Ann Nathan Gallery, 236 Barnes & Noble, 238 Index Antiques, 234–235 Barneys Co-Op, 243 Apartment Number 9, 240 Barneys New York, 243 See also Accommodations and Apollo Chorus of Chicago, 259 Barrington, 194 Restaurant indexes, below. Aragon Ballroom, 276 Bars, 284–294 Architectural Artifacts, Inc., 235 Base, 285 Architecture, 18–23 Baseball, 206–208 tours, 200 Basketball, 208 General Index Architecture River Cruise, 200 The Baton Show Lounge, 279 A Area codes, 298 Beaches, 203–204 Arie Crown Theater, 256 Beatnix, 253 AAA (American Automobile GENERAL INDEX Arlington International Beaux Arts architecture, 19 Association), 298 Racecourse (Arlington Berlin, 280, 295 Abbey Pub, 276 Heights), 194, 209 Betty's Blue Star Lounge, Abraham Lincoln Book Shop, Armitage Avenue, shopping, 232 291–292 238 Around the Coyote, 231 Big Chicks, 295–296 Accessibility, 48–49 Art + Science, 248 Bike Chicago, 46, 204 accommodations, 68 Art Chicago, 30 Biking, 45–46, 204–205 Accommodations, 66–91. See Art Deco architecture, 22 Boulevard Lakefront Bike also Accommodations Index Art Effect, 246 Tour, 34 accessibility, 68 Art galleries, 235–238 Billy Goat Tavern, 285 bars in hotels, 285 Art Institute of Chicago, 153, 156 Binny's Beverage Depot, best, 2–3, 68–69 School of the, 236 253–254 condo hotels, 69 Art museums Bittersweet, 239 corporate discounts, 67 Art Institute of Chicago, Black Coutours, 202 family-friendly, 76 153, 156 Black Ensemble Theater, 264 The Gold Coast, 88–89 School of the, 236 Bloomingdale's, 243 green, 87 best, 4–5 Blossom House, 181 Lincoln Park & The North Intuit: The Center for Intuitive Blue Chicago, 274 Side, 89–90 and Outsider Art, 185 Blue Man Group, 263 The Loop, 70–75 Museum of Contemporary B.L.U.E.S., 274 Magnificent Mile and Near Art (MCA), 170–171 Boat tours and cruises, 198–201 North, 76–84 Museum of Contemporary Bond Chapel, 182 near McCormick Place, 90–91 Photography, 163 Books, recommended, 23–24 reservations, 67–68 National Museum of Mexican Bookstores, 238–239 River North, 84–88 Art, 185–186 Borders, 238 Addresses, finding, 53–54 National Veterans Art Botanic Garden, Chicago Adler Planetarium and Museum, 186 (Glencoe), 192–193 Astronomy Museum, 165–166 The Smart Museum of Art, Boulevard Lakefront Bike Tour, African Americans, 49 182 34, 205 Black Ensemble Theater, 264 Smith Museum of Stained The Bowman and the Spearman Bud Billiken Parade, 33 Glass Windows, 171 (sculpture), 160 Chicago Blues Festival, 31 Art shows and festivals, 30–33 Bravco, 230 Chicago Defender, 301 Astronomy Museum, Adler Breakfast and brunch Chicago Gospel Festival, 31 Planetarium and, 165–166 restaurants, 130–131 DuSable Muse um of African- Athenaeum Theatre, 35 Brehon Pub, 286 American History, 178 At Home Inn Chicago, 67–68 Briar Street Theatre, 263 ETA Creative Arts ATMs, 46 Broadway Antique Market, 235 Foundation, 264 Auditorium Building and Brookfield Zoo, 195 migration into Chicago (1915 Theatre, 162–163, 256 Bryan Lathrop House, 220 to 1960), 16–17 Australia Buckingham Fountain, 160 tours, 202 customs regulations, 36–37 Color Light Show, 30 Afternoon tea, 116 embassy, 299 The Bucktown Pub, 292 Air travel, 37–39 passports, 301 Bucktown/Wicker Park, 57 Alan Koppel Gallery, 236 visas, 302 Bud Billiken Parade and Aldo Castillo Gallery, 236 COPYRIGHTED MATERIALPicnic, 33 Alley, 233 Buddy Guy's Legends, 274 All She Wrote, 247 B Bughouse Square debates, 172 Allstate Arena, 275 Babysitters, 298 Bullock Folsom House, 216 Alternatives, 249 Back Room, 271 Burberry, 226 American Automobile Bahá'í House of Worship Burnham Hotel (The Reliance Association (AAA), 298 (Wilmette), 192 Building), 212 American Girl Place, 226 Ballet, 261 Business hours, 298 American Theater Company, 263 Bank of America Theatre, 256 Bus travel, 40, 42–43 Amtrak, 39 Barker & Meowsky, 232 Butch McGuire's, 288 Andy's Jazz Club, 271 Bar Louie, 284 Butterfly Social Club, 286

