One Night Only!
March 1, 2011 4:38 PM Subscribe
Its apparently Chicago night on AskMe. I'm in Chicago for one night only (near the corner of Randolph and Wacker) and I'm really tired. Nevertheless, I'd like to do something that says "Chicago". I'm at a conference all day tomorrow. What can I do tonight??
Food: Eat deep dish pizza, italian beef, or hot dogs (Lou Malnati's, Gino's East, Al's, Portillo's)
Theater: Go to Second City
Music: Go to a blues/jazz club (off the top of my head, Kingston Mines and House of Blues might have something tonight)
Sightseeing: Go have a drink at the Signature Lounge on top of the Hancock Tower
posted by thewumpusisdead at 4:46 PM on March 1, 2011
Theater: Go to Second City
Music: Go to a blues/jazz club (off the top of my head, Kingston Mines and House of Blues might have something tonight)
Sightseeing: Go have a drink at the Signature Lounge on top of the Hancock Tower
posted by thewumpusisdead at 4:46 PM on March 1, 2011
Well, what are you into? Food, music, drink, meeting people?
posted by iknowizbirfmark at 4:47 PM on March 1, 2011
posted by iknowizbirfmark at 4:47 PM on March 1, 2011
Response by poster: Well, what are you into? Food, music, drink, meeting people?
Well, as I mentioned, I'm pretty tired (my day started at 3:30 am). I'm kinda hungry. I don't like crowded places. I was disappointed that the art museums all closed at 5pm tonight - that would have been my first choice. I'm kinda shy. Not so much for the club/bar scene.
posted by anastasiav at 4:49 PM on March 1, 2011
Well, as I mentioned, I'm pretty tired (my day started at 3:30 am). I'm kinda hungry. I don't like crowded places. I was disappointed that the art museums all closed at 5pm tonight - that would have been my first choice. I'm kinda shy. Not so much for the club/bar scene.
posted by anastasiav at 4:49 PM on March 1, 2011
Response by poster: Also, I'm not quite sure how to best get around. Walk? I can see the El, but I don't see a stop for it. I haven't seen a cab.
posted by anastasiav at 4:50 PM on March 1, 2011
posted by anastasiav at 4:50 PM on March 1, 2011
Response by poster: I'm very, very sad its not tomorrow night or I would totally go to the meetup.
posted by anastasiav at 4:52 PM on March 1, 2011
posted by anastasiav at 4:52 PM on March 1, 2011
You should be able to see the El if you look up from Randolph and Wacker, or go to State and find the Red Line or Dearborn to find the Blue Line (both are N-S streets just a few blocks east of where you are). You can get most places pretty easily from there.
It's a little more pricey, but maybe check out the Publican if you are adventurous. It would be a pretty cheap cab ride - cabs should be everywhere. The light in the middle with the numbers would be on if it's looking for a fare.
posted by iknowizbirfmark at 4:56 PM on March 1, 2011
It's a little more pricey, but maybe check out the Publican if you are adventurous. It would be a pretty cheap cab ride - cabs should be everywhere. The light in the middle with the numbers would be on if it's looking for a fare.
posted by iknowizbirfmark at 4:56 PM on March 1, 2011
At a minimum, promise me you'll go for a walk! Chicago is a beautiful city with amazing architecture, and it's even nice weather out tonight! Go up Wacker, follow it east along the river. When you get to State street, turn right and see the Chicago Theater all lit up. When you get to Madison, go left. Go to Millenium park and check out the the bean, check out the music pavillion, check out the view. Then, go eat something delicious. There's a Giordanos just a couple blocks to the north for pizza. The Intelligentsia mentioned upthread is nearby as well.
posted by gueneverey at 5:17 PM on March 1, 2011
posted by gueneverey at 5:17 PM on March 1, 2011
When I was stuck in Chicago as a poor college student on an interview with a poor non-profit, I spent my evenings riding the El aimlessly, and found it very thrilling in a "I am so from Southern California/Ohio and this is The City and whooooohooooo!" kind of way.
posted by SMPA at 5:50 PM on March 1, 2011 [2 favorites]
posted by SMPA at 5:50 PM on March 1, 2011 [2 favorites]
I'll add to gueneverey's comment that Giordano's can be pretty up & down, quality-wise, but I was very happy the last time I chowed down on stuffed spinach pizza at the one mentioned above.
You'll definitely see cabs once you get to State Street.
posted by thomas j wise at 6:26 PM on March 1, 2011
You'll definitely see cabs once you get to State Street.
posted by thomas j wise at 6:26 PM on March 1, 2011
Giordano's to continue operating despite bankruptcy filing
posted by patrad at 6:35 AM on March 2, 2011
posted by patrad at 6:35 AM on March 2, 2011
Go to Millennium Park. It's on Michigan and Randolph. You'll see the Bean (Cloud Gate) and the fountains with the video faces spitting water, the Gehry bandshell, a great view and just generally be in a very beautiful part of the city.
posted by Work to Live at 4:47 PM on March 3, 2011
posted by Work to Live at 4:47 PM on March 3, 2011
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You could also go to the Goat.
posted by phunniemee at 4:44 PM on March 1, 2011