Lt. Dan's Revenge Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) Lt. Dan is headed to Chicago for the first time this weekend with some friends, and am looking for some last minute tips and information about where the best places to drink, eat, and have some fun are throughout the city. We are all in our low-20's if that helps. Will be there all weekend with only one Dave Matthews Band concert at Wrigley on the agenda, so we will have a lot of free time on our hands to explore the city (and it's women ). Any help from people with some Windy City knowledge would be awesome. Thanks in advance! Edited September 16, 2010 by Lt. Dan's Revenge
The Poojer Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) Goose Island for an several IPA's Lt. Dan is headed to Chicago for the first time this weekend with some friends, and am looking for some last minute tips and information about where the best places to drink, eat, and have some fun are throughout the city. We are all in our low-20's if that helps. Will be there all weekend with only one Dave Matthews Band concert at Wrigley on the agenda, so we will have a lot of free time on our hands to explore the city (and it's women ). Any help from people with some Windy City knowledge would be awesome. Thanks in advance! Edited September 16, 2010 by The Poojer
Vetriano Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 I would try "Second City". Been to the one in Toronto and it was great.
Mike In Illinois Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 Living in Central Illinois I've only been to Chicago a handful of times. Pizza is one of the famous food offerings there so I'd suggest a couple of places that are top-notch: Giordano's or Gino's East. The Lakeview location is the closest Gino's East to Wrigley Field; 1040 W. Belmont is the nearest Giordano's. Give yourself some time if you decide to eat at one of these establishments, as it takes around an hour to bake the pizza. I have no clue on nightlife except a few friends would always talk about going to the http://www.chicagotraveler.com/neighborhoods/gold-coast-directory.htm. Take it for what it's worth. Hope you have fun and report back on where you went/what you did.
Chef Jim Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 fixed it... Whew, I was worried about you for a bit there.
BillsPride12 Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 You definitely have to get your picture taken next to the Michael Jordan statue outside of the United Center
Chef Jim Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 I got married and "lived" there for a month while we were wrapping up the details but it was a long time ago so I can't help you. But I have a nice story. My wife was back for her 30th reunion a few year ago. She was cruising around the city with an old boyfriend (I didn't go) and they drove by Wrigley Field and saw a bunch of sod and dirt piled around some dumpsters. They figured that they had just re-sodded the field and they scooped a bunch up and she brought it back to a friend who is a HUGE Cubs fans. It was the best thing she ever could have brought him. He cherishes that. So I guess you could run out on to Wrigley field with a shovel and up part of center field. If that doesn't cross your minds at least once while you're there you're not drinking enough. Just thought I'd throw that out there.
Pete Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 Wrigley Field Kingston Mines Chicago Style Dog Rush Street for late night action Any of Bayless' restaurants Old Town Halsted and Clark street for nightlife Wrigley Field for Cubs Wrigleyville for cocktails Alinea's or Charlie Trotter's for fine dining Museum of Science and Industry Soldier Field Museum Park area around Depaul for nightlife
Chef Jim Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 Wrigley Field Kingston Mines Chicago Style Dog Rush Street for late night action Any of Bayless' restaurants Old Town Halsted and Clark street for nightlife Wrigley Field for Cubs Wrigleyville for cocktails Alinea's or Charlie Trotter's for fine dining Museum of Science and Industry Soldier Field Museum Park area around Depaul for nightlife They're in their early 20's I don't think Charlie Trotters is on their radar.
Pete Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 They're in their early 20's I don't think Charlie Trotters is on their radar. through that out there because I thought someone might of read this thread besides the original poster. Great city!
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 Go here: Delilah's It is a punk bar in the Lincoln Park neighborhood and also a Bill's backer. Is this age appropriate for somebody in their 20's? Also: Halsted and Adams is Greek Town... Good eats if you like Greek. Take in Nuevo Maxwell Street on Sunday morning if you like authentic Mexican stuff (and other) and eats. It is in the South Loop on Roosevelt and Des Plaines. Nuevo Maxwell Street 0700 to 1500 on Sunday. Admission is free, walk around and take in the vendors... Like a big flea market on the closed off streets.
The Dean Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 Go here: Delilah's It is a punk bar in the Lincoln Park neighborhood and also a Bill's backer. Is this age appropriate for somebody in their 20's? Not sure. Isn't punk something that was cool for 10 minutes in the 80s?
dhg Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 I've never been there, but one of the guys I work with went to The Weber Grill recently when he was there and raved about it. Looks pretty good. http://www.webergrillrestaurant.com/
HopsGuy Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 Was in Chicago for a wedding last fall. One night we did a pub crawl: (1) Green Door Tavern (One of Chicago's Oldest Bars) (2) Underground Wonder Bar (Great Music) (3) Mother's (The bar in "About Last Night") We had a pretty good time.
The Dean Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 Unfortunately this won't help you any. But if we were back in the 70's I'd tell you to go to the Gaslight Lounge (no longer on Huron St.) to see Joe Kelly. Joe was a great entertainer and had a smoking band. The Gaslight was known for a great time. Joe also played the trumpet at the post call at Arlington park, and then for 15 straight years at the Preakness. Joe is now a drinking buddy of mine here in St. Augustine.
erynthered Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 The Admiral Theatre or VIP's Gentlemen's Club.
Alaska Darin Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 Go to the new Comiskey Park and see the worst new baseball stadium in the country. They should have called it "Retatta Field" because it's a friggin' abortion.
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