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THE GHOST OF
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MARY
A LIVE-ACTION
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Redmoon Theater sets the
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The best of Chicago
6 Editor’s Itinerary
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Go for the wow moment,
whether it's a savory bite, a
cocktail in its own custommade ice glass or a dessert
that combines taste sensations.
ENTERTAINMENT
Take a journey into the depths
of King Lear's despair in Shakespeare's greatest tragedy.
GALLERIES
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64 My Chicago
Jeff Jenkins
Funding park improvements
while entertaining communities throughout the city, Jenkins and his family are the core
of Midnight Circus.
Chicago Artists Month is
back with dozens of exhibits,
events, discussions and more.
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SHOPPING
Trick or treat? It's no contest at adorable candy
shop Sweet Buddha.
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DINING
Central European cuisine
gets updated with perfectly
old-fashioned sensibilities
at Bohemian House.
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CANDY, DESSERTS,
PARADES
GOT BEARS’ TICKETS?
5 GAME-DAY TIPS
Fire
Starters
THE GHOST OF
RESURRECTION
MARY
A LIVE-ACTION
HAUNTED HOUSE
Redmoon Theater sets the
city ablaze with The Great
Chicago Fire Festival
10 Playing With Fire
Redmoon Theater makes sparks fly in the city's first Great Chicago
Fire Festival, held along the Chicago River and honoring that
historic 1871 fire.
BY LISETTE MEDINA
ON THE COVER
Redmoon Theater's annual
Halloween party, Boneshaker.
©Al Zayed/Redmoon Theater
CONNECT WITH US
12 Get Schooled on Chicago Sports
Attend a Bears game like a true Bears fan. And get the digits on
some of the city's best sports stats.
13 Halloween, Halloween
Think you're brave enough for the terrifying Fear City Chicago? Or
maybe just enough to search for the ghost of Resurrection Mary.
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Wendy Bright's personality suits her name just fine—
and it's a great match for
her new WendyCity tours.
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MUSEUMS &
ATTRACTIONS
Look and listen. You'll find patterns everywhere, and now as
the focus of a new Museum of
Science and Industry exhibit.
MAPS
Explore the city
from north to south
and A to Z
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Caption this “We fancy.” We eat
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from its own hanger at Allium,
the Four Season’s swanky, not
stuffy restaurant.
Something to compete with
the drama of Terrace at the
Trump’s skyline view: The
reserve cocktail list. The bar
orders its own carved ice.
Dessert. Like all finales, it needs
to be memorable. Little Goat
marries my two loves: smoked
pork and toffee crunch into
one savory-sweet milkshake.
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Going all out for the
Halloween on Halsted Parade
ocT. 31: You Are So Boo-tiful
One of the cutest family getups we ever saw was the chef mom and dad with their lobstercostumed baby, carried in a pot. Think you’ve got something better? Walk right up and register for
the 18th annual Halloween on Halsted Parade and costume contest. But be prepared: The theme
is “twisted circus,” and parade regulars have proven their talents for twisted creativity. Fear the competition? It’s perfectly acceptable to just enjoy the show as it traverses the half-mile route. Free. Registration begins at 6:30 pm at Halsted and Belmont; parade at 8 pm on Halsted from Belmont to Addison.
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Great Things
This Month
ZOOVIES > OCT. 3
In the Halloween-month spirit, Lincoln Park
Zoo’s outdoor film fest screens a double
feature of “Ghostbusters” and “The Shining.”
At dusk on the South Lawn. Free; snacks and
drinks for purchase (red rum anyone?) or
included in a VIP package. www.lpzoo.org
at this year’s 26.2-miler through Chicago. Race
organizers recommend State Street as prime
cheering location. Starts at 7:30 in Grant Park.
www.chicagomarathon.com
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Chicago Marathon
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Mac and Cheese Fest
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2 MAC AND CHEESE FEST > OCT. 4
Dig into 60-plus varieties of this comfort-food
favorite and see which chef takes home the
Golden Noodle award. Noon-3 pm. Admission
$50. UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Rd., www.
macandcheesechicago.com
3 CHICAGO MARATHON > OCT. 12
Participants from every state and more than
100 countries will be running down a dream
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COLUMBUS DAY PARADE > OCT. 13
Columbus and his trusty Niña, Pinta and
Santa Maria. What American-bred kid didn’t
learn about them? This workday-holiday parade along, what else, Columbus Boulevard,
celebrates the voyage and Italian-American
culture. 12:30 pm. From Balbo to Monroe.
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL >
OCT. 923
In a world divided, movies can bring people
together. For this 50th annual world-renowned festival, it’s 180 movies from 60
countries, many of which are world premieres.
Panel discussions and behind-the-scenes
events too. Ticket prices and packages vary.
312.332.3456, www.chicagofilmfestival.com
Free Art Walk in
West Town
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Lena Dunham
speaks at Thorne
Auditorium
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Lookingglass
Theatre premiere,
“Death Tax”
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River North
Dance Chicago at
Harris Theater
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“Amazing Grace”
opens at Bank of
America Theatre
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“Ghosts and
Demons in
Japanese Prints”
opens at Art
Institute
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Demi Lovato at
United Center
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Wine Around at
La Scuola at
Eataly
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Castle hosts
Chefs Hall of
Fame event
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Ellie Thompson's
new jewelry
collection, plus
beer & bourbon
tasting at Bar
DeVille, 6-9 pm
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Chicago Theatre
hosts Wanda Sykes
Chinatown’s
Double Ten
parade
Joffrey Ballet’s
“Swan Lake” at
Auditorium
Theatre
Bears vs. Miami at
Soldier Field
Sinead O’Connor
at City Winery
American English
plays at the
Chicago History
Museum for 1960s
throwback event
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Hallowed Haunts
concert at
Symphony Center
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Famed
choreographer
Michael Clark
performs at MCA
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Legendary
Mariachi Vargas
plays Symphony
Center
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Chicago
Hauntings’ Ursula
Bielski leads a
ghost tour of
Lincoln Park Zoo
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ENTERTAINMENT
REDMOON
RISING
Chicago’s newest annual event involves
fire and water and participation from
15 diverse communities
A performer at Redmoon’s
family-friendly Skelebration
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BY LISETTE MEDINA
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n 2009, when Chicago was on the shortlist to host the 2016 Olympics, Redmoon Theater founder and executive artistic director Jim
TIP!
Watch the spectacle from River
Roast’s patio.
Lasko wondered, “What makes Chicago distinctive? How would
we represent Chicago?” Rio won the Olympic bid, but Lasko felt there
was still an opportunity to create a signature event, a sort of Chicago
“Mardi Gras.” So, the award-winning theater began a creative journey
that culminates this month in its most massive theatrical production
yet: the inaugural Great Chicago Fire Festival to be held on Oct. 4.
Fire is actually only half the story. Water is the other. Sure,
this is the city that completely rebuilt after 17,000 structures
were destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871; but it’s also
the city that reversed the flow of its river in 1900 when sewage
A rendering of the fire-y
action expected on the river
threatened its drinking water. And over the past several years,
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has directed much renewed
attention to the Chicago River and its growing River Walk. Plus,
take a look at our flag: Fire and water are the symbols—and
they are the focus of the city’s newest event.
Known for its imaginative, large-scale outdoor spectacles
promoting inclusion via community, Redmoon’s festival concept celebrates the grit and resilience of Chicagoans, past and
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present. It blends Mayor Emanuel’s focus on the river and the
city’s strong and distinctive neighborhood culture with a pyrotechnic nod to the Oct. 8, 1871, fire, which Lasko says was more
than an historic turning point—it reflected Chicago’s character,
then and now. He and his team—along with 43 artists and 86
“Last of My Species,” a past
performance from Redmoon
students involved with local nonprofit After School Matters—
spent more than six months devising a complex multimedia
followed by a component Lasko calls “Smells and Bells” because
production that would do justice to all of that.
it incorporates sage and gongs. Then, taking center stage, three
To achieve its community goals, Redmoon reached out to
“fire sculptures” burn, revealing surprises within that symbolize
15 diverse Chicago neighborhoods, including Albany Park,
the Great Chicago Fire and the city’s rise from the ashes. View
Humboldt Park, Little Village, Old Town, Uptown and Wood-
the spectacle from the river banks along Upper and Lower Wacker
lawn. What Redmoon discovered was that people in these areas
Drive at State Street, Wabash Avenue, Michigan Avenue and
wanted to share their tales of triumph over struggle. Repre-
Columbus Parkway.
senting those stories visually involved a horse trailer-turned
FULL REDMOON
interactive mobile photo factory, which stopped at each of the
Though the festival lasts just one day, visitors can experience
neighborhoods with Chicago-based photographer Sandro
the theater’s magic during two Halloween-themed events this
Miller. Participants were given a small flame-shaped chalkboard
month. Skelebration merges art-making, live music in a three-
on which to write a simple personal message—like “I over-
room interactive mausoleum, mini movie theater, haunted
come segregated education,” and “I celebrate having my own
house, treats and more. Oct. 18-19, 25-26. $20; ages 4-17 $12; 3
business”—then they held it up for their close-ups.
and under, free.
The resulting photos appear in two places during the
On Halloween, Redmoon presents its adults-only Bone-
festival: at the River Bazaar lining Upper Wacker Drive, where
shaker party, a place to dance and play with a “Fire DJ” and
community members sell anything from cupcakes to souvenirs;
“fire garden,” interactive experiences including a haunted attic,
and projected on screens on the water at the end of the Grand
fire-shooting carnival game and UFO ride sporting three flying
Spectacle performance.
saucers on a skeleton-powered carousel. Costumes are highly
But first, grand marshalls and “Chicago Fire” stars Jesse
recommended. Oct. 31, 9 pm-2 am. $100 (includes food and
Spencer and Taylor Kinney will light 15 “fire cauldrons,” which
open bar; themed specialty drinks are extra). Redmoon Theater,
will then be lowered from four bridges over the Chicago River,
2120 S. Jefferson St., 312.850.8440, www.redmoon.org
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FANFARE
Sports by the Numbers
“Measure Up” exhibit at the
Chicago Sports Museum
Fan colors
Game-Day Tips
EXPERIENCE ‘DA BEARS LIKE A PRO.
• Arrive 60 to 90 minutes before
kickoff, for time to stroll Soldier
Field and take in its architeture and veterans memorials.
• Stop at the Fan Zone to hang
with mascot Staley and the
occasional former Bears player.
• Looking for tailgating hoopla?
Walk through the partying
South parking lot.
• Know the new bag policy:
Only small see-through bags
and clutch purses are allowed,
so pack lightly.
• “Cooler by the lake” weather
applies here; bring a blanket.
• For all the info, check out the
“Coming to the Game” page
under the “Gameday” tab at
www.chicagobears.com
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The
number
of touchdowns scored
by the legendary
running back Walter
Payton, affectionately
dubbed “Sweetness,”
just one of many football feats during his
13 seasons with the
Chicago Bears, from
1975 to 1987.
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Actually, 6 feet,
11.5 inches to be
exact. That is Michael
Jordan’s so-called
wingspan, one
physical attribute that
helped him soar to
heights of fame, glory
and six NBA cham-
pionships with the
Chicago Bulls.
USA exhibition game
at the United Center.
500
5
The
Chicago
Cubs’ Ernie Banks was
the first of the team’s
players to hit this
number of home runs.
It happened on May
12, 1970.
10
Total number
of games
in the last two years
played by Chicago
Bulls’ beloved Derrick
Rose, who has been
out due to a knee
injury. He returned to
the game in August
2014 during a Team
Number of
interactive zones
available at the Chicago Sports Museum,
which boasts gameused relics, skills and
challenges that connect fans to historical
facts and players.
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In 2000, the
Chicago Fire
soccer team finished
the regular season as
the highest-scoring
team in the MLS with
this number of goals.
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Number
of seconds
that the Chicago
Blackhawks had to
win two goals—and
the series—in the
2013 final against the
Boston Bruins.
$500
Champion Blackhawks
million
The amount for
proposed expan-
Bulls’ Derrick Rose
sion to Wrigley Field,
which calls for a
massive jumbotron,
the addition of five
outfield signs, moving
the bullpens to under
the bleachers and an
expanded players’
clubhouse.
225
WNBA
record
for team blocks in
a season set by the
Chicago Sky in 2013.
250
Batter
up and
say, “I do.” This is the
number of weddings
at the Chicago White
Sox home, U.S. Cellular Field since 1999
on both game and
non-game days.
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Every sports fan worth his giant foam finger knows the numbers that go with the
game. We dug up 10 sports facts and stats that might surprise you.
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SIGHTSEEING
DINING
Something
About Mary
Every good ghost story has some eerie
truth to it. Such is the case with Chicago’s
own Resurrection Mary, so named for
her many sightings near Resurrection
Cemetery, southwest of Chicago. There
are several theories as to “Mary”’s real
identity and fate, but the most common
tells of a young woman in the 1930s at
the Willowbrook dance hall who argued
Indulgent deliciousness at
Chocolate at the Pen
with her boyfriend, stormed out, and
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planned to hitchhike, but was killed by
CHOCOLATE COMAS
a hit-and-run driver. Since then, eyewit-
We use plural, because you will make multiple trips to the buffet of truffles, lollipops, fondue fountain and mousse set up at Chocolate at the Pen, a four-hour
choco-ganza in the Lobby at the Peninsula. Reservations recommended. ($40,
$50 with chocolate martini, F-Sa 8 pm-midnight, 108 E. Superior St., 312.573.6695,
http://chicago.peninsula.com/en/special-offers/chocolate-at-the-pen) Before
you leave Chicago, make loved ones happy with a box of Fannie May’s FM Artisan chocolates, created in small batches in flavors like candy apple and bourbon vanilla. (111 W. Washington St., 312.346.5102, www.fanniemay.com)
nesses have “seen” a blond-haired wom-
Ready. Set. Scream!
Our experience with haunted houses has been underwhelming at best—the odd wax museum here and there,
the terror film classic—“Poltergeist,” of course, which we
promptly turned off at the sight of angelic Carol Anne nearing the fuzzy TV. But what happens when the gory scenes
play out in the flesh, and you’re straight-up trapped in the
horror? It’s a slow, strategic spook called Fear City Chicago
that manifests every year, this time in a 40,000-squareBe afraid
foot warehouse in Morton Grove. Chuck Grendys, owner
of movie-building shop Big City Sets, and Jim Lichon, an
Emmy-winning set decorator who spent part of his career at Oprah’s Harpo Studios, spend months culling materials for sets and training more than 100 actors to
scare the be-jesus out of you. Why Chicagoans drive to the suburbs for this fright
fest? The website warning offers hints: trained talent emerging from dark spaces,
strobe lights, uneven flooring, power tools. For the strong of heart, the scary story
continues with the addition of Our Lady of the Cursed, an abandoned school for
girls who happened to suffer the unspeakable. Be further warned that there are
no refunds once tickets are purchased, and your only “out” is not entering at all (or
an emergency exit). The light at the end of that bloodcurdling tunnel: A portion of
proceeds go to the District 219 Education Foundation, benefitting area students in
need. Fear City $25; Our Lady of the Cursed $20; same-day combo ticket $35; VIP Fast Pass
upgrade option for $10 extra. Oct. 3-5, 10-12, 16-19, 22-26, 29-31, Nov. 1. Weekdays 7:30-11
pm; F-Sa 7:30 pm-midnight. 8240 N. Austin Ave., Morton Grove. www.fearcitychicago.com
an in a white dress walking or dancing
along Archer Road; some have reported
hitting a woman with their car, only to
discover an impression in the grass—
and no body. Although Bielski has never
seen Mary, her 15-year-old daughter did
behind the cemetery gate. “This kid…is
the first skeptic every time, so her word
was gold to me,” says Bielski who runs
regular tours for visitors brave enough to
look for for Mary themselves.
www.chicagohauntings.com
Did Resurrection Mary
have her last dance here?
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Larry Yando as King Lear (right)
and The Fool (Ross Lehman)
Entertainment
Aging Dis-Gracefully
Often touted as the greatest tragedy William Shakespeare ever put to iambic pentameter, King Lear gets
a modern touch by Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s founder and artistic director Barbara Gaines. Starring
in the tale of the monarch with a major flaw and a bit of dementia, is local veteran actor Larry Yando who
achieved national acclaim as Scar in Broadway’s “The Lion King.” The 17th-century text is paired with Frank
Sinatra melodies, harkening to Lear’s better days and adding an eerie reminder of how aging catches up
with us all. Through Nov. 9. Tickets $48-$78. 800 E. Grand Ave., 312.595.5600, www.chicagoshakes.com
PINSTRIPES With upscale Italian fare, gorgeous
private event space, bowling and bocce, this suburban entertainment venue is not your grandmother’s bowling alley. A year-round patio and fire pit invite guests to spend time outdoors, while live blues
and jazz warm up the crowds on weekends. Open
M-Th 11:30 am-11 pm; F 11:30 am-12:30 am; Sa 10
am-12:30 am; Su 10 am-10 pm. www.pinstripes.
com. 7 Oakbrook Center Mall, 630.575.8700.; 1150
Willow Rd., Northbrook, 847.480.2323.; 100 W. Higgins Rd., South Barrington, 847.844.9300.
SOUTHPORT LANES AND BILLIARDS The revelry
in this Lake View neighborhood mainstay consists
of lively bowling, complete with hand-set pins.
Menu and expansive beer selection featured.
Open M-W 4 pm-2 am; Th-F noon-2 am; Sa noon-3
am; Su noon-1 am. www.sparetimechicago.com.
3325 N. Southport Ave., 773.472.6600. El: Brown to
Southport
Blues & Jazz
ANDY’S JAZZ CLUB & RESTAURANT One of Chi-
cago’s best-known and respected jazz establishments, this historic River North club offers
casual dining and live jazz. Local acts focusing on
mainstream, traditional, swing, Latin, afro-pop
and be-bop jazz are featured, with sets during late
afternoons and evenings. A dinner menu offers
calamari, baby-back ribs, blue-cheese-crusted filet
mignon and more. Music featured M-Th 5-8:30 pm,
9 pm-1 am; F 5-8:30 pm. Swinging Saturdays fea-
“SOME ANIMALS are more equal than others.” It’s a phrase made famous in George Orwell’s “Animal Farm,” on stage at Steppenwolf this month. Sept. 15-Nov. 9. www.steppenwolf.org
©LIZ LAUREN
Billiards & Bowling
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Entertainment
ture early-bird sets 5-8:30 pm; headliners perform
9:30 pm-1:30 am; Sundays 5-8:30 pm, 9 pm-1 am.
Cover charge varies at night. www.andysjazzclub.
com. 11 E. Hubbard St., 312.642.6805. El: Red to
Grand
THE BACKROOM Upbeat and casual, The Back-
Room is a jazz alternative to Rush Street’s crush
of singles bars. Call club for complete lineup and
reservations. Music starts around 9 pm; doors open
at 8 pm. Two-drink minimum. Live jazz seven nights
a week. Cover charge varies. www.backroomchicago.com. 1007 N. Rush St., 312.751.2433. El: Red to
Clark/Division
BLUE CHICAGO Find a blues art gallery and blister-
ing live sets from Chicago’s best blues players. Call
club for complete lineup. Cover charge $8 Su-Th;
$10 Sa. Su-F 8 pm-2 am, Sa 8 pm-3 am. 534 N.
Clark St., 312.661.0100. El: Red to Grand
BUDDY GUY’S LEGENDS Owned by five-time
Grammy Award-winner and Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame inductee Buddy Guy, this blues mainstay
recently moved into a new location and features
performances by contemporary blues legends as
well as top local talent. A menu of Louisiana-style
soul food is available. Enjoy free live music at lunch
(M-F), plus free acoustic sets F 5:30-8 pm, Sa-Su
6-8:30 pm. Open M-F 11 am-2 am; Sa 5 pm-3 am;
Su 6 pm-2 am. Cover charge Su-Th $10 (music starts
at 9:30 pm); F-Sa $20 (music starts F 9 pm, Sa 9:30
pm). www.buddyguys.com. 700 S. Wabash Ave.,
312.427.1190. El: Red to Harrison
JAZZ SHOWCASE A Chicago staple since 1947, this
legendary jazz spot has seen musical greats such
as Stan Getz and Dizzy Gillespie, Von Freeman and
Joe Williams. All ages welcome (minors must be
accompanied by parent). Music daily 8, 10 pm; also
Su matinee 4 pm. Cover charge $10-$25 (Su matinee discounts for students, musicians and seniors
and children under 12 free). www.jazzshowcase.
com. 806 S. Plymouth Ct., 312.360.0234. El: Red to
Harrison
KINGSTON MINES This Lincoln Park blues favorite
boasts two stages, with music starting Su-W 9:30
pm, Th 8 pm, F-Sa 7:30 pm and ending Su-F 4 am,
Sa 5 am. Chow on ribs, catfish and wings at club
eatery Doc’s Rib Joint. Cover charge Su-W $12,
Th-Sa $15; college students free M-W. Open Su-Th
8 pm till close; F-Sa 7 pm till close. www.kingstonmines.com. 2548 N. Halsted St., 773.477.4646. Bus:
8 to Wrightwood
POPS FOR CHAMPAGNE This legendary cham-
pagne bar in River North’s Tree Studios boasts a
world-class selection of 140 champagnes plus an
extensive list of fine wines, spirits, cognacs and
beer. The small plates menu includes regional
cheeses and sliced meats, oysters, crispy pork,
ricotta gnocchi and more. Live music with no cover
Su-Tu at 9 pm. Open Su-Th 3 pm-2 am; F-Sa 1 pm-2
am. www.popsforchampagne.com. 601 N. State
St., 312.266.POPS(7677). El: Red to Grand
THE GREEN MILL Al Capone once frequented this
former 1920s speakeasy, which has been restored
to its art deco splendor and features great local
jazz musicians in a hip atmosphere. Sunday nights
feature the world-renowned Uptown Poetry Slam.
