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 polly1118 393 posts |
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 mlepitts 5166 posts |
Posted: Tue, Aug 19 2008 at 07:33PM
the garbage salad from morton's is the best! Emily Pitts Journaler's Junction--come write on over :) |
 brains32192 8910 posts |
Posted: Tue, Aug 19 2008 at 08:09PM
i love the Navy Pier...unless it's winter of course, lol. Nicole =)
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 scrapally 2801 posts |
Posted: Tue, Aug 19 2008 at 08:20PM
Blech, I hate to say it, but I hate Chicago. But if you totally have your heart set on it, you shouldn't visit without seeing the Museum of Science and Industry. |
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polly1118 393 posts |
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 moonlightgrrl 2679 posts |
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 amy christine 428 posts |
Posted: Wed, Aug 20 2008 at 01:44AM
Lisa, I just visited Chicago for the first time, and I fell in love with it. I live just over 3 hours from San Francisco (on a good day with no traffic), and visit there as often as possible. So if you love SF, I think you will likely love Chicago as well. I just wandered around on my own while I was visiting and was amazed at how friendly and helpful the people were (very similar to SF) because I thought it would be more like the East coast cities. The two things that I didn't see that I wish I would have are Navy Pier and more of the lake (which could have been accomplished at the same time.) I caught a glimpse of the lake while I was wandering around Buckingham Fountain, but I wish I would have had time for a little more. Oh and I remember being told that I had to try Garrett's Popcorn, and I didn't regret making that stop. (They are everywhere, so it's not hard to find one.) It was actually my lunch one day. :] Enjoy your trip if you decide to go! - amy :] |
 ricanlaw 5705 posts |
Posted: Wed, Aug 20 2008 at 03:12AM
Lisa: I'm a native Chicagoan, so naturally I have nothing but good things to say about the city I love. Some good suggestions have already been made and I love Amy's response because she mentioned something that may seem insignificant until you try it and I hope you do. I'm talking about Garrett's Popcorn. You must try it...but do not go for the regular flavors. You must, must try the mini-mix. It is a mixture of the carmel and cheese. You will get the sweet and the salt and it's pure heaven. Just get you a small bag to try first, I would be very surprised if you didn't share my passion and those of thousands before you. Ha.
Ah, I could go on and on. - Aleida |
 anniescraps 3425 posts |
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 akaliz 2555 posts |
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polly1118 393 posts |
Posted: Wed, Aug 20 2008 at 06:10AM
oh man Aleida,you do love the city, thanks feel free to keep adding your thoughts, i so love to discover a new city this really helps. where is the Sears building? and fashion row are these places by where you are telling me?? Amy where do you live?? again thanks and we are going in early Nov. about the 10th, 6 days. thanks peace out - LISA |
 sheruns 31 posts |
Posted: Wed, Aug 20 2008 at 07:01AM
Garrett's Popcorn update: The Michigan Ave store closed. They plan on reopening in Water Tower Place on Michigan Ave, but probably not before November. The other locations are still open. For great skyline views, try the Adler Planetarium or along North Avenue Beach. Also the zoo has great views of downtown. You must see the "Bean" in Millenium Park just off Michigan Avenue. It is a huge stainless steel jelly bean shaped sculpture with fantastic photo ops. There are beautiful gardens, a cool fountain with towers that have faces, and awesome views. A favorite scrapbook store is Windy City scrapbooks on Clyborn Ave in the Lincoln Park area. Sheila |
 erinm 594 posts |
Posted: Wed, Aug 20 2008 at 07:09AM
There's a bar on top of the John Hancock building, and if you go there and get a drink, you don't have to pay to go separately to the observation deck. A good option for viewing the night lights. The best view is supposedly from the women's bathrooms (so make sure to take a peek from there too.) I haven't been there before, but I heard that Windy City Scrapbooking (actually in the city) is supposed to be a great store. I'm sure others would have a better review. Ann Sather's is a MUST for breakfast. Great cinnamon rolls & yummy pancakes! (Several locations too!) http://annsather.com/restaurants/locations.shtml - http://scrapbookourlife.blogspot.com/ |
 rachel_mardis 338 posts |
Posted: Wed, Aug 20 2008 at 07:15AM
I second Portillo's for the hotdogs and the italian beef (get it with sweet peppers), oh and Paul LOVES the chocolate cake milkshake! Also love the Bean (take a pic of you taking a pic of you). The nearby gardens are great. My kids loved Shedd Aquarium. Sometimes the different museums have free days. I'll see if I can find more info on that. Does anyone know how early they start Christmas window displays? Would they be doing those already? - Rachel |
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ricanlaw 5705 posts |
