Thank you for th­­e overwhelming suggestions for Chicago…

In regards to where I will be staying…

I’m staying on E. Grand Avenue, between Michigan Ave and State.

Work is by Madison and Franklin.

I don’t know what neighborhood that would be considered, but I am not afraid of a little adventure and am eager to check out may as many of your suggestions as I can!

In regards to prices…

Cost really isn’t an issue; it’s a business trip so I can expense everything…thank goodness!

Here is my list so far…

1. Irazu
2. Lula Cafe
3. Ann Sather
4. Big Star
5. Hopleaf (recommended multiple times)
6. Ovengrinders
7. Publican (recommended multiple times)
8. Blakcbird
9. Avec
10. The Girl & the Goat
11. Nightwood
12. Kiki’s Bistro
13. Flo
14. The Violet Hour
15. Saigon Sisters
16. Sultans (recommended multiple times)
17. The Green Zebra
18. North Pond (recommended multiple times & kevynryan recommended so…)
19. Café Spiaggia
20. Penny’s Noddles
21. Lou Malnatis
22. Eleven City Diner
23. Giordano’s
24. The Parthenon
25. Lou Mitchell’s
26. Molly’s Cupcakes (recommended multiple times)
27. House of Hunan
28. Cafe Luigi Pizza
29. Ralph Lauren
30. Gibson’s
31. Alinea
32. Longman & Eagle
33. Hot Doug’s
34. DMK Burger Bar
35. The Bad Apple
36. M Henry
37. Intelligentsia Coffee
38. Revolution Brewing Co.
39. Kuma’s Corner  (voted one of the best burgers in the US)
40. Exchequer
41. Cafecito
42. Pick Me Up Cafe
43. Chicago Diner
44. Bleeding Heart Bakery

Special thanks to you guys! (see below)

spacethymecontinuum

everywordshesays

500sandwiches

begoodpeaches

mangetabrioche

kevynryan « :)

philipiv

ginandbird

portentsandprodigy

itisinthelittlethings

scrivenerserror  

twelvedecibelstatic

I cannot wait for my trip now.

Maybe I will see you out & about!