Suggestions for restaurants near the Peninsula?

We are staying at the Peninsula for a business meeting in early June. Are there interesting restaurants nearby that we can get to easily? We have had several good meals at Trotter%26#39;s in the past and would like to try others along the same vein, but because of our meeting schedules are hoping to not have to make a trek. We have also enjoyed the cooking style at Salpicon in the past. We have heard of Alinea; is it nearby? Any other that you could recommend? Thank you very much in advance for your help.

Suggestions for restaurants near the Peninsula?

Alinea is a short cab ride from the Peninsula. www.alinea-restaurant.com

Also consider Naha. www.naha-chicago.com. A leisurely walk from your hotel.

You can read reviews and do dining searches at metromix.com and chicagoreader.com

Suggestions for restaurants near the Peninsula?

Stay at the hotel and try Avenues. It is an interesting mix in style between Charlie Trotter%26#39;s and Alinea.

Alinea is about the same distance as Charlie Trotter%26#39;s (they are a few blocks apart). Absolutely incredible food, but getting there can be a hassle at rush hour (there is no good way to get there -- North Ave, and Halsted both have heavy traffic in the early evening).

In the immediate area of the Pen, I also recommend Kevin, Naha, and NoMi.

Honestly, skip all that high falutin neuveu american fair and walk across the street to Rosebud%26#39;s. It is a chicago classic that will not dissapoint. Delicious and exciting Italian food.

If you like Charlie Trotter%26#39;s, you will not like Rosebud.

Rosebud is place to go to carbo-load before a marathon. It provides a lot of food. The food is acceptable at best.

Amen, Skeeter. I was looking for a polite way to advise against Rosebud.

The top of my list would probably be Avenues as well, given its proximity to the Peninsula. I鈥檇 also suggest Spiaggia, which is about 3-4 blocks North on Michigan. Along with Avenues and Charlie Trotters, this is one of only about six four-star restaurants in Chicago. I was there roughly two months ago, and without rambling on and on, I鈥檒l just say that every accolade it鈥檚 received is well-deserved.

To the kind and helpful Illinois/Chicago TA responses: Thank you very much for the excellent suggestions. We are glad to know that Avenues is worth exploring; it%26#39;s sometimes easy to overlook hotel restaurants. We have heard great things about Alinea, but the other suggestions sound quire interesting and we wouldn%26#39;t know about them without your help. Many, many thanks, truly, from Minnesota!