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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.

GENERAL INDEX American Automobile Associa- Bailiwick Repertory Theatre, tion (AAA), 72 259 American Express, 71 Ballet , 256 AAA (American Automobile traveler’s checks, 24 Barker & Meowsky, 232 Association), 72 American Girl Place, 226 Bar Louie, 282 AARP, 36 American Theater Company, Barneys New York, 241–242 Abbey Pub, 272 259 Barrington, 209 About Face Theatre, 259 Amtrak, 46 Bars, 280–289 Accommodations, 1, 78–105. Andersonville, 63 Base, 281 See also Accommodations Andy’s Club, 267 Baseball. See also Chicago Index Ann Nathan Gallery, 235–236 Cubs; Chicago White Sox accessibility, 79 Antiques, 234–235 Opening Day, 26 best, 4, 5, 80–81 Apollo Chorus of Chicago, 254 , 222 family-friendly, 90 Aragon Ballroom, 272 The Baton Show Lounge, 275 the Gold Coast, 101–103 ArchiCenter Shop, 9, 248 Beaches, 8, 217–218 Lincoln Park and the North Architectural Artifacts, Inc., Beauty stores, 232 Side, 103–104 9, 234 Beaux Arts, 18 the Loop, 81–89 Architectural highlights, 3 Bed-and-breakfasts (B&Bs), near McCormick Place, 105 Architecture, 11–21 reservations, 79 Near North and the Magnifi- Architecture River Cruise, Berlin, 276, 290 cent Mile, 91–99 214–215 Betty’s Blue Star Lounge, 288 reservations, 79 Area codes, 72 Bicycling, 30, 71 River North, 99–101 , 252 Big Chicks, 290–291 South Loop, 89–90 Arlington International Race- Bike Chicago, 218, 220 surfing for, 38 course, 210, 223 Biking, 218–219 tips on, 46–49 Armitage Avenue, 57 Billy Goat Tavern, 281 Addresses, finding, 60, 62 shopping, 231–232 Bittersweet, 238 Adler, Dankmar, 178 Aroma Workshop, 232 Blogs about Chicago, 38 and Astron- Art Chicago, 27 Bloomingdale’s, 242 omy Museum, 181–182 Art Deco, 18–19 Blossom House, 196 African Americans, 37 Art Effect, 243 Blue Chicago, 270–271 DuSable Museum of African- Art galleries, 230, 235–237 , 270–271 American History, 193–194 , B.L.U.E.S., 271 tours, 217 6, 20, 51, 172–173 Blues Fest, 270 Afternoon tea, 132 At Home Inn Chicago, 79 Boat tours and cruises, Airfares, 37, 43 ATMs (automated-teller 55, 71, 187, 213–216 Airlines, 41 COPYRIGHTEDmachines), 24 MATERIALBond Chapel, 198 bankrupt, 33 Auditorium Building and Books, recommended, 49 long-haul flights, 44–45 Theatre, 14, 178–179, Bookstores, 237–238 Airports, 41 251–252 Botanic Garden, Chicago Airport security, 43 (Glencoe), 208 Alan Koppel Gallery, 235 Boulevard Lakefront Aldo Castillo Gallery, 235 abysitters, 72 Bike Tour, 30 Alley, 232 B Back Room, 267 Boulevard Lakefront Tour, 219 Arena (Rosemont), Bahá’í House of Worship The Bowman and the 222, 272 (Wilmette), 207–208 Spearman, 176 American Airlines Vacations, 46 16_040785 bindex.qxp 10/16/06 3:08 PM Page 301

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Bravco, 229 Chicago Bed and Breakfast Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Breakfast and brunch restau- Association, 79 259–260 rants, 146–147 Chicago Blackhawks, 222–223 , 255 Brehon Pub, 282 , 27 Chicago SummerDance, 29 , 259 Chicago Board of Trade, 19 Chicago Supernatural Tours, Broadway Antique Market, 234 Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoor 216 Brookfield Zoo, 210–211 Show, 25–26 , 254 , 55, 176 Chicago Botanic Garden Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Buckingham Fountain Color (Glencoe), 208 254 Light Show, 26 Chicago Brauhaus, 286 , 252 The Bucktown Pub, 288 Chicago Bulls, 222 Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Bucktown/Wicker Park, 57, 64 Chicago Chamber Musicians, 65–66 bars, 286, 288–289 254–255 Store, 248 restaurants, 