Posted: Wed, Aug 20 2008 at 07:23AM
For some odd reason and not intentional, I keep forgetting about the Bean in M. Park. You can do that on route to Navy Pier as it’s in close proximity. Sear’s Tower is further south west of the loop on Adams & Wacker Drive. Now if you do the famous Signature Room at the Hancock Tower which his across from Water Tower place (a famous mall) on the north end of Michigan Avenue, you can see amazing views that include Lake Michigan. Get a drink there, it’s gorgeous and very sophisicated. I think you might prefer that view than the ones at Sears. But that is just me. Windy City Scrapbook is on Clybourn which in recent years has turned out to fun place to hang and shop, and eat in that area. Around there I believe is the Steppenwolf Theatre (if you are into theatre) where John Malcovich and Gary Sinise used to play at. I’ve never been to Windy City Scrapbook as they were not around when I lived there. I will go there when I fly up to see my friends. Old Town is also a cool artsy place to walk around. That is around North Avenue & Wells. There is another famous inprov theatre there which the name escapes me at the moment and a comedy club further south. gosh I would love to play tour guide with you. If you love to eat like I do, I would take you to some other restaurant, little known with great, great food and ambiance. If you like tapas...Ibericos on Chicago Avenue and LaSalle is the place to go. There is another place on Halsted street, forgot the name but I like Ibericos better. Just a matter of taste I guess. Annie, thanks for your post...you hit the nail on the head. Chicago is my other “boyfriend.” ;) Aleida |
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ricanlaw 5705 posts |
Posted: Wed, Aug 20 2008 at 07:33AM
Yes, for breakfast, Ann Sather (I live the one at Belmont & Clark) and Wishbone! - Aleida |
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ricanlaw 5705 posts |
Posted: Wed, Aug 20 2008 at 07:34AM
The x-mas displays might start the day after thanksgiving. I don't remember. Aleida |
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ricanlaw 5705 posts |
Posted: Wed, Aug 20 2008 at 07:36AM
Re: Wishbone. http://www.wishbonechicago.com/index.php?section=8 - Aleida |
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ricanlaw 5705 posts |
Posted: Wed, Aug 20 2008 at 07:40AM
For tapas: http://www.cafebabareeba.com/chicago/ that is the one whose name I had forgotten in my original post and this one below is my favorite place. Get the sangria and the papas bravas. which are spicy potatoes...yummy.
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 nam0731mommy 98 posts |
Posted: Wed, Aug 20 2008 at 08:03AM
i live in chicago and agree with everyone. the christmas displays may be up by the time you go, it seems to get earlier and earlier every year. there is also a garretts on madison & state right across from sears. i don't think they will still have them in November but water taxis are a new thing on the chicago river. everyone keeps mentioning the cubs another pizza place that was not mentioned is lou malnatis which i love. i am not big fan of gino's east. if the decorations are up by then you will definitely have to check out macy's window and tree. - 
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ricanlaw 5705 posts |
Posted: Wed, Aug 20 2008 at 08:37AM
Oh we have a southsider in the house! I didn't mention the southside because I was only a southsider for 2 years of my 38 years in Chi-town, so I don't know much unfortunately of the greats the southside has to offer. Yes...the SOX however they have a new stadium, sorry but I miss Cominsky. Now it's gone like 2 or 3 dumb ass name changes. Yes, but we cannot over look the great Chicago White Sox at all, so I wholeheartedly agree. Malnati's as in Lou Malnatis I believe is also good pizza, nice deep dish. My husband loves L. Malnatis. My best friend lives in Bridgeport where i believe the great Mayor Daley is from. Nice area that is evolving. Not too far is the University so there are a lot of fun student hangouts there. - Aleida |
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ricanlaw 5705 posts |
Posted: Wed, Aug 20 2008 at 06:13PM
Barb, I'm taking you up on that. I remember a while back you and the girls went to Galena, Eagle Ridge am I correct. I loved that place. Ahhhhhh, I would love to do a retreat there. Emily...so you know about the Wishbone? Have you eated at Hilary's Urban Eatery? - Aleida |
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which is not the only baseball team this great city has, I am a WHITE SOX fan (you know the team in this city that won the World Series) but in November the season is over. I am a lifelong resident of bridgeport so there are a lot of great little neighborhood places around the park for awesome hot dogs and drinks.
*I do have a blog...but it's private. :( Let me know if you'd like to read it!
hello ladies i want to go to CHICAGO for my 50th.
i love the city from SAN FRAN so i am up for anything.
anyone have places and things to do that i might want to see, please let me know
thanks
peace -out
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LISA