, 2012, 05:54:47 PM
Use your Southwest miles (or whatever) to get to LAX, then just pay out of pocket to Tokyo.
Post by: Rams on April 14, 2012, 06:37:59 PM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 14, 2012, 06:38:42 PM
Is this the most shameless thread hijacking ever? I say yes. :dubious:
i gave you a really good tip on the purple pig though :dunno:
Post by: Pete on April 14, 2012, 06:43:02 PM
Is this the most shameless thread hijacking ever? I say yes. :dubious:
i gave you a really good tip on the purple pig though :dunno:
I had those baseball game tips.
Oh, eat Giordanos...I know it's a local chain, but it really is the best Chicago style pie in town.
Post by: steve dave on April 14, 2012, 06:43:14 PM
Is this the most shameless thread hijacking ever? I say yes. :dubious:
i gave you a really good tip on the purple pig though :dunno:
also archy boat tour. you got your money's worth.
Post by: ChiComCat on April 14, 2012, 07:05:17 PM
Is this the most shameless thread hijacking ever? I say yes. :dubious:
i gave you a really good tip on the purple pig though :dunno:
I had those baseball game tips.
Oh, eat Giordanos...I know it's a local chain, but it really is the best Chicago style pie in town.
I liked East Genos
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 14, 2012, 07:06:39 PM
Is this the most shameless thread hijacking ever? I say yes. :dubious:
i gave you a really good tip on the purple pig though :dunno:
I had those baseball game tips.
Oh, eat Giordanos...I know it's a local chain, but it really is the best Chicago style pie in town.
I liked East Genos
yeah. i'm east genos 4life.
Post by: chum1 on April 14, 2012, 07:09:38 PM
Post by: steve dave on April 14, 2012, 07:13:50 PM
http://pudgyville.com/en/background
Post by: Rams on April 14, 2012, 07:55:24 PM
Couple of questions left...
Should we take the L from Midway to downtown and then walk to our hotel, or should we get a cab from the airport? Have no idea how fast the L is.
Also, we'll have to check out around noon on Saturday and we'll hang out downtown until our flight leaves at 8:00pm. Surely the Hilton will hold our bags for us on Saturday, right?
Thanks guys...and sorry for being bitchy about hijacking the thread and stuff. Friends? :cheers:
Post by: ChiComCat on April 14, 2012, 07:57:56 PM
Post by: Rams on April 14, 2012, 07:58:38 PM
I always like the L, its cheaper than 1 cab ride for a week. I would take it, but it might take some time. The hotel will hold your bags. I would consider the aquarium over a museum.
Thanks! :D
Post by: Rams on April 14, 2012, 07:59:31 PM
Is this the most shameless thread hijacking ever? I say yes. :dubious:
i gave you a really good tip on the purple pig though :dunno:
Doesn't take reservations :ohno:
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 14, 2012, 08:11:47 PM
Is this the most shameless thread hijacking ever? I say yes. :dubious:
i gave you a really good tip on the purple pig though :dunno:
Doesn't take reservations :ohno:
yeah. also, if you want a romantic place then purple pig is not it. it's pretty noisy and crowded and stuff. really fun though. idk, check out the menu and see if it's something you and your wife would like.
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 14, 2012, 08:42:26 PM
Hugo's Frog Bar (restaurant) is awesome.
the Violet Hour is a pretty cool high-end cocktail bar
Take the El from the airport...takes 45 minutes or so, but a cab ride is spendy, and will still take 20-25 minutes at least.
Post by: Rams on April 14, 2012, 09:11:24 PM
Post by: wetwillie on April 14, 2012, 09:43:22 PM
Post by: Bloodfart on April 14, 2012, 09:45:16 PM
I think you might be over planning this thing.No such thing
Post by: Kat Kid on April 15, 2012, 12:52:06 PM
As for Chicago-pak this summer, I think August 25 should be ok. I am pretty sure my wife will insist on a sox game if that is possible. Her family friend Paddy over at the cement union can get us tickets.
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on April 15, 2012, 12:56:03 PM
As far as a little more intimate dining on Michigan Avenue goes, I can't recommend the Gage highly enough. Phenomenal food, exceptional service.
Chicago style pizza sucks. But the pot pie pizzas at Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co. are brilliant. It's a great place to go after doing Lincoln Park, the zoo, the conservatory.
Navy Pier pretty much sucks, but is not without its hokey, Bransony charms. The Ferris wheel is kind of fun, and there are lake cruises that leave from there that are pretty nice, look for deals online and go around sunset.
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 15, 2012, 01:30:32 PM
My wife is lollin with this amateur hour chicago talk. I asked her to tell me some good things to share and she said the only decent thing that has been mentioned is the architecture boat tour. Sorry guys she says you are beyond her ability to help.
As for Chicago-pak this summer, I think August 25 should be ok. I am pretty sure my wife will insist on a sox game if that is possible. Her family friend Paddy over at the cement union can get us tickets.
well the purple pig is a consistent chicago michelin guide bib gourmand winner and was voted one of the ten best new restaurants in 2010 in america by bon appetit magazine. not surprisingly though, your wife knows more than them. pretty interesting.
Post by: ChiComCat on April 15, 2012, 01:40:42 PM
Post by: pissclams on April 15, 2012, 01:48:08 PM
Eat at a Rick Bayless restaurant (I havent but on my to do list).
Topolo? Look delish! :drool:
Sure, and then report back on what is particularly awesome
No reservations available...for either of the days I'm there. :horrorsurprise: :bawl:
do lunch, no reso required. thank me later.
Post by: Kat Kid on April 15, 2012, 01:56:26 PM
My wife is lollin with this amateur hour chicago talk. I asked her to tell me some good things to share and she said the only decent thing that has been mentioned is the architecture boat tour. Sorry guys she says you are beyond her ability to help.