Open Su 11 am-4 am; M-F noon-4 am; Sa noon-5
am. Cover charge $6-$12. www.greenmilljazz.
com. 4802 N. Broadway, 773.878.5552. El: Red to
Lawrence
Boutique Bars
MARIA’S PACKAGED GOODS AND COMMUNITY
BAR This Bridgeport “slashie” (half liquor store,
half tavern) has been a neighborhood institution since 1986. The menu is vast, with nearly 500
beers–largely of the American craft and Belgian
ale variety. The cast of eighteen drafts changes frequently and favors unusual brews; last we checked,
half were by Dogfish Head and Three Floyds. Pick
up a pack of your favorite pour on your way out;
the owners frequently stock customer requests.
Open M-Th 3 pm-2 am; F, Su 2 pm-2 am; Sa 2 pm-3
am. www.community-bar.com. 960 W. 31st St.,
773.890.0588. Bus: 8 to 31st
OLD TOWN POUR HOUSE This beer bar boasts the
city’s largest selection of drafts–a staggering 90
in all. Whether you’re craving a British ale, Belgian
lambic or American IPA, you’ll find a wide variety
of brews that fit the bill. The food offerings come
with recommended beer pairings and include filet
mignon sliders, pickled oysters and crab fondue.
www.oldtownpourhouse.com. 1419 N. Wells St.,
312.477.2800. El: Brown/Purple to Sedgwick
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THE MAP ROOM With 26 beers on tap and more
than 200 in all, this laid-back Bucktown spot is a
beer lover’s dream come true. Coffee and espresso
drinks served M-Sa till 11 am. Free Wi-Fi, too.
Open M-F 6:30 am-2 am; Sa 7:30 am-3 am; Su 11
am-2 am. www.maproom.com. 1949 N. Hoyne St.,
773.252.7636. Bus: 73 to Hoyne
Brew Pubs
GOOSE ISLAND BREWING CO. Chicago’s oldest
brewpub, Goose Island produces award-winning
beers like Honker’s Ale and 312 Chicago. A
“Cheers”-like atmosphere and a creative pub-food
menu are also on tap. www.gooseisland.com. Bar
open M-Th, Su 11 am-1 am; F-Sa 11 am-2 am. 1800
N. Clybourn Ave., 312.915.0071. open M-Th 11 ammidnight; F 11:30 am-2 am; Sa 11 am-2 am; Su 11
am-11 pm. 3535 N. Clark St., 773.832.9040. El: Red
to Addison
REVOLUTION BREWING This smart Logan Square
hangout pulls pints of six house-made beers and
serves up a playful bar food menu that ranges
from bacon fat popcorn to smoked pulled pork
with honey-jalapeno slaw and a tempeh reuben.
Open daily 11 am-2 am. www.revbrew.com. 2323
N. Milwaukee Ave., 773.227.BREW(2739). El: Blue
to California
Comedy/Improv
COMEDYSPORTZ Since 1987, ComedySportz has
been making Chicago laugh with improv comedy
shows and all-ages, interactive fun. If you’ve seen
TV’s Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you’ve only seen half
the story. Mainstage show Th 8 pm; F 8, 10 pm; and
Sa 6, 8 10 pm ($21). Also check out the naughty,
award-winning Hot Karl (Sa midnight; $10). www.
comedysportzchicago.com. 929 W. Belmont Ave.,
773.549.8080. El: Red, Brown, Purple to Belmont
LAUGH FACTORY CHICAGO Founded in 1979 in Hol-
lywood by pioneering comedy king Jamie Masada,
the Chicago outpost continues the laughter with
events like open mic night every Wednesday (7:30
pm) and comic acts from the likes of Judy Tenuta
and Jim Tavare. Prices vary; two-drink minimum.
www.laughfactory.com. 3175 N. Broadway,
773.327.3175. El: Red to Belmont
THE SECOND CITY The theater that brought you
John Belushi, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, Mike Myers
and Tina Fey presents The Second City’s 102nd Revue:
Depraved New World. Shows Tu-Th 8 pm; F, Sa 8,
11 pm; Su 7 pm. Tickets $23-$28. The e.t.c. stage
showcases Apes of Wrath. W, F-Sa 8, 11 pm; Th 8 pm;
Su 7 pm. Free improv after last show every night
but F. Dinner/show packages available; no drink
minimum. www.secondcity.com. Mainstage at 1616
N. Wells St.; e.t.c. theatre, Donny’s Skybox Theater
and The deMaat Studio Theatre at 1608 N. Wells
St., 312.337.3992. El: Brown, Purple to Sedgwick
UP COMEDY CLUB This new venue from the folks at
Second City features improv and sketch comedy
shows, plus a full menu of Chicago favorites, from
Eli’s Cheesecake and Vienna Beef hot dogs to Lou
Malnati’s pizza. Current shows include The Second
City’s Incomplete Guide to Everything and The Second
City’s Deep Cuts. www.upcomedyclub.com. 230 W.
North Ave., 3rd Floor, 312.662.4562. El: Brown to
Sedgwick
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Dance Clubs
BERLIN Mohawked punks pogo side by side with
preppies and drag queens in go-go boots at this
fabulous freak show of a nightclub in the heart of
Lakeview. Hot nights include Saturdays with DJ
Larissa; Fridays with fave local DJ Greg Haus; and
the massively popular Madonna-Rama and ‘90s
Night on the first and last Sunday of the month,
respectively. Open Su 10 pm-4 am; M, Tu 10 pm-4
am; W-F 5 pm-4 am; Sa 5 pm-5 am. Cover charge
varies. www.berlinchicago.com. 954 W. Belmont
Ave., 773.348.4975. El: Red, Brown, Purple to
Belmont
SOUNDBAR A 20,000-sq.-ft. behemoth, this re-
cently opened club represents one of the biggest
nightlife ventures in Chicago in years. The multilevel, high-tech environment is state-of-the-art on
a technical level, and the modern décor boasts
stainless steel, smoked glass and fine Europeanmade furniture in a minimalist setting. The club
encompasses nine separate bars, two boutique
salons and two lounges on two levels. Open F 10
pm-4 am; Sa 10 pm-5 am. www.sound-bar.com.
226 W. Ontario St., 312.787.4480. El: Brown, Purple
to Chicago
THE CASTLE This multi-level dance club sporting
a Gothic exterior targets a different flavor on each
floor, from cabaret-style, dueling pianists to a craft
beer bar. Upstairs, a mix of locals and tourists
watch the dance scene from the mezzanine or VIP
sections, or join the fist-pumping, DJ-fueled show
themselves. www.excaliburchicago.com. 632 N.
Dearborn St. Open W-Th 5pm-4 am; F-Sa 5 pm-5
am, 312.266.1944. El: Red to Grand
TRANSIT Transit’s stylish, multi-roomed interior
features the tangerine-colored Oval Bar, the plush,
posh VIP Marquee Room, and an oak-stained
dance floor. Also available for private parties. Open
F 10 pm-4 am; Sa 10 pm-5 am. www.transitnightlife.
com. 1431 W. Lake St., 312.491.8600.
Film
NAVY PIER IMAX THEATRE This month, the 60-by-
80-foot movie screen’s shows include Island of Lemurs: Madagascar, in which the beloved crew from
starship Enterprise is called back to Earth following
a shocking act of terror. Tickets for traditional
IMAX experience $12; seniors $11; children under
12 $10. For full-length features $17 (shows starting
between 5 and 8 pm, $18); seniors $14; children
$13. www.imax.com/chicago. 600 E. Grand Ave.,
312.595.5MAX. Bus: 29, 65, 66 to Navy Pier
Live Entertainment
CLUB ALLURE This Stone Park adult entertainment
venue features national acts in 18,000 square feet
of space. In addition to nightly revues, the club
utilizes 4D alive technology that combines digital
texture mapping, projected holography and a
souped-up sound system. Light bites and a buffet
are also available. $10 cover after 7 pm. M-Sa 5
pm-5 am. http://www.cluballurechicago.com. 3801
W. Lake St., 708.344.3848.
CUBBY BEAR This large sports/music club plays
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host to a variety of live local and national acts,
ranging from rock ’n’ roll to up-and-coming hiphop groups. Across the street from Wrigley Field,
the club also attracts a large number of sports fans.
Open M-F 4 pm-2 am; Sa 10 am-3 am; Su 11 am-2
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773.327.1662. El: Red to Addison
HOUSE OF BLUES Live music acts at this River North
concert venue range from R&B to country, not to
mention live, late-night blues seven nights a week
on the Back Porch stage. Door and show times and
cover charge vary. www.hob.com/chicago. 329 N.
Dearborn St., 312.923.2000 or 312.923.2007 (restaurant) El: Red to Grand
MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER & TOURNAMENT Inside
a large stone castle you’ll be seated at long communal tables for a banquet-style dinner and an
11th century-style jousting competition. Hooting
and hollering is encouraged as knights in shining
armor— riding real horses —clash for the title of
King’s Champion. Tickets $60.95; children 12 and
under $36.95; promotions and upgrades available.
www.medievaltimes.com. 2001 N. Roselle Rd.,
Schaumburg, 888.WE.JOUST(935.6878)
PINK MONKEY This South Loop adult entertain-
ment venue features nightly entertainment, plus
classic steakhouse fare at the on-site New York
Strip steakhouse. BYOB; cover charge varies. Open
M-Th, Sa 7 pm-4 am; F 2 pm-4 am; Su 6 pm-2 am.
www.pinkmonkeychicago.com. 750 S. Clinton Ave.,
312.663.9100. El: Blue to Clinton
SCHUBAS TAVERN A great place to catch up-and-
coming local and national pop, folk, and rock acts,
this family-run club also features the adjoining
Harmony Grill, whose American menu features satisfying renditions of bar food faves like wings and
Southern-fried chicken tenders, plus pan-roasted
salmon and shrimp and andouille jambalaya. Cover
charges vary. Outdoor seating. Open M-F 11
am-2 am; Sa 9 am-3 am; Su 9 am-2 am; restaurant
open until 11 pm nightly. www.schubas.com. 3159
N. Southport Ave., 773.525.2508. El: Red, Brown,
Purple to Belmont
THE BATON SHOW LOUNGE One of the nation’s top
showcases for professional female impersonators,
this River North venue has been entertaining
celebrities, athletes, recording artists and thousands more for nearly 40 years with rollicking solo
and group numbers. Trust us, you’ve never seen
anything like it. Performances W-Su 8:30 pm, 10:30
pm, 12:30 am; call for reservations. www.thebatonshowlounge.com. 436 N. Clark St., 312.644.5269. El:
Brown, Purple to Merchandise Mart
VIP’SA GENTLEMAN’S CLUB Tucked away in the
Clybourn Corridor area, this club features continuous stage shows and tableside dancing from two
hundred showgirls. Guests must be 21 or older
and properly attired. Valet parking; gift shop; cigar
friendly. Open M-F 4 pm-4 am; Sa 6 pm-5 am; Su
8 pm-4 am. www.vipschicago.com. 1531 N. Kingsbury St., 312.664.7400. El: Red to North/Clybourn
Lounges
DRUMBAR Make your way to the 18th floor for
Hancock, lake and Water Tower Place views—not
to mention a lineup of elegant, Sicilian-inspired
edibles. Quench your thirst with an impressive
array of tincture-laced cocktails, by-the-glass
vinos and bottle service, all the while absorbing
the swank, speakeasy vibe. A guest bartender
series, eclectic DJ-spun beats and a well-heeled
crowd of scenesters up the ante. www.drumbar.
com. Raffaello Hotel, 201 E. Delaware Pl., 18th floor,
312.924.2531. Bus: 147 to Delaware
ROOF On the 27th floor of theWit Hotel, this
7,000-square-foot rooftop lounge scores with gorgeous city views, live music and DJs, and a creative
small plates menu. Thrill-seekers can request the
glass-enclosed table for eight hanging over the
city. Open M-Th 3 pm-2 am; F 1 pm-2 am; Sa 1
pm-3 am; Su 1 pm-midnight. www.thewithotel.
com. 201 North State St., 312.239.9501. El: Loop to
State/Lake. $$-$$$
SCOFFLAW This “gin-focused” cocktail bar in
Logan Square serves up inspired libations like the
Rocket Frost and Saint Charles, as well as a weekly
martini/martinez special. The selection of craft
gins includes Death’s Door, Corsair and the locally
North Shore No. 11. Night owls won’t want to miss
the free homemade chocolate cookies served at
midnight. Open Su-F 5 pm-2 am; Sa 5 pm-3 am.
www.scofflawchicago.blogspot.com. 3201 W.
Armitage Ave. Bus: 73 to Kedzie
TERRACE AT TRUMP One of the city’s most primo
patios, this 16th-floor oasis scores with postcardworthy views of the Wrigley Building and Tribune
Tower. Open daily 2:30 pm-12:30 am. www.
trumpchicagohotel.com. 401 N. Wabash Ave.,
312.588.8600. El: Red to Grand
THE AVIARY Adjacent to Next, this cocktail lounge
by Grant Achatz boasts a lush vibe, delicious bites
and an innovative drink menu — standouts include
the Blueberry and the Popcorn. You’ll also find
classics like sidecars, martinis and daiquiris. For
a special experience, book the kitchen table for
the 10-course cocktail tasting menu. Open Tu-Su
6 pm-2 am. www.theaviary.com. 955 W. Fulton St.,
312.226.0868. Bus: 8 to Fulton
THE BERKSHIRE ROOM Tucked inside the chic
ACME Hotel, this River North Lounge seduces with
its craft cocktails, wine and beer menu. And talk
about personalization: A Dealer’s Choice allows
guests to choose a base spirit, flavor profile and
type of glassware. Open Sa 4 pm-3 am; Su- F 4
pm-2 am. www.theberkshireroom.com. 15 E. Ohio
St. El: Red Line to Grand
THE VIOLET HOUR Mixologist Toby Maloney is
wowing the Wicker Park cocktail crowd at this
über-civilized lounge, spiking his creative concoctions with everything from fresh ginger syrup to
grapefruit bitters, rose water and egg whites.
The space itself boasts a bit of mystery, hidden
behind an unmarked blue facade that opens up
to reveal a swank, low-lit room with high-backed
chairs and heavy periwinkle blue curtains. Open
Su-F 6 pm-2 am; Sa 6 pm-3 am. www.theviolethour.
com. 1520 N. Damen Ave., 773.252.1500. El: Blue to
Damen Downtown: F-1
THREE DOTS AND A DASH A discreet location down
an alley in River North just makes the reward all
the sweeter: fresh tiki cocktails served in the most
curious of barware, from conch shells to ceramic
pineapples. The Polynesian touches are as sugary
as the cocktails. Look for a skull-lined stairwell, a
grass-covered tiki bar and servers dressed in floral
midriff tops and skirts. Open S to Th 5 pm-2 am; F
4 pm-2 am; Sa 5 pm-3 am. www.threedotschicago.
com. 435 N. Clark St., 312.610.4220. El: Red Line to
Grand
Music & Dance
JOFFREY BALLET Founded in 1956 by Robert Jof-
frey and having had enjoyed successful residencies
in New York and Los Angeles, the Joffrey Ballet
has called Chicago home since 1995. www.joffrey.
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Entertainment
com. Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy.,
312.386.8905. El: Brown, Purple to Library
LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Founded in 1954, the
Lyric is one of the world’s most renowned opera
companies. The 2013-14 season begins in October.
Ticket prices vary. www.lyricopera.org. Civic Opera
House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., 312.827.5600. El: Loop to
Washington
Piano Bars
HOWL AT THE MOON Count on the action at this
River North piano bar, where dueling pianists take
requests and encourage audience members to
sing along and join in the fun. Considering the potent drink offerings — Jell-O shots, Hurricanes and
86-ounce “buckets of booze” — that’s typically not
a problem. Open M-F 5 pm-2 am; Sa 5 pm-3 am; Su
7 pm-2 am. www.howlatthemoon.com. 26 W. Hubbard St., 312.863.7427. El: Red to Grand
THE REDHEAD PIANO BAR Sip a signature martini,
a single-malt scotch, wine or champagne while
being entertained by piano player-vocalists singing
favorite standards, pop and rock tunes at this classic Chicago nightclub. The atmosphere is lively yet
comfortable, the room low-lit and intimate. Business casual attire required. Live music seven nights
a week; no cover. Covered smoking area. Open
Su-F 7 pm-4 am; Sa 7 pm-5 am. www.theredheadpianobar.com. 16 W. Ontario St., 312.640.1000. El:
Red to Grand
Pubs
CORCORAN’S GRILL & PUB Across the street from
The Second City, this classy neighborhood watering hole serves up fancy martinis alongside Guinness and Harp; the kitchen offers bar food favorites
and comfort food staples like meat loaf, pork
chops, and macaroni and cheese. Open M-F 11
am-2 am; Sa 9 am-3 am; Su 10 am-2 am. www.corcoransoldtown.com. 1615 N. Wells St., 312.440.0885.
El: Brown, Purple to Sedgwick
DIVISION ALE HOUSE Brown leather upholstery,
dark hardwood floors and Victorian-style wallpaper
create an Old World charm in this spacious pub,
which draws a sports-loving crowd with several flatscreen TVs. Instead of a pitcher to go along with
your shepherd’s pie, share an 80-ounce tabletop
tap with a built-in ice cylinder to keep your Irish or
English draft cool. Open M-Th 4 pm-2 am; F, Su
11 am-2 am; Sa 11 am-3 am. 1942 W. Division St.,
773.384.6886. El: Blue to Division
IRISH OAK Located in the heart of Wrigleyville,
each piece of this authentic Irish pub, from the mahogany beams to the circular oak bar, was shipped
from Ireland. Traditional Irish favorites are served,
including shepherd’s pie and Irish stew. Open Su-F
11 am-2 am; Sa 11 am-3 am. www.irishoak.com.
3511 N. Clark St., 773.935.6669. El: Red to Addison
THE KERRYMAN This Irish bar in River North boasts
an upscale interior — stone walls, mahogany
accents, leather booths — and a full menu of
hearty classics like fish and chips, shepherd’s pie,
mac and cheese made with smoked gouda, and
more. Open Su-F 11 am-2 am; Sa 11 am-3 am.
www.thekerrymanchicago.com. 661 N. Clark St.,
312.335.8121. El: Brown, Purple to Chicago
THE RED LION PUB Rebuilt from the ground up in
2014 after the original was demolished in 2008,
this cozy pub brims with British pride. Locals
huddle around fireplaces on two levels, taking in
the other Anglo-esque touches, from nooks filled
with books to vaulted ceilings to the familiar Union
Jack. Hearty pub grub and pints round out the
neigborhood-y feel. www.redlionchicago.com.
773.883.2422. El: Red Line to Fullerton
Sports
K1 SPEED Adrenaline junkies zoom around the track
at this indoor go-kart racing center. Zero-emission
go-karts can whiz up to 45 miles per hour. Billiards
and a bar round out the amenities for corporate
team building events, birthday parties and more.
www.k1speed.com. 301 Hastings Dr., Buffalo
Grove. Open M-Thu 12 pm-10 pm; F 11 am-11 pm;
Sa 10 am-11 pm; Su 10 am-8 pm, 855.517.7333.;
2381 W. Army Trail Rd., 630.433.3700. Open M-Th
Noon-10 pm; F 11 am-11 pm; Sa 10 am-11 pm; Su 11
am- 8 pm
Sports Bars
FATPOUR TAP WORKSWatch through a two-story
glass box in the center of the restaurant as your
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Entertainment beer streams through the tap lines to a 22-ounce
frosted mug. A handy “beer key” makes it easy to
choose from pale ales, stouts, ciders and more. On
the menu: signature “infused” burgers (teriyaki,
balsamic, bacon), tacos, hand-tossed pizzas.
Tables with personal taps can be requested.
www.fatpourchicago.com. 2005 W. Division St.,
773.698.8940. El: Blue to Damen
Sports Bars/Taverns
AMERICAN JUNKIE Nightlife bustles in this
CAPTAIN MORGAN CLUB You can’t get much closer
to the Wrigley Field action than at this indoor/outdoor sports bar at the stadium’s southeast corner,
featuring 8,000 square feet of space plus sports on
more than two dozen plasma TVs. Open Su-Th 10
am-11 pm; F, Sa 10 am-midnight. www.captainmorganclub.com. 1060 N. Sheffield, 773.404.4750. El:
Red to Addison
JOHN BARLEYCORN With locations in River North
and Wrigleyville, this tavern offers an excellent tap
beer selection and signatures such as half-pound
burgers, fish and chips and Chicago-style chili.
www.johnbarleycorn.com. Open M-F 11 am-2
am; Sa 10 am-3 am; Su 10 am-2 am. 149 W. Kinzie
St., 312.477.8700. El: Brown Line to Merchandise
Mart; open Th-F 5 pm-2 am; Sa 5 pm-3 am. Su 11
am-midnight. 3524 N. Clark St., 773.549.6000. El:
Red to Addison
THE ANTHEM Watch the game on two massive
projector screens or four 60-inch TVs at this “retroinspired” Wicker Park sports bar. Crack a can of
Schlitz or PBR while noshing on pork rind-coated
cheese doodles; pork belly sliders; or Minneapolis’ take on a cheeseburger, the Jucy Lucy. M-F
4 pm-2 am; Sa 11 am-3 am; Su 11 am-2 am. www.
theanthemchicago.com. 1725 W. Division St.,
773.697.4804. El: Blue to Division
Theater
APOLLO THEATER CHICAGO At this Lincoln Park
theater, a mainstage and 50-seat studio space
showcase musicals, children’s shows by the
Emerald City Theatre Company, comedy and other
productions including the weekly late-night Baby
Wants Candy. www.apollochicago.com. 2540 N.
