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Eat Like a Bourgeois Pigthechicagotraveler.com » The Chicago Traveler - Oct 20, 2008 In college, I earned my degree in English, and now I appreciate anything with an interesting literature twist. I was intrigued by the opening of Purgatory Pizza, and I thoroughly enjoy the performances by the Chicago … Also tagged: wifi, chicago, coffee, tea, restaurants, lunch, sandwiches, salads, purple line, desserts, lincoln park, live music, carry out, brown line, wheelchair access, outdoor seating, local favorites |
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The Skinny on Mather Towerthechicagotraveler.com » The Chicago Traveler - Oct 13, 2008 Mather Tower may be Chicago’s slimmest skyscraper, but unfortunately, it has not always been the most physically fit. Completed in 1928, the Mather Tower was originally meant to have a twin, but after the stock market … Also tagged: architecture, green line, chicago, loop, purple line, downtown, pink line, brown line, orange line, chicago river, river north, river west, architecture and 38 attractions |
thechicagotraveler.com » The Chicago Traveler - Oct 7, 2008
When it comes to Chicago-style deep dish pizza, there are a handful of famous names that are tried and true. Many of them (including Uno, Gino’s, and Malnati’s) are well-known far beyond the city limits. Another …
Also tagged: italian, chicago, pizza, dinner, restaurants, lunch, delivery, catering, family oriented, michigan avenue, downtown, carry out, river north, river west, group dining, wheelchair access, magnificent mile, chicago pizza, deep dish, local favorites
thechicagotraveler.com » The Chicago Traveler - Oct 6, 2008
Completed in 1891 and standing 197 feet tall (60 m), the Monadnock Building is an impressive and important figure in architectural history. Traditional “skyscrapers” these days are supported by steel skeletons and/or …
Also tagged: architecture, history, skyscrapers, chicago, loop, downtown, blue line, chicago history, architecture and 38 attractions
thechicagotraveler.com » The Chicago Traveler - Sep 30, 2008
Do I sound like a broken record yet? From one of my earlier articles: The Chicago-style hot dog has seven essential toppings: a boiled or steamed all-beef dog on a poppy-seed bun with (1) mustard, (2) relish, (3) …
Also tagged: green line, chicago, chili, fast food, restaurants, lunch, loop, burgers, purple line, hot dogs, family oriented, cheap eats, downtown, carry out, pink line, brown line, orange line, wheelchair access, italian beef, local favorites, chicago hot dogs
thechicagotraveler.com » The Chicago Traveler - Sep 29, 2008
When touring Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, you can’t miss the historic and beautiful Allerton Hotel. Completed in 1924, this 25-story 360-foot (110 m) skyscraper was the first structure to be built with pronounced …
Also tagged: architecture, history, chicago, hotels, michigan avenue, downtown, chicago history, river north, river west, magnificent mile, architecture and 38 attractions
thechicagotraveler.com » The Chicago Traveler - Sep 26, 2008
Situated within the Lakeview neighborhood, Boystown is the home to hundreds of thousands of Chicago’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender residents. Even more pass through the area every day to visit the …
Also tagged: art, aids, sports, wifi, chicago, gay, lesbian, senior citizens, libraries, hiv, queer, transgender, elderly, bisexual, sports and recreation, gay friendly, art collectibles and hobbies, lakeview, boystown, glbtq, north side, gay and 38 lesbian
thechicagotraveler.com » The Chicago Traveler - Sep 18, 2008
What’s your favorite cocktail? Gin and tonic? Rum and cola? Vodka and fruit juice? Sure, these classics are great, but perhaps your mixology menu could use a refresher. Have a taste of Shochu. Shochu, a restaurant bar …
Also tagged: chicago, japanese, dinner, restaurants, lounge, spirits, late night, cocktails, brunch, asian, bars, valet, tapas, bars and clubs, american contemporary, lakeview, group dining, international fusion, outdoor seating, full bar, north side
thechicagotraveler.com » The Chicago Traveler - Sep 17, 2008
Years ago, while riding the ‘L’ underground, I always found it amusing to see passengers confusedly looking at their cell phones and wondering why they didn’t have any signal. Didn’t they realize that they were several …