As for Chicago-pak this summer, I think August 25 should be ok. I am pretty sure my wife will insist on a sox game if that is possible. Her family friend Paddy over at the cement union can get us tickets.
well the purple pig is a consistent chicago michelin guide bib gourmand winner and was voted one of the ten best restaurants in 2010 in america by bon appetit magazine. not surprisingly though, your wife knows more than them. pretty interesting.
Oh great thread. A gringo named Rick Bayless has the best Mexican food according to every terrified white person. "see kk! It is even in Bon appetit!". Yes of course, Bon appetit, with their finger to the pulse of chicagos ethnic food as prepared by wasp chefs.
When I finally meet up with you are you going to actually ge t your face cratered or are you going to send your butler to catch the beat down?
Gmafb.
Post by: ChiComCat on April 15, 2012, 02:08:51 PM
Post by: FP TC etc. on April 15, 2012, 02:09:30 PM
Don't go to Navy Pier. There is almost nothing to do there. I really don't know why it's so popular.
The blue man group is a pretty good time and you can get there fairly easily on the El. Tickets are a little pricey though ($80 or so per person) and you have to get tickets a little in advance because the theater is really small.
Also, if you don't mind spending a good chunk of change eating dinner at the John Hancock building is pretty awesome.
Also take a look at Markethouse if you are looking for a cheaper alternative that is still really good. They grow their own vegetables and only use Illinois raised meats. Which is kind of cool. http://markethousechicago.com/ (http://markethousechicago.com/)
Also, if you have a smart phone (I'm assuming you do unless you are 90) use the google maps app and hit the public transportation button. It's a good way to utilize all the buses (most people don't even think about taking the buses but a lot of times they are quicker than the El.
Also, almost every bar downtown plays super loud music and sucks. Hubbard street has the best bars downtown though.
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 15, 2012, 02:13:08 PM
I would generally trust the Michelin guide. But if your volumptuous wife has amazing ideas, I am open to them
:lol:
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 15, 2012, 02:14:08 PM
My wife is lollin with this amateur hour chicago talk. I asked her to tell me some good things to share and she said the only decent thing that has been mentioned is the architecture boat tour. Sorry guys she says you are beyond her ability to help.
As for Chicago-pak this summer, I think August 25 should be ok. I am pretty sure my wife will insist on a sox game if that is possible. Her family friend Paddy over at the cement union can get us tickets.
well the purple pig is a consistent chicago michelin guide bib gourmand winner and was voted one of the ten best restaurants in 2010 in america by bon appetit magazine. not surprisingly though, your wife knows more than them. pretty interesting.
Oh great thread. A gringo named Rick Bayless has the best Mexican food according to every terrified white person. "see kk! It is even in Bon appetit!". Yes of course, Bon appetit, with their finger to the pulse of chicagos ethnic food as prepared by wasp chefs.
When I finally meet up with you are you going to actually ge t your face cratered or are you going to send your butler to catch the beat down?
Gmafb.
:confused:
Located on
The Magnificent Mile,
The Purple Pig is a collaboration of
Chefs Scott Harris of Mia Francesca,
Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia,
Jimmy Bannos and Jimmy Bannos Jr.
of Heaven on Seven. Featuring housemade
charcuterie, cheeses and classic
Mediterranean fare plus an extensive
yet accessible wine list.
Post by: FP TC etc. on April 15, 2012, 02:15:13 PM
Post by: Kat Kid on April 15, 2012, 02:36:26 PM
Post by: ChiComCat on April 15, 2012, 02:52:09 PM
If this actually happens, there is a 1000% percent chance I am dragging the group down to the south side for clubbing. Will be epic.
I know a guy who is big into the DJamer scene there
Post by: Rams on April 17, 2012, 09:07:04 PM
It will take about an hour to get downtown via the El from midway.
L schedule says about 30 minutes. I'll trust the L doesn't routinely run 100% late. :dubious:
Also, I think we are going to hit up Second City. They just opened their 100th revue tonight...which should be pretty cool. The only question is the 8:00pm show or the 11:00pm show. Do any experienced Chicagoans/Second City goers know if there's any difference in the quality/content of the two show times? Other than I'll be more :drink: by the 11:00 show and, as such, will probably :lol: harder.
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 17, 2012, 09:32:33 PM
It will take about an hour to get downtown via the El from midway.
L schedule says about 30 minutes. I'll trust the L doesn't routinely run 100% late. :dubious:
Also, I think we are going to hit up Second City. They just opened their 100th revue tonight...which should be pretty cool. The only question is the 8:00pm show or the 11:00pm show. Do any experienced Chicagoans/Second City goers know if there's any difference in the quality/content of the two show times? Other than I'll be more :drink: by the 11:00 show and, as such, will probably :lol: harder.
both shows are the same, though you could sit through both and see totally different shows based on the improv aspect. The area is a little sketch, so be safe if you leave the late show.
Post by: Rams on April 17, 2012, 09:45:29 PM
The area is a little sketch, so be safe if you leave the late show.
That's actually solid advice that I hadn't considered. We'll be taking the L back to the hotel and I know the L is pretty safe but I'm not sure how much we'll want to be out wandering around riding subways after midnight.
Post by: star seed 7 on April 17, 2012, 09:49:44 PM
Post by: kim carnes on April 17, 2012, 10:02:56 PM
The area is a little sketch, so be safe if you leave the late show.
That's actually solid advice that I hadn't considered. We'll be taking the L back to the hotel and I know the L is pretty safe but I'm not sure how much we'll want to be out wandering around riding subways after midnight.
first time away from home?
Post by: FP TC etc. on April 18, 2012, 09:53:46 AM
It will take about an hour to get downtown via the El from midway.
