Advice on things to do in Chicago

timzerofive · 02-12-2008, 01:08 AM

Will be in Chicago for a couple of days. Went to John Hancock center today for some drinks. Going to be around Chicago Ridge area tomorrow evening, any advice on good place to eat around there?

derek0480 · 02-12-2008, 08:52 AM

chicago pizza and oven grinder company

2121 north clark st.

MONEY!!!!

timzerofive · 02-12-2008, 09:25 AM

Cool, thanks!

XxLancaxX · 02-12-2008, 09:42 AM

go see "the bean" in millenium park. Michigan ave is pretty sweet too. Sucks that's its so cold here right now. LOL

Viral · 02-12-2008, 10:54 AM

if you like great Tapas and HOT chicks, go eat at Cafe Iberico

nmulax · 02-12-2008, 12:01 PM

down at the base of the Hancock tower - in the sub-street-level area in front, there's an awesome little Italian espresso bar/deli/grocer. Great coffee and panini sandwiches.

Grand Lux is great food, but I'm sure you have one of those in Cali.

timzerofive · 02-12-2008, 12:28 PM

I"m more looking for some place around chicago ridge since my friend lives there and she already took me downtown yesterday. And yes it's freaking cold.

e92phreak · 02-12-2008, 12:39 PM

Too bad the Chicago Trolley isn't rolling yet... For visitors, I think it's the best deal, to go through most of Chicago downtown and be able to get off and get back on all day for a flat price.

Couch · 02-12-2008, 12:55 PM

I spent a day in Chicago in November, about 38-40 degrees, and misting rain. I loved it!

DFW_M · 02-12-2008, 01:00 PM

See the next VP -- Oprah

david1026 · 02-12-2008, 02:01 PM

any of the Lou Malnati's locations - best pizza ever basically.

Amir87 · 02-12-2008, 02:04 PM

Pay a visit to Eisenhaus

BigDog · 02-12-2008, 03:16 PM

Gino's East has some decent deep dish

omg516 · 02-12-2008, 04:18 PM

My favorite pizza joint is the Art of Pizza on Ashland and Barry in Lakeview. Chicago Ridge? Where is that? I think most of the touristy type stuff you would want to do is going to be in Chicago itself.

david1026 · 02-12-2008, 05:50 PM

depending on the weather take a walk down the mile and buy some "stuff."

XxLancaxX · 02-12-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amir87

Pay a visit to Eisenhaus

hahah They are actually in Bensenville. About an hourish from the city.

J BONE · 02-12-2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david1026

depending on the weather take a walk down the mile and buy some "stuff."

Who cares about the weather, wear an extra coat. Michigan Ave. is a must see for visitors. A lot of nice resturants in the area.

BigDog · 02-12-2008, 07:52 PM

have an encounter with a bum

one hasn't visited Chicago until one has had a bum follow them for 4+ blocks for a quarter for a sandwich...

but offer to buy them a sandwich and its a i don't want to trouble you sir...

timzerofive · 02-13-2008, 03:01 AM

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I gotta say I hate Chicago, but I might have fallen in love here.

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omg516 Lieutenant 18 Rep 572 Posts Drives: 07 e90 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	My favorite pizza joint is the Art of Pizza on Ashland and Barry in Lakeview. Chicago Ridge? Where is that? I think most of the touristy type stuff you would want to do is going to be in Chicago itself.
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timzerofive there is no spoon 243 Rep 867 Posts Drives: 330i manual Join Date: May 2005 Location: Irvine iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Thanks for the suggestions guys. I gotta say I hate Chicago, but I might have fallen in love here. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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