tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post3426875393599507858..comments2024-02-13T05:20:46.558-05:00Comments on A CUP OF JO: Chicago advice?Joanna Goddardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109285188206811042noreply@blogger.comBlogger587125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-20995158338850883222014-06-13T13:45:57.115-04:002014-06-13T13:45:57.115-04:00Can anyone recommend the best time of the day to d...Can anyone recommend the best time of the day to do the architectural boat tour? Is it best in the early morning or in the evenings? Thanks you!I dress myselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15955517986525415181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-35694726693507503002014-06-13T13:45:30.358-04:002014-06-13T13:45:30.358-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.I dress myselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15955517986525415181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-13785313941491623332013-01-04T02:14:26.688-05:002013-01-04T02:14:26.688-05:00Hi there. Nice blog. You have shared useful inform...Hi there. Nice blog. You have shared useful information. Keep up the good work! 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We all appreciate your <br />information.Keep posting these kind of nice blogs.<br /> <a href="http://gregghelfer.com" rel="nofollow">Jewelers Row Chicago</a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-72762742719523172112012-07-29T12:00:55.529-04:002012-07-29T12:00:55.529-04:00My boyfriend just got offered a great job in Chica...My boyfriend just got offered a great job in Chicago. I don't love my job here, and would obviously go with him, but I'm terrified of being so far from family (I'm from NY, we currently live in Boston). This post and the comments made me less afraid of this possibility...thank you. <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-3769804142723041352012-07-18T02:27:29.281-04:002012-07-18T02:27:29.281-04:00Great informative blog stuff...thanks for sharing....Great informative blog stuff...thanks for sharing...IanBell@ midtown nyc hotelshttp://www.hotelalexandernyc.com/manhattan.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-90896115496887392022012-07-05T13:10:24.286-04:002012-07-05T13:10:24.286-04:00Absolutely go on the Architectural Boat Tour! I am...Absolutely go on the Architectural Boat Tour! I am from Chicago and enjoyed it immensely. Any of the museums in Museum Campus are great. My favorites are Adler Planetarium and Shedd Aquarium. Walk/ bike along Michigan Ave and you will get to see Millenium Park, Buckinham Fountain, Cloud Gate (aka the Bean), etc. The Chicago Art Institute is also amazing and has free entrance days. Food-wise Chicago Style Hot Dogs are always recommended (I prefer Portillos) and Deep-Dish Pizza at Bella Bacinos on Wacker Dr. (it's small and hard to miss but by far my favorite) or Lou Malnatis. Night time: Second City Comedy Club, movies in the park (Millenium), Blue Man Group. The Loop is easy to walk around and always fun to stubmle upon new sights. Have a wonderful trip!Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01507320204227631509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-36801695865457545442012-07-01T21:41:38.931-04:002012-07-01T21:41:38.931-04:00Go to Avec (615 W. Randolph St. 312-377-2002) for ...Go to Avec (615 W. Randolph St. 312-377-2002) for a not so intimate date night with hubby and do Downtown Dogs (804 N. Rush St. 312-951-5141) for THE BEST chicago dog ever. Must be the celery salt ;) Hope you post about those two places. Enjoy!<br />-Delta :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-35973762598555887762012-06-30T23:22:24.332-04:002012-06-30T23:22:24.332-04:00Portillos! Both of my parents are from the Chicago...Portillos! Both of my parents are from the Chicago area and I'm currently in school there, and we are frequent eaters at Portillos. The italian beef there is fantastic [we get it shipped to home in Florida for special occasions!] and they have plenty of other great stuff [try the cheese fries]. <br />I love the rest of these comments - I'm getting a few great ideas of what has to go on my to do list before I graduate and leave the city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-83867149525244282472012-06-30T20:53:36.614-04:002012-06-30T20:53:36.614-04:00Chicago post of shops and food http://patisseriena...Chicago post of shops and food http://patisserienatalie.blogspot.com/2012/02/chicago-part-three.htmlNataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16000664763759156220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-43403930114201133672012-06-30T19:20:14.583-04:002012-06-30T19:20:14.583-04:00Sorry I don't know much about Chicago but have...Sorry I don't know much about Chicago but have fun <br />x<br />cammi<br />http://www.cammilicious.comCamMi Phamhttp://www.cammilicious.