149, 162–168 Chicago Children’s Museum, Chicago Trolley Company, 213 shopping, 233–234 211 Chicago Water Works Visitor Bud Billiken Parade Chicago Comics, 232 Center, 58 and Picnic, 30 Chicago Country Music Chicago White Sox, 221 Buddy Guy’s Legends, 56, 271 Festival, 28 , 223 Bughouse Square Debates, Chicago Cubs, 2, 55, 221 Chicago Yacht Club’s Race to 29, 188 , Mackinac Island, 29 Burberry, 227 18, 58, 177 Children, families with, 36–37 Burnham, Daniel H., Chicago Double Decker accommodations, 90 16, 18, 192, 217 Company, 213 restaurants, 121 Buses, 68–69 Chicago Fed Visitors Center, shopping, 249 Business hours, 72 180 sights and activities, Butch McGuire’s, 283 Chicago Fire, 223 173, 211–212 Chicago from the Lake, 213 Chinatown restaurants, 126 Chicago Gospel Festival, 27–28 Chinese New Year Parade, 26 Cabarets and piano bars, Chicago Greeter, 62 A Christmas Carol, 32 275–276 , Christmas Tree Lighting, 32 Cadillac Palace Theater, 252 1–2, 188–189 Circuit, 291 Cafe Brauer, 188 Chicago Humanities Festival, City Gallery, 199 Café Jumping Bean, 289 31–32 City of Chicago Store, 248 Cafes, 289–290 Chicago Human Rhythm CityPass, 182 Calendar of events, 25–32 Project, 256 Civic Orchestra of Chicago, 254 The California Clipper, 288 Chicago Improv Festival, 26 Clarke House Museum, 184 Caribbean Coral Reef, 184 Chicago International Film Clark Street Ale House, 282 Carl C. Heisen House, 11, 14 Festival, 31 , 254 Carl Hammer Gallery, 236 , 30 Climate, 25 Carousel, 26 Chicagoland Bicycle The Closet, 291 Car rentals, 38, 71 Federation, 219 Clothing, 239–241 Carriage rides, 212 , 31 vintage fashion/resale shops, Carson Pirie Scott & Co., Chicago Neighborhood Tours, 249–250 229–230, 242 216 , 174, 176 Car travel, 45–46, 70 Chicago Office of Tourism, Club scene, 276–280 Catherine Edelman Gallery, 236 58, 177 Cocktail, 291 Cellphones, 39–40 Chicago Theater, Collectibles, 241 Celtic Crossings, 282 255–256 Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle, Celtic Fest Chicago, 30 Chicago Place, 227 194–195 Cemetery tours, 217 Chicago Public Library/Harold Comedy, 264, 266 Chicago Air & Water Show, 30 Washington Library Center, ComedySportz, 264 Chicago ArchiCenter, 180–181 Consolidators, 43–44 51, 177–178 Chicago Reader, 59, 230 Consulates, 73 Chicago Architecture Founda- Chicago River, 59, 60 Continental Airlines tion tours, 214–215, 217 cruises, 55 Vacations, 46 Chicago Auto Show, 26 Chicago school of Continental Airport Express, 42 Chicago Bears, 222 architecture, 15 Convention dates, 31 Coq d’Or, 275 16_040785 bindex.qxp 10/16/06 3:08 PM Page 302

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Corcoran’s, 284 the West Loop, 122–128 Festivals and special events, Country music, 274–275 Wicker Park/Bucktown, 25–32 , 260 147, 149, 162–168 Field Museum of Natural His- Crate & Barrel, 227 Wrigleyville and vicinity, tory, 6, 55, 182–183 Credit cards, 24 149, 160–162 Film, flying with, 45 emergency numbers, 74 Disabilities, travelers with, 34 Films, 49–50 Crew, 291 theater, 263 Fine Arts Building, 178 Crobar, 277 Diversey Driving Range, 219 First Midwest Bank Amphithe- , 176 Doctors, 72 atre, 272 Cru Café and Wine Bar, 281 Doggie beach, 218 Fisher Building, 16 Crystal Gardens, 186 Donald Young Gallery, 236 Football, 222 Cubby Bear, 272 , 272–273 Ford Center for the Performing Cubs, 26 Douglas Dawson Gallery, 236 Arts/Oriental Theater, 252 Customs regulations, 23 Downtown, 62 Four, 276–277 Drinking laws, 72–73 404 Wine Bar, 286 Driving rules, 70 Fourth Presbyterian Church, Dance Center-Columbia Col- The Duke of Perth, 285 226 lege Chicago, The, 256 DuSable Museum