Lincoln Ave., 773.935.6100. El: Red, Brown, Purple
to Fullerton
BELMONT THEATER DISTRICTThe Lakeview
neighborhood has so many great local theater
companies that they banded together to create
this partnership to strengthen each one individually. More than a dozen member theaters include
Stage 773, popular for its kids’ interactive show,
StoryTown, as well as dramas and musicals; Laugh
Factory for stand-up comedy; the unique Blue Man
Group; Athenaeum Theatre, home to more than 50
performing arts organizations; and ComedySportz,
famous for its good-natured competition comedy.
The Belmont Theater District website often offers
discounts to member restaurants and lodging op-
“Million Dollar Quartet”
rocks the Apollo
tions. www.btdchicago.com. 1409 W. Addison Ave.,
El: Red, Brown, Purple to Belmont
org. 170 N. Dearborn St., 312.443.3800 ; group sales
312.443.3820 El: Loop to State/Lake; Red to Lake.
BLUE MAN GROUP Open run The silent, cobalt-blue
HOT TIX With three downtown locations and online
trio continues its sensory assault at the Briar Street
Theater. The group’s performances incorporate
physical stunts, visual gags, art commentary and
audience participation. Call for performance
times. Tickets $49-$99. www.blueman.com. 3133 N.
Halsted St., 773.348.4000. El: Red, Brown, Purple
to Belmont
ticketing, this Chicago business offers theater
tickets at discounted prices. Major theaters and
comedy groups are represented, from Second City
to Steppenwolf Theatre, as well as neighborhood
theaters including Athenaeum Theatre and Chopin
Theatre. Tickets only available online or in person.
www.hottix.org. 72 E. Randolph St. El: Red to Lake;
163 E. Pearson St. Bus: 147 to Pearson; 108 N. State
St. El: Red to Lake, Blue to Washington
BROADWAY IN CHICAGO This theatrical production
company brings some of Broadway’s top shows
to four stages around Chicago: Bank of America
Theatre, Cadillac Palace Theatre, Ford Center/
Oriental Theatre and the Broadway Playhouse
at Water Tower Place. www.broadwayinchicago.
com. 800.775.2000. Bank of America Theatre, 18 W.
Monroe St. El: Red, Blue to Monroe; Cadillac Palace
Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St. El: Blue, Brown,
Purple to Clark/Lake; Ford Center/Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St. El: Red to Lake; Broadway
Playhouse, 175 E. Chestnut St. El: Red to Chicago
CHICAGO CHILDREN’S THEATRE This beloved
children’s theater spreads its love from its home
at the Ruth Page Center. Its shows always include
hands-on displays before the show and frequent
pizza parties and pajamas-encouraged performances. www.chicagochildrenstheatre.org. Ruth
Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St.,
872.222.9555. El: Red to Clark/Division
CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATERA cultural
diversion at Navy Pier, this vibrant theater presents
Shakespeare productions, as well as others that
reflect the Bard’s storytelling talents, including
world premieres and children’s shows. The theater
has won the much-coveted Regional Theater Tony
Award. Its 500-seat courtyard-style theater was
inspired by theaters like Shakespeare’s Globe Theater in London. Ticket prices vary. Parking at Navy
Pier garages is guaranteed for ticket holders and
at a 40 percent discount. www.chicagoshakes.com.
Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave., 312.595.5600. Bus: 29,
65, 66, 124 to Navy Pier
GOODMAN THEATRE Located within the Loop The-
ater District, this theater company was founded in
1925 and features topnotch productions that range
from full-scale musicals to searing dramas to onewoman shows. Prices vary. www.goodmantheatre.
LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Founded by a
group of actors including former Friends star David
Schwimmer, this innovative company presents
original works staged in an intimate theater housed
in the Magnificent Mile’s historic Water Tower
Water Works. This month, the theater presents
Death Tax directed by Heidi Stillman (through Oct.
12). www.lookingglasstheatre.org. 821 N. Michigan
Ave., 312.337.0665. El: Red to Chicago
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET This long-running hit
musical brings audiences back to Dec. 4, 1956, the
only time that Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl
Perkins and Elvis Presley recorded together. Tickets
$64.50-$85. (W 2, 7:30 pm; Th 7:30 pm; F 8 pm; Sa 5,
8 pm; Su 3:30, 6:30 pm). www.apollochicago.com.
Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.935.6100.
El: Red, Brown, Purple to Fullerton
STAGE 773 This theater group features works by
developing theater companies and emerging
artists from around the city and the country. www.
stage773.com. 1225 W. Belmont Ave., 773.327.5252.
El: Red, Brown, Purple to Belmont
STEPPENWOLF THEATRE Founded in 1976 by nine
actors including Gary Sinise, Jeff Perry and Terry
Kinney, this ensemble company has grown into a
world-renowned theater that focuses on artistically challenging works. Box office open M-Sa 11
am-5 pm; Su 1-5 pm (until 7 pm on performance
days). www.steppenwolf.org. 1640 N. Halsted St.,
312.335.1650. El: Red to North/Clybourn
THE CHICAGO THEATRE This grand 1921 Loop
theater, completely renovated in 1986, presents
a lineup of top comedy, music, dance and family
performances. Ticket prices vary. www.thechicagotheatre.com. 175 N. State St., 312.902.1500. El:
Loop to State/Lake
©GABE BOWLING
industrial chic River North tap, which teems with
off-the-clock professionals hungry for contemporary American fare and thirsty for craft cocktails,
private label wines and beers. A second-floor
lounge space boasts a retractable roof, stage and
37 TVs to catch the game. M-T 4 pm-midnight; W
11 am-midnight; Th-F, Su 11 am-2 am; Sa 11am- 3
am. www.americanjunkie.com. 15 W. Illinois St.,
312.239.0995. El: Red Line to Grand
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Art Everywhere
and Everything
Chicago’s homegrown
art scene celebrated
during Artists’ Month
A giant “real life situation” board
game on the floor of the Harold
Washington Library, dubbed “The
Anger Games.” A barbershop in
the Lawndale neighborhood as
setting for performance and
discussion of Black labor. Surrealist art and fashion at the Beverly
Art Center meant to evoke the
audience’s playful inner spirit.
They’re all examples of what’s
going on all over the city as part
of Chicago Artists Month. The
overall theme is “Crossing Borders” and meant to do just that:
encourage participants to tear
down barriers, make connections, see people and their art
with fresh, unfettered eyes and
minds, and enjoy a multimedia
experience of art everywhere in
every form. Through Oct. 31. Get a full
lineup of events and artists at
www.chicagoartistsmonth.org
Antiques
ASIAN HOUSE OF CHICAGO Offering an elegant se-
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lection of Oriental home furnishings and furniture,
as well as art and household furnishings from antiquities to 20th century modern, including Oriental,
fine glass and 19th century oil paintings. Open
M-Sa 10 am-6 pm. 159 W. Kinzie St., 312.527.4848.
El: Brown, Purple to Merchandise Mart
DOUGLAS DAWSON GALLERY This gallery special-
izes in ancient and historic ethnographic arts from
Africa, Asia and the Americas, including ceramics,
textiles, furniture and sculpture. The space features
a landscaped sculpture garden. Open Tu-Sa 10
am-5:30 pm. www.douglasdawson.com. 224 S.
Michigan Ave., 312.226.7975. El: Loop to Adams/
Wabash
EVANSTONIA In business for more than 20 years,
this antiques and restoration shop specializes in
19th- and early 20th-century American and European pieces, all lovingly displayed. Its 2,000-squarefoot showroom is conveniently located just down
the street from the Merchandise Mart. Find Queen
Anne-style and Chippendale dining room tables
and chairs, Victorian and French Empire-style
sofas, elegant period mirrors and much more.
Open M-Sa 11 am-6 pm; Su by appt. www.evanstoniaantiques.com. 4555 N. Ravenswood Ave.,
773.907.0101
THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE Set in a 23,000-square-
foot space in the historic Reid Murdoch Center on
the north bank of the Chicago River, this is one of
the nation’s largest Asian antiques galleries. The
business concentrates on British colonial furniture
and rare finds from China, Thailand and Burma as
well as art deco pieces from Europe. Open M-W, F
10 am-6 pm; Th 10 am-6 pm; Sa 10 am-5 pm. www.
goldentriangle.biz. 330 N. Clark St., 312.755.1266.
El: Brown, Purple to Merchandise Mart
GUERRAMO GALLERY This Moroccan gallery —
the first of its kind in the Midwest — focuses on
handcrafted furniture and accessories (all one of a
kind), plus a variety of Moroccan mosaic tilework
available in art frames, tables and fountains. Open
M-Sa 10 am-6 pm; and by appointment. www.guerramogallery.com. 401 N. Wells St., 312.755.0104. El:
Brown, Purple to Merchandise Mart
PRIMITIVE One of the Midwest’s largest collections
of authentic artifacts, furniture, textiles, jewelry and
fashions from around the globe, this gallery — a
mammoth four-level, 31,000-square-foot space in
the West Loop — also boasts a cozy library stocked
with design and ethnographic art books, a fantasy
Himalayan temple, and the Buddha Room, which
features 12 murals depicting the life of Buddha
from birth to nirvana. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm;
Su by appt. only. www.beprimitive.com. 130 N.
Jefferson St., 312.575.9600. El: Green to Clinton;
Warehouse: open by appt. only. 1200 W. 35th St.
TIFFANY STAINED GLASS, LTD. Tiffany Stained
Glass is a custom design and fabrication art glass
studio featuring bevelled glass, stained-glass
windows, illuminated ceilings and Tiffany reproduction lighting. Antique restoration available.
Will ship worldwide. Open M-F 9-5 pm (appointments recommended); Sa by appointment. www.
tiffanystainedglass.com. 428 Des Plaines Ave.,
312.642.0680
VINTAGE PINE Spread out over 18,000 square
feet, this warehouse is brimming with antique
and custom-made furniture from the English and
French countryside — think armoires, dressers,
trunks, mirrors and more. The store also hosts specialty storefront galleries like Figaro, which features
antique and 20th-century Parisian interiors as well
as fashion illustrations by Alyson Fox, and Barclay
Square, with antique prints and custom framing.
ARTIST AS MODEL gets a new spin by Gregory Scott in a display of his work at Catherine Edelman Gallery that blurs the lines of artistic media. Through Nov. 1. 300 W. Superior St., www.edelmangallery.com
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Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5 pm; Su noon-5 pm. www.vintagepine.com. 904 W. Blackhawk St., 312.943.9303.
El: Red to North/Clybourn
Classics/Masters
ARCHITECH GALLERY OF ARCHITECTURAL ART This
River North gallery specializes in architectural art,
such as drawings, etchings and engravings from
the 18th to 20th centuries by architects like Daniel
Burnham and Frank Lloyd Wright. Open W-Sa
noon-5 pm; and by appt. www.architechgallery.
com. 730 N. Franklin St., Ste. 200, 312.475.1290. El:
Brown, Purple to Chicago
ATLAS GALLERIES Founded in 1967, these family-
owned galleries feature many artistic styles and
price ranges. Works range from Old Master prints
by Rembrandt, Renoir and Whistler to original
paintings, graphics and sculpture by contemporary
artists such as Bloch, Boulanger, Britto, Gaugy,
JalinePol, Miró, Phillips and Wilkinson. www.atlasgalleries.com. open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm; Su noon-6
pm. The 900 Shops, 900 N. Michigan Ave., 6th
Floor, 312.649.0999. El: Red to Chicago; open M-F
10 am-9 pm; Sa 10 am-8 pm; Su 10 am-5 pm. 535 N.
Michigan Ave., 312.329.9330. El: Red to Grand
CENTURION GALLERIES, LTD. Centurion Galleries,
which was established in 1971, features an eclectic
collection of paintings by European and American
artists, including Antoine Blanchard, Edouard
Cortes, Andre Gisson, Laura Hills, Sandi Lebron
and others. Open T-Sa 11 am-5:30 pm; Su noon-5
pm. www.centuriongalleries.com. 220 W. Huron St.,
Suite 2003, 312.266.8451. El: Red to Clark/Division
HILDT GALLERIES Located in the arcade of the
historic Drake Hotel, Hildt Galleries specializes in
fine 19th- and early 20th-century original oil paintings and watercolors. Open Tu-Sa 11 am-5:30 pm;
and by appt. www.hildtgalleries.com. Drake Hotel
Arcade, 140 E. Walton St., 312.255.0005. El: Red to
Chicago
HILLIGOSS GALLERIES/STUDIO OF LONG GROVE
Two locations, with 6,500 square feet of gallery
space in The Shops at North Bridge on the Mag
Mile, and 7,200 square feet in the original northwest suburban Long Grove location. The galleries
represent original paintings, sculpture, glass and
limited-edition prints by renowned international
artists. www.hilligossgalleries.com. Open M-F 10
am-6 pm; Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. 520 N.
Michigan Ave., 312.755.0300. El: Red to Grand
JOEL OPPENHEIMER, INC. Boasting the nation’s
premier collection of art from the Golden Age
of Exploration, this gallery in the historic Wrigley
Building specializes in the art of natural history,
with particular emphasis on the works of John
James Audubon. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm. www.
audubonart.com. Wrigley Building, 410 N. Michigan Ave., 312.642.5300. El: Red to Grand
MARTIN LAWRENCE GALLERIES This west suburban
gallery is one of 11 Martin Lawrence Galleries nationwide. The gallery, located in Oakbrook Center,
features contemporary paintings, sculpture and
limited-edition graphics by such artists as Picasso,
Chagall, Dali, Murakami, Erte, Kerry Hallam,
Liudmila Kondakova and many others. Open M-Sa
10 am-9 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. www.martinlawrence.com. 182 Oakbrook Center Dr., Oak Brook,
630.954.3033
MADRON LLC, A GALLERY OF AMERICAN ART
Boasting more than 8,000 square feet of exhibition
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Galleries+Antiques space, this Clybourn Corridor gallery focuses on
American art from 1890 to 1940 as well as modern
and contemporary works, with pieces by artists like
Theodore Earl Butler, Robert Vonnoh, William Glackens. Open M-F 9 am-5 pm and by appointment.
www.madrongallery.com. 1000 W. North Ave., 3rd
Floor, 312.640.1302. El: Red to North/Clybourn
ROSENTHAL FINE ART INC. Set on the second floor
of a renovated townhouse, this Gold Coast gallery
focuses on 20th-century American and European
art, including Modernism, Abstract Expressionism,
post-war and contemporary works. Open M-F 10
am-5 pm; Sa noon-5 pm. www.rosenthalfineart.
com. 3 E. Huron St., 2nd Floor, 312.475.0700. El: Red
to Chicago
WENTWORTH GALLERY Located in the Woodfield
Shopping Center in northwest suburban Schaumburg, this gallery regularly hosts exhibits of work by
international artists. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm; Su 11
am-6 pm. www.wentworthgallery.com. Five Woodfield Shopping Center, Schaumburg, 847.995.1190
ZYGMAN VOSS GALLERY Seventeenth- to 20th-
century masters Rembrandt, Whistler, Dali, Chagall
and others are represented at this River North
gallery, which also features exhibitions of a variety
of contemporary artists. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5 pm;
Su-M by appointment. www.zygmanvossgallery.
com. 222 W. Superior St., Ste. 1E, 312.787.3300. El:
Contemporary
A+D GALLERY Affiliated with the Department of
Art and Design at Columbia College, this gallery
presents a mix of emerging and established artists
in a range of media, from fashion design and advertising to illustration, interior architecture and art
history. Open Tu, W, F, Sa 11 am-5 pm; Th 11 am-8
pm. www.colum.edu/adgallery. 619 S. Wabash Ave.,
312.369.8687. El: Red to Harrison
ANN NATHAN GALLERY This gallery specializes in
established and emerging contemporary painters, sculptors and artisans. Highlights include
the Shaker-in-Steel furniture of Jim Rose and the
found-steel sculpture and furniture of Gordon
Chandler. Open Tu-F 10 am-5:30 pm; Sa 11 am-5
pm; and by appt. www.annnathangallery.com. 212
W. Superior St., 312.664.6622. El: Brown, Purple
Line to Chicago
ART DE TRIUMPH & ARTFUL FRAMER STUDIOS This
gallery offers a large selection of Chicago- and
European landscape-focused prints, originals and
fine-art cards by Chicago artist Nancie King Mertz
and occasional guest artists. The shop also offers
framing to fit any budget. Open M-F 11 am-7 pm;
Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su noon-5 pm; and by appointment. www.artdetriumph.com. 2938 N. Clark St.,
773.477.8990. Bus: 22 to Wellington
BLACKBIRD GALLERY Fine and decorative works
by local artists are the focus of this Ravenswood
gallery. Open M by appt.; Tu 10 am-3 pm; W-F
10 am-6pm; Sa 11 am-6 pm; Su 1 pm-5 pm. www.
bbirdgallery.com. 4428 N. Ravenswood Ave.,
773.290.1112. El: Brown to Montrose
FLAT IRON ARTS BUILDING One of the centers of
Chicago’s artist community, this 200,000-squarefoot landmark building in Wicker Park is brimming
with artists’ studios, galleries and theater spaces.
Check out the free-flowing parties on the first Friday of each month. Open daily noon-6 pm. www.
flatiron.tv. 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave., 312.335.3000.
El: Blue to Damen
GALLERY KH Significant contemporary American
artists working in a variety of styles and media
are the focus at this River North contemporary
art gallery, which is set in a newly remodeled
3,000-square-foot space. Open Tu-F 10 am-5:30
pm; Sa 11 am-5 pm. www.gallerykh.com. 311 W.
Superior St., 312.642.0202. El: Brown, Purple to
Chicago
HARRISON WORKS Owner/painter Liz Gaylord’s
Oak Park gallery showcases her own works as well
as drawings, prints, paintings and sculpture by
other local artists. Open Th, F 1-6 pm (every third
Friday of the month 1-9 pm); Sa, Su noon-5 pm.
www.harrisonworks.com. 17 Harrison St., Oak Park,
708.308.4602
HOMEY GALLERY Eclectic is the key word at this
West Lakeview gallery, which features classic and
contemporary art, limestone sculptures and fountains for the garden, photography and more, much
of it by emerging artists. Open Tu-Sa 11 am-6 pm;
Su noon-5 pm; and M by appointment. www.ilovehomey.com. 3656 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.248.0050. El:
Brown to Addison
JACKSON JUNGE GALLERY This Wicker Park gallery
focuses on contemporary art by Laura Lee Junge
and highlights nearly 20 other Chicago artists
working in sculpture, painting, ceramics, photography and mixed media. Open M-Sa 11am-8 pm; Su
noon-5 pm. www.j2gallery.com. 1389 N. Milwaukee
Ave., 773.227.7900. El: Blue to Division or Damen
KEN SAUNDERS GALLERY This gallery showcases
the work of masters and emerging artists who
specialize in contemporary glass sculpture. Open
Tu-Sa 10 am-5 pm. www.kensaundersgallery.com.
230 W. Superior St., 312.573.1400. El: Brown, Purple
to Chicago
LINDA WARREN PROJECTS, WEST LOOP GALLERY
West Loop gallery focusing on emerging and
mid-career contemporary artists in all media. Open
T-Sa 11 am-5 pm. www.lindawarrenprojects.com.
327 N. Aberdeen St., Ste. 151, 312.432.9500. El:
Green to Morgan/Lake
MAYA POLSKY GALLERY This gallery specializes in
contemporary American, European and Russian
art. Open Tu-F 10 am-5 pm; Sa 11 am-5 pm. www.
mayapolskygallery.com. 215 W. Superior St.,
PROSPECTUS ART GALLERY Contemporary and
Latin American art are the focus at this Pilsen gallery, which holds regular exhibits of local, national
and international artists’ work in media ranging
from sculpture and photography to paintings and
prints. Open W-Su noon-5 pm; F noon-6 pm. 1210
W. 18th St., 312.733.6132. Bus: 18 to Racine
RENAISSANCE SOCIETY Since its beginnings
in 1915, this gallery housed at the University of
Chicago has aimed to present contemporary art
seldom seen in the Midwest. Free to all. Open
Tu-F 10 am-5 pm; Sa, Su 12 pm-5 pm. www.renaissancesociety.org. 5811 S Ellis Ave., 773.702.8670. El:
Green to Garfield
RICHARD GRAY GALLERY Modern and contempo-
rary paintings, sculpture and works on paper from
20th-century masters and emerging artists are the
focus of this Mag Mile gallery. Open M-F 10 am5:30 pm; Sa by appt. www.richardgraygallery.com.
John Hancock Center, 875 N. Michigan Ave., Ste.
2503, 312.642.8877. El: Red to Chicago
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Galleries+Antiques ROY BOYD GALLERY This gallery focuses on
contemporary paintings and sculpture as well as
Russian, Estonian and Lithuanian contemporary
photography. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5:30 pm; M by
appt. www.royboydgallery.com. 739 N. Wells St.,
312.642.1606. El: Red to Chicago
SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE SULLIVAN GALLER
IES This exhibition space is an off-campus site
offering programming in the visual arts. The School
of The Art Institute’s most advanced students exhibit their innovative and experimental work here.
Open Tu-Su 11 am-6 pm. www.saic.edu. 33 S.State
St., 7th floor, 312.563.5162. El: Red to Monroe
THOMAS MASTERS GALLERY This Old Town gallery
highlights a variety of local and international artists.
Open Tu by appt.; W-F noon-6 pm; Sa 11 am-6 pm;
Su noon-5 pm. www.thomasmastersgallery.com.
