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This WeekIn Chicago
This WeekIn Chicago
Go behind the scenes of Chicago architecture October 13-14... See page 70.
October 12, 2012Events Sights Shopping Maps Dining Nightlife Theater
Editor Ruthie KottOffice Manager Nancy VargasLegal Counsel Allen Gerrard Chairman & CEO Wally West
Subscription by mail – 1st class, $65 per year. KEY This Week InChicago is licensed by KEY Magazines, Inc. Registered and copyright©
2012 all rights reserved. Published weekly since 1920 by This Week In Chicago, Inc. 226 E. Ontario St. #300 Chicago, Il 60611 • (312)943-0838 - fax (312)664-6113. Send comments to:
Publisher Walter L. West III Sr. Account Manager Donna Dugo Contributing WritersMark Loehrke, Marissa GrecoProduction Director Kameron West
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MAG MILE...........................................31SUBURBAN........................................32METRO CHICAGO............................35NORTH METRO.................................41
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DAY BY DAY HIGHLIGHTS..............4ON THE COVER...................................4HERE’S THE DEAL...............................7
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CHICAGO’S ATTRACTIONS..........10
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Editor’s ChoiceHYDE AND SEEK................................67SO HOT RIGHT NOW........................68OPEN SEASON...................................70
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Based on ancient Greek myths, Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses is brought to life for the second time by theLookingglass Theatre (821 N. Michigan,312.337.0665), running through Oct. 28. Acelebration of the play’s triumphant 1998debut, the anniversary production, directedby Lookingglass ensemble member Zim-merman, is a series of vignettes that retellthe myths of Ovid and remind viewers thatthe tales are still relevant. Occupying mostof the stage is a pool of water, a central el-ement that runs through each scene andchanges from a swimming pool to the RiverStyx to the ocean. The play, which went toBroadway in 2002 and for which Zimmer-man won a Tony Award for best director,helped the Lookingglass find its way intothe national consciousness. Tickets are$26–$66. Tue.–Fri., 7:30pm (Oct. 18 also hasa 3pm matinee); Sat.–Sun., 3pm and7:30pm.
For a one-of-a-kind show, see theDeco-Sonic: Handcrafted CigarBox Guitars exhibit at PackerSchopf Gallery. Artist JeremiahLee has created cigar box guitarsthat are both visual works andfinely tuned acoustic instruments.FREE. 11am–5:30pm. 942 W. Lake,312.226.8984. If the exhibit in-spires you, get a cigar of your ownfrom Iwan Ries & Company, theoldest family-owned tobacconistsin the country. 9am–5:30pm. 19 S.Wabash, 312.372.1306.
Taste the fall with the last Shore-line Sightseeing Brews Cruise ofthe season. This cruise offerscraft beer (featuring Blue MoonBrewing Company’s HarvestPumpkin Ale and Belgian White),tasty food, and a 90-minute Sky-line Tour on Lake Michigan. $39.Departs from Gateway Park atNavy Pier. 600 E. Grand,312.222.9328.
Coffee lovers, this tour is for you:the Red Line Coffee Crawl takesyou to three local coffee shops(the Intelligentsia Coffee flag-ship, Ch�ava Café, and Metropo-lis Café), where you�ll drink threeflights of three coffees each. You
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Come treasure hunting at Wolff’sFlea Market, Chicagoland’s largestweekly flea market. Wolff’s returnsto Allstate Arena with a diversemix of merchandise, including an-tiques, collectibles, sports cards,electronics, jewelry, food, and more.Sun. from 6am–3pm. Adults, $2;seniors (62+) and kids (6–12), $1.6920 N. Mannheim in Rosemont,847.524.9590.
Exploring the effect of Impression-ism on art and music, the Debussyand Impressionism concert at theArt Institute of Chicago is part ofthe Chicago Chamber Musician’sDebussy festival. Adult, $18; stu-dent/senior, $12; children under 14,free. 2–4pm. 111 S. Michigan,312.443.3674.
It’s the last night of The StrangeUndoing Of Prudencia Hart atChicago Shakespeare Theatre onNavy Pier. This production mixessupernatural storytelling with Scot-tish ballads, with some wildkaraoke thrown in for good meas-ure. $45. 7:30pm. 800 E. Grand,312.595.5600.
and tours. Tonight, see the Hub-bard Street Loft Open Studios atSpudnik Press Cooperative andPlatform Studios, where and artistsshare their creative practices.FREE. 7–10pm. 1821 W. Hub-bard, Ste. 302, 312.563.0302.
See I Love Lucy: Live On Stage atthe Broadway Playhouse atWater Tower Place. This mu-sical stage show, adaptedfrom the longest-run-ning television pro-gram in history,stars Lucy, Ricky,Fred, and Ethel.Show is at 7:30pm.Tickets are $23–65.175 E. Chestnut,312.977.1700. A fewblocks away, grabdinner before or afterthe show at MichaelJordan’s Steak-house. 505 N.Michigan,312.321.8823.
explores the theme of identity byparticipating in interactive exer-cises. Artists Seana Higgins andAnne McNamee lead the collage-making and storytelling at SouthChicago Art Center. FREE. 1–5pm. 3217 E. 91st, 773.731.9287.
For a very special view of Chicagobuildings in Chicago, enjoy theChicago Architecture Foundation’s Open HouseChicago. Various locations,312.922.3432. [For more, seepage 70.]
See the Cigar Box Con-cert in conjunction withDeco-Sonic: Hand-crafted Cigar Box Gui-tars exhibit at PackerSchopf Gallery. ArtistJeremiah Lee createdcigar box guitars thatare both visualworks and acoustic
instruments. FREE.3pm. 942 W. Lake,312.226.8984.
Singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette, whose career took off in the ’90s with the hit recordJagged Little Pill, plays the Riviera Theatre. $48. 7:30pm.4746 N. Racine, 773.275.6800.
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Part of Chicago Artists Month, I AmFrom: Identity Through Explo-ration of Place is a workshop that
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Illinois residents can enjoy freedays (Oct. 15–16) at the SheddAquarium. The free general admis-sion includes the Waters of theWorld, Amazon Rising, and theCaribbean Reef. 9am–5pm. 1200S. Lake Shore, 312.939.2438.
Fashion FocusChicago 2012, aweeklong celebra-tion of Chicago’sthriving fashionindustry, openswith a free fash-ion show, DressCode, at theChicago CulturalCenter, featuringrising stars fromColumbia CollegeChicago, the Illinois Instituteof Art–Chicago, the InternationalAcademy of Design and Tech-
nology–Chicago, and the School ofthe Art Institute. FREE. 7pm. 78 E.Washington, 312.744.6630. [Formore, see page 68.]
Verdi’s tragic Italian opera SimonBoccanegra opens at the LyricOpera of Chicago. $44–$244.7:30pm. 20 N. Wacker,312.332.2244.
Indie-rock band Calexico, with jazz and Spanish roots, headlinesat Lincoln Hall. Lincoln Hall alsofeatures a full dinner menu and abar with local beers and craft cocktails. $25. 2424 N. Lincoln,773.525.2501.
For a special view of Chicago,adults 21 and older can come toAdler After Dark at the AdlerPlanetarium, with a cash bar, appetizers for sale, and guest DJs.$17. 1300 S. Lake Shore,312.922.7827.
Dance to the oom-pah music atthe Chicago Brauhaus Oktober-fest, running through Oct. 28.
17WEDNESDAYSee I Love Lucy: Live On Stage atthe Broadway Playhouse atWater Tower Place. This musicalstage show, adapted from thelongest-running television programin history, stars Lucy, Ricky, Fred,and Ethel. Shows at 2 and 7:30pm.$23–$65. 175 E. Chestnut,312.977.1700. If you’re feeling inspired, grab a ’50s-style TV dinner from the special menu atMarkethouse. 611 N. Fairbanks,312.224.2200.
The Grand Slams of the year maybe over but there’s still time to see tennis legends Ivan Lendl,John McEnroe, Pete Sampras, and Jim Courier competing in the PowerShares QQQ Challengeat the United Center. $45–$250.7:30pm. 1901 W. Madison,800.745.3000.
The Joffrey Ballet launches its2012–13 season with Human Landscapes, featuring three choreographers exploring princi-ples of the human spirit throughdance at the Auditorium Theatre.$31–$152. 7:30pm. 50 E. Congress,312.922.2110.
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Children of all ages can get intothe Halloween spirit at SpookyScience at the Museum of Sci-ence and Industry. Interactive ex-hibits feature vampires, mummies,and pumpkin pyrotechnics. Adults,$15; seniors (65+), $14; children (3–11), $10. 9:30am–4pm. 57th andLake Shore, 773.684.1414.
Take a 45-minute tour with a Millennium Park Greeter, andlearn more about the art and architecture of the park. Space is limited to 10 people on a first-come,-first-served basis. FREE.11:30am and 1pm. 201 E.Randolph, 312.742.2963.
A show you may want to see justfor the name: Kinky Boots, a newmusical from Cyndi Lauper andHarvey Fierstein. Playing at theBank of America Theatre, theshow tells the story of a dragqueen and a shoemaker—plus someknockout dancing. $33–100.7:30pm. 18 W. Monroe, 312.977.1710.
The 48th Annual Chicago Inter-national Film Festival continuesthrough Oct. 25, featuring 150films over two weeks. Adults, $14;students/seniors, $11. Multiple locations, 312.332.FILM.
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Live music, food, and beer turn the streets of Lincoln Square intoone big party. FREE. Wed.–Sun.,starting at 7pm nightly.[For more, see page 54.]
See a very special Chicago tributewhen Hubbard Street DanceChicago launches its 35th anniver-sary season with One ThousandPieces, inspired by Marc Chagall’sfamed America Windows, perma-nently on view at the Art Instituteof Chicago. This world premiere debuts at Millennium Park’s HarrisTheater. $25–$99. 7:30pm. 205E.Randolph St. 312.334.7777.
Head up to the North Shore for theAntiques + Modernism WinnetkaShow at Winnetka CommunityHouse. The exhibition and sale of-fers furniture, silver, ceramics,rugs, textiles, fine, and folk art allweekend long. $15. Fri., 11am–8pm,Sat., 10am–6pm; Sun., 11am–5pm.620 Lincoln Ave. in Winnetka,847.446.0537.
StyleChicago.com presents theheadlining fashion show of FashionFocus Chicago 2012, The Art ofFashion, at Millennium Park. Theshow features a line-up of ten de-signers debuting looks from theirSpring 2013 collections. $35–$95.7:30pm. 201 E. Randolph,800.838.3006. [For more, seepage 68.]
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FRIDAYEnjoy an all-you-can-eat Indian buffet at CHICAGOCURRY HOUSE for $10.95, every day from 11am–3pm.899 S. Plymouth, 312.362.9999.
WHERE TO GO TO MAKE YOUR DOLLAR GOA LITTLE FURTHER IN CHICAGO EVERY DAY
SATURDAYIn honor of the dropping temps, enjoy a half-sandwichand soup—matzo ball, anyone?—from ASHKENAZDELI for just $9.95. 12 E. Cedar, 312.944.5006.
SUNDAYOn Football Sunday at the FIREPLACE INN, enjoyBud Light drafts for $3.50 (2-for-1 when Bears score),$5 Mimosas and Bloody Marys, and an endless chilibowl bar. 1448 N. Wells, 312.664.5264.
MONDAYGet a FREE entrée with every purchase of an entrée ofequal or greater value at PATRON’S HACIENDA. 316W. Erie, 312.642.2400. Find coupon on page 57.
TUESDAYEnjoy a $7 martini or two at RUDY’S BAR & GRILLE.69 E. Madison, 312.332.8111.
WEDNESDAYIllinois residents can enjoy free general admission tothe ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO. 111 S. Michigan,312.443.3600.
THURSDAYSet sail aboard the TALL SHIP WINDY for a 60–75minute skyline cruise. 2 for 1 tickets with ad on page17. Tours depart from Navy Pier. 600 E. Grand,312.451.2700.
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HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON To celebrate the Chicago Children’s Theatre’s newpermanent home at the Ruth Page Center for theArts, the theater opens its season with Harold andthe Purple Crayon(running Oct. 11–Nov., about a curi-ous four-year-oldboy who creates hisown world by draw-ing it with his trustypurple crayon. Pre-show pizza partieson Thu. at 5:30pm,and post-show Fri.night pajama par-ties with milk andcookies at 7:30pm.Showtimes: Tue.,10am; Wed., 10am &12pm; Thu., 10am & 6:30pm; Fri., 10am & 6:30pm;Sat., 11am & 6pm; Sun., 11am. $20–$36. 1016 N.Dearborn, 872.222.9555.
BRICK-OR-TREATAt LEGOLAND Discovery Center at the Streets ofWoodfield shopping center, kids can participate inall sorts of Halloween-themed LEGO eventsthroughout the month, from creating their ownLEGO monster to trying their hands at speed build-ing challenges. 12–7pm. $12.60 for online tickets.601 N. Martingale Rd. in Schaumburg,847.592.9700.