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115_9780470643730-bindex.indd5_9780470643730-bindex.indd 304304 110/14/100/14/10 9:479:47 PMPM C Chicago Defender, 301 restaurants, 107 Cabs, 43-44 Chicago Double Decker shopping for toys and Cadillac Palace Theater, 256 Company, 198 clothing, 252 GENERAL INDEX Cafe Brauer, 173 Chicago Fed Money Museum, Children's Garden (Lisle), 196 Café Jumping Bean, 294 164 Chinese New Year Parade, 30 Cafes, 294–295 Chicago Fire, 209 Chocolates, 239–240 Calendar of events, 29–35 Chicago Free Press, 301 Christkindlmarket, 35 The California Clipper, 292 Chicago French Market, 244 A Christmas Carol, 35, 265 Canada Chicago Gallery News, 231 Christmas Tree Lighting, 35 customs regulations, 36–37 Chicago Gospel Festival, 31 Circuit, 296 embassy, 299 Chicago Greeter program, 39 City Gallery, 183 health insurance, 300 Chicago History Museum, 173 City of Chicago Store, 251 passports, 301 walking tours, 202 CityPass, 165 Candy, chocolates and pastries, Chicago Humanities Festival, 35 Civic Opera House, 259–260 239–240 Chicago Human Rhythm Project, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, 258 Carey Limousine of Chicago, 39 260 Clarke House Museum, 168 The Carl C. Heissen House, 215 Chicago Improv Festival, 30 Clark Street Ale House, 286 Carl Hammer Gallery, 236 Chicago International Film Classical music, 258–259 Car rentals, 45 Festival, 34 Clever Alice, 240–241 Carriage rides, 198 Chicago Jazz Festival, 33 Climate, 29 Carrie Secrist Gallery, 237 Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, The Closet, 296 Car travel, 39, 44–45 45, 204–205 Clothing, 240–242 Catherine Edelman Gallery, 237 Chicago Line Cruises, 198–199 children's, 252 Caton Street, houses on, 223 Chicago magazine, 301 vintage fashion/resale shops, Cellphones, 51 Chicago Marathon, 35 253 Celtic Crossings, 286 Chicago Neighborhood Tours, The club scene, 280–283 Celtic Fest Chicago, 30–31 202 Coal Mine, 179 Cemetery tours, 203 Chicago Office of Tourism, 161 Cocktail, 296 The Center on Halsted, 48 Chicago Opera Theater, 260 Collectibles, 242–243 Chanel, 225 The Chicago Public Art Guide, Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle, 180 Charles David, 228 157 Columbia College Chicago, 236 Charles Ifergan, 248 Chicago Public Library/Harold Comedy and improv, Charnley-Persky House, 201, 219 Washington Library Center, 268, 270–271 Chasalla, 240 164 Chicago Improv Festival, 30 Checker Cab, 44 Chicago Reader, 231, 301 ComedySportz, 268 Chicago Air & Water Show, 33 Chicago River, 53, 170 Commuter trains, 43–44 Chicago Architecture Foundation Chicago River Museum, 160–161 Condo hotels, 69 (CAF), 161–162 Chicago Sailing, 206 Convention dates, 34 shop, 250 Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Coq d'Or, 279 tours, 200–201 263–264 Corcoran's, 288 Graceland, 203 Chicago Sinfonietta, 259 Cortland's Garage, 292 Chicago Auto Show, 30 Chicago SummerDance, 33 Court Theatre, 264 Chicago Bears, 208 Chicago Sun-Times, 300–301 Crate & Barrel, 226 Chicago Bed and Breakfast Chicago Supernatural Tours, 201 Crew, 296 Association, 68 Chicago Symphony Chorus, 258 Crime and safety, 47 Chicago Blackhawks, 209 Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Crown Family PlayLab, 167 Chicago Blues Festival, 31 258 Crystal Gardens, 171 Chicago Board of Trade, 213 Chicago Theatre, 256 Cubby Bear, 276 Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoor Chicago Ticket Exchange, 262 Customs regulations, 36–37 Show, 29 Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Cynthia Rowley, 232 Chicago Botanic Garden 40–42 Cyrus McCormick Mansion, 217 (Glencoe), 192–193 for travelers with Chicago Brauhaus, 290 disabilities, 48 D Chicago Tribune, 300–301 Chicago Bulls, 208 The Daisy Shop, 253 Chicago Tribune Store, 251 Chicago Chamber Musicians Daley Plaza, 212 Chicago Trolley Company, 198 (CCM), 259 The Dance Center-Columbia Chicago Water Tower, 183 Chicago Children's Museum, 196 College Chicago, 261 Chicago Water Works Visitor Chicago Comics, 233 Dance Chicago, 35, 260 Center, 303 Chicago Convention & Tourism Dance performances, 260–262 Chicago White Sox, 207–208 Bureau, 34, 302 Danny's Tavern, 292 Chicago Wolves, 209 Chicago Country Music Festival, Davenport's Piano Bar & Chicago Yacht Club's Race to 34–35 Cabaret, 279 Mackinac Island, 32 Chicago Cubs, 207 Daylight saving time, 302 Children, families with, 49 Opening Day, 30 Dearborn Garden Walk & attractions, 196–197 Chicago Cultural Center, Heritage Festival, 32–33 19, 161, 302–303 hotels, 76