245 W. North Ave., 312.440.2322. El: Brown, Purple
to Sedgwick
TOJO GALLERY This Wicker Park gallery offers an
accessible, affordable, comfortable exhibition
space for emerging and established Chicago artists. Open by appt. only. www.tojogallery.com. 1418
W. Division St., 773.726.4545. El: Blue to Division
WOMAN MADE GALLERY This acclaimed group
supports women in the arts with monthly exhibitions that raise consciousness about women’s
contributions to contemporary culture. The group’s
West Town space houses the gallery’s permanent
collection and a gift shop. Open W-F noon-7 pm;
Sa, Su noon-4 pm. www.womanmade.org. 685 N.
Milwaukee Ave., 312.738.0400. El: Blue to Grand
ZIA GALLERY With a focus on international, emerg-
ing and established artists, this North Shore gallery
presents solo and duo exhibitions of painting,
photography, mixed media and works on paper.
Open M-Sa 10 am-5 pm. www.ziagallery.net. 548
Chestnut St., Winnetka, 847.446.3970.
ZOLLA/LIEBERMAN GALLERY This esteemed River
North-area gallery represents artists from around
the nation and work in all media and styles. www.
zollaliebermangallery.com. 325 W. Huron St.,
Exhibitions
CENTER ON HALSTED Housed in a light-filled
three-story space in the heart of Boystown, this
community center is the headquarters for many of
Chicago’s LGBT groups, and also sponsors regular
exhibitions of work by local artists. Open daily
8 am-10 pm. www.centeronhalsted.org. 3656 N.
Halsted St., 773.472.6469. El: Red to Addison
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM This Lincoln
Park-based nonprofit art museum presents
exhibitions and maintains DePaul University’s
permanent collection of art spanning the 16th-21st
centuries. Open M-Th 11 am-5 pm; F 11 am-7 pm;
Sa, Su noon-5 pm. museums.depaul.edu. 2350 N.
Kenmore Ave., 773.325.7506. El: Red, Brown, Purple
to Fullerton
GALLERY 180 Located at the corner of Lake and
Wabash streets in the Loop, this is a gallery of the
Illinois Institute of Art. . Open M-Th 7:30 am-8 pm;
F 7:30 am-5 pm; Sa 9 am-5 pm. www.gallery180.
com. 180 N. Wabash Ave., 312.280.3500. El: Loop
to Randolph
INSTITUTE OF PUERTO RICAN ARTS & CULTURE In
the heart of the Humboldt Park neighborhood, this
center features theater and exhibition spaces and
creative arts classrooms and is the nation’s only
museum dedicated to Puerto Rican arts and culture. Open M, Tu, Th, F 9 am-5 pm; Sa 11 am-3 pm.
www.iprac.org. 3015 W. Division St., 773.486.8345.
Bus: 70 to Humboldt
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY
This Columbia College Chicago space is the only
museum in the Midwest that focuses exclusively
on photography. Open M-W, F 10 am-5 pm; Th
10 am-8 pm; Sa 10 am-5 pm; Su noon-5 pm. www.
mocp.org. 600 S. Michigan Ave., 312.663.5554. El:
Red to Harrison
UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE OF MODERN ART Located in
Chicago’s Ukrainian Village in three former storefronts on west Chicago Avenue, the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art presents an ongoing program
of contemporary art exhibits, literary events, film
screenings and music recitals. Open W-Su noon-4
pm, and by appt. www.uima-chicago.org. 2320 W.
Chicago Ave., 773.227.5522. Bus: 66 to Western
Fine Crafts
ARTISANS 21 Owned and featuring works by lo-
cal artists, this co-operative space in Hyde Park
features contemporary art and fine crafts such as
baskets, ceramics, hand-painted furniture, glass,
jewelry, paintings, photography, wearable art,
cards and dolls. Open Tu-Sa 11 am-6 pm. www.artisans21gallery.com. 1373 E. 53rd St., 773.288.7450.
Bus: 6 to 53rd
ARTS & ARTISANS Featuring finely made crafts,
this gallery focuses on jewelry, glass, ceramics and
woodturnings by American artists. Open daily.
www.artsartisans.com. Chicago Hilton & Towers,
720 S. Michigan Ave., 312.786.6224. El: Red to Harrison; 108 S. Michigan Ave., 312.641.0088. El: Loop
to Madison; 321 N. Michigan Ave., 312.541.1951. El:
Loop to State/Lake; 35 E. Wacker Dr., 312.578.0126.
El: Loop to State/Lake
ELEPHANT ROOM This retail art space in the South
Loop features the work of local Chicago artists in
painting, photography, comics, jewelry, accessories
and more. Open Tu-Th 11 am-5 pm; F 11 am-7 pm;
Sa noon-6 pm. www.elephantroomgallery.com. 704
S. Wabash Ave., 708.369.4742. El: Red to Harrison
IGNITE GLASS STUDIO This West Loop interactive
studio and gallery is open to would-be artists and
the just plain curious. Their tools of the trade: a
blow pipe and molten glass, which they shape into
vases and other fine art pieces. The venue also
hosts classes and private events. Open Tu-Th 9
am-10 pm; F, Sa 9 am-6 pm; Su 10 am-4 pm. www.
igniteglass.com. www.igniteglass.com. 401 N.
Armour St., 312.465.2389. El: Green to Ashland
ILLINOIS ARTISANS, CHICAGO Representing the
work of more than 350 local Illinois artisans, this
curated museum shop features handmade jewelry,
ceramics, glass and painting, as well as traditional fine crafts such as forged works, quilts and
furniture. Each month features The Art Spree, an
indoor art show featuring 15 artisans who display
and demonstrate their work. Open M-F 9 am-5
pm. www.museum.state.il.us/artisans. James R.
Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St., Suite
2-200, 312.814.5321. El: Loop to Clark/Lake
LILLSTREET ART CENTER The country’s oldest and
largest urban ceramic center, Lillstreet features
contemporary functional and sculptural pieces.
Works by more than 100 emerging and established
artists from across the country are represented.
The center’s printmaking department offers a
variety of courses in print media, including relief,
intaglio, monoprint and litho transfers; other
classes include metalsmithing, jewelry and glass,
and textiles. Open M-Th 10 am-7:30 pm; F, Sa 10
am-6 pm; Su 10 am-5 pm. www.lillstreet.com. 4401
N. Ravenswood Ave., 773.769.4226. El: Brown to
Montrose
VALE CRAFT GALLERY Vale Craft features con-
temporary American fine craft by both local and
national artists. Ongoing group exhibition of works
in clay, fiber, glass, metal and wood, plus jewelry.
Open Tu-F 10:30 am-5:30 pm; Sa 11 am-5 pm.
www.valecraftgallery.com. 230 W. Superior St.,
International
ANDREW BAE GALLERY This River North gallery
features contemporary Asian art, focusing on
artists from Korea and Japan. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-6
pm. www.andrewbaegallery.com. 300 W. Superior
St. (entrance on Franklin Street), 312.335.8601. El:
FLOATING WORLD GALLERY Set in an 8,200-square-
foot Lincoln Park space, this gallery focuses on
Japanese woodblock prints and paintings and is
one of the world’s leading dealers of Japanese art.
Open Tu-F 1-5 pm; and by appt. www.floatingworld.com. 1925 N. Halsted St., 312.587.7800. El:
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GRUEN GALLERIES This gallery carries distinctive
contemporary paintings and sculpture and has
an extensive collection of African art. Open M-F
10:30 am-5:30 pm; Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su evenings by
appt. www.gruengalleries.com. 226 W. Superior St.,
HAVANA GALLERY This Lincoln Park gallery special-
izes in original paintings and drawings (as well as
a limited selection of reproductions) created by
artists currently living in Cuba. Open Th, F 1-7 pm;
Sa noon-6 pm; Su noon-5 pm. www.havanagallery.com. 1139 W. Webster Ave., 773.549.2492. El:
Brown, Purple to Armitage
INSTITUTO CERVANTES OF CHICAGO GALLERY
Work by Spanish-speaking artists is the focus of
this River North gallery. Open M-F 10 am-7 pm; Sa
9 am-1 pm. www.chicago.cervantes.es. 31 W. Ohio
St., 312.335.1996. El: Red to Grand
ITALIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE This center features
rotating exhibitions of a variety of artists representing both classic and contemporary works from all
regions of Italy, and sponsors year-round cultural
events that range from cinema and opera to visual
and culinary arts. Open M-F 9 am-1 pm and 2-5 pm.
www.iicchicago.esteri.it. 500 N. Michigan Ave., Ste.
1450, 312.822.9545. El: Red to Grand
MONIQUE MELOCHE This Wicker Park gallery
is dedicated to supporting international artists
working in all media. Open Tu-Sa 11 am-6 pm.
www.moniquemeloche.com. 2154 W. Division St.,
773.252.0299. Bus: 70 to Leavitt
UBU FINE ART GALLERY ”Art without borders” is
the theme of this gallery in The 900 Shops, featuring one-of-a-kind paintings, art glass, handmade
jewelry and primitivist sculpture from around the
world. Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm; Su noon-6 pm. 900
N. Michigan Ave., 5th Floor, 312.867.0878. El: Red
to Chicago
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The zen of sweet cravings
We Want Candy
Though disruptive in concept, some combinations are just unpredictable enough to work. Like chicken
and waffles, or bacon and chocolate. The owners of Sweet Buddha achieve such mystique with their
multi-faceted candy store and jewelry boutique that also dabbles in kids’ dance classes. (Just you) try
and stop yourself from filling Chinese takeout boxes with triple-dipped chocolate peanuts, fudge, Jelly
Bellies and gummy everything. Buy in bulk, or grab and go with pre-fab gift options for the biggest
sweet tooths. Need the tykes to run off that sugar? The store also hosts cheer, hip-hop and break dancing classes. 2324 N. Clark St., 312.804.9900, www.thesweetbuddha.com
Apparel
ALCALA’S WESTERN WEAR Alcala’s offers the
largest selection of Western boots in Chicago,
along with hats, custom leathers, belts and Native
American jewelry, all just a five-minute cab ride
west of the Loop. Open M, Th, F, Sa 9:30 am-7 pm;
Tu, W 9:30 am-6 pm; Su 9:30 am-5 pm. www.alcalas.
com. 1733 W. Chicago Ave., 312.226.0152. Bus: 66
to Hermitage
©HEATH SHARP
DANIEL GEORGEThe shopping experience
here starts with consultation from owner Daniel
George who asks questions that help determine
individual needs and desires when it comes to the
right look. Continue by browsing fabric swatches,
which start with top-quality and go up from there.
First-time customers receive introductory pricing,
and discounts are offered on wardrobe packages.
Open M-F 9 am-6 pm; Sa, Su 10 am-4 pm. www.
danielgeorgecustomsuits.com. 155 N. Michigan
Ave., 312.525.1819. El: Red to State/Lake
DESIGNERS WAREHOUSEThis Loop business
specializes in men’s and women’s business attire.
An on-site tailor can make adjustments and fast
repairs, as well as create custom suits for any
occasion. www.designerswarehouseonline.com.
312.662.1745.
HANDLE WITH CARE This stylish shop boasts
an eclectic mix of casual, au courant women’s
clothes by designers like Diane Von Furstenberg
and denim by Paige and J Brand. Open M-F 10
am-6:30 pm; Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su 11 am-5 pm. www.
handlewithcareboutique.com. 1706 N. Wells St.,
312.751.2929. El: Brown, Purple to Sedgwick
IKE BEHAR Ike Behar’s love of a well-tailored shirt
began at his father’s store in Cuba. In 1952, a
20-year-old Behar moved to New York and began
his long career making high-quality menswear,
which included a partnership with an up-andcomer named Ralph Lauren, a commitment to
American production, and keeping the business in
his family — his three sons now run operations. The
Chicago store carries the full line of high-threadcount dress shirts, suits, neck wear, sport shirts,
sport coats and outerwear. Open M-Sa 10 am-6
pm; Su noon-5 pm; or by appt. www.ikebehar.com.
67 E. Oak St., 312.624.9257. El: Red to Chicago
NIKETOWN CHICAGO Nike’s philosophy is “If you
have a body, you are an athlete.” Located on the
Mag Mile, Niketown Chicago has the latest and
most innovative Nike footwear, apparel and gear in
an environment that reminds you why you love to
play. Find hats and T-shirts, AirMax, Shox, the latest
AirForce 25, and a floor of merchandise designed
especially for women. www.store.nike.com. Open
M-Sa 10 am-8 pm; Su 10 am-6 pm. 669 N. Michigan
Ave., 312.642.6363. El: Red to Grand
SYD JEROME In business since 1962, Syd Jerome of-
fers designer men’s apparel, including sportswear,
shoes and accessories. Find brand names such as
Zegna, Canali, Armani, Brioni and Oxford, along
with a boys’ and young men’s section. Tailor on
premises. www.sydjerome.com. Open M-W, F 8:30
MAKE A PIT STOP FOR DR. SEUSS at Water Tower Place, where a gallery of rarely seen drawings and hats is on permanent display. 835 N. Michigan Ave., Level 2
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am-6 pm; Th 8:30 am-7:30 pm; Sa 8:30 am-5:30
pm. 2 N. LaSalle St., 312.346.0333. El: Loop to
Washington
Beauty/Health Services
DAY SPA 664 Services at this spa include massage
therapy (Swedish, prenatal and deep tissue), facials
and waxing. Can’t make it to the Gold Coast location? They also home and hotel visits, as well as
offer home spa parties. www.dayspa664.com. 67 E.
Oak St., Ste. 6, 312.473.0580. El: Red to Chicago
RENEW SPA Many of the products at this eco-re-
sponsible spa are vegan and organic. Also, services
include massage, oxygen facials and body polishing. This Mag Mile spa also offers non-surgical
treatments to help reverse the signs of skin aging
and damage, administered by a board-certified
burn and trauma surgeon. Complimentary 15-minute skin assessment available. M-F 10 am-8 pm; Sa,
Su 10 am-6 pm. www.renewspachicago.com. 980
N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, 312.526.3891. El: Red
to Chicago
URBAN OASIS Focusing solely on body work, this
peaceful spa lives up to its name. Massage options
include Swedish, deep muscle, hot stone, pregnancy, aromatherapy, sports and chair massage. Open
M noon-8 pm; Tu-Th 10 am-8 pm; F 9 am-7 pm; Sa
9 am-5 pm; Su 11 am-5 pm. www.urbanoasismassage.com. 12 W. Maple St., 312.587.3500. El: Red to
Clark/Division; 939 W. North Ave., 312.640.0001. El:
Red to North/Clybourn
Department Stores/Malls
BLOOMINGDALE’S This upscale store’s Chicago
flagship, featuring six levels of shopping and the
Forty Carrots cafe for light and healthy meals. Outof-town customers may stop by the Visitors Center
on the first floor for information/in-store promotions, plus a free gift with purchase. Also visit the
Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store, housed
in the historic former Medinah Temple. www.
bloomingdales.com. Open M-Sa 10 am-10 pm; Su
11 am-7 pm. The 900 Shops, 900 N. Michigan Ave.,
312.440.4460. El: Red to Chicago; open M-Sa 10
am-8 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. 4963 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, 847.675.5200.; Home & Furniture
Store: Open M-Th 10 am-7 pm; F-Sa 10 am-8 pm;
Su noon-6 pm. 600 N. Wabash Ave., 312.324.7500.
El: Red to Grand
MACY’S ON STATE STREET This flagship store (for-
merly the landmark Marshall Field’s store) has more
than 145 departments featuring designer and highquality merchandise. It also includes several storein-stores including Spanish jewelry and accessories
brand Tous, FAO Schwarz, Carol’s Daughter and
Lush. Dine in the Walnut Room, Frango Café or the
7 on State food court, and try the Marshall Field’s
legendary Frango mints, still sold here. Open M-F
10 am-8 pm; Sa 9am-8 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. www.
macys.com. 111 N. State St., 312.781.1000. El: Red
to State/Lake
THE 900 NORTH MICHIGAN SHOPS Located on the
north end of Michigan Avenue, The 900 Shops
offers six chic levels of shopping, anchored by
Bloomingdale’s. The mall’s retailers also include
designer stores like Gucci and MaxMara, specialty
stores like Intimacy and Williams-Sonoma, and
boutiques like DNA2050 and space519. Dining options include Frankie’s 5th Floor Pizzeria,
Potbelly Sandwich Works and Oak Tree Restaurant
and Bakery. www.shop900.com. Shops are open
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M-Sa 10 am-7 pm; Su noon-6 pm (some stores
and restaurants may have extended hours). 900 N.
Michigan Ave., 312.915.3916. El: Red to Chicago
THE SHOPS AT NORTH BRIDGE Spread out over
a six-block area, this upscale shopping center is
home to 50 specialty shops such as Louis Vuitton,
A/X Armani Exchange, Hugo Boss, Sephora,
Tommy Bahama, Vosges Haut-Chocolat and
more. Recent additions to the mall include Kiehl’s,
Wolford and Charming Charlie. It’s also known for
its Nordstrom department store and standalone
Nordstrom Spa. Refuel with a bite to eat at the
Magnificent Meal food court. Open M-Sa 10 am-9
pm; Su 11 am-7 pm. www.theshopsatnorthbridge.
com. 520 N. Michigan Ave., 312.327.2300. El: Red
to Grand
WATER TOWER PLACE Considered the first vertical
mall in the country when it opened in 1976, Water
Tower’s eight levels of shopping feature Macy’s,
American Girl Place and Broadway in Chicago’s
Broadway Playhouse as well as boutiques such as
Marbles: The Brain Store, Lacoste, Coach, Akira,
Abercrombie & Fitch and A/X Armani Exchange.
Dining options include Mity Nice Grill, Wow Bao,
Freshii and foodlife. Visit the Concierge Desk to
pick up a “Premier Perks” package offering more
than 60 incentives and savings throughout Water
Tower Place, plus a special gift with purchase.
Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. www.
shopwatertower.com. Some stores and restaurants have extended hours. 835 N. Michigan Ave.,
Discount/Outlet Stores
CHICAGO PREMIUM OUTLETS Located 45 minutes
outside the city in suburban Aurora, this outlet
mall has 120 designer and name-brand stores,
offering 25- to 65-percent discounts, including
Coach, Giorgio Armani, Juicy Couture, Lacoste,
Salvatore Ferragamo, Talbots, Theory and more.
Visit the web site and register for the VIP Shopper
Club for added savings. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm;
Su 10 am-7 pm. www.premiumoutlets.com. 1650
Premium Outlets Blvd., Aurora, 630.585.2200.
FOX’S Shoppers flock here for brand-name
women’s apparel at 40-70 percent off department
store prices. Looks include separates, coordinates,
career wear, casual and active wear. New stock arrives daily. www.foxs.com. Open M-F 11 am-7 pm;
Th 11 am- 7 pm; Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su 11 am-5:30 pm.
2150 N. Halsted St., 773.281.0700. El: Brown, Purple
to Armitage. Open M-F 10 am-8 pm; Sa 10 am-6
pm; Su 11 am-5:30 pm. Fashion Square Mall, 9444
Skokie Blvd., Skokie, 847.673.8516.
Jewelry & Watches
ELLIE THOMPSON From jewelry designer Ellie
Thompson’s beautiful 22nd-floor gallery, it’s hard
to know what to marvel at first: the expansive
views of Millennium Park, or Thompson’s impeccable, custom pieces crafted from colorful gems,
diamonds and precious metals and inspired by
Chicago’s architecture and city spirit. Open M-F 9
am-5 pm; Sa by appointment. www.ellieco.com. 8
S. Michigan Ave., Suite 2203, 312.263.2264. El: Loop
to Madison
LESTER LAMPERT Founded in 1920, Lester
Lampert is renowned for its stunning original
jewelry designs, created by four generations of
family artisans. The fashionable Oak Street salon
features the latest Lampert designs: the Cumullus,
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Pirouette and L’Eclipse diamond collections, and
an adorable line of baby shoe charms, all crafted in
an in-house facility. Also specializing in estate jewelry and fine watch lines such as Carl F. Bucherer,
Blancpain, Corum, Ebel and more. Open M-Sa 10
am-6 pm. www.lesterlampert.com. 57 E. Oak St.,
Pet Boutiques/Services
BARKER & MEOWSKY Specialties of this shop are
of the canine and feline variety, with products like
Kitty Kaviar, suede shearling collars and more.
www.barkerandmeowsky.com. Open M-F 11
am-7 pm; Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su noon-5 pm. 1003 W.
Armitage Ave., 773.868.0200. El: Brown, Purple to
Armitage
TAILS IN THE CITY This luxury pet boutique offers a
complete assortment of stylish, unique accessories
for dogs, cats and their owners, including gourmet
baked treats, Swarovski crystal-studded collars,
and designer clothes and carriers from Alex Luxe
and Petote. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su noon-5
pm. www.tailsinthecity.com. 1 E. Delaware Pl.,
Rentals/Real Estate Services
PROPERTIESThe real estate agents at @proper-
ties make finding a place to rent or live in Chicago
easier. A locally owned company, @properties was
established in 2000 and is now one of the largest
independent real estate brokerage firms in Illinois.
There are nearly two dozen offices downtown and
in the suburbs, including @properties Commercial,
which offers solutions for commercial real estate
owners, investors, managers and users. www.
atproperties.com. 212 E. Ohio St., 312.506.0200. El:
Red to Grand
Shoes/Accessories
ALTMAN’S SHOES FOR MEN Finer-quality shoes and
boots in sizes 5-20, widths 3A to 6E. Makers include
Allen Edmonds, Bacco Bucci, Bass, Belvedere,
Birkenstock, Blundstone, Bostonian, Bruno Magli,
Carolina, Caterpillar, Chippewa, Clark, Cole Haan,
Columbia, Dan Post, David X, Donald J. Pliner, Dr.
