SR4 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 so I am in Chicagoland for 2 weeks visiting friends...im new to the area...what should I do? PS Im not going to the Sears Tower as I heard its ridiculously expensive. Any good places to eat? I saw an ad for a traditional Dim Sum restaurant...would love to have dim sum for breakfast. Any good parks? Apparently I am near Bucktown and there is a bohemian/hipster/artsy fartsy area in Damen? Any cool places there? I know there are people here from Chicago or have traveled here quite a bit. Lend me your thoughts on any and everything Chicago. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide SR4's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deep Fried Everything Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 go to chinatown for dim sum. phoenix is really good and really popular. you're here the wrong time of the year to really explore any parks, so i wouldn't bother, but you should definitely wander around millenium park in the loop if you've never been there before, and there's free outdoor ice skating to boot. go to the signature room lounge (john hancock building) if you're interested in the heights, it's free to go up and it's on the 95th floor, so you're all good and at least you'll be able to enjoy the view with a drink in hand. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1721654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr lopez Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Spiaggia Coco Pazzo Le Colonial lol Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide dr lopez's signature Hide all signatures On 11/24/2015 at 12:29 PM, Salvatorin said: I feel there is a baobab tree growing out of my head, its leaves stretch up to the heavens Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1721692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EleminoP Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 drive around with sinicalypse and listen to rap music Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1723131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 *waits for kanakori to enter the thread and spread some wisdom* Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1723133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deep Fried Everything Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 On 12/29/2011 at 11:15 PM, dr lopez said: Spiaggia Le Colonial <3 spiaggia le colonial struck me as the kind of place where edgy grandparents go to dine. the food was ok.. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1723274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr lopez Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Yeah i mean it's not like the greatest thing ever and if you're a douche about getting THE CHEAPEST REALEST BESTEST vietnamese food then no, but the service is good and the food is good. better than ok, but not mind blowing. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide dr lopez's signature Hide all signatures On 11/24/2015 at 12:29 PM, Salvatorin said: I feel there is a baobab tree growing out of my head, its leaves stretch up to the heavens Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1723326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest disparaissant Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 if you want that sears tower experience without paying for it, go to the hancock building's 95th floor restaurant and order a water. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1723329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
encey Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Be sure to go to Hot Doug's and, if you dare, Kuma's Corner. If you want Korean, San Soo Gab San and Cho Sun Ok are supposed to be very good. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide encey's signature Hide all signatures essines said: i am hot shit ... that smells like baking bread. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1723963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred McGriff Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 On 12/29/2011 at 8:20 PM, Smettingham Rutherford IV said: Apparently I am near Bucktown and there is a bohemian/hipster/artsy fartsy area in Damen? Any cool places there? ooh then I recommend eating at longman and eagle. drink whiskey, eat great food, fraternize with the artsy fartsy hipsters. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1723997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide jules's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1723999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred McGriff Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 don't forget the ketchup! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1724006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa easy fred Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide jules's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1724259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred McGriff Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Guyz?? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1724280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velazquez Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Art institute of Chicago. go see Da Bulls. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Velazquez's signature Hide all signatures Hugh Hefner's Nephew Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1724295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deep Fried Everything Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 On 1/3/2012 at 2:46 PM, encey said: If you want Korean, San Soo Gab San and Cho Sun Ok are supposed to be very good. encey, have you ever been to the korean kitchen inside the chicago food co-op/jong boo (sp prolly) market on kimball? On 1/3/2012 at 4:30 PM, Fred McGriff said: On 12/29/2011 at 8:20 PM, Smettingham Rutherford IV said: Apparently I am near Bucktown and there is a bohemian/hipster/artsy fartsy area in Damen? Any cool places there? ooh then I recommend eating at longman and eagle. drink whiskey, eat great food, fraternize with the artsy fartsy hipsters. i'll meet you there for a drink smetty, right down the street from my abode and that's only kinda sorta a pickup line. kinda. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1724309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr lopez Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 isn't reckless records in bucktown? that place is alright... Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide dr lopez's signature Hide all signatures On 11/24/2015 at 12:29 PM, Salvatorin said: I feel there is a baobab tree growing out of my head, its leaves stretch up to the heavens Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1724316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneaksta303 Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 south side dope Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide sneaksta303's signature Hide all signatures The Dark Tower Cycle Pplz ep The Swarm H.P. Sneakstep's Educational Tours Vol. 1 Branch Acidian - Acid's Done Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1724395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR4 Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 yeah reckless records is pretty badass. though apparently they have another new store branch near Millenium Park. went ice skating today, was fun as hell..and i was way better than i thought. lol Deep Fried, don't tempt me ;) i should be in that Hancock bar on Thursday afternoon with a couple of friends. no one with me eats meat though, so they aren't pulling for Korean...Im gonna sneak out and eat alone if i have to. Ive also been told I need to have a nice bowl of borscht...anyone have recommendations for that? All in all, Chicago is pretty awesome, even in the dead of winter. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide SR4's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1724526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
encey Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Deep Fried -- I've heard of that place, but never been. It sounds badass! No meat-eaters? Well fuck that! You're fucked. You can't even go to Big Star and get a carne asada taco. :( Mana Food Bar on Division is a good vegetarian place. And Avec is one of the best restaurants in town; you should be able to put together enough veggie sides to satisfy all there. Did you skate downtown or at the rink they set up by Wrigley Field? Finally, go to Powell's on Lincoln Ave and ask to see Jung's Red Book. You might have to show your pen0x, but it's worth it. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide encey's signature Hide all signatures essines said: i am hot shit ... that smells like baking bread. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1724995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenGOD Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Come on - I want vague generalizations about Chicago met your expected stereotypes. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures 백호야~~~항상에 사랑할거예요.나의 아들. Shout outs to the saracens, musulmen and celestials. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1725004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
baph Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 DITKA DAAAAAAAAAAA BEARS BERS BERS BERS DAAAAAAAAAAAAA BEARS Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1725043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR4 Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 (edited) well, i can generalize more after a few more days, but it certainly is windy....the winters are overrated...everyone kept telling me i was gonna die from the wind chill, we had a 5 degree day with wind chill a day or two ago and it was fine. wtf chicago. im pissed about the meat thing, trust me....maybe ill sneak out to try that taco. ive been introduced to jimmy john's, which is like this midwest version of subway cept their bread is way better and they have the perfect amount of mayo on their sandwiches. ill talk more later...going to some place at N. Damen for sushi!..though I got a bit o' a cold so I just want some soup. Shit that reminds me,....authentic japanese ramen...where? I want now. encey: skated right underneath the Bean...beautiful cityscape!! it was a shame I spent most of the time looking down trying not to fall...but after an hour or so I was skatin pretty fast without the need to shoegaze. Edited January 5, 2012 by Smettingham Rutherford IV Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide SR4's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1725044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
encey Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 1. This is a late Chicago summer, not a Chicago winter. You have no idea. 2. I can't believe you came to Chicago to eat Jimmy John's. That's like going to New York City to eat Subway. 3. If you go to the Hancock building and want food afterward, go to the food court on the 7th (I believe?) floor of Macy's, where you can get a dick-splitting torta from Frontera Fresco or whatever it's called. Seriously, it made diarrhoeaea come out of my dick. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide encey's signature Hide all signatures essines said: i am hot shit ... that smells like baking bread. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1725073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
baph Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 The whole of the States, as far as I can tell, is running a few tens of degrees F higher than normal this winter. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/70772-chicagoland/#findComment-1725108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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