of African- Free or almost free sights and Dance Chicago, 32 American History, 193–194 activities, 8–9, 179 “Dance Chicago” festival, 256 Fresh, 232 Dance performances, 256–257 Frommers.com, 38 Danny’s Tavern, 288 Edward P. Russell House, 19 Funky Buddha Lounge, 277 Davenport’s Piano Bar & Egyptian Gallery, 195–196 Cabaret, 275 Elbo Room, 273 Dawes, Charles Gates, mansion Elderhostel, 36 Galway Arms, 285 of (Evanston), 207 ElderTreks, 36 Garfield Park Conservatory, Dearborn Garden Walk & Elevated train (the El), 189 Heritage Festival, 28–29 3, 66–68 Garrett Popcorn Shop, 227 Debit cards, 24 Eli’s bakery, 133 Gasoline, 73 Delta Vacations, 46 Elm Street Liquors, 281 Gay and Lesbian Pride Dentists, 72 Embassies and consulates, 73 Parade, 28 Department stores, 241–243 Embelezar, 233 Gay and lesbian travelers DePaul Blue Demons, 222 Emergencies, 73 information and resources, Digital cameras, 45, 48 , 273 35–36 Dining, 1, 106–168. See also Encore, 281 nightlife, 290–292 Restaurant Index Endo-Exo Apothecary, 232 Gene Siskel Film Center, 266 alfresco, 148–149 Entry requirements, 22–23 Geneva, 210 best, 5–6, 107–108 ETA Creative Arts Foundation, Gentry, 291 breakfast and brunch, 260 Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & 146–147 Evanston, 207 Soda Fountain, 238 chef’s tables, 135 Evanston Historical Society, Gilson Park, 208 Chinatown, 126 207 Ginger Man Tavern, 286 by cuisine, 108–113 Excalibur, 14 Ginkgo Tree Bookshop (Oak family-friendly, 121 Exedus II, 274 Park), 204 Greektown, 127 Giorgio Armani, 226 late-night, 279 Glascott’s Groggery, 285 Lincoln Park, Old Town, and Facets Multi-Media, 266 Glessner House, 11 the North Side, 146–147, , 260 Glove Me Tender, 228 149, 151–160 Fado, 282–283 The Gold Coast, 54, 63 Little Italy, 126–127 Families with children, 36–37 accommodations, 101–103 the Loop and vicinity, accommodations, 90 restaurants, 128, 130–137 113–120, 148 restaurants, 121 Golf, 219 and the shopping, 249 , 258, Gold Coast, 128–137, sights and activities, 173, 260–261 146, 148 211–212 Goose Island Brewing Pilsen, 127 Farm-in-the-Zoo, 56, 212 Company, 284 pizzerias, 136 Fax machines, 76–77 Graceland, 217 price categories, 106 Ferris Wheel, 26 The Gramercy, 285 16_040785 bindex.qxp 10/16/06 3:08 PM Page 303

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Grant Park, sights and attrac- the Loop, 81–89 Jimmy’s Woodlawn Tap, 289 tions, 174–177 near McCormick Place, 105 Joe’s Bar, 273 Music Festival, Near North and the Magnifi- Joe’s Be-Bop Cafe & Jazz 28, 176 cent Mile, 91–99 Emporium, 270 Grant Park Symphony and Cho- reservations, 79 of Chicago, 257 rus, 254 River North, 99–101 John G. , Gray Line, 213 South Loop, 89–90 6, 183–185 Greektown, restaurants, 127 surfing for, 38 , 20 The Green at Grant Park, 219 tips on, 46–49 John J. Glessner House, Green Dolphin Street, 267 HotHouse, 274 11, 14, 184 Green Mill, 267 Hot Tix, 58, 258 Julius Meinl, 290 G.R. N’Namdi Gallery, 236 , 273 Grosse Point Lighthouse and The House Theatre, 261 Maritime Museum Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Kavi Gupta Gallery, 236 (Evanston), 207 256–257 Kenwood Historic District, 198 Gucci, 227 Hull-House Museum, Jane Kingston Mines, 271 Addams, 200 Kitty O’Shea’s, 281 Hutchinson Court, 198 Habatat Galleries Chicago, Hyde Park, 65 236–237 bars, 289 Lake and river cruises, Hamill Family Play Zoo, 211 exploring, 191–198 55, 71, 187, 213–216 The Hancock Observatory, history of, 191–192 , 198 54, 185 traveling to, 192 crossing, 183 Harold Washington Library Lakeview, 63 Center, 180–181 shopping, 232 Harpo Studios, 174 Ice skating, 219–220 LaSalle Bank