Marten, Dunham, Ecco, Florsheim, Frye, Giorgio
Brutini, J Shoes, Justin, L.B. Evans, Magnanni, Merrell, Mezlan, Neil M., Neos, New Balance, Nocona,
Pikolinos, Private Label, Rockport, Sanders, Sandro
Moscoloni, Sebago, Sorel, Sperry, Stacy Adams,
Superga, Swims, Timberland, Tingley, Tony Lama,
Vasque, Wolverine, Wolverine 1000 and Zelli. Open
M-F 8:30 am-6 pm; Sa 8:30 am-4:30 pm. www.
altmansshoesandboots.com. 120 W. Monroe St.,
312.332.0667. El: Red to Monroe
HANIG’S FOOTWEAR One of Chicago’s premier
sources for men’s and women’s shoes, boots and
sandals, Hanig’s offers a wide range of sizes and
styles from top designers, including Mephisto,
Thierry Rabotin, Alden, Ecco, Dansko, Gabor, Johnston & Murphy and more. www.hanigs.com. open
M-F 10 am-8 pm; Sa 9 am-7 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm.
1000 W. North Ave., 312.640.1234. El: Red to North/
Clybourn. Open M-F 10 am-7 pm; Sa 9 am-7 pm; Su
11 am-6 pm. John Hancock Center, 875 N. Michigan Ave., 312.787.6800. El: Red to Chicago. Open
M-F 10 am-6 pm; Sa 9 am-6 pm; Su noon-6 pm. 847
W. Armitage Ave., 773.929.5568. El: Brown, Purple
to Armitage. Open M-F 10 am-9 pm; Sa 9 am-7 pm;
Su 11 am-6 pm. 2754 N. Clark St., 773.248.1977. El:
Brown, Purple to Diversey. Open M-W 10 am-6 pm;
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Th 10 am-7 pm; F, Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su 11 am- 5 pm.
1515 N. Sheridan Rd., Wilmette, 847.256.3545.
Specialty Stores
ACCENT CHICAGO/LOVE FROM CHICAGO Specializ-
ing in unique gifts from our extraordinary city, this
Chicago institution carries an innovative assortment of souvenirs for the savvy shopper. Choose
from a selection of apparel for the whole family,
plus great gifts including mugs, shot glasses, magnets, key chains and collectibles. www.accentchicagostore.com. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm; Su 11 am-6
pm. Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., 7th
Floor, 312.944.1354. El: Red to Chicago.
HERSHEY STORE You don’t have to go to Pennsyl-
vania to realize all your chocolate-filled childhood
dreams. From new limited editions to longtime
favorites, you’ll find your sweet treat of choice here.
In addition to candy galore, confections include
fresh-baked cupcakes, cookies, cakes and brownies. Open Su-Th 10 am-8 pm; F. Sa 10 am-10 pm.
www.thehersheycompany.com. 822 N. Michigan
Ave., 312.337.7711. El: Red to Chicago
JUDY MAXWELL HOME Chicago native Joan
Cusack owns this shop that makes being home fun.
Named after Barbra Streisand’s character in What’s
Up Doc? Cusack’s favorite movie, the magical finds
here are changing all the time, but have recently
included breakable plates and Pamela Paulsrud’s
book-shaped rocks. Open M-Sa 11 am-7 pm; Su
11 am-5 pm. www.judymaxwellhome.com. 1363 N.
Wells St., 312.787.9999. El: Brown to Sedgwick
LOOPY YARNS Knitting enthusiasts will find a wide
selection of yarn for every taste and budget at this
South Loop boutique. Brands include Berroco, Lorna’s Laces, all colors of Cascade 220, and others in
wool, cotton, bamboo, cashmere, silk and angora.
Get expert help on any knitting project. Open M-F
11 am-7 pm; Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su noon-5 pm. www.
loopyyarns.com. Historic Dearborn Station, 47 W.
Polk St., 312.583.YARN(9276). El: Red to Harrison
PISTACHIOS This contemporary jewelry and craft
gallery boasts more than 100 international artists
and has been a destination for jewelry and craft
lovers for the past 20 years. Featuring a wide
collection of hand-crafted jewelry, it also carries
hand-blown glass wares, colorful scarves and cool
watches. Located at The Shops at North Bridge on
Michigan Ave. Open M-F 10:30 am-7 pm; Sa 10:30
am-6 pm; Su noon-5 pm. www.pistachiosonline.
com. 55 E. Grand Ave., 312.595.9437. El: Red to
Grand
STRANGE CARGO At this shop two blocks south of
Wrigley Field, you’ll find Chicago’s largest selection of vintage iron-on transfers, new and vintage
clothing and shoes (like Chuck Taylor All-Stars)
from the 1960s to today, as well as bags, hats and
gifts. Open M-Sa 11 am-6:45 pm; Su 11 am-5:30
pm. www.strangecargo.com. 3448 N. Clark St.,
773.327.8090. El: Red to Addison
SWEET BUDDHAWhat makes Buddha so serene?
Maybe it’s a handful of homemade jellies and
chocolate, just a few of the many indulgences at
this Lincoln Park candy store, jewelry boutique
and kids’ dance class venue. Patrons fill Chinese
takeout boxes from containers bursting with all
things sacharine, from gum to hard candy in every
stripe. Moms, pick up eye candy for yourself in the
form of custom-made jewelry — think bangles
and necklackes — created by the owners. www.
thesweetbuddha.com. 312.804.9900.
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Where to Buy it
Extraordinary, out-of-the-ordinary items for you, or someone special
VALE CRAFT GALLERY
Located in the River North gallery district, Vale Craft Gallery exhibits
and sells contemporary American fine craft including colorful textiles,
beautiful glass objects, innovative ceramics, whimsical sculpture,
and unique jewelry. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the gallery is
currently showcasing the work of over 100 local and national artists.
Image: Dance of the Kelpies Earrings by Bijou Graphique.
230 West Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60654
312-337-3525
www.valecraftgallery.com
ELLIE THOMPSON + CO
Visit the gallery overlooking Millennium Park! Enjoy the magnificent view of
the park and Lake Michigan and then turn your attention inside to the beautiful, fine jewelry collections by Chicago’s award-winning jewelry designer,
Ellie Thompson. You can also see Thompson’s jewelry in the Grainger Hall
of Gems at The Field Museum. White Gold and Multicolor sapphire ring from
the City Rhythms Collection $3,000.00. ELLIE THOMPSON + CO,
8 S Michigan Avenue, Suite 2203, 312.263.2264, www.ellieco.com.
PISTACHIOS
Receive a welcome gift bag with purchase by
texting keyword PISTACHIOS to 22828. Featuring a
hand fabricated sterling silver pods. Pistachios is a
contemporary jewelry and craft gallery representing
over one hundred talented international artists and has
been a destination for jewelry and craft lovers for the past
20 years. Besides their wide collection of hand crafted
jewelry, you will also find a tasteful collection of hand-blown
glass wares, colorful scarves and cool watches. Located
at Shops at the Northbridge on Michigan Ave., 55 E.
Grand Ave. (lower level of Nordstrom on street level
between Rush and Wabash), 312.595.9437, www.
pistachiosonline.com
PRIMITIVE
For centuries Buddhist monks would use Gao,
or prayer boxes to function as traveling shrines.
Sometimes composed of wood or precious
metal, they were always magnificently crafted.
Upon returning home the Gao box would serve
as a beautiful altar. This Gao box from Bhutan
can now be found in your home. Even
when you’re on the road it will still
remind you to stop and reflect!
Bhutanese Gao Box with figure of
Buddha; $1,495. Part of a much larger
collection of authentic Asian objects available
exclusively at PRIMITIVE; 130 N. Jefferson;
312-575-9600; located just a few minutes from
Michigan Avenue; [email protected].
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Gussied-up potato pancakes
with cured salmon
and apple preserves
Rustic Roots
With their frigid climates, Central Europeans and Chicagoans get similar hankerings for stick-to-your-bones
fare. But no one likes feeling like a bloated pierogi at the end of a meal. The owners of Bohemian House
hope to lighten our notions of comfort food. Executive chef Jimmy Papadopoulos draws from the Czech
Republic, Germany and Austria for dainty shareable plates that Grandma might’ve used at Sunday dinners.
Crispy potato pancakes get the modern treatment with cured salmon and apple preserves. Main standouts
cover autumnal faves—think pork schnitzel and spätzle—all pairable with a curated list of European and
American brews. Before anyone else does, request the booth in the alcove enveloped in gold-patterned
walls, the most coveted nook in the lofty space. 11 W. Illinois St., 312.955.0439, www.bohochicago.com
Bucktown/Wicker Park
FAT RICE Asian. This Logan Square spot looks to
Macau for inspiration for its flavorful fare. Diners
line up for hours for signatures such as flamin’
fish curry served with okra, mint and shallot, plus
handmade noodles and wood-grilled meats plated
family-style. D (Tu-Sa) www.eatfatrice.com. 2957
W. Diversey Ave., 773.661.9170. El: Blue to Logan
Square. $$.
©ANTHONY BARLICH
AZZURRA Italian. Locally sourced, fresh ingredients
and house-made pastas star on the menu at this
casual Wicker Park restaurant. Chefs also create
the bread, sausages and artisans from scratch.
Large-scale replicas of vintage Italian postcards,
vintage Victrola horns and refurbished tables
round out the familiar vibe. D (daily); brunch (Sa-Su).
www.azzurrachicago.com. 1467 N Milwaukee Ave,
773.278.5959. El: Blue Line to Damen. $$.
BIG STAR Mexican. This buzzing dive bar and
taqueria boasts a serious pedigree, with a menu by
James Beard Award winner Paul Kahan (Blackbird,
avec, The Publican). Expect a country vibe, plenty
of American whiskeys and a see-and-be-seen
crowd overflowing onto the massive seasonal
beer garden. Late-night dining. L and D (daily).
www.bigstarchicago.com. 1531 N. Damen Ave.,
773.235.4039. El: Blue to Damen. $
CLUB LUCKY Italian. This Bucktown favorite serves
up traditional, family-style Italian cuisine with a
generous helping of ’40s supper club atmosphere.
Menu highlights include a fresh vegetarian antipasti, house-made pastas and eggplant parmigiana.
Cocktail lounge and private room. Valet parking.
L (M-F) and D (daily). www.clubluckychicago.com.
1824 W. Wabansia Ave., 773.227.2300. El: Blue to
Damen. $$-$$$
FRANCESCA’S FORNO Italian. With a casual, rustic
Italian menu and a primo location at the corner
of Damen, Milwaukee and North avenues, this
hangout from the Francesca’s folks is a winner. The
tempting small-plates menu features pastas like linguini with mushrooms and mascarpone, thin-crust
pizzas and a crispy pork shoulder served with vesuivo sweet potatoes, pearl onions, brussel sprouts
and a garlic puree. L (M-F)and D (daily), brunch (Sa,
Su). www.miafrancesca.com. 1576 N. Milwaukee
Ave., 773.770.0184. El: Blue to Damen. $$
IS IT ICY OR IS IT HOT? The curious combo comes alive in Tanta’s El Chingon cocktail, whose ice is infused with rocoto chili. 118 W. Grand Ave., 312.222.9700, www.tantachicago.com
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HOTCHOCOLATE American. Known for her dessert
savvy, chef Mindy Segal shows she can handle it all
with dishes like lamb and crema casa sandwiches
or arctic char with creamed greens and mint. Signature desserts include warm brioche doughnut,
chocolate soufflé tart and seasonal fruit creations
like a rhubarb creme brulee tart. L (W-F) and D
(Tu-Su), brunch (Sa, Su). www.hotchocolatechicago.
com. 1747 N. Damen Ave., 773.489.1747. El: Blue to
Damen. $$
TAXIM Greek. Hammered copper tables, exposed
brick and plush pillows give this contemporary
Greek spot an inviting Old World-meets-new
vibe, with creative fare like toothsome duck gyros
rubbed with pastourma spices and mint yogurt
sauce and wood-grilled racks of lamb. D (daily).
www.taximchicago.com. 1558 N. Milwaukee Ave.,
773.252.1558. El: Blue to Damen. $$-$$$
Gold Coast
BIG & LITTLE’S Hamburgers & Hot Dogs. From
beer-battered cheeseburgers and lamb gyro tacos
to fish and shrimp tacos, this quick-serve spot
from Tony D’Alessandro (Hell’s Kitchen) gives fast
food faves a gourmet twist. L and D (daily). www.
bigandlittleschicago.com. 860 N. Orleans St.,
312.943.0000. El: Brown, Purple to Chicago. $
BUTCH MCGUIRE’S Pub Fare. Said to be the na-
tion’s first singles bar when it opened in ’61, this
Division Street spot serves up a reliably good,
no-nonsense menu of burgers, wings, sandwiches
and salads. Be sure to come around Christmas
or pre-St.Paddy’s for more tinsel, wood-carved
decorations and twinkling lights than you’ll find
anywhere else. L and D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su).
www.butchmcguires.com. 20 W. Division St.,
312.787.4318. El: Red to Clark/Division. $$
CHICAGO Q Barbecue. From the looks of the white-
trimmed, homey- exterior of the place, q could be
short for “quaint.” Once you step instead, you’ll
realize this Gold Coast spot, run by executive chef
Lee Ann Whippen from TLC’s “Barbeque Pit Masters,” the q stands for one thing: mouth-watering,
succulent meat that’s been smoked to tenderness.
L, D (daily). www.chicagoqrestaurant.com. 1160 N.
Dearborn St., 312.642.1160. El: Red to Clark/Division. $$-$$$
DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE Steak.
Known for choosing historical sites and its prime
steaks, Del Frisco’s plants its Chicago roots on
classy Oak Street. Housed in three floors of the
former Esquire Theater, the chophouse fires up
tempting cuts, plus timeless appetizers such as
oysters on the half shell and ahi tuna tartare. L (MF) and D (daily). www.delfriscos.com/chicago. 58 E.
Oak St., 312.888.2499. El: Red to Clark/Division
EDUARDO’S ENOTECA Wine Bar. The folks behind
Chicago classic Edwardo’s Natural Pizza go upscale-casual with this cozy, intimate wine bar, which
serves up about 10 thin-crust pizzas, antipasti
and pasta dishes plus 20 wines by the glass (each
available in four- and six-ounce pours). Insider tip:
Edwardo’s beloved deep-dish ’za is available for
take-out. L, D (daily). www.eduardosenoteca.com.
1212 N. Dearborn St. 312.337.4490. El: Red to Clark/
Division. $$
FIG & OLIVE Eclectic. Founder Laurent Halasz has
built a small, exclusive chain with locations including New York and Newport Beach. His Oak Street
branch is an elegant, 10,000-square-foot space
with open kitchen and light color scheme, meant
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to feel a bit like the French Riviera. Along with the
south of France, flavors hail from Italy and Spain
in dishes — where olive oils replace butter — like
Penne Funghi Tartufo and a grilled rosemary lamb
chop. Purchase more than 20 gourmet olive oils
in the main floor retail space. Open M-Th 5-11
pm; F, Sa 11 am-midnight; Su 11 am-11 pm. www.
figandolive.com. 104 E. Oak St., 312.445.0060. El:
Red to Clark/Divison
GIBSONS STEAKHOUSE Steak. The steaks and
chops are prime, and so is the people-watching
at this buzzing restaurant in the heart of the Gold
Coast. On-the-prowl singles eye each other in the
bar, while power players angle for prime booth
seating in the packed dining room. Servers?
They’re smart, smooth and unfazed by the hubbub.
L and D (daily). www.gibsonssteakhouse.com. 1028
N. Rush St., 312.266.8999. El: Red to Chicago; 5464
N. River Rd., Rosemont, 847.928.9900.; 2105 Spring
Rd., Oakbrook, 630.954.0000. $$$
HUGO’S FROG BAR & FISH HOUSE Seafood. This
bustling restaurant scores with well-executed
plates of crab cakes, frog legs, Gibsons steaks
and more. Piano bar nightly. L, D (daily). www.
hugosfrogbar.com. 1024 N. Rush St., 312.640.0999.
El: Red to Chicago. $$$; 55 S. Main St., Naperville,
630.548.3764.; Rivers Casino, 3000 S. River Rd., Des
Plaines, 847.768.5200. $$$
JAKE MELNICK’S CORNER TAP Pub Fare. This
dressed-down neighborhood pub does everything
from burgers to tuna, and does it well. A worldwide
beer (bottle and tap) selection provides the perfect
liquid enhancement at this pocket of Americana.
L and D (daily), brunch (Su). www.jakemelnicks.
com. 41 E. Superior St., 312.266.0400. El: Red to
Chicago. $$
MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S Seafood. Fresh seafood,
a cozy Pacific Northwest feel and a prime Gold
Coast location have made this a neighborhood
classic. The daily-changing menu offers tasty
plates like cedar-roasted salmon and stuffed
halibut. Afternoon and late evening happy hour
features a $2.95-$5.95 appetizer menu with items
like firecracker shrimp skewers with sesame ranch
dipping sauce and blackened chicken quesadillas.
L and D (daily). www.mccormickandschmicks.com.
41 E. Chestnut St., 312.397.9500. El: Red to Chicago,
Clark/Division; 1 E. Wacker Dr., 312.923.7226. El:
Loop to State/Lake; Westfield Old Orchard, 4999
Old Orchard Center, Skokie, 847.763.9811.; 5320
N. River Rd., Rosemont, 847.233.3776.; Oak Brook
Promenade, 3001 Butterfield Rd., Oak Brook,
630.571.3700. $$-$$$
MIKE DITKA’S Steak. Located just off the Mag
Mile, this classy spot is the creation of legendary
Bears coach Mike Ditka, whose career memorabilia
lines the walls. The fare is fine dining, all-American
style; the decor is upscale and football-inspired.
Live music. Valet parking. L, D (daily),brunch (Su).
www.mikeditkaschicago.com. 100 E. Chestnut St.,
312.587.8989. El: Red to Chicago; 2 Mid-America
Plaza, Oakbrook Terrace, 630.572.2200. $$$
MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE Steak. Dark wood
accents and classy, clubby atmosphere make this
national steakhouse chain a Chicago landmark.
The menu features a 14-ounce filet, a 20-ounce
New York sirloin and a 24-ounce porterhouse, plus
specialties like Maine lobster and a variety of other
seafood and poultry dishes. L (daily at Wacker
Place), D (daily). www.mortons.com. 1050 N. State
St., 312.266.4820. El: Red to Clark/Division; 65 E.
Wacker Place, 312.201.0410. El: Loop to State/
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Dining Lake; Columbia Centre III, 9525 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.,
Rosemont, 847.678.5155; 699 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, 847.205.5111; 1751 Freedom Dr., Naperville,
630.577.1372; 1470 McConnor Pkwy., Schaumburg,
847.413.8771. $$$
PUMP ROOM American. The centerpiece of
hotelier Ian Schrager’s slick new Public Chicago,
this legendary Chicago restaurant is back in the
spotlight, thrilling Chicago’s who’s-who crowd with
a well executed American menu of steaks, chops,
seafood and more. B, L and D (daily), brunch (Sa,
Su). www.pumproom.com. Public Chicago Hotel,
1301 N. State Pkwy., 312.266.0360. El: Red to Clark/
Division. $$$-$$$$
ROSEBUD ON RUSH Italian. Just a few blocks from
the Mag Mile, this Gold Coast eatery stays true
to classic Italian fare with housemade pastas, a
substantial wine list and prime people watching
from an outdoor patio. L and D (daily). www.rosebudrestaurants.com. 720 N. Rush St., 312.266.6444.
$$-$$$. El: Red Line to Grand
TABLE FIFTYTWO American. Best known as
Oprah’s personal chef and as an award-winning
cookbook writer, Art Smith has opened this wellreceived restaurant in a cozy renovated Gold Coast
townhouse. Smith describes the menu as “elegant
home cooking”; expect plates of Lowcountry
shrimp with stone-ground grits; wood-fired pizzas
du jour; and pistachio-crusted chicken breast
with coconut-ginger-chili sauce. D (Tu-Su), brunch
(Su). www.tablefifty-two.com. 52 W. Elm St.,
312.573.4000. El: Red to Clark/Division. $$$
TAVERN ON RUSH Steak. This upscale, contem-
porary steakhouse boasts an extensive menu of
classic American fare, including prime steaks and
chops, fresh fish, pasta, and daily specials prepared
by executive chef John Gatsos. A Gold Coast
neighborhood destination, it features a sprawling
bar, multi-level seating, an open kitchen and wide
shuttered windows that offer guests a view of lively
Rush Street. Valet parking. L and D (daily), brunch
(Sa, Su). http://www.tavernonrush.com. 1031 N.
Rush St., 312.664.9600. El: Red to Clark/Division.
$$-$$$
THE LOCAL CHICAGO American. With so many
tourists taking over The Mag Mile, we often forget
that there’s a whole local crowd craving food and
drinks outside the visitor scene. Enter The Local
Chicago, a tribute to the classic neighborhood establishment sporting an iPad-driven cocktail menu.
