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May 8th, 2007, 10:13
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL
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|  Re: need some dining/hang out ideas
No, the White Sox are though! Playing the Astros! 
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May 20th, 2007, 22:56
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| Old Skool  Join Date: May 2002 Location: Maryland
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   | Re: need some dining/hang out ideas
Guess we'll have to do Rush Street, eh? I'll have a car! |
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May 27th, 2007, 00:10
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| Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: Maryland
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| Re: need some dining/hang out ideas
Okay, since I'm getting in early Friday morning, I'm going to go play around the lake. I'll probably go to the Shedd, the Art Institute, etc. Hell, if there are women present, you can probably even drag me shopping up and down Michigan Avenue and I can watch how fancy stores separate women from their money. Anyone gonna be around who's up for it? |
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June 3rd, 2007, 11:23
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City MO
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| Re: need some dining/hang out ideas
Having spent a decent amount in Chicago over the years, I'd also recommend the Wrigley area, always something to do around there and a unique taste of Chicago for those that have never been.
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June 3rd, 2007, 15:21
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| Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL
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| Re: need some dining/hang out ideas
Since I won't be there Friday, I have no input on that. I have some ideas for Saturday night though, but I'd like to know what types of places everyone is interested in. Irish pubs, martini bars, clubs (ick), "chill" joints, etc.? There are so many great places in Chicago, we need to start narrowing the list down. I'd say clubs should be ruled out, simply because the loud music will keep everyone from hearing each other and mingling. That's the whole point of a networking event, no? Maybe a "chill" place and a more "club" atmosphere later? I think a venue with live music might be best... gah I dunno. Just want everyone's experience in Chicago to be top-notch!
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June 3rd, 2007, 19:55
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http://chicago.about.com/cs/blue1/a/blues_koko.htm It's been a while since I've been to Chitown but I remember that being a cool place. I would so be up for chilling at a martini place! Be warned, though. The word moderation tends to find its way out of my vocabulary. | |
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June 3rd, 2007, 20:10
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| Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL
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| Re: need some dining/hang out ideas
Possibly. Is it still open? A few websites listed it as "closed." I don't know if the place is still in business.
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June 3rd, 2007, 21:37
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June 4th, 2007, 01:02
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| Big Chief's Woman  | Re: need some dining/hang out ideas
I'd definitely say somewhere chill/lounge like where the drinks aren't over the top expensive... but where we can get a good drink, some good eye candy/people watching and still be able to hear eachother cuz remember.. the one thing we do the most all night long is TALK! the question i have is: is everything "fun" considered dressed to impress or can we find a place where shorts are acceptable? Then again, i don't need to really worry about it cuz i've got legs that impress...but...i'm thinking we might not want to travel all the way back to the hotel to change after a day downtown since the hotel is a good 45 min train ride. Might not be a bad idea if we can bring backpacks or something for those that "do" want to change somewhere i guess... course we could always do the blues fest.. it is free! |
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June 4th, 2007, 16:13
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| Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL
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| Re: need some dining/hang out ideas
You could definitely find places that would cater to the shorts/t-shirt style. Honestly though, I think you'd have the best luck dressing between the two extremes: Not dressed up, but not walking in from the beach either. I figure I'll wear a polo shirt with comfy chinos and sandals out that night (I need to pack my clothes for Sat tonight  ). Shorts would work too.
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June 4th, 2007, 21:26
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| Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: Maryland
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During the day, shorts are fine but at night, if you want to go out, at the very minimum I'd suggest nice jeans. Something dressier works even better. I figure if I want pretty women to look at me, I have to look good to them! But then I may just be an elitist snob.  I've been doing a little searching and I think this place sounds cool! http://www.clybar.com/index.php1 Or this one. http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/b...,2777764.story Or this one. http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/b...,1134287.venue | |
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