L schedule says about 30 minutes. I'll trust the L doesn't routinely run 100% late. :dubious:
Also, I think we are going to hit up Second City. They just opened their 100th revue tonight...which should be pretty cool. The only question is the 8:00pm show or the 11:00pm show. Do any experienced Chicagoans/Second City goers know if there's any difference in the quality/content of the two show times? Other than I'll be more :drink: by the 11:00 show and, as such, will probably :lol: harder.
Depends mostly on the time of day. The El runs 100% late all the time, btw.
EDIT: And where you are going downtown. It takes over an hour to get to Navy Pier for instance.
SECOND EDIT: Why ask if you are just going to believe the schedule anyway. I only live here, why would I know? ;)
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on April 18, 2012, 10:02:52 AM
The train does not take an hour to get from Midway to the Loop, and Second City is about as far away as you can get from a sketchy neighborhood .... unless you are incredibly intimidated by yuppies.
Post by: FP TC etc. on April 18, 2012, 10:05:54 AM
Sorry guys but it's true.
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 18, 2012, 10:16:30 AM
The area is a little sketch, so be safe if you leave the late show.
That's actually solid advice that I hadn't considered. We'll be taking the L back to the hotel and I know the L is pretty safe but I'm not sure how much we'll want to be out wandering around riding subways after midnight.
the big issue is that there is no close El or subway station. IIRC we had to walk half a mile or more.
Post by: FP TC etc. on April 18, 2012, 10:54:47 AM
The area is a little sketch, so be safe if you leave the late show.
That's actually solid advice that I hadn't considered. We'll be taking the L back to the hotel and I know the L is pretty safe but I'm not sure how much we'll want to be out wandering around riding subways after midnight.
the big issue is that there is no close El or subway station. IIRC we had to walk half a mile or more.
There's a brown line stop ~3 blocks away and a bunch of bus stops.
Post by: michigancat on April 18, 2012, 10:58:44 AM
Post by: AppleJack on April 18, 2012, 11:05:48 AM
Post by: steve dave on April 18, 2012, 11:10:40 AM
Post by: Rams on April 18, 2012, 04:17:09 PM
rams sounds like a miserable guy to travel with. sheesh.
why
Post by: michigancat on April 18, 2012, 04:20:36 PM
rams sounds like a miserable guy to travel with. sheesh.
why
you worry too much about stupid crap.
Post by: Rams on April 18, 2012, 04:36:25 PM
rams sounds like a miserable guy to travel with. sheesh.
why
you worry too much about stupid crap.
what stupid crap?
Post by: michigancat on April 18, 2012, 04:43:21 PM
rams sounds like a miserable guy to travel with. sheesh.
why
you worry too much about stupid crap.
what stupid crap?
what time should the second city show be, exactly how many minutes will it take on the el to downtown, which architectural boat tour should i use, will the hilton hold my bags, the place that doesn't take reservations worries me, will i get raped on the el, etc.
Post by: FP TC etc. on April 18, 2012, 04:47:07 PM
rams sounds like a miserable guy to travel with. sheesh.
why
you worry too much about stupid crap.
what stupid crap?
what time should the second city show be, exactly how many minutes will it take on the el to downtown, which architectural boat tour should i use, will the hilton hold my bags, the place that doesn't take reservations worries me, will i get raped on the el, etc.
AND THE ANSWER IS ABOUT AN HOUR GOD DAMN IT!!!!!
Post by: Rams on April 18, 2012, 05:20:23 PM
rams sounds like a miserable guy to travel with. sheesh.
why
you worry too much about stupid crap.
what stupid crap?
what time should the second city show be, exactly how many minutes will it take on the el to downtown, which architectural boat tour should i use, will the hilton hold my bags, the place that doesn't take reservations worries me, will i get raped on the el, etc.
it's a 48 trip with my wife for our anniversary. I'd like to get the most out of it. I'd rather not spend an hour on the L just to get to the hotel or get on a shitty boat tour or end up eating shitty food.
I'm also going to scottsdale in mid may and new orleans in september with some guys and will do absolutely no planning for either of those trips other than maybe getting a tee time. this is a little different.
Post by: michigancat on April 18, 2012, 06:57:55 PM
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Post by: Tobias on January 08, 2015, 08:42:03 PM
Post by: Phil Titola on January 08, 2015, 08:44:42 PM
^^^ read this asStefanStefon
My chicago source is pretty similar to Stefon...I must have channeled him.
Post by: DQ12 on January 08, 2015, 10:42:18 PM
What's the new hotness in Chicago on a cold winter weekend? Got some sources recommending RPM, girl and goat, Langham hotel bar, and Sepia....I can only speak for RPM and Girl and Goat, but if you're trying to eat at either of those two (and probably the other two also), you're going to want to get a reservation asap.
Post by: 8manpick on January 09, 2015, 07:25:24 AM
Post by: signature move on January 09, 2015, 11:47:22 AM
What's the new hotness in Chicago on a cold winter weekend? Got some sources recommending RPM, girl and goat, Langham hotel bar, and Sepia....
go to dusek's. (new-ish)
go to matchbox. (old but great cocktails and near chicago blue line 'L')
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 09, 2015, 12:50:54 PM
What's the new hotness in Chicago on a cold winter weekend? Got some sources recommending RPM, girl and goat, Langham hotel bar, and Sepia....
go to dusek's. (new-ish)
go to matchbox. (old but great cocktails and near chicago blue line 'L')
longman and eagle is great and also right off the blue line. anything in the avec/publican family of places plus avec doesn't take reservations so you can actually go unlike girl and goat etc. purple pig.
Post by: pissclams on January 09, 2015, 01:13:49 PM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 09, 2015, 01:24:48 PM
you can walk in at girl and the goat, they have a table just for walk ins
well i'll be god damned
Post by: Phil Titola on January 09, 2015, 01:42:10 PM
Post by: 8manpick on January 09, 2015, 02:26:02 PM
RPM reservations set. Thanks the the tips.Highly recommend the truffle garlic bread for something a bit filling and to mop up delicious sauce. If you want to pak with your buddy 8mp, Snicker's is just a block away.