From the owners of Chicago Cut, the eatery boasts
traditional dishes, including USDA prime meatloaf,
roast prime rib and lobster mac and cheese, plus
kids staples such as chicken fingers and silver dollar
pancakes. B, L and D (daily). www.thelocalchicago.
com. 198 E. Delaware Pl., 312.280.8887. $$-$$$. Bus:
147 to Delaware
Lakeshore East
FILINI Italian. Expect smart, contemporary Ital-
ian fare like bites of steamed littleneck clams,
baby spinach salad with mixed mushrooms and
pancetta, and delectable black-angus tenderloin
with gorgonzola dolce and black truffles at this
Lakeshore East spot. Considering its location in the
stunning Aqua building, the setting is appropriately sleek — think white ceramic tile and suspended,
backlit booths. B, L and D (daily). www.filinichicago.
com. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, 221 N. Columbus
Dr., 312.477.0234. El: Red to Lake. $$-$$$
III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE Steak. Tucked away
in the Village Market center north of Millennium
Park, this expansive red meat spot scores with topquality steaks and chops in a sleek, contemporary
atmosphere of plush booths, stone and dark wood
accents and eye-catching mosaic tile. Stunning
seasonal rooftop patio, too. D (daily). www.3forks.
com. 333 E. Benton Pl., 312.938.4303. Bus: 4 to
Columbus. $$$-$$$$
MEZCALINA RESTAURANT AND BLACK COFFEE GAL
LERY Mexican. Decked out in murals, sculpture
and dramatic light fixtures, this Mexican restaurant
at the foot of the stunning Aqua Tower celebrates
art, coffee and the Oaxaca region of Mexico.
The menu seduces with an ambitious selection
of moles, more than 70 Mezcales, more than 140
tequilas and Fair Trade coffee sourced from farmers in Oaxaca and Veracruz. Mezcalina: L (M-F), D
(daily), brunch (Sa, Su). www.mezcalina.com. Black
Coffee Gallery: B, L, D (daily). www.blackcoffeegallery.com.mx. 333 E. Benton Pl., 312.240.5000. Bus:
3, 4, 6 to Randolph. $$
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Lakeview/Wrigleyville
CHICAGO DINER Vegetarian. This completely veg-
etarian, natural-foods restaurant draws an eclectic,
casual crowd of locals and celebs (Madonna,
the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Indigo Girls have
popped in) to sample vegan and vegetarian specialties. The international menu offers dishes like
“chickin wings,” a seitan Reuben, and country fried
“steak.” To drink, fresh-squeezed juices, natural
beers, and organic and vegan California wines.
Vegan, dairy-free bakery. L and D (daily), brunch
(Sa, Su). www.veggiediner.com. 3411 N. Halsted St.,
773.935.6696. El: Red, Brown, Purple to Belmont;
2333 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773.252.3211 El: Blue to
California. $.
DMK BURGER BAR Hamburgers & Hot Dogs. This
gourmet hang features 14 burgers made with everything from grass-fed beef and lamb to naturally
raised turkey or bison; toppings range from chilirubbed onion strings and Great Hill blue cheese
to sheep’s milk feta and olive tapenade. Veggie
options too, plus mac and cheese, deep-fried pickles, truffle fries and a selection of beer and wine.
L and D (daily). www.dmkburgerbar.com. 2954 N.
Sheffield Ave., 773.360.8686. El: Brown, Purple to
Wellington; 2370 Fountain Square Dr., Lombard,
630.705.9020. $
MIA FRANCESCA Italian. This perpetual hot spot
specializes in the cuisine of Rome served in a
casual setting. Pastas, risotto, fresh grilled fish and
thin-crust pizzas are featured on the daily-changing
menu. D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su). www.miafrancesca.
com. 3311 N. Clark St., 773.281.3310. Bus: 22 to
Aldine
OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE Barbecue. There’s more
to Wrigleyville than just baseball and brats. Case
in point: this upscale casual barbecue joint, where
MasterChef alum Tony Scruggs mans the smokers.
Feast on massive combo platters stacked with
brisket, ribs, brined chicken and sausage links
and baked peach turnovers. A retractable roof,
plenty of LED TVs and live country music are crowd
pleasers. D (daily). www.oldcrowsmokehouse.com.
3506 N. Clark St., 773.537.4452. $-$$. El: Red Line
to Addison
VOLO Wine Bar. Nestled in the charming Roscoe
Village neighborhood, this wine bar and restaurant
serves up small plates like duck confit with French
lentils and haricot vert, plus artisanal cheeses that
complement the balanced, worldly wine list. An
accommodating range of pour sizes makes it easy
to spend an hour — or the entire night — in the
bar’s rustic, vineyard-like outdoor garden. D (daily).
www.volorestaurant.com. 2008 W. Roscoe St.,
773.348.4600. Bus: 50 to Roscoe. $$
YOSHI’S CAFE Eclectic. Yoshi’s offers French/Asian
cuisine in a charming storefront setting. Entrées
include fresh fish, seafood, game, lamb, veal and
beef. The menu changes daily. Weekly specials
include half-price martinis (Tu); half-priced wine
(W); $24.99 prix fixe dinner (Th). Valet parking. D
(Tu-Su) and brunch (Su). www.yoshiscafe.com. 3257
N. Halsted St., 773.248.6160. El: Red, Brown, Purple
to Belmont. $$-$$$
Lincoln Park
ALINEA Eclectic. Featuring the groundbreaking
cuisine of James Beard Award-winning chef Grant
Achatz, this minimalist space in Lincoln Park was
named “best restaurant in America” in 2006 by
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Dining Gourmet magazine and is Chicago’s only Michelin
three-star restaurant. Expect some wild stuff on
Achatz’s frequently changing tasting menus, like a
Miro-inspired squab followed by a “balloon” of helium and green apple. Twenty-one course tasting
menu only. Reservations required; jacket requested
for gentlemen. D (W-Su). www.alinea-restaurant.
com. 1723 N. Halsted St., 312.867.0110. El: Red to
North/Clybourn. $$$$
COPPERVINE Wine Bar. Lincoln Parkers unwind in
this rustic restaurant that is fancy enough for date
nights yet casual enough for post-work cocktails.
Devoted to elevated comforted food, the menu
is divided into medium and large plates paired to
complement global beers, wine, cocktails and even
coffee drinks. D (Tu-Su). www.coppervinechicago.
com. 1962 N Halsted St, 773.935.1000. El: Brown
Line to Armitage. $$-$$$
GEJA’S CAFE American. Romantic fondue dining
and nightly flamenco and classical guitar music
have drawn diners to this cozy subterranean restaurant since 1965. D (daily). www.gejascafe.com.
340 W. Armitage Ave., 773.281.9101. Bus: 22, 36 to
Armitage. $$$
MON AMI GABI French. This convivial French bistro
serves classic dishes such as escargots, steak frites
and steamed mussels in white wine. Valet parking.
D (daily). www.monamigabi.com. 2300 N. Lincoln
Park West, 773.348.8886. Bus: 22, 36 to Fullerton;
260 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, 630.472.1900.
$$-$$$
NORTH POND American. Nestled in a stylish,
Prairie-style building within the confines of Lincoln
Park, this Michelin-star restaurant and special occasion favorite is a French-American culinary dynamo.
Executive chef and 2012 James Beard Best Chef
Great Lakes award winner Bruce Sherman whips up
creative, accomplished fare with ingredients from
local artisans and organic farmers. Valet parking.
D (Tu-Su), brunch (Su). www.northpondrestaurant.
com. 2610 N. Cannon Dr., 773.477.5845. Bus: 151 to
Wrightwood. $$$-$$$$
PERENNIAL VIRANT American. Award-winning
chef Paul Virant (Vie) serves up locally focused fare
— think crispy carnaroli rice cakes with brunkow
cheese curds and rainbow trout with acorn squash,
cherry bombs, pancetta and roasted garlic mayo
— in this sophisticated space across from Lincoln
Park. B(M-F) and D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su). www.
perennialchicago.com. 1800 N. Lincoln Ave.,
312.981.7070. El: Brown, Purple to Sedgwick. $$-$$$
WEBSTER’S WINE BAR Wine Bar. Taste and savor a
wide variety of approachable vino at this relaxed
wine bar. Large by-the-glass selection available.
The menu features cheese plates, individual pizzas
and more. D (daily). www.websterwinebar.com.
2601 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773.292.9463. El: Blue to
Logan Square. $$
Lincoln Square
ELIZABETH American. This eco-conscious and new
gatherer cuisine restaurant’s goal is to remain as
local, organic and sustainable as possible. Believing the gathering of people to be as important as
the gathering of food, expect to sit at one of three
communal tables, each dedicated to a specific
tasting menu: the Owl (rustic), the Deer (woodlandinfluenced) or the Diamond (gastronomic). Ticket
reservations required. D (Tu-Sa). www.elizabethrestaurant.com. 4835 N Western Ave., Unit D,
773.681.0651. El: Brown to Western. $$$$
Little Italy
DAVANTI ENOTECA Italian. This rustic wine bar and
restaurant from Scott Harris (Mia Francesca) offers
a variety of small and large Italian plates (think
spreads, polenta and a ragu of the day) plus pastas,
pizza and other entrees. L and D (daily), brunch (Sa,
Su). www.davantienoteca.com. 1359 W. Taylor St.,
312.226.5550. El: Blue to Racine. $$
THREE ACES Eclectic. Don’t let the rock-bar dive
fool you — this place is serious about cuisine. Get
your fill of contemporary American farmhouse fare
with Italian influences and seasonal ingredients,
such as the chicken thigh ragu with Italian sausage,
root vegetables, spoon polenta and a poached
farm egg. L and D (daily). www.threeaceschicago.
com. 1321 W. Taylor St., 312.243.1577. El: Blue to
Racine. $
URBAN UNION American. Chef Michael Shrader
(N9NE, Epic) mans the buzzing open kitchen at this
intimate Taylor Street spot, an oasis of refined new
American fare in Little Italy. Must-try dishes from
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the wood-burning oven include the cassoulet with
bacon and white beans, wild mushroom ravioli with
shaved parmesan and the veal tongue. D (M-Sa).
www.urbanunionchicago.com. 1421 W. Taylor St.,
312.929.4302. El: Blue to Racine. $$-$$$
Loop/Millennium Park
312 CHICAGO Italian. Recalling a vintage Chicago
supper club with modern overtones, this restaurant
features a menu of classic and contemporary Italian
dishes, such as house-made spinach dumplings
with gorgonzola cream and walnuts, and barramundi with braised fennel, golden raisins and
sherry vinegar. B (M-Sa), L (M-F), D (Tu-Su), brunch
(Su). www.312chicago.com. 136 N. LaSalle St.,
312.696.2420. El: Loop to Clark & Lake. $$$
CATCH 35 Seafood. An ideal spot for corporate
dining or a special-occasion meal, this restaurant
boasts a grand piano lounge with soaring ceilings,
an oyster bar and a buzzing display kitchen. The
menu features Asian-inspired seafood preparations like lemongrass shrimp and scallops or a
ginger-chili seasoned Florida red grouper. Live
entertainment at city location only Tu-Sa. L (M-F)
and D (daily). www.catch35.com. 35 W. Wacker Dr.,
312.346.3500. El: Loop to State/Lake; 35 S. Washington St., Naperville, 630.717.3500. $$-$$$
DORITE DONUTS Bakery. In the heart of the Loop,
this grab-and-go bakery creates no more than 36
doughnuts at a time to keep its products as fresh
as possible. From-scratch gluten-free and vegan
versions, along with Dark Matter coffee, are also on
the menu. www.doritedonuts.com. 50 W. Randolph
St., 312.488.2483. El: Green to Lake. $; 233 E. Erie
St., 312.344.1374.
ITALIAN VILLAGE Italian. The Capitanini family
has operated this legendary complex of three
restaurants known as the Italian Village since 1927.
On the second floor, The Village is an old-school
joint decked out with colorful murals and intimate
booths with a traditional red-sauce menu. La Cantina focuses on steak and seafood, and the upscale
Vivere is a slick, modern space with a contemporary menu. With 35,000 bottles, the Italian-focused
wine cellar is the largest in the Midwest. Close to
Millennium Park and the Loop Theater District.
Reservations recommended. Valet parking after
5 pm. L and D (daily). www.italianvillage-chicago.
com. 71 W. Monroe St., 312.332.7005. El: Red, Blue
to Monroe; Loop to Madison. $$-$$$
LOCKWOOD Eclectic. Just off the grand lobby of
the legendary Palmer House Hilton, this sophisticated dining space is low-ceilinged and intimate,
with design touches like embossed white-on-white
wall coverings and original Tiffany candelabras fitted with amber resin shades. Dishes include toothsome, beautifully composed plates like smoked
sturgeon with yellow beets, vodka crème fraiche
and osetra caviar, and pan-roasted veal chop with
porcinis and caramelized endive. B, L and D (daily).
www.lockwoodrestaurant.com. 17 E. Monroe St.,
312.917.3404. El: Red to Monroe
LOU MITCHELL’S Breakfast/Brunch. A Chicago
breakfast classic, this old-school diner has been
serving up fluffy omelets, pancakes and other
morning favorites since 1923. Cash only. B and
L (daily). 565 W. Jackson Blvd., 312.939.3111. El:
Brown, Purple, Orange to Quincy. $
PETTERINO’S American. Housed in the Goodman
Theatre building, Petterino’s specializes in prime
steaks, fresh seafood and other classic American
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Dining specialties. Favorites include tomato bisque, herb
crusted whitefish and shrimp diablo. L, D (daily);
brunch (Su). www.petterinos.com. 150 N. Dearborn
St., 312.422.0150. El: Red to Lake. $$-$$$
PIZANO’S PIZZA & PASTA Pizza. Deep-dish pie with
a flaky crust is a favorite at this cozy, classic pizzeria,
where owner Rudy Malnati Jr.’s mother Donna
Marie still prepares all the dough. Other favorite
menu items include cheesy garlic bread, chicken
Parmesan and four-cheese tortellini. Delivery F
and Sa till 1:30 am; Su from 1-10 pm. L and D (daily).
www.pizanoschicago.com. 800 N. Dearborn St.,
312.751.1766. El: Red Line to Chicago; 2056 W.
Division St., 773.252.1777. El: Blue to Damen; 61 E.
Madison St., 312.236.1777. El: Red to Monroe; 864
N. State St., 312.751.1766. El: Red to Chicago; 1808
N. Waukegan Rd., Glenview, 847.486.1777. $$
com/eataly-chicago. 43 E Ohio St, 312.521.8700. El:
Red Line to Grand. $$
ELEPHANT AND CASTLE Pub Fare. This pub-style
chain eatery offers its signature brand of English
country cooking. The British Isles-inspired fare
features roast beef-stuffed Yorkshire pudding,
fish and chips, Guinness meatloaf, New York
steak sandwich and more. Its 21 tap beers can be
enjoyed in a comfortable, wood-laden nook or in
front of the fire. B, L, D (daily). www.elephantcastle.
com. 160 E. Huron St., 312.440.1180. El: Red to
Chicago; 111 W. Adams St., 312.236.6656. El: Loop
to Quincy/Wells; 185 N. Wabash Ave., 312.345.1710.
El: Loop to Randolph/Wabash. $
FRANCESCA’S ON CHESTNUT Italian. Set in the cozy
Seneca Hotel just off the Mag Mile, this classy destination from Scott Harris (Francesca’s) offers rustic
Italian fare like house-made pastas plus pizzas,
salads, and chicken and seafood. Downstairs afterhours destination DiSotto Enoteca offers small
plates and 30 wines by the glass. Delivery available.
L and D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su). www.miafrancesca.
com. 200 E. Chestnut St., 312.482.8800. $-$$
RUDY’S BAR AND GRILLE Hamburgers & Hot Dogs.
From Pizano’s Pizza owner Rudy Malnati Jr., this
comfortable tavern offers an all-day menu of prime
burgers, dressed-up chicken sandwiches, Vienna
Beef hot dogs, Polish sausage and more, plus a
full-bar featuring signature milkshake martinis, all in
a nostalgic space decorated with Chicago memorabilia. Late-night dining. L and D (daily). www.
rudysbarandgrillechicago.com. 69 E. Madison Ave.,
312.332.8111. El: Loop to Madison/Wabash. $-$$
THE FLORENTINE Italian. Expect well executed sea-
sonal Italian-American fare (stewed shellfish with
white wine; risotto; pork Milanese with endives,
grapes and a whole grain mustard in this warm,
masculine dining room in the JW Marriot Hotel. B,
L and D (daily). www.e2hospitality.com/florentinechicago/. 151 W. Adams St., 312.660.8866. El: Loop
to Quincy/Wells. $$- $$$
THE GAGE American. Steps from Millennium Park,
this classy, spacious restaurant and bar is decked
out with loads of handsome touches: exposed
brick, sage green subway tile, hardwood floors and
a lovely tin ceiling. The seasonal menu offers plates
like New Bedford sea scallops with roasted Illinois
corn, crispy chicken skin and charred green onion,
and ribeye with roasted organic potatoes. L and
D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su). www.thegagechicago.
com. 24 S. Michigan Ave., 312.372.4243. El: Red to
Monroe. $$$
Mag Mile
CAFE SPIAGGIA Italian. With a décor inspired by
15th-century Italian murals and a menu of accomplished Italian fare that’s just a step below the
four-star stuff served next door at Spiaggia, this
upscale casual Italian spot is a hidden gem on the
Mag Mile. The seasonal menu from chef/partner
Tony Mantuano features tempting dishes like beef
carpaccio with shaved Parmesan; and handmade
gnocchi with wild boar ragu. L and D (daily). www.
spiaggiarestaurant.com. 980 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd
Floor, 312.280.2750. El: Red to Chicago, Clark/Division. $$-$$$
EATALY Italian. With culinary superstars as owners
(Mario Batali, Joe and Lidia Bastianich) and enough
wine, produce, cheese, fish and meat to feed a
small Italian village, Eataly brings a museum-like experience to downtown Chicago. Choose from 20plus dining options (oven-fired pizza, housemade
pasta, gelato and more), pick up wine and parma
and specialty items or have a splurge-worthy meal
at Baffo, the retail concept’s fine dining component
that is a sister to Babbo in New York. www.eataly.
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HARRY CARAY’S 7TH INNING STRETCH American.
With photographs from the iconic Cubs announcer’s private collection and sports memorabilia, this
Mag Mile restaurant celebrates two American traditions: comfort food and sports. Paying homage
to the historic Water Tower, it capitalizes upon its
picturesque location with floor-to-ceiling windows
and an urban industrial aesthetic captured by
Edison bulbs, steel piping and concrete. Diners
sip on craft beers and hand-dipped milkshakes
before diving into juicy burgers, farm fresh salads
and oven-fired pizzas. Next door, explore more
Chicago sports history at the interactive (and sister)
The Chicago Sports Museum. L & D (daily). www.
harrycarays.com. 835 N. Michigan Ave. 7th Floor,
312.828.0966. El: Red to Chicago. $$-$$$
LAWRY’S THE PRIME RIB Steak. Roast prime rib
of beef carved tableside is the specialty at this
elegant restaurant just off the Mag Mile. Lawry’s
famous spinning salad bowl, mashed potatoes and
Yorkshire pudding accompany the meal. Nightly
seafood selection and lobster tails. D (daily). www.
lawrysonline.com. 100 E. Ontario St., 312.787.5000.
El: Red to Grand. $$-$$$
PALM COURT Tearooms. Boasting high ceilings,
stone fountains, plush couches and antique paintings, this Drake Hotel lounge provides an elegant
backdrop for afternoon tea or evening cocktails. A
harpist accompanies the renowned daily tea service, which includes 28 tea varieties as well as finger
sandwiches, fruit and pastries. Tea daily 1-5 pm;
Cocktails Su-Th 1- 8:30 pm; F-Sa noon-1 am. 140 E.
Walton Pl., 312.932.4619. El: Red to Chicago. $$
ROSEBUD STEAKHOUSE Steak. Located in the
heart of Chicago just east of Michigan Avenue,
Rosebud Steakhouse offers an intimate fine-dining
experience. Entrées include Rosebud’s signature
bone-in filet with wild mushrooms, fresh seafood
and a variety of à la carte items. L and D (daily).
www.rosebudrestaurants.com. 192 E. Walton Pl.,
312.397.1000. El: Red to Chicago. $$$
SIENA TAVERN Italian. Inspired by “Top Chef”
competitor Fabio Viviani’s trip to Siena, Italy, this
dining spot blends the feel of old world hospitality
with the style of a modern, industrial tavern. Dishes
include a wide selection of homemade pastas,
braised ossobucco and an aged porterhouse. L
and D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su). www.sienatavern.
com. 51 W. Kinzie St., 312.595.1322. El: Brown to
Merchandise Mart. $$-$$$
THE GRILL ON THE ALLEY American. This import
from the West Coast features a plentiful selection
of prime, hand-cut steaks, chops, prime rib, fresh
seafood, house-made desserts and an extensive
wine list, all in a classic leather- and brass-accented
atmosphere. Reservations suggested. B, L and D
(daily). www.thegrill.com. 909 N. Michigan Ave.,
312.255.9009. El: Red to Chicago. $$$
THE PURPLE PIG Mediterranean. “Cheese, swine
and wine” is the motto at this buzzing Mag Mile
hideaway, which offers award-winning cuisine from
chef Jimmy Bannos Jr. The menu includes a variety
of antipasti, “smears” like eggplant caponata and
pork liver pâté, plus salads, artisanal cheeses,
panini and cured meats. L and D (daily). www.
thepurplepigchicago.com. 500 N. Michigan Ave.,
312.464.1744. El: Red to Grand. $$
Old Town
BENCHMARK Pub Fare. Boasting 46 plasma TVs
and a fully retractable 2nd-floor roof, this sleek
sports bar and restaurant buzzes with a neighborhood crowd watching the game and noshing on
turkey burgers, Cuban sandwiches and Korean
steak tacos. L (Sa, Su), D (daily). www.benchmarkchicago.com. 1510 N. Wells St., 312.649.9640.
El: Brown, Purple to Sedgwick. $
KAMEHACHI Japanese. One of the city’s most
popular spots for sushi, Kamehachi is known for
drawing visiting celebs and features some of the
finest, freshest fish, sashimi and other traditional
Japanese dishes like tempura, teriyaki, sukiyaki and
noodles. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. L and D (daily). www.kamehachi.com. 1531 N.