Theatre, 2, 252 for Music and Iggy’s, 288 Laundry, 74 Dance, 256 Bureau of Tourism, 58 Le Bar, 281 Hawthorne Race Track Immigration and customs Legal aid, 74 (Stickney), 223 clearance, 41–42 The Leopard Lounge, 288 Health concerns, 34 ImprovOlympic, 264 Le Passage, 277 Health insurance, 32–33 Independence Day Lightology, 231 Heller House, 196 Celebration, 28 Lille, 233–234 Hemingway, Ernest, Birthplace Information sources, 22, 58–60 Limousine services, 42–43 Home (Oak Park), 206 In-line skating, 220 Lincoln, Abraham, statue of, Hemingway Museum (Oak Insurance, 32–33 188 Park), 206 Intelligentsia, 289–290 Lincoln Park, 63 Henry Crown Space Center, 195 International Museum of Surgi- accommodations, 103–104 The Hideout, 274 cal Science, 199–200 attractions, 188–191 Hinsdale, 210 International Style, 19–20 bars, 285 Historic Pullman, 199 Internet access, 39, 73–74 restaurants, 149, 151–160 , 293–298 INTRAV, 36 shopping, 232 HIV-positive visitors, 23 Intuit: The Center for Intuitive Lincoln Park Conservatory, 189 Hockey, 222–223 and Outsider Art, 200 Lincoln Park Pritzker Children’s Hollywood-Ardmore Beach, Irish Oak, 286 Zoo & Farm-in-the-Zoo, 218 The Italian Village, 6, 119–120 211–212 Home decor and gifts, 243–244 Itineraries, suggested, 51–57 Lincoln Park Zoo, 8, 56, 189–190 Horse racing, 223 Lincoln Square, 64 Hospitals, 73 Liquor laws, 74 Hostels, 37 Jackson Park, 219 Little Italy, restaurants, Hot dogs, 137 Jammin’ at the Zoo, 28 126–127 Hotels, 1, 78–105. See also Jane Addams Hull-House Live music, 8–9, 267–276 Accommodations Index Museum, 200 Lodge, 283 accessibility, 79 Jay Robert’s Antique Londo Mondo, 220 best, 4, 5, 80–81 Warehouse, 235 Long Grove, 209 family-friendly, 90 Jazz, 7, 30, 267–270 Long Grove Confectionery the Gold Coast, 101–103 Jazz Showcase, 267, 270 Company, 209 Lincoln Park and the North Jewelers’ Row, 231 Lookingglass Theatre Company, Side, 103–104 Jilly’s, 275–276 261 16_040785 bindex.qxp 10/16/06 3:08 PM Page 304

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The Loop, 60, 62 Metra commuter railroad, 69 Natural History, Field Museum accommodations, 81–89 Metra Electric, 69 of, 182 bars, 280–281 Metro, 273–274 , 55, 186, 220 restaurants, 113–120 Mexican Fine Arts Center Near North/Magnificent Mile, sculpture tour, 173–174 Museum, 201 54, 60, 62 shopping, 229–230 Mexican Independence Day accommodations, 91–99 Loop Sculpture Guide, 174 Parade, 30 bars, 281–282 Loop Tour Train, 180 Michael FitzSimmons Decora- restaurants, 128, 130–137 Lord & Taylor, 242 tive Arts, 235 shopper’s stroll, 226–227 Lost and found, 74 Michigan, Lake, cruises, 55 shopping, 7, 224–229 Lost-luggage insurance, 33 Michigan Avenue Bridge, 54 sights and attractions, Lush, 232 Midway, 42 185–188 , 255 Midway International Neighborhoods, 3, 62–65 Airport, 41 tours, 216–217 Midway Plaisance, 198 Neiman Marcus, 227, 242–243 McArthur House, 196 Mies van der Rohe, Ludwig, -Futurists, 261–262 McCormick Place, accommoda- 17, 19–20 Newberry Library, 187–188 tions near, 105 Mig & Tig, 230–231 Newberry Library Book Fair, 29 McCormick Tribune Freedom , 9, 51, New City, 59–60 Museum, 2, 200–201 54, 176 Newspapers and magazines, McCormick-Tribune Ice Rink, Miller’s Pub, 8, 280 59–60, 75 219 Mitchell Museum of the Ameri- Nightlife, 2, 251–292 Macy’s, 229, 242 can Indian (Evanston), 207 bars, 280–289 Magnificent Mile (North Michi- Modern Times, 235 best experiences, 7 gan Avenue; Near North), Monadnock Building, 16 cafes, 289–290 54, 60, 62 Money matters, 24 club scene, 276–280 accommodations, 91–99 Montrose Beach, 218 comedy and improv, bars, 281–282 Moore, Henry, statue, 