Post by: Canary on January 09, 2015, 02:35:12 PM
Post by: AppleJack on January 09, 2015, 02:49:46 PM
Pizza Pot Pie.
Post by: Canary on January 09, 2015, 02:55:59 PM
Post by: Asteriskhead on January 09, 2015, 03:12:49 PM
RPM reservations set. Thanks the the tips.Highly recommend the truffle garlic bread for something a bit filling and to mop up delicious sauce. If you want to pak with your buddy 8mp, Snicker's is just a block away.
Snickers: gE's Chicago headquarters.
Post by: Mr Bread on January 09, 2015, 03:17:18 PM
If you want a little bit more of a rock n roll vibe then head on over to the Rock N Roll McDonald's also dowtown. Do not be a fool and go to the Hard Rock Cafe on accident. I know you goofballs would probably do just that, so don't.
Post by: Mr Bread on January 09, 2015, 03:18:30 PM
Post by: Trim on January 09, 2015, 03:23:35 PM
Snickers B & G is a piece of crap. Not gEing.
Uh oh.
Post by: Phil Titola on January 09, 2015, 03:24:48 PM
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Post by: Trim on January 09, 2015, 03:34:27 PM
OPjohn would love it.
The OPjohn crouch would take up way too much room in already-packed snickers.
Post by: 8manpick on January 09, 2015, 04:07:19 PM
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Post by: DQ12 on January 09, 2015, 07:04:34 PM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 09, 2015, 07:07:35 PM
Post by: DQ12 on January 09, 2015, 07:10:47 PM
is snickers kind of a shithole that i would never eat in? yes. is it also super fun? yes.it's great in that it's the place with the cheapest beers i know of in at least a 1.5 mile radius, maybe larger.
Post by: Trim on January 09, 2015, 07:27:22 PM
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With the possible exception of nearby Rossi's and CND Gyros, Snickers is about as low-brow as you'll find in the 60610 zip code.
http://www.chibarproject.com/Reviews/Snickers/Snickers.html
Post by: Skipper44 on January 09, 2015, 09:03:10 PM
the Hooters comparo is pretty damningQuoteWith the possible exception of nearby Rossi's and CND Gyros, Snickers is about as low-brow as you'll find in the 60610 zip code.
http://www.chibarproject.com/Reviews/Snickers/Snickers.html
Post by: Phil Titola on January 12, 2015, 07:05:39 PM
SIP - :thumbsup:
old town ale house - :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Purple pig - :thumbsup: (much different than their Manhattan flagship)
BottleFork - :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
River Roast - :Yuck:
Post by: Mr Bread on January 12, 2015, 07:52:57 PM
Post by: Phil Titola on January 12, 2015, 08:11:57 PM
The "this place sucks ripe D it's so fun" isn't really fun. #lifehack
Que?
Post by: signature move on January 13, 2015, 05:16:33 PM
RPM - :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
SIP - :thumbsup:
old town ale house - :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Purple pig - :thumbsup: (much different than their Manhattan flagship)
BottleFork - :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
River Roast - :Yuck:
hard to believe bill rough ridin' rancic's resto is better than tony mantuano's (spiaggia) river roast, but i can't argue with some of your other reviews (and i haven't tried river roast yet).
old town ale house is a real hoot, as they say. think about all the second city guys and gals that drank there.
anyway, hope you had a good time here.
Post by: Phil Titola on January 13, 2015, 08:19:18 PM
RPM - :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
SIP - :thumbsup:
old town ale house - :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Purple pig - :thumbsup: (much different than their Manhattan flagship)
BottleFork - :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
River Roast - :Yuck:
hard to believe bill rough ridin' rancic's resto is better than tony mantuano's (spiaggia) river roast, but i can't argue with some of your other reviews (and i haven't tried river roast yet).
old town ale house is a real hoot, as they say. think about all the second city guys and gals that drank there.
anyway, hope you had a good time here.
To be fair I was super hung over and went to River Roast for brunch where for some reason they thought loud music was a good idea for brunch....but our dishes were pretty meh. The setting looked awesome along the river for spring-fall hanging out.
Post by: 8manpick on January 14, 2015, 07:00:20 AM
Post by: slobber on January 14, 2015, 01:57:13 PM
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: AppleJack on January 14, 2015, 02:11:04 PM
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on January 15, 2015, 12:34:14 PM
go to matchbox.
:cheers:
Mrs. wELLsculpted brows used to sling drinks at the Silver Palm and occasionally Match Box.
Headed up this weekend, and thinking about taking one day to go check out the northern suburbs (Mrs. wELLsculptedbrows is also a huge Home Alone fan and has never been by the McCallister house). Anybody have any Winnetka/Wilmette/Evanston recommendos? Anyone been to the Block Museum at Northwestern? Baha'i House of Worship?
Post by: signature move on January 15, 2015, 01:36:11 PM
go to matchbox.
:cheers:
Mrs. wELLsculpted brows used to sling drinks at the Silver Palm and occasionally Match Box.
Headed up this weekend, and thinking about taking one day to go check out the northern suburbs (Mrs. wELLsculptedbrows is also a huge Home Alone fan and has never been by the McCallister house). Anybody have any Winnetka/Wilmette/Evanston recommendos? Anyone been to the Block Museum at Northwestern? Baha'i House of Worship?
baha'i house of worship is amazing, though don't know if i've ever been there in the winter. should be warm-ish this weekend, though. if you have a car, drive up sheridan ave. very ravine-y and small hill-y. not the usual chicago topography.
there's a great jewish deli over the edens at waukegan road called max n' benny's; otherwise, can't think of a reason to go to the north shore in winter. evanston excepted-- it's an honorary chicago neighborhood and usually great (maybe a n'western campus tour)?
oh, new brewery in evanston called temperance. eh, it's ok. new distillery in evanston called few. it's really good. lots of good new resto's in evanston, too.