Wells St., 312.664.3663. El: Brown, Purple to Sedgwick; Westin River North Hotel, 320 N. Dearborn
St., 312.744.1900. El: Brown, Purple to Merchandise
Mart; 1320 Shermer Rd., Northbrook, 847.562.0064;
Kamehachi Sushi Cafe: L (M-F). 311 S. Wacker Dr.,
312.765.8700. El: Loop to Quincy. $$-$$$
River North
BRAZZAZ Steak. This stylish Brazilian steakhouse
offers an all-you-can-eat feast of 18 cuts of meat
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and a deluxe, 50-item salad bar, plus potent
mojitos and caipirinhas in a bar fitted with plasmascreen TVs. L (F), D (daily). www.brazzaz.com. 539
N. Dearborn St., 312.595.9000. El: Red to Grand.
$$$
BRINDILLE French. James Beard winner Carrie
Nahabedian and her cousin restaurateur Michael
Nahabedian pay homage to their favorite local
spots in Paris at this intimate River North boite.
Named after the part of the branch that sprouts
new life, the restaurant embraces the farm and
sea with artful plates of veal sweetbreads and loin
of rabbit, sockeye salmon and lobster brindille.
Desserts are as elegant as they sound, from
Fantasie au Chocolat to Paris-Brest of strawberries,
fromage blanc, carmelized hazelnuts and rose. (D
(daily). www.brindille-chicago.com. 534 N. Clark St.,
312.595.1616. El: Red to Grand. $$$-$$$$
CHICAGO CHOP HOUSE Steak. Known for its mam-
moth, USDA prime steaks, chops and prime rib, this
classy, masculine restaurant has been a Chicago
legend since 1986. The menu is complemented
by an award-winning wine list, with more than 650
selections from around the globe and more than
30 wines by the glass. Reservations recommended.
Valet parking. D (daily). www.chicagochophouse.
com. 60 W. Ontario St., 312.787.7100. El: Red to
Grand. $$$
DAVANTI RIVER NORTH Italian. Old World Italy
comes to life inside this River North enoteca,
which oozes warmth and rustic appeal with its
wood-burning oven, cozy booths and woods. An
all-day menu starts with breakfast favorites like
French toast, lemon-ricotta pancakes and Glazed
& Infused doughnuts, while lunch and dinner boast
sharable plates such as oven-fired pizza, antipasti,
pasta and boards plated with foccacia and polenta.
B, L, D (daily); brunch (Sa, Su). www.davantirivernorth.com. 30 E. Hubbard St., 312.605.5900. El: Red
to Grand. $$
FIRECAKES Specialty. Traditional doughnuts, hand-
made in small batches from scratch each morning
get twisted at this River North shop. Expect new
flavors and textural combinations, like the maple
glazed pineapple and bacon doughnut, as well as
local and environmentally responsible ingredients.
Open M-W 7 am-9 pm; Th-F 7 am-11 pm; Sa 8
am-11 pm; Su 8 am-5 pm. www.firecakesdonuts.
com. 68 W. Hubbard St., 312.329.6500. El: Red to
Grand. $
FOGO DE CHÃO Steak. Hungry? You’d better be
when you visit this all-you-can-eat Brazilian churrascaria, which features an enormous salad bar and
16 different cuts of meat — from beef ancho and
top sirloin to leg of lamb and pork sausage — and
tableside dishes served family-style (cheese bread,
seasoned mashed potatoes, polenta and fried bananas). Popular with a corporate dining crowd. Valet parking. L (M-F) and D (daily). www.fogodechao.
com. 5460 Park Pl., Rosemont, 847.678.7200. $$$;
661 N. LaSalle St., 312.932.9330. El: Brown, Purple to
Chicago. $$$
FRONTERA GRILL/TOPOLOBAMPO Mexican.
Cookbook author and TV cooking show host Rick
Bayless teams with wife Deann at one of the nation’s most lauded Mexican restaurants, featuring
made-from-scratch regional fare in a colorful,
buzzing space. Next to the more casual Frontera
is Topolobampo, a slightly more refined, elegant
space with an upscale menu to match. Valet parking. L (Tu-F), D (Tu-Sa) and brunch (Su). www.fron46 W H E R E C H I C AG O I O C TO B E R 2014
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terakitchens.com. 445 N. Clark St., 312.661.1434. El:
Red to Grand. $$$
GENE AND GEORGETTI Steak. A Chicago tradition
in River North since 1941, this old-school steak
joint is filled with a regular crowd of old-timers
and corporate types. Known for its prime-aged,
charbroiled steaks, the menu also features chops,
pasta, seafood and Italian specialties such as
chicken Vesuvio. Free valet and lot parking. L
and D (M-Sa). www.geneandgeorgetti.com. 500
N. Franklin St., 312.527.3718. El: Brown, Purple to
Merchandise Mart. $$$
HARRY CARAY’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE Steak. One
of the city’s top steakhouses, this classic Italian joint
pays tribute to beloved Chicago Cubs sportscaster
Harry Caray with walls of sports paraphernalia and
a well-executed menu of prime steaks, chops, pastas and more. Grab a drink at Harry’s 60-foot-6-inch
bar (the length from the pitcher’s mound to home
plate), which also features a more casual menu
of sandwiches and salads. L and D (daily). www.
harrycarays.com. 33 W. Kinzie St., 312.828.0966. El:
Red to Grand; 10233 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont,
847.699.1200.; 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard,
630.953.3400. $$-$$$
HAVANA Latin. This neighborhood Latin spot
serves up traditional fare like carne asada and
chicken chimichangas — and shakes up a mean
mojito to boot. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). www.havanachicago.com. 412 N. Clark St., 312.644.1900. El: Red to
Grand, Brown/Purple to Merchandise Mart. $$
HOOTERS American. At this national restaurant
chain, the famous “Hooters girls” serve up comfort
food like chicken wings, chicken and steak sandwiches, shrimp, oysters and more. See website for
complete list of locations. L and D (daily). www.
hooters.com. 660 N. Wells St., 312.944.8800. El:
Brown, Purple to Chicago; 8225 W. Higgins Rd.,
773.714.0193.; 1303 Butterfield Rd., Downers
Grove, 630.960.4008.; 9159 S. Cicero Ave., Oak
Lawn, 708.423.4668; 1705 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg,
847.619.4668; 15300 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland
Park, 708.460.4088; 17060 Torrence Ave., Lansing,
708.889.0446; 4395 Fox Valley Center, Aurora,
630.851.4008.
INDIA HOUSE Indian. Sample fare from across
the many regions of India at this well-appointed,
comfortable restaurant, featuring dishes like murg
pudina masala (chicken with mint) and dal makhani
(lentils with onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes). L
(M-F), D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su). www.indiahousechicago.com. 59 W. Grand Ave., 312.645.9500. El: Red
to Grand; 228-230 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove,
847.520.5569; 1473-1521 Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, 847.895.5501.
JOE FISH Seafood. Chicago’s iconic Rosebud
Restaurants throws a line into the sceney River
North neighborhood for this classy pescatore.
Like the decor, a mix of modern and traditional
(think Edison lighting and hammered-nail leather
chairs), the menu merges contemporary with
classic. Plump seafood peeks out of Zuppa di Mar,
buttery lobster rolls and clams casino. The cocktail
list is global and thoughtful with selections from
Argentina, South Africa and the Mediterranean. D
(daily; brunch (Sa, Su)). www.rosebudrestaurants.
com. 445 N. Dearborn St., 312.832.7700. El: Red to
Grand. $$$-$$$$.
KINMONT Seafood. Named after an artisan salmon
fly-fishing lure known as the “Kinmont Willie,”
this sultry restaurant sources fresh fish daily from
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both coasts. Its philosophy: sustainable selections
provided by individual fishermen. The former
warehouse keeps it modern rustic with a copper
bar top, walnut wood floors, tufted leather banquettes and vintage brass chandeliers. D (daily).
www.kinmontrestaurant.com. 419 W. Superior St.,
312.915.0011. El: Brown to Chicago. $$-$$$.
LA MADIA Pizza. Clean, contemporary decor, a
thoughtful wine list, and tasty thin-crust pizzas
cooked in a wood-burning oven draw a sophisticated, professional crowd to this casual-chic hangout.
Late-night dining W-Sa. L and D (daily). www.
dinelamadia.com. 59 W. Grand Ave., 312.329.0400.
El: Red to Grand. $$-$$$
MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE Steak. Chicago’s latest
luxury steakhouse, this swanky bilevel spot —
already famous in Beverly Hills — boasts opulent
decor (marble floors, red velvet drapes), an
award-winning wine list and prime hand-cut steaks
seasoned with a signature 15-ingredient dry rub
and served on sizzling 400-degree plates. D (daily).
www.mastrosrestaurants.com. 520 N. Dearborn St.,
312.521.5100. El: Red to Grand. $$$
MERCADITO Mexican. Already a hit in NYC, this
stylish, contemporary Mexican spot offers a dozen
different taco offerings — tilapia with tomatillogarlic mojo, chile ancho-rubbed pork with grilled
pineapple — plus salsas aplenty and exotic tequila
cocktails, all in a club-ready atmosphere. Downstairs, it’s intimate lounge Double A. L (M-F), D
(daily), brunch (Sa, Su). www.mercaditorestaurants.
com. 108 W. Kinzie St., 312.329.9555. El: Brown,
Purple to Merchandise Mart. $-$$
MOE’S CANTINA Mexican. Mesquite-grilled meat
skewers, fish tacos, ceviche and other Mexicanand Latin-inspired plates star at this airy River
North spot, which also boasts an extensive specialty cocktail list. Late-night dining. L, D (daily), brunch
(Sa, Su at River North location). www.moescantina.
com. 155 W. Kinzie St., 312.245.2000. El: Brown,
Purple to Merchandise Mart; also at 3518 N. Clark
St., 773.248.0002. El: Red to Addison. $-$$
QUARTINO Italian. Veteran chef John Coletta (Car-
lucci) oversees the kitchen at this rustic Italian small
plates restaurant and wine bar, featuring housecured salumi, artisanal cheeses, Neapolitan pizzas
and modest-sized pasta plates, along with wines
served by the quarter-liter. Don’t miss the risotto
with Tuscan sausage, tomatoes and peas or ravioli
filled with braised pork, speck and fava beans. L
and D (daily). www.quartinochicago.com. 626 N.
State St., 312.698.5000. El: Red to Grand. $$
ROKA AKOR Japanese. Chicago’s latest izakaya
restaurant features a stunning open kitchen
that produces a tasty mix of steak and seafood,
including dishes like yuzu miso-marinated black
cod, wild jumbo tiger prawns, glazed pork ribs and
prime rib eye with soy dressing. L (M-F), D (daily).
www.rokaakor.com. 465 N. Clark St.,, 312.477.7652.
El: Red to Grand. $$$; 4999 Old Orchard Center,
847.329.7650. $$-$$$$
SHULA’S STEAK HOUSE Steak. Find your favorite
cut of beef here — porterhouse, filet mignon,
prime rib, Kansas City or cowboy steak — all in
generous portions of 8-48 ounces. Reservations
recommended. Valet parking. D (daily). www.donshula.com. Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers,
301 E. North Water St., 312.670.0788. Bus: 65 to
Columbus; Wyndham Hotel, 400 Park Blvd., Itasca,
630.775.1499. $$$
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SUMI ROBATA BAR Japanese. Chefs fire up the ro-
bata — an ancient form of cooking meat — at this
intimate restaurant in River North. Seasoned with
just Japanese flake sea salt, tare and pepper, vegetables and meats sizzle on the open-exhibition
grill filled with specialized Japanese bark. Wash
the simple dishes down with specialty cocktails
from the sister, underground bar Charcoal. L
(M-F); D (M-Sa). www.sumirobatabar.com. 702 N.
Wells St, 312.988.7864. El: Brown Line to Chicago.
$$-$$$.
THE BOARDING HOUSE Eclectic. From Master
Sommelier and host Alpana Singh comes this
tri-level bar and restaurant built for off-the-clock
cocktailing and fine dining. Each level brings
a different vibe, with the piece de resistance a
chandelier assembled of 9,063 wine glasses in the
main dining room. The menu favors lighter, seasonal and Mediterranean fare. Singh’s handpicked
vinos complement every dish. D (daily). www.
theboardinghousechicago.com. 720 N. Wells St.,
312.280.0720. $$$-$$$$. El: Brown to Chicago
UNTITLED American. Slink past two unmarked
doors to find a whole world of nightlife awaiting
in this cavernous space that pays homage to the
Prohibition Era. Craft cocktails, beer and wine
complement supper club fare reimagined for
today’s palette. Although it’s underground, the
eatery is as wide as it is long with soaring ceilings,
oversized mirrors and booths built for VIPs. Live
music and servers wearing suspenders lend to the
speakeasy vibe. D (daily). www.untitledchicago.
com. 111 W. Kinzie St., 312.880.1511. El: Brown Line
to Merchandise Mart
WEBER GRILL RESTAURANT Steak. Steaks, chops,
ribs, fresh fish and more are cooked over charcoal
on large Weber grills at this restaurant. Open
daily for lunch and dinner in Schaumburg and
Lombard; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
on State Street. Braille menu, too. Handicapped
accessible. www.webergrillrestaurant.com. 539
N. State St., 312.467.9696. El: Red to Grand; 2331
Fountain Square, Lombard, 630.953.8880.; 1010 N.
Meacham Rd., Schaumburg, 847.413.0800. $$-$$$
South Loop
CHICAGO CURRY HOUSE Indian. Traditional Indian
and Nepalese dishes are the specialty at this
reasonably priced South Loop spot, from samosas
and pakoras to chicken tikka, shrimp madras and
a variety of specialty breads. Popular 24-item
lunch buffet ($10.95). Corporate and hotel delivery,
too. L and D (daily). www.curryhouseonline.com.
899 S. Plymouth Ct., 312.362.9999. El: Red to
Harrison; Curry Hut: 410 Sheridan Rd., Highwood,
847.432.2889. $
ELEVEN CITY DINER Delis/Sandwiches. Classier
than your average diner, this Jewish deli and
weekend late-night spot caters to Chicago’s
corned beef-, latke- and lox-loving crowd with
hand-cut meats, fresh soups and a variety of
salads and sandwiches. An in-house soda jerk
whips up served-with-the-tin classic egg creams,
phosphates and malteds. B, L and D (daily).
www.elevencitydiner.com. 1112 S. Wabash Ave.,
312.212.1112. El: Red, Green, Orange to Roosevelt.
$
GIOCO Italian. Housed in an historic 1890s
building, this refurbished neighborhood favorite
offers rustic Italian dishes with a contemporary
twist as well as a new antipasti bar; recent menu
items include house-made gnocchi with fresh
wild mushrooms, grilled swordfish with artichokes
and fennel. L (M-F) and D (daily), brunch (Su).
www.gioco-chicago.com. 1312 S. Wabash Ave.,
312.939.3870. El: Red to Roosevelt. $$$
MERCAT A LA PLANXA Spanish. At this South Loop
Spanish hot spot in the historic Blackstone Hotel,
signature plates include serrano ham and fig
salad, garlic shrimp, and slow-cooked pork belly
with cider glaze. The dining room boasts an open
kitchen, winding central staircase and fuchsia
and bright green accents; oversized windows
offer views of Grant Park and Lake Michigan.
www.mercatchicago.com. 638 S. Michigan Ave.,
312.765.0524. El: Red to Harrison. $$-$$$.
TAPAS VALENCIA Tapas. This colorful, sprawling
restaurant features hot and cold tapas classics —
cured salmon, beef-wrapped asparagus, grilled
chorizo — plus paella, sangria and specialty
martinis. L (M-F), D (daily) and brunch (Su). www.
tapasvalencia.com. 1530 S. State St., 312.842.4444.
El: Red to Roosevelt. $$-$$$
Streeterville
BELLWETHER American. Like the dapper gent
“muralized” on the wall, this tavern brings casual
sophistication to Streeterville. An all-day contemporary American menu panders to the classics
and the unexpected, from a harissa-dressed lamb
burger to pork belly with fried oysters and kimchi.
A late-night crowd gathers for drinks, food and
people watching in the open, lofted space. (L, D
daily; brunch on weekends) www.bellwetherchicago.com. 302 E. Illinois St., 312.222.1800. El: Red
to Grand. $$
CAPITAL GRILLE Steak. This sophisticated
steakhouse in Streeterville offers dry-aged steaks,
fresh seasonal seafood and an award-winning
wine list. Private dining in the Wine Room; semiprivate space also available. Valet parking after
5 pm. L (M-F) and D (daily). www.thecapitalgrille.
com. 633 N. St. Clair St., 312.337.9400. El: Red to
Chicago Downtown: H-5; 87 Yorktown Center,
Lombard, 630.627.9800. $$$ Metro: N-4
FLOUR & STONE Pizza. Sure, Chicago is the
birthplace of deep dish, but the locals have an
appetite for any kind of pie, especially the artisan,
oven-fired kind. Brooklyn-style pies take on versions such as margherita, ‘shroom and Florentine
and sport a bubbly crust, crunchy on the outside
and chewy on the inside. Flavorful Caesar
and chopped salads can be dressed up with
chicken. www.flourandstone.com. 355 E. Ohio St.,
312.822.8998. Bus: 29 to McClurg. $$.
HARRY CARAY’S TAVERN American. The beloved
downtown Italian steakhouse dedicated to
preserving the Cubs announcer’s memory also
runs this classy tavern decked with memorabiliacovered walls, dozens of HD TVs and a tempting
bar menu of chopped chicken salads, margherita
pizzas and a burger bar (choose meat or turkey,
toppings, buns, cheeses and sauces). L, D (daily).
www.harrycaraystavern.com. Navy Pier, 700 E.
Grand Ave., 773.HOLY.COW(465-9269). Bus 65 to
Navy Pier. $-$$
VIAND BAR & KITCHEN American. Just off Michi-
gan Avenue in Streeterville, this American-style
brasserie offers aged steaks, slow-roasted Amish
herbed chicken, roasted salmon with asparagus
and saffron puree, Yukon Gold potatoes and
more. Outdoor dining in season. B and D (daily), L
(M-Sa). www.viandchicago.com. 155 E. Ontario St.,
312.255.8505. El: Red to Chicago. $$$
West Loop/Randolph Street
AU CHEVAL American. The traditional diner gets
a gourmet makeover at this Randolph Street
newcomer, which serves made-to-order plates of
General Tso’s chicken, pork porterhouse with foie
gras and roasted apples, and fried house-made
bologna sandwiches. Late-night dining. D (daily).
www.auchevalchicago.com. 800 W. Randolph St.,
312.929.4580. El: Pink, Green to Morgan/Lake. $
AVEC Wine Bar. This modern, minimalist room
draws a sophisticated, upscale crowd with its
smart wine selection and rustic small plates like
chorizo-stuffed dates, wood-fired flatbreads and
house-made pastas. Cedar walls and ceiling, a
stainless steel bar and a rear glass wall of wine
give the narrow space a spa-like feel; the noreservations policy means that chances are, you
will wait for a table. Not such a bad thing, since
the people-watching is beyond compare. D (daily).
www.avecrestaurant.com. 615 W. Randolph St.,
312.377.2002. El: Pink, Green to Clinton. $$$
CITY WINERY Wine Bar. The West Loop sister
of the New York original finds a natural home in
Chicago, a city that loves its food, music and wine.
The loft-style operation has the capacity to churn
out about 100,000 bottles a year–and puts on
live music to boot. Learn about the winemaking
process from grape crushing to production. D
(daily), brunch (Su). www.citywinery.com/chicago.
1200 W. Randolph St., 312.733.9463. El: Green, Pink
to Morgan-Lake. $$-$$$
GIRL & THE GOAT Eclectic. In a handsome open
space that manages to be both boisterous and
intimate, “Top Chef” winner Stephanie Izard and
her squadron of cooks turn out tasty small fish
and meat plates along with vegan and vegetarian
options. D (daily). www.girlandthegoat.com. 809
W. Randolph St., 312.492.6262. El: Pink, Green to
Morgan/Lake. $$-$$$
LITTLE GOAT DINER American. This addition to the
West Loop, run by “Top Chef” winner Stephanie
Izard, is not just a diner - it’s a full coffee bar, allday breakfast eatery and fresh bakery. Check out
signature dishes such as the Boo Boo Baise (mussels, whitefish and shrimp) and desserts like the
Miso-Hungry for a Banana Split. B, L and D (daily).
www.littlegoatchicago.com. 820 W Randolph St.,
312.888.3455. El: Green, Pink to Clinton. $-$$
THE PUBLICAN Belgian. From the folks behind
Randolph Street hits avec and Blackbird comes
this beer-centric restaurant, with a focus on Belgian brews and a smart, creative menu to go along
with them — think oysters, charcuterie, mussels
and aged hams. D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su). www.
thepublicanrestaurant.com. 837 W. Fulton Market,
312.733.9555. El: Green, Pink to Morgan. $$-$$$
VIAGGIO Italian. Meaning the Italian word for
“journey,” Viaggio evokes Old World fare with
its staples of housemade pasta and entrees.
Dishes are generous, including chicken and veal
specialties, fish like red snapper and salmon, plus
customizable pastas with diners’ choice of sauces,
from Bolognese to arrabiata. 1330 W. Madison St.,
312.829.3333. Bus: 20 to Throop. $$-$$$; 401 W.
Fullerton Pkwy., 773.747.3333. Bus: 22 to Fullerton.