FAMILY DAY AT CLARKE HOUSE MUSEUMOn Sat., Oct. 13, learn about domestic and familylife in 1850s Chicago from the Clarke House Mu-seum, as part of the Chicago Architecture Founda-tion’s Open House Chicago (for more, see page 70).Living historians present aspects of life duringChicago’s early years, with interactive stations
such as dance in-struction, laundry,and butter-making.9am–3pm. FREE.1827 S. Indiana,312.744.3316.
SCREAMS IN THE PARKRecommended forchildren age 13 andolder, this hauntedhouse, held in thebasement of theMB Financial Parkat Rosemontgarage, is seriously
scary, telling the gory story of H. H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer. Fri.–Sat., 7–11pm; Sun., 5–9pm. $20. 9703 Bryn Mawr Ave. in Rosemont,847.349.5008.
DAVE & BUSTER’SEvery Wed. at Dave & Buster’s enjoy half-pricegames from 11:30am–11pm. Play billiards and shuf-fleboard, and when you’re feeling famished, ordersome mac & cheese, chicken fingers, or a Ginor-mous Brownie Sundae from the kids’ menu. 1030 NClark, 312.943.5151.
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GREEN HALLOWEENOn Sat., Oct. 13, followthe Green Pumpkin Trailin downtown Oak Parkto earn treats.Ecofriendly kids’ activi-ties (suggested: ages 3–8) make up the rest ofthe event, includingstory time, face-paint-ing, and a free screen-ing of Gumby The Movie. Costumes are optional.11am–3pm. FREE. 923 Lake St. in Oak Park.
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ALL SEASONS APPLE ORCHARD Enjoy all of the fall colors and foods at the All Seasons Apple Orchard–PumpkinPatch–Corn Maze, about an hour’s drivefrom the Chicago metropolitan area.Explore the 12-acre corn maze or nibbleon apple cider donuts. Daily, 10am–5pm;weekends until 6pm. Orchard access, $10.14510 Illinois 176 in Woodstock, 815.338.5637.
DAVE & BUSTER’SEvery Wed. at Dave& Buster’s enjoyhalf-price gamesfrom 11:30am–11pm.Play billiards and shuffleboard, andwhen you’re feelingfamished, ordersome mac & cheese,chicken fingers, or aGinormous BrownieSundae from thekids’ menu. 1030 NClark, 312.943.5151.
RAINFOREST CAFÉ Part adventure, part restaurant, Rainforest
Café is a wild place to shop and eat. Bring yourwild bunch every Wednesday for Family Night,
when kids 10 and under eat for just $2.99 with thepurchase of an adult entrée from 5pm–close. 605N. Clark, 312.787.1501. Coupon below.
THE ROMANCE OF ANTSThe Field Museum holds more than 1,000,000 ant
specimens. Explorejust a few of thosesocial insects at theField in its tempo-rary exhibit, TheRomance of Ants,running throughOct. 28. Entry withthe Discovery Pass:Adults, $22; seniors(65+)/students, $18;children (3–11), $15.1400 S. Lake Shore,312.922.9410.
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FALL FESTIVALAT GOEBBERT’SAt Goebbert’sPumpkin Farm,pumpkin and applepicking are not theonly activities. Thisfall festival, runningthrough Oct. 31,also features ananimal display, a corn stalk maze, and a wagon ride.Sep.: M–F, 9am–7pm; weekends 9am–7pm. Oct.:9am–6pm FREE. 42W813 Reinking Rd. in suburbanHampshire, 847.464.5952.
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The leaves are changing and the air is getting cooler, which could only mean one thing:
Halloween’s a’coming! Chicago celebrates the holiday all month long, with spooky tours and cos-
tume parties galore. Try a SEADOG Haunted Tour (600 E. Grand, 877.902.6216), and discover the
city’s ghostly secrets along the Chicago River (Fri. and Sat. from Oct. 12–27, and Oct. 31). For the
little ones, stop by the CHICAGO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM (700 E. Grand, 312.527.1000) all through
Oct. for costume making, Halloween face painting, and Monster Mash Dance Parties. Get inspira-
tion for your next Halloween costume with CHICAGO FILM TOURS (600 N. Clark, 312.593.4455),
which shuttles you around the city to iconic locations featured in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Blues
Brothers, and more. Grab some sunglasses, a fedora, and a friend, and boom: Jake and Elwood.
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A T T R A C T I O N STHE CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATIONMore than 85 walking, boat, bus, “L” train, trolley,bike, and Segway tours, in addition to The UnseenCity: Designs for a Future Chicago exhibition. Alsolectures, special events, and education activities,created to inspire people why design matters. Shop& Tour Center open Sat.–Thu., 9am–6:30pm; Fri.,9am–7pm. All major credit cards. 224 S. Michigan,312.922.3432. architecture.org. (J-36)
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY’S HAROLD WASHINGTON LIBRARY CENTERThe largest municipal library in the world, featuringa $1.4 million public-art collection and specialexhibits. Mon.–Thu., 9am–9pm; Fri–Sat 9am–5pm;Sun 1–5pm. FREE. 400 S. State, 312.747.4300.chipublib.org. (I-38)
CHICAGO WATER WORKS VISITOR WELCOME CENTERTourist information and maps available inside.Mon.–Thu., 8am–7pm; Fri 8am–6pm; Sat., 9am–6pm;Sun., 10am–6pm. FREE. 163 E. Pearson at Michigan,877.CHI.CAGO. (J-26)
CITYPASSVisit five attractions for one low price. CityPASSticket booklet includes admission to the FieldMuseum, Shedd Aquarium, Skydeck Chicago, AdlerPlanetarium or Art Institute of Chicago, and John
Hancock Observatory or Museum of Science andIndustry. CityPASS booklet holders can skip mostticket lines, but they may encounter a line whenthey first exchange a voucher for a booklet. Goodfor nine days. Adults, $84; children (3–11), $69. Call888.330.5008, or visit citypass.com. All majorcards.
JOHN HANCOCK OBSERVATORYRated the best view in the city by the ChicagoTribune. The 94th-floor observatory, more than1,000 feet above the Magnificent Mile, features theLavazza Espression café and 360-degree views.Daily 9am–11pm. Adults, $17.50; kids (3–11), 11.50; andchildren under 3 are free. 875 N. Michigan,312.751.3681. jhochicago.com. (J-26)
LINCOLN PARK CONSERVATORYFind everything from tropical palms to ancientferns year round at this lush botanical garden.Daily, 9am–5pm. FREE. 2391 N. Stockton,312.742.7736. chicagoparkdistrict.com. (G-15)
MILLENNIUM PARKOne of Chicago’s most popular attractions.Architecturally significant must-sees include thereflective sculpture Cloud Gate, better known as“The Bean,” and the Crown Fountain, as well as theFrank Gehry–designed Pritzker Pavilion and steel-ribbon bridge. Welcome Center at 201 E. Randolph.FREE. Michigan and Randolph, 312.742.1168. millenniumpark.org. (K-33)
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NAVY PIERA Chicago landmark, Navy Pier houses more than 50 acres of gardens, shops, restaurants, rides, andattractions, including Chicago Children’s Museum, IMAXTheatre, and a 150-foot-high Ferris wheels. Featuresthroughout Oct. include the outdoor art exhibit BIGart.Open Sun.–Thu., 10am–8pm; Fri–Sat 10am–10pm.Accepted credit cards vary. 600 E. Grand, 312.595.PIER.navypier.com. (N-30)
NAVY PIER IMAX THEATREMovies come to life on a six-story screen. Playing onselect dates throughout Oct.: Titanic: An IMAX 3DExperience. Adults, $11–$15; seniors (62+), $10–$14; andchildren (3–11), $9–$13. 700 E. Grand at Navy Pier,312.595.5MAX. imax.com/chicago. (O-30)
SKYDECK CHICAGOSee Chicago from the world-famous Skydeck, locatedon the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower. Be sure to checkout “The Ledge,” which offers views through a glassbottom balcony 1,353 feet up. Daily, 10am–8pm. Adults,$17.50; children (3–11), $11; and children under 3 free. Allmajor cards. 233 S. Wacker (Jackson Blvd. entrance),312.875.9696. the-skydeck.com. (G-36)
M U S E U M S FREE DAYS AT CHICAGO MUSEUMS FOR IL RESIDENTS: Tue.: Museum of Contemporary Art, LoyolaUniversity Museum of Art. Wed.: Art Institute (for IL resi-dents the first and second Wed. of every month), Clarke& Glessner Houses. Thu.: Chicago Children’s Museum(5–8pm), Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Sun.:Chicago Children’s Museum (first Sunday every monthfor children ages 15 and under), DuSable Museum. Daily:ArchiCenter, Chicago Cultural Center, National Museum ofMexican Art, Museum of Contemporary Photography,Oriental Institute Museum.
ADLER PLANETARIUMThe Midwest’s leading museum for astronomy andspace imagination. Check out the Grainger Sky Theatershow, Welcome to the Universe, and the special exhibitThe Universe: A Walk through Space and Time.Weekdays, 9:30am–4pm; weekends, 9:30am–4:30pm.General admission: Adults $12; seniors, $10; kids, 3–11,$8. Some exhibits require an additional fee. Free gener-al admission in Oct. for IL residents with valid ID: Oct.9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31. 1300 S. Lake Shore,312.922.STAR. adlerplanetarium.org. (N-43)
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGOBoasts one of the greatest collections of FrenchImpressionist and post-Impressionist paintings in theworld. On exhibit: Allen Ruppersberg: No Time Left toStart Again/The B and D of R ‘n’ R. Fri.–Wed.,10:30am–5pm, Thu., 10:30am–8pm. IL residents getfree admission the first and second Wed. of the month.Adults, $18; children/seniors/students with ID, $12; chil-dren under 14 are free. All major cards. 111 S. Michigan,312.443.3600. artic.edu. (J-35)
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On the LineAboard a CHICAGO LINE CRUIS-ES ship, you know you’re going tobe getting a good Chicago historylesson. The two-level boat—there’s acovered section on top and a lowerlevel in case of inclement weather—sails through the different branchesof the backwards-running ChicagoRiver, as the guide tells the story ofChicago through its famous (or infa-mous) buildings—for example, tour-goers see the brick building thatwas once the O’Learys’ farmhouse,the starting point of the GreatChicago Fire of 1871 that destroyedthe early city but paved the way forthe great architectural center thatChicago is today. Throughout Oct.,Chicago Line offers Architectural Cruises all week ($40 for adults, $32 for seniors, and $22 for children,7–18) at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm; and Fri.–Sun. at 11am and 1pm. Board at the 465 N. McClurg, at the historic River East Art Center building. 312.527.2002.