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115_9780470643730-bindex.indd5_9780470643730-bindex.indd 305305 110/14/100/14/10 9:479:47 PMPM Del Corazon Mexican Performing Elbo Room, 276–277 Francis Willard House Museum Arts Festival, 185 Electricity, 299 (Evanston), 191 Department stores, 243–244 1154 Lill Studio, 250 Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Dining, 27, 92–152. See also Eli's bakery, 117 Studio (Oak Park), 188–189 Restaurant Index Elm Street Liquors, 285–286 Free or almost free activities, afternoon tea, 116 Embassies and consulates, 299 best, 6–7 alfresco, 132–133 Emergencies, 299 Frette, 230 best, 3–4, 93–95 The Empty Bottle, 277 Funky Buddha Lounge, 281 breakfast and brunch, 130–131 Encore, 285 chef's tables, 120 Entry requirements, 36–37 G by cuisine, 95–99 E-Passport, 36 Galway Arms, 290 GENERAL INDEX family-friendly, 107 Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Garages, 45 hot dogs, 121 Home (Oak Park), 190–191 Garfield Park Conservatory, 174 Hyde Park, 179 ETA Creative Arts Foundation, Garrett Popcorn Shop, 226 late-night, 282 264 Gasoline, 299 Lincoln Park, Old Town, and Ethnic Grocery Tours, 245 Gay and Lesbian Pride the North Side, 133, 135–143 Ethnic Market Tours, 245 Parade, 32 breakfast and brunch, Evanston, 191–192 Gay and Lesbian Pride Week, 48 130 EvilOlive, 292 Gays and lesbians, 48 The Loop, 99–109 Exedus II, 278 nightlife, 295–297 alfresco, 132 Gene Siskel Film Center, 270 breakfast and brunch, F Geneva, 195 130 Facets MultiMedia, 270 Georg Jensen, 225 ethnic restaurants near, Factory Theater, 264 Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & 110–111 Fado, 286 Soda Fountain, 239 Magnificent Mile & The Gold Families with children, 49 Gillson Park (Wilmette), 192 Coast, 114–122 attractions, 196–197 Ginger Man Tavern, 291 alfresco, 132 hotels, 76 Ginkgo Tree Bookshop (Oak breakfast and brunch, restaurants, 107 Park), 188 130 shopping for toys and Giorgio Armani, 226 the Obamas' favorite, 26 clothing, 252 Glascott's Groggery, 290 Pilsen, 111 Fantasy Costumes, 252 Glessner House, 168 pizza, 121 Farmers' markets, 95 Glove Me Tender, 228 River North, 122–135 Farm-in-the-Zoo, 196–197 GO Airport Express, 38 Thai, 142 The Ferris Wheel and Carousel, Goddess & Grocer, 245 vegetarian, 150 30 The Gold Coast, 56 The West Loop, 108–113 Field Museum of Natural History, accommodations, 88–89 Wicker Park/Bucktown, 131, 166–167 restaurants, 114–122 133, 145–151 1525 N. Astor St., 218 alfresco, 132 Wrigleyville & The North Side, 1558 N. Hoyne St., 222–223 walking tour, 214–220 133, 143–145 1516 N. Lake Shore Dr., 215 Gold Coast Tickets, 262 Disabilities, travelers with, 1550 N. State Pkwy., 216 Golf, 205 48–49 1958 W. Evergreen Ave., 221 Goodman Theatre, 263, 264–265 theater for, 268 Filene's Basement, 231 Goose Island Brewing Company, Diversey Driving Range, 205 Films, 24–25 288–289 Doggie beach, 204 Fine Arts Building, 162 Goudy Square Park, 197 Donald Young Gallery, 237 First Midwest Bank Gourmet food, 244–245 Double Door, 276 Amphitheatre, 275 Graceland, 203 Douglas Dawson Gallery, 237 00Fix, iO improv troupe, Grant Park, 158 Downtown, 54–57 268, 270 garage, 45 Drinking laws, 298 Flash Cab, 44 Grant Park Music Festival, Driving rules, 45 Fleet Feet Sports, 251 32, 158 The Duke of Perth, 289 Flight 001, 246 Grant Park Symphony and Duke's Bar and Grill, 289–290 Foodlife, 228 Chorus, 258–259 DuSable Museum of African- Food stores, 244–245 Gray Line, 198 American History, 178 Football, 208 Great Chicago Fire of 1871, 14–15 Dusty Groove America, 247 Ford Center for the Performing Greektown, restaurants, 111 Arts/Oriental Theater, 256 Green at Grant Park, 205 E 404 Wine Bar, 291 Green City Market, 95 East Cedar Street, 219 1451 & 1449 N. Astor St., 218 Green Mill, 271 Eating and drinking, 27. See also 1444 N. Astor St., 218 Greyhound, 40 Restaurants 1407 N. Hoyne Ave., 222 Greyhound North American Taste of Chicago, 32 Fourth Presbyterian Church, 225 Discovery Pass, 40 Taste of Lincoln Avenue, 33 4 W. Burton Place, 216 G.R. N'Namdi Gallery, 237 Egyptian Gallery, 180 Fox & Obel, 244 Grosse Point Lighthouse and The El, 40–44 Fox's, 253 Maritime Museum (Evanston), 192 306