198 264–266 restaurants, 128, 130–137 Mother’s, 283 gay and lesbian, 290–292 shopper’s stroll, 226–227 Movie theaters, 266 live music, 267–276 shopping, 7, 224–229 Multicultural travelers, 37 performing arts, 251–263 sights and attractions, Muntu Dance Theatre of Niketown, 227 185–188 Chicago, 257 900 North Michigan Shops, Magnificent Mile Lights Museum of Contemporary Art 227–228 Festival, 32 (MCA), 186 Nordstrom, 243 Mail, 74 Museum of Contemporary Northalsted Market Days, 29 Malls, 227–228 Photography, 179 North Avenue Beach, Manifesto, 230 Museum of Science and 56–57, 218 The Map Room, 8, 288–289 Industry, 6, 194–195 North Michigan Avenue. See Marathon, Chicago, 31 Music also Magnificent Mile Margie’s Candies, 238–239 blues, 270–271 No. 900, 227–228 Marie’s Riptide Lounge, 289 cabarets and piano bars, The North Shore, sights and Marquette Building, 16 275–276 attractions, 206–210 Marshall Field’s, 2 classical, 254 North Shore Center for the Martini Ranch, 283 country, folk, and ethnic, Performing Arts in Martyrs’, 273 274–275 Skokie, 252 Marx-Saunders Gallery, 236 jazz, 267, 270 The North Side and Mason Brayman Starring rock, 271–274 Wrigleyville, 62–64 House, 14 Music Box Theatre, 266 accommodations, 103–104 MaxMara, 227 Music festivals, 27–28, 30, 31 bars, 286 Maya Polsky Gallery, 237 Music of the Baroque, 255 restaurants, 149, 160–162 Mayor’s Office of Special Music stores, 244–245 Northwestern Memorial Hospi- Events, 58 Mystic Blue Cruises, 213 tal, 73 Medical insurance, 32–33 Northwestern University Medical requirements for (Evanston), 207 entry, 23 Naperville, 210 Northwestern Wildcats, 222 Merchandise Mart, 231 Narcisse, 283 The Note, 289 Mesopotamian Gallery, 196 National Vietnam Veterans Art Nuclear Energy, 198 Museum, 201–202 The Nutcracker, 32 16_040785 bindex.qxp 10/16/06 3:08 PM Page 305

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Pritzker Children’s Zoo, 211 River North Dance Company, Oak Park, 202–206, 215 Pritzker Music Pavilion, 176 257 Oak Park Visitor Center, 202 Promontory Point, 198 , 272 Oak Street, shopping, 228–229 Puerto Rican Fest, 27 Robie House, 196 Oak Street Beach, 54, 217–218 Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, O’Hare, 42 197 O’Hare International Quake Collectibles, 241 Rockit Bar & Grill, 283 Airport, 41 Quimby’s, 241 , 271–274 Ohio Street Beach, 218 Rogers Park, 64 Old St. Patrick’s World’s Largest Rosa’s Lounge, 271 Block Party, 29 , 27, 254 Roscoe’s Tavern, 291 Old Town, 63 Ravinia Festival (Highland , 252 bars, 284 Park), 208–209 bars, 283 restaurants, 151–160 Redhead Piano Bar, 276 Ryan Field (Evanston), 222 Old Town Ale House, 284 Red Lion Pub, 8, 285 Old Town Art Fair, 27 , 262 Old Town School of , Rednofive, 278 Safety concerns, 34, 75–76 274–275 , 16 Sailing, 220 Olive Park, 187 Reservations, hotels, 79 St. Charles, 210 Olmsted, Frederick Law, 192 Reserve, 2, 278 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 26 Opera, 255–256 Restaurants, 1, 106–168 Saks Fifth Avenue, 243 Orange Skin, 243 alfresco, 148–149 Sales tax, 224 Oriental Institute Museum, best, 5–6, 107–108 Salons and spas, 245–247 195–196 breakfast and brunch, 146–147 Salvage One, 235 Outdoor activities, 217–220 chef’s tables, 135 Santa Fe Center, 18 Chinatown, 126 Sauce, 284 by cuisine, 108–113 Sawbridge Studios, 244 PACE buses, 69 family-friendly, 121 Schaumburg, 209 Package tours, 46 Greektown, 127 Schubas Tavern, 275 Pagoda Red, 233 late-night, 279 Scoop NYC, 2 Paper and stationery, 245 Lincoln Park, Old Town, and Sears Tower Skydeck, 173 Parking, 70–71 the North Side, 146–147, Seasons, 25 , 272 149, 151–160 