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CHICAGO CHILDREN’S MUSEUMHands-on exhibits and activities. Daily, 10am–5pm;Thu., 10am–8pm. Adults/children, $12; seniors, $11; andchildren under 1 are free. Free every Thu., 5–8pm, andthe first Sun. of every month for kids ages 15 andunder. All major cards. 700 E. Grand, Navy Pier,312.527.1000. chicagochildrensmuseum.org. (N-31)
CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTERHoused in a Chicago landmark building, this culturalgem presents free public events and informativeprograms showcasing live music and visual arts. Onexhibit: Industry of the Ordinary: Sic Transit GloriaMundi. Mon.–Thu., 8am–7pm; Fri, 8am–6pm; Sat.,9am–6pm; and Sun, 10am–6pm. FREE. 78 E.Washington, 312.744.6630. (I-34)
CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUMGet lost in Chicago’s past at this museum andresearch center devoted to Chicago and Americanhistory. On exhibit: Magic. Mon.–Sat., 9:30am–4:30pm;Sun., 12–5pm. Adults, $14; seniors/students/children13–22, $12; and children 12 and under are free. 1601 N.Clark, 312.642.4600. chicagohs.org. (H-19)
THE FIELD MUSEUM Meet the museum’s resident dinosaur, Sue, thelargest, most complete, and best preserved T. rexever discovered. On exhibit: Fashion and The FieldMuseum Collection: Maria Pinto, Images of theAfterlife, and Extreme Mammals. Daily, 9am–5pm.General admission: Adults, $15; students/seniors,
$12; and children, 3–11, $10. Some exhibitions mayrequire an additional fee. All major cards. 1400 S.Lake Shore, 312.922.9410. fieldmuseum.org. (K-44)
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT HOME AND STUDIOThe complex served as early 20th-century architectWright’s private residence, studio, and architecturallaboratory during the first 20 years of his career.Guided tours available daily from 11am–4pm. A smalladditional fee allows you to take still photographson the tour. 45–60 min. Adults, $15; children (4–17)and seniors (65+), $12. 951 Chicago Ave. in OakPark, 312.994.4000. gowright.org. (Suburban)
GLESSNER HOUSE MUSEUMVisit Henry Hobson Richardson’s urban masterpiece.Designed in 1886, the house is the cultural anchor ofthe Prairie Avenue Historic District and served as aninspiration to the young Frank Lloyd Wright. Tours:Wed.–Sun. at 1pm and 3pm. Tours of Clarke House,the city’s oldest surviving building: Wed.–Sun., 12 and2pm. Adults, $10; students/seniors, $9; and children(5–12), $6. Free on Wed. DS, MC, V. 1800 SouthPrairie, 312.326.1480. glessnerhouse.org. (J-48)
ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM Dedicated to preserving the memories of those lostin the Holocaust. Mon.–Wed. and Fri., 10am–5pm,Thu. 10am–8pm, Sat.–Sun., 11am–4pm. Adults, $12;students/seniors, $8; and children (5–11), $6. 9603Woods Dr. in Skokie, 847.967.4800. ilholocaustmuseum.org. (Suburban)
JANE ADDAMS HULL-HOUSE MUSEUMThis Chicago historic landmark was built in 1856.Social reformer Jane Addams (the first Americanwoman to win the Nobel Peace Prize) cofounded Hull-House as a settlement house in 1889. The museum ison the University of Illinois at Chicago campus.Tue.–Fri., 10am–4pm and Sun., 12–4pm. FREE. 800 S.Halsted, 312.413.5353. hullhousemuseum.org. (D-40)
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF ARTLUMA’s exhibitions explore faith, history, and artis-tic expressions from various cultures. Adults, $6,and seniors, $5. Closed on Mon.; Tue., 11am–8pm(FREE); Wed.–Sun., 11am–6pm. 820 N. Michigan,312.915.7600, luc.edu/luma. (J-27)
THE MORTON ARBORETUMA 1,700-acre outdoor museum with collections ofmore than 4,100 kinds of trees, shrubs, and plantsfrom around the world. Daily, 7am–sunset. Adults,$12; seniors, $11; kids (2–17), $9; and children under2, free. Discounts on Wed. All major cards. I-88 andRte. 53 in Lisle, 630.968.0074. mortonarb.org.(Suburban)
MUSEUM OF BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS Devoted to historic and contemporary radio and tel-evision. Collection highlights include more than25,000 television programs, 5,000 radio programs,and 12,000 commercials. Tue.–Sat., 10am–5pm.Adults, $12; seniors, $10; children, 4–12, $6 360 N.State, 312.245.8200. museum.tv. (I-31)
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ARTExciting and innovative art created since 1945. Onexhibit: Martin Creed Plays Chicago. Tue., 10am–8pm;Wed.–Sun., 10am–5pm. Adults, $12; students/seniors,$7; and children under 12, free. IL residents have freeadmission on Tue. All major cards. 220 E. Chicago,312.280.2660. mcachicago.org. (K-27)
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRYSee 14-plus acres of interactive exhibits, includingScience Storms and the U-505 Submarine, aGerman submarine captured during WW II. Daily,9:30am–4pm. General admission: adults, $15; sen-iors, 65-plus, $14; and children, 3–11, $10. Free gen-eral admission every weekday throughout Sep.Some exhibits require an additional fee. All majorcards. 57th and Lake Shore, 773.684.1414. msichicago.org. (South of P-54)
THE NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUMGrab your field journal and sense of adventure, andgo on a journey to the secrets of the natural world.On exhibit: Monsters on Bikes. Mon.–Fri., 9am–5pm;Sat.–Sun., 10am–5pm. Adults, $9; students/seniors,60-plus, $7; children, 3–12, $6; and children under 3,free. IL residents have free admission on Thu. Allmajor cards. 2430 N. Cannon, 773.755.5100,chias.org. (G-14)
SHEDD AQUARIUMExplore an exotic world with 20,000 animals, fromanemones and whales to dolphins and sharks.
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R E N T A L S BIKE AND ROLL CHICAGO RENTALS & TOURSChoose from more than 500 bikes, including mountainbikes, road bikes, comfort bikes, cruisers, and more––and explore the city at your leisure. Rentals includefree locks, riding maps, and helmets. See Tours byLand listing for more details. 239 E. Randolph atMillennium Park; 600 E. Grand at Navy Pier,312.729.1000. bikechicago.com. (K-34) (M-30)
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BIKE AND ROLL CHICAGO RENTALS & TOURSExplore Chicago by bicycle, Segway, or electric bike.Select from the Amazing Lakefront Segway Tour, theFriendly Neighborhoods Bike Tour, Bikes at Night Tour,the Skyscraper Segway Tour, the Presidential Tour andmore. Rentals available. Call or check their website fortimes and prices. 239 E. Randolph at Millennium Park;600 E. Grand at Navy Pier, 312.729.1000.bikechicago.com. (K-34) (M-30)
CHICAGO TROLLEY & DOUBLE DECKER CO.Red and green San Francisco–style trolleys and London-style double-deckers, each led by expert tourguides, stop every 20–30 minutes at top attractions.Board at any of the 14 stops, including the Willis Tower,Museum Campus, Navy Pier, and Water Tower between9am and 5pm. Adults, $35; seniors, $25; children (3–12), $17; and children under 3, free. Good for threedays. 773.648.5000. chicagotrolley.com.
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ABSOLUTELY CHICAGO SEGWAY TOURSTake in Chicago’s top attractions on a scenic glide.See Buckingham Fountain, the “Bean,” MuseumCampus, and more on the popular Lakefront/MuseumCampus Tour, departing daily from Grant Park. Or head north and uncover Chicago’s glitzy see-and-be-seen Gold Coast with the LincolnPark/Beach Tour departing daily from Gateway Park. Additional tours include the Chicago HauntedTour and more. North Grant Park (238 E. Monroe) and Gateway Park (600 E. Grand), 877.866.0966.chicagosegways.com. (K-36)
BIKE AND ROLL CHICAGO’S SEGWAY TOURSSafe, fun, and easy to ride. Glide along the city’s lakefront, taking in views like Museum Campus andMillennium Park while learning about Chicago’s fascinating history with an Amazing Lakefront Tour(10:30am, 2:30pm), the Skyscraper Segway Tour(9:30am, 1:30pm, 6pm), and the Original Hyde ParkSegway Tour (10:30am, 2:30pm). Prices from $49–$69. 239 E. Randolph in Millennium Park, 316N. Wabash in River North; 312.729.1000. chicagobysegway.com. (K-34)
T O U R S B Y W A T E RCHICAGO’S FIRST LADY CRUISESThe official Chicago Architecture Foundation river cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady cruisesoffers guests comfortable, open-air, or climate-controlled seating with spectacular views and
RidingScaryChicago’s got a lot of stories to tell,but none more tantalizing thanthose tales of haunted buildingsand creepy alleyways. During themonth of Oct., ABSOLUTELYCHICAGO SEGWAY TOURS offersHalloween Haunted Tours everyTue.–Sat. at 6:15 and 9pm. From thesafety of your two-wheeled vehicle,hear from your costumed guideabout Al Capone’s haunted yacht,the most haunted hotel in the city(which also has a self-playing pianoin the grand ballroom), and theEastland Disaster on the ChicagoRiver, the 1915 tragedy that claimed the lives of 800 people. “The tour just the right amount of creepy with the stories, and fun with the gliding,” says owner Timmie Cortina. Meet at North Grant Park, 238 E. Monroe, 877.866.0966. See page 21 for a $5 off coupon.
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#1 CHICAGO TOURS: STEVE’S SEGWAY TOURSExplore Chicago’s lakefront, museums, andparks on a three-hour Segway tour. Led bythe best tour guides in Chicago. Northside,architecture, and private tours available,with great photo ops. Frequent daily departures. Prices: $60–$85 plus tax. InGrant Park, at the NE corner of Monroe & Columbus (downstairs). 312.946.9467.stevessegwaytours.com. (K-36)
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commentary on more than 50 significant sites by CAF-certified volunteer docents. Frequent daily departures. $35–$38. Board at Riverside Gardens, SE corner of Michigan Ave. Bridge and Wacker,800.982.2787, ticketmaster.com/rivercruise or ask your concierge. (J-32)
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CHICAGO LINE CRUISESUnforgettable 90-min. lectured boat cruisesdepart daily. The architectural river cruisehighlights landmark buildings along the river, while the historical lake and river cruise offers a narrative of Chicago history and gorgeous skyline views from the lake.Adults, $40; seniors, $32; kids, 7–18, $22; under 7, free. Complimentary Starbucks coffee, Coke products, lemonade, muffins, and cookies. 465 N. McClurg, 312.527.2002.chicagoline.com. (L-32)
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TALL SHIP ADVENTURESThe 148-foot Tall Ship Windy departs daily fromChicago’s Navy Pier for sailing tours on LakeMichigan. Cruises start most days at 11am. Adults,$24–$45; seniors, $15–$45; and children, 3–12,$10–$25. The luxury sloop Pianissimo completes thefleet and offers semi-private sailing and privatecharters from DuSable Harbor. 312.451.2700. tallshipwindy.com. (N-30)
T R A N S P O R TAT I O NSHORELINE SIGHTSEEINGOne-hour architecture cruises led by profes-sional, entertaining guides showcase morethan 40 landmarks along the Chicago River.Day and evening departures from GatewayPark/Navy Pier from 10:45am. Adults,$26–$33; seniors, $23–$30; children (12 and under), $13–$16. Also running: SkylineTours on Lake Michigan daily from 11am.shorelinesightseeing.com or call312.222.9328, ext. 1. (N-30)
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Z O O S LINCOLN PARK ZOOMore than 1,000 mammals, reptiles, and birds inhabit35 acres of zoological gardens on Chicago’s lakefront.There’s also the Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo. Minutesfrom downtown hotels. Daily, 10am–5pm. FREE. 2001 N.Clark, 312.742.2000. lpzoo.com. (H-17)
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You’ll find entertainment aplenty at Millennium Park, so come on out
and enjoy the free park happenings. The park, for example, hosts
the exhibition Interconnected: The Sculptures of Yvonne
Domenge, running through Oct. 21, comprised of three large
spheres that defy gravity and space; self-guided garden tours;
and more.
BP Bridge: Take the long way across Columbus Drive to Daley
Bicentennial Plaza via Frank Gehry’s whimsically serpentine steel creation.
Chase Promenade: A beautiful tree lined walkway that spans the length of the Park.
Cloud Gate: The brilliant stainless steel curves of what has affectionately become known as
“the Bean” mirrors both the skyline above and curious onlookers below.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion: Architect Frank Gehry’s bold outdoor band shell, with its soaring steel
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terns in what may outwardly seem chaotic, Yvonne Domenge’s sculpture consists of bright,
organic shapes, such as Tree of Life, a 16-foot tall bronze sculpture painted bright red. Often
referencing the natural world, Domenge’s work reveals a fascination with form and geometry.
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Self-Guided Audio Tour: Travel at your own pace and listen as the masterminds behind the
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If there’s one thing that can be said about Chicago weather, it’s that it can be unpredictable. One
minute, it’s beautiful and warm, and the next, it’s pouring, and all you want is a sweater. Here are
some tips to make sure you’re ready for all kinds of weather. Layering is important when you’re
dealing with uncertain temperatures. At DESIGNER RESALE (658 N. Dearborn, 312.587.3312), find
a beautiful cashmere or fleece wrap to keep you warm. A good pair of rain boots is a Chicagoan’s
best friend. Stop into HANIG’S FOOTWEAR (875 N. Michigan, 312.787.6800, and other locations)
for a pair of the trendy Hunter wellies in at least a dozen colors or some Sorel boots that will last
you through winter. If you can’t fit all your new gear in your suitcase, stop into PATAGONIA (48 E.
Walton, 312.640.5934; 1800 N. Clybourn, 312.951.0518) to pick up a new messenger or tote bag.