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-32309245556142077732012-06-30T14:47:33.183-04:002012-06-30T14:47:33.183-04:00lincoln park zoo and botanical garden is free, vol...lincoln park zoo and botanical garden is free, volare restaurant on Grand Ave. hot dougs hot dogs. On monday at 6 there is free music in millenium park and its perfect for kiddies and adults. byob and byoblanket.Ellegrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01486590744774735566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-28135985048391519752012-06-30T08:04:34.304-04:002012-06-30T08:04:34.304-04:00Free concerts at Millennium Park! So good. And y...Free concerts at Millennium Park! So good. And you can bring wine! Wonderful. :)bridgetwhoplaysfrenchhornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00944714770867649886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-8559679823902538902012-06-29T13:44:31.339-04:002012-06-29T13:44:31.339-04:00We actually just took a trip to chicago last month...We actually just took a trip to chicago last month and loved it!<br /><br />I highly recommend having breakfast at Toast. We went 2 days in a row it was so good. We went to the one near Lincoln Park but there's in Bucktown too. Get one of the benedicts. It's totally kid friendly too.<br /><br />And for sure check out the Art Institute. We spent the afternoon there. They have such a diverse collection.<br /><br />I blogged about our trip here:<br /><br />http://champagnereveries.blogspot.com/2012/06/chicago-beaches.html<br /><br />http://champagnereveries.blogspot.com/2012/06/update-back-from-chicago.html<br /><br />Have a great time!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708149903395084758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-1020861097902714672012-06-29T11:31:38.271-04:002012-06-29T11:31:38.271-04:00You have tons of advice and I haven't been to ...You have tons of advice and I haven't been to Chicago in almost five years, but! we were watching Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives the other day and almost hopped a plane to Chicago to try out the burger joint they spotlighted: DMK Burger Bar (http://dmkburgerbar.com/), near Wrigley Field. <br /><br />Maybe we will hop that plane...cayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06321136559211991796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-2815229011036690572012-06-29T11:27:07.185-04:002012-06-29T11:27:07.185-04:00I live in Lincoln Park-- LOVE this neighborhood. ...I live in Lincoln Park-- LOVE this neighborhood. Go shopping at Armitage & Halsted. Get bagels at Chicago Bagel Authority (Armitage and Sheffield). Architectural Boat Tour is great. Toby will love the LP Zoo. If you go to the LP Zoo on Saturday morning, make sure to check out the Green City Market (it's right by the zoo) open on Saturdays from 7am-1pm. Grab lunch at RJ Grunt's, right down the street from the zoo. ENJOY!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-3254088842378534562012-06-29T11:20:41.776-04:002012-06-29T11:20:41.776-04:00definitely check out the bean and millennium park....definitely check out the bean and millennium park. places to eat: piece pizza (not deep dsh tho) in wicker park neighborhood, lula cafe or m. henry for brunch. big star for some fun al fresco dining. piccolo sogno for italian, girl & the goat (no reservations but walk-in tables available). i love my city and hope you enjoy it too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-11972343572257229352012-06-29T09:52:40.963-04:002012-06-29T09:52:40.963-04:00AH! i missed this post. i was actually in Europe t...AH! i missed this post. i was actually in Europe