Chicago: Your favorite things to do or places to go - Page 83 - EDF Forum

Biesterfield · 05-17-2011, 11:46 PM

I agree with above plus would add space (so three Cs and an S). New York is crazy dense, Chicago not as much. Could be good or bad depending on your preference. I will say though that having been to all 3 cities and lived in 2 of them, New York is more similar to London than Chicago is.

Go_Blue88 · 05-18-2011, 10:46 AM

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Yea me and my friends saw that as well...$250 for the worst 300 level ticket.
We actually decided if it makes it to game 7 we'll buy em...otherwise waiting until finals to spend ~tree fiddy.

I actually ended up getting a ticket b/c I figure it could be a great Chicago memory. Pretty excited for tonight.

Hiphopopotamus · 05-19-2011, 09:37 PM

My situation: I'm a Canadian driving across the country from Alberta to Ontario and I'm taking the US route. Chicago is the only interesting city I'm going to hit and I was going to spend an extra night there so that I could check out the city and catch Bulls/Heat game 4. I'm still figuring out whether I'll stay downtown or not but, regardless, I need somewhere safe and secure to stash my car for two nights since I've got basically my whole life in there. Any recommendations for a safe parkade I could leave it at for a couple nights? Thanks for any help.

RML604 · 05-20-2011, 01:13 AM

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If you haven't already, check out Villain's on Clark south of Harrison. Great beer selection and they make some pretty interesting burgers (think Kuma's Jr.)

Good to know, I live within walking distance of this place but have never tried it.

Hiphopopotamus · 05-20-2011, 03:15 AM

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Only thing going at Mc ormick pl is restaurant show,not that big this year should be plenty of hotels but they will jack them up because of convention and game.Parking expensive in city,hotels to.How come you dont keep car with you to many places to go.I hear ya.Down from United center on Ogden and grand a bar called twisted spoke is cool to lube up a little,10dollar cab ride or less ,parking at center not bad.Also google greek town you will be about a mile from greektown at Unitd center.Great food Rodities but overated city has some great food now.IM suburban guy now,these other people got your back bud they been around.What airport,you may want to leave car there if you going that many places,I would keep the car and hunt for parking 10 minutes than pay the high price for lot if you have to.You may be better of than taking cabs and trains everywhere.Great thing about NY ITS ALL right there.Limo can negotiate with the russians from brooklyn cool for short rides cheap as taxi,if your cool at your hotel.I go to blackhawk games all the time be careful if your w/wife or kids one night a week they show open porn at twisted spoke,it cop,neighborhood ,biker,but not really,good bar food.I forget what night its on if I had kids with me I would call.Check wrigley field see if cubs are in town.If you have the kids my nieces liked the museums I wanted to jump of a bridge,shed aquarium.At least I dont have any so I can nap after that trauma .If you stay at hotel in burbs stay away from midway and ohare prices jacked up at nice hotels that r not that nice.The reasonable ones are dumps for prostitution. 20/30MINUTES OUT WEST ON 55 SOUTH STEVENSON ,OR 20/30 MIN WEST on eisenhower 290 decent hotels half the price.Not the hilton but for a few days places like holliday in.Youll probably just be crashing 8 hours there a night anyway.Good luck.

Sorry. That was a bit hard to understand but thanks for the reply.

I'm planning to leave my car somewhere safe and cab everywhere. I'd rather not drag it around because it's packed full of stuff with my tv in plain sight in the backseat. It just seems like it'll scream "steal me". I'd rather not deal with that worry.

**citanul** · 05-20-2011, 04:08 AM

hipho,

seems like this would be a situation where calling some hotels and asking them directly about the security of their parking, and then choosing what hotel you stay at based on the answers you receive would be appropriate. a day of parking at a downtown hotel isn't going to be cheap, but might be your best bet since they are off street, have cameras, guards, etc. you can even park overnight at most of them if you're not staying at the specific hotel iirc. i'd probably look for a good hotel with underground parking.

check in to (find them in a phone book if possible) the lot under 900 N Michigan (the lot which valets with Spiaggia restaurant) which is underground and is valet park only. note: there's another lot in the same building which is public park and above ground, and like all other places with those attributes, i wouldn't choose those. regardless, i would probably throw a blanket over your tv in the back seat.

JohnnyPark1 · 05-20-2011, 12:09 PM

Totally lucked into some free Bulls vs. Heat game 2 tickets this week. Decent chance same thing will happen with Game 5 and Game 7 (if there is one). Tickets were in section 116 if I remember correctly ($325 face each).

erroneous · 05-20-2011, 01:38 PM

http://www.bhgchillandgrill.com/home/index.php

Anybody going? Only downside is the possible rain all day tomorrow. Think I'll just go on Sunday if that's the case.

talks · 05-20-2011, 01:55 PM

Hello everyone, great thread.

I'm a young professional and will be in Chicago this coming long weekend with a bunch of my buddies.

We are looking for good bars and places to go in the night. Any suggestions?

Thanks

Cosines11 · 05-20-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by talks

Hello everyone, great thread.

I'm a young professional and will be in Chicago this coming long weekend with a bunch of my buddies.

We are looking for good bars and places to go in the night. Any suggestions?

Thanks

We'd be happy to help but we need some more info.

How old are you and your friends?
Where will you be staying and do you mind travelling to different areas of the city for nightlife?
What is your preferred scene - night club, lounge, dive bars?

Cosines11 · 05-20-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by erroneous

http://www.bhgchillandgrill.com/home/index.php

Anybody going? Only downside is the possible rain all day tomorrow. Think I'll just go on Sunday if that's the case.

I'll probably make my way over to this after I get done working the Green City Market.

Yeah, btw I'm working the Bennison's Bakery tent at the market. If anyone goes to this you should def check out their breads. Very good stuff.

talks · 05-20-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Cosines11

We'd be happy to help but we need some more info.

How old are you and your friends?
Where will you be staying and do you mind travelling to different areas of the city for nightlife?
What is your preferred scene - night club, lounge, dive bars?

Thanks Cos.

We range from 26-31 and want to hear some hiphop (old school) or some 80's retro or just a good spot with good music. We would rather a club or lounge and we don't mind travelling. Closer to the main area would be best though.

Cosines11 · 05-20-2011, 06:09 PM

The River North neighborhood is where all of the best clubs and lounges are. I'm not into that scene so much, so I can't really help you on specific places.

Smarty · 05-21-2011, 01:49 PM

Best clubs/lounges downtown:

Hub 51/Sub 51
Underground
Cuvee
Enclave
Y Bar
Spybar

nufc4ever · 05-21-2011, 04:02 PM

Cheers all, won't be making till towards the end of the year.

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nufc if you have any questions about moving to Chicago from England, shoot me a pm.

Will be in touch closer to the time. thanks.