where do the Red Sox Stay in Chicago

Does anyone know where the Red Sox stay when they play in Chicago?

where do the Red Sox Stay in Chicago

A lot of teams seem to stay at the Westin on Michigan Ave. Not sure if that%26#39;s where the RS stay.

Hancock Brunch

Has anyone been to this brunch. Is it nice. Is there a wait to get in the building. Is the view as good as they say. Going for a special occasion and want it to be memorable.

Hancock Brunch

The food is not the best. About 2 or 3 steps below a place like the Ritz brunch.

The views are very good. The room is very nice.

But don%26#39;t forget, you might not be right by the window. Not sure if you can make a reservation right at the window. You can call and see.

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Restaurants around the Hyatt McCormick?

Hi, will be in chicago this coming for a tradeshow. Have a couple of friends I%26#39;m meeting, and we are wondering where to go for a nice dinner close to the hotel?

Thanks!

Restaurants around the Hyatt McCormick?

Unfortunately, the Hyatt McCormick Place is really only near McCormick Place; there%26#39; s little else right around it. Do you mind going further away from the hotel? Additionally, please let us know what kind of food you%26#39;re looking for, what kind of budget, atmosphere, etc.

Restaurants around the Hyatt McCormick?

Hi,

My GFs will have a vehicle, so we will be mobile.

Preference for type of cuisine is quite open.

I would say the price range is mid-range. We%26#39;re not looking to spend a couple hun on dinner. We just want to get together and have a fun evening.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

thanks!

Yes, it is pretty isolated.

You are ';near'; Chinatown. But I would definitely cab it there.

Let us know if your interested in going to Chinatown or up into the loop.

Word of advice:

Do some research yourself. Look up places in metromix.com. In addition use google or yahoo maps. Zoom around on the maps. Get a lay of the land. How far places are. etc....

:) what is the loop?

And what ';neighbourhood'; is the hyatt in, and what other neighbourhoods should I be looking on metromix?

Thanks!

The Loop is the main downtown area, with the lake as the East border and, although I%26#39;m sure others may respond with different ideas, I%26#39;d say the South boundary is probably Congress or Roosevelt and Clinton to the West.

McCormick Place is South/SE of the Loop and not really in any neighborhood, I%26#39;d say - it%26#39;s isolated off by itself, with little directly around it (and the area to the West of it can be a bit sketchy, so - as recommended above - I%26#39;d take a taxi around.)

I%26#39;d look for restaurants in the Loop, although you%26#39;ll find a wider selection further North in the North Michigan Ave %26amp; River North areas.

Additionally, there is a Metra Electric station at McCormick, and that can take you as far North as Millennium Park, which is in the Loop, by the Art Institute.

www.metrarail.com/Sched/me/mccormick.shtml

The area around McCormick basically is all expressway. But, there street leading up to it is King Drive. And the neighborhood is FINE! The area is Bronzeville, the home of the Chicago Blues. This is the place where homes now cost $400,000. I live there. So I take offence to the neighborhood being called ';sketchy';. There are many nice soul food restaurants there. If you are interested I could give you names.

I would love some names of your favourite restaurants in the area!

Thanks!

Blackbird, Marche, and anything else on Randolph. Use metromix.com and come up with some ideas, and we can help you out. I also like Cocco Pazzo for Italian in River North area, it%26#39;s nice for conversation as it isn%26#39;t over the top loud.

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Wonderful Diining Recommendations Thank you TA posters

My partner and I returned from our week stay in Chicago where we attended INTA.

We think Chicago is a fabulous city: beautiful, clean, green, and very friendly. One of the world%26#39;s great urban centres.

Our stay at the Fairmont ,with the exception of a few housekeeping issues which the hotel adddressed, was very good. I intend to post a review soon.

The dining scene is fantastic. We%26#39;ve returned considerably heavier but very happy.

We dined at Topolobompo, Cafe Spiaggia, Aria (2), Naha, Keefer%26#39;s, Volare, Park Grill, Bandera, Catch 35, Atwood Cafe, Bin 36, Cape Cod Room at the Drake and even attended a catered brunch at Carnivale. Some meals were more successful than others but not a bad one in the lot. Again, I%26#39;ll be posting reviews

Thank you all for your suggestions. We look forward to returning.