115_9780470643730-bindex.indd5_9780470643730-bindex.indd 306306 110/14/100/14/10 9:479:47 PMPM Grow, 252 Hull-House Museum, Jane L Gucci, 226 Addams, 185 Lake Shore Drive, 44, 183 Hutchinson Court, 182 1516 North, 215 GENERAL INDEX H Hyde Park, 58, 175–183 pedestrian warning, 153 attractions, 178–183 Habatat Galleries Chicago, 237 Lake Shore Park, 197 suggested itinerary, 178 Habit, 241 Lakeview traveling to, 177–178 Hamill Family Play Zoo bars, 290–291 (Brookfield), 195 shopping, 233 The Hancock Observatory, 169 I Lakeview & Wrigleyville, 56 Harold Washington Library Ice skating, 205–206 Lalique, 228 Center, 164, 214 Ikram, 241 La Perla, 226 Harris Theater for Music and Illinois Bureau of Tourism, 302 La Raza, 301 Dance, 261 Illinois Relay Center, 48–49 LaSalle Power Co., 287 Hawthorne Race Course, 209 Independence Day Latona Fountain, 160 Health concerns, 46–47 Celebration, 32 Laundromats, 300 Health insurance, 300 In-line skating, 206 League of Chicago Theatres, 262 Heller House, 181 Insurance, 300 Le Bar, 285 Hemingway, Ernest, Birthplace Intelligentsia, 294 Legal aid, 300 Home (Oak Park), 190–191 International Museum of Surgical LEGO, 228 Hemingway Museum (Oak Park), Science, 184 Le Passage, 281 190 International Style, 22–23 Lightology, 231–232 Henry Crown Space Center, 180 Internet access, 51–52 Limousine services, 39 Hermès of Paris, 230 InTouch USA, 51 Lincoln, Abraham, statue of Hershey's Chicago, 226The Intuit: The Center for Intuitive (Lincoln Park), 173 Hideout, 278 and Outsider Art, 185 Lincoln Park, 56 Hinsdale, 195 IO improv troupe, 268, 270 accommodations, 89–90 Historic Pullman, 184 Ireland attractions, 172–175 History Museum, Chicago, 173 embassy, 299 bars, 289–290 walking tours, 202 passports, 301 restaurants, 133, 135–143 History of Chicago, 9–18 visas, 302 breakfast and brunch, Hockey, 209 Irish Oak, 291 130 Holidays, 299 Itineraries, suggested, 58–65 shopping, 233 Hollywood-Ardmore Beach, Lincoln Park Conservatory, 203–204 J 173–174 Home decor and gifts, 246–247 Lincoln Park Pritzker Children's Jackson Park golf course, 205 Horizons for the Blind, 48 Zoo & Farm-in-the-Zoo, The James R. Thompson Center, Horse racing, 209 196–197 212 Hospitals, 299 Lincoln Park Zoo, 174–175 Jane Addams Hull-House Hosteling International Chicago, Lincoln Square, 57 Museum, 185 49 Little Italy, restaurants, 110–111 Jay Robert's Antique Hot dogs, 121 Little Strummer, 252 Warehouse, 235 Hotels, 66–91. See also Lodge, 288 Jazz and blues, 271, 274–275 Accommodations Index Loehmann's, 230 Chicago Blues Festival, 31 accessibility, 68 Lollapalooza, 275 Chicago Jazz Festival, 33 bars in hotels, 285 Londo Mondo, 206 Jazz Record Mart, 247 best, 2–3, 68–69 Long Grove, 194 J Bar, 287 condo hotels, 69 Long Grove Confectionery Jewelers' Row, 232 corporate discounts, 67 Company, 194 Jilly's, 279–280 family-friendly, 76 Lookingglass Theatre Company, Joe's Bar, 277 The Gold Coast, 88–89 265 Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, 261 green, 87 The Loop, 54 John G. Shedd Aquarium, Lincoln Park & The North accommodations, 70–75 168–169 Side, 89–90 bars, 284–285 Joseph T. Ryerson House, 218 The Loop, 70–75 restaurants, 99–109 Julius Meinl, 295 Magnificent Mile and Near alfresco, 132 Just Grapes, 254 North, 76–84 breakfast and brunch, near McCormick Place, 90–91 130 reservations, 67–68 K ethnic restaurants, 110–111 River North, 84–88 Kate spade, 230 sculpture tour, 157–158 Hot Rooms, 67 Kavi Gupta Gallery, 237 shopping, 230–231 Hot Tix, 263 Ken Saunders Gallery, 237 sights and attractions, House of Blues, 277 Kenwood Historic District, 183 153–164 House of Glunz, 254 Kingston Mines, 274 walking tour, 210–214 The House Theatre, 265 Kitty O'Shea's, 285 Lori's Designer Shoes, 250 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Kiva Day Spa, 248 261 Krista K, 233