Second City, 264, 266 Passports, 22, 75 Little Italy, 126–127 Second Renaissance Revival, Pegasus Players, 262 the Loop and vicinity, 16–18 Peggy Notebaert Nature 113–120, 148 Seminary Co-op Bookstore, 198 Museum, 190–191 Magnificent Mile and the Senior travel, 36 Perennial Garden, 198 Gold Coast, 128–137, Seven Ten Lanes, 289 Performing arts, 251–263 146, 148 Shedd Aquarium, 6, 183–185 Petrol, 73 Pilsen, 127 Sheffield Garden Walk, 28 Pharmacies, 75 pizzerias, 136 Sheffield’s Beer and Wine Phyllis’ Musical Inn, 274 price categories, 106 Garden, 286 Picasso, Pablo, , 174 the West Loop, 122–128 Shenanigan’s House of Beer, Pier Walk, 26–27 Wicker Park/Bucktown, 283 Pilsen, 65 147, 149, 162–168 Sheridan Road, 206 restaurants, 127 Wrigleyville and vicinity, Shopping, 2, 224–250 Pizzerias, 136 149, 160–162 best one-of-a-kind shops, 9 Planetarium, Adler, 181 Reynolds Clubhouse, 197 the Magnificent Mile, Police, 75 Rhona Hoffman Gallery, 237 224–229 Polish food, 128 Rhythm, 280–281 Shoreline Sightseeing, 71, 213 Polish Museum of America, 202 Richard Gray Gallery, 237 Sidetrack, 291–292 Polo Ralph Lauren, 226 Richardsonian Romanesque, Sights and attractions, Pops for Champagne, 270 11, 14 169–217 Porte Rouge, 234 RiverBus, 71 for kids, 211–212 P.O.S.H., 243 River North, 62–63, 149 Lincoln Park, 188–191 Postmodern architecture, 21 accommodations, 99–101 along South Michigan Post offices, 75 bars, 282–283 Avenue, 177–180 Precipitation, average, 25 restaurants, 137–147, 149–151 in suburbs, 202–211 Printers Row Book Fair, 27 shopping, 230–231 Signature Lounge, 282 16_040785 bindex.qxp 10/16/06 3:08 PM Page 306

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Six Flags Great America Theater on the Lake, 263 Viva! Chicago Latin Music (Gurnee), 212 Third Coast, 8, 290 Festival, 30 Skyscrapers, 3 Ticketmaster Arts Line, 258 Voltaire, 292 early, 14–16 Tiffany & Co., 226 Vosges Haut-Chocolat, 239 Sky Theater, 181 Tiffany dome, 177 Smart Bar, 278 Tilli’s, 285 The Smart Museum of Art, 197 Time zone, 77 , 228 Smith Museum of Stained Tipping, 77 Weather conditions and Glass Windows, 186–187 Toilets, 77 forecasts, 77 Smoking, 79 Tourist information, 22, 58–60 Websites, 10 Soccer, 223 Tours blogs, 38 Society for Access Travel & package, 46 traveler’s toolbox, 40 Hospitality (SATH), 35 sightseeing, 212–217 Webster’s Wine Bar, 285 , 222 Tragically Hip, 232 Wells Street Art Festival, 28 Sound-Bar, 278 Train travel, 46 Wendella Commuter Boats, 71 South Loop, 64–65 Transit, 278–279 Wendella Sightseeing accommodations, 89–90 Transit info, 77 Boats, 214 South Michigan Avenue, attrac- Transportation, 65–71 West Division Street, shopping, tions along, 177–180 , 263 234 Southport Avenue, 56 Traveler’s checks, 24 Western suburbs, 210–211 shopping, 232–233 Travel insurance, 32–33 Western Union, 74 The South Side, 64–65 Tribune Tower, 16, 20, 187 Westfield North Bridge, 228 Special events and festivals, Trip-cancellation insurance, 32 West Loop (Near West Side), 64 25–32 Trolleys, free, 65 restaurants, 122–128 Spectator sports, 221–223 Trolley tours, 213 The West Side, 64 Spertus Museum, 180 Trotter’s to Go, 155 Wheelchair accessibility, 34 Spin, 292 The T-Shirt Deli, 9 hotels, 79 The Spirit of Chicago, 214 Whiskey Sky, 281 Spoon, 284 White Sox, 26 Stanley’s Kitchen & Tap, 284 U-505 submarine, 194 Wicker Park/Bucktown, 57, 64 StarRider Theater, 181 Uncle Fun, 9, 241 bars, 286, 288–289 State Street, shopping, 229 Uncommon Ground, 8, 290 restaurants, 149, 162–168 Stephen Daiter Gallery, 236 Underground Wonder Bar, 271 shopping, 233–234 Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Union