Wonderful Diining Recommendations Thank you TA posters

What did you think of Aria?

My wife and I had our first date at a bar that was in the basement of that hotel (we both worked about two blocks away) so we keep thinking of returning.

Wonderful Diining Recommendations Thank you TA posters

Hi Skeeter,

I just submiited a review of Aria that hasn%26#39;t yet been posted.

In short, I don%26#39;t recommend it. It was convenient for us, as we stayed at the Fairmont. I also liked the aesthetic. However, the smell of frying was overwhelming and , for me, a deal breaker. The food also disappointed. We started with a great bread with 4 delicious dipping sauces. A fig salad was fresh and well prepared but uninspiring, despite its sedeuctive menu description. Lamb kebabs were good but the vegetable salad which accompanied was tasteless. The lobster chow mein ,which the waiter touted as a signature dish ,was pedestrian. Nice selection of wines by the glass.

Further contributing to a less than satisfactory experience was our waiter who might have had some developmental problems- very Asberger-like. The wait staff was also preparing for breakfast service the following morning amnd we were disturbed by their frenetic traffic and cacaphony of cutlery clanging.

Good background music.

Breakfast buffet was very nice and the service terrific.

Thanks for allowing me to share.

O'Hare to Devon Street

Whats the best way to get to Devon street from O%26#39;Hare if I do not want to drive? Want to check out the Indian eateries there.

Thanks

O'Hare to Devon Street

I don%26#39;t believe there is a clean way to get there....www.chicagotransit.com advises to takethe blue line to Balmont, transfer to the # 82 KIMBALL HOMAN NORTHBOUND to the bus terminal, then transfer to Take CTA BUS # 155 DEVON EASTBOUND. The website claims it takes an hour and 15 minutes...but it probably takes longer witht he blue line slow zones.

O'Hare to Devon Street

Ok thanks!

Do you know approximately how much a taxi will cost?

$30 plus tip.

Thanks!!

4 day stay-Lincoln Park vs. Soldier Field area-4 adult visit

We will be spending 4 days in Chicago. We can rent a residence in Lincoln Park or a condo in a high rise in Soldier Field area-on Prairie Street. Can anyone provide pros and cons of each-neighborhood restaurants, walking around each area,neighbordhood feel, attractions safety- etc.,any comments on each area for visitors will be appreciated. We can go either way on whether or not we have a car.

4 day stay-Lincoln Park vs. Soldier Field area-4 adult visit

I would take Lincoln Park over Soldier Field. There%26#39;s much more to see and do in the LP area. Plus many more dining options. You will see more people out in the evening in LP vs SF.

The south loop area near SF is growing. However, the options are not as great from a tourist standpoint vs LP.

You really don%26#39;t need a car here. Parking is very expensive. Public transit is abundant. Visit transitchicago.com for details. A CTA visitor pass might come in handy for your visit.

4 day stay-Lincoln Park vs. Soldier Field area-4 adult visit

I%26#39;d say Lincoln Park, no contest. Lincoln Park will have much more nightlife, a wide variety of restaurants and you%26#39;re near the zoo. Although common city sense is needed, Lincoln Park is safe. The area around Soldier Field will be quiet at night, offer little in the way of restaurant selections and would not be as safe as Lincoln Park. You wouldn%26#39;t be far from the museum campus and you could probably walk to the Loop area (during the day), but I%26#39;d still take Lincoln Park.

Depending on where you stay in Lincoln Park, you can walk at least to Michicagn Avenue very easily through the park. Try to find something as east as possible. Given that all the streets are west here, just look for the smallest number ie. 400 block as opposed to the 1200 block.

However, if you already have somewhere, most of Lincoln Park has great bus or train services.

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Lincoln Park!

Lincoln Park. No question. I stayed at the Hyatt just south of Soldier field and a few blocks east of Prairie last summer. As you go south and approach 22nd avenue, it gets less safe. Some interesting neighborhoods and historic houses, but no attractions to speak of. Only a few neighborhood restaurants and bars. A pretty long walk to the trains. Lincoln Park and neighboring Old Town are full of restaurants, bars and shopping, and have easy access to the trains. Depending on where you are, you could be walking distance to Michigan avenue and you are probably prety close to the lakefront.

correction on other%26#39;s comments....michigan ave. ends around Division...which is still gold coast....