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Bright lights, Wendy’s city:
Tour Chicago with Wendy Bright
New Tour in Town
We’d say the so-perfect name came before the company, but Wendy Bright was studying Chicago history
and leading tours long before she launched WendyCity tours this past summer. Through the years, Bright
noticed that too many Chicago tours disseminate myth and legend, rather than fact, so she set out to set
things straight. Integrating historic images, video, music, storytelling skills and humor, she hosts five regularly scheduled tours with a focus on the past, including the new Art Deco and Decadence Tour. Reservations
should be made at least two hours in advance. 312.810.6609, www.wendycitychicago.com
Tours/Charters
CHICAGO CRIME TOURS Escape into Chicago’s
underworld during this tour aboard a luxury,
climate-controlled bus. The tour visits famous Chicago crime scenes from the 19th century through
modern times. Guests meet at the southeast
corner of Pearson and Michigan avenues. Tours F,
Sa and Su. $39.95 a person. Walk-ups subject to
availability. www.chicagocrimetours.com. 163 E
Pearson St, 312.888.6224. El: Red to Chicago
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CHICAGO DETOURS Learn stories and explore
places locals don’t even know about through these
guided tours of architecture, history and culture.
This professional tour company offers regularly
scheduled tours for the public, as well as private
tours for student groups, corporate team-building,
and convention groups. Walking tours include the
Loop Interior Architectural Tour, which visits lobbies,
corridors and the underground Pedway System,
staying mostly indoors. On the Historic Chicago Bar
Tour groups see opulent 1920s architecture and
explore Chicago’s history of Prohibition, jazz, vices,
and social clubs. Photos and video clips on shared
iPads enhance the tour, as guides share expert
commentary. Call or visit the website for times and
prices. www.chicagodetours.com. 312.350.1131.
CHICAGO ELEVATED TOURS These unconventional
60- to 90-minute tours include the Binoculars Tour
(where each person gets a pair of binoculars to
keep!) and the Disaster! Tour, covering great disasters of Chicago. $10-$20 (cash only); reservations
required. Tour times vary. www.chicagoelevated.
com. 40 W. Lake St. 773.593.4873 El: Red to Monroe
CHICAGO FILM TOUR These coach bus tours travel
through Chicago and past more than 30 sites
where more than 60 movies were filmed, including
The Dark Knight, The Fugitive, The Blues Brothers and
Return to Me. Th-Su 10:30 am, 12:30 pm. $30. www.
chicagofilmtour.com. Picks up on Clark Street
between Ontario and Ohio streets, 312.593.4455.
El: Red to Grand
CHICAGO GHOST INVESTIGATIONS Armed with
sensors, thermal imagers and camera equipment, you’ll explore the mysteries and enigmas of
Chicago’s past on a three-hour tour of notoriously
haunted locations like old hotels, abandoned
speakeasies and once-thriving brothels. After exploring the locations, the amateurs compare notes
with seasoned investigators and the occasional
psychic, testing their detective skills and gaining
insight into the ghosts of Chicago. Available for
private parties. Tours daily 8 pm; reservations
preferred. M-Th $45; F-Su $55. www.ghostsofchicago.com. Tours depart from the Old Water Tower
at Michigan and Chicago avenues. 773.935.6332. El:
Red to Chicago
CHICAGO GREETER Visitors get matched with a
Chicago resident who serves as a personal tour
guide for this free city service. Guides take visitors
throughout the city, demonstrating its walkability
and the user-friendly public transportation system.
Make reservations seven to 10 business days in advance of a visit. www.chicagogreeter.com. Meet at
Chicago Cultural Center Visitor Information Center,
77 E. Randolph St., 312.744.8000. El: Brown, Purple
to Randolph/Wabash
CHICAGO HAUNTINGS GHOST TOURS Local ghost
hunter and author Ursula Bielski and her staff
guide visitors on tours of the city’s most infamously
haunted venues, including the “Resurrection
Mary” death site, Hull House, the Biograph Theater
and the site of the S. Valentine’s Day Massacre.
150 FREE TOURS go behind the scenes of buildings across the city for the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s annual Open House Chicago. Oct. 18 and 19, www.architecture.org
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Corporate and charter tours available. Tours
depart from Clark and Ohio streets, across from
Rainforest Cafe. Reservations recommended. $28,
children 8-12 $20. Tours depart Tu-Su; call for times.
www.chicagohauntings.com. 888.446.7891. El: Red
to Grand
CHICAGO LINE CRUISES This operator runs seasonal
architectural and historical tours that wind along
the Chicago River as good-humored, experienced
guides elaborate on more than 50 skyscrapers and
bridges you’ll pass. Enjoy complimentary Starbucks
coffee, lemonade (hot chocolate and hot apple
cider in cold months) and muffins and cookies, too.
$42; seniors $35; children 7-18 $23; children 6 and
under free space permitting. http://www.chicagoline.com. Tours depart from 465 N. McClurg Court
(two blocks west of Navy Pier), 312.527.1977.
CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD TOURS Community
guides take guests into the city’s diverse historical
and ethnic neighborhoods, including Uptown, Pullman, Andersonville and Chinatown. Running spring
through fall. $30; seniors, students, children $25.
Taste of the Neighborhoods $50; seniors, students,
children $40. www.chicagoneighborhoodtours.
com. Meet at the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E.
Randolph St., 312.742.1190.
CHICAGO PIZZA TOURS Get to know Chicago one
slice at a time on this year-round bus-driven tour.
In addition to nationally known pizzerias, you’ll
visit local favorites such as Pizano’s and Coalfire
while tasting a variety of pies, from thin crust and
Neapolitan styles to thick crust. F-Su 11 am-2 pm.
$60. The Pizza & Cocktails tour includes four stops
with five slices of pizza and four wine/beer pairings
(Th 7:30-11:30 pm; $80). www.chicagopizzatours.
com. 630.842.0372.
CHICAGO SUPERNATURAL TOURS Richard T.
Crowe, author of Chicago’s Street Guide to the
Supernatural, leads tours by bus, boat and foot of
the city’s spookiest spots including Supernatural
Chinatown and a Devil in the White City bus tour
that includes lunch. Private tours available. Call for
details. $28-$53. www.ghosttours.com. Various
downtown locations. 708.499.0300.
CHICAGO THEATRE MARQUEE TOUR Take a history-
filled walking tour of the majestic Chicago Theatre.
The theater’s legendary C-H-I-C-A-G-O marquee
serves as a symbol of the city. $12; children 12 and
under $10. Tours are offered weekly, see website
for schedule. www.thechicagotheatre.com/tour.
175 N. State St., 312.462.6318. El: Red to Lake
CHICAGO TROLLEY & DOUBLE DECKER CO.
Established in 1993, this tour company boasts
freebies including a Made in Chicago candy bag
and a sample of the city’s famous Garrett Gourmet
Popcorn. The popular Hop On Hop Off tour operates daily year-round and make stops every 20-30
minutes at 14 of the city’s top attractions. Board at
any stop, including Navy Pier, Water Tower Place
and Millennium Park. Adult three-day pass $45;
children ages 3-11 $18. Save 10 percent online.
www.chicagotrolley.com. 773.648.5000.
CHICAGO’S FIRST LADY Designed in the style of
1920s cruising yachts, Chicago’s First Lady and its
luxury yacht partners the Little Lady and Fair Lady
are the official vessels of the Chicago Architecture
Foundation and offer unique river tours led by
trained docents. Charters also available. $32. Seasonal. www.cruisechicago.com. Board at the lower
level of the Michigan Avenue Bridge, Michigan
Avenue and Wacker Drive.For single tickets, call
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Grand.
ELI’S CHEESECAKE WORLD TOURS Cheesecake
lovers will be in heaven at this combination bakery,
visitor center, retail store and dessert cafe, which
showcases Chicago’s own Eli’s Cheesecake.
Walk-in tours held M-F at 1 pm (groups of nine or
larger, call ahead). $3. Store and cafe open M-F
8 am-6 pm; Sa 9 am-5 pm; Su 11 am-5 pm. www.
elicheesecake.com. 6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr.,
773.736.3417.
MERCURY, CHICAGO’S SKYLINE CRUISELINE The
city’s oldest continuous sightseeing boat company,
Mercury showcases Chicago’s river and lakefront,
with commentary on the city’s architectural, historical and nautical past and present. $28-$35; children
3-12 $10-$15; children under 3 free. www.mercuryskylinecruiseline.com. Cruises depart from the
lower level of Wacker Drive at the southeast corner
of the Michigan Avenue Bridge., 312.332.1353. Bus:
151 to Wacker
MILLENNIUM PARK GREETER SERVICE An extension
of Chicago’s Greeter program, this service invites
parties of 10 or fewer to book a 45-minute walk
with a guide through the city’s grandest park. Free.
Daily 11:30 am and 1 pm. www.chicagogreeter.com.
Meet at Millennium Park Welcome Center, 201 E.
Randolph St., 312.744.8000. El: Brown, Purple to
Randolph/Wabash
NOBLE HORSE CARRIAGE RIDES Take a scenic tour
through Chicago’s neighborhoods in a closed or
open horse-drawn carriage. Drivers can tailor tours
according to passengers’ interests. Reservations
accepted but not necessary. Offered daily 10
am-4:30 pm and 6 pm-midnight. $40/half-hour;
$80/hour (additional charge for more than four
passengers). www.noblehorsechicago.com. 820
N. Michigan Ave. (corner of Michigan and Chicago
avenues), 312.266.7878. El: Red to Chicago
SLICE OF CHICAGO PIZZA TOURS Chicago’s iconic
deep-dish pizza takes center stage on this twohour walking tour with stops at three of the city’s
most well known places, which can include Pizzeria
Uno, Giordano’s and Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta. Compare the crusts, cheese and sauces while learning
a bit about Chicago pizza history and its creators.
Tours offered F, Sa, Su 11:30 am, 4:30 pm. Reservations recommended. $40. www.sliceofchicagopizzatours.com. Meet at Pizzeria Uno, 29 E. Ohio St.,
312.623.9292. El: Red to Grand
THE WRIGHT 3 TOUR Described as a “Da Vinci
Code for tweens,” best-selling novel The Wright 3
takes readers through Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous
Robie House as Petra, Calder and Tommy attempt
to solve a mystery. On The Wright 3 Tour, led by Junior Interpreters (specially trained 5th through 10th
graders), kids see right where the fictional young
sleuths spotted a ghost, discovered a coded message and climbed into one of the house’s stainedglass windows. Saturdays, 1:30 pm. $15 adults;
students (4-17)/seniors $12. www.flwright.org. Robie
House, 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave., 708.848.1976.
TOURS AT THE MART Get a glimpse at the workings
of the Merchandise Mart, Chicago’s world-renowned design center and one of the largest buildings in the world. Tours depart from South Lobby,
on the Chicago River between Orleans and Wells
streets. Call for schedule. Group rates and private
tours available. 312.527.7762. El: Brown, Purple to
Merchandise Mart
UNTOUCHABLE TOURS Chicago’s “original
gangster tour” takes visitors on a ride through Prohibition-era Chicago to see the hot spots and hit
spots made famous by Al Capone and his enemies
and allies. Reservations recommended; private
charters also available. Call for tour times. $30.
www.gangstertour.com. All tours depart from 600
N. Clark St. (in front of McDonald’s). 773.881.1195.
El: Red to Grand
Transportation
VENTRA CHICAGOVentra is the Chicago transit
system that allows passengers to simply tap their
Ventra card and go. Users purchase a reusable
Ventra card — or a one-day or single-ride ticket —
from the vending machines at all CTA rail station,
select retailers like CVS and Walgreens, and some
currency exchanges. Cash is accepted, though
change is not given. As passengers board a bus
or train, they tap it against the small screen, wait
for the green “Go” sign and they’re done. www.
ventrachicago.com.
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Even Mother Nature is a
numbers game
The Numbers Game
You’ve stopped to smell the roses—now take one more minute to count the petals. These patterns are just
one puzzle piece in the master, mathematical plan all over the universe, and the theme of a massive mirror
maze of photos displayed at the Museum of Science and Industry. Numbers in Nature: A Mirror Maze
showcases a large-format movie featuring images and animated graphics to reveal the endless repetition
in inanimate and animate objects, from the occurrences of the “golden ratio” and Voronoi patterns to the
fractal branching in the human body. The journey snakes through equilateral triangle chambers that unlock
secret formations, ending with a digital, interactive gallery of even more patterns found in music, art and
architecture. Opens Oct. 8. Included in $18 general admission fee, but requires a timed-entry ticket.
5700 Lake Shore Dr., 773.684.1414, www.msichicago.org
Attractions
COURTESY OF THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
CITYPASS With just one ticket, gain admission
to five popular Chicago attractions: Skydeck
Chicago, the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum,
your choice of the Adler Planetarium OR the Art
Institute of Chicago, and your choice of the John
Hancock Observatory OR the Museum of Science and Industry. Adults $94; children 3-11 $79.
888.330.5008. www.citypass.com/chicago.
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT HOME AND STUDIO The
Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park is where the
famed architect created some of his most important works. Regular tours are offered daily 9:30
am-4 pm. Walking tours of the surrounding Historic
District, which has several residences designed in
Wright’s studio, are offered daily. Admission: $17;
seniors/military/students $14; children 3 and under
free. ShopWright at the Frank Lloyd Wright Home
and Studio is open daily 9 am-5 pm. A variety of
combination tours incorporating the Frank Lloyd
Wright Home and Studio, Unity Temple and the
Historic District also available: $21-$70. www.gowright.org. Wright Home and Studio, 951 Chicago
Ave., Oak Park, 708.848.1976.
MILLENNIUM PARK This 24.5-acre green space
is one of the city’s major cultural centers; its
centerpiece is the shiny elliptical sculpture by Anish
Kapoor called Cloud Gate, which locals have affectionately nicknamed “The Bean.” Other highlights:
a digitally animated water fountain created by contemporary artist Jaume Plensa; the Frank Gehrydesigned Jay Pritzker Pavilion; and the serene Lurie
Garden. www.millenniumpark.org. Randolph Street
and Michigan Avenue, 312.742.1168. El: Loop to
Randolph
NAVY PIER Encompassing more than 50 acres
along the lakefront, Navy Pier boasts a 150-foothigh Ferris wheel; IMAX Theater; Chicago
Children’s Museum; Chicago Shakespeare Theater;
more than 40 retail shops; and eight restaurants.
Open Su-Th 10 am-10 pm; F, Sa 10 am-midnight.
www.navypier.com. 600 E. Grand Ave., 312.595.
PIER(7437). Bus: 29, 65, 66, 124 to Navy Pier
POETRY FOUNDATION Opened in June 2011, this
striking, modern building boasts 22,000 square
feet, a 30,000-volume library, an exhibition gallery
and a public garden. The Foundation hosts frequent readings and events. Free. www.poetryfoundation.org. 61 W. Superior St., 312.337.1070. El: Red
to Chicago; .
SKYDECK CHICAGO At 103 stories high, the
Skydeck at the Willis (formerly Sears) Tower offers
an unsurpassed view of Chicago and, on a clear
day, four surrounding states. It also features multimedia exhibits showcasing the city from its historic
past to the present. The Skylights multimedia tour
gives visitors stories beyond the views at various
stops around the Skydeck. If you dare, brave a trip
out onto the glass-bottomed Ledge. Open daily 10
EGGS-ited scientists at the Field Museum released “The Book of Eggs,”the science behind the eggs of 600 bird species, mostly housed at the institution. Sold in the museum bookstore, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312.922.9410
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365 days a year. Admission $19/with Skylights tour
$24.50; children ages 3-11 $12/$17.50; children
under 3 free. Fast Pass (any age) $40. CityPass and
group rates available. http://www.theskydeck.com.
233 S. Wacker Dr., 312.875.9696. El: Loop to Quincy
Museums
ADLER PLANETARIUM This lakefront attraction on
the Museum Campus features loads of otherworldly exhibits. The $14 million, ultra high-res,
360-degree Grainger Sky Theater features the
new sky show Cosmic Wonder. The Shoot for the
Moon exhibit features the fully restored Gemini
12 spacecraft that astronauts Captain James A.
Lovell Jr. and Buzz Aldrin flew in 1966. Permanent
exhibit Planet Explorers offers hands-on learning for
budding astronomers. Open M-F 9:30 am-4 pm;
Sa-Su 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Admission $12/plus one
sky show and admission to Deep Space Adventure
$28; seniors $10/$28; children ages 3-11 $8/$22.
www.adlerplanetarium.org. 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr.,
312.922.STAR(7827). Bus: 146 to museum
ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO A world-class mu-
seum, the Art Institute boasts one of the nation’s
largest permanent collections of Impressionist
paintings and an extensive display of Asian art.
The 264,000-square-foot, Renzo Piano-designed
Modern Wing features an extensive collection
of 20th- and 21st-century art, including modern
European paintings and sculptures and photography. Open M-W 10:30 am-5 pm; Th 10:30 am-8
pm; F-Su 10:30 am-5 pm. Admission $23; students
and seniors $17; children under 14 free. Free family
programming daily. www.artic.edu. 111 S. Michigan
Ave., 312.443.3600. El: Loop to Adams
CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION Celebrat-
ing more than 40 years in Chicago, this cultural organization housed in the historic Santa Fe building
is the meeting spot for many Chicago Architecture
Foundation tours. The gift shop carries a wide
range of architecturally related and unique gift
items and books. Free admission; tour prices vary.
Open Sa-Th 9 am-6:30 pm; F 9 am-7 pm www.architecture.org. 224 S. Michigan Ave., 312.922.3432. El:
Loop to Adams
CHICAGO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Geared to children
under age 12, this Navy Pier museum includes an
indoor water playground, hands-on art gallery,
Skyline where kids learn how Chicago’s tall buildings stay standing and the brand-new Tinkering
Lab and temporary exhibits. Open Su-W, F, Sa 10
am-5 pm; Th 10 am-8 pm. Admission $14; seniors
$13; free for members and children under 1. Free
for all Th 5-8 pm; free for children 15 and under first
Su of the month (open till 8 pm). www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org. Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave.,
312.527.1000. Bus: 29, 65, 66, 124 to Navy Pier
DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN
HISTORY Named for Chicago’s first permanent
citizen, Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable, the museum
displays art, artifacts and documents tracing
African American history. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5
pm; Su noon-5 pm. Admission $10; students and
seniors $7; children 6-11 $3; under 5 free. Free for
all Su. www.dusablemuseum.org. 740 E. 56th Pl.,
773.947.0600. Bus: 4 to 56th Street
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[Where inside]
My Chicago
Samantha does trapeze, and
even Junebug, our rescued
Pit Bull, performs. Truthfully,
the kids and the dog steal
the show.
How are the crowds different from park to park?
Each park and community
has its own unique flavor,
that’s part of what makes
Chicago great. Last year in
Englewood during an intimate moment in the show,
a woman was so excited
she stands up and yells out,
“Alright twilight…you get
My perfect day
7 a.m.
Morning walk
Take the dogs to Clark Park along
the river, wonderfully peaceful.
9 a.m.
Balanced meal
Brunch at Sola in North Center. Start
with the malasadas (Portuguese-style
doughnuts). Then make up for it with
a veggie omelette.
Noon
Scenic workout
Head east and ride bikes along the
lakefront. Gotta work off that brunch.
Jeff Jenkins
3 p.m.
Outdoor entertainment
[Founder & Ar tistic director, Midnight Circus]
In 2007, the playground in Jeff Jenkins' neighborhood park
was in a state of disrepair. He saw this as the perfect opportunity to bring his circus to the community—and raise
money too. It was such a resounding success that since
then, the Midnight Circus has raised more than $700,000
for improvements to parks throughout the city. $5-$20.
Schedule and tickets at www.midnightcircus.net
for everyone regardless of
where you live and what
your economic situation is.
Circus for the people!
What’s it like to have your
own children as part of this
legacy?
As parents, my wife and I are
immensely proud. It has also
been an incredible journey
for our kids. They have met
wonderful people from all
over Chicago and have a
real sense of how diverse
our city really is. We are very
proud of what our family has
done for the city of Chicago.
What role does each of
your family members play
in the show?
My wife Julie is the artistic
director as well as a performer. Maxwell, our 9-year-old
son, is an acrobat and musician in the show. Six-year old
6 p.m.
Family Gather-ing
it!” You gotta love that! But
at the end of every show,
without hesitation, every
crowd floods into the ring
and dances with the cast.
Are there new features in
the show this year?
Every year we add new and
incredible artists. This year
is no exception. That’s why
audiences have been coming back in greater numbers
since 2007. The only thing
we don’t add is a ridiculously
high ticket price!
Where do you take newcomers to Chicago?
In the summer we love
heading down to Millennium Park for a free concert.
Bring a picnic and let the
kids run wild. In the winter
we head indoors to the Museum of Science & Industry,
and if they are game, we ice
skate at Warren Park.
The whole family heads over to
Gather in Lincoln Square for dinner.
Start with the Gathering Board
[house made charcuterie] and
work from there.
8 p.m.-ish
Movie time
Walk across the street and catch
a move at the Davis Theater. Who
needs the giant multiplex when you
have this gem in the neighborhood?
10 p.m.
Couple time
Grandma comes over to babysit,
and Julie and I head out to Tiny
Lounge. I get a Moscow Mule and
Julie goes for the St. Sarita. This is
our go-to joint. Great food, killer
drinks, laid back and cool vibe.
Tiny is the place.
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Your family basically
rescued Welles Park’s
playground from being
downsized. Did you ever
imagine that this once-off
fundraiser would take off
like it has?
It was an unlikely coalition.
The Welles Park Advisory
Council, tons of volunteers,
political officials and of
course Midnight Circus, a
true collaboration. Our hope
was always to grow this to
a citywide event. Circus is
the people’s art, something
Take in a street festival, one of
Chicago’s great summer traditions.
Hopefully our favorite band Cowboy
Jesus & The Sugar Bums is playing.
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