Post by: signature move on January 15, 2015, 01:41:00 PM
go to matchbox.
:cheers:
Mrs. wELLsculpted brows used to sling drinks at the Silver Palm and occasionally Match Box.
ps if she remembers how to make those perfect manhattans, or whatever they're called, replete with brandy(?)- soaked cherries, you are a very lucky man, indeed.
Post by: Brock Landers on January 15, 2015, 01:49:39 PM
go to matchbox.
:cheers:
Mrs. wELLsculpted brows used to sling drinks at the Silver Palm and occasionally Match Box.
Headed up this weekend, and thinking about taking one day to go check out the northern suburbs (Mrs. wELLsculptedbrows is also a huge Home Alone fan and has never been by the McCallister house). Anybody have any Winnetka/Wilmette/Evanston recommendos? Anyone been to the Block Museum at Northwestern? Baha'i House of Worship?
Be sure to stop by Joel Goodson's house in Glencoe.
Post by: 'taterblast on May 17, 2015, 10:16:04 PM
also, if we were to to do a rooftop deal, which ones can/should we do and not be blocked by the new video boards?
Post by: DQ12 on May 17, 2015, 10:46:44 PM
chicago people - if i'm going to royals-cubs on may 30, should me and a buddy get tickets for inside the stadium, or do a rooftop all you can eat/drink deal?if you've never been to wrigley you should go ahead and go to wrigley, imHo
also, if we were to to do a rooftop deal, which ones can/should we do and not be blocked by the new video boards?
Post by: 'taterblast on May 17, 2015, 10:48:45 PM
chicago people - if i'm going to royals-cubs on may 30, should me and a buddy get tickets for inside the stadium, or do a rooftop all you can eat/drink deal?if you've never been to wrigley you should go ahead and go to wrigley, imHo
also, if we were to to do a rooftop deal, which ones can/should we do and not be blocked by the new video boards?
have been to wrigley (it's been a few years, but still)
Post by: DQ12 on May 17, 2015, 10:58:49 PM
Post by: 'taterblast on May 27, 2015, 03:41:38 PM
turns out they built a big old Budweiser scoreboard out in right field this year as well.... i thought it was just left field. man what a dumbass i am.
look at the view! :love:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3-media1.fl.yelpcdn.com%2Fbphoto%2FCSmHt3ujSN0oQo8M5sAAbw%2Fo.jpg&hash=420c0a92af09c30863baf16af312b846446907e5)
Post by: Trim on May 27, 2015, 03:47:32 PM
Post by: Tobias on May 27, 2015, 03:47:57 PM
Post by: 8manpick on May 27, 2015, 03:49:08 PM
Post by: sys on May 27, 2015, 03:51:11 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 27, 2015, 03:52:04 PM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 27, 2015, 04:00:22 PM
Post by: Phil Titola on May 27, 2015, 05:02:33 PM
you guys, :lol:, you guys.... get a load of this.... i bought tickets to 'Skybox on Sheffield' for the royals-cubs game this saturday.
turns out they built a big old Budweiser scoreboard out in right field this year as well.... i thought it was just left field. man what a dumbass i am.
look at the view! :love:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3-media1.fl.yelpcdn.com%2Fbphoto%2FCSmHt3ujSN0oQo8M5sAAbw%2Fo.jpg&hash=420c0a92af09c30863baf16af312b846446907e5)
Where are you staying? We wanted to go this weekend but some huge convention has a majority of rooms....we couldn't find a room under $400 anywhere close to the city so we decided not to go this time :(
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 27, 2015, 05:59:07 PM
Post by: Cartierfor3 on May 27, 2015, 09:38:22 PM
Post by: 'taterblast on May 27, 2015, 10:10:09 PM
Well you could you know, go IN the stade
i know, i know. will probably scalp some tickets a little bit after the game starts. rooftop is non-refundable though so we're gonna just go when it opens an hour before gametime and binge to get some of our money's worth.
Post by: 'taterblast on May 27, 2015, 10:11:07 PM
Where are you staying? We wanted to go this weekend but some huge convention has a majority of rooms....we couldn't find a room under $400 anywhere close to the city so we decided not to go this time :(
yeah hotels weren't an option, everything was booked. so we're doing an airbnb in wrigleyville.
Post by: Phil Titola on May 27, 2015, 10:16:40 PM
Where are you staying? We wanted to go this weekend but some huge convention has a majority of rooms....we couldn't find a room under $400 anywhere close to the city so we decided not to go this time :(
yeah hotels weren't an option, everything was booked. so we're doing an airbnb in wrigleyville.
:cheers:
Post by: Cartierfor3 on May 27, 2015, 10:20:08 PM
Post by: scottwildcat on May 27, 2015, 10:21:48 PM
Post by: TownieCat on May 27, 2015, 10:30:11 PM
eek:
Post by: 'taterblast on May 27, 2015, 10:44:01 PM
'tater you wanna pak on Saturday?
YES hit me up
Post by: Cartierfor3 on May 27, 2015, 10:56:24 PM
SWC, or other EMAWs who will be there, PM me your #
Post by: TownieCat on May 27, 2015, 11:05:10 PM
Post by: DQ12 on May 28, 2015, 12:23:33 AM
Post by: Trim on May 28, 2015, 01:42:51 AM
Well you could you know, go IN the stade
i know, i know. will probably scalp some tickets a little bit after the game starts. rooftop is non-refundable though so we're gonna just go when it opens an hour before gametime and binge to get some of our money's worth.