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115_9780470643730-bindex.indd5_9780470643730-bindex.indd 307307 110/14/100/14/10 9:479:47 PMPM Louis Vuitton, 225 Mitchell Museum of the N Lumen, 284 American Indian (Evanston), Naperville, 195 Luxor Baths, 223 191 National Museum of Mexican Art, Lyric Opera of Chicago, 259–260 Mobile phones, 51 185–186 Modern Times, 235 National Veterans Art Museum, M Monadnock Building, 213–214 186 Mon Ami Coiffeur, 248–249 Macy's, 243 Natural History, Field Museum of, Money and costs, 46–47 Macy's at State Street, 230 166–167 Monk's Pub, 284 Madison & Friends, 252 Nature Museum, Peggy Montrose Beach, 204 Magnificent Mile, 54, 56 Notebaert, 175 Moore, Henry, 182 accommodations, 76–84 Navy Pier, 171–172 GENERAL INDEX Morton Arboretum (Lisle), The Magnificent Mile ice-skating rink, 206 195–196 bars, 285–286 Navy Pier Parking, 45 Mother's, 288 restaurants, 114–122 Near North, accommodations, Movie theaters, 270 alfresco, 132 76–84 Multicultural travelers, 49 restaurants near, breakfast Neighborhoods Muntu Dance Theatre of and brunch, 130 in brief, 54, 56–58 Chicago, 261 shopping, 225–228 tours, 201, 202 Museum of Contemporary Art Magnificent Mile Lights Neiman Marcus, 243–244 (MCA), 170–171 Festival, 35 Neo-Futurists, 265–266 Museum of Contemporary The Magnificent Mile (North Newberry Library, 172 Photography, 163 Michigan Ave.), sights and Newberry Library Book Fair & Museum of Science and Industry, attractions, 169–172 Bughouse Square Debates, 33 166, 178–180 Mail, 300 New Sound Gospel, 247 Museums Manhattan Building, 214 Newspapers and magazines, art Manifesto, 231 300–301 Art Institute of Chicago, The Map Room, 292, 294 New Zealand 153, 156 Marathon, Chicago, 35 customs regulations, 36–37 School of the, 236 Margie's Candies, 239–240 embassy, 299 best, 4–5 Marie's Riptide Lounge, 294 passports, 301 Intuit: The Center for Martini Ranch, 287 visas, 302 Intuitive and Outsider Martyrs', 277 The Next show, 30 Art, 185 MaxMara, 226, 228 Nightlife, 255–297 Museum of Maya Polsky Gallery, 237–238 bars, 283–294 Contemporary Art Mayor's Office for People with best, 5 (MCA), 170–171 Disabilities, 48 cafes, 294–295 Museum of Maze Garden (Lisle), 195–196 the club scene, 280–283 Contemporary McArthur House, 181 comedy and improv, 268–271 Photography, 163 McCormick Place, current listings, 255 National Museum of accommodations near, 90–91 gay and lesbian, 295–297 Mexican Art, 185–186 McCormick Place Convention the music scene, 271–280 National Veterans Art Center, garage, 45 performing arts, 255–268 Museum, 186 McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse, Niketown, 251 The Smart Museum of 160–161 900 North Michigan Shops, 226, Art, 182 McCormick-Tribune Ice Rink, 205 228 Smith Museum of McShane's Exchange, 253 1941 W. Schiller St., 221 Stained Glass Medical requirements for 1959-1961 W. Schiller St., 220 Windows, 171 entry, 37 Noble Horse, 198 best, 4–5 Megabus, 40 Nordstrom, 244 CityPass, 165 Merchandise Mart, 232 Nordstrom Rack, 231 free days, 163 The Merchandise Mart, 212 Northalsted Market Days, 33 website extras, 166 Mesopotamian Gallery, 180 North Astor St. Music, 25–26, 271–280 Metra commuter railroad, 43 No. 1301 & 1260 N. Astor St., blues, 274–275 Metro, 277–278 219 cabarets and piano bars, Mexican Independence Day No. 1451 & 1449 N. Astor St., 279–280 Parade, 34 218 classical, 258–259 Midcontinental Plaza Garage, 45 No. 1444 N. Astor St., 218 country, folk and ethnic, 278– Midway International Airport, 38 No. 1525 N. Astor St., 218 279 Midway Plaisance, 182 North Avenue Beach, jazz, 271, 274 Mies van der Rohe, Ludwig, 203, 215–216 rock, 275–278 22–23, 201 North Michigan Avenue Music Box Theater, 233, 270 Millennium Park, 158, 166 (Magnificent Mile), 53 Music of the Baroque, 259 Miller's Pub, 284 The North Shore, 191–193 Music stores, 247 North Shore Center for the Mystic Blue Cruises, 199 Performing Arts in Skokie, 258

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115_9780470643730-bindex.indd5_9780470643730-bindex.indd 308308 110/14/100/14/10 9:479:47 PMPM The North Side, 54, 56–57 Playboy Mansion, 219 Pilsen, 111 accommodations, 89–90 Playgrounds, 197 pizza, 121

