Comments on: Chicago in March http://www.jordoncooper.com/2009/02/09/chicago-in-march/ A weblog about urbanism, technology, & culture. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:54:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Scott Erickson http://www.jordoncooper.com/2009/02/09/chicago-in-march/comment-page-1/#comment-6620 Scott Erickson Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:49:55 +0000 http://www.jordoncooper.com/2009/02/09/chicago-in-march/#comment-6620 If you want something other than pizza (Girodano's is the place to go), try to check out Frontera Grill on Clark St. The Lincoln Park area has some beautiful old homes and parks that are great for photos. There's also lots of restaurants and shops in the neighborhood. If you want something other than pizza (Girodano’s is the place to go), try to check out Frontera Grill on Clark St. The Lincoln Park area has some beautiful old homes and parks that are great for photos. There’s also lots of restaurants and shops in the neighborhood.

]]> By: Mike O http://www.jordoncooper.com/2009/02/09/chicago-in-march/comment-page-1/#comment-6619 Mike O Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:37:30 +0000 http://www.jordoncooper.com/2009/02/09/chicago-in-march/#comment-6619 There's alway's Ed DeBevic's Diner if youwant an "unusual" waitstaff. :) A must see is the Museum of Science and Industry. Take an extra day, I'll send you some (American) money, e-mail me your snail mail address. There’s alway’s Ed DeBevic’s Diner if youwant an “unusual” waitstaff. :)

A must see is the Museum of Science and Industry. Take an extra day, I’ll send you some (American) money, e-mail me your snail mail address.

]]> By: Marc http://www.jordoncooper.com/2009/02/09/chicago-in-march/comment-page-1/#comment-6604 Marc Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:43:51 +0000 http://www.jordoncooper.com/2009/02/09/chicago-in-march/#comment-6604 I was just there last week. Just south of the magnificent mile is Millenium Park and that mercury-inspired bean. Great photo opportunities there. The street front on Michigan Ave by Millenium Park has some gorgeous architecture. This is all within walking distance of the Magnificent Mile (just south on the same street), so that might fit into your free time. The I ate at Gino's East (a couple of blocks north of the Apple Store on the Magnificent Mile). It's the "famous" one--but I found the deep-dish crust a bit rich (kind of pastry-ish), but it was good pizza. I believe Randall swears by Giordano's pizza. I wish I would have had a chance to eat there. Actually, the restaurant in Macy's (on Washington, just off Michigan) has really good food, too, at a reasonable price (but the restaurant looks high-class--like you're in the Titanic or something). I was just there last week. Just south of the magnificent mile is Millenium Park and that mercury-inspired bean. Great photo opportunities there. The street front on Michigan Ave by Millenium Park has some gorgeous architecture. This is all within walking distance of the Magnificent Mile (just south on the same street), so that might fit into your free time. The

I ate at Gino’s East (a couple of blocks north of the Apple Store on the Magnificent Mile). It’s the “famous” one–but I found the deep-dish crust a bit rich (kind of pastry-ish), but it was good pizza.

I believe Randall swears by Giordano’s pizza. I wish I would have had a chance to eat there.

Actually, the restaurant in Macy’s (on Washington, just off Michigan) has really good food, too, at a reasonable price (but the restaurant looks high-class–like you’re in the Titanic or something).

]]> By: David Fitch http://www.jordoncooper.com/2009/02/09/chicago-in-march/comment-page-1/#comment-6602 David Fitch Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:03:41 +0000 http://www.jordoncooper.com/2009/02/09/chicago-in-march/#comment-6602 Jordan, I'd walk over to the Merchandise Mart, catch the "el" north and get off at Addision. Walk around Wrigleyville, see the park, eat at one of the great restaurants (Tuscany is great) either on Clark or on Southport. And then hop on and go back. You'll see the neighborhoods via the "el" - it's elevated if you did not know. As for pizza, Lou Malnati's beats em all in my book. Blessings Jordan,
I’d walk over to the Merchandise Mart, catch the “el” north and get off at Addision. Walk around Wrigleyville, see the park, eat at one of the great restaurants (Tuscany is great) either on Clark or on Southport. And then hop on and go back. You’ll see the neighborhoods via the “el” – it’s elevated if you did not know.
As for pizza, Lou Malnati’s beats em all in my book.
Blessings

]]> By: Andrew Hunn http://www.jordoncooper.com/2009/02/09/chicago-in-march/comment-page-1/#comment-6600 Andrew Hunn Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:13:41 +0000 http://www.jordoncooper.com/2009/02/09/chicago-in-march/#comment-6600 Do not listen to anyone else: Giordano's is the only pizza you need to eat in Chicago and it's got a great location on the corner of Rush and Superior. Adler Planetarium is also a good visit once and doesn't require as much time as Shedd Aquarium or the museums. It's also down by Navy Pier so you could save some time by being in the vicinity already. Do not listen to anyone else: Giordano’s is the only pizza you need to eat in Chicago and it’s got a great location on the corner of Rush and Superior.

Adler Planetarium is also a good visit once and doesn’t require as much time as Shedd Aquarium or the museums. It’s also down by Navy Pier so you could save some time by being in the vicinity already.

]]> By: Jonathan Stegall http://www.jordoncooper.com/2009/02/09/chicago-in-march/comment-page-1/#comment-6599 Jonathan Stegall Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:02:05 +0000 http://www.jordoncooper.com/2009/02/09/chicago-in-march/#comment-6599 Yes, go to Giordano's and have the deep dish pizza. There is one at the corner of State and Michigan, just north of the Art Institute of Chicago. Which, the Art Institute is a great museum, though it is true that it needs time. Also, you have to have some Garrett's popcorn. There are many in the city; and they are amazing. I would also strongly recommend Mike Ditka's restaurant. I go to Chicago once a month or so - send me an email/Facebook/Twitter of your dates, and maybe we can meet up? Yes, go to Giordano’s and have the deep dish pizza. There is one at the corner of State and Michigan, just north of the Art Institute of Chicago. Which, the Art Institute is a great museum, though it is true that it needs time.

Also, you have to have some Garrett’s popcorn. There are many in the city; and they are amazing. I would also strongly recommend Mike Ditka’s restaurant.

I go to Chicago once a month or so – send me an email/Facebook/Twitter of your dates, and maybe we can meet up?

]]> By: Linea http://www.jordoncooper.com/2009/02/09/chicago-in-march/comment-page-1/#comment-6598 Linea Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:27:03 +0000 http://www.jordoncooper.com/2009/02/09/chicago-in-march/#comment-6598 Oh, yeah, check out Schmaps for Chicago. Some good ideas. Here's the link http://www.schmap.com/chicago/home/ Oh, yeah, check out Schmaps for Chicago. Some good ideas. Here’s the link
http://www.schmap.com/chicago/home/

]]> By: Linea http://www.jordoncooper.com/2009/02/09/chicago-in-march/comment-page-1/#comment-6597 Linea Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:23:14 +0000 http://www.jordoncooper.com/2009/02/09/chicago-in-march/#comment-6597 Well, I hear Giordino's or Gino's East are the places for Pizza. Ask Randall which is best. To see - there are a million things. I loved the architectural boat tour but March may find the river frozen or simply too cold to be out on a boat. The museums are amazing but really need a lot of time to get your money's worth. Well, I hear Giordino’s or Gino’s East are the places for Pizza. Ask Randall which is best.

To see – there are a million things. I loved the architectural boat tour but March may find the river frozen or simply too cold to be out on a boat.

The museums are amazing but really need a lot of time to get your money’s worth.

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