Surely you used a credit card. Dispute the charges. Don't acknowledge you should've googled this operation like I just did.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-wrigley-rooftop-owner-indicted-on-fraud-charges-in-600000-scheme-20150327-story.html
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-wrigley-field-rooftop-cubs-ruling-20150402-story.html
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5/19/2015
Absolutely don't buy tickets here.
Imagine my disbelief when I packed a bus full of 56 paying guests, drove 2hrs, arrived to the "premium skybox on sheffield" and all we could see was back of the Budweiser megatron.
Although it is completely out of their control, it's heartbreaking that they would even sell me $5,000+ of tickets and not even mention that this view had or could possibly be compromised which I wouldn't know considering I live over 2hrs away and had bought my tickets over a month prior.
Apart from that, the indoor bar was gorgeous as was the rest of the building, which is a shame considering their current situation with no view. Food was mediocre at best, bar selection was good and the staff was outstanding. If they can still stay in business they need to not be charging folks $100+ without letting them know the current situation. A good half of our group ended up leaving and getting tickets, spending additional money to just be able to see.
Currently if you go on their website they have absolutely nothing stating that there is construction or that all the pictures of the view they have posted are not current. And they are still charging over $100 a ticket after fees.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/skybox-on-sheffield-chicago
They do a pretty good job of disclaiming that their venue has anything to do with actually seeing baseball, but this is pretty misleading:
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This unique Chicago Cubs rooftop offers an area for pre-game meetings and events with unbelievable views into Wrigley Field.
http://www.skyboxonsheffield.com/about
Also, their answer to the question about concerts implies that the view's fine unless there's an odd stage setup:
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How good is the view for concerts?
View of the performer will be limited and not guaranteed. We have no control or advance knowledge of the design or orientation of concert stages.
http://www.skyboxonsheffield.com/faq#faq-05
Post by: 8manpick on May 28, 2015, 07:15:39 AM
someone let me stay in your hotel room pls
crap, I saw this 20 minutes too late. Could have left a key for you
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 28, 2015, 09:40:53 AM
someone let me stay in your hotel room pls
crap, I saw this 20 minutes too late. Could have left a key for you
you should overnight a key to snickers and have him pick it up there.
Post by: 'taterblast on May 28, 2015, 10:57:36 AM
i wasn't around a computer to research anything she said but figured she was a lady of her word. and oh boy look how right she was! look at all that beautiful infield. can't wait to watch Escobar crush all of his routine ground balls!
:love: :love: :love:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3-media4.fl.yelpcdn.com%2Fbphoto%2FTMn1427pkPgRttxzLEbx_w%2Fo.jpg&hash=384a504b1e08564209ce920e9efa11cbf22f6948)
:love: :love: :love:
Post by: Tobias on May 28, 2015, 10:59:48 AM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 28, 2015, 11:02:45 AM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 28, 2015, 11:10:38 AM
Post by: 'taterblast on May 28, 2015, 11:12:59 AM
Post by: 'taterblast on May 28, 2015, 11:18:15 AM
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We were lied to about our obstructed view. You can't see anything that doesn't take place in left field. You'd be better off setting your money on fire, and watching the game on tv. At least the rich vultures wouldn't profit from that. Zero stars, and may God have mercy on your souls
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I was really disappointed with our experience at the Lakeview Baseball Club. I know that the billboard was just installed but I would have appreciated being notified by the staff rather than showing up with a business group and being surprised to find it blocking home plate. I will definitely never come back- both because of the view and because I wasn't told in advance by the booking staff.
To make things worse I asked several times if there would be anything blocking the view and was lied to. Don't come here.
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The view from the Lakeview Baseball club is completely blocked by the new scoreboard that was installed in right field. I understand that the people at the LVBC have no control over the scoreboard, but they severely misrepresented how much of the view was obstructed. My group of 17 was told 2 weeks prior to our event that the only thing that would be blocked was a small corner of the field. I figured we may not be able to see the right fielder, the truth is you can not see the pitcher, batter, 1st base, or right field. One of the members of our groups was so bothered he left the game and watched the game on TV, which was the same view the rest of us had from the bar at LVBC. Having The Cubs screw them is one thing, but to lie to us in order to continue to collect an insane amount of money for a bar cover (that all they are now is an outdoor bar) is completely unacceptable and unethical. Zero stars. Side note the wait/bar staff was quite good considering the situation they were put in.
Post by: chum1 on May 28, 2015, 11:18:48 AM
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But in her keenly awaited 35-page ruling, littered with baseball puns, Kendall said rooftop owners can continue to sue the Cubs for their lost revenues
http://chicago.suntimes.com/baseball/7/71/493616/judge-cubs-go-ahead-block-rooftop-owners-wrigley-views
Post by: Trim on May 28, 2015, 11:20:33 AM
Post by: Mr Bread on May 28, 2015, 11:20:41 AM
Post by: Gooch on May 28, 2015, 11:33:02 AM
Post by: MeatSauce on May 28, 2015, 12:01:32 PM
In fairness, I would consider that view to be unbelievable.
They do a pretty good job of disclaiming that their venue has anything to do with actually seeing baseball, but this is pretty misleading:QuoteThis unique Chicago Cubs rooftop offers an area for pre-game meetings and events with unbelievable views into Wrigley Field.
http://www.skyboxonsheffield.com/about
Also, their answer to the question about concerts implies that the view's fine unless there's an odd stage setup:QuoteHow good is the view for concerts?
View of the performer will be limited and not guaranteed. We have no control or advance knowledge of the design or orientation of concert stages.
http://www.skyboxonsheffield.com/faq#faq-05
Post by: nicname on May 28, 2015, 04:55:16 PM
Post by: slobber on May 30, 2015, 06:56:55 AM
If I buy an extra ticket to Roys v Cubs for Sat would any gE bros wanna go?Hard to believe nobody has jumped on this. Would be great!
