L20 Restaurant: Three Michelin Stars
Written on September 19, 2011 at 12:00 am, by admin
Chicago has long been a city known for good times and good food, but in the current economic situation having a restaurant garner 3 stars on the Michelin Red Guide is definitely a boost for the economy. According to business tycoons such as Michael Bloomberg, this feat could boost the city’s economy by 25 at the minimum.
Chicago is one of 3 cities in the country to have at least 1 on this much-coveted list. From the moment L 20 opened its doors, Chef Laurent Graz and his staff endeavored to offer exquisite seafood dishes and service to their customers.
Michelin Red Guide was Read more…
Alinea Restaurant: Three Michelin Stars
Written on September 9, 2011 at 12:00 am, by admin
Chicago Illinois, known not only as the ‘Windy City- but is known for the great food that is offered to everyone. There are restaurants and foods that many tourists will go to Chicago just for the food. One of these restaurants that received a Three-Michelin-Star is the Alinea Restaurant.
The chef of the three-star restaurant Alinea is Grant Achatz. That is in charge and cooks with a radical new way of fine foods in the history of United States. The restaurant is not the only a number one restaurant to Read more…
Thanks to Arnie Morton
Written on September 7, 2011 at 12:00 am, by admin
Thanks to Arnie Morton I look forward to returning to Chicago.
My conference had just commenced and I was starving. Most of my coworkers had grand illusions of big night out at the new “IT” spot, which was merely an overpriced, IKEA decorated nightclub with a cute girl at the door. I on the other hand opted for a steakhouse that I had read about.
This classic steakhouse was an experience. I took a spot at the bar and ordered a Read more…
Summertime in Chicago
Written on September 4, 2011 at 12:00 am, by admin
There are lots of things to do in Chicago and instead of holing up at the end of summer to pick a good class schedule or research internet providers you should be outside enjoying the last of the warm weather! Here are a few of our favorite activities to do in Summertime Chicago
Navy Pier: Sure it might be touristy but it’s 1.5 miles of pure, unbridled Chicagoness and you’ve got to enjoy it while the weather’s good. Grab the kids or your sweetheart and Read more…
The Culture of Chicago
Written on May 12, 2011 at 12:00 am, by admin
Chicago is known as the city that works hard and plays hard. It’s home to two major league baseball teams, the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs have a special place in the hometown crowds heart, perhaps because of it’s proximity to the the Wrigleyville sport’s bars and crowds. The town also boasts of the Chicago Bulls, and many still speak of the golden years with Jordan, Pippen and the team that won several championships in the late ’90. Chicago people love their sports, so striking up a conversation can quickly lead to strangers Read more…
The Exciting Architecture of Chicago
Written on April 28, 2011 at 12:00 am, by admin
The tourist visiting Chicago cannot help but be fascinated by the city’s many imposing works of architecture, only a few of which are discussed in this article. The city has dominated America’s architectural scene at least since the Great Fire of 1871, after which a team of builders, known as the Chicago school, began to rebuild the city.
The Home Insurance Building, built in 1885, was the first skyscraper. It was torn down, but other, even taller buildings have since gone up: Sears Tower was, for many years following its erection in the 1970s, the tallest building Read more…
Explore Chicago’s Loop
Written on April 15, 2011 at 12:00 am, by admin
The Chicago Loop gets its name from the fact that it is the heart of Chicago surrounded by elevated train tracks surrounding it. There are many interesting things experience whether on a special bridge tour, a guided walking tour or just wandering around on your own.
The theater area is home to The Chicago built in 1921 with a unique marque shaped like that famous arch in Paris. All the theaters in the district have been restored to their original facades. In the midst of Read more…
Discover the Historic Palmer House
Written on March 31, 2011 at 12:00 am, by admin
The historic Palmer House has a colorful history. It opened in 1871 just days before the great fire of Chicago. It burned down during the fire and was rebuilt into the majestic beauty that it is now. The second construction was of brick and iron making it one of the worlds only fireproof hotels of the era.
During the 1920′s the business district grew by leaps and bounds. The hotel supported a 25 story addition to make it the worlds largest hotel. It was rebuilt in various stages as to not lose any guests. AT the end of WWII Read more…
A Marshall Field’s Christmas Memory
Written on December 10, 2010 at 12:00 am, by mgeedey
Marshall Field’s may no longer be a physical presence in the city of Chicago, but if you ever spent a Christmas in the city before the store was acquired by Macy’s in 2005, you have fond memories of the twelve story State Street store and its incredible Walnut Room during the holiday season when masses of shoppers would flock in to enjoy the store’s seasonal delights while also marveling in the perfectly decorated Christmas tree. The holiday windows of the store were legendary. While Macy’s has undoubtedly tried to make its presence as seamless as possible to the stalwart’s of Marshall Field’s, you can ask anyone on the street and they’ll comment that it’s just not the same. After all, Marshall Field himself was famous for the slogan “give the lady what she wants,” and with the changes in how retail “once was,” it’s pretty darn hard for any lady to find what she wants these days when corporate buyers are making the fashion (or should I say “fad”) decisions for us. Still, with Christmas just around the corner, I’m tapping into some You Tube videos that have captured what once was the penultimate Chicago Christmas story Marshall Field’s.
Little Italy
Written on November 11, 2010 at 8:56 pm, by www.chicago-reservations.com
Chicago has a rich and stories past with its Italian immigrants who first began coming to the area in the 1850s. In 1900 there were more than 16,000 Italians in the city, and a mere 30 years later that number had multiplied by nearly five. With that kind of influx, it’s easy to understand how the Little Italy community (bordered on the north by the Eisenhower Expressway, on the east by the Kennedy Expressway, on the south by Roosevelt Road and on the west by Polk Street) emerged. While the area is not overly large, it is a powerhouse for excellent Italian cuisine and include four well-known establishments that will allow any guest to experience the sense of history that is Little Italy:
- Rosebud (1500 West Taylor Street) serves up signature dishes such as Chicken Vesuvio and Pappardelle. The restaurant proudly proclaims “Little Italy, Big Portions” where the food is kept simple and discriminating diners like Tony Bennet, Oprah Winfrey and any number of professional athletes proclaim it as “the ultimate dining experience.”
- Pompeii Pizza (1531 West Taylor Street) pride themselves on serving hot, gourmet-style Italilan dishes including hand-rolled pizzas and hand-cut pastas from three generations of Sicilian family recipes. Apart from the obvious pizzas you can enjoy delights like baked mostaccioli, spinach ravioli, or an eggplant parmigiana sandwich and don’t you dare forget the tiramisu for dessert!
- Tuscany (1014 W. Taylor) offers an extensive selection of unique Italian entrees, sure to tantalize anyone’s taste buds. Besides one-of-a-kind pasta dishes, we also offer the finest steaks and freshest seafood, as well as daily specials prepared to perfection by our executive chef. Tuscany is the ideal destination for revealing the rich virtues of a Tuscan village, even down to the very best wines Italy has to offer.
- Francesca’s on Taylor (1400 West Taylor) features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. Chicago Magazine notes, “It brings a new kind of abbondanza to an old Italian neighborhood.” It is the fourth restaurant opened by Chef Scott Harris, whose philosophy is to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, good, rustic cooking, friendly service and fair prices. The hand-printed menu changes every two weeks based on seasonality of ingredients so you know you’re onto something fresh and inventive with each visit!
If you do decide to explore the area for a dining delight, try to also take time to enjoy the rich heritage and storied history that comes with it!