this week for work... but I lived in Chicago for 7 years. These are my go tos for chi-town visits<br /><br />- Catching a free show at Millenium Park ( head to goddess and grocer to pick up some snacks and vino.. as they fully allow a boozy snack on the lawn during the shows)<br /><br />- ride bikes along the lake... if you can make it up to the Field Museum.. try not to turn around and save the view from the stairs of the museum to see one of the most beautiful sights of the city... <br /><br />- tacos and micheladas at Big Star ( city's BEST patio and BEST taco's ) side note: Mexican food is to Chicago ... what Chinese is to New York. <br /><br />- stop by Robyn Richmond and Apartment Number 9 on Damen. (right by Big Star) for some great mens and womens pieces... <br /><br />- brunch at Southport Grocer ( bread pudding pancakes = best thing EVER) <br /><br />- if you want to beach it... do Oak St. quieter and much cleaner than North Ave. beach. <br /><br />- architectural tour is a MUST<br /><br />- check out the new Modern Wing at the Art Institute Museum... im biased as I went to school there.. but it truly has one of the worlds best collections<br /><br />- Check out one of Rick Bayless' spots for amazing mexican... <br /><br />- riding on the Brown Line.. around the loop and over the chicago river is a cheap and fun little adventure.. to see the city.. and Toby will be fascinated. It still gets me! <br /><br />- Lou Malnati's for pizza... and no ketchup on the hotdog.. make sure it has celery salt too!. <br /><br /><br />HAVE FUN!... Chicago is the BEST in the summer...Michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-25983378820076434632012-06-28T23:27:26.323-04:002012-06-28T23:27:26.323-04:00Oh, I am SO jealous! I recently moved from Chicago...Oh, I am SO jealous! I recently moved from Chicago (way cool) to Houston (way uncool) and miss it a ton. Hope I'm not too late to give you some ideas... Have fun and take pictures!!!<br /><br />FOOD/DRINK...<br />Deep dish pizza:<br /><b>Pequod's</b>,<br />Lou Malnati's<br /><br />Bars:<br />Northdown Cafe and Taproom (pretty low-key, great beer selection and really good food),<br />Halsted's (in Boystown, awesome tater tots and fishbowl cocktails, TVs that play music videos all day and night),<br /><b>Hopleaf Bar</b> (a Belgian-style bar with amazing fries and mussels),<br />Clark Street Ale House<br /><br />Coffee/Sweets:<br />Bleeding Heart Bakery (lots of vegan items),<br /><b>Dinkel's Bakery</b> (amazing old-fashion donuts),<br /><b>Molly's Cupcakes</b>,<br />Starfruit (healthy frozen kefir),<br />Kickstand Espresso Bar,<br />Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea<br /><br />Misc. Food, Etc.:<br />Wishbone (on Lincoln Ave, awesome brunch),<br /><b>The Chicago Diner</b> (local produce, vegan-friendly, unusual dishes),<br />Duke of Perth (Scottish pub, awesome fish and chips and shepherd's pie),<br />La Creperie (French),<br /><b>Cafe Iberico</b> (Tapas)<br /><br /><br />COOL WANDERING SPOTS/THINGS TO SEE...<br />Downtown:<br /><b>Art Institute</b>,<br />Buckingham Fountain,<br /><b>Millennium Park and "The Bean"</b> (if you can, definitely go to a free concert in the park),<br />Harold Washington Library,<br />Michigan Ave from the downtown loop north to Water Tower,<br />Chicago River Walk (along Wacker)<br /><br />North of Downtown:<br />Old Town Neighborhood,<br />Lakeview/Wrigleyville/Boystown, <br /><b>Lincoln Park Zoo</b> (free! and pretty along the lake),<br />North Ave Beach,<br />Clark St. from North Ave to Diversey<br /><b>Green City Farmer's Market</b> (every Saturday 7am-1pm, at the south end of Lincoln Park between Clark and Stockton Drive)<br /><br />West of Downtown:<br />Wicker Park Neighborhood,<br />Bucktown Neighborhood<br /><br />Additional Tidbits:<br />I highly recommend you get a CTA 'weekend pass' (or 3 day pass) I think you can get them at the CTA stations at either airport, and at some locations downtown. It's totally worth it and super convenient!Breakfast Fruitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14625353682091978801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-55306418206846302632012-06-28T22:28:09.749-04:002012-06-28T22:28:09.749-04:00Museum of Science and Industry!Museum of Science and Industry!Rachelnoreply@blogger.com