bars, 290–291 Police, 301 River North, 122–135 GENERAL INDEX restaurants, 143–145 Polish Museum of America, 186 Thai, 142 Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Polo Ralph Lauren, 226 vegetarian, 150 46–47 Pops for Champagne, 274 The West Loop, 108–113 Northwestern University P.O.S.H., 246 Wicker Park/Bucktown, 131, (Evanston), 191 Postmodern architecture, 23 133, 145–151 Northwestern Wildcats, 208 Powell's Bookstore, 239 Wrigleyville & The North Side, Nuclear Energy (Moore), 182 Prada, 230 133, 143–145 The Nutcracker ballet, 35 Pratesi, 230 Reynolds Clubhouse, 182 Printers Row Lit Fest, 31 Rhona Hoffman Gallery, 238 O Pritzker Music Pavilion, 158 Richard Gray Gallery, 238 Promontory Point, 183 River North, 56 Oak Park, 186–191 Psycho Baby, 252 accommodations, 84–88 tours, 200–201 Puerto Rican Fest, 31 bars, 286–288 Oak Park Visitor Center, 188 Pullman, 184 restaurants, 122–135 Oak Street, shopping on, 228, Pump, 250 shopping, 231 230 River North Dance Company, Oak Street Beach, 203, 215 261–262 Obama, Barack, 26 Q Riviera Theatre, 276 O'Hare International Airport, Quake Collectibles, 242 Robie House, 181 37–38 Quimby's, 242 Robin Richman, 241–242 Ohio Street Beach, 204 Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, Old St. Patrick's World's Largest R 181–182 Block Party, 32 Ravinia Festival (Highland Park), Rockit Bar & Grill, 288 Old Town, 56 31, 193, 258 Rock music, 275–278 bars, 288–289 Reckless Records, 247 Rogers Park, 57 restaurants, 135–143 Red Head Boutique, 233 Roman Catholic Archbishop of Old Town Ale House, 289 Redhead Piano Bar, 280 Chicago, Residence of the, 216 Old Town Art Fair, 31 Redmoon Theater, 266 Roof, 285 Old Town School of Folk Music, Rednofive, 281 The Rookery, 213 278 The Reliance Building (Burnham Rosa's Lounge, 274–275 Olive Park, 171 Hotel), 212 Roscoe's Tavern, 296 Opera, 259–260 Reservations, accommodations, Rosemont Theatre, 258 Oprah Store, 157, 251 67–68 Ryan Education Center, 156 Orange Skin, 246 Responsible tourism, 50–51 Ryan Field, 208 Oriental Institute Museum, 180 Restaurants, 27, 92–152. See also Outdoor activities, 203–206 Restaurant Index afternoon tea, 116 S Sailing, 206 P alfresco, 132–133 St. Charles, 195 PACE buses, 43 best, 3–4, 93–95 St. Patrick's Day Parade, 30 Pace buses, for travelers with breakfast and brunch, 130–131 Saks Fifth Avenue, 244 disabilities, 48 chef's tables, 120 Sales tax, 224 Pagoda Red, 233 by cuisine, 95–99 Salon Buzz, 249 Paper and stationery, 247–248 family-friendly, 107 Salons and spas, 248 Paper Boy, 248 hot dogs, 121 Salvage One, 235 Paper Source, 248 Hyde Park, 179 Sarah's Pastries and Candies, Parking, 45 late-night, 282 240 Park West, 276 Lincoln Park, Old Town, and Sawbridge Studios, 246 Passports, 36, 301 the North Side, 133, 135–143 Scarlet, 296–297 Pastoral, 245 breakfast and brunch, Schaumburg, 194 Pegasus Players, 266 130 Schiller Street, buildings on, Peggy Notebaert Nature The Loop, 99–109 220–221 Museum, 175 alfresco, 132 School of the Art Institute of Perennial Garden, 183 breakfast and brunch, Chicago, 236 Petrol, 299 130 Schubas Tavern, 279 P45, 241 ethnic restaurants near, Scoop NYC, 242 Phyllis' Musical Inn, 278 110–111 The Sears Tower, 210–211 Physician Referral Service, 47 Magnificent Mile & The Gold Sears Tower Skydeck, 156–157 Picasso, Pablo, 157–158 Coast, 114–122 Seasons, 29 Pilsen, 57–58 alfresco, 132 The Second Child, 253 restaurants, 111 breakfast and brunch, Second City, 270 Pitchfork Music Festival, 275 130 Second Renaissance Revival, 19 Pizza, 121 the Obamas' favorite, 26 See Chicago Dance, 260

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115_9780470643730-bindex.indd5_9780470643730-bindex.indd 309309 110/14/100/14/10 9:479:47 PMPM Seminary Co-op Bookstore, Student travel, 49 United Center, 208, 209, 275 183, 239 Sullivan, Louis, 22, 201 United Kingdom Seneca Playlot, 197 Sunday gospel brunch, 277 customs regulations, 36–37 Senior travel, 49 Sustainable tourism, 50–51 embassy, 299 Shedd Aquarium, 168–169 Swimming, 206 passports, 301 Sheffield Garden Walk, 32 Sydney Marovitz Course, 205 visas, 302 Sheffield's Beer and Wine Symphony Center, 256 Unity Temple (Oak Park), Garden, 291 189–190 Shenanigan's House of Beer, 288 T University of Chicago, Sheridan Road, 191 176, 182–183 Tangerine, 242 Shoes and bags, 249–250 Untitled (Picasso), 157–158 Taste of Chicago, 32, 158 GENERAL INDEX Shopping, 224–254 Untouchable Tours, 202 Taste of Lincoln Avenue, 33 best, 7 Uptown & Andersonville, 56–57 The Tasting Room, 284–285 hours, 224 Uptown Poetry Slam, 271 Taxes, 