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A N T I Q U E STHE ANTIQUARIANS BUILDINGThis sophisticated River North antique center featuresunique antiques and collections including Europeanantiques, mirrors, designer accessories, antique lamps,and oriental rugs, along with French Louis Philippe, artnouveau and art deco, Moderne, Continental silver, andMeissen. With more than two-dozen antiques dealerson five floors, it’s easy to get lost in here for hours.Mon.–Sat., 10am–6pm. All major cards. 159 W. Kinzie,312.527.0533. (H-31)
ASIAN HOUSEA large selection of elegant oriental home furnishingsand furniture, as well as art and antiques. Asian Housefeatures a solid selection of antique oriental rugs, silkscreens, cloisonné vases and animals, bronze statues,and Coromandel. Mon.–Sat., 10am–6pm. All major cards.159 W. Kinzie, 312.527.4848. (H-31)
WOLFF’S FLEA MARKETThe Midwest’s largest all-outdoor flea market withmore than 700 dealer spaces. Shop a diverse selectionof merchandise, including antiques, collectibles, sou-venirs, electronics, jewelry, and food. Admission: adults,$2; seniors (62-plus)/kids (6–12), $1; and kids under 6,free. Open Sundays from 6am to 3pm. 6920 N.Mannheim at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont,847.524.9590. wolffs.com. (Suburban)
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Playing Dress UpFANTASY COSTUMES (4065 N.Milwaukee, 773.777.0222) is one cityblock of pure costume heaven. Withthe best costume selection in thecity, the store gets some 1,000 newitems in every year. And it knowshow to celebrate Halloween right:each week in Oct., the store is openlater, ultimately staying open for 24hours from Oct. 24 to 31. This yearowner George Garcia expects “any-thing that’s in the movies” to bepopular, with a lot of Batman andSpiderman costumes. If you’re goingall out—maybe dressing up as post-haircut Miley Cyrus or as the ever-popular zombie—the store has hundreds of new wigs, 10 make-up cases, andprosthetics, and there are even make-up artists in house to show people how to best apply their faces. For thekiddies, the shop has about 900 styles, ranging from Harry Potter to an adorable gangster (hey, when in Rome).
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A R TATLAS GALLERIES INC.For more than 40 years, Atlas has offered the finestoils, sculptures, and limited-edition graphics in anexclusive gallery collection, from prints by Renoir tocontemporary works by Michael Cheney. Hours varyby location. All major cards. 535 N. Michigan,312.329.9330 or 800.423.7635; 900 N. Michigan,Level 6, 312.649.0999 or 800.545.2929. atlasgalleries.com. (J-29) (J-26)
LOTTON GALLERYSpecializing in hand-blown glasswork by a singlefamily of artists, this elegant gallery carries a bril-liant selection of fine-art glass vases, lamps, anddecorative objects. The gallery also exhibits paint-ings and fine prints from world-renowned artists.Mon.–Sat., 10am–7pm; Sun. 12–6pm. All major cards.900 N. Michigan, Level 6, 312.664.6203. lottongallery.com. (J-26)
C L O T H I N GBHLDNThis two-level boutique—only the second in thecountry—has bridal gowns and accessories for theunconventional bride and chic dresses for guests.Mon.–Sat., 10am–8pm; Sun., 12pm–6pm. All majorcards. 8 E. Walton, 312.573.2573. bhldn.com. (I-26)
DESIGNER RESALE OF CHICAGOChicago’s premiere consignment boutique hasdesigner labels at unbelievable bargains. DiscoverChicago’s best-kept secret. Find high-end luxurylabels including Christian Louboutin, ChristianLacroix, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton at a fraction ofthe original cost. Also carries plus sizes. Mon.–Sat.,11am–6pm; Sun., 12–6pm. All major cards. 658 N.Dearborn, 312.587.3312. (H-29)
PATAGONIAShop high-quality outdoor clothing, gear, andapparel for the active lifestyle, in addition to a wide selection of their own line of technical garments, casual wear, footwear, and children’sapparel. New fall styles include felted coats andquilted vests in a variety of colors. Hours vary by location. All major cards. 48 E. Walton,312.640.5934 and 1800 N. Clybourn, 312.951.0518.patagonia.com. (J-26) (D-18)
PENGUINA wide selection of men’s and women’s clothing,with lots of warm sweaters for fall. Mon.–Sat.,10am–7pm; Sun., 12pm–6pm. All major cards. 901 N.Rush, 312.475.0792. originalpenguin.com.
NEW SOFIAA new boutique in Chicago’s Gold Coast that show-cases new and vintage designs, plus home goods.Mon.–Sat., 11am–7pm. 100 E. Walton, Ste. 106,312.640.0878. sofialivelovely.com
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NEW! CITYTARGETSmaller than a suburban Target store, this urban con-cept store sells home goods, apparel, beauty supplies,and groceries. CityTarget occupies the landmark for-mer Carson Pirie Scott building. 1 S. State, 312.279.2133.target.com. (I-35)
MACY’STop fashions for men, women, and children, as well asan expansive collection of home furnishings. State St.location: Mon.–Sat., 10am–8pm; Sun., 10am–6pm. WaterTower location: Mon.–Sat., 10am–9pm; Sun., 11am–6pm.All major cards. 111 N. State, 312.781.1000; Water TowerPlace, 835 N. Michigan, 312.335.7787. (I-34) (J-26)
NEIMAN MARCUSThe grandiose entrance is an indication of the hautestuff within this luxurious department store. Mon.–Sat.,10am–7pm, Sun., 12–6pm. All major cards. 737 N.Michigan, 312.642.5900. (J-27)
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SAKS FIFTH AVENUENot quite as opulent as its Big Apple counterpart,Chicago’s Saks is still a refuge for shoppers seekinghigh-quality fashions. Mon.–Sat., 10am–8pm, Sun.,11am–6pm. All major cards. Chicago Place, 700 N.Michigan, 312.944.6500. (J-28)
J E W E L R YPANDORAPandora delivers genuine, high-quality jewelry, andaccessories at affordable prices. Its new style of charm bracelet, both unique and fashion forward, isadorned with diamonds, precious gemstones, andhand-blown Murano glass beads and charms, each representing a memorable moment in one’slife. Mon.–Sat., 10am–9pm; Sun., 11am–6pm. WaterTower Place, 835 N. Michigan, Level 7, 312.915.0647.memorablecharms.com. (J-27)
L E A T H E R G O O D SCOACHThe luxury handbag and leather-goods store hasreopened and doubled in size, with a new sectiondevoted to men. Mon.–Sat., 9am–9pm; Sun., 10am–8pm.625 N. Michigan, 312.587.3167. coach.com. (J-30)
L I N G E R I ELOVER’S LANEShop for lingerie, bedroom toys, romantic gifts, sexymenswear, lotions and oils, books, videos, and gamesfor lovers. Stop into any of the 30 locations throughoutIllinois, Indiana, and Michigan. For locations, referenceour suburban map or visit the website. Mon.–Sat.,10am–9pm; Sun., 12–6pm. All major cards. 955 W.Diversey, 888.744.LOVE. loverslane.com. (E-11)
M A S S A G E / B E A U T YS E R V I C E SDQ LUXURY REFLEXOLOGY MASSAGE & RELAXATION RETREATOpened in early June in Chicago’s South Loop neighbor-hood, DQ uses ancient methods of Chinese acupressurecombined with therapeutic massage to release stress andfatigue. The regular price for a foot massage is $70, butthrough Oct., the price is discounted to $36. Mon.–Sat.,10:30am–10pm; Sun., 11am–10pm. 910 S. Michigan, Ste.120, 312.986.8096. michiganavespa.com. (J-41)
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ASIAN HOUSE OF CHICAGOAsian House featuresOriental home furnishingsand furniture as well ashand-made Tiffany-stylelamps. Oriental furnishingsincluding porcelain fishbowls,rosewood and lacqueredpaintings, antique boxes inporcelain and lacquer. Korean
and antique Chinese furniture, antique Oriental rugs, silkscreens, cloisonné vases and animals, bronze statues, andcoromandel are featured in this River North store. 159 W. Kinzie, 312.527.4848. Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm.
Art & Antique NotesTHE ANTIQUARIANS BUILDING
This sophisticatednew antique centerin Chicago featuresunique antiquesand collectionsincluding Europeanantiques, mirrors,designer acces-sories, antiquelamps, Oriental
rugs, and French Louis Phillipe, Art Nouveau, and ArtDeco, Moderne (Paul Frankl, Charles Eames), continentalsilver and Meissen. Come by and visit this River Northantique center located next to the Merchandise Mart. 159 W. Kinzie, 312.527.0533. Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm.
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P H O T O S E R V I C E SCENTRAL CAMERA CO.Third-generation, family-owned business since 1899.Find the hottest cameras and accessories from brandssuch as Nikon, Canon, Leica, and Panasonic. In addi-tion, find film for your vintage Brownie and Busch cam-eras. Mon.–Fri., 8:30am–5:30pm; Sat, 8:30am–5pm. Allmajor cards. 230 S. Wabash (near Jackson),312.427.5580. centralcamera.com. (I-37)
R E C O R D S T O R EJAZZ RECORD MARTThe world’s largest jazz and blues store features CDs,LPs, 45s, and 78s; DVDs; and videos, as well as posters,T-shirts, magazines, and books. The store and its owner,Bob Koester, have received numerous honors, includinginduction into the Blues Hall of Fame. The store alsosells all in-print LPs by jazz and blues label DelmarkRecords. Mon.–Sat., 10am–8pm; Sun., 12–5pm. All majorcards. 27 E. Illinois, 312.222.1467. jazzmart.com. (I-31)
RECKLESS RECORDSServing Chicago since 1989, Reckless buys and sells aneclectic selection of CDs, records, and DVDs. Mon.–Sat.,10am–8pm; Sun., 10am–7pm. 26 E. Madison,312.795.0878. Other locations: 3126 N. Broadway,773.404.5080; 1532 N. Milwaukee, 773.235.3727.
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A Sweet OctoberThere are two major holidays in themonth of Oct. celebrated inChicago: Sweetest Day (Oct. 20)and Halloween (Oct. 31). What’sSweetest Day, you ask? It’s a holi-day primarily celebrated in theMidwest to show your significantothers, friends, and family howmuch you love and appreciate themby buying them gifts and chocolate.But at LOVER’S LANE (955 W.Diversey, 888.744.LOVE), the holi-day is pretty much completelygeared toward that special man orwoman in your life, with goodiessuch as satin and lace sleep masks, babydolls, and bustiers (or, if the person in your life is a reader, Lover’s Lane even has the Fifty Shades trilogy in stock). But if you’re here for that other Oct. holiday, thestore also has costumes galore for men and women, ranging from pirates to superheroes.
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S H O P P I N G M A L L S900 NORTH MICHIGAN SHOPSBloomingdale’s anchors this fashionable mall with70 distinctive shops and restaurants. Mon.–Sat.,10am–7pm; Sun, 12–6pm. Cards accepted vary bystore. 900 N. Michigan, 312.915.3900. (J-27)
BLOCK 37 Shops include Akira Chicago, Anthropologie, Disney Store, PUMA, Steve Madden, and Sephora.Mon.–Sat., 10am–8pm; Sun., 11am–6pm. All majorcards. 108 N. State, 312.261.4700. block37.com. (I-34)
THE SHOPS AT NORTH BRIDGEFifty specialty shops, 17 restaurants, five hotels—anchored by Nordstrom. Mon.–Sat., 10am–8pm; Sun,11am–6pm. Cards accepted vary by store. 520 N.Michigan, 312.327.2300. (J-30)
WATER TOWER PLACEFind Macy’s and American Girl Place, as well asmore than 100 specialty shops and restaurants.Mon.–Sat., 10am–9pm; Sun, 11am–6pm. Cardsaccepted vary by store. 835-845 N. Michigan,312.440.3166. (J-27)
S P E C I A LT Y S H O P SCANDYALITYFind thousands of bulk candy items, sweet treats,and more. All major cards. 835 N. Michigan, 7th
Floor, 312.867.5500; 520 N. Michigan, 3rd Floor,312.527.1010; 3425 N. Southport, 773.472.7800. (J-27)(J-30)(B-6)
FANTASY COSTUMESThe largest costume shop in Chicago covers anentire city block. With more than 1,000 new itemsthis year, the store has everything from kids’ cos-tumes to make-up and wigs to prosthetics. Everyweek in Oct., the store stays open later, ultimatelystaying open for 24 hours from Oct. 24–31.Mon.–Sat., 9:30am–8pm; Sun., 11am–5pm. 4065 N.Milwaukee, 773.777.0222. fantasycostumes.com.(Northwest of D-19)
THE FUDGE POTThis Old Town institution has been making sugaryconcoctions since 1963 and is a popular place todrop in for a fudge craving or if you’re looking forthe perfect gift. Hours vary by location. AE, MC, V.1532 N. Wells, 312.943.1777. (I-23)
HOUSE OF BLUES STOREGet your official House of Blues Chicago gear here,including Jake and Elwood T-shirts, HOB mugs, shotglasses, hats, keychains, and Blues Brothers DVDsand CDs. Sun.–Thu., 11:30am–10pm; Fri.–Sat.,11:30am–11pm. All major cards. 329 N. Dearborn,312.923.2000. houseofblues.com. (H-32)
NIKE CHICAGOReopened after a six-month hiatus, the 50,000-square-foot store sells an assortment of sporting
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ROCK SHOP AT HARD ROCK CAFEStock up on rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia. Featuring classic tees, jackets, hats, and accessories, as well as a wide selection of collectables. Opens at 10am daily.All major cards. 63 W. Ontario, 312.943.2252.hardrock.com. (H-29)
WE’LL KEEP YOU IN STITCHESA knitting and needlepoint shop with a dazzling selection of yarns and a variety of hand-painted canvases. Offering expert instruction and superb fittingand finishing services. Mon.–Sat., 9:30am–4:45pm;closed Sun. All major cards. 67 E. Oak, 4th Floor,312.642.2540. (I-25)
T O B A C C O & C I G A R SHUBBARD STATE CIGARFind a large selection of the best cigars in the worldincluding Ashton, Padron, and Alec Bradley. Call forhours. All major cards. 6 W. Hubbard, 312.670.0687. (I-31)
IWAN RIES & CO.Chicago’s oldest family business celebrates more than150 years of offering a vast selection of pipes andsmokers’ accessories. Home of the famous Three StarTobacco. Mon.–Fri., 9am–5:30pm; Sat., 9am–5pm. Allmajor cards. 19 S. Wabash, 2nd Floor, 312.372.1306.iwanries.com. (I-35)
UP DOWN CIGARBuilding on nearly 50 years of passion for fine tobacco products, Up Down showcases an extensiveselection of premium cigars, pipes, humidors, andaccessories. Free parking. Open late. Mon.–Thu.,10am–11pm; Fri–Sat, 10am–12am; Sun., 10am–11pm. AE,MC, V. 1550 N. Wells, 800.5UP.DOWN or 312.337.8505.updowncigar.com. (H-19)
RAINFOREST CAFÉ RETAIL VILLAGEA wild variety of items for the entire family,including souvenir T-shirts, stuffed animals, andsafari-themed place settings. Set in a rainforestwith plants hanging from the ceilings and wallsand animatronic animals. Mon.–Thu.,11am–9:30pm; Fri, 11am–10:30pm; Sat., 11am–11pm;Sun., 11am–9pm. All major cards. 605 N. Clark,312.787.1501. rainforestcafe.com. (H-29)
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Northwest 800.225.2525St. Peter’s Church 312.372.5111110 W. Madison Southwest 800.435.9792United 800.241.6522Yellow Cab 312.TAXI.CAB
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The weather may be beginning to cool down, but that doesn’t mean your food should.