Pacific North Line, 69 Wi-Fi access, 39 258, 262 Union Station, 46 Wild Hare, 275 Stitch, 244 , 222, 223, 272 Willard House (Evanston), 207 Strawberry Festival (Long United Vacations, 46 Windsurfing, 220 Grove), 209 Unity Temple (Oak Park), Windy, 214 Student travel, 37 205–206 Wine and liquor, 250 Subway, 67–68 University of Chicago, Winfrey, Oprah, 174 Sullivan, Louis, 14, 15, 17, 20, 197–198 Winter Delights, 26 178, 187, 215, 217, 229, 251 Untitled (Picasso), 174 Winter Garden, 181 Sweet Thang, 239 Untouchable Tours, 215–216 Wooded Island, 198 Swimming, 220 Uptown, 63 World Music Festival Chicago, 31 Sydney Marovitz Course, 219 Uptown Poetry Slam, 267 World’s Columbian Exposition , 252 Urban Oasis, 247 (1893), 18 U.S. Cellular Field, 221–222 Wright, Frank Lloyd, 17, 27 Home and Studio (Oak Park), Tantrum, 281 6–7, 204–205 , 28, 176 Venetian Night, 29 Hyde Park houses, 196 Taste of Lincoln Avenue, 29 Vic Theatre, 272 Oak Park, 204 Taxes, 76 , 263 Unity Temple (Oak Park), Taxis, 69 Video, flying with, 45 205–206 Telegraph and telex Vietnam Veterans Art Museum, Wright Plus Tour, 27 services, 76 National, 201–202 Wrigley Building, 18 Telephone, 76–77 Virgin Megastore, 227 , 7–8, 55, 221 Temperatures, average, 25 Visas, 22–23 Wrigleyville & the North 10pin, 283 Vision, 279–280 Side, 63 Thai restaurants, 159 Visitor information, 22, 58–60 bars, 286 Theater, 7, 257–263 Visitor Pass, 66 restaurants, 149, 160–162 16_040785 bindex.qxp 10/16/06 3:08 PM Page 307

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J. Ira & Nicki Harris Family Cape Cod Room, 130 Zanie’s Comedy Club, 266 Hostel, 37 Carnivale, 1, 123–124 Zebra Lounge, 276 Majestic Hotel, 5, 80, 104 Carson’s, 107, 144 Zentra, 280 Millennium Knickerbocker Charlie’s Ale House, 149 Zolla/Lieberman Gallery, 237 Hotel, 98 Charlie’s Ale House at Navy Zoos Palmer House Hilton, 86–87 Pier, 148 Brookfield Zoo, 210–211 Park Hyatt Chicago, 4, 80, 92 Charlie Trotter’s, 5, 135, 154–155 Hamill Family Play Zoo The Peninsula Chicago, Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder, (Brookfield), 211 4, 80, 81, 92–93 136 Lincoln Park Pritzker Red Roof Inn, 5, 99 Clarke’s Pancake House, 279 Children’s Zoo & Renaissance Chicago Hotel, 87 Club Lucky, 165 Farm-in-the-Zoo, Ritz-Carlton Chicago, Costas, 127 211–212 4, 80, 90, 93 Crofton on Wells, 107, 140–141 Lincoln Park Zoo, 189–190 Sofitel , Custom House, 1, 113 94–95 Cyrano’s Bistrot & Wine Bar, Solis Chicago Hotel, 1, 86 107, 144–145 ACCOMMODATIONS Swissôtel Chicago, 80, 87–88 Dave & Buster’s, 121 Allerton Crowne Plaza, 96–97 Talbott Hotel, 80, 95 Del Toro, 1, 165 Ambassador East, 101–102 Tremont Hotel, 98–99 Drake Bros. Restaurant, 146 Arlington House International W Chicago City Center, 88 Earwax Café, 233 Hostel, 37 W Chicago Lakeshore, Ed Debevic’s, 121 Best Western Hawthorne 4, 80, 95–96 Edwardo’s, 136 Terrace, 80–81, 103–104 Westin Chicago River North, ESPN Zone, 121 Best Western River North 90, 99 Everest, 107, 113–114 Hotel, 90, 100–101 Wheeler Mansion, 90 Feast, 165–166 Chicago City Centre, 5, 80, 90 Whitehall Hotel, 96 Filter, 233 Chicago City Centre-A Holiday Windy City Urban Inn, 103 Fluky’s, 137 Inn Hotel, 97 foodlife, 6, 135–136 Chicago International Francesca’s Bryn Mawr, 161 Hostel, 37 RESTAURANTS Francesca’s on Taylor, 126, 161 City Suites Hotel, 80, 104 Adobo Grill, 156–157 Frontera Grill & Topolobampo, Conrad Chicago, 1, 91 Alinea, 154 141 Crowne Plaza Chicago-The Amarit, 159 Geja’s Cafe, 155 Silversmith, 80, 81, 84 Ambria, 107, 154 Gene & Georgetti, 141–142 The , 80, 93–94 Ann Sather, 108, 146, 161 Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Embassy