301 The Magnificent Mile, Urban Oasis, 249 Taxis, 43–44 225–228 U.S. Cellular Field, 207 Telephones, 51 The Shops at North Bridge, 228 Temperatures, average, 29 Shop Walk Chicago, 241 10pin, 288 V Shoreline Sightseeing, 199 Thai restaurants, 142 Vegetarian restaurants, 150 Sidetrack, 297 Theater, 262–268 Vertigo Sky Lounge, 285 Sights and attractions, 152–203 Theater on the Lake, 267 Vic Theatre, 276 for kids, 196–197 Theater Wit, 267 Victory Gardens Theater, The Loop, 153–164 Third Coast, 295 267–268 tours, 197–203 1301 & 1260 N. Astor St., 219 The Violet Hour, 294 Signature Lounge, 286 Thomas McCormick Gallery, 237 Visas, 36, 302 Six Flags Great America Thomas W. Hinde House, 218 Vision, 283 (Gurnee), 197 333 W. Wacker Dr., 211 Visitor information, 302–303 Skyscrapers, early, 19 Tiffani Kim Institute, 249 Visitor Pass, 42 Sky Theater, 165 Tiffany & Co., 226 Viva! Chicago Latin Music Smart Bar, 281 Tiffany dome, 161 Festival, 34 The Smart Museum of Art, 182 Tilli's, 290 Vosges Haut-Chocolat, 240 Smith Museum of Stained Glass Time Out Chicago, 301 Windows, 171 Time zones, 301–302 Smoking, 68, 301 W Tipping, 302 Soccer, 209 Walking tours, self-guided, 210 T.J. Maxx, 231 Soldier Field, 208 The Gold Coast, 214–220 Tod's, 250 Sor Juana Festival, 185–186 The Loop, 210–214 Toilets, 302 Sound-Bar, 282 Wicker Park, 220–223 Tour Black Chicago, 202 South Loop, 57 The Watermark, 248 Tours accommodations, 75–76 Water Tower Place, 228 special-interest, 200–203 South Michigan Avenue, 160 Weather, 29 walking, self-guided Southport Avenue, 233 Websites, best, 8 The Gold Coast, 214–220 The South Side, 57–58 Webster's Wine Bar, 290 The Loop, 210–214 Souvenirs, 250–251 Wells Street Art Festival, 31 Wicker Park, 220–223 Spa Space, 249 Wendella Sightseeing Boats, 199 Toys, 252 Special events and festivals, West Division Street, 234 Tragically Hip, 233 29–36 West Loop, 57 Transit, 282–283 Spectator sports, 206–209 The West Loop, restaurants, Transportation, 40–46 The Spertus Institute of Jewish 108–113 Trap Door Theatre, 267 Studies, 163–164 West Schiller St. Traveling to Chicago, 37–40 The Spice House, 245 1941, 221 Travel insurance, 300 Spin, 297 1959-1961, 220 Tribune Tower, 171 The Spirit of Chicago, 199 The West Side, 57 Trolleys, free, 40 Spoon, 289 Wheelchair accessibility, 48–49 Trotter's to Go, 138 Sporting goods, 251–252 accommodations, 68 Truefitt & Hill, 249 Sports Authority, 251–252 Whiskey Sky, 285 The T-Shirt Deli, 242 Stanley's Kitchen & Tap, 289 Wicker Park, walking tour, Tweet, 296 State Street, shopping, 230–231 220–223 STA Travel, 49 Wicker Park & Bucktown, bars, Stephen Daiter Gallery, 237 U 291–294 Steppenwolf Theatre Company, U-505 sub, 179 Wicker Park/Bucktown 263, 266–267 Unabridged Books, 48, 239 restaurants, 131, 133, 145–151 Stitch, 246–247 Uncle Fun, 243 shopping, 233–234 Strawberry Festival (Long Uncommon Ground, 295 Wicker Park Lutheran Church, Grove), 194 Underground, 283 222 Street maps, 54 Underground Wonder Bar, 275 Wi-Fi access, 51–52 Stuart Weitzman, 250 Union Station, 40 Wild Hare, 279

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Windy City Times, 301 Hard Rock Hotel Chicago, 70 Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!, 140–141 RESTAURANT INDEX Windy (schooner), 200 Hilton Chicago, 75, 76 Café Iberico, 132–134 Wines and liquors, 253–254 Homewood Suites, 76, 82–83 Café Jumping Bean, 111 Winfrey, Oprah, TV tapings, 157 Hotel Allegro Chicago, 74–75, 87 Café Spiaggia, 116 Winter Delights, 30 Hotel Burnham, 70, 72, 87 Caffe de Luca, 223 Winter Garden (Chicago Public Hotel Cass, 83 Calypso Café, 179 Library), 164 Hotel Felix, 85, 87 Cape Cod Room, 114 Women & Children First, 239 Hotel Indigo, 89 Carnivale, 109–110 Wooded Island, 183 Hotel Monaco, 72, 87 Carson's, 128 Wright, Frank Lloyd, 22, 181 Hotel Palomar, 85 Charlie's Ale House, 133 Charnley-Persky House, 201 Hotel Sax Chicago, 85–86 Charlie's Ale House at Navy Pier, Oak Park, 188–190 Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 132 Robie House, 181 90–91 Charlie Trotter's, 120, 135, 138 Wright Plus Tour, 31 InterContinental Chicago, 80, 87 The Chicago Diner, 150 Wright Plus Tour (Oak Park), The James Chicago, 86 Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder, 31, 190 Majestic Hotel, 90 121 Wrigley Field, 207 Millennium Knickerbocker Clarke's Pancake House, 282 Wrigleyville, bars, 290–291 Hotel, 83 Club Lucky, 146 Wrigleyville & vicinity, Palmer House Hilton, 72–73 Costas, 111 restaurants, 133, 143–145 Park Hyatt Chicago, 77 Crofton on Wells, 124–125 Peninsula Chicago, 77–78 Custom House Tavern, 100 Y Red Roof Inn, 84 Cyrano's Bistrot & Wine Bar, 128 Renaissance Chicago Hotel, 73 Dave & Buster's, 107 Yellow Cab, 44 The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, 76, 78 Drake Bros. Restaurant, 130 The Silversmith Hotel & Earwax Café, 131, 234 Z Suites, 73 Ed Debevic's, 107 Zanie's Comedy Club, 271 Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, Edwardo's, 121 Zebra Lounge, 280 80–81 Everest, 99–100 Zentra, 283 Swissôtel Chicago, 73–74, 76 foodlife, 120 Zolla/Lieberman Gallery, 238 Talbott Hotel, 81, 87 Francesca's Bryn Mawr, 144 Zoos Tremont Hotel, 83–84 Francesca's Forno, 144, 146, 148 Brookfield Zoo, 195 Trump International Hotel & Francesca's on Taylor, 110, 144 Lincoln Park Pritzker Tower, 69 Frontera Fresco, 125 Children's Zoo, 196–197 W Chicago City Center, 74 Frontera Grill, 125 Lincoln Park Zoo, 174–175 W Chicago Lakeshore, 81 The Gage, 100, 102 Westin Chicago River North, Gallery Café, 234 76, 86 Geja's Cafe, 138 Accommodations Wheeler Mansion, 75–76 Gene & Georgetti, 125 Whitehall Hotel, 81–82 Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, 114 Affinia Chicago, 78 Windy City Urban Inn, 89 Gino's East, 107, 128–129 The Allerton Hotel, 82 The Wit Hotel, 74 Gioco, 102 Amalfi Hotel, 69 Giordano's, 121 Ambassador East, 88 Gold Coast Dogs, 121 Best Western Hawthorne Goose Island Brewing Company, Terrace, 89–90 Restaurants 141 Best Western River North Hotel, Adobo Grill, 140 Graham Elliot, 126 76, 86–87 Aja, 122 Greek Islands, 111 The Blackstone, A Renaissance Alinea, 135 Green, 150 Hotel, 75 Ann Sather, 130, 144–145 The Greenhouse, 116 Chicago Getaway Hostel, 49 Arco de Cuchilleros, 133 Happy Chef, 110 City Suites Hotel, 90 Artopolis, 111 Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, Conrad Chicago, 78, 80 Arun's, 142, 143–144 129 Dana Hotel and Spa, 84 Athena, 111, 132 Heaven on Seven, 107–108, 130 Doubletree Hotel Chicago Atwood Café, 100 Hot Chocolate, 148 Magnificent Mile, 82 Avec, 109 Hot Doug's, 121 The Drake Hotel, 80 Bamee Noodle Shop, 142 House of Blues, 130 Elysian, 69 Bar Louie, 282 HUB 51, 129 Embassy Suites, 76 The Berghoff, 106, 213 The Italian Village, 106 Embassy Suites Chicago- Billy Goat Tavern, 119–120 Jane's, 148 Downtown, 87 Bin 36, 124 Jimmy's Woodlawn Tap, 179 Fairmont Hotel, 70 Bistro 110, 117 Karyn's Cooked, 150 Flemish House of Chicago, Bistrot Margot, 140 Karyn's Raw, 150 88–89 Blackbird, 108 La Cantina Chop House, 106 Four Seasons Hotel, 76–77 Boka, 139 La Creperie, 141–142 Hampton Inn & Suites, 76 Brasserie Jo, 124 La Petite Folie, 179

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RESTAURANT INDEX RESTAURANT Miller's Pub, 282 Pizzeria Via Stato, 126 Thai Classic, 142 Mirai Sushi, 145–146 Portillo's, 121, 134–135 Third Coast, 219 mk, 123 Potbelly Sandwich Works, 312 Chicago, 105 Mon Ami Gabi, 139 142–143 Tiparos, 142 Moody's, 133 The Publican, 112 Toast, 107, 131 Morton's, 114, 116 Puck's at the MCA, 132 Topolobampo, 125 Moto, 108–109 The Purple Pig, 119 Trattoria No. 10, 105–106 Mr. Beef, 134 Red Apple, 113 Trotter's to Go, 138 Murphy's Red Hots, 121 Red Light, 112 Tru, 116–117, 120 Nacional 27, 126 Reza's, 129, 150 Tuscany, 111 Naha, 123 Rhapsody, 104, 132 Twin Anchors, 141 Nine, 102–103 RoseAngelis, 143 Vermilion, 127 Nookies, 130–131 Rosebud on Taylor, 110–111 The Wieners Circle, 121, 282 North Pond, 133, 138–139 Russian Tea Time, 104, 116 Wishbone, 107, 113, 130, 150 Northside Café, 133, 149, 282 Sable Kitchen & Bar, 131 Won Kow, 110 Nuevo Leon, 111 Saint's Alp Teahouse, 110 Xoco, 125 Oak Street Beachstro, 132 Santorini, 111 Yoshi's Café, 144 Oak Tree, 120–121 Seasons Lounge, 116 Zealous, 120, 123–124 O'Brien's Restaurant, 133 Shaw's Crab House, 119 ZED 451, 127–128, 133 one sixtyblue, 109 Shiu Wah, 110 Opera, 103

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