It would be helpful if you gave the address or intersection of each....but generally speaking, if you are close to the red lin in Lincoln park, that would definately be the way to go. You%26#39;ll be assured of being close to restaurants, shops and nightlife in Lincoln park. As another poster said, while you might be close to some beautiful houses around soldier field, there isn%26#39;t much to do there.

I would guess access to most attractions would require same travel times as you%26#39;ll be closer to museums around soldier field and closer to michigan ave, lincoln park, beaches and the hancock in lincoln park

With all due respect to the previous poster, Michigan Avenue ends to the north at Oak Street. When you go further north than Oak, you are on Lake Shore Drive (either the outer or inner drive).

Not sure what the correction was correcting - I got the impression from mine and the other poster that you could very easily walk FROM Lincoln Park to Michicagn Ave. That I can verify as I do it often, past the zoo and through the park. And you would then walk through the Gold Coast to get to Michicagn Avenue. Takes me 20-30 minutes depending on my pace.

I think this is what they were referring to - ';correction on other%26#39;s comments....michigan ave. ends around Division...which is still gold coast....';

Here%26#39;s a map of the area - www.transitchicago.com/maps/maps/2007D.html

sorry I was off two blocks regarding where michigan avenue ends...division is much more recognizable street though...my point was to make sure the original poster understands that Michigan Avenue will not be just outside his front doorstep....he is not staying in the heart of where most other tourists stay and most likely will want to take transportation to michigan avenue. He could easily be two miles or more from Michigan Avenue...which is a relatively good hike when you have to stop every 1/8 of a mile for a traffic light.

Thanks for all the comments-overall it sounds like Lincoln Park is the way to go so I sent in the deposit check today.

What's going on June 1-4?

I%26#39;m helping a friend of mine to find a hotel in Chicago for 3 nights, June 1st-June 4th. I can%26#39;t find anything Downtown. Is there anything special going on during those dates?

What's going on June 1-4?

The Gospel Fest and a large convention.

What's going on June 1-4?

I gave her the advice, and she%26#39;s moving her dates to June 7-June 10, so she%26#39;ll be arriving on her way back from Montreal and Quebec, not the other way around like she had planned. Can you help me find something for this dates for 2 adults? Their budget is around $150, although I don%26#39;t know if it%26#39;s still too low for those dates?

Thanks.

%26lt;%26lt;I gave her the advice, and she%26#39;s moving her dates to June 7-June 10, so she%26#39;ll be arriving on her way back from Montreal and Quebec, not the other way around like she had planned. Can you help me find something for this dates for 2 adults? Their budget is around $150, although I don%26#39;t know if it%26#39;s still too low for those dates?

Thanks.%26gt;%26gt;

June 7-10 is also difficult due to Blues Fest, and the last night is especially difficult.

What appears to be the Hyatt is showing for $159 (4* Mag Mile/Streeterville, fitness/business/restaurant/spa/internet) on Hotwire for 6/7-9, then go to the Swissotel website and book the Shedd Aquarium package for $299 (same price as a regular room). The Shedd Aquarium package gets 2 tickets to the Shedd (otherwise $46) and breakfast and an upgraded lakeview room.

The average hotel cost would be $205 per night, but you would get the 2 Shedd Tickets and the Swiss lakeview room would be a nice last night. Additionally, the Swiss is just down the block from the Hyatt.

Using Priceline to bid on a 4* in either of the downtown areas (Millennium Park/Loop/Grant Park or River North/North Michigan Ave.) would also be a possibility, although I think it%26#39;s very likely going to take more than $150 for a winning bid.

I found your link to the Starwood promotions and I got the ';Stay 2 get 3rd free'; promotion. So I would get the Four Points Sheraton for $183 (after promotion) and the Westin for $199. Do you think this is a better deal? I would think the Four Points is better located and it%26#39;s cheaper. Which one would you go for?

Thanks.

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