Suites, 80, 90 Arco de Cuchilleros, 149 5–6, 130 Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago Artopolis, 127 Gino’s East, 108, 121, Downtown, 100 Arun’s, 159, 160 136, 150–151 Fairmont Hotel, 81, 84 Athena, 127, 148 Gioco, 116 Flemish House of Chicago, 102 Atwood Café, 114, 116 Gold Coast Dogs, 137 Four Seasons Hotel, Avec, 125 Goose Island Brewing 4, 80, 81, 90, 91 Bamee Noodle Shop, 159 Company, 158 Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Bar Louie, 279 Greek Islands, 127 Downtown, 5, 90, 101 Berghoff, 1 The Greenhouse in the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago, Billy Goat Tavern, 135 Ritz-Carlton, 132 84–85 Bin 36, 108, 139–140 Green Zebra, 142 , 89–90 Bistro 110, 133 Harry Caray’s, 145 Homewood Suites, Bistrot Margot, 157 Heaven on Seven, 120, 146 80, 90, 97–98 Blackbird, 122 Hot Chocolate, 167 Hotel Allegro Chicago, 88 Boka, 156 House of Blues, 146 Hotel Burnham, 80, 85 Bongo Room, 147 Iggy’s, 279 Hotel Indigo, 102–103 Brasserie Jo, 140 Italian Village, 108 Hotel Monaco, 85–86 Buca di Beppo, 121 Jane’s, 166 House of Blues Hotel, 80, 100 The Café at the Four Seasons Jimmy’s Woodlawn Tap, 195 Hyatt Regency McCormick Hotel, 132, 146 Joe’s Be-Bop Cafe & Jazz Place, 105 Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!, 108, 157 Emporium, 55 InterContinental Chicago, Cafe Iberico, 150 Julius Meinl, 56 81, 94 Café Jumping Bean, 127 Kevin, 138 International House of Café Mestizo, 127 La Cantina Enoteca, 119 Chicago, 37 Calypso Café, 195 La Creperie, 158 16_040785 bindex.qxp 10/16/06 3:08 PM Page 308

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La Petite Folie, 195 Nuevo Leon, 127 Room 12, 147 La Sardine, 125 Oak Street Beachstro, 148 RoseAngelis, 107, 159–160 Le Bouchon, 107, 166 Oak Tree, 136–137 Rosebud on Taylor, 108, 126 Le Colonial, 134, 148 O’Brien’s Restaurant, 149 Russian Tea Time, 118, 132 Leona’s Pizzeria, 136 one sixtyblue, 123 Santorini, 127 Lou Malnati’s, 108 Opera, 116–117 Shaw’s Crab House and Blue Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, 136 Orange, 147 Crab Lounge, 134 Lou Mitchell’s, 146 Osteria Via Stato, 143 Silver Cloud, 168 Maggiano’s, 121 Palm Court at The Drake Hotel, South Water Kitchen, 118, 121 Marché, 124 132 Spiaggia, 107–108, 131–132 Mas, 162 , 54, 117, 148 Spring, 164–165 Medici, 195 Parthenon, 127 Star of Siam, 159 Meritage Café and Wine Bar, Pat’s Pizzeria, 136 Superdawg Drive-In, 137 149, 164 Pegasus, 107, 127 SushiSamba Rio, 143 Mia Francesca, 161 Penang, 126 Sushi Wabi, 124–125 Mike Ditka’s Restaurant, Penny’s Noodle Shop, 162 Thai Classic, 159 133–134 Petterino’s, 117 Third Coast, 54 Miller’s Pub, 279 Phoenix, 126 312 Chicago, 119 Mirai Sushi, 164 Piece, 167 Tizi Melloul, 144 mk, 107, 138 Pizzeria Due, 136, 151 Toast, 121, 147 Mon Ami Gabi, 156 Pizzeria Uno, 136, 151 Trattoria No. 10, 118–119 Moody’s, 149 Playa Azul, 127 Tru, 132–133, 135 Morton’s, 108, 130–131 Portillo’s, 137 Tuscany, 127 Moto, 6, 122–123 Potbelly Sandwich Works, 159 Tweet, 291 Mr. Beef, 151 Puck’s at the MCA, 148 Twin Anchors, 157–158 Murphy’s Red Hots, 137 Pump Room, 131 Vermilion, 147, 150 Nacional 27, 107, 142 Rainforest Cafe, 121 The Village, 120 Naha, 138–139 Ranalli’s Pizzeria, Libations & Vivere, 120 Nick’s Fishmarket, 114 Collectibles, 136 Vong’s Thai Kitchen, 150 Nine, 107, 116 Red Apple, 128 The Wieners Circle, 137, 279 Nookies, 146–147 Red Light, 124 Wishbone, 107, 121, 128, 146 North Pond, 107, 149, 155 Reza’s, 145 Won Kow, 126 Northside Café, 57, Rhapsody, 108, 117–118, 148 Yoshi’s Café, 160–161 149, 167, 279 Rockit Bar & Grill, 146 Zealous, 108, 135, 139