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: star seed 7 on May 30, 2015, 09:37:39 AM
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 30, 2015, 10:39:15 AM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 30, 2015, 10:43:25 AM
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 30, 2015, 10:47:04 AM
Post by: star seed 7 on May 30, 2015, 10:56:46 AM
can personally vouch that watching royals w/ nicname is fun.
You know what nicname and rick daris have in common concerning the royals?
Both have made me bbq chicken while cheering on our boys :kcblue:
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 30, 2015, 10:59:29 AM
can personally vouch that watching royals w/ nicname is fun.
You know what nicname and rick daris have in common concerning the royals?
Both have made me bbq chicken while cheering on our boys :kcblue:
america
Post by: TownieCat on May 30, 2015, 04:30:05 PM
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Post by: 'taterblast on May 30, 2015, 06:16:18 PM
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 30, 2015, 10:15:17 PM
well this sucks for a lot of big time roys fans :(yup
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Post by: Cartierfor3 on May 30, 2015, 11:49:52 PM
Post by: bones129 on May 31, 2015, 12:31:27 AM
well this sucks for a lot of big time roys fans :(yup
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KC fans in ChiTown need to go pak. I assume they already have.
Post by: 8manpick on May 31, 2015, 08:14:16 AM
FUN FACT: every drink costs more here in the downtown loop than it does in KCOther fun fact: after being in Chicago, airport booze prices no longer seem exorbitant, so you can pak guilt free at airport
Post by: CNS on May 31, 2015, 03:08:16 PM
Post by: Cartierfor3 on May 31, 2015, 07:05:27 PM
Post by: TownieCat on May 31, 2015, 07:41:23 PM
Fun fact: Chicago is colder than the north poleI used to think that Chicago residents were fat because of the delicious food and beverages this city has to offer. But now I know it's a survival technique.
Post by: 8manpick on May 31, 2015, 07:46:32 PM
It's a little of bothFun fact: Chicago is colder than the north poleI used to think that Chicago residents were fat because of the delicious food and beverages this city has to offer. But now I know it's a survival technique.
Post by: DQ12 on June 01, 2015, 09:09:39 AM
i always though chicago residents were in pretty great shape actually.It's a little of bothFun fact: Chicago is colder than the north poleI used to think that Chicago residents were fat because of the delicious food and beverages this city has to offer. But now I know it's a survival technique.
Post by: 8manpick on June 01, 2015, 09:13:25 AM
i always though chicago residents were in pretty great shape actually.It's a little of bothFun fact: Chicago is colder than the north poleI used to think that Chicago residents were fat because of the delicious food and beverages this city has to offer. But now I know it's a survival technique.
After going back to Kansas this weekend, it certainly seems that way
Post by: DQ12 on June 03, 2015, 02:00:15 PM
i attribute it to the lack of carsi always though chicago residents were in pretty great shape actually.It's a little of bothFun fact: Chicago is colder than the north poleI used to think that Chicago residents were fat because of the delicious food and beverages this city has to offer. But now I know it's a survival technique.
After going back to Kansas this weekend, it certainly seems that way
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2015, 02:01:14 PM
Post by: DQ12 on June 03, 2015, 02:01:44 PM
I may be going to this place over labor day weekend to eat food and drink delicious drinks and maybe some other things?maybe we could party?
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2015, 02:03:45 PM
I may be going to this place over labor day weekend to eat food and drink delicious drinks and maybe some other things?maybe we could party?
maybe we could!
Post by: Asteriskhead on June 03, 2015, 02:04:54 PM
Post by: 8manpick on June 03, 2015, 02:21:50 PM
Damn, I will be in MHK until Sunday afternoon... Maybe a Sunday night pakI may be going to this place over labor day weekend to eat food and drink delicious drinks and maybe some other things?maybe we could party?
maybe we could!
Post by: Phil Titola on November 14, 2015, 03:24:49 PM
Post by: 8manpick on November 14, 2015, 03:26:10 PM
Garrett's popcorn place is highly overrated.Look, if you go buy tourist trap things, expect tourist trap quality.
Post by: Phil Titola on November 14, 2015, 03:57:49 PM
Garrett's popcorn place is highly overrated.Look, if you go buy tourist trap things, expect tourist trap quality.
I don't even know why I just thought of this, I was there a month ago and was told it would kick Topsy's ass, wasn't aware it was just touristy frou frou
Rest of the city kicks ass though...well except the pizza.
Post by: star seed 7 on November 14, 2015, 03:59:29 PM
Garrett's popcorn place is highly overrated.Look, if you go buy tourist trap things, expect tourist trap quality.
I don't even know why I just thought of this, I was there a month ago and was told it would kick Topsy's ass, wasn't aware it was just touristy frou frou
Rest of the city kicks ass though...well except the pizza.
if you're going to buy tourist trap things, expect tourist trap quality
Post by: 8manpick on January 29, 2016, 04:48:29 PM
Post by: Phil Titola on November 27, 2016, 07:12:57 PM
Post by: 8manpick on November 27, 2016, 07:18:29 PM
Is snickers a kstate viewing party bar for football games? If not, where is? May need this info for this Saturday for some family.Murphy's Bleachers by Wrigley is the only one I know of. Snickers is not
Post by: pissclams on October 10, 2021, 11:46:35 AM
Post by: bucket on October 10, 2021, 11:59:34 AM
can anyone recommendo a nice hotel in downtown?
W Chicago - Lakeshore, has had the biggest room I've stayed in in Chicago, but I prefer staying closer to Millennium Park. I'm going to the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit later this month and I'm pretty excited about it.