Chicago’s restaurants have a range of spice levels that can satisfy even the most heat seeking in
your party. Start your day off with a spicy Bloody Mary from ELEVEN CITY DINER (1112 S.
Wabash, 312.212.1112)—if you like it, you can even take home a bottle of their special Serious
Mary Mix ($7.95). If you’re craving Mexican, order some veggie fajitas with spicy sauce or a steak
burrito with salsa verde from SU CASA RESTAURANT (49 E. Ontario, 312.943-4041). Thai food
can be notoriously spicy, with hot chili peppers often incorporated into dishes from papaya
salad to curries. DAO THAI RESTAURANT AND NOODLE PALACE (230 E. Ohio, 312.337.0000) is
a good place to get your heat fix, with dishes such as Chicken Pad Ped, a spicy chicken curry.
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35 West Ontario • Chicago, IL
312.870.6773 • eggsperiencecafe.com
Open Daily 6am - 4pm
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A bright restaurant in the heart of Chicago’sRiver North neighborhood. We’re sure you’ll find
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A M E R I C A NARTIST’S CAFÉLocated in the Fine Arts building, the Artist’s Café hasbeen a favorite among artists around the globe since1961. Serving up a mix of American and ethnic cuisine,including Greek, Sicilian, and French dishes, guests willfind a cool, diner vibe with a great selection of spirits.Sun.–Mon., 7am–9pm; Tue.–Sat., 7am–11pm. All majorcards. $$. 412 S. Michigan, 312.939.7855. New locationin the South Loop: 1150 S. Wabash, 312.583.9942.artists-cafe.com. (J-38)
ED DEBEVIC’SShake, rattle, and roll at this 1950s-style diner thatserves American classics. Call for hours. All majorcards. $$. 640 N. Wells, 312.664.1707. (H-29)
GOOSE ISLAND BREWPUBChicago’s original craft brewer for more than 20 yearsalso offers handcrafted and locally sourced lunch anddinner items, including charcuterie, duck reuben sand-wiches, and its legendary stilton burger. Sunday brunchalso served. No trip to Chicago is complete without try-ing Goose Island’s innovative, small-batch specialtyales, only found at their pubs. Open daily at 11am andserving late. All major cards. $. Free parking at 1800 N.Clybourn, 312.915.0071. Second location near theAddison Red Line: 3535 N. Clark in Wrigleyville,773.832.9040. gooseisland.com. (D-19) (D-4)
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HARD ROCK CAFE This legendary institution boasts the largest collectionof rock ’n’ roll memorabilia and serves up the best in American cuisine, including juicy burgers, tasty barbecue, sandwiches, pasta, and steaks in a friendly,high-energy atmosphere. Food served Mon.–Thu.,11am–12am; Fri.–Sat., 11am–1am; Sun., 11am–11pm. Allmajor cards. $$. 63 W. Ontario, 312.943.2252.hardrock.com. (H-29)
LLOYD’S CHICAGOAmerican cuisine served in a Frank LloydWright–inspired atmosphere, Lloyd’s, just steps fromthe Lyric Opera and Cadillac Palace Theatre, specializesin upscale business lunches, cocktails, and pre-theaterdinners. Mon.–Fri., 11:30am–8:30pm. Sat. on operanights, 5–7pm. All major cards. $$$. 1 S. Wacker,312.407.6900. (G-35)
O’BRIENS RIVERWALK CAFÉThe flow of the river provide guests with a relaxingretreat in the heart of the city. Feast on summerfavorites including the Black Angus burger, grilledchicken, and salads. A full bar is available. Sun.–Thu.,11am–9pm; Fri.–Sat., 11am–10pm. 45 E. Riverwalk South,312.346.3131. obriensrestaurant.com. (K-32)
RAINFOREST CAFÉ Dine under a tropical jungle canopy featuring cuisineinspired by the flavors of Mexico, the Caribbean, andAsia. Kid-friendly menu available. Mon.–Thu.,11am–9:30pm; Fri., 11am–10:30pm; Sat., 11am–11pm; Sun.,11am–9pm. All major cards. $$. 605 N. Clark,312.787.1501. rainforestcafe.com. (H-29)
RUDY’S BAR & GRILLE Owned by pizza mastermind Rudy Malnati Jr. (also ownerof nearby Pizano’s), this burger place features fresh-cutfries and mouthwatering chargrilled burgers. Open daily,11am–2am. All major cards. $. 69 E. Madison, 312.332.8111.rudysbarandgrillechicago.com. (J-35)
WEBER GRILL RESTAURANTDine on award-winning KettleBurgers, grill-fired pizzas,wood-smoked barbecue, thick juicy Black Angus steaks,and seafood, all grilled to perfection on authenticWeber kettles. Sun.–Thu., 6:30am–11pm; Fri.–Sat.,6:30am–12am. All major cards. $$$. 539 N. State,312.467.9696. webergrillrestaurant.com. (I-30)
WEST EGG CAFEEverything from eggs Benedict and taco salad to rotis-serie chicken grace the menu of this cozy café. Tasty,heart-healthy dishes also available. Mon.–Fri.6:30am–3pm; Sat. –Sun., 7am–3pm. All major cards. $.620 N. Fairbanks, 312.280.8366. (K-29)
A S I A NTAMARINDContemporary décor accents Asian minimalist furnishings at this pan-Asian café. The menu coversmost of Asia, including Thai, Japanese, Chinese, www.indiangardenchicago.com
Lunch Buffet: 11:30am – 3:00pm
Dinner: Sunday – Thursday 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday & Saturday 5:00pm – 10:30pm
247 E. Ontario St., 2nd Floor
Phone: 312-280-4910
Fax: 312-280-4934
“A visit to Indian Garden is a culinary voyage of discovery
to the exotic tastes and textures of India and the warmth
and hospitality of her people.”
Family owned and operated!
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B R A Z I L I A NTEXAS DE BRAZIL Just steps off of Michigan Ave., Texas de Brazil features a 50-item seasonal salad area and flame-grilled cuts of seasoned beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and sausage, all carved tableside. Mon.–Fri., 5–10pm;Sat., 4:30–10pm; Sun., 4–9pm. All major cards. $$$. 51 E. Ohio, 312.670.1006. texasdebrazil.com. (I-29)
B R E A K F A S TEGGSPERIENCE PANCAKES & CAFÉEggsperience a delicious selection of all-day breakfastand lunch items, such as savory omelets, crepes, burgers, and paninis. Open daily, 6am–4pm, and latenight downtown, Thu.–Sat., 10pm–6am. All major cards. $$. 35 W. Ontario, (312.870.6773), Glenview(847.998.5111), Naperville (630.548.1000), Park Ridge(847.939.3976), and Bannockburn (847.940.8444),eggsperiencecafe.com. (H-29)
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cuisine with flavors from Japan, Thailand,
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614 South Wabash 312-379-0970www.tamarindsushi.com
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ELEVEN CITY DINERAn old-school diner serving breakfast ALL day. Enjoy sodafountain drinks while noshing on renowned hand-sliceddelicatessen sandwiches, fluffy omelets, giant salads, and afull bar. Mon.–Thu., 8am–9:30pm; Fri., 8am–10:30pm; Sat.9am–10:30pm; Sun., 9am–9pm. All major cards. $. 1112 S.Wabash, 312.212.1112. elevencitydiner.com. (I-42)
NEW SUNNY SIDE UP & COFFEE SHOPJust off the Mag Mile is one of the city’s newest breakfastand lunch restaurants. This historic brownstone is madeup of multiple levels of dining, with an organic CoffeeShoppe and an in-house pastry chef. Oscar Lump CrabOmelet and a Sunny-Side Up Baguette are a few of theitems available. 8am–3pm; Coffee Shop, 7am–6pm. Allmajor cards. $$. 42 E. Superior, 312.930.4242. (I-28)
WEST EGG CAFEWalking distance from downtown hotels, this Streetervillecafé offers everything from eggs benedict and pancakesto rotisserie chicken and taco salad. Tasty, heart-healthydishes available. Insulated coffee pitchers at every table.Mon.–Fri., 6:30am–3pm; Sat.–Sun., 7am– 3pm. All majorcards. $. 620 N. Fairbanks, 312.280.8366. (K-29)
YOLK Open in three locations, Yolk is the talk of the town.Expect creative twists on traditional breakfast favoritesincluding frittatas, Benedicts, French toast, and skillets.Lunchtime options include salads, burgers, and sandwich-es. Mon.–Fri., 6am–3pm; Sat.–Sun., 7am–3pm. $. 355 E.Ohio, 312.822.9655; 1120 S. Michigan, 312.789.YOLK; 747N. Wells, 312.787.2277. eatyolk.com. (L-30) (I-42) (G-27)
CONTEMPORARY AMERICANCROSSROADS AT HOUSE OF BLUESDine on American, Southern, and Mexican-inspired dishesfrom celebrity chef Aarón Sanchez. Staples—jambalaya,pulled pork sandwiches, HOB signature burgers—join newexciting menu options such as meatball sliders, chile-braised short ribs, and street tacos. All major cards. $$.329 N. Dearborn, 312.923.2000. houseofblues.com. (H-32)
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ASHKENAZ DELIServing Chicago for more than 30 years, thistraditional Jewish deli serves overstuffed cornedbeef and pastrami sandwiches, knishes andmatzo-ball soup, and Nova lox platters. Enjoy ahalf-sandwich and soup daily special for just$9.95. Ashkenaz has got Dr. Brown’s cream sodain the fridge. 7am– 7:30pm. All major cards. $. 12E. Cedar, 312.944.5006. ashkenazdeli.com. (I-24)
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ELEVEN CITY DINERAn old-school diner located in the heart ofChicago’s South Loop, serving breakfast all day.Enjoy authentic soda fountain drinks while nosh-ing on renowned hand-sliced delicatessen sand-wiches. Mon.–Thu., 8am–9:30pm; Fri., 8am–10:30pm; Sat., 9am–10:30pm; Sun., 9am–9pm. Allmajor cards. $. 1112 S. Wabash, 312.212.1112.elevencitydiner.com. (I-42)
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Curry-ousAsian fusion might be trendy in therestaurant scene, but CHICAGOCURRY HOUSE (899 S. Plymouth,312.362.9999) veers more towardthe traditional with its South Asianfusion cuisine, combining elementsof culinary traditions from India andNepal. If you’re unfamiliar withNepalese specialties, start with tra-ditional stewed dishes suchas jhane ko dal (seasoned lentils)or aloo tama bido (spiced potatoes,bamboo shoots, and black-eyedpeas). If you want to sample a littlebit of everything, stop in for thedaily lunch buffet (11am to 3pm) forjust $10.95, offering more than 20popular menu items, includingsamosas, naan, and chicken tikka masala. Enjoy the meal surrounded by romantic décor featuring treasures from Asia and soft Indian and Nepali music in the background. If you’re hungry but don’t want to leave your hotel room, Chicago Curry House offers hotel delivery for guests.
