antirabbit
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If you are going to go to a city and do the tourist thing, my bad.
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Hm. I've lived here for 10+ years, and I agree with some of what's been posted and disagree with other stuff. Thoughts, in random order:
All of their branch stores pale in comparison to the flagship.
YOU would get murdered for strolling in Hyde Park no matter what you're wearing, Mr. WASP.
Hancock Tower is awesome. Didn't know you could have drinks up there. Where would that be?
Signature Room. It's on the 95th floor. Great view of the city from there.
Avec - Terrible salad. Extermely over salted (yeah on salad) and extremely sour. Everythign else was top notch like the chorizo stuffed dates and the spaghetti.
Boka - Yummy but remember it's sort of a trendy bar/club too so you are dealing with that. Not nearly as much attitude there as LA though. Chicago in general that is.
Alinea - Need I say more?
1) The Berghoff reopened as a shell of its former self. The lunch counter is gone and so is Roberto and the rest of the staff that worked their for decades. I knew the end was near when they put the stools in the bar.
Skip deep dish pizza. It's just a giant cheese bomb.
When I lived in Chicago, my brother always insisted that we go there when he visited. The place (and food) is definitely unique, but I'm still not convinced about it....A very interesting alternative is Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder, on North Clark. Plus it's close to Old Town and Lincoln Park, Yuppie Central.
I would definitely second this recommendation. I have eaten at Blackbird many times over the years, and it is still my favorite Chicago restaurant.I would suggest Blackbird on West Randolph (although it can be loud).