Dinner in Chicago

You might want to give us an idea about what you'd like to eat, but off the cuff, I'd suggest:

http://www.naha-chicago.com/

Or one of Rick Bayless's places (at the same address) for interesting Mexican fare:

http://www.fronterakitchens.com/restaurants/restaurants.html

You won't go wrong with either idea, but if you are in the mood for something in particular, you might go more right if you let us know what you like

 

Bice, right off Michigan Ave. just west of the Wrigley Building.

 

speaking of which, anyone got some cards-cubs tix at wrigley they may be willing to part with? will also buy

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Tada....

http://www.bin36.com/restaurant.html

"BIN 36 is open for breakfast lunch and dinner daily and features contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients and wine pairing.
In the evenings, you may dine in either the more casual Tavern dining room or the intimate Cellar. The 50 selection cheese menu is available throughout, as well as a prix fixe Chef's Tasting menu with wine pairings that changes daily"

 

Park Grill right in Millenium Park. So popular you do need a reservation though.

 

If you are in a mood for Italian, Spiaggia is one of my fav. It's in N.Mich Ave if recalled.

 

I've GOTTA try that place one of these days - highly recommended by a number of friends.

If you're out in the Burbs, I Gemelli on Lake St in Addison is excellent for northern Italian.

 

If you do not have Cubs tix yet, call these guys on the day of the game you want to go to. The Cubs own this broker and I have had good success haggling with them on numberous instances, getting very good seats close to face value right before the game.

http://www.wrigleyfieldpremium.com/

 

Spiaggia is one of my favorites. If you're looking for a good steak, I can't recommend Gibson's enough. Very good. There's a Morton's downtown, but there is no contest. If you want more of a scene, I would check Tavern on Rush. That area really comes alive at night.

I know you didn't ask, but if you like Thai food, you HAVE to try VTK (Vong's Thai Kitchen). It is really great, and reasonably priced.

Peter

 

The Cubs are in Philly that weekend. They have a home game on the 10th, but it's in the afternoon and you probably won't be here in time (game time is 1:20). If you're here, I can get you tickets, just let me know how many.

 

Not to tempt you to change your plans - but Rick Bayless's Frontera Grill that I mentioned above just won the James Beard award for best restaurant in the United States. Not too freakin' shabby!

 

Seriously? It's good, but best in the US is over-stating things a bit. It's not even the best Mex-influenced in the city of Chicago.

 

Okay: it's almost a week later - where's the update from Daren????

How was dinner? And, I guess for anyone who cares....how was the Cubs game?

 

Glad you had a good time! Mmmmm - I could sure go for some wild boar right about now