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STEVE’S DELIA kosher-style delicatessen featuring noodle kugeland overstuffed sandwiches. Mon.–Fri., 9am–8pm;Sat.–Sun., 9am–7pm. All major cards. $$. 354 W.Hubbard, 312.467.6868.
F O N D U ETHE MELTING POTThis stylish fondue eatery features six differentcheese fondues, entree choices such as filet mignon and lobster tail, and the perfect ending—its famous chocolate fondue, complete with marshmallows, cakes, and brownies for dipping.Mon.–Sat., 12pm– 2am; Sun., 12pm–12am. All major cards. $$$. 609 N. Dearborn, 312.573.0011.meltingpot.com. (H-29)
G E R M A NCHICAGO BRAUHAUSFeaturing sauerbraten, Wiener schnitzel, and roastduck, as well as steaks, chops, and fish specialsdaily. Enjoy the Oktoberfest celebration throughoutthe month, starting at 7pm nightly (except Mon. and Tue.). Parking available. Mon., Wed., and Thu.,11am–12am; Fri. and Sun., 11am–2am; Sat., 11am–3am;closed Tue. All major cards. $$. 4732 N. Lincoln,773.784.4444. chicagobrauhaus.com. (Northwest of A-1)
I N D I A NCHICAGO CURRY HOUSEWith a high Zagat rating and Best Of Chicago award from Local.com, Chicago Curry House bringsthe flavors of India and Nepal to the city’s SouthLoop. Delight in mouth-watering cuisine, an extensive wine list, relaxing ambiance, and attentiveservice. Lunch buffet. Catering and delivery available. $$. 899 S. Plymouth, 312.362.9999. curryhouseonline.com. (I-41)
INDIA HOUSEWith an exhibition kitchen, this River North emporium allows diners an opportunity to watchtheir menu selections (more than 150 choices)cooked to perfection in tandoor ovens. Vegetarianoptions. Daily lunch buffet. Lunch: Mon.–Fri.,11am–2:30pm; Sat.–Sun., 11am–3pm. Dinner: Fri.–Sat., 5–11pm; Sun.–Thu., 5–10pm. All major cards. $$. 59 W. Grand, 312.645.9500. indiahousechicago.com. (I-30)
INDIAN GARDENThis popular second-floor Streeterville restaurantfeatures Northern Indian and Pakistani favorites.Sample a rotating selection of traditional dishes,including marinated lamb and curried chicken atthe daily lunch buffet from 11:30am to 3pm for$13.95 per person. Weekend brunch buffet is $15.95.Dinner: Sun.–Thu., 5pm–10pm; Fri.–Sat.,5pm–10:30pm. All major cards. $$. 247 E. Ontario,312.280.4910. indiangardenchicago.com. (H-29)
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800 N. Dearborn | (855)749-2667www.pizanoschicago.com
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Voted #1 Burger in Chicago“Home of the Milkshake Martini”
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LOOP61 E. MADISON312-236-1777
GLENVIEW 1808 N. WAUKEGAN847-486-1777
GOLD COAST864 N. STATE ST.312-751-1766(STATE & CHESTNUT)
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The Fine Arts Building 412 S. Michigan • (312)939-7855
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1150 S. Wabash (312)583-9942www.artists-cafe.com
838 West Randolph(312) 733-3379
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I R I S HEMERALD LOOP BAR & GRILLThis modern Irish mega pub serves up traditional Irishfare and classic comfort food in a spacious, sophisticat-ed dining room, complete with a 40-foot wood bar andTVs throughout. Weekend brunch and football specials.Mon.–Fri., 11am–2am; Sat., 9am–3am; and Sun.,9am–2am. All major cards. $$. 216 N. Wabash,312.263.0200. emeraldloop.com. (I-33)
I T A L I A NCLUB LUCKYFeel like you’re in a 1940s Italian supper club and cocktail lounge. Close to downtown hotels. Good foodand fun, with two huge patios. Private party room. Now offering hotel delivery. Kitchen hours: Mon.–Thu.11:30am–10pm; Fri., 11:30am–11pm; Sat., 4:30–11pm; Sun.,3:30–10pm. Lounge open late. $$$. 1824 W. Wabansia,773.227.2300. clubluckychicago.com. (NW of A-20)
EDUARDO’S ENOTECA Fresh light Italian and small plates. Delivery and cater-ing available. Call for hours. All major cards. $$. 1212 N.Dearborn, 312.337.4490. eduardosenoteca.com. (I-23)
LA CANTINA ITALIAN CHOPHOUSE (Italian VillageRestaurants)Located on the lower level of the Italian VillageRestaurants, La Cantina’s traits of distinction includeamazing steak and seafood served from all regions ofItaly. Gluten-free options available. Lunch: Mon.–Fri.,11:30am–2:30pm. Dinner: Tue.–Fri., 5–10pm; Sat., 5–11pm.All major cards. $$$. 71 W. Monroe, 312.332.7005.italianvillage-chicago.com. (H-36)
THE VILLAGE (Italian Village Restaurants) The Village features Northern Italian cuisine in an intimate setting, complete with cozy nooks and muralsthat evoke the feeling of dining in a small Italian village. Gluten-free options available. Mon.–Thu.,11am–12am; Fri.–Sat., 11am-1am; Sun., 12pm–12am. All major cards. $$$. 71 W. Monroe, 312.332.7005. italianvillage-chicago.com. (H-36)
VIVERE (Italian Village Restaurants) This contemporary Italian restaurant features modernflavors and has received accolades from Esquireand Wine Spectator. Gluten-free options available.Lunch: weekdays, 11am–2:30pm. Dinner: Mon.–Thu.,5–10pm; Fri.–Sat., 5–11pm; closed Sun. All major cards.$$$. 71 W. Monroe, 312.332.7005. italianvillage-chicago.com. (H-36)
VIVOCelebrating 20 years in the Randolph Street MarketDistrict, Vivo offers Italian food in a chic setting. Whenit comes to true Italian cuisine, few rival this rustic andstylish veteran. Mon.–Wed., 11am–10pm; Thu., 11am–11pm;Fri., 11am–12am; Sat., 5pm–12am. 838 W. Randolph,312.733.3379. vivo-chicago.com. (West of D-33)
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M E D I T E R R A N E A NCITY WINERY The only functioning winery in Chicago, this 30,000-square-foot venue serves Mediterranean-inspired food and features live music and comedy. Mon.–Sun.,5pm–12am. 1200 W Randolph, 312.733.9463. citywinery.com/Chicago. (West of D-33)
THE PURPLE PIGFeaturing housemade charcuterie, cheeses and classicMediterranean fare plus an extensive yet accessiblewine list. All major cards. $$ 500 N. Michigan, 312/464-1744. thepurplepigchicago.com. (J-30)
M E X I C A NFRONTERA GRILL/TOPOLOBAMPOThe crown jewels of Chicago’s Mexican scene are ChefRick Bayless’ religiously authentic eateries. Call for hours.All major cards. $$$ 445 N. Clark, 312/661-1434. (H-31)
PATRON’S HACIENDAA Mexican restaurant and sports cantina located inChicago’s River North neighborhood, serving Mexicancuisine including fresh ceviche, fajitas, and some of thebest fresh-juice margaritas in town. Mon.–Thu., 5–10pm;Fri. –Sat., 5pm–12am; Sun, 3–10pm. All major cards. $$.316 W. Erie, 312.642.2400. patronschicago.com. (G-29)
dine in - carry-out - delivery - cateringsun.-thur.(11:30am-10pm)
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710 n rush • (312)787-8998www.friendssushi.com
N E P A L E S ECHICAGO CURRY HOUSEWith a high Zagat rating and Best Of Chicago awardfrom Local.com, Chicago Curry House brings the fla-vors of India and Nepal to the city’s South Loop.Delight in mouth-watering cuisine, an extensive winelist, relaxing ambiance, and attentive service. Lunchbuffet. Catering and delivery available. $$. 899 S.Plymouth, 312.362.9999. curryhouseonline.com. (I-41)
P I Z Z AGINO’S EASTA Chicago tradition since 1966, Gino’s is famous fordeep-dish pizza that is handmade with golden crust,fresh vine-ripened tomatoes, and your choice of top-pings. Full menu includes appetizers, pastas, salads,sandwiches, and kid’s menu. Call for hours. All majorcards. $$. 633 N. Wells, 312.943.1124; 162 E. Superior,312.266.DEEP; 521 S. Dearborn, 312.939.1818.ginoseast.com. (H-29) (K-28) (I-38)
GINO’S EAST SPORTS BAR The traditional pizzeria spices things up with its newlocation in Chicago’s South Loop. With new deep-dishpies, such as the Hunter Rabbit (rabbit sausage,spinach, roasted carrots, and parmesan), as well as theold standards, it wouldn’t be a sports bar without acraft beer list featuring a dozen local brews. All majorcards. $$. 521 S. Dearborn, 312.939.1818. ginoseastsportsbar.com. (H-39)
PIZANO’S PIZZA & PASTAFrank Sinatra once said, “A day without Pizano’s pasta islike a day without sunshine.” Brighten up your day withhomemade gnocchi, but save room for what Oprah calls the best thin-crust pizza in Chicago. Hours vary. AE, MC, V. $$. 864 N. State, 312.751.1766; 61 E. Madison,312.236.1777; 1808 Waukegan Rd in Glenview,847.486.1777. pizanoschicago.com. (I-26)(I-35)(Suburban)
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545 N. LaSalle St. (312) 464-1872545 N. LaSalle St. (312) 464-1872
“Serving Chicago’s Authentic Deep Dish Pizza”
$5Off!any $25 food purchase w/ad
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SU CASA MEXICAN RESTAURANTExperience a fiesta for your taste buds oneblock off Michigan Ave. A smorgasbord ofMexican favorites such as fajitas, burritos, tacos,and hacienda dinners are served among piñatasand stained glass. Ask about catering. Sun.–Thu.,11am–12am; Fri.–Sat., 11am–1am. All major cards.$. 49 E. Ontario, 312.943.4041. (I-29)
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PIZANO’S PIZZA & PASTA EXPRESS Pizano’s newest branch focuses exclusively on deliveryand carryout. Looking to dine-in? See listing above. Allmajor cards. $$. 800 N. Dearborn, 855.749.2667.pizanoschicago.com. (I-27)
PIZZERIA ORA Build your own traditional Chicago deep-dish or thin-crust pizza with your favorite toppings, or choose oneof Pizzeria Ora’s specialty pies, such as the Marina withscallops, shrimp, squid, or El Blanco, pesto, feta, garlic,mozzarella, and sliced tomato. Sandwiches and Italianentrées also available. $2 downtown delivery. Sun.–Thu.,6:30am–12am; Fri.–Sat., 7am–1am. All major cards. $$.545 N. LaSalle, 312.464.1872, pizzeriaora.com. (H-30)
S E A F O O DBUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO.Run, Forrest, Run to Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., locatedon the fabulous Navy Pier, just a short walk from Ohio Street Beach and Michigan Ave. shopping. Come for our family-oriented atmosphere, friendlyservice, and out-of-this-world seafood. With BubbaGump, you're guaranteed to get the greatest seafood experience in Chicago. Sun.-Thu., 11am–10pm;Fri.–Sat., 11am–11pm. All major cards. $$. All major cards. $$. 700 E. Grand, Ste. 131, 312.252.GUMP. bubbagump.com. (N-31)
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Ich Bin Ein ChicagoanWhen it comes to life at the legendary CHICAGO BRAUHAUS(4732 N. Lincoln, 773.784.4444),every day is Oktoberfest. From the steaming plates of sausages to the roaring oompah band andmassive steins of beer, a tradition-al German party is pretty muchwhat the place is all about. Evenso, there’s still something extraspecial about fall, when the slightchill in the air, the colorful tent out front, and the more boisterouscrowds help propel the annual“official” celebration ofOktoberfest to a whole new level—in part thanks to the copious amounts of Spaten Oktoberfest beer. Chicago Brauhaus Oktoberfest runs through Oct. 28, starting at 7pm nightly (except Mon. and Tues.).
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CATCH 35 The freshest seafood in the city is just a short walkto Chicago’s Theater District. For meat lovers, trythe bone-in ribeye, New York strip or filet mignonmedallions. Featuring live jazz Tue.–Fri., 6–9pm;Sat., 6:30–9:30pm. Lunch: Mon. –Fri., 11:30am–2pm.Dinner: Mon.–Thu., 5–9:30pm; Fri.–Sat., 5–10pm;Sun., 4–9pm. All major cards. $$$$. 35 W. Wacker,312.346.3500; 35 S. Washington in Naperville,630.717.3500. catch35.com. (I-33) (suburban)
HOLY MACKEREL! Combining fresh seafood, such as the 1.5-pound liveMaine lobster, and fresh cocktails, as well as a fresh
take on a vintage design, including large-scale, retromurals of downtown Chicago lake scenes. Sun.–Thu.,6am–9pm; Fri.–Sat., 6am–10pm. All major cards. $$$$.70 Yorktown Center, Westin Lombard, 630.953.3444.holymackerelseafood.com. (Suburban)
SHAW’S CRAB HOUSEEnjoy fresh seafood and oysters shucked to order. Serving top-grade fish and shellfish andinventive sushi and sashimi combinations. Mon.–Fri., 11:30am–2pm; Mon.–Thu., 5:30pm–10pm;Fri.–Sat., 5pm–12am; Sun., 10am–1:30 pm; Sun.,5–10pm. $$$. 21 E Hubbard, 312.527.2722.shawscrabhouse.com. (J-31)
11 E. ILLINOIS • PHONE 670-0100
“The most fashionable place in town to dine on Thai food”. . .
