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PolishPrincess

TRIBE Member
I am currently in Chicago!

It is cold and windy...but no snow!

Did some shopping downtown and tomorrow i want to go out.
The friend i amm staying with is really into rock and such, but i would like to listen to some house music.

Derek Carter is going to be playing downtown so i think we may check that out. He's a Chi-town native so im sure it will be a good party.

Anything else i should do? i Have a whole free day alone tomooprrow.

eat?
shop?
go out?

I like Chicago, but i miss Toronto!!


Share your Chicago stories!

(it's midnight and my friend went to sleep at her bf's cause she has class in the morning...so i'm all alone. Keep me company tribe)

:D
 
Krzysiu

Krzysiu

TRIBE Member
Well, I'm a regular visitor here, but Milwaukee has certainly had its share of visitors. The French missionaries and explorers began visiting here in the late 16th century.

Pete said:
hey, isn't Milwaukee an indian name?
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Yes, Pete, it is. In fact , it's pronounced "mill-e-wah-que" which is Algonquin for "the good land."
 
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SmoothOperator

TRIBE Member
For some artery clogging goodness, you HAVE TO find this famous deep dish pizza place I went to. It's called "Gino's East". Everything, and I do mean EVERYTHING in the place has signatures on it....the walls, support beams, stools, tables. They have markers laying out and you're free to sign whatever you want. Mel Gibson's autograph was at the end of our table!

The deep dish 'za was rediculously good. I've been itchin to go back to Chicago just so I can eat there again!

Gino's East
633 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 943-1124
 
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TribeLurkerGrrl

TRIBE Member
Was there this summer. There's tons of great neighbourhoods to walk around, but not great if the weather is cold.

Check out the art institute...lots of amazing works there.

Chicago Kid gave me tons of advice here before I went. Do a search and follow his words!
 
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newstyle666

TRIBE Member
The windy city is a great place. Stroll around and soak up the architecture...

I was there WAY back in 1995. Had a great vacation, 2 many stories... not Tribe material ;)
 
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rudebwoy

TRIBE Member
i was there 2 years ago to run the Chicago city marathon...so going out to clubs was kinda out of the question...did hit a couple lowkey blues bars...and the marine aquarium is pretty dope...aggree w/ TLG, check out the art institute...theres a restaurant called "big bowl" just off michigan avenue that has really good asain food (chinease, korean, sushi) if i remember correctly....

c.
 
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futronic

TRIBE Member
SmoothOperator said:
For some artery clogging goodness, you HAVE TO find this famous deep dish pizza place I went to. It's called "Gino's East". Everything, and I do mean EVERYTHING in the place has signatures on it....the walls, support beams, stools, tables. They have markers laying out and you're free to sign whatever you want. Mel Gibson's autograph was at the end of our table!

The deep dish 'za was rediculously good. I've been itchin to go back to Chicago just so I can eat there again!

Gino's East
633 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 943-1124
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Make sure you go to this location, and this location only. The other ones are not as good. Note that it takes 40 minutes for them to bake you a pizza, so be prepared to wait a while. You could always call in advance. If you're by yourself, a small would be advised, as you'll be lucky to get through two pieces. Trust me.

Go shopping on N. Michigan Ave. If you can't find a store you like on that stretch, you're crazy. All the big names are on the stretch - both labels and department stores. My suggestion is to go up one side and back down the other. You'll miss a lot if you criss-cross!

For lunch, check out Heaven on Seven. It's a cajun place, and the gumbo there is better than I had in New Orleans. Huge portions (too big), and good value too. It's been great on both trips I made to the city. They say the address is 600 N. Michigan or something, but the entrance is actually at the intersection of N. Rush and E. Ohio, one block west of N. Michigan. It's on the northeast corner, and you have to go into the building and then up the escalator to get there.

The Art Institute of Chicago is cool too, and you can take the CTA down there, since it's a short trip down from the main strip on N. Michigan (at Monroe).

Hope that helps!

-- Jay aka Fut
 
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Mephisto

TRIBE Member
SmoothOperator said:
For some artery clogging goodness, you HAVE TO find this famous deep dish pizza place I went to. It's called "Gino's East". Everything, and I do mean EVERYTHING in the place has signatures on it....the walls, support beams, stools, tables. They have markers laying out and you're free to sign whatever you want. Mel Gibson's autograph was at the end of our table!

The deep dish 'za was rediculously good. I've been itchin to go back to Chicago just so I can eat there again!

Gino's East
633 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 943-1124
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everytime i go to chicago i bring back one of these bad boys (get them half baked and toss them in the oven for 20 mins when i get home, et voila) from gino's if i go into dupage or o'hare but if i'm at midway and in a pinch i grab a crew car and head to giordano's which is also kickass. the pizzas from these places are literally about 10lbs each and sooo good. heartburn city.
 
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frosh

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Krzysiu said:
Well, I'm a regular visitor here, but Milwaukee has certainly had its share of visitors. The French missionaries and explorers began visiting here in the late 16th century.



Yes, Pete, it is. In fact , it's pronounced "mill-e-wah-que" which is Algonquin for "the good land."
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hahaha
excuse me, i'd like to get by now
 
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SENSEi

TRIBE Promoter
Chicago rocks!
I'm here too for a few days on business.

You have to hit a restaurant on RUSH.
Expensive but soo good.

I'm going to Gibson's tonight for a big steak.
:D
 
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Rataxès

TRIBE Member
PolishPrincess said:
eat?
shop?
go out?

I like Chicago, but i miss Toronto!!


Share your Chicago stories!
:D
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Chicago is my favourite US city by far. You don't mention where you are staying, but if you are downtown, the shopping on the Miracle Mile is very good - start at the Hancock Tower and work your way down. I find Chicago very walkable downtown and it is the best way to appretiate the buildings.

Chicago has amazing architechture, so a tour is a good way to spend some time if you are into that sort of thing.

There are also lots of museums and galleries in Chicago - the Art Institure of Chicago has an excellent modern collection.

Eating - Tavern on Rush (N Dearborn and Rush) stands out as a great steakhouse.

Enjoy!
 
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PolishPrincess

TRIBE Member
thanks for all the great tips.

yesterday i shopped on michigan..and i continued again today (as well as state and all around downton).

I'm here with my mom we are visiting friends but i walked around alone (much better to shop alone i find).

I am staying in the north end (near Irving Park) and tonight i'm taking myfriend to see derek carter. she's rock and roll girl and has never been out to hear a dj so i hope to have a good time.

driving home tomorrow
Chicago is windy....wow!!!!

think ill try to talk her into going to gino's east for some pizza!! is it downtown? not familiar w/ wells st.

thanks again for the tips.
xo
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p.s: Mr.Mike D- It takes years to get oprah tickets...(smarty pants)
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justin surdit

TRIBE Member
Krzysiu said:
Well, I'm a regular visitor here, but Milwaukee has certainly had its share of visitors. The French missionaries and explorers began visiting here in the late 16th century.



Yes, Pete, it is. In fact , it's pronounced "mill-e-wah-que" which is Algonquin for "the good land."
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I thought it was Algonquin for "a whale's vagina"
 
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Syntax Error

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