Post by: Trim on October 10, 2021, 12:12:08 PM
Post by: Spracne on October 10, 2021, 12:21:40 PM
Post by: steve dave on October 10, 2021, 12:54:11 PM
The two criteria are sig cocks (prefer best) and smoke detectors (prefer not capable of detecting).lmao
Post by: DQ12 on October 10, 2021, 12:56:32 PM
Post by: 8manpick on October 11, 2021, 02:32:47 PM
can anyone recommendo a nice hotel in downtown?Like, in the loop downtown or River North/West Loop?
In the loop - Chicago Athletic Association hotel or Palmer House (both old/renovated hotels)
River North - Peninsula / Ritz are both elite, W is supposed to be nice. Also the Drake. Otherwise, all the name brands are there.
West Loop - the new Nobu hotel or The Hoxton
Post by: steve dave on October 11, 2021, 03:02:45 PM
Post by: Trim on October 18, 2021, 01:06:18 AM
Post by: pissclams on October 23, 2021, 10:07:05 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on October 31, 2021, 12:34:10 PM
Post by: bucket on October 31, 2021, 01:10:36 PM
Is there somewhere to watch the sunflower showdown this weekend with fellow cats?
It looks like the Chicago K-Staters used to meet at Murphy's Bleachers.
Post by: Phil Titola on October 31, 2021, 01:21:05 PM
Post by: 8manpick on October 31, 2021, 01:25:37 PM
8mp or anyone who'd be there going into the first weekend of November - if I have to go to this place that Wednesday night through Friday noon, worth sticking around Friday afternoon/night and maybe even into Saturday to pak and then fly out Saturday morning? My happiness is as simple as pounding pitchers of beer at snickers, but more is cool too. Pounding a pitcher or two less would probably be fine on Thursday night instead/also.I’m busy Friday, but if you stick around Saturday, I’d go watch the cats pound the ‘Hawks
Post by: 8manpick on October 31, 2021, 01:28:37 PM
Is there somewhere to watch the sunflower showdown this weekend with fellow cats?:eye:
Murphy’s Bleachers used to be the place. It appears that they have done watch parties there recently. I’d go meet up.
Post by: Trim on October 31, 2021, 01:36:56 PM
8mp or anyone who'd be there going into the first weekend of November - if I have to go to this place that Wednesday night through Friday noon, worth sticking around Friday afternoon/night and maybe even into Saturday to pak and then fly out Saturday morning? My happiness is as simple as pounding pitchers of beer at snickers, but more is cool too. Pounding a pitcher or two less would probably be fine on Thursday night instead/also.I’m busy Friday, but if you stick around Saturday, I’d go watch the cats pound the ‘Hawks
I don't have to do this anymore. I know I'd be fine around locals and probably on a flight between Chicago and Seattle, but I'm still not ready to do unnecessary travel/conferences that will have me around loads of people that I can't know are vaccinated.
After I posted, I'd found Local H is playing at Metro that Thursday night and would've gone to that. Go for me! It was a great time when they played here in a smaller club like that in the before times.
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Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 24, 2024, 06:43:56 PM
Places we've liked in Chicago in the past:
Shaw's Crab House
Green Mill
Andy's Jazz Club
Second City
Loose Itinerary
Sunday:
3:00 PM Arrive. Check into hotel, probably walk along the river/lake. Enjoy freedom from children.
6:00ish PM Dinner. Currently have a reservation at Sienna Tavern which had good reviews, open to suggestions. This is more of a date night kind of vibe.
9:00 PM Show at the Laugh Factory
Monday:
The day will be pretty chill and I'm open to suggestions. Not looking to do museums or tours but really just looking forward to a relaxed vibe. Mrs. CF3 and I really enjoy checking out independent record stores and coffee shops on trips like this. Not opposed to a museum but if we hit one up we're looking for like a small art museum. Probably won't do a huge meal during the day but will snack and grab stuff as we go.
Neighborhoods to check out? Hidden gems?
4:30-5:00ish PM Probably will head south to China Town and grab some Dim Sum. Other option I was considering is Ricobene's because Steve Albini went there with Anthony Bourdain :frown:
7:00 PM Royals @ White Sox
Tuesday:
Grab a coffee and fly home.
Thoughts?
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Post by: KST8FAN on July 24, 2024, 08:28:01 PM
I've really liked this place the 2x I've been there.
Tom
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Post by: KST8FAN on July 24, 2024, 08:35:36 PM
https://halfsourchicago.com/
Thought these were good as well.
https://vol39.com/
Check that one out and give us a review.
Tom
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Post by: pissclams on July 24, 2024, 10:12:16 PM
the architecture boat tour is amazing and so are the museums! have a wonderful getaway and enjoy all that the city so nice they named it twice has to offer!
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Post by: DQ12 on July 24, 2024, 10:20:00 PM
chicago, aka chi-town, aka the big easy. it never sleeps. they have some of the best cuisine in the country.They don’t call it the seconds city for nothing! Another plate, si vu play!
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https://wildberrycafe.com
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https://www.ricaarepachicago.com/
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Post by: steve dave on July 25, 2024, 02:22:15 AM
One of those 2 architecture boat tours was a lot better than the other. It was the one we were on for the big mod PAK and not the one we went on during the tbt PAK.Yep, the OFFICIAL ARCHITECT one is way better.
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https://www.instagram.com/throughtherecordshop
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Post by: DQ12 on July 26, 2024, 09:15:26 AM
Original Mother’soh man. what a place.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 26, 2024, 06:50:28 PM
Post by: pissclams on July 26, 2024, 08:09:06 PM
You guys are the best, I'll let you know what we end up doing. We're going to skip the architectural boat tour this time around, we've done it twice before and with such a short trip its on the choppers blocks.well they don’t call Chicago the city of lights for nothing, bud. get out there and stare into them bulbs!
Post by: KST8FAN on July 26, 2024, 09:39:11 PM
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