– Chicago Magazine
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S T E A K S , C H O P SA N D R I B SCHICAGO CHOP HOUSELocated in a century-old Victorian brownstone with morethan 1,400 historical photos, this renowned steakhousefeatures USDA prime dry-aged and Kobe steaks. A com-prehensive wine list boasts more than 650 selections.Piano bar. Valet. Mon.–Thu., 5–11pm; Fri., 5–11:30pm; Sat.,4–11:30pm; Sun., 4–11pm. All major cards. $$$$. 60 W.Ontario, 312.787.7100. chicagochophouse.com. (I-29)
THE FIREPLACE INNA classic Chicago rib joint that’s been serving up someof the best barbecue baby backs around since 1969. Anexcellent selection of prime steaks, chicken, chops, andseafood. All-seasons outdoor patio. Mon.–Thu.,4:30pm–12am; Fri.–Sat., 11:30am–1am; Sun.,11:30am–12am. All major cards. $$$. 1448 N. Wells,312.664.5264. fireplaceinn.com. (G-21)
HARRY CARAY’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSELegendary Italian steakhouse serving the finest prime,aged steaks and chops—Italian favorites in a truly warmChicago atmosphere. Hours vary by location. All majorcards. $$$$. 33 W. Kinzie, 312.828.0966; 10233 W.Higgins in Rosemont, 847.699.1200; 70 YorktownCenter, Westin Lombard, 630.953.3400.harrycarays.com. (I-31) (Suburban)
River North747 N. Wells 312.787.2277
South Loop1120 S. Michigan 312.789.YOLK
Streeterville355 E. Ohio 312.822.YOLK
www.eatyolk.com
“but there’s way more than just eggs here.”
Serving Breakfast and LunchMon - Fri 6am to 3pmSat - Sun 7am to 3pm
“The Best Thai Restaurant is also
the closest to all the major hotels”
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312/337-000011/2 Blocks From the Mag Mile at
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WEBER GRILL RESTAURANTFrom the people who invented the Weber grill, thisdowntown dining establishment serves juicy burgers,slow-smoked regional barbecue, thick Black Angussteaks, seafood, and more, all grilled over charcoal onauthentic Weber kettles. Sun.–Thu., 6:30am–11pm;Fri.–Sat., 6:30am–12am. All major cards. $$$. 539 N.State, 312.467.9696. webergrillrestaurant.com. (I-30)
S U S H IFRIENDS SUSHILocated steps from Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, themodern sleek trappings of this Gold Coast sushi spotare ideal for both casual and romantic dining. Enjoytraditional and specialty maki, sushi, and sashimi, aswell as entrée selections. Daily lunch specials.Sun.–Thu., 11:30am–10pm; Fri.–Sat., 11:30am–1am. Allmajor cards. $$. 710 N. Rush, 312.787.8998.friendssushi.com. (I-28)
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MICHAEL JORDAN’S STEAK HOUSEBasketball legend Michael Jordan brings hisrestaurant concept to the InterContinentalChicago. Dine on hand-selected USDA prime,dry-aged steaks, upscale comfort food, freshseafood, and a variety of artisanal wines, localcraft brews, and specialty cocktails. Bar: daily,11am–2am. Lunch: daily, 11am–2pm. Dinner:Mon.–Thu., 5–10pm; Fri.–Sat., 5–11pm; Sun.,5–9pm. 505 N. Michigan, 312.321.8823. michaeljordansteakhouse.com. (J-30)
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JAPONAISChic interior and atmosphere characterize this contemporary restaurant. All major cards. $$$. 600 W.Chicago, 312.822.9600. japonaischicago.com. (F-27)
T H A IDAOEnjoy Thai cuisine a half-block off the Mag Mile. Find awide variety of traditional and specialty dishes includ-ing pad thai, cashew chicken, and beef curry. Sun.–Thu.,11am–10pm; Fri.–Sat., 11am–11pm. Delivery available to alldowntown hotels. All major cards. $. 230 E. Ohio,312.337.0000. daothai.com. (J-29)
SILVER SPOONFind Zagat-rated Thai fare such as banana blossom salad,tom yum, pad thai, curry noodles, ginger chicken, andmore in a comfortable casual environment steps fromthe Mag Mile. Lunch, dinner, carryout, and delivery.Sun.–Thu., 11am–10pm; Fri.–Sat., 11am–11pm. MC, V. $. 710 N.Rush, 312.944.7100. silverspoonchicago.com. (I-28)
STAR OF SIAMVoted the No. 1 Thai restaurant by Chicago food critics.Star of Siam helped popularize Thai food not only inChicago, but also throughout the country. Deliveryavailable to all downtown hotels. Sun.–Thu., 11am–10pm;Fri.–Sat., 11am–11pm. All major cards. $. 11 E. Illinois,312.670.0100. starofsiamchicago.com. (I-30)
316 W. Erie • 312.642.2400 • Patronschicago.comOpen 7 Days sunday-Friday: 11:30am to 2am • saturday 11:30am to 3am316 W. Erie • 312.642.2400 • Patronschicago.comOpen 7 Days sunday-Friday: 11:30am to 2am • saturday 11:30am to 3am
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The nights are longer now, and Chicago’s clubs celebrate that fact with some exciting evening
shows. Throughout Oct., Supernatural Chicago, a popular one-man show by necromancer Neil
Tobin at EXCALIBUR (632 N. Dearborn, 800.979.3370), runs Fri. and Sat. nights at 7:30pm.
Combining local paranormal history and interactive magical and psychic demonstrations, Tobin
is sure to keep you on your toes. For a less spooky experience, stop by the BATON SHOW
LOUNGE (436 N. Clark, 312.644.5269) for some of the city’s best female impersonators—go for
a Sun. show, and get two-for-one tickets. Be under no illusions: the PALMER HOUSE HILTON
(17 E. Monroe, 773.769.3832) hosts an intimate magic show, The Magic Parlour with third-gener-
ation magician Dennis Watkins, on Fri. nights at 8:00 and 10:30pm for guests 10 and up.
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B L U E S C L U B SKINGSTON MINESTwo bands on two stages provide nonstop music sevennights a week at this legendary blues club, with early setsat 8pm on Thu. and 7:30pm on Fri. and Sat. Restaurantserves BBQ, catfish, and more for late-night noshing.Cover charge: $12–$15. Sun.–Thu., 8pm–4am; Fri.,7pm–4am; Sat., 7pm–5am. All major cards. 2548 N.Halsted, 773.477.4646. kingstonmines.com. (E-13)
BUDDY GUY’S LEGENDSBlues nightly. Mon.–Tue., 5pm–2am; Wed.–Fri., 11am–2am;Sat., 12pm–3am; Sun., 12pm–2am. All major cards. 700 S.Wabash, 312.427.1190. buddyguy.com. (J-40)
B R E W P U B SGOOSE ISLAND BREWPUBChicago’s original craft brewer for more than 20 yearsoffers some 20 varieties of handcrafted beer.Specialties include Honkers Ale and 312. Stop by everyThursday at 6pm for a toast as they introduce a newbeer. Also offers locally sourced lunch and dinner. Opendaily at 11am and serving late. All major cards. Plenty offree parking at 1800 N. Clybourn, 312.915.0071. Secondlocation near the Addison Red Line stop at 3535 N.Clark in Wrigleyville, 773.832.9040. gooseisland.com.(D-19) (D-4)
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C A B A R E T C L U B SBATON SHOW LOUNGEThis show is the nation’s longest running femaleimpersonation, Las Vegas–style revue and has beendelighting audiences from around the world for morethan 40 years. Call for special shows on Mon. andTue. Show times are Wed.–Sun. at 8:30pm, 10:30pm,and 12:30am. All major cards. 436 N. Clark,312.644.5269. thebatonshowlounge.com. (H-38)
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FRIENDS SUSHIThe modern, sleek trappings of this Gold Coastsushi spot make for an ideal happy hour, whetherwith friends or clients. Sample the delicious startermenu featuring pan-seared crab cakes with wasabiaioli, unagi egg rolls, edamame, grilled calamari,and more. Sun.–Thu., 11:30am–10pm, Fri.–Sat.,11:30am–1am. All major cards. 710 N. Rush,312.787.8998. friendssushi.com. (I-28)
THE LEG ROOM Voted one of the Top 10 Best Bars in Chicago byChicago Scene, the plush Leg Room featuresevening and late-night lounging and casual dining inChicago’s Gold Coast. 7 W. Division, 312.337.2583.legroomchicago.com. (I-24)
C O M E D Y C L U B SCOMEDYSPORTZCelebrating 25 years, ComedySportz presents anaudience-interactive show appropriate for all ages.At this laugh arena, two teams of improvisors compete for the your applause, and you decide who wins. The all-ages show is improvised six times
a weekend, so it’s never the same twice. $22. 929 W. Belmont, 773.549.8080. comedysportzchicago.com. (NW of D-19)
iOThe originators of long-form improvisation havebeen creating comedy for 30 years. iO has two the-aters: the Del Close Theater features sketch come-dy and stylistic shows, while the Cabaret featuresiO’s signature long-form improvisation, which hasmade the theater famous. Seven nights a week. Allmajor cards. 3541 N. Clark, 773.880.0199.chicago.ioimprov.com. (D-5)
D A N C E C L U B SDETENTION �This Gold Coast nightclub is the newest addition tothe happening Division St. Corridor. It’s unlike anydetention you’ve ever experienced—the pulsatingmusic from some of the best DJs in the city andpremium service from their sexy staff that danceon top of the bars is the type of punishment youcrave. Bottle service available. Thu.–Fri., 10pm–4am;Sat., 10pm–5am. 9 W. Division, 312.335.1400. detentionchicago.com. (I-24)
VISIONGlobal and local DJs spin every Friday and Saturdayamid four levels of nightclub luxury. Fri., 10pm–4am;Sat., 10pm–5am. Weekly schedule available online.All major credit cards. 632 N. Dearborn,312.266.2114. visionnightclub.com. (H-29)
I R I S H P U B SEMERALD LOOP BAR & GRILLIn addition to a late-night restaurant menu, thismodern Irish pub boasts a 40-foot wood bar with
CLUB LUCKY The 1940s “supper club” and lounge is per-fect for relaxing with friends or an intimatecocktail. Try its famous killer martini withjumbo hand-stuffed blue-cheese olives.Chicago’s best jukebox. Opens Mon.–Fri. at11:30am, Sat. at 4:30pm, and Sun. at3:30pm. Lounge open until 2am. All majorcards. 1824 W. Wabansia, 773.227.2300.clubluckychicago.com. (NW of A-20)
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EXCALIBURVoted Chicago’s Best Nightclub by theChicago Tribune, this city landmark fea-tures multiple club environments under oneroof. Find fresh beats and incredible effectsin Vision nightclub, retro dance hits and liveDJs in the Cabaret, and late-night dining.Wed.–Fri., 7pm–4am; Sat., 7pm–5am. Majorcredit cards. 632 N. Dearborn, 312.266.1944,excaliburchicago.com. (H-29)
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Live Blues7 Nightsa Week!
2 Stages • 2 BandsDoors Open 8:00PMShowtime 9:30PM
Till 4AM • 5AM Sat.
$300 OFF Cover Charge with Ad
773-477-4646 • 2548 N. HalstedFor Private Parties Call Dave at 773-491-4774
expansive drink list including aged whiskeys, specialtymartinis, and a darn good pint of Guinness. TVsthroughout, daily specials, and great outdoor patio.Mon.–Fri., 11am–2am; Sat., 9am–3am; Sun., 9am–2am. All major cards. 216 N. Wabash, 312.263.0200. emeraldloop.com. (1-33)
L I V E M U S I CHARD ROCK CAFÉIn addition to live music (on Mon. and Thu.), this leg-endary institution boasts the largest collection of rock ’n’ roll memorabilia and serves up the best inAmerican cuisine including juicy burgers and tasty barbecue in a friendly, high-energy atmosphere. Food served Mon.–Thu., 11am–12am; Fri.–Sat., 11am–1am;Sun. 11am–11pm. All major cards. 63 W. Ontario,312.943.2252. hardrock.com. (H-29)
HOUSE OF BLUESA restaurant and concert venue known for embracingmusic of all genres, House of Blues also offers a unique experience for dinner guests to enjoy live music while they dine. A specialty late-night dinnermenu is available until close. In Oct., expect acts suchas Blue October, Yonder Mountain String Band, and The Hush Sound. All major cards. Call for currentschedule. 329 N. Dearborn, 312.923.2000. houseofblues.com. (H-32) Keeping visitors entertained since 1920!
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Wine and SpiritSome nights, you just want somelive music and a glass of red. There are few places cozier thanREDHEAD PIANO BAR (16 W.Ontario St., 312.640.1000). Withentertainment every night of theweek, playing upbeat standards,pop, and rock hits, the lounge. Onenight, you might see MarshallNelson, who formerly played pianowith Kool and the Gang, and thenext, Thomas Linsk and LisaMcClowry—a singer with a 3.5-octave range. But it’s not just musicthat Redhead specializes in: on anygiven night, the bar offers various half-priced wines and special cocktails. Redhead also hosts wine classes onthe third Wed. of every month. A Sep. class, for example, taught visitors about champagne and champagnecocktails. But don’t try to stop into the lounge in your ripped jeans: the dress code is business casual.
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P I A N O B A R SHOWL AT THE MOONEnjoy a rock ‘n’ roll dueling piano show, as musi-cians perform tunes from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, andtoday. Mon.–Fri., 5pm–2am; Sat., 5pm–3am; Sun.,7pm–2am. 26 W. Hubbard, 312.863.7427. howlatthemoon.com. (I-31)
THE REDHEAD PIANO BAREnjoy one of the Redhead’s signature martinis asyou listen to Chicago’s top piano-player vocalistsplaying upbeat standards, pop, and rock hits sevennights a week. The atmosphere is lively but com-fortable. Proper attire required. Sun.–Fri., 7pm–4am;Sat., 7pm–5am. All major cards. 16 W. Ontario,312.640.1000. redheadpianobar.com. (H-29)
R O O F T O P B A R SNEW! J. PARKERThe hot new rooftop at the Hotel Lincoln seatsmore than 150, but it’s often full. Mon.–Fri.,5pm–1am; Sat.–Sun., 11:30am–1am. 1816 N. Clark, 13thFloor, 312.254.4747. (North of H-19)
NEW! SKY TERRACE AT THE IVY HOTELThe rooftop of this boutique hotel features $14 specialty martinis such as the Jolli Rancher (Vodka and Watermelon Schnapps), plus smallplates. 233 E. Ontario, 312.335.5444.exploreivy.com. (L-30)
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CLARK STREET ALE HOUSETry one of the many beers on tap, or pick from theextensive whiskey list. Mon.–Fri., 4pm–4am; Sat.,11am–5am; Sun., 11am–4am. 742 N. Clark,(312)642.9253. clarkstreetalehouse.com. (H-28)
THE GAGEThis tavern across the street from Millennium Parkserves fine wines, boutique beers, and craft cocktails.Its fall menu includes the Orange Line, a take on theclassic Sidecar. Sun., 10am–12am; Mon., 11am–12am;Tue.–Fri., 11am–2am; Sat., 10am–3am. All major cards. 24S. Michigan, 312.372.4243. thegagechicago.com. (J-37)
GINO’S EAST SPORTS BAR Enjoy craft beers, with 12 Chicagoland beers on tap.Guests can also choose three for a $9.50 flight. Thebeer menu also includes 50 craft bottle selections,from various regions of the United States. Stop induring football games for great deals, including $6Bloody Marys. Sun.–Wed., 11am–12am; Thu.–Sat.,11am–2am. All major cards. $$. 521 S. Dearborn,312.939.1818. ginoseastsportsbar.com. (H-39)
OLD TOWN POUR HOUSEWith huge TVs and 90 beers on tap, stop in towatch the game. Mon.–Tue. 4pm–2am; Wed.–Fri.,11am–2am; Sat., 10:30am–3am; Sun., 10:30am–2am.All major cards. 1419 N. Wells, 312.477.2800. oldtownpourhouse.com. (G-22)
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W I N E A N DC H A M P A G N E B A R SBAR UMBRIAGOThe wine list at this small-plates Italian spot is extensive but won’t break the bank. Mon.–Fri.,4pm–2am; Sat., 3pm–3am; Sun., 3–10pm. All majorcards. 6 W. Hubbard, 312.494.1200. barumbriago.com. (I-31)
ENOIndulge your passion for wine, cheese, and chocolate in an intimate setting inside the InterContinentalChicago. Superb wines, an international cheese menu,and handmade chocolate truffles await. Mon.–Thu.,4pm–1am; Sat., 1pm–am; Sun., 1pm–10pm. All majorcards. 505 N. Michigan, 312.321.8738; 200 N. Columbus,312.946.7000. enowinerooms.com. (J-30) (K-33)
POPS FOR CHAMPAGNEEnjoy a world-class champagne selection with live jazz. Sun.–Fri., 3pm–2am; Sat., 1pm–2am. All majorcards. 601 N. State, 312.266.7677.popsforchampagne.com. (I-30)
RM CHAMPAGNE SALONA hot new wine and champagne bar, RM is located in a quiet cobblestone alley in the West Loop. Make areservation—this intimate spot gets busy. 116 N. Green,312.243.1199. rmchampagnesalon.com. (W of D-33)
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On StageI.O. I.O. THEATRE 3541 N. Clark, 773.880.0199. For 30 years, i.O.has been the premier improvisational comedy club in Chicago. Theseoriginators of long-form improv are famous for their hilarious, yethighly intelligent comedy shows—featuring their signature piece, THE HAROLD. Bill Murray describes their shows as “the most important group work since they built the pyramids.” The i.O. housestwo theaters, two bars, and has six shows a night. The cast shines with talent reminiscent of alumni that include Mike Myers, Chris Farleyand more. Call for schedule. chicago.ioimprov.com.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
APOLLO THEATER, 2540 N. Lincoln, 773/935-6100. Inspired by the famed, 1956 recording session that brought together legendary rock ‘n’ roll icons Johnny Cash, Jerry LeeLewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley, Million Dollar Quartetcaptures a singular moment when four of the music industry’smost extraordinary talents, all in their creative prime, came together for one of the most memorable nights in music history. The show features a treasure trove of music, including“Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,”and more. For tickets: $25-$77.50, call 773.935.6100 or visitwww.ticketmaster.com, milliondollarquartetlive.com.
I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGEBROADWAY PLAYHOUSE, 175 E. Chestnut,800.775.2000. It's 1952, and you are a member of the I Love Lucy studio audience, awaiting the filming of twowell-known, hilarious episodes. A charming host enlightensyou to the behind-the-scenes filming process and thisbrand new thing called “television.” When the episodesbegin, you witness the sidesplitting antics of that crazyredhead Lucy and thrill to the Cuban sounds of the RickyRicardo Orchestra at the famed Tropicana Nightclub. Tick-ets are $23–$65. See broadwayinchicago.com for schedule.
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LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE, 821 N. Michigan,312.337.0665.. From the simple beauty of a rippling pool ofwater, ensemble member Mary Zimmerman conjures theforce of Ovid’s myths into gorgeous imagery, provocativemoments, and breathtaking storytelling. Experience theTony-winning smash hit, in which gods and mortals plungeinto tales of love, loss, and redemption. This special anniversary production features many original and Broadway cast members. Tickets are $26–$66. See lookingglasstheatre.org for schedule.
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SWEET BIRD OF YOUTHGOODMAN THEATRE, 170 N Dearborn, 312.443.3800.Into a tiny Gulf coast hamlet drifts an improbable couple: thePrincess Kosmonopolis, a Hollywood legend fleeing the dis-astrous premiere of her latest epic, and Chance Wayne, ayoung actor-turned-gigolo who has brought his new benefac-tress to his hometown in hopes of reclaiming his formerglory. But when a youthful mistake surfaces that threatensChance’s plan, the pair are forced to confront their crum-bling dreams. Tickets are $16.50–$89. Seegoodmantheatre.org for schedule.
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BRIAR STREET THEATRE 3133 N. Halsted, 773.348.4000.Blue Man Group has added new material to its already wildlypopular production. New cutting-edge technology and strikingvisual effects promise an innovative twist on an already uniqueform of entertainment. Currently in an open-ended run atChicago’s Briar Street Theatre, this unique and thrilling multi-sensory experience fuses innovative theatrical spectacle andpowerful original music with hilarious comedy, art, vaudevilleand science to create a performance experience unlike anyother. Tickets are $49-$69. blueman.com
COMEDYSPORTZ COMEDYSPORTZ THEATRE 929 W. Belmont, 773.549.8080. In an ultimate comedy competition, twoteams comprised of improv all-stars vie for the most laughsand the subsequent title as ComedySportz champion. With suggestions and comments from the audience, the red andblue teams sing, dance and deliver improvised scenes in thisno-holds-barred battle of comedy. Performance schedule isThu at 8pm, Fri 8pm & 10pm, Sat at 6pm, 8pm & 10pm. $22.Located steps from the red, brown and purple line Belmont El stop. For tickets, call 773.549.8080 or visit comedysportzchicago.com
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Hyde and Seek
Still undecided about what to do in Chicago? Here is one of our favorites:
While Chicago already stands as a world-class center for arts and culture, arts lovers are never-
theless particularly excited this week, as the city welcomes yet another impressive addition to
the roster with the public debut of the towering Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
(915 E. 60th, 773.702.2787) on the University of Chicago campus. At 11 stories high and 184,000
square feet, the Logan Center is certainly an imposing physical presence in the Hyde Park neigh-
borhood, but from an arts perspective the effect could be even greater—the building features
an art gallery, a state-of-the-art movie theater, and a host of performance spaces.
The public gets its first glimpse of the Logan Center in all its ambitious glory this weekend during
the Logan Launch Festival, a three-day celebration featuring performances and installations
designed to highlight every nook and cranny of this new artistic playground. In addition to
ongoing exhibits, weekend highlights include a chamber concert by the Spektral Quartet on
Oct. 12 and student performances of the Hyde Park–set play Proof on Oct. 12–13.
The Logan Launch Festival runs Oct. 12–14. Fri., 12–11pm; Sat., 10am–11pm; Sun., 12–5pm.
Most events are free. For a full schedule, see loganlaunch.uchicago.edu.
by Mark Loehrke
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So Hot Right Now
Still undecided about what to do in Chicago? Here is one of our favorites:
You probably already know that Chicago is an international hub for shopping, with major retail
department stores, chic boutiques, and independent retailers all lining our streets. But during
Fashion Focus Chicago 2012 (Oct. 15–21), our designers prove it.
Here are just a few of our picks for Fashion Focus Chicago’s shopping events that are free and
fun for the family:
MMoonnddaayy,, OOccttoobbeerr 1155Stock Mfg. Co.Shop emerging designers at the Stock Mfg. Co.pop-up shop. 11am–9pm. Chicago Cultural Center,1st Floor Garland Room, 78 E. Washington.
WWeeddnneessddaayy,, OOccttoobbeerr 1177Champagne Chic AccessorizesJoin local designers at Le Bar at Sofitel ChicagoWater Tower to shop their hot new accessories. $10 for bubbles and bites. 5–8pm. 20 E. Chestnut.
TThhuurrssddaayy,, OOccttoobbeerr 1188 RE.STOCK Presents Style in Motion: DesignerSale EventShop a designer sample sale with local designers andand stylists available to give you advice. 5–10pm.FIAT Showroom Chicago, 645 W. Randolph St.
FFrriiddaayy,, OOccttoobbeerr 1199 SOiree CHICagoChicago designers Thierry Roger and Ellie Thomp-son officially launch their new fashion and jewelrycollections. 5–8pm. Chicago Cultural Center, 1stFloor Garland Room, 78 E. Washington.
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Open Season
Still undecided about what to do in Chicago? Here is one of our favorites:
One of the common questions associated with traditional sightseeing is “What’s going on in
there?” After all, it’s one thing to marvel at an architectural treasure from the outside, but there’s
a whole other perspective that most people who don’t live or work in those buildings will never
get a chance to experience.
The tables are turned this weekend, however, thanks to the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s
Open House Chicago, a two-day, behind-the-scenes pass to some of the city’s most interesting
structures. From downtown skyscrapers to neighborhood landmarks, Open House Chicago
gives visitors unprecedented access to more than 150 significant structures throughout the
city, including gems like the iconic Tribune Tower, the resplendent Auditorium Theatre, and
the exclusive Lake Point Tower, as well as churches, mansions, and cultural sites in Chinatown,
the Gold Coast, and the South Side.
Best of all, this tour of Chicago from the inside out is completely free. For more information and a
complete listing of communities and sites to help plan your self-guided itinerary, call the
Chicago Architecture Foundation at 312.922.3432 or visit openhousechicago.org.
by Mark Loehrke
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